Dressed as the Queen Mother to grasp the script of a strong country

Chapter 27 Banquet
willow house
Mrs. Liu and Mr. Liu were talking in the room.

"Official, Ru Hui is now under Prime Minister Zheng's family, and his future is bright. I think this Bai Ying is also a pure and outstanding child. If he marries our Zizhu..." Mrs. Liu said tentatively while looking at her. Master Liu's eyes.

"Bo Ying is indeed a pure and outstanding person. Originally, I planned to marry Zizhu to an official family so as to help Ruhui. As for whether to marry Bai Ying, I have to think carefully. Bai Ying is the son of the prime minister. With my Liu family My family may not be able to match it." Mr. Liu said slowly after pondering.

"Officer, I think why don't we take this opportunity to bring Zizhu and Bai Ying together? Then..." Mrs. Liu said.

"You are so impudent, you ignorant woman. The marriage of your children is decided by the parents and the matchmaker. How can you let your children make the decision? I am an official after all, how can I act like this? Isn't it ridiculous?" Master Liu said angrily.

"My lord, please calm down. I'm just talking. Since the lord doesn't agree, I naturally don't dare to make my own decision." Mrs. Liu said quickly.

Master Liu gradually calmed down.

"My lord, what are your plans for Yue Zhu's marriage?" Madam Liu asked, changing the subject.

"She has the appearance of being the mistress of the house." Mr. Liu glanced sideways at Mrs. Liu and said.

"Official, look at what you said about Yuezhu growing up under my hands. Can I not care about his marriage?" Mrs. Liu said.

"Yue Zhu's marriage will naturally be assisted by Ru Hui." Master Liu said.

"It's natural. Since ancient times, family members have to have family before people. Ruhui's future is bright, and Yuezhu has the support of her natal family, so she can live a comfortable life." Mrs. Liu said.

"Yes, it would be great if Hui Zhu marries a girl from an official family in the future, Zizhu marries an official family, Yuezhu marries a merchant family, and Xingzhu marries a boy from a poor family." Master Liu said.

"The official's plan is very good, very good." Mrs. Liu said.

"Stop the little tricks you are trying to do. Yue Zhu is marrying into a merchant's family. The purpose of marrying into a merchant's family is to open up a way for our Liu family to get copper money. It is the help of Ruhui. You can't just find a merchant's family." Master Liu saw it. Mrs. Liu said with evil intentions and a gloating expression.

"Why do officials look at me like this? How could I do something wrong?" Mrs. Liu said angrily.

"It's okay if it's not." Master Liu said.

"Officer, why are you looking for a young man from a poor family for Xingzhu?" Mrs. Liu changed the subject.

"You also know that there are many playboys in the family, so the family will marry their daughters to outstanding children from poor families in order to continue the family. Although our Liu family will not be in decline, marrying our daughters to children from poor families will not only make the family prosperous. As long as you bet on the right treasure, our Liu family can thrive for thousands of years." Mr. Liu said confidently.

"What the officials said is true, and this matter is exactly what the officials said." Mrs. Liu said.

Outside the door, a little maid hurriedly left for Liu Yuezhu and Liu Xingzhu's courtyard.

"Lancui, why are you here with Miss Yuezhu at this time?" Yanzhi asked.

"Sister Rouge, I have something important to tell the lady. Please let me see the lady." Lan Cui said softly.

"Come in with me." Rouge said.

Lan Cui was led into the house by Yan Zhi.

Jinzhi saw Lan Cui being led into the house by Yanzhi, and hurried into Liu Xingzhu's house to report the news.

"Lancui, why are you here so late? Are you taking a break?" Yue Zhu asked.

"Reply to Miss, the master and his wife have already rested. Lan Cui came here so late because she has something important to tell Miss." Lan Cui said.

"If it's worth your coming so late, I think there's something important. Tell me, I won't treat you badly."

"My servant, I would like to thank you in advance, Miss." Lan Cui said flatteringly.

"My slave heard that the master and his wife were discussing the marriage of the young lady and the young master in the house." Lan Cui said.

When Liu Yuezhu heard Lan Cui say the word marriage, her eyes widened slightly and she couldn't help but lean forward.

When Lan Cui saw Liu Yuezhu's expression, she knew that her reward tonight would not be less.

He talked even more happily about the news he heard from the master and his wife.

"The master said that Miss Liu Zizhu should be married to an official family. The wife suggested that Zheng Baiying is a good person. The master said that he would think about it. Then the master said that he would marry Miss Liu Zizhu to a merchant's family and Miss Liu Xingzhu to a poor family. , paving the way for Master Ruhui, and paving the way for the prosperity of the Liu family." Lan Cui finished what she heard in one breath.

After Lan Cui finished speaking, she saw Liu Yuezhu who fell into a strange silence. When Yan Zhi saw the look on his young lady's face, he took out the reward for Lan Cui and ordered Lan Cui to go down.

Lan Cui took the reward and left happily.

