Houmen Dixiu

Chapter 8 The Dowry
Only then did everyone in the Du family feel relieved.

Mrs. Du nodded, touched Xiao Huaisu's bun again, turned her head and said to Xia He: "Go and put out the incense burner!"

"Yes, old lady."

Xia He took the order to go, and neatly poured half a cup of tea into the jade tripod incense burner. With the sound of white smoke rising, the fragrance was finally cut off.

The Xiao family was full of embarrassment, and it was hard to stop them, so they had to cough a few times to cover up.

The Lord of Gaoyi County received Madam Xiao's hint, and took two steps forward pretending to be concerned, "Huai Su's body is so weak that I don't think it's suitable for her to go out, or she should be raised in the mansion... It's not a good idea to leave now. Be in a hurry!"

The Gaoyi County Lord naturally wished that Xiao Huaisu would leave with the Du family. After she married into the Xiao family, if Du Boshu's daughter stayed here, wouldn't it be an embarrassment to her?
It's an eyesore!

She wanted the third room to be quiet and quiet, so that she and Xiao Yihai could live their lives well, and as for those aunts who shared the room, she would have her own way to deal with it in the future.

"Urgent?" Wang sneered, "Of course we are not in a hurry." I am afraid that some people are in a hurry!
Xiao Yitao took a look at Xiao Yihai, and signaled him to win over his daughter. Although this niece was not necessary to him, once Xiao Huaisu was taken away, the Xiao family's face would be disgraced.

Whose daughter still needs a foreign family to raise her?Could it be that their Xiao family is short of this bowl of rice?
Xiao Yihai thought for a while, and slowly came to Xiao Huaisu, looking at the daughter who was nestled in Wang's arms, his heart was full of mixed feelings for a moment, he stretched out his hands with great difficulty, and called out stiffly: "Huaisu , come to father!"

Xiao Huaisu glanced at him, turned his head away, feeling disapproving in his heart.

As her father, I'm afraid that only lust, power and wealth are on his mind, he is cowardly and has no assertiveness, and his family relationship is even weaker. It is impossible for her to believe that Xiao Yihai will treat her well.

At this moment, the Xiao family's desire to keep her is probably just for the sake of looking good. Who is really doing it for her good?
"Huisu..."

Xiao Yihai called out twice dryly, seeing that Xiao Huaisu was not moved at all, and even hid in Wang's arms, his face was ashamed, and seeing the cold and sarcastic eyes from the Du family, he suddenly became more It was embarrassing, the outstretched hand was neither raised nor retracted, and it just froze in mid-air.

Du Bowen's eyes turned to Xiao Yitao, and he said bluntly: "Master Hou, looking at Huai Su's current appearance, she can't live without her eldest aunt. Children are afraid of giving birth..." The implication is to accuse Xiao Yihai of not being a father enough The responsibility of the daughter is like a stranger to her daughter.

These words made Xiao Yihai's face burn again, but Du Bowen didn't see him at all, and continued: "Her father may have other plans, even if she is kept by his side, there will inevitably be times when he can't take care of her..." Feng turned around and looked at Gaoyi county magistrate with deep meaning, "Besides, if Mr. Xiao San really wants to remarry, without our Du family's consent, I'm afraid it will be difficult, right?"

Du Bowen's words were like a slap in the face, and it immediately brought everyone back to their thoughts.

That's right, if the Du family didn't nod, Xiao Yihai would definitely not be able to marry Gaoyi County Lord in Rexiao.

Even if the Gaoyi county magistrate tries to save face and not fight with the Du family, although relying on the face of the royal family, she can finally get things done, but if the time is delayed, her belly will show up.

But judging from the current situation, the Xiao family has already torn skins with the Du family. If there is no such big tree as Gaoyi county lord or even Princess Daming, it will not be worth the loss for the Xiao family.

For a moment, the Xiao family must have a little bit of care and balance in their hearts.

The head of Gaoyi County suddenly showed a bit of urgency. It's not that she hasn't thought about this question, but because of her own status, she always feels confident. Now that Du Bowen raised it seriously, she still panicked instinctively. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he sat on the Arhat bed next to Mrs. Xiao, pulled the old lady's sleeves, and said with an aggrieved face: "Old lady, Gao Yi is already... you can make the decision for me!" Pointingly stroked his lower abdomen.

Mrs. Xiao hesitated a little on her face, but she stretched out her hand and patted the back of Gaoyi County Lord's hand, and comforted: "Don't worry, the Xiao family will never treat you badly!" Then she turned her gaze to Xiao Yitao, hinting that He made up his mind quickly.

There's no need to get into a deadlock because of a dead person, the Marquis of Changxing's family has a great career, and they still have to think about the living.

Xiao Yitao fell into a dilemma, so he could only cough softly, and pulled Xiao Yihai back to talk, "Third brother, what do you think?"

Everyone's eyes also turned around, and the Gaoyi County Lord looked forward to it.

Mrs. Xiao sat on the side steadily, but her eyes rolled a few times, thinking secretly in her heart.

Marriage with the Du family is a good thing, but the Du family is too shrewd. In the past few years, she has often relied on her connections to find a job for Xiao Yitao.

Because of this, Mrs. Xiao has no complaints about the Du family, saying that they are relatives, but they are not as good as ordinary people.

But the Lord of Gaoyi County is different. If Princess Daming's face in front of the emperor is relied on, the two brothers of the Xiao family may still have some future. You must know that the title of Marquis of Changxing in this life will come to an end, and his son will not be able to inherit the title. Yes, she wants to plan for the future.

Which side to choose can maximize the benefits, and Mrs. Xiao's calculation has already begun at this moment.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help getting up and persuading: "Third brother, since the matter has come to this point, for the sake of you and the county master...of course, it is also for the good of Huai Su, it is not impossible to let her live in Du's house..."

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yitao was obviously relieved.

There was already a tight string in his mind, and he knew in his heart that maybe he would have to take this step sooner or later, but it was difficult to really say this from his own mouth, and now what his wife said solved everyone's problem.

Mrs. Wang smiled, made an expression that she had known earlier, and nodded in cooperation on her face: "Mrs. Xiao is still reasonable, so let's make a deal like this." Sweeping over, he said calmly: "As for Bo Shu's dowry, I think it will be left to her only daughter Huai Su. This time we will liquidate it together and take it away. I believe you have no objections, right?"

As soon as Wang's words fell, even Xiao Huaisu couldn't help looking up at her, truly admiring the talent of this eldest aunt.

Although she didn't know how rich Du Boshu's dowry was, she could tell from the shocked expressions of the Xiao family that there were definitely a lot of them, but in Wang's mouth, it was like gossip, and she said it so lightly, that she even coaxed it when she was free. She said twice, with a gentle and meticulous look on her face.

(End of this chapter)