Bai Heng felt that this was impossible, and it was still the same sentence, "Who is willing to spit out what they eat?"
Bai Min looked at him with a half-smile and said, "Didn't you say it? This matter doesn't depend on whether people are willing or not. It depends on the strength and weakness. It's true that Sifang doesn't have the power to call those generals in the clan right now." The things are handed over, but the family has them.”
"If the clan speaks, will you give it or not, fifth brother?"
Bai Heng was silent.
Bai Min stood up, flicked the non-existing dust on his robe, and said, "I will write a letter with my elder brother. This matter is not small. Since Sifang brought it up, we must seize the opportunity to repair the relationship and pretend to be deaf." If you are dumb, it will be difficult to maintain a face in the future."
He said: "Bai Shan is already a Viscount before he reaches the crown, the most important thing is that he is a Jinshi, and he will be elected as an official in the near future. It can be seen with the naked eye that in the entire Bai family, which family's children can compare to him? Do you really want to have an enmity with him?"
Bai Min turned and left.
The place where they live now is the other courtyard that their family bought in the capital, and it is also in the inner city. After all, they are aristocratic families and direct descendants, so they can still afford a little capital.
When the two bought a house at that time, they bought it together, and the family also had a house in the capital, but it belonged to the eldest family.
It's okay for their children who come to Beijing to study for a while, but it's not good for those who drag their families.
But this time there were quite a few Bai family members who came to join in the fun, and not everyone could afford to buy a house in the capital, so they either lived with the two brothers Bai Min and Bai Heng, or rented a house nearby.
It's still a bit crowded, maybe two families are crowded together in a small yard.
So when I went to Zhou's house, I saw Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Zheng occupying such a large courtyard, the entire eastern courtyard of Zhou's house was dominated by their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
And they spend so much money, at most they can buy a yard with two children in the capital, not to mention a courtyard, the yard is a bit discounted, and it can't fit three carriages.
At Zhou's house, after seeing off all the guests, the smile on Mrs. Liu's face fell. She let out a weary breath, and walked back holding Mrs. Zheng's hand, replaying today in her mind as she walked. The people you meet, the things you say.
After thinking about it, he turned his head and asked Mrs. Zheng, "How long have Shanbao and the others been out?"
Knowing her mother-in-law's habits, Mrs. Zheng knew that she had finished thinking about the matter, so she immediately said, "It's been almost an hour, and they said they were going to visit the lake at Huguo Temple."
Mrs. Liu smiled and said, "Let them play, they won't have so many comfortable days when they join the job."
Zheng also nodded, deeply agreeing.
Mrs. Liu continued: "When he enters the job, we will mention the marriage of the two families with the in-laws."
Zheng couldn't help asking, "Mother, the marriage...do you want to be here?"
Mrs. Liu smiled and said: "Of course we can't be here when we get married. I want to buy another yard on the side of Changqing Lane. I have already asked people to see it. The yard I entered twice brought a small garden to live with Dalang and the others. It’s almost the same, but the orientation is good, and the inside is also spacious, which is much better than the one in Erliu Lane.”
"When they get married, we can live on both sides," she said: "In terms of accommodation, Zhou's is naturally the best. It is also convenient for Shanbao and the others to go in and out, even if it is faster to go on errands. You don't need to worry about surprises statement."
Zheng Shi said: "I know, if I mind those people's words, my mother and I will not have to live long ago."
Mrs. Liu just laughed, patted the back of her hand and said: "That's the truth, benefits are the most important thing, the two of them will have a child named Xia in the future, if you care about these words, not only us, but even the unborn child Can't live anymore."
Mrs. Liu has lived in all kinds of gossips for most of her life, and she has a set of cognitions of her own, and Zheng has always been carried by her. Although she has a soft temper, some cognitions are the same as those of her mother-in-law. of.
As soon as she heard that they still lived in Zhou's house after they got married, Mrs. Zheng became happy, and decided to change the flower house when she went back, so that all the kinds of flowers that she wanted to grow before could be planted.
At this moment, Mrs. Qian was also talking about Man Bao's marriage with old Zhou Tou, "It was only then that the Bai family's rumors leaked out. When Bai Shan becomes an official, they will come over to propose marriage."
Old Zhou Tou immediately sat up straight, and quickly asked: "Did the in-laws say where they got married?"
"I mean, they're going to buy a house on Changqing Lane."
Old Zhou Tou couldn't help muttering, "Why did you buy another house? Don't they already have two yards in the capital?"
He muttered: "Can the yard over there be as big as ours? Where to live is not to live, why spend money to buy it?"
Qian gave him a sideways glance and said: "Man Bao always has to go out, and Bai Shan is not a married woman. Naturally, he has to get married from here and then go to Bai's house. What are you in a hurry for? After the first month, they will naturally Moved back to live."
Old Zhou's spirit lifted, "Madam Liu said that?"
"Although she didn't say it clearly, I can see what it means." She said with a slight smile: "So I said that this marriage is a good one. I know the whole thing. The old lady is generous and won't be like those other women. Daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law don’t give heads.”
Old Zhou Tou whispered, "I didn't say that I disagree with this marriage... Then what date will their family choose? It's already April, so we can't get married until August or September, or after winter? Hot pot is delicious in winter, and banquets are also easy to manage.”
Mrs. Qian said bluntly: "I think August and September are pretty good. Let's see the date in their family newspaper first. By the way, I was just about to tell you that Liru's marriage was also mentioned today."
"Whose family?"
"You also know the young master of the Liu family who often comes to play at home."
Old Zhou opened his mouth wide, and after a while he came back to his senses, and asked: "Isn't their family very powerful? Then Mr. Liu is still a minister. I heard from Man Bao that he is in charge of the salaries of all officials. All the money and food in the world are He's in charge."
It was precisely because of this that Mrs. Qian was a little worried, "That's why I didn't agree. The pot is too big, and the lid in our house is too small. I'm afraid it won't cover it."
She said: "When Man Bao comes back and asks her, Li Ru has to ask her too. She will be like her aunt in the future and also become an official. I have watched these two years, and these big families in the capital seem to be I don’t like my daughter-in-law going out to be an official.”
Old Zhou Tou curled his lips, "That means eating too well. It's not good to have a daughter-in-law who can be an official. She is decent and can support the family. Look at the eldest daughter-in-law. The young couple live a good life, and the family should respect her more." How much."
Yes, Liu Sanniang is the most respected person in Lao Zhou's house besides Man Bao, because she is an official!
This dignity was specially given by the old Zhou Tou, and Qian Shi did not object, so now even Zhou Lixue is determined to marry an official daughter-in-law in the future.