Rong'an Church is filled with a strong smell of medicine every day.
Since the last time the old lady fainted again, her condition has gotten worse since she woke up. The left half of the body was completely immobile, and the left side of the face was not controlled by the facial muscles. He was able to speak before, but it was slurred. This time it's good, it's very difficult to say a few words.
Yan Hong was originally raised in Rong'an Hall, but was moved to the front yard because the old lady was seriously ill. Usually boys will leave the back house when they are about ten years old. Yan Hong is late because the old lady is worried about him.
Yan Mo was also moved to the front yard. He could not always let him and Yan Yan live in Ningxiang Pavilion on the 11th of this year.
Yan Yan personally picked a yard, which was far from Yan Hong's residence. After some repairs and tidying up, they sent someone to move all Yan Mo's things. Yan'er and Ying'er both followed, as well as Dong's mother, and most of the other servants were servants. The yard where Yan Mo lived was next to the place where Shen Yiyao's guards were on high value, so there was no need to worry about safety.
The weather is getting colder, it seems that it is only one night, and the sky and earth are covered with a layer of white.
The water drips into ice outside, and in the warm pavilion of Jinseyuan, the earth dragon is burning warmly, and there is a three-legged gilt luan bird incense burner in the corner of the house.
Shen Yiyao and Xue's two were wearing thin jackets and sitting on the kang, each holding a cup of tea in his hand and talking.
Most of the talk was about the marriage of Yan Ru and Yan Ling.
There are not many people who come to propose marriage these days. Shen Yiyao walks outside every day. Because Yan Yan is already engaged and is in the stage of preparation for marriage, it is not suitable to move outside. Not a lot.
When no one asked about her daughter, Xue was anxious. Now that someone has asked, the Xue family is devastated again, because they don't know how to choose.
To say that it is possible to have a good marriage in the identity of Yan Ru is probably impossible. Because the noble ladies of the high gate mansion choose their daughter-in-law not only on the character, but also on the family background. Yan Ru was the direct daughter of the concubine of the Hou family, and her father was just a 7th-rank idler. This alone made many ladies who were interested in Yan Ru and Yan Ling back down.
Of course, there are also people who see his character and how he treats people, or see that Shen Yiyao is quite close to the two and has a sister who is a concubine of the emperor, but most of these people's family backgrounds are not the best. Even so, it was something Xue's had never imagined before. Shen Yiyao told her to listen to the people who had leaked words, and Xue shi hadn't slept well for several days.
After several discussions with Yan Zhi, the Xue Clan chose a few families and used them to advise Shen Yiyao.
Shen Yiyao, dressed in a bright red begonia thin jacket, leaned against the throw pillow, and slowly said to Mrs Xue: "These are the families chosen by Sister-in-law, Mrs. Liang is upright and honest, and the family style is very good. Mrs. Liang is a generous person, and there is a daughter in the family, but She has always been a timid and introverted person, so she will not be difficult to get along with in the future. This young master Liang is the eldest son of the Liang family. If he gets married, the eldest girl will be a clan wife in the future. And this Qing Anbo's family has a good family background. Anbo is also an old-fashioned honoree, but most of Daxi's different surnames and titles were beheaded by the fifth generation, and Qing Anbo is now the last generation. The second son of Qing Anbo's family is said to be very literary. Bo passed away, but it's not that he couldn't find a career by himself..."
Xue shi listened attentively. She didn't walk around often, and she didn't know the details of the situation in many palaces in Beijing. What Shen Yiyao said was what she wanted to know the most. You must know that when choosing a marriage, you can't just look at the outside, but also at the inside. Who can wonder if it is a sweetheart and a bitter heart.
After Shen Yiyao's advice, the Xue family was even more hesitant, and hurriedly left, saying that she would go back and discuss with the uncle again.
At the same time, in the Ningxiang Pavilion.
On the big kang in the west, Yan Yan, Yan Ru and Yan Ling were also sitting together and talking.
