It was because of her father's letter that her mother hurriedly called her back. Hua Zhuo's heart suddenly sank. Could it be that her father's trip to Beijing to report on his work did not go well? That's not right. Even if the work report does not go well, just wait. Some officials have waited for three to five years to get a good job. It has only been a few months, and my father will not be so impatient. Moreover, this kind of She couldn't talk to her daughter's family about the matter, so why did her mother call her back in such a hurry.
No wonder her mother didn't care that she was visiting the Qin Mansion and sent Liushun to call her back urgently. This was a big deal, and for Rongantang, it was more important than recovering those lost properties. At that time, my grandfather and grandmother died of illness precisely because there was no trace of Aunt Jue's body. My father has always been worried about this. Now that Aunt Jue's body has been recovered, my father can finally comfort their spirits in heaven in front of the memorial tablets of my grandfather and grandmother. How happy and sad it is to have the knot that has been tied up for so many years resolved.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "This method works, but... Qiqiao has been promised to Ah Fu. If she were to be demoted to her for nothing, it would be disrespectful to Aunt Liu. I'm afraid Grandma Quanxia would not be happy if she knew about it. of."
Also, how could my father be joking about something like this and write a letter to explain it. Hua Zhuo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down. He felt calm, and then he slowly meditated.
While she was guessing, she lowered her head to read the letter. After reading the content of the letter, she realized that not only did it have nothing to do with what she thought, but it was actually shocking.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "Baxiu is not suitable either. Although she is close to me, she is older than me after all. If she is regarded as my niece, she will be laughed at." I'm afraid others will think Baxiu is not suitable. Xiu fawned over the young lady to the point of being so shameless, and when the time came, he would say all kinds of unpleasant things. Naturally, Hua Zhuo couldn't bear to let Ba Xiu suffer this injustice. And based on the closeness between Baxiu and her, she would never wrong this girl no matter what. Even if she arranged a marriage, she would not be worse than a nominal lady.
Fang also understood this and nodded: "It is indeed inappropriate."
Hua Zhuo was praised. Normally, he would be happy, but today he really couldn't be happy. He continued: "The only remaining candidate is Gong Cai. She was bought by her mother from Yinghang, and she is not a child born in the family. There is nothing old in Rong'an Hall, and she is younger than me, so I think she would be willing to ask her to recognize me as her aunt and marry as a young lady in the future."
Fang also understood this and nodded: "It is indeed inappropriate."
Could it be that there are some changes in Jinshitang
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
The return of the coffin cannot be hidden from anyone, so the key is to arrange a suitable identity for Aunt Jue, and to have enough reasons for her to be buried in the ancestral grave in Rongan Hall, and to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. Hua Zhuo didn't know why his father told him to keep it secret, but since he said it solemnly in the letter, there must be a reason for doing so, and the mother and daughter could only do it.
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
Could it be that there are some changes in Jinshitang
"What does mother think we should do?" Hua Zhuo asked.
Hua Zhuo was praised. Normally, he would be happy, but today he really couldn't be happy. He continued: "The only remaining candidate is Gong Cai. She was bought by her mother from Yinghang, and she is not a child born in the family. There is nothing old in Rong'an Hall, and she is younger than me, so I think she would be willing to ask her to recognize me as her aunt and marry as a young lady in the future."
Hua Xu came to Beijing this time, of course, not only to report on his work, but also to take the opportunity to take back Jinshitang. But even if he couldn't take it back, it didn't matter. Anyway, his father also said that whether he should do this or not was one thing. , Whether it can be done or not is another matter. It does not insist that Jinshitang can be recovered.
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
Mrs. Fang looked gloomy for a moment, then said: "To be buried in the ancestral grave, one must be a descendant of Rongantang. I think I will bury him in the name of your brother or sister who did not have the chance to come to this world."
Fang also understood this and nodded: "It is indeed inappropriate."
While she was guessing, she lowered her head to read the letter. After reading the content of the letter, she realized that not only did it have nothing to do with what she thought, but it was actually shocking.
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
No wonder her mother didn't care that she was visiting the Qin Mansion and sent Liushun to call her back urgently. This was a big deal, and for Rongantang, it was more important than recovering those lost properties. At that time, my grandfather and grandmother died of illness precisely because there was no trace of Aunt Jue's body. My father has always been worried about this. Now that Aunt Jue's body has been recovered, my father can finally comfort their spirits in heaven in front of the memorial tablets of my grandfather and grandmother. How happy and sad it is to have the knot that has been tied up for so many years resolved.
Mrs. Fang looked serious and said, "Your father is not a joker."
"Mom, is this true?" Her hand holding the letter trembled involuntarily.
While she was guessing, she lowered her head to read the letter. After reading the content of the letter, she realized that not only did it have nothing to do with what she thought, but it was actually shocking.
Mrs. Fang looked gloomy for a moment, then said: "To be buried in the ancestral grave, one must be a descendant of Rongantang. I think I will bury him in the name of your brother or sister who did not have the chance to come to this world."
In the letter, his father only told one thing, that is, for Fang and her to be prepared. Hua Jue's coffin will be returned to the old house soon. The letter did not say how he recovered Hua Jue's body, but between the lines, Hua Zhuo could see his father's excitement. His usually straight and strong handwriting was crooked in several places due to trembling, and even a few were blurry. , it was clearly formed by crying while writing, and the tears dripped on the letter paper.
"Mom, is this true?" Her hand holding the letter trembled involuntarily.
Mrs. Fang looked serious and said, "Your father is not a joker."
