Rebirth of the Main Room Manual

Chapter 22 The Dowry
Mrs. Yu said to Pang Ruyun: "Don't make your father angry again, he is heartless, he will also kick you out and deny you!"

Pang Ruyun curled her lips: "I'm not Pang Ruxue, an orphan who has no one to rely on! Not to mention that I have both sons and daughters, my husband's family is also a decent family, and my husband is a fifth-rank Beijing official... There is a mother in charge of the middle class, and a brother in charge of Pang Ruxue. Family incense, what do I have to be afraid of?"

Yu smiled: "You, you have been so careless since you were young, you don't want to learn the rules, you don't like to be a female celebrity, you are lazy even if you read and play the piano, but a vulgar person has great blessings, and a child with a mother is a treasure. On the surface, your father valued the eldest daughter, but it was just for show. In those years, the old man of the Wu family was still alive, and people came to visit his granddaughter from time to time. Once the old man died, who would care about her? The most painful thing in your father's heart is You, otherwise, it’s useless for me to talk about it. He only sold off the dowry of the previous person for 1 taels of silver and handed it to Ruxue, and the rest will be distributed to you. At least it’s worth three to fifty thousand. Rosewood furniture is enough to have face, right? If your younger brother wants to keep it for a wife, I won’t allow it, I will give it all to you! Otherwise, you think that there are so many sisters-in-law in Jane’s family, but the old lady Jane has only valued you all these years! "

Pang Ruyun leaned on Yu's body and acted like a baby: "How is your daughter a rough person? She has clearly inherited her mother's benefits, she was born with thin skin and tender flesh, so bright and beautiful!"

"Okay! She's a beauty, okay?"

After laughing, Yu caressed her daughter's Qingsi and said: "Back then I was as smart as you, and your father couldn't look away when he saw me, and I have been controlling him for a lifetime! Now, although I am getting older, you I have grown up too, and I am in charge of the whole family, so he has to listen to me! You, learn to hold Uncle Jian in your hands while you are young, and don't let him be too casual, three or four concubines, one room Bastard, you are too weak!"

"I can't help it. His colleague gave me two. I can't refuse it. The old lady gave me two, and the elders can't deny it. I have to keep it for at least three to five months, right? Who would have thought it would be pregnant, old lady She is very smart, recalling all the pregnant concubines from each house to her to raise them, what do you think I can do?"

Pang Ruyun thought of something and asked, "Mother, you gave the woman at the door to your father just now? Isn't it too flirtatious?"

Mrs. Yu snorted: "If you don't give him one or two good ones to put in the house, he will cause chaos outside! Today's officialdom invites officials and prostitutes to accompany them for a few entertainments, and then there are theater fans and brothels, you My father is a scholar of integrity, although he can control it, but after a long time, I am afraid that he will spoil others. Why don't I make plans early and give it to him, but he can't have love, and he can't have children. If I see the slightest bit Signs, find a reason to send people away, and get another one!"

Pang Ruyun nodded again and again: "This method is good, I will use it in the future!"

But Mrs. Yu remembered another thing, frowned and said: "I have not been in good health for the past two years. Most of the wedding banquets in the capital have been handled by your sister-in-law, but I have lost the opportunity to get close to those famous ladies. Your grandfather When he was an official, the Yu family was prosperous and lively, but after his death, the Yu family was neglected, and now it is getting worse and worse. Your three uncles didn't think about making progress when they were young, and now they can only rely on your father to take care of them. I don't want to do a good job, but I don't want to do it well. It's not an option for such a big family to rely on me to help. Our family is also a little sad because of your second brother... Your two uncles and cousins ​​are getting old, you Take a look at Haosheng, being able to find a rich family for them to marry is really a help to the Yu family! According to me, Rongpinghou's mansion is very good, and your father is right: Although Rongpinghou has no official position, he The status is very special, don't forget, he is not only the prince's companion, but also the fourth prince's aunt and cousin! The fourth prince's biological mother, Concubine Xu Shu, is not as noble as the queen, but her rank is already very high, and Xu Shufei was young because of dystocia. At that time, the emperor was sad for her for a long time! The fourth prince was naughty by nature, but now the emperor thinks highly of him, and Rong Pinghou next to him naturally has a limitless future! The family has a deep family background, and the prosperity and wealth will be enjoyed by the descendants for several generations! If a girl from the Yu family can marry into his family, she will have a son and a half daughter, take control of the family, and divide the property as big as a finger of the Hou family It's enough to go back to my mother's house!"

