"Grandma, if nothing happened to the Jian family, I would agree even if I had to hold my nose. Now the Jian family's affairs have far-reaching implications. I know you have a kind heart, but who in the world is willing to be a bad person? I'm just doing this for the Marquis's Mansion." Xu begged bitterly.
"Weijun's marriage is a small matter, but I'm afraid it will be linked to the Marquis's Mansion."
Madam Weng lowered her eyes and asked, "What did the Marquis say?"
This strangled Xu's lifeline. Although the women were fighting with each other all the time, and there were conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and sisters-in-law, in fact, it still depended on the expression of Marquis Dong'an and how he predicted it.
Xu said, "The Marquis said he would see what Weijun thinks. Weijun and I... are of the same mind."
Humph, looking at the hesitant look of his daughter-in-law, you can tell that Weijun probably doesn't know that Old Madam Weng is also a very experienced person. She was able to find Shen with the Crown Prince Fang Weichang back then. If Fang Weishi hadn't exposed his shortcomings, Fang Weichang would still be serving as the Crown Prince well.
She said, "In that case, let Weijun come over. The Marquis is right. Since she is his daughter-in-law, we should at least ask him."
Look how much Xu's eldest son Fang Weiyan dotes on Ruan. Jian Ningchu is extremely good-looking, with outstanding looks, manners, and personality. She is even better than Ruan.
When a man has a woman in his heart, he will put even his own mother aside.
"Okay." Xu thought to herself that all this was for Fang Weijun, and he would definitely understand her painstaking efforts. Her youngest son and she had always been of the same mind, so she was not worried at all.
Soon, Fang Weijun was called over. He almost passed the martial arts exam last year. After all, he was a latecomer and had to practice hard for a few more years, so he did not dare to relax. He never expected that the old lady and his wife would let him pass.
Fang Weijun asked the maid who delivered the message, "Why did the old lady and the mistress send me over?"
The maid shook her head: "I don't know."
Normally, people still gave Fang Weijun face. After all, he was the legitimate son of the Xu family and was personally taught by the Marquis.
And according to legend, he is the most likely to inherit the title.
Therefore, everyone will tell him what is going on so that he can be prepared.
But if he didn't tell him, it must be something really big, so, not wanting to let it out, Fang Weijun frowned, then his eyes brightened up like stars, just like usual.
Xu's appearance was so good that Fang Weiyan and Fang Weijun were both famous handsome men in the mansion. Fang Weijun was needless to say, a graceful and elegant gentleman with the elegance of a scholar. Fang Weijun practiced martial arts and was strong and healthy, and looked like a child of a noble family. He was not as serious as Fang Weiyan. Sometimes it is said that women don't love men who are not bad, and his bad appearance was very attractive to women.
Every time he smiles, he makes women blush.
After arriving at Songhe Hall, Fang Weijun opened the lower skirt, knelt on the cushion and performed the ritual.
His movements were as smooth as flowing water and were very beautiful to look at.
Old Madam Weng smiled and said, "Good boy, come here and let me see you. I haven't seen you for a long time. I heard from your mother that you are very serious about learning martial arts. Your father also praised you in front of me, saying that you are the most like him among all the children."
Fang Weijun was very happy to hear this, but Xu felt something was wrong.
Children need recognition very much, especially those who are not valued as Fang Weijun. Although he is a legitimate child, he is not like Fang Weichang who is a illegitimate child but the prince. Because he was oppressed by illegitimate children for many years, he had to study literature.
Another person in the same situation is Fang Weiyan.
The same is true for Fang Weiyan, but Fang Weiyan has been quiet and intelligent since he was young, especially he was called a child prodigy at a very young age, so no one dared to underestimate him. Moreover, he has always been insightful, foresighted, and has noble character, so the Marquis values Fang Weiyan even more.
As a result, Fang Weijun's position was very awkward: his father didn't love him, and his mother loved his elder brother more.
Even so, she was aware of her situation and was happy to hear others praise her.
Especially when Marquis Dong'an praised him, he was even happier.
Old Madam Weng continued, "In the future, when the eldest daughter of the Jian family comes home, I just hope that grandma can see your child."
This made Fang Weijun feel a little shy.
Xu said, "Madam, you can't do this. If something happens to the Jian family, and you still want Wei Jun to marry her, then everyone will think that Wei Jun married a criminal. What will we do with Wei Chang?"
Even at the risk of offending Old Madam Weng, Xu was determined to speak out.
Fang Weijun looked at Xu: "Mom, what are you talking about?"
"Your mother is so angry that she speaks without thinking. She is just like this because the Jian family was reported by a few people. You are an adult now and cannot be controlled by a woman. If you break your promise now, how can you live in the world as a man? Others will only say that you are treacherous. If you live up to such a reputation, how will your father look at you?" Old Lady Weng said slowly.
This statement is very hurtful and misleading.
Xu couldn't help but hold her forehead with her hand. It was true that Madam Weng would not take action unless she did. But once she did, she would resort to cruel words.
Originally, the Marquis of Dong'an recognized Fang Weiyan the most, but Fang Weiyan voluntarily gave up the title to his younger brother. Many people with bad intentions secretly criticized Fang Weijun for picking up the slack, and Fang Weijun wanted to prove himself even more.