Grandma Liu is the dowry maid of Grandma Liu, and she has always been the most valued by Grandma. Moreover, Grandma Liu has worked hard and uncomplainingly in Rong'an Hall over the years, so it is not good for her to lose face like this. If Hua Zhuo really recognized his niece, it would be equivalent to having another young lady in Rong'an Hall. No matter how valuable this lady is, she will marry in the name of the lady in the future, and it is impossible to marry another servant, so once After recognizing Qiqiao, her marriage to Ah Fu also fell through. It seems that both Nanny Liu and Qiqiao herself were reluctant.
Mrs. Fang said: "After all, your Aunt Jue entered the palace. Although she didn't get a title, she was still married. Therefore, when she was buried, someone had to pay filial piety on her behalf. She had no heirs and her closest relatives The younger generations are you and your brother. Logically speaking, it is you and your brother who should wear this mourning for her. However, if you are buried in the name of your unrelated brother or sister, you are the same generation, so naturally you cannot wear the mourning, and your brother You are the only male in Rong'an Hall, and you are still young. It is unlucky to have the word "filial piety" on you. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to ask a big girl next to you to come out, recognize you as your aunt, and wear the word "filial piety" for you on your behalf."
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Grandma Liu is the dowry maid of Grandma Liu, and she has always been the most valued by Grandma. Moreover, Grandma Liu has worked hard and uncomplainingly in Rong'an Hall over the years, so it is not good for her to lose face like this. If Hua Zhuo really recognized his niece, it would be equivalent to having another young lady in Rong'an Hall. No matter how valuable this lady is, she will marry in the name of the lady in the future, and it is impossible to marry another servant, so once After recognizing Qiqiao, her marriage to Ah Fu also fell through. It seems that both Nanny Liu and Qiqiao herself were reluctant.
Also, how could my father be joking about something like this and write a letter to explain it. Hua Zhuo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down. He felt calm, and then he slowly meditated.
Although Gong Cai is young, she is discerning and smart. Hua Zhuo thinks that she should make a clear decision on how to choose what is best for her. Unless this girl is really arrogant and insists on holding on to her aunt, she will not let go. This is the kind of person who would rather be the concubine of a rich man than the wife of a poor and lowly person.
Fang also understood this and nodded: "It is indeed inappropriate."
In the letter, his father only told one thing, that is, for Fang and her to be prepared. Hua Jue's coffin will be returned to the old house soon. The letter did not say how he recovered Hua Jue's body, but between the lines, Hua Zhuo could see his father's excitement. His usually straight and strong handwriting was crooked in several places due to trembling, and even a few were blurry. , it was clearly formed by crying while writing, and the tears dripped on the letter paper.
The return of the coffin cannot be hidden from anyone, so the key is to arrange a suitable identity for Aunt Jue, and to have enough reasons for her to be buried in the ancestral grave in Rongan Hall, and to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. Hua Zhuo didn't know why his father told him to keep it secret, but since he said it solemnly in the letter, there must be a reason for doing so, and the mother and daughter could only do it.
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "You protect her, that's all, it's up to you. In this case, only Gong Cai and Yuexiang have to choose. I heard that Yuexiang has the nickname Miss Jia, so why not do it?" How about fulfilling her wish?"
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
While she was guessing, she lowered her head to read the letter. After reading the content of the letter, she realized that not only did it have nothing to do with what she thought, but it was actually shocking.
In the letter, his father only told one thing, that is, for Fang and her to be prepared. Hua Jue's coffin will be returned to the old house soon. The letter did not say how he recovered Hua Jue's body, but between the lines, Hua Zhuo could see his father's excitement. His usually straight and strong handwriting was crooked in several places due to trembling, and even a few were blurry. , it was clearly formed by crying while writing, and the tears dripped on the letter paper.
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
Mrs. Fang said: "After all, your Aunt Jue entered the palace. Although she didn't get a title, she was still married. Therefore, when she was buried, someone had to pay filial piety on her behalf. She had no heirs and her closest relatives The younger generations are you and your brother. Logically speaking, it is you and your brother who should wear this mourning for her. However, if you are buried in the name of your unrelated brother or sister, you are the same generation, so naturally you cannot wear the mourning, and your brother You are the only male in Rong'an Hall, and you are still young. It is unlucky to have the word "filial piety" on you. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to ask a big girl next to you to come out, recognize you as your aunt, and wear the word "filial piety" for you on your behalf."
No wonder her mother didn't care that she was visiting the Qin Mansion and sent Liushun to call her back urgently. This was a big deal, and for Rongantang, it was more important than recovering those lost properties. At that time, my grandfather and grandmother died of illness precisely because there was no trace of Aunt Jue's body. My father has always been worried about this. Now that Aunt Jue's body has been recovered, my father can finally comfort their spirits in heaven in front of the memorial tablets of my grandfather and grandmother. How happy and sad it is to have the knot that has been tied up for so many years resolved.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "Baxiu is not suitable either. Although she is close to me, she is older than me after all. If she is regarded as my niece, she will be laughed at." I'm afraid others will think Baxiu is not suitable. Xiu fawned over the young lady to the point of being so shameless, and when the time came, he would say all kinds of unpleasant things. Naturally, Hua Zhuo couldn't bear to let Ba Xiu suffer this injustice. And based on the closeness between Baxiu and her, she would never wrong this girl no matter what. Even if she arranged a marriage, she would not be worse than a nominal lady.
Mrs. Fang said happily: "That makes sense, Zhuo'er, you've considered things thoroughly, which is great."
"What does mother think we should do?" Hua Zhuo asked.
