26 Jiang Yunran pleaded: Propose marriage to the Fang Mansion
Mrs. Yu is the daughter of the He family's house, this time she gave birth to a child, and the He family is almost the whole family, Ruqing raised her eyes and looked, the old lady of the He family did not come, Mrs. He's big house, and the two daughters-in-law came, and the second room only came to the second lady and the married second aunt Mrs. Wu, the two cousins of the He family also came, and then some cousins and cousins, a total of more than a dozen people.
After the He family led Ruqing and the daughters of the He family to meet one by one, everyone sat down and talked again. When women get together, they are either the head of the Daodong family or the short family of the West family, because the living room of the Yu family is not big, and the He family sits alone in a small pavilion not far from the hall, and there are no slaves to go around, and they can talk as they like.
"My aunt and grandmother are really blessed, this son and a daughter are all together. It's enviable. It was Ding, the eldest grandmother of the He family's room, who spoke.
The second grandmother of the He family, Wen, also echoed, "No, the eldest aunt is caring and willing to be motivated, and the eldest aunt and grandmother are really blessed." ”
The second wife, Cheng, turned her head to He and smiled: "Second niece, you two sisters have always had a good relationship. The eldest niece has already survived, so don't be left behind. ”
He replied: "There is a note of Aunt Lao's cushion, and my niece remembers." ”
Cheng said: "But fortunately, your sister gave birth to a son in her first child, and it doesn't matter if this child is male or female." You also have to learn from your sister and try to get a handle. ”
He stroked his stomach and said slowly: "Cheng Second Aunt Ji Yan." I also hope that this baby is a boy. ”
Cheng's daughter, Mrs. Wu, smiled, stared at He's belly, and said, "But, I look at your belly, how does it look ----?"
Dafang's grandmother Ding took over: "But the daughters of the He family, most of them have firstborn boys. The second aunt and grandmother's belly must also be a handle. ”
Cheng glanced at her, "Don't give some kind words." To be honest, in my opinion, it doesn't matter if the second nephew is a girl or a boy. Even if you give birth to a girl, no one dares to show her face, right? Isn't it, Miss Fang Si? ”
Ruqing, who had made up her mind to play a supporting role today, was suddenly mentioned by her name, and her heart was suddenly shocked, and when she saw the strangeness of Cheng's face again, she thought of what the Yun family said to her in He Mansion a few days ago, and this Cheng family was beside her. Seeing the menacing situation of the Cheng family today, she already had a plan in her heart, and replied casually: "Second aunt, you can rest assured." My eldest brother has always cherished his sister-in-law, and my father also likes his sister-in-law very much, so he can rest assured that he will hand over his eldest brother to his sister-in-law. ”
Cheng pursed the corners of his lips slightly, and said to He: "Your father-in-law believes in you." However, then again, if you marry the daughter of the He family, it's too late to be happy, how can you dislike it? That's why I said, second niece, you are also a blessed one. ”
Although Mrs. Dafang of the He family was displeased, she didn't say anything, probably agreeing with Cheng's words, perhaps, in her mind, her second daughter was indeed low-married, and the Fang family was indeed high.
Ruqing was very angry in her heart, this Cheng family clearly pointed out that their Fang family was climbing the daughter of the He family. As a girl from the Fang family, she must not sit still and fight back quickly, otherwise, outsiders will think that their Fang family's current status is all due to nepotism.
Ruqing laughed crisply, "The second aunt's words are inappropriate." The eldest sister-in-law can marry into our family, one is the blessing of our family, and the other is also the fate of the eldest brother and the eldest sister-in-law. This fate is really a wonderful thing, there is no so-called high and low, and there is no so-called gateway view, only look at each other, suitable and unsuitable. She looked at Cheng squarely, with an innocent face, "As the second aunt said, the eldest brother married the eldest sister-in-law, and it was too late to be happy, how could I dislike it?" Even the tightness that I like. ”
He Shi held Ruqing's hand and said, "Good girl, it's rare for you to talk about me like that." ”
Ruqing said: "Sister-in-law, although my father often teaches our brothers and sisters, if we are full, we will lose, and we will benefit from humbleness." But I just can't help but feel proud. ”
He smiled: "Then what are you proud of?" ”
Ruqing leaned her face to He's ear and whispered, "Fortunately, Daddy hired you." It wasn't loud, but everyone here heard it. First puzzled, then understood something, and covered their lips and laughed.
Even Mrs. Dafang of the He family, who was not smiling, couldn't help but glance at Cheng's family, her eyes were full of smiles.
