Chapter 1133 Valanti takes a concubine, the Zhou siblings fight Mo Lan
As soon as Zhou Chen returned to the pavilion and sat down, he saw Ru Lan cheering happily.
"Brother-in-law, you are so powerful. Uncle Gu is no match for you. He fought so well."
Looking at Ru Lan, who had no sense of authority, Zhou Chen's mood improved a bit. Although Ru Lan was naive, she was not annoying, but rather lovable.
"Stop causing trouble and let your eldest brother-in-law have a drink."
Wang Ruofu pulled Ru Lan aside who was clinging to Zhou Chen, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face. With so many people watching, he didn't look like a lady at all.
Mrs. Wu also came over and complimented her. For the next time, Zhou Chen and Hualan didn't leave the game anymore. They just sat in the pavilion and watched other people playing.
Although Gu Tingye lost, he didn't care at all. He returned to his seat and took a big sip of wine.
Wei Xingshou smiled and poured wine for Gu Tingye: "Erlang's invincibility is gone today, are you still so happy?"
Gu Tingye smiled and said: "What the hell is that? How could I care? What's more, my brother didn't try his best on Wednesday just now. He was just playing for fun."
Yun Niang, who looked charming next to her, said in surprise: "You haven't tried your best?"
Gu Tingye replied matter-of-factly: "Otherwise? If brother Zhou was serious, the score wouldn't be like this."
When he was on the court, he naturally knew Zhou Chen's state best. Looking at Zhou Chen's ease and ease, he knew that he was not trying his best.
Of course, he also didn't try his best.
The polo match soon came to an end. When it was about to end, Hua Lan said to Zhou Chen: "Should we go with mother and the others, or go back by ourselves?"
In fact, it was not easy for the two families to return to the city. Zhou Chen replied: "We won't be together anymore. Let's go back first."
"good."
After the polo match ended, everyone who came to participate also left separately. After Zhou Chen and the others said goodbye to Mrs. Wu, they all left Jinmingchi in their own carriages.
A few days later, Gu Tingye received a notice from Zhou Chen and came to the camp where the Forbidden Army was stationed under Ma Junsi.
"Zhong Huai, since it is your first time to join the officialdom, I can't give you too high a position all at once. You will temporarily serve as the training officer and military commander of the left wing of the Dragon Guard Army. Although your rank is not high, you can do it first.
Wait, I will recommend you when I get a better location in the future."
Zhou Chen thought about it for a long time. Gu Tingye came from a family of military generals and had excellent martial arts skills. He also read military books and had the potential to lead troops in combat. There was absolutely no problem in letting him train the troops.
Gu Tingye was very happy after hearing this: "This is already very high. Thank you brother for your kindness. I will remember it in my heart."
Although he is the legitimate son of the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, with a high background and a successful candidate, to be honest, he is only slightly better than Bai Ding. It is extremely rare for him to be able to obtain the rank of seventh grade all at once.
You must know that when Sheng Hong was selected as a Jinshi, he only started as a ninth-rank official in a bitter cold land. Therefore, Gu Tingye was able to have such a rank from the beginning because of Zhou Chen's special care. It was also because of Zhou Chen's status as
Ma Shuai has absolute say in Ma Jun Division. If he were in another department, he would never have such a high starting point.
"Okay, you come here tomorrow. The military is different from the civil service. If you want to stand firm in the military, your background is very important, but your fists are equally important. You understand what I mean." Zhou Chen reminded.
"I understand. I understand what brother means. I will definitely not let him down."
Gu Tingye patted his chest and assured that Zhou Chen had done him such a great favor and given him such a high starting point. If he failed to do it again, he would be embarrassed not only for himself, but also for Zhou Chen, so he made up his mind to do it.
good.
"There is another thing related to you. I heard that you went to the Yu family to propose marriage and wanted to marry the eldest daughter of the Yu family. You didn't listen to my advice. You went to harm the eldest daughter of the Yu family for the sake of your wife.
Can you really do this kind of thing?"
"Brother, you have misunderstood me."
Gu Tingye defended: "Although I have some selfish motives, I really want to marry the eldest girl of the Yu family."
"Stop pretending in front of me. What I'm going to talk about next is related to your outer room. You also know that I want to arrange for you to join the job. According to the regulations, your identity must be investigated and verified."
"certainly."
Gu Tingye nodded, this is almost the same as the modern political review. If you want to become an official, it is natural to investigate your identity and origin. Even if there is no problem, this process must be done. It is impossible not to investigate anything.
Just let people be officials.
Zhou Chen said: "We found out that your concubine was with a man a few days ago and gave the man a lot of money."
"impossible."
Gu Tingye almost jumped up and said loudly: "It's absolutely impossible. My wife is simple-minded and weak and can't take care of herself. How can she have a private meeting with others? It's absolutely impossible."
