Sir, I just want to be a salted fish

Chapter 15 Marriage
Why not donate an official position to him, so that he can be well-connected and have a good name. " Ms. Cai comforted her eldest aunt and gave her suggestions.

The third nephew, Jiang Shunian, although he was neither a man of letters nor a martial artist, he had a slender figure, handsome facial features, and a pretentious appearance.

Ever since the third master of the Tang family became famous in Kyoto, the market for the youngest son in the "high-end dandy" circle is also good for families with a legitimate daughter at home.

"Donate your official position. I will ask Lord Marquis to do this when I get back. We are not short of money for a family like ours. We just want to find a good wife who can live happily with her."

Qiao's eyes suddenly lit up. It turns out that Shunian himself was impatient to be on duty and unwilling to pursue an official career, so he just put up a name.

Mrs. Qiao was overjoyed at the thought of marrying a bride soon and possibly adding a grandson in the coming year, and couldn't wait to go home.

"Sister, don't be anxious. Marriage must be done according to the rules. I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.

Let's hold a banquet and invite young ladies of the right age to come to the banquet. When the time comes, let's have a good look at each other. "

"This is the charter. I'm so happy. I can't wait." Mrs. Qiao also felt that she was too eager at this moment, so she quickly took her younger siblings and sat down again to discuss it carefully.

"Sister, the Queen Mother's birthday is on the first day of May. The Holy One has ordered the Ministry of Rites and Guanglu Temple to jointly organize a celebration for the Queen Mother's birthday.

All foreign wives of the fourth grade and above will participate, and some ladies will also perform talents to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. We will also take a closer look at that time. "

I was busy with my son's marriage and my daughter's haircut ceremony, but I forgot about the important event of the Queen Mother's birthday. He also had to think about a birthday gift for the Queen Mother. After all, the Queen Mother's aunt had always loved him very much.

"My brother and sister reminded me that I also remembered it. I just returned to Kyoto and was so busy that I almost forgot about the Queen Mother's birthday. Fortunately, there is still more than a month left."

The two of them discussed it again, and then Mrs. Qiao went home.

Mr. Qiao came to the house today. Qiao Waner saw Li and was praised by her aunt, and was sent back to the yard to do needlework by her mother, Mr. Cai.

Qiao Wan'er sat on the couch doing needlework, but she didn't see a needle for a long time.

"Miss, I heard that my aunt is here to discuss the marriage of my third cousin with my wife today." The eldest maid Biyun reported to the young lady in a low voice.

"Marriage? Do you know which girl it is?" Qiao Waner eagerly grabbed Biyun's wrist and applied force unconsciously.

Biyun endured the pain and replied: "My aunt just asked my wife to help me look at her, and I haven't decided on the candidate yet."

"I know." Qiao Waner sat blankly in front of the table, thinking about things, and didn't notice Biyun's red wrist at all.

In the main courtyard of Yongninghou's mansion, Qiao and Yongninghou discussed the birthday gift for the Queen Mother and Jiang Shunian's marriage.

"I have already prepared the gift to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. I will ask the housekeeper to bring you the gift list later. You can show it to your younger siblings to see if there are any taboos. After all, my younger siblings know the Queen Mother best." Marquis Jiang told his wife. .

"I know it, Lord Marquis, don't worry."

Mrs. Qiao ordered someone to bring more tea to Lord Jiang, and then talked about her youngest son's marriage.

"I have made plans with my brothers and sisters. It is the Queen Mother's birthday, and all the officials will be celebrating. There will also be performances by noble ladies at the dinner. Then we will take a closer look and find a wife for Shunian." The more Qiao said, the more she thought this was a good idea. .

When Lord Jiang heard about his youngest son's marriage, he frowned.

"There's no rush to get married in a young age."

"Why don't you rush? Shu Nian is already nineteen years old. Shu Heng was born when the Marquis was nineteen." Mrs. Qiao was a little angry at Marquis Jiang's attitude.

"I have my own considerations about Shunian's marriage, so don't interfere." Lord Jiang was a little impatient.