Previously, when Fang Jinglan came to hire, the He family still had three unmarried daughters who were more than ten years old, one was the He family, one was the daughter of the second room, and now Mrs. Wu, and one was from a big house. Originally, with the disciples of the Fang family, the He family just wanted to marry the big house. But Fang Jinglan named the second girl of the He family, that is, the second daughter of Dafang. But Mrs. Dafang thought that the Fang family's disciples were too low, and they were far away from her mother's house, so she didn't agree much. However, the second room Cheng family intended to sell his daughter, and deliberately revealed it in front of the matchmaker, and after Fang Jinglan inquired in many places, he still tried his best to ask for the second girl. This incident was originally just a small episode, but now that Ruqing said this, it also slapped Cheng's face hard.
But no one will accuse Ruqing of not coming, but instead they covered their lips and smiled. Only Cheng and his daughter Mrs. Wu looked like they had a stool.
*
This time, the little general of the Cheng family's army, Ruqing's status in the eyes of the He family's daughters has risen rapidly. When we get together for a meal at noon, we are treated well. And the relatives of the Yu family are also quite friendly to Ruqing. However, Ruqing still felt the coldness behind these smiles, and occasionally heard a sentence or two behind her, "The person is good, but it's a pity that he is a concubine." These are quite good, and some of them are unabashed, and they said directly: "Everything is sharp, but it's a pity that ----" and then there was no follow-up, but everyone present could hear the disgust in the tone.
Ruqing didn't feel very comfortable, but she didn't show it, just kept some distance from these people. However, He Shi smiled and fought back, "The girl in your mansion heard that she knows everything about piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but unfortunately I never met and got married early, and it is a pity to think about it." ”
The other party looked happy, and immediately said: "The little girl is not far from marrying, not far from the Enze Marquis Mansion, the son-in-law is ranked fifth, and he is a brother with the Marquis of Enze." ”
He smiled and said, "Oh, I remembered, but I heard that the fifth son of the Hong family is a concubine." The girl of your house is a famous daughter, she is not wronged to marry so low? ”
Without looking at the woman's face, He took Ruqing's gentle words and said goodbye. Everyone knew how powerful the He family was, coupled with the background of the He family, they didn't dare to make a mistake, and they sent each other away.
*
Back at Fang's Mansion, the old lady asked Ruqing how she was staying in Yu Mansion and whether she had fought back against the Yun Clan.
Ruqing said: "It's okay. Based on her appearance, the granddaughter is quite popular. ”
The old lady heard the meaning of the words, looked sideways, and asked, "Oh? ”
Ruqing smiled bitterly, "With identity, it's a little ----"
The old lady was silent for a while, took Ruqing in her arms, and said loudly: "Don't be afraid, Qing girl, these people who always like to put their net worth background in their mouths disdain to have our Qing'er." You are still young, grandma will definitely find you a reliable and honest family, and you will definitely live without worrying about food and clothing, which is enviable. ”
Ruqing hugged the old lady tightly and said sullenly, "Thank you, grandma." ”
*
Ruqing was sulking, but her brother and sister-in-law and grandmother cared about her.
But the Yun clan is miserable. She was originally angry in the Yu family, but when she came home, she thought that her husband would enlighten her, comfort her, or vent this evil breath for her, but after hearing what happened, Yongning Bojiang Ziwang got up and said in a frightened manner: "Ignorant woman, she only loves to be strong and vindictive." As everyone knows, you have already run into a big disaster today. ”
Yun was shocked and puzzled.
Jiang Ziwang shook his head and sighed, "Over the years, you have become more and more hardened, relying on the prestige of Yongning Bofu, it is just a matter of being powerful at home, why do you still put your majesty outside?" Do you know that you have offended the He family and the Fang family by doing what you did today. ”
Yun Clan breathed a sigh of relief and sat down again, "It turns out that it's just these, I thought it was a big deal." ”
Jiang Zi was extremely angry, "Do you think this is still a trivial matter?" Although our family has bestowed the title of immortal earl, it is only by the blessing of our ancestors, which has been inherited from generation to generation. But even if it is inherited from generation to generation, it is not allowed to do as you like. Do you know that there are many noble officials out there who are jealous of us. These civil officials don't look like anything, but once they are grabbed by the tail, they don't damage their muscles and bones, but they also take off a layer of skin. How did the previous Fu'an Hou, Ying Anhou, and Yongping Bofu decline, haven't you heard of it? ”
Yun Duo's heart froze, and he didn't speak, as if he was touched.
