The women looked at each other, feeling a little sour in their hearts. Why are all the good men from other families? Look at Fang Shaohua, how considerate he is.
He showed in public how much he valued his wife, so they had to be more cautious when speaking. So they all looked at the old lady. The old lady was naturally in a bad mood, but she didn't show it on her face.
"Kid, what's your name? How did you meet my eldest grandson? Don't be fooled by my majestic appearance. I'm actually very kind. Let's just chat casually."
In front of so many people, they said they were just chatting casually, but it was obvious that they were not sincere. They knew that they were from a small place and her background could not be good, but they wanted to embarrass her in front of so many people!
Thinking of this, she suddenly thought of something. Anyway, these people would find out the truth sooner or later, so it would be better for her to explain it first!
"Grandmother, you don't know that my husband and I were together because of a misunderstanding. At that time, a person appeared in the village and pestered my husband. In order to reject her, my husband said that he had a fiancée."
"That person misunderstood. I am my husband's fiancée, so he came to make trouble. My husband married me for my reputation. I know I can't do anything, but since I am already with my husband, I will learn well and will not embarrass him."
Xiaochan was almost stunned. Tong Ruyan did not violate the rules today. But her expression changed so much that she looked like a completely different person. Moreover, it seemed that she was of no use at all.
She was such an open-minded person before, how come she has become a reserved little village girl? Never mind, she just needs to watch and make sure her master is not bullied.
After listening to Tong Ruyan's words, Aunt Lin said sourly: "Then you are really lucky. You have married the eldest son of our Linghou Mansion. You have a bright future in the future. I don't know if you can enjoy it."
Tong Ruyan smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. I am in good health and will definitely be able to accompany my husband for a long time."
This statement almost made me vomit blood in anger. Who is praising your good health? The old lady laughed when she heard this: "That's not necessarily true. Some people are in good health where they grew up, but when they go to other places, they may not be able to adapt to the climate and environment."
How could Tong Ruyan not hear the threat in this? But she still looked like she didn't understand anything, and comforted the old lady: "Grandma, don't worry about it. I live in the palace! The doctors in the palace are very skilled. Even if it's really a case of acclimatization, it's just a small problem."
The old lady narrowed her eyes and looked at the naive village girl in front of her. For a moment, she couldn't tell whether she heard that he was mocking her or didn't hear that he was really comforting her.
If this little village girl is really scheming, it's not impossible to keep her. But if she becomes a burden to her grandson, then she must not be kept.
"That's true. Taking care of your health is one thing. When Shaohua passes the imperial examination, his wife will have very high expectations. She will have to learn a lot and please the elders. These are all very important."
Tong Ruyan nodded in agreement: "Ruyan knows everything! My father-in-law and mother-in-law like me very much! They take great care of me. This time they couldn't bear to separate me from my husband, so they let me come along to take care of him."
The old lady was so angry, could this person not understand what she was saying? Besides his parents, were there no other elders for Fang Shaohua
Aunt Lin jumped out again at this time: "I say, niece, this elder, there are many people. Your father-in-law and mother-in-law you mentioned can make the decision in your small place. But in Kyoto, it is the old lady who makes the decision."
Tong Ruyan looked at the old lady with a confused look on her face: "Old lady, don't you like me? Do you want to separate me and my husband?"
The old lady's mouth twitched, she was a little speechless. What did this village girl understand? Looking at Tong Ruyan: "No, it's just that as a junior, you have to please the elders so that your position will be stable."
Tong Ruyan suddenly realized: "Is that so? I understand."
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In the yard, Lord Ling learned that his eldest nephew and second nephew had arrived, so of course he went home to take a look. As expected, everyone in their family was good-looking.
"Good, you are a handsome man. Haha, I will do well in the exam this time and try to get on the list. This will also bring great honor to the Marquisate."
Fang Shaoyu felt uncomfortable when he heard this. His brother came to take the exam for his own future, and it had nothing to do with the Marquis's Mansion. But he couldn't say this at the moment, he felt very uncomfortable.
Fang Shaohua just smiled and didn't care at all: "Whether I can pass the exam or not is not up to me. But I still want to thank my uncle for his kind words."
Lord Ling patted Fang Shaohua on the shoulder and expressed his happiness: "Great, you have grown up so much. By the way, are you married?"
Fang Shaohua explained: "I'm already married, and my wife is accompanying my grandmother."
You're already married, and I've brought my wife here, so don't even think about setting us up.
The Marquis smiled awkwardly: "Yes, it's normal to get married at this age, but do you have children?"
