Zheng Sanniang knelt in the ancestral hall, in front of her ancestors' tablets.
After kneeling for a long time, my legs and feet went from numbness and soreness to gradually losing consciousness.
She knew that A Niang was not really cruel in punishing her, otherwise she would not be left unattended.
She could sit down, or stand up and walk around, and no one would know.
But she insisted on kneeling, and the food secretly brought by her personal maid was put aside without moving at all.
But she just didn't understand why A Niang, who had always doted on her and treated her in every possible way, changed her appearance after seeing those letters.
It is obvious that Guan Lang is so outstanding and such a handsome gentleman that even Aye is full of praise for him. He also abides by the way of a gentleman towards her, showing affection but only politeness.
Thinking of that person, Zheng Sanniang blushed quietly, feeling that everything she was doing now was worth it.
"Creak!" The heavy door opened and made a sound.
"Hey, go and help Sanniang up." The Duke's wife ordered the slaves.
She walked up to Zheng Sanniang and sighed, "Sanniang, what are you doing? That Guan Yan is so good, it's worth it for you to disobey your parents like this."
"I beg my mother to help me. I will not marry my son unless he is his." Zheng Sanniang wanted to break away from the servant's support, but her legs had been blocked by blood for a long time and had no strength.
I could only look at my mother stubbornly.
The eyes of the Duke's wife were cold, but the opposite expression of emotion appeared on her face, "It's hard for you to insist, so I discussed it with you, Aye. If you still insist on your idea after reading this letter, then I will follow you. .”
Zheng Sanniang took the envelope handed over by the Duke's wife and looked at it suspiciously.
I wonder what is written in this letter? Auntie changed her mind.
But as long as A Niang said this, she had to read it.
She opened the envelope and read it word by word from beginning to end. She saw that what was written in the letter was the story of a poor scholar and a noble girl from an aristocratic family, from mutual love to chaos and abandonment, just like she and Guan Lang were.
This wasn't enough to shock her. What shocked her was that many of the details were exactly the same as how he and Guan Lang got along.
The person who wrote the letter was almost like a third person present.
For example, she was captivated by Guan Lang's literary talent, and she felt pity for Guan Lang's poor family...
Another example was the straw grasshoppers and clay figurines he made by himself... She kept them in the box as if they were treasures.
Xu Chengyue: As a poor boy, I have no money, so I can only rely on these.
Every piece of it is like seeing it with your own eyes.
No, A Niang must have forced her to ask her servant and found someone to write it out to scare her.
How could Guan Lang be like the person in this letter, who started to be confused and finally gave up on her.
She couldn't be scared off because of this and let Guan Lang down sincerely.
"Auntie, my son will never change. He will only be recognized by me in this life."
Even though he had already guessed her answer, the Duke was still furious.
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The Duke's wife kept her word and released Guan Yan as Zheng Sanniang wished.
They began to discuss their marriage.
After the incident was revealed, Guan Yan was imprisoned in the woodshed. When he came out, he found that the servants in the mansion had completely changed their attitude towards him. They were only polite before, but now they treat him with respect.
This satisfied Guan Yan's vanity like never before, and he couldn't help but sneer in his heart. They really were a bunch of dog slaves who acted according to the wind.
Zheng Sanniang is also very satisfied, which means that Guan Lang has been recognized by her mother.
But what made her uneasy was that Ye Niang's attitude was a bit weird.
He was not as condescending to Guan Yan as before, and he didn't show off to his father-in-law and mother-in-law. He was amiable and even had a hint of flattery. It was as if his beloved treasure was being held hostage and he had to swallow his anger.
The last time she saw the two of them like this, they were treating nobles in Chang'an Imperial City.
He was even more submissive to her, as if he only had a limited time with her, and he wanted to be doubly nice to her. Grandma has been sorting out the dowry these days and talking to her about what she will do after she gets married.
Guan Yan looked normal, but Zheng Sanniang was panicking.
"Sanniang, why are you unhappy? Who made you sad?" Guan Yan asked worriedly.
"No, I was just thinking, will we always be as good as we are now?" Zheng Sanniang said to him because she was worried, so she made an excuse.
"Does Sanniang doubt Guan? Guan's sincerity can be learned from heaven and earth, and can be expressed by the sun and the moon. He has no false words for Sanniang. If Sanniang never leaves her in this life, I will never give up. If there are any false words, let me know. Guan Yan was struck by lightning one day." Guan Yan looked hurt after being suspected, and then swore to the sky.
When Zheng Sanniang heard this, she was also very moved. She wanted him not to say that, but suddenly she thought of the letter that Aniang had read to her, and the man in the story had also said so.
The sky, the earth, the sun and the moon never abandon each other, and there are thunder and lightning strikes from the sky, but what happens to him next?
Xu Chengyue: The Phoenix Man’s speaking skills are the same in ancient and modern times.
Zheng Sanniang's expression was unclear, and she also thought of the question the woman in the story had asked.
She asked tentatively, "Guan Lang, if I have a conflict with my aunt in the future, who will you help?"
Guan Yan said affectionately, "Sanniang has read poetry and books. No matter how virtuous she is, how can she have a conflict with her? My mother has never read books, but she has worked hard to raise me and provide me with education. If there are any shortcomings, I also hope Sanniang Haihan."