Jiang Ziwang breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Today, you treat the Fang family's daughter like this, and in front of outsiders, do you know that the Fang family doesn't hate you?" The daughter-in-law of the Fang family takes this sister-in-law with her everywhere, and the fourth girl of the Fang family is expected to be very favored at home, and you insult others indiscriminately like this---
Yun retorted: "When have I ever insulted someone? No matter how bad I am, I won't be like a little girl. ”
Jiang Ziwang said: "Then you mean, you still praise people Luo?" ”
Yun Shi didn't make a sound, but he didn't think so, "Why are you making such a big fuss?" Isn't it just the concubine of a four-grade petty official? Scolding and scolding, can you be angry with me? You know, I was also angry with their sister-in-law. didn't speak out for me, but actually talked about my non-come. ”
Jiang Ziwang sneered, "Why do people want to be angry with you?" It's not that you're doing things too well. What does it matter to you that people are concubines and concubines? Is it possible to expose the shortcomings in public? As an official, even if you can't get right and left, you have to protect yourself wisely and not easily open up sinners. You're good, today you don't like the girl of the Li family, and tomorrow you say that the girl of the Zhang family wants to climb high? Are you ashamed or not? Your son is not a prince, not an emperor or nobleman. It's just a son with a third-class hereditary title. In the entire Daqing Dynasty, there are more than a hundred people from all over the country who have the same identity as your son. Is there a need to show it around? ”
The Yun clan snorted coldly, "Although our family is only a third-class title, but we are, whether it is appearance or character, which one of them has lost to the princes of other princes' mansions?" Ran'er is so good, you can't bear to marry him a girl from a small family and wronged him? ”
Jiang Ziran's face turned blue with anger, and he sneered with his sleeves, "According to what you say, I really doubt why my mother hired you to be my wife in the first place." It's not from a rich family, but it's just a small family, and I don't know what my mother thinks? ”
The Yun family froze, her face turned pale suddenly, her status was low, she was just the daughter of the Qipin County Order, and her father died early, and her mother's brother was not able to do anything, so she could only try to eat and wear, and finally her nephew was expected to gain fame, so she brought her niece Yun Ping'er into the Bofu, thinking of asking her niece for a noble family affair, so that she could also help her mother's family.
But she didn't expect her husband to be so disgusted with her background----
But the Yun family has always been domineering, and her years of pampered life have made her lose the caution she was when she first entered the door, anyway, her mother-in-law has been dead for many years, and no one dares to interfere with her anymore, as for her husband---
Yun sneered: "Okay, it turns out that this is against me." Do you need to make such a big turn? ”
Jiang Ziwang glanced at her heavily, took a deep breath, and didn't want to waste any more insults with her, so he only said calmly: "Don't give me this set every time." I will not pursue what you have done in ordinary times. Anyway, it's all in your own home, whatever you want. But you shouldn't have run to offend the He family and the Fang family, you stupid ignorant woman. ”
Yun retorted unconvinced: "I really don't understand, you are a dignified uncle, you have received immortal merits, and you are in charge of the way of the imperial examination, why should you be afraid of them?" They should be begging you. Why bother to always be a man with his tail between his legs everywhere, and he is not tired? ”
Jiang Ziwang shook his head slowly, a feeling of weakness rose spontaneously, and finally he didn't bother to explain too much to her, and said with his sleeves: "Ignorant woman, I'm too lazy to meet you in general." ”
After Jiang Ziwang left, the Yun family heard from Yahuan that night, and Uncle Yongning stayed in the concubine's room that night. Yun sneered, held the hand of the concubine under the bed, and said, "He is really angry with me." This old thing is getting less and less presentable. ”
It just so happened that at this time, his son Jiang Yunran came in to say goodbye, and Yun hurriedly sat up straight and put on a loving smile, "The weather has not warmed up, you should also be careful of your own body." When it's okay, it's good to be in the room to read books, so you don't have to come over. Yun looked at the autumn-colored white fox armpit arrow sleeves on his son's body, and the snow-white fox fur on the edge of his neck lined with a white and handsome face, and his face was like a crown of jade, and his demeanor was fluttering, and he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and the anger he received from his husband was nothing.
Jiang Yunran looked at her mother-in-law, and Bai Jing's face had a look of wanting to speak and stopping.
Yun asked, "What's the matter, Ran'er, what do you have to say to your mother?" ”
Jiang Yunran hesitated and said in a low voice: "The child begs his mother to go to Fangfu by himself." ”
Yun's heart sank, although he knew what was going on, but he pretended to be surprised on his face, "What are you going to do in Fangfu?" For no reason. ”
Jiang Yunran lowered his head, clenched his fists tightly, and suddenly let go, as if he had made up his mind, and suddenly raised his head again, "Please Mother go to Fang's Mansion and propose to Miss Fang." ”
Yun's already depressed mood was stimulated by her son's words, and she couldn't lift it in one breath, and she was furious