Huanxi Farm: Pick up a husband for farming

Chapter 383
What kind of reaction will Li Shi and Rong Zheng have?The two old people who have lived in the mountains for a long time have become more open-minded and more tolerant in their peaceful and slow life, not to mention that they don't know about Wang Zhilian and all kinds of rumors.

Suddenly, I heard that the second son, who has been emphasizing that he should put his studies first, rejected so many matchmakers, and now intends to marry a wife and start a family first. This kind of news came a bit suddenly, but for them, it is undoubtedly the best up.

There was a smile on Li's face, which was kind and familiar to all the sons and daughters of the Rong family. She and Rong Zheng looked at each other, and also saw the approval in her husband's eyes.

So Mrs. Li said: "Qing'er. This is a good thing. Tell your parents first, which family's girl is your favorite?"

Rong Qing raised his head. The attitude of his parents was not only expected, but also made him happy that his parents could treat him so peacefully and rationally, and they also showed him the greatest tolerance.
In fact, it's because you still don't know what happened at the foot of the mountain in the past few days, right?Including that he was in prison but he and his second sister had to keep it from them.

Rong Zheng also said: "Rong Qing, at your age, it's time to think about lifelong affairs, but... you have been doing your best for the imperial examination before, God's will tricks people, and the court has been procrastinating. I don’t know when the imperial examinations will be resumed, but it is good to choose to start a family at this time, even if there may be troubles waiting for you young people.”

Rong Shui thought to himself, there should be some drama here, as long as the parents don't know the rumors at the bottom of the mountain, maybe the second brother is expected to marry Wang Zhilian back home smoothly.

Rong Qing was moved, but also answered his mother's words, saying: "Mother, I'm looking at the second daughter of Jiangcheng Wang Yuan's family, Wang Zhilian, who is about the same age as Qing'er, kind-hearted, and has a virtuous character."

Li's heart was relieved when she heard that her character was virtuous. The most important thing she valued in choosing a daughter-in-law was her character, and she did not interfere with the rest according to her own children's preferences.

Rong Zheng frowned a little, and said: "Qing'er is looking at the daughter married by Wang Yuanwai? Although this Wang Yuanwai can be regarded as a respectable figure in Jiangcheng, he is a lazy and greedy person. He has been relying on his ancestors. Some of the properties left behind eat and drink, and they have no intention of taking care of them. They are all on the verge of bankruptcy, but the second daughter of his family is well-known and a famous talented woman, but I don’t know if it’s true or not.”

Rong Zheng is a man who often walks outside, and he hears more things outside than Li Shi, a woman.

Seeing this, Rong Shui immediately stepped forward to rescue the second brother, and said to Rong Zheng: "Father! You can't believe everything you heard outside. Besides, the second brother wants to marry his daughter, not him. , You have to believe in the eyes of the second brother in selecting candidates, I have seen that Wang Zhilian, she is really talented and beautiful."

Hey. Now that she is hiding it from her parents, and waiting for Wang Zhilian to marry, no one with a discerning eye can tell that Wang Zhilian is Wang Lianzhi who borrowed from their Rong family back then.

It's just that you can't say that now.

After hearing this, Mrs. Li thought that what Rong Shui said was very reasonable, so she said: "Shui'er is right. You don't have to worry about this, since my son intends to marry Wang Zhilian, then I have to marry the master sometime. Go to the city and discuss the details of the marriage with that old man."

After finishing speaking, he started talking happily, and Rong Zheng didn't have any objections. Anyway, the family members agreed, and the matter was settled like this.

When Rong Shui and Rong Qing were breathing a sigh of relief, Li Shi said again: "Hey! Shui'er, why didn't Qing'er see Wang Lianzhi this time?"

Rong Shui Rongqing was taken aback for a moment, Rong Qing has her own integrity and temperament, and she doesn't really want to hide it from her parents. At this time, this sensitive issue is mentioned, and she doesn't know whether she should confess it or not.

But he was still tolerant and clever, so he couldn't just confess to his mother at this time, otherwise even the most enlightened parents would have to hesitate, right?

She knew that her second elder brother was unwilling to lie, let alone her parents, so she had no choice but to be the villain herself. She stepped forward and took Li Shi's hand, with a hint of coquettishness, and said, "Mother, even Then he went home, isn’t it the New Year’s Eve? Who’s not going home yet?”

Li Shi felt relieved again, Wang Lianzhi was just a guest after all, and he only asked casually about him, thinking that what Rong Shui said was right, the New Year is approaching, whose children won't go back?I didn't ask any more questions.

Next, the whole family is preparing to go to Wang's house to propose marriage to Wang Yuanwai.

The days flew by, and when everything was settled, Rong Zheng, Li Shi, and Rong Qing and Rong Shui went down the mountain.

First, he went back to the Rong family compound to stay temporarily. The housekeeper, Wen Yongjiu, had already found a matchmaker, and prepared some gifts for the Wang family when they met for the first time. Everything was handled properly.

A few people set off to the Wang's house. Unlike Li's Rongzheng's joy and anticipation, they chatted endlessly about the appearance of the new daughter-in-law. Rong Qing and Rong Shui seemed a little nervous.

