Concubine daughter of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

Jiang Wenming and Jiang Dao didn't speak, but Shen Yueming kept agreeing.

The emperor signaled Jiang Wenming: "I know that your father was once the number one scholar, but inexplicably gave up his great future and returned to his hometown to teach. There must be something hidden in this. Don't hide it now. Let's talk about it in detail."

Jiang Wenming looked at the emperor, then at Shen Yueming, and then he narrated the past that had been suppressed in his heart for many years: "... my aunt passed away for no reason, and my father died in vain. Even if I risk my life, I still want to pay for them." Be fair, or you will be a son of man in vain."

What Jiang Wenming said was quite different from what the emperor heard. The emperor nodded and looked at Shen Yueming: "Is there something wrong with what Jiang Aiqing said?"

Shen Yueming was ashamed, and said: "It's all true, grassroots people have no way to govern their families, and please ask the emperor to punish them."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Since the Jiang family is the one who suffers, Jiang Aiqing, what do you think the Shen family can do to get you revenge?"

Jiang Wenming said excitedly: "Killing for life is justified. The second wife of the Shen family, Guan Shi, murdered my aunt first, forced my father to death, and then made my cousin to become a concubine. She became a widow early. I want Guan Shi Make atonement by committing suicide, and return my Jiang family’s innocence.”

The emperor looked at Shen Yueming again: "What does Qing Qing think?"

Shen Yueming said: "Your Majesty clearly learned that although the Guan family has no virtue, it is the original wife that the mother of the family married into the door. If people are so despised, what will be the reputation of my Shen family."

Jiang Wenming sneered: "What is the reputation of your Shen family? Then what is the reputation of my Jiang family? My aunt and father died tragically, I was forced to leave my hometown, and my cousin is now alone, who should I turn to to reason? You cover up A murderer, what face does he have to talk about his reputation?"

Shen Yueming's face turned purple, and she couldn't say a word.

Shen Aixiao, who had been silent all this time, stood up and said: "The eldest and second sons of the Shen family have separated. Your enemy is me. Don't take advantage of elder brother's fault. I'm alone now. You can kill me if you want to. Just let it out."

Jiang Wenming sneered and said nothing.

The emperor wondered: "The Shen family has really separated?"

Shen Aixiao said: "Yes, there are grievances and debts, the Jiang family's enemy is in the second room, please ask the emperor to order, and return the innocence of the first room of the Shen family."

Jiang Wenming said angrily: "Shen Aixiao, you finally have the courage to act. You have been hiding behind your brother all these years. Now that you have stepped forward, I will tell you that as long as Guan Shi pays for my aunt's life, you can go to my father again." Kowtow in front of the grave and admit your mistake. The grievances between our two families are settled, and there is one more thing, my cousin betrothed her daughter to Shen Yueming's grandson, and now she returns the Geng Tie together, and our two families will never communicate with each other."

Shen Yueming immediately objected: "The marriage was decided by Yuanniang and Wuniang. One is the son of the Chen family and the other is the daughter of the Lin family. It has nothing to do with the grievances between the two families. I cannot agree to this matter."

The emperor also said: "Shen Qing is right, the crime is worse than marrying a daughter, not to mention that Ruiwen is the eldest grandson of the Chen family. Even if he looks at the face of the Chen family, he can't call off this marriage."

Jiang Wenming didn't speak, but Jiang Dao said: "The emperor doesn't know. Back then, my grandfather intended to marry my father and my aunt. This marriage was agreed by the elder of the Shen family. Later, because of the second wife of the Shen family, As a result of this, the relationship was broken, and the last wish of my grandfather before he died was this marriage. Therefore, since I was born, my father said that he asked to marry my aunt's daughter as his daughter-in-law. The right is to fulfill my grandfather's last wish, but we are separated from my aunt. Wandering and not communicating with each other, that's why I haven't mentioned marriage for a long time, no matter whether it's reason or love, whether it's public or private, my father doesn't want my aunt to get involved with the Shen family, even my grandfather, I'm afraid he doesn't want to."

The emperor was silent. It is difficult for an upright official to decide on family affairs. He personally dealt with the grievances between the Shen family and the Jiang family, just because he didn't want Mr. Wei to stretch his hand too far. He is willing to let go, but if he really withdraws from this marriage, what will happen to the Chen family?

The emperor winked at the second prince, the second prince understood, and went out to order someone to inform the Chen family, but the emperor said: "Marriage is a good thing to have two surnames, it is your wish, since this marriage was decided by Shen Yuanniang and Shen Wuniang Next, then ask Shen Wuniang what she means, if Shen Wuniang is willing to withdraw from the marriage, then withdraw from this marriage, if not, Jiang Aiqing can't force it."

Jiang Wenming immediately said: "As long as my cousin says she won't withdraw from the marriage, I will never force you."

The emperor asked Concubine Roujia to come forward and summon Shen Wuniang and Lin Wanru into the palace, while the emperor Bingjiang Wenming, Shen Yueming and others listened to Shen Wuniang in the back hall.

Shen Wuniang was called into the palace in a hurry, she was at a loss for a long time, the noble concubine Roujia asked again patiently: "Now you can only choose between Shen's family and Jiang's family, if you insist on getting this marriage, Mrs. Jiang will ask Breaking it off with you, if you divorce the marriage, you will have nothing to do with the Shen family, so how do you choose?"

Shen Wuniang opened her eyes wide, she was speechless, Lin Wanru was standing next to her, but she was very anxious. Isn't this a dilemma for my aunt, my aunt was already very sad because of this incident, but now she is forced to make a choice, my aunt's heart is as firm as a knife Same as frying.

