Noble Lady

Chapter 162: Family Scandal

April 28th is a good day for offering sacrifices, praying for blessings, and getting married.

The He family was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and the house was full of guests, and the atmosphere was lively and harmonious.

Among the guests who came today, not only Mrs. Ji but also the wives of the Marquis of Wu'an were here.

There are also some ladies and wives that Liu is familiar with, and I’m really afraid that five tables today won’t be enough.

Liu sat in the seat of honor, looking at these female relatives with great satisfaction, as if she had already seen her son rise to prominence with the help of the Cui family.

Next door, He Minzhi was also warmly entertaining guests, including Mr. Yu Si.

Although they were marrying off their daughter, the fact that many friends and relatives came showed that they valued the marriage.

"Sister Qiao, your Dalang has really made a name for himself now. The grand ceremony he gave his daughter in marriage is no less impressive than those of the aristocratic families in the capital."

Mrs. Ji held Ji Minrou's hand, her face full of smiles, as if the person who was standing cold and silent at the door before was not her.

Liu was secretly delighted when she heard this, but she still said modestly, "Thank you for the compliment, sister-in-law. It's all because of the respect we all give you."

Ji Minrou's father, Master Ji, and Liu were cousins, but Liu's family was in a bad financial situation at the time, so the marriage was delayed.

The Ji family was of good status at that time, so they got married early, which is why both of their sons were older than He Minzhi.

But the Ji family was just okay back then, but things weren't going well for Master Ji's generation. He was even demoted when Ji Minrou was born, so he particularly disliked this daughter.

Even the two sons of the Ji family felt that it was because of their sister that they did not have a life of luxury and wealth, so they never had a good face towards her since they were young.

This led to Liu taking He Ji Minrou to the He family to raise her.

Far away.

Today, when Mrs. Ji saw Ji Minrou dressed in plain clothes accompanying Liu, talking and laughing, she felt relieved.

She dressed simply because her dead husband had passed away not long ago, and she was still in mourning, both emotionally and logically.

The fact that they were talking and laughing proved that the He family did not bully her after she arrived.

So what is there for her as a mother to worry about?

"Today's event was so well-organized. I think Madam He has made a great contribution."

No one knew who brought this up, but everyone was looking at Xue Chenyu.

Mrs. Xue held her hand with some concern, but Xue Chenyu smiled at her and gently pinched A Niang's palm to let her know that she was fine and there was no need to get involved.

"Today's wedding is so grand and thoughtful, but it is not my credit at all. I dare not take credit for it." Xue Chenyu smiled slightly and nodded in apology.

Zhang exchanged a glance with her, without even meeting her face, and then continued, "Our family's current situation is different from other families. My eldest sister-in-law was feeling unwell earlier, so she asked me to take charge of the household temporarily..."

Before he could finish his words, the man who had just praised him for his thoughtfulness continued, "It's all thanks to the Second Old Madam. Didn't she usually not take care of these mundane affairs?"

"It's not my credit." Zhang smiled and quickly distanced herself from the matter.

Although she didn't know what would happen today, since even Madam Xue had come, it probably wouldn't be anything good, so it was even less likely that she would take credit for it.

"At first, I was in charge of the wedding, but unfortunately, my two daughters-in-law and I all caught a cold, so the household affairs were handed over to Dalang."

"Looking at it today, Dalang is really amazing. He can handle the court affairs and manage the family well at the same time. He is worthy of being a man of great things. I, the women in the harem, am ashamed of myself."

Liu also showed a hint of pride in her heart, but she also felt that the He family had a house full of women, but they let Dalang, a man who was supposed to do big things, take care of the housework, which would be embarrassing if it were made public.

She said with some regret: "It's all my fault as a mother. My health is not good enough, and my children have to worry about it."

"When Ruyi gets married, I'll have one less thing to worry about. If I can hold my grandchildren in my arms soon, then even if I die, I'll be able to see their grandfather and father with peace of mind."

However, she also admitted that the marriage was arranged by He Minzhi.

"Aunt is the backbone of the He family. You are going to live a long life, and today is cousin Ruyi's wedding. How can you say such depressing words?"

Ji Minrou quickly said a few words of comfort.

Liu patted her hand with satisfaction and praised Mrs. Ji a few more times.

She said that she raised her daughter well and it would be a pity to leave her in the He family to keep an old man company. She also said that she helped a lot with Ruyi's marriage and that it was a blessing that she was willing to let her go.

The general idea is to praise Ji Minrou.

Mrs. Ji should have been very pleased, but after hearing what Liu said, the way she looked at Ji Minrou gradually changed.

Xue Chenyu doesn't take the initiative and usually keeps quiet.

Even Mrs. Xue was very low-key, drinking the tea that Yuzhu specially brought her.

In other words, the person who spoke out first might not be able to understand clearly, but the others are not stupid and they have more or less figured out the tricks of the He family.

A cousin from another family stole the limelight in front of the old lady, while the respectable mistress who was married with three matchmakers, six betrothals and eight sedan chair bearers was left with nothing.

This is wrong in anyone's home.

However, since we were having a wedding today, no one mentioned this.

After a brief silence, everyone started talking to each other warmly again.

At this time, the Cui family's wedding procession arrived with drums and gongs.

The sound of firecrackers can be heard from far away.

Camellia, who was standing beside Liu, ran in happily from outside, "Madam, the Cui family's wedding procession is almost at the door."

Upon hearing this, Mother Huang also quickly said, "Yes, the auspicious time is coming."

"Hurry up and go to the back to see how the second young lady is preparing. We can't miss the auspicious time." Mrs. Liu urged Mother Huang.

Xue Chenyu stood up at this time, "Mother Huang, I'll go with you."

Mother Huang looked at Mrs. Liu inquiringly.

But Xue Chenyu is the legitimate daughter-in-law of the He family. No one can say anything if she wants to go to the back to see her sister-in-law.

Naturally, Liu could only nod reluctantly. She couldn't let the family's shame be exposed at this time.

"Mother, I'm going to see my second sister too."

"Go."

He Shuang greeted Zhang and happily followed her to see the bride.

Ji Minrou wanted to go with them, but was stopped by Mrs. Ji.

"Don't forget, you are a widow." Mrs. Ji whispered in her ear, with a hint of warning.

It was already a privilege for her to be allowed to appear at the He family's happy event. She should not do anything presumptuous, let alone harm others and benefit herself.

What's the matter with a bereaved person hanging around the bride on her wedding day?

The smile on Ji Minrou's face faded, she nodded reluctantly at her, and retreated to Liu's side.

But looking at Mrs. Ji's eyes, he became more distant and indifferent.

Mrs. Ji only exchanged glances with her, and a sense of sadness welled up in her heart.

Perhaps, it was a mistake to agree to let her stay in the He family.

The child has become a stranger to her.

……

While they were talking in the room, the Cui family's wedding procession had already arrived at the door.