Xu really didn't expect Fang Furong to attack her at this time, and openly said that Mi Niang was a coquettish woman. She thought Mi Niang was perfect. When she was paying her respects just now, she brought tea to her and whispered to her that she had worked hard. This girl was obviously a good girl. Now Fang Furong was attacking her daughter-in-law, and it might not be directed at her. Fang Yaqing at the side couldn't help but tighten her handkerchief.
Fang Yaqing, Ye Jiayin and the two girls from the Jin family sat together. Ye Jiayin looked a little worried, but Jin Shuqin and Jin Shuhui had different thoughts. Jin Shuqin thought to herself, if I had married my cousin, I would be the one who was afraid of being attacked today, but if it was really me, how would I deal with it? She was also glad that this matter did not come to fruition.
Her sister Jin Shuhui, however, looked down on Mi Niang. She said, "You just got married, why do you have to show off how good your relationship is in front of your elders? Before you got married, you just asked your cousin to move everyone out, and everyone in the house knew about it. It's no wonder that the old lady is angry when you control someone else's nephew like this."
She and her sister are still guests here, so why is the aunt so polite to them?
As for Shen, Yu, and Xiangjun, they were all there to watch the excitement. Of course, they knew how grand the wedding banquet Xu had held in order to marry Ruan was, and this scene was such a slap in the face.
Most people are leisurely watching what Mi Niang will do?
If this lady was a stranger, Mi Niang would have thousands of ways to deal with her, but if she acted nervously when it came to her face, she would be considered a weak and vulnerable person, and anyone could bully her. If she quarreled with the lady on the spot, even if she was right, she would become wrong.
Things that didn't happen will seem as if she is really not serious.
There are things you didn't do, but you make a fuss and respond vigorously, so others think there is something wrong with you.
In a flash, Mi Niang smiled as if nothing had happened, "Auntie, this is asking us to pour the tea one more time, my dear, don't you think so?"
Fang Weiyan smiled and said, "Yes." He then said to the maid who had just poured tea, "Go and pour another cup of tea for Auntie."
While talking and laughing, he seemed not to take it to heart.
Dong'an Hou nodded when he saw this, and just let it go.
Old Lady Weng was also very surprised by her daughter's behavior. Although she disliked Xu and thought she was too capable as a concubine and the grandson's wife she chose was not her favorite, this did not mean that she would tolerate Fang Furong's rudeness, especially since the Marquis of Dong'an was not in a good mood either.
People like them would hide their broken elbows in their sleeves. Fortunately, the bride knew what to do.
So Madam Weng cleared her cough and reminded her daughter to borrow the donkey to go down the hill. Only then did Fang Furong realize her gaffe. But people are always like this. Sometimes they feel they have lost if they don't fight for victory. The reason why she was treated well in the mansion was that everyone was afraid of her because of her unforgiving temper. She looked at the bride, and the bride actually gave her a provocative look.
She was so angry that she waved her hands loudly: "I don't want to drink your tea, and I don't recognize you."
Old Madam Weng could not help but come to the rescue herself: "Furong, didn't you get enough rest yesterday? You are so angry."
Fang Furong still felt wronged. Why did her mother help outsiders? Didn't she see that the bride was provoking her just now? Her vicious words shocked everyone. Dong'an Hou didn't expect that his once bright sister would become like this. Wei Yan and his wife had already tried to cover it up, but she did it again.
The little girl who served the tea was in even greater distress, her face looked as if she was almost crying.
At this time, Mi Niang was so happy in her heart that she pretended to be worried and said, "It's okay for the aunt to dislike us as her nephew's wife. After all, I am just an outsider, but my husband is an official appointed by the court. He has always been well-known for his conduct. If you make a fuss and refuse to acknowledge him, people who know you will say that you are in poor health. People who don't know will record your words in the history books the next day. At most, I will go back to the Ruan family, but what about my poor husband~~"
"My poor husband~" Mi Niang said like Nian Nuo.
Fang Weiyan got goosebumps after hearing the wonderful singing and recitation. Xu was delighted. Yes, how could she forget about Weiyan's future. When this old lady bullied Weiyan, she used the filial piety of old lady Weng to pressure her. Xu and Fang Weiyan had to obey. However, no matter how important filial piety was, the future of a man in the family was more important. This was the key point.
But she said to the Marquis of Dong'an with an embarrassed look: "My Lord, this is really unfair to the child. He is like this just after entering the house. I am ashamed. How can I face my in-laws? And what about those censors outside? What should they say about our Wei Yan? If Wei Yan really has an accident, who else in our family can pass the imperial examination?"
Dong'an Hou stood up and frowned. The prince also felt that Fang Furong was making such a fuss. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Madam Weng quickly wink at the maid beside Fang Furong: "Hurry up and help the lady go back and take two Qingxin Pills."
The situation was completely reversed. Fang Furong, who was so arrogant just now, was instantly pinned down by two maids and could not move.
When she was helped down, she still felt confused. After all, she was not a real shrew. She had just been given a headache by Ruan's quarrel and had not yet reacted. She did not expect to be helped down directly.
