Hidden golden branches

Aunt Yang came over to Fu Shen and said, "Master, madam, would you like some food?"

"It's not too late to prepare the meal after half the time of adding incense." Yun Man warned.

Yun Man then asked Nanny Yang, "Have Zhao'er and Rong'er come?"

Usually, the two children eat three meals a day with their parents, except for special circumstances.

For example, Chen Youyu came home late today, or Chen Zhao was busy with official duties and could not come home on time. Or he would go out for dinner with colleagues or friends, so he would not come to Fu'an Hall to eat.

Chen Rong is always there unless it's windy or rainy, or his father comes home late. Otherwise, three meals a day will not be missed.

The brother and sister both have small kitchens in their yard, so even if they don't come to Fu'an Hall, they won't be hungry.

Today, Chen Rong was shy and did not come to Fuyi Hall to accompany her mother for breakfast.

Aunt Yang hurriedly replied: "The eldest young master was invited by Mr. Ji to have tea at Kuiyuan Teahouse today. The young lady said that she ate too much for lunch today and is not hungry."

Kuiyuan Tea House has a two-story shop with exquisitely carved beams and paintings. There is a seven-star stove inside, a copper kettle is boiling the sea, and a scent of precious tea overflows from the door. This is not a place that ordinary people can enter.

Moreover, the teahouse not only provides various kinds of good tea, but also serves cooked food, pastries and fruits.

As long as they are not those lustful people, if they don't have anything to do, the nobles who don't like to drink and go to flower houses will also invite a few friends to Kuiyuan Tea House to gather and talk.

Ah Fu from Wangheyuan and Songlin from Jinxiuyuan just came to tell her that none of the young masters came over for dinner.

"Eh? Is Rong'er in poor health?" Chen Youyu, who was about to go into the ear room to take a bath, heard Nanny Yang's words and asked worriedly.

Yun Man thought for a moment and said, "Rong'er should be fine. We'll find out when she comes over for breakfast tomorrow."

We had a pretty good meal here at noon.

How did Yun Man know that it was the little girl? Because Mrs. Zheng came over to propose marriage today, it made her think wildly and made her feel unhappy.

It wasn't too late for Chen Zhao to come back. When he got home, he first went to Fu'an Hall. It happened that Chen Youyu and Yun Man were finishing their dinner. The couple were sitting and drinking tea. This tea was Wan Chunyin brought by one of Chen Youyu's friends from his hometown. Ye, drinking it at night does not affect sleep and tastes good. Both husband and wife like to drink it.

"Master, madam, the eldest young master is here." Mingzhu walked in briskly and reported back to the two masters.

Chen Youyu said to Yun Man: "This boy came back quite early."

Yun Man glanced at him, put down the green-glazed tea cup in his hand and said, "Zhao'er went to drink tea with his colleagues, do you think he went to drink flower wine like you?"

Chen Youyu's ears were slightly red, and when he drank the tea in his mouth, he almost choked when he heard the words, and coughed slightly in embarrassment: "Mother."

"Puch!" Yun Man felt angry and funny thinking about it.

Many years ago, Chen Youyu was tricked by a few friends into drinking wine in a flower house. After a few sips of wine, he saw an enchanting woman leaning towards her with her clothes half exposed. She was so frightened that she quickly rubbed oil on her soles and ran home.

When word of this incident spread, his friends used it as a joke and joke in their spare time, and they entertained him for a long time.

Chen Youyu was not afraid of their ridicule. If the couple were estranged because of this matter, it would not be a joke.

Besides, what’s so good about Hualou’s wine? What's so good about the woman nestling in my arms?

No matter how good the wine is, no matter how beautiful the woman is. It's not a good idea to go back and sleep alone in the study just for the enjoyment of this moment.

It's said that drinking makes things worse.

He understands it deeply.

Sleeping alone in the study, how could he be as comfortable as hugging his beloved wife's little body?

While the couple was chatting and laughing, Chen Zhao had already walked in. "Dad, Mom, why are you talking so happily?" Chen Zhao heard his parents' laughter outside the door. He came in and greeted his parents who were sitting on the wide yellow pear wood chairs, and asked with a smile.

When parents are happy, children will also be happy.

Chen Zhao was wearing a Shu brocade robe with wide sleeves, round neck and Ruyi pattern today. The snow-green robe made him look cool and noble.

"How can you be happy? Aren't you worried about your marriage?" Yun Man stopped her smile, glanced at the talented Chen Zhao, and said angrily.

For someone else’s son who is this old, the children are starting to become enlightened.

Her son is not bad in appearance, he can be said to be as beautiful as a tree in the wind.

In terms of knowledge, he is not bad at all. He is a Tanhualang who has been ranked as a Jinshi twice.

His family background is not inferior to that of others, he is the legitimate son of the Minister of Household Affairs.

But the marriage has not yet been decided, so why doesn't she feel worried?

"Mom, son, don't be in a hurry."

Chen Youyu said to him: "Of course you are not in a hurry!"

Seeing his son Chen Zhao's indifferent temperament about marriage, the father is so angry, huh, this kid is so impatient!

Only the couple was worried.

Chen Youyu cleared his throat and then said: "I have discussed it with your mother... I think Cui General Bing's legitimate daughter is acceptable, while your mother thinks that Youdu Censor Zhang Ren Zhong's legitimate second daughter is acceptable. You go back and talk to me Your mother will discuss it and see which one she has chosen, so she can invite someone to come to propose marriage."

Ok?

Chen Zhao had long heard that the daughter-in-law of Mr. Cui's family had not even read Kaimeng's "Three Character Classic" and "Disciple Rules", so she had no knowledge.

The right censor, on the other hand, has a strict family style, formality and rigidity, and the children he brings up are all informal in speech and laughter. The second-born woman was too quiet and lifeless.

Chen Zhao was silent. The two men his father mentioned were undoubtedly the best among women from aristocratic families. Cui Zongbing's ancestor was a general who followed the founding emperor to conquer the country, and his honor and favor lasted for hundreds of years. Moreover, he is also the cousin of Queen Cui and the nephew of Cui Wei, Duke of Zheng.

General Cui's eldest daughter is only fourteen years old, but her reputation as a beauty has already spread.

The second daughter of You Yushi is not only outstanding in appearance, but also comes from a scholarly family and has extraordinary talents and learning. When they were just getting hairpins, people who wanted to propose marriage crossed the threshold of the Zhang family, but the Zhang family never took a fancy to her.

As the legitimate son of the Chen family, he should shoulder the important responsibility of making the Chen family continue to prosper. It is certain to marry a wife who is well-matched and can be helpful to their family.

The difference in status is too big. He can choose the best among the women from the aristocratic family because he is the son of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and a Tanhualang who was born as a Jinshi.

What about her...

Suddenly he thought of Yue Wanshu, whom he fell in love with at first sight, and what came to his mind was the love between her and his second brother.

Chen Zhao came out of his parents' study, looked at the dark night, and pursed his lips.

He is the only legitimate son of the Chen family, and what he does represents not only himself, but also the Shangshu Mansion. He can't really do whatever he wants.

But he didn't want to marry Mr. Cui's eldest daughter or Zhang Yushi's second daughter. How could they be like her, like her….

If he marries a woman he doesn't like, how will he survive the long days?

Chen Zhao looked at the night and let out a breath.

Yun Man: My daughter’s marriage has been decided, but now it’s my son’s marriage.

Chen Zhao: The girl he likes doesn’t love him, and he doesn’t like other women.

Xiao Zi: Nannan!