Chapter 418 Asking Tang Gang for Help
The Xin family and the Zhou family formed an alliance because they valued the Zhou family's tradition of poetry and literature, and they also wanted to take advantage of the Zhou family's talent for reading so that the Xin family could also produce one or two scholars. The Zhou and Xin families had long set their sights on the Marquisate behind the Xin family. Although more than one person in the Zhou family had achieved fame, there was no one to help them in their official careers, so it was not as glamorous as it seemed on the surface.
Both families understood each other's intentions. The so-called marriage was meant to complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.
"Sister, do you feel embarrassed?"
Zhou Yutan knew that her question was abrupt, and that she was taking advantage of the family to disregard the rules. "If it embarrasses me, just pretend I didn't ask."
Xin An smiled lightly, "I just didn't expect you to ask it directly like this. I thought you would let my brother speak."
"I originally wanted to talk to my husband, but I'm afraid he can't make the decision on this matter. If that's the case, why bother beating around the bush? I'm the daughter-in-law of the Xin family, but I'm also the daughter of the Zhou family. I should talk to my sister about this matter in person."
Xin An looked at her with new eyes. He used to think that she was a little weak, but now he just saw that she was gentle and beautiful, and he felt that she was successful.
"I told you last time when I went to the Zhou family that your two brothers can visit the Marquis' Mansion after I return to the capital. If they are on the list, I can help them find a solution within my ability."
"The marriage between the Xin and Zhou families means that we will be of the same blood and will advance and retreat together. Don't worry about this matter."
Zhou Yutan immediately stood up and bowed to thank him. Xin An smiled and asked her to sit down. "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. There are many powerful people in the capital. Each family has someone they want to promote. It's still unknown whether it will succeed."
"I will talk to my father-in-law about this this afternoon. You know, he is the one who is most involved in this matter."
Zhou Yutan understood and said that his father had already prepared a gift for visiting the patient. "I just don't know if the timing is right. Please help me, sister. If you need anything, please speak up as soon as possible. I won't let the Marquis help in vain."
Xin An told her not to worry, "Don't worry about it for a while, it won't delay the important things. I want to ask you, have you adapted to the new house after a few days?"
Zhou Yutan's ears turned red again, "Everything is fine, my parents have seen it before, so it's not strange to them. I'm just a little uneasy, afraid that I didn't do well."
"I gradually got used to it."
As a person who has been through this, Xin An had to pass on some experience to Zhou Yutan, telling her about her family's preferences, and also said, "Don't do everything according to their preferences. You should say what you like. You can't please everyone but put yourself at a disadvantage."
"My brother is actually very smart and has a good brain, but he has a rather erratic personality and seems a bit naive and not stable enough in certain situations. Now that you are living together, if you find that he has done something wrong, you can directly point it out. He is not someone who will not listen to advice."
Zhou Yutan said shyly that her mother once commented on Xin Huan, saying that Xin Huan was born in a wealthy family, and was protected and spoiled by his parents and sister since birth. He was happy and carefree. It was rare for him to grow up to be what he is today, which showed that he had a good character and that the Xin family had a good education.
It is also said that the men in the Xin family are not the kind of people who spend their days playing chicken, fighting dogs, and bullying men and women. Just based on such family tradition, it is enough to make the Zhou family excited.
"My husband is fine."
Xin An suddenly felt relieved like an old mother, "Then live a good life with him, and work together to support the Xin family."
"sister."
Xin Huan came and left in high spirits. Seeing his silly smile, Xin An felt much better. "What are you talking about?"
"They say you are handsome and likable."
Xin An made up a story, and Xin Huan blushed. "What's so great about such a big truth?"
Xin An laughed, and Zhou Yutan also chuckled while holding a handkerchief.
"If you're not going out to do something, what are you doing here?"
Xin Huan said that today, families in the city gathered together to compete for the name of the Charity Hall. "Everyone wants to put their own family name before the three words of Charity Hall. The highest bidder wins today."
"Sister, Dad also has this idea. What do you think, should we fight for it or not?"
"Fight."
Xin An said, "But we can't fight for it."
"What's the meaning?"
Xin Huan sat down, "Why do we have to fight for it but fail?"
Xin An asked him, "What is the attitude of the Yao family?"
“We must win.”
Xin An had an idea in mind, "Tell father that the Xin family has gained a lot from the charity hall. One family can't take all the limelight. We should still make friends with the Yao family."
Xin Huan also knew that the Emperor was behind the Yao family, so he thought about it and nodded, "The Yao family is stronger than us, much stronger, so it is only natural that the Charity Hall should be named after Yao."
Fighting is the Xin family’s attitude. They cannot let the Yao family think that the Xin family is giving in to them. To be honest, the Xin family cannot afford to give in.
Xin Huan stood up and said, "You guys chat, I'm going to go find dad."
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Watching him leave, Xin An felt relieved again, "He is much more stable than before. He has indeed grown a lot in the past year."
Zhou Yutan's eyes were full of joy. After retracting her gaze, she looked at Xin An, "My husband said that he couldn't adapt for a long time after my sister got married. Once, after he messed up something, my father talked to him and said that he couldn't always rely on my sister. The Marquis's mansion changed the marriage so easily because they didn't take the Xin family seriously. My sister's life is not easy either. He should grow up and become my sister's support."
Xin An's nose felt sore, and he smiled to hide his surging emotions, "It was not easy before, but now it's easy."
Zhou Yutan quickly changed the subject. As a woman herself, she could better understand how difficult it was for women. Xin An must have felt anxious and aggrieved at that time because she had just entered her husband's house and was notified that her husband had changed. She felt that Xin An must have endured a lot of grievances to be able to get to where she is today.
Xin An didn't explain. He waited until after lunch and took a short nap before going to look for Tang Gang.
The yard where Tang Gang lived was filled with sickness gifts from various families. The people below were busy sorting and packing the gifts. Xin An's eyes swept over the gifts, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. He had received a batch of greeting gifts when he first came, and now he had received another batch of sickness gifts. The ginseng and deer antlers were all of good quality, and he would have to receive another batch of farewell gifts when he left.
With these gifts, Tang Gang could make a fortune.
"How is father?"
Tang Gang was sitting alone in the room reading a book. He was a little surprised to see Xin An. "What's the matter?"
"I want to ask Father about something?"
Xin An sat down at the side and didn't beat around the bush. He directly told the general situation of the Zhou family and said, "Now that the Xin and Zhou families are getting married, the Zhou family wants your father to help those who are in the officialdom or are about to enter the officialdom. Although I don't understand the involvement, I also know that even your father can't do it just by asking. So before the Zhou family comes to visit your father, I want to ask if this is feasible?"
Tang Gang put down the book in his hand, propped his elbow on the armrest, and played with the beads in his hand in a very relaxed manner, "You want me to help the Zhou family?"
"yes."
She had already discussed the Zhou family's affairs with her father. In her previous life, the Zhou family showed their true friendship in times of adversity, and now she would naturally repay them. On the other hand, her father would also tie the Xin family and the Zhou family more closely to prevent the possibility of making wedding dresses for others.
"What can the Zhou family offer in exchange for support?"
(End of this chapter)
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