Liu Yuezhu has been silent. She doesn't understand why her father wants to marry her to a merchant's family. Since ancient times, she has been ranked last in agriculture, industry and commerce. Why does her father treat her like this? When she thinks of the merchant's family, it is most disrespectful and disrespectful. They were treacherous, and even worse, they would marry several concubines, not treating their concubines as human beings and giving them away at will.

The more Liu Yuezhu thought about it, the angrier he became. Why could Liu Zizhu marry an official, or even marry Zheng Boying, but he had to marry a merchant? Thinking of Zheng Boying, that gentle and elegant man, Liu Yuezhu looked ferocious.

No, I can't sit still and wait for death, absolutely not.

Banquet at Liu Mansion
Liang Mengzuo was waiting for everyone's greetings in the front hall.

Today, Liu Yuezhu is wearing a blue gauze skirt, which is more dazzling among the three sisters. You can notice it at a glance.

Liu Zizhu glanced at it unhappily, then ignored it.

"Master Lin is here with his family." The servants outside sang.

"Your Majesty, Lin Ruhai, will help your family to pay homage to the Queen Mother." Lin Ruhai saluted.

"Without courtesy, please get up." Liang Meng told them to get up.

Lin Ruhai put on a flattering smile and presented the gifts she had brought.

"Empress Dowager, this is the luminous pearl given to you by me. Only your glorious sun and moon are worthy of possessing this luminous pearl." Lin Ruhai said.

During the day, Liang Meng couldn't see the night pearl shining at all, so he didn't show any surprise.

Lin Ruhai saw this and said: "Please Rong Chen show this night pearl to the Queen Mother."

"Excuse me, Mr. Lin." Liang Meng said.

"I dare not talk about trouble. It is my honor." Lin Ruhai said.

The room suddenly became dark.

The moment the bead was taken out, it emitted a dazzling light, and everyone was shocked. Although they had always heard about the Night Pearl, only when they saw it today did they realize how dazzling the Night Pearl was.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Lin Ruhai showed a proud expression.

Lin Ruhai brought his wife, legitimate daughter, and legitimate son.

The family members showed arrogance when they saw their father taking out the Night Pearl. l
For an official to be able to come up with such a luminous pearl, it seems that he is usually lining his own pockets.Liang Meng thought in his heart.

"Businessman Shen Wei has arrived with his family," the servant sang.

"Caomin Shen Wei brings his family to see the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be safe and sound," Shen Wei said.

"I'm free of charge." Liang Meng said. "The little girl from the common people showed off a double-faced bird embroidered screen for the Queen Mother." Shen Wei said.

"Double-faced bird embroidery screen. The Ai family heard that double-sided embroidery requires the embroiderer to be highly skilled to complete. I guess the Shen family's daughter must be good at needlework." Liang Meng said.

"My little girl has practiced needlework since she was a child. I can only say that she is skilled in needlework. I would not be able to claim that her skills are superb." Shen Wei said modestly.

After saying that, the servant brought the embroidery and uncovered the cloth covering the embroidery. Liang Meng saw the lifelike peacock.

"This peacock really seems to be alive. It's so humble. The Shen family's daughter's embroidery skills can't be summed up by mere proficiency. She is really very skilled. Let the Ai family take a look at the Shen family's daughter." Liang Meng said.

"Citizen girl Shen Mengxi meets the Queen Mother." Shen Mengxi said.

"He has a good appearance, is graceful and graceful, and has a graceful demeanor. He is very good." Liang Meng praised.

"The daughter of the people thanks the Queen Mother for her praise." Shen Mengxi said.

Liang Meng noticed Shen Lanting, the legitimate son of the Shen family, and said, "The legitimate son of the Shen family is also very upright, which is quite good."

"Caomin Shen Lanting thanks the Queen Mother."

……

After everyone saluted.

"The flowers in the Liu family's mansion are very beautiful. Just go to the yard to listen to the opera and enjoy the flowers." Liang Meng said.

Liang Meng and the ladies listened to the opera on the stage. Looking at Jing Huan who was impatient to listen to the opera, he glanced at the ladies around him and said to Jing Huan: "Jing Huan, take these ladies to enjoy the flowers." Go ahead, it’s time to enjoy flowers when you’re young, and it’s too restrictive to stay here with the Ai family and listen to the opera, so you go down and have fun.”

"My son, thank you to your mother for your success." Jing Huan said as if he had been reborn.

"Thank you, Queen Mother." the ladies said.

"Those who don't know think that Miss Liu Yuezhu is the legitimate daughter of Liu Mansion." Shen Mengxi said when she saw that Liu Yuezhu was wearing a blue gauze dress that was more gorgeous than Liu Zizhu.

In Shen Mengxi's eyes, concubines are natural enemies.

"Sister Shen, there is only one legitimate daughter in the Liu Mansion, Liu Zizhu. Don't get it wrong. Even if someone is dressed gorgeously, a concubine is a concubine. Just like a pheasant on the ground, she can't be like that. The phoenix on the head." The Gu family's daughter said.

