Chapter 454: Flower Candles
Wu Shaoying's wedding originally wanted to be low-key, but he didn't expect that on the auspicious day, it was extremely lively and sensational.
Huang Qingfang's marriage did not go well in her early years, and she was ruined by her treacherous fiancΓ© and his later wife, the granddaughter of the Wang family, and then avoided the capital for a few years. Although it was the first marriage, which of those high-ranking families in the capital who once intended to marry her as a house-filling step-room did not gossip? The ladies who were once of the same age and the same circle as her but were not as talented and beautiful as her did not talk much after they got married. It seems that although they are not very prominent in marrying, they are better than Huang Qingfang. No matter how talented and beautiful Huang Qingfang is, it is not as good as them to be blessed.
But Huang Qingfang is married in the end, although he is married to a petty official from a poor family, but this petty official has also been promoted from the fifth grade, the master is prominent, and there are also the same brothers of the emperor's confidants and ministers. There is no martial arts in the court, he has all relied on it, and the teacher's family is deeply favored by the emperor and the prince. He himself was born in the imperial examination, two Jinshi, and performed well in Jinling before, both in terms of ability and temperament, he was impeccable. What does it matter if such an official comes from a poor background? His future will certainly be a smooth road. As for age, it is indeed a bit old, and he is still married for the first time, but compared to other officials from Wupin, he is actually young. Considering that he was already twenty-six or seventeen years old when he was admitted to the Jinshi, he had already risen faster than many of his peers.
Thinking about it this way, isn't Wu Shaoying an excellent marriage partner? Huang Qingfang marrying him is much better than marrying those high-ranking disciples in Beijing who can only rely on their elders, and they don't know whether they can be promoted to a fourth-rank official for the rest of their lives? For Huang Qingfang, where is this family unworthy? The Huang family has picked such a son-in-law for their daughter for so many years, and they are simply shrewd to get home!
The attitude of the elite eunuchs in the capital towards Huang Qingfang's family affair immediately changed, and everyone said that she was well married, and that the Huang family had a good eye for choosing a son-in-law. When a son-in-law is older, what does a low official position matter? If he is older but he is married for the first time, it is better than filling in the house for others and being a ready-made stepmother; it doesn't matter if the official position is low, who doesn't start from a low level? With Wu Shaoying's background and teacher, he will never be bad in the future. The Huang family originally only had power in the army, but through this son-in-law, he directly got involved with the civil official circle, not only befriended the royal servants who had to be used before the emperor, but also used the Qin family as a link to further strengthen the connection with the East Palace.
In the past, outsiders didn't pay much attention to a person like Wu Shaoying, but now that they know, they naturally want to show their goodwill. Helplessly, he had already received a foreign appointment, and he was going to take up his post after marriage, so everyone had to take advantage of the opportunity of his marriage to find all kinds of excuses and reasons to come and send a congratulatory gift first, so that he could remember his name.
So, on the side of the Yongjiahou Mansion, Zhou Xiangnian was sent to help the Wu family steward to entertain the guests at the wedding, and Qin Hanzhen also sent Li Zi to help deal with the exchange of gifts. Li Zi handed a message to Qin Hanzhen in a hurry, saying that he had received the gift and received a soft hand, and many people had never heard of any dealings with Wu Shaoying, but they didn't know if they were familiar with the Huang family. Because he was afraid of being rude, he basically accepted the gifts, and it was not too much to see, so he should be fine, but Qin Hanzhen still found a vacancy and said hello to his cousin Wu Shaoying and asked him to pay attention.
Wu Shaoying knows it in her heart. He knew that he was about to go abroad, so he was a little more public. His wife Huang Qingfang has suffered a lot of gossip in recent years, and if she wants to marry in a beautiful way, she will also slap the face of some people who do not cultivate morality. His identity may attract the attention of many people, but after all, the official rank is limited, and even if others have the intention to make friends, they will not do too much for the first time. When he leaves the capital and comes back in a few years, how many people will still remember him? This will not bring trouble to the teachers and brothers, and it will not be harmful, but it will be a great thing for the Yue family.
Wu Shaoying instructed the housekeeper to put away the gift list, and if there was someone who sent valuable gifts, he also wrote it down, and he would make a special trip to thank him before going abroad. When the time comes, if you are not a worthy person, you will not have to communicate with each other in the future. But if it's worth befriending, it's time for him to expand his network, can't he rely on the teacher and the Yue family for everything, right?
The wedding banquet was also very lively, originally only planned to open ten tables, but in the end it was increased to twenty seats, so crowded that even the tables were set up under the verandah in the new house. However, Qin Hanzhen's response was timely, and he also lent the cooks of Yongjiahou Mansion and Chengenhou Mansion, the dishes and drinks were very high-grade, and the guests were full of praise, while enjoying it, they said a lot of auspicious congratulations, and praised Wu Shaoying without words, and finally said goodbye happily. This wedding banquet was very successful, but the Wu family and the descendants of the Yongjiahou Mansion were more tired.
