Hou Mansion Songhe Hall.
Everyone talked with the old lady Wei.
I don't know who mentioned the golden thread of the wedding dress, so the old lady Wei asked.
The eldest lady Xiao Wei coughed lightly, and said: "In the house next door, Xiaojiu and Yueyue are going to start preparing wedding dresses, Xiaojiu got eight taels of gold thread, and Yueyue got four taels of gold thread.
Brother and sister Xie felt sorry for their daughter and thought that girl Yue had been wronged, so they made a noise with brother and sister Zhang. At the end of the quarrel, Zhang's siblings didn't budge, they only said that the rules were like this. "
The old lady Wei frowned, "I have to quarrel over a few ounces of gold thread. Didn't Mrs. Xie know that she would take out the gold and ask someone to twist it into gold thread and add it to my precious daughter?"
The eldest lady Xiao Wei pursed her lips and smiled, "Perhaps it's because Xie brother and sister are reluctant."
The second wife, Mrs. Wang, laughed, "She still said she was a precious girl, but she refused to give even a few taels of gold. It's too stingy."
The eldest lady Xiao Wei smiled, but did not make a sound.
She is happy to see others bury Mrs. Xie.
Xie just owes a beating.
The old lady Wei asked: "Xiao Jiu's wedding date hasn't been fixed yet, has it?"
The eldest lady Xiao Wei nodded, and said: "The wedding date has not been set yet. But my daughter-in-law heard that the wedding date of Prince Ning's Mansion Yi and Miss Xiao has been set, and it will be in July this year.
If the wedding date of Gongzi Zhao and Xiao Jiu is not set now, it will be later than the wedding date of Gongzi Yi.
As a result, Xiaojiu married into the palace, and she was obviously the eldest daughter-in-law, but she was constrained by Miss Xiao.
I don't know what the Prince Ning's Mansion is planning, and the son's edict, it seems that he is not in a hurry to get married. "
The old lady Wei frowned slightly, "Our manor has nothing to do with Prince Ning's mansion. Otherwise, send someone to the manor to ask."
The third lady Duan said: "The daughter-in-law thinks that since Xiaojiu has already been betrothed to the son Zhao, this is a ready-made reason to talk. The second master of the next-door mansion should send someone to the palace to ask, it is also a courtesy."
The eldest lady Xiao Wei nodded, "The third sibling is right. Marriage is a ready-made reason. If the palace doesn't take the initiative, the next door has to take the initiative. It is time to find an opportunity and send someone to the palace to ask."
The old lady Wei said: "Tomorrow, I will talk to the old Hou Ye to hear what the old Hou Ye means. Madam Yu, go and see in the cage, how much gold thread is left?"
Nanny Yu took the order and went to the inner room to check.
The second lady Wang asked: "Is the old lady going to give a gold thread to the girl in the house next door?"
The old lady Wei smiled, "As a wife, Mrs. Xie is confused. For a little gold thread, make a lot of noise, don't talk about embarrassing things, just the two sisters Xiaojiu and Yue girl will have a rift because of this matter. It’s fine if I don’t know, but now that I know, I can’t beat Mr. Xie.”
Nanny Yu came out from the room, "I tell the old lady that there is still half a catty of gold thread left."
The old lady Wei was straightforward, "Give Xiaojiu two taels of gold thread, and girl Yue also gave two taels of gold thread. The two sisters treat each other equally, and they will never favor one over the other.
The old man also heard that girl Zhen was also talking about marriage because the national funeral was delayed. The remaining one or two gold threads will be sent to Zhen girl.
The old man hoped that her marriage proposal would go smoothly this time, and a good marriage would be settled as soon as possible.
Tell her, regardless of whether the marriage is settled or not, the wedding dress should be prepared. One tael of gold thread is not much, but it is also a wish of the old man. "
"The old lady is kindness."
Nanny Yu took the errand, took the little maid, took the half catty of gold thread, and went next door to Gu's mansion to give gifts.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, came forward to receive Nanny Yu.
Hearing that Madam Yu gave gold threads to the girls, she immediately sent someone to call the girls to the flower hall, and then sent someone to invite Mrs. Xie.
Mrs. Xie is the wife of the second room. Nanny Yu came to give gifts, so she should be there.
Everyone is here.
