The alley where the Qiao Jiang family is located is filled with ordinary people. Just like when the Tang family came to their doorstep with a large betrothal gift and asked to marry Jiang Yuniang, it caused a lot of discussion. Nowadays, the Qiao family is so generous, which naturally attracts everyone's attention.
Of course, the in-laws are different, and the money spent is also different.
The in-laws of the Jiang family belong to the wealthy Tang family, who can afford any kind of betrothal gift. But the Qiao family... took a girl from the Tang family, who is a daughter of a rich family, and is worth any amount of money.
You know, around here, it is good luck to marry a maid from a wealthy family, and the Qiao family married a decent legitimate daughter.
For a time, many people went to Qiao's house to congratulate him.
Mother Qiao had suffered enough and was secretly laughed at by everyone, and her efforts were all in vain. Now she finally got a wealthy daughter-in-law. Once she felt proud, she was naturally happy to show off to the neighbors. Therefore, the Qiao family had guests every day.
Just when the Qiao family was bustling with activity, Chu Yunli and his wife returned home.
As early as after her daughter got married, Jiang's mother began to prepare for her return home. She heard about the affairs of the Qiao family, but didn't take it to heart. To be honest, she also ignored it on purpose, because in her heart, George
People with a bad heart like Kun should not live a good life.
Seeing her daughter and son-in-law, Jiang's mother smiled and rolled her eyes: "Hurry up and sit down."
The homecoming gift was prepared by Tang Hongan himself, and it looked quite expensive. In the eyes of the surrounding neighbors, it added a bit of envy. However, Tang Hongan was not that arrogant and indifferent eldest son, not to mention he was kind to the Jiang family.
Plus, he was polite even to his neighbors like them.
Tang Hongan finished greeting the people around him and then stepped through the door.
The Jiang family's father and son invited him to drink tea in the yard, and Chu Yunli was brought into the house by Jiang's mother. After closing the door, Jiang's mother's smile faded and she worriedly said: "There's been talk outside these two days... Actually, it's Qiao
The news from home is that Mrs. Tang is Hong'an's stepmother and doesn't love you that much. The Tang family will eventually fall into the hands of Tang Hongyi's own brother... My daughter, I don't care who the family property falls into.
I just want to know if you have been wronged in the past two days."
"No!" If Chu Yunli kept saying good things about the Tang family, the Jiang family would definitely not believe it. She said bluntly: "The mother and daughter wanted to embarrass us, but they couldn't. On their wedding night, Tang Hongyi knelt down outside the ancestral hall.
After one night, even her marriage with the Qiao family was not that good."
Jiang's mother looked puzzled.
Chu Yunli smiled meaningfully: "Just wait and see the excitement of the Qiao family."
Jiang's mother was dubious, but she was slightly relieved when she saw her daughter's smiling face and how intimate she was with her son-in-law just now. It was clear from a glance that they were in a very good relationship, and it didn't look like she was coming back to force a smile after being wronged.
The Jiang family kept a low profile. Chu Yunli stayed for half a day and returned home with Tang Hongan before dark.
Today, the Qiao family came to propose marriage. They came in the afternoon. In order to prepare for his son's wedding, Mr. Tang put aside all his business matters in the past two days. Today is quite busy. In addition, the Qiao family came in a hurry and did not say hello beforehand. Mrs. Tang was the only one at home.
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Mrs. Tang was extremely unwilling for her daughter to marry into the Qiao family. She wanted to stay when the father and daughter discussed the marriage that day. Unfortunately, she failed to do so. By the time she learned the news, it was already too late. She later also found a man and tried to
The marriage was called off, but the man was determined this time, and nothing she could say was of any use.
When things have developed to this point, Mrs. Tang can only think on the bright side. Her daughter has been spoiled by her and has become domineering. She does things willfully and does not know how to respect her elders. If she really calls a well-matched family, the in-laws will definitely think of the Tang family.
On the face of it, you should be more tolerant of your daughter, but who knows what’s going on in private?
She herself is the wife of a wealthy family, and there are many ways to make people suffer. Instead of having her daughter dealt with secretly, it would be better to marry into an ordinary family like the Qiao family. At least, they would not dare to embarrass their daughter.
The Qiao family came to propose marriage. Mrs. Tang really wanted to kick these things out together with the person, but this was the man's wish, so she had to accept it. If she really wanted to do that, it would bring shame to the Qiao family, and it would be her own daughter who would be embarrassed. So,
, she suppressed the frustration and anger in her heart, welcomed the guests in person, and even specially left dinner.
To give face to the Qiao family is also to tell everyone in the house that even if their daughter marries a young man, she is still a legitimate daughter of the Tang family. Don’t neglect her!
When Chu Yunli heard that there were guests in the main courtyard and that Mr. Tang was not there, the two of them turned around and went directly back to their own courtyard.
Tang Hong'an is the eldest son of the Tang family. Even if he is very ill and does nothing, this status is real. The younger sister is getting married, and the elder brother has to show up. So, not long after Chu Yunli entered the house, people around Mrs. Tang arrived.
"Please let the eldest master go over and help with the guests." The mother-in-law looked at Chu Yunli with a respectful look on her face: "Master said that since Madam has entered the Tang family, she should know all the accounts in the backyard, so as not to be confused when she takes over in the future.
It's easy. The master asked the slave to bring some, and the madam can stay in the yard to check."
The implication is that only Tang Hongan is welcome.
It's really not that Mrs. Tang looks down on Jiang Yuniang, but that everyone is embarrassed when Jiang Yuniang appears on such an occasion.
