Chapter 16: The Feast of the Hung Gate (1)
The chairs on which Chen Lin and Liu sat were all covered with comfortable cushions and were well embroidered. The tea served by the maid is naturally the well-known Lanxue. Even the tea set, although Chen Lin can't recognize the place of origin, the verdant glaze is very expensive at first sight.
Looking at Wanniang again, she took off her cloak, a lake-blue brocade robe, a silver fur shoulder, and held a filigree silver stove comfortably, and finally had some smiles in her eyes, looking at them: If you have something to say, say it quickly.
Chen Lin suppressed the depression in his heart. Wry smile: What else can he say?
How did he open his mouth to persuade Wan Niang to leave the Lian family? Could he still give Wan Niang a more comfortable life than she has now? Lian Baitang directly told them with actions: If you want to fight Wanniang's idea, don't dream!
Liu coughed lightly uncomfortably, and was about to speak when his son interrupted: "Mother, let's let Wanniang have a good rest." I'm going to keep the New Year tonight. β
The two walked to the study and closed the door, and Liu was so annoyed that he beat his chest: "Slut, slut!" β
Chen Lin shouted angrily: "Mother! β
Liu's eyes reddened: "If it weren't for us, she would have been where she is today?!" The villain has a will! β
"Without her, I wouldn't be where I am today!" Chen Lin's slender eyes were gloomy and cold, and when Liu saw it, his heart suddenly jumped, and he didn't dare to scold Wan Niang again.
"She-she's climbing the branches now." Liu muttered, "Son, the ones we have preparedβ"
"Huh." Chen Lin scoffed. "Mother, you are such a shrewd person, why are you still unwilling to recognize the reality?" He took a deep breath, "Wan Niang is not what it used to be! β
Liu's chest was so tight that she patted her thigh and said, "I already thought there was something wrong with her!" She has been in our family for so many years, and she has never woven any other cloth except plain silk! I'm knocking on the side, she only pretends to be stupid! If she'd weave more good cloth, I wouldn'tβ"
A few years ago, Songzhuzhai sold a small number of silk books of double silk to VIPs. Double silk, except for the three major manufacturing bureaus in the south of the Yangtze River, there are few weaving and spinning products. Li Xijiu got the news, and Wanniang's mind was even more determined.
"That's enough." Chen Lin cut her off. "Don't say that again!"
Liu Shi frowned: "Then what can I do now?" Your father-in-law, how do we explain it? β
Chen Lin took a breath: "What's the hurry?" Isn't there still Yunluan? β
No matter how annoyed Yun Luan is, she doesn't dare not do her best in what her father confesses!
Liu still muttered a little, her daughter-in-law is so easy to talk? When it was time for the reunion dinner in the evening, Yun Luan had already called her sister generously, sat beside Wan Niang, and cooked vegetables for her affectionately. When the wine was drunk, he burst into tears, raised his glass and said to Wan Niang: "If there is no Wan Niang, there will be no Chen Lang today!" Chen Lang, we should give Wan Niang a drink! β
Chen Lin smiled: "That's exactly how it should be! β
Wan Niang looked at their wives and husbands, the corners of her mouth under the veil hooked up infinite ridicule, she simply drank the wine, and glanced at Ah Yao behind her.
Ah Yao presented a tray, and there was a pearlescent purse in the plate, and said loudly: "Miss has an inconvenient voice, Miss A Yao wishes the two husbands and wives love and a hundred years of good together." β
Yun Luan took the purse and said with a smile: "Thank you sister for the gift!" "The purse is beautifully embroidered, decorated with pearls and jade, and it is worth a lot! Yun Luan couldn't help but feel jealousy in her heart: from the moment Wan Niang entered the door, she pressed herself everywhere! Why? She's just a weaver!
Looking at Xianggong, Chen Lang looked stunned and was speechless. She suddenly hated him, and kicked him lightly, Chen Lin came back to his senses and reluctantly smiled: "Wan Niang is attentive!" β
Wan Niang shook her head, and Ah Yao replied for her: "Chen Juren is polite, Wan Niang said that this is what she should do!" β
Chen Lin raised his glass and said to Wan Niang: "How can I not understand what Sister has for me?" I'll toast one more! β
Wan Niang's smile was even stronger, and she drank the wine happily.
"Miss, two drinks are enough." Ah Yao took her wine glass, "Wine hurts a lot." Your hands are so precious that you can't afford to make mistakes. β
Wan Niang smiled, got up and bowed to apologize.
