The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 232 Don't Be a Concubine
The old lady looked at her grandniece at the side, smiled and said to Xu Wanning: "Your cousin has also reached the age of marriage, and when Xiang'er's marriage is over, your cousin should also pay attention to it."

Although Murong Lizhu's background has been criticized, but she is neither humble nor overbearing, and she is kind and courteous. Since she came to the mansion, not only the old lady favored her, but also the rest of the manor.

The servants who don't know where they are are even rumored in private that the old lady left Murong Lizhu as a daughter-in-law for her grandchildren.Murong Lizhu is a concubine, so naturally she can't be a good wife, but the second wife is infertile, and the servants guessed that the old lady planned to let this grand-niece be the concubine of the eldest son.

Xu Wanning listened to the old lady's words, and said with a smile: "Our cousin Lizhu has such a talent, appearance and temperament, what kind of man can match her?"

She glanced at Murong Lizhu's blushing face, and joked with a smile: "A cousin like this is probably qualified to marry into the palace and be a concubine."

Seeing her niece and granddaughter blushing, the old lady glared at Xu Wanning: "Master, don't make fun of your cousin."

Xu Wanning has always been talkative, and when she saw the old lady say something, she stopped, but Murong Lizhu said: "I don't want to marry someone from the royal family, even if I marry someone like me, I will do it for others." Concubine, if that's the case, it would be better to marry a mountain villager."

According to etiquette, it is indeed extremely inappropriate for a girl who has not left the cabinet to say such things in public.But these words were not because Murong Lizhu didn't know how to measure and rashly said, she is a delicate person, she has been in the mansion for so many days, she can read it from the inadvertent glances of the servants.

With her status, the old lady loves her, and it is inevitable that people will associate it in vain.

Murong Lizhu is a transparent person, she can clearly see what everyone thinks about her.

Although Li Ling is a rare and good match, if he did not marry a wife, if the old lady wanted to match, she, Murong Lizhu, would be willing.But she is already married, and she has deep affection for his wife, even though she, Murong Lizhu, is a concubine, she will never shamelessly intervene between husband and wife.

There is no happiness in such a life, and she does not allow herself to repeat the mistakes of her biological mother and be someone else's concubine.

Instead of letting others look down on me for nothing, it is better to use this occasion to express my attitude.

Sure enough, as soon as Murong Lizhu said these words, all the sensible people present understood the meaning. Not only did no one laugh at her for being impolite, but on the contrary, people admired her integrity and character.

What Xu Wanning said just now about entering the palace was purely a joke, now that she heard what Murong Lizhu said, she said sincerely: "Cousin, don't worry, there are many young talents among the hairpin clans that our family contacts, we will be Cousin found a good match."

The old lady echoed and said: "Everyone is right, what our family lacks most is relatives and friends, but now that I am old, I don't go out to socialize very much, and the children of those families are not familiar with each other."

The old lady looked at the two granddaughters-in-law and said: "Now you are the ones going out to socialize with those noble ladies, you two should save more for your cousin."

Since Jing Shu married into Zhen Guogong's mansion, she also met several cousin girls who came to the mansion as guests. Among these girls, Murong Lizhu's character and temperament are her favorite.

After hearing the old lady's words, Jing Shu replied with a smile: "Don't worry, grandma, I will take my cousin's matter to heart."

Xu Wanning is a quick talker, upon hearing this, she directly said to Murong Lizhu: "Cousin, come to my place someday when you have time, and tell me what you like, so that I can show you exactly what you like." You look for it."

Murong Lizhu knew in her heart that since her uncle intends to let the old lady decide her marriage, then her future marriage depends entirely on the Duke of Zhen's family. After listening to Xu Wanning and Jing Shu's words, Murong Lizhu is not shy and generous He replied: "So, I have to trouble my two sister-in-laws."

After the lively New Year's Eve banquet, the female relatives will get together to laugh and drink tea and gossip, while the men will sit together and talk about important matters.

In the next year, Li Ling will be ordered to go to the south to recover the five cities, and the fourth master will take part in the scientific examination.

The status of the Zanying family is linked to the achievements of the children.Like their Zhen Guogong Mansion, although they have the protection of the ancestors earned by their ancestors, if they want their clan to remain invincible, their children must work hard to make progress.If not, no matter how high the lintel is, there will always be a day of failure.

Now Li Xian's official career is half-ruined, and all his hopes now rest on Li Ling.Of course, if Li Yu passed the scientific examination and passed the high school, it would also be the icing on the cake for the family.

Therefore, Li Ling's Southern Expedition and Li Yu's scientific research in the next year are undoubtedly the top priorities for the glory of the Zhen Guogong Mansion.

For Li Ling's expedition this time, Lord Zhen still had to tell his son in many ways. Li Xian knew nothing about marching and fighting, and he couldn't get in the way. What he cared most about was the scientific examination of his fourth brother Li Yu.

Li Yu's body was fine after a period of careful treatment. Li Xian looked at his younger brother and frowned, "I heard that you still don't want to go to government school?"

Seeing that Li Yu bowed his head and remained silent, Li Ling couldn't help but said, "I've already talked to Cai Lun, and he has arranged everything for you, so why don't you go?"

No matter how the two elder brothers persuaded each other, Li Yu just kept silent.

Seeing that Li Xian and Li Ling couldn't persuade Li Yu, Lord Zhen Guo was also worried about his youngest son: "The government schools are all taught by Confucian masters, and you are about to take the test now. Since your brother has already arranged for you, why are you not going?"

Under the repeated questioning of his father and brother, Li Yu only replied indifferently: "It's the same when I study at home."

When Li Xian heard this, he said anxiously: "How can this be the same? If you don't take advantage of such good conditions, you have to use the stupid method of hanging the beam? Others are doing everything possible to rely on connections to enter government schools. You have such convenience but don’t know how to cherish it, I still advise you to go to the government school to listen to the lessons of those gentlemen after the next year, which is the right way.”

Li Xian's mouth was dry with persuasion, but Li Yu just bowed his head and remained silent.

Seeing his youngest son's appearance, Lord Zhen lost his patience and waved his hands and said, "Forget it, you don't have to persuade him anymore, he can do whatever he wants."

Seeing his younger brother's stubbornness, Li Ling couldn't help but lower his face.

Li Xian also had a displeased face, and snorted coldly: "You are so stubborn, you will regret it sooner or later."

After leaving the banquet hall, everyone walked towards their respective courtyards in twos and threes.

Jing Shu glanced at Li Ling's cold face, and asked, "Did you persuade fourth brother?"

Without waiting for Li Ling to answer, Li Xian said helplessly, "Who can talk about that elm bump? Huh! He can only wake up if he suffers this big loss."

Li Xian was whining and whining, Xu Wanning poked Li Xian quietly, cleared his throat and said, "It's the fourth brother!"

Several people turned their heads when they heard the sound, and they saw that it was Li Yu.

(End of this chapter)