Sir, my wife is pretending to be innocent again

"The core event of our family this year is to marry our daughter and marry her daughter-in-law?"

In the evening, Cheng Xiaosi happily ate her shortbread after a busy day, "Who is the Tu family?"

Cheng Sanniang said that the Tu family was similar to the Qin family. They were both wealthy before, but later failed. They were the type where a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.

"How is the Tu girl?"

"Maybe it's really good."

Cheng Sanniang said, "Both my mother and my father sent people to inquire about the side. As you know, my brother is the eldest grandson of our family. His wife must be chosen carefully. Many uncles from merchant families have mentioned it before. My father thinks that she will not be of much help to the family, so he wants to talk about a girl from an official family."

"However, the vision of a girl from an official family is very high. It is easy for her to marry a arrogant person. After many choices, she feels that the Tu family is suitable. She is also an official girl, can read and write, and has the ability to run a household. I’m not married either. Naturally, I don’t have the arrogance of the rest of the noble family. I can be more relaxed and our family is the best choice for the Tu family. I think this marriage can happen.”

Chewing shortbread, Cheng Xiaosi once again witnessed the principles of choosing a daughter-in-law in this era. The beauty and ugliness of a person are secondary, first is the family, and then is one's own ability and what she can bring to her husband's family.

Sure enough, it was not easy for this woman no matter which dynasty she was in. She had to be an all-rounder. She had to be filial to her parents-in-law at the top, help her husband at the bottom, take care of the children in the middle, deal with all the family affairs, and even personally help her husband plan. The future feels more difficult than the modern one.

"For someone like me, who is not the legitimate grandson of the eldest son, he can only choose a second son who has low requirements. He can be raised by his parents at home. When he gets married, his husband's family will raise him."

Cheng Sanniang wiped the cake crumbs from the corner of her mouth and said, "Be content, what a wonderful life."

"In a girl's family, the more capable you are, the harder it is. Look at the second sister, she has only been married to the Niu family for a few days, and her mother-in-law and sister-in-law can't wait to give her the power to run the family. It sounds nice, but it's hard work. It’s so tiring to come.”

"Fortunately, I got a capable manpower, otherwise what would I have done?"

Cheng Xiaosi told her, "Look at the female relatives of various families in the capital, fighting openly and secretly for the power of the housekeeper. I don't know how many people still envy my sister."

Cheng Sanniang told the truth, "It's not that you worry about your family because you don't have enough money. As long as you have enough money, who would be willing to take care of the house? It's a thankless thing."

Cheng Xiaosi felt that what he said made sense, and began to discuss the housekeeper's matter based on his meager experience. The two felt that what they said was not enough, so they invited Grandma Fang to join the discussion.

Aunt Fang told them that the wife of a certain housekeeper secretly moved money without being discovered by her natal family, and the whole natal family was embarrassed; the wife of a certain housekeeper was not good at housekeeping and suffered a deficit, so she used her dowry to supplement it, and was given to her by her own aunt. He discussed several situations before stopping to talk about the housekeeper, "It depends on the situation. If the family is not generous, then this matter will be a hot potato."

Cheng Sanniang immediately thought of the Jiang family. When she heard her worried words, Grandma Fang said, "It is rumored that the Jiang family is not rich in money, but they have many valuable objects, especially the most orphaned books. Every year when they publish books, it is very spectacular. The collection There are also a lot of calligraphy and paintings, as long as the third girl can convince the Jiang family to use some of them, life will not be too difficult."

Cheng Xiaosi felt that the family was full of scholars from top to bottom, and scholars must like unique calligraphy and paintings. These things are not cheap. If you have money, buy them, but won't you be poor?

But those things may have appreciated in value.

Cheng Sanniang thought about it and felt that it could be done, but it had to be done in a certain way.

"Oh, we haven't gotten engaged yet, why should I worry about this?"

"The current situation can be solved by just nodding your head. There is still a difference between a scholar and a military general. When the young general Erniu came to our house, he was so diligent. The eldest son of the Jiang family asked Mrs. Yuan to convey everything on his behalf." Cheng Xiao Si's words could easily cause misunderstandings, so Aunt Fang immediately made up for it, "Generals should be more free and easy, Mr. Jiang should be more rigorous. The marriage has not been decided yet, and if you rashly interact with the girl's family, it will easily ruin the girl's feelings. Good reputation."

"Everyone is different."

Both sisters expressed their understanding and began to ask Aunt Fang for advice on what would be better to give to each family, which families had taboos, etc.

In early April, the streets are full of girls wearing bright clothes. Even the girls who are not so generous will put a beautiful little flower on their hair, just to live up to the warm spring sun above their heads.

From time to time, kites of different shapes fly in the sky, attracting many people to stop and watch.

It was a beautiful spring day, and Mrs. Yuan and her accompanying Mrs. Jiang came to the gate of Shunyi Uncle's Mansion with generous gifts. The Jiang family officially arranged their marriage with the Cheng family. At the same time, the two families also set a wedding date. In the winter month of the same year, although You cannot marry two girls in one year, but Cheng Erniang and Cheng Sanniang are cousins, not the same father and mother, so it does not affect her getting married at the end of the year.

Mrs. Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief as soon as this decision was made. She was afraid that the Cheng family would use the fact that they could not marry two daughters in a year as an excuse, otherwise she would have to wait another year to marry a daughter-in-law.

Mrs. Qin lamented how many important events were held in a year. Mrs. Cheng said with a smile, "Among the grandchildren in the family, the eldest ones were all born in those years. It is normal for such a big event to happen at the same time."

"Didn't we participate in a family marrying three daughters-in-law on the same day before?"

"Age waits for no one."

Mrs. Qin was very emotional. She thought that her daughter was about to get married, and she felt sour and uncomfortable in her heart. After feeling uncomfortable, she continued to cheer up and get busy.

"Girl, the Fifth Young Master is here to invite you to fly a kite."

Huahua trotted over and said, "Fifth Young Master has just arrived and went to pay his respects to the old lady. The old lady asked you to get ready and said that you are tired these days and go and have a good day."

Since that day Yuan Su made an appointment with Cheng Da Qi for a drink, and the two of them ate until midnight. I don’t know what they said. From that day on, Cheng Da Qi’s attitude towards Yuan Su changed and he wouldn’t give him anything when he saw him at Cheng’s house. His expression also acquiesced to him asking Cheng Xiaosi out.

"So, what exactly did you say to my father?"

In the carriage, Cheng Xiaosi was very curious, "Last night, my father praised you for the first time, saying that you are not showy, but you have a plan in mind."

Yuan Su was happy, "Father-in-law really said that?"

"So I ask you, what did you tell my dad?"

"It's nothing, it's just that my father-in-law suddenly liked me."

He just analyzed the court situation for his prospective father-in-law, analyzed the current situation of the Cheng family, and suggested two ways for the Cheng family to protect themselves. His prospective father-in-law changed his mind about him after three glasses of wine, so .

"My father-in-law thinks I am a reliable person." (End of Chapter)