Chapter 23 Teaching His Wife Behind the Scenes
I listen to what Grandpa Xie and Xie Yunman say the most.
When she got married, her family told her that the old master of the Xie family was resourceful and wise, otherwise he could not have become a close minister of the emperor, and that she should listen to her father-in-law.
If there's anything you don't understand or are unsure about, just ask.
Over the years, the Zheng family has implemented this principle very effectively.
Later, Xie Yunman was born into the family. He was very intelligent, and the old man often praised him.
When Xie Yunman was twelve years old, Grandpa Xie went to live on Qingliang Mountain.
Before leaving, he told Zheng to listen to Xie Yunman from now on, and Zheng complied.
Seeing this, Xie Yuanshan then said to Xie Yunyu that they could decide Xie Yunman's marriage themselves.
Madam Zheng said with dissatisfaction, "Isn't it all about the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words when it comes to the marriage of one's children? How can a child's marriage be decided by themselves?"
Xie Yuanshan glanced at her and said, "If he's unwilling to marry Man'er, can you really make that decision?"
Zheng thought of Xie Yunman's mind, opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.
Suddenly he looked up and said, "Why can't I make the decision about Yu'er's marriage?"
Xie Yuanshan looked at Zheng Shi helplessly and said, "I heard that you wanted to arrange a match between your eldest sister's son, Juncheng, and Yu'er?"
Madam Zheng nodded and said, "That's right. We've watched Juncheng grow up. We know him inside and out. Yu'er won't suffer after marrying him."
Besides, my sister said that she would treat Yu'er like her own daughter after she marries into the family..."
Xie Yuanshan sighed after hearing this:
"Let's put aside what kind of person Juncheng is for now, and talk about why your sister wanted Juncheng and Yu'er to be introduced as a couple?"
"Why? Isn't it because our Yu'er is good? She's beautiful and skilled in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."
She's also adept at managing the shop, and handling household affairs is a piece of cake for her.
When talking about her daughter, Mrs. Zheng was very proud.
"Yes, you know our daughter is good too?"
Since your daughter is so good, why not find someone even better? Why insist on the Li family, a family of fifth-rank military officers?
It's all because your older sister knows that after Man'er finishes her exams next year, our family's social standing will definitely rise.
They're so eager to curry favor with us, can't you see that?
When Zheng heard that there were so many twists and turns in the middle, he was surprised.
"So that's what my sister was thinking. I thought she was really thinking of Yu'er."
Between her daughter and her sister, Zheng was naturally more important to her.
While soaking his feet, Xie Yuanshan said, "Besides, his son Juncheng, after all these years of studying, is still only a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial examination)."
From a young age, he couldn't even keep up with Tang'er in terms of academic performance, let alone Man'er and Yu'er. How could he possibly amount to anything in the future?
If it weren't for my father's early retirement, our Yu'er would have been able to enter the Eastern Palace. Who does Li Juncheng think he is?
Your sister just wants our Yu'er to come over and help her son manage the household affairs because she thinks her son is useless.
By the way, once Yunman becomes successful, we can use this connection to help her Li family.
That's why they tricked you like that, and yet you believed them.
If it weren't for your father's intervention, you probably would have followed her lead.
Our daughter's good life is about to be ruined by the Li family's petty schemes.
Your sister is clearly trying to take advantage of you, and you still listen to her every word. I think it's best for our two families to have less contact in the future.
For a moment, Zheng was at a loss for words. So, her sister wanted her two children to be used by the Li family?
Xie Yuanshan added, "In short, you should not interfere in their marriage until Man'er has achieved official rank."
Madam Zheng sighed, nodded, and helped Xie Yuanshan wipe his feet and tidy up.
Lying in bed at night, I tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
She thought of what her older sister had said, that after Yu'er married into the family, she would treat her like a daughter and be very good to her...
Feelings are just a way of deceiving yourself.
