The night was getting cold. After all, she was getting older, so Liwan couldn't sleep.
Yesterday, the third sister was awarded the title of County Lord. Thinking about the lively scene, she felt even more envious and even jealous, but she could not be jealous of this.
There is a saying that people are born with a good destiny. I think Liwan, because of her second career, decided to marry into the Zeng family early in her life. However, the heirs are not up to par, the husband is a philanderer, and her son is no better than a little mother-in-law.
Her three younger sisters are only in their thirties this year. The eldest son has been selected as a scholar and will take the provincial examination next year. The second son is the eldest prince's companion, and her husband has joined the cabinet again.
But that's fine, now that she has this girl, she has someone to rely on.
"How is brother Ding doing studying in Yangzhou? ()" Liwan asked the lady in charge beside her, who was also her former dowry maid Yu Ming.
Yuming said: "What else can I do? It's naturally very good." That's his maternal grandfather's house. As you know, the Yan family may not care about Aunt Yan, but they care a lot about Master Ding. ?[(()”
Liwan sneered coldly: "It's not just under the guise of my Liu family, the Zeng family has been in decline in recent years. The eldest uncle has become an official, our second room has been engaged in business, and the third room's brother-in-law has also gone. He is also like that in Yangzhou The place is full of money. We, the Liu family of Jinghu, have the empress here first. My brother Shurui is a member of the Hanlin Academy, and my fourth brother Shulin is a Jinyiwei. There is also an empress in our family in the palace. Otherwise How can he, a bastard, have any dignity?"
Yu Ming smiled and said, "Why not." After saying that, she twirled the bracelet in her hand. The Yan family gave her a lot of good things. Although Yu Ming accepted them, she might not be able to say good things.
Therefore, she added: "He thinks he is Cen Shiyan."
Liwan was even more disdainful: "Cen Shiyan still has a conscience, does that bastard have one? Besides, Cen Shifang of Guangyang Marquis Mansion is at least a talented person, but unfortunately my brother Xin is not as good as him."
Thinking of this, Liwan felt very bitter.
Yuming sighed, no matter what, Liwan was very nice to the people around her. Therefore, although Yuming also accepts money from the Yan family, her heart is still towards Liwan. This is because Lijia is not as good as Liwan.
A few years ago, Bao Zhu got married. Although she didn't have any children, she was well treated and very loyal to Li Wan.
"Madam, no matter what, your virtues and good deeds over the years are obvious to all." Yuming put on a piece of clothing for Liwan.
Liwan waved her hands, thinking that although she seemed a little kinder over the years, little Fu and Lishu were such shrewd people. Back then, in order to find a good marriage for her brother, she did not hesitate to expose her family scandal and get the Liu family to agree to marry Zeng Yingxiu. Times have changed. Although Zeng Yingxiu did a good job as the Liu family's wife, she was already plotting against the Liu family, and people knew it.
What's more, she is not Mr. Fu's biological daughter. Although she walks close to her on weekdays, she may not really be close to her. They just don't want to worry about her anymore! After all, Li Shu, the direct daughter of the little Fu family, gets whatever she wants.
She didn't sleep well that night. When she woke up in the morning, her daughter, Sister Xian, came in holding a bunch of red plums, her little face flushed.
After meeting her daughter, Liwan was in a good mood: "Why did you come here so early? When I came back from your aunt yesterday, I saw you sleeping deeply, so I asked my mother-in-law to carry you on her back and didn't wake you up. How could I have thought about it? , you came here so early."
"Mom, I don't want to
() Would you like to come over to your place earlier to say hello to you? "Sister Xian smiled.
"Little oily mouth, are you thinking about the pair of emerald jade inlaid jewels that your third aunt gave you, right? Don't worry, I'll keep them for you. Your third aunt has always been very generous, and she has no daughter, so you get the advantage." Li Smiling.
Having seen through her thoughts, Sister Xian was not shy. Instead, she said, "The third aunt is now the county lord. It is said that it is because of the third uncle. Since ancient times, husbands have been honored and their wives are honored. Isn't it good for my daughter to be happy?"
Li Wan nodded: "That's right. Yes, your brother needs some persuasion. He can't hold himself up to the wall. If he's as easy to read as you, I won't worry about it."
Sister Xian certainly knew her family's situation. Her father was in business. Although he donated some official posts, he spent two hundred thousand taels to serve the court. This amount of money was not a small amount, but it was not a long-term solution.
Just like my uncle, who was born in Jiake, was a child of a noble family, and was also very good at being an official. Now he is in the cabinet and is a very popular minister. This is not something that those who donate officials can achieve. Therefore, her father attaches great importance to her brother-in-law who can read. However, her biological brother Xin Ge is a good person, but his ambition and talent are very much like his biological uncle.
Unfortunately, he was not as lucky as Uncle Liu. At least his grandfather had always been a high-ranking official. His uncle was a well-known yamen in Beijing, and his wife was the daughter of Zeng's family minister of the Ministry of Industry.
When Sister Xian heard what her mother said, she could only say: "You love your brother too much on weekdays. How can he not study hard? How can he study well if he doesn't work hard? If you really want him to study well, the first thing is to restrain him. he."