All the ladies covered their mouths and smiled.

Liu Yuezhu was humiliated in public and felt ashamed and angry.

Liu Xingzhu lowered his head and didn't know how to react.

Liu Zizhu glanced at Liu Yuezhu with a victorious expression.

Liu Yuezhu immediately turned around and left, but when he saw Liu Xingzhu standing there stupidly: "Why are you standing here stupidly, waiting to be humiliated?".

Then he took Liu Xingzhu and left together.

The ladies laughed in triumph.

When they were led to a deserted place, Liu Yuezhu said, "Do you know that Lan Cui came last night? Do you know what Lan Cui said when she came to my room?"

"Xingzhu doesn't know anything and doesn't want to know anything." Liu Xingzhu knew that Lan Cui had been to Liu Yuezhu's room, but she decided to pretend to be deaf and live a quiet life.

"I still know what kind of temper that maid Jinzhi is. Don't you know that Lan Cui has been here? I won't talk in circles with you. You are old enough to be betrothed to someone else. Lan Cui came here just for this reason. Do you really "You don't care, father, mother, who will you betrothed to?" Liu Yuezhu asked.

"Since ancient times, Xingzhu has relied on her father and mother to arrange a woman's marriage, according to her parents' orders and the matchmaker's words," Liu Xingzhu said.

"I don't even know what to say to you. My father has decided to betroth Liu Zizhu to Zheng Boying and me to a merchant family. As for you, my father has decided to betroth you to a child from a poor family.

Although you and I are both concubines, we are all daughters of the Liu family. Why do we not have what Liu Zizhu has? Liu Zizhu can marry Zheng Baiying, the son of Prime Minister Zheng, but we can only marry a merchant from a poor family. Home, a life of carelessness?Are you willing to do so?
Even if you marry into a low-level official family, it is better than marrying into a merchant family or a poor family. Liu Yuezhu said excitedly.

She not only persuaded Liu Xingzhu, but also used Liu Xingzhu as an object to vent her emotions, expressing the unwillingness and dissatisfaction she had suppressed in her heart.

"So what if you don't want to, our marriage is not decided by you or me." Liu Xingzhu said pessimistically and cowardly.

Immediately Liu Xingzhu reacted and said in shock: "Could it be that you want..."

Seeing Liu Yuezhu's determined expression, Liu Xingzhu said quickly, "No, if my father knew that you were disobeying him regarding the marriage, he would definitely not tolerate you."

"Do you want to help me? As long as I succeed, I will definitely find a good marriage for you." Liu Yuezhu said.

"It's really unacceptable. If my father knew about this, he wouldn't forgive him." Liu Xingzhu arrived.

"If you don't make a big bet, how can you survive?" Liu Yuezhu said.

Liu Xingzhu still flinched.

"Since you don't want to help me, I will ask others to help. However, if I succeed, considering that we are both concubines, I will still find a better family for you." Liu Yuezhu said.

Immediately, Liu Yuezhu ignored Liu Xingzhu and turned to leave.

Liu Xingzhu looked worried and hesitant.

Princess Ninth covered her open mouth with both hands, surprised at what she heard.

The Ninth Princess didn't like being fawned over by those young ladies, so she went out for a walk. Unexpectedly, she overheard Liu Yuezhu and Liu Xingzhu's conspiracy.

The Ninth Princess was very excited when she hid in a corner and listened to others plotting for the first time.

Everyone returned to their seats to listen to the show.

Liang Meng noticed the excited expression on the ninth princess.

When the Ninth Princess saw her mother looking at her, she came close to Liang Meng and said, "Mother, I have heard a secret."

"Secret? What secret is it?" Liang Meng asked doubtfully.

The Ninth Princess began to say what she heard.

Liang Meng immediately understood after hearing this. It turned out that Mr. Liu planned to marry one of his three daughters to Zheng Baiying, one to a merchant's family, and one to a poor family.

Liu Ruhui is bound to join the court as an official, and Mrs. Liu's wife will naturally be an official in the future. Prime Minister Zheng naturally wants to firmly grasp the big tree of Prime Minister Zheng. After thinking about ways to grasp this big tree, The best option is a marriage. The Liu family will inevitably marry their daughter to the Zheng family, or let Liu Ruhui marry a daughter of the Zheng family.

In short, in the end, the Liu family's legitimate son and daughter will definitely marry into the official family, so that the Liu family's interests can be greater.

It is not enough for the Liu family to be scholars, they also need money. Having family members who serve as officials will inevitably know how to make money. This requires their own family members to have a profitable career. Some of the Liu family’s concubine girls need to marry merchants. It is a pity that in this era, scholars, farmers, and merchants , ranked last in business, the daughter of the Liu family must be unwilling.

A child from a poor family?The marriage between many dandies and poor families among the children of the aristocratic families can only be sustained. In the future, the children from poor families chosen by Lord Liu will definitely be good.

(End of this chapter)