Seeing this, Mrs. Du frowned faintly and glared at her warningly, Du Yue'e didn't care, but she still restrained.

Su Yunlai and Su Zhan sat in the wing room next door, with tea in front of them.

"It seems that the people of the Du family are gone, and we should go back too." Su Yun said.

Su Zhan nodded.

Today's meeting, although there were some small misunderstandings because of Su Zhan's dress, the fourth wife was still very satisfied.

Everyone went home, each with their own thoughts.

When she returned to Tingyuxuan, Chen frowned slightly: "This girl has a good appearance and a good background, but she is too young and looks a little ...... Not very steady. ”

Su Yun glanced at Mama Lan, and Mama Lan stood up and said, "Madam, the slave maid sent someone to inquire just now, and when I heard this fourth young lady, it seems that she is a little dissatisfied with our third young master in private......

As she spoke, she told the Chen family what Du Yue'e said in private, and Du Yue'e herself sent someone to eavesdrop on what the Su family said, she wouldn't have thought that the Su family also inquired about her.

When Chen heard this, his face turned cold.

Su Yunlai said lightly at this time: "It's not a safe place, and it's a concubine, so naturally I didn't teach it well." ”

"What? Concubine? Chen was even more stunned: "She's not Mrs. Du's daughter?" ”

"Madam, the slave maid has inquired, this Miss Du Si was born to Lord Du's beloved concubine, and Lord Du doted on the concubine, so she recorded Miss Du in Mrs. Du's name as a concubine, but Miss Du has always been raised by her aunt. ”

Chen's brows furrowed fiercely, and her tone was complaining: "This is too unusual, how can we marry a concubine!" ”

What if it's a concubine in name? Born is born, and Chen now thinks of Du Yue'e's style, and it is not strange.

"This, these four siblings are really ...... What a carelessness. Chen said with some displeasure: "No, I'll go to her and go back to this family business." ”

"Mother, don't be in a hurry." Su Yunlai hurriedly stopped her: "Now is not the time. ”

Chen couldn't wait to tell the fourth wife that their family Zhan'er would not marry this concubine, so she asked a little impatiently, "Why?" ”

"Mother, you have refused now, the fourth aunt is afraid that she will complain that you don't know the hearts of good people, and I am afraid that you will also complain when the time comes." Su Yunlai reminded and said, "If it spreads, it will not be good for my brother's reputation." ”

Chen's face was unhappy: "Then can't we marry Zhan'er?" It's just that if it will affect Su Zhan, she still holds back.

Su Yunlai curled the corners of his lips and whispered a few words in Chen's ear, and Chen looked at her with a suspicious expression.

"Is that okay?"

Su Yunlai took her hand and said in a firm tone: "Okay, it must work!" ”

Looking at his daughter's face, Chen suppressed the anger in his heart and turned around and went to Lingyun Courtyard.

After coming back, the fourth wife went to Lingyun Courtyard to return.

"Fourth brother and sister, this girl from the Du family is really good! Thank you so much! As soon as Chen entered the door, he said to the fourth wife with a smile on his face.

When the fourth wife heard this, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't close her mouth with a smile: "Then I have to congratulate the second sister-in-law!" This Du family girl, I think I like it very much, she is knowledgeable, she looks good, and she is really a good match for our Zhan'er! ”

Chen smiled and nodded, and then she saw that the fifth lady standing on the side had a somewhat gloomy face, but she still didn't say a word.

Although she intended to give Zhou Yan to Su Zhan, but in the end she had not crossed the clear road, if the marriage between Su Zhan and the Du family was completed, mentioning Zhou Yan's matter again would only embarrass Zhou Yan and ruin her reputation.

Two girls, Su Zhan didn't choose Zhou Yan, outsiders will not say that Su Zhan is a dragon and a phoenix, but only that Zhou Yan herself is not good enough, so she is not favored.

The fifth wife is a smart person, and it is no longer possible to marry Su Zhan, so she can't take a niece in for nothing.

So even if she was not angry in her heart, Mrs. Fifth just stood aside and did not interject.

Mrs. Su glanced at Mrs. Five, and was very satisfied with her knowledge.

