"There are quite a few of you in the Ministry of Industry in Dajing." Mrs. Ouyang's face turned colder. "Or do you also want to be like Master Fang or General Xiahou and enter the court as an official as a woman?"
"Why not?" Ouyang Zirou asked back, and Mrs. Ouyang's face became even colder, "Look at the two of them, one is suffering from injuries and is walking on thin ice, and the other is left behind in Baiyue and doesn't even have any children. Do you want this too?" ?"
"I..." Ouyang Zirou said harshly: "I'm not as powerful as them, so naturally the price I pay won't be that high."
"You also know that you have to pay a price." Mrs. Ouyang's eyes were filled with some indescribable emotions, "Master Fang's success today is all due to her hard work with one sword and one sword. You can't compare to it, and you can't compare to it. Then say Talking about General Xiahou, she was born into a general, and her father was the general who protected the country in Baiyue. If she had not died early, how could she have seen a female cast member wearing armor on the battlefield?"
"Mother..." Ouyang Zirou was interrupted by Mrs. Ouyang as soon as she started to speak, "Zirou, your father and I are still alive, so the Ouyang family doesn't need you as a girl to support the family."
"Mother!" Ouyang Zirou stood up suddenly, "Even if I have an official position, I will not change the position of the Ouyang family, and I will not compete with my brother for the head of the family. Why can't I do it?"
"You..." Mrs. Ouyang's voice trembled with anger, "If the Ouyang family wants you to enter the officialdom as a girl, how can you have the dignity to be among the nine great ministers? Aren't you going to make others laugh at you?"
She suddenly started coughing as she spoke, and the nanny beside her helped her calm down and said: "Madam, please don't be angry. The young lady is also obsessed with things for a while. Just wait until she figures it out."
"By the time she figures it out... it will be too late." Mrs. Ouyang took a breath and continued: "If you continue like this, your father will probably give the position of head of the family to that boy Ouyang Juncheng."
"How is it possible?" Ouyang Zirou sat back, "Even though my brother has mediocre qualifications, he is the only son of my father and mother after all. It is impossible for my father..."
"Impossible?" Mrs. Ouyang said sternly: "You also know that your brother's qualifications are mediocre, but Ouyang Juncheng is not only talented, but also married to the daughter of the Wang family. With the help of the Wang family, he has suppressed your brother in the past two years. One end."
Ouyang Zirou's face was full of disbelief. Mrs. Ouyang's voice was a little lower, "Your father was hesitant in his heart, but now it is widely spread that your brother is the next head of the family. This is enough to upset him. If you If we continue to cause trouble at this juncture and offend him, let alone the position of the head of the family, I am afraid that he will never want to see us, mother and son again."
Ouyang Zirou's expression was dark and unclear. Mrs. Ouyang held her hand and said, "Zirou, I don't want your brother to fight for the position of head of the family. But if we don't fight, how will we, mother and son, gain a foothold in the Ouyang family for the rest of our lives? Have you ever thought about it?"
"I understand." Ouyang Zirou said slowly, "I'm going to find dad right now. I'll beat him or punish him."
"No need." Mrs. Ouyang held her hand a little tighter, "Zirou, you just need to promise me that from now on, you won't leave the house unless you have anything to do, and you can just settle down and get married."
"Ready to get married in peace of mind?" Ouyang Zirou said blankly: "Who should I marry?"
"General Huangfulin proposed marriage to your father years ago. He said that his young general Huangfuxin fell in love with you at first sight in Qiluo City." Mrs. Ouyang's expression softened a little, "Your father has not agreed yet, so he said he wanted to ask It’s our mother and daughter’s wish. I thought about it today and I think it’s very suitable. I have no reason to refuse.”
Ouyang Zirou bit her lips tightly, "Mom, I have already promised you, why do you want to marry me so far to the north?"
"Young General Huangfu Xin's talent is a perfect match for you." Mrs. Ouyang looked at Ouyang Zirou's hands in her palms and said solemnly and dignifiedly: "You are the daughter of my Wei family, and the wind and sand in the north can't do anything to you. Go ahead, Mom, I believe you will have a great time."
Ouyang Zirou clenched her ten fingers into a fist, forcefully broke away Mrs. Ouyang's hand, turned around and ran out.
"Miss!" Mammy shouted anxiously, and Mrs. Ouyang said quietly: "Let her go."
"Madam, why didn't you tell the lady..." Mammy looked unbearable, and Mrs. Ouyang smiled, "What did you say? That I acted independently when I was a child and caused my sister to die in front of me? She was still young and didn't know. The price of some things is high. All high-ranking families are giant man-eating beasts."
"Madam..." Mammy's eyes were red, but Madam Ouyang still just smiled, "You don't have to be like this. I have been cautious for so many years just to prevent what happened back then from happening again. I will not let anyone harm Zi Rou. Including herself.”
"Where did you get this list?" Fang Zilan looked solemn, "Also, how did you know that I want to build monuments and temples for the sacrificed soldiers?"
"Master Fang, what do you think my Wanhua Tower is for?" Fang Lihui smiled meaningfully, and Fang Zilan glanced at him, "I want the girl who told you the news."
Hearing this, Fang Lihui shook his hand and spilled some water from the teacup, "Master Fang, what did you say?"
"Why, you can't bear it?" Fang Zilan looked at Fang Lihui with a half-smile, and he waved his hands quickly: "Of course not. It's just the girl in Wanhua Tower who can come and go freely. If Master Fang wants it, she must agree to it."
Fang Zilan put the list away and said calmly: "I believe she is willing to follow me."
Fang Lihui shook the folding fan lightly and asked curiously: "Why is Mr. Fang so sure?"
"Since ancient times, beauties love heroes. I am more or less a hero." As soon as Fang Zilan finished speaking, there was a popping sound, and it was Awan who sprayed out the tea.
Fang Zilan had no reaction and said without shame: "Not only do most beauties like me, but those who like beauties can also chat with me, such as Miss Ouyang."
Cong Rong covered her mouth and chuckled, and Awan clicked her tongue, "Master Fang, if this girl doesn't follow you, you will lose face."
"For the sake of beauty, face is nothing." Fang Zilan poured a cup of tea for Fang Lihui, "This matter has been settled, Mr. Fang, please don't lie."
Fang Lihui took the tea cup and said, "Who do you think I am, Master Fang? I guarantee it in the name of the head of the Fang family and I will never lie."
"That's pretty much it." Fang Zilan finished talking about the business and sat back on the chair, still looking lazy, "If you have nothing to do, Mr. Fang, you might as well stay for dinner."
"No..." As soon as Fang Lihui's words of rejection came out, he was interrupted by Fang Zilan, "Young Master Fang, please think clearly. I may not have the spare money to treat you to dinner in the next two years."
"Master Fang is joking." Fang Lihui put away the folding fan, raised his eyebrows and raised his lips and said, "I still have something to do in my house, so I won't bother you anymore."
