Daiyu's wife in the Red Chamber

After the banquet was over, the five of them went home.

Wei Ruolan was still some distance away from the gate of Uncle Wei's mansion, when she saw Miaozhen's mother-in-law Wu Mama waiting on the street, when she saw him, she went up to greet him with a smile all over her face, "Brother, miss please brother past."

Although Ms. Wu is not Miaozhen's wet nurse, she watched Miaozhen grow up. After Miaozhen became a monk, she, another woman and two maids still served Miaozhen. On the contrary, Miaozhen's wet nurse left early. Therefore, Miaozhen respected Mama Wu very much, and Wei Ruolan adopted the second wife as his heir, and never neglected her.

Wei Ruolan flew off the horse, stretched out her hand to support her, and said: "Mother just sent a little girl over, why bother to work hard?"

"I'm not tired, I'm not tired. How can I let the little girl come over for the things that the girl told me. Are you free today? The girl is waiting in the Taoist temple." The more Wu's mother watched Wei Ruolan, the more she liked Wei Ruolan, and she wished to see him every day. Originally, I thought that the lady would be like this all her life, she became a monk and practiced, and then she was buried in the earth. She never thought that she would suddenly become this beautiful child, and no longer have to worry about the future inheritance of incense.Uncle Wei is really a fool, he didn't know what kind of heart he had in order to leave Jia'er as his successor and leave a mediocre son to inherit the title.

Wei Ruolan thought for a while and said with a smile: "I'm free today, so I'll go to the Taoist temple with my mother."

It's not fun for him to stay in Wei Bo's mansion, he is relied on by Emperor Changtai, his grandmother is happy, his uncles and aunts take pleasure in other's misfortune, Wei Bo and Mrs Wei are extremely uncomfortable, so he often stays outside for a rest, and every time he returns to the house, he must It's for grandma.It's still early today, and it's not too late to go back home after seeing Miaozhen, after all, Miaozhen never looks for him if he has nothing to do.

After entering the Taoist temple, I saw Miaozhen admiring flowers in the courtyard.

She was wearing a paddy field suit, with a pretty face and a thin figure, but she had a fairy-like demeanor.

"Lan'er, you're here." Seeing Wei Ruolan, Miaozhen raised a shallow smile, with a kindness in her eyes, and said straight to the point: "I called you here to remind you of something."

Wei Ruolan hurriedly said: "Mother just talk about things, the child will listen to you." After Wei's second uncle died in battle, Miaozhen refused to remarry, even though the three books and six rituals were not finished, she did not enter the door of Wei's house in a sedan chair. She is still Wei Ershu's wife, even though she has become a monk now, Wei Ruolan still respects her as his mother.

Miaozhen looked at his handsome and jade-like face, his brows were slightly similar to Wei Ershu, and said with emotion, "Early this morning, the old lady sent someone to invite me into the mansion to discuss your marriage."

Wei Ruolan was stunned, before she could speak, she heard Miaozhen continue: "Before, your aunt wanted to marry Miss Shi Jia for you, but later she failed to get married for some reason, and the old lady told me all about it. This time, but It was the old lady who fell in love with her natal niece and wanted to get my consent, and then she would talk to you and come to propose marriage. I thought, our mother and son are different from ordinary mother and son. After all, I am a monk, and you have an idea My child is the head of our second bedroom family, and lifelong events are not child's play, how can I not ask your opinion? Therefore, let me tell you first, so that you can have a bottom line in your heart."

Wei Ruolan hurriedly said: "My boy does not agree to say goodbye this year."

Miaozhen showed a clear look, and said with a smile: "You have always been ambitious, I understand in my heart, don't worry, I did not agree with the old lady's decision. Tomorrow you have a good candidate, just tell me, although I am a monk, But it is your mother after all, and your marriage cannot be decided by Wei Bo and Mrs. Wei!" When she said this, a sharp look flashed in her eyes, showing the arrogance of a famous daughter for the first time.

Wei Ruolan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

At that time, he thought that he would not be subject to the control of Wei Bo and his wife after becoming a successor, but later he realized that his thinking was simple. If they wanted to, they could still decide their own marriage, but it was not as easy as before.Because Wei's mother is a grandmother, after a generation, she is a female relative, while Miaozhen is a monk, Wei Bo is the head of the family, and is Wei Ruolan's uncle by name, Wei Ruolan has no father, and her mother is a monk. According to national laws and family regulations, Wei Ruolan's lifelong affairs should be taken care of by him.Wei Ruolan is still young, so according to common sense, he should be brought up by his uncle, instead of being indifferent now.

