The first person to meet was naturally Dafang.
We met Mrs. Liu yesterday in the bridal chamber. Today she changed into a purple skirt, an updo with a gold hairpin, and she looked very dignified and luxurious. The man above her is Shen Zangfeng's eldest brother Shen Zangli. He is a man in his thirties with a slight beard. The outline is very similar to Shen Xuan and Shen Zangfeng, but there is no sharpness between the eyebrows, but a bit sinister. The person was not enthusiastic either. My brother and sister-in-law came to visit him, but they raised their hands slightly and didn't even curl their lips, looking very indifferent.
Fortunately, Mrs. Liu smiled and encouraged him a few words, and then he got over with it.
Seeing this situation, Wei Changying couldn't help but wonder whether Shen Zangli was very dissatisfied with Shen Zangfeng being appointed as the next clan leader? This is reasonable, after all, Shen Zangli is the eldest son... But now that Shen Xuan and Mrs. Su are here, he is like this, and he doesn't look like a deep man in the city...
Mr. Duanmu from the second room also met Mr. Liu in the bridal chamber yesterday. Her husband and second son, Shen Lianshi, was handsome and elegant, with a strong literary aura all over his body, very unlike a child of the Shen family. Shen Lianshi's attitude was very kind. He teased Shen Zangfeng a few token words and also exchanged a few words with Wei Changying, but the warmth was not excessive.
However, Duanmu's expression was indifferent - Wei Changying decided to turn around and ask people to find out what kind of hatred this second sister-in-law had against him
After meeting the two brothers and sister-in-law, Mrs. Su asked them to sit down on the vacant seat at the bottom of the second room and said: "Zangxiu is not in the imperial capital. Zangji, it's your turn to come up and meet him."
The next young man in fine clothes, whose profile was very similar to Mrs. Su's, stood up and stepped forward to salute.
This is the youngest son, Shen Zangji, the fifth son according to the ranking. Rumor has it that among all the children of Mrs. Su, the youngest son with her hair tied back is the one she loves the most, even more than Mrs. Su's youngest child, the legitimate daughter Shen Zangning.
Shen Zangji looked very much like Mrs. Su. She was handsome but frail, but her eyes were bright and she looked full of vigor when she walked. After him was the second concubine, the 14-year-old sixth son Shen Liankun. Shen Liankun looked more like a legitimate son, with the same outline as Shen Xuan, and his clothes were not much worse than Shen Zangji's, but his expression was a little gloomy.
After that came Shen Zangning. This sister-in-law has changed into a dress today. It is a red-colored undershirt, wearing a 12-inch chest-length undershirt. The dress is bright and beautiful, and she is also very well-groomed. The makeup is especially thick - so thick that Wei Changying is wondering about this sister-in-law. Is there no one around me who knows how to adjust makeup? There were almost three or four layers of powder on her face, which not only didn't look good, but also made a mess of her youthful beauty.
Seeing her like this, Wei Changying had a profound understanding of what it meant to be "too dissatisfied with makeup and pink"...
Until he accidentally caught a glimpse of Mrs. Su's eyes twitching when she was looking at her daughter, and flying her eyes while no one was paying attention, Shen Zangning was elated, looking forward with a sense of victory, for fear that her mother would not be able to see her provocation. Mrs. Su held the handkerchief and seemed to be gritting her teeth. She was obviously thinking that the bride was recognizing someone now, so she didn't have an attack.
... Wei Changying somewhat understood that if Shen Zangning was not angry with her mother on purpose, then she was angry on her mother on purpose!
It seems that this sister-in-law is also a troublemaker!
The last one to come up among his peers is the youngest son and eighth son, Shen Lianheng. He is only eleven years old. He looks nothing like Shen Xuan. He has a round face, big eyes, and bright red lips. At a glance, you would think he was born cute. Girls.
After Shen Lianheng met his brother and his new sister-in-law, it was his nephew's turn to come up and pay homage.
Shen Zangfeng, who was the third in the family, only had a wife. Naturally, his nephews and nieces only had the first and second bedrooms. In order of age, they are the eldest daughter Shen Shujing and the second son Shen Shuming, and the three children of the second brother - all nieces, the eldest daughter Shen Shurou, the second daughter Shen Shuyue and the youngest daughter. Shen Shuyan.
The eldest among these nephews is Shen Shujing, who is already ten years old. He behaves dignifiedly and looks like a lady. The only boy, Shen Shuming, is two years younger than his eldest sister. He has also been enlightened for two years and behaves well. The well-behaved ones also have the beginnings of the sect of noble children; the most interesting thing is the three girls in the second room. Although there is a concubine among them, the three girls are born indistinguishable, each one looks more like the other. The father was so serious that if it weren't for the difference in age, one would have thought they were triplets.