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Grandma Liu is the dowry maid of Grandma Liu, and she has always been the most valued by Grandma. Moreover, Grandma Liu has worked hard and uncomplainingly in Rong'an Hall over the years, so it is not good for her to lose face like this. If Hua Zhuo really recognized his niece, it would be equivalent to having another young lady in Rong'an Hall. No matter how valuable this lady is, she will marry in the name of the lady in the future, and it is impossible to marry another servant, so once After recognizing Qiqiao, her marriage to Ah Fu also fell through. It seems that both Nanny Liu and Qiqiao herself were reluctant.
"Mom, is this true?" Her hand holding the letter trembled involuntarily.
Hua Xu came to Beijing this time, of course, not only to report on his work, but also to take the opportunity to take back Jinshitang. But even if he couldn't take it back, it didn't matter. Anyway, his father also said that whether he should do this or not was one thing. , Whether it can be done or not is another matter. It does not insist that Jinshitang can be recovered.
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
Hua Zhuo hurriedly straightened his clothes and said, "Mom, just give me orders."
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
"What does mother think we should do?" Hua Zhuo asked.
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "Baxiu is not suitable either. Although she is close to me, she is older than me after all. If she is regarded as my niece, she will be laughed at." I'm afraid others will think Baxiu is not suitable. Xiu fawned over the young lady to the point of being so shameless, and when the time came, he would say all kinds of unpleasant things. Naturally, Hua Zhuo couldn't bear to let Ba Xiu suffer this injustice. And based on the closeness between Baxiu and her, she would never wrong this girl no matter what. Even if she arranged a marriage, she would not be worse than a nominal lady.
Fang also understood this and nodded: "It is indeed inappropriate."
Mrs. Fang looked gloomy for a moment, then said: "To be buried in the ancestral grave, one must be a descendant of Rongantang. I think I will bury him in the name of your brother or sister who did not have the chance to come to this world."
"Wouldn't Aunt Jue be a generation lower than her?" Hua Zhuo hesitated. Seeing her mother's sad expression, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. If her aunt hadn't been so angry that her mother had a miscarriage, she would have had a younger brother or sister now. Forget about the past, the key point is the present. Burying in the name of the unknown brother and sister can indeed keep confidentiality, and it is also reasonable to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. However, she is afraid that her father will be unhappy, and Aunt Jue cannot be named. It was already enough of a grievance to show off, but now it is even more aggrieved to be deprived of a lifetime for nothing.
The return of the coffin cannot be hidden from anyone, so the key is to arrange a suitable identity for Aunt Jue, and to have enough reasons for her to be buried in the ancestral grave in Rongan Hall, and to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. Hua Zhuo didn't know why his father told him to keep it secret, but since he said it solemnly in the letter, there must be a reason for doing so, and the mother and daughter could only do it.
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
In fact, the hidden meaning in Hua Zhuo's words is that this family is all servants of Rong'an Hall. As servants, they must abide by their duties as servants. What does it mean to have a young lady among the servants? The housekeeper is in charge of the whole family. With the two important properties of Rong'an Hall, they already have great power. There is no need for his family to have a young lady to increase their power. This is not a good thing for the master's family. It is not uncommon for slaves to bully their master. Mrs. Fang felt relieved when she understood what Hua Zhuo meant. Her daughter was already a qualified mistress. With this consideration, she would not suffer any big losses when she married into a banker in the future.
Could it be that there are some changes in Jinshitang
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "You protect her, that's all, it's up to you. In this case, only Gong Cai and Yuexiang have to choose. I heard that Yuexiang has the nickname Miss Jia, so why not do it?" How about fulfilling her wish?"
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "You protect her, that's all, it's up to you. In this case, only Gong Cai and Yuexiang have to choose. I heard that Yuexiang has the nickname Miss Jia, so why not do it?" How about fulfilling her wish?"
Mrs. Fang looked serious and said, "Your father is not a joker."
Mrs. Fang looked gloomy for a moment, then said: "To be buried in the ancestral grave, one must be a descendant of Rongantang. I think I will bury him in the name of your brother or sister who did not have the chance to come to this world."
After discussing with Fang for a while, she returned to Xiuge and called Gong Cai over.
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
"Wouldn't Aunt Jue be a generation lower than her?" Hua Zhuo hesitated. Seeing her mother's sad expression, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. If her aunt hadn't been so angry that her mother had a miscarriage, she would have had a younger brother or sister now. Forget about the past, the key point is the present. Burying in the name of the unknown brother and sister can indeed keep confidentiality, and it is also reasonable to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. However, she is afraid that her father will be unhappy, and Aunt Jue cannot be named. It was already enough of a grievance to show off, but now it is even more aggrieved to be deprived of a lifetime for nothing.
It was because of her father's letter that her mother hurriedly called her back. Hua Zhuo's heart suddenly sank. Could it be that her father's trip to Beijing to report on his work did not go well? That's not right. Even if the work report does not go well, just wait. Some officials have waited for three to five years to get a good job. It has only been a few months, and my father will not be so impatient. Moreover, this kind of She couldn't talk to her daughter's family about the matter, so why did her mother call her back in such a hurry.
"Wouldn't Aunt Jue be a generation lower than her?" Hua Zhuo hesitated. Seeing her mother's sad expression, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. If her aunt hadn't been so angry that her mother had a miscarriage, she would have had a younger brother or sister now. Forget about the past, the key point is the present. Burying in the name of the unknown brother and sister can indeed keep confidentiality, and it is also reasonable to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. However, she is afraid that her father will be unhappy, and Aunt Jue cannot be named. It was already enough of a grievance to show off, but now it is even more aggrieved to be deprived of a lifetime for nothing.
"Mom, is this true?" Her hand holding the letter trembled involuntarily.
Also, how could my father be joking about something like this and write a letter to explain it. Hua Zhuo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down. He felt calm, and then he slowly meditated.
