In the main room, Mrs. Xie is no longer as gentle and amiable as before.
She stared at Mrs. Ma, "Sister-in-law, in front of the children, you should be careful when you speak. If you vomit everything you have, aren't you afraid that the children will laugh at you after hearing it?"
Mrs. Ma is not afraid of Mrs. Xie, "I am an elder, who can laugh at me."
"Because you are an elder, you should pay more attention to your words and deeds, lead by example, and set a good example for your children."
Mrs. Ma was a little unhappy, "Third sister..."
"Don't call me third sister, call me aunt." Mrs. Xie interrupted Mrs. Ma's words sharply.
Mrs. Ma hummed twice, and muttered: "My aunt's temper is getting worse and worse."
Xie Shi heard this.
Xie's temper exploded all of a sudden, "I'm like this, it's not all forced by you. Do you know how hard it is for me during this time? Isn't it bad enough that my elder brother made me miserable
My master has already said that Gu Xie and his family don't get married. I made it clear when I went back to my mother's house last time, but you came to ask again today.
Or in front of the children. Sister-in-law, are you trying to embarrass me on purpose? "
Mrs. Ma hurriedly said: "I can't embarrass you. This is not what your elder brother said. The two families of Gu and Xie will get closer, and the two families will help each other for a long time."
Mrs. Xie snorted coldly, "There is no way to get married. My master has not calmed down yet. My eldest brother wants to get married in vain. Let's dream."
Mrs. Ma chuckled, "Don't worry about Mrs. Gu's place. Your elder brother said, he will take care of Mrs. Gu's place."
Xie frowned tightly, "What do you want to do, brother?"
"I don't know. Your elder brother just told me to come here today and discuss the children's marriage with you. Nothing else. You know, I don't understand official affairs, and I can't make trouble for your elder brother, yes Bar."
Mrs. Xie stared at Mrs. Ma, "Is that what elder brother said?"
Mrs. Ma nodded frequently, "That's right. Auntie, I didn't hide it from you, I told you everything I know."
Xie frowned.
Mashi should not have lied. As for what Xie Mao was thinking, Mrs. Xie couldn't figure it out.
But the ultimate goal must be to support His Royal Highness the crown prince to ascend the throne smoothly, and he has the merit of being a dragon.
It's just that the emperor is fierce and fierce, and the prince's temper is not like that of the emperor, so he doesn't like it.
It is not an easy task for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to successfully succeed to the throne.
Xie frowned.
When Mr. Gu comes back in the evening, she has to have a good talk with Mr. Gu.
Mrs. Ma asked: "Auntie, let me tell you whether our two families want to get married."
Mrs. Xie glared at Mrs. Ma, "It's about the children's marriage, how can it be decided casually. You have to be sure. You go back and tell the elder brother to stop playing tricks. If you anger me, don't blame my six relatives for not acknowledging them."
Mrs. Ma shivered, "Auntie has such a big temper, you have to threaten even your elder brother. Don't you take the Xie family seriously? Auntie, don't forget, without the Xie family, there would be no you Everything today. Hello, Xie Jia, you can still be fine. "
Mrs. Xie laughed mockingly, "I don't need my sister-in-law to remind me, I understand. In short, you just tell my elder brother exactly what I said, without any concealment."
Mrs. Ma was stunned, she did not expect Mrs. Xie's attitude to be so tough.
Her eyeballs rolled around.
What is the conflict between Xie and Xie Mao, Ma is not clear.
Judging by Mrs. Xie's attitude, the contradiction should not be small.
Just like the last time Mrs. Xie returned to her mother's house, the atmosphere was not very good.
Mrs. Ma thought for a while, and came up with an idea, "Don't worry, my aunt, I will definitely pass on your words to your elder brother, and I will never add embellishments. In addition, I heard that the girls in the Hou's mansion haven't made any promises yet."
Mrs. Xie's eyes widened, and she looked at Mrs. Ma in disbelief, "Sister-in-law, are you dizzy? Do you dare to miss the girl from the Hou Mansion
What is the Xie family? The Xie family is an upstart. The Hou's Mansion is a noble family, which has been passed down for a hundred years, how can the Xie family be able to climb high. You guys are just, just whimsical. "
Mrs. Ma didn't think so, "When His Royal Highness ascends the throne, our Xie family will also have the opportunity to become a family that has been passed down for a hundred years. At that time, it is not certain who will be the top."
