As the old saying goes, a dragon gives birth to nine sons, each with a difference. In the original work of "Do You Know", the daughters of the Sheng family also have their own unique personalities. Hualan is beautiful, elegant and patient; Concubine Mo Lan is cunning and ruthless; Rulan is innocent and straightforward, pungent and outspoken; Minglan is smart, resourceful and decisive. However, in "Know", there is another woman, she combines Hua Lan's forbearance, Mo Lan's cruelty, Rulan's pungency and Ming Lan's transparency, she is Hua Lan and Rulan's aunt, the eldest lady of the Wang family, people usually call her the royal aunt.
Hua Lan and Rulan have very consistent evaluations of Aunt Wang, and they both think that in the Wang family, the only person who can suppress Aunt Wang is Mrs. Wang. Hua Lan raised her head and sneered lightly, and said in a long voice: "Mother, you'd better honestly marry Rulan Xu to your cousin." While my grandmother is still alive now, my aunt doesn't dare to say anything, and if you change your mind, my aunt will definitely laugh through her belly. ”
Rulan also sneered again and again: "You haven't seen your aunt yet, she's amazing." Only her grandmother could hold her down. Every year, I went to my grandfather's house with my mother, and I saw a lot. Uncle loves me, but how useful can it be? Look at the eldest brother-in-law, he is very good to the eldest sister, but there are still a lot of rooms at home. Hum! It is easy for a mother-in-law to embarrass her daughter-in-law, but it is difficult for a daughter-in-law to restrain her mother-in-law! You haven't suffered from your mother-in-law, how do you know? ”。
The people of the Wang family were not prosperous originally, but in Wang Jiayou's generation, there was only one son. The father and son of the Wang family are honest people, but the daughters-in-law of the Wang family are not simple. They are clever and scheming. Therefore, the power of the Wang family is almost concentrated in the hands of the daughters-in-law. The Wang family originally had two daughters-in-law, one was Mrs. Wang and the other was Aunt Wang. Sheng Rulan was originally a candidate for the daughter-in-law of the third-generation Wang family, but was ultimately rejected. The third-generation daughter-in-law of the Wang family, that is, Wang Jiayou's wife, became Aunt Kang's youngest daughter, Kang Yuan'er.
Kang Yuan'er's situation after marrying into the Wang family was just as Rulan expected. Her life in the Wang family was not satisfactory, and she suffered from her mother-in-law's difficulties and bullying. This also proves that Rulan's judgment is correct: in the struggle between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, the daughter-in-law is often the weaker party. Between her mother-in-law and aunt, Rulan's life is not easy, and she has to deal with various conflicts every day. She was bored with this and turned to other topics. She asked Minglan: "Sixth sister, why is Aunt Kang here again?" Didn't my mother say that she would never come to the door again? Minglan sighed and replied, "It was because of your wedding that Aunt Kang came to the door." I didn't see her, but I heard that she cried for a long time in the wife's house, like...Hmmm....Cousin Yuan'er is not doing well in the Wang family. Anyway, after all, they are sisters, and my wife relented in the end. ”
Hearing this news, Rulan and Mo Lan's attention immediately focused, and they asked about Yuan'er's situation in unison. Both of them were worried, and at the same time a little embarrassed, but they couldn't wait to listen to Minglan continue. Minglan organized her thoughts for a while, and then told them: "It seems that Cousin Yuan'er contradicted her aunt, and her aunt was so angry that she sold her maid mother; My grandmother was also angry, and punished her for copying the "Female Commandment" hundreds of times, and punished her for standing in front of her, and if she was not honest, she would not be given food...That's what Aunt Kang said. ”
Hearing this, Rulan's expression was calm, and her face was full of pride: "I'll just say it!" Yuan'er's cousin is anxious and impatient, and she is still far from being a daughter-in-law! How could my aunt be eye-catching! Minglan sighed and said: "Forget about others, but I heard the old lady say that the grandmother of the Wang family is very fair and generous, if even she is angry, I'm afraid it's really my cousin's." ”
In fact, before marrying Gu Tingye, Minglan had never met Aunt Wang. The first time she saw Wang's aunt was on the day when the Wang family moved back to the capital and the Sheng family visited the Wang family. At that time, Minglan was already married to Gu Tingye. Prior to this, Minglan knew nothing about this so-called maternal grandfather's family.