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "This method works, but... Qiqiao has been promised to Ah Fu. If she were to be demoted to her for nothing, it would be disrespectful to Aunt Liu. I'm afraid Grandma Quanxia would not be happy if she knew about it. of."
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
Mrs. Fang looked gloomy for a moment, then said: "To be buried in the ancestral grave, one must be a descendant of Rongantang. I think I will bury him in the name of your brother or sister who did not have the chance to come to this world."
Hua Xu came to Beijing this time, of course, not only to report on his work, but also to take the opportunity to take back Jinshitang. But even if he couldn't take it back, it didn't matter. Anyway, his father also said that whether he should do this or not was one thing. , Whether it can be done or not is another matter. It does not insist that Jinshitang can be recovered.
No wonder her mother didn't care that she was visiting the Qin Mansion and sent Liushun to call her back urgently. This was a big deal, and for Rongantang, it was more important than recovering those lost properties. At that time, my grandfather and grandmother died of illness precisely because there was no trace of Aunt Jue's body. My father has always been worried about this. Now that Aunt Jue's body has been recovered, my father can finally comfort their spirits in heaven in front of the memorial tablets of my grandfather and grandmother. How happy and sad it is to have the knot that has been tied up for so many years resolved.
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Hua Zhuo hurriedly straightened his clothes and said, "Mom, just give me orders."
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
Hua Xu came to Beijing this time, of course, not only to report on his work, but also to take the opportunity to take back Jinshitang. But even if he couldn't take it back, it didn't matter. Anyway, his father also said that whether he should do this or not was one thing. , Whether it can be done or not is another matter. It does not insist that Jinshitang can be recovered.
Mrs. Fang said: "After all, your Aunt Jue entered the palace. Although she didn't get a title, she was still married. Therefore, when she was buried, someone had to pay filial piety on her behalf. She had no heirs and her closest relatives The younger generations are you and your brother. Logically speaking, it is you and your brother who should wear this mourning for her. However, if you are buried in the name of your unrelated brother or sister, you are the same generation, so naturally you cannot wear the mourning, and your brother You are the only male in Rong'an Hall, and you are still young. It is unlucky to have the word "filial piety" on you. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to ask a big girl next to you to come out, recognize you as your aunt, and wear the word "filial piety" for you on your behalf."
"What does mother think we should do?" Hua Zhuo asked.
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
Grandma Liu is the dowry maid of Grandma Liu, and she has always been the most valued by Grandma. Moreover, Grandma Liu has worked hard and uncomplainingly in Rong'an Hall over the years, so it is not good for her to lose face like this. If Hua Zhuo really recognized his niece, it would be equivalent to having another young lady in Rong'an Hall. No matter how valuable this lady is, she will marry in the name of the lady in the future, and it is impossible to marry another servant, so once After recognizing Qiqiao, her marriage to Ah Fu also fell through. It seems that both Nanny Liu and Qiqiao herself were reluctant.
Hua Zhuo was praised. Normally, he would be happy, but today he really couldn't be happy. He continued: "The only remaining candidate is Gong Cai. She was bought by her mother from Yinghang, and she is not a child born in the family. There is nothing old in Rong'an Hall, and she is younger than me, so I think she would be willing to ask her to recognize me as her aunt and marry as a young lady in the future."
"What does mother think we should do?" Hua Zhuo asked.
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
This is a compromise. After all, Hua Zhuo is not married yet, so it is impossible for her children to wear this mourning for her. The closest people around her are only a few maids. As the saying goes, the maids do half the job. , that’s why Fang made this suggestion. Hua Zhuo is unmarried, so it’s not okay to recognize her as her mother. She can only recognize her as her aunt. In fact, Fang in disguise accepted a maid next to Hua Zhuo as her god-granddaughter. . But after all, Mrs. Fang is a fifth-grade lady with a decree. Accepting a maid as her goddaughter for no reason would be akin to lowering her status. Hua Zhuo can only recognize her as her godniece, and others will know. Little girls are fun. Just laugh it off as nonsense.
Fang also understood this and nodded: "It is indeed inappropriate."
Also, how could my father be joking about something like this and write a letter to explain it. Hua Zhuo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down. He felt calm, and then he slowly meditated.
The return of the coffin cannot be hidden from anyone, so the key is to arrange a suitable identity for Aunt Jue, and to have enough reasons for her to be buried in the ancestral grave in Rongan Hall, and to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. Hua Zhuo didn't know why his father told him to keep it secret, but since he said it solemnly in the letter, there must be a reason for doing so, and the mother and daughter could only do it.
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
Mrs. Fang looked serious and said, "Your father is not a joker."
The return of the coffin cannot be hidden from anyone, so the key is to arrange a suitable identity for Aunt Jue, and to have enough reasons for her to be buried in the ancestral grave in Rongan Hall, and to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. Hua Zhuo didn't know why his father told him to keep it secret, but since he said it solemnly in the letter, there must be a reason for doing so, and the mother and daughter could only do it.
Grandma Liu is the dowry maid of Grandma Liu, and she has always been the most valued by Grandma. Moreover, Grandma Liu has worked hard and uncomplainingly in Rong'an Hall over the years, so it is not good for her to lose face like this. If Hua Zhuo really recognized his niece, it would be equivalent to having another young lady in Rong'an Hall. No matter how valuable this lady is, she will marry in the name of the lady in the future, and it is impossible to marry another servant, so once After recognizing Qiqiao, her marriage to Ah Fu also fell through. It seems that both Nanny Liu and Qiqiao herself were reluctant.
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "This method works, but... Qiqiao has been promised to Ah Fu. If she were to be demoted to her for nothing, it would be disrespectful to Aunt Liu. I'm afraid Grandma Quanxia would not be happy if she knew about it. of."
