The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

You Ziyu looked at You Lao'an, who did not hide his eagerness, in surprise. He said that in the past year, You Ziyu had almost worn out his lips, and he just let You Lao'an see the Chen family's snobbery. Reluctantly accepted Chen's remarriage with two daughters.Due to Chen's worries, the marriage has some twists and turns. He is also worried that You Lao'an will veto the marriage in a fit of anger and find another daughter-in-law.Never expected You Lao'an to have such a reaction.

Isn't it the common saying that what is rushing up is not business, but it should be on top of it?

You Ziyu smiled secretly, swallowed the words that came to his mouth, changed his description, sighed worriedly, and said: "Just now brother Ruzhang chatted with me——ah, speaking of this, it's really It's hard for me to tell."

Seeing You Ziyu's lonely description, You Lao'an felt a little flustered in his heart.He hurriedly asked: "What are you talking about, are you talking about it? But they think that our You family is not as rich and powerful as the Chen family, so they don't want to marry this marriage?"

Hearing this, You Ziyu subconsciously shook her head, then said with a wry smile: "It's not, but it's not far away."

After all, without waiting for You Lao'an to question, he sighed and said: "Mother also knows that the son has passed the age of forty. If in an ordinary family, there are already a group of children at the age of the son, I'm afraid The sons and daughters have given birth to grandchildren. Only the son is really desolate under his knees. Although there are a few daughters who are happy, they are not the men who are the top of the family. If it is because the wives and concubines are not up to date, but after all these years, although our You family It's not the kind of family where there are many wives and concubines. After all, there are not too many aunts and concubines. Brother Zhang knows all about these situations. He didn't notice anything in the early years, but after two years...he is afraid of his son's health No good, the Chen family will pass through the door in the future, and there will be no one to rely on for life."

You Lao'an was originally very dissatisfied with Chen's status as a widow, and he didn't like Chen's move to marry with an oil bottle. If she didn't plan to use the Chen family's snobbery to help her son make further progress in his official career, she would It is absolutely unacceptable.

But now, after hearing what You Ziyu said, You Lao'an no longer cared about being picky about Mrs. Chen.She also knows her own situation.Back then, because his daughter-in-law had been unable to give birth to a son for several years, Mr. You Lao'an really picked a few good-looking girls and put them in his son's house. You Ziyu also found two beautiful girls outside. My aunt came in.But after all these years, including the dead daughter-in-law, You Ziyu only had these few daughters under her knees.It can be seen that the You family has not many heirs.

Did they really answer the words of the Chen family?

You Lao'an's heart sank.After a long time, Fang Cai slowly said: "Since this is the case, what does the Chen family say? Could it be that the marriage between the two families has been abandoned because of such concerns?"

As soon as Mr. You Lao'an spoke, he suddenly thought that because Mrs. Chen wanted to be a filial piety for her late husband and for the sake of the woman's reputation, the Chen and You families had never formally discussed marriage at all, but it was just a mutual tacit understanding.They all intend to wait for the filial piety period before doing the job of accepting the lottery.Prior to this, both sides were tight-lipped about the matter.

In other words, even if the Chen family turned back today, the You family would have nothing to do.

Thinking of this, You Lao'an thought that it would be impossible if it was not possible, could it be that without Chen's daughter, their You family could not find a good daughter-in-law?What's more, Chen's body is not innocent, she still feels that a widow with two daughters is not worthy of her son?

But after thinking about it, looking for a matchmaker to get married now is better than the Chen family knowing everything.What's more, You Ziyu waited for the Chen family for many years in vain, and during this period, he tried his best to persuade him to make peace, which also left You Lao'an with the impression that although the Chen family is not perfect, it is rare to be suitable.

Now that he suddenly heard that this marriage is not going to happen, You Lao'an was in a trance, and felt for a moment that he couldn't think of any girl who was more suitable to be the wife of You's family than Mrs. Chen.Either the appearance and temperament are not comparable, or the family status and family background are not worthy.So after thinking about it, I was stunned.Because she thought that You Ziyu hadn't given birth to a son for so many years, she felt anxious and critical to add fuel to the fire.Being full of depression is actually more miserable than knowing that the Chen family wants to regret the marriage.

You Ziyu saw that You Lao'an was so stunned, and she couldn't help feeling a little regretful, and she only blamed herself for speaking inappropriately.Although he succeeded in handling his mother, it was really wrong for her to suddenly face the cruel reality that the You family's incense may be cut off in her sixtieth year.Then he hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "What did the mother say. Since this marriage was agreed between the two families in private, the Chen family has no intention of regretting the marriage. It's just that brother Ruzhang is worried about my poor health, so he and his son privately In consultation, I would like to ask an old doctor to take my son's pulse and take care of it... Mother also knows that brother Ruzhang is highly valued by His Royal Highness, and has often walked around the East Palace in the past two years, and also knows a few people who have good pulses If it is someone else, he definitely does not have this blessing, and it is only because his son is on good terms with him that he is willing to give up his face to beg someone."

