Changying The Lady

After listening to concise narration from Wei Changfeng, Old Madam Song didn"t look well. Wei Gaochan couldn"t be compared with her lineal granddaughter Wei Changying in her mind, but she was a daughter of the Wei Family and was almost cheated into marriage by the collateral branch of the Song Family. It not only made Old Madam Song feel sorry for her granddaughter, but also angry that Song Han and Song Duan had disgraced the Song Family in Jiangnan!

Fortunately, it was her beloved grandson, Wei Changfeng, who had told this matter, and she was not angry to throw the bowl and pound the table, for she had always been soft in front of her lineal children. She settled down and asked Wei Changfeng to return to Wei Huan to learn from his grandfather, turning around and letting Chen Ruping send someone to call Wei Shengnian in front.

Wei Shengnian did not know the accident, and Chen Ruping of course would not tell him. So he thought his mother called him to ask about the wedding preparations of Wei Gaochan"s marriage. He was used to being afraid of his parents. When he heard his parents" call, he instinctively felt a little uneasy. Did the old madam think I broke the rules for I asked Mrs. Pei to give Wei Gaochan more dowry? Or just asked casually?

Guessing the reason all the way, Wei Shengnian was scared when he came to Old Madam Song and glanced at her face. As expected, Old Madam Song scolded him severely before he saluted, “Look what you did!”

He only wanted to make a family etiquette, but was scared to kneel with his robe tucked up immediately. He said with fear, “Mother, forgive me. I just think that Gaochan is the eldest daughter, so let Mrs. Pei add a few more things to her. I don"t mean to let her go over the lineal daughter.”

Old Madam Song paused for a moment and laughed with anger, “Who will quarrel with you over a few things? Don"t you think I have too much time? Answer me. Have you ever inquired into the personality of Song Duan and his father carefully since you marry Gaochan to Song Duan?”

After listening to those words, even if he was confused, he also knew that she was not angry about that he asked Mrs. Pei to add Gaochan"s dowry, but that she was dissatisfied with the marriage. He was upset. And the joy in these days seemed to have been poured into a basin of cold water. But he was always cowardly. He was shocked and at a loss to hear the old lady say so. He said automatically, “The personality of Song Han and Song Duan…doesn"t sound bad…to me!”

“Could they show you badness since they conspired against your daughter?” Old Madam Song looked at him disappointedly. How could these two sons of concubines be so troublesome? The second son of concubine was clever, but a little too clever. Old Madam Song had to keep looking at him. The third son of concubine was too honest to be of any use. Instead, he needed the elders to settle the disturbed situation all the time!

Old Madam Song was willing to busy for her own offspring even if it was tiring. But no matter what she thought, Old Madam Song was tired of worrying about concubine"s children! Therefore, she scolded Wei Shengnian as soon as he came, regardless of his ignorance of the matter. She didn"t let go of her anger until he was scolded sweating like raining. She said coldly, “You go back and let Gaochan spread the news of illness and hide in her yard for a few days. Then you send someone out to say that Gaochan and Song Duan are unfit to be couples due to their conflicting destinies! That"s it!”

By this time, Wei Shengnian was still confused about the change of his eldest daughter"s marriage, but he didn"t dare to ask his mother, so he had to carefully answer yes. Back to the third branch, he listlessly told Mrs. Pei, “You tell Gaochan to do so, which is mother"s personal command.”

Mrs. Pei said in astonishment, “It has been settled. How could it be wrong again?”

“Who else can I ask?” Wei Shengnian felt like he had done something to put his parents at ease these two days, but then he was scolded by his mother. He was filled with anger, but didn"t dare to say anything about Old Madam Song. When his wife asked him, he got into a temper, “Keep your mouth shut! Can"t you just do that? Ask mother yourself if you want to know!”

Mrs. Pei"s eyes were red with anger and she almost cried. This marriage was originally made by Wei Shengnian. If Wei Shengnian had not said Song Duan was good, Pei would not have liked Song Duan according to Mrs. Pei"s requirement for picking Wei Gaochan"s husband. Lest she be accused of deliberately belittling her eldest daughter!

Now that something had happened, she should care about it as his wife and the mother of the children. However, Wei Shengnian took it out on her when he got angry with Old Madam Song! Mrs. Pei had always been inferior to her background and no child to support her yet. So she felt there was no place for her to talk in her husband"s house. And she was also afraid that Old Madam Song just said that Wei Gaochan"s marriage was cancelled. She didn"t know what had caused the old Madam to stop the marriage that had been allowed. If she quarreled with Wei Shengnian now, the old lady would be more tired of the third branch after knowing it.

On balance, Mrs. Pei had to endure this matter and called her trusted maidservant to tell Wei Gaochan.

However, after explaining the matter, Wei Shengnian went to relax with his new concubine. After the grievance, Mrs. Pei felt that she would not rest easy until she knew the matter clearly. But according to Wei Shengnian"s words, she dared not ask Old Madam Song. After thinking it over, she went to the eldest branch to look for Madam Song with the excuse of sending the flowers in the vase.

At this time, Madam Song also heard the news about the third branch that the marriage was canceled. She knew why Mrs. Pei would come clearly. After greeting a few words, Madam Song told the servants to leave for Mrs. Pei"s face seemed not very well. She asked with concern, “Are you worried about Gaochan? Don"t think too much. This marriage isn"t that good after all. Now father found out that Song Han and Song Duan had bad behavior, and worried that we would be tricked if Gaochan married. Then he ordered to stop the marriage discussion.”

Mrs. Pei had guessed that it was probably because Wei Huan or Old Madam Song was dissatisfied with Song Han and Song Duan that they would refuse the marriage. She sighed after listening to Madam Song, “So that"s it? My husband went back and hurriedly said to let Gaochan pretend to be sick for a few days, and then he would send someone to say that Gaochan was conflict with Song Duan in fate…. But he left before I figured out. How can I tell Gaochan when I confused? I think I"d better come and ask you.”