These days, Xue's anxiety has also infected Yan Ru, but as her daughter's family, it is not easy for her to ask questions, so she can only secretly talk to two good sisters in private.
"Don't worry, eldest sister, I believe that my mother will choose a good husband for you." Yan Ling joked.
"Bah bah bah, what kind of Ruyi Langjun, you little rascal, you can't say such words." Yan Ru's cheeks blushed, and her expression was embarrassed and ashamed, and she covered Yan Ling's itch.
Yan Ling begged for mercy again and again and said with a smile: "There is no one else here, and I don't have much to talk about. You see, after the third sister got married, the fourth prince did not bring things to the third sister every day, and rushed to let the mother. Find you a brother-in-law who is so considerate."
Yan Ru was even more embarrassed, Yan Yan smiled and said, "Okay, you even arranged for me."
After frolicking for a while, Yan Ru looked worried and sighed softly.
Yan Yan picked up the tea on the kang table and took a sip: "Eldest sister, you don't have to worry. With your aunt looking after you, everything will go smoothly."
"I hope so, I'm just thinking, if it's really settled, then get married like this?" Yan Ru held up the tea cup, but didn't say anything. I saw her sigh softly: "But after all, we don't know each other!"
"Marriage has always been the word of the parents' life matchmaker. It's just a matter of living, and it can be lived well anywhere." Yan Ling naturally wanted to experience this as well. The problem is that she thinks more than Yan Ru.
Since ancient times, men and women have been married like this. The man is better, and the world is much more tolerant towards men. On the contrary, the marriage of the daughter's family is no less than a gamble. Good is good, bad? At Yan Ru's age, she couldn't understand what it meant to be bad. Otherwise, the Xue family would not hesitate to do so for such a straightforward person.
In the past, Shen Yiyao felt the same way, especially with her own example in front of her, she was even more cautious and cautious. Fortunately, Emperor Xi conferred the marriage, and the other party was a younger generation that he had known for a long time, and he knew all about his character and personality, otherwise Shen Yiyao would not have given up more than Xue's.
"Okay, okay, don't sigh. Just like what the fourth sister said, it's just living, as long as you can stand up, you can live anywhere. So big sister, you need to change your temper, don't be too soft, Otherwise, if I go to my in-law's house in the future, I will be bullied."
It was Yan Ling, but Yan Yan was not worried about it. In these days, Yan Ling is not obvious on the surface, but in reality she is more mature and sophisticated than Yan Ru. On weekdays, when I go to Beppu as a guest, sometimes Yan Ling will cover up the places where Yan Ru can't do it without a trace.
After all, their backgrounds are different and their experiences are different. Yan Ling had to plan for herself since she was a child and survive in the cracks, while Yan Ru grew up under Xue's wings. Although she is a smart person, her heart is still a little pure. some.
Press not to mention.
Although Xue's family was busy with her daughter's marriage, the old lady never relaxed, and there was another Chen family.
Everyone knows what Chen's plan was.
Seeing that the Xue family and the Chen family were in conflict, Shen Yiyao also asked the reason.
Xue's just smiled without saying a word, and let Shen Yiyao look down, and Shen Yiyao's graceful heart also somewhat understood the meaning.
The old lady is very pitiful now. She is paralyzed and unable to get out of bed all day long, and it is quite difficult to even speak.
In the past, the housekeeper of the Chen family was under her control, and she had to ask her about big and small matters. Now the old lady has difficulty in her words and deeds, so she left Rong Antang and other matters to Zhao's mother. Of course, this matter can't be said on the surface. Is it possible that the dignified wife of Wei Yuanhou is also under the control of a mother-in-law. Generally, those who know well will understand that this mother Zhao's standing up is the meaning of the old lady. It's a pity that Mrs. Chen didn't know if she was really stupid, or she was pretending to be stupid on purpose.
