Most of the girls' families in the south of Tong'an City are married after marriage, and they can't delay seventeen or eighteen at the latest. The big families who pay more attention to it, even since the girl turned ten years old, the elders led the girl to the homes of relatives and friends, one to show that there was a girl in my family who had just grown up, and the other was also secretly looking at the right family.

When the girl grows up at the age of twelve or thirteen, her character is determined, and interested people have also inquired in private, so a matchmaker will come to the door. The marriage must be done, the family prepares a dowry for the girl, and a set of three books and six ceremonies is down, and it is almost inseparable from the girl and the flute.

Now that the year has passed, Hongzhu is in addition to mourning, and it is the right time to start looking at each other at this age. There is no need for Zhong to mention this, and Li also understands it.

In the early years, Cheng Guitang was still there, he had a talent and fame, and he opened a private school as a master, and he could be regarded as a decent scholar in the south of the city. Here in Tong'an, even if the daughters of the Xiucai family can't marry into a famous family, there are many people with small wealth to ask for it.

Cheng Guitang was born in a businessman, and he was able to gain fame by virtue of his own advancement, and he is not the kind of person who looks down on businessmen. In his opinion, if there is a man with good character, a harmonious family, and a small fortune, Hongzhu will be more comfortable marrying than marrying an official eunuch.

There is only one thing he has some plans in his heart, his daughter has been held by him since she was a child, and she has studied and practiced calligraphy with him, and she has already learned a lot of poetry and books in her stomach, but she can't be called a talented woman, and she is also very smart. If you go back and find a son-in-law who is illiterate, wouldn't you still be wronged?

Whether he can be motivated or not, whether he has fame or not, he feels that this is something that he can't ask for, and there is still luck after all. But it makes a difference whether this person can read or write, whether he has read or not. It is best for his son-in-law to learn a little, so that he can get along with his son-in-law and be harmonious with his daughter.

Cheng Guitang thinks long-term about the choice of this son-in-law, when the Li family gave birth to Hongzhu, he couldn't get pregnant for a few years, Cheng Guitang thought of such an only daughter, and he even mentioned it when he recruited a son-in-law, which shows how much he values this girl.

Now that Cheng Guitang is gone, in order to live up to her husband's heart back then, and she is also distressed about her daughter, she can only be more concerned about Hongzhu's marriage. She remembered her husband's words very well, and she also wanted to find a reader for Hongzhu.

In fact, this idea is also right, at this time, in addition to the real family, if other small families really have the ability to provide their children with education, the elders in the family naturally have some knowledge, no matter how bad the family background is, it will not be bad, so you don't have to worry about eating and drinking.

With this, it is more reliable than finding a matchmaker to discuss the number of people in the family, the amount of wealth, and the subtleties of the owner's appearance and temperament.

In fact, in the early years, the Li family really didn't think about the Li family, although the two families were close, but the Cheng family was a Xiucai family, and the Li family was just a small vendor on the street, and there was not even a shop. But as soon as Cheng Guitang went, a widow of the Li family with her children, and no one was serious, so she had to rely on the Zhu family to live, and Hongzhu's marriage was difficult.

The three members of the Cheng family are living in poverty, and they are taken care of by the second uncle Li's family, the Li family can't help but feel grateful in their hearts, and because of the closeness of the two families, the Li family also values Li Nanxing a little more.

Later, the second uncle Li mentioned his son's family affairs in front of the Li family, because of the Cheng family's filial piety, it was not easy to speak clearly, but he was straightforward, and praised Hongzhu's ability many times, and said that if he could get this beautiful woman, his wish would be enough.

Although Li is cowardly, he is not stupid, and there is nothing he doesn't understand after listening to these words. She thought about it again and again, and felt that the Li family knew the roots, the elders were easy to get along with, and Li Nanxing saw that he was also promising, so he was willing, so he also gave Second Uncle Li a few words, and the two parties had some tacit understanding. The Li family still thought in their hearts that in addition to their mourning, they would talk about it and let the Li family find a matchmaker to seriously mention it. If there is no mistake, Hongzhu's marriage can be decided.

I don't even know the details of Hongzhu.

Unexpectedly, when this marriage came to the Zhong family, it would not happen.

The Zhong family has always been stronger, not like ordinary women, but the Li family's second uncle still has the idea of the matter, and the Zhong family is not good at disobeying her husband strongly. But she didn't want to, and Second Uncle Li couldn't persuade her for a while.

Because this marriage has never been clearly explained, the Zhong family is not able to say it directly to the Li family for the sake of the two families.

The Zhong family still treats Li and Hongzhu very well, and he also thinks about them in many things, but he has already detained Li Nanxing to study at home and no longer let him appear in front of the Cheng family. And once Second Uncle Li occasionally mentioned the two juniors in front of others, she either found something to diverge, or prevaricated with vague words, and always did not answer.