"Last year, the Marquis said that he had considered it. My son is almost 20 years old. I didn't talk about keeping filial piety before. Why are you still not anxious now?" Mrs. Qiao usually has a gentle temper and rarely gets angry. Today, her husband made her angry with just a few words. .

Marquis Jiang stopped talking, waved his sleeves, and walked out of the main courtyard.

Soon the little girl came to report that the Marquis went to Aunt Zhao's yard.

Mother Li next to Mrs. Qiao sent the little girl away and looked at Mrs. Qiao rubbing her forehead tiredly, saying it was not worth it for Mrs. Qiao.

My young lady is the eldest daughter of the Duke's family. She is gentle, virtuous, and well-educated. After getting married, she respects her parents-in-law, is courteous to her younger brothers, and is friendly to her sisters-in-law.

Over the years, the head of the family has given birth to three legitimate sons for the Marquis; but his husband was snatched away by a delicate cousin who came to seek refuge with his aunt.

Mother Li rubbed Qiao's forehead and advised Qiao to be more open-minded.

"Hongyu, after so many years, I have become accustomed to it. As long as Mr. Hou respects me as his legitimate wife, I will not embarrass myself, and I will treat Aunt Zhao, mother and son well."

Ms. Qiao's heart has long since died. Her husband's love is like the moon in a flower in the mirror. Being attached to the lost love is just punishing herself and is not worth it.

Mrs. Qiao didn't bother to pay attention to Marquis Jiang's thoughts, and continued to proceed step by step with her youngest son's marriage.

At this time, in the courtyard of the third master Jiang Shunian, the third master was lying on his back and playing with a folding fan. The young man Jiang Qi reported to him in a low voice the conversation between Mr. Jiang and his wife in the main courtyard.

Have considerations? Could it be that father has already chosen the candidate? There is no need to hide it from mother.

Could it be that his family background is unbearable and he lives in a broken household? Even if his biological father despises him, he doesn't hate him so much.

On March 23rd, the sunny sky was clear, and the Chengguo Palace got busy in the morning, preparing for the eldest daughter Qiao Waner's hairpin ceremony.

Although Tang Bingxuan declined Qiao Waner's invitation to attend the ceremony, she still accompanied her mother to watch the ceremony. The Duke's family was always courteous and full of etiquette.

Before the second moment, Cheng Guogong and his wife first stood on the east side to greet Princess Zhengbin Lijun. Princess Lijun and Duke Chengguo and his wife bowed to each other.

Duke Cheng Guo stood up and said: "Today, my daughter Qiao Waner's haircut ceremony will be held. Thank you all the guests and guests for coming to watch the ceremony! Next, my daughter Qiao Waner's haircut ceremony will officially begin!"

After a pause, he then said: "Qiao Waner, please come in to meet all the guests and friends!"

At this time, the praiser Qiao Yan'er entered the venue first, and then Qiao Waner entered the venue, bowed to the guests facing south, then knelt down and sat down at the table, and the praiser Qiao Yan'er began to comb Qiao Waner's hair.

After eleven more rituals including three plus three bows, Duke Cheng finally announced: "My daughter Qiao Wan'er's hairpin ceremony has been completed."

At this point, Qiao Waner's hair-raising ceremony ended.

The banquet was over and it was already dark. Liu's carriage was in front, and Tang Bingxuan's carriage was behind.

In the carriage, Zhiqiu sighed: "Miss, Miss Qiao's hairpin ceremony was so grand, and the princess of the county was the guest of honor."

"Originally, the Duke's residence is very prominent, and he is the niece of the Queen Mother, so everyone will definitely support him." Zhichun discussed the matter.

Suddenly, the carriage bumped. Except for Tang Bingxuan, who was protected by Zhichun and Zhiqiu, she was fine. Zhichun and Zhiqiu, one hit their head and the other hit their back.

The coachman quickly apologized, saying that the wheel might have stepped on a stone, causing the bumps.

(End of this chapter)