On weekdays, he just went his own way, although he also came to report to the old lady as before, but his behavior in daily life was quite suspicious.
The old lady is not less angry, but her body does not allow her to be angry at this moment. For the sake of her own life, she can only try her best to suppress it. Zhao's mother was also aggrieved in her heart, but the old lady's body couldn't stand it. She couldn't tell her half of what Chen shi did on weekdays, and she had to cover up for it.
Seeing that no one could restrain her, Chen Shi, even Xue Shi temporarily avoided the edge for himself, even more arrogant.
I don't know how she and Yan Qu negotiated. They deliberately took a day to gather several masters of the big room, the second room and the third room, to discuss the specific regulations of the old lady who was sick and couldn't afford it, and the housekeeper in the future.
To put it bluntly, Mrs. Chen was just unwilling to take care of the house, and even wanted to contaminate the income in the hands of the old lady.
It stands to reason that Shen Yiyao is the most qualified, but unfortunately she has always shown no interest in it. In order to prevent her from changing her mind temporarily, Mrs. Chen said as soon as she sat down: "I also see that the second sister-in-law is busy all day long. After all, A Yan is married to a royal family. This marriage preparation is definitely not easy, and there must be no free time. When I came to take care of this, I thought that everyone would sit together and come up with a charter, after all, this will be closed in recent years."
Chen shi smiled and said this again. Not to mention Shen Yiyao's lack of interest in the first place, even if she had that intention, she was blocked by her words, so this Chen family is not a simple character, but she has hidden it more deeply in the past.
"Then the third brother and sister will be bothered. I really don't have time."
Even Shen Yiyao made such a statement, not to mention the Xue family.
With a smile that could not be concealed on Chen's face, he glanced at Xue's proudly. Xue shi just smiled without saying a word, and turned to talk to Shen Yiyao in a low voice.
Not long after, Yan Zhi and Yan Qu arrived, followed by Yan Ting.
Seeing that Yan Ting was acting in a hurry, Mrs. Chen didn't delay and gave a brief overview of the matter. The words were all thoughtful that the old lady should not be burdened, and that the mother should take a break after working hard all her life.
This is indeed the case. At the age of the old lady, if she hadn't seized power so well, she should have handed it over long ago. No matter in name or righteousness, Chen's suggestion makes sense.
Since this statement can be passed, who will take care of this next.
Chen Shi did his part and recommended himself, and said that the old lady also meant the same. Shen Yiyao did not show any dissent, nor did the Xue family make a sound, so the matter was settled.
Afterwards, the three men went their separate ways, Xue Shi and Shen Yiyao wanted to go back to the yard separately, but Chen Shi said, "Wait, two sisters-in-law, with such a big deal, naturally the three of us should be daughters-in-law. Go and report it to my mother in person, lest my mother think it was me alone."
This Chen Shi really doesn't know how to describe her, even if she did it, she still wants people to cover it up. I really answered that slang phrase, and I want to be a ***, and I want to set up an archway.
Shen Yiyao was noncommittal, Xue sneered on her face, Chen only thought she was jealous, and seeing that the two did not raise any objections, she took the lead in going to Rong'an Hall.
At this time, the old lady, who was lying in the Rong'an Hall, unable to move, would have known that the third daughter-in-law, who had always been honest and taciturn, would come. There was an old saying 'a glass of wine releases military power', but now the old lady has not eaten a glass of wine, and she is still ignorant, and her power has been taken away, even under the guise of her. Chen shi has indeed run diligently in Rong'an Tang these days, so her statement did not cause any doubts.
Except for Xue Shi and Shen Yiyao, who had seen the clues in advance.
Chen's spring breeze was proud, and as soon as he entered the door, he approached the old lady's bed and talked about the matter in general.
When she got here, she changed another way of saying it. The general meaning was similar to the previous one, but she tampered with the meaning a little bit, and it became that the fathers were really worried about the old lady's body, and some of them were daughters-in-law. Having made my mother so tired, she negotiated that one person should take over the burden.
