When Princess Mingchang's heart disease got better, the weather had cooled down. Madam Li hurried through the corridor and saw Aunt Zheng coming out with a tray. She asked hurriedly, "Is mother feeling better?"
Princess Mingchang's temper became more irritable due to her illness, and everyone became more cautious. Madam Li knew that she was not liked by her mother-in-law, so she was even more cautious, fearing that she would make her mother-in-law unhappy. But this time there was no way - her family came and revealed that they wanted to arrange a marriage for Li Jinniang.
If it were in the past, Madam Li might not have looked down upon her nephew from her mother's side, but things are different now.
After what happened in the enclosure, even the most blind person would know that Princess Mingchang had fallen out of favor, and Lady Yunzhang had previously broken off the engagement... After careful consideration, Madam Li decided that it would be better for her daughter to marry back to her parents' home than to be so picky. After all, her brothers and sisters-in-law were honest people, and her nephew was also sincere, so her daughter would have an easier life anyway.
But she couldn't figure it out on her own. After all, the one who made the decision in the family was still her mother-in-law, Princess Mingchang. She had to wait for Princess Mingchang to decide whether it would work or not.
Recently, she has been working hard with people like Aunt Zheng, and as a result, the relationship between the two sides has eased a lot. Hearing Madam Li's question, Aunt Zheng nodded slightly, indicating that Princess Mingchang was in a good mood today.
Madam Li took a deep breath, walked in with a smile, and bowed. Seeing Princess Mingchang sitting up and about to rinse her mouth, she hurried over to take the spittoon from the maid. After helping Princess Mingchang rinse her mouth, she said softly, "Mother, I mentioned to you last time that my brother and sister-in-law from my mother's family are here..."
However, because Princess Mingchang was in a bad mood, she never met them.
After all, they were in-laws, so they still had to be met and entertained. Princess Mingchang softened her expression and said, "In the final analysis, it was all my fault for causing injustice to my uncle and his wife. My eldest daughter-in-law, please tell the kitchen to prepare a good meal for them."
Madam Li laughed. Although this was what she should do, she thought Princess Mingchang must be in a very bad mood after all the things her family had experienced, and might not be willing to see her family. Now that Princess Mingchang had taken the initiative to bring it up, she thanked her gratefully.
Princess Mingchang shook her head indifferently and asked her, "Why didn't Jinniang come with you today?"
"I was just about to tell you." Madam Li seized the opportunity, carefully observing her expression and smiling: "My sister-in-law wants to buy a house in the capital, but she is not familiar with the capital, so I asked Jinniang to accompany her to go out and get familiar with the area, so that it will be easier to choose a place when the time comes."
As relatives, this was only natural. Princess Mingchang didn't think there was anything wrong with it, so she nodded slowly.
Seeing that Princess Mingchang did not react too much, Madam Li felt relieved. She tentatively called her mother, pursed her lips and said, "Come to think of it, Jinniang is already sixteen years old, which is just right. My nephew from my mother's family is also nineteen years old. He originally planned to take the military examination, so he delayed his marriage..."
Before she finished her sentence, Princess Mingchang suddenly turned her head and stared at her, asking in a cold tone: "What do you want to say?"
How could Madam Li not notice this huge change in attitude? She panicked for a moment, but still forced a smile and continued: "I just think... the two children are of similar age, and my brother and sister-in-law are also easy to get along with. Although they are not high-ranking officials... they have a good family background and know each other well. After all, Jinniang has broken off an engagement..."
Before Madam Li finished her words, Princess Mingchang suddenly became excited. She stood up straight and pointed at Madam Li's nose and scolded her loudly: "You want to marry Jinniang to your family? You are dreaming! My granddaughter, Princess Mingchang, is a county lady. She can marry even a prince or a noble. Why do you need to put up with your poor nephew? You are still a mother. Why do you want to use your daughter to support your family? You are crazy!"
After such a barrage of scolding, Mrs. Li's face turned red, and she was so angry and hateful that she couldn't help shaking all over.
She had been married for so many years and had devoted all her efforts to this family. Even Master Li knew that she had suffered a lot. But Princess Mingchang never liked her and felt that her family was not worthy of her. Over the years, she always embarrassed her and said some unpleasant things to her.
Mrs. Li had always tolerated it in the past, but this time she felt extremely angry.
It sounded so nice, as if he had found some great family for Jinniang, but what was the result
As a result, not only did Jinniang lose her originally arranged marriage, but she has not yet found another marriage.
What kind of princes and nobles can be found? But what is the situation now
Madam Li could no longer bear it and was about to retort when Aunt Zheng rushed in anxiously, looking like she had something important to say.
Princess Mingchang immediately frowned and asked Madam Li to leave: "Don't act on your own in this matter. I have my own plans!"
Madam Li felt aggrieved and angry, but she could do nothing about it. She walked out of the door with a heart full of anger. Seeing Master Li about to come in, she snorted coldly, "What are you doing here? Don't you think it's enough for me to be scolded alone? Do you want me and my wife to come together and be scolded?!"
Master Li shook his head suspiciously: "What are you talking about? I came here to ask how my mother is doing."
Mrs. Li was filled with resentment and could not help but sarcastically say, "Mother is fine! She is in better spirits than you and me. You should stop worrying about her. If you die, I die, but she will not die!"
This was extremely treasonous. Master Li was so frightened that his face changed. He quickly covered her mouth and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? If mother hears this, you... "
"What about me? Anyway, my family is not favored by her. No matter what happens, it won't be any good!" Madam Li risked her life: "How old is Jinniang? Does she worry about her? She talks nonsense all day long, but she never does anything. Now I want to find a husband for Jinniang, but she says my family is a toad wanting to eat swan meat... After all, she still looks down on my family. What's wrong with my family? No matter how poor my family is, at least we don't commit crimes, and we don't drag down the family like some people, making everyone unable to hold their heads up!"
Master Li hurriedly pulled her away.
Aunt Zheng didn't hear the noise outside, and whispered a few words to Princess Mingchang in a low voice.