Dong's house, study.

Dong Shen hurriedly came back from Shen Yan's house, and he didn't care about eating tea, so he went to the study to find her husband, and mentioned that she wanted to get her daughter engaged to Shen Yan in advance.

After listening to his wife's words, Dong Juren frowned and thought for a while, then touched his beard and said: "Before the dust settles on the matter of choosing an heir in the second room of the Shen family, don't mention the matter of Sister Shu and Shen Yan's marriage, and talk about it when the dust settles on the Shen family's side." ”

When Dong Shen heard this, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded: "What is this called, master?" Why can't you mention it? Isn't it that the master has long been optimistic about Lu, and Brother Yan and her mother have also spoken thoroughly, just waiting for Sister Shu and Lu to officially make a decision? ”

Dong Juren shook his head and said, "If Shen Yan really succeeds to the heir of the Shilang Mansion, then this family business should be stopped." ”

"Why do you want to do it? It's easy to put the icing on the cake, but it's hard to send charcoal in the snow. Could it be that Shen Yan's kid was once rich and noble, and he dared to be ungrateful and ruin this door? Dong Shen's voice was a little sharp.

Among the nephews of the mother's family, Dong Shen's earlier crush was not Shen Yan. Although Shen Yan is a second-room descendant, he has not even entered the family tree, and he can't catch up with the side branch house.

The son-in-law she chose for her young daughter was Wufang Shen Quan.

The five rooms are rich, the family style is good, and Shen Quan is the youngest son, so he will have to separate the Lu and go to the single in the future, and the bride does not need to serve Aunt Weng. However, before she could ask someone to speak, she came out of the third room and the ninth room to encroach on the fourth room of the Sun family's dowry. The five-room master didn't look down on the three-room operation, and after this incident, he was even farther away from the three-room.

Dong Shen is a married daughter in the third room, and the fifth room and the third room are different. She asked the old aunt and grandmother in the clan to speak in front of Guo's family, but Guo's side said "It is not appropriate for the whole brother to marry early", and politely refused this family business.

Dong Shen was indignant, but he had no choice but to die of this thought.

As for the four-room Shen Jin, even if she is a young talent and is called a sister-in-law, she is not eye-catching. As long as Shen Rui is here, Shen Jin, the sister-in-law, will have no confidence to do it. Not to mention that the biological mother is still there, I really want to tell my daughter to Shen Jin, in addition to serving my stepmother-in-law and mother-in-law in the future, I will also serve my concubine's mother-in-law.

The choice of Shen Yan is the meaning of her husband, and the old lady over there seems to have spoken out to support this family business. In addition, Sister Shu had seen Shen Yan, a cousin and senior brother, and it was also intentional, so Dong Shen reluctantly agreed.

Unexpectedly, his daughter and Lu were about to arrive, and seeing that Shen Yan was about to double her worth, her husband changed his mind here.

"Qi Dafei is not coincidental, that is the Shilang Mansion, how can the eldest daughter-in-law be easy to do? Not to mention the heir and daughter-in-law" Dong Juren frowned and said: "If you don't have a concubine, it doesn't involve much, if you have a concubine, you can't say that you have to choose a concubine to pass on the heir, this is something that ordinary people can handle?" ”

Although the "Da Ming Law" has not mentioned the matter of conjugation, the people have long had it. If it is a merchant and a common family, it is necessary to call it "two big ends", marry the so-called "flat wife", divide it into two families, and do not live in one place. Even if it is on the family tree, it is not too before and after, and both rooms can have the status of a wife. But if there is really a dispute, it will go to court, and only the original partner in front will be recognized, and the one who will marry in the back can only be a concubine.

Shi Eun scholarly family, but will not make a joke like "flat wife", there can only be one wife recognized by the clan law, and it is not recognized as "merger", but in order to reproduce heirs, marry the second noble concubine and heir, no one can say anything.

Dong Shen still didn't give up and said: "No matter what, the family affairs of the two families have been agreed on a long time ago, and they just have to make up their minds." It's just that the Shilang Mansion is in a hurry to spread its branches, and Sister Shu should also occupy the position, so it should be decided as soon as possible. ”

Dong Juren frowned and said, "Don't say anything more." Is there only one Shen Yan in the Shen family? The second room came to pick the heirs, and the families were happy to push their children and grandchildren up, so why should the second room be selected from the children with marriage contracts? If Shen Yan loses the qualification to choose an heir because of this family matter, he can't say that he will complain about Sister Shu for the rest of his life. Seeing that his wife didn't give up, he couldn't help but comfort him softly: "Don't worry too much, Shen Yan is a kind person, if he is really chosen, he doesn't need us to speak, he will take the initiative to mention this family matter."

When Dong Shen heard this, he was very happy, and there was no formal marriage contract, so he was a little sure of Shen Yan's conscience. I can't say that I can't get the head, and the bamboo basket is empty, but it is cheap, Shen Yan is cheap. If this is the case, it is better to hope that this heir is taken by Shen Zhu, it is his own nephew, and he will not deny his aunt......