That's it! The man in the book also said the same thing. After listening to his words, the woman thought she was an unsophisticated but hard-working and simple woman from the countryside. Later, her husband said, "You are the most virtuous, don't argue with her." Amidst the words of advice, "Thank you for your hard work", I endured the hard work from my mother-in-law day after day.
Zheng Sanniang's heart went cold. Did she also want to live such a life?
"What if I can't give birth to a son and you are not allowed to take concubines?" Zheng Sanniang asked again.
Guan Yan was surprised that she asked such a deep question, and said with a smile, "If you can't give birth to a child, you will not give birth. If you adopt an heir from the clan, you will still be filial to Sanniang."
Guan Yan's statement is normal. Children are valued nowadays, and it is not uncommon to have no children for adoption. However, Zheng Sanniang had doubts in her heart and saw that nothing was right.
What Guan Yan said is consistent with the story. The man later adopted a son and raised it under the woman's knees, but the son was born to him and the outside room.
She was so angry that she had such a vicious mind!
"Guan Yan, let's cancel our marriage and discuss it later." After Zheng Sanniang said this, she turned and left.
She was going to tell Aye and Aniang that she repented.
Guan Yan saw that she suddenly changed her expression when she was talking nicely just now, and hurriedly reached out to stop her...
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"...After he was kicked out, the man loudly scolded Duke Zheng at the gate of the Duke's Mansion for being too poor and loving the rich, and for following the crowd. He also scolded the young lady of the Zheng family for being half-hearted and being beaten up by the servants of the Duke's Mansion." Xia He said, gloating about his misfortune. .
"This young lady from the Zheng family must be very sad to meet such a person." Qiu Lu said sympathetically.
"What are you afraid of? With Zheng Guogong's power, what kind of people do you need?" Xia He said carelessly.
Listening to their discussion, Xu Chengyue kept nodding like a grasshopper on the wall.
She also didn't expect that she could eat melon in the air.
They didn't know the identity of the owner of the previous letter, but it didn't take long before they heard rumors about the Duke's Mansion.
It is said that some men who are greedy for power want to take shortcuts and spread rumors to slander Zheng Guogong.
Others might believe it if they didn't know the inside story, but after receiving the letter and contacting them about the time of the accident, they still didn't understand anything, but they didn't say anything about it.
"This man is really brave. If Zheng Guogong hadn't taken care of his daughter, he would have been driven out of Luoyang long ago and would never be able to stand up again." Xu Chengyue sighed.
All the bustle in the world is for benefit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit.
He will take risks for the sake of profit and will do anything.
"My dear lady, how are you so sure that the man is not really in love with the young lady of the Zheng family?" Qiu Lu asked hesitantly.
"This is not simple. If he didn't have a plan, how much time would he have spent with a boudoir lady? If he really liked it, why didn't he propose marriage to Zheng Guogong himself, instead taking the risk to accept it privately? He can say that he is not worthy , I don’t want to delay others, but he didn’t feel guilty when he was exchanging letters.” Xu Chengyue pointed out several mistakes.
"Young lady is amazing." Qiu Lu suddenly realized and admired Xu Chengyue.
"Zheng Guogong said he was very grateful, and he doesn't know our address. How can he give it to the young lady?" Xia He asked.
Xu Chengyue lay on the rocking chair and swayed leisurely.
She really didn't think about it when she accepted this job. Letters from readers were sent to Shanhai Bookstore first and then given to her.
But the majestic Duke will not default on his debt, Xu Chengyue thought uncertainly.
No, she had no evidence at all that the letter was sent by Duke Zheng.
If it was to preserve his daughter's reputation, it would be fine if Zheng Guogong refused to admit it.
Xu Chengyue sat up suddenly, angrily, "I will never do this kind of work again without the protection of the labor contract."
While they were talking, someone suddenly knocked on the door and said that someone from Shanhaishu was here, looking for Mrs. Xu.
Who is looking for her? Could it be Duke Zheng? !
As soon as he finished complaining, the person involved came, and Xu Chengyue felt a little guilty.
Probably not, my lord, but he is a relative of the emperor, how can he have time to see her as a low-level writer?
Under the service of Qiu Lu and Xia He, Xu Chengyue quickly changed into clothes suitable for meeting guests, put on a simple and elegant bun, and hurried out.
When they arrived at Shanhai Bookstore, the shopkeeper was waiting anxiously in front of the door. Seeing her carriage stop, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet her, "Mrs. Xu, your distinguished guest has been waiting inside for a long time."
He didn't know the identity of this guest, but judging from his clothing and demeanor, he was definitely not an ordinary person, and he didn't know where Madam Xu got this giant Buddha.
He was wrong at first, and he didn't expect that Mrs. Xu not only had a good story, but also had a great background.
The shopkeeper secretly recalled that he probably didn't say anything particularly outrageous to offend her.
Xu Chengyue's appearance is top-notch, but the more panic she feels inside, the calmer she appears.
He calmly greeted the shopkeeper, and walked into the back hall of the bookstore without hesitation under the shopkeeper's anxious eyes.
As soon as I glanced at it, I was first attracted by the brilliant silk and satin piled in the boxes.
Xu Chengyue's pupils were shaking, was he so generous?
She let out a howl that she had never seen in the world. She calmly looked away and turned to the people sitting in the hall.