Mama Xu, who was beside Mrs. Su, covered the corners of her mouth at this time and smiled: "Yo, it seems that this Du family girl is really extraordinary, so that the two wives are so full of praise, the slaves and maids are a little impatient, I want to meet our future three young grandmothers!" ”

Mrs. Su came back to her senses and glanced at her with a smile: "Look at it, there are people who are more anxious than me!" Since you are optimistic, let's arrange things, too small, dowry, everything can't be sloppy, marrying is a big deal, but you are not allowed to be wronged! ”

Seeing that Mrs. Su attached so much importance to Su Zhan's marriage, Chen's heart was very moved: "My mother loves Zhan'er so much, for so many years, my daughter-in-law has not been filial in front of my mother, but she has worked hard for my mother to take care of Zhan'er, and Zhan'er will definitely be filial to her mother in the future!" ”

Mrs. Su smiled with satisfaction, and she patted Chen's hand: "I love my grandson, look at you like this!" ”

The fourth and fifth wives stood aside, looking at the deep love of their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in such clothes.

After Chen finished speaking, he said goodbye and left, but as soon as she walked out of the door of Lingyun Courtyard, the smile on her face disappeared, hoping that it could really be as Ah Wan said, this family affair could not be done!

As soon as the Chen family left, the fourth wife was also busy saying goodbye: "Mother, I also stepped down, and I still have to go to the Du family to send news!" ”

"Go ahead!" Old Madam Su nodded.

As soon as the fourth lady left, the fifth lady looked at Mrs. Su without saying anything.

Old Mrs. Su's expression was faint, and her kind look faded, making her look a little indifferent, and she glanced at Mrs. Five: "What do you want to say?" ”

"Mother, I heard that this Lord Du's backer is very valued by the elder Chen, and Lord Du is also a proper Chen faction, let Zhan'er and the Du family marry, that's not ......" The fifth wife's voice was not finished, but it was meaningful.

Old Lady Su curled the corners of her lips slightly, "What do you think I tried my best to keep Zhan'er in the capital for?" ”

The fifth wife was stunned because of Mrs. Yang, Mrs. Yang has always admired Su Zhan, and it is also because of Su Zhan's relationship that the daughters of the Su family can move around with the Yang family, so the relationship between the two families is also a lot closer.

"No matter how smart and capable Zhan'er is, his body is destined to make him unable to become a climate," Mrs. Su's tone was very gentle, but the expression on her face was very indifferent: "Getting married, it is the best of the two surnames, no matter who marries the girl of the Du family, it is the same, just to marry the Du family." ”

The fifth lady's brows moved slightly: "...... Will the Du family really support our family for a married girl? ”

"Then let's take a look at this girl from the Du family." Mrs. Su said lightly: "Now that the Du family is in full swing, it is also good to have more good karma, Zhan'er always wants to marry a relative, marry a small family, and then the second child is not satisfied, and thinks I mistreated his sister-in-law." ”

The second child that Mrs. Su said was Su Zhan's father, Su Zhixun.

"What's more," Mrs. Su raised her eyelids and glanced at Mrs. Five: "Whether you can let the Du family support it, it depends on our family's ability, if there is no one in our family who can stand up, then we can't complain about the Du family, so I let you raise Chen'er well!" ”

"Chen'er has also been working hard, and when Mrs. Yang went to give a lecture, she praised him a few words." The fifth lady hurriedly smiled.

Mrs. Su nodded, and when she mentioned her own grandson, there was a hint of softness on her face, "I married the Du family, and the son-in-law can't help it, but the son-in-law still has a brother, as long as we can come up with the capital, let the Du family, this family, be considered married." ”

The fifth wife understands that Du Mingshan loves his daughter, if he wants his daughter to live well, he will inevitably support his son-in-law, but Su Zhan's health is not good, he can't go out, but Su Zhan still has a brother, and it is the same to turn his head to support his brother, the Su family relies on the Du family to recover, then the Su family will not treat Du Yue'e badly, and Du Yue'e will be safe and stable in the Su family.

Mrs. Su understood this, so she did not stop Mrs. Su's threading, and it was no wonder that she would lose in this battle, it turned out that Mrs. Su had already arranged it.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Fifth suddenly became enlightened, and the grievances in her heart because of Mrs. Fourth disappeared.

