Chapter 289 I also asked my mother to help me refuse.
"That's right. The lady is rich and everyone in the house knows it." Xiumei nodded.
Although they don't know how rich their lady is.
"Let's continue making our drunken seafood and raw pickled seafood. Your lady, I've been craving this for a long time."
Wei Ruo's attention immediately returned to the food.
"Well, I'm going to make the marinade and chop some onions, ginger and garlic."
The master and servant continued to work on their work.
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Early the next morning, after Wei Yichen and Xu Fengyuan met, Xu Fengyuan looked a little strange, as if he had something to say to Wei Yichen but hesitated.
"Brother Xu, you might as well say it directly if you have something to say." Wei Yichen took the initiative.
Xu Fengyuan thought for a while and then said: "Brother Wei, my grandfather talked to me yesterday and said that he wanted to see me get married as soon as possible." After
this, Mr. Xu started to worry about his grandson's marriage.
He was afraid that he, an old man, wouldn't be able to wait until his granddaughter-in-law came in.
Although everyone advised the old man not to think too much, as he would definitely live a long life, the old man had already started thinking about seeing his eldest grandson get married.
Wei Yichen looked at Xu Fengyuan. He had already mentioned once before that his mother, Mrs. Xu, was interested in his eldest sister. Therefore, although Xu Fengyuan did not explain it, Wei Yichen was aware of his intention.
"Then I can only congratulate Brother Xu in advance." Wei Yichen said.
"Brother Wei, you know that my mother prefers your eldest sister."
"Yeah." Wei Yichen did know, but he had talked with his mother about this last time. If both parents really wanted to choose, he couldn't say anything more. .
"I don't know what Miss Wei's impression of me is." When asking the question, Xu Fengyuan's face was a little more shy, and he looked a little embarrassed.
"I'm not very sure either." Wei Yichen only learned that sister Ruo'er hadn't talked to him much recently, let alone talked with him about her impression of Brother Xu.
"Brother Wei, if you have anything to say, just say it. You don't have to hide it from me." Xu Fengyuan was a little worried when he heard this. He was afraid that he would have a bad impression on the eldest girl of the Wei family, so Brother Wei didn't want to say anything.
"Brother Xu, I have been in the academy these days and rarely come home. I spend very little time with my eldest sister. I really don't know." "That's right."
Xu Fengyuan reacted and then laughed, "It's me who needs to think about it. Got it."
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After Wei Ruo came back from Tianqin Garden, he was called to Cangyun Garden by Cuiping.
"Miss, Madam has something to discuss with you today."
Cuiping's face was filled with joy, while Wei Ruo's face was suspicious.
If Cuiping had a solemn look on her face, she wouldn't be too worried, but Cuiping's behavior made her feel unsure.
Entering the main room of Cangyun Garden, Mrs. Yun was waiting for me, her face flushed and beaming with joy. Wei Ruo's heart sank again. It wasn't that she didn't like Yun's kindness, but that if Yun's happiness today had something to do with her, it might not be a good thing for her.
"Ruo'er, come and sit next to me." Yun waved to Wei Ruo, motioning for her to come to her side.
Wei Ruo hesitated for a while, then chose a seat closer to him.
"My mother came to me in such a hurry, but there is something urgent?" Wei Ruo asked.
"Don't worry, there's nothing bad." Yun said in a gentle voice, "Mrs. Tongzhi came to visit me today and told me some things." After hearing this,
Wei Ruo had a general idea in his mind. .
"Actually, Mrs. Tongzhi had hinted at me about this matter before, but she didn't mention it formally at that time, so I couldn't tell you. Today, Mrs. Tongzhi has officially mentioned it to me, so I won't hide it from you. You You must have met the eldest son of the Xu family, right?"
"Mother, can you help me reject Mrs. Tongzhi?" Wei Ruo did not hesitate to express his attitude without waiting for Yun to explain his intention step by step.
Hearing this, the joy on Mrs. Yun's face immediately dissipated, and her face darkened again and again.
After being silent for a while, Mrs. Yun suppressed the anger that was almost rising: "Ruo'er, do you know that the Xu family is a famous family in Taizhou Prefecture. Although Xu Tongzhi's official rank is about the same as that of your father, the actual difference is quite a lot." Yun said
. Afraid that Wei Ruo was unclear, he explained in detail: "Firstly, the status of civil servants in our dynasty is higher than that of military attachés; secondly, the Xu family is a hairpin family. There are four officials in the dynasty now, among whom Xu Tongzhi's biological brother is a compatriot. Now
that I am serving in the capital, I have the opportunity to meet the Holy Emperor frequently." "Don't look at it, the Wei family has the hereditary position of earl, but it has long had no say in the court. Your father is the only one among the three generations to do this. Your two uncles and your grandfather have made no achievements. It is hard to say whether this title can be saved. Even if it can be saved, it will be inherited by your uncle and has nothing to do with your father." "As for the eldest son of the Xu family,
and Like your eldest brother, he was admitted as a scholar at a young age and performed very well in Anzhou College. If he wins the exam this autumn, his future will be limitless." "Ruo'er, the Xu family is willing to cooperate with you at this time
. Our family's marriage is a blessing for our family, and it is also a blessing for you. If the son of the Xu family succeeds in the election, my Wei family may not be able to reach higher places." Mrs. Yun really couldn't find a reason for her daughter to refuse this marriage
. , no matter from which angle you look at it, your daughter has reached a high level.
"Mother, I don't want to marry so early, and I don't think I'm suitable to marry into the Xu family. Aren't mothers afraid that they will know that I am not a qualified lady? Aren't they afraid that they will know that I run away all day long, doing everything I do every day? What you do is not to help manage the affairs of the family and take charge of the middle class, but to work in the fields?" "
How dare you say this? Since you know that your current behavior is not in line with the model of a lady, it is not suitable for future marriages. , then you shouldn't do it like this." Yun said with a frown.
"If that's the case, I'm not me anymore. That's who I am. If I can pretend for a while, can I still pretend for the rest of my life?" Wei Ruo asked.
Yun's face was suddenly replaced by anger, and her chest heaved violently.
Wei Ruo guessed that Yunshi might get angry, but still had no intention of compromising and looked at Yunshi firmly.
Their eyes met, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder. Their unwillingness to give in made both Cuiping and Xiumei who were waiting in the room feel nervous.
After a while, she didn't know what she thought of. Yun suppressed her anger and persuaded Wei Ruodao: "Actually, you don't have to worry too much. Madam Tongzhi also knows a thing or two about your affairs. The matter of land reclamation in the south of Xingshan County is still... The fact that you reminded Mrs. Tongzhi to replace the seedlings in time last time made Mrs. Tongzhi very fond of you. Maybe the Xu family likes you like this." "My mother thinks that the Xu family can accept me who is not a
lady. Do you want to facilitate this marriage, or do you agree because the Xu family is a famous family?" Wei Ruo asked.
(End of chapter)