Yuan Fu Nushu

Chapter 230, Sister Hui's Engagement

When this little episode happened in the morning, Mr. Yuan did not leave the main room, but he seemed to know, and sent Yuan Yun to his son-in-law's study after breakfast: "You are about to go to work, please ask my son-in-law for advice. Talk to them, they are practical people."

Zheng Liugen was very happy. He knew that when his father and the patriarch came in, he would not meet the third uncle's awkward face and awkward words.

When shopkeeper Zheng and the patriarch came over, they went through the corner gate as Zheng Liugen said, and the people at the corner gate put them in the small living room inside the corner gate, and then came in to announce. : "Father-in-law, I greet you."

Shopkeeper Zheng was also taken aback, Mr. Yuan was a kind person, and when Shopkeeper Zheng saw him at the market, he just wanted to say hello, but today Shopkeeper Zheng quickly followed suit and knelt down.

It's not that these two have weak knees and kneel to their relatives when they have nothing to do. This is due to the fact that the Duke Huguo's mansion has a high family status in the eyes of ordinary people.

Seeing this, Zheng Liugen felt relieved about his third uncle Yuanyun's attitude. He can't be blamed for being proud of getting an official position. There are still many admiration for high-ranking officials in this world.

Who made himself a son of a merchant?You must pass the next subject, and you must pass the next subject.

It was too early, and the patriarch couldn't buy the gift he wanted, so he didn't buy it at all. Before going out, he asked the inn for two pieces of red paper. One is a meeting gift from the elders to the second girl."

The old master Yuan couldn't help but laugh, today is not my birthday, and you are not my descendants, he waved his hand and said no, in the end, the shopkeeper Zheng made a phone call, saying that all these would be added to the principal of the second girl's shop, and Zheng Liugen would accept it. down.

Zheng Liugen didn't need to recall Yuan Yun's expression to remind himself that since he entered Beijing, he saw the grandeur of the Duke Huguo's Mansion, and he was careful in doing things. After counting the bank notes, he asked his father: "One thousand, two hundred taels It’s a lot of expenses, whether it’s grandfather or sister Hui, they’re all at the customer’s side, and you have to listen to the big sister here, how can you accept it?”

Zheng Liugen knew that his father could understand what he meant, and he was afraid that the patriarch would spend a lot of money to ask for things.

The old man Yuan also heard it, nodded and smiled at Yuan Lian: "Liu Gen is reading books better now."

Shopkeeper Zheng really understood. While surprised that the patriarch took out nearly one-tenth of the family property, he was really proud and said with a smile: "I didn't expect to see the second girl yesterday. The patriarch said that he didn't give a meeting gift when he returned to the inn. You and Sister Hui If a marriage is settled, he is an elder, so he should pay for it."

It was really a meeting gift, no matter how much Zheng Liugen dared to accept, he thanked him and put the two wallets in his sleeve.

The conversation between the father and the son brought out the patriarch's wit, and he asked the younger son and daughter about the marriage graciously: "When will it be settled, the second girl in our clan, no matter how old or young, knows about your family, they all boast about your name, don't look at it." We are far away in a province, and we have also heard of your in-laws old man's reputation."

The old man Yuan thought to himself, aren't you calling my in-laws old man?

This marriage has already been discussed between him and Yuan Lian and his son. Yuan Lian also wrote to tell the Zhen family that the patriarch of the Zheng family is here. Book, let’s do it today.”

Yuan Lian also laughed and said: "We are neighbors in a market town, and we don't need to be particular about being with guests. Let Sister Hui come out and kowtow to the elders of both parties together, and the marriage is settled."

When he said this, he deeply thought that his simplicity was beautiful.

Sister Xiu married Gao, and Sister Hui was only assigned to a scholar. Yuan Lian believed that this should be the family tradition of the Yuan family. It should be the family tradition not to cling to one's ability, but to only read articles and study hard.

Asking father to accompany the guests, Yuan Lian really went to look through the calendar book. Before the review, the day was actually settled. The old man Yuan first said to get married today, and then asked his son to read the calendar book. Yuan Lian understands that his father has been there for decades. I read books when I have nothing to do, and I also read the almanac book. This year is now in July, and my father probably knows the almanac book this year, so he is busy reading the almanac.

