Mr. Wen thought of the noise in the Peng family's yard just now and subconsciously rubbed his temples. "Forget it, it's just a pot of porridge!"
He sighed softly. He didn't want to talk about the scandals in his friend's family, but he didn't want to talk about the Li family. It's not easy to deal with either.
"The concubine of the Peng family was fine when she entered the house. After giving birth to a child, she became ambitious to be the head of the family. So, the housekeeper who had been following Mr. Peng since she was a child was drugged. The housekeeper often fell ill, so she took the opportunity to control the backyard. Treatment The legitimate daughter looked glamorous on the surface, but in reality she treated her harshly.
"She even made false accounts and embezzled a lot of money, which she took home to support her brother. Her mother-in-law's family came over before and saw that your shop was doing well, so they became interested. My concubine also wanted her mother-in-law's family to live nearby, but she could never find the opportunity.
"It happened that my mother-in-law discovered that Jia Huan and her legitimate daughter were walking around frequently, which is why today's incident happened. She wanted to extort some benefits from your family, take over the business, and let her family live closer..."
"This is really... ..." The Li family was stunned when they heard this.
Although they all knew that there were many secrets in the backyards of wealthy families, this was the first time they listened so carefully, and at the same time, they were very surprised.
How could a concubine, half master and half servant, cause so many troubles? !
"Didn't you say that scholars should cultivate themselves, manage their families, govern the country, and bring peace to the world? Mr. Peng is also a learned man, but he doesn't even know that the back house is in such trouble?"
The old lady shook her head, and her admiration for scholars suddenly became disillusioned.
Mr. Wen also blushed and reluctantly defended his friend: "Mr. Peng really doesn't care much about the affairs of the back house, but now he is alert. The child is still young and cannot be separated from his mother, so the concubine is temporarily locked in the backyard, but All the wives and maids around him have been sold, and they can no longer cause trouble.
"After a while, he will also marry a well-educated and reasonable woman as his wife as soon as possible, and will no longer use concubines as his wife. The so-called "matching the family" is really important.
Everyone nodded, and the old lady asked again: "Then what will Mr. Peng do with Miss Peng? " "
"This is even more of a headache! " Mr. Wen glanced at the anxious family member and said, "In the past few years, the little girl has suffered a lot of harsh treatment. Mr. Peng naturally wants to make up for it, but she did make a mistake by walking around frequently with her husband, so she was Locked in the boudoir to copy the female rings. "
The old lady understood. Mr. Peng was waiting for the Li family to express its position.
After all, she is a woman. Even if she makes a mistake, she should not take the initiative to propose a marriage and lower her status.
"Mr. Wen, no one can compare with our family. You know better. The eldest daughter-in-law is selfish and vicious, the second daughter-in-law... not to mention, the troubled family will not be peaceful.
"So, getting married and choosing a wife are not only important events in the lives of the boys, but also important events for our family. What's more, Jiaren still has to study, and Jiaren's marriage is the first one for the Li family's grandchildren. We must be cautious no matter what.
" The husband nodded quickly, "Auntie is right, this is what it should be. A virtuous wife and a husband will cause less trouble, so you should be cautious."
"Well, please wait a moment while I ask about my family."
"Auntie, you're welcome!"
The old lady He got up and took Jia Huan into the wing. Only the grandfather and grandson were present.
The old lady shook her grandson's hand. Before she could speak, her eyes were red, "Brother Huan, your second uncle is living alone now, and you see it. Jiaren and Jiayi are so pitiful, you I know. Choosing a wife is really important. You are only fifteen years old and you are still too young to act on your impulse.
"Tell me the truth to grandma. Do you pity Miss Peng, or do you really like her? Do you have to marry her as your wife?" If you don't want to get married, don't have any worries. Our family will naturally have ways to compensate the Peng family, and it won't affect your brothers' studies. "
Jia Huan knelt down, fell on grandma's knees, and shed tears.
He had never made trouble since he was a child, and he would not act coquettishly with grandma. The only way to express his filial piety was to help grandma do more work.
He actually thought that grandma liked his brothers more. He didn't expect that grandma would protect him like this at this time. Even though he made such a big mistake, she didn't beat or scold him, but instead comforted him.
"Grandma, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been so close to Miss Peng, but grandma, she is really a good girl. She didn't look down on me because I was a cook, and encouraged me to study more and open a big restaurant in the future. She ate The food is delicious, and she likes whatever I eat.
"She is also very handy, and her braiding is very beautiful." No matter how good-hearted she is, she is being deprived of food, and she still cares about her little maid. Every time I secretly bring her snacks, she always leaves two pieces. She..."
Xu really likes her and is familiar enough. Jia Huan started talking a lot, and her eyes were brighter than ever before.
The old lady looked at Such a grandson is really happy and emotional.
The sixteen-year-old boy was just in the beginning of his love affair, and all he could think about was that girl. As
Jia Huan talked, she blushed without hearing grandma's response, "Grandma, I Did you say too much? But Miss Peng is so good. She is really not a bad girl. If she had not been forced to do anything, she would not have asked me for help..."
The old lady patted her grandson on the shoulder and comforted her: "Don't worry, grandma knows that she can help My grandson likes her so much, she must be a good girl. But, Brother Huan, getting married doesn't just mean that you two like it, it also depends on the two families. Whether you can make it happen or not, grandma can't guarantee it.
"Tomorrow grandma will visit the Peng family to see Miss Peng and listen to Mr. Peng's request. After all, the Peng family is a scholarly family. How bad is our Li family? You are not a scholar either. Let's talk about this marriage. It would be too easy."
Jia Huan felt as if a ladle of cold water had been poured on him, and his head, which was still hot just now, suddenly cooled down.
Even if nothing happened today, it would be difficult for him as a cook to marry Miss Peng, not to mention that in Mr. Peng's mind, he might have been labeled as seducing Miss Peng.
"Grandma..."
Jia Huan wanted to say a few more words, but Mrs. Li shook her head, "We can only do our best and leave the rest to God."
Mr. Wen heard that the old lady was going to visit the Peng family tomorrow, so he got up and wanted to say something else. Go to the academy.
But the old lady stopped him and said: "Yesterday, the Yan family went to the village to make a fuss and almost killed Dayong's wife three times. Fu Niu'er got angry and took out the imperial edict.
"Now Fu Niu'er has been sealed. Princess Kangle and her fiefdom may be known to Kyoto. Therefore, I will take Fu Niuer to Peng's house tomorrow. Mr.
Wen was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Okay, Auntie, I understand." "
The Li family may not be a scholarly family, but they are also a new family now. It is not an injustice for the grandson of the Li family to marry the daughter of the Peng family!
Soon, Mr. Wen entered the academy and came out after a while.
Mr. Peng heard that the Li family He wanted to visit, and the original words he gave were that the whole family is waiting for you!
Mr. Wen felt relieved and hurried back to Kyoto.
On one side was the Li family and on the other were his friends. He was sandwiched in the middle and had done everything he could. The rest was about the Li family and the Peng
family. Mrs. Li and Mr. Li Laosan had a tacit understanding and did not tell Jiahuan about Fu Niuer's title of princess.
Jiahuan worked silently all afternoon .
Sometimes I am afraid that my grandma will come to the Peng family and make things difficult for me. At the next time, I am worried that my beloved girl will be punished. I am even worried that the Peng family will not agree with this marriage.
The half-grown boy is really suffering in his heart...