Tang Hong'an refused and held Chu Yunli's hand: "My sister is getting married. It's such an important matter. As the eldest sister-in-law, I should step forward. If you don't go, you are ignorant. Let's go and take a look!"
When the people in the main courtyard saw the young couple coming hand in hand, their expressions were not very good, but they all forced smiles and tried to pretend that nothing happened, as if Chu Yunli was really the eldest young lady of the Tang family, and there was nothing else.
His status is ordinary.
Several people greeted each other and sat down separately.
Tang Hongyi didn't show up at all. In Mrs. Tang's words, her daughter was getting married and she was too embarrassed to come out to meet people.
George Kun and Tang Hongyi have been dating for a long time, especially recently. After various temptations, he already knew that she was unwilling to marry him. However, coming to see their mother and son was definitely not because of shyness, but probably because he didn't want to see her.
However, he firmly believed that as long as the two became husband and wife, Tang Hongyi would slowly accept him and his family.
Eldest brother George Ping was here today. He deliberately ignored Chu Yunli and praised Tang Hongyi in various ways. He also said that his brother was lucky. During this period, Mother Qiao echoed her in various ways and was extremely satisfied with this future daughter-in-law.
Tang Hongan stretched out his hand towards the mother-in-law beside Mrs. Tang: "I want to see the gift list."
George Kun's heart was raised and his face looked nervous.
As Tang Hongyi's eldest brother, it was his duty to check his sister's betrothal gift. The mother-in-law glanced at her master, and then handed over the gift list.
Mrs. Tang knew that the young couple had a quarrel with the Qiao family. Since her daughter was already getting married, it was not easy to quarrel with the Qiao family. Besides, the gift list was hard to choose. If the Qiao family was perfunctory, she would not be able to get through it.
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However, if you really have to pick a rock, it's not impossible to find faults. She said with a smile: "Zhikun takes Hongyi very seriously, so there is nothing inappropriate about this betrothal gift."
My daughters are all married, so I don't care about this.
Tang Hongan nodded: "As long as Madam is satisfied." He tilted his head and looked at George Kun: "Actually, I really don't think you are a good man. This marriage was decided by my father. I only hope that you two can support each other after getting married.
Accommodate each other and grow old together."
These words were sincere, and George Kun stood up and responded cautiously.
Chu Yunli smiled half-heartedly: "George Kun, don't play around with Hongyi like you did to me. She is the daughter of the Tang family! She has been wronged, but someone will come to help her seek justice!"
Mother Qiao secretly hated her, but she didn't even dare to say it on her face.
Just at this moment, a little girl came in from outside and whispered something into George Kun's ear.
After hearing this, George Kun looked surprised and happy, stood up, confessed, and walked out quickly.
As soon as Mrs. Tang saw the maid, she knew that her daughter had sent someone here. The two of them had already become husband and wife, so it was nothing to meet in private. She pretended not to see her and only exchanged pleasantries with the Qiao family and their son.
Seeing this, Chu Yunli stood up and said, "I'm going to change clothes!"
After going out, she followed George Kun all the way to the flowers and trees in the garden. Tang Hongyi was already waiting there.
At this moment, Tang Hongyi was dressed in light yellow, and there was nothing festive about it. In fact, on days like this, even if she didn't wear bright red, she should wear some rose red and vermilion, and the embroidery should bring some joy.
That's all, she still looked bad, looking at George Kun and she no longer had the joy she had before.
Seeing her like this, George Kun hesitated, but still stepped forward and whispered: "Hongyi, are you looking for me?"
Today, George Kun came to propose marriage. He even dressed up specially and looked good. Tang Hongyi had no intention of admiring it and said bluntly: "What are you doing here today?"
George Kun said with a smile: "I'm here to propose marriage, Hong Yi. I have always dreamed of having this day. Don't worry, I will treat you well in the future..."
There are not many people who can make Tang Hongyi be polite, at least George Kun is not one of them. She interrupted him directly: "I didn't want to marry you, you rejected this marriage!"
George Kun: "..."
Tang Hongyi thought to herself and continued: "It's not sweet to be strong, you know my temper."
There was nothing she could do about it. Tang Hongyi couldn't convince her father, so she went to her mother to cry and beg. Her mother felt sorry for her and was willing to help her break out of the marriage, but she couldn't make the decision. But she really didn't want to get married...
Marriage matters need to be discussed between the two families. If one family is not willing, then there will be no agreement.
The Tang family intends to get married, and if they want the marriage to fail, only the Qiao family will refuse.
George Kun's voice was hard. If he had known she said this, he wouldn't have said anything. At this moment, Tang Hongyi made no secret of his thoughts, and he couldn't refuse in person. After thinking for a long time, he tentatively said: "Master Tang wants me to come to your door.
Proposing marriage, I... I don't dare to refuse! Besides, Hongyi, I really want to marry you, and I really want to take care of you for the rest of my life."
Tang Hongyi listened to his objections and said impatiently: "Who is taking care of whom?"
George Kun was speechless: "Because of you, I couldn't have a family, and I have become a laughing stock in the alley..."
Tang Hongyi emphasized: "I have given you enough benefits."
George Kun: "..."
The family did take a lot of money from Tang Hongyi, otherwise they would not be able to buy the betrothal gift requested by Mr. Tang. He lowered his eyes and said in a low voice: "I didn't marry you for the money. I really can't let you go, that's why I did that
Treat Jiang Yuniang."
Tang Hongyi sneered: "You know people but don't know their hearts. You say that, but who knows what you are thinking in your heart? I only know that you were not soft at all when you took money from me before!"