Yesterday, Wei Changying heard Shen Zangning mention Shen Shuyan in the bridal chamber, and now he couldn't help but pay more attention. This little niece is just over four years old. She is very cute. She has black hair, red lips, white teeth, and a pair of eyes that look like black grapes. She is big, round, and bright. She speaks in a milky voice that makes people want to hug her. she.
Wei Changying paid attention to her. She seemed to have something to say to him, but Duanmu coughed a few times before Shen Shuyan reluctantly followed her sisters back.
Seeing that the bride had recognized everyone, Mrs. Su encouraged everyone a few more words. Shen Xuan looked at the time and said, "It's a good time to take a bath today. I guess your uncle is also waiting. We're done here." , let’s go now.”
Shen Zangfeng nodded, and Shen Xuan ordered everyone to disperse, so everyone resigned together.
After leaving the door, Shen Shuyan called her third aunt.
Her soft and soft voice was very pleasant to listen to. Wei Changying stopped and asked her why with a smile. However, Duanmu had a long face, picked her up, and reprimanded: "Don't delay your uncle and aunt from meeting your uncle because of your lack of discipline!" After stopping his daughter, Duanmu said to Wei Changying again, " Third brother and sister, don’t pay attention to her, such a big kid likes to make mischief. You and third brother should go to see second uncle!”
Wei Changying got into the sedan chair in confusion. When he was far away and no one was around, he asked Shen Zangfeng: "Do you know what Shu Yan wants to say to me?"
Of course Shen Zangfeng knew what his sister Shen Zangning said to Shen Shuyan, but he couldn't directly say that Shen Shuyan was hitting something from the bottom of the medium-voltage box of Wei Changying's dowry - there were people carrying soft sedans at this time. The servants accompanying him were here, and if he spoke out, Wei Changying would have to step down if he didn't want to do it. Besides, it is unreasonable for a niece to ask a new aunt for a dowry from the bottom of the box. Even if Chief Wei Ying gave it, people would laugh at the Shen family for being so greedy. The bride had just entered the house and allowed the children to make plans for others. The dowry goes up.
That is to say, Shen Zangning was young and ignorant. In order to coax his little niece into the water to steal the sword, she made nonsense and coaxed the young Shen Shuyan into believing it. Every day, she hoped that this third aunt would come over soon so that she could ask for it. Those precious classics that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Shen Zangfeng thought for a moment and then said: "She usually likes to read. Wei's literary style is prosperous and well-known throughout the country. Maybe she wants to ask you for advice."
"That's it..." Wei Changying felt a little headache. Wei's literary style was prosperous, but she had no accomplishments in this field, let alone accomplishments. Wei Changying was focused on increasing her own military power, and her literary talent was mediocre. It's strange, no matter how kind the evaluation is among all the ladies, it is only average.
If this little niece came over to talk to me about classics and articles, it would be really troublesome.
She thought of something again and couldn't help but ask, "I heard that the Shen family has a child prodigy...?"
"It's Shu Yan." Shen Zangfeng said, "Shu Yan's talent in poetry is amazing. The Holy Emperor even summoned her to the palace for this purpose, but the second sister-in-law believed that Hui Ji would be injured and didn't like her to show off her talent. "He estimated that Wei Zhang Yingcai would not learn very well. After all, he had already learned his wife's skills on their wedding night, which showed that he spent a lot of energy on practicing martial arts.
In this case, it is obvious that he is lacking in literary talent. Maybe she's no better than an ordinary lady, but I definitely won't like to talk too much with a junior with a title like "child prodigy". That means that a person who is not careful will fall into a reputation that is not as good as that of a four-year-old child...
In addition, it was clearly stated that although the Duanmu family had a daughter who was known as a child prodigy at a young age, the mother did not want others to mention it or tease her daughter like this.
In this case, Wei Changying would probably avoid Shen Shuyan... and it would not be easy to mention the classics.
Shen Zangfeng actually talked to his niece a few times and pointed out that Wei Changying's dowry was not something he could just get if he wanted it. However, Shen Shuyan was too young and had great talent in poetry, but that didn't mean she was equally proficient in human relations. What's more, there was Shen Zangning who was worried about the world being in chaos and instigating her. After all, Shen Zangfeng didn't meet his little niece as often as his sister, and he couldn't coax her over for a while.
At this moment, I was thinking about explaining the incident to my wife in private when I went back.