The above is the reason why Wei Ruolan begged Emperor Changtai for the right to marriage autonomy.

Of course, Miaozhen was unmarried and widowed, and later became a monk, which is highly respected by the world. If Wei Bo and Mrs. Wei decide to marry Wei Ruolan without Miaozhen's consent, although it does not violate the national laws and family regulations, the reputation must be indecent, shrewd How could they have made such a mistake as the couple, Wei Ruolan was no longer destined for the title of title, and they didn't bother to care about these matters.

It's just that Wei Ruolan didn't expect that if Wei Bo and Mrs. Wei didn't care about it, his grandmother would change his mind instead. He knew that his grandmother had a lot of love for him, but he didn't want to wrong him after all.

Miaozhen smiled again: "Looking at your appearance, don't you have an idea already?"

Wei Ruolan said proudly: "I swore in the past that I would marry a pure, talented, good-natured, good-natured woman as my wife. I have seen all of my grandmother's nieces and grandchildren, and they are not as good as my wishes." He thought about letting Miaozhen know that he had a heart for Daiyu, but considering that Daiyu was still keeping a filial piety, and he couldn't tell people when they met in the temple, if he said it, it would damage her reputation, so he suppressed it Anyway, Daiyu will be a filial piety at the end of the year, and I have more than half a year to plan.

Miaozhen smiled, and Wu's mother on the side also smiled.

Mother Wu laughed and said: "What our brother said is that with such a character and appearance as our brother, he naturally wants to marry a grandmother who is unparalleled in the world, so as to extend the incense of our family."

Don't look at Wei Ruolan's categorical words, but after hearing Mama Wu's words, she couldn't help but blush.

Miaozhen sighed, and said: "The idea is certainly good, but you are a brother, how can you know whether the lady is good or bad? All the big families with strict family management, which family does not keep the words and deeds of the lady strictly, it is arrogant It's dignified, and outsiders don't know it at all, and they may not be able to see the details when they socialize. Just like the marriage of your friend Liu Xianglian, if Mrs. Chen and his aunt are not sisters-in-law, how can he marry a beautiful wife who is as beautiful as the outside? Is it because of appearance?"

Wei Ruolan lowered her head, raised her head after a while and said with a smile, "I remember everything my mother said in my heart."

Yes, a beautiful woman is not necessarily pure and kind-hearted, and a woman as ugly as her mother is not necessarily vulgar and vulgar. If you judge a person by appearance, it is not the right way after all.

However, his admiration for Daiyu was indeed aroused by the glimpse outside the temple, but later he thought of the bits and pieces recorded in the book, and felt pity in his heart. If there is anyone in the world who knows Daiyu best, Except for Baoyu, no one can match him, coupled with the news that he has been careful to inquire about, and the more he understands her character, the more he is able to forge the heart of today.

Miaozhen smiled and said: "It's good that you know, you have a sense of propriety, and I won't point out. If you think a lady is suitable tomorrow, just tell me. I will inquire about the details. If it is good, we will come to the door." Proposing marriage, if it’s not good, let’s choose another family.” In Miao Zhenxin’s mind, Wei Ruolan looks like Pan’an, and she is better than Zijian. There is nothing wrong with her body. If you have to take on the responsibility of the second house, you must not do it hastily.

Wei Ruolan was very grateful and thanked her repeatedly.

Miaozhen realized that she had something on her mind and didn't keep him, saying: "You came to me before you returned to the mansion. I don't know why the old lady is worried in the mansion. You should go back to the mansion earlier and don't wander outside."

Wei Ruolan complied.

After leaving the Taoist path and returning to Wei Bo's mansion, he wanted to take a bath and change his clothes before going to pay his respects to his grandmother because of the dust on his face. Unexpectedly, just after taking a bath and changing into clean clothes, someone reported that Ruyi, a maid from Wei's mother's room, had come.

Wei Ruolan has read a lot of story books from memory, and she hates those who harbor evil intentions the most, so she manages the family very strictly. Advocate to let people in.

After straightening her clothes, Wei Ruolan said, "Sister Ruyi, please come in."

The little girl who announced the news went out for a while, opened the curtain, and Ruyi bent over to come in. She was wearing a big red coat and a white silk skirt, her hair was combed shiny, and she had a long face, which was really soft and pretty, which also matched her figure. She has grown up, walking gracefully and gracefully, greeted Wei Ruolan shyly and timidly, and said in a soft voice: "Master, the old lady told the master to come over."

Wei Ruolan frowned.