The thought of her husband saying that her sister wanted her two children to dedicate their later years to supporting the Li family made her feel sad.
I have asked myself if I have ever wronged my sister over the years, and our two families have maintained a very close relationship.
But at this moment, she suddenly felt a chill in her heart and decided to treat each other as ordinary relatives from now on.
The next day, Xie Yunyu came over to pay her respects.
Zheng held Xie Yunyu's hand, repeatedly apologizing and explaining that she had been tricked by her sister.
Zheng was very beautiful. Xie Yunyu and Xie Yunman had full moon faces, almond eyes, and fair skin, which they inherited from Zheng.
Last night, Zheng tossed and turned all night without sleeping. Today, she looks rather haggard, and her beauty has faded considerably.
Xie Yunyu laughed upon hearing this and pulled Zheng's hand to sit down.
Her mother was easily influenced and easily swayed by others; the closer the relationship, the more easily she would believe them.
But she loves her children very much.
So she smiled and comforted her, "I know, I know you didn't mean it, Mother. Please don't take it to heart."
When Zheng heard Xie Yunyu say this, she felt a little calmer.
But Xie Yunyu's next words almost made Zheng Shi faint from anger.
“Mother, this is all you know. There are other things you don’t know.”
Zheng glanced at him sideways.
Xie Yunyu said, "My cousin Juncheng's maid is pregnant. My aunt is worried that my cousin will have difficulty getting married if he has an illegitimate son before marriage."
That's why I was in such a hurry to trick you into marrying me and filling that hole.
Upon hearing this, Zheng felt her head throb and she couldn't catch her breath, so she fell backward.
Xie Yunyu quickly pinched Zheng's philtrum.
After catching her breath, Zheng burst into tears.
She cursed at her older sister, and every time she hurled a different insult for half an hour, it was different each time.
He smashed everything he could in the flower hall, and then hugged Xie Yunyu and cried.
Xie Yunyu spent a long time trying to persuade him before she finally calmed him down.
Finally, Zheng, with her eyes swollen like walnuts, said to Xie Yunyu:
"Yu'er, don't worry, your grandfather said that you can decide your own marriage."
Your mother misjudged people and almost ruined you.
Your second brother went to the academy, and before he left, he told me to listen to you.
You're better than your mother. From now on, you'll be in charge of all the family matters and your marriage.
Xie Yunyu smiled and nodded.
Great! After this incident, I can now stay at home peacefully and just laze around doing nothing.
...
Xiao Ling received the news of Xie Yunyu's return to the capital immediately.
The reason was simple: Xie Yunyu was short-handed when she was in Chengming Town, so she hired two servants, and Qingchen managed to sneak in.
When it was time to return to the capital, another servant did not want to come back with them, so he left.
Only Qingchen remained, and he followed them all the way into the capital.
When Xiao Ling found out, he instructed Qingchen to stay by Xie Yunyu's side.
This is where Qingchen came in handy, relaying all the news from the Xie residence to Xiao Ling.
With such a commotion at the Zheng family's place, how could Qingchen not know?
When the news reached back, Xiao Ling was furious when he saw that the Li family still dared to scheme against Xie Yunyu.
So he instructed Qingfeng: "Go and spread this word to him, so that he doesn't really suffer in silence."
The Xie family is hesitant to act because of their in-law relationship; we'll do it.
Qingfeng glanced at the message Xiao Ling handed him and was also unhappy.
Even if they were complete strangers, it was infuriating to scheme against someone else's daughter like this, let alone someone your own husband had taken a liking to.
He nodded, turned around, and left.
That afternoon, Xiao Ling packed up and went to the Xie family.
He saw Xie Yunman again, and Xie Yunman was still giving him the cold shoulder.
But who is Xiao Ling? He's played with the Crown Prince since he was a child, and the Crown Prince treats him the same way when he's angry.
He's long been able to swallow his pride and ignore criticism.
Besides, this is his future brother-in-law, so he can't hit him and can only put up with it.
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