My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 195

It's not that Xu Jingchang didn't think about getting married, but he planned it this way. Although a martial artist doesn't need to be filial, he is in a high position. At least it will take three years, and then he can find an excuse to delay it for another two or three years.

Getting married in your early twenties is not too late.

But he never expected that at this juncture, Zhu Di told everyone about the marriage in front of everyone.And what's more, if you don't have a family, you can't assist the government and hold power. This is too much!
However, he couldn't object. After all, he was indeed an older youth in the Ming Dynasty. Except for those who couldn't afford a wife, a lot of them got married at the age of eighteen or nineteen.

There are three brothers in the Zhu family, and even cousin Xu Qin has two daughters.

Do you really want to start a family?

Xu Jingchang was hesitant, but Fatty Zhu, who had been there, was overjoyed.

"My virtuous brother, I see that you look sad. The bridal chamber candles are a great thing. Why are you worried?"

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, "There are many people in charge of you, are you happy?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned, and said stupidly: "My dear brother, why do you think so? Even if you are married, the wife can't control the husband! You are the deputy envoy of Pingzhang who holds great power, and you are also the Duke of Ding. How can you still curry favor with me?" It's too late! Don't worry, as long as you treat her a little better, you will be grateful. Even if you are married, you still have to do whatever you want...fishing, listening to music, raising birds, walking the dog...no one will stop you .”

Xu Jingchang hesitated for a moment, and finally realized something. Among the three cardinal principles, the husband guides the wife. Thinking about it this way, Confucianism is not useless.

"Then tell me, if you want to marry a wife, what do you need to prepare?" Xu Jingchang asked curiously.

Zhu Gaochi smiled, "What are you preparing for? It's just a matter of your words! The Queen Mother will definitely ask, and the Ministry of Rites will also help, as well as the Honghe Temple, the Supervisor of Rituals... If you don't mind, I will be your pawn." Great matchmaker, let the second and third children serve as your foils... If nothing else, you have nothing to worry about as long as you set the Duke's sign. The big guys are eager to carry the sedan chair for you."

Xu Jingchang was confused again, he finally woke up, looked around, there was no shortage of houses, and the mansion of the hereditary Duke was magnificent enough.Money, although I haven't calculated it, but I can invest a lot in Zhu Gaoxu before.Even Annan overseas has his property.

car?

There are three tiger shooting cars.

Speaking of appearance, I am not bad either.

And most importantly, those domineering presidents in love stories... When they arrive in front of Xu's house, let alone domineering, even being a watchdog is flattering them.

This is really not a curse, after all, the seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister.

No matter how much you are worth, don't pretend to be garlic in front of the Xu family's door, otherwise you will die a miserable death, and you are not in the same world at all!

Looking around Xu Jingchang, even the most inconspicuous Wu Shan would be an unattainable figure in another place, who could determine life and death with a word.

After thinking about it for a while, Xu Jingchang said slowly: "Well...do I have whatever I want? Whatever I want, I can have it?"

"Oh!" Zhu Gaochi couldn't help patting his thigh, "My dear brother, let's just say that, except for the fairies in the sky, you can be whoever you want! No one will refuse."

Zhu Gaochi said directly: "Tell me, what do you want? Tell me, and I will do it for you!"

Xu Jingchang thought about it seriously, and thought to himself: "I don't really care about family status, I don't need to be right with each other... After all, no matter what, I won't be higher than the Xu family."

Zhu Gaochi wanted to beat him up, but after thinking about it, it was really the case.

After all, among Zhu Di's daughters, because of Empress Xu, even if they were concubines, they couldn't marry Xu Jingchang... Zhu Yuanzhang's youngest daughter could, but she couldn't if she was inferior in seniority.

As for the rest of the vassals, you don't even look in the mirror, are you worthy?

After deducting the royal family, the Xu family's portal is indeed the highest.

Zhu Gaochi said: "That's right, our Daming doesn't pay attention to being well-matched, just like when choosing a concubine for me, I don't have a high family background."

Xu Jingchang said again: "I don't care about family status, family background doesn't matter, as long as it's not too troublesome. The key is people!"

