Chapter 423: Draw a Line on the Ground to Make a Prison
Xin Huan meant that the money had to be given, but there was no rush.
"The family has spent too much in the past two years, and it's indeed been a bit difficult to make ends meet. Now everything is back on track, and it will recover in another two or three months. I'll send more to you after that."
"You have to go back to the Zhou family when you have time, and see if the family wants to bring anything for the two uncles. If they have an errand, I'm afraid they won't come back, and will go directly to the post. At that time, you can hire a lawyer to take care of everything. The Zhou family has to prepare the money themselves."
Zhou Yutan nodded, "It's not easy for my sister to be in the capital. I think that marquis is not so easy to get along with."
Xin Huan looked at his wife with a smile, "Why are you so considerate?"
Zhou Yutan's face turned red. He slapped her with a coquettish look and got up to deposit the banknotes.
In the following few days, Huaijiang River was even more lively than during the earlier fundraising period. The biography of the second master of the Yao family was written, and many people were invited to appreciate it. As expected of someone from the Hanlin Academy, the biography he wrote was written in gorgeous and elegant language, and the flattery was subtle and subtle. The second master of the Yao family felt so refreshed reading it that he specially presented a big red envelope to express his gratitude.
The man from the Hanlin Academy wrote more vigorously, and those around him who envied and praised him were also envious. Those who had donated less before also ran to make up the difference, hoping that their biographies could be enshrined in the ancestral hall.
The time to return to Beijing was getting closer and closer. Xin Yue from the clan, along with her two younger sisters, accompanied Xin An to various places to select gifts to bring back to Beijing. When they were tired, they sat in a teahouse to eat snacks. Xin Yue asked eagerly about what the capital was like, whether it was big and magnificent, with a look of longing on her face.
Xin An replied with a smile, "What little girl doesn't want to go out for a walk?" Her father and brothers would go out for business, and when they came back they would tell her all the latest and interesting stories. They longed for it, but they were girls and had no chance to go out.
"Sister, can we go to the capital?"
Xin Yue asked cautiously.
Xin An smiled and nodded, "Go back and ask them tonight. If my parents agree, you can live with me for a few months. When someone from your family comes to the capital, you can come back with them."
Girls can go out for a walk before they get married. Besides, it's a good thing to see the world.
The three sisters Xin Yue smiled with their eyes curved and their expressions were extremely excited. They had already begun to imagine what would happen after they went to the capital. "I wonder what the girls in the capital wear, whether their jewelry is similar to what we wear, and whether their habits are different?"
"I heard that the capital is very dry and prone to getting angry. They said that there are almost no mountains and it is very flat."
Seeing their happy faces, Xin An was also happy. She really was suitable to be with girls.
The next day, Xin Yue's mother came to visit. She was Xin An's third aunt. She was petite and round-faced. Her family was also a scholarly family. They were well behaved. "The three girls came back and said that their elder sister wanted to invite them to stay in the capital. I came to ask, but are they clamoring to go?"
"Aunt San, please sit down."
Xin An smiled and said that it was her invitation. "I think my sisters have nothing to do at home, so why don't they follow me to the capital and stay there for a while, and then bring someone back when they come to the capital."
Aunt Xin didn't understand anything, and it must be the ignorant girl in the family who spoke up. She smiled and said that she was willing to let the child go with her, "It's good for the girl to see the world. Xin Yue and Xin Yu are already engaged, and they should get married in two years. After seeing the world, she can help run the household affairs as a wife."
"Will it be too much trouble for you?"
"It's not a problem. There are three girls from the Tang family living in the mansion. When we get to the capital, we can live in the same courtyard with them. It will be lively for the girls to talk together."
The third aunt of the Xin family said that they didn't need to live in the Marquis' Mansion, so as not to upset the Tang family. "Just live in the Xin family's house, and your second uncle and second aunt will take care of them."
"Second uncle and second aunt are going too?"
Xin An doesn't know about this yet.
Mrs. Xin then mentioned, "Your second uncle from the Tang family wants to do business with your father. In addition, after this fundraising, two merchants from the capital want to cooperate with the Xin family. After discussing it, the family decided to let your second uncle and second aunt go. Although you can help, you have a lot of things to do. The remaining managers can't make decisions on many things. Your second uncle will pave the way for the capital, and we will tilt our business to the capital in the future."
"The Yao family's business has flourished in the capital a long time ago. Fortunately, it's not too late for us. Your second uncle and second aunt have gone there, so if you encounter any problems in the capital, there will be people to help you."
This was the result of the Xin family's discussion, so Xin An naturally had no objection. "I have someone take care of the Xin family's house and renovated it. You can live there when you go there."
The Third Aunt of the Xin family said, "So what I mean is that those girls should go with your Second Uncle and Second Aunt. Third Aunt knows that you have a say in the Marquis' Mansion, but if you go back to your parents' home and bring your sisters back, there will always be people who will say something bad about what he listens to. You should listen to Third Aunt."
Xin An was very obedient, "If my family can go to the capital, I won't have to miss home so much."
Several people sat and talked for a while. Zhou Yutan came with Madam Zhou. Aunt Xin got up to say goodbye. Madam Xin stayed to accompany the guests. After a while of greetings, Madam Zhou gave the box she brought to Xin An. "The Zhou family already knows about the young lady's plan. It's really too difficult for you. These are our gifts. Please accept them."
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Mrs. Xin said a few polite words on Xin An's behalf. After some arguing between the two mothers, Xin An finally agreed to accept the box. "Don't worry, aunt. As I said before, the Xin family and the Zhou family are one family. We should support each other. I will do my best."
Madam Zhou nodded happily and continued, "When you meet Yu'er's two brothers, tell them that their family is well off. If they fail the exam, don't be discouraged. They can study hard in a college in the capital for a few years, or come back home. Don't let them have too much burden."
"There are so many students in the world, but how many can pass the exam? Don't force it."
"Auntie is really insightful."
Madam Xin said with a smile: "You should learn more from your Aunt Zhou. Your Aunt Zhou has read a lot of books and is very knowledgeable. Otherwise, she would not have been able to raise such an outstanding and polite girl like your sister-in-law."
Xin An hurriedly stood up and said politely, "Aunt, please give me more advice."
"Don't be so polite. This is not a teaching. If you have any questions, just ask me. There's no need to be polite."
Mrs. Zhou is well-read. She told Xin'an people that they must not be complacent but must go out. Going out does not mean sightseeing. "Some people only visit here after traveling thousands of miles. You must expand your horizons and your mind. You must not confine yourself to a prison of your own making and live your whole life in it."
Xin An was quite interested in the beginning, but later she stopped talking and just listened attentively. Looking back, it seemed that her new life was no different from her previous life. If there was any difference, it was only the difference between Tang Rong and Tang Mo. Because of their different identities, they had a different mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship. It cannot be said that she was conservative, but that she had not completely walked out of her previous life and was confined to a small area. (End of this chapter)
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