Because of You Ziyu's words, You Lao'an had a heart attack.Listening to what You Ziyu said now, there is no disagreement.He smiled happily and said: "This idea is very good. Don't say that you have no children now, even if you have nothing, you are still in your 40s. It's time to ask the old doctor to take a look and take care of it in your spare time. "

You Ziyu peeped at her mother's expression, and said again: "This is just one thing. Another thing... Brother Ruzhang also suggested that after Mrs. Chen gets married, if there is no news for three consecutive years, or our aunt I didn't give birth to a son, so I asked the family to be the master and adopt a child for the Chen family. In this way, not only the Chen family will be depended on for life, but also the incense of our You family will continue. We will not let us down Fang’s ancestors are.”

After hearing this, You Lao'an felt that the Chen family's proposal was a surefire solution.After thinking about it, Yin smiled and said: "This matter is not worth anything, just discuss it with a few clan elders at that time. The most urgent thing is to ask that old lady doctor to come and check your pulse as soon as possible. I It's also very reassuring."

You Ziyu smiled and said yes.You Lao'an thought for a while, and then asked: "Now the Chen family's filial piety period has passed. The Chen family means, when will our family come to propose marriage?"

You Ziyu originally discussed with You Lao'an about asking the imperial doctor to diagnose the pulse, but he never thought that there would be such an unexpected joy, and it made You Lao'an lose his resistance to Chen's family.Hearing this, he said with a smile, "I just started my filial piety today, and I'm not busy. Besides, although the Chen family is remarried, the Chen family is very concerned about this marriage, and they have to give it to the Chen family." Haosheng is preparing for the dowry and other things. I also need to prepare for the small engagement between Brother Rong and Xu's family, as well as the bride price for Brother Rong. In two months, it will be our family's eldest daughter's dress-off banquet... After the matter is over, it will have to be after next year before we can officially go to the door to propose marriage."

After hearing this story, Mr. You Lao'an recalled the marriage between Chen Gui's son Chen Rong and Xu Zichuan's daughter, so he asked, "I heard that Master Xu's wife is a famous salt merchant in Yangzhou. A wealthy family background, ouch, it is even worse than our luxurious official family in Beijing. Brother Rong married a girl from their family, I am afraid that this dowry gift will be easier to prepare. .”

After hearing this, You Ziyu smiled and said: "No matter how rich the salt merchants in Yangzhou are, they are just rich in gold and silver in their families. If it weren't for Xu Zichuan, a father-in-law who was born in the Hanlin, it would be nothing. Have you ever heard It is said that sister Wan, the daughter of Ruzhang Xiandi, is discussing marriage with the eldest son of the young owner of Jingzhong Yutai Trading Company. Compared with the salt merchants in Yangzhou, the owner of this Yutai Trading Company is a remarkable figure. Their family was originally from Shanxi He was born in Shanxi merchants. It is said that someone in his ancestors was a second-rank official in the previous dynasty. Now the eldest son is also studying in the Imperial College. He is only 16 years old this year, and he has been selected as a scholar. He is the proud student of Li Shouzhong, who sacrificed wine to the Imperial College. Look at this In the future, you will also be admitted to the official through the imperial examination."

When You Ziyu said this, he couldn't help but smiled proudly and said: "Don't mention how proud Brother Ruzhang is in front of His Highness the Crown Prince, but only look at the two marriages that Brother Ruzhang made for his children, mother, tell me, son Isn’t it a good marriage this time?”

When You Lao'an heard this, he was both surprised and delighted, and quickly said with a smile: "Sure enough, Chen Ruzhang has a good vision. These two marriages are very beneficial to the Chen family."

While talking, the carriage has arrived at the door of You's house.Only then did Youshi's mother and son stop talking, got out of the car and went home, washed and rested.

Not to mention how Youshi's mother and son feel at ease.It is only said that the Chen family has kept filial piety with the eldest and second sisters for three years, and they have long been used to the quiet years at home.Now he was suddenly in a hurry, but after this day's greetings and greetings, he was already exhausted.After the Supreme Court passed out, he just said a few words, and then wanted to go back to the room to wash and rest.

Unexpectedly, Chen Gui came to the door by himself.After driving the two sisters back to the room to sleep, he made peace with Chen Shi about what he had previously discussed with You Ziyu.Mrs. Chen has been worrying about this matter for the past few days, she never thought that her elder brother had already solved the trouble in secret, so she was overjoyed.Busily serving water and holding tea, he thanked, "Thank you brother for taking care of me. If it wasn't for brother's resourcefulness, I wouldn't know what to do."

Chen Gui felt that he solved the hidden worries quickly and neatly, and was quite proud of it. He immediately held the tea and smiled and said: "It's just that you know the bottom line, and brother Ziyu really cares about you. It's all a good match. If it were someone else, I would I don't have the time to deal with it. Now that everything is in order, my sister can rest assured to get married."

Speaking of this, I can't help but think of the past again, because I shook my head and smiled: "I don't know where the second sister learned to be tricky and weird, and she was a little kid. You said such a simple thing, we never thought of it before. If it had been earlier Thinking about it one step at a time, maybe it’s not what it is now.”

Chen Gui just said it casually, but she heard it in Chen's ears, but she was determined.After pondering for a long time, he smiled thoughtfully: "Perhaps, this is just a coincidence."