The days of the Chinese New Year are always very busy. Relatives and friends get together and have a lot of fun, and before you know it, it’s the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.
Wang Xiu thought he could take a break and went to see the eldest princess.
Unexpectedly, during breakfast, the concierge came back to report that Mrs. Li, the Grand Master's wife, came with her daughter Mei Min, saying that she came to pay Lu Shouchang and Mrs. Chen New Year's greetings.
Mrs. Li and Wang Xiu had always been good friends, and Wang Xiu respected her as his eldest son. On the third day of the third lunar month, she prepared a gift and asked her servants to deliver it to her. Unexpectedly, Mrs. Li was so polite that she brought her daughter to the house on the sixth day of the lunar month.
She got up to greet them and brought them mother and daughter into the main room. When she saw Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Li couldn't help but praise Wang Xiu. She was the wife of the family, but she still let the elderly live in the main room. She was really filial.
Mrs. Chen had always had nothing to say about Wang Xiu, her daughter-in-law. When she heard Mrs. Li's praise, she happily agreed with her.
Mei Min didn't take it seriously. She felt that these were what Wang Xiu should do, so why not?
She didn't understand why her mother brought her to the Lu family, as if she wanted to listen to Wang Xiu's teachings?
Wang Xiu was not much older than her, but she got married early and had a son and a daughter.
Wang Xiu on the side noticed Mei Min's gaze and looked up. Mei Min pursed her lips in embarrassment and immediately looked away.
Wang Xiu immediately understood that Mrs. Li was probably not just here to pay New Year greetings.
Sure enough, after a while, Mrs. Li was heard saying to Mrs. Chen: "My daughter has a strong temper and a sharp tongue. Anyone who has never been able to deal with her has never been able to defeat her. Now the family has discussed it for her.
She didn't like any marriage matters, and even talked back to her father, saying that she would never marry again in this life."
"I know she hasn't met a good one, so I came up with this idea. As the saying goes, women are afraid of marrying the wrong man, and men are afraid of getting into the wrong career. I miss you Lu family. Men who take the imperial examination and become officials will rise to great heights. Women should be filial to their parents-in-law.
, it’s really enviable to be a husband and raise children.”
"To be honest, sister, I came here today to ask you to be a matchmaker for Min'er to see who has a suitable match. It doesn't matter what family fortune or fame. As long as you have good character, act responsibly, and have a clean family background, it's enough."
Who is Mrs. Li?
The wife of the Grand Master of the current dynasty, the wife of a high-ranking official, the daughter of her family, and even the queen.
Mrs. Chen was frightened and quickly said she didn't dare.
However, Mrs. Li started to cry while she was talking. Mrs. Chen had never seen such a scene before. Just when she was about to accept it, Wang Xiu couldn't help but said: "I see how well-behaved Min'er is. Madam, she is so unfounded."
Already."
"Let's see. How can my mother dare to make the decision on Min'er's marriage? If Madam is really distressed, how about I go ask the eldest princess for help?"
Mrs. Li paused, then wiped away her tears and asked cautiously: "Would that disturb the eldest princess?"
Wang Xiu knew the purpose of Mrs. Li's visit and said bluntly: "No. The eldest princess even mentioned Princess Yanyang's marriage before, which shows that she is enthusiastic. Sister Min'er grew up in Beijing since she was a child, and her highness the eldest princess
She is also very familiar with her. It is too late for Her Royal Highness to love her, so how can she be in trouble?"
When Mrs. Li saw this, she couldn't help but ask: "What about you? Are you in trouble?"
Wang Xiu suddenly laughed and said: "What did Madam say? Sister Min'er's marriage is the same as Yunyuan and Yunzhu's marriage. I will be concerned about it."
Mrs. Li knew that Wang Xiu's words were polite, but when she saw that Wang Xiu's smile was sincere and not fake, a huge stone fell in her heart.
Everyone knew that her husband was invited back to the court by the emperor, and was granted the title of Grand Master, and held a high and powerful position.
In fact, it is like setting up a high shelf, which is only useful but not useful.
What's more, unlike the Wang family and the Lu family, the Mei family has strong rising stars, and everyone is waiting to succeed their father, lead the remaining disciples, and stabilize the family's status.
