The old lady is reborn

The old marquis said, "When I was young, I thought you were bright and generous, but now I see you talking nonsense and full of anger, while you are calm, elegant and peaceful, not fighting or competing. When we compare the two, the difference is obvious."

The old lady said calmly: "Other people's husbands, children, and yards are all occupied, and you still say you don't fight or compete?

Back then, when you pointed to the sky and the earth, and told me with a red face and thick neck that you only treated Tian Anran as a sister, I thought you were very sincere.

Now it seems that he is just a habitual liar. "

After hearing this, the old marquis's face looked very ugly.

At this moment, several tall young figures walked into the flower hall. They were the three sons of the eldest son Rong Huaishan. The eldest son Rong Yunyue and the second son Rong Yunfeng, who were born legitimately, came with their wives, and the third son Rong Yueqi, who was born illegitimately and had not yet married.

The eldest grandson Rong Yunyue not only brought his wife, but also his daughter Rong Yuehua. When these six people came in, the old lady felt relieved. As the saying goes, the older generation is closer. These three grandchildren and the only fourth-generation great-granddaughter of the eldest house are her most beloved. For them...

"Great-grandmother!" The sweet voice of great-granddaughter Rong Yuehua sounded, and Madam Rong subconsciously wanted to agree.

But then the figure flew into Tian Anran's arms like a butterfly.

Then, Old Madam Rong was surprised to see her three grandchildren and granddaughters-in-law, all sitting next to Rong Ruozhi and Tian Anran.

There were ten people sitting there, but there was no one around me.

She looked at her three grandchildren calling "Grandfather, Grandma", and greeted her eldest son and his wife, calling out "Father, Mother" repeatedly.

We were only separated by a table, but it felt like a chasm. All the family happiness and affection, the liveliness and joy were theirs, and I was like a stranger visiting.

After finally sitting down, the eldest grandson Rong Yunyue seemed to have suddenly noticed Madam Rong sitting opposite him, and he began to blame her as soon as he spoke: "Grandma, grandpa is already sixty years old, and it is a good thing that he has the opportunity to be with his childhood sweetheart, making up for his lifelong regrets and fulfilling his long-cherished wish.

Our children and grandchildren are a blessing, so you should be more generous."

Madam Rong asked calmly, "So you want to help your grandfather find a concubine?"

Rong Yunfeng, the second son of the eldest son, said, "Grandma, why do you have to humiliate others like this?

We are all in our sixties. It’s not nice or cute to be jealous. Is it so difficult to get people to move in happily?

It's terrible that women are jealous. Even at the age of sixty, they are still on high alert and never stop."

Madam Rong's tone was still calm: "So you feel that you have wronged your grandfather?"

The old marquis seemed to be in a better mood and said, "There's no need to be so aggressive with every child.

I can't force An Ran to be my concubine. She is the woman I cherish in my life. She will live in the mansion from now on, and the children can call An Ran mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother. "

Then he said to the eldest daughter-in-law, “After this meal, gather all the servants and let An Ran meet them all. If she chooses anyone, she will send him to serve in the Plum Garden.

From now on, An Ran’s monthly allowance will be based on the standard of the old lady in the Marquis’ Mansion, a little more, let’s add another ten taels. An Ran has just arrived, so it will be more convenient for her to buy some small things.”

Madam Rong's monthly allowance was forty taels, the eldest daughter-in-law received twenty taels, the granddaughter-in-law received ten taels, the eldest son's concubine received two taels, the first-class maid in the mansion received one tael, the second-class maid received one hundred coins, and the third-class maid received five hundred coins.

And according to the old marquis, this woman who was not even a concubine received a monthly salary of fifty taels, which was ten taels more than Old Madam Rong.

Madam Rong remained calm and even smiled slightly: "If you follow the standard of an old lady, I am now the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion, and everyone outside calls me that. My standard is forty taels, and my mother-in-law also received a monthly allowance of forty taels.

However, according to the old rules of the mansion, the old master had a favorite concubine, but she was not really a concubine. I heard my mother-in-law say this while crying, saying that there was no bright future for her.

The woman earned fifty taels a month, but was kicked out by the old man two years later. The woman cried and made a fuss, which made the old man even more annoyed and he sold her directly to a brothel.

Now the old marquis follows his father's old example, is he trying to have fun according to his father's standards?"

The old marquis looked extremely unhappy.

Old Madam Rong looked at her great-granddaughter Rong Yuehua and loved her very much. Every time she came to her yard, she would grant her whatever she wanted. She even put the best of her jewelry, land, shops and banknotes in a big box to leave it to her.

But she just called Tian Anran "great-grandmother" and threw herself into Tian Anran's arms... This shouldn't be the first time they've met.

Yesterday, these two grandsons took four pieces of the best Hui ink, two Duan inkstones, and three sets of wolf-hair brushes from their yard. That would have been fine, they also took away Wang Sheng's authentic calligraphy. But today they turned a blind eye to me, and kept saying that I was jealous and should be more generous.

Tian Anran has been hiding beside the man, letting him stand up for her and listening to him quarreling with his wife because of her, enjoying the love and protection.

Seeing that the old marquis looked unhappy, she said, "Sister Rong, are you unhappy that I live in Plum Garden? Actually, I originally wanted to live outside and didn't have to move in.

It was only when Ruozhi said that he would bring me home openly and there was nothing to be ashamed of, and he also said that he wanted to share our joy with his family, that I agreed.

Actually, I came here for Sister Rong's sake. After all, if Ruozhi and I lived outside, you probably wouldn't see him all year round.

I am willing to move in. If Ruozhi says that because of my kindness, he promises to visit you every two or three months.

It seems that my consideration for my sister is unnecessary."

Madam Rong said: "It's rare for someone in his sixties to still have this kind of thought.

You are three years older than me, so it is okay for you to call Aunt Zhang by my side "sister."

Nanny Zhang, who was sitting on the stool behind her, said, "I dare not have such a sister. She is so beautiful that she becomes a concubine without any matchmaker or engagement. My father will be so angry that he will come out of the coffin and break her legs!"

Madam Rong said calmly, "Madam Tian, ​​don't you know anything about these rules? Didn't you serve as a companion in the Marquis's mansion?"

Tian Anran, who was in his sixties, looked at Rong Ruozhi and cried, "Ruozhi, I..."

Rong Ruozhi scolded his wife, "That's enough."

Madam Rong was getting goose bumps from the noise made by Madam Tian.

Then the eldest son Rong Huaishan said to Mrs. Rong in dissatisfaction: "Mother, you are too harsh, why do you have to poke people in the sore spot?

My mother learned dancing since she was young and learned little else. Although she was my aunt's study partner, she had neither the zither nor the four treasures of the study, so she had no way to practice them and could only watch.

Etiquette is taught by one teacher to one student, and it was my aunt who taught me. The teaching maids only charge one fee and are not willing to teach two people, so they basically shut my mother out. "

Old Madam Rong glanced at Rong Huaishan and said softly and slowly: "Mother? You call her mother? You seem to know a lot about her affairs. Do you meet often?" Upon hearing this, several people's faces looked a little unhappy.

Madam Rong continued slowly, "So you are blaming your deceased grandmother for not spending money to train an outsider who wants to climb up the social ladder?"

Rong Ruozhi changed the subject and said, "I will teach you later."

Madam Rong nodded: "Then you should pay more attention. After all, you are over sixty years old, and it is not easy to learn."