Mrs. Xie was talking happily with Mrs. Xie's family.
As a result, as soon as Gu Jiu entered, the air was instantly quiet.
How embarrassing!
The atmosphere in the room seemed to be suffocating.
As if nothing had happened, Gu Jiu stepped forward with a smile on his face, "Greetings to my wife, and my uncle and wife."
Mrs. Xie looked at Gu Jiu and sized her up and down, "This is the second girl in the family, she looks really iconic."
Mrs. Xie said with a smile, "It's my second girl, named Jiu."
As the three of them talked, the air that was about to be suffocated flowed again, and everyone laughed.
Gu Zhen and Gu Lin followed closely behind, and came forward to pay their respects.
Mrs. Xie smiled slightly, "It's good if you come. These are cousins of the Xie family, come and get to know them quickly."
Beside Mrs. Xie, there were three girls and three young men.
After introduction, the three young men are all descendants of the Xie family's big house, Xie Dalang and Xie Sanlang are both descendants, and Xie Erlang is a concubine.
The three girls of the Xie family, the eldest girl and the second girl are all girls from the big house. The third girl is the second room girl of the Xie family.
It was only then that Gu Jiu knew that the Xie family's second bedroom family had moved to live in the capital.
Gu Jiu led Gu Zhen and Gu Lin to formally meet the girl and master of Xie's family.
The Xie family members have more distinctive looks, no matter male or female, they are not too tall. The girl is fair-skinned and slightly plump.
The boy also looked fat, but not exaggeratedly fat. It just looks a little fat.
After the two parties got to know each other, Mrs. Xie chatted with Mrs. Xie.
Mrs. Xie laughed, "Auntie is really lucky. The girls in the family compete with each other, and their appearance is dignified. Especially Yue'er, I can't take my eyes away when I look at it."
Gu Yue lowered her head, showing a little shyness.
Xie said with a smile: "This child, Yue'er, has grown up well since she was a child, is sensible, and knows how to love others. How can I not favor her."
Mrs. Xie smiled and said: "Auntie is right, the girl's family has only been in her mother's house for more than ten years, so she should be pampered more. But what should be taught is still to be taught, like my Yuan'er, who has been a housekeeper since she was a child , and now I am able to stand alone and deal with all kinds of human affairs for me."
Mrs. Xie looked at Xie Yuan, the eldest daughter of the Xie family.
Xie Yuan is a descendant, her face is round and slightly plump. When Mrs. Xie looked at her, Xie Yuan subconsciously straightened her back.
Mrs. Xie said with a smile: "Yuan'er is naturally a very good child. It's still my sister-in-law who can educate children, and you have taught the girls to be decent, smart and capable. Unlike the children in my family, they are still childish. From time to time, I have to play childish temper."
Mrs. Xie laughed, "Auntie, don't say that, you children, I think they are very good. Like Liulang, I heard about his literary talent when you were still in the northwest. Liulang, go back Will there be a teacher after arriving in the capital?"
Gu Cheng had been sitting upright in a chair before, with his head slightly bowed, without saying a word.
When Mrs. Xie asked, he raised his head and said, "Reporting to my aunt, I have never been a teacher. However, my uncle in the lobby of the Hou's mansion next door said that he will arrange for me to study in Xishan Academy."
Mrs. Xie said with a smile: "Xishan Academy is indeed good, but it is still not as good as having the great Confucianism as a teacher."
Xie raised her eyebrows.
A few days ago, when she took her child to Xie's house as a guest, Mr. Xie mentioned that he wanted to introduce Liu Lang to a great Confucian teacher as a teacher.
To be honest, Mrs. Xie was very tempted.
For the rest of her life, she counted on her two sons.
The youngest son has a wild temper, so he can't say well now.
Only the eldest son, Gu Teng, is good at reading and is very self-disciplined.
If you can worship the great Confucianism of the time as your teacher, at least you can save five or eight years of struggle. During the imperial examination, maybe you can get a good ranking in the front.
These are all visible benefits.
There are also many intangible benefits, such as the teacher's personal connections, as long as there are no accidents, Gu Teng can also inherit it smoothly.
What do you rely on to walk in the officialdom? It's all about personal connections.
