Hua Lan came to Shou'an Hall and told the old lady about it.
The old lady praised: "You did the right thing in this matter. If it were normal, it would be fine. But Sanlang is still observing filial piety. This matter is not big or small. Although Sanlang is not a civil servant, if he is used by someone with intentions, it will be a big deal."
Trouble, this is the best way to solve it."
"That hairpin is dead when it dies, but what she said still makes sense."
Hua Lan's face turned pale: "Is grandma talking about taking concubines for officials?"
The old lady sighed: "You are smart, kind, tolerant, and tolerant. I know that Sanlang didn't even have a maid in the same room before, and after getting married, you will be the only one, but you still have inconveniences."
It's not convenient for Saburo to take concubines in the past two years. Then, in the future, if it continues like this, there will always be some villains who will make trouble and spread rumors that you are jealous, which will also be bad for you."
She has lived for many years and has an open mind about many things, so she doesn't understand her granddaughter's thoughts, but as a grandmother, she still feels it is necessary to remind her.
Hua Lan whispered: "Actually, I have considered it before. When I was pregnant with step-brother, I also considered letting Cui Chan and Cai Hairao serve the Marquis, but I didn't make up my mind, and I didn't ask Cui Chan and the others.
, and seeing that the Marquis didn’t mention it, I didn’t do it. It’s true that I have selfish motives.”
The old lady patted her hand: "How can this be called selfishness? Which woman doesn't want to be on the same page with her officials and depend on each other for the rest of their lives, but this is not realistic, you should understand."
People who live in this era understand that monogamy is unrealistic. It is still possible for ordinary people at the bottom, but it is difficult for ordinary wealthy families to achieve it, let alone a wealthy family like the Marquis Zhongjing Mansion.
Take Sheng Hong as an example. When he was a ninth-grade official in a bitter cold land, he already took concubines. It was really rare for a person like Zhou Chen who was born in a marquis mansion without even a maid to live in the same room.
"But you don't have to think about it so much now. Saburo is still in his filial piety period. You can ask him first. This kind of thing still needs to be discussed between you and your husband."
From the old lady's point of view, taking a concubine for Zhou Chen is not a big deal. A concubine is a concubine at best, but a slave at worst. Life and death are in the hands of the mistress.
Hualan is the head lady of the Hou Mansion and is in charge of the backyard. Zhou Chen is also different from his concubine Sheng Hong, who will not spoil his concubine and destroy his wife.
Therefore, she felt that even if she gave Zhou Chen a concubine, it would not shake Hua Lan's position in the Hou Mansion, but would instead reduce the pressure on Hua Lan.
On the way back, Hua Lan and Cui Chan were sitting in the carriage.
Cui Chan was not happy to see Hua Lan and asked with concern: "Girl, are you still angry about the hairpin?"
Hua Lan shook his head and said: "It has passed. I was wondering if I was too selfish. What Cai Hairpin said is right. The official is in his prime and full of energy, but I think about occupying the Marquis alone."
, it’s too inappropriate.”
Cui Chan said in surprise: "I think the Marquis loves the girl. The Marquis must feel that the girl is a hundred times more important than his own temporary happiness."
She is Hualan's personal maid and knows Zhou Chen and Hualan's affairs best. She also knows how strong and capable Zhou Chen is, but even so, Zhou Chen has never mentioned the matter of concubinage, which can only mean that Mr. Hou
Deeply in love with the girl.
Hua Lan looked at Cuichan in surprise, and then sighed: "The official is thinking about me, so I should serve her well and take concubines for him."
Seeing Hua Lan's troubled expression, Cui Chan suddenly said: "Girl, if you agree, I am willing to serve the Marquis."
"ah?"
Hua Lan looked at Cui Chan in surprise.
Cuichan hurriedly explained: "Girl, don't get me wrong, I think differently from Caihan. I just want to share the burden for the girl. I don't need a status or anything else. I am willing to serve the girl all my life.
I will be a maid for the rest of my life."
Hua Lan was silent for a while and then said: "Don't you want to get married? In fact, I have already thought about it. When you get married, I will return your body deed to you and prepare a generous gift for you.
The dowry will allow you to marry in style."
Unexpectedly, Cuichan said: "Girl, I have never thought about getting married. I have thought about it a long time ago. Even if a person like me gets married, I can only marry those traffickers and lackeys. It is absolutely impossible to be a good family."
