Fifty-one matters discussed

  Facing the joyful atmosphere of the Fu family, Jiu Jie naturally felt happy too, especially about her elder brother's success in the imperial examination, as she was also a contributor to his success.

  Looking at that ambitious young man, it was as if he had returned to his previous life. Facing his own students, let alone Wen Jing Shui, who was also a kind-hearted person, he even sent her several books on agriculture related to people's livelihoods in return for her pre-exam advice, two of which were actually rare editions.

  She was overjoyed and immediately hugged it back and devoured it eagerly.

  It's already April, and it's the time when spring is warm and flowers are blooming, but she still hasn't had a chance to visit that mountain forest, and can only rely on her uncle finding someone to bring back brief messages to understand the situation.

  Su Shifu and her sisters had visited under the leadership of several madams in March, and the situation was much better, but she had become even thinner. When sending them out, standing in the wind, she really worried that Su would be blown away.

  It's inconvenient to say more with many people around, later she secretly bought expensive supplements and asked someone to bring them to Su Shifu, Su Shifu also told her not to worry about it, and hoped that she could practice embroidery diligently, which might be very useful in the future.

  This is her second time out since she came to this world, and she originally planned to use this excuse to take a look at that mountain forest, but when she went there, she realized that it was completely impossible.

  Inside the carriage sat a personal maid, and on the carriage shafts were two old women, watching like thieves. Except for the sound of a hubbub, all that could be seen was the four walls of the carriage. Who would dare to think about the mountains and forests outside the city?

  Alas...

  But now she is no longer so eager.

  Since spring, Jiang has been taking Tenth Sister out, attending banquets and gatherings, but she never had a share.

  Of course it's not that Chiang is thick-skinned and thin-skinned, although he has a lot on his mind, he's still not the kind of person who doesn't care about appearances.

  There is only one reason, her marriage has already been arranged by her stepmother, that is the Jiang family.

  Since she will be marrying into the Jiang family in the future, Madam Jiang would naturally not burn her bridges and would not plot against her.

  Although so, but looking at the outside that radiant spring light, looking at her own thick stack of manuscript notes, she still wants to go take a look at that mountain forest.

  That white wax tree has entered its flowering period already...

  "Miss..."

  Just then, the door was pushed open and Qing An led in Cui Qiao, who was carrying a fruit basket.

  She hastily put down the book in her hand, stood up and welcomed him, and also ordered Qingtuo and Qingzhai to serve tea.

  "No need, miss. I'm restless and my aunt is coming over. I still have to attend to her. This watermelon was brought by my aunt and the mistress instructed me to deliver two to you." Cui Cui hastily waved her hand while putting down the fruit basket in hers.

  She couldn't help but blush when she heard it.

  The other day, I heard from Aunt Zhou that Yan Shi had come twice, and it was about Young Master's matter.

  However, at that time, Chiang was worried about Wen Jingyue's affairs and had no time to care. Now that Wen Jingyue's affair has come to an end, this matter should be brought up again, shouldn't it?

  Uh...

  As for this matter, how to say it, she has an opinion... not a big one. Since she must get married, marrying someone she somewhat understands is much better than those women who are blindly married off, isn't it?

  In the future, if she really marries into the Jiang family, with her identity as a lady of a noble family and the technique of raising white wax insects in her hands, she thinks that she will not be treated lightly by others.

  Besides, merchants will eventually be smaller than this famous door, maybe they still have the opportunity to walk out of this mansion and may even achieve something in the future.

  Having a career in hand, isn't it possible to add some chips against this ancient wife concubine system?

  Polygamous man with three wives and four concubines, this modern soul from two thousand years later certainly cannot accept it.

  In fact, in this era, there are still couples who have been together for a lifetime. I heard that in the current dynasty, there is a general named Shangguan Rong who only married his wife and did not take any concubines.

  This man even dares to refuse a beauty bestowed by the emperor himself, and the emperor can't do anything about it. It's not possible that he would be killed just because of this, is it?

  It seems that men taking concubines is mainly for their own pleasure, and other reasons are just excuses!

  She had a plan, which was to cultivate her future husband into this kind of man.

  Of course, this plan is still immature at present and may face many difficulties. But she will take it as a goal for her marriage and work hard...

  "Girl, I'm leaving."

  Watching Jiu Jie's small face turn red, Cui Qiao couldn't help but smile, and while smiling, she bid farewell to Jiu Jie.

  Her smile made Jiu's face turn even redder instantly.

  It's really not her being pretentious, but I don't know if it's because she's been stuck in this time and space for too long or because of the original body's reasons. She always blushes uncontrollably whenever something happens.

