Tian Xinghua went to pray for the children today. When she came back from Fuluo Temple, she found out that her stepmother and her family were coming.
She had been mentally prepared for the arrival of her stepmother and her family, but she didn't expect them to come now.
"Madam Zhang, arrange for them to stay in the servants' room next to the guest room. Leave them there for now, and let them sit for the rest of the day."
She was not familiar with the younger brothers born by her stepmother, let alone close to them.
The year she got married, the eldest cow had just stopped wetting the kang, the second cow was still in swaddling clothes, and the third cow had not yet been born.
Since her mother passed away, she seldom went back to her parents' home. After being divorced and sent home, she was soon sold to Zhang Zihan by her stepmother.
Therefore, there is no intersection between her brothers, and they cannot get close to each other.
But after all, they are from the Tian family and are my own family. How can a woman not have a mother's home?
Well, the husband said, if you don’t like it, just let it cool first, then let it cool first! Let's see what kind of character they have.
Nanny Lin introduced Zhang Qiao's family. Her son and daughter-in-law helped Song Jinfang with work. Zhang Qiao was originally in charge of the kitchen, but was later promoted by Tian Xinghua to be a personal nanny.
Zhang Qiao didn't know about the grudges between Tian Xinghua's family, but from her expression, she knew that the lady hated this family.
She suggested, "Madam, the servants' room is not appropriate. After all, that person is the Madam's stepmother. If you want to leave them alone, let them stay in the east guest room."
She explained, "Although the east guest room is an upper room, it has just been renovated and there is nothing in it. Just put a bed in it. This way, you won't be afraid of being criticized, and it won't discourage them from leaving."
It is not advisable to retreat in the face of difficulties. For farmers, a blue brick and tile house and clean bedding are the symbol of wealth.
But now Tian Xinghua had no other choice but to say, "Okay, then let's go to the east guest room. Remember, keep everything simple."
"yes"
Nanny Zhang went to make the arrangements while Tian Xinghua washed up and rested. No words were spoken that night.
The next day, just after breakfast, Liu came over with three bulls in high spirits.
After putting on a silk dress, Liu immediately became arrogant. She knew she was right. No matter how rich this woman was, she would never abandon her parents' home.
Although she is a stepmother, she has three sons. This eldest sister will have to rely on her three sons to support her in the future, so she dare not neglect herself. Look, this dress is slippery and comfortable.
He sat down without saying anything, and told Zhang Qiao, "Pour the tea."
Zhang Qiao was stunned and looked at Tian Xinghua. Seeing Tian Xinghua nod, she poured tea and served her.
Liu took the tea, took a big sip, and then put it on the table with a "pop". She glared at Zhang Qiao and said, "It's so hot, can you do it?"
Tian Xinghua asked impatiently: "If you have nothing to do, please go out first. I have something to do."
Liu glared at her and said, "Xinghua, you are also stupid. You are rich and powerful in the capital, but you didn't even come back to tell your parents. What's wrong? Your three brothers don't want you?"
Tian Xinghua looked at her stepmother. She was not tall, with dark skin, and when she wore silk and satin, she looked like the stepmother in the painting of Sun Wukong wearing the official uniform when he was the horse keeper. She was very funny.
Just because of this person, just because she gave birth to a son, does the mother have to feel aggrieved for so many years?
Does she have anything to do with her mother's death?
Tian Xinghua was silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Tian Daniu said in a silly voice, "Mom, what are you talking about? I am the eldest son of the Tian family. My elder sister will rely on me for support in the future. When dad dies, she can be buried casually. When mom dies, she will wait for uncle to come. If I am not there, my elder sister will not be buried even after her death. How could you not want me?"
Zhang Qiao's face turned dark. How could this person talk like that? She wanted to scold him for daring to curse the lady, but Tian Xinghua waved her hand to stop her.
Only then did Tian Xinghua look at this older brother.
It is said that nephews take after their uncles. None of my three brothers from my mother's side look like my father. They all take after their uncles.
Tian Xinghua said leisurely: "Yes, if I die, my mother will die and my uncle will be the most important, how can I not want you?"
How could I forget that these three younger brothers are my children's uncles.
“When dad dies, bury him wherever you want; when mom dies, wait for uncle to come.” This means that a hundred years later, you will be able to put on airs in front of your children and control their uncle.
She had originally thought of leaving them alone for a few days and sending them off with two hundred taels of silver. But now it seems that it is better not to have my parents' home like this.
With this thought, Tian Xinghua became a little absent-minded, wondering how to get rid of these people. The children were cut off from the Song family, so as a mother, she shouldn't also cut off the relationship, right?
If I choose to sever the ties with my stepmother, she will definitely not agree. It will cause a big uproar in the city and cause trouble for the children and husband.
Liu's first, second and third cows talked a lot, but Tian Xinghua didn't hear a word they said.
Nanny Zhang and the maids were all stunned.
After Liu and the others left, Zhang Qiao asked, "Madam, how could a young lady from an official family like the master when he is like this? Isn't this embarrassing?"
Tian Xinghua was stunned. "What official sister?"
"Madam, you didn't listen carefully, did you? It was Madam Liu who asked you to find a wife from an official family for Mr. Tian."
"Yes, Mr. Tian will also become a general and have many wives and concubines."
"Yes, yes, Mr. Tian San asked his wife to give him a big shop so that he could lie down and count money. Yes, today he stole the earrings from the maid and hid them in his sleeves."
The maids spoke one after another.
Tian Xinghua smiled bitterly and asked Aunt Zhang: "Don't I want this family?"
Nanny Zhang said, "There is always a way. Madam, don't worry. Let's think about it slowly. We have to think of a way to get both sides and avoid future troubles. If it really doesn't work, you can ask the master."
The master is a lawyer, much smarter than us.
Tian Xinghua shook her head: "It's better for us to solve my mother's family's affairs ourselves."
Early the next morning, a maid came running over crying, saying that the guest in the east guest room had flirted with her and was forcing her to sleep.
The little girl was terrified, and when she couldn't break free she pretended to be flattering, and then ran out when no one was paying attention.
Tian Xinghua was so angry.
She tolerated her stepmother's arrogance, and she also tolerated Tian Daniu's self-righteousness. Even when Tian Sanniu stole something, she could let it go. But how could she tolerate touching a maid?
Zhang Zihan patted her and asked, "Madam, would you like to help your husband?"
"No, I have so many people around me, I'd better take care of such a small matter. Aunt Zhang, have someone beat the man with ten boards first, and then bring him in."
Looking at Tian Xinghua's back as she left, Zhang Zihan couldn't help but smile.
It is true that times make people, and now the Madam is managing the household with more and more style.
Today is a sunny day. As soon as the sun comes out, it steams the earth with its scorching light.
Tian Xinghua sat in the pavilion with a sullen face, and fiery red pomegranate flowers were blooming behind her.
Tian Erniu was carried over and thrown at the bottom of the stairs. Liu, Tian Daniu, and Tian Sanniu stood beside Tian Erniu with terrified faces.
They trembled as they looked at the eldest sister of the Tian family who had once allowed them to abuse her at will.
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