In this era, it is not like in later generations where one can easily say love or separate easily.
In this era, love is just a beautiful yearning in the hearts of many people.
Especially for women, love cannot be expressed verbally most of the time.
This is especially true for the ladies from wealthy families who look after the family.
Not to mention that it is true that "you can't go out without taking a step forward", maybe the opportunities to see your foreigner are also extremely limited.
For them, love exists more in music and drama.
Even if a girl is pregnant, she will get engaged and get married, and it will be buried in her heart forever.
More women are limited by the limitations of the times, and are either forced or rationally choose to close themselves off.
They will not squander this beauty casually, but secretly pin their hopes on their future husbands.
But Xiangyun is an exception.
She never had any hope for love, but was full of longing for freedom.
She didn't have any good hopes for the engaged Wei family.
In her opinion, the promise given to the Wei family was just for her uncle and aunt to take care of her more conveniently.
In other words, it is easier to control her by keeping her under your nose.
In her opinion, because of her father's contribution to the family, her uncle and aunt were shackles of morality and had to pay special attention to her.
But it was this kind of care that, to her, was like layers of clothes, making her feel almost suffocated.
The reason why she didn't want to marry into the Wei family had nothing to do with anything else, it was simply that she didn't want to continue living under such care.
But in such a society, marriage matters are dictated by parents.
Without parents, she had to follow the arrangements of her uncle and aunt.
Even if he arranges a marriage for her, he will only inform her of the result.
She couldn't express any opinions on her marriage other than keeping silent.
Fortunately, without her parents, she has understood since she was a child that she does not have the capital to be willful.
All she could do was play wantonly with her sisters while she was still married, and enjoy the few good things she had.
After marriage, she will restrain herself, be a good wife and mother in the eyes of the world, and spend the rest of her life in confusion.
Just when she was about to accept her fate, fate played a joke on her.
She became an outcast, and even her original arrangements became extravagant hopes.
This made her already gloomy future even darker.
You can't marry into a good family, and you can't escape the pressure from your second aunt.
She really didn't know how she would live in the future.
Just when she was feeling depressed, the second aunt brought Feng Yibo's proposal.
This proposal was like a savior cutting through the night, making Xiangyun want to catch it at all costs.
Even if there is only a glimmer of light, it is enough to point out a new direction.
No matter whether Donghai County is good or not, or how the King of Donghai County is.
At least he could escape from the sight of historians and the suffocating care.
"I know that my second aunt treats me very well, and I will definitely work with my uncle to find a solution, but I also know that with my current reputation, it will be difficult for me to find a decent family again."
Xiangyun looked at the second aunt with a firm face, and said somewhat urgently:
"Rather than embarrass my uncle and second aunt, it would be better to let me go to Donghai County. At least the concubine of the county king will not lose the dignity of the Shi family."
She thought she was speaking from the historian's point of view, but little did she know that such words hurt Mrs. Wei's heart.
She frowned, looked at Xiangyun for a long time, and then said dissatisfiedly:
"We haven't finished this matter yet. When your second uncle comes back, we will first think of ways to find a suitable person for you in the capital. If there is really no suitable candidate, then go back to your hometown in Jinling and choose a talented person among all the old relatives. It’s not difficult to be handsome, but as for a barren land like Donghai County, where can you marry and suffer?”
Originally, Mrs. Wei was a little tempted by Feng Yibo's proposal.
But when she heard that Xiangyun seemed to want to sacrifice herself to fulfill the historian, she immediately rejected this plan.
Xiangyun's father died in the rescue effort, thus stabilizing and continuing the power of the Shi family.
Because of his sacrifice, Shi Jia became the top noble of the two lords.
Because of this, the entire family of historians must remember him.
How could Mrs. Wei make his only daughter Xiangyun sacrifice again?
If she really did that, wouldn't she get poked in the spine?
"I once heard my sisters talk about Donghai County. Although it is isolated overseas, it is not a barren land. Not only is it connected to the east and west, maritime trade is prosperous, but most people from the Wei Dynasty are still immigrating, and the customs are almost the same as those of the Wei Dynasty. .”
Xiangyun reacted and quickly slowed down his tone.
She tried to convince Mrs. Wei that Donghai County was not that bad.
"Otherwise, as the king of Donghai County, I would have enjoyed the blessings in the capital long ago. Besides, I will have the three girls of the Jia family as my companions here, and we will take care of each other!"
It's a pity that such a remedy is unconvincing to Mrs. Wei.
"That's not OK!"
She rejected Xiangyun's remarks, and seemed to feel that her tone was a bit harsh.
He suppressed the irritability in his heart and comforted him softly:
"Is it better to find a family for you in the capital or back to Jinling? After all, you are also the legitimate daughter of the Marquis, so are you afraid that you can't find a suitable husband's family?"
On normal days, Mrs. Wei would be all talk at home, and Xiangyun would always be well-behaved and sensible.
At this point, the conversation between the two should end.
But today's Xiangyun doesn't want to be sensible anymore!
She didn't want to suffocate, so she had no choice but to grasp at this life-saving straw.
Xiangyun pursed her lips, swallowed again, and finally plucked up the courage and said with a pleading look on her face:
"Second Aunt, I have listened to you in everything these years, can you just let me choose for once?"
"Xiangyun! What are you talking about?"
Mrs. Wei looked at Xiangyun in surprise, then laughed and said:
"I'm also in a daze. Just discuss this with your second uncle. I'm talking nonsense to a girl like you. It's really unreasonable."
As she said that, she waved her hand and motioned for Xiangyun to go down.
If it were normal, Xiangyun should have followed the good example and go back to his room to reflect.
But today, she was uncharacteristically uncharacteristic and did not listen to her wishes anymore.
Instead, it stands straight there, like a nail.
