Chapter 260: Fighting
Qin Jinhua felt deep regret, and regretted that his brother Qin Jian did not get along alone with Yu Xinlan, and showed himself more to please Yu Xinlan. Qin Hanzhen felt that the current state was just right. If these two people are destined, this level of contact is enough, after all, it is just the beginning, and no matter how much it is, it will be a little too much, and it is easy to arouse the vigilance of Shoushan Bofu.
Their original intention was not to satisfy Yao's wishes, but to deliberately match Qin Jian and Yu Xinlan. If the two of them are interested in each other and go with the flow, they can also have good results.
Just in case, Qin Hanzhen made an excuse to apologize for his absence afterwards, and gave Cai Yuanzhen and Yu Xinlan a mint-filled cool snack respectively, which was his own unique secret recipe, which tasted refreshing and delicious, and was well received by the Qin family. Cai Yuanzhen's side was certainly happy, and returned her two bottles of rose paste made by the Marquis of Yunyang, and Yu Xinlan's family also returned a copy of her own secret recipe of eight-treasure lotus leaf cake. Judging by the reactions of the people in Shoushan Bo's mansion, there must be no opinion on Yu Xinlan's trip to Yongjiahou. Yu Xinlan herself also asked the person sent to deliver snacks to Qin Hanzhen and asked her to watch the dragon boat race together during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Qin Hanzhen finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although there was a little trouble at home, it seems that Shoushan Bofu does not mean to blame. That's easy to do, even if you really want to match Qin Jian and Yu Xinlan in the future, at least you don't leave a handle for the Yu family.
However, at present, it seems that Qin Jian and Yu Xinlan are getting along well. Although the cause was because of an ancient book, and Yu Xinlan's love for books was very firm, it is difficult to say whether her attention was all on that ancient book in that half a day, or whether she had given a part to Qin Jian, but at least, the two of them still have common interests and room for development.
And if you want to know whether they really have the possibility of development, you have to ask the person concerned first. Qin Hanzhen couldn't go to Yu Xinlan to ask this kind of question, so he could only find his own lobby brother first.
Qin Jian sat behind the desk in his room, holding the book and reading hard, seemingly very attentive, and didn't even have the time to raise his head: "Third sister, don't mess around, what's going on? If I had known she was there, I wouldn't have bothered to rush in. Now when you mention it, I feel embarrassed, where else do I want to get anything else? Don't be abrupt about the daughter of the Shoushan Bofu, then where can I be worthy?"
Qin Jinhua, who came with Qin Hanzhen behind him, immediately became anxious when he heard his words: "Why can't my brother be worthy?" Our family is also the Hou Mansion, it is the family of the uncle, although it is not as powerful as the Shoushan Uncle's Mansion, but it is a family with a title. In the future, my father will inherit my grandfather's knighthood, and we will also be uncles. The elder brother is the eldest son of the uncle, and the eldest daughter of the eldest sister of the uncle, isn't it just the right person? If you want to talk about power or something, it is too snobbish. The Yu family is from a Qingliu civil official, so it is not so vulgar!"
Qin Jian heard it funny, and glanced at her sister: "Don't say this in front of outsiders, it's like putting gold on our own face." If you don't mention power, there are more princes and uncles in the capital, and in the past, those down-and-out lords came to our house as guests, how could my sister ever pay attention to it? β
Qin Jinhua's face turned red, and he was so anxious that he stomped his feet, but he was speechless, so he could only pull Qin Hanzhen's sleeve and ask her for help.
Qin Hanzhen tilted his head and looked at Qin Jian a few times, seeing that Qin Jian was uncomfortable: "Why does the third sister look at me like this?"
Qin Hanzhen said: "I'm observing whether Brother Lobby is sincere when he says these words, or if he is just hard-mouthed." If it is a hard mouth, then everything is easy to say, you still have a little bit of interest to the sister of the Yu family in your heart, then we as sisters will not stand idly by. Within the scope of the rules, we can provide you with some convenience, help match you, or say a few kind words for you in front of reliable elders, and ask them to communicate with the people of Shoushan Bofu, all of which are within our ability. But if you really don't like this marriage, then we don't need to do much. There is no need to be the host to invite Sister Yu to the house, nor does he need to talk too much in front of the elders. If the elders mention that Sister Cai is good and can ask for a marriage for Brother Lobby, we will also tell them obediently that Brother Lobby has no intention of Sister Yu, so that the elders don't have to waste time, so it is better to choose another candidate for Sister Lobby as soon as possible. What do you think? Are you telling the truth, or are you just hard-mouthed? It's better to think about it before you speak to us. You know, once you say something, you can't take it back. β
Qin Jian listened to her words all the way, first her face was slightly red, then she began to turn slightly white, and in the end, it turned into a tangled face, looking at her silently.
Qin Jinhua seemed to understand, secretly held back a smile, didn't hold back, simply raised the corner of his sleeve to cover his mouth, bit the corner of the handkerchief, and stared at Qin Jian's reaction.
Qin Hanzhen looked at Qin Jian calmly and fearlessly, waiting for him to give him an answer.
