Poor Family

In July, the weather became hotter and hotter. Shi Fuyin, who was eight months pregnant, couldn't sleep well or eat well. For this reason, Shi Fuxin had to go to An Guogong's mansion every now and then.

"Sister, everything is fine with you. Now, you just need to relax."

Accompanied by Xiao Ziqing, the Empress Dowager often sent people to visit. Shi Fuyin was well taken care of, and said with a smile, "I see."

Saying that, he hesitated to speak and looked at Shi Fuxin.

Shi Fuxin laughed: "Sister, if you have something to say, just say it."

Shi Fuyin: "Mother and grandmother came to see me a few days ago and told me about the quarrel between you and Young Master Fan. Mother said that you still want to argue with Master Fan, and she stopped you several times."

Shi Fuxin was a little helpless, originally it was just a matter between her and Fan Mingyu, the family members got involved, and the trivial matter became complicated: "It's not a quarrel, it's just some disagreement."

Shi Fuyin looked at her younger sister: "Sister knows you won't make trouble unreasonably." As she spoke, she patted Shi Fuxin's hand, "I asked your brother-in-law to help inquire about the Yongchuan Hou Mansion."

"Princess Chengyang's vision is indeed very high, but she is also a person who can listen to reason. As long as this person is willing to reason, he will not be difficult to get along with."

"As for the Marquis of Yongchuan, he respects Princess Chengyang very much, and he will discuss everything with her. There is only one concubine in the room, and she is the maid who served him since he was a child. That concubine only gave birth to a daughter."

"As children, we like to imitate our parents and learn how they behave."

"Princess Chengyang is reasonable, and the Marquis of Yongchuan is strict with himself. Young Master Fan's character will not be bad."

Shi Fuyin said seriously: "Sister Xin, I know you are high-minded, but in my opinion, Young Master Fan is really a good husband-in-law."

"As the son of the princess and Lord Marquis, he is honorable enough, but he is still willing to bow his head to accommodate you, which is enough to show that he likes you."

"He is willing to give up some pride for you, can't you also give up some persistence for him?"

"Some things are in the past, and bringing them up again will only hurt the relationship between you. My mother said that she has stopped you from bringing up the old things several times. You should change it."

Shi Fuxin frowned: "Sister, I know you are all concerned about me, but there is a problem between the two of you that needs to be resolved, if you don't resolve it and just avoid it blindly, this problem will still lie between the two of you. It will not disappear because of a long time, it will only accumulate and become more complicated."

Shi Fuyin was silent: "Some people will get closer and closer after arguing, but some people will break up after arguing."

"Master Fan may not be able to completely satisfy you, but can you guarantee to find a better husband-in-law than him?"

"Sister Xin, sometimes you have to compromise."

Shi Fuxin nodded: "Sister, don't worry, I will pay attention to the way I get along with Fan Mingyu."

Seeing that her younger sister listened to it, Shi Fuyin stopped talking, picked up the children's clothes Shi Fuxin sent, and said with a smile: "When you go back, thank Fifth Sister and the others for me. When the child is born, Invite them to come to Anguo Gongfu to play."

Shi Fuxin responded with a smile, and left after having lunch with Shi Fuyin. On the way back to Bo's mansion, I ran into the carriage of Duke Dingguo's mansion.

"Sister Xiahou."

"Are you free? Let's go to the teahouse and have a cup of tea together."

"OK."

Shi Fuxin followed Xiahou Huanyan to a nearby tea house.

After the two entered the private room and sat down, Shi Fuxin looked at Xiahou happily: "Sister Xiahou, how are you recently?"

Xia Hou smiled happily: "Very good, I'm engaged."

Perhaps it was because of saving Cao Yunting that the distance between her and Shi Fuxin was shortened, and she felt that she could be trusted, and she actually wanted to talk to her about the engagement.

Shi Fuxin paused first, seeing that there was no reluctance on Xiahou Huanyan's face, she asked with a smile: "Which family's son is so lucky?"

Xiahou Huanyan said lightly: "Young Prince Gong."

Shi Fuxin was very surprised: "Sister Xiahou, why did Auntie and the others choose a prince's son for you?"

There are many brothers in the current emperor, but the only ones who are still alive are Duan Wang and Gong Wang.

Xiahou Huanyan understood what Shi Fuxin meant, because when the regent rebelled, neither the previous emperor nor the current emperor was very close to the clan, and many of the royal clans today are just idlers who only receive salaries.

King Duan also took the position of commanding the army and horses of the five cities, but King Gong didn't take any errands.

"This marriage was decided by the ancestors. Prince Gong's mansion has a simple population, and there is only one male heir, Prince Gong's son. Although Prince Gong's mansion has no real power, it is the best thing for me."