If Gu Teng could inherit these connections, his official career would not be smooth, at least it would be easier than others.
Mrs. Xie was very moved. When she was in Xie's house, she was encouraged by Mr. Xie, and she almost agreed.
But thinking about Mr. Gu's attitude, Mrs. Xie only said that she would think about it after returning home, but did not immediately agree.
Mrs. Xie came to the door today and brought up this matter again, so Mrs. Xie began to think about it.
The last time I went to Xie's house, Mr. Xie talked in a cloud of mist, and Xie's reading is limited, so he didn't understand many words.
She didn't dare to discuss with Mr. Gu either.
After all, she didn't understand Mr. Xie's words. Hastily consult with Mr. Gu, if you offend Mr. Gu, the loss outweighs the gain.
Mr. Gu's approval of Xie's relationship with Xie's family is already enough for Xie's face.
Mrs. Xie was very knowledgeable, and she didn't mention it until she was sure.
Mrs. Xie said: "Sister-in-law is right. If there is a great Confucianist in the world as a teacher, it is indeed good. But regarding the matter of Liu Lang's study, my master has already made arrangements. It is inconvenient for me to intervene."
Gu Cheng looked around, his expression moved slightly, but he didn't speak.
Mrs. Xie covered her lips and smiled, "My aunt has misunderstood. Not everyone can learn from this world's great Confucianism.
Great Confucians have a bad temper and have extremely strict requirements on their disciples. If Liu Lang wanted to worship a great Confucian as his teacher, he had to pass three passes and kill six generals, which would not be easier than the imperial examination.
If Liu Lang is willing, his uncle said that he can introduce him. Whether it will succeed or not depends on Liu Lang's knowledge. "
Speaking of this, Mrs. Xie can't just avoid it.
She looked at Gu Cheng, "Liulang, what do you think?"
Gu Cheng pursed his lips with a serious expression.
Gu Jiu suddenly remembered that she hadn't seen Gu Cheng smile for a long time.
With Gu Teng's appearance, he is becoming more and more young and mature. Youth has not yet passed, and he has already spoken and acted like an adult.
Gu Teng said: "I still want to study at Xishan Academy. I have inquired about it, and the principal of Xishan Academy is a well-known contemporary Confucianism."
Mrs. Xie said: "Xishan Academy has a lot of people, including poor children and rich and powerful children. The people there have their own small circles, and the relationship is extremely complicated.
Liulang, you just came back from the Northwest, you don't know anyone in the capital, and you rushed into Xishan Academy to study, I'm afraid it will be difficult to adapt. "
Gu Cheng looked at Mrs. Xie, "Thank you for your concern, Auntie. I have made up my mind and I don't intend to change it."
Mrs. Xie choked, but she didn't expect Gu Teng to be so stubborn. Even the famous Confucianism in the world could not impress him, so he insisted on running to Xishan Academy.
Mrs. Xie was embarrassed at first, and then laughed again, "Liulang has ambition, yes, yes. Your uncle also has some connections in Xishan Academy. If you go to study, he will find connections to take care of you."
Gu Teng bowed slightly, "Thank you uncle for your kindness, but there is no need. The Hou Mansion next door has already considered everything for me, so I don't need uncle to worry about it for the time being."
Mrs. Xie frowned slightly, and couldn't help but look at Mrs. Xie.
It seemed to be asking, sister, what happened to your son? For speaking so bluntly, our Xie family didn't offend him, right
Xie was also not sure what Gu Teng was thinking.
She was thinking about how to resolve this embarrassment, when she saw Gu Teng stand up, "Mother, aunt, sisters, please continue talking. I will take the three cousins to the outer courtyard to talk."
Mrs. Xie was tongue-tied, but finally nodded and said: "You are all men, you are impatient to listen to our family chat. Forget it, let's all go to the outer courtyard, the outer courtyard will be more comfortable."
Gu Cheng nodded slightly, and called Xie's cousins out of the Furong Courtyard.
As soon as they left, only the women were left in the room.
Mrs. Xie spoke more casually.
"Auntie, your Liulang is not too young, has he ever talked about kissing?"
Mrs. Xie shook her head, "Up to now, no child has been married."
"Wouldn't it be delaying the child's future if this continues."
