Chapter 19 Re-engagement

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The next day the weather was fine and it was time to rest. The Jin Palace sent someone to invite the three sisters of the Wen family to go on a cruise.

Daliang's open-mindedness and unmarried couples traveling together have always been regarded as a good story.

Wen Hongyao was dressed up and Ziyuan was even more carefully prepared. The two sisters went to the appointment early in the morning.

Mrs. Wenhou specially called Lutang to the main room of the inner house and told her that she had just broken off the engagement and should not go there to avoid suspicion.

In fact, it is a trivial matter to avoid suspicion, and it is true to leave her at home to play matchmaking.

After breakfast, Marquis Wen and his wife sat in front of the screen. Eight concubines came to greet them, and the two rows on the left and right stood in order. Lutang is a wealthy guest, and he sits on a small bed under his head.

Mrs. Wen Hou put down the tea cup and got straight to the point with a cold face: "The daughter-in-law is not here to stay. The marriage between the second girl and His Highness the King of Jin has been cancelled, and she can no longer stay. If you hire her out earlier, you can take off the worry of being an uncle and aunt. A heavy burden.”

If she strangled the person to death, the burden would be relieved, but it was a pity that she did not dare. Lutang lowered his head and thought to himself, with a slight smile on his lips.

Marquis Wen picked up his pipe from the coffee table and said slowly: "Master Chen Tianshi of the Chongxian Temple said that the second girl is an unlucky star, which will defeat her parents and husband. It is said that she is in great prosperity outside, so I am afraid it will be difficult to hire her."

Ms. Liu had sharp eyes and quickly served to light the cigarette and said with a smile: "Second Miss is young, so she won't be afraid to stay for two years."

Mrs. Wen Hou glared at her and said coldly: "Bitch, I'm talking to Mr. Hou, is it your turn to interrupt?"

Mrs. Liu quickly lowered herself down, knelt down and lit a cigarette for Marquis Wen, and then retreated aggrievedly.

When he called his beloved concubine a "bitch" in front of her face, Marquis Wen frowned and did not refute it for the sake of the couple's face.

Mrs. Wenhou added: "Shu Zhe came here yesterday, and I talked to him about this matter. The ceremony at Chongxian Temple was originally invited by my mother's family, Yan's Mansion. They had good intentions, but they knew the fate of the second girl. Shu Zhe He has a kind heart, holds the position of commander of the imperial army, and has a strong military career, so he doesn't mind that the fate of the second girl is bad."

Young Master Yan would not despise any girl with a fair head and a fair face in the world. He wished that all the women in the world could serve him.

"Shu Zhe is already engaged, and the Zhou family is also a noble daughter of an aristocratic family. How can we do this?" Marquis Wen took a deep breath from his cigarette, still frowning.

Mrs. Wenhou glanced at Lutang and snorted coldly: "The fate of the second girl can only be taken by someone who is willing to take it." Shu Zhe said, if the second girl comes over and looks at my face, I will treat her as an equal wife and have the title of side wife. Points. Shuzhe is young and has no one to serve him. If he is left alone before marriage, the Zhou family will be speechless."

Marquis Wen puffed out a big mouthful of smoke and said cheerfully: "It is really unfortunate for our family to have such a star of mourning. It is an insult to the family tradition for the Hou family's legitimate daughter to be a concubine!"

If you are afraid of insulting the family tradition, don't encourage old Taoist priests to talk nonsense. The shameless old guy turned out to be his father's brother. Lutang was so disgusted that he wanted to vomit.

Mrs. Wenhou glanced sideways at her husband and said displeasedly: "Our Yan family is the prime minister's family, with three generations and three princes. Shu Zhe is your subordinate, and he became the commander of the imperial army before he was twenty years old. Is this an insult to two girls? It doesn't matter, this girl has no mother. How pitiful. If she makes a side room for Shuzhe, bring her all her parents' belongings so that she can hold her head high in her husband's house!"

"Second girl, your aunt wants to marry you to your second cousin, what do you think?" Marquis Wen lowered his head and smoked, and the room was filled with smoke.

Mrs. Liu winked at her, Lutang raised his head and smiled lightly: "My niece doesn't want to."

