Qiyou Episode (Eighty-Four)

When Qiyou returned home, he called Han Jingjing over and asked her to try to set the wedding date in the first half of next year.

Han Jingjing looked puzzled: "Father, Mrs. Chen means to wait until Mu Qing turns seventeen before getting married, and she means to set the wedding date in May of the following year." Birthday, then get married.

Qiyou briefly said Yunqing's words: "We are not unreasonable people, you tell her that this is the meaning of the old man in the family, I hope you can understand."

Knowing what Yunqing meant, Han Jingjing nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go to Chen's house in the next two days." Ge Er performed well in Tongcheng, which greatly pleased Han Jingjing. So she couldn't be more grateful to the two elders. She will try her best to fulfill this wish.

The next day, Han Jingjing posted the post, and then went to the Chen family to discuss the wedding date with the Shu family.

Han Jingjing didn't beat around the bush, and said directly: "The ancestor of the family is getting old, and I hope that the eldest son, Brother Pu, can get married earlier, and I ask my mother-in-law to be considerate."

Mrs. Chen is not an unreasonable person either. After negotiation between the two, the wedding date was set at the end of October next year.

After the discussion was over, Han Jingjing also breathed a sigh of relief. She is also unwilling to set the wedding date in March next year, because Yunyan will get married at the end of this year. This newly married daughter turned around and made arrangements for her son's marriage, so she couldn't be exhausted to death.

Mrs. Chen sent Han Jingjing away, and went to the upper court to tell the old lady Cui about the matter.

Cui frowned and said: "Didn't you say that the wedding date will be in the first half of the next year, why did you go back on your word?" Because Han Jingjing acted very strong in front of her, she became even more disgusted with this marriage.

Mrs. Chen said with a dull face: "The other three families all have great-grandsons, and only King You is left. The two old saints want their grandchildren to get married earlier, so that they can also embrace their great-grandsons."

Cui was speechless. After all, those are the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager. If someone is willing to discuss with you, it is to give you face. If not, they would not dare to object to a decree.

"Mu Qing's dowry, how are you preparing?" Because this marriage was not to her liking, except for the five thousand taels allocated by the palace, she didn't have any extra subsidies.

Shu said: "This land property shop is not very easy to buy, my daughter-in-law is going to give her all the property under my name."

When Cui heard this, her face turned dark: "You gave all the property to Mu Qing, what will Zhang Er do in the future?"

Shu lowered her head and said, "Mu Qing is going to marry into Prince You's Mansion.

And it is the eldest daughter-in-law, too little dowry will be looked down upon by her husband's family and future sister-in-law. "It was also when Zao Zao married Liu Er that the dowry was only 108 levies. So now, the most dowry of married women in the capital is only this amount.

"How much dowry are you going to prepare for Muqing?" Hearing Shu's saying that she was going to give Chen Muqing a dowry of one hundred and eight, Cui almost exploded: "Are you trying to vacate the Chen family?"

The Chen family used to be a Hou's mansion, and the Chen family never had a prodigal son. The family also accumulated a lot of wealth. Later, when the dynasty changed, the Chen family did not suffer any impact, and their wealth was preserved. And Chen Ran is in a high position, even if he is not corrupt, he has saved a lot of money. However, Chen Ran and Yu Xixian have always been frugal, except for their eldest son, the rest of the family did not know that the family had huge wealth.

Chen Zhonghe is the eldest son, so when Old Master Chen passed away, he should have been told about it. But Mrs. Chen knew that he was foolish and filial, and told him that Cui also knew. But Cui's eyesight is short-sighted and he spoils his youngest son. If you know this family wealth, you will definitely lose it. So he left a letter, and his confidant handed it to him when his eldest grandson Chen Huanzhang turned twenty.

Shu said: "Daughter-in-law doesn't dare, daughter-in-law is just going to give the dowry to Mu Qing." The public doesn't pay, so she can only subsidize it. Otherwise, let Chen Muqing marry with a meager dowry, and he will be a dwarf when he enters the door.

In fact, the dowry of Prince You's Mansion was thirty-six levies, and the Chen family only needed to prepare seventy-two levies for the 108 levies of dowry.

When Cui heard this, she hated Shu even more: "You gave all the dowry to Mu Qing, what about Zhang'er?

"Zhang'er is a man, and he can accumulate his family business on his own in the future." As for the girl, if her husband's family is not good, then the dowry is the last resort.

Cui was so angry that she almost spit out a mouthful of blood. But Cui's dowry is free to control, and she can't scold her if she wants to.

"Muqing is married to the palace. The situation is special, so let the public give another three thousand taels. In addition, I will subsidize another two thousand taels of silver." If most of Chen Muqing's dowry is subsidized by the Shu family, then spread the news to the Chen family. I have to lose all face.

Mrs. Chen didn't show any joy on her face, she just said lightly: "Thank you, mother."

If she is the second or third daughter-in-law now, she must be moved after receiving such a large sum of money. So seeing Mrs. Chen's dull face, Cui felt very uncomfortable: "Go down!"

When Mrs. Chen got up, Cui said again: "Save this money, and don't run out of money later."

"yes."

Cui used to scold Mrs. Chen like this before, but no matter how she scolded Mrs. Chen before, she would have a dead face. The more he scolded, the more angry he became, and once he fell ill with anger. After being warned by the doctor, Cui regretted her life and never scolded Mrs. Chen again.

