from widow to dame

Chapter 74

In this world, there are class distinctions at all times, and the barriers between classes are as clear as mountains and sharp knives, and the imperial examination is undoubtedly the best way to break this barrier.Therefore, for the Su family, Su Wen's Zhongju is not just his own business, it is a great leap in the identity of the whole family.In layman's terms, they have finally changed from "poor people" to "official family." Although this official may not be popular at all, there is no doubt that they have this qualification.And this can be seen from the fact that after Su Wenzhong was promoted, the Su family was almost stepped on by a visitor.Pantao Town can be said to be big or small, Su Huiniang has moved here for more than a year, and she doesn't know as many people as she does these days.After several days of banquets, Su Huiniang and Mrs. Lin lost weight until the wave of excitement gradually subsided.

But it's not in vain. Su Huiniang made a calculation and knew that she had received nearly 800 taels of light gift silver this time, most of which were gifts from some wealthy households in the town, and among them, the Lu family gave an extra handle of white jade Ruyi and The set of Four Treasures of the Study presented by Mrs. Mighty Wubo Chen is undoubtedly the most precious.After the banquet passed on by Honglu, Su Wen was selected as a Shuji scholar in the Imperial Academy. Although the Shuji scholar is not a high-ranking official in the official ranks, the entire Su family is already overjoyed. In the cabinet, most of those who can stand firm among civil servants have experienced in the Imperial Academy.This is because Darui's reign was short, and the imperial examination was only held for the second time. The country needs talents too much, so the restrictions have been relaxed. of.

"Miss, Mrs. Lu is here." Mu Xiang whispered in Su Huiniang's ear.

Putting down the pearl hairpin in her hand, Su Huiniang frowned slightly: "Understood. Let the people below treat you nicely, and I'll go over right away."

"This family is really boring." Mu Xiang stuck out her tongue, and said with disgust: "Miss obviously doesn't want to talk to them, but she insists on getting on the pole and getting closer."

Su Huiniang thought to herself that it wasn't because she didn't want to talk to her, but because we couldn't afford to talk to her... Shaking her head, she sighed with a headache.

In the flower hall, Mrs. Lu was holding Mrs. Lin's hand, talking happily.Lin Shi is an honest person, how could he resist Lu Shi's flattery, and he was fooled to the point where he didn't know the east, west, and north in a short time.

"Your family, Su Wen, is really competitive. He passed the Juren examination at a young age. Sister Su, you are really blessed..." Mrs. Lu kept praising her with a smile on her face.

"Where, everywhere, the child works hard by himself." Mrs. Lin was already dizzy by the praise, and she called her affectionate to Mrs. Lu.

"Oh, I'm not afraid of my sister's jokes. I have given birth to three girls in my life, but I have no son." Lu's face changed, looking extremely melancholy, and sighed long: "The few girls that the master has brought in one after another Concubines are also useless, and now the family doesn't even have a person to spread incense. Seeing that Su Wen of your family is so upbeat, my sister is really envious!"

Lin's heart is soft, and after hearing this, she hastily followed up with a few words of persuasion.

"Sister Su, you have a good heart. We hit it off so well. I'll just say something straight. I'm here today for nothing else..." Mrs. Lu wiped her "tears" and said to Mrs. Lin : "I really like your family, Su Wen, and I intend to marry a daughter to him. I don't know what my sister wants?"

After hearing this, Lin couldn't help being stunned.

"Sister, don't worry, the girls of our Lu family are all first-class regardless of their appearance, and there is no boy in the family, and the property and everything are not all from these few. If you are willing to marry this kind of family." Mrs. Lu Said: "Our family is willing to accompany a three-entry yard, and there are five thousand, no! What do you think of ten thousand taels of silver?"

We can't blame Mrs. Lu for being such a stickler, it's really because she thinks Su Wen is a "potential stock".The Lu family is rich, but they can only be regarded as merchants, and Su Wen is a lord, who can become a high-ranking official if he can't afford it, and judging from the Su family's family background, he is not the kind of poor. You can't suffer, and you can still support yourself in the future. Where can you find such a good thing?That's why Mrs. Lu was in such a hurry to talk about it without shame, because he was really afraid that he would miss this shop.

Just when Mrs. Lin was forced to look embarrassed and didn't know what to do, there was a sound of light footsteps, and Su Huiniang opened the door curtain and walked in.Mrs. Lin quickly stood up and said to Su Huiniang: "Huiniang is here..." Su Huiniang nodded slightly, and after meeting Mrs. Lu, she sat down on the chair.After being interrupted like this, Mrs. Lu showed a look of pity on her face, and Lin's ears were soft. She believed that in a little while, she would be able to convince her.At that time, even if the two families have a verbal agreement, it will be too late for the other party to go back on their word.

