After returning to the Dong'an Marquis Mansion, Mi Niang yawned loudly and gently touched Xian Ge'er's forehead with hers. Fortunately, the temperature was normal, so she felt relieved. To be honest, children are not that difficult to take care of. As long as you are careful, you will definitely be able to take good care of the child.

Fang Weiyan was afraid of waking the child, so he whispered, "Mom has gone to bed, let's rest at home tomorrow."

"Okay, I understand." Mi Niang kissed the child and handed him back to the wet nurse.

The wet nurse was also extremely terrified. When she entered the mansion, she heard that the Fourth Mistress could kill even a python without hesitation. Now she heard that the evil monk was left dying by her, so how could she dare to play tricks on her?

In fact, Mi Niang seldom scolded or punished her servants, and was quite considerate of them.

But because she was so strong, none of her servants dared to touch her.

After the couple washed up, Fang Weiyan looked at Mi Niang again and said, "You were knocked to the ground by someone, so you can't tell what's wrong for a while, but if you feel any discomfort in ten days or half a month, you must tell me."

He knew Mi Niang and she hated seeing doctors the most.

Hence the repeated reminders.

Mi Niang nodded: "Okay, I understand."

Because she was tired today, Mi Niang fell asleep immediately. Fang Wei Yan looked at Mi Niang who was sleeping soundly and couldn't help laughing.

If an ordinary woman encountered such a thing, she would definitely be frightened, but she didn't take it to heart at all.

And there is Gu Wangshu, also a man. He could understand the look in Gu Wangshu's eyes when he looked at Mi Niang. It was definitely a look of interest. Fang Weiyan kissed Mi Niang. No matter what, this was his woman, and he would never let anyone take advantage of her.

The more he thought about it, the harder it was to sleep.

Naturally, Xu was one of those who couldn't sleep. After hearing Fang Weiyan's account of the accident today, Xu was terrified, but she thought more deeply. An old noble like the Marquis of Dong'an is no longer as powerful as he used to be. Now the emperor promotes new people, such as Gu Wangshu, who is already the commander-in-chief of the Jinyi Guard at a young age.

So what about the Jane family?

This marriage was really unfortunate. No one had ever heard that the future mistress of the house was the descendant of a convicted official. Although the Jian family seemed to be fine now, there had been many memorials impeaching Lord Jian.

I heard that Zhang Xiang is also in danger.

But if I abandon the Jian family, I'm afraid of being criticized if I regret it now.

Besides, what if the Jian family survives? What will we do then?

Seeing that Xu couldn't sleep and had been tossing and turning for a long time, the Marquis of Dong'an couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with you?"

Xu said, "I heard that the Jian family has been in trouble recently. If that's the case, what should Weijun do?"

It turned out to be about this matter. Dong'an Hou said, "You want to see what Wei Jun says?"

"Why do you say that?" Xu felt a little uneasy.

But Dong'an Hou said nothing more.

Xu thought that she had to discuss this matter with her son first.

Similarly, Second Madam Ding and Jian Ningchu also had a sleepless night. Second Madam Ding was unable to fall asleep because of what Madam Jian said when she came to visit, while Jian Ningchu was a little worried.

"Miss, why aren't you asleep yet? Can't you sleep? Did you get scared by what happened yesterday?"

The maid Yunying knew that the son of the Marquis of Nanping and Commander Gu had been interacting with each other yesterday, and the young lady had a nightmare all night and couldn't wake up.

Jian Ningchu shook her head: "It's not about this. Although this is a problem, it doesn't really affect me. It's just that everyone is hiding it from me now, but I know that things are not going well at home."

Yunying said, "But you can't help with the family affairs, so why bother yourself? Just be a bride and marry into the Dong'an Marquis's Mansion in the future. Maybe you can help the family."

"Oh." Jian Ningchu thought of her fiancé. It was said that although he was not as good as her brother, he would be granted a title in the future. He was young and promising, and he was kind-hearted and good at fighting for the weak. People like him might not do something to break off the engagement.

But things are unpredictable, and marriage in a family is ultimately decided by parents and matchmakers.

Yunying sighed: "Speaking of which, Miss Yuehua is still lucky to marry into the Prime Minister's family at an early age."

Jian Ningchu shook her head: "That may not be the case."

Others are not really targeting the Jian family, the real purpose is Zhang Xiang behind it.

When she was young, her mother loved her quite a bit, but her parents had never had a good relationship, so she could only compromise and try to please everyone, so that her father would live a better life with her mother for her sake.

When her stepmother came into the family, she was extremely indifferent to her. No one dared to intervene in her life or death, so she had to make a name for herself.

