The New Year is coming soon, and the Li Mansion is bustling this year. Adults and children alike rejoiced. Especially the female relatives of the Li family have become pregnant one after another recently. It added to the joy of Li Mansion.
Jia Yingchun became pregnant with her second child, and Siqi, Zijuan, Xing Xiuyan, and Miaoyu became pregnant one after another. There was constant laughter in the backyard of Li Mansion. Although Li Wen and Li Qi are a little disappointed, after all, they have not been here for a long time, and there will be many opportunities in the future.
The servants of the Li Mansion were also happy. After these rich women gave birth to children, they naturally deserved a lot of rewards. The relationship between slaves and masters is mutually prosperous and mutually destructive. How can we not hope that the host’s family will be well?
In addition, these pregnant women spend a lot of money, and the slaves' rewards exceed the monthly monthly quota for a year. So the slaves were also happy. The entire Li Mansion was filled with joy.
This year's Rongning Second Mansion is also full of joy. It hasn't been this smooth in years. The rewards for the servants are also generous. Now the treasury of Rongning Second Mansion is abundant, and there is still a large surplus in the annual revenue and expenditure. No more worrying about money.
The Xue family, who lives in Lixiangyuan, is in a gloomy mood. The Xue family's income this year has been summarized. Earnings finally showed up in the red. Although it is expected, the supervision is weak and the shopkeepers and managers are very hands-on. It is strange that there is still profit.
Xue Biao and Xue Baoqin also lived in Lixiangyuan. As the second wife of the Xue family, the property is not as good as the big one. Because the management of Xue tadpole is relatively in place. Although the income is not satisfactory, it is generally acceptable.
The problems faced by the second family member of the Xue family are different from those faced by the first family member of the Xue family. Because they have no backing, they are constantly squeezed and swallowed up by others. In fact, the problem is more serious than Xue's parents' room. If you are not careful, you will lose everything.
Because of Aunt Xue, Xue's family room relies on the relationship with Rongguo Mansion. Plus Wang Ziteng’s tiger skin. Most people really don’t dare to mess with her. If it weren't for Xue Pan's failure, the Xue family would at least be able to get by.
The Xue family's houses have been separated long ago, and now the Xue family's house cannot be protected by itself. When Xue Biao came to Beijing this time, he didn't expect the elder's help. He only wants to complete his sister Xue Baoqin's engagement.
Xue Biao's father has passed away, and the emperors and ministers have passed down one generation after another. After Xue Biao took over the business, despite his outstanding abilities, he was always conscientious and treading on thin ice. But it still couldn't stop the decline in earnings.
With the decline of the Xue family, the second wife of the Xue family has been stared at by many people. The weak eat the strong, and the blood is placed in front of Xue scorpion. Xue Biao would ignore his mother's serious illness and personally accompany Xue Baoqin to Beijing to get married.
Xue Baoqin's marriage was arranged by his father when Xue Baoqin was young. Her fiancé is Mei Hanlin’s son, Mei Wenhe. This era still attaches great importance to the spirit of contract. What matters is the parents' orders and the words of the matchmaker.
Although Mei Wenhe was Mei Hanlin's legitimate son, he did not inherit Mei Hanlin's genes. He is not good at studying at all, and his health is not very good either. Logically speaking, he is not a very good candidate for husband.
This itself is an era of courtesy and trustworthiness. If Mei Wenhe unfortunately dies, Xue Baoqin will have to watch over the widowed family. In other words, Xue Baoqin's marriage has long been doomed.
But Xue Biao and his sister Xue Baoqin came to Beijing to get married, which itself explained the problem. The Mei Hanlin family itself is an official family, and it is not an ordinary official family. Don’t you even understand this?
The Xue family itself has declined, which shows that the Mei Hanlin family has already regretted their marriage. Otherwise, if Xue Baoqin is already of marriageable age, would there be any need for Xue Biao to bring her sister to Beijing to be married?
Of course the Xue Biao family also understands the truth. Just holding on to the last hope, hoping that the Mei Hanlin family can abide by the contract. After all, if the Mei family regrets their marriage, it will have a great impact on the reputation of their entire family.
The second wife of the Xue family really needs this marriage to scare Xiao Xiao. Protect the Xue family's second-fang property. That's why I had to come to the door with a shy face. Face is a small thing, but the survival of the second wife of the Xue family is a big deal.
As soon as Xue Biao arrived in the capital, he couldn't help but come to visit him. There is no time to delay. The answer was that Mei Hanlin and his family had gone to work elsewhere. This in itself is an excuse. Xue Biao could only wait for a specific reply from the Mei Hanlin family.
For such an important matter as marriage, the Mei Hanlin family could not avoid it just by going to the place where they were appointed. The Mei Hanlin family is actually also in a dilemma. Regret the marriage, your reputation will be damaged for sure. Especially a clear family like the Hanlin family.
