When she was leaving, she ran into Ming Zeyue and Mrs. Ming. Mrs. Ming was talking to her in a serious tone. She looked impatient but she was still enduring.
When they met, Ming Zeyue felt something was wrong when she looked at Xiaocao. She seemed to remember that Zhen Muyao seemed to have always been there before and was very close to the fourth Miss Wenren.
When Mrs. Ming saw Xiaocao, her reaction was completely different. She spoke to Xiaocao warmly. Xiaocao made the excuse that her mother was waiting for her and left first.
"Mom, why are you talking to her?" She is just the daughter of a third-rank official, and she is related to someone she hates.
Madam Ming couldn't help but poke her, "She saved Xia Bihe, which indirectly saved you. Think about it, if Xia Bihe was dead, would the current situation be so simple? Even if the real reason for Xia Bihe's suicide was not you, your actions were also the cause. If Xia Bihe is dead, then you will have to suffer a lot. Don't say that Xia Bihe should thank her, but everyone who has anything to do with this matter should thank her. Don't think that if a big thing is reduced to a small thing, other people seem to be irrelevant. What if there is no such person present?"
Ming Zeyue thought about it and felt that what her mother said was true. However, it was impossible for her to thank her. The most she could do was to ignore the matter between her and Zhen Muyao.
Mrs. Ming looked at her daughter's pouting expression and sighed helplessly.
Xiaocao didn't care how Ming Zeyue was going to apologize to Xia Bihe or what the Ming family was going to do.
Lady Pingjin Hou was probably irritated by Hua Bochen. She was not fully recovered to begin with, and now she felt even worse. She simply did not go to see the guest off, but stayed to talk with Han. This son did a sin, and the mother had to apologize. It is truly pitiful to see off all the parents in the world.
Han still had an indifferent expression, but she finally responded to the wife of Marquis Pingjin and was no longer so cold.
The wife of Marquis Pingjin was more or less relieved.
When he saw Xiaocao, he praised her again and expressed his gratitude. If a person died in Pingjin Marquis Mansion, it would not only be unlucky but also a big trouble.
By the time the Wen family left, it was already quite late.
They came separately, and when they left, Wenren Taibo and the others would naturally be there together.
Xiaocao sent Wen Renying away and asked her to live with her eldest brother's family, while she stayed with her parents.
It was obvious from the situation that she had something to say, so Wenren Taibo and Han were waiting, pretending to listen attentively.
Xiao Cao was also straightforward and got straight to the point, "Dad, Mom, let's cancel the marriage between Seventh Sister and Hua Bochen."
The couple was shocked when they heard this, especially Wenren Taibo who knew nothing about the situation. "What do you mean? Why do you want to cancel the engagement for no reason?"
On the other hand, Han frowned slightly and said, "Xuan'er, you know this too?"
Xiao Cao looked at Han, "If mother is referring to the fact that Hua Bochen admires Li Ruoshui, I do know."
Han thought about it and realized that when Hua Bochen lost his composure, Xuan'er seemed to have gone into the house, so she shouldn't have seen it. Could it be that Hua Bochen had done something before that Xuan'er had seen it? When she thought of this possibility, Han couldn't help but get angry. Great, this was really great. She shouldn't have let him off so easily.
Wenren Taibo saw his wife's gloomy face and knew that the mother and daughter were talking about the same thing, but, "What is going on?"
Xiaocao told what he knew. As the host, he did not ask anything when the guest fell to the ground, but instead protected the unrelated woman. This kind of man is a scum and trash who deserves to be punished.
Han told Hua Bochen about his misconduct later, and also went to find Hua Bochen and listened to his assurances. She also told him that the wife of Marquis Pingjin also assured her that she would teach her son well and would never have anything to do with Li Ruoshui.
"Mom, don't listen to any promises. Nine out of ten promises are just empty words. Besides, people's hearts are hard to predict. Hua Bochen knew that I was already engaged, but he couldn't control his heart. You shouldn't have any expectations of his promises. What's the point of having a man like this? Are you going to keep him for the New Year? This marriage must be called off."
The couple was quite surprised to see Xiaocao's reaction. You know, their daughter would get a little out of control when she was involved with a "patient". At other times, she would be very calm and composed. But now, she got excited because her daughter's engagement partner had fallen in love with someone else.