"Okay, okay," the patriarch happily said flattering words, Zheng Liugen went into the inner house to find Sister Hui to come out and kowtow, and told Yuanxiu the good news.

Walking into Yuanxiu's room, Zheng Liugen was stunned for a moment, but Yuan Yun was here. The two of them stared at each other with big eyes, and Zheng Liugen said generously to Yuanxiu: "Sister Xiu, my grandfather asked me to take Sister Hui out to the elders. Kowtow, I will be engaged to her today."

Yuan Yun was stunned in shock, but Yuan Xiu cheered up: "I'm engaged today, it's a good relationship, but you have to wait a while, I will dress up Sister Hui." Let the girls get the clothes: "But Qiaoer will treat you at home tomorrow. , the mother gave her the clothes from that year, saying that she would dress Sister Hui for guests."

Looking at Zheng Liugen again, Yuan Xiu said with a smile: "Grandfather always said that there is no need to stick to politeness in your heart, but it is really sudden to be engaged to you today, but, you have to dress up too, just wait a moment, I will find you too." Wear new clothes."

While calling Shuangcao: "Go out the second door and tell the old man, I will dress them up before sending them out." At the same time, he thanked Yinya: "Sister goes to the study to see the prince, and ask if he can give one of his good hairpins for engagement today."

Let Huang Ying go to see Songcheng: "Let him buy a suit from a tailor."

Tomorrow Yuanxiu invites relatives, but today she won’t go to the princess’s place. Sister Hui continues to play truant instead of going to school in the name of helping her elder sister to plan. This treat means that Yuanxiu starts to intervene in housework. There are more than a dozen mothers in charge in this room listen.

Hearing this, four or five mothers were busy talking: "Why buy it? There are new ready-made clothes in the warehouse, so let's find a few sets."

Yuan Xiu laughed: "Yes, it shows that I still haven't put my heart into it. I forgot about the warehouse at home," said with a smile, "I'm sorry, I haven't recognized which mother is right, and I don't know which mother to ask to go into the warehouse. Take a trip."

The two mothers came out, Yuanxiu sent them out.

Yin Ya came back: "The son said that maybe he needs new clothes, some of his old clothes have not been worn, please open the box and sort them out, some clothes can be given away, it's not fun to leave them in vain. "

Yuan Xiu laughed again, but no, there are ready-made things in her room, although the box has not been opened yet, it is like Shizi's hairpin, Yuan Xiu has just taken over the housekeeping, and she doesn't know how many things are in her room, and which ones can be given to her. Those who are beloved by the son cannot be given, but looking at the style of this family, Yuanxiu also believes that he can find satisfactory clothes.

While sending someone to announce the good news in front of her mother-in-law, saying that Yuan Hui Zheng Liugen would go over and kowtow later, and at the same time took her dozen maids and stewards to open the box.

This is easy to find. After more than a dozen sets of clothes of suitable size were hugged in the girl's arms, Yuan Xiu looked at the rest of the suitcase and said: "The dishes for the guests have not been decided yet. Close these first and wait for another day." I'll make it right again."

Zheng Liugen looked at the dozen or so sets of clothes, the azure, sapphire, navy, and deep blue were all steady, and they were all new.

Yuan Hui had already been combed into a bun by Qingying, and Zheng Liugen began to change clothes. He was trying on the colors one by one, and he was a bit slow. Come back: "Your Highness said that the old man is still the same way back then, and it just so happens that today is a good day, so let's say that Sister Hui should wear this suit."

Yuanxiu received it, knowing that her mother-in-law would not make a mistake, and checked it carefully. There was no taboo that Sister Hui couldn't wear it, and then changed it for Sister Hui herself. The child rushed over.

She moved now and followed a group of waiters. Before anyone could enter the room, she frightened the patriarch half to death, and grasped shopkeeper Zheng's arm tremblingly: "Do I want to avoid it? Where should I avoid it?"

Shopkeeper Zheng endured the pain, and the dizziness brought about by the surprise was gone, he said: "No need, you are considered a relative here if you have made an appointment, otherwise you should keep your head down and stop looking around."

Having said that, he stood up, lowered his head, and made a demonstration first.