"In the end, it's just the brother-in-law of the son-in-law, after all, there is a layer of separation, and I am afraid that the Du family will not hand over the chips easily." Mrs. Fifth said meaningfully.

Old Mrs. Su raised her eyebrows and glanced at her: "Otherwise, what do you want to do?" Let Chen'er marry a concubine, are you willing? ”

The fifth wife stopped talking, although she was in love with power, but she was not to the point of selling her son, not to mention, although the Du family was a good relative, but the fifth wife didn't look down on it very much.

Mrs. Su turned her eyes away: "You must have a number in your heart about this matter, the marriage must be grand, and the dowry must not be less, we must let the Du family see our sincerity, and we must also let the people in the second room have nothing to say." ”

The fifth lady nodded, "Mother, don't worry, I understand." After a pause, she said a little funny: "Over there in the second room, although the mother can rest assured, I am very grateful to you when I see the second sister-in-law!" Even Zhan'er is looking forward to you, the grandmother. ”

There is no need to be so cautious, Mrs. Fifth didn't understand it, but she was a little unimpressed in her heart, in the past few years, Mrs. Su has treated Su Zhan with all her intentions, and even a few of her own grandchildren are behind, although she knows it in her heart, but it is still a little awkward in the end.

Mrs. Su saw her thoughts, and secretly shook her head in her heart, this daughter-in-law is also shrewd and capable on weekdays, but her vision is lower.

"The second master of the Lin family has had good political achievements in the past few years, I heard that the emperor intends to recruit him back to Beijing, with his qualifications, after he comes back, he will at least be the number one of the six departments." Old Mrs. Su said lightly.

The second master of the Lin family is none other than Old Man Su's maiden nephew and Su Zhixun's cousin Lin Zhengan.

Lin Zhengan is a two-list jinshi, a protégé of the Son of Heaven, and is highly trusted by the emperor, and now Lin Zhengan is serving as the governor of Jiangnan.

Jiangnan is rich and rich in products, and generally only the ministers who are most trusted by the emperor will be entrusted with important tasks.

Lin Zhengan and Su Zhixun have an excellent relationship, which is why after the death of Old Man Su, Mrs. Su is still afraid of the second room.

The fifth wife understands the stakes, and understands in her heart that Su Zhan's family business must be handled well.

"I understand, mother, I'll go and prepare!" Mrs. Fifth said with a solemn face.

Old Mrs. Su nodded, she sighed a little and said: "You have to remember that everything in front of you now is not important, even if you are in a disadvantaged position, what we have to do is to use other people's advantages to become our own, for this purpose, everything we endure now is worth it." ”

The fifth lady nodded solemnly.

No one knows about this conversation between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and Mrs. Su doesn't know either, and the Du family is also having a conversation at this time, but the object of the conversation is Du Mingshan and Du Yue.

Du Mingshan's study is forbidden for others to enter, but Du Yue'e is not in this other person's category.

"Dad, my aunt stewed soup for you, you've been working too hard lately, use a little while it's hot."

In front of Du Mingshan, Du Yue'e is a well-behaved and caring daughter, restraining all the sharpness.

Du Mingshan looked at his daughter dotingly, drank a bowl of soup, and then asked, "How is today's Fa?" ”

Du Mingshan knew that Du Yue'e would go to the festival today, and by the way, he went to meet with the people of the Su family, it was he who ordered Mrs. Du to take Du Yue'e with her, Du Yue's biological mother was just a concubine, and it was not appropriate to appear on such an occasion.

As soon as Du Yue'e mentioned this, she felt aggrieved in her heart: "Dad, I don't want to get married, isn't it good for me to accompany you and my aunt for the rest of my life?" ”

Du Mingshan's brows frowned slightly, and he immediately understood that there was a problem: "What's wrong?" But what's wrong with the young master of the Du family? ”

Du Yue'e bit her lip, "The third young master of the Su family is a sick man, and the doctors say that he can't support him, and he grew up in a medicine jar since he was a child!" It is said that it is talented and outstanding, and it is all good! It's not like my mother said at all, such a broken settlement actually let me marry! ”

As she spoke, Du Yue's eyes turned red and her face was full of tears.

