Chapter 280: Talking about rules, but thinking about interests
No one thought that Ye Rongshi would attack the British father-in-law in public, let alone that when the two elders were busy whitewashing peace, he would pierce the window paper so bluntly.
The British princess's expression suddenly turned ugly, and she could neither advance nor retreat for a moment.
It was the old lady who said: "Young Master, don't talk about this wedding. My family has never seen the matchmaker invited by your family, nor has I received any gifts from you. Our fourth girl is still a big girl, and we will also be married in the future.
Speaking of people, it’s not a good idea to make random noises about this marriage.”
As she spoke, the expression on her face also dimmed, "What's more, in the future, the Duke's palace will be borne by the young prince, and the burden on him is heavy! The four of us girls grew up outside, and there are many people in Beijing.
If you don’t even understand the rules, how can you be worthy of the young master’s character?”
The British princess's face looked a little regretful.
Although no matchmaker was invited and no formal ceremony was held, the parents of both families had already discussed it privately.
The old lady came to my house before I returned home, and even secretly said a few words about this matter to the old lady.
Now my family's fall out is really too fast. The old lady's words are beautiful, but when you listen carefully, it makes people feel a little uncomfortable.
Without waiting for her reply, the old lady said again: "Madam just now said that there are urgent matters at home, so it's hard for us to leave food here, so don't delay the business."
They are all dealing with each other in the back house. Although the British father-in-law doesn't really want the two families to get into such trouble, there is nothing they can do at the moment.
Ye Rongshi wanted to say something more, but the British princess's tone took on a serious tone: "It's not fun to make such a fuss today?! What are you doing here?"
Seeing the mother and son leaving in a hurry, the Shou'an Hall fell silent for a moment.
Everyone else looked at Xie Songhua with a little sympathy and regret. After all, this was such a good opportunity, and it slipped away before their eyes.
Even the old lady...
He had spoken quite forcefully just now, but now he was inevitably a little disappointed.
Xie Songhua then smiled and said: "I originally thought that our family was really married to a British official, and I just had to think about and have fun like the young master. I just heard my grandmother say that my feelings are just like those of the young master."
Wife, are you still in a lot of trouble?"
This was a bit childish, but when it came out of her mouth, it seemed normal.
Sure enough, the old lady's face softened, she stared at her twice and said with a smile: "Originally, my family didn't hide this matter much, I just thought that I had found a good marriage for you, and I still wanted to wait for the future.
Once the matter is over, I will ask Mother Shen to teach you the rules of the clan wives of these aristocratic families. At the moment, it seems that this matter..."
Xie Yuncang finally walked in. After taking a serious look at the old lady's face, he said with some guilt: "It's my son's lack of thinking that has caused my mother to suffer."
The old lady waved her hand, "I should be able to survive this disaster. It's just that evil obstacle. How should we deal with it?"
The following words were obviously not suitable for them to listen to, so Sister Xie Songhua left.
Unexpectedly, the visit of the mother and son from the British Duke's house this time was not hidden from the eyes of interested people. Soon, the news spread that the young father-in-law and Xie Songhua were engaged and then came to break off the engagement.
Xie Songhua suddenly became the laughing stock of everyone in the capital, and with the various rumors and rumors that had been surrounding her before, it became a mess.
Some people also said that the Xie family was determined to reach the top of the royal family and use an illegitimate daughter to create a drama of real and fake daughters. Then there was a theory of Tianfeng fate, and the two girls happened to be promised to the two princes.
Anyway, it is a business that is not losing money.
As a result, the family's tutoring was really lax, and a scandal involving an unmarried pregnancy occurred. This time, the plan was completely in vain.
At the moment, this person from outside is still uneasy, so it is really a good idea to hook up with the young prince from the British government while attending classes in the same school.
Others say that the young master often hangs around the place where fireworks are played, and he is not a simple-minded person. I am afraid that Xie Songhua may also have the blood of a British prince in his belly.
Otherwise, on the cusp of such a storm, with the British father-in-law's always cautious and prudent style, how could the engagement matter be brought up at this time?
Anyway, the words being said outside were getting worse and worse, and Aunt Lan was almost sick from anger. Now there were even a lot of scoundrels guarding the back door of Xie's Mansion, and they even talked about their girl.
Fortunately, Xie Songhua specifically asked her to listen to what outsiders were saying. After she finished speaking, her own girl was still sitting there as if the old god was there.
"Girl! If this arrangement continues..." Aunt Lan was really worried about her, "Even if the affairs in the house pass, it will inevitably affect your future marriage."
"Auntie still doesn't understand?" Xie Songhua smiled faintly, "This reputation is just a cover. It's reputation on the surface, but in fact it's all about profit."
She lightly dried the paper on her hand and put it together with the various remarks that Aunt Delan had heard from outside over the past few days.
Then he gently tapped the pile of paper, "It's been almost half a month. Our family has been keeping a low profile. However, the rumors outside have become more and more intense. Do you think this is normal?"
Aunt Lan didn't say anything, so Xie Songhua unfolded the pile of papers one by one, placed them in front of his desk, took out a separate piece of paper, and started sorting it out based on the previous records.
"There are people behind this who are adding fuel to the flames. During the period when my father is not taking the blame and taking leave, there are probably a lot of things going on in the court. Sorting out the time when these rumors started and the intensity of their spread later and giving them to my father will surely make him understand the future.
I know a lot about the affairs of the DPRK."
Aunt Lan saw that she had written down the words Shen Si Guan, and then listed several important points at the back.
I didn't quite understand it for a moment, "But... after all, the marriage of the girl's family is closely related to the reputation..."
"Just watch! This is because my father and the others are at home now. Those people don't know the Holy Spirit's attitude, nor do they know the situation of our family after this incident, so they don't dare to come out randomly at the moment.
Even if it is the British government, it is one thing to cherish one's feathers and be afraid of ruining the reputation, but more importantly, they are afraid that the original advantage of being married to our family will be lost, so they are waiting and watching."
"What the girl means is that if this matter goes through smoothly..." At this point, Aunt Lan was in trouble again, "But... how can this matter go through smoothly?"
"This is father's job, I can't take it away from you," she smiled, and then patted the back of Aunt Lan's hand soothingly, "Anyway, let's just do our own thing in peace and contentment, even if it's helpful.
The family is busy, don't be anxious, the calmer we are, the calmer my father will be, and the easier it will be to find a solution."
Aunt Lan looked at the little girl in front of her. She was obviously only fifteen or sixteen years old, but the calmness and calmness in her eyes made her look like someone in her twenties or thirties.
Inexplicably, it made her feel much calmer.
She nodded, "Slave, just listen to the girl."
When Xie Songhua sent the pile of things he analyzed to Mengpoju, Xie Yuncang was not there.
Mr. Yun just walked out of it and was obviously a little surprised to see her.
Xie Songhua visited Mengpoju more than other girls. She also knew Mr. Yun, so he bowed to her.
Mr. Yun smiled and nodded to her, "Girl, don't worry too much, it was the Holy Spirit who summoned me here."
