The Ge family's hearts turned cold when they saw this scene. Ge Xiaomao was even more embarrassed. Mama Sheng had always been domineering, and now she had invited an entire household to preside over the wedding. From now on, Mama Sheng would definitely continue to interfere with the couple's life, and the Ge family's days would be even more difficult.
Ying Tongzhi glanced at Lu Lin and the others. He immediately recognized Lu Lin, Liang Yuan, and the other Fang Yun's classmates. In Jiang District, these people were firmly remembered by various officials. If they were provoked, it would be difficult to clean up the mess.
This was especially so for the people of the Great Yuan Mansion. They joked that the book that recorded Fang Yun's relatives and friends was a protective amulet that no one dared to provoke.
Then, Ying Tongzhi saw Ge Xiaomao's groom attire and saw him standing together with Fang Yun's classmates. He immediately guessed what was going on.
Ying Tongzhi laughed and said, "Today, Brother Jie invited me to preside over the wedding. I was busy and couldn't come, but Brother Jie repeatedly said that the groom was a talent, so I had no choice but to come. I don't often preside over weddings, so please forgive me if I'm lacking. "
The shrewd people from both sides immediately guessed the meaning behind Ying Tongzhi's words. Ying Tongzhi wasn't here to suppress the Ge family, but because of the Jie family, he had no choice but to come. He didn't even know the details. Ying Tongzhi would only preside over the wedding and not help either side. If anything were to happen, it wouldn't be something he wanted to see. He hoped that Fang Yun wouldn't misunderstand.
At the same time, he also tried to smooth things over, expressing that the Jie family still thought highly of Ge Xiaomao. If Ge Xiaomao made a meteoric rise in the future, don't forget about the Jie family.
Lu Lin looked at Liang Yuan. Liang Yuan cupped his hands and smiled. "It's been a year since we parted at the Great Yuan Mansion. Ying Tongzhi, how have you been? We're here to show our friendship as classmates. It's an honor to meet Ying Tongzhi. "
Liang Yuan was used to seeing storms and waves, and was neither servile nor overbearing.
Ying Tongzhi smiled and walked closer. "It's been a long time since we last met. Brother Liang, you've become quieter. I want to know what the Fang family is going to do next, so I can let my family have some soup."
"Ying Tongzhi, you must be joking. The Ying family is a famous family in Jiang District. Naturally, they are well-versed in the ways of business. I'm just lucky. I can't compare to the shopkeepers of the Ying family."
Ge Xiaomao watched as Liang Yuan and Fang Yun chatted cheerfully and wittily. He sighed inwardly. His schoolmates from back then were all extraordinary now. This Liang Yuan's family background was only slightly better back then, but he had followed the right person, Fang Yun. Not to mention Fang Yun, even if he met a prefecture overseer, he would still be able to speak with assurance.
Ge Xiaomao was a little regretful. Perhaps he should have followed Liang Yuan's example and given up his studies earlier to help Fang Yun.
After that, Ying Tongzhi introduced Master Jie and Jie Zhiwen to everyone present. When introducing Jie Zhiwen, he emphasized that he was Sun Guannian's disciple.
Hearing Sun Guannian's name, the expressions of Lu Lin, Fang Zhongyong, Liang Yuan, and the others changed slightly. Their gazes towards Ge Xiaomao were filled with helplessness and sympathy.
It was said that there were seven ranks in front of the Prime Minister. Even though Liang Yuan was the shopkeeper of the Fang family, he was at most equivalent to a sixth-rank official. Sun Guannian was a fourth-rank official. His friendship with Fang Yun was not as good as his schoolmates, but his relationship with Fang Yun was actually deeper. Most importantly, Sun Guannian had the potential to become a scholar. He was also very close to Cai He. He had also helped Fang Yun in the past. Adding all of these together, it was enough to make Fang Yun's schoolmates feel inferior.
After all, the Saint Origin World was a world where one's position was important.
Ge Xiaomao had long known about this. However, his gaze dimmed. He knew that his family would eventually be suppressed by the Sheng family.
