: Family Separation

In the next few days, Hua Lan came to see Minglan again, and the two sisters reached a consensus on this matter without words. [Ye*] [*]

If all the brothers and sisters are going well, but Mo Lan's family is living a miserable life, they can't just sit back and watch, it will be just as troublesome. For the above reasons, it is best for Mo Lan and his wife to separate and continue to live in the Yongchang Marquis Mansion.

Hua Lan and Liu agreed that they would handle all the trivial matters, but Ming Lan had to make a trip at some point to suppress the situation.

On this day, Mrs. Liang came to invite the female relatives of the Daoliang clan and their in-laws to gather for tea and discuss the separation of the family. Hua Lan felt that this scene was appropriate. The female relatives in the inner house could talk without having to make a fuss, and could also express the attitude of the Sheng family.

, so he asked Minglan to go with him.

On the way, the three sisters and sister-in-law were riding in a carriage together. Minglan asked about the current situation of the Liang family, "I'm also surprised. Mr. Liang has just graduated from the Qiqi Festival. Why is Grandma Liang blatantly asking for the separation of the family?"

In ancient times, family separation was not considered a dignified matter. Unless the parents took the initiative and the elders took charge, most of the time it would be just gossip.

Mrs. Liu sighed, she was the one who couldn't escape. Her father-in-law and her husband had repeatedly asked her, so she had to work hard. She only heard her say: "Sixth sister is an honest person, how could she have thought of those mean tricks. Since the death of the old Marquis, that

The eldest couple started to have troubles. Later, when the eldest brother of the Liang family went to the Xuan Mansion, things calmed down for a while, but according to the decree of Xi Jue, Grandma Liang started to make trouble again, and it got even worse."

Hua Lan sneered: "This little scheming is not difficult to guess. But after looking at the old marquis before he was born, he thought about it and wanted to make some contributions in the future so that he could win the title. Now that there is no hope, he

Thinking of splitting up."

Mrs. Liu said tiredly: "I think that's what I mean. Grandma won't say clearly that she wants to separate the family, but she spends her days teasing cats and dogs, criticizing mulberry trees and mulberry trees. Today she accuses Grandma Liang of depriving her of her share, and tomorrow she says her mother-in-law is partial.

, everyone in the house bullied her. If she was not good, she would burst into tears, or she would ask her relatives to complain about her injustice, and she would die at every turn, saying "I can't live anymore". Even the fourth sister was depressed.

"Dun, she said she was mean to her cousin, Aunt Chun Ge."

Hua Lan was tired of hearing this, "Mrs. Liang, can't you just open your eyes and close your eyes? Why bother with such a villain?"

Minglan shook her head and said: "Aunt Liang is so proud and arrogant, how can she be willing to bear this anger?"

"Then use some mother-in-law tricks, don't let others bully you!" Hua Lan thumped the carriage siding, which was wrapped in thick brocade velvet, making no sound.

Mrs. Liu said: "Sister, I don't know. In the past few years, Mr. Liang's official career has been very successful. Who wouldn't take a high look at it? Now that he has ascended the throne, Mr. Liang has been reprimanded. But Mr. Liang has the ability. I don't know where he went.

Road, won the appreciation of Master Fan, the general of Xuanda, and was still on the rise. People outside said that the old Marquis Liang was able to resume his official post, but it was because of his son's glory. The world often sees that the wind has turned, and this time there is a separation, the Liang family

There are quite a few who are on the grandma’s side, and they make Aunt Liang angry almost to death!”

After hearing this, the two sisters sighed, and Minglan was sentimental: "If you say a thousand words and ten thousand, you will still be able to succeed."

Hua Lan thought of herself, frowned deeply, and said in a low voice, "Raising a tiger brings danger"; no wonder that mothers in the world are always on guard against concubines, and some even deliberately raise them to be useless. It shows that there is some truth, and this is a good example in front of her.

Minglan glanced at her and said softly: "You don't see people like this from the Liang family everywhere. Sister, don't take it to heart."

I don’t know if Hua Lan heard it or not, but she just nodded.

When they arrived at the Liang Mansion, gods from all walks of life had gathered in the side hall next to the rockery. The female family members were luxuriously dressed and surrounded by pearls and emeralds. Minglan counted them, there were more than ten. Mrs. Liang pointed and said, Minglan

It turned out that two of them were Mrs. Liang's relatives, two were the mother and sister-in-law of Second Grandma Liang's natal family, four were female relatives of the Liang clan, and the rest were all Grandma Liang's natal family. The third grandmother in the concubine sat alone with her head bowed.

On the side, the fourth grandmother Mo Lan’s family had just arrived.