The atmosphere in the room became mysterious.
Mrs. Wei frowned slightly and was about to speak when Xiangyun said first:
"Since I was little, everyone in the house has been saying good things about you, saying that I don't have parents, but I'm lucky to have you here."
There was no emotion in this tone, but Mrs. Wei was slightly startled, thinking that Xiangyun was playing the emotional card.
But just as he forced out a smile and wanted to say a few words of comfort, he heard Xiang Yun continue:
"When I was little, you didn't tell me to eat, so I didn't dare to move quickly. No matter how hungry I was, I didn't dare to reach out. If you asked me to eat, I would eat it all. No matter how much I wanted to hold on, I didn't dare to put it down."
Living under someone else's roof, the young Xiangyun was afraid that if he made Mrs. Wei unhappy, he would have nothing to eat.
She doesn't know what the rules are, but she has learned to read people's faces.
This kind of sensitivity of being dependent on others is difficult to describe, and only those who have experienced it can understand it.
"Since I was little, I've always dressed when you asked me to. No matter how tight or hot my clothes are, I don't dare to show off in front of you."
Faced with the suffocating concern, she dared not feel dissatisfied at all.
I only dare to relax where Mrs. Wei can't see her.
Before returning from Rong Mansion, she would always tell Baoyu to pick her up after a while.
"When I was young, you asked me to study and I studied hard. In order to perform well, I even read it in my dreams."
It is precisely through years of hard work that I have developed a talent.
But when I came back from my dream at midnight, there was no joy in learning at all.
It’s all about the fear of not being able to memorize it and make my aunt unhappy.
"Since I was little, I have been a female celebrity since I was asked to do it. Even if I can't open my eyes in the middle of the night, I don't dare to stop."
The young Xiangyun was very sleepy and could fall asleep under the shade of flowers after drinking some wine.
But under Mrs. Wei's example, she didn't dare to be lazy at all.
Even if you go to Rongfu, you must take Nvhong's homework with you.
The only thing to be happy about is that the maids and sisters in Rong Mansion see her as pitiful and will help her.
"Later, you asked me to promise to the Wei family, even if I didn't want to marry, because I knew that once I got married, I would never be able to escape your control and live under your rules forever. But even so, I I never thought of disobeying you."
Listening to the increasing resentment, Mrs. Wei was stunned.
She always felt that she was stricter with Xiangyun than her own daughter, and that was all for her own good.
Xiangyun's obedient and sensible behavior in front of her made her even more convinced that she was right.
But now it sounds like he is treating her harshly?
She felt that it was for her own good to let Xiangyun marry into her natal family.
Her nephew Wei Ruolan is also the one who stands out among the younger generation of distinguished relatives.
If it weren't for her aunt's support, Xiangyun wouldn't have had her turn.
But now it sounds like the Wei family is taking advantage?
Mrs. Wei looked at Xiangyun in disbelief.
But she opened her mouth slightly, but she didn't know where to start.
And Xiangyun's accusation. But it continues.
"Now, I have heard everything I should have heard. Since God has made me a bastard and given me a second chance, I just want to make the decision on my own, okay? Second Aunt?"
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Affection.
The thing he had always been proud of was instantly shattered by Xiangyun.
How could she accept this?
It was also Mrs. Wei's first time to fight Xiangyun, and she couldn't help but regret it after the fight.
But the dignity of her elders prevented her from regretting this option.
Her hands froze in the air, and her expression changed back and forth several times.
Finally, he sat back down with some dejection and murmured:
"Okay, okay! I can't control you, and all my sincerity over the years has been in vain. In the end, I only got your annoying resentment. If I had known this, I would rather feed the dog than control you!"
Seeing that Xiangyun stopped crying after being beaten, and looked at her with a stubborn expression.
Madam Wei suddenly became angry again and said angrily:
"Get out of here! I won't interfere with your affairs anymore. Let your uncle take care of it!"
As she spoke, she suddenly leaned on the kang, covering her heart.
"Ouch~Ouch!"
When Xiangyun saw it, he immediately couldn't care less about arguing.
She didn't even have time to get up, so she hurriedly moved her knees forward, rolling and crawling to the kang to visit.
While reaching out to hold Mrs. Wei, she asked anxiously:
"Second aunt? Second aunt? How are you?"
Mrs. Wei closed her eyes, gasped, and uttered one word:
"roll!"
Seeing that she was fine, Xiangyun was slightly relieved.
"I'm sorry, I will always remember my second aunt's kindness in bringing me up. I also know that my second aunt has been kind to me over the years. It's because I don't know what's good and what's wrong, and it's because of my youth. But... I'm also really uncomfortable. If in the future If I have the chance, I will definitely repay my second aunt a hundredfold for her kindness in raising me!"
Mrs. Wei asked, slowly opening her eyes and tears streaming down her face.
"My sincerity has brought me evil! I can't bear your reward!"
When Xiangyun saw her eyes open, he stopped talking.
He immediately kowtowed silently a few times, then bowed his head and retreated.
Mrs. Wei was the only one left in the room, staring blankly at the ceiling.
I don’t know if I am reflecting on myself, or feeling angry, or feeling sorry for myself.
But Xiangyun who came out breathed a long sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
Regardless of whether I can go to Donghai County or not, I don’t have to pretend anymore, right?
On the other side, Feng Yibo temporarily put the matter behind him after taking the initiative to fight for it.
The New Year is coming and he is very busy.
This New Year, there are not only routine rituals to be busy with, but there is also a more important thing.
At that time, all the famous nobles from the entire Wei Dynasty will gather in the capital.
The work of the Ministry of Rites is even more top priority.
Because the fifteenth year of Invesco is about to pass.
The Wei Dynasty is about to change its Yuan Dynasty.