  After Cuiqiao left, Jiujiu first asked Qingtao to send the larger watermelon to Xu Niang, and then had Qingxing cut up the remaining one for the maids to eat. Suddenly she asked, "Where's Qingju?"

  "Hmm..." Qing An paused while cutting the watermelon, "Maybe she went to the restroom."

  The ninth sister didn't say anything, she just slightly furrowed her brow...

  ……

  Just as Jiuniang and the maids were sharing watermelon, the person who delivered the watermelon was also sharing Xiaojie's joy.

  "...Sister, didn't I say so last year? This year Water Brother will definitely bring back a Xiucai for you. Look, it's really true! Don't mention it, Water Brother is indeed talented." Yan Shi said with a smile, her face full of pride and joy.

  She is now truly envious of the Jiang family, these three children are not simple, let alone the ninth sister, now this Shui Ge has achieved such good results in the exam, and that tenth sister, although not as intelligent as the other two, but with a face so delicate, and being a noble lady who can read and write, will definitely get a good marriage in the future.

  It seems that when the old lady chose a husband for this young girl, she firmly refused to choose a merchant and chose a famous family, even if she married a concubine's son, it was really right.

  "Alright, alright, sister-in-law, don't praise me anymore, it's nothing!" Jiang said humbly, but her face couldn't hide her pride and delight. As she spoke, she personally poured tea for Yan Shi, who was sitting across from her, while also pretending to frown, "The other day, that teacher came too, and praised him for half a day, and even advised Shui Ge to take the autumn exam, ah, you tell me, is there any hope?"

  "Oh, is that so? Being favored by Teacher like this, your family's Water Brother is really something! ” Madam Yan heard and hurriedly flattered again, but in her heart she couldn't help feeling sour.

  But thinking again, it's all right. Hum, what is this? She will also choose a noble and rich daughter-in-law for her son, and let all these good things happen to her juniors...

  The two of them chatted idly for a few more sentences, drank a few cups of tea, and then got down to the main topic of today.

  "Don't worry, sister-in-law. I told Master about the matter with Xing Ge yesterday and he's quite willing to agree. As long as Old Madam agrees tomorrow, it'll be settled."

  "Where is Ninth Sister?"

  "What could she possibly have, parents' orders and matchmakers' words, where does a child get to have their own thoughts? Besides, that girl has always been perceptive, probably saw through Xing Ge's feelings for her long ago. In the future, marrying a man who loves her like this, what more could you ask for?"

  As soon as she heard this, Yan's face turned red with rage and she began to speak recklessly, "Hmph, I don't know how you could be so unambitious, traveling all around, and yet you've taken a liking to such an insignificant little girl. Is it really just because of the strange ideas in her head?"

  "Eldest sister-in-law......" Hearing her say that, Jiang Shi's face fell instantly. "What are you talking about? If you don't think highly of me, then let's just forget it..."

  "Sister," at this, Yan's expression changed, "Don't be on the same level as me, I...I'm just angry and talking nonsense..."

  Jiang did not speak, lowering his head to sip tea.

  "Sister," Mrs. Yan hastily accompanied with a smile, "don't dislike this idea, when your brother-in-law comes to propose marriage one day, you will understand."

  She wasn't looking down on her, it's just that she was annoyed with her son for having put the girl in his heart without even a single stroke of the eight characters, and if they were to get married in the future, she wouldn't be able to see her as a mother.

  "Hmph!" Jiang was teased by his sister-in-law, "You're quite straightforward, but I still can't understand for the time being. The old lady's words were to marry off the daughter first and keep the son."

  Yan also couldn't help but laugh along with him, and their earlier unpleasantness was immediately dispelled.

  The two sisters-in-law chatted idly for a while before Yan Shi finally bid farewell and left.

  After seeing off the Yan family, Jiang felt a bit tired and was about to lie down for a rest. Just then, she heard Cui Cui's loud voice outside, "Mrs. Fang, you've arrived! What an honor, please come in quickly!"

  Jiang suddenly felt a jolt, and at this moment, Cuiqiao had already led in a woman with neatly combed hair and a stern face.

  "Mrs Fang, come and sit down quickly!" As for this trusted aide who had been by the old lady's side for many years, Jiang naturally didn't dare to be slow.

  "Third Auntie, no need, Old Lady is asking you to go over and discuss something!" The other mother said with a wave of her hand.

  "What's the discussion about?" Jiang was taken aback.

  All right, she was just about to tell Old Lady about Ninth Sister.

  She didn't know what the old lady had invited her to discuss, but for some reason, her heart was hanging in suspense...

  ……

  Digression

  Actually, Jiang Yuxing is quite a good match, huh...