Dressed as a widow, raising cubs, farming and building infrastructure in Ming Dynasty

Chapter 96 Yang Shen’s attempted marriage proposal failed

Qin Liu saw that he was serious and said seriously: "Brother Yongxiu, you have to come up with a solid reason. I can believe it, right? There are so many people in the world with slender eyes and raised corners..."

Yang Shen pondered for a while and then said: "Before I left Beijing, I had doubts in my heart."

Seeing that he had not dispelled his doubts, Qin Liu encouraged him, "Just tell me."

Yang Shen said slowly: "In the 17th year of Hongzhi, my mentor Li Dongyang's family held a spring banquet on March [-] to honor his heir Li Zhaofan.

That should be your first meeting with the prince, but he used the pseudonym Li Zong, the crown prince of Shouning Hou, and he also went out of his way to talk down to you, saying that Liu Shoufu’s family was known as a humble family, but the jewelry of the female family members was valuable, and in the end, everyone The group rose up to attack, and then fled. "

Qin Liu curiously interjected and asked: "Yes, why is it that the Liu family is from a poor family and the jewelry of the female family members is so valuable?"

Yang Shen's eyes were strange and pitiful, as if he was saying that she was a poor silly girl: "Your grandfather's family is the Peng family in Jiangxi. He has two ministers, Peng Shi and Peng Hua. The family is rich, and your mother's dowry is generous. Most of them have come to you.”

Qin Liu suddenly realized it and said a little embarrassedly: "You continue to talk."

"My father is an official in the East Palace. I have been well-known since I was a child. I have known the prince for a long time. At that time, I was very surprised why he would target you.

Later, a Tatar you rescued disappeared, and he left a message asking you to find him.

I accompanied you to look for Tatars in Qijie Street in the west of Beijing. When we encountered Mongolian strongmen who were surrounding us, it was a bit dangerous. I went to find the Jin Yiwei who was working nearby to come to the rescue.

At that time, the prince was serving in Jinyiwei as Zhang Zongshuo, and they met for the second time.This time the prince is still rude to you, I just treat him as a child.This Tatar was also arrested and interrogated by him.

Later I heard that this Tatar was a trickster and brought back the news that Dayan Khan wanted to form an alliance with the leader of Duoyanwei, Heqin. Thanks to the timely delivery of the news, the court put pressure on Duoyanwei, and finally Duoyanwei surrendered to the court. , the marriage alliance with Dayan Khan was abandoned. "

Qin Liu thought of what the little mute's twin sister, Princess Tululetu, said about her failed attempt to marry the leader of Ulliangha, and asked, "What is the relationship between Duoyan Wei and Wuliangha?"

"The Wuliangha are three Mongolian tribes near Liaodong. They have been vassal to the Ming Dynasty and are divided into three local guards, namely Taining Wei, Duoyan Wei and Fuyu Wei. Duoyan Wei is the most powerful force among the three Wuliangha guards. biggest."

Qin Liu suddenly realized: Duoyanwei is actually the representative of Wu Liangha's strength.

This is right. No wonder Princess Tululetu said she wanted to thank herself for preventing her from marrying an old man. This was really her own credit.

Yang Shen continued: "Later, in March of the 18th year of Hongzhi, there was a spring banquet in Xie Qiange's hometown. Xie Ge's second son, Xie Pi, was 23 years old and was the sweetheart in high school. He had not yet been engaged, so you also went. Had a spring feast.

At that time, I, the prince, and Zhu Yue from Duke Baoguo's mansion were in the attic and happened to see you sitting on the railing of the waterside pavilion in a daze.Miss Manshuixie, he just criticized you again, saying that this girl from Manshuixie is not interested in the handsome Tanhualang. You are the only one. I am afraid that you have already fallen in love with him. "

Yang Shen paused and continued: "I argued with him at that time, asking him not to speak nonsense and tarnish the reputation of the girl's family. But he said that Miss A Jiang didn't even bind her feet. How could she be afraid of tarnishing her reputation? A pedantic person?

