Sir, I just want to be a salted fish

Chapter 27 Butler
The Liu family's aunt, Shangguanshi, and her son Liu Mingcheng came to visit her for the first time since they paid her birthday on March 25th.

"What's wrong with my sister?" Shangguan asked with concern when she saw her sister-in-law's eyes were red and swollen.

"Sister-in-law, sit down quickly. What can happen to me? I just drank too much tea last night and didn't sleep well."

My sister-in-law has been married into the Rongguo Duke's palace for more than ten years, and has always been highly valued by the Madam and the Duke. How could she be wronged? It's because she has overthought.

"Sister-in-law has not come to see my sister since my mother's birthday party. She has asked you and Mingcheng to live in the house a long time ago, but you are still not happy." Mrs. Liu held Shangguan's hand and said angrily.

"Our family has a house in Kyoto, and it is always not convenient for us, mother and son, to live in the Duke's Mansion. I and Mingcheng have been cleaning up the yard in the past few days, and we just finished it yesterday. I came to see you now." Shangguan explained the reason. .

Mrs. Liu also knew that her sister-in-law was uncomfortable living in the Duke's mansion, so she didn't force her too much.

"Sister-in-law has been away from Kyoto all year round, how are you getting used to it these days? If you are missing anything, just tell me and I will have someone buy it for you."

"That's a good relationship. When the time comes, I will write a long list and send it to my sister, so that she can meet my relative who is fighting the autumn wind."

Shangguan is a woman who talks humorously and is generous. It's hard not to feel happy talking to her.

"If my sister-in-law really sends the order, then I will send the things to you." Ms. Liu also knew her sister-in-law's character and was happy to join in the joke.

"I finally understand. My sister has become much thicker-skinned in the years since she got married than when she was a girl. Sister-in-law, I have taught my apprentice to starve to death."

Sure enough, ginger is still very spicy, and Shangguan rarely fails in his words.

Mrs. Liu was unable to answer what Shangguan said and said instead: "Sister-in-law is here today, but what do you want to say?"

"Sister, we are our own family, so I won't talk in circles. I came today just to ask if Xuan'er's marriage has been decided?"

My eldest niece lived in Yunzhou for a period of time when she was a child. She was well-controlled at a young age and was quite the mistress of everyone.

The Shangguan family had been thinking about marrying their eldest son since Tang Bingxuan was 11 years old. However, Kyoto and Yunzhou were thousands of miles apart, so it was not formal enough to propose marriage by letter, so it was better to propose marriage in person.

"It hasn't been decided yet. Sister-in-law, do you want to marry Xuan'er for Mingcheng?"

The Liu family is my mother's family, so Xuan'er will definitely not be bullied if she marries there. It's just that Yunzhou is too far away. I miss my daughter and can't come back that day.

"That's right. I have taken a liking to our Xuan'er and want her to be my eldest daughter-in-law." Shangguan directly stated his intention.

After what happened yesterday, Ms. Liu learned a lesson and did not dare to make her own decisions again.

"This kid from Mingcheng is very talented and has great literary talent. He is already a master of civil education at the age of 18, and his future is limitless. It's just that I can't make the decision on Xuan'er's marriage."

"I'm not asking you to agree immediately. I'm just adding a candidate to propose marriage. We are my uncle's family. If Xuan'er marries me, I will love Qin'er as much as I do. Can't you still trust me?"

Liu Ruqin is the eldest daughter of the Shangguan family. She is 14 years old this year. She is a famous talented and beautiful woman in Yunzhou and is quite popular with the Shangguan family.

The character of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Liu, is trustworthy and she will definitely be a good mother-in-law in the future.

"Sister-in-law, I absolutely trust you. It's just that after Xuan'er gets married, she has to go back to Yunzhou. Even the Madam and the Duke of the State would be reluctant to let me go."

Comparing his feelings, Shangguan was not willing to let his daughter marry far away. Fortunately, he had considered this issue before coming from Yunzhou.

"I was just about to tell you. I cleaned up the yard in Kyoto the day before yesterday just to use it for Mingcheng's wedding in the future."

Mrs. Liu was happy when she heard this. After all, the Liu family knew everything about her, and her daughter would live a comfortable life if she got married.

"That's good! Then I can mention this marriage to the Madam and the Duke." Both the aunt and the sister-in-law were very satisfied, as if the marriage was already done.

In the evening, the whole family gathered together in Songhe Courtyard to have dinner with the wife.

After the meal, the wife sent her grandchildren back to her yard, leaving her sons and daughters-in-law behind.

"I'm going to talk about one thing today." The wife looked at her son and daughter-in-law and got straight to the point.

"The eldest daughter-in-law is in charge of so many things, and the third son's family is helping her, making her feel relaxed and relaxed."

Mrs. Liu did not expect that her housekeeping rights would be reduced, so she hurriedly said: "Mother!"

How could the mother-in-law reduce the power of the mother-in-law without asking herself, where is her face?
Madam Tai did not respond to Mrs. Liu, but directly ordered the second madam and the third madam: "Qing'er and Yu'er are not young anymore. Let's follow you and learn how to be a housekeeper."

The two stood up and said "yes".

"It's all said and done, you all should go back." The madam dismissed everyone directly, stood up and entered the inner room.

Mrs. Liu didn't want to leave, but she was restrained by Duke Rong's shoulders and frightened by his sharp eyes, so she had to follow everyone out.

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After coming out of Songhe Courtyard, Rong Guogong took his wife Liu back to the main courtyard.

"Why did the Duke stop me just now?"

Mrs. Liu wanted to question Mrs. Tai in Songhe Courtyard, but was stopped by Rong Guogong. When she returned to her own courtyard, she could no longer suppress her anger.

"Does Madam think that the matter of your taking the initiative to go to Qiao's house to report the news is over?" Rong Guogong asked Liu.

"I already know that this matter was not handled well, and I will go to Duke Chengguo's mansion tomorrow to apologize. However, my mother reduced my housekeeping rights because of this matter. Isn't this a slap in my face?"

Although Ms. Liu was aware of her fault, she did not expect to be punished like this. After all, the marriage failed.

"Yesterday, mother should have told you about the factions in the DPRK. Once this kind of thing is provoked, it may be the crime of ransacking the house and beheading." Rong Guogong tried to be more serious, so that Liu would act more carefully.

"Master Rong Guo, I really didn't think too much. I just wanted to marry my daughter to a good family and find a good husband." Mrs. Liu was indeed frightened by Duke Rong's words.

"My mother and I know that you really love Xuan'er. However, if mother fails to refuse, you can predict what kind of situation Xuan'er will be in if she marries you."

Duke Rong Guo's love for Mrs. Liu was indeed rare in high-ranking circles, but Mrs. Liu had already closed her heart and could not feel it.

As a couple, one only does things and does not tell the other, and the other is afraid of making the other angry if he says something wrong. As time goes by, many good opportunities are missed.

"I know I was wrong, Mr. Guo."

Mrs. Liu is used to bowing her head when Duke Rongguo is strong. Duke Rongguo always tolerates her, perhaps because of her guilt towards Mrs. Liu.

At that time, another dowry girl of the Liu family climbed into her husband's bed with her master on her back, and she had a dark knot in her belly.

After dreaming back at midnight, Mrs. Liu had a deep memory. The maid knelt at her feet and begged Mrs. Liu to grant her a favor. When she gave birth to the child, she would definitely take her to Mrs. Liu and raise her. She would also help Mrs. Liu to serve Duke Rongguo. .

(End of this chapter)