Xu has read too many scripts, and Wei Ruolan hates this kind of women the most in her life, and when she sees them, she thinks of the bed-climbing girls mentioned in the scripts.Ruyi is not the only girl like this in the mansion, but they flock to her just because she sees her talent and appearance, and her status. If she is born ugly and not rich, will they still be like this?

Wei Ruolan originally wanted to inquire about Mother Wei's mind from Mother Wei's maidservant, but seeing Ruyi's attitude, she immediately lost her mind and went out to Mother Mother's room, and regretted it as soon as she stepped in.

It turned out that there was a young girl sitting beside Mother Wei, chatting with Mother Jia, this girl had a round face, almond eyes, willow brows and cherry lips, she was none other than Mother Wei's natal niece, whom Wei Ruolan had seen before Cousin Cheng Wanzhi, who is three months older than Wei Ruolan, is also 15 years old, smart and dignified, and has a good reputation.

Wei Ruolan felt displeased, he already guessed that the grandniece and niece of Mother Wei that Miaozhen mentioned must be Cheng Wanzhi.

When Mother Wei saw her grandson coming in, before Wei Ruolan saluted and greeted her, she waved and said with a smile, "Brother Lan is here, come quickly to meet your sister. Speaking of which, you siblings haven't seen each other for more than half a year."

Cheng Wanzhi pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Grandma forgot, I only met Brother Lan during the New Year's wine in the first month."

Wei Ruolan's expression was very indifferent, she first bowed to Wei's mother, and then saw Cheng Wanzhi, sat down far away, took the tea bowl that Ruyi brought up, and bowed her head to drink tea.Entering Mother Wei's room, Ruyi seemed to be a different person, dignified, calm, and generous, one could tell at a glance that she was a girl who fulfilled her duties without any evil intentions.

Wei Ruolan didn't answer, which made Wei's mother startled.

When he came like this, the room was completely silent, Mother Wei and Cheng Wanzhi didn't know how to speak.

Half a day later, Wei's mother said, "Brother Lan, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you say a word after seeing your sister Wanzhi?" She was still trying to match up her grandson and grandniece, but his attitude was cold .

Wei Ruolan smiled lightly, and said: "The grandson is getting old, how can he nominate the Taoist surname like he did when he was a child." In fact, he didn't care much about these red tapes among his relatives, but he just felt disgusted when he thought of his grandmother's plan Well, grandmother's plan must have been approved by the Cheng family, otherwise Cheng Wanzhi would not be sent over suddenly.What's more, Wei Ruolan's inborn habit is that she hates the behavior of the woman chasing the man's family, just like the Xue family chasing the Jia family.

Cheng Wanzhi blushed and said, "Grandma, I'll go and see if the maid has cleaned up."

With Wei's mother nodding in agreement, Cheng Wanzhi apologized to Wei Ruolan, and walked out gracefully.

As soon as she went out, Wei's mother immediately asked Wei Ruolan: "Brother Lan, how do you look at your sister Wanzhi? I know the root and the bottom, you also loved to be stubborn with your sister Wanzhi when you were young. I have both feet in the coffin I don’t know how long I can protect you, and I am afraid that your uncle and aunt will use your marriage as a raft in the future, so I want to take the first step and make a marriage for you with all four corners.”

Wei Ruolan stood up, lowered her eyebrows and said with lowered eyebrows: "Grandmother is sympathetic, and grandson knows it all in his heart, but grandson is still young, this year he only wants to do his job well, and he is not in a hurry for important things in his life."

Wei's mother didn't expect Wei Ruolan to flatly refuse, so she couldn't help being stunned.

Thinking of her grandmother's love for her for more than ten years, Wei Ruolan sighed, walked to her grandmother, and said softly: "Grandmother, my grandson has already asked His Majesty's will in the palace, and His Majesty agreed to the marriage." Let the grandson decide for himself, although there is no intention to issue it, but he has spoken well, and I am not afraid that uncle and aunt will not care about the grandson's marriage in the future."

Mother Wei asked in surprise, "Why didn't I hear you say that?"

Wei Ruolan replied with a smile: "Grandson forgot. At that time, I was thinking about how to work and how to work hard, so I didn't mention it to my family. Even my mother didn't know. She will have to tell my grandson tomorrow."

Wei's mother was silent for a moment, and said earnestly: "You are not young, the children of the aristocratic families you have made friends with, except for Feng Ziying, everything else has been settled, even Liu Xianglian, who is not as good as you in everything, has been settled, but you are not in a hurry How could it be like this, all the good girls are picked up by other people, and only crooked melons and cracked dates are left for you."

