Chapter 421 Family Recognition Banquet
She, Zheng Ci, grew up away from home, including your third uncle, who is a country bumpkin. If this is discovered by the prominent people who have contact with the Zheng family, how will she be able to save face in the future? "
Zheng Jiaojiao snuggled up to He, "Mom, I know you're the best."
He patted her on the back, a look of pity on her face. "You are obviously good-looking and have a good family background. You have been good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting since you were young. How could your grandmother be so partial? She gave the head ornament to the other party. Isn't this deliberately making your marriage difficult?"
It would be fine if it wasn't mentioned, but Zheng Jiaojiao gets angry when it is mentioned.
Just give the Li family the bride price. If she marries into the Li family and gets a foothold in the future, won't that be a good thing for the Zheng family?
But my grandmother refused to give it to me and even looked down on me for starting a family.
Lijia is a new upstart!
Now it is very popular in Beijing!
My grandmother is old and her eyesight is poor, so she really can't judge people well.
Zheng Jiaojiao wanted to complain as soon as she returned to the Zheng family's house. He knew that she would not get any good result, and was afraid that her daughter could not see the current situation clearly, so she planned to let her hit a wall to wake up.
As expected, when Zheng Jiaojiao went to the old lady's yard and told her about this, the old lady frowned.
"Grandma, don't you think she has no manners? She actually made my mother bow to her in public." Zheng Jiaojiao scolded, "She has no respect for etiquette and filial piety. Is she going to make Grandma bow to her as well tomorrow?"
Zheng Jiaojiao deliberately added fuel to the fire.
Old Mrs. Zheng glanced at her calmly, "You were the ones who started this, weren't you?"
Zheng Jiaojiao choked, "My mother just liked the fabric in her hand, she didn't do anything..."
Just interested in the fabric? Old Mrs. Zheng didn't believe it.
She shook her head. With He's bullying nature, she would definitely ask others to hand over the fabric and make her demands arrogantly.
Zheng Ci is not someone who can be bullied. She has no feelings for her second aunt, so why should she give in?
Without having to see it herself, Old Mrs. Zheng already had an idea in her mind.
Zheng Jiaojiao waited for a long time, but Old Lady Zheng didn't say anything. She urged, "Grandma, you have to come forward in person for this matter."
"Personally?" Old Lady Zheng's eyes darkened. "What for?"
"Of course I'm going to teach Zheng Ci a lesson!" Zheng Jiaojiao took it for granted. "She lost face for my mother. This is disrespectful to her elders."
She spoke confidently, not noticing that the servants around her were looking at her like a fool.
Old Lady Zheng took a sip from her teacup. "Respecting elders depends on whether they are worthy of respect. I, your grandmother, am not old-fashioned. I understand the principle of forcing a cow to drink water. You first schemed against me, and then you tried to steal the cloth that I bought first. She only asked your mother to pay her respects and didn't punish you. She was already doing this out of respect for the Zheng family. You have to know that the county lady has real power."
Punishment?
Zheng Jiaojiao thought, Zheng Ci dared.
She was just a unruly girl who grew up in the countryside and dared to punish her mother.
Seeing the angry expression on her face, Old Mrs. Zheng felt a little discouraged.
The He family mother and daughter are really useless.
"Miss Jiaojiao, it's time for the old lady to take a nap." The nanny reminded.
Zheng Jiaojiao glanced at Old Lady Zheng unwillingly, and seeing that she had closed her eyes and didn't want to continue pestering her, she clenched her fists and strode out.
My mother was right, my grandmother is biased.
After they left, Old Lady Zheng sighed, "It's true that each generation is getting worse than the last. I originally thought she was a good person, and she was also pretty. When it comes to future marriages, I'll risk my reputation and go to the Ning family in person. The old lady of the Ning family is my close friend, and all her grandchildren are good people. If I marry Jiaojiao there, the Ning family is kind and has a good family tradition, so she will definitely live a good life. But now it seems that it's better not to. If she goes to the Ning family with this temper, I'm afraid she will harm the Ning family."
The nanny comforted her, "Old Madam, you are old now. The imperial physician told you to worry less and rest more. Your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings."
Old Mrs. Zheng glanced at her and smiled. "I'll enjoy my life without children and grandchildren? That's easy for you to say. If I don't plan carefully, I don't know if the Zheng family's foundation will fall into ruin."
"It seems that the eldest brother has some ability, but he is too upright. The second brother is cunning, but he likes to scheme and not follow the right path."
Nanny: "And the Third Master."
Old Mrs. Zheng frowned, "You mean the third child?"
The nanny nodded. "The Third Master earned his way into the government through his own efforts. I heard he's doing quite well in the Imperial Academy. He's very much in the Emperor's good graces."
"The third brother finally returned home. Do you mean that he has to clean up the Zheng family's mess before he can enjoy a few days of peace? That's inappropriate."
Seeing the old lady's refusal, the nanny had to change the subject.
We also talked about the family reunion party that would be held in a few days.
"We invited everyone who is familiar with our family, as well as relatives from all walks of life."
"Well, it's not appropriate to make a big fuss, so this is fine."
"Third Master's family doesn't seem to be the type to enjoy a lively atmosphere."
It’s just a pity that the Third Master grew up away from home, so he might not want to interfere in the future of the Zheng family’s foundation.
On the day of the family reunion banquet, Zheng Ci waited at the door for a long time but Qiao Xianglan did not come out.
"Why don't I go and ask, Madam?" Wanxiang said.
Zheng Ci thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, I'd better go and see it myself."
Her mother was a punctual person, so something must have happened.
When I walked to the gate of my parents' yard, I heard the voices of Qiao Xianglan talking to my father.
Qiao Xianglan: "With so many people here today, what if I make a mistake?"
Zheng Laosan, "What are you afraid of? You are my wife, not theirs. Why do you care what they think?"
"You are so stupid. I was afraid of losing face for you and the Zheng family. I grew up in the countryside, I..."
"Nonsense, what's wrong with you growing up in the countryside? You haven't done anything wrong. You're a clean person, so what are you afraid of?"
Listening to the conversation between his parents in the room, Zheng Ci stopped thinking about going in and said with a smile, "Looks like I'm not needed anymore."
Dad has already coaxed Mom into submission.
Pei Ji took a leave of absence from the family reunion banquet and accompanied Zheng Ci all the way to the Zheng family.
There is a banquet at the Duke of Zheng's Mansion today. Although not many people have received the invitations, it is definitely not a small number.
The entrance was already blocked by carriages, and many of the drivers were stuck in the middle, shouting at others.
The scene was very chaotic for a while.
Pei Ji lifted the curtain and took a look. "Looks like we have no choice but to go downstairs and walk in."
Zheng Ci nodded, "Let's go then."
Pei Ji jumped down first. Zheng Ci's skirt was very cumbersome today, and it was very troublesome for her to get off the carriage. Seeing her like this, Pei Ji reached out and pinched her waist, picked her up directly, and then gently placed her on the ground.
Wanxiang smiled secretly.
The lady and the master have been married for so long and have children, but they are still so loving.
She had never seen such a good relationship between the master and the mistress. The most rare thing was that the master did not have a concubine.
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