I really don't want to take shortcuts anymore

Chapter 430: Come to the door to accept gifts
Over the years, I had climbed to the position of Ye Tingcheng by relying on those old events, but that was it.

Although Yu Chu has become a marquis, in his eyes, his value is far less than before.

Although today's emperor is young, he is wise and brave, and he will be a saint king for at least several decades.

In contrast, during the current reign, Yu Chu will only be suppressed to the end without any chance.

According to Jing Yuan's true intention, it would be better for Luo Qianhuai never to marry than to marry this person.

It's not that he cares about Luo Qianhuai marrying a cripple, but he knows that the existence of this person is a thorn in the emperor's heart, and anyone who has anything to do with him will be in trouble.

Just like when he was just living in the same room with this person, but he caused so many bad things.

Jing Yuan returned home with a frown on his face and told Cai Wei about the matter, but the other party laughed at him for being unfounded.

"Since he is a useless person, he can't stir up any trouble. Even His Majesty often sends doctors over to see him and give him medicine. This is how serious it is."

"No matter what, this is a marriage granted by His Majesty. When our eldest wife marries into the Xianghou Mansion, the bride price must not be less - otherwise it will be His Majesty's face - how can it bring some benefits to the family. Besides, with this With this relationship, we, Aqin, can naturally find a good match. It is obviously a good thing to kill two birds with one stone, why are you so reluctant to think about it?"

Jing Yuanjing felt that it made sense after she explained it like this, and his heart became brighter.

Yes, he had been following Zhang Shiyuan before, and he knew a little bit about Yu Chu's background. Apart from anything else, this man was really well-off and wealthy!

In the past, it was because he was in Yeting, and because of the late emperor's strict management of internal officials, it was not easy to ask for anything. In addition, Zhang Shiyuan was always around with yin and yang, so he never asked for repayment. But it's different with a royal marriage.

Apart from anything else, if you want a daughter as a betrothal gift and a new house, a few farms are nothing, right?

Since the new emperor came to the throne, the control over the internal officials has been much less strict. Jiao Lingjian is also known as a good-natured person and has always been kind to others. Therefore, most palace officials and internal officials of some rank are... He has already moved out of Yishanfang, which means that he has been suppressed by that old man Zhang Shiyuan, and he has lived a miserable life until now.

But it's not bad now. He has become Xianghou's father-in-law. As long as he has this relationship, can he still make money difference from now on? And if Yu Chu lives forever, then Yinyin will become the widow of Marquis Xiang, and the huge family fortune will fall into her hands.
The more Jing Yuan thought about it, the hotter his heart became. The next day, he took a leave of absence on the pretext of organizing his daughter's wedding. Just as he was thinking about asking Yu Chu to meet and contact him, the other party had already come to the door in person.

"Father-in-law, please allow me to pay my respects to my son-in-law." Mr. Mo was extremely polite and wanted to be greeted as soon as he entered the door.

It's just that his hands were weak after all. He just made a gesture and couldn't hold on any longer. He was supported by the mute servant beside him, smiling bitterly.

Jing Yuan didn't accept the ceremony, and he knew he couldn't blame the other party, so he wiped away the regret in his heart, smiled and offered his seat: "You and I have a deep connection, so we don't have to stick to those common etiquette."

Yu Chu took the opportunity to sit among the guests in the hall, and Caiwei took Aqin up to the hall to serve tea and snacks.

"This is Zhuo Jing and my daughter A Qin." Jing Yuan introduced.

Mr. Mo sat where he was and did not get up: "Chu is weak, so I'm sorry that I can't get up to greet him."

He did not call Caiwei his mother-in-law, and the latter looked unconcerned. No one knew what he was thinking.

Ah Qin took a few more glances at the man who was about to become her brother-in-law, and the more she looked at him, the more she felt like her.

"You are good-looking, and you are worthy of my sister." She said crisply.

Mr. Mo smiled slightly, reached into his arms, and with some difficulty took out a small brocade box: "Aqin, this is a meeting gift for you." Aqin glanced at Caiwei first, and saw a smile on her face. He didn't mean to stop him, he quickly ran over with his little legs, picked up the brocade box, and gave Mr. Mo a blessed gift as a thank you.

The little girl didn't have any scheming thoughts and couldn't help but open it immediately to take a look.

The brocade box contains a pair of small pure gold bracelets, which are just right for a little girl of this age and are quite exquisitely made.

"Mom, I also have a gold bracelet to wear!" Ah Qin smiled brightly and immediately put the bracelet on her wrist.

"Yes, although our Ah Qin is still young, she will be a big girl in a few years. It is time to slowly prepare the dowry." Cai said with a smile, looking at Mr. Mo seemingly indifferently.

The latter still looked calm and relaxed, much like a nobleman who didn't care about money and extraneous things.

Caiwei looked at her husband with satisfaction, but saw that he also had a smile on his face, and it was obvious that he was in sympathy with her.

For important matters of marriage, there are three books and six etiquette. Today Mr. Mo came in person and performed the first of the six rituals: accepting gifts.

Normally, after the matchmaker goes to the girl's family to propose marriage and gets permission, the formal marriage process will begin. The first step is to ask the matchmaker to formally accept the "gift of selection" from the girl's family, and also provide various auspicious gifts. It's called Nacai for short.

Since the emperor granted marriage, there was no need for any other matchmaker. Mr. Mo is so straightforward, but he only looks solemn, not rude.

Jingyuan and Caiwei's hearts were filled with excitement, and they were all thinking about Nacai's gift.

According to the current market conditions in Xijing, even for an ordinary businessman's home, Nacai would have to prepare more than thirty kinds of gifts, including but not limited to gold, silver, jewelry, and jade, not to mention a marquis from the imperial dynasty.

But no matter how anxious I feel, I can't show it on my face. Jing Yuan suppressed his temper and talked about many past events with Mr. Mo, repeatedly mentioning the injuries and hardships he had suffered because of him. Seeing that Mr. Mo nodded frequently and showed no intention of forgetting it, he felt even more joyful in his heart.

After that, he repeatedly expressed his guilt for leaving his daughter to be raised by others since she was a child. He also talked to Caiwei and pointed out Luo Qianhuai's vulgar character and lack of ideas. , I have never learned how to manage my family. I will ask Mr. Mo to be patient and wait for me in the future.

Mr. Mo's expression gradually turned cold ever since the couple sang together and alluded to Luo Qianhuai. He patiently listened to the end, and his previous thoughts of secretly repaying his kindness were gone.

Yinyin is good at judging people, and she is right. It would be most appropriate to do everything as she said.

After all, Mr. Mo's body is weak and he cannot stand sitting for a long time. It is unsustainable to persist for such a long time.

He left behind the gift list from Na Cai and sighed: "This is a wedding by decree. His Majesty ordered us to follow the ancient etiquette and keep everything simple - even if my son-in-law had the intention, he would not dare to disobey."

"Of course you have to follow your superiors' wishes." Jing Yuan nodded repeatedly, thinking that the other party was just being modest. In his opinion, the so-called simplicity is just a little less variety of gifts, which is nothing at all.

After they were safely put on the carriage, Jing Yuan's eyes fell on a lonely box and cage covered with red cloth placed at the entrance of the courtyard.

That was the Nacai gift brought by Yu Chu, the Marquis of Xiang just now.

That box and cage looks quite big, even if it contains only one-tenth of the gold and jade treasures, it is still a huge asset.

With this in mind, he and Caiwei, who had been impatient for a long time, unfolded the gift list in their hands.