In fact, this marriage was first mentioned by the Cheng family.

Wei's mother was worried about the eldest grandson's marriage, but she never thought about her natal family. It happened that when her ex-son went out to socialize, she met her eldest nephew and daughter-in-law, and mentioned Wei Ruolan's marriage during the conversation, and the niece and daughter-in-law were moved.

Wei Ruolan is 15 years old this year, and is already a fourth-rank official. Although he doesn't know how he got Emperor Changtai's favor, anyone who is well-informed knows that Emperor Changtai relies on him very much, even if he speaks to the princes, his tone is not as good as that of him. In addition, Wei Ruolan inherited the property of the second family, and the property of the old man Wei a few years ago, he is the son-in-law in many people's minds.Mrs. Cheng thought of her daughter, Cheng Wanzhi, who would be taken care of by Wei's mother after entering the door, so she immediately pulled Wei's mother to express her feelings.

The Cheng family has long since fallen into despair. Cheng Yu, the nephew of the Wei mother, is only a member of the fifth rank, and his ancestors are not from a family with a title. The son married a wife, and the daughter married a husband. There is no way to marry a high-ranking family. For the Cheng family, Wei Ruolan is the first-class candidate, a son of the prince who is eager and unattainable.

Wei's mother didn't think of her natal niece and granddaughter, but when her niece and daughter-in-law mentioned it, she couldn't help agreeing.

As a married woman, her parents and brothers are gone, only her eldest sister-in-law is alive, and her few mediocre nephews are trampled underfoot by more than half of the rich and powerful in the capital. Ming etiquette, and Wei Ruolan are also very suitable, so they also set out to match.

When she first explained to Miaozhen, she didn't take Miaozhen's opinion to heart, but just let her know, after all, she is the grandmother of Wei Ruolan, and Wei Ruolan grew up in front of her, so as long as she said such a lifelong event If so, Wei Ruolan will not refuse to listen.

However, she never expected Wei Ruolan to react like this.

Mother Wei couldn't help but said again: "Brother Lang, listen to grandma, grandma is thinking of you, and in a few years, good people will be picked up by others. You should focus on errands, and these things in the inner house You don't have to worry about trivial matters, if you have a grandmother, she will definitely take care of you in an orderly manner. Get married first, and get married in two years, it won't delay your future."

Wei Ruolan shook her head resolutely and said: "The grandson has been born for less than a year, so I really don't have such thoughts. Besides, how can my grandmother be tired if my mother inquires about the cooking of such a thing? Don't delay the lifelong event of the Cheng family sister."

Wei's mother refused to give up, and wanted to persuade her again, but suddenly someone reported that someone was visiting, Wei Ruolan pleaded guilty and resigned.

Cheng Wanzhi came here with her parents' expectations on her back. Although she learned from Wei's mother that Wei Ruolan did not agree to the marriage, but thinking of Wei Ruolan's both civil and military skills, and her fairy-like appearance, Cheng Wanzhi blushed and thought that there would be no more. People can be compared to Wei Ruolan, how can they be willing to marry those vulgar people who are not as good as him?Therefore, staying in Wei Bo's mansion, he can see Wei Ruolan who is calm and peaceful sooner or later. After a long time, he will change his mind when he knows his own benefits.

After Wei Ruolan heard about it, she simply didn't go back to the mansion, instead she was on duty and entered the palace early.

In this way, he missed the excitement of Liu Xianglian's engagement.

When Liu Xianglian got engaged, she first went through Na Cai, Wenming and Naji three ceremonies. After hearing the news, Baoyu hurriedly left the matter in the garden behind and made an appointment with Qin Zhong, who was about to be raised for a year and was about to recover. The two went to congratulate Liu Xianglian together. .

Although Liu Xianglian is down and out, but he is a man of nature, and has friends from all religions and schools, because it is not easy for people to come to congratulate him when performing the three salutes, and it has nothing to do with them, so he asked Liu Xianglian to treat him as a joke.Liu Xianglian is also a person who likes wine, so she decided to set up wine at home on the fourth day after Najib, and invited a new show to entertain all friends.

When Baoyu arrived, many people had already arrived at Liu's house, and four or five tables of banquets had been set up, ranging from high-ranking officials and dignitaries to traffickers and pawns. Its scenery can be called the wonder of the world.

Wei Ruolan came a step earlier than Baoyu, Liu Xianglian decided on this day because he was worried that he was working in the palace before, and he will only rest today.

Seeing Baoyu, Wei Ruolan frowned slightly.