Su Huiniang, who walked to the door just now, heard Lu's words, but unfortunately, Su Huiniang had no intention of marrying their family at all. Whether it was for Lu Yu or Su Wen's future, the Lu family Neither is a good match.

Obviously, Mrs. Lu didn't think so.

Su Huiniang finally became impatient with her constant probing and testing, and immediately said directly: "Our family appreciates Mrs. Lu's kindness, but Su Wen's marriage has been settled now, and our family is already preparing for it." Look at each other." Mrs. Lu's voice was choked in her throat, and her face changed three times in an instant. If Su Huiniang wanted to come here, if it wasn't for the Su Mansion, she might throw tables and chairs, and cursed.

With an embarrassing look on her face, Madam Lu didn't stay long, and left in a hurry.

"Huiniang, look at you..." Mrs. Lin said with some complaints: "Ms. Lu also has good intentions. I have also seen the girls in her family. They are all very good. No matter which one is for our Wen'er All daughters-in-law..."

"Mom!" Su Huiniang interrupted her chatter: "I have my reasons for saying this. Think about it, although my brother has won the election now, but if he wants to go on in the officialdom, no matter what, there must be someone behind him to support him. Now! Our family is hopeless, so this wife's family is even more important, then the Lu family is just a wealthy businessman, how can we help my brother? By doing this, you are asking him to back down."

Su Huiniang's words pierced Lin's heart, her complexion changed, and she immediately changed her words in a panic: "So there is such a consideration in it, mother is not very knowledgeable, it's nonsense, your brother's future is important what!"

Seeing that she was frightened, Su Huiniang chuckled in her heart, and helped Lin to sit down again: "Mother, don't worry, my daughter knows about my brother's marriage, what I just said is not a lie."

"What? You, you have someone in your heart? Which girl is it?" Lin raised her head and asked anxiously.

"It's the one I asked my godmother to find." Su Huiniang said with a smile: "I met girls from three families in total, namely Guozijian Xuelu, the last daughter of Mr. Chang, the third daughter of Mr. Wu, Wuguan Lingtailang of Qintianjian, and Mrs. The eldest daughter of Mr. Cheng in the hospital. They are all very good girls."

Lin couldn't understand the circle of officials, but she trusted her daughter's vision.

"Then which girl do you value?"

Su Huiniang thought for a while and said: "Among the three, the rank of imperial physician is from the fifth rank, Master Wu from Qintianjian is from the seventh rank, and Master Chang from the Guozijian is from the eighth rank. But my daughter thinks it is still Master Chang. Her mother gave birth to five children, and she is the only girl. Our family is weak in the capital, so we can have a helper, and that girl is quiet, polite, and grows up. He is also a good match with my younger brother." Su Huiniang finally added with a smile: "Although Mr. Chang is not a high-ranking official, he still has some connections among civil servants."

Lin's eyes glistened when he heard this, and he really wanted to see his future daughter-in-law immediately.

"Since she is such a suitable girl, let's settle down quickly. Your brother is not young anymore. If he is married, I will have no regrets in my life."

Su Huiniang looked at her shining brightly, but she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. It seems that Su Wen is the most important thing in Lin's heart... No matter how good she is on weekdays, she can't compare to others. son.Shaking her head, she sighed softly.

"Mother, there's no need to rush this matter. I've already asked my godmother to let her know. Whether I can do it or not depends on what other people think."

Sure enough, about half a month later, Mrs. Chen asked Su Huiniang to come to the house and told her that she agreed.

Su Huiniang was overjoyed after hearing this.

That lady from the Chang family, her boudoir name is Chang Run'e, coincidentally, she was the other girl besides Lin Xiuzhu who surrounded Mrs. Chen when Mrs. Chen celebrated her birthday. Su Huiniang first saw her at that time. After that, the girl was very calm, and she spoke politely without escaping.She had a good impression in her heart, and later she asked Mrs. Chen specifically, and she became even more careful.

It's just that at that time Su Wen hadn't won the exam, and their family didn't have much leverage, so it was difficult to propose marriage, but now it's different.Su Wenzhong was selected as a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, and it is only then that he has confidence and sincerity to raise this issue.

Su Huiniang thanked Mrs. Chen very much. She really helped me a lot. Whether it was about the Chang family or sending Lu Yu to the palace, she helped lead the bridge. This godmother really did not recognize her in vain. what! ! !
(End of this chapter)