Ninety-one

As soon as Princess Rui returned to Beijing, the posts of the palace immediately received a large stack, flower appreciation, tea tasting, and various activities came. Princess Rui excused herself for being unwell, so she pushed them all, and even those who came to visit were stopped outside the house. But after all, some people are difficult to stop, such as Princess Rui's maiden sister-in-law.

"What's the matter, you're not well? What did the doctor say...... "Princess Rui's sister-in-law Liu asked with concern as soon as she entered the courtyard door, and when she saw Princess Rui crooked on the couch by the window, she immediately became anxious, and said: "It's windy by the window, what time is it, why are you still sitting in this place." What about Mama Su? They are all old people who have served you for many years, and they are not serious at all. ”

When the Liu family entered the door, Princess Rui had not yet married, and the two had been together for a few years, and the relationship was not bad, so the two did not have so many scruples when they spoke, and Princess Rui did not hide it from her, and said with a smile: "It's okay, I'm in good health, but I don't want to entertain outsiders." In the early years, she always had a lot of worries about acting, for fear that she would snub someone and be talked about, but now she wants to open it, why should she wronged herself to cater to others. According to her current identity, there are people who are unhappy, and who dares to say it in front of her.

Liu Shi put his mind at ease, stared at her face carefully for a long time, and finally laughed, nodded, and said, "It should have been like this a long time ago." Seeing that she was in good health, she said straightforwardly: "I came to the palace today, one is worried about your body, and the other is entrusted by someone to be a matchmaker." ”

Princess Rui was stunned for a moment, then laughed again, and said, "That's right, it's time for the second girl in our house to say goodbye." "The second lady is from Concubine Ning Shu, and she doesn't have a deep relationship with her, and Princess Rui just told the people in the house not to treat her harshly, but as for the others, she didn't care much. Thinking about it carefully, the second girl is only one year younger than Zhao Chengjin, and it is indeed time to get married. Concubine Ning Shu suffered a lot of losses in the hands of Concubine Zhang a few years ago, and her courage was frightened, although she was raised in the courtyard by the third young master, she no longer dared to dangle in front of Princess Rui, and she didn't even dare to mention her daughter's marriage.

"It's not the second girl," Liu shook his head and said, "It's Brother Shun." He's sixteen years old, but it's time to say kiss. Without waiting for Princess Rui to reply, Liu continued to say with bright eyes: "I have seen that girl with my own eyes, I don't have to say anything about her appearance, her family background is also first-class in the capital, and the granddaughter of Lord Li's family is not comparable to her in the entire capital." On the New Year, the girl also followed the old lady of the Li family into the palace to greet the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother was full of praise. ”

Princess Rui looked embarrassed when she heard this, shook her head, and said very directly: "I'm afraid this matter won't happen." ”

"Why?" Liu Shi was slightly surprised, "Could it be that you still don't look down on it?" It's not me bragging, this Li family girl's family background and appearance are among the best in the entire capital, even the prince is worthy of it, what do you think is unsatisfactory? ”

Princess Rui smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "It's not bad, it's too good." Seeing Liu's puzzled face, she sighed and explained to her: "Sister-in-law thinks I don't want to choose a daughter-in-law for Brother Shun who is first-class in terms of character and appearance?" It's just that I didn't count Brother Shun's marriage, the prince had already spoken, and only asked me to find a good girl with a medium family background, and it had to be Brother Shun'er's own favorite. Then Miss Li is as beautiful as a fairy, and we don't dare to marry in this world. How many princes' mansions are there in the entire capital? The sister-in-law has also seen the things in the past few years, cooking oil with fire, flowers with brocade, flourishing and declining. ”

Since it is what Prince Rui meant, it is not good for the Liu family to say anything, thinking about it carefully, I also feel that there seems to be some truth, but when I think of the girl of the Li family, the Liu family feels strange and pity, and shakes his head and says: "The prince is also too cautious." According to me, His Majesty doesn't think very highly of him now. "In the past few years, His Majesty the Emperor has indeed acted a little inappropriately, but in the past two years, hasn't it gradually become normal.

Princess Rui didn't want to talk about Zhao Chengjin's marriage anymore, so she smiled and diverted the topic, and Liu also somewhat understood what she meant, so she wisely stopped mentioning it.

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In the study, Brother Ping quietly poked his head out and swept around the room, just in time to meet Zhao Chengjin's gaze, and immediately laughed embarrassedly, "Big brother is in the house." ”

"What are you doing?" Zhao Chengjin shook his head angrily, put the book in his hand on the table, and nodded at him, "Come in." ”

Brother Ping trotted into the house, his little face was slightly gloomy, and he said to Zhao Cheng with a serious face: "Big brother, you are going to be unlucky." ”

"What?"

