Red House Shoufu

Chapter 34 Preliminary Discussion
Daiyu quietly leaned against Wang Yuan, stretched out her finger and lightly poked her waist: "Will Sister Wang be my sister-in-law?"

Wang Yuan was already very shy, but after being told by Daiyu, she almost found a crack in the ground and slipped in.

Wang Xifeng glanced at Wang Yuan who buried her head in her chest, and said bluntly: "If my aunt is interested, then I will go back and ask my cousin to invite a matchmaker to come and settle the matter before he enters Beijing."

"Ah... this... I have to discuss it with the master..."

Wang Xiaoshi still wanted to be reserved, but Wang Yuan was much bolder this time.When she heard Wang Xifeng mention marriage proposal, she suddenly raised her head.

"Mother~Brother Lin is leaving for the capital on the second day after taking off his server."

After saying this, she continued to lower her head, rubbing the corners of her clothes with both hands.

Wang Xiaoshi still didn't understand what her daughter meant. Today is only a few days away from the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. If the decision is not made early, when Lin Shu goes to the capital, who knows what will happen.

Alas, it is her own daughter who is deeply in love. As a mother, she is both happy and worried now.

I just hope that she and her husband are not mistaken!
"Since that's the case, then I'll take care of this matter first. But after all, it's a major matter of marriage, and the master has to decide. Thinking about it, the master would also like Jinyu's nephew to be his son-in-law."

……

After lunch, Lin Shu and the others bid farewell and left, and the two families did not talk about the engagement again.

On the carriage, Daiyu was a little puzzled: "Sister Feng, my brother is in the palace today, why didn't you settle down early?"

Wang Xifeng pinched Daiyu's small face, and said with a smile: "Since ancient times, when a man asks for marriage, it is impossible for a woman to take the initiative. Of course, after returning home, let your brother find a matchmaker to come to the door and formally propose marriage. Otherwise, others will laugh at you future sister-in-law."

Daiyu nodded and narrowed her eyes.I am so happy today. Sister Wang is going to become her sister-in-law. Just like what my brother said, she will have one more relative in the future.

No one knew what Wang Xiaoshi told Wang Qi, but Wang Huan came to the Lin Mansion alone the next day.

For his good friend Lin Shu to become his brother-in-law, he is still happy to see it.When a woman marries, it is like being reborn again.There are countless tragedies in blind marriages and dumb marriages.At least he knew Lin Shu's character and temper well, so he was an excellent candidate.

"Brother Jinyu, regarding the matter of marriage proposal, my father said that we should keep it simple. Let's exchange the marriage certificate for now, and wait until he arrives in the capital to make a formal engagement."

Lin Shu was very surprised by Wang Huan's words, why did the Wang family suddenly plan to go to Beijing?Calculating the time, it's not yet the year of passing the exam.

"Uncle is going to Beijing to report on his work?"

Wang Huan replied: "No, my father didn't say anything, he just said that he should be promoted to two levels in the next year and enter Beijing as an official."

How can this be simply raised two levels?The same knowledge of the fifth rank, promoted two levels to the fourth rank.But there is one thing, when a foreign official is promoted to Beijing official by two ranks, there are only so many fourth-rank positions, and each one is extremely important.

The official four ranks of Beijing officials include Zhan Shifu Shao Zhan Shi, Taichang Temple Shaoqing, Honglu Temple Qing, Dali Temple Left and Right Shaoqing, Metropolitan Procuratorate Left and Right Yudu Yushi, and Tongzheng Secretary Left and Right Tongzheng.

Today's emperor has not established a prince, so Zhan Shifu is impossible.The Minister of Honglu Temple is one of the nine ministers, and it is unlikely that Wang Qi will be directly promoted to a full-time post if he enters Beijing as an official.It is estimated that a practical department like Dali Temple is also unlikely.

Then there are only two departments, the General Secretary and the Metropolitan Procuratorate.The Secretary of the General Administration is directly connected to the cabinet and the palace, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate is a clean-cut official, and "spouting people" is not guilty.No matter which one it is, it is the dream of many foreign officials.

Wang Qi has been sitting in the position of Tongzhi of Suzhou Prefecture for so many years, and he has made such a great fortune quietly.

"Brother Jinyu? Brother Jinyu?"

Wang Huan's voice interrupted Lin Shu's thinking, and he asked, "Did uncle say when he will enter Beijing?"

"When I went to Beijing in early February, I mainly waited for the new Tong Zhi from the Ministry of Officials to come to the south, and the delivery was clear."

Wang Huan thought for a while, and reminded: "Since you want to marry my sister, I will tell you in advance that she must not be wronged. Otherwise, we will cut off our robes!"

The slightly childish words made Lin Shu laugh out loud: "I remember someone once was by the Qinhuai River in Jinling, insisting on dragging me to the flower shop to get drunk. I don't know if I want to do it now? How about I ask Sister Wang?" , just say that your brother invited me to the flower shop to get drunk..."

Wang Huan was choked by Lin Shu, and his face flushed: "It's a human relationship, it doesn't count. We all go in the same year, so if we don't go, won't it be disrespectful to others..."

As he said that, he moved closer to Lin Shu: "Don't let my sister know about this, my father's rattan is too powerful!"

The two have known each other for a long time, and who still doesn't know whose temper.After Lin Shu joked about it, he said to Wang Huan seriously: "I don't say I am as good as a jade, but unless my sister Wang agrees, I will not bring a woman into the family. Now I am the only male heir left in the Lin family. It is also possible to take a concubine."

Back then, Lin Shu swore an oath in front of Lin Ruhai that he would marry both spouses.If the heirs are invincible, the future of the Lin family is really worrying.

Of course Wang Huan knew about this. It is very normal for our children to marry wives and take concubines.

"Of course, as long as you treat Sister Yuan well. My family will choose a dowry room for you..."

Lin Shu interrupted Wang Huan with a wave of his hand: "Let's not mention these things for now. Marriage is not enmity. You and I are brothers and sisters, and I don't want to ruin our friendship because of these things. As long as Sister Wang comes to my house, I will marry you." I will treat her well, I can assure you of this."

Wang Huan put the teacup away: "I am at ease with your words. As for other words, you can talk to sister Yuan in the future. I have something to do today, so I won't stay any longer. On the ninth day of the ninth day, my father and I I will arrive earlier, and then remember to invite an elder to be the middleman."

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After Wang Huan left, Lin Shu sat in the room and couldn't calm down for a long time.

I didn't expect to be a human being in two lives, and I would feel numb because of a little girl.The marriage was settled, but it made him a little confused.

The marriage between him and Wang Yuan was not earth-shattering, it was more like a matter of course, the two walked into each other's life without knowing it.

Thinking of this, Lin Shu couldn't help touching his nose.Exchange marriage certificates this year, get engaged next year, and marry into the family the year after at most.

At that time, Wang Yuan will only be 15 years old, and she will be a junior high school student who will be placed in the future generations. In a feudal society, it is really... pretty good!
Lin Shu smiled and put all these things behind him.He now needs to consider who to hire as a middleman,

"Fuquan..."

The gatekeeper Fuquan immediately opened the door and came in: "Master, what are your orders?"

"Put on the carriage and follow me to the old house of the clan!"

Lin Shu got into the carriage and rushed directly to the old house of the Lin family.The Lin family in Suzhou has a total of seven houses, and most of them live near the old house.

Among them, Lin Shu and Daiyu are the only ones left in the direct branch. Among the common branch, the closest to Lin Shu's blood is the uncle Lin Jin outside the fifth suit.

(End of this chapter)