Zhou Chen was also speechless: "I didn't say that your extramarital affair had a secret meeting with the foreigner, but the investigators found that she had contact with a man and gave him money. As for who the other person is, we don't know yet.
, because this is your own business, and it’s not good for us to do it for you. I’m telling you because of our familiarity.”
Gu Tingye's face was gloomy. Of course he didn't believe that Zhu Manniang would deceive him, but Zhou Chen really had no reason to arrange his affair.
"This is your own matter, you can solve it yourself."
"Brother, I'll take my leave now."
After Gu Tingye left, he kept thinking about what Zhou Chen had said. He didn't believe that Zhu Manniang would betray him, but he couldn't help but think about it.
"No, I have to figure it out."
The reason why he went to marry Yu Yanran, the eldest daughter of the Yu family, was not because he knew that Yu Yanran had a good temperament and a good temper. He felt that as his eldest wife, she would definitely not bully Zhu Manniang or treat his children badly.
But if Zhu Manniang deceived him, then what was the point of doing all this?
Even if he wants to be nice to Zhu Manniang, it doesn't mean he is willing to be a fool.
Thinking of this, he immediately made a decision. No matter what, he had to figure this out.
When Zhou Chen saw Gu Tingye leaving absentmindedly, he knew that his words still made Gu Tingye suspicious. As long as Gu Tingye is smarter, he will definitely discover Zhu Manniang's problem. No matter how good he is, he will never be able to tolerate it.
Zhu Manniang.
After Gu Tingye returned, he did take action. On the surface, he remained calm, but privately, he asked Shitou to keep an eye on the courtyard of Tianshui Lane. If Zhu Manniang went out, don't alert the snake, follow him and see where Zhu Manniang went.
Who.
At the same time, he also asked Nanny Chang to pay attention to Zhu Manniang's usual behavior. Nanny Chang suddenly thought excitedly that her brother had discovered Zhu Manniang's pretentiousness, and immediately said that she would definitely keep an eye on Zhu Manniang to prevent her from acting like a monster.
The next day.
Gu Tingye came to the army early, and Zhou Chen personally took him to the military camp and introduced him to the commanders of the Long Guard Army.
Originally, the commanders in the left wing of the Dragon Guard had some objections to the training officer directly transferred by Zhou Chen, but they were very surprised to see that he was actually the legitimate son of the very famous Marquis Ningyuan in Tokyo.
Even though Gu Tingye has a bad reputation, as the legitimate son of the Hou family, he has some abilities, so it is relatively easier for people in the army to accept him.
Joining the company went smoothly, but whether Gu Tingye can sit firmly still depends on his own ability.
Zhou Chen was not his nanny. After making arrangements, he left the army.
When he returned home in the afternoon, he saw Hua Lan telling him with joy, "My lord, Chang Bai's marriage has been decided. She is the legitimate daughter of the Hai family."
The Hai family is a well-known scholarly family in Tokyo. They are full of nobles and nobles. Both father and brother in the family are officials in the court, and their grades are not low.
In terms of family status and status, the Sheng family is more than one level behind the Hai family. Being able to marry the Hai family is considered a high achievement for the Sheng family.
But Sheng Changbai himself is not bad, but he was awarded the Jinshi in his early twenties, and he was in the Hanlin Academy when he first became an official. He started at the forefront among the many Jinshi in this generation.
In fact, the Sheng family was the in-laws that Mrs. Sheng and Sheng Hong had inquired about and chosen. When they first came to propose marriage, the Hai family was reluctant.
"It was my grandmother who paid attention and asked my mother to bring Changbai to our house to marry her, and she also asked me, the eldest sister, to follow. After arriving at the Hai family, the eldest lady of the Hai family fell in love with Chang Bai at first sight, and then talked a lot, and finally
So we decided to get married."
Hua Lan's face was full of joy. She, the eldest sister, was very happy that her younger brother could marry into the Hai family, because she had also contributed. With her, the eldest lady of the Marquis Palace, accompanying her, the Hai family also gave them enough face.
"The Hai family didn't put any excessive conditions. There was only one condition, and that was that after their girls entered the Sheng Mansion, unless Chang Bai had not had a son after forty years, they would not allow Chang Bai to take concubines. Originally, my mother also
There was some hesitation, but Changbai agreed on the spot, which made Mrs. Hai family even more satisfied with him."
This is indeed not too harsh a condition. After all, this is the family rule of the Hai family. They have always been like this. If you propose it before marriage, not after marriage, if you are willing, you can agree. If you are not willing, the marriage will end. There is nothing to say.