Dingguo's mansion has power, and Prince Gong's mansion has a noble status. After the two families get married, they can satisfy each other.

Shi Fuxin looked at Xia Hou's happy face, and hesitated to speak.

Xiahou Huanyan understood Shi Fuxin's expression, and suddenly smiled: "The family did not force me, I am willing. Prince Gong's son. I have met him, he is quite kind."

If the person is willing, of course Shi Fuxin will not say anything more, and said with a smile: "Sister Xiahou, congratulations, no matter who you marry, a woman like you will be happy."

Xiahou Huanyan laughed again: "Thank you for your blessing." Saying that, she looked at Shi Fuxin again.

Shi Fuxin was puzzled: "What's wrong?"

Xiahou Huanyan: "I heard about you and Master Fan Xiaohou."

Shi Fuxin looked a little embarrassed: "The news spread really fast."

Xiahou smiled happily and said: "There are no secrets in the honorable circle, not to mention you and Fan Xiaohou are not hiding it, are you?"

Shi Fuxin smiled.

Xiahou Huanyan: "I have met Young Master Fan, he is very nice." After a pause, "Princess Chengyang has high vision, and Marquis Yongchuan is a shrewd person. If you want to achieve a positive result with Young Master Fan, I am afraid there will be some resistance."

Shi Fuxin sighed: "Fan Mingyu and I are still at the stage of getting to know each other, and it's far from the time to consider the opinions of both parents. Maybe, without Princess Chengyang's objection, Fan Mingyu and I will break up."

Xiahou Huanyan was a little surprised when he heard it: "Don't you have to think about all these things in advance?"

Shi Fuxin thought for a while and said, "We have to consider all of them, but we have to prioritize them. If I have identified Fan Mingyu now, then I will naturally start thinking about how to win over his parents."

"But the problem is, I still don't know whether Fan Mingyu and I are compatible. Now thinking about his parents, I'm looking for trouble."

Xiahou Huanyan said unexpectedly: "I thought you liked Fan Xiaohou very much."

Shi Fuxin: "I really like it. If I don't like it, I won't get so close to him, but liking is one thing, and being suitable for marriage is another."

Xiahou Huanyan was silent: "You're right, for the person you like, you don't have to be together." Then, she looked up at Shi Fuxin, her eyes shining brightly: "Sister Xin, I found that the more you The more I touch you, the more I like you."

Shi Fuxin replied with a bright smile: "I have liked you a long time ago."

First her brother, then her sister, Xiahou Huanyan didn't get angry because of this, which shows that she has a bright heart.

Xiahou Huanyan sent out an invitation: "On Qixi Festival, Prince Gong asked me to go out to play, do you want to invite Fan Mingyu out too, and let's visit Qiqiao City together?"

Shi Fuxin nodded hurriedly: "Okay." If it was just her and Fan Mingyu, it would be somewhat bad to be seen by others, but it would be much more appropriate to add Xiahou Huanyan and Prince Gong's son.

After parting from Xiahou Huanyan, Shi Fuxin went straight back home, but unexpectedly, on the way, she ran into an acquaintance again.

"Master Yao, is there something wrong?"

Looking at Chu Yao who blocked his carriage, and his dog-legged son Meng Moling, Shi Fuxin's tone was a little bad.

Chu Yao glanced at her: "Every time you see Fan Mingyu, your heart is full of elation, why do you feel weird when you see me?"

Shi Fuxin didn't expect Chu Yao to ask herself this question. She was surprised at first, and then looked at him warily: "What do you mean? You can't be."

Although Shi Fuxin didn't finish speaking, Chu Yao understood immediately: "What are you thinking? I just asked casually."

Shi Fuxin glanced at him: "Do you not know how to court a girl, so you came to me to learn?"

After Chu Yao heard this, he rolled his eyes, and with a flick of the whip, he was about to beat the horse and leave.

Seeing this, Meng Moling hurriedly stopped: "Brother Yao, get down to business."

Only then did Chu Yao look at Shi Fuxin with a sulky face: "The Ministry of Household Affairs will hold an election for the qualification of imperial merchants every three years, and merchants with a tax payment of more than one million can participate."

Shi Fuxin's eyes widened: "Why didn't I know about this?" Hong Yanxiao paid more than one million taels of tax.

Chu Yao snorted and laughed: "You put all your thoughts on Fan Mingyu, why would you pay attention to other things?" After finishing speaking, without waiting for Shi Fuxin to answer, he drove away with Meng Moling on horseback.

When Shi Fuxin saw it, she didn't stay any longer, and quickly returned to the uncle's mansion, and sent someone to inquire about the Huangshang's election.