Mrs. Xie snorted coldly, "Then you can come and talk to me after His Royal Highness is enthroned."
Mrs. Ma smiled sheepishly, "We Xie's family can't compete with a girl from the Hou family's concubine, but a girl from a concubine can always do it."
Xie frowned.
Mrs. Ma knew that there was a connection, and hurriedly said: "Auntie, think about it, if our Xie family married the Hou's mansion, wouldn't you be tempted by the benefits in it?"
Mrs. Xie sneered, "What benefits can I gain from getting married between the Xie family and the Hou family?"
Mrs. Ma approached and said to Mrs. Xie: "If the two families get married, the Xie family will be considered relatives of the Hou family.
From now on, the Xie family will be looked up to by others, and even the aunt will be valued more and more by Mr. Gu.
Secondly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also has one more help, and the hope of seizing the heir is a little bit more.
Once His Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne successfully, the Xie family will have the merits of becoming a dragon. Can the aunt be worse
At that time, with your elder brother supporting him, Mr. Gu will surely have a bright future. Even the Hou Mansion will invite you as a guest of honor. "
After hearing Ma Shi's words, Xie couldn't help but look at Ma Shi a few more times.
I really didn't expect that my natal sister-in-law, who has always been vulgar and careless, could say such a truth.
Xie was curious: "Did brother teach you this?"
Mashi covered her lips and smiled, "I can't rely on your elder brother to teach me everything. I figured out what I said just now."
Mrs. Xie raised her eyebrows, and couldn't help but think highly of Mrs. Ma.
Mrs. Xie pondered for a while, then asked: "Is it your intention to marry the Hou's mansion, or the elder brother's intention?"
Mrs. Ma smiled and said, "Your elder brother and I have the same meaning."
Xie's brows and eyes twitched, seeing Ma's complacency made her feel unhappy.
She coughed lightly and asked, "Which girl in the Hou's mansion do you have your eye on? Which child do you plan to marry?"
Mrs. Ma hurriedly said: "I heard that although the fourth daughter of the Hou's mansion was a concubine, she was raised by her aunt since she was a child. She is talented. Auntie, you have met the fourth daughter of the Hou's mansion. What do you think?"
Mrs. Xie frowned, thinking about the girls in the Hou Mansion.
The fourth girl's name is Gu Qin, and she is a concubine from the big house of the Hou Mansion. She was indeed raised by her aunt's side since she was a child, and she went in and out with the eldest girl Gu Mei.
Mrs. Xie said softly: "The fourth girl's boudoir name is Gu Qin. She is outstanding in appearance and well-bred. If she gets married, the Hou Fu will say that she will prepare a dowry of around ten thousand taels."
"Tsk tsk, as expected of the Hou's mansion, for marrying a concubine and giving birth to a girl, they are willing to prepare a dowry of 10,000 taels. In our house, giving her a dowry of one or two thousand taels for marrying a concubine is already a kindness."
Mrs. Ma praised and disgusted at the same time. I despise the Hou Mansion and don't know how to be in charge. For a girl from a concubine, so many dowry, in her opinion, is simply a waste.
It would be a different matter if this concubine girl with a dowry of 10,000 taels married her son.
At that time, Mrs. Ma will definitely not dislike the Hou Mansion for not knowing how to manage the family, and wish the Hou Mansion would give more dowry.
Xie's brows and eyes twitched, he couldn't get used to Ma's petty face.
Zhan, the dignified young master of the Eastern Palace, is preparing a dowry of one or two thousand taels for marrying his daughter, is it shameful
Even if she married a concubine girl, it would be too mean.
Mrs. Xie didn't want to blame Mrs. Ma, it was the Xie family's housework, and it was not easy for her as a married woman to intervene.
Mrs. Xie reminded, "Sister-in-law, you haven't said which child you will marry a girl from the Hou's mansion?"
Mrs. Ma immediately said: "I plan to hire the fourth girl from the Hou family for Dalang, Auntie, what do you think of this idea? It's not considered high-flying for the eldest son of my family to marry a girl from the Hou family. As long as the Hou family is not blind, You should know that this marriage couldn't be better."