Pang Ruyun said: "It's a pity, the old lady Zheng from Rongping Hou's Mansion sent someone to come over yesterday to apologize, and gave two generous gifts to the two girls, but I left in a hurry in order to find out about Ruxue's situation. I have to go over and talk to the old lady... Or, one day I will come to the door to answer in person? Let me find out by the way? It's not that Rong Pinghou is dissatisfied with the girl I brought, he didn't see anyone, It’s because you feel unwell, hurry home and take your medicine!”

Mrs. Yu pondered for a while and said, "What day are we waiting for? It's not too late, let's go and have a look tomorrow! A man as strong as Rong Pinghou may not be able to survive one day, and his family doesn't care about being well-matched now. Now, the most urgent thing is to quickly find a suitable woman for him, start a family and leave an heir!"

"Okay! Then let Wuyou's third aunt accompany our old lady to the old lady of the Jin family's birthday banquet tomorrow, and I will bring my cousin to Rongping Hou's mansion to thank old lady Zheng for her generous gift!"

"Did you bring Peizhu up the mountain yesterday? Then take Xiuzhu to Rongping Hou's Mansion tomorrow to try! Oh, what about your eldest daughter?"

"Hey, don't worry about that wooden man, who is cold and silent all day long, and now only our old lady looks at her, even her father doesn't want to see her!"

Before leaving, Pang Ruyun bit Yu's ear again and said, "I came back to remind mother: But be careful not to let father recognize her back! I have asked everything clearly, I don't have any luggage, I only have two or three small bags in my arms. The son and daughter are still pregnant, and their heads covered in cloth scarves are similar to those of refugees! Without a husband by their side, it is clear that they are living in poverty in the countryside and are afraid to go to the city to fight the autumn wind. If their mothers are allowed to live in our house, it will be delicious It’s easy to live and support, and I can’t drive it away anymore!”

Mrs. Yu nodded: "Understood, don't worry! There is only you, an aunt, in our family, and there is no one else. There is no way for her to come in if she is here!"

After sending Pang Ruyun away, Shi Yu went to the soft couch and leaned back, letting the girl tap her calf with a beauty hammer to loosen her muscles and bones. When she closed her eyes, Pang Ruxue's demure and elegant face appeared in her mind.

With such a cowardly and soft temperament, she dared to turn around, which is really impressive!

When Mrs. Yu married into Pang's mansion, Pang Ruxue was only one year old. She couldn't speak or walk. She was as white and tender as dough. She was wearing a pink shirt and had a red mark between her eyebrows. She was very beautiful and lovely. The wife is still alive, and the whole family loves the child very much. Even Pang Shizhi, who always puts his face up in front of people, smiles when he sees his daughter.

She naturally obeys everyone, and loves the little girl very much. One year later, her own daughter was born. The eldest daughter and the second daughter are two years apart, but the most favored one will always be the eldest daughter!
Even though she gave birth to children one after another, the old master and the old lady still only hold Ruxue in their palms and dote on them with all their might. Ruyun and her two younger brothers below her are not even half as precious as her.

Yu Shi also loves Ruxue very much, gritted his teeth and wronged his own flesh and blood, but he can't wrong Ruxue.

When Ruxue was six or seven years old, the old lady passed away, and Yu's family still hurt Ruxue in front of others, but behind her, she put on a cold face and set the rules, she would be punished if she made a mistake, no beating or scolding, but her way could make Ruxue cry syncope!

In less than half a year, the girl who was as gentle as a sheep became as timid as a mouse, never daring to go against her wishes, and would not contradict her even a word!

And she wants Ruxue to thank her, because stepmother is hard to do, love alone is not enough, and she has to be taught severely to help her learn good manners and marry a good family in the future!

