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Chapter 15 It's Done

When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law heard about it, they hurriedly asked together: "Whose girl is it?"

"It's the fifth young lady of the Xu family, named Huan Chunjun." Mrs. Lu said.

"Which Xu family?" Fang was stunned.

"It's the granddaughter of Xu Youguang who advocated reform back then. The Xu family was a prominent family in the past," Mrs. Lu said clearly, "She is the daughter of the third house Xu Gai."

After hearing this, the old lady shook her head and said: "What's the use of the ancestors' glory? The Xu family has already been defeated. Can his girl marry?"

Fang's was also obviously not happy: "I know his third wife Wei, she can get married even around the corner, she is not very easy-going."

"This child is not her own." Mrs. Lu also recognized Cui Shi, "Because this child came to Beijing for business, I think she looks good and has a good temperament. What is rare is her strong heart."

"After a long time of trouble, he is still a concubine!" The old lady couldn't sit still anymore, "Our grandson is just playing around, what's wrong with his appearance and background? Why do you want to marry a daughter-in-law of such status?! It's okay to say it Make people laugh out loud?!"

"Theoretically speaking, my aunt has good intentions." Fang didn't dare to be as straightforward as her mother-in-law, but she also didn't want to accept this marriage. "But this is really a bit unsuitable..."

"I'm not afraid that you will be annoyed. You can see that Wuji is good everywhere, but you don't know how bad his reputation is outside." Madam Lu put away her smiling face and said bluntly, "Old lady, it's been a long time. Regardless of the family, sister-in-law, you are too trusting to be in charge. It's not that I want to laugh at anyone, this is my natal family, and I only hope that you are well. But gather up the accounts, I am afraid that the savings are not enough. I have a heartless heart Not sure, he refuses to study hard, and he refuses to do well in the few errands he seeks. If there is no virtuous wife to manage the house and restrain him, I don’t know what will happen in the future! Let’s open up today, you It's not that I haven't proposed marriage to him, but is there any success?"

"Although that's the case," the old lady also felt a little unreasonable, "but I thought that even if I didn't choose in Beijing, wouldn't I be able to find a suitable one among the foreign officials?"

"My mother, if you have any wishful thinking, will you be beaten by yourself?" Mrs. Lu laughed angrily, "Even if we cover up our heads and say it is done, if we don't know the details of the other side, if we marry someone Disturb the house spirit, and there is no way to return it. Secondly, after a long time, I can't hide it. Even if I get married, I can't stop the reconciliation. Once reconciled, it will be even more difficult. What's more, the most important thing is to marry someone If you are able to come back, relying on the blessing of our ancestors, our family may be able to restore prosperity. If you want to look good, you will have to pay for it. Besides, in order to get that girl to agree to this marriage, I have spent a lot of trouble. I begged to go to the princess."

Just as she was talking, the servant girl came in and said, "The young master is back."

Before the words were finished, Zheng Wuji had already walked in.

Oily hair, pink face, peach blossom eyes, a dark red jacquard silk jacket with a collar, a jade crown and hair, and two long ribbons behind her head.

In his hand is a lacquered folding fan made of Xiangzhu bones, with crabapple flowers painted on it.

At first glance, he looked like a dandy, not to mention the two servants following him, one carrying the birdcage and the other holding the cricket pot, obviously just came back from walking birds and fighting insects outside.

Mrs. Lu saw it in her eyes, but felt breathless in her heart.

But when the old lady and wife of the Zheng family saw each other, they immediately smiled, as if seeing a dragon colt and a phoenix egg.

Zheng Wuji greeted his elders, and with his aunt in front of him, he was a bit more solemn than usual, and said: "Auntie, how is it? I have been thinking about going to your house to say hello to you these two days, but you came today .

"It's just in time for you to come back. I just told the old lady and your mother that I have arranged a marriage for you, and I have read the horoscope." Mrs. Lu said.

Zheng Wuji couldn't help laughing when he heard this, he shaved his eyebrows with his little finger and asked: "Is there anyone in this capital who dares to marry me? That girl is bold enough."

"Sit down and listen to me." Mrs. Lu decided to say everything she had to say in front of these three people today. "Their family is not in the capital now, and this girl is not born. The reason why I identified her is to see The person who fell for her can honor the elders, teach the children, and be able to support the husband and family. Compared with the so-called false fame, it is better to be pragmatic. To be honest, it is because their family asks for me, otherwise it is up to you. It is absolutely impossible to agree."

"I don't care about anything else, it's just that this girl is not ugly, is she?" Zheng Wuji asked.

"She has just turned 16 years old, she looks like a flower, even half of it is more dignified than those Yingying Yanyans you have outside." Mrs. Lu knew that Zheng Wuji always judged women only by their appearance.

"Since that's the case, I don't have anything to say." Zheng Wuji smiled, his peach blossom eyes sparkling like wine, "Anyway, I'm going to get married anyway, and I can't get married if I have a high family background, besides, I don't like to suffer that kind of anger I'm afraid of being ugly, so I won't lose my life. Of course, it would be even better if the dowry was generous.

"In that case, it's settled." Mrs. Lu patted the table.

"This...is...isn't it too hasty?" The two still thought it was too fast, "Marriage matters should be carefully thought out..."

"It's too hot outside, I'll go back to the house and change clothes." Zheng Wuji said and made a bow before drifting away.

"Grandma, marriage is not a trifling matter." Fang wanted to argue again, "Isn't the elders of the Xu family involved in this matter? The two sides have to meet and discuss it. It would be best to ask Zuo Zhengqing to join us." Mutually……"

"Sister-in-law, I have nothing else to say. If you can get that little girl surnamed Liu out of here, I would be happy to not worry about it. In the capital city, whoever's brother didn't even marry a regular wife, he already had a house in the house." What?! Besides, isn’t my vision inferior to that charlatan? It’s not a waste of money.”

"Liu Xiaoniang, that's... also to tie him down." Fang Qiqiaiai said, "Immortal Master Zuo treats even the prince with courtesy, and now all the noble girls in the capital are looking for him to look at."

"Just look at the face! If that Liu Xixi can really tie Wuji, she has the ability." Mrs. Lu snorted coldly, "Why don't you go home for three or five days? Don't say anything else, our family can How much dowry do you have to pay? Even if your face is swollen to make you look fat, you can't make it through marrying someone in?"

One sentence finally hit the pain points of Zheng's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and they couldn't help but bow their heads.

For so many years, the family has not had a man in court.Although he has a title, his income is limited after all.

These two have already discounted more than half of their dowry, so they always want to leave some money for themselves.

"I'm tired too. I won't say more. You can discuss it yourself. If you insist on not wanting it, then forget it. The twisted melon is not sweet. The other side is already nodding because of coercion and temptation, and this side is doing something wrong." I don’t want to. Why bother to please me, I’m not a human being.” Madam Lu said as she got up and went back.

Seeing her like this, Mrs. Fang quickly apologized and said: "My aunt is naturally kind, how can we not know? It's just that the incident happened suddenly, and it can't be turned around for a while. We mothers should have a meal together anyway. Fan, if we leave like this, how can the old lady feel better?"

When Mrs. Lu heard what her sister-in-law said, her tone naturally softened.

After all, she was thinking about her natal family, otherwise why would she have to spend so much trouble?
(End of this chapter)