Chapter 805: Wife-dominated
Because they were going to attend the family dinner at the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang took a carriage back to the city on the 27th of the twelfth lunar month. However, Prince Ping stayed and planned to go back on New Year's Eve with Prince Yong.
On the morning of the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, the Duke Dingguo's Mansion became bustling with activity. The Guo family did not hold a big celebration, but just let the Guo family members get together for a meal.
Guo Ruomei was waiting anxiously early in the morning: "Do you think Yeyang and Yiyi will come soon?"
Mei Shuang smiled and said, "Master, didn't the young lady reply to the post saying she would come? You can put your mind at ease and wait to drink your daughter-in-law's tea."
The anxiety on Guo Ruomei's face eased a little, and then she said, "Quick, take out the gift I prepared for Yiyi, so you don't forget it later."
Mei Shuang immediately took out a pair of crystal clear Hetian yellow jade bracelets from the box on the dressing table.
Guo Ruomei took the topaz bracelet and said with a touch of nostalgia, "This is the dowry my mother gave me when I got married. Now I can pass it on to Yang'er's wife."
Mei Shuang smiled and said, "Master, you've passed on such a rare topaz bracelet to the young mistress. She'll definitely be very happy." She paused and said, "Master, do you think you should tell the eldest mistress about the young master and the young mistress's visit?"
When Guo Ruomei mentioned her sister-in-law, the smile on her face faded: "Father and eldest brother both know that Yeyang and Yiyi are coming. They will tell her, so we shouldn't say anything more."
Mei Shuang nodded and said nothing more.
The master and the eldest lady had some conflicts, and during the time he had been living in the Duke's Mansion, the master had been avoiding them whenever possible.
The main gate of Duke Dingguo's Mansion.
When the carriage with the sign of Prince Ping's Mansion stopped in front of the gate, the gate servants were a little slow to react. It was not until Xiao Yeyang helped Daohua get off the carriage that someone turned around and ran quickly into the mansion.
Mrs. Guo and Guo Xueming were receiving the female members of the Guo family. When they heard the maid running in hurriedly saying that Xiao Yeyang and Yan Yiyi had arrived, both mother and daughter could not control their facial expressions.
One of them frowned, and the other looked astonished.
Mrs. Guo was secretly resentful. She rejected her daughter, but Xiao Yeyang still dared to bring Yan Yi to her house openly. Were they here to show off their power?
Guo Xueming was surprised because she had not received any news in advance that her cousin was coming.
Mrs. Guo took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Where is he?"
The maid replied, "Sister Meixue has taken them to the Duke's courtyard."
Guo Xueming pondered for a moment, then pulled Mrs. Guo and reminded her, "Mother, my cousin is here with his wife. Let's go to grandfather's yard to meet him."
Mrs. Guo looked displeased: "They are the younger generation. Do they really want me, as an elder, to go and pay my respects to them? No!"
Guo Xueming looked helpless and could only sit aside.
Ever since she knew that her marriage with her cousin was hopeless, she let it go.
As the legitimate daughter who was brought up in a strict upbringing in the Duke's Mansion, she knew how to get along with her cousin and Yan Yiyi so as to be more beneficial to her and the Duke's Mansion.
It was really unwise for the mother to continue chasing after him at this time.
Qizitang, the courtyard where Duke Dingguo lived.
Xiao Yeyang and Daohua followed Meixue into the yard and saw Duke Dingguo, Governor Guo and Guo Ruomei sitting in the hall.
Since the beginning of winter, Duke Dingguo had not been in good health. When the Guo clan members arrived, they kowtowed and went to the front yard without staying to disturb him.
So, there are no outsiders here.
Duke Dingguo had a kind and gentle smile on his face, and Governor Guo also looked at Xiao Yeyang with a smile on his face. When his eyes fell on Daohua, his expression was slightly unnatural.
Guo Ruomei, on the other hand, felt a little embarrassed and excited.
After entering the house, Xiao Yeyang first took Daohua to meet Duke Dingguo.
After bowing, Xiao Yeyang smiled and said to Duke Dingguo: "Grandfather, this is your granddaughter-in-law."
Daohua took the tea from Meishuang and handed it to Duke Dingguo: "Grandfather, please have some tea."
Duke Dingguo looked at Daohua, nodded with a smile, took the tea and took a sip, then handed Daohua the gift he had prepared early in the morning.
Daohua took the agate bracelet and thanked him with a smile: "Thank you, Grandpa. I like this bracelet very much."
Duke Dingguo was dazzled by Daohua's bright smile, and the smile on his lips deepened. This girl is quite cheerful and lively.
Xiao Yeyang helped Daohua up, walked to Governor Guo, knelt down, and kowtowed three times: "Uncle, this is your niece-in-law."
Daohua handed the tea to Governor Guo and said, "Uncle, please have some tea!"
Governor Guo took the tea, took a big sip, and gave Daohua a jade pendant.
Daohua also smiled brightly and thanked him.
Finally, the two came to Guo Ruomei.
When it came to kowtowing, Xiao Yeyang was very decisive, but when it came to calling people, Xiao Yeyang began to hesitate.