Wenren Taibo frowned, "Xuan'er, marriage is a serious matter, it's not a joke. There are only a few couples who can love each other. As long as he treats your seventh sister well and respects her enough, you can't be too picky about other aspects. Besides, Hua Bochen is not too old now, and he is young and has a lot of ambitions. The girl from the Li family is of noble birth, it is impossible for her to be Hua Bochen's concubine. Over time, her feelings will fade. If you cancel the engagement because of this, isn't it a bit of an exaggeration?"
"Making a fuss out of nothing?" Xiao Cao looked at her father with a look that seemed a little strange. "Dad, because you're a man, are you speaking from the perspective of men? Yes, it's normal for a couple to have no feelings for each other. If a man has someone he loves, and he can get her, of course he'll bring her back as a concubine, loving her all the time. What's a legal wife? Doing housework, being filial to parents-in-law, raising children, and taking care of a concubine. If there's anything wrong with her, she's not virtuous or generous. But on what basis
Don't talk about the three obediences and four virtues. They should do what they should do. The rules and regulations imposed on women are nothing but men's meanness and selfishness. They can't do it themselves, but they ask women to do it. What a lie! They were not born in the same era as the man who first came up with these things, otherwise they would find ways to kill him.
Don't say that men earn money to support the family, and they have to work hard to support the family. Don't think that women can't live without men. If women were not confined to the inner house by them and raised like dodders, what would they have to do with them? Men treat women as objects and don't take them seriously. Aren't they born from women? If you have the guts, jump out of the cracks in the stone."
Wenren Taibo was hit in the face by Xiaocao and felt a little confused.
Han Shi wanted to stop Xiao Cao at first. How could she talk to her father like that? But later, she just sat there with her hands folded. Although Wenren Taibo was not like that, there were too many men like that. And did Han Shi have no opinion about the concubine at home? How could it be possible? Her husband was not a pedantic person. He would not scold his daughter for this.
Therefore, even though Xiaocao's words were too unorthodox, Han was actually clapping and cheering in his heart, and felt very happy for once.
Wenren Taibo slowed down, not knowing whether it was because Xiaocao was too aggressive at the moment, he seemed a little weak, "Xuan'er, I think your father is still a good man, and he has a good relationship with your mother, so shouldn't you be so mean to him? I just said one thing, but you said so many things. Also, don't say this in front of your father, don't say it outside, otherwise you will surely be in big trouble."
Xiao Cao was silent for a moment, "It was my daughter who lost her composure."
Wenren Taibo waved his hand, "I know you are so excited because you are worried that your sister will fall into a bad situation."
Of course, things are definitely not just like this. Listening to what this girl said, you can tell that she has been harboring resentment about this matter for a long time, but she may not have had the opportunity to express it before. The fact that she can now speak out regardless of the consequences shows that she trusts her parents, that she has identified with her own identity, and that she has a sense of belonging to her family. From this point of view, it is naturally a good thing.
But if we get married in the future, wouldn’t it be…
"But Hua Bochen can't get the girl from the Li family."
Xiao Cao pulled the corner of her mouth, and couldn't control herself. "Isn't it the bad nature of men that the more they can't get something, the more they worry about it? When the seventh sister gets married in the future, she will be alone in the empty room, and Hua Bochen will miss his sweetheart in the study? If she can really be taken back, it might be better. A concubine, no matter how noble, can be dealt with legitimately. Outside, it is impossible to do anything. Even if she gets angry with Hua Bochen, it will be regarded as unreasonable. And I don't trust Li Ruoshui's character at all. It seems that she is not a peaceful person. Who knows what she will do in the future. If it is related to the seventh sister, will Hua Bochen stand on the side of the seventh sister or Li Ruoshui?"
It's not that Xiaocao has seen through Li Ruoshui's nature, but he knows that Li Ruoshui is not a native person. She has only changed in the past few years, and the time she has traveled through should be about the same. She is not mentally bound, and there is no guarantee that she will not do something out of line. So in order to be more convincing, he discredited Li Ruoshui. For this, Xiaocao did not feel the slightest bit of apology towards the "thief".
Little did they know that Li Ruoshui's nature was ten or a hundred times worse, and he was ready to cause trouble without waiting any longer.
