Chapter 322: In the midst of the hustle and bustle

Mrs. Zhou smiled and said: The one wearing a sapphire blue straight top is Wang Yuan, and the one wearing a honey-colored straight top is Wang Ze. She asked again, what do you think?

Mrs. Zhou introduced Wang Yuan, the 19th son of the Wang family.

He is the real master, so it's no wonder he's a little reserved.

Eleven Niang said implicitly: Both young masters are equally talented.

That is to say, I am satisfied with the appearance.

Mrs. Zhou smiled and talked about Wang Zelai casually: He is a clan nephew. His father has suffered from asthma since he was a child. He cannot lift his shoulders or lift his hands. He relies on the official money and his mother to make needlework for others. Fortunately, he has been living since he was a child.

He is a sensible and steady person, and he helps with most of the family affairs. He also likes to help the three aunts and the sixth wife with anything, so everyone in the family likes him. This time when I come to Ciyuan Temple in the 19th century, he will definitely be the one for me.

My sister-in-law was worried, so she specially invited him to stay with her.

Eleven Niang was a little surprised.

She saw that Wang Ze was neither humble nor arrogant, with a certain uprightness, but she didn't expect that his family background was so unfavorable. It was rare for him to have such magnanimity at his age.

The Sixteenth Young Master looked like a decent person at first glance. The Eleventh Mother praised, no wonder she invited him to accompany her.

It's a pity that he was dragged down by his family. Mrs. Zhou sighed, he didn't go to clan school this year, but started to learn to manage housework from the steward of the family. She looked very pity.

Eleven Niang was a little surprised.

Seeing that Wang Ze answered questions skillfully, she thought he had already gone out to do something.

Mrs. Zhou looked at it and thought that Eleven Niang was surprised why the Wang family did not support Wang Ze to continue his studies. She hurriedly explained: Although our Wang family has many children, there are also people who took the imperial examination and became officials in the border areas. But like the two brothers of Shiliu.

, I have been selected as a scholar at a young age, and this is the first time I have met him. How can I not hope that he can continue his studies and shine the lintel of our Wang family?

The Sixteenth Young Master is a scholar and the Eleventh Mother interrupted Mrs. Zhou in shock.

Mrs. Zhou smiled wryly and nodded: He and his brother won the scholarship together last year.

The eleventh girl knew she had made a mistake as soon as she opened her mouth.

Every family has its cupboard.

If there were no special reasons for Wang Ze to become a scholar at such a young age, and two brothers passed the exam at the same time, there would be no reason why the Wang family should not allow him to study.

She supplemented: Zhennanhou Mansion is really full of talents.

You have to be able to read it, Mrs. Zhou said. Because Shiliu didn't study, my eldest brother even went to their house in person. In front of my brother, he promised to withdraw 40 yuan from his monthly salary every year.

He asked his eldest brother to help him find a job in the government.

As she said this, Mrs. Zhou showed some helplessness.

It’s no wonder that this child has such thoughts. The annual payment from the middle school is not even enough for my brother to see a doctor and take medicine, let alone the daily food at home. There are also two children who study, pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and my husband’s

Repairs and repairs are a big expense, but you can't lose a penny. In the early years, my sister-in-law pawned some dowry and my maternal family helped with it, and she could still live like this. But since six years ago,

After his grandfather passed away, his uncle took charge of the house. Seeing that my brother was unable to support himself, he gradually stopped moving around. My sister-in-law was afraid of delaying the future of the children, so she worked all night long sewing, and she suffered from burnout two years ago.

His eyes were broken and he still kept them erect.

Eleven Niang remained silent.

It turns out that there has always been such a story

The wife couldn't stop talking about these trivial things in the family: He didn't say this out of nowhere. First of all, he is the eldest son and the one who supports the family. He has the reputation of being a scholar, and people come and go without anyone.

Dare to look down on him. Secondly, his brother is only thirteen years old this year. Instead of the two of them starving, it is better for him to go out and do things, which can save a lot of expenses and fully support his brother's academic achievements.

I'm afraid there is a more important reason.

It is relatively easy for a child to be a scholar, but from a scholar to a Jinshi, it cannot be done in three to five years. The Wang family can support him for three to five years, but can they support him for ten or twenty years? Not to mention their brothers' age

As time goes by, you have to marry a wife and have children, support your family, and support your parents. These forty taels of silver are just a drop in the bucket and far from enough. But if Mrs. Zhou's eldest brother is allowed to give more, what will other relatives think?

Will you not demand the same treatment because of this? Will it offend other relatives?

Eleven Niang nodded slightly: Mr. Sixteen is indeed a transparent person.

Mrs. Zhou was relieved when she saw that she understood.

After all, no one wants to have a reputation as a harsh clan member.

She thought of some things she heard when she returned to her parents' home a few days ago.

It's a pity that his uncle is short-sighted. Mrs. Zhou said, frowning slightly. When his grandfather was here, he saw that Shiliu was smart, filial and sensible, so he wanted to marry him and betroth his cousin to him. Later, the two families disagreed.

After the big move, no one mentioned this matter. Last year, two of their brothers won the scholarship together, and his uncle brought up this matter again. At that time, one of my aunts was helping Shiliu propose marriage, and the two families also met and invited

The matchmaker is just waiting to exchange the Geng Tie Xiao Ding. His uncle comes to the door every day to say, but my sister-in-law is thinking about my maternal family's support back then, so the marriage is naturally disturbed. She said with disdain in her eyes, this year

On the 16th day of the Spring Festival, I answered the errand at the house. My sister-in-law cried a few times, thinking that if she stopped reading this book, she could not mistreat her son in the marriage. She collected hundreds of taels of silver from here and there, and hired a matchmaker.