Qin Jian was silent for less than a cup of tea, and was defeated in front of his two younger sisters. At this time, he couldn't pretend to be serious about reading and chatting without intention, so he simply closed the book on the bookcase, and said to Qin Hanzhen with red ears: "Now it's useless for me to say anything, marriage matters, where can I just look at the door to get things done? If I am lucky enough to win this Keqiu and rank higher, then I may still have the strength to compete. In the spring of next year, I will get the Zhongjin Shi again, and the turmoil at home will completely subside, so I can say that I have some certainty. Otherwise, how can I ask for marriage? No matter how much I say to my sisters now, it will be useless. I don't fight for myself, and my family can't be calm, how can Shou Shanbo take a fancy to me?"
Qin Hanzhen understood: "Brother Lobby wants to do a good job of himself first, and then go to the door to ask for a marriage when he has the qualifications?" This is certainly a safe approach, but the sister of the Yu family has already reached the stage, and she may not be engaged at any time." I'm afraid that Brother Lobby doesn't have enough time. Besides, whether you can be lifted or not, it all depends on luck. However, those small turmoil in your Dongfu, as long as the second uncle is willing to take action, it should be able to calm down quickly, and it is not a big problem. β
Qin Jian sighed: "Sometimes, even if my father is willing to make a move, he is still tied, and filial piety and husband and wife love cannot be ignored. My grandfather is still here, and this family has not really reached the time when my father can call the shots in everything. Third sister, we are Dongfu...... It's not as simple as your Xifu personnel. β
In the third room of the West Mansion, only Qin Bai, the eldest patriarch, is the highest decision-maker, and no one can go beyond him. He opened his mouth, and the matter was settled, and no one would have any objections. However, in the Changfang of the Eastern Mansion, the titular patriarch Qin Song is currently in a state of seclusion, but after all, his name is still there; the main mother Xu is selfish, but the sons of the Changfang are all born to her, and it is impossible to completely ignore the wishes of the biological mother; Qin Zhonghai is the de facto head of the family, but there are still parents on top of his head, and his wife is dragging his feet, and his official position is not high, which also restricts his powerful position; Qin Shutao and his wife are both trouble-free, and they are usually very low-key, but they are concubines, and they have never separated from each other, and many times Qin Zhonghai cannot ignore the opinions of his younger brother and sonβ¦β¦
Qin Zhonghai looked at the scenery and was in power, but in fact, he was not as comfortable as he imagined. Qin Jian, as his eldest son, is the youngest generation in the family, and he has even less right to speak.
Maybe Qin Jian is in the third room, and he has more say than in the long room to which he belongs. Because he often goes to the house to ask Qin Bai for advice, many things can be done only with Qin Bai's approval, unlike when he is in the long house, he has to go through the consent of his parents and elders.
Qin Jinhua's eyes turned red when he listened, and the original smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a sad expression: "Then what can I do? Father and mother quarrel, and we can't persuade us." Grandmother wants to help the Xu family, and we can't stop it. Originally, my mother valued Sister Yu and wanted to marry her brother, but now my father is against her doing this, what if I invite my mother to go to Shoushanbo's Mansion to say good things for my brother, and my father is angry? When the family is not at peace, Mrs. Shoushanbo will not agree to marry her daughter to her brother...... The family is like this now, and it is difficult for my brother to study hard with peace of mind. Could it be ...... There's really no hope for this family business?"
Qin Hanzhen turned around to comfort her for a few words, and then said to Qin Jian: "There is nothing difficult in the world, I am only afraid of people with hearts." Brother Lobby is not as far away from Sister Yu as he imagined. You don't have to worry about the family affairs for now, I think the second uncle knows it. He should not be against Brother Tang's marriage to the daughter of Shoushan Bofu, but against the second uncle's means. As long as Brother Lobby takes the path of fairness and marries Sister Yu back seriously, what reason does the second uncle have to oppose it? I'm afraid that he will wake up laughing when he dreams. The Yu family of Shoushan Bofu, what a good family they are! No matter the style of the door, they are all impeccable. So I think what Brother Lobby should do at present is to prepare for the exam with peace of mind and strive to be promoted in the exam this fall. If we don't pass this subject, then we really don't have to dream! As for the rest, we can't rush to come anyway, so we can only do our best. β
It is best to give some wind to Shoushan Bofu first, show that Qin Jian intends to ask for marriage, and then say something good about Qin Jian, so that the Yu family knows how honest and diligent he is. Putting aside the bad things in the Qin family's room, Qin Jian himself is still very good, and in the circle of powerful children in the capital, it is a rare clear stream. At his age, he has not yet decided on a marriage, he is upright and polite, he doesn't even have anyone in the house, he is sensitive and studious, he can stand up to things, how many people can compare to him?
Qin Hanzhen felt that he was much better than Xu Zheng, that is, slightly weaker than Cai Shizi and Yu Gongzi. Being weaker than the former is in the body and force, and being weaker than the latter is a matter of literary talent......
She told Qin Jian: "Just try your best to fight for everything." If we don't fight for it, then there may be nothing at all, but if we do, there is still a glimmer of hope. That's it for now. Brother Lobby just try his best to do his best, even if God is not on your side and fails to complete your marriage with Sister Yu, anyway, you have done your best, and there is nothing to regret. As for us, we will find a way to help you too. β
Qin Jian looked at his cousin, then at his sister, his expression became resolute and solemn, and he nodded solemnly.