As for the person who carried the burden, she was the one.
Chen's performance is truly amazing.
The same thing came out of her mouth and changed several meanings. Except for the parties who participated in the whole process, others could not come up with any reason. Even if the old lady asked someone to ask Yan Ting, no one could If it is said that the Chen family is lying or something, the old lady will end up with a name that still holds the power.
The old lady mumbled a few words in her mouth, her face flushed with anxiety, and she couldn't say a complete sentence, only the word 'Xue'.
Mama Zhao has been serving the old lady for a long time, so she naturally understands what she means, and hurriedly said, "Madam, the old lady is calling you."
Xue stepped forward and asked diligently, "Mother, what do you want to say?"
The old lady was humming for a long time, and Mrs. Xue couldn't understand it. Mama Zhao hurriedly translated: "What the old lady wants to say is, what is the opinion of the eldest lady on this matter?"
Zhao's mother looked at Xue's eyes eagerly, and it was estimated that only she could understand what the old lady was excited about.
Xue's expression was a little embarrassed, "This—"
Chen Shi hurriedly interrupted: "Mother, she clearly didn't say anything, not to mention that the elder sister-in-law doesn't understand, and the second sister-in-law and I didn't understand either. How can your mother Zhao know what mother means? Could it be that you are her mother's belly? Ascaris in it?"
It's not unreasonable for Chen's words. The old lady couldn't pronounce a complete syllable. No one could understand it.
You can also say the same thing, but the old lady didn't speak. What other people think is someone else's business. You can recognize your mother Zhao's 'heartedness', and of course, you can also give you a big hat for arguing.
This is clearly what the Chen family meant!
She blushed and looked rather annoyed, "Mother Zhao, you have served the old lady for so many years, and all the people in the house respect you, including those of us who are masters, have never said anything to you. But what you did today But it's a bit too much, is it your old lady, or is the old lady the old lady? Is it possible that our family still recognizes you as a mother-in-law?"
The words were a bit heavy, and Mother Zhao was so frightened that she fell to her knees with a plop, and did not dare to say it again and again.
Chen proposed to take out the account book of the income of the family's property with her. Zhao's mother's face was ashen, and her expression seemed to be desperate.
The old lady fluttered hard on the couch, but to no avail. Now she can't move except her right hand and right arm. She was so anxious that she was sweating profusely, and she was ignored by others. Shen Yiyao couldn't see this kind of pity, and hurriedly lowered her head.
No one pays attention to her, and that's true. An old man who is paralyzed on the bed and can't even speak, what is the use now? The things in the old lady's hands are now under the control of Mama Zhao, so Mrs. Chen will focus all her attention on Mama Zhao, trying to overturn the slave who is pressing on the master's head.
"... give, give... Shen... "
The old lady didn't know how much effort she had to use to say this sentence. After she finished speaking, she slumped there and gasped for breath.
As if receiving amnesty, Mother Zhao quickly got up from the ground and threw herself to the bed.
"The old lady said it, the old lady said it to the second lady."
This sentence seems to have given Zhao's mother infinite strength, making her tone gradually calm down and her demeanor turning firm. At this time, the steward mother who helped the old lady manage the backyard of Weiyuan Hou's mansion for dozens of years showed her due shrewdness and stability.
"The third lady is not the old slave's question. The second lady is Mrs. Weiyuan Hou after all, and she should be the housekeeper. How could you, the third lady, take over the whole central feeder over the second lady? Where is the second lady? Say it. But it's going to be a joke!"
At this time, the old lady still didn't forget to pit Shen Yiyao, but unfortunately the one who was being guarded couldn't understand the meaning of it, and instead became a little resentful.
Chen Shi had a strange expression on his face, as if he was clearly resentful in his heart, but he wanted to pretend to be calm and gentle, or he didn't care about being gracious. It's a pity that it didn't succeed. Instead, it was a little terrifying because of the mixture of these emotions.
