To be honest, the people of the Wen family rarely see opportunities for Han to confront others with full aura. After all, the few people who married into the Wen family were not as well-off as her. When she entered the family, she was already the mistress of the household. The only one who could compete with her was Du. However, Du could see many things clearly and naturally would not do anything. Even if there were some disputes later, Han would resolve them lightly.
It's a rare opportunity today, but unfortunately, we can see very few of them.
The people from Lord Zhang Chengen's mansion were just left there. The Wen family didn't do anything rude like driving them away, but they were not treated as guests either. Without Han's order, the servants would not act on their own.
Moreover, since the affairs of the rear house have been handed over to Han, neither Madam Wenren nor Wenren Taibo will interfere, and they also believe in Han's decision.
Of course, there is another person who was left behind, another one is Wen Renxiang. When Han left, she knelt there for a long time before she slowly stood up. To be honest, the current development really made her confused. She was not sure whether her aunt was retreating to advance, or really wanted to send her back to her ancestral land.
If it was the former, then it would be the best. She would be the one who would benefit by suppressing the Zhang family. If it was the latter, she would never obey even if she died. She had done so much, and if she was still sent back to her ancestral land, wouldn't it be a real joke
Wen Renxiang was thinking that she would have to live in the Zhang family in the future, and it would not be good to leave her like this, with her mother being the next to her future "mother-in-law". However, even if she wanted to say something, no one would pay attention to her. If she wanted to at least give them a cup of tea, it would depend on whether she could order the people outside around. Not to mention asking her maid to go, even if she went herself, the people from the Han family would still ignore her, so even if she hated them, she could do nothing about it.
The process of waiting is always exhausting, no matter it is for the servants of the Zhang family or Wen Renxiang.
However, they didn't have to wait too long. Two servants came and stood in front of Wen Renxiang. They squatted down and said, "Sixth Miss, your things have been packed. The eldest lady asked us to take you away."
Wen Renxiang's pupils shrank. Was he really going to send her away? "I don't..."
One of the maids suddenly took a handkerchief and covered her mouth. The two of them worked together to carry Wen Renxiang outside, saying that she would rather die than give in. They didn't even consider whether she would have a chance to die. Being carried by others was like a chicken with its wings lifted. The two of them had received instructions from Han and would not show mercy just because you are a delicate little girl.
Wen Renxiang's maid tried to stop him, but was glared at by the servant woman. "Do you still want to interfere in your master's affairs? You should think about where you want to go."
What good could a maid who followed a girl and made a mistake have? The maid couldn't stop shaking and almost collapsed to the ground.
The two servants of the Zhang family were not scared either, "Sister, in what capacity do you get involved in the affairs of the Wen family?"
After these words were spoken, the mother became embarrassed. Of course, let alone her being a servant, even if their wife came and knew that the wife was determined to send the person away, she would be helpless.
Wen Renxiang struggled desperately, but unfortunately, she only felt despair and powerlessness.
At the side door, the carriage was ready. Han was even waiting there in person. She was also talking to Zhang and Wen Renxiang's aunt. Han signaled the maid to let her go, "Kowtow to your stepmother, say goodbye to your aunt, and then go."
Seeing that Han didn't seem to be joking at all, Wen Renxiang was really anxious, "Aunt, I won't leave, I won't leave, why..."
"If you don't accept my toast, then I'll have to drink the wine for punishment. Then there's nothing more to say."
Han raised her chin, and the maid beside her stepped forward and covered Wenren Xiang's mouth. Wenren Xiang had a bad feeling and wanted to hide, but the two people beside him held his head and twisted his arms. The handkerchief covered his face, and Wenren Xiang lost consciousness after struggling for a few times.
The servants of the Zhang family followed behind and were shocked to see what happened. This former Miss Han, now Madam Wenren, really keeps her word and acts decisively without any ambiguity. It seems that she doesn't give anyone any chance at all.
Wen Renxiang was put on the carriage. Han handed a small bottle to a maid and said, "If she makes a fuss on the way, give her some medicine. Just a little as big as a fingernail each time. Don't let her starve to death. At other times, it doesn't matter if she is sleeping or fainting. When we get to Suiyuan, tell the people in the ancestral home to keep a close eye on her. If she runs away, the annual allowance will be reduced by half."