She wanted to get rid of the servants, but the weather was hot, and she twisted a few times, but she was sweating all over and her face turned red. The servants saw her like this and whispered to each other, saying that this old lady was really something. She usually ordered around in the mansion, guarded the money bag tightly, but had a lot of things to do. Now she was bullying the new mistress. It was very disrespectful and she deserved to be taken away.
Mi Niang covered her mouth again, looking terrified. Fang Weiyan quickly stepped forward, patted her on the back, and comforted her, "It's okay, it's okay."
"I'm fine, just a little scared." Mi Niang secretly stared at Fang Furong's departing back and thought to herself, since you're going to die, don't blame me. I'm just going to embarrass you today, humph.
Soon the atmosphere in the main hall returned to normal. Shen Shi did not dare to be like Fang Furong, who tried to draw a tiger but ended up with a dog. She was not that stupid. Yu Shi did not dare to underestimate her either. She just sang and recited very well, which made the servants in the whole hall glare at Fang Furong unconsciously.
Now she is smiling again, as if she is not affected at all. Who would think there is something wrong with her?
Everyone only saw that Fang Furong was sent back to her room by the servants, and that Fang Furong, a newly-wed woman, dared to criticize the most promising young master in the mansion. Even the young master turned pale when he saw her. But the bride was as graceful as usual, with a beautiful posture, spoke appropriately, and was generous. Who would criticize her?
"Second sister-in-law."
"Fourth brother's wife."
I heard that Yu was also from a prominent family. Unlike Shen, who was dignified, she was not tall, had a mole near her lip, had fair skin, and had the temperament of a Jiangnan woman. Her Mandarin was tinged with Wu Nong dialect.
My third sister-in-law, Xiangjun, was a pretty woman. She looked at me with an inquiring look, as if she was comparing herself.
Mi Niang knew why. When the third branch took over Fang Wei Yan's new house, they entered the house one after the other. Unlike Shen and Yu, who had been married for many years and had an age gap, they could not be compared.
Ms. Shen is twenty-five this year, Ms. Yu is about twenty-three, and Xiangjun is about the same age as her.
On the other hand, the third master Fang Weiting was smiling and seemed to have a better relationship with Fang Weiyan.
Of course, the three above are brothers from different mothers, and even if they appear to be close, it is limited. As for Fang Weijun, he is Fang Weiyan's younger brother, young and thin, but when the aunt got angry just now, he almost stood up to speak for his brother. He looked very angry, but he was loyal.
The gift Mi Niang gave him was also quite generous. Fang Weiyan smiled and said, "This is my fifth brother. He is studying in the academy now."
"You look like a scholar. Your brother told me yesterday that you are very knowledgeable, so I specially prepared this route for your promotion. I hope you can work for the court with your brother in the future."
Fang Weiyan thought to himself, I didn't mention anything about Weijun last night.
But Fang Weijun was very happy. At his age, he was neither old nor young. Although he enjoyed the love and affection of his brothers, mother and sisters, he did not want others to treat him as a child.
No one in the family had ever told him that he worked for the court. Now his sister-in-law undoubtedly thought highly of him. Moreover, she was so pretty and gentle that she remained calm even when scolded by Tiger Aunt. She was just complaining for her brother.
He immediately took a liking to Mi Niang: "Thank you, sister-in-law, and I wish you and Fourth Brother a long and happy life together."
"Then I'll take your good words." Mi Niang and Fang Wei Yan looked at each other sweetly.
Fang Weiyan also had several little brothers, all born to concubines, and some were still in infancy. Although these people were ordinary people, Mi Niang was still very polite and considerate. She even held the baby in her arms and praised him for being so well-grown.
As for Aunt Jin, she is kind and gentle, which is completely different from the aunt from the Fang family.
As for the girls, Fang Weiyan couldn't come over, so Fang Yaqing hurried forward to introduce them to Mi Niang. Fang Yaqing had two younger sisters, who were both young and wore the same goose yellow shirts. Then there was her cousin Ye Jiayin and the two cousins from the Jin family. Ye Jiayin was a little frail, but she had a talent that others could hardly match.
"This is my cousin, her name is Shuqin, and this is my cousin Shuhui."
Jin Shuqin and Jin Shuhui bowed their robes and saluted. Mi Niang found that Jin Shuqin was quite round, polite and looked friendly, while Jin Shuhui looked ordinary.
However, Jin Shuhui obviously didn't expect that Ruan Mi Niang was so beautiful. Not only was she beautiful, but she also had a bit of charm and grace, which was the type that men liked.
With the relatives in the Fang family, Mi Niang was still able to hold on after all these rounds. Although she was not born in a wealthy family, she was also a daughter brought up by a family. Today, when she was publicly attacked, not only did she not show any resentment on her face, but she acted in a steady and calm manner. Even the elders who had never seen her before immediately developed a good impression of her.
Even someone like Shen who had some conflicts with Xu had to admit that the bride was not an ordinary person.
Fang Weiyan felt even happier. He hadn't felt so happy in a long time. The most important thing for a rich family is face. Fang Furong had lost all her face after being taken back by a few old women. Who in this house would still respect her?
He looked at Mi Niang, feeling both distressed and proud.
It's great that she's here.
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