Young people in particular admire the spirit of Liangshanpo and would never allow others to say this.
Fang Weijun immediately said, "Don't worry, Grandma. I will definitely marry Miss Jian smoothly."
"Okay, just remember this." Old Madam Weng was happy.
She then said to Xu: "See, now you can report to Lord Hou."
Xu came out of Songhe Hall in a dusty state. Fang Weijun still didn't understand what was going on. She was so angry that she slapped her son in the face and said, "Fool, if you were even a fraction as smart as your brother, you wouldn't be able to do this."
Fang Weijun was stunned by the beating. "Madam, why did you hit me?"
"Is the milk delicious?" Fang Weiyan asked Mi Niang.
Mi Niang shook her head: "No, why is it so strange? The milk cake is delicious, but the milk makes it taste bad. But if you put some ice cubes in it, it will taste good."
Fang Weiyan said unhappily, "You want to eat ice cream, but that's impossible. Last time, I was jealous that my brother came out so quickly because of the ice cream you ate. Because of this, my wife even scolded me."
"Okay, okay, I get it."
Xian Ge'er was eating rice porridge. He has now started to eat complementary food. Mi Niang and Fang Wei Yan called themselves the new parents and their way of raising the child was different from that of the old people.
While Mi Niang was eating, she also watched her son smacking his lips under the care of the wet nurse and nodded secretly in her heart. As the saying goes, raising a child for a hundred years is a matter of worry for ninety-nine years. This is really true.
After dinner, Fang Weiyan went to the study. As soon as he arrived, he heard that Fang Weijun was looking for him.
"Let him in."
From time to time, Fang Weijun came in with his face covered, with a big slap mark on it.
Fang Weiyan was startled: "What's wrong with you?"
"It was all because of my mother's beating."
"Why would my mother hit you?"
In all their lives, the brothers had never seen Xu hit anyone.
Because she was the heir apparent, Xu was considered to be the one who endured humiliation in this family, often enduring what ordinary people could not endure. Because she valued her eldest son, she treated Mi Niang very well, did not send concubines, and took great care of her. She often gave her private money to her daughter-in-law and took care of her in every way, which was better than many biological mothers.
It’s not that Xu was really completely understanding, but she knew how to rely on her eldest son and be good to him, so she was good to her daughter-in-law.
To make Xu hit someone, he must have done something.
Fang Weiyan looked at him suspiciously: "Did you do something bad?"
Fang Weijun looked aggrieved: "Today I was practicing well, but my grandmother and mother called me over and said that the Jian family was reported by someone. I definitely can't cancel the engagement just because the Jian family was reported. If I do that, my father will definitely look down on me."
"It is not gentlemanly to kick someone when he is down. How will others see me in the future?"
Fang Weiyan frowned. No wonder Mrs. Xu was angry. It was probably because of this that Mrs. Weng asked Fang Weijun to go.
Fang Weiyan said calmly, "Then do you want to marry the criminal? How can you hold on to this position if you are so kind-hearted? This mansion wants a head of the household, someone who can take care of the whole mansion, not a scholar."
"Brother..." Fang Weijun never thought that his brother, who was kind, righteous, polite, wise and trustworthy, would say such words.
In his heart, his brother has always been good at tolerance and forgiving. Last time, he let Fang Furong go, and his mother privately said that he was too soft-hearted.
But how could such a brother be like this?
Fang Weiyan said to him, "Since you don't know what's going on, go ask your sister-in-law. I'll take you there."
Usually after breakfast in the morning, it was Mi Niang's time to study. Unexpectedly, Fang Weiyan and his brother came over and saw the slap mark on Fang Weijun's face. Mi Niang was more attentive than Fang Weiyan to the affairs of the inner house. This slap mark was relatively small, so it should have been done by a woman. Few servants in the mansion dared to hit their master. Old Madam Weng would not offend her grandson for no reason, so it should have been Xu.
She pretended not to know and asked, "Fifth brother, what's going on?"
Fang Weijun had no choice but to tell the story, and said aggrievedly: "My brother asked me to ask you."
"Are you deeply in love with Jian Ningchu?" Mi Niang asked him.
Fang Weijun shook his head: "We were only engaged, and we only met a few times. I was a little excited, but I can't say that I was deeply in love."
"Fifth brother, that's it. Just choose what's important to you. The old lady may not know that the Jian family is really at the end of its rope. Even Prime Minister Zhang can't do anything about it."
Is there still a need to choose this question?
Mi Niang thinks that if it were her, she would definitely put her future first. She is not like Fang Wei Yan who puts feelings first. Only with status can you have other things. Without status, you will have nothing.
Fang Weijun sighed: "Sister-in-law, if you were Miss Jian, you would definitely hate it, right?"
"I don't hate them. If the Jian family really did commit a crime, it would be great if you could get her out and save her life and innocence." Just like in her previous life, she did not blame the Li family. At most, she felt that her father saved the lives of the Li family, and the Li family did not save her from the dire situation, but she did not want them to marry her.
If it were the Jian family, would they still marry their daughter to the Dong'an Marquis Mansion if something happened?
Fang Weijun was surprised and seemed to understand something.
Mi Niang lowered her eyes. After all, she was a person who put her own interests first, unlike Fang Wei Yan who was always kind.
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