Zhu Gaochi nodded and said, "Yes, what do you want?"

"Be taller!" Xu Jingchang said: "I'm not short, it's better to be tall and thin, with a good-looking figure, handsome appearance, and a better temper."

Zhu Gaochi nodded, "Okay, what else?"

Xu Jingchang was stunned for a long time, "What else? It's gone!"

Zhu Gaochi was completely dumbfounded, "I said, brother, do you have any other requirements? For example, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry and poetry, don't you ask for someone with some skills? Someone who can care for your husband and teach your children?"

Xu Jingchang frowned, "You say you can learn well, can you surpass me?"

Zhu Gaochi was speechless, "When it comes to immorality, I guess no one can match it."

Xu Jingchang thought about it seriously, "It's not good to have too many eyes, anyway, the big deal is to have a few more concubines, I don't care."

Zhu Gaochi's face was darkened. Before his wife got married, he was thinking about taking concubines.

Moreover, what Xu Jingchang said was too broad. A girl like this looked at Ying Tian, ​​and there were not ten thousand, but eight thousand.

It's not easy to find a real match.

"My virtuous brother, if not, I'll go and look for it for you, and I'll show you around later, so that you can see it."

Xu Jingchang nodded... But at this moment, someone knocked on the door of Xu's mansion.

"Official Jian Tian, ​​Minister of the Ministry of Officials, is here."

Xu Jingchang was startled, why is this guy here?

They had a quarrel just now because of Huang Guan's matter!Xu Jingchang didn't dare to neglect, and invited Jian Yi in.

Jian Yi also got straight to the point, "Shangshu Xia asked me to come here and wanted to ask Duke Ding. He has a niece who is twenty-eight years old and looks good. She is a talented woman known far and wide. If Duke Ding is willing, let me help you." Matchmaking."

Xu Jingchang was stunned for a moment, "A girl from the Xia family? I never thought about it! How about his niece?"

"It's not that good. I've met him once. He has a broad forehead and is seriously ill. He came to Beijing with his family and wanted to cling to the rich and powerful. He is not a suitable candidate."

Xu Jingchang nodded subconsciously, "Forget it, anyway, I have no such plan."

Jian Yi smiled, "That's right...Duke Ding, do you think our two families are suitable?"

This Jian Tianguan quickly changed his face and said with a smile: "The little girl is fifteen this year. I dare not say that she has a fairy-like appearance, but she is also top-notch. Moreover, she knows books and etiquette, and is filial to her parents. What piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, knitting female red, etc. It's excellent."

Xu Jingchang was dumbfounded, "I said Jian Tianguan, you slandered the girl from the Xia family just to sell your girl? After all, you want to be my father-in-law?"

Jian Yi's face sank, "What are you talking about! Fate is destined, the boy will be married when he is in college, and the girl will be married when he is in college. My girl will not treat you badly."

Xu Jingchang said in his heart that he is not being treated badly?
If I marry your daughter, how can I scold you in the future?

Xu Jingchang flatly refused.

Just as he was thinking about how to refuse, several groups of people came outside... Qi State Duke Qiu Fu, Cheng State Duke Zhu Neng, Zhang Fu, Zheng Heng, these nobles all rushed over.

Now the Xu Mansion is like Jay Chou's concert, regardless of literary or martial arts, people came here one after another, and even some old relatives and friends of the Xu family came to the door one after another.

Faced with this situation, Xu Jingchang was completely dumbfounded. There are so many here, how should he choose?

There is no other way, he can only thank the guests behind closed doors, and invite everyone back for the time being,

But these people are not willing to give up. If you can't do it here, just find a way... The big guys went to Xu Huizu one after another.

Since his comeback, the Xu Mansion has never been so lively.

The big guy came here for only one purpose, and that is to marry your nephew.

This time, Xu Huizu was at a loss what to do. In the past, his words still had weight, but now he can't.

Let's wait for Empress Xu to decide!
Yingtian, who is so big, is full of people who want to be Xu Jingchang's father-in-law.

