Also thinking of marrying into a higher social class was the maternal family of Changning's second sister-in-law, Sujia.
Su Jia gave birth to three daughters. Originally, her family was worried that she might be disliked by Fucha. However, Changrong doted on her daughters and spoiled them all day long, even more so than her sons. Only then did they feel relieved and once again marveled at their daughters' good fortune in marrying into such a good family!
Not to mention that the Fuca clan is already one of the most prominent families in the capital, and this is the imperial family! They have an empress, six princes, and three princesses. Anyone with eyes can see that the Fuca clan will prosper for at least three more generations.
On the occasion of Sujia's second daughter, Wuxiha's, fourth birthday, Sujia's sister-in-law, Wang, paid another visit.
"What? You look down on Ah Lin again and want to send He Zhuo to the Third Prince's backyard? Sister-in-law, are you crazy?!" Madam Su Jia really thought her sister-in-law was delusional, like a toad trying to eat swan meat. Didn't she know what kind of social standing her family had? Why was she always thinking about climbing the social ladder?
After being rebuked by her sister-in-law, Madam Wang's expression turned sour. She forced a smile and continued to persuade her, "Sister, Her Majesty the Empress has met Hezhuo before and said that our Hezhuo is pretty and lively, and she likes her very much. With Her Majesty's approval, why are you trying to stop her?"
Su Jia was furious: "Sister-in-law, I'm not trying to be mean, but it's really not good for you to be so greedy. I've already mentioned Alin'a to Mother, and although Mother hasn't made a decision yet, how can you be so untrustworthy when you go back on your word like this?"
Wang disagreed: "Sister, that's not right. The marriage between Hezhuo and Alin'a is not settled yet. You yourself said that Suochuoluo has not given any consent. Why should we wait? Besides, our daughter is a Manchu and can participate in the imperial selection. Think about it, in the prince's residence, this is perfectly normal."
Su Jia rolled her eyes at her, no longer wanting to save face for her, and bluntly said, "Sister-in-law, don't try to put it nicely. You're just after Prince Yong ascended the throne and became the emperor, and you're just greedy for wealth and glory. You're also thinking of taking a gamble and using family ties to send your daughter into the Third Prince's harem, dreaming that when the Third Prince ascends the throne, your daughter can also become a concubine in the harem!"
Startled by her outburst, Madam Wang hurriedly looked around, and only relaxed when she saw no one nearby: "Sister, you're the one who's gone mad! His Majesty has just ascended the throne, what are you talking about regarding the position of Crown Prince?"
After hearing what she said, Su Jia regained her senses and stopped talking.
Wang was furious. How could her sister-in-law be so stubborn and hypocritical! Everyone wants to improve their lives, just like water flowing uphill!
Wang wanted to mock her for abandoning her family after marrying into a wealthy family, calling her a ungrateful wretch. However, seeing her angry face and remembering that she would need this sister-in-law to maintain contact with the Fucha family in the future, she had no choice but to suppress her anger and try her best to persuade her.
"Sister, your sister-in-law just doesn't understand. Why are you so against your niece finding a good family? Can't you just abandon your family after you've settled into a wealthy and stable life?"
Anyway, your sister is going to be selected for the imperial concubine selection. We've watched the Third Prince grow up and know him well. With your connection, he'll likely show more favor to Hezhuo. Isn't that good? If Hezhuo really does have good fortune in the future, it will be a good thing for you too!
Su Jia sighed: "Sister-in-law, how many women are in the prince's harem? Do you think it's easy for them to live in such a turbulent place? You can't just see the glamorous side and not the turmoil behind it! It's not that I don't love He Zhuo; it's precisely because I love her that I want her to live a good life."
If you're going to find her a husband, let's first assess his character and then slowly explore the options. Wouldn't it be better to find a man who truly loves Khoja and is of equal social standing? How could you know the suffering of marrying into a higher social class? If we marry someone of equal social standing, we can visit them if the child is wronged, and out of respect for the Empress, they will be more tolerant of Khoja.
If you were to actually marry into the Third Prince's household, and suffer any grievances in the future, could you possibly go to the Empress to complain?"
Wang wouldn't listen at all and thought she was being unreasonable: "Sister, you're still too young. You're always thinking about love and romance. Can that put food on the table? Marriage is never easy. Rather than marrying into a family that seems good on the surface but is actually rotten inside, who can compare to the Third Prince?"
Su Jia couldn't persuade him any further, so she could only nod and say, "Sister-in-law, please don't say anymore. He Zhuo and the Third Prince are the same age, and he is still young. The Emperor and the Empress will have to wait at least three more years until the imperial concubine selection to choose someone for him. If the Empress takes a liking to He Zhuo then, I will not stop her."
Wang said anxiously, "If Her Majesty asks you about Hezhuo, you must say that you are willing! Just say that Hezhuo has been in love with the Third Prince for a long time."
Su Jia was almost laughing in anger. He Zhuo had only seen the Third Prince a few times since she was a child, and probably had forgotten what he looked like. Yet she had been in love with him for a long time. Her sister-in-law was really good at lying through her teeth. However, it was not difficult. She nodded and said, "I understand."
After seeing his sister-in-law off, Changrong returned.
As soon as he got back, he picked up his little daughter and teased her, using his stubble to prick her so much that she cried out.
"Be gentle, the baby's skin is so delicate, she can't take this kind of rough treatment." Su Jia felt sorry for her daughter and quickly took her down, but upon closer inspection...
Nothing's wrong.
If it were Moyaqi or Wuxiha, with their delicate skin, the prick of the beard would have made them blush. But when it was Erlinzhu, not only did she not feel uncomfortable, she found it amusing and laughed heartily.
Su Jia was also helpless. Looking at her dark and wrinkled little daughter, she had a headache. She abandoned her and threw her to Chang Rong, saying, "Go, go, you two go play."
Changrong happily played with her daughter again.
well……
Watching the heartwarming interaction between Chang Rong and her youngest daughter, Su Jia was deeply moved.
What parent in the world doesn't love their child?
The elder sister-in-law was also doing it out of good intentions.
On the other hand, they are also frowning with worry because of their children.
Chengqian Palace
"What did you say? Where did Hongchen run off to?" Changning stood up angrily and searched the room for a feather duster.
Hongzhao was particularly quick-witted: "He skipped class and went to the Imperial Garden, where he was shooting people around with a slingshot."
Changning laughed in exasperation: "Fine, fine! How could someone so young know the way to the Imperial Garden? Who led him there anyway?"
Hongzhao didn't know: "I don't know, Mother. This morning we were supposed to study the Spring and Autumn Annals. We took a break in the middle, and when class resumed, he was gone. My brother and I asked people to search everywhere. In the end, we heard from the eunuch guarding the gate that Hongchen said he wasn't feeling well and wanted to go back to Chengqian Palace, so they opened the gate. But it looks like he went to the Imperial Garden."
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