Chapter 288: Confrontation

Xu Lingyi is not as confident as Lord Xiang.

He said softly to Eleven Niang: Brother Yu is the eldest son of a concubine, not the second son of a concubine. According to the convention, the houses should be separated. But after getting married, it is not easy to separate immediately. You have to live at home for a few days.

In the new year, it is best for everyone to get acquainted with each other. Otherwise, everyone will live their own lives, and they will feel unfamiliar when they meet, and there is no talk of sister-in-law harmony. So I asked my second sister-in-law to find out which one of the three ladies in the Xiang family has the best temperament.

She is docile. When such a woman is married, firstly, she can take care of her younger siblings and serve you, and set an example for the sisters-in-law who will enter the house later. Secondly, when she comes to divide the house, she will not have too many undue thoughts and give birth to

The resentment came to embarrass Brother Chen’s daughter-in-law. Mo Yan, I thought carefully about the selection. At that time, I even thought that if the three ladies of the Xiang family did not meet this requirement, I could only reluctantly give up.

Eleven Niang admitted that what Xu Lingyi said was right. She had no objection to the second lady. After all, she was only entrusted by Xu Lingyi. As for whether to tell her or not, that was the second lady's freedom.

What she didn't like was the way Xu Lingyi handled the matter.

He didn’t even say hello, he just made a decision directly. Then who do you think you are?

Lord Marquis, Eleventh Mother couldn’t help but cross her arms and said calmly, I don’t want to talk to you.

Xu Lingyi was stunned.

What a look of disbelief.

don't talk to him

He actually said bluntly that he didn't want to talk to him.

This is the first time I have met him when he is so old

Eleven Niang had turned around. She looked at Xu Lingyi calmly: Mr. Hou, you directly decided on the wife for Brother Yu’s marriage. You didn’t regard me as Brother Yu’s mother or you at all.

Wife. Although what you said is reasonable, I still feel that my anger and resentment are hard to get rid of. If I continue to say it, I am afraid that there will be nothing good to say, so it is better to stop here, so as not to say sad words that will make both of us regret. After saying that, she

He turned over and turned his back to Xu Lingyi.

Such a decisive Eleven Niang made Xu Lingyi feel a little at a loss for a moment. After a while, he said: Mo Yan, let's talk about what we have to say. This kind of anger can't solve the problem.

I just don’t want to get angry with the Marquis, so I don’t want to talk to him. Eleven Niang said softly, besides, the Marquis has made this matter very clear, and there is nothing that can’t be solved.

Do people with a mild temper become particularly stubborn once they get angry?

Xu Lingyi thought for a while, smiled, leaned on her elbows and called her: Silent words

Eleven Niang closed her mouth and remained silent.

Xu Lingyi continued to call her with a smile: silent words

This is not something that can be solved with some coaxing or teasing. This is a matter of principle. If Xu Lingyi cannot be made to understand the mistakes he made this time and cannot use them as a warning to make changes, then it will happen again in the future.

He will have a habitual thinking, thinking that he is the only one who acts in a reasonable manner, and it has nothing to do with not consulting with him. He only needs to explain and tease him afterwards.

Eleven Niang got out of bed, wearing single clothes, found a quilt from the high cabinet, spread it on the big kang near the window, half wrapped it in half and lay down: "Master Hou also rested earlier. I will be in bed tomorrow."

It's time to get up

Looking at the slightly raised mass on the kang, it took him a long time to come back to his senses.

Although this matter was my fault, I was the one who asked the second sister-in-law to go to the Xiang family and tell Xiang to ask the second sister-in-law to help pick the person. If I let the eleventh mother go to see her again, wouldn't it be reneging on her promise? Not only would she be disrespectful to the Xiang family, I would also be breaking her promise.

to others

The current plan can only make Eleven Niang change her mind.

Xu Lingyi thought for a while and squeezed onto the kang near the window: silently. Let's talk about this matter.

Eleven Niang ignored him, got up and lay down on the bed.

Xu Lingyi followed again.

Eleven Niang went back to the kang next to the window.

After several rounds of this, Xu Lingyi sighed helplessly.

Eleven Niang's clothes are thin, so it's no joke if she catches a cold.

He fell on the kang and fell asleep, leaving the bed to Eleven Niang.

It started to rain heavily outside.

Through the window, the sound of rain could be heard clearly, little by little, drop by drop, and finally he fell asleep.