I felt something was wrong in my heart, so when I returned home, I asked my father to propose marriage to Liu Mansion.It was just an attempt to propose marriage, but my father suddenly said that he had arranged a baby marriage for me ten years ago. She was the daughter of a deceased director of the Ministry of Etiquette for many years, and asked me to study behind closed doors and not to have other distractions. "Qin Liu opened her eyes wide. Yang Shen's words contained too much information, and she couldn't believe it.

Seeing this, Yang Shen explained with pain on his face: "At that time, I didn't even win the imperial examination. There were rumors that Xie Tanhua was going to become the grandson-in-law of Liu Shoufu's family. I was so anxious but could do nothing... It's just that our Yang family has little power in the court and I have no time for myself. He has great talent but no fame..."

Qin Liu asked excitedly: "Brother Yongxiu, are you saying that you once wanted to marry me?"

Yang Shen looked at her sadly: "Ah Jiang, I have never forgotten you in these years."

Qin Liu saw the crystal tears in Yang Shen's eyes, and her eyes were red: "It's a pity that I didn't know that at the time, and I was sad that no one came to propose marriage. I thought to myself, brother Yongxiu and cousin Guangsi are both Bad guys, we played together and grew up together, but when I saw no one wanted me, I didn’t even reach out for a hand. Could it be that because I didn’t bind my little feet, I want to live in a boudoir and bring shame to the Liu family..."

Yang Shen wiped the corners of his eyes and said with a smile: "Guangsi returned to his hometown in Longxi and there was no news again. The promise the three of us made when we parted has not yet been fulfilled."

Qin Liu recalled the warm scene in his memory of three children playing and fighting together, and felt a pang of regret in his heart.

The three heartless friends each have their own journey in life. I wonder if Guangsi, who loves food and is smart, is living the best life?
Yang Shen quickly adjusted his mood and brought the topic back: "Later, I never heard from you again. It wasn't until October of the first year of Zhengde that your grandfather Liu Ge became an official and Xie Qiange became an official. I didn't know that you It has been said that he died of illness.”

Qin Liu also regained her composure. She thought for a while and said: "These things cannot be determined. Erlang is a dragon."

Yang Shen agreed: "No. But this timeline is too coincidental. The emperor got married in July of the first year of Zhengde, and you died of illness in October. Mr. Liu Ge and Mr. Xie Ge were determined to kill the Eight Tigers, which was equivalent to beheading them. Cut off the emperor's right-hand man. In the end, the Eight Tigers won. Mr. Xie Ge and the officials in their hometown of Yuyao were all dismissed from their posts and were not reused. Liu Jin made trouble to your Liu family over and over again. Eunuch Zhang encouraged me like that again a while ago."

Yang Shen suddenly changed the topic: "When is Erlang's birthday?"

Qin Liu said: "It should be March or April of the second year of Zhengde."

Yang Shen counted with his fingers: "Then the conception should be in June or July of the first year of Zhengde. It makes sense."

Qin Liu was confused: "How to make sense?"

Yang Shen said solemnly: "Eunuch Zhang said that the emperor once said, 'If you love the same person, you will never be separated.' The emperor got married in July and took in two more concubines in August, but they never got close to each other. This royal guard has been with us for many years. Looking for someone everywhere..."

Qin Liu pondered for a while and shook his head firmly: "If it is true that Erlang is a dragon as you said, why would the emperor let me and Erlang wander around in danger?"

Yang Shen said: "The situation in the government has been turbulent in the past few years since the emperor ascended the throne. He himself has also gained a bad reputation as a fun-loving person. With various forces competing against each other, the only dragon heir can easily become the target of competition..."

Qin Liu felt a little heavy. The killings he had experienced when he first crossed over, the blood stains on his cousin Liu Chengen's body and the sea of ​​fire all around him in his memory...

(End of this chapter)