"This, is impossible?" Wenren Taibo had never seen Li Ruoshui, but her talent and reputation were so great that, to some extent, she could even be as famous as their Yang'er. Just looking at the poems themselves, those old adults could not deny that they liked them very much. Many of the poems were noble and majestic, with the demeanor of pine and cypress, and the nature of plum and orchid. How could a girl who could write these be a bad person by nature
Han sneered unceremoniously, "Don't rely on your imagination. I don't think that girl is a good person either."
Wenren Taibo took a look at Han and concluded that she was influenced by her daughter and had thorns in her body. Therefore, he said nothing. Anyway, what happened to the girl had nothing to do with him.
Han looked at Xiaocao, "So, Xuan'er means that this marriage must be cancelled?"
"Of course. Not to mention that Hua Bochen has someone in his heart, he doesn't seem to be that good either. Why would a good girl like ours hang herself on him?"
"Xuan'er, it's not that easy to cancel the engagement, especially since Hua Bochen has done nothing wrong now. If we use the excuse that he has someone in his heart, outsiders will laugh at us and think that our girl is so arrogant and intolerant. The marriages of other girls in the future will be affected. Moreover, the power of the Pingjin Marquis's Mansion is far greater than ours. If we don't cancel the engagement, they will be in the wrong and have to make amends. If we propose to cancel the engagement, they will definitely turn hostile immediately. Otherwise, your mother can directly ask the Pingjin Marquis's wife to cancel the engagement. It's not just a threat. Doesn't your mother want your seventh sister to marry someone who will like her?"
"As long as you agree, the marriage can be cancelled. I see that the wife of Pingjin Marquis is not in good health. If my guess is correct, she has problems with her heart and liver. It is difficult to treat. Once the disease breaks out, I am afraid she will not live long. The people in the Imperial Hospital may not be able to save her. In exchange, I will help her with treatment, which can at least extend her life by a few years. If she recovers well later, she should have no problem living for another ten years."
Wenren Taibo and Han were shocked when they heard this, "Xuan'er, are you serious?"
"I never speak nonsense about this matter. When I first met the wife of Pingjin Marquis, I caught a glimpse of something. At that time, I thought that since we were all relatives, I could see if I could give her a little warning. It would be better if she could be treated as soon as possible. Later, when I found out about Hua Bochen's matter, I temporarily gave up the idea. I didn't think too much about it at the time. But when the wife of Pingjin Marquis pulled me, I roughly felt her pulse and it was more serious than expected. Now that you say it's hard to cancel the marriage, then use this as a bargaining chip. Then tell the public that it was accidentally discovered that the horoscope of the seventh sister is somewhat incompatible with the wife of Pingjin Marquis, so this marriage is off."
Governing the world with filial piety, but the daughter-in-law is going against her mother-in-law, is this okay
Han and Wenren Taibo looked at Xiaocao with a look of heartache and pity in their eyes, "Xuan'er, I'm sorry for wronging you."
Xiaocao looked confused, and almost had three question marks on his forehead.
"You actually did something against your will for your seventh sister. It's because your father is not capable enough that he made me do this."
Xiao Cao couldn't hold back her expression. No, how thick of a filter are you wearing to look at her? She's really not that great. She's not the kind of person who would wholeheartedly help someone get well if she sees someone sick. She doesn't have any utilitarian motives, really!
When her help is needed, she will do her best. When it is not needed, she will not rush to help. When it can be exchanged for something important, she will not delay. Really!
"You think too much." Xiao Cao said with a wooden face.
"Xuan'er, you don't need to say anything more. Dad and Mom know everything."
—You don't know! Looking at their eyes, Xiaocao was sure that the filter was at least eight meters. You can't argue with such people. Xiaocao silently chose to avoid them. "So when should we mention this to Pingjin Marquis Mansion?"
"When will the illness of the Marquis of Pingjin's wife become worse?"
"If it's well controlled, it may not be serious. However, judging from the pulse, the people in the Imperial Hospital may not have found the exact cause. In this case, it will only last a few months at most. If something unexpected happens, anything that causes excessive emotional fluctuations, then it may explode at any time."
"Then we'll talk about it later. The wife of Marquis Pingjin has not been well recently. The Imperial Hospital is treating her. They didn't notice it. If you rashly say that she is not well, I'm afraid they won't believe it. Compared to you, they must trust the people in the Imperial Hospital more. It's just that it could have been controlled, but we had to wait until the condition worsened. I'm afraid my son will feel guilty again."