Do you know the long song of laughter?

Chapter 270 Chapter Zhang Bashan

"Grandma, are you looking for me?"

Minglan returned to Shou'an Hall from Wei Ruixuan, walked into the main hall, and asked Fu Fu.

Mrs. Sheng pointed to the side and said, "Sit down and talk."

Minglan came and sat down next to Mrs. Sheng. Seeing that Mrs. Sheng's expression was not right, she smiled and said, "Grandma, what's wrong with you? Who made you angry?"

Mrs. Sheng asked, "Hua Lan has been wronged again when he came back this time, right?"

The smile on Minglan's face froze and she said, "Sister came back this time and asked us to go watch the lanterns together at night."

"You and that girl Hualan were raised by my side, and you still want to hide it from me?" Old Mrs. Sheng said with a glance.

When Hua Lan came to Shou'antang to pay his respects, she could see that Hua Lan was trying to force his smile.

Minglan looked at Mrs. Sheng's wise eyes, sighed, and said: "During the Chinese New Year, many relatives came to the Yuan family, and they often talked about the children. My eldest sister felt uncomfortable, and she just found the opportunity to come back today. "

But it doesn't fundamentally solve the problem.

Don't think it's a good thing that Mrs. Yuan gave her the housekeeping rights. She was allowed to take care of the house in name, but she was not given the key to the family's financial warehouse.

Yuan Wenshao was foolish and filial, and Mrs. Yuan did whatever she said. Hua Lan was wronged and had no one to talk to.

Although Yuan Wenshao is foolish and filial, aside from these things, he is considered to be an excellent man among men of this era.

Mrs. Sheng looked at Minglan's expression and didn't know what she meant. She felt quite uncomfortable.

Li An's last idea did make Hualan's situation a little better, and he lived a comfortable life for a few days.

"What's my matter?" Minglan was stunned and said, "Grandma, what's wrong with me?"

It has been more than four years since Hua Lan married into the Yuan family, but she has only given birth to one daughter so far.

It sounds nice to be a housekeeper, but in fact, Hua Lan is asked to use the dowry to support the Yuan family.

Mrs. Sheng sighed after hearing this and said: "Except for Lin Xiaoniang, I admire your father's ability to judge people. Yuan Wenshao is a good person, but he is too foolish and filial. It's my fault that he didn't do anything when we discussed the marriage. Ask more about the character of Yuan Wenshao’s parents. After all, marriage is not a matter of two people.”

The eldest daughter-in-law often provoked Hua Lan behind her back, and Hua Lan had no children, which also gave Mrs. Yuan an excuse to make things difficult for Hua Lan.

Hua Lan was even asked to take care of the house.

"Not long ago, the brother of the Li family came to visit Changbai. He told Changbai that his parents came to Bianjing. If it is convenient in the past two days, he would come to visit. In my opinion, it should be a formal marriage proposal. What do you think? ?" Old Mrs. Sheng said.

Minglan's face turned red, she lowered her head, and whispered: "My granddaughter has the final say."

There are three kinds of unfilial piety, and no one is the greatest.

Mrs. Yuan liked the eldest son and didn't care much about the second son. In addition, when she married Hua Lan, she was attracted by the rich dowry of the Sheng family.

In the past, people were often crammed into the second room, and Hualan was often asked to behave.

The reason why Hualan's life is difficult is not only the external reasons such as Mrs. Yuan and Yuan's parents-in-law, but also the internal reasons of Yuan Wenshao.

"Okay, let's not talk about it anymore. I'll call her over later about Hua Lan's matter and I'll talk to her. Let's talk about your matter first," Old Mrs. Sheng said.

Mrs. Yuan filled his room with so many people, and Yuan Wenshao did not neglect Hua Lan because of his concubine.

Although the meaning of this sentence has been somewhat misinterpreted by later generations, it illustrates the importance that the ancients placed on heirs.