Second Uncle Li was also angry sometimes, but he was also afraid that the persecution would be too much, and the Zhong family came out to say some cruel things to embarrass both families, and then gradually mentioned those words less. Zhong's thoughts, Second Uncle Li also wanted to hide from Li at first, thinking that when he persuaded Zhong in private, it would be good to go back and discuss relatives.

But Zhong has such an attitude, and from time to time he shows a little meaning, and after repeating it again and again, he is a clear-eyed person who knows the details.

The Li family also felt a little, and couldn't help but feel a little lighter about the matter of becoming a family with the Li family, but in the end, it was the second uncle Li who was in charge of the Li family, and he hadn't vetoed it yet, so she didn't say it thoroughly, and she couldn't give it up in her heart, so she left a little thought.

Zhong felt that Li couldn't make sense here, so he turned to Hongzhu. She thinks that Hongzhu is an understanding person, not like ordinary little girls who only know how to be reserved and shy in marriage, as long as she shows a trace of dislike for Hongzhu to be her daughter-in-law, Hongzhu can naturally understand, and she will retreat if she can't say it.

Sure enough, Hongzhu understood very well, and made it clear to the Li family when she turned around that she was not happy with this marriage with the Li family.

When Li listened to his daughter's words, he was even more shocked and felt at a loss. After the Cheng family was mourned, they were two families who could see each other every day, but there was no news about the marriage, and the Li family also knew that most of this would not be possible.

At this time, Li heard Zhong's mention of Hongzhu's marriage again, and she couldn't help but be angry when she was bored.

Zhong talked about Li Nanxing, saying that her son was high-spirited, she didn't want to wronged her son, and she was willing to support her son to seek progress, and mentioned that he should study seriously for a few years...... This high-spirited and motivated person, and he has to study seriously, naturally he doesn't want to succumb to this small place for a long time, and he doesn't want to settle down as soon as possible The Cheng family, who has neither family background nor wealth.

Although the Zhong family said it tactfully, it also meant refusing to get married, and the Li family had already understood this matter, so it was okay. She also mentioned the red beads along the way, and the Li family couldn't help but suspect that the Zhong family had bad intentions, refused to get married, and came to find fault with the red beads.

The Li family naturally protected her daughter, and only said lightly at the moment: "Hongzhu is still young, I only have one daughter, I don't want her to leave me early." ”

Zhong raised his eyebrows, "It's small to say small, and big is big, I know that you feel sorry for her, but it's time to find it." ”

Li said: "I remember everything about her in my heart, my daughter's appearance is known everywhere, and I can't just let one go." I'm just paying attention to it right now, and I'm going to have to find a good one. After a pause, he said: "Sister-in-law Fang Cai also said, you are also dedicated to Nanxing, and it is the same for me, Hongzhu is a child with ideas, she said earlier that if there is a family, she must look at it." Although I scolded her for being frivolous, I also felt in my heart that her words were true. If she doesn't like it, I don't like it either. ”

These words are also faintly sharp, even if the Li family is willing, it depends on whether Hongzhu can see it. The Li family is picky, and the Cheng family is not in a hurry.

Zhong Shi glanced at her fixedly, but his face was not annoyed, but he smiled happily: "This is very right, it can be seen that you also have an idea in your heart." Zhong sighed, "Hongzhu, this girl has nothing to say, and the sons of ordinary people can't compare to her." If I had such a daughter, I would have asked around and decided to find her a first-class family. ”

This was said sincerely, and Li couldn't help but look at her suspiciously.

"An Niang, for so many years, you can see how I treat Hongzhu, but in fact, she is like my daughter in my heart. Zhong said again: "Anniang, don't blame me for being troublesome...... I see that there is a good marriage in front of me, and it depends on whether you are happy or not. ”

"What do you say?" said Lee, who was even more surprised.

Zhong smiled, "I'm afraid you didn't expect it for a while, I usually see a lot of people, and I like to think about some things in my heart, but let me see some signs." ”

"I'm getting more and more confused, is someone trying to match Hongzhu?" Li frowned, "What's the sign that isn't there, sister-in-law didn't deliberately joke with me?"

"Not a joke. Zhong shook his head, "If you want to talk about Hongzhu's matchmaker right now, it can't be me." An Niang, what do you think of He Mingheng?"

Li's eyes widened, "Sister-in-law is saying that he is ...... with Hongzhu" She was anxious, her face suddenly changed, and she said angrily: "Sister-in-law can't talk nonsense, my family and He Mingheng are just neighbors, closer than others, and they can say two sentences when they see each other on weekdays, but he is also a serious reader, and he has always been measured in what he says and does, and my Hongzhu is also a generous and dignified girl, the two are innocent, and there is absolutely nothing!"