How can Yun Luan deal with her? I was busy and didn't have to worry about it, so I changed the tea for her.
After the reunion dinner, everyone gathered around to drink tea and chat.
Ah Yao ordered the servant to carry the fireplace over, and there was a stove under the table, which burned charcoal. There are two layers of top around the hearth, and in the middle of the space is a thick and warm cotton blanket, which covers the legs of the table for a long time. The table was filled with tea and snacks. After Ah Yao finished arranging, he smiled and said, "Miss, sit by the fireside!" β
Everyone was dumbfounded: And this thing?
Although there is charcoal burning in the house, and everyone is holding a stove in their hands, how can Wanniang be so comfortable? Liu Shi couldn't help it first, and leaned over to Wan Niang's side and said, "This table is fresh!" Wan Niang, let me be warm too! β
"Mother!" Chen Lin reminded her, "Isn't it time to give out the reward?" "In large families, during the Chinese New Year, they always have to throw a few handfuls of copper coins to the servants at home to ask for a good fortune.
Liu is a mother-in-law, and she claims to be the elder in the family, and this job has been coveted for a long time. Hurriedly patted his head and said: "Look at my brain, I'll go and withdraw money!" β
Chen Lin said: "I'll help you." Yunluan, you and Wanniang talk a little more. β
Yun Luan couldn't help but laugh: "That's as it should be." β
Wan Niang raised her eyebrows, endured it all day, and finally couldn't help but have a showdown with herself?
Yun Luan rested his legs under the fireplace, and couldn't help but sigh comfortably: "No wonder you refuse to leave Songzhuzhai, such a good place is much stronger than the greedy mother and son!" β
Wan Niang was quite surprised. Even the maidservant Ah Yao widened her eyes: Miss Li family, aren't you blind!
Yun Luan smiled bitterly: "When marriage is a major event, parents are in charge." My father took a fancy to Chen Lang's innocence, his promising, and his age was the most compatible with me, so he decided to marry me to her. I'm just a concubine, I can marry a lady who is the head of the house, and I don't have to marry a concubine who is not angry and suffer the anger of my mother at home, what else is there to be dissatisfied with? I just never expected it-" A mist gathered in her eyes, and she glanced at Wanniang's maid.
Mama Lin's identity is extraordinary, and she will not come out to serve them for dinner, so Wan Niang left a Yao by her side.
Wan Niang made a lip gesture to Ah Yao, and Ah Yao said worriedly: "Miss? β
Wan Niang smiled: Yunluan is a woman, what can you do to her? Let's wait outside!
Ah Yao had no choice but to salute with Yunluan's maid and retreat.
Yun Luan exhaled, half-closed his eyes and said tiredly: "I always feel that my mother-in-law is too affectionate to you, and she shouldn't be like this with affection and reason." Two days ago, I couldn't help but ask Chen Lang, he finally confessed to me about you. β
Wan Niang was stunned: Really? She looked at Yun Luan's expression and shook her head with pity.
"You don't have to sympathize with me." Yun Luan sneered, "I will never give Chen Lang a chance to treat him like that to you!" β
Wan Niang held up the teacup to her: I wish you what you want.
Yun Luan smiled bitterly: "I still have the Li clan to protect me!" β
When Wan Niang heard this, she was stunned, and her eyes dimmed for a moment.
Yun Luan sensitively caught her strange appearance: "Wan Niang, do you still have a family?" Why not go to them? β
Wan Niang drank another cup of tea, unable to hide the sadness in her expression.
Yun Luan sighed: "You are really a hard-working person, do you have no relatives at home?" β
Wan Niang was startled, her eyes shot towards Yun Luan like frost and lightning, and Yun Luan was shocked! She refused to give up, and asked calmly: "I think you also know that today's reunion dinner is a Hongmen banquet." β
Wan Niang pursed the corners of her lower lip disapplausively.
Yun Luan sighed: "It's a pity that you brought people from the Wei Wangfu to help." They have nothing to do but let me persuade you. β
Wan Niang was a little curious: how did she want to persuade her?
"I'll tell you the truth." Yun Luan admitted very frankly, "We are both women, and the world is difficult. I don't want to embarrass you. I just want you to recognize the reality: Lian Baitang can protect you, but you will drag Lian Baitang down! β
Wan Niang's back was cold, and the uneasiness that had been hidden in her heart for a long time suddenly came out!
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