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In the work "Mansion Gate", the relationship between Yang Jiuhong and the second grandmother is particularly striking. The second grandmother, a seemingly gentle but influential figure who should not be underestimated, has had a profound impact on Yang Jiuhong's life. She not only prevented Yang Jiuhong from entering the Bai family, but even took away Yang Jiuhong's daughter, so that the mother and daughter could never see each other, bringing endless pain to Yang Jiuhong.
So, why did the second grandmother do this? To answer this question, we first have to understand the character of the second grandmother and the principles of dealing with the world. The second grandmother is a kind-hearted woman, she always treats her subordinates well, cares about animals, and never holds grudges easily. When Bai Jingqi's grandfather was alive, the relationship between the Bai family and the Zhan Wangfu was extremely tense. This is because Bai Jingqi's grandfather had a deep grudge with Zhan Wangfu, which led to Bai Yingyuan, the son of the Bai family, being sentenced to beheading and waiting in prison. Faced with such a situation, the second grandmother once exhorted the old man to be patient in order to calm the turmoil. However, the old man insisted on revenge, and as a result, both sides were defeated, bringing endless harm to both sides.
The wisdom and vision of the second grandmother allowed her to foresee such an ending, but she still chose to admonish. This is enough to prove that she is a thoughtful and discerning woman. When the old man died, the second grandmother repaired the relationship with Zhan Wangfu, and the third child of the Bai family, who had always been dissatisfied with her housekeeper, was also able to endure it, and never killed them all. This kind of tolerance and understanding made the third child of the Bai family finally happy and convinced of the second grandmother and accompanied her until her old age. This further proves that the second grandmother is a far-sighted and capable woman, who not only considers the future development of the family when dealing with family affairs, but also pays more attention to being kind to others and turning enemies into friends.
So, why would the second grandmother be so hostile to Yang Jiuhong? This may have something to do with Yang Jiuhong's identity and personality. Yang Jiuhong is a woman from a dusty background and is at the bottom of society, such an identity was not accepted by people in that era. Moreover, Yang Jiuhong's appearance may have touched some of the interests of the second grandmother or the rules of the family, so it caused the disgust and rejection of the second grandmother. Yang Jiuhong, a woman who rolls in the wind and dust, has read countless people, and she never thought that one day she would be moved by someone. Until that day, she met Bai Jingqi. Bai Jingqi's bravery and determination deeply shocked her. Not only did he shoot without fear and brazenly rob people, but he was also imprisoned for it. Such a man made ripples in her heart.
She could see that Bai Jingqi was sincere to herself, and there was warm emotion hidden in those eyes. However, how could he, who was born in a mansion, easily accept a prostitute as his aunt's wife? Yang Jiuhong knows this, she doesn't expect to be Bai Jingqi's wife, she just wants to be by his side.
Yang Jiuhong knows that if you want to step into the mansion, beauty alone is far from enough. She had to plan her future with her heart. Those men who have seen in brothels are just passing by, but Bai Jingqi has made her see the truth. For him, she was willing to spend all her money to redeem herself, just to be able to stand side by side with him.
When she plucked up the courage to show Bai Jingqi her intentions, he hesitated. That unresolute attitude was like a basin of cold water pouring on her heart. She understood that it was just a struggle and a struggle in his heart. The cousin's obstruction brought their relationship to an impasse.
However, Yang Jiuhong did not give up. She firmly believes in her own vision, and she believes in Bai Jingqi's personality. She touched him with her sincerity and warmed his heart with tenderness and sweetness. Finally, with her persistence and hard work, Bai Jingqi was moved, and they entered the palace of marriage.
Yang Jiuhong knows that in order to gain a firm foothold in the mansion, beauty and sincerity alone are far from enough. She must know how to overcome rigidity with softness. So, she learned to show weakness and learn to coax people. Whenever she had an argument with Bai Jingqi, she always gently soothed his emotions; Whenever he came home tired, she always served him a bowl of hot soup. How can such a woman not make Bai Jingqi fall in love?
Life after marriage did not disappoint Yang Jiuhong. She became Bai Jingqi's wife as she wished, and won the acceptance of her mother-in-law. She knows that all this is not easy to come by, and she cherishes every day with Bai Jingqi even more. And Bai Jingqi also understands that Yang Jiuhong is his destiny, and they will spend the rest of their lives together. Yang Jiuhong is a dusty woman, but she has the ability to coax people, which was vividly demonstrated when she drove away her sons Bai Jingqi and Huang Chun. Now, Bai Jingqi actually showed weakness to herself for her, which shows that her coaxing ability is extraordinary. Not only that, but waves of people in the family interceded for her, which made people wonder, what kind of charm did she have?
From the first time she saw Huang Chun, she kowtowed, and it can be seen that Yang Jiuhong in the early days was a person who was good at showing weakness and being low. She carefully followed all the rules, so that no one could fault them. However, in front of the second grandmother, her weakness increased the second grandmother's dislike for her.
The second grandmother is a shrewd and capable woman, and she saw through Yang Jiuhong's tricks at a glance. She knew that if she could let so many people say good things for her, and let Bai Jingqi say soft things in front of her second grandmother, Yang Jiuhong was by no means a fuel-efficient lamp. Therefore, before seeing Yang Jiuhong, the second grandmother had already made up her mind.
If Yang Jiuhong was from a famous family, it would be reasonable to have such a skill, but she was born in the dust, which made the second grandmother have to be vigilant. The second grandmother was worried that if Yang Jiuhong was allowed to enter the door, she would be absent in the future, and Yang Jiuhong might make waves. In the second grandmother's heart, the gentle and atmospheric Huang Chun is by no means Yang Jiuhong's opponent, Huang Chun does not have Yang Jiuhong's scheming and skill.
The second grandmother has another concern, that is, the child. Once Yang Jiuhong gave birth to a child, her mother was more expensive than her son, and her position in the Bai family was stable. But the second grandmother knew that Yang Jiuhong was born in the dust, was not well educated, and was also contaminated with some bad habits. If the child grows up by her side, the children and grandchildren of the Bai family are likely to be infected with these bad habits. Therefore, the second grandmother decided to take the child away and not let Yang Jiuhong raise it personally.
It's a pity that in the eyes of the second grandmother, Yang Jiuhong did not pass her test. In the eyes of the second grandmother, Yang Jiuhong's open-mindedness, scheming and even foresight are far from enough, and she is still not worthy of entering the Bai family. In the Bai family's mansion, Yang Jiuhong made a lot of trouble in the city. She forced Huaihua to death, confronted Xiangxiu mercilessly, and even snatched Jiali's daughter. The turmoil brought by this woman was like a lingering dark cloud, hanging over the Bai family. The second grandmother, the soul of the Bai family, has long seen through Yang Jiuhong's methods of playing with men and her arrogant heart. She knew very well that such a woman would never bring peace in the Bai family.
When the second grandmother was dying, she cautiously instructed Bai Jingqi that she must not let Yang Jiuhong wear filial piety for her. This is not only her extreme dislike for Yang Jiuhong, but also her for the future of the Bai family, to prevent this dusty woman from taking advantage of the reputation of the Bai family to make waves in the future. The second grandmother's worries are not unreasonable, her dislike for Yang Jiuhong does not come from her background, but the pattern and habits on her body that are deeply imprinted by that unbearable past.
If Yang Jiuhong could be humble after marrying Bai Jingqi and truly understand and support the decision of the second grandmother, maybe her fate would be different. But sadly, until the last moment of her life, Yang Jiuhong failed to understand this truth. Her stubbornness and ignorance eventually led her to a tragic end.