Chapter 192: Jokes
Niu was a little surprised: "I think Cai Shizi is very good, polite, full of gentle big brother, and treats his younger siblings carefully and thoughtfully, I didn't expect him to be such a narrow person?"
Zhao Mo smiled: "Actually, he doesn't do this to everyone. Cai Shizi likes Brother Jian very much, and he is merciful to us. ”
Qin Jian said angrily: "You didn't drink less, he poured you the same, but you were more obedient, and after only drinking about ten cups, you said no, you were drunk, and you lay on the table, no matter how you told you, you didn't pay attention to it." They're all brothers who grew up together, and who doesn't know how much you drink? That little bit of wine can make you drunk, it's a joke. Everyone knows that you are pretending, but if you have to pretend to be stupid, what can we do with you? Brother Cai was embarrassed to dig you up and continue to pour it, so he had to harm us instead. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been so drunk that I would have died of discomfort all night. You're too embarrassed to laugh at me here!"
Zhao Mo squeezed his eyes at him: "What does it matter? If you get drunk once, you will win the favor of others, maybe there will be good things in the future, don't you allow me to have fun?"
Qin Jian's face was slightly red, and he smacked at him, "What nonsense?!"
Qin Hanzhen blinked, feeling that there seemed to be some inside story here, and hurriedly asked Zhao Mo, "What's the matter?"
Zhao Mo pursed his lips and said with a smile: "I can't tell you what is going on, but when I was pretending to be drunk that day, I heard Cai Shizi asking him a lot of things while pouring Brother Jian wine, such as what he likes, what he likes to do on weekdays, whether he has decided on a family affair, what kind of girl he likes, whether he has a sweetheart, and what kind of wife he wants to marry in the future...... Something like that. I think it's weird and funny, if it weren't for the idea of doing a full set of plays, I really wanted to jump up on the spot and help Brother Jian answer Cai Shizi. Cousin Qin didn't know that Brother Jian was half drunk at the time, he stammered, and sometimes he really forgot to pretend, and he spoke strangely and straightforwardly. If it weren't for the fact that he was a decent person, even if he was more straightforward, he would have been upright and straightforward, I would have been anxious for him! I am afraid that he will offend others by saying the wrong word. Even if there is a great good thing, it has nothing to do with him. ”
Qin Hanzhen heard the gossip and hurriedly asked Qin Jian: "Is it really fake? Did Cai Shizi ask Brother Hall these words? Why did he ask like this?"
Asking about hobbies and habits can be regarded as a topic of conversation between normal friends; asking about whether the family is a matter is not out of line; but asking what kind of girl you like, whether you have a sweetheart, and what kind of wife you want to marry, it is a little too pertinent. Is this Cai Shizi naturally warm-hearted and has no shelf, or does he want to be a matchmaker for Qin Jian?
Niu Shi was also very interested in hearing this, and followed Qin Hanzhen to ask Qin Jian: "Is Cai Shizi only grabbing you and asking, or is everyone asking like this?"
Qin Jian blushed and replied embarrassedly: "No, no, he didn't just ask me. ”
Zhao Mo coaxed on the side: "Other questions have been asked to many people, but you are the only one who asks such a detailed question." I heard it all so well, don't quibble, what's so embarrassing in front of your uncles and grandparents?"
Niu nodded again and again: "That's right, let's talk quickly, does Cai Shizi fancy you as his sister-in-law?" Qin Hanzhen also looked at Qin Jian with a smile, and even Qin Bai showed a concerned expression.
Qin Jian's face turned red, and he simply used Zhao Mo as a shield: "How can you just know that talking about me? Cai Shizi asked you first! Among so many people, he paid attention to you first." If you hadn't pretended to be drunk, how could he have turned his attention to me? If Cai Shizi is choosing a husband for his sister, then he should also focus on you first!"
Zhao Mo didn't expect this fire to burn on himself, and said with a smile: "Don't talk about it here, the fact is that Cai Shizi pays attention to you, and while pouring you wine, he asks you many questions, and wants to hear your true words." For the rest of us, he doesn't have the patience. For example, the cousin of the Lu family, Cai Shizi didn't even ask, the Ma family brothers were only poured three glasses of wine by him, and Yu Gongzi drank a few more glasses, but Cai Shizi didn't ask him what kind of girl he liked. There are also the brothers of the Min family, they have a good amount of alcohol and last the longest, Cai Shizi can only chat with them later, but the conversation is just some safari things. In this way, who else is the sister-in-law he pays the most attention to, besides you?"
Qin Jian blushed and said angrily: "You only know how to make fun of me." What is a drink? If you hadn't pretended to be drunk early, it's hard to say what would have happened. Let's wait and see, and when we meet again next time, Cai Shizi will grab you and ask what?!"
Zhao Mo said with a smile: "Don't patronize me, I'm just joking." Isn't this a good thing? Cai Shizi's sister is a good character, you and I all know. I didn't know it originally, but I also knew it after the Spring Banquet. If you really have that kind of blessing, wouldn't your ancestors burn high incense? Why don't you rush to offer your eldest brother courtesy, so that you can marry a beautiful woman as soon as possible?
Qin Jian laughed angrily, and could only stare at him with his eyes.
