Chapter 31: Succession
I like to see the thousands of waves of rice and grass, and heroes everywhere smoke at sunset.
This autumn's harvest has been completed, but Sun Quan and Zhou Yu, who originally said that they would return within half a month, have not returned, and the letter only has a short word "peace". Probably because this year's harvest is quite good, the people in Anhui City also have smiles on their faces.
Under the sunset, the tone of greeting each other on the street is particularly light.
Everything is quiet, but Qiao Wei still smells an unusual breath from this calm and calm.
Qiao's mother chose an afternoon to see Qiao Wei, "After your father discussed with me, he still chose Rui'er." ”
This result is also expected, but Qiao Wei still has a little mind in his heart, the third uncle sent Qiao Rui to be his stepson, the purpose must be impure.
"The father and mother have decided, and the daughter has no opinion."
How could Qiao's mother not see that Qiao Wei was not satisfied with this matter, "Your father has often said that his body is not as good as before, and with the age of your father and me, it is unknown whether they can live to be a child.
Qiao Rui is already an adult, and he already has a son-in-law, so the incense of your father's vein finally doesn't have to be cut off on your father's body. This must be a matter of fact, your father ate two more bowls of rice yesterday. ”
Qiao's mother whispered, and observed Qiao Wei's face from time to time, for fear that she would be unhappy.
Qiao Wei looked at Qiao's mother's gorgeous hair, and her heart couldn't help but soften, seeing Qiao's mother's cautious appearance, she couldn't bear it in her heart, in the end, they just wanted a stable and peaceful old age.
She sighed softly, "I'm still the same sentence, since the father and mother have decided, the daughter has nothing else to say." ”
If Qiao Rui really treats her father and mother badly, she will definitely do her best to take the second elder to her side to support her.
After Qiao's mother repeatedly confirmed that Qiao Wei did not object, she breathed a sigh of relief and talked to Qiao Wei about the next matter, "The day before yesterday, Master Taishou Li also wanted to talk about marriage for Xiao Qiao. ”
"Oh? Which family is it? Qiao Wei also wanted to hear what that Li Shu still wanted to do.
"It's the Zhou family in Shu County, and it's Lord Zhou, the middle protector of Wu Hou's side......"
Qiao Wei directly interrupted Qiao's mother's words, "If it is Zhou Gongjin and Lord Zhou, forget it, he is a person with a wife, do you want Xiao Qiao to be a concubine?" ”
Mother Qiao was also a little shocked when she heard this, "Master Li said that it is not a concubine, but a noble concubine." ”
The status of concubines is low, and there are often unspoken rules for transferring concubines to each other among wealthy families, for them, concubines are more like an object, if they don't like it, or they are taken by friends, they can be given away, and by the way, they can also sell personal favors.
Noble concubines are slightly different, generally women who can be noble concubines, most of them can also have a little family background, if they can give birth to heirs for the main family, they can leave their surnames on the family tree.
Therefore, the concubine cannot be sent at will, which can be regarded as the dignity of the main family.
But for Qiao Wei, whether it is a concubine or a concubine, there is no difference in essence.
Qiao Wei's tone was also a little more dissatisfied with Li Shu, "It's interesting to be too guarded by Lord Li, how many parents in Anhui City have no time to talk about it, but they are staring at our Qiao family and picking on the affairs of one family?" ”
"Master Li is also kind." Qiao's mother hurriedly explained for Li Shu, "You suddenly got married, and Xiao Qiao's marriage is hot." If you marry highly, you are afraid that you will not be able to climb high, but if you choose to wait for others, you may lose your face. ”
"Xiao Qiao and her future husband can live safely and support each other, which is more important than any face." Qiao Wei said solemnly.
Qiao's mother knew that what Qiao Wei said was also reasonable, but if she gave up the marriage of the Zhou family, Qiao's mother would be a little unwilling.
These days, there are not a few matchmakers who come to propose marriage to Qiao Ying, but only Zhou Yu can really enter the eyes of Qiao's father and Qiao's mother. Although the concubine is not a flat-headed wife, Qiao Rui and Li Shu both said that Zhou Yu's wife is weak and cannot take charge of the middle feed.
If Qiao Ying marries, she will be no different from her wife inside.
The atmosphere in the room cooled down slightly, Qiao Wei saw that Qiao's mother no longer spoke, and she was also reflecting in her heart, whether it was her own tone that was heavier, and was thinking about whether she should apologize to Qiao's mother, when Xu Miniang's voice sounded outside the door.
"Old Xijun, Xiaojun, Yuan Xiaowu sent her son-in-law back."
Qiao Ying knows a little about medical skills, Yuan Langlang often comes to ask for some health care things, and the two can talk very well, and Qiao Ying often goes to Yuan Langlang as a guest.
Yuan Langlang bowed and saluted, and saw that Qiao's mother also saluted very politely, "I don't think about it, the concubine is not the right time, I want to come to the lady is talking to the old lady, but I was disturbed by the concubine." ”
Qiao's mother didn't know Yuan Langlang, so she couldn't help but be a little wary in her heart, and her tone was light, "It's not a big deal, it's just a matter of gossip." ”
Qiao Wei asked Xiaoye to spread a thick cushion on Yuan Langlang, and introduced Qiao's mother at the same time, "This is the little wife of the Hou Ye, who was born in the Yuan clan in Runan. ”
Qiao's mother looked Yuan Langlang up and down, she was really good-looking, and she was from a high-ranking family like the Yuan family in Runan, but fortunately, she was only the concubine of Wu Hou.
Yuan Langlang's attention was attracted by the hairpin between Qiao's mother's hair, "The old lady's hosta is really chic, simple and atmospheric, and it is very precious!" ”
Qiao's mother stretched out her hand to stroke the black hosta, and when she heard Yuan Langlang's praise like this, a smile appeared on her face, and the slight unhappiness in Fang Cai's heart was suddenly swept away. The Runan Yuan clan is a big family, and there are no good things that I haven't seen.
"This is Rui'er personally found, saying that it is not worth anything, the pattern carved on the head is very auspicious, and it is not publicized, so the hairpin came up to see Da Qiao." When Qiao's mother said this, she also glanced at Qiao Wei.
Qiao Wei understood what Qiao's mother meant, but she was just trying to express Qiao Rui's filial piety to her, Qiao Wei said softly, "Brother has a heart." ”
When Qiao's mother left, Qiao Rui came to pick her up in person, and carefully helped Qiao's mother into the carriage, "Mother, be careful." ”
The end is extremely cautious.
It's quick to change your tune.
Qiao Wei whispered, "My brother used to be the son-in-law of the third room of this sect, although he was not a golden noble, he was also pampered. But my father's branch is not noble, but poor, but my brother has been wronged. If the elder brother is dissatisfied, the family tree has not been changed now, and there may be room for change. ”
Qiao Rui's face changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, "What Mrs. said is really a brother, since he has passed the seventh room, how can he talk about grievances, please rest assured that Mrs. will definitely take good care of the second elder as a brother." ”
Qiao Wei also bent down slightly, "Brother hard work." ”
Qiao Rui said he didn't dare.
Sending Qiao's mother and Qiao Rui away, Qiao Wei's face was cold. Yuan Langlang pondered for a moment, "Madam, the concubine has a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not." ”
"Say it."
"The hairpin on the old lady's head, I'm afraid it's a little strange."