Xie said: "It doesn't matter if the boy is a few years later. What I am most worried about now is the marriage of Yue'er and the others, and there is no clue yet."
Mrs. Xie couldn't help looking at Gu Zhen, Gu Jiu, and Gu Yue.
At present, the three of them have reached the age of marriage, and they have to hurry up to finalize the marriage.
Mrs. Xie asked suddenly: "Auntie, what do you think of the children in my family?"
Mrs. Xie was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding what Mrs. Xie meant.
Mrs. Xie was not so particular, and said directly: "You see, how about our two families getting closer together? Three children, Xie Shi, Xie Ding, and Xie Ning, you can choose whatever you want."
The corners of Xie's mouth twitched, with a stuffy look on his face.
My natal sister-in-law is really too careless. It's been vulgar for years.
Xie couldn't help feeling sorry for her elder brother.
Mrs. Xie Ma's background is not very good. Ma's father is a small official in the city gate, earning a lot, but the family has a lot of places to spend money, and every year at the end of the year, there will be a famine.
Father Ma and Mr. Xie are old buddies. They are not brothers, but they are better than brothers.
The two help each other and get along very well.
When the eldest brother of the Xie family, Xie Mao, wanted to talk about marriage, Mr. Xie made a final decision, "Just the daughter of the Ma family. Our Xie family is a small family, so we should marry a daughter-in-law who is well-matched."
Back then, the Ma family and the Xie family were indeed well-matched.
The only thing Xie's family is better than Ma's is that they have no debts.
However, the real reason why Mr. Xie decided to marry the Ma family was that a monk passed by their area many years ago and when he saw Mrs. Ma, he said that the child had a good life.
Mr. Xie always remembers this. Moreover, Ma Shi is really capable, and he is a master inside and out. It must be a good daughter-in-law to marry her home.
Soon, Mrs. Ma married Xie Mao.
It took only a few years for the two to get married, and the Xie family's fortunes turned around.
Mrs. Xie served as a concubine for Mr. Gu, and Xie Mao also relied on drilling, and finally let him hug the prince's thigh and become an official of the East Palace.
Since then, the Xie family has soared into the sky, and the family has become rich again.
At that time, many people said that Mrs. Ma was not good enough for Xie Mao
Xie Mao also thought of divorcing his wife.
But he was stopped by Mr. Xie.
Mr. Xie said it very honestly, "Since you got married, the life of this family has become better and better. Now that you are also an official of the Eastern Palace, it can be seen that Mrs. Ma is indeed a woman of the Wangfuwang family, and the monk did not make a mistake.
If you divorce your wife, I will be the first to say no. I'm afraid that your opponents in the officialdom will not let you go, make a fuss about the divorce of your wife, and pull you down. "
Xie Mao was a little unwilling.
The wives of colleagues are all well-educated and reasonable, they must have a family background, and they must have a good-looking appearance. Only my own wife is extremely vulgar, doesn't know a few words, and can't speak well, which is a drag.
However, Xie Mao also listened to what old master Xie said.
It's hard to say whether Mrs. Ma is really a Wangfuwang family.
But since he married Mrs. Ma, the family has been getting better and better. This is an indisputable fact.
And Mashi can still give birth. The first child born to him was a son.
Mr. Xie continued to persuade Xie Mao: "I know what you think, you want a beautiful woman. A regular wife can't divorce, but you can take a concubine, a beautiful concubine. Ma Shi is virtuous, if you want to take a concubine, she will definitely agree."
Ever since, Xie Mao gave up the idea of divorcing his wife. One after another, the beautiful concubines almost couldn't fit in the backyard, so he simply changed to a bigger house and continued to take concubines.
Concubines who have children will stay, and concubines who have no children will be sent out directly. In short, in these years, Xie's backyard has never had a woman.
Mrs. Xie stared at Mrs. Ma, Mrs. Ma looked very good, without any hint of distress.
She seemed to really think about it, she really didn't seem to care about those concubines.
Mrs. Xie snorted coldly, feeling a little contemptuous towards Mrs. Ma.
What's the use if you can't control your own man.
"Auntie, can you give me an accurate word?"
Seeing that Mrs. Xie did not speak, Mrs. Ma urged her.