When they met for the first time, Minglan turned her face sideways and took a closer look, and found that although Mrs. Wang was old, her nose was beautiful and straight, and her eyebrows were dignified, which was very similar to Aunt Kang. I think I was a Peugeot beauty when I was young. In contrast, the aunt on the side was much inferior, with a serious demeanor and no smile. This is the debut of the legendary and difficult Aunt Wang.
This appearance leaves the reader with an image of being good at handling affairs. On the other side, Sheng Hong's face was full of joy, and he smiled and asked his mother-in-law, "Mother-in-law, when will my uncle return?" When he went to Wang's house to ask for marriage, everyone was not optimistic about him, but his mother-in-law was very kind to him, and Uncle Wang was also kind. In the first few years of his career, Uncle Wang gave him a lot of care and advice.
Mrs. Wang looked at her satisfied son-in-law with loving eyes, and she smiled and said, "A month at most, or half a month soon, there are some things that need to be properly explained." I miss you so much, it's been a long time since I've seen my sister, so I'll come and check it out in advance. Mrs. Sheng also smiled and said, "Speaking of this, Brother Bai and his wife are about to return to Beijing to report on their work." When the time comes, our family can get together for a reunion dinner. ”
Aunt Wang's eyes flashed with a hint of concern, and she asked, "Speaking of which, Bai Ge'er is really a promising young man, and he has become a parent official at a young age. My brother is still studying. By the way, last time I heard that his daughter-in-law was pregnant, has she given birth now? Mrs. Sheng's face was full of joy: "I was born on the second day of March, and the mother and son are safe." Wang was also very happy, and couldn't help but praise: "The people who came back to report the news said that he was a healthy fat boy, who ate well, slept well, and was very energetic!" And he also has a mole on his chest, which indicates a lifetime of wisdom and wealth. ”
Aunt Wang took the opportunity to smile and congratulate: "Congratulations to the old lady and aunt, and I have added another male grandson, what a full house of children and grandchildren!" Although she said all the good things, Kang Yuan'er and Aunt Kang were already starting to feel uneasy.
At this time, Hua Lan walked in from the outside, and she said while arranging her sleeves, "The fruit has also been eaten, everyone has to stay well..."Looking up and seeing Minglan and Gu Tingye, she greeted with a smile: "Sixth sister, brother-in-law, you are here." Minglan stepped forward and smiled: "Big sister is good." Gu Tingye also got up and saluted: "How is the eldest brother-in-law lately?" Hua Lan replied, "Everything is fine, everything is fine at home." Minglan said some festive words again: "I heard that the Kouwai Horse Farm has flourished well in recent years, and now many people are waiting for my brother-in-law's horse." Hua Lan smiled proudly: "In the past few days, he has been going out early in the morning and coming back in the middle of the night. The house is also full of people coming and going, and it must not be stopped. ”
Aunt Wang pointed at Hua Lan and smiled: "No wonder you came here early this morning, it turned out to be to hide from your leisure!" Hua Lan smiled flatteringly next to Uncle Wang's mother: "From this morning to now, in this scene, Aunt Wang has never been idle, busy with the work of moving and lifting. Although there is no explicit praise, she has won the recognition of everyone with her hard work. When Wang's aunt said that she was not worried that Hua Lan would ask for wages, Hua Lan responded that her grandmother was very capable and found a capable daughter-in-law like Uncle Wang, which made the Wang family more prosperous. These words caused laughter from the audience.
Aunt Wang's actions seem ordinary, but in fact they have ulterior motives. Kang Yuan'er has not been pregnant for many years as a daughter-in-law, and the Wang family is a single passon, which makes Mrs. Wang very anxious. Aunt Wang's actions were actually hinting that Mrs. Wang, for the sake of the heirs of the Wang family, should agree to give her son Wang You a concubine. This made Aunt Kang and Kang Yuan'er's mother and daughter nervous.