He went to his uncle to ask for his hand in marriage. As a result, his uncle's tone completely changed. He refused to admit the matter at all, and said that his daughter had already made an engagement. My sister-in-law was so angry that she lay at home for several days. Even the last two days

My nephew didn’t even go to the wedding banquet when he got married.

Such reality

Eleven Niang couldn’t help but wonder: What does the uncle of the Sixteenth Young Master do?

They are just living on the few acres of land owned by their ancestors. Mrs. Zhou didn't take it seriously. They were considered one of the richest families in Gu'an Prefecture. She thought that there was a commander in the Wucheng Army and Horses Division who was also a feudal official.

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Eleven Niang couldn't help laughing when she heard her contradictory words.

Mrs. Zhou also knew that she was letting off steam, so she laughed for a while. Then she asked the little maid to pass the vegetarian dishes: she has not been to Ciyuan Temple to eat vegetarian dishes for some days. The topic turned to Wang Ze again: Such a fuss

, they only ruined a good child like Shiliu. Their family was originally from a side branch. Previously, there was a scholar who had the reputation of being a scholar. Now that they are not taking the exam, those who have some wealth will probably think that their family has a poor foundation. If they say that they are from a poor family.

Zuohu, Shiliu is a man of fame after all, which is a pity.

The Eleventh Niang nodded, thinking that the Twelfth Niang she had been thinking about was in a similar situation. Mr. Luo was currently idle at home, and the Sixth Aunt was born as a maid. Those with a family background would think she was a commoner. Those without a family background, Luo

I'm afraid my family won't agree just to save face.

In the light of flint and lightning, she couldn't help but move forward, leaned over slightly and said: Sister Zhou, I don't know how old Young Master Sixteen is this year.

Mrs. Zhou was slightly startled and said: She is sixteen years old this year.

So what happened to the marriage between the 16th Young Master and his cousin?

Mrs. Zhou already had a vague feeling and said: Of course it didn't work out, otherwise, how could I say that I had implicated Shiliu?

Eleven Niang thought for a while and said: I have a younger sister. Sister Zhou also saw her playing with Sister Fang and the others at Liufangwu on March 3rd. She is eleven years old this year and has reached the age to discuss marriage. Ten

The Sixth Young Master comes from a high family, has a handsome appearance, and is well-educated. I don’t know if he has this fate.

Mrs. Zhou still doesn't understand.

Her mind was spinning rapidly.

The Twelfth Lady is too good-looking. Although Mr. Luo is currently idle at home and was born as a concubine, the second Mr. Luo family is participating in politics in Shandong, the third Mr. Luo is studying politics in Sichuan, and the Eleventh Niang is the wife of the Marquis of Yongping.

, Shi Niang married into the Duke of Mao Kingdom, Uncle Luo was a concubine, and he also had a cousin-in-law of Tanhua Lang.

There was a hint of excitement in Mrs. Zhou's eyes. Before Eleventh Mother could finish her words, she smiled and said: "The Luo family has a scholarly family and has been an official for generations. Miss Twelve has outstanding appearance and is virtuous and virtuous. If she can take a fancy to our Sixteenth, then she will be the best."

Our family has the blessings gained from sixteen previous lives.

The two people made their meaning clear and couldn't help but look at each other and smile.

Mrs. Zhou said: I will go back to my parents’ house in the next few days.

The eleventh mother also needs to discuss this matter with Luo Zhenxing.

She smiled and nodded: I also want to say hello to my sister-in-law.

That nineteenth thing

Eleven Niang's face looked horrified: In addition to talking to the Marquis about this matter, what about the Madam's side?

Mrs. Zhou also knew that Wang Ze was different from Wang Yuan, and Twelve Niangs could not be compared with Sister Zhen. She said straightforwardly: Then we will do it one by one.

Eleven Niang hurriedly smiled and said: Then I’ll bother Sister Zhou.

It's not a bother. Mrs. Zhou smiled and said, just remember to make me a pair of matchmaking shoes. I heard from our sister Fang that you made a pair of big red parrots holding peaches for Sister Zhen.

The sleeping shoes are very beautiful.

As long as Sister Zhou takes a fancy to her

Eleven Niang and Mrs. Zhou were chatting and laughing, and the vegetarian dishes came.

The two of them had dinner and went back to their homes.

The madam took Eleven Niang's hand and asked: How come the prince still likes her?

Eleven Niang told the lady about the situation.

The lady listened and said, "Then send someone to see Master Han to find out how Mr. Wang is doing with his studies."

A flash occurred in Eleven Niang's mind, and she thought that the crape myrtle next to Wu Niang seemed to be given as a concubine to a Hanlin named Han.

She mused: When the Marquis comes back, he will go and find out immediately.

When the wife heard her talk about her son, she was a little worried and said: I have been gone for three or four days and I still haven’t sent a message to my family.

How could it be so fast?

Eleven Niang hurriedly smiled and changed the subject: Guess what our Mrs. Zhou said at Ciyuan Temple today?

Seeing her bright eyes twinkling and showing a rare playful look, the wife deliberately cheered her up. She took a breath and joked: Well, it smells like alcohol and she came back so late. Could it be that the two of them were criticizing her mother-in-law together?

It may be a bit late to add more today. Let’s get up and watch it tomorrow.

onno~
Chapter completed!