Those things about the landlady

Chapter 85
Shu Ran hopes that her daughter can learn to please herself first, she will not teach Ning to be a person with extremely high moral standards.

Life is inherently short, and only by satisfying one's lowest desires as you like can you live happily and recklessly. This world is not set in black and white.

Women are inherently more sensitive and delicate, and it is easy to trap themselves into emotional whirlpools, so Shu Ran doesn't want Ning to suppress her.

No matter what kind of relationship it is, you don't have to take it too seriously. If you feel comfortable, you can continue to be in it. If you are unhappy, you can turn around and leave.

Sister Ning half understood what she heard, anyway, no matter what happened, Mother was behind her, she knew that was enough.

The county magistrate's mansion is not far from Yao's mansion, and it will arrive in a short time. As soon as the carriage stopped, Second Grandma Feng and Sister Qian greeted her.

"I arrived a quarter of an hour earlier than you, and I specially waited for you to go in together."

Shu Ran smiled and gave her a sideways look, "Go in first when you come, why wait for me, it's not that I don't know the way."

Second Grandma Feng stepped forward to hold her arm without any notice, and said indifferently: "I went early and no one paid attention to me, so I might as well wait here for you, my sister-in-law went in early, thinking about coming here for a while My son has already flattered the county magistrate's wife."

Shu Ran was a little surprised, and leaned into her ear and asked softly, "Your sister-in-law might have something on her mind, I remember that your elder seems to be only in charge of household affairs, and doesn't have anything to do with making a living."

Second Grandma Feng curled her lips in disdain, and said in a low voice: "Isn't that right, my sister-in-law is planning carefully, she is aiming at the eldest son's concubine position."

Shu Ran's face was full of disbelief, "Isn't this pushing my daughter into the fire pit, and your old lady doesn't mind?"

Second Grandma Feng chuckled, "Do you think everyone is like you? If the daughter of the family can be used to make connections, it is also very cost-effective. It doesn't matter if it is a wife or a concubine."

Shu Ran didn't want to say anything, after all, the three views were inconsistent, and it would be useless to talk too much.

Sister Ning and Sister Qian followed behind, and the two talked in a low voice from time to time, as if they were alone, as if nothing had happened, and they had a very tacit understanding in this regard.

The local county magistrate's surname is Hu, and there are servants guarding the gate of the Hu mansion. When they saw the guests coming, they rushed to greet them. Although the Yao family is also a wealthy local, in the eyes of these officials and family members, they are really nothing.

Even if all the belongings of some officials and lords are put together, they are not as valuable as a shop of a merchant, but they still look aloof in front of them, and they don't think it's a big deal even if they live a tight life in the future.

When Mrs. Zhang, the wife of the county magistrate, communicated with the wives of other families, although she did not carry the money of the wife of the county magistrate, it was extremely precious. She would not talk to her easily. It seemed that it was a great honor to talk to her. from her origin.

She was originally from an official family. Although she is only a concubine, her family is prominent. The official position of Hu County Magistrate is also based on her natal relationship, so she has the capital to be proud of.

Seeing Shu Ran coming in with Second Grandma Feng, she was very polite and said with a smile: "Thanks to my chrysanthemums blooming a bit later, otherwise it would be just in time for you to confine yourself, but you won't be able to see them. This year's chrysanthemums The appearance is very good, and the flowering period is quite long, so it is worth enjoying it."

Shu Ran was flattered, and replied with a smile: "It must be that I have a destiny with this flower, and I have to thank Madam for inviting me."

Mrs. Zhang was so happy to see Shu Ran. She had heard about Shu Ran and thought she was a smart and courageous type that was rare among women.

If it wasn't for the fact that the Yao family's background was not so good, she really wanted to marry Shu Ran. The daughter raised by such a shrewd woman must be excellent.

Second Grandma Feng knew the county magistrate's wife's temper, so she didn't hurry up and just stood aside with a smile and listened to them. Shen's face not far away was a little ugly.

Since she came, she has been getting close to the county magistrate's wife, and tried her best to draw her daughter to Mrs. Hu, but Mrs. Hu just didn't buy it, and responded to her indifferently, to her sister Jia I don't even look at it.

If she treated everyone like this, Shen would not be angry. After all, their family background is there, and they are here to climb high, so it is reasonable to sit on the bench.

But now seeing Mrs. Zhang's attitude towards Shu Ran, she only felt pain in her heart, why should she look up to her, Shen refused to accept, her face became more and more ugly, sister Jia didn't dare to act by her side voice, for fear of provoking anger.