For a Qingliu family like Mei Hanlin, they naturally value reputation more than anything else. Don’t regret your marriage! Obviously, the Mei Hanlin family can't drag the Xue family's second room into a broken ship.
Marriage in this era is the formation of a community of interests between two families. After the marriage, if the Mei Hanlin family ignored the Xue family, they would be cast aside by public opinion.
Therefore, Mei Hanlin had to cut the knot quickly. The two powers harm each other, whichever is less. Xue Biao finally received Mei Hanlin's divorce letter years ago. The last hope of the second wife of the Xue family was completely shattered.
In the gloomy Lixiang Garden, only Xue Baochai was in a good mood. Ever since the Xue Biao brothers came to Beijing to get married, Xue Baochai had expected this day. The key is that the energy of the Mei Hanlin family is still a bit low.
It looks like the Mei Hanlin family has betrayed their trust. In fact, they are also helpless. Rather than being dragged down by the second wife of the Xue family, it is better to break off the engagement as soon as possible. As the saying goes, long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. Cut the mess with a sharp knife.
In terms of loss of reputation and loss of profits. The Mei Hanlin family finally made a choice. The Mei Hanlin family also paid a heavy price for that engagement that year. It also laid the foundation for the future decline of the Mei family.
A person cannot stand without trust, let alone a family. It was also the most noble Hanlin family in the Zheng Dynasty. The Mei Hanlin family, which lost its faith, lost the foundation of its establishment. It is destined to decline. And it's irreversible.
Just ask how long a tree can survive if it loses the soil on which it depends. Even towering trees have the same result. Unless this tree has the power to change the rules. Obviously the Mei Hanlin family does not have such power.
The reason why Xue Baochai is in a good mood is because the Xue family finally has Xue Biao, who can act as director. If the Mei Hanlin family did not regret their marriage, how could Xue Biao have the energy to do things for the Xue family? Why can't you take care of your second wife's affairs?
Xue's parents' bedroom and the second bedroom are one family. Because Xue Pan's father died, the family was divided. The industrial structure is roughly the same or similar. For Li Miao, if one sheep is enough to drive, there is not much difference between two sheep.
Xue Baochai didn't care about the girl's reserve, nor did she care that today was New Year's Eve. We arrived at Li Mansion early in the morning. In the study, Li Miao was stunned when he looked at Xue Baochai sitting opposite.
Li Miao is actually very busy these days during the Chinese New Year. There is no need to mention the exchange of favors, this is a society of favors. Although Wang Yonggui had prepared the gifts, Li Miao didn't need to worry about them. But Li Miao still had to come in person to give gifts.
Otherwise, no matter how good the gift is, it would be rude to give it to Li Miao himself. It's better not to send it. The home of my mentor Li Shouzhong, the home of my father-in-law Lin Ruhai, the home of Jia She and Mrs. Shi of Rongguo Mansion, these are the homes of relatives I must visit.
There are also some relationships in the officialdom that Li Miao must go to in person. Although Li Miao had long been disappointed with the Zheng Dynasty, his official connections would not play a big role in his future.
Li Miao has a low-key personality, and he doesn't want to be different. Besides, the relationships between human beings and society are mostly just backup. There are still very few that can really make a difference. Even if only one connection is used at a critical moment, it will be a huge profit.
So Li Miao has been very busy these days. All relationships from previous years have to be reviewed. New relationships have a journey to go this year. It is also a must to visit Shangguan Lu Biao’s house in Honglu Temple. And the courtesy is not too light.
This is how the world is. During holidays and festivals, we deepen our relationships through rituals. Build connections for yourself and your family. These connections are the most precious wealth. Ordinary people who want to have such connections cannot even find them.
Li Miao had been out attending ceremonies for several days in a row, and she seemed as tired as anything. The key is that I feel tired! They are constantly discussing the current situation, the war situation in the north, and the future development trend of Shunfeng Transportation Escort Agency. It would be strange for Li Miao not to feel tired.
Today is New Year's Eve, and Li Miao finally doesn't have to go out. Finally, we no longer need to discuss the current situation. It is not an ordinary relationship to be able to come to my door on New Year's Eve. Li Miao looked at Xue Baochai blankly at this time.
Xue Baochai did not regard herself as an outsider. Skin-to-skin contact is an incredible relationship these days. There are not a few people who are willing to die or survive when they encounter someone who is unwilling to do so.
Xue Baochai and Li Miao were more than just skin-to-skin kisses, they had both been caressed by Li Miao more than once. Xue Baochai has long regarded herself as Li Miao's woman.
You said that Xue Baochai even enjoys the treatment of a head wife, do you need to say more?