Mrs. Xie had to remind Mrs. Ma, who felt good about herself, "Girls in the Hou family don't have to worry about getting married. Even if they are concubines, they can marry into a wealthy family."
Mrs. Ma curled her lips, disgusted, "So what if you marry into a high-ranking family, if you marry a concubine, what can you do.
When the elders pass away, the family will be separated, ah, the concubines who are separated from the family are not as good as ours.
Marrying my Dalang is different. If you get married, you will be able to take care of the housekeeper.
When the family is divided, they can also get the most property. How can it be better than marrying my Dalang? "
Mrs. Xie couldn't see Mrs. Ma's shy look, so she sarcastically said, "Your Dalang is so nice, why haven't you seen him marry a girl from the Marquis's concubine in these years?"
Ma Shi was choked, and said weakly: "It's not because there is no one to match."
Xie Maogui is the young master of the East Palace, so there should be many opportunities to get closer to the generals of Xungui.
It's a pity that the prince is close to the civil servants and won't get the hearts of honorable generals, and even many honorable generals are resolutely against the prince.
Because General Xungui knew that once the crown prince came to power, those of them who made their fortunes through military exploits would definitely be thrown into limbo.
At that time, the army will be abolished, and the honorable generals will have nothing to fight.
A noble military general who has no battles to fight will collapse within twenty years.
Twenty years, a whole generation.
Twenty years is enough for civil servants to ride wildly on top of generals.
Such a consequence, general Xungui cannot bear.
Therefore, the honorable military generals are all against the prince in private.
Even if he doesn't oppose the prince, he will keep a respectful distance from the East Palace.
For example, the Hou Mansion next door will not oppose the prince, nor will it support the prince.
The position of the next door Hou's mansion is very firm, whoever is the emperor supports whomever. Even if a dog is sitting on the throne, as long as the name is justified, the next door Houfu will support it.
To put it bluntly, this position means no position.
Even though Xie Mao has all kinds of means, under such a situation, as long as he is an official of the Eastern Palace, he will never have a relationship with a noble general.
But Xie Mao has a well-married younger sister, Mrs. Xie, as long as Mrs. Xie is willing to help, maybe Xie's family and Heping Nanhou Mansion can really get in touch.
Mrs. Xie sneered, "I used to go out with my master, and I was not in the capital all the year round, so no one would match you up.
The so-called "Your eldest brother's conditions are good, and you can marry any girl from an honorable family" is just empty talk.
Now that I have returned to the capital, you and your elder brother have become active, trying to get married to the Hou Mansion through me.
Sister-in-law, do you think I have that ability? I'm afraid that as soon as I open my mouth, the Hou Mansion will kick me out. I don't do such offending things. "
Mrs. Ma was in a hurry, "Auntie, you haven't done anything yet, how can you back down. If you don't try, how will you know if it will work."
Mrs. Xie secretly rolled her eyes, "Sister-in-law, don't waste your time in vain. If you try something, it will benefit you. If you fail, your fur will not be damaged, but I am not a human being inside and out. At that time, the Hou Mansion will not wait to see you." Me, you don't want to see me either. I don't do such thankless things. "
Ma said: "Auntie, my Xie Shi is your nephew."
Mrs. Xie sneered and mocked: "It's a nephew, not a real son. When my elder brother plotted against me, he never thought that I was his real sister."
"How can my aunt be so cruel?"
Mrs. Xie snorted coldly, very unhappy, "If sister-in-law comes to be a guest, I will treat you well. If sister-in-law is here to find something unpleasant, then don't blame me for disregarding relatives."
Mrs. Ma was tongue-tied, but she didn't expect Mrs. Xie to turn her face when she said it.
When she came, she thought well. Whether it's marriage with Gu's mansion or Hou's mansion, it's always necessary to ask for an agreement.
In the end, he didn't get the right words, but was ridiculed by Mrs. Xie instead.
Ma Shi's eyes rolled around, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Auntie, your eldest girl, why don't you marry into my family and be my daughter-in-law."
Gu Zhen
Mrs. Xie frowned, "Sister-in-law, don't waste your time. The Marquis is looking after Gu Zhen's marriage."