The fifth son of the Dong'an Marquis's Mansion was the best person she could meet. His brother was able to give up his title to him, which showed that they were friendly and respectful to each other. She had also met his sister-in-law, Ruan. She was a beauty who could overthrow a country and a city, but she was rarely pretentious. She had also met her and found that she was not the kind of person who was petty.

And whenever she mentioned Fang Weiyan, her smile was very genuine.

The most valuable thing about a person is his authenticity.

It was already late in the day, but Jian Ningchu still had no desire to sleep. She had often been unable to sleep these days.

It’s too late to sleep now, I can only wait until dawn.

For many people, this year is not a time of lively reunion, but a very sad one.

The next morning, Mi Niang had just gotten up when she heard that Second Madam Ding had come to visit. She was still paying her respects to Xu at the time, and she knew immediately that her mother had something to do.

Xu happened to have something to tell Fang Weiyan, so she said generously: "Your mother came so early, maybe she has something to do? You go first."

"Thank you, ma'am."

Fang Weiyan looked at Xu and asked, "Madam, do you have anything to say to me?"

Xu nodded: "It is because of the Jian family's matter. Your aunt came to me yesterday and told me that the Jian family was reported recently. I heard that the emperor was very angry. What do you think?"

Fang Weiyan understood the meaning of the conversation and asked, "Are you asking if there is anything wrong with the Jian family? Should Weijun's marriage go ahead?"

“That’s what I’m asking.”

Fang Weiyan sighed: "I'm afraid it's not good. The emperor is now making decisions on his own. He hates to see factions in the court. The Jian family is a staunch supporter of the emperor's appearance."

What it means is that the Jian family's luck has run out, but everyone has some room for maneuver when they speak.

Xu's face turned pale: "What should we do? Your brother can't marry a family member of a convicted official. Absolutely not."

Even if you don't want this title, you can't marry the family of a convicted official. How will you go out when the time comes?

"I have to cancel the engagement. Even if everyone criticizes me, I will definitely cancel the engagement." Xu said immediately.

Fang Weiyan cleared his throat and said, "Breaking off an engagement is a great shame for a woman. That was what happened to Yaqing back then. When they got married, they looked at the family background. Are we going to give up just because the other party is in trouble?"

But Xu insisted: "You must not let your brother marry a girl from the Jian family. Look at your wife, she never interacts with the Jian family. The old lady said that about her before. So, your wife is right anyway."

Fang Weiyan raised his eyebrows: "It's not that Mi Niang has foresight, she is just speaking out for her mother."

"I know, I know, but what she did was right. I've said before that I fell in love with your wife at first sight. Marrying her home will bring you many good things. She doesn't even have any contact with the Jian family, which shows that this marriage will never work out. I will definitely cancel the engagement. I absolutely cannot marry the daughter of a convicted official." Xu said repeatedly.

Fang Weiyan was speechless, "Mom, you should ask Weijun about this matter..."

"It's my parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. I have my own say on this matter. Besides, Weijun is now preparing to join the army, so naturally he has to make the barracks his home. After the marriage, Jian Ningchu will be alone even if he gets married." Xu insisted.

Fang Weiyan just said: "You don't have to make it difficult for the girl. Even if you want to cancel the engagement, both parties must agree. Remember not to use any tricks."

Xu smiled and said, "I don't know that yet."

After that, she asked Fang Weiyan, "What does your mother-in-law want to do with your daughter-in-law? Aunt Ding is a serious person. She won't come when I invite her to play cards. I'm afraid something big has happened."

Fang Weiyan shook his head: "I don't know about that."

Little did she know that Second Lady Ding was here to ask Mi Niang for advice: "Of course I'm not greedy for money, but she insisted on giving it to me, and I didn't take it first. I wanted to ask you what you think?"

When Mi Niang heard this, she realized that Madam Jian had actually gone to her parents' home yesterday to hide the stolen money. She hurriedly said, "You can't accept this money. Do you really think that the people in the Jinyiwei are just eating for free? If they find out about Dad, you and Dad will be finished. There is no way to survive under the three woods."

"But Mrs. Jane said that no one knew about this money." said Mrs. Ding.

"Mom, if someone is too kind to you for no reason, he is either a thief or a thief. In the past, when she could give you money openly, she always spent it on you, not to mention the hidden money now. Mom, money is small, and living a good life is the real thing. If it is not ours, we don't want it. If you really want it, what if the Jian family comes to you to ask for it and use it as a handle?"

handle?

Oh, right, the handle.