Fang Shaohua didn't mind and shook his head: "Not yet, we just got married not long ago. Why don't we go see grandma and chat with her."
He was really afraid that if he continued the conversation, the Marquis would bring up some embarrassing topics. In addition, he had been away for quite a while, so he was a little worried about Tong Ruyan.
Prince Ling sensed it. Fang Shaohua's tone was a little anxious, and he couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Big brother and big sister-in-law must have a very good relationship. Otherwise, they wouldn't miss each other so much after being apart for such a while."
Fang Shaohua glanced at Ling Shizi and said, "Shizi, you don't understand. How can someone who has no worries know what it feels like to worry?"
Lord Ling couldn't help but frowned: "It's inappropriate for a grown man to be sentimental. Besides, this is your own home, why are you worried?"
If this happened somewhere else, there would really be no need to worry so much. Fang Shaoyu couldn't help but chime in: "Anyway, there's nothing much to say. Let's go accompany grandma and go back after lunch. My brother is anxious to go back to review!"
Lord Ling was stunned for a moment: "Not sure?"
Logically speaking, for someone who can stay with the prince, it wouldn't take only a few minutes to pass the imperial examination? These two brothers both look unsure.
Fang Shaohua was a little embarrassed: "I didn't learn much before, so I came to Kyoto to study a few months in advance. I have to seize every minute and every second."
Hearing the two brothers say this, Lord Ling knew that he couldn't keep them, so he stood up and walked towards the old lady's yard.
In the yard, Tong Ruyan answered the old lady's questions perfectly and easily, and for a moment there was a feeling of peaceful coexistence.
Seeing the Marquis and the three princes coming in, the old lady said the first thing: "Shaohua, I like your wife. Can I let her stay in the Marquis' Mansion to accompany me for a few days?"
This means that she wants to leave her wife alone. What kind of place is this Marquis's Mansion? Fang Xiaoxi is worried that her mother will not be able to leave safely after entering, so how can she feel at ease to leave her wife here
"It's an honor for my grandmother to like my wife. But she is clumsy and it would only cause trouble for my grandmother if she stayed. It's better not to do so."
This rejection was so clean and clear, and he was determined not to let Tong Ruyan stay. In fact, Tong Ruyan didn't care, but facing her husband's concern, she still accepted it.
"If grandma likes Ruyan, you can arrange for someone to go to the palace to pick her up to accompany you at any time. There is no need for her to stay. Ruyan doesn't want to be separated from her husband!"
The old lady's mouth twitched, as if she was trying to separate this loving couple. She had hoped that this woman could understand her words. If she wanted to secure her position as Fang Shaohua's wife, she had to please her grandmother.
Unexpectedly, all the words I said just now were in vain. This guy didn't take her seriously at all. He just needed to take good care of Fang Shaohua. The old lady was a little unhappy because of the repeated failures.
"fair enough."
Seeing the old lady like this, Fang Shaohua breathed a sigh of relief. At least this decision was not wrong. At least he was not worried that he would lose his wife at any time. He was afraid that if his wife stayed in the mansion, she could be charged with adultery the next day, and he would lose his wife.
After chatting for a while, it was time for lunch. No one talked while eating. In addition, the old lady looked uninterested and not very happy, so Fang Shaohua did not stay any longer.
"Grandma, uncle, you guys have a good rest. I will take my wife and brother and leave first."
As soon as the others left, the old lady was the first to lose her temper. She snorted coldly, "She's exactly like her father. What's so good about a country girl?"
She just couldn't understand, there were so many noble ladies in Kyoto, but they were not as good as that village girl? Besides, she didn't like her, she just married her out of responsibility.
It would be fine to marry her. If you don't like her anyway, you can just kill her or divorce her. Why protect her so closely
The Marquis looked at his own mother and said, "What is mother doing? I think my second brother is pretty good, and Shaohua seems to be quite promising."
Still praising! The old lady glared at Lord Ling fiercely. Forget it, it’s impossible to reason with these grown men: "You go back and rest too."
Being driven out of the courtyard by the old lady for no apparent reason, Lord Ling was speechless and looked at his own wife beside him: "What's going on?"
Madam Ling Hou would naturally not hide anything for the old lady: "It's like this, the old lady has already been planning which noble lady to marry after Shaohua passes the imperial examination."
Prince Ling burst out laughing: "You're still planning to make the decision for me! Grandmother is still as worrying as ever, but she hit a wall this time. Big brother is obviously a loyal person, and he treats big sister-in-law like a treasure!"