Between clans, in the end, they are no better than outsiders, especially female dependents, who come to the door with a thick skin and look for a reason, so they can be "uninvited guests" without telling them.

Because I heard that the Xu family was there, there was an endless stream of female guests in the sect room that day.

However, everyone's diligent calculations all failed, because the Xu family left the zongfang early in the morning and went to the prefect's yamen to visit the prefect's wife, Zhuang, and only the eldest lady of the zongfang, He, came forward to entertain the guests.

Except for the fourth and fifth rooms, no one came to the door, and all the women at the head of the other rooms were there.

The seven-room and eight-room female dependents, because of the relationship between Shen Qin and Shen Bao, knew that the Xu family and the Sun family had an old relationship, and they had also been married in Songjiang back then, so it was not surprising to hear the rumors. The ladies at the head of the other rooms were a little confused.

The lady of Sanfanghu "giggled" and said: "This waiter's grade is not higher than that of the prefect, why didn't the prefect's wife come to visit the sister-in-law Cang, but the sister-in-law went over in person?" ”

He Shi looked at the earnest third-room and nine-room female dependents, and chuckled: "It seems that your sisters-in-law and daughters-in-law still don't know that the second room aunt's maiden name is Xu, and she is related to the fourth room aunt. ”

As soon as these words came out, many young girls and their relatives changed their faces.

Speaking of which, half of the people in the hall entered the door behind the Sun family, and they had never covered up with the Xu family. But how can the Sun family, who has been extinct, have anything to do with the eldest lady of the second room?

The other rooms are just a lively look, and the third-room and ninth-room ladies and the second wife of the sect who were involved in the encroachment were not good-looking.

The He family was also annoyed in his heart, no matter what others did, Qu was the daughter-in-law of the clan, even if the family was separated, the things of the year would not be smooth. Just for the two of them to be confused back then, now the whole sect is careful in front of the Xu family.

Fortunately, the master was decisive and immediately divided the second room, otherwise it would be really unclear today, and it would be misunderstood by the second room for the greed of the sect

Before the Xu family arrived at the sect's house yesterday, he sent someone to Jiang Zhifu's house to hand over a letter of worship, obviously knowing what happened back then.

Now the Xu family deigns to visit the prefect's wife with the respect of Mrs. Shilang, needless to say, it is because the prefect's wife came out three years ago when she presided over the affairs of the Sun family. The Xu family was close to the Guo family in the teahouse yesterday, and the gift to Sister Fu was extremely delicate and valuable, obviously because of this.

"Kindness" is retribution, but what about "grudge"?

These rooms don't talk about being people with their tails between them, but they are fascinated by the guise of "choosing an heir", and they sit up one by one and daydream. Even if she is a stupid woman, she also thinks about it.

It's just that others are still there, making jokes is not a family matter, this Qu family is still beating and beating, and she is confused, and she is involved in the sect again. I knew that Lu Dao was like this, so I shouldn't have responded to the invitation of my nephew and niece, pleaded for her in front of the grandfather, and brought her back from the family temple. It's only been back for a few days, and I've been tossing again, and I really don't have a long memory.

After the sweet soup was served and the concubines were sent away, the He family left Qu's family.

Qu is older than Sun, when Sun got married, she had already married into the second room, and she had seen the Xu family who came to Songjiang to marry. was suppressed by Xu's momentum back then, and then complained that the merchant woman was not polite, so she was the only one.

Now that I heard that Mrs. Cangda was the lady back then, Qu's confidence was a little weaker, and with the old case three years ago, I felt more and more empty-hearted.

However, being left behind by the eldest sister-in-law, Qu Shi had a little hope in his heart, and said with surprise: "Is there any instructions from the master?" Choosing an heir, my third brother and fourth brother"

He snorted lightly: "I'm afraid that I will disappoint my brother-in-law, but the master has ordered it to come down, but it is a matter of strictly ordering the first line of the sect to join the second room to choose an heir......"

Qu Shi listened, frowned and said: "This rise and fall is a major event in the clan, and the grandfather is the patriarch, and he is the right person to come forward to be the master."

Seeing that Qu's ghost was confused, He was too lazy to say, and lowered his eyes: "Anyway, I'll bring the words, and my brother-in-law will look at it." The temper of the master, I think you have seen it.

Qu Shi thought about the days when he was imprisoned in the family temple for the past three years, and he trembled all over, and his face showed a little fear.

However, seeing He's cold and indifferent appearance, he only felt that he had been slapped in the face, and stood up with a "swish", glared at He's and said, "Is it really the master's order, or is the eldest lady passing on the will?" Aren't you afraid that our third and fourth brothers will occupy Qiaozong and rob the second and fifth brothers of the benefits, so that they will fool me in the name of the master?

Seeing her messing around, He laughed angrily.

How about the second room? Where is the Zongfang?

Could it be that for the sake of the second room, everyone has to give up their own son to others?