Shen Wuniang covered her face and began to cry, Lin Wanru hurried forward to comfort her, but Concubine Roujia frowned and didn't know what to do, she looked behind her, and the emperor ordered the maid to send a message: "Ask Lin Wanru what she means."

Concubine Roujia looked at Lin Wanru: "Shen Wuniang is only your daughter, and she must just want to make your life better. Now you tell me, do you want to marry Chen Ruiwen or Jiang Dao?"

Lin Wanru stepped forward and knelt down, and said: "Your Majesty knows that the Chen family is very kind to the daughters and daughters of the people. The daughters of the Chen family will definitely not do anything to embarrass the Chen family, but the uncle is also a close relative of the aunt, so it is very easy for the aunt to reunite with the uncle. , How could you sever ties with him, asking Minnv to make such a choice now is like cutting off her left and right hands, Minnv really has no choice."

Concubine Roujia also sympathized with Lin Wanru very much. Anyone who encountered such a thing would be at a loss, but since the emperor issued an order, as long as there is a result, she must obey the order, so she put away her sympathy and said solemnly: " How can you have both? You have to think about it carefully, and you must give me an answer."

Lin Wanru's anxious nose was sweating, but she didn't know what to do.

The emperor heard clearly, and whispered a few words in the second prince's ear. The second prince nodded and went out to spread the word, but the emperor said to Jiang Wenming: "Jiang Aiqing, I bet you that if the Chen family volunteers to withdraw from this marriage, then you Stop beating mandarin ducks, how about it?"

Jiang Wenming didn't know what the emperor's plan was, but he thought in his heart that if he withdrew from this marriage, the Chen family would definitely lose face. If he persisted in not retiring the marriage in order to keep his face, his cousin would not sever ties with him anyway. At that time, the Chen family's shame was all caused by the Shen family. I was afraid that the old man of the Chen family would blame the Shen family from then on, so he agreed.

The emperor sat leisurely, waiting for the news from outside.

As soon as the second prince left the palace, he saw Chen Ruiwen who was anxiously waiting outside. He thought about the emperor's instructions, and stepped forward and said, "Jiang Wenming insisted on retiring your marriage with Lin Wanru, so the emperor asked Lin Wanru to make a choice, or Marrying you means breaking up with the Jiang family, or retiring from the family and never getting in touch with the Shen family, Lin Wanru is in a dilemma and is in a stalemate."

When Chen Ruiwen heard this, he felt as if he was roasting on the fire. His heart ached beyond measure, and he said to the second prince after a long time: "You help me go in and pass the message, just say that I am willing to call off this marriage, don't make things difficult for her."

Chen Ruiwen's words were difficult, the second prince was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "Do you know what this means? At the beginning of the year, the whole capital knew that Lin Wanru was your daughter-in-law, and these days you are busy arranging the marriage, and now you say If you withdraw your marriage, you will withdraw it, where will you save the Chen family's face, have you asked your grandfather what it means?"

Chen Ruiwen's eyes were red, and he said: "You don't need to ask, just go and tell me, I really can't bear her dilemma, Jiang Dao is also a good home, as long as she is good, I will..."

Chen Ruiwen didn't say the second half of the sentence, he got on his horse and left silently, but the second prince was stunned for a long time before going back to answer.

The emperor laughed loudly when he heard the second prince repeat Chen Ruiwen's words: "Jiang Aiqing, you have lost. Chen Ruiwen chose your niece among the decent Chen family and your niece, which shows his sincerity. Why bother to be the one who beats mandarin ducks?"

Jiang Wenming remained silent, but Shen Yueming said sincerely: "Master Jiang, it is our Shen family's fault that the old Mr. Jiang who was killed in the past died, and your flesh and blood were separated, but this hatred has nothing to do with Ruiwen Wanru's two children. The two are happy because they are both affected by their parents, and you are also an elder, so just love them this time."

Jiang Wenming sighed, and said, "If I hadn't insisted on leaving Suzhou to study and hadn't seen my cousin for decades, my cousin wouldn't be so partial to the Shen family."

The emperor laughed, and said: "Where are the grievances and grievances clearly stated, Jiang Aiqing, you have raised a good son, and reunited with Shen Wuniang's sister and brother, and stay in the capital to reunite with the family in the future. After his position is removed, you can take over the vacant position of minister of the Ministry of Industry. As for Shen Qing, since your Shen family is divided, you should separate and live in your own way. Naturally, the second room will not interfere, but if she seeks to take advantage of the first room, she will be suspected of making trouble out of nothing, and Jiang Aiqing understands it in her heart."

Jiang Wenming responded with a deep voice, and looked at Shen Aixiao.

As long as Shen Yueming and Shen Aixiao separate, the second room will not be able to lean against a big tree to enjoy the shade like it is now. Shen Yueming is the eldest son, and he is bound to control most of the family property. By then, Shen Aixiao and Guan Shi will be tigers with their teeth pulled out , he will take revenge later!

Aunt Shen fainted when she came out of the palace. Lin Wanru was busy taking care of her, asking the doctor and ordering people to make medicine. She didn't rest until [-] o'clock. She didn't make a choice, and the emperor still let her go. Well, uncle is bound to win, so there is only one possibility, the Chen family voluntarily withdrew from this marriage.

Lin Wanru couldn't help but shed tears. It turned out that she still couldn't get happiness in her first rebirth. How could God be so unfair?

Since then, have she and Chen Ruiwen been strangers?Thinking of Chen Ruiwen asking her if she would give up, she said she would never give up, but in the end it was Chen Ruiwen himself who let go first.