Wang Ruofu hesitated, naturally for the sake of the heirs of the Sheng family, but for Hua Lan, this rule was not too much, because she knew what kind of person her brother was, so Changbai agreed on the spot, and there was no surprise to her.
.
"This is a good thing. The Hai family is indeed very good, and it is also of great help to Changbai."
Zhou Chen also thinks that this marriage is very good. The Hei family in the plot is a very good woman. Changbai can marry such a daughter-in-law, which can be of great help to him both internally and externally. Looking at the many couples in Zhifu
, Sheng Changbai and Haishi are definitely one of the most harmonious and respectful couples.
Moreover, Hai's family background was extraordinary, and her vision and knowledge were equally extraordinary. Having her as housekeeper in the future could just make up for Mrs. Wang's problems in this regard.
Of course, the most important thing is that Haishi can help Sheng Changbai in his career.
Although the Zhongjing Hou Mansion and the Sheng Mansion are relatives, and the Zhongjing Hou Mansion has a high status, Sheng Changbai is a civil servant, and civil servants are extremely exclusive, so the help Zhou Chen can give him is limited.
But the Hai family is different. The Hai family is full of nobles, and both father and brother in the family are officials in the court. They will definitely be of great help to Sheng Changbai.
"Changbai and the second girl from the Hai family are both old enough and should get married soon."
Zhou Chen muttered: "Changbai is your biological brother. Since he is getting married, we must prepare a generous gift. Let me leave this matter to you. You have been to Sheng Mansion more recently to see what is missing.
If we can subsidize it, we will subsidize it.”
Sheng Changbai is an upright, kind, and extremely filial and sensible person. Zhou Chen naturally has no objection to providing some support for such a brother-in-law. He can't spend a lot of money, and he can also give his wife more faces in her parents' family, so why not do it.
Hua Lan suddenly leaned on Zhou Chen's shoulder with a moved expression.
"Guanren, you are so kind, why are you so nice to me?"
"You are my wife, if I am not good to you, who should I be good to?"
"I mean, why do you dote on me so much? I have also been in contact with many women. Their officials are not as good as you. I am not from a good background, I am not smart, and I am not as good as those in Bianliang City.
This girl, why did the officer choose me in the first place?"
Zhou Chen kissed Hua Lan gently on the forehead and said, "Don't talk about yourself like that. No matter how good other people's girls are, in my eyes, you are the best. I think it's worth it to marry you."
Hualan hugged Zhou Chen tightly: "Officer."
After a long time, Hua Lan suddenly said: "Official, let me help you find a concubine."
Zhou Chen was stunned for a moment: "No, madam, why did you suddenly mention the matter of concubinage? I think it's good now. You have given birth to two legitimate sons for me, and you don't have to think about the issue of heirs. There is no concubinage.
It’s necessary.”
Hua Lan looked shy and said, "You don't have to worry about the heir's problem. But Guanren, you are too powerful. Cuichan and I can't serve you well. Besides, there are always inconveniences for us, so we can't let Guanren always."
I feel uncomfortable, this is not what a qualified wife should do, so I thought of taking a concubine for an official."
"My lord, you don't have to worry about me. I'm satisfied that my lord loves me so much. I don't mind if my lord takes concubines."
Zhou Chen understood what she meant. She must have felt that she was full of energy and she and Cuichan couldn't satisfy her together, so she thought of taking a concubine for herself.
In fact, since Cui Chan had a relationship with him, he has indeed liberated a lot in this regard, but Hua Lan is right, if he indulges, she and Cui Chan combined will not be able to satisfy him.
But he is also sensible and knows how strong his physique is now, so he will restrain himself every time, but if he does it too many times, Hua Lan and Cuichan will inevitably notice it.
Hua Lan fell in love with her so much that she now acted like the mistress of the house and cared about him wholeheartedly, so she thought of giving him a concubine.
After Cui Chan followed him, although she did not have the title of concubine and had been serving him and Hua Lan, everyone knew the relationship between Cui Chan and Zhou Chen, and Cui Chan also served Zhou Chen wholeheartedly and did everything for Zhou Chen.
Chen considers.
Hua Lan must have told Cui Chan about taking concubines. Apparently Cui Chan would rather stay with him and Hua Lan than become his concubine.
"Let's talk about this matter later. A girl from a good family will not be willing to be a concubine, and I don't want to find a restless one, so don't think about these things for now. First, be busy with your brother Changbai's marriage."
Zhou Chen is not very enthusiastic about concubinage. He feels that it is fine now, and there is no need to deliberately think about changing concubinage if it is not necessary.
Although Zhou Chen didn't agree, Hua Lan took it to heart. She had thought about this matter a few years ago, but later she stopped thinking about it after Cui Chan got married.