Madam Song knew Wei Shengnian well. As soon as she heard it, she knew that Wei Shengnian was scolded by Old Madam Song. He didn"t dare to talk back with Old Madam Song, so he went back and lost temper with his wife. Then he left alone. Mrs. Pei always treated the concubine"s children as her own. Even if she quarreled with Wei Shengnian, she would still take care of Wei Gaochan. So she had to come to the eldest branch and asked by herself. This sister-in-law was not easy.

Madam Song was a little bit dismissive of Wei Shengnian, and now she felt that this brother-in-law was incompetent and confused. She said, “The third brother goes too far. How could he leave before he made the eldest daughter"s marriage clear to you? Even if he has something, how long does it take to make it clear?”

Although Mrs. Pei was full of complaints to Wei Shengnian at the moment, she was not willing to listen to others complaining about her husband. After all, they were couples. If Wei Shengnian was not good, Mrs. Pei would be ashamed. She changed the topic, “Tell me about Song Han and Song Duan"s bad behavior. We checked them as if they had been okay.”

“It"s hard to say now. Father is investigating.” Madam Song whispered, “It involves the war in Zhoubei…. We can"t interrupt as the women. We can know the details until Changfeng comes back. Anyway, our family only verbally agreed to the marriage, and Song Han has not arrived in Fengzhou! Take good care of Gaochan first. About Song Han, there are father and mother, and we will not let them get away with it!”

…Wasn"t that saying nothing? Mrs. Pei felt helpless but also worried, “That sounds like a big deal since it involves the war in Zhoubei. My husband praised Song Han so much…. Will it still affect the third branch after breaking off the engagement?”

The eldest son of the third branch seemed stupid and dull compared by the lineal son of the eldest branch. Even under such a famous teacher Wei Shigu, he didn"t have talent. And the marriage of the eldest daughter of the third branch had gone through twists and turns. Comparing the third branch with the eldest branch, Mrs. Pei did not feel at ease at all. She secretly sighed that she knew less as Wei Gaochan"s mother than Madam Song as her aunt on the matter of the marriage.

Mrs. Pei couldn"t get a clear answer from Madam Song and went to the third branch in disappointment. Before long, Wei Gaochan with red eyes came to ask the reason for the excuse of paying respects accompanied by her lineal sister Wei Changyan.

But Mrs. Pei didn"t find out, and Madam Song told her not to tell the matter of Zhoubei. She could only vaguely say, “Your grandmother thinks Song Han is born in obscurity.”

“But didn"t you say grandma agreed last time?” Wei Gaochan asked subconsciously. After saying that, she found it was a slip of her tongue, as if she must marry Song Duan. She cried because of anxiety and anger, “I didn"t mean anything else. But everyone congratulated before and the gifts were all accepted. Now… how can I go out?”

Although Mrs. Pei was not happy herself, she felt aggrieved for the daughter of concubine. She sighed and comforted her, “You are not to blame for this. It"s all Song Han"s fault that gets you into trouble. Fortunately, you are not engaged. We just leaked out a little information by words. What can they do without evidence? In addition, the family always takes your side. Who will gossip about you?”

Wei Gaochan asked biting her lips, “Mother, then Song…. What"s going on over there?”

“It"s not clear at this time. It seems that your grandfather finds out that there"s something wrong with Song Duan.” Mrs. Pei said vaguely, “Your grandfather is good at judging people, and thinking for you.”

She added, “Anyway, it can be fixed now. Who knows if the previous marriage is a rumor as long as we don"t admit it? And you"re at your best age. Later, let your grandmother find a good one for you. Don"t care about such non-existent things. ”

Mrs. Per comforted Wei Gaochan calmly and let Wei Changyan stay with her sister. She tried every possible way to persuade them to come into their yard. But she sighed and frowned, thinking about what to do for the third branch.

Although Wei Gaochan was coaxed back to her room, she couldn"t rest a.s.sured. When the lineal sister also returned to her room, she discussed with her wet nurse, Mrs. Duan, “The grandfather and grandmother have agreed to the marriage. Why does it change now? They always change their mind. I…I"m so embarra.s.sed!”

Mrs. Duan persuaded, “Madam said it was not Miss"s fault. You just listened to the arrangement of the elders and didn"t say or do anything from beginning to end. In addition, it is said that you will marry Song Duan, but none of the marriage processes have been done. Who knows whether it is true or not as long as the family does not admit? Miss, don"t worry. The Madam is the most rigorous in running the family, and no one dares to gossip. As for other ladies and young masters, they are not gossipy people. Everyone knows that you are the most wronged. Is anyone else going to mess with you?”

Wei Gaochan thought it was reasonable, but when she remembered that she had received the gifts shyly and her lineal sister, Wei Changyan, made fun of her…. She waited for marriage happily, but now she was told that the marriage was off. Although it was her family that did not want to marry her to Song Duan, she felt humiliated whatever she thought.

She bit her lips for a long time and said, “I still don"t know what makes my grandparents change their minds.”

Seeing that she finally stopped crying, Mrs. Duan was also relieved, giving the advice, “Family Head and the Old Madam love the fifth young master and the third Miss most. In my opinion, why don"t you ask the third Miss to help you?”

It had only been a few days since she waited for marriage and was told the marriage was off sillily. Which girl wouldn"t be angry? Let alone Wei Gaochan, Mrs. Duan wouldn"t cool down unless she figured the matter out.

Wei Shengnian and Mrs. Pei dared not ask Old Madam Song, let alone them. After thinking it over, they thought Wei Changying was easy to talk to.