"Yes." The maid agreed and carefully put away the medicine bottle.
The driver raised his whip and Han turned around and went in. When Wen Renxiang's aunt saw the servants of the Zhang family, she curled the corners of her mouth with a forced smile and said, "It's getting late, the Wen family won't entertain you. I won't see you off." After saying that, she turned around and left.
In this case, is there any way to stop her
However, Han didn't get far before the maidservant hurriedly caught up with her, "Madam, Madam Zhang is here, and the carriage that's sending the Sixth Miss is stuck in the alley."
Han raised the corners of her mouth coldly, then flicked her nails casually, "This speed is not too slow."
The maid lowered her brows and closed her eyes, looking at her nose and her heart, pretending that she heard nothing.
After a while, a noblewoman who looked similar to Han came in quickly. She looked at Han from a distance, and the resentment in her eyes could hardly be suppressed, but she still managed a smile, "Madam Wenren, long time no see."
Han also smiled, not only with a smile on her lips, but also with a smile in her eyes, "Mrs. Zhang, long time no see."
Strictly speaking, the husbands of both of them were of the third rank and were about the same age. However, apart from their family background, Wenren Taibo was still better. After all, he had climbed up the ladder with his own ability, while the people of the Zhang family were more or less doing so for the sake of the Empress Dowager, so there was a certain element of favor from Emperor Xuanren.
"Come to think of it, this is not the first day I've dealt with Madam Wenren. Just tell me what you want. There's no need to use these cheap tricks on me." Madam Zhang raised her chin slightly, with a dignified attitude.
Han's smile remained unchanged. "Since Madam Zhang is so insincere, there is nothing more to say. Come on, show the guest away."
The method is not up to standard? Oh, even if it is not up to standard, so what? As long as it works, it's fine.
Mrs. Zhang's face darkened instantly. The initiative was no longer in her hands. She was also very clear that sending the person away now was just a show for her. However, if she couldn't do what she wanted, the fake show would become real, and they didn't know what would be said about their Zhang family. What was even more terrible was the Empress Dowager's call for the teahouse incident. She was called into the palace by the Empress Dowager. Really, just a glance from her made her calves tremble.
The Queen Mother would be partial to the Zhang family to a certain extent, but when it came to major issues, she was actually a fair and strict person. This time, even if Han threatened her, she would not dare to bring it to the Queen Mother. Given the Queen Mother's current dislike for her, she would not have a chance even if she tried to flatter her in a subtle way.
Madam Zhang took a deep breath. "I was not very polite just now. Please forgive me, Madam Wenren. Your daughter saved my son, and I should thank her very much. Madam Wenren, please tell me what you think. We can discuss anything."
"Thoughts? Of course it's the three letters and six ceremonies. The rules are all there. There's nothing to discuss."
"Impossible!" Mrs. Zhang denied it without even thinking about it.
Not to mention the concubine's daughter of a low-ranking official, even if she was the legitimate daughter of Wenren Taibo, she would have considered it.
"Then I would like to ask Madam Zhang, what is so good about your son that would make us, the girl from the Wen family, become his concubine? He has no knowledge or ability, but he is good at eating, drinking, whoring and gambling. The only thing he can show off is that he was born into the Cheng'en Mansion. If he were the eldest son, he could have lived off his parents' wealth in the future. But unfortunately, he is not. In this case, is he worthy of us, the girl from the Wen family, to be his concubine?" Han said bluntly.
Mrs. Zhang's face was so dark that ink could have dripped out of it.
The people around didn't dare to breathe, especially the mother who had spoken before. She secretly reflected on herself in her heart: Even her own wife could be irritated by the powerful Madam Wenren here, so where did she get the courage to act so arrogant in front of her
"Mrs. Zhang, don't be angry. This son is uneducated and unskillful, but you can't blame him entirely as a mother. Many capable people have given birth to unfilial children. As for you," Han's smile had a different flavor, "you don't have to worry too much."