"Go, you still blame me. Look at your cousin Zheng, when people study, it's not like this. They study voluntarily. Not everyone in the world can study, this thing requires talent." Liwan Unconsciously defending himself.
Sister Xian's face turned red when she thought of Cousin Zheng, but she knew that it was absolutely impossible for her and her cousin. Although they were cousins, the Zeng family was lonely now. It was no longer the time when the Zeng family was better than the Liu family. She, like her mother, was very Know the current affairs.
But she turned around and said: "Mom, it's my grandfather's sixtieth birthday soon. I'm afraid my eldest brother will also go to Beijing to celebrate, because this time happens to be the anniversary of Aunt Yan's death."
"Look, he wants to deal with me and overwhelm my brother Xin, but your father has the nerve to let him go and celebrate my father's birthday." Liwan originally had murderous intentions towards Aunt Yan, but it was also because Zeng Yunxi had a picture of Aunt Yan. The appearance of the Liu family after giving birth to a child made her so irritated that she felt that she would definitely not be able to keep him.
Later, Liwan regretted very much that she had let the child stay because of her kindness. Not to mention that half of the Zeng family's property would be given to him. In the future, she and her son would probably live by his face, and even the Liu family would Let him use it.
Why?
Liwan pondered for a moment: "For your grandfather's birthday gift, you also need to do some needlework to deliver it, don't be careless."
Sister Xian knew that her mother didn't want to continue talking. Her mother always regarded her family as very noble, and because of her relationship, she could still walk among the family.
A few days later, Zeng Ding came back from abroad. At this time, he was already half a boy, with a reputation as a scholar. He was wearing a simple t-shirt and looked quite handsome.
Seeing his eldest son like this, Zeng Yunxi felt proud and patted him on the shoulder.
Zeng Ding is also quite good at life: "When I came back from Yangzhou this time, I brought a lot of fine tobacco, specially for my father to smoke."
"It will be good to come back, it will be good to come back." Zeng Yunxi was very happy
.
Liwan lowered her eyes for a moment, then put on her usual kind smile towards Zeng Ding: "Brother Ding is back. He has already tidied up your yard. Your father and I are thinking of you. I will have someone put it in the Linshui Pavilion." We have a whole table, specially for you."
Zeng Ding cupped his hands and said, "My son, thank you madam."
Liwan pulled him beside her again and asked Xu Xu whether he was used to Yangzhou and Shangjing. She pretended to be respectful on the surface, but in reality, she was not. When he was a child, he once thought that Liwan was his biological mother, so he was very close to her.
Later, it was Jin Ying who found him and told him the truth. Another weekday, his father sent him to Yangzhou to study. The young girl who appeared next to him and his aunt did not like to take him to the Liu family. Everything was a clue.
In this Zeng family, every step is like walking on thin ice. The reason why he is alive today is because his father protects him. Although Jin Ying said that his father was actually one of the executioners, Aunt Yan was deceived back then and she originally thought she was the real wife. Little did she know that Zeng Yunxi had actually married a long time ago.
This Liu family is extremely skilled. His father was once the governor of Zhili and the minister of household affairs. Although the two brothers are young, they are also rising stars. Among her sisters, there are the wives of the cabinet ministers, the marquises, and even the wives of the noble clan. There are also sisters who are concubines in the palace. With such an identity, no wonder his father is also afraid of him.
"Thank you for nothing. Everything I asked the kitchen to cook is what you like." Liwan said with a smile.
Seeing the harmonious atmosphere at this dinner, Zeng Yunxi couldn't help but said: "It's Lao Taishan's sixtieth birthday, and brother Ding is also back. Lao Taishan has always had the reputation of supporting younger generations in the officialdom. Brother Ding and Brother Xin, if we let them Being able to get a word of praise from his grandfather is a huge benefit."
Brother Xin is still young and not very knowledgeable. Liwan always asks Brother Xin to show up to her father's house every time she goes back to her parents' home. Unfortunately, Liu Chengxu is a straightforward person.
If dad really likes Zeng Ding, it will be difficult to handle.
Li Wan then smiled and said: "That's what I had in mind. I just decided that I can meet a few of your cousins. You have been in Yangzhou for a long time and have little contact with them on weekdays. Now is the time to get close."
Seeing that Liwan agreed, Zeng Yunxi was very happy, and Zeng Ding certainly wanted the same.
He actually disdains the Liu family, but it's good to be able to trouble his aunt's mother. Besides, he glanced at Brother Xin and realized that things in this world are really fair.
For example, the Liu family was Ji Jiyingying, but his son was very mediocre. His aunt died early, but he inherited her aunt's intelligence. Jufan is able to read and write faster than ordinary children when it comes to doing business.
"Thank you, mother, for the tip. My son happened to have prepared a birthday gift in Yangzhou to present to Mr. Liu Er." Zeng Ding is also a self-respecting person. Of course, he could see that Mrs. Liu's smile was very forced. It was his father who wanted to support him. He, but the grandfather in his heart is only Mr. Yan, not Mr. Liu Er.
No matter how high his official position is, raising such a wealthy daughter is enough to show how good the Liu family's tutoring is.
When the eunuchs in the Liu family's palace were demoted, the Liu family was still inferior to the Zeng family. For thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, the Liu family would not have been so prosperous. Just wait and see! !
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