Zhong's expression couldn't help but change, but he said seriously: "Anniang, where do you want to go, I really love Hongzhu, how can I arrange her nonsense." She paused and explained carefully, "It's also that I can't speak, and I don't mean what the two of them have." How long have you been moving there, I have seen it with my own eyes a few times, and when it comes to it, I am much more familiar with He Mingheng than all of you, and I understand it very well. ”

Only then did Li breathe a sigh of relief, "What does that sister-in-law mean?" ”

"Okay, okay, I'm just happy to mention that, blame me. Zhong Shi responded, thought for a while and said: "I was thinking, He Mingheng has a good heart, has studied, and is capable, and he is a down-to-earth and hard-working person." And he knows the roots, his parents are gone, although he has an uncle, but he can't take care of him for a lifetime, he is an assertive, and now that he has come out of the Zeng family, he can also do things to support himself...... Just now I saw that he attached great importance to Hongzhu's words, and he also showed appreciation, which shows that he is a person who understands and respects people in his heart, such a child, even if there are one or two bad things, he can also rank up. He doesn't say kiss now, he is a few years older than Hongzhu in age, but I think it's okay to do this, it will hurt people. If An Niang can see it and think that it matches the red beads, I can ask it, if he can also agree, and he can wait, wouldn't it be a good marriage. ”

Li really didn't think about He Mingheng, he was eighteen or nineteen years old, and he was five or six years old behind Hongzhu. And He Mingheng is busy with errands, and he is a person who is used to walking around inside and outside the yamen, Li has seen more of his mature and stable appearance, and there are many prestige people in the public family, Li doesn't think that he is a young man who has not started a family, and he doesn't think that his family can still recruit him as a son-in-law......

Since he had never thought about it, Li Shi listened to these words for a while, and he was flustered and had no clue in his heart, and he hesitated and didn't say a word.

Zhong also knew that Li's temperament had always been an idealess, and he couldn't make a decision for a while. She smiled slightly and said: "That is, Hongzhu, if I change to someone else, I won't bother to go to Zhang Luo." I thought the two of them had a bit of fate, so I thought about asking. An Niang, the stakes are very high, and I don't want to get your words right now, but I want to mention it to you first, you go back and think carefully about whether my words make sense, and look at He Mingheng as a person, and think about whether this can be done...... Now people don't know, if you don't like it, just let me drink and talk a few words, and I won't say much when I look back, just don't do it. ”

Li Shi breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, thought about it and said, "Thank you sister-in-law for thinking about us, I know that my sister-in-law is kind...... But I didn't think about it, and I didn't know what to do for a while, so I listened to my sister-in-law, and I thought about it carefully. "No matter what, He Mingheng has enthusiastically helped them a few times, and his character is very appropriate, Zhong mentioned this person, and Li had nothing to say.

Zhong didn't know what she thought of He Mingheng, so he added, "If you are willing, I will go and say it to He Mingheng, I don't dare to give the right words, but everything is good to discuss, and I can always do it properly, so that others will not hear the rumors or embarrass the two families, I have all of these." ”

When Li heard this, he was afraid that she would be too enthusiastic, so he went to test He Mingheng early, and couldn't help but say anxiously: "This matter is uncertain, sister-in-law must not show it, add a handle." ”

Zhong patted his chest, "Don't worry, I'm also a person who knows things, and I definitely won't." ”

That's it.

The two of them listened to these words all the time, and they couldn't hear it clearly, but they understood the meaning. When she heard Li say that she had to ask her about it, Hongzhu pursed her lips and smiled. Because of these words, even if the Zhong family moved the Li family in a few words, Hongzhu was not in a hurry.

Cheng Wenhan leaned over to speak, Hongzhu pulled him inside, he stared at Hongzhu curiously, "Sister, did my mother agree?"

Hongzhu frowned, "Where did you say this?" She deliberately annoyed again: "Do you think your sister is married like that?"

Cheng Wenhan was stunned for a moment, thought for a while and said, "No." He looked more serious, "Sister, I don't want you to get married, I think our family is very good." ”

Hongzhu is also a pleasure, "That's right, you little conscienceless." ”

"Sister, but if you don't marry, you'll become an old girl. He wrinkled his little face, "I still have to support you, it's not easy, sister." ”

"What old girl, I'll clean you up if you talk nonsense. Hongzhu smiled, "Now it is me and my mother who are raising the family, and when you are older, you are the one who supports the two of us." ”

Cheng Wenhan grabbed Hongzhu's hand and said seriously: "Sister, there are still many years, can you wait?"

Hongzhu nodded, smiled slightly, and joked with his younger brother on his face, but he couldn't help but think about Zhong's words in his heart, thinking about He Mingheng. 166 Reading Network