Once a marriage contract is made in this era, it largely determines a woman's lifelong destiny.
As the saying goes: When you are born, you belong to your husband's family; when you die, you are the ghost of your husband's family.
For people like Xiangyun, their fiancés died before they even got married, and they were called "little family members" among the people.
If the family has a good reputation, the widowed person still has to observe the festival for the deceased fiancé.
Even if your family is more enlightened and you don't have to keep the rules, you still won't be able to escape the reputation of being a "kefu".
Under such circumstances, it is not easy to marry again.
But people like Xiangyun lost both their parents when they were still young, and now they are helpless.
It is easy to be labeled as a "hard-fingered" and a "coward".
Not to mention finding a well-matched family, even an ordinary family has to think about it.
Mrs. Wei and Xiangyun had been in tears these past few days after receiving the Wei family's letter.
In fact, they also knew that although the Wei family did not participate in the conspiracy, there was conclusive evidence that Wei Ranli colluded with the rebel Prince Zhongshun.
Not to mention just the second wife, even if the family is confiscated and the family is exterminated, there is no defense.
After all, it involved the assassination of the emperor, and it was still a major case in which the assassination was successful.
No matter how small the involvement is, it cannot be good!
However, while Mrs. Wei was sad, she felt that something was strange.
The Dragon Scale Guards had already investigated the Wei family's matter once.
Mainly because of the occupation of people's fields, the Wei family's main house has resigned and their homes have been ransacked.
Since the collusion was not investigated at the beginning, why did the Dragon Scale Guard suddenly come back?
If the person in the first room was the informant, the person in the second room should be interrogated directly. Why was Wei Ranli arrested only after his brother was arrested?
Under such circumstances, it was inevitable that she would feel something was wrong about the matter.
So as soon as she recovered a little, Mrs. Wei cheered up.
As a historian, I came to Rong Mansion to find Jia Lian and get an explanation for her natal family.
She didn't come here to ask for accountability.
It's just that something like this happened to her parents' family, and she wanted to do something to make herself feel better.
When she heard that Jia Lian had asked people to take care of the Wei family, Mrs. Wei became more suspicious.
When Jia Mu heard that Jia Lian said that Xing'er knew about it, she ordered:
"Go and call Xing'er for questioning!"
The Shi family is her natal family. Mrs. Wei came over and cried, which made Mrs. Shi very embarrassed.
All she could do at this point was give him an attitude.
The eldest maid Feicui beside her took the order and went out. She took Mrs. Wei's hand and comforted her:
"No one can imagine such a thing. No matter what, you have to express your condolences. Over at the Wei family's main house, as old relatives, we should also go and help. We will let Cunzhou pass later. At this time, they need you to go over and help them. Hold on to the scene, but don’t hurt your body too much.”
Mrs. Wei wiped away her tears, reluctantly put away her sadness, and said:
"Aunt, I understand what you said, and I also know that I shouldn't come today. It's really my fault that I come here to trouble you during the Chinese New Year!"
"What is this nonsense?"
Jia Mu pretended to be dissatisfied and said emotionally:
"These years, since their brothers have been away from the capital, the historian's family has been managed by your sisters-in-law. As an aunt, I have seen this, how could I not know?"
That was the fact. After hearing this, Mrs. Wei only lowered her head slightly and did not deny it. However, she also thought that she paid too little attention to her mother's family, which made her even more sad.
Seeing that she still looked sad, Jia Mu continued to persuade:
"Now that your mother's family is in trouble, you came to me because you believe in me, my aunt. I will definitely ask you questions about this matter. If it is Lian'er's problem, I will definitely punish him severely!"
This attitude finally made Mrs. Wei feel more comfortable.
"Lian'er also works for the palace, how can you blame him?"
While she spoke, she raised her eyes and glanced at Jia Lian.
Jia Lian couldn't help but laugh at this, but he didn't dare to say anything.
Mrs. Wei turned to Mrs. Shi again and continued:
"I'm not here to cause trouble for Lian'er. I just want to know who the Wei family has offended? Was someone deliberately targeting them to cause such a disaster?"
The second wife of the Wei family was involved in a major treason case. Naturally, she, the wife of the historian, could not defend herself.
But given her status, it's okay to just ask if anyone is causing trouble.
"No matter what the outcome is, they have their own national laws to deal with. What I can do is not to redress their grievances, but to eliminate future threats to the Wei family."
The Wei family is breaking the law, and she can't mess with it.
But the Wei family has not yet been exterminated, so it is natural for her to help the Wei family find out hidden dangers.
This was said so frankly that no one could fault it.
"Yes Yes Yes!"
When Jia Mu heard this, she nodded repeatedly and felt relieved.
If Mrs. Wei doesn't know whether to live or die, she only wants to stand up for the Wei family.
Once it is worn out, historians will be implicated for no reason.