Qin Hanzhen said busily: "This is a good thing." I really didn't think that the Cai family would be so discerning. What's wrong with Brother Lobby? The family is handsome, has a gentle temper, and has a bright future in the future. Sister Cai is also a very good girl, she is both talented and beautiful, and she couldn't be more kind and generous. If she can make a pair with Brother Lobby, it will really be a good match!"
Niu's felt the same way: "I see that Miss Cai is also a very good girl, and she is a great match for Brother Jian!"
Qin Jian said helplessly: "Third uncle and grandmother, third sister, don't laugh at me." What kind of family is the Marquis of Yunyang? How can our family compare with them? I can't afford to climb this family business, and I think Cai Shizi is just casually teasing me, and he doesn't really treat me as a person. I think Guanglu has more hope of being favored by the Cai family, and the son of the Yu family is also an outstanding young talent. ”
Zhao Mo hurriedly said: "You don't use me as a shield, just mention Yu Gongzi." However, people are scholars, and they may not be all the way with Jiangmen and relatives. Cai Shizi and Yu Gongzi have known each other for many years, and if they had that meaning, they would have spoken a long time ago. Cai Shizi asked you those words in front of Yu Gongzi generously, could it be that it could be regarded as unintentional?"
The topic turned back to Qin Jian, and the Niu family began to count down this nephew: "You are also so old, you should have said kiss a long time ago, what else are you embarrassed about? If the Cai family really takes a fancy to you, do you still have to say that you don't want to do it? Hurry up and talk to your father and mother to see if there is any way to go to the Cai family to find out." If people really think you're good, you'll be blessed! This is a major event that will affect your life, and you must not ignore it! If you want to be ashamed, you have to wait until your family affairs are settled, and it is not too late to be ashamed. ”
Qin Jian suddenly blushed, and couldn't say anything except stammering and saying "no".
Qin Bai looked funny, and also saw that this nephew was now entangled by his old wife, so he kindly didn't get involved, got up with a smile and went to the study. Seeing this, Zhao Mo quietly chased after him. Qin Hanzhen noticed it, took a look, and saw that he was looking for Qin Bai, so he didn't care, he only held his grandmother's arm, and the grandparents and grandchildren laughed and joked about Qin Jian together.
Zhao Mo caught up with Qin Bai and asked with a smile: "Uncle and grandpa, are you going to read in the study?" Qin Bai turned around and smiled at him: "Your uncle and grandmother love to listen to these matchmakers." She was happy to hear it, what am I doing sitting there? I might as well write for a while. If you don't want to go back and talk to them, come and stay with me. I'll see if you've wasted your handwriting homework these days. ”
Zhao Mo laughed dryly, but still agreed obediently, accompanied Qin Bai to the study, and then took the initiative to prepare the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, not letting Qin Bai move a little.
Qin Bai saw that he was busy, so he asked him, "Have you been busy lately?" Did the palace tell you to do any new missions?"
Zhao Mo replied: "It's been quite leisurely these days. I went into the palace every day to say goodbye, and went to the East Palace to talk to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for a while, and there was nothing else to do. He paused, pressed the paperweight under his hand, and then said carefully, "In the past few days, I have taken advantage of my free time to walk around Shichahai to see if there is a good house to buy." There are also a few good industries, and I don't know which one to choose for a while. Taking advantage of the good weather right now, I wonder if my uncle, grandfather, aunt, and third cousin can enjoy the light and palm my eyes for me?"
Qin Bai raised his eyebrows and asked him, "Do you really want to buy a house in Beijing?" Doesn't it mean that you won't live in Beijing for a long time, and it's a waste to buy it?"
Zhao Mo said with a smile: "Even if you don't live for a long time, if you can get the grace of the saints, you can go back to Beijing to live for two or three months a year, and a house is essential." The situation in the Liao Wangfu is undecided, and my father can't count on it, so if he wants to live with peace of mind, he still has to buy his own property. Otherwise, when you marry in the future, you won't even have a place for yourself, how can you do a happy event?"
Qin Bai stared at him for a while before he said, "You have made a lot of contributions this time, presumably the emperor will not be stingy with rewarding you with a palace." When the Ministry of Internal Affairs has built your county palace, and you have reached the age of marrying, wouldn't it be more dignified to hold a happy event in the palace?
Zhao Mo lowered his head and said with some embarrassment: "The emperor originally planned to give the house, but I asked the emperor for his grace and changed it to a marriage, and I will be more decent when I have happy events in the future." When the time comes, the emperor will make an order. Therefore, I have to solve the affairs of the house on my own. ”
As he spoke, he looked at Qin Bai with a blank eye: "Uncle and grandfather, you know everything about my heart." You won't say no, will you? The emperor said that you had actually discussed this matter with him a long time ago. ”
Qin Bai had indeed discussed Zhao Mo's marriage with the emperor earlier. Zhao Mo never concealed his wishes, and Qin Bai also felt that he was very suitable. It's just that nowadays, the situation seems to be a little more complicated.
He asked Zhao Mo: "Since you have spoken to this point, I can be regarded as watching you grow up, so I don't have to talk to you, I will say it directly if I have something to say." You often enter the palace, so ...... I don't know if you've ever heard someone say that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince intends to succeed you as his heir?"