Although she is recorded in Mrs. Du's name, she was actually brought up by her aunt, and she learned since she was a child how to cry more beautifully, and how to use tears to get what she wants.

When Du Mingshan saw his daughter's red eyes, he was distressed, he frowned and asked, "Is this serious!?" ”

"My daughter saw it with her own eyes!" Du Yue'e nodded again and again: "And the descendants of the Su family also said so, this third young master, in addition to taking the position of the eldest son, even his mother doesn't care about him!" Dad, you don't know how shabby he is wearing today! It's not taking you seriously at all! ”

This family matter was mentioned by Mrs. Du, saying that the Su family is a scholarly family, and Du Mingshan also felt so, but when he heard his daughter say this, he felt that it was Mrs. Du who was making a hindrance again.

This is another unclear rotten account in the backyard.

Du Mingshan's face was gloomy, Du Yue'e looked at his face, her eyes rolled, and she said: "Dad, the fifth young master of the Su family is a talent, but my mother doesn't mention it, she only says that the third young master is the eldest grandson of the eldest house, Dad, is this disgusting with his daughter's background?!" ”

All the concubines have a thorn in their hearts, and this thorn is called the division of concubines.

"Fifth Young Master?" Du Mingshan was stunned: "But the fifth young master of the Su family who is studying in the country?" ”

Du Yue'e nodded: "Yes, Dad also knows him?" ”

The second prince wanted to choose a companion to read, Du Mingshan also thought about it at that time, and he investigated several people who were later selected into the Guozijian.

Du Mingshan looked at his daughter, and his mind couldn't help but move.

……

The fourth wife soon went to the Du family, but compared to the enthusiasm of the previous days, the attitude of the Du family this time seemed a little cold.

Mrs. Du accompanied Mrs. Fourth to drink a cup of tea, and then excused herself to something, which was actually a disguised send-off, although Mrs. Du was puzzled, but she was helpless.

Until the matchmaker went to the Su Mansion and sent a message to the fourth wife, "The Du family is very satisfied with the marriage of the Su family, but this person is chosen, I'm afraid it will be changed." ”

"Replacement?" The fourth lady was stunned: "For whom?" ”

The matchmaker rubbed his hands with a smile: "I heard that the fifth young master of the house is at the right age......

The fourth wife's expression stiffened on her face.

Soon, the fifth young master robbed the third young master's marriage and made a fuss in the mansion, but as the parties concerned, Su Zhan and Su Jie were noncommittal about it and remained silent.

The subordinates all said that the Du family did not take a fancy to the third young master, and disliked the poor health of the third young master, but they favored the fifth young master.

Only the fourth wife was emaciated, and it was said that she could not get up when she was sick, so she lay down for two days and drank medicine for several days.

In the end, Mrs. Su couldn't stand it anymore, and taught a few minions who passed on the word a hard lesson, so that no one dared to continue to pass it on.

The fourth wife forced her sick body to see Mrs. Su: "Mother, can't you agree to this family business!" ”

Su Jie is the lifeblood of the fourth wife, this child is smart and hardworking, she can't let her son marry a concubine no matter what.

When Mrs. Fifth heard the news early in the morning, she quickly rushed to Lingyun Courtyard, not for anything else, but to see the excitement.

At this time, when I heard the words of the fourth wife, I couldn't help but chuckle: "What the fourth sister-in-law said, a few days ago, she was full of praise for the girl of the Du family, why can't she agree to this family affair now?" It's just a candidate for a new marriage, Zhan'er doesn't mind, why don't the four sisters-in-law become a pair of lovers? After a pause, she pinched the handkerchief and pretended to say: "It's a pity, my family Chen'er doesn't have such a good blessing, and Miss Du doesn't look down on him!" ”

The fourth wife's expression distorted, and she glared at the fifth wife viciously: "If the fifth brother and sister are envious, you can say it bluntly, I worked hard to go to the Du family and help Chen'er mention family affairs, and it doesn't hinder anything, the left and right are all family!" ”

Mrs. Five's face suddenly sank, and she looked at her gloomily.

"That's it! It's endless! Old Lady Su scolded in a deep voice.

The fourth and fifth ladies did not overdo it.

The fourth wife is the most uncontrollable, she can't help it, if she calms down, her son will marry a concubine.

