The weather is sweltering in midsummer.
Originally, because the eldest daughter-in-law and the third daughter-in-law were both pregnant, the old lady exempted the younger generation from the morning and evening check-ups.
On this day, the old lady called her third daughter-in-law and three older granddaughters.
After everyone sat down, the old lady said straight to the point without being too long-winded: "The life in our house is getting more and more difficult. I called you here today just to ask if you have any ideas. There must be someone with money. There is no way out, otherwise we will be unable to sustain ourselves sooner or later."
Way, what way? They used to be women in the inner house. Although everyone owned land and land, they all had people in charge. On weekdays, they only had to look at the accounts. Now that these have been confiscated, what can they do? At this time, the three people's thoughts were unanimous.
A few days ago, the eldest lady and the third lady’s natal family also sent money notes. The eldest lady’s brother also came. He comforted the eldest lady and visited the old lady before leaving. The second lady’s natal family was far away, so she I just wrote a letter back, but I haven’t received a reply yet.
The eldest lady first expressed her position: "Mom, I still have some in my hand to take out for emergencies."
After hearing this, the old lady sighed and said, "I know your parents' family provides financial aid, but this is not a long-term solution. Life is thicker than the leaves of a tree. Keep the money in your hands for emergency use later. We must have our own way to make a living." , otherwise I will take out all the money in your hands and use it for a few days, and today I will call you to discuss it."
After listening to the old lady's words, the three ladies were silent. Yes, there will be a long time to come. Who knows what things will happen again. It is always right to keep some money with you.
As for the second girl and the third girl from the second room, they looked at each other in confusion, and there was nothing they could do as a little girl. The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.
The old lady saw that everyone was silent,
At this time, the maid outside the door reported: "Old madam, someone wants to see you."
As soon as the maid's voice fell, a woman came in. She looked like a matchmaker. She had bright clothes and heavy makeup. There was a thick layer of powder on her face. Her true age could not be seen. She had an exaggerated big red mouth. .
Accompanying her into the room was her exaggerated tone: "Oh, it's such a coincidence that all the ladies are here today." She waved the handkerchief in her hand, bent down and stood up quickly: "I'll give it to the old lady. Congratulations."
The ladies were all stunned. They were young ladies from aristocratic families, and they had invited people of similar status to discuss marriage. They had never seen the face of this matchmaker in the market.
Ning Jiayin, on the other hand, had seen her in a TV show, and now she found it quite interesting to see her in person. She thought to herself, this is the matchmaker in ancient times, and it is not a good thing to be afraid like this.
Sure enough, when the woman saw that no one was paying attention to her, she blinked and found a bench to sit on, leaning forward.
"Old madam, you know Mr. Huang from our Xixiang, right? His family is really wealthy, making a lot of money every day. He knows that life in our Ning family is difficult, so I can send him five hundred taels of silver notes."
The matchmaker gestured as she spoke, and took out a banknote from her sleeve. Seeing that no one was there to pick it up, she stood up again, walked to the old lady, and put the banknote next to her. On the table.
At this time, there was still no one talking, so the old woman slapped her thigh: "I'll tell you the truth, Mr. Huang is thirty-eight this year and wants to marry a young lady from your house as his aunt..."
"Get out, take your banknotes and get out." The old lady slammed the crutch in her hand on the ground. She had never spoken so harshly.
Grandma Liu picked up the banknotes on the table and stuffed them into the old woman's arms. Then she winked, and immediately two maids came up, each holding an arm, and pulled the matchmaker out.
But this matchmaker still didn't give up. While being dragged, she turned around and shouted: "Old lady, please think twice! Master Huang said that as long as you agree to marry a young lady, Master Huang will take care of all your family's livelihood." ,old……."
One of the girls listened to her talk becoming more and more outrageous, took out a handkerchief and stuffed it in her mouth.
The old lady was so angry that she broke the tea cup.
The third girl, Ning Jiaru, was ashamed and scared, and her tears fell like broken beads. The second sister had already proposed marriage, and the fourth sister, Jiayin, was still young. If her grandmother agreed, she might as well hang herself with a rope.
Qingdai and Chunxing were also afraid and tightly grasped their young lady's arms. Ning Jiayin patted their hands to show that they didn't need to be afraid.
Today's episode really slapped the Ning family and the old lady in the face.
The three ladies also blushed with anger. Are the Ning family really so looked down upon?
The old lady got angry: "Please remember, the daughter of the Ning family is not something that any cat or dog can dream of. The daughter of the Ning family will not be a concubine even if she starves to death. "
After a pause, the old lady said loudly and forcefully: "The Ning family needs to stand up on its own. Otherwise, if we live on the marriage of our daughters, we will die of shame."
Oh, why is this old lady so cute? Ning Jiayin felt happy.
Such a lovely old lady is worthy of me going through fire and water for her. She felt happy in her heart and then walked out. She walked up to the old lady and bowed, looked at the old lady and said, "My granddaughter does have some ideas for doing business, but I'm afraid that the smell of copper will ruin the reputation of the Ning family."
"A good reputation also requires food. As long as the path is right, there is nothing to fear. It is better than relying on selling girls to make a living." The old lady said this hard but true when she was angry.
This is agreed, Ning Jiayin thought to herself.
"My granddaughter needs to travel frequently. Will it affect my sister's marriage in the future?" Ning Jiayin also expressed her thoughts. In ancient times, women were very particular about staying at home. It would be deviant for her to travel outside in the future. .
"You have to have a full meal before you can talk about the future." The old lady accepted it without thinking.
Ning Jia gave her grandmother a big thumbs up in her heart. Maslow's needs theory was not as simple and clear as she made it.
"But Fourth Girl, if you show up outside all day long, what will you do in the future?" The old lady changed her tone and expressed her worries. If Fourth Girl really succeeds, the sisters can live under her protection. A stable life, but what about the fourth girl?
The first lady and the second lady also murmured in their hearts that Ning Jiaxin was about to get married and Ning Jiaru was about to get haircut. If Ning Jiayin was running around all day long, the marriage of the two girls would definitely be affected.
But it would be a problem not to let her go out to make a living.
"Grandma, mother, why don't I dress up as a man." Ning Jiayin has also thought about this problem. After all, she has no ability to change in ancient times.
"But one day the truth will be revealed."
Ning Jiayin also understood her grandmother's reminder, but it was all her own choice, and she couldn't help but watch the whole family fall into trouble.
"Just take it one step at a time. At worst, I will just be an old girl and feel comfortable by myself." Ning Jiayin acted unconcerned.