Mama Sheng observed the situation and found that the situation was set. She smiled and said, "Ying Tongzhi, my new son-in-law is not very capable. His temper is also not very good. I'm not afraid of anything, but I'm afraid that my daughter will be wronged after marrying into his family. Now that you're here, I think he won't dare to do anything in the future."
A look of helplessness flashed across Ying Tongzhi's face. He smiled and said, "I think the bridegroom is introverted. In the future, he won't do anything to harm his wife and child. Madam Sheng, don't worry."
Mama Sheng immediately said loudly, "Ge Xiaomao, did you hear that? In the future, be more polite to our Sheng family. Don't be stubborn!"
Not only were Ge Xiaomao's schoolmates angry, even those who did not know Ge Xiaomao before showed displeasure. Ge Xiaomao's temper could be seen at a glance. Even if he was a little stubborn, he was still soft. It was good enough that he was not bullied. How could he bully his wife and child?
Those people could also see that Ge Xiaomao might not have the talent for studying. However, these two things had to be looked at separately. They could not bully Ge Xiaomao just because he did not pass the exam.
Mama Sheng said that it was for her daughter, but in the end, she only mentioned the Sheng family and did not mention Sheng Rong. Everyone could see that Mama Sheng was not taking care of her daughter. It was more accurate to say that she was venting her anger on the Ge family because she could not get close to Fang Xusheng.
The head of the Jie family smiled and said, "Xiaomao, you and I are a family from now on. In the future, if there is anything you don't understand in the imperial examinations, you can bring Xiao Rong to our house and let Zhiwen give you some pointers. "
Mama Sheng laughed until her mouth was crooked. She laughed and said, "Yes, yes, yes. Big Brother is right. When the time comes, Zhiwen will be scolded and beaten. You must teach him well!"
Although Jie Zhiwen was young, he could tell that his father and aunt's words were not pleasant to hear. He frowned slightly.
Ge Xiaomao's face flushed red. He clenched his fists and did not nod or shake his head.
Lu Lin and the other schoolmates almost exploded in anger. Although Jie Zhiwen was young, he was quite knowledgeable. It was normal for him to teach Ge Xiaomao. However, the head of the Jie family and Mama Sheng's words were not teaching at all. They were using Jie Zhiwen to humiliate Ge Xiaomao. They wanted Jie Zhiwen to forever bow his head in front of the Jie family and the Sheng family.
Ying Tongzhi looked helpless. Perhaps the head of the Jie family only wanted to help his sister. However, Mama Sheng was a crafty and mean person. The two families would have a lot of disputes in the future.
"Mother, it's a big day. Don't talk so much." The bride's voice came from the main hall.
Mama Sheng thought that she had the upper hand and was feeling proud. When she heard her daughter's words, she was furious.
"You little heartless girl. Who am I doing this for? Isn't this for your own good? If we don't shock the Ge family, they won't know how to control you in the future! Look at the Ge family. If they didn't know Fang Xusheng, they would be a poor family! "Mama Sheng's words made her daughter speechless.
Jie Zhiwen said seriously, "Big Aunt, today is a big day. Why are you saying this?"
The words of a child made the Ge family and the group of scholars secretly heave a sigh of relief.
Mama Sheng smiled and said, "Zhiwen, you're still young. You still don't know about the family matters."
Jie Zhiwen said seriously, "We children don't understand the matters between you adults. But at least I know that if you respect others, they will respect you tenfold. Since we're a family, unless you've done something harmful, you can sit down and talk. "
"Why are you siding with an outsider?" Mama Sheng's smile froze on her face.
"You just said that we're a family. Why are you dividing us now?" Jie Zhiwen said.
The head of the Jie family's face darkened. "How can you talk to your aunt like that? After studying for so many years, have you forgotten about seniority? Apologize to your aunt! "
Jie Zhiwen sighed helplessly. He cupped his hands at Mama Sheng and said, "Aunt, please forgive me for my insolence."
Mama Sheng beamed and said, "That's a good child. Our Sheng and Jie families are better than the Ge family. What's wrong with talking about the Ge family? I'm doing this for Xiao Rong's sake. "
Everyone in the Ge family was silent. Ge Xiaomao lowered his head. His heart was filled with anger. He never thought that his wedding would be so humiliating. If it wasn't for Sheng Rong, he would have flipped the table.
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