"Mother, what can I do about this? You can't really let Jie'er marry a concubine! The fourth lady said anxiously.

"What concubine?" Mrs. Su said slowly, "Miss Du is recorded in Mrs. Du's name, and she is the daughter of a serious child, if your words are spread, your son will not marry." ”

The fourth wife's expression froze, she bit her lip, and bowed her head silently.

The fifth lady hooked the corners of her lips, and was worried about being reprimanded by Mrs. Su, so she lowered her voice: "That mother, this Su family's family affair, but you still want to tie it up?" ”

"What else?" Mrs. Su glanced at her lightly: "Now the Du family is clearly going to change people, if they don't change people, if they can't get married, they will have a feud." ”

The fourth wife was shocked: "Mother! How could Jerry marry such a woman? His future will be ruined! ”

Mrs. Su glanced at her, pondered for a while, and then said: "It seems that Lord Du really loves this concubine, if so, Jie'er has become Lord Du's son-in-law, with Jie'er's talent and ability, the future road may be a little better." ”

After Mrs. Su finished speaking, she glanced at Mrs. Five: "You have a sentence that day is right, if it is only the brother-in-law of the son-in-law, it is not as close as your son-in-law." ”

The fourth wife still resisted, in her opinion, even if Su Jie wanted to find a Yue family who could support him, there were many candidates, the Du family was really not the best choice, in the final analysis, the fourth wife was still unwilling to let Su Jie marry a concubine.

"Mother, even so, Jie'er has already entered the Guozi Prison, if there is a great creation and becomes the companion of the second prince, there may not be better family affairs in the future......" The fourth lady continued to persuade bitterly.

Mrs. Su shook her head: "I heard that a few more people have recently entered the Guozijian, whether it is their background or talent, they are not comparable to Jie'er, and Jie'er wants to be the companion of the second prince, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult." ”

Su Jie has a talent to learn, but who does that score compare with, in a place like Guozijian where there are many talents, he seems very ordinary, and the second prince's companion must be a very outstanding talent.

After Mrs. Su thought calmly, she felt that Su Jie's hope of being the companion of the second prince was very slim, but it was a good thing to be able to enter the Guozijian, and with the friendship of classmates, it would be much easier to act in the future.

"You can't go all the way to the dark, you have to plan more for Jie'er, if he can't be the second prince's companion, he will have to enter the government sooner or later, at this time, having a powerful Yue family is very important to him." Mrs. Su analyzed and said: "And there is another point, Lord Du's boss is about to be promoted, and his position is afraid that it will also move, the Du family is in full swing, and it is not a wise man to offend the Du family at this time." ”

The light in the eyes of the fourth lady gradually dimmed, and she was like a drowning person, making a final dying struggle: "Then mother, just, is there no other way?" ”

"Then it's up to you," Mrs. Su said calmly, "Would you rather give Jie'er such an enemy when he was not yet in office, or would you like to form a family affair that is beneficial to him?" ”

The fourth lady was silent.

Mrs. Su slowed down her voice and said: "Actually, this family business is good for Jie'er, except for the girl background of the Du family, there is nothing to blame, everything is not perfect, as long as she can help Jie'er, what are you dissatisfied with?" ”

The fourth lady was silent.

……

Listening to Yuxuan at this time, Su Zhan heard rumors outside and came to Su Yunlai.

As soon as Su Zhan entered the door, he asked, "You also did the fifth brother's business?" ”

Su Yun looked at Su Zhan's expression of 'don't hide it from me, I know everything', and felt extremely innocent.

"This ...... It was an accident. Su Yunlai said with some difficulty: "I didn't expect that the fifth brother would go to the Dharma at that time and meet Miss Du." ”

Even if Su Yunlai didn't have a last resort, he didn't expect that Su Jie would suddenly appear at the festival, and he would still be able to meet Du Yue'e!

This incident was really an accident, and Su Yunlai himself felt very surprised.

I don't know why, looking at Su Yunlai's tangled expression, Su Zhan has a kind of situation, it turns out that you will also have a situation that you didn't expect, and I felt a little satisfied inexplicably.

"So what now?" Su Zhan asked.