When cleaning up the remnants, the Huang family's married family took the initiative to take over the work, and said with a smile: "My brother and sister-in-law have worked hard, we eat and drink well, and I can't help but feel sorry to see my brothers and sisters-in-law busy working." Now it's a family, the family doesn't talk to each other, the brothers and sisters-in-law will rest first, and the rest of the work will be left to us, and the care will be done neatly and neatly, which will definitely satisfy my aunt and uncle. β
The Wu family wanted to refuse politely, but it was Li Zi who played a round from it, and the newcomers also wanted to show their performance, so that they could take advantage of this festive day to ask for rewards. Now that we've received our rewards, it's time to enjoy our share of food and drink, and give the newcomers a chance.
People on both sides laughed, patted Li Zi's shoulders one by one, and dispersed happily, the Wu family's side went to rest and eat, and the Huang family's side hurriedly packed up their things. Before they accompanied their aunt and grandmother out of the house, the old lady, and young masters of the Huang family had all instructed them, saying that if they dared to rely on the Huang family's background, they would snub the Wu family's aunt and uncle, and bully the Wu family's subordinates, and they would get out of the house early! The Huang family couldn't raise such unruly idiots! Where did they dare? My aunt and grandmother looked good-tempered, but they weren't dough, and they didn't follow her rules, and she hung you up directly, can you still have a good life?
The Wu family is low-key and honest, and the Huang family accompanies the room, and they quickly integrate together, and they are safe. Li Zigong retreated, and hurriedly went to meet with Qin Hanzhen, the owner who had not left until the end, and as soon as he told the situation, Qin Hanzhen was also relieved, and hurriedly told his grandfather Qin Bai and grandmother Niu.
Qin Bai smiled and nodded: "The Huang family has a strict family education, a positive family style, and the companion of Shaoying's daughter-in-law naturally understands the rules." Niu recited the Buddha directly: "That's good, in the future, the two of them will live a good life, better than anything else." We can rest assured as elders!"
Qin Hanzhen smiled and grabbed Niu's arm: "Grandmother, let's go then, don't disturb my cousin and cousin." "People are going to have their wedding night.
Qin Bai asked his son Qin Ping: "Where is Shaoying? He was drunk before, is this time better?"
Qin Ping's laughter tonight was confiscated: "I said that I drank hangover soup, I must have gotten better." But there are so many people who persuade him to drink tonight, and I am afraid that if he comes out again, he will be poured down again, so I simply let him hide and be lazy. This must be in a new house. β
Qin An asked on the side: "Shall I go and ask someone to call Shaoying over?"
Niu Shi hurriedly said: "Don't shout! We are not outsiders, let's go, Ming'er still has to go to the house to recognize relatives, what is there to be an outsider?"
Qin Bai nodded, so the Qin family and his party did not say hello to the groom, and went out to get in the car and leave. However, Zhao Mo, although he also drank a lot, did not leave early, and was waiting outside the door with his horse, preparing to escort the Qin family.
When Qin Hanzhen got into the car, he glanced at him from a distance, saw that his cheeks were red, and couldn't help glaring at him, then pursed his lips and smiled, and then lowered his head and got into the carriage.
Zhao Mo touched his face, only to feel that he was still hot, and he was a little embarrassed in his heart. He begged for performance today, helped Wu Shaoying block a lot of wine, drank a little too much, even if he had already eaten hangover soup, the temperature on his face still couldn't come down. But this is just one time, and it doesn't matter. He doesn't like Qin Ping and Wu Shaoying, it's rare to have a chance, of course he has to please the two elders.
Qin Ping walked over and looked at him, his eyes were much gentler: "Have you drunk a lot, are you all on the same street, where do you need to send this ride?" Hurry home and rest." Ming'er confesses, can't you come?"
How could he not come? He also shouted at Wu Shaoying for his cousin. obediently answered in front of Qin Ping, but still sent the Qin family to the gate of Yongjiahou's mansion, then turned into the path and went home through the back door.
When Wu Shaoying's letter came out, he only saw the tail of the Qin family's carriage, and he was embarrassed. Li Zi fell at the end and comforted him: "Hou Ye said, let Wu Ye have a good wedding night, and Ming'er will remember to come to the house to recognize his relatives." It's not an outsider, don't pay attention to the red tape. β
Wu Shaoying smiled, agreed, rewarded Li Zi with a red envelope, sent him away, and walked around the front yard of the house.
Huang Qingfang has simply freshened up, changed into a red dress, and sat in front of the bed, like a delicate flower shining on water, elegant and moving.
Wu Shaoying paused at his feet, only felt tenderness in his heart, picked up a pair of wine glasses on the table, poured them full of wine, and walked over slowly.
Huang Qingfang calmly took the wine glass, sat on the edge of the bed with him, and looked at each other in pairs.
Wu Shaoying said in a low voice: "I...... I didn't deserve you, but I was lucky to have you as my wife. Don't worry, I will never fail you in this life!"
Huang Qingfang curled the corners of her mouth slightly, and said softly: "Husband, don't say anything worthy or unworthy." You have a past, I know, and I won't let you forget. I also have the pain of the past, where can I easily forget? But we can be considerate of each other, support each other, work with one heart and one mind, and grow old. I know you're not going to let me down. β
Wu Shaoying and Huang Qingfang looked at each other and smiled, and drank a glass of wine together.