"Mom..." Wen Renying was somewhat dissatisfied, but more helpless. Was she pretending to be too good? So that everyone in her family treated her as an innocent little girl. Marriage was a big deal, equivalent to a woman's second reincarnation. Would she joke about such a thing
Han understood immediately, and because of this, she couldn't help but rub her swollen temples. Was it because they were optimistic about Cheng Wenzheng, and in the end it had nothing to do with her fourth sister, so she had some ideas
"Mom, I have really thought about what my fourth sister said." When my fourth sister first mentioned this to me, I was a little confused for a moment because I had never thought about it before, but I quickly calmed down. "Marrying someone who is of the same social status as you, the values may indeed be similar, so there won't be any problems in this regard, but what about other aspects? Are the problems small
You and dad are both quite optimistic about Cheng Wenzheng. If I marry him, my career in the future will definitely require our family's support. Moreover, my fourth sister has done a favor to their family. Even if his mother and I have many disagreements, they should be more tolerant and patient with me. Of course, I don't want them to accommodate me in everything, use their power to pressure me, or repay a favor. If that's the case, then our relationship will only get worse in the future. They tolerate and accommodate me. I know my own problems. I can use this time to slowly change..."
"Can you change?" Han was very skeptical. Both she and Xiaocao thought she would not change, or they did not want her to become a completely different person after getting married. If she grew up slowly and accumulated for decades, it would be fine. But if she changed too quickly, it could only mean that her life was really not satisfactory.
Wen Renying almost rolled her eyes at Han. "Mom, what kind of image do you have of me in your mind? Am I the kind of person who is willful and unreasonable, who never recognizes her own mistakes, and who refuses to repent even if she recognizes them? I know that the situation before and after marriage is completely different, and that you need to adapt to it again and face more different things. Can it be that if I marry someone of equal status, I can live like a boudoir without having to change at all?"
Han felt a little embarrassed. After getting married, things will change a little, that's for sure, it's just a matter of how much. Han just wanted her to have less worries and face less problems.
It's just that her daughter... "Our Ying'er has really grown up." In fact, when Wen Renying said these words, Han had already considered the possibility of this marriage. The fact that she could say these words showed that she was not ignorant of her future, so the original problems would be much smaller.
Wen Renying suddenly threw herself into Han's arms, feeling extremely depressed. It turned out that it was because she was treated as a child that she felt the problem was very serious. She was afraid that she would suffer and be wronged. She wanted her to live like a little girl all her life? That was unrealistic.
She has actually been married once, okay? Although there is a huge gap between the Pingjin Marquis Mansion and the current Cheng Family, what she will face is completely different, but as she has made mental preparations, she is not afraid of the problems that may be encountered in the future.
"Mom, I'm the youngest in our family, and as for the entire Wen family, we need to rely on Dad outside, and you are the one who runs the family inside. You all love and pamper me, and even my younger cousins in other families will subconsciously avoid me, and don't take any small problems seriously. This environment is too comfortable and too stable. In fact, I know some of the problems, but you didn't give me the 'chance' to change them. I also covet these things, and I just think that I can enjoy them day by day, and things will be different when I leave this home. I know all this, I really know everything." Wen Renying said in a muffled voice.
"Okay, mom got it. I'll discuss it with your dad later. However, Cheng Wenzheng originally wanted to marry your fourth sister. Although the reason is a bit special, if it were you, we would also have to ask Cheng Wenzheng and his mother for their opinions."
Wen Renying looked up at Han and said, "He won't refuse, right?" There was no reason no matter how she thought about it, unless he was in love with someone, and the possibility of that was almost zero.
Han pinched her face and said unhappily, "I haven't told your father yet. We don't know whether we will agree or not. You think too much. - They say girls are extroverts, but you are all like that."
Wen Renying covered her face, "Mom, please don't wrongly accuse me, how can I be outgoing." Wen Renying's expression changed, and she approached Han mysteriously, "Mom, what exactly is going on between my fourth sister and the Prince of Pingyang? My fourth sister didn't tell me very clearly."
