Madam Hou

Chapter 38

The wedding banquet of the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yongning was not grand, but it would not make outsiders feel that Mrs. Lin Hou had treated the concubine harshly.When returning home during the three dynasties, the fourth young master Tian accompanied his newly married wife back to her natal home to visit his father-in-law, mother-in-law and uncles and sisters of the Yue family.

Although the fourth young master Tian is not a good-looking talent, he is honest and honest, he doesn't talk much, but he is considerate to his wife. When he goes up the steps, he will silently step off the moss on the stone steps and then protect his wife up.Feng Xuan followed beside Fourth Young Master Tian, ​​with a shy and happy expression on her face.It can be seen that she is also very satisfied with this marriage.

Fourth young master Tian was originally Madam Lin's nephew, and everyone ate in a friendly manner when he returned home.At the men's table, Mrs. Lin Hou invited Lin Erye and Lin Siye to accompany her, and Lin Houye and Lin Fengqi brothers sat at the table. After drinking for three rounds, Lin Houye, who was half drunk, faced Tian Si The young master finally said what a father should say: "Son-in-law, let me tell you, Sister Xuan is my eldest daughter, you have to treat her well, or I will go to my brother-in-law to reason and let him teach you a lesson." kid."

Fourth Young Master Tian said respectfully: "Father-in-law, don't worry, although I have no skills, I will definitely treat Feng Xuan well and not let her suffer."

Lin Houye poured another glass of wine into the wine glass, held the wine with one hand and patted Fourth Young Master Tian on the shoulder with the other: "Hello, son-in-law, you are very well, I respect you..." After finishing speaking, he drank a glass first , I'm going to pour the wine again after drinking.

Lin Fengqi saw that Lin Houye looked like he was about to go crazy with alcohol, so he hurried over to snatch Lin Houye's wine glass, and said to his father: "Okay, dad, you are drunk, stop drinking."

Lin Houye twisted his body, looking like a child losing his temper: "That's my wine, why can't I drink it, I have to drink it." Then he pointed to his son and said: "You, you , you unfilial son, before I die, you start to grab my things, I won’t give them to you, and later, I won’t give you my things.”

Lin Fengqi's face was full of black lines when he heard this, it was obvious that his son cared about Lao Tzu's body, so why is he stealing Lao Tzu's things.Seeing his nephew's depressed expression, Second Master Lin hurried up to persuade his third brother.

No matter what happened in the men's seat, in the women's seat on the other side separated by the screen, Feng Xuan heard her husband's words, blushed, and lowered her head happily.Lin Er's wife, Mrs. Liang, saw her, and joked with a smile: "Yo, yo, our sister Xuan's face is blushing, look, the third younger siblings really chose a good husband for sister Xuan."

Sister Xuan was a little embarrassed and said to Liang Shi: "Second Aunt, you are laughing at my niece!"

Covering her mouth, Liang said with a smile: "Could it be that I was wrong? It's not wrong to say that you got a good husband!"

Mrs. Lin Hou sat beside her and watched Liang's teasing Feng Xuan with a gentle smile. She waited until Liang's finished speaking before interrupting and said to Feng Xuan: "Now that I am out of the court, I can no longer be as relaxed as when I was a girl. Feel free to serve your parents-in-law and your husband well in your husband's house, so that you can have children for your husband's family as soon as possible."

Feng Xuan put down her chopsticks, and said respectfully: "Yes, I would like to listen to mother's instruction." After finishing speaking, she took a pair of clean chopsticks, put a piece of distiller's grains and fish into Mrs. Lin Hou's bowl, put down her chopsticks, and said sincerely and gratefully: "Everything my daughter has today is given by her mother, thank you mother for loving her over the years."

Mrs. Linhou still has some affection for the concubine she raised by herself. After listening to her words today, she feels that she has not raised her in vain.She also gave herself, a concubine, a lot of face, took the chopsticks and ate all the distiller's lees and fish in her bowl.

After Sister Xuan left the cabinet, Mrs. Lin Hou began to find a wife for the second young master Lin Fengye.Lin Fengye is the same age as Lin Fengqi, and he is already 18 years old this year, which is not young even among men.Originally, he was not engaged. It can also be said that Lin Fengqi, the eldest brother, is not engaged yet, and his seniority is orderly. For Lin Fengye's blind date, outsiders are afraid that she will say that she is not virtuous.

Of course, the marriage can be settled first, but if they get married, they still have to wait until her eldest son gets married.The eldest son of the eldest son is the eldest grandson, which is in line with the inheritance of the first son and concubine. She doesn't want a son of the eldest son to be the eldest grandson, which will lower her status as a grandson in vain.

The marriage of the concubine who is not much different from the eldest son's age should be carefully chosen. The influence of the foreign family should not be too large, otherwise it will add help to the concubine for no reason, but it should not be too weak, or it will hinder Her virtuous reputation.In addition, don't want to be strong like that. A bastard's daughter-in-law, it's better to find an honest one.