Mammy Yu explained the purpose of her visit, "Old Madam heard that Miss Xiaojiu, Miss Yue, and Miss Zhen are all making wedding dresses, so she asked the servants to come here specially to bring the three girls gold thread for embroidering wedding dresses."
After finishing speaking, ask the little maid to deliver the gold thread.
Gu Jiu stepped forward and hurriedly said: "Let the old lady worry about it. The mansion has already prepared enough gold thread, how can we ask the old lady's gold thread again. This is not appropriate."
Gu Yue bowed her head and pouted. Gu Jiu has 8 taels of gold thread, so of course he doesn't care. But she cares.
It happened that she couldn't speak out what was in her heart, that was too rude.
Gu Zhen is also looking forward to it in her heart, but she also knows that the elders will reward her, so she should decline one or two.
Nanny Yu said with a smile: "The old lady said, this is her wish, the three girls must accept it. Otherwise, the old lady will be unhappy."
Gu Jiu looked at his aunt Zhang.
Mrs. Zhang nodded at her.
Gu Jiu hurriedly said: "Given by the elder, I dare not resign. Then I will accept this gift on behalf of the elder sister and the third younger sister."
Nanny Yu smiled, "It should be so."
Mrs. Zhang said cheerfully, "The old lady still loves the girls. What do you think, brother and sister?"
Mrs. Xie smiled awkwardly, "The children will remember the old lady's thoughts in their hearts."
Nanny Yu looked at Mrs. Xie, "It's been hard for the second wife to take care of the marriage of the three girls. The old lady also said that she would like to invite the two wives to sit in the Hou's mansion when they have time. She has been thinking of everyone."
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, said with a smile: "When I am free tomorrow, I will go to the Hou Mansion to greet the old lady. Brother and sister, do you want to go together?"
Xie Shi smiled, "Naturally we will go together."
Xie was very upset. I always feel that Mammy Yu has something in her words, but she can't figure it out.
She felt very strange.
Nanny Yu had a half-smile, drank a couple of sips of tea, and left with the excuse that she had something to do.
Gu Yue won two taels of gold thread, not to mention how happy he was. The excitement on his face couldn't be concealed.
Gu Zhen was also very happy, but she still knew how to restrain herself.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, said with a smile: "It's all right now, the brothers and sisters don't have to worry about Yue girl's wedding dress gold thread anymore."
Mrs. Xie snorted, "If sister-in-law didn't keep her mouth open and her mouth shut, why should I worry about Yue'er's dowry gold thread?"
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, looked at Mrs. Xie with a half-smile, "Two taels of gold thread is not worth much, it's worth a few hundred taels of silver. Why are younger brothers and sisters like this? They are reluctant to part with even two taels of gold thread for their daughter's wedding dress." out."
Mrs. Xie leaned back angrily, "Sister-in-law said it lightly. Our second wife is not like your eldest wife. We control the property of the father-in-law and don't need to marry a daughter. Of course, we don't care about hundreds of taels of silver. Our second wife has sons and daughters. In addition to the marriages of the three daughters, the marriages of San Lang and Liu Lang must be arranged as soon as possible.
Just the marriage of a few children has emptied my family's and my master's savings for many years, so there is no money left to buy gold thread.
If my sister-in-law is willing to let me take care of the property in the company, I can give it out for a mere few hundred taels of silver. Unfortunately, my sister-in-law refused to give me a chance. "
Mrs. Zhang snorted coldly, "Siblings really have the heart of a villain. It seems that my younger siblings didn't listen to my previous warning."
Xie's face changed slightly, but she remembered Zhang's words that she would be imprisoned in the ancestral hall for reflection.
She has no doubt that Mrs. Zhang can do such a thing.
Those who came from a family of generals acted barbarously.
Mrs. Xie snorted, "I'm busy, so I'll take my leave first. Sister-in-law can do her own thing."
After speaking, Xie got up and left. Gu Yue hurriedly followed.
Mrs. Zhang sneered, and secretly rolled her eyes.
Gu Jiu shook her head and smiled, Xie obviously couldn't get any benefits from her aunt Zhang, but she refused to admit defeat and insisted on chasing after her. It can only be said that the spirit is commendable.
Gu Jiu stood up, ready to say goodbye.
