After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 494 Ma’s ambition
While Jin Jiashu was bearing the heavy pressure exerted by Ma Shangyi, the Hai family next door were also waiting anxiously for news about Hai Jiao.

In the evening, Haijiao finally returned home.

He told his grandmother Ma and his sister Haitang: "My aunt has sent someone to deliver a letter to my great-uncle, but my great-uncle didn't tell the Duke of Zhen. He found another excuse and went home. I think he will stop Zhou Jinpu."

Ma immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but still couldn't help complaining: "What time has it been? My brother-in-law still cares about his own face. He was so embarrassed in the morning. Even if he told the truth to the Duke, what else could he do? How’s that?”

Hai Jiao smiled bitterly and said: "Although Mrs. Ma made a big mistake, she is a clan daughter after all, a member of the Zhou family who married from outside, and she is the stepmother of her great-uncle, so she can still clear the relationship. But Zhou Jinpu is his aunt. My grandfather's biological son is the eldest son who will inherit the Sanfang family business. If he makes a big mistake, his weight will not be comparable to that of Madam Ma. Of course, my great-uncle can't just watch him make a fool of himself in front of the Lord."

Ma is not very optimistic: "That child has been spoiled since he was a child. He doesn't look like a child of the Zhou family. If the third house is really handed over to him to inherit, he will definitely fail. It is better to let Jin Lin Come on! In other words, when Mrs. Ma led her brother-in-law to study for the imperial examination and follow the path of civil servants, she defrauded the third family, causing her brother-in-law and Zhou Jinpu and his son to be incompatible with the Zhou family. On the contrary, Zhou Shicheng and Jin Lin obeyed their old master. As long as he has real ability, he will not have to worry about getting an official position in the future.

"If the third bedroom is given to Zhou Jinpu, it will only lead to the dark side, and he will be reduced to an ordinary family in less than ten years - Zhou Jinpu is not even a scholar, he is barely a gentry, and his son may not be able to read it. After all, Jin Lin is a high-level military commander who can hold up the family title! At the moment, the eldest brother-in-law is still here, and Jin Lin is still a third-family member. In the future, when Zhou Jinpu becomes the new head of the family, Jin Lin will separate. What will be left of the third room then?”

Ma was worried about her eldest sister from the bottom of her heart.

Hai Jiao didn't think it mattered: "The third brother of the Zhou family doesn't necessarily have a good reputation nowadays. Anyone who knows what Mrs. Ma has done, who wouldn't sigh that the old lady of the third brother is confused? According to me, if my cousin really separates the family, But it was quieter. His great-uncle couldn't help him much. He divided the family and became the head of other branches of the Zhou family with military commanders supporting the family. It was easier and less troublesome than staying in the family. Is it better to look at people’s faces in the third room?”

Haitang also said: "Yes, if that day comes and my uncle goes one step ahead, my aunt will simply follow her cousin to the branch house to be with her own flesh and blood and enjoy the happiness of the old feudal lord. There is no need to look at Zhou Jinpu's face at home. Anyway, Zhou Jinpu has never paid attention to her and will not have any filial piety towards her. When his cousin gets promoted, he might be more reliable than her if he asks for a royal title. The imperial concubine my great-uncle received is even higher!"

Ma heard it funny, but when she thought about it, it seemed possible. She couldn't help but sigh: "If that day comes, my eldest sister will probably wake up laughing even if she falls asleep!"

She felt unhappy when she thought of how Zhou Ma had sent his confidants to report the news in a panic today. The relationship between the eldest sister and her brother-in-law has improved and they get along well, which is a good thing. But if the eldest sister becomes more worried because of this, becomes constrained in her actions, is indecisive, and cannot distinguish between priorities, that would be a bad thing. With the eldest sister's temperament, once she is caught, she will suffer losses in the future! I don't know if the eldest sister will listen if she tries to persuade her in the future... Seeing her grandmother's sad face, Haitang asked puzzledly: "Grandma, what are you still worried about? It's because you're afraid that your aunt and uncle won't be able to stop Zhou Jinpu." ?"