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
This is a compromise. After all, Hua Zhuo is not married yet, so it is impossible for her children to wear this mourning for her. The closest people around her are only a few maids. As the saying goes, the maids do half the job. , that’s why Fang made this suggestion. Hua Zhuo is unmarried, so it’s not okay to recognize her as her mother. She can only recognize her as her aunt. In fact, Fang in disguise accepted a maid next to Hua Zhuo as her god-granddaughter. . But after all, Mrs. Fang is a fifth-grade lady with a decree. Accepting a maid as her goddaughter for no reason would be akin to lowering her status. Hua Zhuo can only recognize her as her godniece, and others will know. Little girls are fun. Just laugh it off as nonsense.
After discussing with Fang for a while, she returned to Xiuge and called Gong Cai over.
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "You protect her, that's all, it's up to you. In this case, only Gong Cai and Yuexiang have to choose. I heard that Yuexiang has the nickname Miss Jia, so why not do it?" How about fulfilling her wish?"
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Grandma Liu is the dowry maid of Grandma Liu, and she has always been the most valued by Grandma. Moreover, Grandma Liu has worked hard and uncomplainingly in Rong'an Hall over the years, so it is not good for her to lose face like this. If Hua Zhuo really recognized his niece, it would be equivalent to having another young lady in Rong'an Hall. No matter how valuable this lady is, she will marry in the name of the lady in the future, and it is impossible to marry another servant, so once After recognizing Qiqiao, her marriage to Ah Fu also fell through. It seems that both Nanny Liu and Qiqiao herself were reluctant.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "Baxiu is not suitable either. Although she is close to me, she is older than me after all. If she is regarded as my niece, she will be laughed at." I'm afraid others will think Baxiu is not suitable. Xiu fawned over the young lady to the point of being so shameless, and when the time came, he would say all kinds of unpleasant things. Naturally, Hua Zhuo couldn't bear to let Ba Xiu suffer this injustice. And based on the closeness between Baxiu and her, she would never wrong this girl no matter what. Even if she arranged a marriage, she would not be worse than a nominal lady.
This is a compromise. After all, Hua Zhuo is not married yet, so it is impossible for her children to wear this mourning for her. The closest people around her are only a few maids. As the saying goes, the maids do half the job. , that’s why Fang made this suggestion. Hua Zhuo is unmarried, so it’s not okay to recognize her as her mother. She can only recognize her as her aunt. In fact, Fang in disguise accepted a maid next to Hua Zhuo as her god-granddaughter. . But after all, Mrs. Fang is a fifth-grade lady with a decree. Accepting a maid as her goddaughter for no reason would be akin to lowering her status. Hua Zhuo can only recognize her as her godniece, and others will know. Little girls are fun. Just laugh it off as nonsense.
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
No wonder her mother didn't care that she was visiting the Qin Mansion and sent Liushun to call her back urgently. This was a big deal, and for Rongantang, it was more important than recovering those lost properties. At that time, my grandfather and grandmother died of illness precisely because there was no trace of Aunt Jue's body. My father has always been worried about this. Now that Aunt Jue's body has been recovered, my father can finally comfort their spirits in heaven in front of the memorial tablets of my grandfather and grandmother. How happy and sad it is to have the knot that has been tied up for so many years resolved.
In the letter, his father only told one thing, that is, for Fang and her to be prepared. Hua Jue's coffin will be returned to the old house soon. The letter did not say how he recovered Hua Jue's body, but between the lines, Hua Zhuo could see his father's excitement. His usually straight and strong handwriting was crooked in several places due to trembling, and even a few were blurry. , it was clearly formed by crying while writing, and the tears dripped on the letter paper.
Fang also understood this and nodded: "It is indeed inappropriate."
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
This is a compromise. After all, Hua Zhuo is not married yet, so it is impossible for her children to wear this mourning for her. The closest people around her are only a few maids. As the saying goes, the maids do half the job. , that’s why Fang made this suggestion. Hua Zhuo is unmarried, so it’s not okay to recognize her as her mother. She can only recognize her as her aunt. In fact, Fang in disguise accepted a maid next to Hua Zhuo as her god-granddaughter. . But after all, Mrs. Fang is a fifth-grade lady with a decree. Accepting a maid as her goddaughter for no reason would be akin to lowering her status. Hua Zhuo can only recognize her as her godniece, and others will know. Little girls are fun. Just laugh it off as nonsense.
Mrs. Fang said: "After all, your Aunt Jue entered the palace. Although she didn't get a title, she was still married. Therefore, when she was buried, someone had to pay filial piety on her behalf. She had no heirs and her closest relatives The younger generations are you and your brother. Logically speaking, it is you and your brother who should wear this mourning for her. However, if you are buried in the name of your unrelated brother or sister, you are the same generation, so naturally you cannot wear the mourning, and your brother You are the only male in Rong'an Hall, and you are still young. It is unlucky to have the word "filial piety" on you. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to ask a big girl next to you to come out, recognize you as your aunt, and wear the word "filial piety" for you on your behalf."
Mrs. Fang said happily: "That makes sense, Zhuo'er, you've considered things thoroughly, which is great."
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "Baxiu is not suitable either. Although she is close to me, she is older than me after all. If she is regarded as my niece, she will be laughed at." I'm afraid others will think Baxiu is not suitable. Xiu fawned over the young lady to the point of being so shameless, and when the time came, he would say all kinds of unpleasant things. Naturally, Hua Zhuo couldn't bear to let Ba Xiu suffer this injustice. And based on the closeness between Baxiu and her, she would never wrong this girl no matter what. Even if she arranged a marriage, she would not be worse than a nominal lady.