The eldest wife Zhang called the two sisters to stop.
"Girl Zhen, it's the time of the national funeral, and everything is inconvenient. When the hundred days of filial piety are over, your marriage should be discussed at that time."
Gu Zhen's cheeks flushed immediately, and she looked at a loss.
"Auntie, my marriage... Didn't it mean that there is no more to come?"
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, smiled and said: "My uncle's family, indeed, has nothing to say. But my younger sister's family has taken a fancy to you. Do you despise it?"
Gu Zhen waved her hands again and again, "Of course my niece won't dislike her."
"That's good. After the Hundred Days of Filial Piety is over, the two families will see each other again. If it is suitable, the marriage will be finalized. You have to hurry up and make your wedding dress."
Gu Zhen blushed and nodded heavily, "Thank you, Auntie."
Gu Zhen was very excited, her eyes were already moist.
Seeing this, Mrs. Zhang hurriedly said: "Look at you child, it's not a big deal, why is it so?"
Wiping her tears, Gu Zhen said, "Originally my wife was supposed to take care of my marriage. Unexpectedly, my wife didn't count on it. In the end, my aunt helped me solve the important affairs of my life."
Mrs. Zhang said: "It's too early to talk about a solution. When the marriage is settled, it won't be too late for you to thank me."
Gu Zhen nodded heavily.
Gu Jiu and Gu Zhen left the flower hall together.
Gu Zhen looked at the gloomy sky, but felt that the weather was just right, just like her mood.
She said to Gu Jiu: "Second sister, this time I'm still in your favor."
Gu Jiu said: "Big sister is polite. The old lady is kind and loving. I never thought she would still miss our marriage."
Gu Zhen smiled and said, "I wish I could be the old lady's granddaughter."
However, the old lady is only the old lady of the Hou Mansion, not the old lady of the Gu Mansion.
Gu Zhen was very sorry in her heart, regretting that she was not born in the Hou Mansion. If he was born in the Hou Mansion, he wouldn't have to live so hard.
Gu Zhen took the gold thread to see Aunt Hu.
Aunt Hu was very happy, "It's really rare that the old lady still misses you. I have to make a set of shoes and socks for the old lady with my own hands. You can send it to the old lady tomorrow, and say that you made it yourself, to honor the old lady. "
Gu Zhen hesitated, "What if the old lady finds out that I'm lying from the needle and thread?"
"Don't worry, the old lady won't see it."
Aunt Hu said with certainty.
Gu Zhen felt relieved, and said: "The eldest aunt said that after the hundred days of filial piety, she will tell me about a marriage. If there are no accidents, this marriage will definitely come true."
"really?"
Gu Zhen nodded heavily.
Aunt Hu was even happier, "Thank God, your marriage is finally on the horizon. As long as you can marry a good family, all the suffering these days will be worth it."
The mother and daughter hugged their heads and cried.
The servant girl came in and said, "Auntie, Madam asked you to go to the Furong Courtyard, saying that you have something to order."
Aunt Hu wiped away her tears, and ordered her servant girl to call for hot water to wash.
She asked the servant girl who sent the message, "Did Madam tell me why she called me over?"
The servant girl shook her head: "The madam didn't say anything, she just told my aunt to hurry over."
"Got it, I'll be there right away."
Gu Zhen was a little worried, "Auntie, are you okay?"
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Aunt Hu came to the Furong Courtyard, was notified by the maid, and walked into the main room.
Gu Yue was by Xie's side, looking at her red and swollen eyes, it was obvious that she had cried.
Aunt Hu was suspicious, Gu Yue got two taels of gold thread, she should be happy, why is she still crying
Gu Yue wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said, "Mother, my daughter will leave first."
Xie Shi nodded, "Go."
"The maid concubine greets the wife."
Aunt Hu was respectful.
Xie let out a "hmm" from his nasal cavity, pointed to the stool next to him, and motioned for Aunt Hu to sit down and talk.
Aunt Hu lowered her eyebrows and said, "Mrs. Xie."
Mrs. Xie smiled, "Considering the time, Aunt Bai is about to give birth. Your yards are next to each other. Why haven't you visited her during this time?"
Aunt Hu was shocked, the wife even knew whether she had visited Aunt Bai, as expected, nothing in this house could escape the eyes of the wife.