Mrs. Ding was such a smart person. Just because Mrs. Jian was her biological mother, she was unwilling to doubt it.

Because people always have a little admiration for their mothers.

Just like Mi Niang would never suspect that Second Mistress had harmed her.

Mrs. Ding Er sneered and said, "I told her that she wouldn't come to me if she had good things to do."

"Well, she didn't do it for you. Merchants have been speculating since ancient times and have to spread risks. If you can keep this money here, the descendants of the Jian family will not have to worry in the future. Maybe she won't have to worry either. You took so much money from her, can you just watch her suffer? But if it is discovered, Daddy and you will definitely be in trouble. Where in the world can a pie really fall on us? Even if it falls, I'm afraid it's poisonous."

Between her daughter and her biological mother, Ding Erniang chose to listen to her daughter.

Just like what my daughter said, for many years I never mentioned leaving her any property, but now that I'm in financial trouble, I'm eager to come to my house.

Maybe she used to think that she and Mi Niang were not well behaved, so she was very arrogant. Now she is lowering herself just for money.

Both Mrs. Ding and Mrs. Xu asked about their respective children, but Mrs. Ding had always been close to Mi Niang and her daughter, so she listened to Mi Niang's suggestions, but it was different for Mrs. Xu.

When Fang Weiyan came back, Second Lady Ding had already passed away. Naturally, there was nothing to hide between the couple, so they discussed what their mothers had told each other.

Fang Weiyan said first: "Madam wants to ask me about the Jian family. If I tell her the truth, Madam may cancel the engagement."

"It's normal to break off the engagement. Madam wants Weijun to compete for that position. If he has a family with a bad background, how can he survive in the officialdom in the future? That's one thing. If the Jian family really gets into trouble, Madam will have to think of ways to rescue Jian Ningchu." Mi Niang sighed.

This was probably the only thing she could get for Jian Ningchu.

Fang Weiyan thought to himself, I was right about her, she is truly my confidant.

In her previous life, Empress Dowager Ruan was probably also forced.

People cannot completely destroy their conscience, otherwise they will become tools controlled by power and will be of little use.

He agreed: "I will tell my mother."

"Husband and wife are birds of the same forest, but they fly away separately when disaster strikes. Now they are not yet husband and wife, but my wife is probably afraid that they will become husband and wife, and Wei Jun will be implicated."

Mi Niang could understand Xu's behavior. After all, they were not married yet. If they got married, they would definitely be implicated.

Fang Weiyan knew what she meant, and holding her hand, he said, "We are different. I don't rely on the title, I rely on myself, so I can be my own master."

If his younger brother wanted the title, it couldn't affect the entire family, which was why Fang Weiyan wanted to give it up in the first place.

Sometimes when people make a decision, they don't just consider themselves, they also consider their entire family.

Mi Niang nodded: "I know you are different. You seem to be very considerate of the overall situation, but in fact you are the best to me and always have tolerance towards others."

After that, Mi Niang continued, "I think there is nothing wrong with us. After all, we are the brother and sister-in-law. We can't stop the wife from doing what she wants to do, but the old lady is very troublesome."

Fang Weiyan shook his head: "After all, the old lady is a member of the Fang family. At the beginning, she was probably attracted by Madam Jian's relationship. Now that the Jian family is in danger, she is afraid that it will affect herself. But she has received a lot of gifts from Madam Jian before, so she is grateful."

"Women are weak at first, but they become strong when they become mothers. For Wei Jun's sake, Madam will definitely get this done." Mi Niang did not doubt that Xu Shi did not have the ability to do this.

When Fang Yaqing broke off the engagement, it was because of her family, so she couldn't argue too much. But now it's with the Jian family, so it's still easy for her.

It’s just a pity for Jian Ningchu.

At the same time, Mi Niang also told her about her mother's visit to her: "I said you don't have to stay. It's true that everyone in this world is busy pursuing profit, but you should take what belongs to you. If it's not your best, you can't take it. Besides, I don't believe that pie will fall from the sky. If this pie falls, it will only fall on our family."

Fang Weiyan nodded: "You are right. The Jian family has probably been targeted by the Jinyiwei for a long time, waiting to take the stolen money. Whoever falls into it will never get out."

This was the case in the previous life. All of the Jian family's property was deposited into the emperor's private treasury, and Empress Dowager Ruan, who was still Consort Xian at the time, also received a lot of the Jian family's private property.

Because Mrs. Jian had previously informed Mrs. Ding of the amount of the property, she was puzzled to see that Mrs. Ding did not want the money: "Do you know that this money may be enough for your descendants to use endlessly? Have you thought it through?"