"If you are inconvenienced, there is no need to come over." Mrs. Liang apologized.

Minglan held her belly in her hands and smiled slightly: "It doesn't matter, I've been doing well these past few months. If my aunt has something to do, we, as juniors, have to come and take a look."

After the conversation and greetings, everyone took their seats.

Grandma Liang was about thirty years old. She was petite, thin, and of average good looks. She glanced at Minglan and the others warily, shook off her handkerchief, and continued the topic she had just talked about - complaining about how difficult it was to live under Mrs. Liang.

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"...But I want to eat a quail egg, which is such a precious thing. My mother-in-law just answered me perfunctorily, and if she didn't, she would secretly say that I was messing around. If it had been my younger siblings who had spoken, I'd be afraid that I wouldn't have to catch quails all night long!"

She wiped away her tears as she spoke, "A girl who is only four or five years old, what does she know, yet she still treats her as her grandfather? How can her father compare with her second uncle and fourth uncle..."

This woman is very skillful in complaining, down to the smallest details, and even the smallest things can be blown away. A cup of tea is too late, a bowl of soup is cold, a word or a look can all lead to respect and dignity.

However, there were several women beside her. They talked to each other and helped each other. Some lamented that it was not easy to be the eldest daughter-in-law of a concubine, or they said that Mrs. Liang was sensible and magnanimous, and she would definitely understand the grievances of the eldest grandma.

and difficulties.

Mrs. Liang's face was ashen and she said, "You mean that I am being unfair." Grandma Liang retorted with sobs, "The five fingers are not the same length, not to mention the difference between concubine and concubine. What is the mother's fault?" Mrs. Liang could not look down.

He said, 'I treat my concubines better than my direct descendants', and I had no choice but to choke to death.

Grandma Liang was crying and talking at the same time. Although her face was full of tears, her words were clear and coherent, and she was not just being cruel and rude. Minglan was listening with interest, secretly sighing that it was the first time she had seen such a master.

For example, if you accuse someone politely and say, "Brother Monkey, why do you only get along with Second Senior Brother and always ask me to do the work?", the other person can at least make an excuse or two, "You are greedy and lazy, and Junior Brother Sha, you are stable and reliable."

Even if it may not convince everyone, at least it can be regarded as a statement.

But Grandma Liang didn't act according to the routine, and completely followed the stream of consciousness route. She only said, "You have resentment hidden in your heart, contempt in your eyes, and disgust in your behavior... There is no need to deny it. We are not blind, we can see it completely."

out'.

——When you meet this kind of opponent, how else can you argue other than suppressing your face and saying, "I x your mother"? No wonder even Mo Lan was defeated by her. Ming Lan suddenly realized that the masters are among the people.

Second Grandma Liang was gentle and dignified, and had never spoken back to her elders. Third Grandma felt sorry for her situation and shrank silently. Mo Lan wanted to speak several times, but was afraid of Mrs. Liang's power and did not dare to speak out, so she could only sit aside angrily.

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Grandma Liang cried and complained for two cups of tea, and finally turned to the topic and said, "You have hurt the feelings of the people of Dafang and are trying to subvert our peaceful life. You can't go on like this anymore."

Mrs. Liang was very angry and sneered: "You want to separate the family, just say it, how can I stop you?"

Unexpectedly, Grandma Liang did not accept the conversation, and continued to cry and wipe her tears, nagging, "The tree has big branches, and it is not a bad thing to separate the families. The love between brothers continues, even if everyone lives apart, they often come here."

I often go there, and it's still generally good. I go around and talk about how to support my two younger brothers.

Mrs. Liang was trembling with anger, "If you want to leave, just leave on your own; why do you have to spare the third and fourth children? I already told you that it won't happen, and you still refuse to give up?!"

Grandma Liang hurried over to support her mother-in-law and said repeatedly: "Mom, calm down. My sister-in-law is just talking to herself. The two uncles and younger siblings have already said that they don't want to separate."

Grandma Liang San and Mo Lan also stood up quickly and both said: "We are willing to serve our mother filially."

Grandma Liang stopped crying immediately, and said with raised eyebrows: "Since the family is going to be divided, naturally all the families will be divided. There is no reason to keep two and leave one. Let's get everything done now, so we won't have to worry about it later."

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Minglan struggled several times before she realized that not only did the eldest brother of the Liang family want to be separated, but his two younger brothers were also separated?! She turned around and saw Hualan looking at her too, looking suspiciously at each other.