Su Yunlai blinked and glanced at him inexplicably: "What to do, anyway, you don't have to marry her." ”

Su Yunlai secretly said in his heart, other girls didn't take a fancy to you, but what are you doing with other people's hearts.

"Will the fifth brother marry that Du girl? I don't think she's a good marriage. Su Zhan said with some concern.

Su Yun came to see him, and said secretly in his heart, people are calculating your marriage, but you are worried that people are coming.

"This, it's up to the fourth wife." Su Yunlai said lightly: "Let's see what she can fight for her son." ”

When Su Zhan heard this, he furrowed his brows and glared at her.

"What do you mean?" Su Zhan couldn't help but say: "The fourth aunt knows the situation of the Du family, and is she willing to let the fourth brother marry her?" ”

Su Yunlai said in his heart, is that what the fourth aunt said? It depends on how Mrs. Su chooses.

"Let's look at it, didn't the fourth wife also think that this was a good family business, since she was so satisfied with Miss Du and gave her a daughter-in-law, she should be happy to think about it." Su Yunlai said with a smile.

Su Zhan glanced at her smile and suddenly saw a hint of ...... What does schadenfreude mean?

……

The fourth wife went back to the yard, and after a long time, she gave Du Yue'e to Su Zhan, and the fourth wife felt that it was appropriate to look at it, but once it was replaced by her own son, how did the fourth wife think of Du Yue'e and how she was not satisfied.

The fourth wife is worried, on the one hand, she thinks that her son is so good, maybe it is possible to be recognized by the second prince? On the one hand, he was worried that his hesitation would delay his son's future.

Putting aside Du Yue'e's background, the conditions of the Du family are really good.

The fourth wife struggled for a long time, and in the end, Mama Liu beside her couldn't stand it.

"Madam, why don't you call the young master and ask his opinion? Our young master has always had an idea, and we should ask him about this marriage event. Mama Liu reminded and said.

The fourth wife thought about it and felt that it made sense, so she ordered someone to invite Su Jie over.

After a while, Su Jie came over.

"Mother, are you looking for me?"

The fourth lady looked at Su Jie, who was a talent, lovingly, and when she thought of Du Yue, she felt a burst of irritability in her heart.

"Jie'er, come here, my mother has something to tell you." The fourth lady said softly.

Su Jie sat aside, and the fourth wife hesitated for a moment before telling the Du family about it.

"It's also that my son is too good and outstanding, and the people of the Du family don't like your third brother, but they care about you." The fourth lady said with some pride.

When Su Jie heard this, his face suddenly changed, and the fourth wife couldn't help but feel a little strange when she looked at him: "Jie'er, what's wrong?" After a pause, she sighed: "Although this Miss Du is from a worse background, she is recorded in the name of her mother-in-law, and Lord Du dotes on her, if she can marry my son, it will also be a help to you in the future." ”

Su Jie opened his mouth, and finally said: "My son is still young and has not yet started a family, so I don't want to settle a family ...... so early."

"This matter is easy to do, the big deal is to get married first, and then get married in a few years." The fourth lady said disappreciatively.

Originally, the fourth wife was still a little hesitant, but when she saw Su Jie at this time, she made up her mind, as if she had to marry Du Yue.

Su Jie said a perfunctory word, then left in a hurry under the pretext that he still had homework to do.

The fourth wife didn't stop him, but sighed slightly after he left, Su Jie didn't want to, she was a mother, how could she not see it, but I was afraid that this matter would not be as he wished.

Su Jie came out of the courtyard of the fourth wife, returned to his study, and as soon as he walked around the corner, he was pulled by his sleeve.

Su Jie raised his eyebrows, and was about to scold angrily, but when he looked at the arrival, he immediately eased his face: "Yan'er, why are you waiting for me here?" ”

Zhou Yan bit her lip, lowered her gaze, and didn't look at his handsome face: "The fourth wife is looking for you, but it's because of marriage?" ”

Su Zhan and the Du family's family affair, and finally Su Jie stole the limelight, and the whole house was in an uproar, and Zhou Yan naturally heard the gossip.

Su Jie looked at her beautiful face, he couldn't hide his worry, his heart softened, he slowed down his voice and said, "Yan'er, don't worry, I will not fail you!" ”

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