Mrs. Wen Hou smiled instead of being angry, and laughed at her servants: "What kind of family is our Yan family, and it is this girl's turn to be picky? The third-class maids of my Yan family are more noble than your young ladies!"

Lutang sneered and said, "Auntie, don't be angry, you are my young lady's mother."

All the concubines wanted to watch the fun, but some of them couldn't help but laugh, covering their mouths and lowering their heads.

Mrs. Wenhou became anxious and scolded: "You bastard girl, she dares to do the following! Do you think I don't dare to hit you?"

"How come my aunt doesn't dare to hit me? I lost my parents, and my aunt never beat me less." At this time, Lutang's face was torn, with a smile on her face, "Don't say that my aunt hit me, she just filled me in a well and drowned me in a river. What outsiders can do What are you talking about? Didn’t you say that my ominous daughter killed herself to death?"

"Do you have any elders in your eyes who dare to speak like this?" Mrs. Wenhou glared angrily, pulling her mother beside her and saying, "What are you waiting for? Do you still want me to beat her?"

"If aunt wants to be beaten, it's better to do it herself. If you let the slaves do the beating, my niece will fight back."

"Shut up!" Marquis Wen glanced reproachfully at the useless wife, and then scolded Lutang, "Although the Yan family's marriage is for a concubine, it is still a wealthy family, and the son-in-law is young and wants to kiss her. I don't want such a good kiss, you Who else can I marry into?"

Lutang possessed him and said: "Chen Tianshi from Chongxian Temple said that my niece's unlucky lone star will defeat her husband. Now my uncle and aunt asked me to be the concubine of the second master Yan. When my niece comes over, if the second master has something good or bad, won't the two families have become enemies?" "

"Hey!" Marquis Wen waved his hand and said solemnly: "Shu Zhe is a soldier with a very tough character and will not be defeated by you!"

Yan Shuzhe is a strong person but has a hard life. Could it be that Jin Wang Xiao Yuanhui's noble family has a soft life? It’s true that you alone can say everything in the world!

"If he is not afraid of my husband, what can my niece say?" Lutang sneered.

Mrs. Wenhou was eager for her to give in, and immediately ordered her servants: "Take my key, go to the warehouse immediately, and pack out all the things in the second room. In three days, send the things to Yan's house first, and wait for me to book the wedding day!"

Marquis Wen hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said: "Well, it's not a serious marriage. Let's send the dowry first. Show the boxes and cages to the lady before affixing the seals. Second girl, pack up what you want to bring in your room and send someone tomorrow. Go lift it.”

The dowry was not allowed to be seen by oneself, but was monitored by others. This was not an inspection of the dowry, it was clearly an excuse to seize the family property!

Lutang spoke quietly, interrupting the couple's soliloquy: "My niece's destiny is unlucky, as the Master Chongxian said. Second Master Yan's destiny is unlucky, and it was guessed by his uncle and aunt. How can we rest assured? Marriage has been a major event since ancient times. It’s no child’s play, my parents are dead, and all the family members are watching. Aren’t you afraid of people gossiping behind your back?”

This is what Marquis Wen fears most.

If he hadn't been afraid of outsiders gossiping, he would have monopolized all the family property of his younger brother and his sister-in-law, and he wouldn't have waited until Lutang got married to do this!

"Uncle, he prides himself on being worthy of your parents, and even more worthy of you! What do you think?" Marquis Wen sat down solemnly and looked dignified.

Lutang stood up in a serious manner, standing as gracefully as a Lingbo fairy.

"The niece's marriage requires the presence of the clan leader of the ancestral hall, the presence of nine clan elders, and the three elders and four young men must discuss it together!"

Mrs. Wenhou was disdainful and spat: "What's the use of calling those old things!"

Marquis Wen couldn't bear it anymore, turned his head and scolded his wife: "Ignorant woman! Don't you know what filial piety is?"

The Beining Marquis Mansion has been illustrious for several generations. Although the descendants of the great sect are few, the patriarchs who guard the ancestral hall are of high seniority and are all highly respected people.

Lutang's request came out, and Marquis Wen was speechless in front of many concubines and servants below.

It was already afternoon when we picked up the old guys. Nine grandfathers in their 60s and 70s, carrying their great-uncle who was over 60 years old, walked tremblingly into the main door.