Mrs. Ma was surprised, Mrs. Xie didn't mention this last time when she went back to her natal home.
She hurriedly asked: "Which young master is the Lord Hou looking for?"
Mrs. Xie thought about it, and it would be alright to tell Mrs. Ma, so she said, "Young master is born out of a concubine from the big house of Haixibo Mansion."
"what!"
Mashi called out.
Mrs. Xie frowned, and looked at Mrs. Ma dissatisfied.
Mrs. Ma hurriedly said: "My aunt doesn't know what kind of family Haixibo Mansion is like. How can such a good family make a concubine girl cheaper.
Isn't Yue'er's marriage undecided
It's better to marry Gu Zhen to my family and Yue'er to Haixibo Mansion. But I heard that the young master who is the eldest son of Haixibo's mansion is not engaged yet. "
Xie raised his eyebrows and his eyes flickered.
Mrs. Ma saw that there was a family, and continued to preach, "Hai Xibo has military merits, and he has a sacred heart. His family is a son, who looks talented, capable of writing and martial arts.
Many families with daughters in the capital have their eyes on the young master of Haixibo Mansion. Every three days, a matchmaker would come to the door.
This kind of first-class good family should let Yue'er marry in and become the head of the family. Don't take advantage of that concubine girl Gu Zhen. "
Mrs. Xie frowned and asked, "Is Haixibo Mansion really as good as you say?"
Mrs. Ma hurriedly said: "If my aunt doesn't believe it, you can send someone to the street to inquire casually. Or ask your eldest wife, they will definitely know.
Auntie, I didn't mean you. You are not in the capital all year round, and you don't know the current situation in the capital. How could the children's marriage be so sloppy, and that concubine girl Gu Zhen almost took advantage of her.
No, no, no, this marriage is absolutely impossible. Auntie, you have to think about your Yueer quickly, if you miss this village, there is no such shop.
As for Gu Zhen, it's just right to marry Erlang of my family, a concubine with a concubine. "
Various thoughts flashed through Xie's mind, and finally she said indifferently: "I know about this, thank you sister-in-law."
that's it
Mrs. Ma was stunned, unable to believe it, Mrs. Xie's reaction was too cold. Could it be that Mrs. Xie didn't listen to what she said.
No, she clearly felt moved when she saw Mrs. Xie.
Why in the blink of an eye, it seems that he doesn't care at all.
Ma Shi's eyes moved left and right, and his thoughts spun rapidly.
With a slight twitch in her heart, an idea popped up suddenly, before she could grasp it, she heard Xie Shi's voice ringing in her ears.
"Speaking of the children's marriage, my second girl, Gu Jiu, does my sister-in-law have a good introduction? Don't mention your children. Gu Jiu was born by the first wife. My master will never agree to marry Gu Jiu to Xie's family. "
Ma asked: "What kind of family does my aunt want to find for Gu Jiu?"
Mrs. Xie raised her eyebrows and smiled, "It's best to be a family with strict rules, a large number of people, and noble sisters-in-law.
And don't be the eldest son, it's better to be the second son. The second son's civil and martial arts are not as good as the eldest son, but he always cherishes the girl's family.
But all good-looking maids and concubines always feel distressed. Sister-in-law, is there such a family? "
Mrs. Ma laughed, "Yes, there just happens to be one that meets your requirements, Auntie."
Mrs. Xie was pleasantly surprised, "Sister-in-law, tell me, which son is so suitable?"
Mrs. Ma said with a smile: "The grandson of the crown prince's guest, Master Liu, looks talented and romantic. He really matches the second girl of your family. Standing together is definitely a perfect couple."
Mrs. Xie was happy, but then a little disappointed.
"Another official of the East Palace, my master probably won't agree."
"It's up to people, auntie, don't give up so early. It's like the marriage between our Xie family and the Hou's mansion. Even though my auntie rejected me, I still didn't give up."
Mrs. Xie was furious, "Sister-in-law, don't worry about the Hou's Mansion anymore, it's impossible at the Hou's Mansion. You should stop thinking about it as soon as possible."
Mrs. Ma was not angry either, and asked, "Master Liu's grandson, do you want me to introduce you for my aunt?"
Xie said, "I'll think about it again."