"That's not it..." Mr. Ma hesitated for a moment and then said what was on his mind, "Well, I'm worried that my brother-in-law is confused and always favors Zhou Jinpu. My eldest sister will also be confused. After being persuaded by my brother-in-law, I won't do anything. Dare to agree, and even give away the share that Jin Lin and his son deserve..."

Haitang raised her eyebrows and said: "I think it would be better for Grandma to find a way to keep my aunt busy and ignore Zhou Jinpu. She is a stepmother who cannot be trusted, and she does not really care about her stepson. Instead of forcing herself She pretended to be virtuous, but always showed her flaws. It was better to be cold, draw a clear line with Zhou Jinpu, and ignore her. If her uncle blamed her, she would say that Zhou Jinpu didn't believe her and always suspected her of doing evil, so she had to avoid suspicion. As long as my great-uncle takes over all Zhou Jinpu's affairs, no matter whether the outcome is good or bad, my aunt will not be blamed. Wouldn't it be easier for my aunt to concentrate on planning for her children and grandchildren? "

Ma said: "Sister-in-law will not be reconciled. It is easy to let go, but if the brother-in-law concentrates on disciplining Zhou Jinpu, he may be more partial to him, helping him with everything, and even spending all the money at home on him. With his children, Jinlin will be at a huge disadvantage! Yijun's dowry has not yet been prepared, and her two younger brothers have to get married, which will cost money! They also have to spend money to buy and build a house. The eldest sister doesn't have much private house. If she can't get the money from her brother-in-law, the children will be so wronged! Especially Yijun, she can't follow her aunt's old path again. I couldn’t help crying because of the grievance I felt when I got married!”

Zhou Zhilan got married only a year or two later than Zhou Shuyi. The dowry passed through the hands of Mrs. Ma, and the items were all leftovers picked out by her aunt. It was not rich in the first place, there were not many affordable properties, and her annual income was limited. Her marriage was also not in line with Zhou Ma's wishes. She was a young man in the military who was favored by the old man of the third house. Her family was poor. Over the past ten years, Zhou Zhilan's husband has certainly been promoted, but because he missed the war and lacked military merit, he had to rely on the help of his wife's family for every promotion. The men, women, and children in the family also relied on Zhou Zhilan's dowry to support them. As for her frequent visits to her parents' home to enjoy the autumn breeze, she was often ridiculed by Madam Ma and Zhou Jinpu. When Mr. Zhou Ma thinks of this daughter, he can't help but feel sad.

Haitang said: "Now that my aunt is in charge of the third house, she can change the rules that Mrs. Ma has changed. According to the old rules, Yijun and his sister and brother's wedding money is all counted. On this basis, we can change the rules. As for my great-uncle, he was a scholar. If he had been able to do this, he wouldn't have been fooled by Mrs. Ma for decades. I'm tired of it. My aunt will take over the property again. As long as she doesn't cause any scandal to enrich her own pockets and let my uncle get caught, she will still have the final say in this family. Yijun's marriage can be chosen slowly, and there is no need to rush to get married. , then it will take at least two or three years to prepare a dowry for my aunt. There is still some property in the third house. If you work hard for a few years, your income will gradually increase. "

Mr. Ma seemed thoughtful when he heard this: "That's true...even if the eldest sister has no experience and doesn't know how to run the industry, I can still give her advice! If I'm familiar with this kind of thing, I'll tell you if you don't understand." Ask the master. As long as the eldest sister can earn two to three thousand taels of silver in a year, Yijun's dowry will be very decent in two years!"

Ma's ambition was great for a while. I originally thought that the family already had enough money, so that the grandchildren would have enough money to pay for important events in the future. The old couple could enjoy a comfortable life without having to work hard to save money. But now that I think about it, she is not too old and can definitely help her eldest sister for a few more years!
Of course, she doesn't just help, she can also make some private money with her eldest sister for a few years. In Chang'an, it is easier for the Zhou family to do anything than others.

When she makes money, even if she has nothing to do with it, her granddaughter will eventually get married when she gets older. If you add some dowry to your children, won't they be able to live a more comfortable life in the future?
(End of this chapter)