She bowed and said: "Madam Qi, this maidservant has been feeling a little unwell these days, and was afraid of giving Aunt Bai a sickness, so she didn't visit her."
Xie sneered, "Aunt Bai is about to give birth, what are your plans?"
Aunt Hu was taken aback.
Xie immediately put on a serious face, "Don't tell me, you are not prepared for anything?"
Aunt Hu was tongue-tied, and after thinking for a while, she said, "Madam, on Aunt Bai's side, we have to wait for her to attack."
"I know this. I'm asking you, are you sure?"
Aunt Hu's expression changed slightly.
Obviously, Xie wanted her to take the blame.
Should she carry this blame
Aunt Hu had various thoughts in her mind.
Mrs. Xie looked at her with a half-smile, "Girl Zhen and Gu Heng are both at the age of marriage, one wants to buy a dowry, and the other wants to buy a betrothal gift. The family is in a difficult situation. The dowry and betrothal gift may only wrong two children. "
"Mrs… "
Aunt Hu panicked.
Mrs. Xie raised her eyebrows and smiled, pinching Aunt Hu, she was very familiar with it, so she didn't need to worry about it.
"Aunt Hu, have you thought it through?"
Aunt Hu nodded with difficulty, "My concubine has thought it through. When Concubine Bai gets angry, this concubine will handle the matter herself. If it's a girl, it's fine. If it's a boy, the child will never see the sun the next day."
But Mrs. Xie said with a straight face, gnashing her teeth: "Never mind that Aunt Bai gave birth to a boy or a girl, that child is not worthy of seeing the sun the next day, do you understand?"
Aunt Hu was at a loss at first, and then suddenly realized.
The timing of Aunt Bai's pregnancy was too coincidental, it happened to be the time when Mrs. Xie was neglected by Master Gu. The child who was born to Xie's family was lost, but Aunt Bai's mother and child were both safe.
All these incidents, one by one, stimulated Xie to lose his mind.
She couldn't tolerate Aunt Bai's child, nor could she tolerate Aunt Bai.
I just wish I couldn't do it myself and let Aunt Bai die twice.
However, Mrs. Xie was basically satisfied with being able to use Aunt Hu's hand to get rid of Aunt Bai's child.
Aunt Hu bowed to accept the order.
Mrs. Xie waved her hand, "Go down and get ready. If you need anything, just talk to Chunhe and she will help you. Remember what I said, if the child sees the sun the next day, the dowry of the girl Zhen For Gu Heng's dowry, don't blame me for being poor. In short, you can decide for yourself."
Aunt Hu left the Furong Courtyard with a pale face, her heart was in a mess.
She wandered around in the garden, and when she came to her senses, she was already standing at the gate of Aunt Bai's Acacia Courtyard.
"Aunt Hu is here. My aunt was still talking about you. Is Aunt Hu coming in?"
The mother-in-law greeted Aunt Hu warmly.
Aunt Hu nodded and walked into the Acacia House in silence.
Aunt Bai's belly is already very big, she may give birth at any time.
"Sister Hu, you think of coming to see me. Seeing that I'm about to give birth, I'm getting more and more flustered. Tell me that my baby will be born smoothly."
Aunt Hu stared at Aunt Bai's huge belly and nodded, "I'm sure the baby will be born smoothly. Lift up your clothes and I'll check for you if the baby is in the pot."
"Sister Hu also understands this?"
While being surprised, Aunt Bai lifted up her clothes, revealing her huge belly.
Don't look at Aunt Bai's big belly, but she doesn't have stretch marks.
Aunt Hu murmured to herself, it was really enviable.
When Aunt Hu gave birth to Gu Heng, she was the first child and didn't know how to raise a baby, so she had a few stretch marks on her belly.
She has been very resentful about this.
When she was pregnant with Gu Zhen, Aunt Hu gained experience and was extremely restrained in her diet, so she didn't have stretch marks.
Aunt Hu stretched out her hands, dragging Aunt Bai's big belly.
"The child has already started to enter the basin."
"Really?"
Aunt Bai was both surprised and happy, "So the baby is about to be born."
Aunt Hu nodded, secretly exerting force on her hand.
Aunt Bai groaned, "The child is moving."
"It's good for the child to move."
Aunt Hu continued to exert herself.