Li Xiangru was startled and blurted out reflexively: "Fang Ruomeng? She is a concubine, how can she be worthy of my eldest brother!"
There is a difference between concubines and concubines!
As the eldest grandson of the Li family, Li Mo is outstanding in appearance and talent, so he should marry the legitimate daughter of a famous family. No matter how good Fang Ruomeng is, if she is only called concubine, she is not worthy of being the granddaughter-in-law of the Li family!
Of course, there are girls in this world who are born as concubines but are proud of others...such as the hateful and annoying Xie Mingxi! No matter how jealous and unwilling Li Xiangru is, she has to admit that Xie Mingxi is outstanding.
However, there is only one Xie Mingxi in the world!
Mrs. Li was filled with worry: "Fang Ruomeng is not the only girl of the right age in the Fang family, there are also two direct children."
"It's just that those two are studying at Bailu Academy, so they are far behind in their studies. They are really not as good as Fang Ruomeng. Moreover, the granddaughter whom Mr. Fang Ge loves and respects the most now is also Fang Ruomeng."
The marriage with the Fang family was decided by Mr. Li Ge personally.
Mr. Lu Ge has been the chief minister for many years, and he has a heavy position and a great reputation. Mr. Li Ge has always been firmly suppressed by Mr. Lu Ge.
There are five cabinet elders in the cabinet, and Mr. Zhao Ge is ranked last, with Mr. Lu Ge taking the lead. Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Li Ge have a close relationship. Mr. Fang Ge has a good relationship with both sides and is unwilling to offend either party.
Mr. Li Ge wanted to win over Mr. Li Ge, so a marriage between the two families was naturally the best choice.
Speaking of which, the top families in the capital are just such a small group. If they want to be well matched, there is not much room for choosing the marriage of their children. The ladies who fill the capital are just casual remarks.
How can an official's daughter below the second or third rank be qualified to marry into the Li family as the eldest grandson's daughter-in-law?
Mrs. Li was obviously hesitant and asked: "Xiangru, how many years have you been classmates with Miss Fang? What do you think of her character?"
…
What happened to Fang Ruomeng?
In terms of talent and learning, there is certainly nothing to criticize. Fang Ruomeng is smart, hard-working, studious and progressive, and is quite good at school. Even Xiao Yuhan and Yan Zhenzhen are not as good as her.
In terms of appearance, Fang Ruomeng has beautiful features. Although she is not a top beauty, she is still attractive.
In terms of temperament, Fang Ruomeng has a gentle and generous temperament, and is willing to be humble. With her temperament, it is not inappropriate to be the eldest granddaughter-in-law of the Li family.
The only thing I regret is my background.
Li Xiangru thought for a while and then said: "Let's ask eldest brother what he thinks about this matter! Aren't there three girls of the right age in the Fang family? It's better to find a chance for eldest brother to meet them and choose the one that suits him the most!
"
This is also a good idea.
Mrs. Li frowned: "Getting married is a lifelong event. I also hope that your brother can choose a wife that he likes."
As he said that, he couldn't help but express his anger again: "If he hadn't been stunned by that 'Sixth Princess', your eldest brother wouldn't have wasted so much time..."
Li Xiangru coughed and interrupted Mrs. Li's complaint: "It's all in the past, why bother mentioning it again!"
The "Sixth Princess" has long since regained her identity as the seventh prince and her serious brother-in-law.
She had to open her mouth to protect her both emotionally and rationally.
Only then did Mrs. Li stop talking angrily.
…
In a blink of an eye, it’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
"Miss, the old lady in the mansion sent some good crabs." Cong Yu smiled and reported: "My servant has sent the crabs to the kitchen. Tonight, the lady will be in for a treat."
Around the Mid-Autumn Festival, crabs are the fattest.
Ye Qiuniang is good at making crab soup, which is fragrant and delicious. Thinking of the delicious crab soup, Xie Mingxi moved her index finger and said with a smile: "Let Qiuniang warm a pot of rice wine, and Master and I will have a few drinks."
Congyu responded with a busy smile.
That night, Xie Mingxi and Gu Shanchang sat opposite each other.
Two pots of famous ink chrysanthemums gifted by the palace were placed on the table. The master and the apprentice were admiring the flowers, drinking warm rice wine, dipping them in ginger and coriander balsamic vinegar, and eating delicious crab roe and crab meat. It was truly a wonderful experience in life.
Great pleasure.
After a few cups of rice wine, Gu Shanchang felt very happy and became inspired by poetry, so he composed a poem.
Xie Mingxi also became interested and asked Fuyu to bring in pen and ink, and painted a picture of autumn chrysanthemums and crabs.
Gu Shan smiled and praised: "What a wonderful painting pen! His calligraphy skills are not inferior to yours! Even if he is in despair, you can still make a living by calligraphy and painting."
The last sentence is just a joke.
Xie Mingxi smiled and said: "I have a very rich private life. I will support Master in the future. Master does not have to worry about me being so destitute that I have to rely on calligraphy and painting to make a living."
Gu Shanchang teased casually: "How many private rooms can you have? You might as well tell me and let me open my eyes."
The Xie family has a shallow foundation and is far behind the famous families in the capital. Even compared to ordinary official families, it is far inferior. Now they have completely turned against the Huainan Palace. Xie Jun alone has to support the Xie family, old and young, and also
We must support the Xie family's facade and exchange favors.
Even if Xie Jun has never treated Xie Mingxi badly, how much private property can Xie Mingxi save?
Xie Mingxi said seriously: "Master is looking down on me now. In fact, as early as four years ago, I secretly ordered someone to open a medicine shop. In four years, dozens of branches have been opened. Especially in the wealthy areas of Jiangnan.
Land, and even more, I have made a lot of money. A rough calculation shows that few people can match the wealth of my private house. It is probably close to a million taels..."
Before he finished speaking, Chief Gu Shan laughed loudly: "Okay, okay. There are only two of us here, master and disciple, so there is no need to brag and joke."
Xie Mingxi: "..."
It's rare for her to tell the truth!
Seeing Xie Mingxi's helpless look, Chief Gu Shan was even more happy: "Don't worry! When you get married, Master will have some good things to give you."
Forget it, as long as Master is happy.
…
After a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Xie Mingxi was in a good mood.
The next morning, when the girls from school met, they couldn't help but tell interesting stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Sheng Jinyue's face was sullen, with a slightly gloomy expression.
Today's Huainan Prince's Mansion is no longer what it used to be. Prince Huainan has been ill and has been lying on the bed, and is quite unable to afford it. The palace of Huainan Prince's Mansion is becoming increasingly desolate.
Sheng Jinyue is sixteen years old this year, but her marriage has been undecided.
She is not willing to marry lowly.
However, there are many respectable people in the capital. Seeing the decline of the Huainan Palace, how can they still be willing to marry the Huainan Palace?
Furthermore, Princess Yongning is notorious in front of her, and Sheng Xuan is fond of her in the background... No matter how normal Sheng Jinyue is, all the ladies can't help but murmur in their hearts.
She was in the prime of marriage, and very few people came to inquire about her marriage. Those who occasionally came were all from families of third or fourth grade or below. Or they were mediocre children of noble families.
Sheng Jinyue has been holding this sullen feeling in her heart for more than a year. She is usually not in the mood to joke with others.
Fang Ruomeng was also a little uneasy today.
Before the master came, Fang Ruomeng quietly stepped in front of Xie Mingxi and said softly: "Xie sister, let's take a step to talk." (To be continued)
