Chapter 695

If Gu Yi takes over the position of clan leader, and his wife will be the future clan leader, the requirements in all aspects will be even more stringent.

Jin Qianqian, "I've already sent someone out to inquire, but I don't know what's going on deep inside this inner courtyard. You know, many mansions and courtyards nowadays are filthy inside but glamorous outside."

After interacting with these people, Jin Qianqian had already realized that the surface and the inner self of many people are completely different things.

She would not be so foolish as to believe in first impressions. If she really wanted to settle down, she would have to meet the girl a few times before making a decision.

Gu Wenheng, "The Hou family has a good reputation among some aristocratic families.

At least the current head of the family, Mr. Hou, is fair in his conduct. Let's find out first!"

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After leaving the ancient mansion, Wu Houshi did not return to her own house, but asked the coachman to take her to the marquis' house first.

Before entering the room, she adjusted her expression, and happily walked in holding the girl's hand.

"Where is my eldest brother? Is he in the mansion?"

Facing the butler who came out to greet her, Gu Houshi asked with a sullen face.

This person was promoted by Madam Hou, so she didn't like him either.

"My lady, the master is in the backyard." The housekeeper replied respectfully.

"Go and tell him that I have something to talk to him about. Ask him to come to the old lady's courtyard later."

After she finished speaking, she immediately walked towards the old lady's yard, which made the housekeeper standing there a little puzzled. This old lady never had a good face every time she came back, but she seemed to be in a good mood today. I wonder what good news had happened.

He did not dare to delay and went to report it immediately, lest the old lady find fault with him again.

When Mrs. Hou saw her daughter coming in, she immediately stood up and asked, "What's going on?"

Madam Wu smiled and said, "Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission. Madam Gu did not directly refuse."

"But you don't agree, do you?" The old lady was very experienced and hit the nail on the head with her words.

Madam Wu said, "Mom, if Madam Gu didn't consider it and just refused, your son-in-law is still working for her. There's no need for the Gu family to lie to us."

Old Madam Hou clasped her hands together and chanted Buddhist words, "I hope the Bodhisattva can bless me this time. Tian'er's marriage depends on this."

"Mom, you are the only one who spoils my eldest brother and the others. If you don't agree, they wouldn't dare to act like this."

Old Madam Hou sighed, "After all, he is the head of the family and Tianer's biological father. If he wants to interfere in Tianer's marriage, I have no reason to refuse."

"Speaking of which, you should value Big Brother more. Tian'er has had a hard enough life. Since you have ignored him all these years, why bother to intervene now?

I think it's all pillow talk. Don't you think about whether the Li family is a good place?

I think she is eyeing my late sister-in-law's dowry, planning to use it to fill the hole in the Li family."

Old Madam Hou grabbed her hand and said, "Don't say these things in front of your eldest brother later. He won't like to hear them."

Mrs. Wu turned her head away and said, "If he doesn't like to hear something, then it's okay for others to say it?

I think my eldest brother rarely cares about the things happening in the backyard and has been blinded by someone."

"Yun Niang, are you making trouble for me again?" Hou Cunjin strode in with big strides, his tone full of majesty.

Madam Wu, "I am not spreading rumors, I am just stating the facts.

Big brother, let me tell you, I have already arranged Tianer's marriage, and you can't interfere anymore."

Hou Cunjin glared at her, "Nonsense, marriage has always been decided by parents. Your sister-in-law and I are still here, how can you interfere?"

"What you mean by making the decision is to marry Tian'er to the Li family? What is the current situation of the Li family? Isn't it clear to me, brother?"

"Tian'er is my daughter, how can I not want the best for her." Hou Cunjin walked over and sat opposite the mother and daughter, "Don't blame the Li family for what they have against them. The Li family also has promising young people.

This time, what your sister-in-law told Tianer was that the most promising son in your family had passed the examination for a student several years ago and was preparing to take the examination for a scholar next time.

Back then, Dad was thinking about you and helped you find Wu Haicong, otherwise you would be an official’s wife now.”

Madam Wu, "Brother, do you really think that you can rise to prominence after passing the examination? The days ahead are long, and the Li family has such a big hole. If our Tian'er jumps in, he will have good luck.

If you really care about the child, I don't believe that in this huge Yongchang County, there is no one better than the boy from the Li family."

"I have asked someone to compare this, and Tian'er marrying into the Li family is the best choice."

Mrs. Wu took a deep breath and said with a smile, "That's perfect. I have a suitable candidate here. I don't know how much better he is than the Li family. Big brother, please listen to him."

Hou Cunjin looked at her suspiciously, "I haven't heard you mention this before. Why are you bringing it up today? Are you trying to make trouble?"

Mrs. Wu felt that the expression on her face was about to break. If this man was not her own brother, she really wanted to walk away.

“Brother, listen to what I say first, and then decide.

I think my elder brother also knows about the new censor Gu who just took over."

Walking outside, Hou Cunjin naturally knew, "I heard that people outside have been discussing the deeds of this Lord Gu these days."

"So what do you think of this person, brother?"

“If the rumors are not exaggerated, he is a good official.

It is said that he is young and is valued by the current people, so his future is limitless.

But why did you bring this up? I can tell you that a daughter of a marquis cannot be a concubine."

Mrs. Wu felt that if she continued to talk to such a brother, she would shorten her life by several years. She gritted her teeth and said, "I am the child's biological aunt. How could I harm her? Besides, even if you wanted to send her to someone else as a concubine, they wouldn't want you."

Hou Cunjin slammed the table and shouted, "What are you talking about? Are you belittling your own family like this?"

Although I don't like my eldest daughter, I can't belittle her like that.

"I just said the wrong thing. Our family rules prohibit taking a concubine." Mrs. Wu also felt that her previous words were a bit harsh, so her tone softened.

“What I want to talk about now is the cousin of this Lord Gu.

This person was also a student in childhood. Now he follows Lord Gu to take up his post. With Lord Gu's guidance, it will be easy for him to get the position of a scholar.

Moreover, this man is of the same age as our Tianer. If this can be accomplished, our family can also marry the provincial governor, and Tianer will have a good home."

Hou Cunjin fell silent at this moment, and was already considering in his mind where his daughter should marry that would be more beneficial to him.

"Will the Gu family agree?" He looked at Mrs. Wu with some suspicion, worried that his sister would be too enthusiastic and make a fool of herself.

Madam Wu, "Didn't I bring Tian'er to the banquet before? Madam Gu was there too. When she heard me mention it, she even took a few more glances at me."

Laba Festival is here, and I’d like to give all my dears a box of Laba candy: a layer of happiness, a layer of joy, a layer of romance, a layer of sweetness, a layer of good luck, a layer of health, a layer of luck, and a layer of fortune. I wish you a happy Laba Festival!

(End of this chapter)