If you want me, let me be the right lady."
"Even if you get married, you still have to serve someone. Even if you meet a mother-in-law or an elder who is difficult to get along with, you will not only serve one person, but a whole family. Even if you give birth to children in the future, you may not have any future, and you will be useless for the rest of your life.
Instead of struggling to make a living at the bottom, it is better to stay by the girl's side and serve her."
"I'm not coveting wealth, I just feel that if I stay with a girl, she is so good and she will definitely not treat me badly. And what I need to do is to serve the girl and the Marquis well, so I am willing to serve the Marquis for the girl without asking for anything.
I don’t ask for fame, wealth, or having children, I just want to be by the girl’s side all the time.”
"Really, girl, I don't want to leave your side. If you are such a good master, I want to serve you for the rest of my life."
"Green cicada."
Hua Lan hugged Cui Chan with a look of emotion on her face.
People are afraid of comparison. For her own sake, Caihan secretly seduce Zhou Chen while she was away, but Cuichan spoke her true feelings in front of her. Although they ended up serving officials, their purposes were completely different.
Naturally her views are different.
"Cuichan, if you are really willing, I will always let you stay by my side to serve you."
"girl."
When Hua Lan told Zhou Chen in the evening that he asked Cui Chan to serve him when it was inconvenient, Zhou Chen was immediately startled, thinking that Hua Lan was testing him.
But looking at Hua Lan's expression, it seems normal in today's society.
With his status, who doesn't have several concubines?
He hadn't looked for it before, not because he was pretending to be aloof, but because he felt it was unnecessary. He could completely control this kind of thing. Rather than enjoying it himself, he still felt that the peace in the backyard was better.
But now Hua Lan took the initiative to bring it up. He thought about it and asked, "Do you really think so? Are you not jealous?"
Hua Lan rolled her eyes and said coquettishly: "I'm not really jealous. I also know that since we got married, you have always tolerated me when it was inconvenient. You still care about me so much. For my sake, I, as you,
My wife, of course I have to think about you, the official."
"Cui Chan is willing to do so. You can let her accompany you during this period. After the mourning is over, I can help you recruit any girl you like, but the premise is that prostitutes such as Goulan Washe will never be allowed.
"
Although Zhou Chen has experienced the life of three wives and four concubines several times, he still has to sigh at this time. Life in ancient times was so good. The wife of the wife took the initiative to help take in concubines. If it were in modern times, she would really not dare to
Imagine.
"We'll talk about the future later. Now I just want to hold you well."
Zhou Chen's filial piety period had not passed for a year, but something big happened suddenly in Xixia. Li Liangzuo, the young emperor of Xixia, planned to kill Wu Zangyao Pang, wiped out the Manchu clan of Wu Zang, and officially took control of Xixia.
Of course, this is not the main thing. The main thing is that the young emperor of Xixia, Li Liangzuo, actually wrote to the Song Dynasty, willing to pay tribute to the Song Dynasty with a thousand good horses and some treasures, requesting the return of the two states seized by the Song Dynasty, and promised to return the land to the Song Dynasty.
During his reign, he would never start a border war and was willing to sign a peace treaty with the Song Dynasty.
Over this matter, the court was already quarreling fiercely. Some people thought that the land of the two states had already been the land of the Song Dynasty. How could it be returned? They couldn't agree to it.
But some people think that Xixia is just a barren land between two states. Xixia is willing to pay tribute to a thousand good horses and some treasures, and is even willing to sign a peace covenant. In this way, the Song-Xia border will have peace for at least several decades.
, this is definitely the best choice for Da Song Dynasty, and I can agree to it.
The two parties have their own opinions and refuse to give in to each other. The official also has a headache. He neither wants to return the land of the two states, but also wants a peace treaty, but there is no such thing as such a good thing.
When Zhou Chen heard about this, he was also very surprised. Did Li Liangzuo solve the Zang clan so quickly? It seems that he captured the two states of Xixia, which brought quite a butterfly effect.
Li Liangzuo, the young emperor, actually asked for peace from the Song Dynasty. It seems that he has capable people around him.
Although he is now keeping his filial piety at home, he is still really curious about what choice the court will make in the end.
Of course, as far as Da Song was concerned, he would not be surprised by any choice he made.
Chapter completed!