The Virtuous Wife

Chapter 76

The next day, Jingyi suggested to visit the general's mansion on the pretext that Gu Yu was frightened. Gu agreed, and after breakfast, they got on the carriage and headed for the general's mansion.

"Mother, why do you say that it was my cousin who was in Jingyang Palace at that time? My cousin was clearly in Yilan Palace." Jingyi pretended to be ignorant and asked.

Gu pulled Jingyi's hand and said, "How can we understand the fights between the nobles in this palace? In the future, unless the emperor or the queen asks you to go, it's better not to enter the palace."

Jingyi nodded and said obediently, "Mother, what is the character of Yang Haipeng, the prince of the Duke of Ying?" Jingyi saw from the information Yuanxi gave her that this person had a good character and was both civil and military, but she didn't know how Gu and others thought of him.

Gu thought for a moment and said softly, "The Yang Shizi is a good one. He is young, but he is both literary and martial. I heard that he was praised by the emperor! Now I heard that he is being kept in the room by the British public relations. He is studying hard and thinking about participating in the imperial examination next year."

Jingyi nodded, "I don't know if the Yang Shizi will be good to my cousin in the future."

"Silly child, Yu'er will have to wait at least two years before she can get married. In these two years, we can also observe the character of the Yang Shizi. If he is not a decent person, then persuade your aunt to cancel the marriage for her. If he is not bad, then we will wait to drink her wedding wine."

Gu said this and used her hands to push back the hair on both sides of Jingyi. "As for what happens after marriage, it mainly depends on Yu'er's own ability. If she is smart enough, she will definitely consider everything for her husband. She will not only think about herself, but also make things difficult for her husband's family."

"What does it mean to consider everything for your husband? Take a concubine?" Jingyi asked with her head tilted.

Gu was stunned and didn't want to say anything, but when she thought about how smart Jingyi was, she was afraid that she would ask others if she didn't say anything. So she said bluntly: "The husband is the leader of the wife. As the principal wife, you should always think about your husband. You can't let your husband suffer any grievances."

Jingyi said: "Then you will suffer the grievances yourself? Such a woman is stupid, I don't want to do that!"

Gu was amused and cried by Jingyi's words, "Nonsense! How can you be so casual!"

Jingyi hugged Gu's arm and said: "Isn't it? Mother, don't you feel sad when you see your father taking a concubine? Tell me yourself, were you happy when you had Bai before, or now there is no one else to share your father's happiness with you?"

Gu looked at Jingyi's serious face, shook her head, and sighed: "You are still young, you don't understand these things. He has his difficulties. Besides, looking at the entire capital, who doesn't have three wives and four concubines with an official position and status like your father? Your father only has Bai, which is the best."

When Jingyi looked at Gu and said this, there was no displeasure on her face, but some relief. When she mentioned her father, her eyes became clear, and it was obvious that she loved her father sincerely.

Jingyi shook her head secretly in her heart. She was not a real ancient person. She could not accept the "normal" idea of ​​a man having three wives and four concubines. She just wanted to stay with someone who loved her and live a life with all her heart. She did not seek wealth and honor, but only three meals a day would be enough!

But Gu's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting her heart from time to time. Yes! Women of this era all have such thoughts. What can I do alone? Seeing that my mother was still glad that my father only had one concubine! Such a mother made Jingyi feel strange and a little sad. But what else can I do? Imposing my previous life's ideas on my mother? No, let alone that she could not accept it, even if she accepted it, the whole mansion would be in chaos!

The mother and daughter talked about the wife of the Duke of Dingguo again, and soon they arrived at the General Weiyuan Mansion.

Jing Yiyi got off the carriage and helped Gu down herself. She was followed by Madam Liu, Madam He, Haitang and others. The guard at the door had already opened the gate and invited them in.

When they were almost at the middle gate, Madam Liu came up to them and said, "Sister, please come in. Jing Yiyi is here too?"

Jing Yi bowed and said, "Greetings to aunt."

"Okay, good girl. Go inside and sit down." After saying that, Madam Liu took Madam Gu's hand and walked inside.

When they arrived at the main hall, Madam Liu asked Madam Gu to sit down and told someone to quickly bring a pot of good tea and some snacks.

Liu looked at Jingyi with a smile: "Yiyi, don't worry. Someone has been invited. Your cousin will be here soon."

Jingyi nodded with a smile and said: "Aunt, are your cousins ​​not here too?"

Liu sighed and said: "It's your hot-tempered uncle! It is said that a good man has ambitions! He can't always stay at home. Look, he drove your eldest cousin out of the house and let him travel by himself. Your second and third cousins ​​followed him to the military camp, saying that he wanted to beat them up. Listen, how can a father do this?"

Gu chuckled and said: "Brother, this is also eager for your son to become a dragon. Sister-in-law, don't worry. Which of your three sons is not powerful? They won't suffer any loss outside."

Liu laughed, "Sister is still good at talking, she is a hundred times better than your brother!"

Jingyi smiled and asked: "Aunt, do you dare to say this in front of your uncle? Are you afraid that your uncle will be angry?"

Liu spat at Jingyi and said, "You little girl, you also know how to make fun of your aunt?" After saying that, she saw Gu Yu coming in and smiled, "Yu'er, come and pay your respects to your aunt." Gu Yu stepped forward and bowed, and after sitting with them for a while, Jingyi said she wanted to go out to play and was led out by Gu Yu. The two sisters went to the back garden, followed by Haitang and Gu Yu's two maids. "Cousin, did you sleep well last night? I didn't close my eyes all night last night. As soon as I closed my eyes, I seemed to see the eldest prince rushing towards me. It was so scary." Gu Yu held Jingyi's hand tightly and whispered. "Cousin, it's all over. Don't think about it anymore. Let's go to the palace less in the future." Jingyi said. Gu Yu nodded, frowned slightly and said, "Yes, my mother told me the same thing when I came back yesterday. She also questioned me for a long time! Fortunately, you were smart yesterday and thought of the words in advance."

"Yes, my mother also questioned me. Fortunately, there was Sister Cui yesterday. When we have time, we will thank her later."

"Well. Speaking of which, this Miss Cui is really good. She and her third sister really don't look like a family." Gu Yu said with a puzzled look.

Jingyi chuckled, "Cousin, Jingwei and I don't look like a family either?" After saying that, she blinked and looked at Gu Yu.

Gu Yu was stunned, and then laughed again.