"Second sister-in-law, do you think so too? You said before that you didn't have time to take care of this, so I thought about doing it for you!" Chen shi said aggrieved.
Shen Yiyao was frightened by Chen's expression, and said repeatedly: "I still have to worry about marrying A Yan, how can I have this spare time. What I said is not a fake, the third brother and sister don't misunderstand!"
"Second madam, the meaning of the old madam is up to you!" Zhao's mother said hurriedly.
The old lady lying on the couch also murmured a few words.
Shen Yiyao smiled apologetically, "Daughter-in-law really has no free time. Since the third sibling wants to be the family, let her be it."
Xue Shi followed closely and said: "Mother, the old man will definitely understand. You see, my second sibling and I are busy worrying about the marriage of our children every day. In this whole house, only the third sibling has the spare time and the ability to be a good family. ."
The old lady has no strength to speak now, and can only blushed, panting, staring at the two, or at everyone.
Chen finally calmed down and asked Zhao's mother to take out the account book.
Zhao's mother was unable to return to the sky, so she had to take out a black lacquer box and hand it over to Chen.
Everyone in the room was a little nervous, but Chen shi just took something and left, as if he was afraid that someone would snatch it away.
This Chen's behavior is always so unexpected!
Before evening, the Chen family was in a commotion.
She came to Rong'an Tang with great fanfare, and without saying a word, people started fighting against Zhao's mother.
According to her, Mother Zhao dared to bully her and gave her an empty box. It's not an empty box, but there are only two thin account books in it. Even if Chen's head is not smart enough, he is not a fool. How could the dignified Wei Yuanhou's large family fortune only be so small.
Mother Zhao was naturally wronged. She had communicated with the old lady before, but now this matter can no longer be concealed, so she simply let it be revealed to the world.
She didn't hide it either, saying that there was really only so much left in the house. In recent years, this big family has become accustomed to spending extravagantly, and they have already struggled to support it just by relying on that little ancestral property. In order to fill the hole in the house, the old lady's accumulation and dowry for the past few years were all gone, and she had no choice but to sell the property. He also said that everyone should know about the situation in the house in recent years, and there have been clues for a long time.
Chen Shi was completely stunned, he couldn't imagine how things could turn out like this!
After the trouble came out, it was beyond everyone's expectations.
Including the Xue family, her every move recently is not to stimulate the Chen family, she just wants her to take the property of the mansion from the old lady, and wants to see how the real situation of Weiyuan Hou's mansion is now, but I didn't expect it to be this one. look.
Back then, the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion had a huge property, but there were only two small villagers left, and the annual income was only three or four thousand taels. And what about the others? You must know that Gongzhong is not only a family business in the second room, but also has a big room and a third room.
This time things got bigger, and Chen shi questioned in front of the old lady.
Chen Shi has experienced the stimulation from heaven to earth several times today. Under the great joy and sorrow, his expression is almost mad. Standing in front of the old lady's couch, she questioned her with tears.
The old lady couldn't speak, she could only lie there and listen to this always partial daughter-in-law gouging out the flesh from her heart. The Xue family was also a little unacceptable, and kept mumbling about what to do when their children got married. Shen Yiyao and the others stood by and didn't know what to say.
Until the third master came back after hearing the news, he dragged Mrs Chen back.
There was a night of trouble in the third room, and the big room was extremely silent, but there was nothing unusual in the second room. They should still eat and sleep. After all, even if Shen Yiyao left Weiyuan Houfu with his two children back then, He never said that he was worried about money.
This is the confidence of a woman. The more dowry, the more confidence she has. Don't worry about the chaos outside you, I will live my own life happily!
Yan Ting didn't come back at night, and the mansion also sent his servants out to look for him, but unfortunately no one was found. I don't know what kind of face he looked like when he came back and knew what happened in the mansion.