Zhumen Chunshen

Chapter 289 Preparations (Thirteen)
It was the first time Xue had been in charge of the family for many years, and it was the first time she had suffered such a harsh word from Mrs. Shen, her face turned red immediately, and she stood there embarrassedly with her head down, not daring to say anything.

But Xue was very unconvinced in her heart, thinking that the prince's marriage is a big deal, so is it not a big deal for my son to get married?My future daughter-in-law is Lord Weng, the Empress Dowager's beloved Lord Weng of Pingjin. The reason why she asks for this is just to show the tone in my heart. Why not follow suit?The old lady is eccentric!
"Mother, don't be angry, the second sibling didn't agree either, and they are here to ask you for advice!" Mrs. Xiao hurriedly stood up and smiled with her when she saw the awkward situation.

He persuaded again: "Maybe this is just Pingjin Wengzhu's own idea, and the Lu family's parents have the final say on this matter. Do you want to stop discussing with them?"

"Sister-in-law said yes! Mother, I'm sorry, it's my daughter-in-law who lost her head for a while, and she can't blame her for being angry! My daughter-in-law will talk to our master about this matter later, and discuss it with the Lu family. Mother, please calm down!" Xue Shi Seeing that there are steps, I have to bear the shame and apologize.

"You guys go ahead and discuss it. If they don't agree, the marriage will be forgotten! There are so many daughters of good people in the world, why worry about Zhen'er not being able to marry a daughter-in-law? Well, I'm tired too, you guys go down! Quan'er Your marriage is very important, don't let it go! Otherwise, I will lose face and I won't obey!" Old Madam Shen said again.

"Yes, mother!" Mrs. Xiao and Mrs. Xue responded respectfully, and backed out one after another.

"Thank you, sister-in-law, for speaking for me just now. I'm so dazed, I'm so confused!" After going out the door, Mrs. Xue slapped herself lightly, and apologized endlessly to Mrs. Xiao.

"Brothers and sisters, don't be like this, we are all one family!" Mrs. Xiao hurriedly grabbed Xue Shi's hand to persuade her.

Li's mother at the side saw her, she turned her face slightly to the side and didn't look at it - it made me angry!
"Sister-in-law is the best-hearted and the most tolerant!" Xue was very grateful, and said with a tentative smile: "Uh, sister-in-law, what do you think I should do? Alas, our Zhen'er is not as talented as the prince. It's not easy to get a good marriage, it would be a pity if you miss it! Sister-in-law, please give me some advice!"

"I, I don't understand this either!" Mrs. Xiao heard that it was related to Weng Lord Pingjin, she wished to hide as far away as possible, how could she come up with any ideas?Besides, she really didn't know what to think about this matter!From the bottom of her heart, she disapproves of this marriage just like Mrs. Shen, and is even more disgusted with Mr. Pingjin's proposal to marry her daughter-in-law, Princess Zhenxi, on the same day. However, since her husband and eldest son passed away, she has changed She has become such a temperament that she doesn't care about fighting with the world, and it's a matter of the second wife, so she is even more unwilling to say more.

"Didn't mother just say that, why don't you discuss it with the Lu family again?" Mrs. Xiao felt that she was eager to ask for advice, but she seemed to be trying to shirk because she didn't understand, so she added another sentence.

"I have no choice but to try it first!" Xue sighed and nodded, "Parents really worry about their children. For their own children, they have to go all out! Sister-in-law, tell me Right?"

"Yes!" Thinking of Shen Quan, Mrs. Xiao sighed and nodded, feeling sympathy with Xue Shi.What's wrong with her thinking about her own children?
"Then," Mrs. Xue cheered up, and asked with a smile, "If——the Lu family insists on setting the marriage between Lord Weng and Zhen'er on the same day as the prince's wedding, will sister-in-law have any objection?"

Xue's eyes were shining, looking at Mrs. Xiao eagerly and longingly.

"Huh?" Mrs. Xiao froze for a moment, her eyes widened in surprise.After realizing what Xue Shi said, Madam Xiao suddenly felt at a loss in front of her eyes that were too bright and too compelling.She avoided Xue's gaze in a panic, "Well, if Mother agrees, of course I have no objection either!"

"Thank you, sister-in-law, thank you, sister-in-law! I knew you had the best heart!" Mrs. Xue was more happy to receive this sentence than to receive the imperial decree. She immediately thanked Mrs. Xiao with joy, blessed her body to Mrs. Xiao, pointed to something to do, and left happily.Madam Xiao was left in a daze.

Madam Xiao frowned, turned her head to Mama Li and said, "Why is she so happy all of a sudden?"

Li's mother suppressed her anger, took two steps forward and said in a low voice: "My wife, please forgive me for being presumptuous, how could you say that! The second lady might say something like that! She is Set you up!"

"I didn't say anything, but tell the truth, what can she do! You worry too much!" Mrs. Xiao shook her head disapprovingly.

Li's mother kept her mouth shut and only sulked in her heart, thinking: I wish I was worrying too much!
Unexpectedly, after discussing for a while, the Xue family did not go to the door of the Lu family to discuss with the head of the Lu family at all. Instead, after waiting for two days, they went directly to Mrs. Shen and told Mrs. Shen that Lu's family It still means that, I feel that Double Happiness is more lively and festive, and there can be a good story through the ages!They discussed this matter with the sister-in-law, and the sister-in-law agreed without any objections.