Rong Shui is nervous because she doesn't know what tricks the Wang family has waiting for them. She just doesn't believe that Wang Yuanwai really intends to marry Wang Zhilian to his second brother Rong Qing so easily. I hope they don't make things too difficult, otherwise they will embarrass their parents. .

What Rong Qing thought was roughly the same, he was just more worried about Wang Yuanwai's imminent repentance.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly at the beginning. When they arrived at the gate of Wang's house, the Rong family handed out invitations yesterday, and Wang Yuanwai even stood at the door for the first time, waiting to welcome Rongshui's family.

Rong Qing looked at Wang Zhilian, but he didn't see anyone. Wang Yuanwai stepped forward, received him with a smile, and said: "Master Rong and Madam Rong have come from a long way, please sit down quickly, my daughter has been feeling unwell a few days ago, so I can't Come to see the guest, please forgive me!"

Such an explanation from Wang Yuanwai reassured Rong Qing, but he was always a little disappointed when he didn't see the person he was thinking of.

Rong Shui followed his parents into Wang's house, Wang Yuanwai thoughtfully brought them to the upper hall, there was already hot tea and snacks waiting to entertain the Rong family.

This kind of hospitality is impeccable, and the impression in Rong Zheng and Li's hearts is not too bad.

After everyone was seated, Wang Yuanwai still had a smile on his face, and he didn't seem to put on any airs. Li Shi whispered to Rong Shui in private: "It seems that this Wang Yuanwai is not as bad as your father said. , Miss Wang Zhilian is probably really a virtuous woman."

After hearing what Li said, Rong Shui didn't respond. Wang Zhilian said that she is a virtuous person. The key is her father. That's really hard to say.

After Wang Yuanwai invited people to drink tea, Rong Zheng, as the head of the family, said first: "Master Wang, you must know why my Rong family came to visit, right? Mainly, mainly for my son Rongqing, come here Proposing marriage to Wang Zhilian, the second young lady of the Wang family."

Rong Zheng is not a person who likes to beat around the bush. Although Wang Yuanwai has been polite and considerate to their family until now, he still likes to get straight to the point and say what he wants, and he doesn't want to be too courteous.

Wang Yuanwai was not surprised either, but happily said to Rong Zheng: "Master Rong is indeed an upright person, since that's the case, we have to speak straight, right?! I know you are here for your second son, Young Master Rong Qing. Propose marriage to my daughter Wang Zhilian."

Wang Yuanwai had known about this for a long time, and the parents of the Rong family were not surprised. The son and daughter of the two families must have been in contact for a long time. It is estimated that the two young people have told their parents in private.

The current situation is considered good, both parties know the purpose of coming, Rong Zheng and Li Shi looked at each other, and at this moment they both felt in their hearts that there might be something interesting about this marriage.

So Rong Zheng said to Wang Yuanwai again: "Master Wang, this is indeed the purpose of our Rong family. Qing'er likes your daughter's virtuousness and virtue, and she sincerely asked to marry her back home. Today, she brought some small gifts. There is also a matchmaker. If Wang Yuanwai has no objections, he will accept the letter of engagement from Rong Qing? Promise the marriage of the two children. We have brought the matchmaker. The main reason is that Qing'er can't wait for the matchmaker to come and talk about the matchmaking, so she will come to propose marriage in advance. .”

After finishing speaking, Rong Zheng asked Wen Yongjiu, who came to wait on him, to bring some well-prepared meeting gift lists and letters of appointment, intending to show Wang Yuanwai.

Wang Yuanwai didn't say much, and said hypocritically: "You are polite, you are polite! The two children are in love with each other. I am also urging to get married soon!"

But after finishing speaking, he didn't look at any letter of appointment, but directly took the gift list and browsed it.

Seeing his behavior like this, Rong Shui felt something was wrong in his heart. Sure enough, after looking down from the king's staff, his expression gradually lost his smile, and he threw the gift slip and letter of engagement aside.

The smile on his face had been put away, replaced by a strong sense of sarcasm, but at this time, he still didn't tear his face on the spot.

He walked up to Rong Zheng and said, "Master Rong, this is the betrothal gift that your Rong family plans to give?!"

While talking about pointing to those gift lists, he seemed very dissatisfied, but now he is still restraining himself, is everything negotiable?It's just that the Rong family's thinking is too simple, right?
Rong Zheng and Li Shi are a little confused at this time, the gift list drawn up for Wang Yuanwai was written by the two husband and wife after discussing with Rong Shui, under the maximum economic limit of the Rong family, even speaking, it is already better than before. The betrothal gift for Clinique's landlord's father was added a glass, not because he thought Wang Yuanwai was a greedy person.

But what does that mean now Wang Yuanwai?Rong Zheng was puzzled, he took the gift list that was just thrown aside by Wang Yuanwai, went through it carefully, and felt that there was nothing wrong.

So he said, "What's the matter? Wang Yuanwai. Is there any problem with this gift list?!"

The naive Rong Zheng and Li Shi never expected that Wang Yuanwai would dislike the fact that the Rong family gave too little dowry.

Wang Yuanwai also naturally saw that the Rong family couple seemed to be a little out of character, so he spoke eagerly to them, "Where are my Master Rong and Mrs. Rong! The dowry is not a problem, the problem is too much." Less! Just want to marry my daughter?"

(End of this chapter)