The daughter of the splendid good fortune is respected

Chapter 549 The Painful Reality (4)
Someone from Xue's family came and said that they had set up several banquets and invited Xiao's family to come over.Xue's family invited him warmly, so Xiao's family naturally wanted to save face.Even Mrs. Tan, whose leg injury has not healed, attended.On the pretext that she wanted to take care of Brother Cheng and keep her husband's chastity, Han asked Xiao Mingyu to go there for her.Xiao Mingyu didn't want to go because of his filial piety.However, the Xue family spread the word that they knew that the Xiao family had filial piety, but they didn't care.The vegetarian dishes are also prepared, and Xiao Mingyu is invited to attend.

On the table, both parties intended to invigorate the atmosphere, so the meal was a happy one.

Tan Shi paid attention to the two unmarried girls of the Xue family, they were really good-looking, and their manners were also excellent. If they could say to be Xiao Mingzhen's daughter-in-law, the more Tan Shi thought about it, the more feasible it would be.It's just that I don't know how the Xue family's family is and what the men in the family do.Don't be a small official of the sixth or seventh rank, if that is the case, there is really no need to get married.

Because she didn't know the background of the Xue family, Mrs. Tan didn't mention this matter at the meeting. At most, she was a little warmer to the two girls and asked a few more questions.Mrs. Tan planned to wait until the capital. If the Xue family had a good foundation, this marriage might be settled.

No one knew Tan's thoughts, and everyone was happy.

Old lady Xue learned that Xiao Mingyu was Han's daughter, and with Xiao Mingyu's performance during this period, old lady Xue naturally paid the most attention to Xiao Mingyu.Today Xiao Mingyu is still dressed in men's clothes. Although he does not have the heroic spirit of a man, he still has a taste of coquettish and chic.I really want to see how Xiao Mingyu's women's clothing is.

So the old lady Xue said with a smile, "Ms. Xiao is a woman who doesn't give in to men, but now that we are out of the disaster area, there is no danger in going to the capital. Miss Xiao should also put down the burden on her shoulders. Why don't you dress up as a daughter. The rules in the capital are strict, and Xiao It doesn't matter if you are a girl now. But when you arrive in the capital, dressing up like this is absolutely not allowed."

Xiao Mingyu said with a smile, "Thank you, old lady, for your concern. When the family affairs are settled, I will abide by the rules in my boudoir and dare not take a wrong step."

Mrs. Xue nodded, "It's good that you think so."

Xue Jinyan came in from the outside to report the incident. It was the first time Tan saw Xue Jinyan, and immediately asked, "Is this the old lady's grandson?"

The old lady Xue laughed, she was very proud of Xue Jinyan, and naturally wanted to show off in front of others.However, Mrs. Xue believed in low-key principles, even if she wanted to show off, she didn't show it off.He just smiled and said, "This is the grandson of the old man. Along the way, this kid is busy with other things, arranging everything. If it weren't for this child by his side, the old man would be exhausted."

Tan said with a smile, "The old lady is blessed. With such a capable grandson, the Xue family will surely prosper for a hundred years."

"Haha, thank you for your kind words." Mrs. Xue was very happy.

Xue Jinyan didn't stay, and left after reporting the matter.

It took a long time for Tan to look back, what a capable and handsome boy.Looking at Xiao Mingqi again, they were matched in age and appearance, if he could let Xue Jinyan be his son-in-law, it would be better than letting Xiao Mingzhen marry a girl from the Xue family.It's just the same reason, I don't know how the Xue family's family background is.So Tan didn't dare to reveal this meaning rashly.However, he flattered Mrs. Xue and Mrs. Xue Meng more and more enthusiastically.

Xue Meng was born in the Duke's Mansion, and people from top families naturally have high vision, and it is only natural that they look down on Tan's demeanor.Moreover, although the Xiao family has a profound heritage and is a century-old family, the Xiao family has always been half business and half official. Such a family makes Xue Meng look down on them.For Tan Shi's flattery, Xue Mengshi appreciates it, but at the same time despises it.Sure enough, they are merchants, and they don't pay attention at all.

On the surface, the banquet was enjoyable, sweeping away the haze of the past.However, because everyone in the Xiao family respected Mrs. Xiao's filial piety, they didn't drink alcohol, and the banquet was a little less lively.

After the banquet was over, everyone went back to their houses to rest.

Mrs. Tan called Xiao Mingzhen to inquire about the Xue family.At first, Xiao Mingzhen didn't see Tan's meaning, but when he got to the point, Xiao Mingzhen also came to his senses, "Mother, did you fall in love with Xue Jinyan?"

Tan said with a smile, "Exactly, Xue Jinyan is a good-looking talent, and Ming Qi is enough. I just don't know how the Xue family's family background is. These days, have you seen anything famous about Xue's family?"

Xiao Mingzhen looked helpless, "Have you forgotten, mother? Our Xiao family is not as good as it used to be now, our foundation is gone, the Xiao family has fallen, Ming Qi's reputation is not good, she is getting older, and now there is an old lady The filial piety is on the body, and when the filial piety is born, the age will be older. With such conditions, the mother wants to marry the Xue family, but the son thinks it is impossible."

Tan's eyes widened, "Our Xiao family is indeed defeated, that's right. But your father is still an official, and our Xiao family still has a little foundation. When we arrive in the capital, after a year or two, the Xiao family will be able to Get up. At that time, it was inappropriate to betroth Xue Jinyan to Ming Qi."

Xiao Mingzhen smiled wryly again, "Have you forgotten, mother? Although the old lady is not my father's biological mother, according to court rules, when my stepmother passes away, my father should also be filial for three years."

"What kind of rule is this?" Tan was angry. "The old lady passed away, what does it have to do with your father? Did the old lady raise your father for a day? Although she was a stepmother, it was only in terms of title, and there was never any emotional relationship." 01:30. Your father was raised by the old lady.”

"It's useless for my mother to tell me these things, and the censor doesn't care about them. The old lady passed away, and his father, as a son, should be worried about his filial piety. After three years of filial piety, no one can say whether his father will be able to recover after three years, and what his official position will be after recovery." I don't know. The official position of the imperial court is a radish and a pit. Father Ding You, his position will definitely be given up. What will our Xiao family have at that time? Except for a house, a little money and a little business, we have nothing. What qualifications do we have? Marriage to the Xue family." Xiao Mingzhen said earnestly, "Mother, don't think about it anymore. Let's think about it, what should we do when we arrive in the capital. Father has added some children to our Xiao family over the years. And those women in my father's backyard, those are the things my mother should be worrying about now."

Tan's face turned pale and gray, "Mingzhen, you must find a way, and you must not let your father Ding You keep his filial piety."

"There is no way, the imperial censor is not a vegetarian. If he catches his father, he will definitely write an article. At that time, even if his father doesn't want Ding You, he might be reprimanded by the emperor. That's the real truth." It's over." Xiao Mingzhen didn't exaggerate the facts, he just said the normal situation.

But even so, Tan Shi was scared to death.If Xiao Maolin ceased to be an official, what would be left of the eldest family of the Xiao family.What else does her children have, how can they say a good marriage.

Tan firmly grabbed Xiao Mingzhen's sleeve, "Mingzhen, is there no way to make your father not worry about his filial piety?"

(End of this chapter)