Marquis Wen personally went out to welcome him and opened the main hall for the clan elders to take their seats. He and Madam Marquis Wen had to sit down together, the concubines and concubines stood against the wall, and the house servants, wives, and maids stood all over the floor.

Lutang was almost exhausted after seeing the scene, and then she was supported by two maids, Ling'er Susu, and walked through the door crying.

As soon as she stepped over the threshold, Mrs. Liu secretly pinched her and said softly: "This old guy can't believe it either."

Lutang shook his head slightly and said, "Don't worry, Auntie!"

Feeling aggrieved, she gave a grand ceremony to her great-uncle and clan elders, and told with tears the story of the marriage that her uncle and aunt had arranged for her.

These old men who guard the ancestral hall and run the family school are extremely bored on weekdays. Suddenly they are invited to the mansion as important guests. They are all eager to tell some great truths.

One of them twirled his beard and said: "The second girl has an unlucky destiny, we have also heard about it. The original marriage was to be a princess, but now she can only be a concubine. The child is young and ignorant, so it is natural to feel wronged."

Another advised: "It's not like we are relying on our old age. Although the second girl is ominous, she is also the flesh and blood left by her father. At least find a single husband and a single wife, and the young couple can live an easy life. Why do you need to be a concubine for others."

Marquis Wen and his wife changed their indifference and spoke sincerely and affectionately. They told Yan Shuzhe how he was young and good-looking, how he came from a noble family and how they treated each other as equals when they got married. They then turned around and blamed Lutang.

"This girl has no parental control. My aunt said a few words, but she was full of refutations and cried frequently. Her parents left early and she was wronged at her uncle's house! If she doesn't marry into such a good family, what kind of family should she marry?"

The elders of the clan were moved by what the couple said, and turned to teach Lutang: "Young girl, please know that good advice is harsh to the ears, but good medicine tastes bitter to the mouth. My uncle and aunt are also doing this for your own good."

Lutang knelt on the ground and listened. He raised his head at the right opportunity and said, "Great uncle, dear grandfathers, my granddaughter dare not have any objection to the marriage arranged by her uncles and aunts. But granddaughters are inauspicious, and Young Master Yan is his aunt's nephew. We His in-laws. If he is punished, my granddaughter will be guilty of a great crime. Please be aware of this."

The great-uncle who had been silent had his beard straightened and pointed tremblingly. He said in an old-fashioned manner: "Your fourth grandfather is the best at divination. Please ask him to combine the horoscopes. If the good times are good, the marriage will be decided. If the bad times are bad, look for another family. .Isn’t this great!”

Madam Wenhou immediately ordered her to take the birth date of Mr. Yan and write the birth date of the second young lady!

Lutang showed her proud expression, knowing that she had expected this.

Looking back at the hall, Mrs. Liu was cooking tea and lighting incense with her maid, frowning at herself and shaking her head with an extremely ugly expression.

"The nanny in the madam's room just gave the fourth grandfather a hundred taels of silver." Ling'er told her ear.

Lutang chuckled and said, "Okay."

The audience held up the almanac counter, and the fourth grandfather of the tribe held his fingerprints, shook the counter, and started talking about Chou Yin.

Most of the people didn't understand. Marquis Wen suppressed his anger and asked: "Does the destiny match?"

The old man shook his head and said: "A life of good fortune, wealth and glory - two children, the fate is worthy of them!"

"Okay! In that case, let me invite my uncle and all the elders to have tea in the front yard!" Marquis Wen was already impatient and waved his hand to order people to clean up.

Mrs. Wenhou also ordered her servants: "Why don't you go to the warehouse quickly and pack up the things in the second room to be sent to the Yan family the next day!"

Only then did Lutang stand up with a sneer, slowly blocking the door, holding a stack of volumes in both hands, and said in a solemn tone:

"Old uncle, all the elders of the clan. My granddaughter invites all the elders to come, not just for divination and marriage. Here are two account books, one is my father's property list, and the other is my mother's dowry book. Today, my uncle and aunt are here. If I make another engagement, the dowry will be taken away the day after tomorrow. My granddaughter dares to ask the old uncle and the clan elders to check the family property together! "