Prime Minister

Chapter 185 Five-Year Covenant
The mule cart finally arrived at Ouyang Xiu's residence.

Ouyang Fa pulled Zhang Yue, as if he was afraid that he would run away, but when he went to the house to ask, he didn't know that Ouyang Xiu had already fallen asleep.

Ouyang Fa smiled apologetically and said, "Sanlang, you've been exhausted after driving all night."

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "I'm not tired from the car, it's just that uncle and brother are not too tired."

Both of them smiled.

At that moment, Ouyang Fa arranged for Zhang Yue to rest overnight in the guest room of the mansion.

The guest room of Ouyang's house is very quiet, the autumn wind outside the window is beating against the edge of the window, Zhang Yue, who has always refused to recognize the bed, fell asleep unknowingly after hearing this sound.

Before dawn the next day, Zhang Yue was woken up by Ouyang Fa, and the two came to the main hall after hastily washed.

"Daddy is washing up, let's go in and talk."

Zhang Yue was surprised and said, "So early?"

Ouyang Fa smiled complacently: "Of course, you have to go to court. But I want to teach Saburo to know that he needs to speak carefully in front of Dad later."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Understood uncle and brother."

Ouyang Xiu's mansion was brightly lit, and most of the people in Bianjing were still sleeping at this time, but Ouyang Xiu was about to go to court.

Being a Beijing official is not an easy task.

Zhang Yue went to the hall, but saw Ouyang Xiu, who now knows Kaifeng, put on the purple court clothes under the service of his servants.

It was the first time Zhang Yue saw Ouyang Xiu wearing a purple robe. Ouyang Xiu looked like a well-educated Confucian on weekdays, but this official uniform has its own dignity.

Seeing Ouyang Xiu, Zhang Yue quickly saluted and said, "I've seen Uncle Ouyang."

Ouyang Xiu had a happy face, and said with a smile: "Last night, I thought that Sanlang would not be able to come, so it didn't scare you to come so late!"

Zhang Yue cast a glance at Ouyang and said with a smile: "That's not true. Uncle Ouyang must have something important to tell my nephew."

Ouyang Xiu nodded and ordered his wife Xue to come here.

"Fa'er, let Saburo eat some together!"

Zhang Yue understood that Ouyang Xiu would not be hungry when he was old, so he would eat something at home before the court.

Zhang Yue and Ouyang Fa are both at the head, and Zhang Yue has his own servants to feed the two of them.

At this time, Zhang Yue saw Mrs. Xue enter the room, and the other party greeted him with a kind smile when he saw him.

Zhang Yue also asked what kind of words Ouyang Xiu had with him, but he asked a lot about his homework and knowledge in Taixue.

Ouyang Xiu had almost eaten, wiped his mouth with a towel, and said, "I'm going to court first."

Xue said with a smile: "My master is at ease, I will tell Saburo."

Zhang Yue froze for a long time, but Ouyang Xiu didn't talk about business?Why do you still need Mrs. Xue to talk to yourself?
After Ouyang Xiu left, Zhang Yue hurriedly put down the bowl, Xue Shi smiled at Zhang Yue: "Sanlang, since you came to Beijing, since your uncle Ouyang said he wanted to marry you, what are your plans now?"

Zhang Yue said with a shudder in his heart: "Of course my nephew is following the orders of Uncle Ouyang and his wife."

Zhang Yue doesn't dare to be careless at all, the Xue family is a powerful person.

Xue said with a smile: "Although we want to make decisions for you, it is still up to you to make the final decision. Has your brother and sister-in-law come to Beijing?"

Zhang Yue thought to himself, didn't Wu Anshi just relieve Tang Jiu of his errand?Could this be just Wu Anshi's idea?
Zhang Yue said: "Not yet."

Xue said: "Alright, I regard you as my nephew, so I won't ambiguous with you."

Zhang Yue hurriedly said, "Just do as Madam tells you."

Xue said: "Wu Chongqing, Wu Dacao, the current transfer envoy to the west of Beijing, intends to recruit you as his son-in-law, why did you make up your mind to get married after becoming a Jinshi?"

It was the first time for Zhang Yue to confirm this matter from other people, and he was a little shocked in his heart.

Seeing Zhang Yue's face, Xue said with a smile: "The five daughters of the Wu family, I promise you that she is the fifth daughter, No. 17 in the family, and it happens that Yunying is not married now. Although she is a concubine, she is also the daughter of everyone. Lady. Maybe San Lang thinks that being a Jinshi is more suitable, but the Wu family doesn't care about it, and San Lang is a man of seven feet, so why bother to stick to these small details, so it doesn't make people feel petty."

Zhang Yuedao: "Madam's words are very true. Madam is a parent. You should know that parents never care about gains and losses in raising their children. Even after the children get married and start a business, the parents will help if they can. As children, if we are in difficulties for a while, we may as well be upright I accept it. When the parents are old in the future, they can support and repay them, which is also the duty of the children."

Mrs. Xue nodded and said: "Sanlang has seen clearly, this is the truth."

Zhang Yue said: "Ma'am, you understand Saburo's difficulty. Apart from being a man and a child, how many people in the world can accept such a kindness with peace of mind. Although the boy is penniless, he also thinks that such a kindness is unacceptable."

"Perhaps the madam thinks that the boy is not clear about things, but since it is difficult to calculate the gains and losses in front of him, the boy thinks it is better to take a step back. Looking at it from a distance, it will become clearer with time!"

Xue said with some emotion: "It's really hard to believe that Sanlang can say such experienced words at such a young age. I have never seen such experienced words in my life. However, it is good to choose the good and stick to it, but if you miss a good marriage because of this, wouldn't it be embarrassing?" People sigh."