Because it was related to her fourth sister, Wen Renying naturally couldn't help but recall the things about the Prince of Pingyang in her previous life. Unfortunately, she had no impression of him after all. Wen Renying suspected that in her previous life, something happened to her fourth sister before she became famous. Since she married the Prince of Wei so early, perhaps it was related to him. Unfortunately, let alone the Prince of Wei, she had no special memory even of the Marquis of Pingyang's Mansion.
Even though Prince Dun became the emperor, there has never been peace since he ascended the throne. Moreover, according to the relationship between the Pingyang Marquisate and Prince Dun, Prince Heng would have taken action against the Pingyang Marquisate after he brought down his brothers. However, in Wen Renying's memory, the Pingyang Marquisate still existed until her death. Of course, it was just an existence. There was basically no trace of them in the upper circles.
"It's fine if you like to inquire about those messy things outside, and I will just think that you are bored and want to kill time. You have to find out about your sister's affairs. Wen Renying, I'm telling you, don't force me to deal with you."
Wen Renying stuck out her tongue at Han and said, "If you don't want to ask, then don't ask."
"Just now I said you have grown up. Even a three-year-old child is not as good as you." Han couldn't help but patted her twice.
Wen Renying groaned in pain, acted like a spoiled child for a while, and then left with a smile.
Han rubbed his temple again and sighed softly, "Every one of them is an injustice."
However, no matter how unfair it is, things that need to be dealt with must be dealt with one by one, and worrying about children is also a pleasure.
So, when Wenren Taibo came back from his official duties and heard about Wenren Ying, he had to say that he was somewhat surprised. "I thought Ying'er would look down on people from a poor family."
Han gave Wenren Taibo a sidelong glance in reproach, "What kind of words are you talking about, my husband?"
In fact, what Wenren Taibo said was not wrong. After all, if Wenren Ying was not a stubborn person and was not very experienced inside and out, she would never choose a husband from a poor family.
Wenren Taibo also knew that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly changed the subject, "This marriage is not a bad idea, but with Ying'er's temper, I'm afraid it will require more documentation and tolerance."
Han was dissatisfied, "What's wrong with Ying'er's temper? She is just a little bit spoiled and innocent, but she is not the kind of girl who is willful and rude. Maybe she had a bad temper before, but she has been much better in the past year or so."
"Yes, yes, you are right, Jiao Niang. There is nothing wrong with Ying'er. If you have no objection, Jiao Niang, then find a time to ask Wen Zheng. However, if this marriage is successful, I am afraid that those without Wen Zheng can wait until next autumn to get married. After all, Wen Zheng is not young anymore."
"It doesn't matter if it's earlier. After all, her dowry has been prepared long ago. There's nothing against the rules for her to marry into the Marquis's Mansion. But if she marries Wenzheng, we need to give her some more money. The Cheng family is too poor after all. Wenzheng has to rely on Ying'er to help him with all the personal connections in the officialdom. Ying'er is not good at business, so we can only give him more cash to keep him company."
"You are the one who makes the decision on these matters, Jiaoniang." After all, Wenren Taibo never interfered in these matters, and his wife would always make sure everything was done properly. Of course, the dowry that the public could give to a married girl would not be too generous, as it was mainly Han's private property, so Wenren Taibo was embarrassed to say anything.
Han continued to calculate, "Yang'er's wedding date is in August, Xi'er's wedding date is in September, Wen Renxiang was originally scheduled for March next year, but he got himself killed. Zhang Junliang's original wedding date was at the beginning of next month, but the Zhang family didn't want to change the date, and I was too lazy to argue with them. Although it's not good for the younger sister to marry before the older sister, this is a special case and doesn't matter. In this case, if everything is discussed, Ying'er's wedding date can be moved to March next year, and it can't be moved forward any further."
Regarding Wenren Xiang's matter, Wenren Taibo frowned, but didn't say anything. His niece didn't love herself, so helping her to become a wife instead of a concubine was already the most he could do. It was a bit hasty, but, "Where's Xuan'er..."
Han's expression faded, "Let's get engaged first, and we'll talk about the wedding date later."