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "You protect her, that's all, it's up to you. In this case, only Gong Cai and Yuexiang have to choose. I heard that Yuexiang has the nickname Miss Jia, so why not do it?" How about fulfilling her wish?"
In fact, the hidden meaning in Hua Zhuo's words is that this family is all servants of Rong'an Hall. As servants, they must abide by their duties as servants. What does it mean to have a young lady among the servants? The housekeeper is in charge of the whole family. With the two important properties of Rong'an Hall, they already have great power. There is no need for his family to have a young lady to increase their power. This is not a good thing for the master's family. It is not uncommon for slaves to bully their master. Mrs. Fang felt relieved when she understood what Hua Zhuo meant. Her daughter was already a qualified mistress. With this consideration, she would not suffer any big losses when she married into a banker in the future.
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
Also, how could my father be joking about something like this and write a letter to explain it. Hua Zhuo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down. He felt calm, and then he slowly meditated.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "Baxiu is not suitable either. Although she is close to me, she is older than me after all. If she is regarded as my niece, she will be laughed at." I'm afraid others will think Baxiu is not suitable. Xiu fawned over the young lady to the point of being so shameless, and when the time came, he would say all kinds of unpleasant things. Naturally, Hua Zhuo couldn't bear to let Ba Xiu suffer this injustice. And based on the closeness between Baxiu and her, she would never wrong this girl no matter what. Even if she arranged a marriage, she would not be worse than a nominal lady.
Hua Xu came to Beijing this time, of course, not only to report on his work, but also to take the opportunity to take back Jinshitang. But even if he couldn't take it back, it didn't matter. Anyway, his father also said that whether he should do this or not was one thing. , Whether it can be done or not is another matter. It does not insist that Jinshitang can be recovered.
In fact, the hidden meaning in Hua Zhuo's words is that this family is all servants of Rong'an Hall. As servants, they must abide by their duties as servants. What does it mean to have a young lady among the servants? The housekeeper is in charge of the whole family. With the two important properties of Rong'an Hall, they already have great power. There is no need for his family to have a young lady to increase their power. This is not a good thing for the master's family. It is not uncommon for slaves to bully their master. Mrs. Fang felt relieved when she understood what Hua Zhuo meant. Her daughter was already a qualified mistress. With this consideration, she would not suffer any big losses when she married into a banker in the future.
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
"What does mother think we should do?" Hua Zhuo asked.
Could it be that there are some changes in Jinshitang
After discussing with Fang for a while, she returned to Xiuge and called Gong Cai over.
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
Mrs. Fang said happily: "That makes sense, Zhuo'er, you've considered things thoroughly, which is great."
Mrs. Fang said happily: "That makes sense, Zhuo'er, you've considered things thoroughly, which is great."
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
Mrs. Fang looked gloomy for a moment, then said: "To be buried in the ancestral grave, one must be a descendant of Rongantang. I think I will bury him in the name of your brother or sister who did not have the chance to come to this world."
Mrs. Fang said happily: "That makes sense, Zhuo'er, you've considered things thoroughly, which is great."
In fact, the hidden meaning in Hua Zhuo's words is that this family is all servants of Rong'an Hall. As servants, they must abide by their duties as servants. What does it mean to have a young lady among the servants? The housekeeper is in charge of the whole family. With the two important properties of Rong'an Hall, they already have great power. There is no need for his family to have a young lady to increase their power. This is not a good thing for the master's family. It is not uncommon for slaves to bully their master. Mrs. Fang felt relieved when she understood what Hua Zhuo meant. Her daughter was already a qualified mistress. With this consideration, she would not suffer any big losses when she married into a banker in the future.
Mrs. Fang sighed and said: "The next generation is the lower generation. I can persuade your father, but there is another matter that requires you to make up your mind."
Could it be that there are some changes in Jinshitang
This is a compromise. After all, Hua Zhuo is not married yet, so it is impossible for her children to wear this mourning for her. The closest people around her are only a few maids. As the saying goes, the maids do half the job. , that’s why Fang made this suggestion. Hua Zhuo is unmarried, so it’s not okay to recognize her as her mother. She can only recognize her as her aunt. In fact, Fang in disguise accepted a maid next to Hua Zhuo as her god-granddaughter. . But after all, Mrs. Fang is a fifth-grade lady with a decree. Accepting a maid as her goddaughter for no reason would be akin to lowering her status. Hua Zhuo can only recognize her as her godniece, and others will know. Little girls are fun. Just laugh it off as nonsense.
Hua Zhuo hurriedly straightened his clothes and said, "Mom, just give me orders."
Mrs. Fang said: "After all, your Aunt Jue entered the palace. Although she didn't get a title, she was still married. Therefore, when she was buried, someone had to pay filial piety on her behalf. She had no heirs and her closest relatives The younger generations are you and your brother. Logically speaking, it is you and your brother who should wear this mourning for her. However, if you are buried in the name of your unrelated brother or sister, you are the same generation, so naturally you cannot wear the mourning, and your brother You are the only male in Rong'an Hall, and you are still young. It is unlucky to have the word "filial piety" on you. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to ask a big girl next to you to come out, recognize you as your aunt, and wear the word "filial piety" for you on your behalf."
Hua Zhuo was praised. Normally, he would be happy, but today he really couldn't be happy. He continued: "The only remaining candidate is Gong Cai. She was bought by her mother from Yinghang, and she is not a child born in the family. There is nothing old in Rong'an Hall, and she is younger than me, so I think she would be willing to ask her to recognize me as her aunt and marry as a young lady in the future."