Mrs. Xie coughed twice, and once again disliked Mrs. Ma. After all, he is also a man of command, and he doesn't pay attention to what he says or does.
Mrs. Xie said to Mrs. Ma: "Sister-in-law, are you really joking what you just said?"
Ma Shi shook his head again and again, "I can't make fun of my child's marriage. Auntie, don't make jokes."
Xie asked again: "Does elder brother know?"
Mrs. Ma nodded repeatedly, "Your elder brother is very supportive of my idea, and he also hopes that our two families can get married."
Xie frowned.
Mrs. Xie first looked at the three sisters Xie Yuan and then at Gu Yue and the others.
Finally, he said: "The marriage of children needs to be cautious."
Mrs. Ma said: "Our two families know the basics, so there is nothing to worry about. Could it be that my aunt looks down on some boys in my family? Or, I will marry Yuan'er to your family."
"Mom, what are you talking about!" Xie Yuan was about to cry.
Mother really, at the beginning she was obviously fine, her words were appropriate and reserved. As a result, as soon as the brothers left, the mother reverted to her old ways and showed her vulgar side.
Xie Yuan felt ashamed and embarrassed, and really wanted to find a place to drill down.
Gu Yue lowered her head with contempt on her face. The person in front of her is her own aunt. Fortunately, she still had so many expectations at the beginning.
Sure enough, it was as vulgar as the legend said, not particular at all.
There are also several cousins of the eldest family of Xie's family, who are not good-looking and fat.
In comparison, in the generation of the Xie family, only Xie Xian is the most handsome.
But Xie Xian has bad character, he is a libertine, not a good match.
Gu Jiu generously looked at Ma Shi, Mrs. Xie's wife, and the three girls of Xie's family.
Ma's clothes are rich and noble, but his taste is not very good, giving people a rustic feeling.
The three girls of the Xie family all have round faces, they are not pretty, but they are not ugly either. Just looking at the appearance, it is easier to make people feel good.
Ma Shi didn't care about Xie Yuan's complaints.
Mrs. Ma said to Xie Yuan: "For my mother, this is also planning for you."
Xie Yuan stomped her feet, she didn't want her mother to plan for her.
If it wasn't for being a guest at someone else's house, Xie Yuan would have already run out.
Mrs. Xie coughed twice, and said, "Yue'er, Shan'er, you take your sisters to play in the wing room. I have something to talk to your aunt."
Xie Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, finally being able to get rid of this embarrassing situation.
The girls filed out of the main room and went to the wing room to talk.
Everyone, you look at me and I look at you, it's a little embarrassing.
Xie Yuan hurriedly explained, "Sister Yue, Sister Shan, don't take what my mother said seriously. When I went out today, my father didn't tell her these things. It's all my mother's own decision."
Gu Yue smiled and said, "Sister Yuan, don't be nervous, we all understand."
Gu Shan asked, "Does uncle really have no intention of getting married?"
Xie Yuan was tongue-tied, "Probably not."
Gu Shan frowned, "That's strange. I heard that my aunt listens to my uncle the most. If my uncle didn't mention the marriage between the two families, how could my aunt bring it up in front of all of us?"
Xie Yuan thought for a while and said, "It's probably my mother's wishful thinking. Anyway, don't take it seriously."
Gu Jiu suddenly asked: "If the two families get married, who is suitable to marry? Or, who will marry the Gu family?"
There was silence in the room. Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.
Gu Yue gritted her teeth and said, "Mother has already made plans for my marriage, so it shouldn't be me."
Gu Shan also said: "I am young, and I have to wait a few years."
Gu Zhen said: "The Hou Mansion next door has promised to help me with my marriage."
Finally, everyone's eyes fell on Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, with a half-smile, "It's impossible for me."
Then, everyone's eyes fell on the three girls from the Xie family.
Gu Yue yelled, "Are you going to let Sixth Brother marry Sister Yuan? Isn't Sixth Brother very disadvantaged?"
With a swipe, Xie Yuan's face turned red.
Gu Yue realized it later, with a look of embarrassment.
Xie Shan apologized hastily.
Having said that, it was impossible to continue the conversation.
If you continue to chat, you can only chat awkwardly.