Although Mrs. Wang repeatedly persuaded her daughter to give up her stubborn ideas, Aunt Kang still insisted on her own opinion. Mrs. Wang finally said that she would wait for Kang Yuan'er for another year at most, and if she still did not have children, she would have to consider taking a concubine for the Wang family. This made Aunt Kang feel very nervous, because if Kang Yuan'er could not have children, then her daughter's status in the Wang family would be threatened. If Yuan'er was not pregnant, the sister-in-law intended to have a room for Brother You.
But you don't have to worry, after the child is born, it will be recorded in Yuan'er's name, and the name is right. After hearing this, Aunt Kang interjected excitedly: "The eldest brother, that is, the eldest nephew of the Sheng family's brother-in-law, his wife has not been pregnant for many years, but didn't they also wait for the birth of the child?" Mrs. Wang saw through the key and said seriously: "But there are two brothers, and we only have one brother." He's weak and we can't afford to take that risk. In case something happens, how can I explain it to your deceased father? Aunt Kang's eyes flashed fiercely, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Then wait another year." If it still doesn't work, the room will be accepted, but - the child must be left, and the mother can go! Old Madam Wang's heart was touched by her daughter's eyes, but in the end she nodded firmly.
Within the Wang family, Mrs. Wang prefers her eldest daughter, Aunt Kang, who is married. Whenever Aunt Kang got into a lawsuit, it was Mrs. Wang's son Uncle Wang who used officialdom to solve it, which damaged his official reputation and never got promoted (on the other hand, his brother-in-law Sheng Hong came later), and it cost the Wang family a lot of money. Changbai calmly analyzed: "My aunt is already a mess, and it will only affect the family." After hearing this, Mrs. Wang scolded angrily: "How can you be so disrespectful to your elders?!" Despite Mrs. Wang's painstaking teaching, Aunt Kang still went her own way and was mean to her concubines and children. This is not the first time she has been poisoned.
In order to clean up the mess for her, Uncle Wang begged people many times, went through the back door, made money, and did many improper things. These were supposed to be obstacles to his promotion. Compared with Sheng Hong, Uncle Wang's official rank was higher, but Sheng Hong gradually surpassed him after entering Beijing. Seeing that her son's official career was blocked, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but feel sorry and sigh. "Not only uncle, but also cousin You. I've also heard about Yuan'er's cousin. "Changbai further said"Although my sister-in-law Wen has only had children for many years, there are also people in other collateral lines who have children. However, my maternal grandfather was a single lineage, and now that it has been delayed, my maternal grandmother is very worthy of her aunt. "
is worthy of his daughter, but he is not worthy of the Wang family. When Mrs. Wang thought of her deceased husband, she couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness in her heart. "Cousin You is growing up, and grandmother should also plan more for the Wang family. "Changbai persuaded softly"However, as long as her aunt is there, the Wang family must continue to suffer for her. Today's murder, tomorrow's poisoning, when is the head? Could it be that the grandmother, in order to protect her daughter, neglected to care for her uncle, cousin, and several cousins? Aren't they my grandmother's flesh and blood? "
The more Madam Wang thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. Her husband was brilliant and meritorious, and his fame spread all over the world; The son's qualifications are average, and although he cannot surpass his father, he can also keep the family business. The protection of these ancestors can make the grandson Wang You grow up smoothly, but what about after Wang You?
She watched the Sheng family prosper day by day, with many children and grandchildren, all of whom were studying and participating in the imperial examinations, and marrying noble and powerful families. In contrast, their own homes are becoming more and more decayed. Moreover, the grandson still has no children. The hardships in life can only be deeply understood by those who are in charge, and the Wang family's family business is managed by Wang's aunt.