Now when I hear it, I can tell that although the other party is here because of the Wei family's affairs, he still understands the importance of it.
Mrs. Shi was convinced, so she looked at Jia Lian and expressed her stance:
"If this is the case, Lian'er will definitely help you find it."
Before Jia Lian could express his position, Jade, who had just gone out, left and came back. As soon as he came in, he looked at Mrs. Shi.
Mrs. Shi nodded towards her, Jade opened the curtain, and several women came in with Xing'er to salute.
"Xing'er pays homage to our ancestors!"
Xing'er knelt on the ground with some anxiety, then heard Mrs. Shi ask in a deep voice:
"Do you know about the Wei family?"
Xing'er was still a little confused at this time. Hearing this, he said with a puzzled face:
"Replying to the old lady, I wonder what's going on?"
Jia Mu's face suddenly darkened and she asked:
"Your second master said you knew, but you said you didn't know?"
Jia Lian was startled and reminded him in a low voice:
"It's just about taking care of the Wei family!"
"Ah! I know, I know!"
Xing'er suddenly realized, rolled his eyes, and said as agreed before:
"The two cases in Shandong were about to end a while ago. The second master asked me to send a message to the brothers of Longlinwei to take care of the Wei family. If there is no evidence and the involvement is not big, don't embarrass them."
Having said this, he carefully glanced at Jia Mu sitting in the seat and asked:
"But this matter? I wonder if there is any problem with this?"
When Jia Mu heard this, she realized that it had nothing to do with Jia Lian.
While feeling relieved again, he confirmed:
"that's it?"
Xing'er kowtowed repeatedly and responded:
"Don't dare hide it from our ancestors! If this is what happened, then that's all!"
Jia Mu nodded and turned to look at Mrs. Wei beside her.
What she means is obvious:
You see, Lian'er has people taking care of the Wei family, but this matter has nothing to do with Rong Mansion!
Mrs. Wei had been pestered by Mother Jia to talk, and now she had time to think about it.
After listening to Xing'er's testimony, she turned to Jia Lian and asked:
"Lian'er, why did you suddenly mention the Wei family? Is it because you were entrusted by someone?"
She hadn't asked her to go to the Rong Mansion yet, so how could Jia Lian think of the Wei family?
After everyone heard this, they all turned to Jia Lian in confusion.
"this……"
Jia Lian hesitated.
He didn't know whether he should say that Feng Yibo had entrusted him to take care of the Wei family.
Seeing him looking indecisive again, Xing'er couldn't help but feel a little disdainful, so he said:
"A while ago, the chief attendant of the Chu State Marquis Mansion came over and sent a message, asking our second master to take care of the Wei family. He also said that if there is no evidence and the involvement is not big, don't embarrass them."
In his opinion, the historians have already come to hold you accountable, so what else do you have to cover up?
The more you hide it at this time, the more people will feel that there is something wrong in your heart.
Instead, he was more open-minded and said that he was taking care of the Wei family.
Unfortunately, the evidence of the Wei family's collusion is conclusive.
They themselves are not blessed, so who can blame them?
As soon as Xing'er's words came out, Mr. Xing next to him immediately gritted his teeth and said:
"It's Feng Yuan again!"
Mrs. Wei was a little surprised when she heard Feng Yuan's name.
Because she thought of Xiangyun's request to the Lin Mansion a while ago.
It seems like this is a misunderstanding?
But after hearing Xing's words, it seemed that the other party had identified Feng Yuan, and she was inevitably a little confused for a moment.
When Jia Mu heard that it was related to Feng Yibo, she couldn't help but frown slightly and said with some suspicion:
"What Feng Yuan said is ironic, right?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Xing became even more excited and sneered:
"No! Is this how he takes care of everyone? Has he taken care of everyone?"
As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Wei also became a little suspicious.
Is this really the Marquis of Chu?
But……
"I haven't heard that the Wei family has anything to do with the Marquis of Chu. It can't be him, right?"
When Jia Lian saw Xing'er passing the blame to Feng Yibo, he felt ashamed. Hearing this, he quickly explained:
"No, no, I asked Xing'er to pass it on like this."
When Mrs. Xing heard this, she sneered:
"What's the point of not being involved? There are relatives in Rong Mansion and his family! The second girl has become his concubine, hasn't he sold our eldest man?"
The historian has nothing to do with the two Shandong cases, but Mrs. Wei has also heard about it.
Under the auspices of the Marquis of Chu, all the old relatives were removed from their posts and their homes were confiscated.
But speaking of it, this is all about rain and dew, and official business is done.
Who made you greedy?
Even though the Wei family was ransacked, Mrs. Wei didn't feel anything was wrong.
It was just that so many relatives died at once, leaving her nowhere to vent.
Now that I hear Xing's arguments, it is inevitable that some resentment will be directed at Feng Yibo.