"Wouldn't Aunt Jue be a generation lower than her?" Hua Zhuo hesitated. Seeing her mother's sad expression, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. If her aunt hadn't been so angry that her mother had a miscarriage, she would have had a younger brother or sister now. Forget about the past, the key point is the present. Burying in the name of the unknown brother and sister can indeed keep confidentiality, and it is also reasonable to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. However, she is afraid that her father will be unhappy, and Aunt Jue cannot be named. It was already enough of a grievance to show off, but now it is even more aggrieved to be deprived of a lifetime for nothing.
Hua Zhuo was praised. Normally, he would be happy, but today he really couldn't be happy. He continued: "The only remaining candidate is Gong Cai. She was bought by her mother from Yinghang, and she is not a child born in the family. There is nothing old in Rong'an Hall, and she is younger than me, so I think she would be willing to ask her to recognize me as her aunt and marry as a young lady in the future."
Hua Zhuo was praised. Normally, he would be happy, but today he really couldn't be happy. He continued: "The only remaining candidate is Gong Cai. She was bought by her mother from Yinghang, and she is not a child born in the family. There is nothing old in Rong'an Hall, and she is younger than me, so I think she would be willing to ask her to recognize me as her aunt and marry as a young lady in the future."
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
After discussing with Fang for a while, she returned to Xiuge and called Gong Cai over.
In the letter, his father only told one thing, that is, for Fang and her to be prepared. Hua Jue's coffin will be returned to the old house soon. The letter did not say how he recovered Hua Jue's body, but between the lines, Hua Zhuo could see his father's excitement. His usually straight and strong handwriting was crooked in several places due to trembling, and even a few were blurry. , it was clearly formed by crying while writing, and the tears dripped on the letter paper.
"Wouldn't Aunt Jue be a generation lower than her?" Hua Zhuo hesitated. Seeing her mother's sad expression, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. If her aunt hadn't been so angry that her mother had a miscarriage, she would have had a younger brother or sister now. Forget about the past, the key point is the present. Burying in the name of the unknown brother and sister can indeed keep confidentiality, and it is also reasonable to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. However, she is afraid that her father will be unhappy, and Aunt Jue cannot be named. It was already enough of a grievance to show off, but now it is even more aggrieved to be deprived of a lifetime for nothing.
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
Although Gong Cai is young, she is discerning and smart. Hua Zhuo thinks that she should make a clear decision on how to choose what is best for her. Unless this girl is really arrogant and insists on holding on to her aunt, she will not let go. This is the kind of person who would rather be the concubine of a rich man than the wife of a poor and lowly person.
"Mom, is this true?" Her hand holding the letter trembled involuntarily.
It was because of her father's letter that her mother hurriedly called her back. Hua Zhuo's heart suddenly sank. Could it be that her father's trip to Beijing to report on his work did not go well? That's not right. Even if the work report does not go well, just wait. Some officials have waited for three to five years to get a good job. It has only been a few months, and my father will not be so impatient. Moreover, this kind of She couldn't talk to her daughter's family about the matter, so why did her mother call her back in such a hurry.
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Hua Zhuo was praised. Normally, he would be happy, but today he really couldn't be happy. He continued: "The only remaining candidate is Gong Cai. She was bought by her mother from Yinghang, and she is not a child born in the family. There is nothing old in Rong'an Hall, and she is younger than me, so I think she would be willing to ask her to recognize me as her aunt and marry as a young lady in the future."
While she was guessing, she lowered her head to read the letter. After reading the content of the letter, she realized that not only did it have nothing to do with what she thought, but it was actually shocking.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "This method works, but... Qiqiao has been promised to Ah Fu. If she were to be demoted to her for nothing, it would be disrespectful to Aunt Liu. I'm afraid Grandma Quanxia would not be happy if she knew about it. of."
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "You protect her, that's all, it's up to you. In this case, only Gong Cai and Yuexiang have to choose. I heard that Yuexiang has the nickname Miss Jia, so why not do it?" How about fulfilling her wish?"
In fact, the hidden meaning in Hua Zhuo's words is that this family is all servants of Rong'an Hall. As servants, they must abide by their duties as servants. What does it mean to have a young lady among the servants? The housekeeper is in charge of the whole family. With the two important properties of Rong'an Hall, they already have great power. There is no need for his family to have a young lady to increase their power. This is not a good thing for the master's family. It is not uncommon for slaves to bully their master. Mrs. Fang felt relieved when she understood what Hua Zhuo meant. Her daughter was already a qualified mistress. With this consideration, she would not suffer any big losses when she married into a banker in the future.
No wonder her mother didn't care that she was visiting the Qin Mansion and sent Liushun to call her back urgently. This was a big deal, and for Rongantang, it was more important than recovering those lost properties. At that time, my grandfather and grandmother died of illness precisely because there was no trace of Aunt Jue's body. My father has always been worried about this. Now that Aunt Jue's body has been recovered, my father can finally comfort their spirits in heaven in front of the memorial tablets of my grandfather and grandmother. How happy and sad it is to have the knot that has been tied up for so many years resolved.
It was because of her father's letter that her mother hurriedly called her back. Hua Zhuo's heart suddenly sank. Could it be that her father's trip to Beijing to report on his work did not go well? That's not right. Even if the work report does not go well, just wait. Some officials have waited for three to five years to get a good job. It has only been a few months, and my father will not be so impatient. Moreover, this kind of She couldn't talk to her daughter's family about the matter, so why did her mother call her back in such a hurry.
"Your father said in the letter that he wanted to bury your Aunt Jue in the ancestral grave next to your grandfather and grandmother. He also told you that this matter should not be publicized and must be kept secret. That's why I asked you to come back and let's discuss the charter." Fang Shi said softly.