What's more terrible is still to come, Zhu Gaosui also knew, after thinking about it, he published an article in the mansion newspaper, discussing Xu Jingchang's marriage, and predicted that this would be the biggest excitement in Yingtian in recent years!

As we all know, weddings of wealthy families and marriages of aristocratic families are always popular entertainment activities for ordinary people.Originally, it was limited to the princes of the court, but now the people are also involved, discussing who can become the wife of Duke Ding...

After the heat came up, a list appeared out of nowhere, which listed more than a dozen famous ladies.

Those who are interested can place a bet on who will be selected, of course, you can also bet on who will not be selected.

Anyway, in a word, everyone is welcome to place a bet.

Now Xu Jingchang's marriage has completely become the hottest topic among Yingtian people.

Xu Jingchang was very troubled, his side was upset, and Xu Huizu's side was also like this. Looking around, there was only Huang Guan's mansion separated by a wall.

Xu Jingchang couldn't take it anymore, so he ran to Huang Guan to take refuge.

Huang Guan laughed when he saw Xu Jingchang, "It's really unexpected that a small marriage can make Ding Guogong so embarrassed?"

Xu Jingchang smiled helplessly, "Huang Liushou won't propose marriage to me, will he?"

Huang Guan smiled, "I have no desires or desires now, so naturally I don't want to be Duke Ding's father-in-law, and I don't know how to be a matchmaker."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "What do you mean by that, that other people think carefully?"

Huang Guan couldn't help but laugh. He asked Xu Jingchang to sit down, poured tea casually, and said, "When you start a family and start a business, you have a wife and children, and you have something to worry about. Some people don't want to watch Duke Ding go on a rampage, and they have nothing to do with you, so Only then took the initiative to marry, and wanted to rely on this relationship to tie Duke Ding."

Xu Jingchang snorted and said, "That's right, otherwise Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji wouldn't have come together. I just figured it out now. When I pick a wife, I should pick that kind of wife. There will be no troubles, otherwise I will definitely not be as good as I am now." So comfortable. You can scold whoever you want, and you can do whatever you want."

Xu Jingchang thought for a while and then said: "Why don't I just pick a commoner girl... By the way, Huang Liushou, you must be the leader of the six heads, right? How did you choose the wife back then? What do I say?"

Huang Guan said with a smile: "I have known Zhuo Jing for a long time. At that time, I was still living under the fence, named Xu Guan. She thought that I was pitiful for studying, and often gave me some snacks and food. After going back and forth, we got together. Not to mention, Even today, I haven't found anything better than Clumsy Jing's craftsmanship."

Xu Jingchang was very envious, "A couple who meet each other at the end of the day and take care of each other with sincerity, such a couple is really a godly couple! It looks like I'm out of luck."

While talking, when it was approaching noon, Huang Guan said: "Mr. Ding, if you don't mind, just stay with me and have a meal. It's just that I don't have anything good here, so don't take offense."

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "I just want to learn, what kind of craftsmanship can tie the hearts of the six chieftains, and I can taste Mrs. Zun's craftsmanship, which is what I wish for."

Huang Guan gave orders, and after a while, eight side dishes, a bowl of steaming noodles, and four snacks were served.

Xu Jingchang tasted it, immediately stretched out his thumb, and praised: "Sure enough, a master, really powerful. Huang Liushou, let me tell you, when it comes to cooking, don't look at the big dishes. Those big dishes have good ingredients and take a long time. Some mistakes can also be covered up. It is this small dish, which is the most rare, and the real master is the one who can cook the radish and cabbage well."

Huang Guan couldn't help laughing and said: "I didn't expect Ding Guogong to know how to cook? If so, I'll call Zhuo Jing out, and you guys get to know each other?"

Xu Jingchang nodded, "Okay, I just wanted to ask Mrs. Zun about cooking."

In a blink of an eye, a middle-aged woman came in from behind with her two daughters. Huang Guan's wife was named Weng, and she bowed down.

"Meet Ding Guogong."

Xu Jingchang laughed hurriedly: "Ma'am, you don't need to be polite, I'm here to hide in your house, so I'm bothering you...Please sit down."

(End of this chapter)