There is always a feeling that women are left out.

Mrs. Sheng was silent for a while and said: "Last time I made a verbal agreement, I actually kept it in mind. I wanted to see when his parents would come to visit. Now it seems that his parents attach great importance to you. This time it will be Let’s make it official, and we’ll choose a date to get married after you have your hair.”

Last time she said that she would decide verbally first. In addition to wanting to delay it first, she also wanted to see the attitude of Li An's parents.

Although the Li family was from a low family, if Minglan really felt wronged after marrying her, Minglan's character would not tell her. What's more, she can't make trouble just because of a trivial matter.

Mrs. Sheng was very satisfied with the reaction of Li An's parents.

Regardless of whether Li An's parents are because of the Sheng family or because of Minglan, at least they are taken seriously.

Unlike the Yuan family, they made such a fuss when they were hired.

At that time, Mrs. Sheng knew that life would be difficult after Hualan married.

But there was no room for regret at that time.

Minglan was so confused that she didn't hear clearly what Mrs. Sheng said.

Looking at Minglan's look, Mrs. Sheng knew that what she had just said was in vain. He said angrily: "Okay, stop sitting here stupidly, go call your eldest sister over and tell her that I have something to say to her."

……

In the evening, Li Nan and Mr. Liu got up and the family of three had dinner. Li An proposed to take them to watch the lanterns.

"The Lantern Festival in Bianjing is so lively. When I go back to Yangzhou, I will envy them to death."

Mrs. Liu looked at the crowded people and lively scenes on the street, just like Grandma Liu when she entered the Grand View Garden, she felt that her eyes were not enough.

"Bianjing is the capital of the country, so naturally it is not comparable to Bianjing."

Li Nan felt that he was the head of the family and had to be calm, but the random glances in his eyes from time to time showed that he didn't want to be as calm as he appeared on the surface.

In later generations, transportation was developed, and not everyone could go to the capital.

Let alone in ancient times.

The vast majority of ordinary civilians may have never been to their own county in their entire lives.

"Mom and dad, please stay in Bianjing for a while this time. Anyway, the big brother can take care of the family business." Li An said with a smile.

"Where can I live? I have to go back to hug my grandson. If I stay here, I don't have any grandson to hug me." Mrs. Liu rolled her eyes at him when she heard this.

Li An: "..."

"Don't try to persuade me. We are used to living in Yangzhou. Bianjing is such a big city and we are afraid of getting lost when we go out. When you get engaged, your mother and I will go back." Li Nan said.

"Then there's no need to rush back. The provincial exam is in mid-March. You can just wait until I finish the exam and I'll go back with you then. I'll just stay at home for a while." Li An said.

Liu and Li Nan looked at each other, a little moved.

The palms and backs were full of flesh. Li An left them when he was eleven or twelve years old, and he only went back to live for a month or two last year.

Naturally, they were thinking hard. It was true that they said they missed their grandson before, but what they were more afraid of was that if they stayed here, Li An would accompany them and delay Li An's studies.

"Then let's just wait until he takes the provincial examination and goes back." Li Nan said.

"Okay, it'll only take two or three months anyway. But then don't go back with us and go back and forth. You might as well stay in Bianjing and study hard. As long as you can be named on the gold list, your father and I will be dead. Happy." Liu said.

"Mom, can you please stop saying these unlucky things during this big festival? Don't you like to hold grandchildren? When I get married and have ten or eight children, I will let you hold them all." Li An said with a smile.

"Go, there are still ten or eight babies left, and you are now Piggy."

Mrs. Liu glared at him angrily, looked around, and asked doubtfully: "Didn't they say that there is a Wangbashan made of lamps during the Lantern Festival in Bianjing? Where is it?"

"A tortoise made of lamps?"

Li An was stunned for a moment, and quickly said in a dumbfounded voice: "Mom, you are talking about Aoshan, right?"

(End of this chapter)