After hearing these words, Mrs. Shen almost fainted from anger. She was angry at the Lu family for bullying others, at the second room for being greedy for glory and wealth and without backbone, and at the same time at Madam Xiao for being weak and confused!

What is there to be afraid of, an old woman who has already stepped into the grave one by one?Isn't it for the Shen family's face?It is Shen Quan who is now the successor of the Shen family. After all, is it for Shen Quan's face?But as a mother, instead of arguing for her son, she nodded and agreed without discussing with her. Where does this put her!What's the point if she doesn't let go?It's just a joke!

"Since you have all discussed it, let's do it this way!" Old Madam Shen's face was as dark as ink, and she was extremely annoyed.

Xue and his wife exchanged glances calmly, and quickly agreed with a smile. Seeing that the old matriarch's face was uneasy, they didn't dare to stay longer, and they left after saying a few gossips.The old lady became even more angry, and couldn't help but feel sad again. She pushed back the maids on the left and right, and shed a few tears well.

Shen Quan has been busy with the aftermath of the military camp and the affairs of the Ministry of War recently. It has been three days since he heard the news.

Shen Quan was furious when he heard that, and immediately went to Yanshunju to find his mother, Mrs. Xiao.

Originally seeing Mrs. Xiao take the initiative to arrange the marriage for him, although he didn't say anything on the face, he still felt a little warm in his heart.

No, she actually made his marriage like this!
She clearly knew how many entanglements had occurred between Mr. Pingjin, him, and Yao Cunhui. The two parties could be said to be deadly rivals, but she fully agreed to let Mr. Pingjin step in and pass the door on the same day. What's the joke about his face?
According to him, this marriage shouldn't be concluded at all, otherwise how will we get along with each other in the future?
If someone slaps him in the face, he can hit him back without hesitation; if someone dares to make a joke about him, he can make that person laugh forever!But this person happened to be his biological mother, what could he do to her!
The more Shen Quan thought about it, the more angry he became, and the more he thought about it, the more sad and indignant he felt. In his grief and indignation, he felt a touch of helpless desolation. Is this really his mother?

Mrs. Xiao has not been tired for a long time, now that she is in charge of Shen Quan's marriage, it is inevitable that she needs to make arrangements for everything, but all the stewards in the mansion are entrusted by Mrs. Xue, how can Mrs. Xue let her relax?Not daring in the open, but making stumbling blocks in the dark, Madam Xiao felt even more exhausted physically and mentally, tired of coping.

So not long after, Mrs. Xiao fell ill.

She told the maid beside her not to speak out, and while secretly taking medicine to recuperate, she continued to arrange the marriage.

Hearing that Shen Quan came, Mrs. Xiao was full of joy and comfort, and felt that all her hard work and persistence were worth it!

Fearing that Shen Quan would notice that she was not in good spirits, she quickly applied some makeup to cover up her sick appearance, and changed her hair into a brighter emerald hairpin with jeweled dots.

"I heard that Lord Pingjin will also come in to marry his fourth brother on the same day? Mother agrees?" Shen Quan asked as soon as he came in, with a terrifying expression of forbearance.

Madam Xiao's heart suddenly turned cold, and she looked at Shen Quan in a daze.

In Shen Quan's eyes, her expression was tantamount to acquiescence. Shen Quan's heart became colder, and he smiled back from anger, staring at Mrs. Xiao with his eyes, and said word by word: "You are really, my dear." Mother!"

Shen Quan's fist hanging by his side loosened and then tightened and loosened again. He lifted his robe and turned to leave without hesitation!He wants to go to Lu's house in person!
Mrs. Xiao was shaking uncontrollably all over, holding the armrest of the chair tightly with her hands, panting heavily, her face flushed.Li's mother was so panicked that she waited and yelled and tried to persuasion, those who took medicine took medicine, those who brought tea brought tea, and those who brought tea to her, beat her back and stroked her chest to smooth her qi.

"Mother Li, I was wrong, right? I'm sorry for him, I'm sorry for him!" Mrs. Xiao cried bitterly while covering her face.

Mrs. Xiao was in pain and regret, and cried until her heart broke.

She knew that she was ashamed of this son, and it was her fault that the mother and son were indifferent to each other now!However, he has never looked at her with that kind of sad, painful and desperate eyes, never!She knew that this time she really broke his heart!
She regretted it, she knew it was wrong, why didn't she fight for it?Why did you agree to the second room?Even if the old lady agrees, so what?She should fight for him too!

"I'm going to see the old lady! I'm going to see the old lady!" Mrs. Xiao suddenly stopped crying, raised her handkerchief and wiped the tears from her face indiscriminately, and ordered someone to fetch water to wash her face and change her clothes.

"Ma'am, is it useful to go at this time!" Li's mother sighed inwardly, thinking that if you don't say what you should say, now that the old lady has agreed, what's the use of you going to say it?Didn't he deliberately oppose the old lady?
"No! I have to go!" Mrs. Xiao stood up tremblingly, her tone unusually firm.If she doesn't do something for her son, she will never feel at ease in this life!
Li's mother had no choice but to go forward to change her clothes and take care of her grooming.

(End of this chapter)