"Why is my son the lone star of the Tiansha? Uncle Wu's words are too unpleasant! No wonder Liulang doesn't like to deal with you. Maybe one or two of them are planning him behind his back!"
Then he snorted coldly and gave up.
He left the yard angrily and hid in the study.
The fifth old man knew that what he said was a bit harsh.
But with a room full of children, grandchildren, and servants watching, how could he back down?
So he scratched his head and said.
"Why, isn't that what is said outside? If not, you wouldn't go and help him marry this Du family girl with a strong destiny. We are the Duke's palace! Even a merchant's daughter can do this.
The future Duke’s wife is really hilarious!”
Women have long tongues.
But this fifth old man talks more like a woman than a woman.
Mrs. Wei, who had been frustrated by Shang Ji and Du Jingyi, was happy to see Wu Fang venting her anger on her behalf.
So I kept trying to persuade him.
But what he said was just embellished.
The Fifth Old Master scolded him until the end, even arranging the story of the Gu family's death in battle.
It seems that they encountered such difficulties because of Shang Ji's tough character.
It caused everyone below to whisper.
And the yelling in the main courtyard was fierce.
The servants also stood on the porch and watched the excitement.
On the other hand, the northwest direction of the Duke's Mansion was very quiet.
At the Merchant Ancestral Hall.
There was solemnity all around.
Du Jingyi followed Shang Ji here and took a deep breath before entering.
Originally, the merchant had only been established for a few years.
So there aren't many tablets placed on it.
Except for the old Duke of Shang and his wife in the first row.
They are the spiritual places of Shang Gu in the second row and Shang Dalang in the third row.
As well as the tablets of Shang Ji’s first three wives.
They are the Shang Xu family, Shang Jing family, and Shang Wang family.
In addition, some scattered memorial tablets were placed for the sons and daughters-in-law whose third and fifth bedrooms were gone.
Incense is also offered.
This ancestral hall.
In addition to every New Year's Eve, the whole family comes together to worship.
Du Jingyi has not stepped into it alone yet.
It would have seemed a bit gloomy at first, but now it has a nostalgic atmosphere.
Maybe it's because Shang Ji has a calming temperament.
So Du Jingyi no longer felt as scared as before.
Stand in front of Shang Gu's tablet.
Du Jingyi took the cup of tea from Yingying's hand and knelt down facing the tablet.
Shang Ji next to her also followed her.
Du Jingyi said with a calm expression and a hint of sincerity.
"My daughter-in-law, Mrs. Du, is offering tea to her mother-in-law."
Shang Ji saw her attitude.
I feel quite relieved about this.
When he looked at the tablet, his face looked a little sad.
Then, he spoke softly.
"Mother, if you know anything about this, you can rest assured that now that your son is back, no one will dare to bully my family, the Gu family."
Then, he looked at Shang Dalang's tablet.
His tone also changed from sad to much harder.
"Rest in peace, brother. As long as I am here, my sister-in-law and nephew will not be wronged again."
Du Jingyi knelt quietly on the futon.
Listening to my husband Shang Ji talking to my mother-in-law and eldest brother.
Before she got married, both of them died of illness.
Therefore, she didn't know what the specific situation was.
There are no less sinister things in high-level courtyards than in small households like these.
Therefore, it is better for her to inquire less.
Shut up and listen until the time for one stick of incense has passed.
Shang Jicai said calmly.
"Sorry, I was so busy with my thoughts that I forgot that you were still kneeling."
Du Jingyi smiled and said.
"This is my first time serving tea to my mother-in-law. It doesn't matter if I kneel down for a while."
"Um."
Shang Ji stretched out his hand to help Du Jingyi stand up.
But she found that the maids on her left and right sides had already stepped forward to help her in distress.
He had no choice but to take back his hand and his expression returned to normal.
"Let's go back and meet my sister-in-law and the others. I should have introduced you to them three years ago."
"good."
After saying this, the couple walked all the way towards Dongyuan.
I don’t know if it’s because there are few servants around the ancestral hall.
Or maybe after what happened just now, the servants didn't dare to cause trouble in front of Shang Ji.
Therefore, there were not many servants following them who wanted to watch the fun.
The couple remained silent all the way.
As soon as I entered the gate of Xitang Courtyard, I saw someone familiar.
Only then did Shang Ji speak.
He said to Butler He and Aunt Dou who were guarding the gate of Dongyuan.
"You two have worked hard these past few years. Once this is over, we will move to the General's Mansion and live a good life."
Butler He and Aunt Dou were both left behind by Mrs. Gu before her death.
They have been guarding Dongyuan loyally.
So, no matter how smoky it is outside.
But in Dongyuan, everyone can still live a peaceful life.
It includes Fuqiuyuan, where the widowed lady Liu lives, and Hanyiyuan, where the eighth lady of the business, Xue Niang, lives.
It was not affected by the autumn wind from the third and fifth rooms.
Therefore, after the two heard Shang Ji's words.
With tears in his eyes, he said happily.
"Old slaves, just listen to the general's arrangements."
"Um."
After saying this, the couple walked up to Xitang Courtyard in the middle of Dongyuan.
The eldest lady Liu, her nephew Shang Zhiping, and the eighth young lady Shang Xue have all been waiting for a long time.
I saw the couple coming.
He was the first to get up and was very happy.
It is Shang Xue, the merchant's eighth lady and Mrs. Gu's youngest daughter.
Known as Snow Lady, she is only fourteen years old now.
Still waiting to be married.
She slammed into Shang Ji's arms with one swift movement.
Crying very aggrieved.
"Brother Six! I thought you would never come back."
Seeing her like this, sister-in-law Liu couldn't help but blush.
Wipe the tears from the corners of your eyes with a handkerchief.
But there was a lot more sincerity and calmness on his face.
Du Jingyi stood aside silently.
This kind of family affection is not something she can get in and talk nonsense about.
Instead, he looked at his sister-in-law Liu.
There was some inquiring look in each other's eyes.
However, there are some things that are not easy to say in front of Shang Ji.
Therefore, both of them suppressed what they were thinking.
Shang Ji patted his sister's back time and time again.
Silently comforting.
Since he was a teenager, he has joined the military camp with his grandfather's family.
For more than ten years, they have been fighting in the flames of war with swords, guns, swords and halberds.
There are few moments of such tranquility.
Therefore, for this sister who is much younger than him.
Even though he feels love in his heart, he doesn't know how to say it or how to do it.
I can only use my broad shoulders to resist all evil thoughts from outside for them.
So, he spoke in a gentle tone.
"Brother Six is back. I won't leave this time. I will protect you and get married safely."
The eighth young lady, Xue Niang, is now fourteen years old.