Zhang Yue said: "Wu Dacao is understanding and reasonable, and appreciates the boy in a humble way. The kindness of the boy is unforgettable, and he dare not have the slightest sense of arrogance and contempt."

"However, Madam said that choosing the good and being stubborn, the boy thinks so. Choosing the good and being stubborn is the way of a man. Because he said things against his will in accordance with people's wishes, he got benefits for a while, but it is not as good as being honest with others, which is the long-term way. .”

"I heard that Sima Junshi, one of Uncle Ouyang's judges, once said, 'There is no one who can't tell others what he has done in his life'. The boy highly respects this statement. Many people's failures in life are caused by wronging themselves for a while, and regretting for the rest of their lives. .”

Zhang Yue put it bluntly, that is to have principles.People with principles, who suffer short-term losses but benefit in the long-term, are the most economical after they can persevere, but the difficulty lies in whether they can resist in the early stage.

But when it came to this point, Zhang Yue couldn't help adding a sentence: "I think Wu Dacao chooses a son-in-law, and he chooses an honest and trustworthy gentleman, rather than a slavish one."

Xue laughed and said, "I'm not a woman who knows this."

Zhang Yue also smiled honestly.

Xue said with a smile: "However, the master was entrusted by Wu Dacao to be his guarantor. I was still worried. Now that I have Sanlang's words, I don't object."

Zhang Yue was shocked and said: "The old lady is saying..."

Because it is a verbal marriage contract, there is no exchange of fixed payments or anything, and if there are any changes in the future, it doesn't count.

Therefore, if you invite a trustworthy guarantor, it will be more appropriate.

Before Zhang Yue came to the door and promised to be the guarantor, it was Yang's. As for Wu Chong, he could or could not invite him.Unexpectedly, Wu Chong not only hired a guarantor, but also used Ouyang Xiu as a guarantor.

Who is Ouyang Xiu?

Now that he knows Kaifeng Mansion, it will be a matter of time before he becomes the prime minister.More importantly, he is Wu Chong's in-laws and his most reliable political ally.If Wu Chong broke his promise to the marriage contract, it would be like breaking his promise to Ouyang Xiu. Now that Wu Chong asked Ouyang Xiu to act as a guarantor, his sincerity for this marriage is self-evident!
Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel a little dazed at the moment, so this is it?

Didn't Yang say before that it was only [-]-[-]%?
Wu Chong really didn't care about it at all, did he decide to pass the Jinshi examination and then get married?
It was normal for Wu Anshi to treat Tang Jiu like this before, and it would be abnormal if he didn't feel angry at all.Zhang Yue can completely understand how he treats himself like this, but Wu Chong treats others so tolerantly, which makes him admire him.

To have such a sensible father-in-law, so what if he is an old party member?What else can I say.

Zhang Yue still can't figure it out, what are his strengths that Wu Chong likes?

Could it be that she was born good-looking and could really do whatever she wanted?
Zhang Yue was thinking about it, when Ouyang Fa patted Zhang Yue's shoulder, finally heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Sanlang, you scared me a lot."

Zhang Yue couldn't help baring his teeth when he was slapped by Ouyang Fa.

"After Saburo, you and I will be brother-in-law. A big uncle needs to be called!"

Zhang Yue touched the sore spot on his back, but felt that Ouyang Fa seemed happier than himself and said: "Thank you Bohe brother."

Ouyang nodded and smiled, "Of course I deserve this thank you. In the future, Saburo, you have to thank me and my wife well."

Zhang Yue couldn't help thinking, what does this have to do with Ouyang Fa's wife?

Xue said with a slight smile: "Sanlang, but there is one thing I need to say first. Since you are said to be a Jinshi and then get married, what if you don't get a Jinshi?"

"I don't dare to delay the beauty of the Wu family's wife." Zhang Yue said.

Mrs. Xue said sternly: "That's the reason. If so, let's make a five-year agreement. The Wu family will wait for you for five years. If you don't have a high school within five years, then this marriage contract will be abandoned. In the future, the Wu family will If the lady marries another, you can also choose another woman to be your wife, and the two families will not owe each other."

"Of course, if you are a Jinshi in high school, no matter whether you are the bottom of the top five or the top of the top, you have to fulfill the marriage contract. What do you think?"

five years?But before Li Gou left, he told himself that it would take ten years of hard work to become a Jinshi.

But Zhang Yue still said: "Everything is as Da Furen said."

Xue said with a smile: "So I have no objection, Fa'er, I have an appointment with the Wu family, and you and Saburo will go to the mansion together to visit your in-laws."

Ouyang laughed and said, "Mother, let me let the lady pass the message."

Xue said: "How can you juniors do this? It's not serious if you don't do it yourself. Let me talk about it."

Zhang Yue was moved when he heard the words.

The next chapter Yueyan was going back to Taixue to study and left.Ouyang sent Zhang Echi back to the house to meet Xue Shi.

Ouyang Fa couldn't help asking: "Mother really asked Dad to guarantee the marriage of the Zhang and Wu families? Didn't you have any concerns before?"

Xue said with a smile: "Of course I have concerns. The agreement before the list and the rules of getting married after the list are mostly mentioned by women, for fear that men will lose their hearts in the future. But I rarely see men mentioning it like this."

Ouyang laughed and said: "Mother, maybe it's a trick of trying to get him. Sanlang is not such a person. Otherwise, Daddy wouldn't value him so much."

Xue said: "I am confident in your father's vision, but it's better to ask clearly. It's better to be stubborn. People who have achieved great things throughout the ages have always been stubborn."

Speaking of this, Xue Shi paused and said: "Fa'er, you have a good look at it. Judging from what Zizi said today, I am afraid that he will be famous in the future!"

Ps: Big Brother and Big Sister Happy Chinese New Year, calm down, okay, I dare not turn to the book review area these two days.

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