Mrs. Zhang and Shu Ran had a very happy conversation, and she specially called Ning Ning to her side to have a look. Mrs. Zhang is also a sensible person. Seeing that Ning Ning is well-dressed, she doesn't take the initiative to come to her side, so she knows that she is Nothing to cling to.

I can't help but have a better impression of Shu Ran. If I don't look at Ning with a critical eye, I can naturally find her excellence. Such a nice girl.

After talking to Sister Ning, Mrs. Zhang asked her to play with the little sister next to her, but she didn't pay much attention to Sister Qian who was beside her. No one knew what Sister Qian was thinking.

As soon as the children left, Mrs. Zhang said to Shu Ran: "Look at who is that person in the corner next to you."

Shu Ran turned her head to look at the words, she was startled when she saw that she was the old acquaintance Aunt Liu, she asked in disbelief: "Why is she so haggard, you don't seem like someone who can torture Auntie. "

Mrs. Zhang covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled, "You still know me, I don't bother to care about these lowly bastards, but my master detested her, I guess it was what you said that day that scared my master, so after you came back Letting her do the work of a servant, in the euphemistic name of making her reflect, is nothing but liking the new and loathing the old."

Shu Ran took another look at Aunt Liu, who seemed to be ten years older. There was no disturbance in her heart, but she was just a dodder who didn't know how to rely on men to survive.

Mrs. Zhang exchanged a few more words with her, and then went to greet the wife next to her. After she left, Shu Ran felt relieved. Just as she was about to calm down and appreciate the chrysanthemum, she saw a lady who was a little older than her, leading the chrysanthemum. A thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl came over.

Shu Ran was sure that this person was unknown to her, and she had never seen it before, so she looked at him with some doubts.

The madam looked serious and dignified, and the girl beside her also had a proud expression on her face. Shu Ran looked at Yun Shan in confusion, Yun Shan shook her head, expressing that she didn't know the mother and daughter .

The lady came closer, raised her chin slightly, and said in a cold voice: "I think you don't know me, but I met your mother once. I am Mrs. Gu's family, and my maiden name is Ma."

Shu Ran suddenly realized that she didn't know anything about the Gu family's affairs at all, and she didn't know much about the situation, but she didn't know that the Gu family and the county magistrate also had old relationships.

Mrs. Ma said indifferently: "Don't be surprised, the local county magistrate is my lord's cousin. It just so happened that I went back to my mother's house to visit my parents, so I stopped by to have a look."

In fact, Shu Ran didn't care about the relationship between them, but she was a little curious about what she did to him, so she asked politely:
"I don't know why Madam is looking for me. As far as I know, the marriage between my sister-in-law and Ling Ai has been called off. My Yao family has not been entangled. I have returned the things that should be returned. Do my Yao family owe you anything?"

Gu's sister was young after all, she blushed in embarrassment at the side, Madam Ma frowned, and said like alms:
"I heard that your brother Jun has already achieved a reputation as a scholar, and he is considered a progressive at a young age. My master feels very sorry, and always feels ashamed of your father."

Shu Ran was a little funny when she heard the words, not knowing what the Gu family was up to, she said politely:
"Marriage is based on the good relationship between the two surnames. The most important thing is that they are well-matched and willing. My Yao family is indeed in decline. Miss Gu has an outstanding character, so she should have a better choice."

Ma Shi was surprised that she would be so grand, raised her chin slightly, and said reservedly:
"My master is thinking of your father's kindness. He is not worthy of his concubine daughter now, but he is willing to marry his concubine daughter as his wife. If your Yao family is knowledgeable, you can propose marriage as soon as possible."

Shu Ran was a little confused, what kind of ghosts and snake spirits were the Gu family members? As a hard-working and motivated person, the imperial examination is just around the corner, why should he insist on chasing the Gu family.

The angrier she got, the brighter Shu Ran's smile became. Zhang Shi also noticed the commotion here. For some unknown reason, she came over and asked curiously, "How did my cousin know Mrs. Yao's family, but is there any misunderstanding?"

Without waiting for Mrs. Ma to explain, Shu Ran preemptively said: "Madam doesn't know, the eldest sister of the Gu family was engaged to my younger brother, and then my father passed away, and the family was in decline. The Gu family probably looked down on my younger brother, so they sent someone to marry me." Lai Nai Hui Geng Tie resigned from the marriage, and now that my younger brother has the fame of a scholar, the Gu family feels very sorry and wants to marry my concubine daughter to my younger brother, it is really a kind and righteous family."