Faced with the constant interference of Mrs. Wang and her sister-in-law Aunt Kang, the Wang family's business gradually declined. Although Aunt Wang was worried in her heart, because Mrs. Wang favored her sister-in-law Aunt Kang, and her husband would only be blindly filial (foolish filial piety), her son did not have much courage, in the face of this situation, even if she was dissatisfied with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Wang, and how much she hated Aunt Kang, she could only endure it.
However, fate does not seem to be too cruel to Aunt Wang. Soon after moving back to the capital, an opportunity came to change the fate of the Wang family. Aunt Kang stupidly went to provoke the Sheng family and poisoned Mrs. Sheng, but she was sent to the Shen Criminal Division by the Sheng family, and since then she has lived a hard life in the dark. On the day that Aunt Kang was sent to the Shen Criminal Division, Aunt Wang finally showed her true face, and the truth made people feel cold. At this moment, the door creaked open halfway, and a middle-aged woman slowly walked in. Kang Wang's eyes lit up, and she immediately rushed forward, held the woman's hand tightly, and said excitedly, "Good sister-in-law, you are finally here." I ......”
Aunt Wang gently shook off King Kang's hand, carefully looked at the eldest sister-in-law's tattered face and clothes, and said in a leisurely tone, "I'm here to say goodbye to you." Originally, my mother wanted to come, but now she was so angry with her aunt that she had to come by me. ”
Kang Wang cried and said, "I was dizzy just now, and I actually scolded my mother!" If I ask my mother to come and see me, I will definitely kowtow and admit my mistakes......My brother is also angry with me, and begged my sister-in-law to say something nice to me and rescue me ......”
Hehe, my aunt is really joking. Aunt Wang covered her sleeves and chuckled, "You are knowledgeable, how can you not know the rules of this Prudence Division." Whoever comes in, without the emperor's order, how can there be a reason to go out? Could it be that my aunt wants us to come to this palace to rob people? ”
King Kang shook his sister-in-law's hand vigorously and said eagerly: "Then ask my brother to ask the emperor!" ”
Aunt Wang laughed even harder: "Yo, my aunt has such a big breath." It's a pity that you are just an official with the size of a sesame mung bean, and it is as difficult as climbing to the sky if you want to see the emperor, let alone ask for grace. ”
King Kang shouted angrily: "My father is a veteran of the Three Dynasties, and the spiritual throne is enshrined in the Pavilion of Famous Ministers, can't the emperor give me a favor?!" ”
Once a son of heaven and a courtier, aunt, you don't look at what time it is. Uncle Wang's mother tongue was sarcastic, "Besides, the third master of the Gao family who was brought to justice a few years ago, his father is also a veteran of the three dynasties." ”
King Kang let go of his hand in a dejected manner, frightened: "Is there really no one who can ask the emperor?" ”
Aunt Wang said coldly: "Among the relatives, there are only two people who can speak in front of the emperor. One is Gu Houye, and the other is the old prince of Anyang. Not ...... thoughShe smiled, "Auntie, do you think the six girls of the Sheng family would be willing to ask her husband to ask for the emperor's grace?" Or does your maid want you to go out? ”
King Kang knew that Minglan had a deep hatred for him, so he could only hope that "Aunt Jin's deed of sale is still in my hands." If that dead girl dares not to listen to me, I will sell her mother! ”
Aunt Wang was amused in her heart, shook her head and smiled: "Don't be in a hurry to sell others first." Auntie, those henchmen around you, starting from Mother Qi, have not fallen. They will be sent to Yunnan in these two days. ”
Why is that? Kang Wang was confused. Aunt Wang said in a deep voice: "Do you think the Wang family will tolerate those who know the inside story? What's more, instead of persuading your aunt, these minions have fueled her arrogance. Now all the anger of the mother is vented on them. Kang Wang had nothing to do, so he was so anxious that he stomped his feet and lost his temper: "I don't care, I don't care, I have to go out no matter what!" You go and ask my mother to find a way, you go and ask my brother to find a way, send money, promise an official position, ask for a father, and trust the relationship, I will go out no matter what! ”