Wenren Taibo understood, one word: delay
To put it bluntly, it would be like dragging it out until Wei Tingyu died, and then the marriage would fail.
"What if it can be cured?"
"If things get better, Xuan'er will definitely know, and we can then choose a wedding date. With Prince Wei's situation, even if we have to wait for a few years, will he still dislike Xuan'er for being too old?"
Seriously speaking, Wenren Taibo had no grudge against Wei Tingyu. On the contrary, he thought he was very responsible and a man of integrity. However, some things should not be said. Wenren Shilang also had a strong desire to survive. "That's fine, but even if it's just an engagement, it's really a bit troublesome."
"We can always find a solution."
In the next few days, there was no movement from the Pingyang Marquis' Mansion, and Xiaocao couldn't go there directly at this time. She just prepared all his medicines. He must take them on time and have enough rest time every day. If he couldn't sleep, he had to close his eyes to take a nap. He had to leave the mansion for treatment once every other day. This was Xiaocao's bottom line.
On this issue, everyone around Wei Tingyu must be on Xiaocao's side, especially now that the truth has been revealed, the prestige of Prince Wei in the past has been "greatly reduced."
Xiao Cao was anxious, but she didn't urge him.
As for Cheng Wenzheng, his proposal to marry Xiaocao was rejected. Although he felt a little regretful, he always wished Xiaocao well and a smooth life. If there was any need in the future, although he was of little importance, he was willing to do his best to help.
It must be said that this attitude made Han very satisfied. She originally had some complaints about Cheng Wenzheng's family background. If it weren't for the special situation of her own Xuan'er, she would never have considered him. However, with Xuan'er taking the lead, if her daughter could marry this time, her younger daughter could naturally marry as well. Now, these complaints were completely dispelled.
Therefore, Han simply said directly that she wanted to marry Wen Renying to him.
It has to be said that this made Cheng Wenzheng surprised and shocked. He thought about it many times and mustered up the courage to propose to Xiaocao. Someone like the Fourth Miss Wenren was really the best. The flaws or even stains in the eyes of others, but in his eyes, she was actually the most beautiful girl. In every way, he was not worthy of her and he was marrying above his station. But people in the world didn't think so, especially those from wealthy families. That's why he wanted to do his best to give her a peaceful environment. Based on this, he tried to propose to her.
As for other girls in the Wen family, he had never had any desire for them. He knew his own limitations. Even if they were concubines from other branches of the Wen family, they were still above his level. As the legitimate youngest daughter of Minister Wenren, it would be very easy for her to find a family of equal status even if she broke off the engagement. But why did she choose him
Cheng Wenzheng was not happy, but said cautiously, "Madam, can I ask why? I don't mean to offend you, but how should I put it? It's probably because a poor person suddenly encountered a golden rain and was a little overwhelmed."
In this situation, except for those who are trying hard to get close to a rich and powerful man, anyone with a little common sense would probably think whether there is something wrong with the girl.
Han was not angry. She smiled and said, "Wenzheng, why do you have to belittle yourself? Why can't it be that I like you as a person? I wanted to marry my second daughter to you before, but it didn't happen because of her own reasons. Naturally, I can marry my youngest daughter to you. After all, these two children are the apple of my eye as a mother."
Cheng Wenzheng was really flattered, "Thanks to Lord Wenren and his wife for their kindness."
"So what do you think? Are you willing to marry that young girl? My young daughter may be a little spoiled, but she definitely doesn't have any bad intentions. Wen Zheng knows that you are steady, so I am at ease to marry her to you. However, if you agree, you will have to bear more at the beginning of the marriage. Of course, if you have your own considerations, it's okay to refuse." Having said that, if he really refused, Han would definitely be unhappy.
However, no matter how he considered it, Cheng Wenzheng had no reason to refuse. "Madam, you are so kind to me, so I am willing to marry you. However, I still need to go back and report this to my mother."
"That's as it should be. Now that you've decided to join the group, just ask a matchmaker to propose marriage."
So, this matter is basically settled.
To show his sincerity, Cheng Wenzheng sent a message the next day, saying that he would propose marriage soon.