Only then did Mrs. Liang know what it was, wasn't it a bed god's brocade quilt? As for the dowry that she was crying about?
How come this Houfu family, which has a great business, can't even afford to provide bed covers for relatives?
On the surface, Mrs. Liang comforted Qiao Jiangxue politely: "Since it is Xue'er's dowry, there is no reason to give it to my aunt. Okay, don't cry anymore. My aunt doesn't need the divine brocade quilt."
Children are easy to coax after all. She stopped crying and said seriously: "Use whatever my sister-in-law gives you. Don't try to take advantage of my things. When you come to other people's homes, you must behave yourself."
Aunt Liang's face turned ugly, and so did Liang Wanru's face.
After Qiao Jiangxue said what she should say, she ran to Anhe Hall with red eyes.
She knew that her mother had a soft character and was a good person. She would not fall out with others, and she could not go to her sister-in-law. After all, her sister-in-law was a younger generation. If she said anything more, she would have a reputation of being unfriendly to relatives.
She could only go to Anhe Hall to find her grandmother. Mrs. Qiao wiped Jiang Xue's tears and coaxed her: "Don't worry, as long as my grandmother is here, no one can touch my Xue'er's things."
Mother Wu took two pieces of candy cake and coaxed her: "Little miss, please eat the candy cake. Stop crying. Stop crying."
Qiao Jiangxue stopped crying when she saw there was food. Mother Wu winked and asked the maid to take Qiao Jiangxue away.
Mrs. Qiao sighed, holding the prayer beads in her hand and frowning, "I'm sure, something will happen before this day comes."
Mother Wu said: "She really feels that she has a big face, and she doesn't even look at how much she weighs. She is not a close relative, but despite some relationship, she really thinks that she is a real cousin."
Mrs. Qiao: "Go outside and take a look. You didn't get anything, and you were humiliated by Jiang Xue. Maybe something went wrong again."
"Okay, old slave, let's go take a look."
Just as Mrs. Qiao expected, Mrs. Liang found Mrs. Liu crying.
"Sister, it's my fault that I caused you trouble and made Xue'er misunderstand me. I've been afraid of heat since I was a child. I thought that this is the Marquis Mansion. It's such a wealthy family. A bed of divine brocade quilt shouldn't be a big deal. It's okay. Thinking of offending the little lady..."
She didn't say the next words, covering her face with a handkerchief to wipe her tears.
Needless to say, Mrs. Liu also knew the meaning behind it.
Mrs. Liu had a simple mind and said with relief: "Sister, I don't know something. Divine brocade quilts are not only expensive, but also difficult to buy. There are only two divine brocade quilts left in the warehouse, which were ordered by Mr. Hou when he was here." Jiang Xue's wedding gift is her father's wish, so she is so excited. If one of her children says something that is not in line with the rules, you should not take it to heart."
Mrs. Liang wiped away her tears and said, "Why do you care about your child? It's me who has caused trouble for my sister. I think I'd better live outside with Wanru."
If they come to Beijing and stay in an inn, they won't know what to say about Liu behind their backs after they return to their hometown.
Mrs. Liu was thinking that the people on her mother's side could help her. Although they were not her relatives, they came to her. Both the mother and daughter had poor status. How could Ms. Liu ignore it.
"What are you saying? I know you don't mean any harm. Children are ignorant. If you say leave now, aren't you just arguing with Xue'er?"
Liang was just showing off, she would not leave the Hou Mansion.
"Sister, I am afraid that you will be in trouble. You feel sorry for us, mother and daughter. We are grateful in our hearts and cannot cause you any more trouble."
"How is that possible? You can live in peace. I will send two good silk quilts to your room."
Aunt Liang began to hesitate: "Sister, just give me an ordinary quilt."
Ms. Liu held her hand and smiled: "Relax and live."
Liang nodded.
Mother Wu reported the situation to Mrs. Qiao.
Mrs. Qiao said: "Let them stay for a few days before we decide. If they become restless, I will kick them out."
She looked down upon Liu's natal family. Qiao Jianghong had been bedridden for three years, and Liu's natal family was as if dead. As soon as Qiao Jianghong was well, people from her natal family came immediately.
It’s okay not to have such relatives.
...
In the evening, Liang Wanru had nothing to do. She heard that there was a lotus pond and a goldfish pond in the Hou Mansion, so she walked around and became familiar with the Hou Mansion.
When we were approaching Lotus Bridge Pond, a dignified-looking man walked across the street. He didn't look like he was dressed like a servant.
Liang Wanru guessed that he was the concubine of the family. She was blessed with a good body, so she didn't know the other person's identity so she didn't say hello.
Qiao Jiangru glanced at the pretty woman and nodded slightly.
He held a folding fan in his hand. He looked like a scholar, and he looked elegant and square.
Neither he nor Qiao Jianghong are handsome, but their looks are much better than ordinary people.
"Miss Liang?" he asked tentatively?
Liang Wanru responded softly: "Who is the young master?"
"Qiao Jiangru."
"Hello, Second Young Master." She greeted politely.
Qiao Jiangru nodded slightly: "Where are you going, Miss Liang?"
"I heard that the lotus flowers in the Hou Mansion are beautiful, so I came to take a look."
"Then it won't disturb Miss Liang's enjoyment."
Qiao Jiangru smiled slightly and left.
Liang Wanru glanced at the back of Qiao Jiangru who was walking away. They were indeed two brothers. Qiao Jiangru was similar to Qiao Jianghong in many ways, both in figure and appearance.
She went on to see the lotus.
After Qiao Jianghong came back from the palace, he learned that Aunt Liang and his cousin were here. He went to say hello and then went to Shen Shuli's place.
Shen Shuli was in confinement, otherwise she would have gone to see what Liang Wanru was based on her personality.
Qiao Jianghong bought a pigeon from outside and told Xiang Zhu to cook it well for Shen Shuli.
He was so considerate, and Shen Shuli felt very warm in his heart.
She was wearing white pajamas to wipe her forehead. Although she still looked a little weak, Qiao Jianghong put her first in his heart. She felt that she would be fine in a few days.
Shen Shuli asked doubtfully: "What is Miss Liang doing in the city?"
What she was most worried about was that Mrs. Liu would use the pretext of getting closer to her to let Qiao Jianghong take another concubine.
Qiao Jianghong held her in his arms and replied warmly: "My cousin has reached marriageable age, and my aunt wants to find a good match for her."
Shen Shuli felt a little uneasy and asked calmly: "Does my cousin want to be a wife or a concubine? It's not easy to find such a good wife. The wives of wealthy families must be well-matched. If she is a concubine, she will be wronged. cousin."
Qiao Jianghong didn't care about this matter and replied casually: "She is the principal wife, otherwise she wouldn't have come all the way here."
Shen Shuli breathed a sigh of relief for a moment. She suddenly thought of something: "The second young master hasn't married yet. Could they be following the second young master's plan?"
Qiao Jianghong smiled: "Impossible, you don't know my aunt. She looks down on concubines."
"If she is a real wife, not a concubine, this aunt is quite ambitious."
Shen Shuli was in a good mood and made a joke about Aunt Liang.
At this time, the maid's voice came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, the old lady wants you to go to Anhe Hall."