Daohua quickly gave Xiao Yeyang an encouraging look, signaling him to call for help.
Xiao Yeyang moved his lips, but still couldn't say anything.
When Guo Ruomei saw this, she didn't want to make things difficult for her son. Just as she was about to ask them to get up, she saw Daohua take the teacup from Xuemei's hand and look at her son with encouragement.
Then, everyone in the room heard Xiao Yeyang call out "Mother" in a voice as soft as a mosquito.
Guo Ruomei almost cried with joy. She looked at Xiao Yeyang excitedly, clasping her hands together, looking as if she didn't know what to do.
Seeing that Xiao Yeyang just called her mother and didn't say anything else, Daohua raised the teacup in her hand and whispered, "Xiao Yeyang, you haven't introduced me yet!"
Xiao Yeyang came back to his senses, looked at Guo Ruomei with a complicated expression, and raised his voice a few notches: "Mother, this is your daughter-in-law. I brought her here to serve you tea."
"Tea, please, mother!"
Daohua handed the tea to Guo Ruomei with a smile.
Guo Ruomei's eyes were a little moist. She took the tea from Daohua with a smile, tilted her head back and drank it all. Then she stood up and helped Daohua and Xiao Yeyang up, one in each hand.
"Good boy, I feel relieved to have you by Yang'er's side."
As she spoke, Guo Ruomei put the pair of topaz bracelets on Daohua's wrists.
Daohua shook the topaz bracelet on her wrist: "It's really beautiful. Thank you, mother."
Duke Dingguo sat at the top and observed Daohua silently. Because of the relationship between his eldest daughter-in-law and granddaughter Xueming, he originally had some prejudice against this girl, but after meeting her today, the prejudice in his heart disappeared instantly.
How is your granddaughter?
Of course it is good, but it is not as suitable for Ye Yang as the girl in front of him.
Ye Yang needs such a bright, romantic and expressive wife to be by his side. His granddaughter has been brought up to be too dignified. Even if she is with Ye Yang, the best they can do is treat each other with respect.
After that, the conversation in the room was relatively relaxed and pleasant.
Looking at Daohua sitting beside him obediently and sensibly, like a little bird who depends on him and listens to him in everything, Xiao Yeyang felt very amused.
In the main courtyard, Mrs. Guo could sit still at first, but when Xiao Yeyang and Yan Yiyi did not come to visit her for a long time, she sent someone to Qizitang to inquire.
When Mrs. Guo heard Xiao Yeyang personally introduce Yan Yiyi to her father-in-law and husband, and even called her sister-in-law "mother", and her father-in-law and others also expressed that they were very satisfied with Yan Yiyi as the new bride, and at this moment they were chatting and laughing in Qizitang, she was very angry.
Thinking that his daughter had been delayed for too long by Xiao Yeyang and finally had to marry the young master of the Jia family in Jiangnan, and would have to marry far away after the New Year, and would not be able to see her family for several years, he felt even more resentful.
"Madam Guo, go to Dongjiao Hutong and invite Chu Lang to your house. Tell him that today is a family dinner and the Duke wants him in for a chat."
Mrs. Guo's eyes were filled with deep hatred. She hated Xiao Yeyang, and hated her sister-in-law even more. If her sister-in-law had been willing to step forward, her daughter and Yeyang's relationship might not have been impossible, but she refused without mercy.
Now her son is happy, but her daughter has suffered greatly.
If the sister-in-law wants to enjoy family happiness, she has to ask her if she agrees!
She wanted to see what kind of wonderful reaction Xiao Yeyang would have if he knew that his mother liked another man and wanted to remarry?
Near noon, Duke Dingguo personally led Xiao Yeyang and Daohua to appear in front of everyone, and arranged their seats below him.
Seeing that Duke Dingguo attached so much importance to the two, the Guo family members came forward to congratulate them.
Daohua handled the women with grace and grace, neither servile nor overbearing, neither soft nor harsh, and with eloquent words, which pleased Duke Dingguo greatly. He couldn't help but whisper to Governor Guo beside him, "Yeyang has quite a good eye."
Just as everyone sat down and prepared to start eating, Nanny Guo led Chu Lang in.
When Chu Lang entered the room and saw Xiao Yeyang, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly realized that he might have been tricked by one of the women in the back house. He wanted to leave, but everyone in the room was looking at him. If he left now, it would be embarrassing and Ruomei would also look bad.
"Mr. Chu is here. Come on, sit next to Ruomei. There's still room for her." Mrs. Guo greeted Chu Lang with a smile.
When Guo Ruomei saw Chu Lang, she was stunned at first, and then she became furious. Chu Lang would not come uninvited. She guessed without even thinking that this was a good deed done by her good sister-in-law.
Mrs. Guo saw Chu Lang standing still and continued to laugh, "Mr. Chu, why are you standing still? Don't be embarrassed. Everyone here is family. We all know that you want to marry Ruomei. Come and sit down."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room fell silent.
Duke Dingguo and Governor Guo both looked gloomy, and Guo Xueming was even more shocked, looking at Mrs. Guo in disbelief.