The patriarch learned to stand up, his eyelids sank to the ground hard, but he could not close his breath. When he heard that Mrs. Shizi came in, he knelt down to salute, and he also smelled the fragrance of powder that penetrated his heart. Intoxicated.

But fortunately, I was really afraid, so I didn't dare to raise my head. After sitting down, Zheng Liugen and Yuan Hui both kowtowed to the elders. Without looking up, he continued to support the young couple with his head down.

Fortunately, he is an adult and sits tall. This posture allows his eyes to stay on the young couple just right.

The engagement does not necessarily have to be informed to the parties at the time. Both kowtows were proposed by Yuan Lian, and since kowtow is the etiquette, Yuan Xiu brought Yuan Hui and Zheng Liugen out, and went to Yun Zhan's study to salute and kowtow in front of her mother-in-law. After returning to the room, I found that Yuan Yun was still sitting here, and he didn't follow out to receive the gift.

Yuan Xiu called Zheng Liugen, who had returned to his grandfather, and Sister Hui didn't have to shout, and asked the engaged couple to salute Yuan. This time, Yuan Xiu also saw that the third uncle was awkward, especially after Zheng Liugen went out again. , Yuan Yun's dissatisfaction broke out: "This kid is glib, he coaxed his father and his second brother, even if he is engaged, he should wait until he wins the exam, and sister Xiu, you should dissuade him."

Yuan Yun tried to prevent Yuan Xiu from dressing up Yuan Hui and Zheng Liugen not long ago, but everyone was overjoyed, his words were drowned out, and he wanted to say a few more words, Yuan Xiu opened the box to open the clothes, and personally chose jewelry for sister Hui, Yuan Yun I can't walk around in my niece's daughter's room at will, and sit in the outer room holding my breath.

Yuan Yun will not talk about it, he also knows that it is useless to tell Yuan Xiu, the key is that his father has made a decision, so he can only implement it.

The complaints at this time are nothing more than an afterthought.

Yuan Xiu paid attention, looked at Yuan Yun's expression, and said slowly: "Grandfather should see that Liu Gen is studying and making progress, so it is considered a right family. In fact, if we say that we are right, Shizi and I are not right."

Yuan Yun was still angry: "Can it be the same? Is your character a favorite of the eldest son? Sister Xiu is also stupid now. Your marriage is clearly based on the achievements of your grandfather in the past. Sister Xiu, you have a great reputation. My sister should have some too."

Yuan Xiu never thought that the third uncle's pride was full of pits and valleys, and subconsciously thought of He Ning. She, Yan Yan, Lu Zhu, He Ning Qiyue and others grew up as childhood sweethearts. Brother Ning must not be a romantic ghost. After hitting He Ning, she came back and told Yun Zhan, Yun Zhan also helped He Ning to excuse him, saying that he had robbed his son-in-law before, and now it is not surprising that he became a seducer under the list, He Ning is not romantic, he is young Daoer.

There are too many things to do today, and tomorrow I will mainly invite the palaces of the princes. The elders should go to the mother-in-law to chat and laugh, and the younger ones should be received by Yuanxiu himself. Although Sister Hui is there, Yuanxiu is the master. In addition, he will come to the emperor's knee The little prince and princess, Yuanxiu dare not be careless, and can't spare too much time to analyze the pride of the third uncle and dispel the pride of the third uncle.

After talking to Yuan Yun again, Yuan Xiu turned her head and discussed the arrangements for tomorrow's dinner with the staff in charge. Yuan Hui changed into new clothes and began to help out with ideas. To kick the ball.

There was a commotion in the room, Yuan Yun came out whirringly, stood beside a tree of sweet-scented osmanthus, looked up to the sky through the canopy of the tree, out of the corner of his eye was the tall embroidery pavilion of the princess mansion next door.

He secretly thought, at this very moment, I don't know how many people in the world are looking forward to standing in such a place. Standing here is regarded as a superior person, feeling closer to the sky.

As his father's son, he is of course qualified, and he gave it to the little Zheng family for no reason. Do the whole family, including the married sister Xiu, think that he has done something good?

Yuan Yun was heartbroken, people should cherish the way of luck, otherwise they would be looked down upon by the princess' mansion and Yun Shizi.

(End of this chapter)