When I woke up the next morning, the young leaves that had just sprouted were washed clean and clear by the rain, and the world became clearer, which made people feel refreshed.

Madam, it’s raining. Yanrong happily brought in clothes. The weather will get warmer.

Eleven Niang nodded with a smile and told Yan Rong: Lord Marquis is still resting, don't let anyone come in and disturb him.

The corner of Yan Rong's eyes passed by the big Kang by the window, without moving his eyes or eyebrows, he responded with a smile, went out and told the little maids to wait outside, while he served Eleven Niang to freshen up and go to the hall.

After accepting the greetings from the children and her aunt, Eleven Niang went to the Madam's place.

Just after saying a few words, the fifth lady came over with Sister Xin in her arms.

After greeting each other, Mrs. Du asked Mother Du to carry Sister Xin over.

Why does the madam look like she has lost some weight? Her brows are slightly furrowed.

The fifth lady hurriedly said: My stomach has been a little bad these past few days.

Invite Dr. Xie from Tai Hospital to see how he is best at treating children's diseases.

The fifth lady should bend her knees.

The lady asked about Jining: Have the rituals been completed?

After finishing the Five Virtues, I just need to send someone to burn incense at Ciyuan Temple every first day of the new year.

The second lady is here.

She greeted Eleven Niang politely and said nothing.

Eleven Niang didn't ask. After the lady went to the Buddhist hall, she went to the flower hall.

The rain has stopped, and the air is still filled with the moisture of rain.

The yard was full of people.

The mothers in charge stood under the eaves, and the serving maids and women stood in the middle of the yard.

Seeing Eleven Niang coming in, everyone suddenly shortened their hair by half.

The eleventh mother, surrounded by amber green clouds and other maids, crossed the courtyard and entered the flower hall without looking back, and began to listen to the mothers in charge.

The newly appointed kitchen steward of the inner courtyard, the mother of the Li family, recited the matter she wanted back three times in her mind, and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so she calmed down.

Although she is an old man in the house, she has nothing to do with any of the houses. If Wanxiang hadn't made such a fuss when the third lady took charge of the house, Gan Laoquan would have had no one to use, and it would have been impossible for her to help.

It is impossible that the fourth lady who is now in charge of the kitchen was appointed as the mother in charge of the kitchen after Gan Laoquan left the post with the third wife. It is even more impossible that Wanxiang was appointed as the mother in charge of the kitchen because of Wanxiang's impatience. Thinking of Wanxiang's family being

The fourth lady was sent back to Gongxian Hutong. She heard that she was later kicked out of Yanjing. She was a little trembling when facing the fourth lady.

When it was her turn to go in and reply, it was already three o'clock in the morning. Just as she finished speaking, Lu Yun came in.

Madam, the two mothers who are close to the eldest lady of Weibei Hou Mansion came to say hello to the eldest lady.

Eleven Niang smiled slightly.

I don’t know what these two girls are doing, but Sister Hui’s mother comes over twice a day.

Send someone to take him to Shaohuayuan

The green cloud responded and left.

Seeing that everything was done, Eleven Niang returned to her yard, sat down and began to embroider calligraphy.

After embroidering half a word, Xu Lingyi came back.

He asked Eleven Niang to change his clothes.

Eleven Niang docilely served him to change his clothes.

Xu Lingyi asked her: Why did you come back so early today?

Eleven Niang closed her mouth tightly and remained silent.

Yan Rong saw the maid who was busy serving in the room and winked, then tiptoed back.

Xu Lingyi pinched her chin and said with a smile: Why don't you really talk to me?

Eleven Niang turned her head, helped him tie the sash around his waist, brought a cup of hot tea to Xu Lingyi, and then silently put away the flower stand. She called Yanrong: It's getting late, and I have to go to the Madam's place for lunch.

. Without waiting for Xu Lingyi, he left the inner room by himself.

Xu Lingyi laughed and followed.

When we arrived at Mrs. Tai's place, there were many people. Eleven Niang was smiling, but no one noticed anything strange.

At night, the two of them still slept separately.

The next day, Xu Lingyi got up early and asked Eleven Niang to help him wash up.

Eleven Niang didn't say a word and helped him pour water and change clothes. During breakfast, she also helped him bring porridge and put it in front of him as usual.

Xu Lingyi found it very interesting.
To be continued...