Thinking of the private words that her husband said to her last night, He's heart was even more uncomfortable. No matter what others do, the son she conceived and gave birth to in October refused to be passed on.

Seeing Qu's appearance, he obviously had a "big will", but He was a little too lazy to stop it. Let her go, if you can "lead the water to the east", it is not necessary

He Taizhi was born in a family of eunuchs, and he was earlier than children of the same age, except for the initial arrogance that was unpleasant, he was impeccable in receiving people and things.

After mixing in clan studies for a long time, when it was time for the lunch break, He Taizhi's "cousin" and "world brother" did not leave their mouths, but they were familiar with most of them. Even in front of the two younger generations, Brother Xiaorong and Brother Xiaogui, they also looked good, and asked the little girl to prepare a purse for the two of them to make a gift, which caused Brother Xiaorong and Brother Xiaogui to pinch their noses and call this hairy child who was younger than themselves "Uncle Cousin", and everyone was happy to watch.

However, He Taizhi is the most sticky is still Shen Rui, what he never forgets is the "Xingyi Boxing", as soon as he got free, he quietly mentioned this matter to Shen Rui, and the ** who wanted to learn boxing was hung on his face.

This thing is not his own, and Shen Rui has no heart to cherish himself, so he said: "It is not harmful to think about the things that are already healthy and healthy, and Cousin He can learn if he wants to." ”

Love is deep and longevity, and wisdom will hurt. He Taizhi, a nine-year-old boy, now looks at his body and bones, although his bones are fine, but the days of hard study are still ahead, and it is not a bad thing to be prepared.

Because he agreed with Dong Shuang to teach on the tenth day, Shen Rui said again: "I made an appointment with my classmate who was yesterday's companion to pass on his boxing skills the day after tomorrow, and if Cousin He is cheap, he will go home with me at noon the day after tomorrow." ”

He Taizhi listened to the previous sentence with a face full of joy, and before he could say the words of thanks, he heard the latter sentence and couldn't help but be stunned.

After a long while, He Taizhifang whispered: "That little lady is Cousin Rui's childhood sweetheart?" Doesn't it mean that the atmosphere in the south is more religious? Under this melon field and plums, why doesn't Cousin Rui avoid suspicion? ”

Shen Rui listened, and his heart sank. It's just that this is not the place to talk about at the moment, so he took He Taizhi out of the East Chamber and went to Yingyuan.

It is precisely because of the strict etiquette of the Jiangnan generation that Shen Ruifang still denied his idea after doubting it a few times, but believed that Dong Shuang was just a boy and a girl. Not to mention the distance, even among the young people of the clan, the appearance is as good as a girl, and it is not one or two.

I didn't expect He Taizhi, a nine-year-old child, to say so firmly.

"How can Cousin He find out? So Dong Shuang doesn't have pierced ears or bound feet? Shen Rui said.

It's not that he doesn't know how to be flexible, just staring at these two, but it's actually the wind of foot binding now, which is still all over the north and south of the country, and there are some decent people, there is no one who doesn't bind his daughter's feet, otherwise a pair of big feet, it will be difficult to say kiss in the future.

Although Dong Shuang's family is not wealthy, it is a younger brother of the Shen family, there is a big uncle, he can afford to read, he can afford to use a scholar, and he is also a scholarly family.

"Who says she doesn't have bound her feet? If you are full, how can you walk as slowly as an old woman? It was a shoe on the outside of the shoe, and a soft cloth was stuffed in the middle, so I couldn't see it. The walking posture is different from that of Tianzu. As for ear piercings, there are baby girls who wear them when they land, and there are also parents who are reluctant to wait for the front of the piercing. Where is the difference between men and women? He Taizhi was suppressed by the momentum of the Shen family's children, and after being honest all morning, he saw that there was something that others did not know, so he said proudly.

Shen Rui saw that his tail was cocked, and he really wanted to ask, "Where did this debater's experience come from", but seeing that he was bored all morning, he finally had a smile and didn't want to spoil the fun. After thinking about it carefully, Dong Shuang's walking is really slow and outrageous, and it is different from ordinary people.

Dong Shuang's family is a family of three, with a widowed mother and a sick sister. Since Dong Shuang is daughter, the one who is sick in the family should be the elder brother.

Dong Shuang's inter-county study, making detailed class notes, seems to have an explanation. It's just that if the sick son of the Dong family doesn't have the physical strength to go to school and listen to classes, he won't be able to take the imperial examination in the future. Why arrange this one? You must know that if the matter is leaked, with the Jiangnan atmosphere, Dong Shuang will not want to find a good family in his life.

Thinking of this, Shen Rui said solemnly: "Cousin He, it's about the reputation of a woman, and I ask Cousin He to do just don't know about this matter." ”

Several sisters in He Tai's family knew that their daughter's reputation was very important, so they hurriedly nodded and agreed, and did not forget to remind again: "Although it is not easy to regret what I promised, Cousin Kerui must think of a comprehensive way to not be suspicious......"