It was because of her father's letter that her mother hurriedly called her back. Hua Zhuo's heart suddenly sank. Could it be that her father's trip to Beijing to report on his work did not go well? That's not right. Even if the work report does not go well, just wait. Some officials have waited for three to five years to get a good job. It has only been a few months, and my father will not be so impatient. Moreover, this kind of She couldn't talk to her daughter's family about the matter, so why did her mother call her back in such a hurry.
"Wouldn't Aunt Jue be a generation lower than her?" Hua Zhuo hesitated. Seeing her mother's sad expression, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. If her aunt hadn't been so angry that her mother had a miscarriage, she would have had a younger brother or sister now. Forget about the past, the key point is the present. Burying in the name of the unknown brother and sister can indeed keep confidentiality, and it is also reasonable to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. However, she is afraid that her father will be unhappy, and Aunt Jue cannot be named. It was already enough of a grievance to show off, but now it is even more aggrieved to be deprived of a lifetime for nothing.
Mrs. Fang said happily: "That makes sense, Zhuo'er, you've considered things thoroughly, which is great."
Hua Zhuo nodded. She knew in her heart that if Gong Cai was not willing, the matter would probably fall on Ba Xiu in the end. After all, neither Qiqiao nor Yuexiang were suitable. There were only Ba Xiu and Gong Cai, and she couldn't bear to part with them. Baxiu suffered this injustice, so he naturally made up his mind secretly and must persuade Gong Cai.
Hua Zhuo thought for a moment and then said: "Baxiu is not suitable either. Although she is close to me, she is older than me after all. If she is regarded as my niece, she will be laughed at." I'm afraid others will think Baxiu is not suitable. Xiu fawned over the young lady to the point of being so shameless, and when the time came, he would say all kinds of unpleasant things. Naturally, Hua Zhuo couldn't bear to let Ba Xiu suffer this injustice. And based on the closeness between Baxiu and her, she would never wrong this girl no matter what. Even if she arranged a marriage, she would not be worse than a nominal lady.
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
The return of the coffin cannot be hidden from anyone, so the key is to arrange a suitable identity for Aunt Jue, and to have enough reasons for her to be buried in the ancestral grave in Rongan Hall, and to be buried next to her grandfather and mother. Hua Zhuo didn't know why his father told him to keep it secret, but since he said it solemnly in the letter, there must be a reason for doing so, and the mother and daughter could only do it.
After discussing with Fang for a while, she returned to Xiuge and called Gong Cai over.
Mrs. Fang looked serious and said, "Your father is not a joker."
It was because of her father's letter that her mother hurriedly called her back. Hua Zhuo's heart suddenly sank. Could it be that her father's trip to Beijing to report on his work did not go well? That's not right. Even if the work report does not go well, just wait. Some officials have waited for three to five years to get a good job. It has only been a few months, and my father will not be so impatient. Moreover, this kind of She couldn't talk to her daughter's family about the matter, so why did her mother call her back in such a hurry.
After discussing with Fang for a while, she returned to Xiuge and called Gong Cai over.
Mrs. Fang looked gloomy for a moment, then said: "To be buried in the ancestral grave, one must be a descendant of Rongantang. I think I will bury him in the name of your brother or sister who did not have the chance to come to this world."
After discussing with Fang for a while, she returned to Xiuge and called Gong Cai over.
Fang thought about it carefully and said: "I personally trained this girl Gong Cai. Needless to say, she is a good person. If I were not satisfied with her, I would not give her to you. Since you ordered her, then Then ask her what she means again, and if she is willing, the matter will be settled."
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
Not having a child in the family means that Gong Cai has no one to rely on in Rongan Hall. Letting her become a young lady will not increase the power of any party, and there are only two ways in front of Gong Cai, either to give up to the village. To be Zheng's aunt, you have to either marry a steward. If you think about it carefully, neither of these two paths is a good way out. To be Zhuang Zheng's aunt, you have to look at Hua Zhuo's face for the rest of your life. If you marry a steward, you will still be a servant for the rest of your life. However, if you accept Hua Zhuo as your aunt and marry as a young lady in the future, apart from other things, your position as the principal wife is absolutely guaranteed. Even if you accept her, she is from Rong'an Hall, so she cannot be a concubine. Moreover, if a young lady from Rong'an Hall marries, even if she is not from a wealthy family, she is at least from an innocent and poor family. If her husband is more promising, gets a good reputation, and has the support of Rongan Hall, and becomes an eighth or ninth-grade official, it will not be a big problem. With better luck, it is not impossible to become a seventh-grade parent official.
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
Hua Zhuo didn't like Yuexiang very much in his heart. Even though he had seen Yuexiang grow a lot just now, the impression was already made. How could he change his opinion for a moment? However, after thinking for a moment, he still shook his head and said: "The chief steward has been working in Rong'an Hall for many years and has dedicated his whole life." , there is no merit, but there is also hard work, and they manage things sincerely and loyally. One is in Huifang Garden and the other is in the old house. They have worked hard over the years and there are no mistakes in their work. Why let them be stigmatized as a sycophant."
It was because of her father's letter that her mother hurriedly called her back. Hua Zhuo's heart suddenly sank. Could it be that her father's trip to Beijing to report on his work did not go well? That's not right. Even if the work report does not go well, just wait. Some officials have waited for three to five years to get a good job. It has only been a few months, and my father will not be so impatient. Moreover, this kind of She couldn't talk to her daughter's family about the matter, so why did her mother call her back in such a hurry.
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "You protect her, that's all, it's up to you. In this case, only Gong Cai and Yuexiang have to choose. I heard that Yuexiang has the nickname Miss Jia, so why not do it?" How about fulfilling her wish?"