Mrs. Zhang didn't expect to eat such a big melon, and said meaningfully: "Didn't my cousin say that the eldest sister has never been engaged? My natal sister-in-law even came to inquire about it. It is hard to hide it, thanks to the Yao family." Kindness never speaks nonsense.”

Mrs. Ma's face froze, it was very ugly. She looked at Mrs. Zhang's natal nephew for her daughter. However, Ms. Zhang's background is so deep that not everyone can cling to her. She came here today because she wanted Mrs. Zhang to say something nice, but it was self-defeating .

She said embarrassingly: "This marriage was a child's marriage that year. The two children have never met, so it doesn't hinder anything at all."

Mrs. Zhang smiled meaningfully and pointed out: "Brother Yao Jiajun is just a scholar, and he still doesn't have the support of his parents. If he is worthy of your concubine from the Gu family, you should choose another son-in-law."

Mrs. Ma's complexion became even more ugly. She insisted on retiring the engagement. She was worried that Yao Jun would hold grudges when he became promising in the future. It was her idea to replace Yao Jun with a concubine daughter. Although her master was dissatisfied, he also acquiesced in this matter. Ma's guts are full of remorse for messing up his daughter's marriage.

He murmured and said: "That's not what you said. Our two families already have friendship, and the master also cares about Brother Jun. He can't bear him to be buried, and wants to cultivate it well."

Mrs. Zhang already looked down on her very much. Even though she came from a humble background, she always looked down on others, so she said unceremoniously:
"Since you are so interested, let's continue with the previous marriage. Wouldn't it be great to let your eldest sister marry in the past? Brother Jun was not worthy of fame and fame before, but now that he is a scholar at the age of 13, it is not an insult to you." My sister."

How could Mrs. Ma agree, she immediately shook her head and refused, "There is no reason to continue this marriage, let's talk about it later, I'll go say hello to my acquaintances over there, so I won't delay your conversation."

Seeing Mrs. Ma running away with her daughter, Mrs. Zhang resented her, turned her head to Shu Ran and said:
"My husband's sister-in-law has the worst eyesight. Sooner or later, the Gu family will be exposed by her. She is just a paper tiger. You don't have to worry about her."

Shu Ran smiled sincerely, and said nonchalantly, "Thank you, Ma'am, for making the siege, the barefoot ones around us are not afraid of wearing shoes. If she really bullies her too much, I won't let her go."

Mrs. Zhang smiled brightly. She liked this Mrs. Shu's temper, and patted her hand, "I don't have time to talk with you today, but tomorrow I will write a post for you alone, let's have a good talk, and I'll go say hello There are others."

Shu Ran nodded, turned around and sent her away. After she was far away, she took Yunshan to find Sister Ning. Sister Ning was accompanied by Lady Luo, Second Grandma Feng and Sister Qian. Worried that something will happen to her.

Sure enough, as soon as she went out, she and Sister Qian were admiring the flowers, and Sister Jia from Shen's family was also there. Second Grandma Feng was talking to Shen's, and her expression was not very good.

Seeing Shu Ran, she hurriedly left Mrs. Shen and came up, "I'm watching from a distance, which lady are you talking to? Seeing someone I don't know well, I didn't go there."

Shu Ran shook her head with a smile, "I'm not familiar with it either. I'm a relative of the magistrate's family. What are you talking about?"

Mrs. Shen also came over, and said in a pinch: "It's not about my sister Jia. Sister Shu is close to the magistrate's wife. Can you help me introduce her? Noble concubine, even if she is the daughter-in-law of the county magistrate's wife."

Shu Ran didn't know where her self-confidence came from, and she refused politely: "It's the first time I met the county magistrate's wife today, so there is no friendship. Instead of wasting time with me, sister-in-law, it's better to take Jia My sister showed the county magistrate's wife, straight to the point and no time wasted."

Shu Ran's words were obviously teasing her, Shen Shi didn't seem to notice it, but she really thought it was feasible, no matter what other people thought, she called Sister Jia to her side, pulled her around and went to find the county magistrate's wife .

Second Grandma Feng looked at her in amazement, "I don't know what kind of demon my sister-in-law is possessed. She thinks that she can get it by marrying the county magistrate's wife? I don't know what kind of spring and autumn dream she is having."

(End of this chapter)