But when Chen Zhonghe came back at night, she scolded Chen Zhonghe again. Not only was Chen Zhonghe not angry, but he comforted her for a long time before letting her anger subside.

Mrs. Shu was in the house to settle the accounts, and when she heard Chen Zhonghe's arrival, her face didn't fluctuate at all. Since she gave up on Chen Zhonghe, she didn't care whether Chen Zhonghe came to the main courtyard or not.

Every time Chen Zhonghe looked at his indifferent wife, he always felt powerless. He also doesn't know why the husband and wife have come to this point.

Mrs. Chen asked: "Is the master coming this time because of Mu Qing's dowry? Master, Mu Qing is going to marry into the palace, if the dowry is too little, people will look down on him."

Chen Zhonghe said: "I heard from my mother that you plan to give the dowry to Mu Qing?" There are rules for marrying daughters in the public, five thousand for prostitute daughters and three thousand for concubine daughters. His mother gave three thousand more, which is already breaking the rules.

"Yes. The eldest daughter-in-law of Prince Rui's Mansion and Prince Xuan's Mansion both have a dowry of 108 levies. Naturally, my family, Mu Qing, can't lag behind them. Otherwise, I will bow my head when I enter the door."

Hearing this, Chen Zhonghe couldn't help but said: "If you hadn't acted recklessly and promised this marriage to me behind Mother's back, you wouldn't have to worry about a dowry now."

Mrs. Chen said indifferently: "I would rather give the dowry to Mu Qing than she will use the dowry to supplement her husband's family in the future." Prince You's mansion is rich and simple, so the dowry can always be held by her daughter. But if she married into the Cui family or the Mo family, then maybe.

The reason for thinking this way is because the Cui family had a scandal of embezzling their daughter-in-law's dowry.

"How can you say such a thing. Husband and wife are one, and they should support each other in times of difficulty."

Mrs. Chen sneered: "My spoiled daughter should marry into her husband's family to enjoy the blessings, instead of being a cow and a horse. You think Mo Yunfan is good, but I think he is a piece of shit."

She knew that with Chen Zhonghe's cautious temperament, he would not promise anything to Mo Yunfan until he talked to her and Cui Shi. But even if he didn't make a promise, I believe Mo Yunfan knew what he meant. If there is a strong character, the elder sister will definitely not turn around and propose marriage to the younger sister.

Before, Mrs. Chen felt that Mo Yunfan's mother had eyes above the sky, and because the Mo family was too poor, she did not agree to this marriage. But once the matter of Chen Mudan came out, she was glad that she made a quick decision on Mu Qing's marriage. As far as Mo Yunfan's character is concerned, even if he wasn't a white-eyed wolf, he wouldn't be much better.

Chen Zhonghe was also angry: "How can you say such a thing? Yunfan's family background is not good, but there is an old saying that don't bully the young and the poor. I believe that he will succeed sooner or later."

Mrs. Chen sneered and said: "Just watch! Before he gets his start, Mu Dan will definitely let Mu Dan supplement him and Mo's family with a dowry. If he gets his start, he won't take Mu Dan seriously."

Chen Zhonghe said angrily, "Why do you always think of people so badly?"

After being married for so many years, how could Mrs. Chen not know that as long as Chen Zhonghe approved of it, he would defend it to the end. Therefore, Mrs. Chen didn't bother to tell him any more.

Chen Zhonghe was a little helpless, and took out a bank note from his sleeve and gave it to her: "If all your dowry is given to Mu Qing, Zhang'er will not mind, but the future daughter-in-law may have ideas. So, let's keep half of it." Give it to Zhang'er!"

Seeing the huge "ten thousand taels" on the bank note, Mrs. Chen rarely showed a smile on her face: "Okay." With this money and the old lady's gift, Mu Qing's dowry has landed.

Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have known Cui's weakness for so many years. In Cui's heart, there is nothing more important than the reputation of the Chen family. She deliberately told Cui Shi that she would give all the dowry to Chen Muqing, just to force Cui Shi to take the money.

Ever since the couple fell out, Chen Zhonghe rarely saw Shu's smile. Seeing her smile now has mixed feelings.

When Yun Qing heard that Puge'er's wedding date was set for October 26 next year, he muttered, "I don't know if I will still be there at that time."

Yu Xi glared at him, and said: "Speak up if you have something to say, don't frighten people with death."

Yun Qing turned his head and ignored Yu Xi. It looks like a child.

Cough, the older I get, the more I live back.

Yuxi said patiently: "The children in our family are already very filial. Go and see other people's homes. Who can rely on you in everything like Qihao and the others. Old man, enough is enough, and be too careful with children I don't care about you anymore."

Yun Qing snorted and said: "I am their father, if they dare not be filial to me, I will break their legs."

Yuxi chuckled lightly and said, "You even broke their legs. If you were young, you would be able to walk like flying. Now that you have old arms and legs, you have to be supported when you walk."

Zao Zao happened to hear this at the door, walked in and said with a smile: "Father, whose leg do you want to break. Tell me, I'll break his leg for you."

Yu Xi scolded with a smile: "Your father was spoiled by you, and now it's getting harder and harder to serve."