"I heard my aunt talking to my mother about your marriage." Brother Ping dropped a bomb without warning, and Zhao Chengjin immediately bounced up from his seat in shock, and even slipped and almost fell, "What? ”

"She said that she was the sister of Zuo Xiang Li's family," Brother Ping continued, fearing that the world would not be chaotic: "Aunt said that she is good-looking. ”

Zhao Chengjin's face suddenly turned pale, but he still knew how to restrain himself, and he didn't impulsively run to Princess Rui to ask, "What's wrong with my mother?" ”

Brother Ping deliberately didn't speak, looking at him with slanted eyes, Zhao Chengjin finally figured it out a little at this time, his face gradually relaxed, and asked in a low voice: "Did my mother push it?" ”

Brother Ping'er's eyes widened immediately, "How do you know?" ”

Zhao Chengjin snorted coldly, knocked on the door of his head, and said, "What kind of ghost idea do you have in your stomach that can hide it from me?" He was just stunned by the news of this marriage discussion before he fell into Brother Ping's plan, and when he turned around a little, he immediately found clues from Brother Ping'er's expression, he collapsed his face and asked, "What did my mother say?" ”

Brother Ping immediately confessed honestly, Zhao Cheng listened to Princess Derui say that he wanted him to like the family affairs, and his heart finally fell back to the ground a little. On the side of the palace, he can still drag it for the time being, as long as he doesn't let go of his mouth for a day, the family will not force him to marry someone who doesn't like him, but on the Meng family's side, it is a big problem. Not to mention the attitude of the Meng family, Xiaoxue's reaction is his biggest headache. Speaking of which, she is not small, there are many girls who marry at this age in the capital, why is she not enlightened at all? Zhao Chengjin was about to die of a headache.

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Mrs. Meng found an opportunity to tell her eldest son what she thought, and Xue Dad suddenly cried and laughed, shook his head and said, "Mother really has an idea for a while." Obviously, two days ago, he decided that Zhao Cheng was cautious, but in a blink of an eye, he immediately changed his mind, and Zhao Cheng didn't know it.

"Didn't you keep praising Brother Shun two days ago?" Xue Daddy rubbed the corners of his eyes and asked with difficulty, "Why did you suddenly change your mind?" It is not an easy task to recruit a son-in-law, not to mention others, let's just say that the Zhao family in the alley of the front door, that is still a five-grade official, and also said that he wants to recruit a son-in-law, but the daughter is almost nineteen, and he has not found a suitable one. "But if there is a man who is somewhat motivated, who would want to be a son-in-law for others.

Mrs. Meng was a little unhappy, "Then you can inquire more." She sighed again, and said helplessly: "Don't I want Xiaoxue to marry a good family?" Brother Shun is good, but the door is higher, not to mention that the Rui Wangfu doesn't look down on our family, but if he really marries in, I'm afraid Xiaoxue won't be used to it. There are many rules in big families, and small snow is small and big ones are raised, how can you get used to that kind of life. I've heard that I have to learn how to walk and bow for more than half a year, and I can't bear to let my granddaughter suffer like this. ”

"I see." Father Xue smiled bitterly and nodded, "Xiaoxue is my daughter, and I don't want her to suffer." "There is no shadow of this marriage, he still wants to keep his daughter at home for a few more years, no hurry, no hurry.

A few days later, when Zhao Chengjin came to pick up Ah Chu and went to Xiangshan Academy, he brought the news that Princess Rui wanted to see Xu You, "...... I know that Xiaoxue saved me, so I want to thank her in person. Originally, I wanted to visit the house in person, but I stopped me. ”

Old Madam Meng hurriedly waved her hand, "How can you let the princess come to our house." She was a little uneasy and helpless, this is the gap between the door, people have to send their daughters to the door with a word, and they have to dress up beautifully, for fear of being underestimated.

"Is there a time?" Mrs. Meng asked again.

Zhao Cheng laughed, "You don't need to set a time, you can go whenever you want." He said it easily, but he was nervous in his heart, for fear that the old lady would be unhappy, and he was also worried that Xu You would not be happy, so he couldn't help but secretly glance at Xu You.

"I can't go today," Xu You leaned on the table and said, "Grandma, you forgot, yesterday Daddy said that the adults were going to enter Beijing today." ”

Mrs. Meng slapped her head suddenly, "I almost forgot about this, but fortunately Xiaoxue still remembers." ”

Zhao Chengjin's heart tightened, "Brother Peng, they are going to Beijing today?" When will it arrive? I'm going to greet you, too. ”

"I'm afraid you won't be able to catch up," Xu You smiled at him heartlessly, "Aren't you going to send Brother Ping and Ah Chu to the academy?" By the way, Ah Chu - have you packed your things? "Xiangshan Academy is far away, Ah Chu has to live in the academy, and he can only come back once a month, and he has been packing his luggage for the past two days.

Zhao Chengjin was a little unwilling, thought about it, and said: "Ah Chu has been gone for a month, and you won't send him off?" He saw Xu You's face move slightly, so he continued to burn a fire, "Ah Chu, this is the first time to go out alone, it's still so young, it's not easy to have to live alone outside in ......the future."