But recently, I don't know who spread the rumors, saying that as the Marquis's wife, she did not agree with Zhou Chen taking concubines, and that she was jealous, etc., which made her very angry.
Among the dignitaries in Tokyo City, there are quite a few officials with only one wife. However, the reason why she is not passed on to anyone else is naturally because she comes from a low-ranking Sheng family.
In the eyes of others, she married into the Hou Mansion, and became the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion early. She should not be so jealous.
It can be seen that her official has no such intention, she is both happy and depressed at the same time. The official is not interested, so she can't just bring him back, right?
Zhou Chen remembered something and said, "Sister Fu has been in a bad mood these days. If you go out, take her with you and go out to play. She should feel better."
Because the day before yesterday was the death anniversary of her eldest brother Zhou Tong, Cui took Zhou Fu to pay homage. After returning, Sister Fu fell ill and was not in a good mood.
When Zhou Tong passed away, Sister Fu already had memories, and almost a year before Zhou Tong passed away, she stayed with Zhou Fu at home, so Zhou Fu still had a deep impression of her father, and knew that his father loved her very much.
Even after many years, she still remembers it.
Normally it's fine, but when I'm paying homage, I'll inevitably feel uncomfortable. I cried terribly at that time, and I fell ill after I came back.
"Okay, I'll take her with me tomorrow."
Speaking of Zhou Fu, Hua Lan also sighed. She liked this sensible niece very much. This child came here every day and often helped her take care of her two younger brothers. She was very considerate and considerate.
Because Changbai's marriage was imminent, Hua Lan often went to Sheng Mansion to help in the next few days, and also brought two siblings, Zhou Fu and Zhou Ji. As for the younger Zhou Xu, Zhou Chen's mother Zhou Xu's family
Keep it by your side.
Perhaps because she often goes out to play, Zhou Fu's mood recovers quickly. As a child, if you have fun, unhappy things will disappear soon.
In Shou'antang, Hualan asked Zhou Fu to take Zhou Ji to play, while she stayed in Shou'antang to talk to her grandmother.
Zhou Fu and Zhou Ji have come here several times in the past few days. In addition, they are the legitimate sons and daughters of the Hou Mansion. They have a noble status and are pampered and coaxed by everyone in the Sheng Mansion. Naturally, no one without a good eye will rush into them, so even if
Even in Sheng Mansion, they can play as they please.
Hualan has the best relationship with her grandmother. If anything happens, she will not go to her mother Wang Ruofu, but directly to her grandmother.
"You want to take a concubine for Saburo?" The old lady was very surprised after hearing this.
Hua Lan nodded and said, "Yes, after thinking about it for a long time, I still think I should give it to officials as concubines."
The old lady looked at Hua Lan and reached out to touch her head: "Hua'er, you are really becoming more and more like a marquis' wife now. Even if you take a concubine for Saburo, it won't have any impact on you.
But even if you take a concubine, you have to choose it well, and don’t bring in those charming concubines, who will end up making the house restless."
"I know, Grandma."
"Good boy, you have really grown up. Although there are still three Lans in the family who are not married, I always think that even if they all get married in the future, they will not live as well as you. You are the most blessed of the Sheng family.
Girl."
The old lady's face was full of joy. Women really gambled on luck when they got married. Many women envied Hua Lan when he married into the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion.
At this moment, Cuichan suddenly ran in in a hurry.
"It's not good, the old lady, the eldest girl, stepbrother, sister Fu, and the fourth girl got into a fight."
Hua Lan suddenly stood up and asked loudly: "What did you say? Who did Stepbrother and Sister Fu fight with?"
"It's the fourth girl. The maid who came to report said that Stepbrother and Sister Fu were both bleeding, and they have been taken to Wei Ruixuan by the maid mother in the eldest lady's courtyard."
Cuichan looked anxious. She had watched Zhou Ji and Zhou Fu grow up, so naturally she had a deep relationship. However, she had always been at Shou'antang. Otherwise, how could she have let the two children suffer.
Hua Lan was furious: "The little bitch from Lin Qige dares to beat my stepbrother and sister Fu. Let's go to Wei Ruixuan."
The old lady held her back and said harshly: "If Mo Lan really hurts Step-Brother and Sister Fu, teach her a lesson. A good Qingliu family will be messed up by that bitch."
Hua Lan replied: "Grandma, don't worry. If my stepbrother and Sister Fu are really hurt, I will never let them go. Even if my father intercedes, it will be useless."
After saying that, she took Cui Chan and headed towards Wei Ruixuan with a fierce and evil look on her face.
The old lady didn't go, but she frowned. Sheng Changbai's marriage was in front of her, and this happened. No matter what the reason was, it was wrong for Mo Lan, as an elder, to attack a younger guest, the legitimate son and daughter of the Hou family.