She suppressed the resentment in her heart, suddenly stood up, saluted Jia Lian, and said:
"No matter what, please Lian'er, help me investigate this matter. If anyone is targeting the Wei family, just tell me. I'll thank you in advance!"
Jia Lian jumped, quickly raised his hands to support him, and said anxiously:
"Auntie, I'm embarrassed! I will definitely give you an answer to this matter!"
This incident happened because of him, and he felt extremely guilty.
But things were beyond his control, and he didn't dare admit it directly.
Therefore, Jia Lian did not care about any "unfavorable things" and prepared to ask Feng Yibo for advice.
After all, in his knowledge, there was nothing that Feng Yibo couldn't handle.
"My eldest brother and nephew are pitiful. One has white hair and a black hair, and the other died young. What's even more pitiable is Yun'er, who just barely has hairpins and has become an outcast!"
Mrs. Wang and Mr. Xing were supporting Mrs. Wei, one on the left and the other on the right.
Mrs. Wei felt sad and cried again.
After hearing this, the women in the room also wiped a few tears at the right time.
Finally, Mrs. Wei turned to Jia Lian and said in a deep voice:
"No matter what happens, please Lian'er give me an explanation!"
After saying that, she said goodbye and left.
After everyone sent her away, Mrs. Xing snorted coldly:
"If you ask me, if we can't find out, let Feng Yuan take the responsibility! Both cases in Shandong are related to Feng Yuan, so you are right to find him!"
Jia Mu pondered for a moment and then said:
"Lian'er, please let someone go check it out first. No matter what, give your aunt an explanation."
"Ancestor, don't worry, I know."
Jia Lian sighed and left Mrs. Shi's room.
Before leaving, I heard Mrs. Xing muttering from behind:
"If you ask me, let Feng Yuan be responsible!"
…………
"Responsible?"
After listening to Jia Lian's story, Feng Yibo felt a little dumbfounded and confirmed:
"You mean, this happened due to a misunderstanding, but the evidence turned out to be conclusive. What are you responsible for?"
Naturally, Jia Lian did not let Feng Yibo take charge, but wanted Feng Yibo to help him think of a solution.
After meeting Mrs. Wei today, he felt even more guilty and uneasy about this matter.
If Feng Yibo had nothing to do, he would be prepared to take responsibility himself and go to the Shi family to plead guilty.
"No matter what, this matter is due to my negligence. I promise to give an explanation to Aunt Shi's side."
Seeing Jia Lian's serious face, Feng Yibo smiled and waved his hand:
"They violated the national law in the first place and colluded with the loyal and submissive. Sooner or later, the responsibility for such crimes will not escape the law. Besides, when it comes to this matter, it was Sister Shi who asked Sister Lin to take care of me, so I made an exception and let Dabo go. .”
"It turns out that Sister Shi begged you to come here. I wonder why there is suddenly an extra member of the Wei family."
After learning the whole story, Jia Lian was even more upset and said regretfully:
"Oh! It's all my fault. You could have just come over and asked."
Seeing his appearance, Feng Yibo shook his head and comforted:
"You don't have to blame yourself. There are mistakes in this matter. If you feel bad about it, just send more money and do your best!"
Jia Lian's mouth twitched a few times, but he wasn't smiling.
Rong Mansion was raided, and he was not spared.
Where will the money come from at this time?
Feng Yibo pondered, not paying attention to his expression.
"As for the Shi family..."
Speaking of historians, Jia Lian couldn't help but sigh:
"Sister Shi, your life is really hard. It will be difficult to find someone who is a good match for you now."
Feng Yibo's heart moved and he hesitated:
"How about we arrange a marriage for her?"
Jia Lian shook his head, sighed, and then said:
"Sister Shi has no parents, and now she has no marriage, and her husband is dead. I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a suitable match. Even an ordinary family cannot afford such a fate..."
"A perfect match..."
Feng Yibo's eyes flickered slightly and he said tentatively:
"How about... how about going to the East China Sea with Tanchun?"
We are well matched, so we go to Donghai County again.
Jia Lian blurted out:
"Prince of Donghai County?"
The words had been spoken, and Feng Yibo no longer hesitated.
He nodded curtly and added:
"Well, I'll go back to Shu and ask for concubines for the two of them. Not only will they have status, but the two sisters will also have a companion."
He made up his mind, but Jia Lian hesitated and asked:
"But...will Prince Donghai agree?"
Feng Yibo smiled confidently and said:
"You don't have to worry about this, I'll figure it out."
joke!
He will not force women.
But when Jinling's Twelve Hairpins were presented to him, what reason did he have for not agreeing?
Come to the World of Red Mansions and experience the fun of stamp collecting besides reform?
Reform is exhausting, but you still can’t enjoy it?
"However, you have to make it clear to the Shi family that this matter is for the sake of my two wives and for the sake of Sister Shi. It is not responsible to show some kindness to relatives!"
(End of chapter)