Xu Yu was quickly relented by what he said, and secretly glanced at Ah Chu, only to see Ah Chu looking at her with blank eyes.

"Okay," she thought about it, still feeling that Ah Chu needed him more, "I'd better go and send Ah Chu to the academy." "Anyway, she doesn't have to take over Lord Hu's family, as well as Xue Daddy and Second Uncle Meng.

Xu You told Mrs. Meng about her decision, and said, "The first time Ah Chu went out to live, how can I do it if there is no one at home, so I can't entrust everything to Brother Shun." ”

Mrs. Meng should have responded, but she was worried in her heart, she thought with her heels and knew who persuaded her, this child in her own family is only old and not long-term, what will she do in the future! Mrs. Meng was really worried.

Today's going out was particularly not smooth, after sending Brother A Chu and Brother Heping to the academy, the carriage broke down on the way back, Zhao Chengjin had to find a teahouse on the side of the road while resting and waiting, when the carriage was finally repaired, he got in the car and walked a few steps, and the street somehow made a fuss, blocking the road, and when Xu You finally arrived home, it was almost dark.

"Ming'er, are you going to my house?" Before leaving, Zhao Cheng asked with a look of expectation.

Xu You hesitated, "Didn't you say when you can go?" ”

Zhao Chengjin's face showed a worried look, "I see what my mother means, it seems that she doesn't plan to live in the capital for a long time, and she may go to the Grange again in a few days." You know, my father is not in the house, and my mother has to go out when there are guests at home. She doesn't like to socialize, so she always hides in the Zhuangzi. ”

After all the words were said and done, Xu You really couldn't excuse himself, so he responded with a smile: "That's okay, just tomorrow." ”

Zhao Chengjin was satisfied.

When Xu Yu said to Mrs. Meng at dinner, the old lady immediately became anxious, "You kid, why are you only talking now." I haven't even got my clothes ready yet. ”

"Didn't you just make a new dress the other day?" Xu You said: "I haven't worn that aqua blue embroidered skirt yet." ”

Mrs. Meng said, "Wouldn't it be too plain?" "The little girl's family always has to dress brightly to be spiritual.

Xu You couldn't help laughing, "I don't fit the color of peach and willow green, it's tacky." It's a good one, and I don't usually want to wear it. ”

Mrs. Meng was still a little worried, so she dragged her into the house to try on the clothes and show her. As soon as Xu You changed into her new clothes, Mrs. Meng's eyes suddenly widened, and she said with a look of amazement: "Ouch, our Xiaoxue is so good-looking, you should usually wear it like this, what kind of boy dress up." "Brother Shun'er's eyes are really poisonous!

The old lady carefully told Ming'er how to deal with it after entering the palace, how to reply when she saw the princess, etc., and Xu Youju wrote them down one by one.

Early in the morning of the second day, the carriage of King Rui's Mansion arrived, and Mrs. Meng personally combed Xu You's hair, cleaned her up beautifully, and then sent her out.

As a result, she had been gone for less than a cup of tea, and Mrs. Hu actually came.

Mrs. Hu came with Hu Pengcheng, saying that she wanted to come over to thank her, "...... If it weren't for Master Meng's help, I'm afraid we would have to rest in the inn yesterday...... "Xue Daddy knew that they were coming, so he specially rented a small yard in the alley of East Street, and found someone to clean it up in advance.

Master Hu is going back to Beijing to report on his work this time, although he has found a way in advance, and even determined that it is a real shortage in the south, but before this will is made for a day, they have to wait in the capital, maybe there will be any unexpected changes, this stay, but I don't know how long I want to live. A large family can't all be crowded into the inn. The matter of Snow Daddy can be said to be extremely beautiful, Lord Hu chattered all night yesterday, and praised the Meng family for taking care of the old feelings.

Mrs. Hu and Mrs. Meng exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then asked about the two children in the family, but Mrs. Meng did not hide it from her, and replied with a smile: "Ah Chu is studying in Xiangshan Academy, and Xiaoxue went to King Rui's Mansion in the morning. ”

Although Mrs. Hu had guessed that Zhao Chengjin's family background was prominent, she didn't dare to think about it in the Ruiwang Mansion, and suddenly heard Mrs. Meng mention this, and everyone was stunned.

Seeing this, Mrs. Meng hurriedly explained: "Mrs. Hu still remembers the Shun brother who lived in our house before? He is the son of Prince Rui's mansion, and he was exiled to Yunzhou after some accidents before, and he was saved by Xiaoxue......"

Mrs. Hu smiled dryly, with very mixed feelings. However, Hu Pengcheng was shocked and surprised, and said loudly in disbelief: "Brother Shun is actually the prince of Rui Wangfu?" God, I've fought with him! ”

The author has something to say: my stomach hurts so much that I can only lie on my stomach on the bed, and I feel that I don't even have the strength to sit ~~~~ (>_