When Xiao Yeyang first saw Chu Lang, his face darkened. But when he heard Chu Lang wanted to marry Guo Ruomei, he immediately stood up and asked Guo Ruomei, "Do you really want to marry?"
"Cough cough cough~"
A violent cough interrupted Xiao Yeyang's questioning at the right time.
Seeing Daohua coughing so hard that her face turned red and she was having trouble breathing, Xiao Yeyang was shocked. He quickly sat down, patted her back carefully, and anxiously told someone to call a doctor.
Daohua coughed and waved her hands: "No need. Call a doctor." Then she pulled Xiao Yeyang's sleeve and said, "Water..."
Xiao Yeyang quickly poured her a glass of water and fed it to her personally.
Daohua drank some water and her coughing became less severe. She looked at everyone in the room with a look of self-blame and apology: "I'm sorry for disturbing everyone's interest. Let's eat now."
Governor Guo came back to his senses and quickly invited everyone to eat, and signaled the butler to invite Chu Lang to sit down.
Since Chu Lang is here, don't let him leave, otherwise it will embarrass my sister.
Governor Guo was extremely angry when he thought about the stupid things his wife had done.
Seeing that Mrs. Guo was still trying to stir up trouble, Guo Xueming forcibly stopped her and pleaded with her, "Mother, if you want your daughter to have a better life in the future, please don't cause any more trouble."
Mrs. Guo: "Silly daughter, your mother is venting her anger on your behalf!" Seeing that Xiao Yeyang was comforted by Yan Yiyi, she felt very unwilling.
It was all that annoying Yan Yiyi's fault for ruining her plans.
If Ye Yang had questioned it just now, no matter who his sister-in-law chose to support, it would hurt the other party and they would not have a good life in the future.
Guo Xueming had no choice but to say, "Marriage is destined by heaven. My daughter couldn't be with my cousin. It's because he and I are not meant to be together. Mother, please don't dwell on this matter. I beg you."
Looking at her daughter's pleading face, Mrs. Guo felt angry and helpless.
Suddenly, Mrs. Guo felt two sharp gazes coming at her. When she looked up, she saw her father-in-law glance at her with disgust, and her husband also looked at her coldly.
Mrs. Guo shuddered and finally regained some of her rationality. Thinking of her father-in-law's doting on her sister-in-law and how much he valued Ye Yang, she couldn't help but break out in a thin sweat.
Daohua didn't care what happened to the Guo family. At this moment, she was carefully coaxing the angry Xiao Yeyang and diligently picking up food for him.
Unfortunately, the dishes were piled up like a mountain, but Xiao Yeyang didn't even touch a single bite.
Seeing the conflict between the two, the Guo family members who were on good terms with Mrs. Guo immediately said to Daohua with a gloating look, "Wife Yeyang, stop serving food to Yeyang. Look, he hasn't touched a single thing with his chopsticks. It's obvious that he doesn't want to eat the food you've served him."
Daohua glanced at the woman, then turned to look at Xiao Yeyang: "Husband, don't you want to eat the food I picked for you?"
Seeing Daohua looking at him with a look that said 'If you dare to say no, I'll teach you a lesson', and a pitiful look on her face, Xiao Yeyang sighed, picked up his chopsticks and started eating the food that Daohua had picked up.
Seeing this, Daohua raised her eyebrows proudly at the woman and said, "My husband likes the dishes I pick the most. But Madam, why are you only concerned with eating by yourself and not even picking some dishes for your husband?"
As he said this, he gave the woman's husband a look that said, "You are so pitiful."
The woman and her husband: "."
"Husband, I want to eat squirrel fish, but it has bones in it."
Xiao Yeyang glanced at the rice flowers that were blinking and looking at him nervously and insecurely, took a deep breath, picked up a large piece of fish and put it in his bowl, then lowered his head and carefully picked out the fish bones.
After choosing, Xiao Yeyang wanted to put the fish into the rice flower bowl and let her eat it herself, but seeing her smug look, he turned the chopsticks in his hand and fed the fish to her mouth.
Daohua's face was a little stiff. Without even looking, she realized that everyone's eyes were on her. She smiled awkwardly, pulled the corners of her mouth together, stared at Xiao Yeyang, and ate the fish with gritted teeth.
Let her husband feed her in public
Alas, tomorrow is another day of gossip.
However, the cause has already been opened, and if she doesn't exploit Xiao Yeyang, she would be doing herself a disservice.
So, Daohua ignored the strange looks from other people in the room and let herself go.
"My dear, I think it's shrimp."
"Husband, I want to eat roasted deer tendons."
"Husband."
Every time Daohua pointed to a dish, Xiao Yeyang patiently helped her pick it up and fed her considerately.
Others in the room: Being forced to eat a mouthful of dog food is so irritating!
The banquet continued, and what happened before was forgotten. Everyone was busy watching Xiao Yeyang feeding the rice flowers.
Duke Dingguo felt relieved when he saw that the anger on his grandson's face was gone and he was picking up the dishes happily. Then he looked at the rice flowers.
This girl is nice, but isn't she a little too easy to boss around her grandson? Strangely, the grandson is so cooperative. Could it be that he's henpecked?
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