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Grandma Liang's sister-in-law couldn't sit still and said politely: "Grandma wants to separate the family, but the two younger ones don't want to separate. Why force others to make things difficult? Let's take care of ourselves." She was born in a prominent family in southern Zhejiang, and three generations of her father, grandfather, and brothers have been in officialdom.

When you are an official, regardless of your husband's family, you are always humble and self-reflective. I have never seen such a scoundrel.

Grandma Liang's face changed a few times, then she slowed down and said with a forced smile: "My wife said that was wrong. We are the only brothers who are separated. Wouldn't it seem that we are unfilial?"

Minglan finally couldn't help it anymore and said with a smile: "Grandma Liang is really thoughtful, but she obviously doesn't want to, so why should she separate the family for you?"

Grandma Liang smiled softly: "I can't write the word 'Liang' twice in one stroke. How can my mother and uncles bear to see my eldest brother being pointed out by outsiders?"

Minglan joked: "Didn't Grandma just keep saying bad things about mother-in-law and sisters-in-law? She is so blatantly mean to Grandma, not to mention 'pointing'?!" This is not an argument, but a logical problem.

Grandma Liang was speechless immediately, and the female family members around her sneered softly. Mrs. Liang relaxed her frown and smiled as lightly as melting snow. Grandma Liang turned her head to look at Mrs. Liu gratefully, and Grandma Liang also secretly raised her eyes to look at her.

Ming Lan and Mo Lan had complicated expressions. They looked at everyone for a while and then stared out the window.

Minglan added another sentence, "Besides, everyone has eyes for filial piety and unfilial piety. (·~) It has only been less than a hundred days since I passed away. Even if I have a huge grievance, I should endure it, but some people are making trouble to separate the family, haha."

Grandma Liang gritted her teeth, knowing that what she said was reasonable. If she hadn't been afraid of bad publicity, she would have become even more violent.

Seeing this, Hua Lan laughed loudly and said, "Isn't it done? Aunt Liang has already spoken. Those who want to live a happy life in their own families will be separated; those who are not willing to separate the families will stay. Although the brothers are close, they are different from each other.

Let's go our separate ways so that everyone can get together and part ways."

After a pause, she suppressed her smile and said coldly, "No one is afraid of making trouble, but for the sake of face, I hope that the family will be harmonious. I advise the eldest grandma to just let it go."

Second Grandma Liang was confident, straightened her back slightly, and said politely: "Sister-in-law, the third brother and the fourth brother are indistinguishable anyway. You can do whatever you want." Since her husband inherited the title, she has always enjoyed the food of her eldest sister-in-law.

First in line.

Grandma Liang had a calm face and said nothing. A woman next to her came out and said with a smile: "We are all from our own family. We are in a hurry to talk. Look at this. In fact, Grandma has nothing else on her mind. But

When the children grow up, they must be separated."

She happily smoothed things over and said, "...if the family is to be separated, how will Madam plan to divide it?"

Mrs. Liang did not hesitate: "The sacrificial field cannot be touched, and the Yongye field cannot be touched. The fifth girl has not left the palace yet. Leave a dowry for her, and the rest will be divided equally into four parts, one for each family."

Grandma Liang jumped up again and said sharply: "This can't be done! The row of shops on Huaixi Street, the other two bank buildings, and the two houses he bought four years ago, dad has already said that they are for us.

Industry, how can these be regarded as belonging to the public?"

"Since it was purchased four years ago, why hasn't the master handed these over to you for so long?" Mrs. Liang asked.

Grandma Liang bit her lip and twisted the handkerchief with her fingers.

Mrs. Liang stared at her and said word by word: "You can't tell when the beauty is prosperous, and I like it too. But if something happens, you are the eldest sister-in-law, but you don't want to bear any burden. It doesn't matter if there is a flood in the house.

It doesn’t matter if my parents or brothers are in trouble, as long as I am good, I don’t care about anything else! Master understood this, so he took over the property and asked me to share it equally."

Grandma Liang's face was tense and turned white. After a while, she suddenly threw herself on her knees and burst into tears: "There are four brothers in the family, and only his eldest brother is working hard outside. What can I do? There is no good way out for me.

He can earn a living through blood and fire! He has made his family famous, respected his father and brothers, and earned a lot of property. Unfortunately, he is only in his early thirties, and he is already covered with injuries. His legs will hurt when it is cold, and his back will be bruised by gangrene when it is hot.

Come on, my old injury aches on a rainy day, and not a single part of my body is healed!"

She cried sadly, stamped her feet and beat her chest and said: "The second brother has a good life. He spends the whole day reading and admiring flowers. He is free and at ease. He has the title of his ancestors to inherit. The third and fourth brothers are also comfortable at home, with his eldest brother supporting him outside.
To be continued...