Wei Changying thought of Duanmu's attempt to instigate himself and Shen Zangning yesterday, intentionally or unintentionally... Could it be that Duanmu did this for this reason
After thinking about it, she realized that it was not that simple. If she was worried that her daughter would be too smart, she might have a bad life, so she didn't want her to show off her talent too much. If Shen Zangfeng gave a tactful hint like this, Wei Changying would not be able to find trouble... Why bother? Showing such hostility right from the start
It was because Shen Zangning had been instigating Shen Shuyan. Duanmu was obstructing her mother-in-law, Mrs. Su, and did not want to do anything to this sister-in-law. She also did not want Shen Zangning to continue to teach her daughter bad things, for fear that Wei Changying would come to the house after her sister-in-law came over. , together with Shen Zangning, continued to bring Shen Shuyan down, why did they simply start the provocation early
It sounds like the relationship between Shen Zangning and Shen Zangfeng is very good. From yesterday, it seemed that Shen Zangning was a little fond of Wujiwu at first. Although he was teasing himself, there was no ill intention. If Duanmu didn't provoke him, Wei Changying believed that this sister-in-law would often come to play with him... Is this what Duanmu was guarding against
But it’s also a bit far-fetched…
Just as he was thinking about it, the servant carrying the sedan said loudly: "Sir, young lady, please pay attention. There are Xili hanging on the door here."
Shen Zhou's mansion is adjacent to the Tutor's Mansion, with a door on the wall connecting them. The wall is now covered with sedge, and there are also a few strands hanging down at the door. It seems that there are cut marks on the old old strips. It is obvious that these strands were busy and did not have time to touch. It was probably when Wei Changying came in that his hands were taken away from the banquet, so Xili took the opportunity to grow so much.
When they arrived at the place, Shen Zhou had already met him. As usual, he paid his respects, listened to his instructions, and received the greeting gift. Wei Changying had long heard that Shen Zhou's first wife Qian had passed away many years ago and had never remarried. At this moment, the first right seat was empty. After paying homage to him, Shen Zhou explained: "Zangzhu and Lianmei cannot come out to meet each other right now, for fear of disturbing your happiness... I'll see you again when you are one month old. Zanghui, Lianhua, come up and meet your brother and sister-in-law!"
The 19-year-old Fourth Young Master Shen Zanghui is the eldest son of Shen Zhou. It is said that he got married last year and only waited for his cousin Shen Zangfeng, who was ahead of him, to marry his fiancée. This is a tall, elegant man who gives people a very gentle impression, gentle to the point of being honest and honest.
The seventh son Shen Lianhua, a concubine, is the same age as the sixth son Shen Liankun, but he is three months younger than Shen Liankun, so he is ranked seventh. He has an ordinary appearance and a quiet expression.
Shen Zhou's heirs were far less prosperous than Shen Xuan's, so Shen Zangfeng left with Wei Changying without spending too long in Xiangning's Mansion.
When they were leaving, Shen Zanghui offered to see them off. He didn't want to leave Shen Zhou. Shen Zanghui said to Wei Changying: "Third sister-in-law, Zanghui has an unkind request, and I hope that third sister-in-law will fulfill it!"
Wei Changying couldn't help but be stunned and said: "Fourth brother is too polite, what's the matter..."
Shen Zangfeng laughed and said: "Fourth brother, are you going to ask about the 'Hu-killing' sword? What a fool. My father gave this to your third sister-in-law. How could your third sister-in-law exchange anything with you?"
When Shen Zanghui heard this, he immediately showed a look of resentment and said, "I'm asking Third Sister-in-law now, Third Brother, why do you have to stop me? Maybe Third Sister-in-law will agree to me."
That's what he said, but Wei Changying obviously couldn't agree to it, so he said apologetically: "The elder gave it to me, I dare not give it to anyone else. I hope that my fourth brother will forgive you."
Shen Zanghui sighed and said, "As soon as Third Brother opened his mouth, I knew there was no hope." As he spoke, he reached the bottom of the steps, where a soft sedan was waiting, and he said goodbye to the two of them.
When they returned to Taifu's Mansion, Guard Chief Ying asked Shen Zangfeng in astonishment: "That's the 'Hu-Killing' sword?"
How could Shen Zangfeng be willing to tell the truth? He smiled nonchalantly and said, "Uncle Jian also likes it very much, but I asked for it several times, but my father didn't give it to me."
Then... Shen Zangfeng said last year that Shen Zhou dropped his sword and didn't take it with him. Is it true? Could it be that the second uncle Shen Zhou wanted the "Hu-killing" sword, so he deliberately didn't bring it with him
The father-in-law specially sent Shen Zangfeng to chase him. Was he also afraid that if others caught up with Shen Zhou, he would swallow his sword
Wei Changying couldn't help but think about this... (To be continued)