Chapter 176 Zhou Yuxiu's Marriage
The Gu family fell silent again.
Gu Congyun and Zhuang Hefeng both saw shock in each other's eyes.
After a long while, Gu Yuxuan finally said, "Sister, what kind of monster is your master?"
Gu Congyun glared at him, and he gratefully changed his words: "It's not a monster, it's a god..."
Gu Ruanci smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. He's really amazing anyway. I've been traveling around with my master these past few years, and the brothers I've met are truly incredible. They actually came from the same school..."
"Alright, sister, stop talking. I just want to meet my husband right now..."
Wu Yixuan said at this time: "Soft words, there is something that sister-in-law doesn't know whether she should say it or not..."
"Sister-in-law, before you married me and became my sister, I didn't mind what you said. Now that you are my sister-in-law, of course you can speak frankly."
Wu Yixuan then spoke, "Over the years, many people have sought Mr. Song's guidance, including members of the royal family. The Emperor and Prince Duan have both sent people there, but they all returned empty-handed. If you now allow Mr. Song to leave his seclusion so easily and only teach Fourth Brother, I'm afraid it will bring trouble to Mr. Song."
Gu Ruanci understood that this was human nature.
No one was successful and no one had face. It was because Song Changbai was determined not to come out that everyone was fine.
If Song Changbai came out just for one person, what would those princes and sons of royal families count for?
"Senior Brother's visit to the mansion will not be known to anyone. I know what my sister-in-law is worried about, but I can't go too far in embarrassing Senior Brother. The pressure should all be on Yuxuan. If his knowledge and cultivation do not meet expectations in the future, it will be just as if Senior Brother never came, so as not to tarnish his lifelong reputation. Unless he is successful, don't mention the identity of his teacher."
After listening to Gu Ruanci's arrangement, Wu Yixuan felt that it made some sense.
"That's one way to do it. If you've made up your mind, then go ahead and do it..."
Zhuang Hefeng felt particularly relieved when watching their interaction.
During the conversation, Zhuang Hefeng took out the pair of keys to his house and handed them directly to Wu Yixuan.
"Yixian, you are now the young mistress of the family, and all the food, clothing, and daily expenses should be handed over to you. Don't worry, the accounts in the mansion are very clear, and there are no bad debts that need you to fill the gap. We have been away from the Imperial State for a long time in recent years and have not had any expenses. It is only in the past two years since we settled here that we have had expenses one after another, and they have all been written down in great detail. We are not the kind of family that spends the dowry of their daughter-in-law, and the servants are all elders who have served for many years, even generations. Just let go and do it."
Wu Yixuan took it without hesitation. She had understood these things a long time ago.
"But there aren't that many things to do in the mansion. After all, the managers below are all obedient. I'm a woman who has been with the army for many years, so I'm not good at things like accounts. Therefore, the people I use are all capable. You don't need to take on too much. Just take care of yourself."
Wu Yixuan knew that the pair of keys had been handed over to her, and from today on, she was the true mistress of this mansion.
This respect from her husband's family really touched her.
After serving tea in the morning, Gu Ruanci quietly told Wu Yixuan that she heard that Wu Yizhu was taking the imperial examination and had already passed. If he needed anything, he could come and ask for advice when Song Changbai came.
"Really? Mr. Song is a great name not only to my brother but also to my father. If my brother can receive his guidance, he will have a bright future."
She knew why Gu Ruanci wanted to tell her this in private, and she didn't hesitate. Family members shouldn't talk behind each other's backs.
Compared with this side, the Zhou family and the Ye family are simply too tragic.
The Ye family buried Ye Chengyun despite their intense grief.
The consecutive funerals of the two families have made the ministers of Dizhou feel fed up. Why are there always deaths in these two families?
Some people even wondered if they would be unlucky if they went to attend the funerals of their two families.
Zhou Zhili convened a family meeting after everything over there was finished.
There are only a few people left in the Zhou family now, and they can’t withstand the turmoil.
He looked at Zhou Yuxiu, who had been trying hard to improve himself recently, and said, "Your uncle said he wants to betroth Lingyue to you."
Zhou Yuxiu and Zhou Yuzhi were both stunned. They had never thought about this.
On the contrary, Ye Lanxin and Zhou Qinzhu remained silent, and there was obviously no shock in their eyes.
They knew about this a long time ago.
Zhou Zhili didn't have time to think about this problem at this time, but respected his son's decision.
"I still think I should discuss this matter with you."
Zhou Yuxiu didn't react for a long time. Ye Lingyue, who was so ambitious, wanted to be his wife?
He knew that the Ye family had been training her for years in order to marry her to a certain prince, so why did they suddenly choose him?
One thing flashed through his mind, and he understood that Ye Lingyue was bitten by the eldest princess's dog, and there were rumors that she was disfigured a few days ago.
He did see Ye Lingyue during the funeral these days. There was nothing wrong with her face, but he heard that the wounds were on her scalp and body, and would definitely leave scars.
Perhaps for this reason, the Ye family knew that there was no way to send her into the palace, so they chose me as a second choice.
In fact, he was not very willing to do so. If he had the ability, he could marry down. After all, he was the son of a marquis and would inherit the title in the future. Why should he accept someone who could not marry up and was unwilling to marry a poor scholar?
"Father, I haven't achieved anything in the city defense camp yet. My third brother just passed away, and the Ye family is also in mourning. Talking about marriage at this time is probably not appropriate, right?"
Zhou Zhili nodded and said, "That's what your father said to your uncle back then, but the situation is special now. Lingyue is old enough to get married. If she still doesn't have an engagement, she'll be laughed at."
"No, the Ye family has something special going on right now, and I'm sure everyone understands. On the contrary, if she's too anxious to get married, it will be criticized, and the same goes for the child."
This statement made Zhou Zhili understand his intentions.
With Zhou Yuqi's death, even if the Zhou family accepted the plan proposed by the Ye family, they must have some resentment in their hearts.
But from Ye Lanxin's perspective, this matter is a different matter. What will happen if her niece cannot get married successfully and becomes an old maid in the future?
"Yu Xiu, we must always look forward. I believe that Yu Qi's spirit in heaven would also hope that you two brothers would not give up on life and that things would get better and better. You are also of age to marry and have children. Are there any noble ladies in Dizhou City that you like? You are the eldest son of the Marquis' Mansion and the future hope of the Zhou family. You have a lot to shoulder. You are not still thinking about that Wu Yixian, are you?"
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