What this means is that even capable people cannot be taught well, and it is normal that you cannot teach well since you don't have much ability.
"Han Rujiao—" Mrs. Zhang's eyes looked as if she wanted to eat Han alive.
However, she was powerless to refute more of the words. After all, this was a well-known fact. Because of the reasons of Duke Zhang Chengen's Mansion, no one dared to say it in front of her. Now that Han was in the right, she dared to confront her with confidence.
Besides her husband, Han's proudest thing is her children. No matter the quantity or quality, no matter who she is in front of, she can hold her head high. No one can compete with her. Not to mention that Madam Zhang is unbalanced, many people are unbalanced. How could Han give birth to such a monster son? The others, even if they are not as good as Wen Renyang, are also impressive.
"Oh, I haven't heard anyone call me by my full name in years. I'm glad you still remember. But, Madam Zhang, you don't have to be so loud. My ears are fine. - It's really late today. Madam Zhang should make a decision this morning. I have to send them out of the city before the city gates are closed. The earlier they get out, the easier it will be for them to find a place to stay."
"Good, very good, Madam Wenren, you are really very good!"
"Same here." Facing Mrs. Zhang's threat, Han was not afraid at all.
"I will ask a matchmaker to come to my house tomorrow, but I don't know if Madam Wenren can resolve the engagement of Wenren Xiang." After saying this, Mrs. Zhang turned away.
Han couldn't help but frown when she saw this. Based on her understanding of Madam Zhang, since she had said what she had said, even if she went to Wenren Xiang's fiancé's house now, there would probably be trouble.
However, things that need to be solved still need to be solved, and Han will not avoid facing them just because of the trouble.
Han turned around and looked at Zhang, "Sister-in-law, go get ready, we'll go now... What's Wen Renxiang's fiancé's last name?"
"My surname is Zhang, and my name is Gong Chang Zhang. Five hundred years ago, he might have been a relative of mine." Zhang said.
Han nodded, "Okay, go and prepare. It would be best if we can resolve the issue quickly."
Zhang was also not vague. After all, if you think about it carefully, this was actually the business of their third room. Wen Renxiang's marriage was also arranged by her. If the eldest sister-in-law didn't care, she couldn't do anything about it. But against that Madam Zhang, no, even against that mother, she had no chance of winning. In the end, let alone gaining the upper hand, she would ruin the reputation of the Wen family.
Han was resolute and soon went to Zhang's house. It was a small official's house, of course, not very big, in fact, it was just a small two-story house, the population was simple, compared to ordinary people, it was not bad, but compared to Wenren Xiang, it was not too shabby. Han probably understood why Wenren Xiang wanted to ruin this marriage, with Wenren Xiang's personality, how could he stand such an environment. However, Han had also seen Wenren Xiang's fiancé, and had not had a deep understanding of his personality and talent, so he looked energetic.
Han estimated that other aspects should not be too bad. Even if the third brother's wife did not want to give Wen Renxiang a good marriage, she could not lose face for the Wen family.
Everyone in the Zhang family was there, and they looked like they were waiting, so Mrs. Zhang had indeed sent someone.
No matter how you look at it, this is not a glorious thing. Putting aside the reason why Wen Renxiang broke off the engagement, it is a fact that she married someone else and even kicked her fiancé away. Any man would feel unhappy about this kind of thing.
However, the real situation was different from what Han had expected. Zhang's parents were all furious, and they didn't look happy even when facing the two ladies of the Wen family. This was normal. The abnormal thing was that Wen Renxiang's fiancé looked very calm, and even greeted Han and Zhang respectfully and served tea.
Han narrowed his eyes slightly. Such a person is not simple. He is either too cunning or good at controlling his emotions.
After all, the Wen family was in the wrong, so Han certainly would not be condescending and treat them the same way she treated Madam Zhang.
He was very polite and apologized without any ambiguity, so much so that Zhang's parents soon couldn't keep their tense expression any longer. However, the young man remained the same.
Han thought for a moment, "… Young man, what are your requests? Tell me."
"Madam's youngest daughter has broken off the engagement, and there is also a second daughter who is still waiting to be married."