The Mei family's heirs were in a difficult situation. There were not many sons who were raised, even fewer who became talented in education, and basically none who could speak in front of the emperor.
If one day, her husband passes away, I am afraid that the disciples of the Mei family will go their separate ways in an instant, and how can they join the mainstream?
So he brought his daughter to the Lu family's house and acted out the show, hoping that Wang Xiu would recommend his daughter to the eldest princess.
The first year of Zhengxing began, but the emperor had not yet established a queen.
Among the aristocratic families in the capital, no one hopes that their daughter will rise to great heights. Even if she cannot give birth to a prince in the future, it would be good to give birth to a princess.
Mrs. Li secretly took a breath, then held Wang Xiu's hand and said, "With your words, I won't have anything to worry about when I leave Min'er to you."
"Min'er, come here and call your sister-in-law. From now on, if my mother can't control you, your sister-in-law of the Lu family can also control you."
Mei Min walked up to Wang Xiu obediently, blessed herself slightly, and shouted: "Sister-in-law."
Wang Xiu supported her and said, "Since my aunt values me so much, how can I let her down and let you down as my sister-in-law?"
"Don't worry, I'm planning to take the time to go to the eldest princess's mansion. I will definitely bring the message to you then."
Mrs. Li's eyes moved slightly, thinking that they were in a hurry today and did not submit the post. In other words, Wang Xiu was originally going to the eldest princess's mansion, but now she was delayed because of them.
As the saying goes, arriving early is worse than arriving by chance, but they took advantage of both. It seemed that even God was helping the Mei family.
Mrs. Li immediately said to Wang Xiu: "I am here to talk to your mother-in-law today. I will give you a day off. You can go and accompany the eldest princess. But let's not say these words for the time being. It is better to wait until fifteen and find an opportunity.
Say it again."
Now, it's a bit deliberate. Although the Mei family has the intention of sending their daughter to the palace, their literati character is still there. They just want to show some meaning. If the emperor is not willing, the daughter of the Mei family cannot be a concubine.
If she can't be the queen, her husband will lose face and the matter will be ruined.
Wang Xiu understood and wanted to refuse, but Mrs. Li said again: "Go ahead and take Min'er with you. I can also be your companion."
"The eldest princess's mansion is no better than the Lu's mansion. There are people coming and going every day. She has treated you like a sister in the past few years. She will be sad if you don't go there when you are free."
Mrs. Chen was also worried that the eldest princess had no one to accompany her these days, and Wang Xiu would be sad if she didn't go, so she said: "Listen to your aunt, go ahead. It's okay if you don't come back for dinner tonight. I'll ask the kitchen to cook less."
After hearing what her mother-in-law said, Wang Xiu smiled helplessly and said, "My mother wants to drive me out to eat, how can I survive this life?"
Mrs. Chen smiled and said: "You are a poor young man, can't you do it if I ask someone to heat up the food and wait for you? Go quickly!"
Wang Xiu immediately felt blessed and agreed briskly.
Before leaving, she asked Mei Min to wait for her while she went to take her daughter with her.
Mei Min looked at her back in surprise and thought, is this okay?
They were going to the eldest princess's mansion.
But soon, she gave up this worry, because when the eldest princess saw them, she hugged Wang Xiu's daughter first, kissed her face tenderly, and said very happily: "My daughter-in-law is here, Xin Ran,
I am your mother-in-law."
Mei Min: "..."
She stood there blankly, watching the eldest princess holding Lu Xinran and walking in front. She couldn't help but ask Wang Xiu in a low voice: "Is it decided?"
Wang Xiu looked confused: "What's settled?"
Mei Min blushed slightly and was embarrassed to speak clearly.
Wang Xiu looked at her with an unnatural look, but from time to time he looked at the eldest princess and her daughter. She suddenly smiled and said: "You are talking about Xinran and An Nian's marriage?"
Mei Min nodded, her voice as thin as a mosquito.
Wang Xiu was overjoyed and said: "Of course not, the eldest princess was just joking."
Mei Min breathed a sigh of relief, then she asked, why do you want to kiss a baby at such a young age?
The eldest princess turned around and said seriously: "It's settled, I have the final say on this matter."