Mrs. Yu only has 36 dowry, because it is a continuation, no one is critical of her, but she has to make plans for Ruyun. After the old lady passed away, Mrs. Ruxue’s mother Wu’s dowry will be taken care of by her, and Mrs. Yu will inspect everything, completely shocked I was dumbfounded—Mr. Wu is a well-known Confucian in Beijing. He does not seek official positions and is not greedy for money, but he does not reveal his wealth. The Wu family's dowry is so rich that it is unexpected!

Since then, she has treated Ruxue more and more kindly. As long as Ruxue is alive, Wu's dowry will always stay in Pang's house. The first thing Yu wakes up every day is to pray for Mr. Wu to die soon!It is best to die before Ruxue gets married!

As one wished, when Ruxue was 12 years old, Mr. Wu finally died, and the old man who kept a straight face all day long also passed away along with him!

Yu made the arrangements boldly, everything was under her control, but Pang Shizhi had to hand over 1 taels of silver to Ruxue for life and death, if she made the decision, she would not give even a tael of silver!
A daughter who is kicked out of the house against her father's wishes is not eligible for a dowry!

Mrs. Yu closed his eyes and meditated peacefully in the inner courtyard, but Pang Shizhi was restless in the study outside. He paced back and forth. But the handwriting on it is as clear as new, and the golden hook and iron strokes are vigorous and tough. At first glance, I only think it is a famous calligraphy. After careful reading, I realize that it is actually a dowry list recording valuables!

The dowry list copied by the famous Confucianist is not a ready-made post. Pang Shizhi is not the only one who can treasure such a famous masterpiece. At that time, his old father-in-law Wu Daru wrote a total of two copies, one entered the Pang family with the dowry, and the other was kept in the Wu family. .

Now, Pang Shizhi only wished to keep the share of the Wu family that had already been wiped out.

Wu's scholarly family in the capital, a family of poets and rituals, a real noble family, who has not been an official for several generations, but has been famous for generations of Confucian masters. The foundation was laid and the surname was changed, but the portraits of famous teachers and sages enshrined in the school are still the ancestors of the Wu family.

Pang Shizhi's old father-in-law is the last great Confucian in the Wu family, and he has two daughters under his knees. The adopted nephew is not qualified, and he can't be an official if he can't read well. The two daughters left the land and real estate to their adopted heirs, but put countless valuables inherited from their ancestors into their daughters' dowry. There is no dirt in Tiandi Manor. In fact, only those who really know the goods will understand that if the dowry is converted into silver, it is far more than 120 taels!Marrying a daughter in the Duke's Mansion is nothing more than that!
So after Pang Ruxue's mother, Mrs. Pang, passed away in dystocia, Wu Daru was very worried about his youngest daughter's dowry, which was the hard work of several generations of his Wu family!He often came to visit, and his old friend Mrs. Pang comforted him: I am here, don't worry, all these will be handed over to granddaughter Ruxue in the future!

Neither of the two old men lived to the age of Ruxue and Ji, so they naturally don't know where the dowry will end up!

Pang Shizhi stopped in his tracks and stared fixedly at the list. He had long forgotten the voice and appearance of his deceased wife Wu, but he always remembered his promise when his late wife was dying: "I will treat my daughter kindly and treat her like an eyeball." I love you so much! Find a good marriage for her in the future, and let her bring her beautiful son-in-law to show you!"

In the end, what he did was to force her to kneel in front of the Wu family's spiritual card and swear at the age of Ruxue and Ji: she will never be the daughter of the Pang family again, and will never step into the Pang family again!
His daughter fainted from crying in front of the deceased wife's memorial tablet. Pang Shizhi was not soft-hearted. He repeatedly asked Ruxue to admit his mistake and change his mind, and chased Ruxue to the door, calling her name, but Ruxue just turned around and kowtowed at him again. head, took Xia Xiuping's hand and left absolutely!
Recalling the past, Pang Shizhi let out a long breath: It wasn't the father's ruthlessness, it was Ruxue who didn't listen to the admonition, and was too willful and reckless!

　Dear friends, happy Dragon Boat Festival!Everyone, remember to eat zongzi. It is customary in the south to eat sweet wine and spicy and delicious fried snails. Your mouth is watering.
　　
　
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