Mrs. Lin Hou chose and chose, and finally determined three.One is the only daughter of Mr. He, the Prime Minister of Honglu Temple, the third daughter of Mr. Jijiu Zhang, and the third is the concubine daughter of Princess Yihe. Each of the three families has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The prime minister of Honglu Temple is the fifth rank, not a real job. The daughter of the prime minister of Honglu Temple of the fifth rank is also worthy of a concubine from the Houfu, but it is said that Mrs. He gave birth to three sons before she got this only daughter. Parents dote on her, and she looks a little savage and arrogant.And Jijiu is the third grade, in charge of Guozixue and Guozijian, and has real power. The reason why the family is willing to marry the third daughter from the first line to the concubine of the Hou family is because the daughter's appearance was ruined when she was young when she had acne, and she couldn't marry into a noble family. , but Mrs. Lin Hou doesn't like that Mr. Zhang's official position is too big.The concubine of Yihe Princess is a historical legacy caused by Jun Ma's being a girl at home before marriage. She took care of two women and left her to fend for herself.But this concubine's vitality is tenacious, and she grew up to 15 years old in peace.But a little girl, without the protection of her parents, can not only grow up under the eyes of the princess, but also spread her reputation of being honest and filial when she can't go out. How honest, Mrs. Marquis Lin doesn't believe it. The second child's Yue's family has no help in hiring her, but if she wants to use some secret means to make the first wife have no heirs, it will be too late to cry.

Mrs. Lin Hou chose to choose, always unable to make up her mind, and in the end Yuan Momo said to her: "It's better to choose the daughter of Mr. He, the prime minister of Honglu Temple. Isn't another meaning of being arrogant and arrogant is stupid and naive. Hire a stupid It's better to be a little more than picky, and besides, where the rules of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law stand, she will be able to behave after a few more trainings."

In the end, Mrs. Linhou chose the daughter of Mr. He's family.The two families signed a marriage letter and made an agreement, and October passed.

In November, the weather is getting colder, even the beautiful ladies put on thick winter clothes to wrap themselves tightly.There are also fewer banquets for wealthy families. It's cold outside, who loves all the banquets, people will freeze to death.

The atmosphere in Beijing has also gradually become dignified. Whether it is the one who bought Dingli and joined the queen's camp or the concubine's camp, the mood has been tense recently.There is no reason for her. Mrs. Chen Concubine is nearly nine months pregnant and is about to give birth. Do you have to go to Fengyi Palace to see Chen Concubine's belly every three days? Everyone says that Chen Concubine's belly is sharp It's true, the fetal heartbeat is strong, it should be a prince.When the news came out, those from the Queen's camp breathed a sigh of relief, while those from the Concubine Shu's camp tensed up even more.But after all, the child has not yet landed, and everyone dare not let go of their hearts.

Mrs. Chen has been so nervous that she can't sleep every night. Her daughter depends on this child. If she gives birth to a prince, the mother will be more expensive than the child, but if the child is born without handles, I don't know what life will be like. What about.And Yinniang, Madam Lin Hou decided on Yinniang at the beginning, betting that Yanniang's fetus would have a son, if she gave birth to a princess, according to Madam Lin Hou's character, she might not like Yinniang.Mrs. Chen did not believe in Buddhism in the past, but now she worships Bodhisattvas and makes wishes every day. She even invites a Bodhisattva to be placed directly at home. Yan Niang can give birth to a prince.

Recently, Mrs. Linhou has been going to the temple frequently, and she often brings Yinniang with her.Yinniang didn't believe in Buddhism with Chen's mother before, but now she goes to the temple and worships devoutly.

Kang Guogong Mansion.

Mrs. Ying, the wife of Duke Kang's son, had just returned to the mansion when she was invited by Xiumei, a maid serving Duke Kang, to Haoqiju, where Duke Kang lived.

As soon as Mrs. Ying entered the house, she saw her father-in-law Kang Guogong sitting at the desk, instructing her youngest son Yu Geer to practice calligraphy. He wrote, and said while writing: "Everyone says that handwriting is like a person. If you want to learn to be a man, you must first practice your handwriting. This handwriting must be dignified, but you must not hesitate to be tactful where it should be tactful, just like this' Square' character, this hook needs to be a little smoother to look good."

Brother Yu is the only son of the Ying family. He is ten years old this year and was brought up by Duke Kang since he was a child.After Ying gave birth to her eldest daughter and second daughter, the doctor said that she was afraid that she would not be able to conceive after her body injury. She refused to admit defeat and continued to struggle for several years, but in the end she still failed to give birth to a son. She was also discouraged, so The decoction was broken for the concubine's room.Who would have thought that after giving birth to a son in the concubine's room, she would become pregnant again when she was 34 years old, and then gave birth to a son in one breath, named Yu Ge'er.Brother Yu was smart and cute since he was born, and he was also the eldest son's grandson, so when the child was three years old, Kang Guogong took the child by his side to teach him personally, even when he went to Xishan, he took this grandson with him.

Brother Yu raised his head and asked suspiciously: "Grandfather, you said that the word should be square, but the place that should be smooth should also be round. So should it be square or round?"

Kang Guogong patted his grandson's head and said: "Writing is like being a human being. When should it be square and when should it be round? It's a subject of knowledge. You can figure it out yourself."

Mrs. Ying stepped forward to salute Kang Guogong, but Kang Guogong didn't even lift his head, and said calmly, "Come on."

Although Brother Yu didn't grow up beside Ying Shi, he has always been close to this mother who loves him to the bone. Seeing Ying Shi coming, he quickly stood up and saluted her. Correspondence made a grimace.

Ying Shi glared at him, but she was happy in her heart.

Kang Guogong turned a blind eye to the two sneaky actions of the mother and son, but ordered Xiumei to take Yu Geer to the next room to practice calligraphy.After Xiumei took Brother Yu out, she gently closed the door behind her.After they left, Kang Guogong asked Mrs. Ying: "Did you go to the palace to meet your empress?"

(End of this chapter)