Chapter 69: Choosing a Son-in-law
After being hotly discussed in Beijing for a while, King Rui's demotion and travel were quickly forgotten. Now the most talked about is this year's Enko. The imperial examination, which was originally going to be three years later, was ordered to be advanced by the emperor because of a great victory a year ago. Countless scholars poured into the capital, vying to become the protégé of the Son of Heaven. Now that the big exam is imminent, the capital has become more lively and bookish. Because no matter when you go to a restaurant or restaurant, you will always meet a few people who are reading books in a bunch of mouths. Among them, there are truly talented scholars, and there are many vassal and elegant people. The Great Xia Dynasty has always come to see the heavy readers. Therefore, every imperial examination is the most lively and solemn time in Beijing. And once the fish leaps into the dragon gate and the high school emperor list, the identity and status of the reader will take a qualitative leap. There are many poor students, just because they became famous, they immediately became a good choice for a son-in-law favored by the upper class, so as to fundamentally get rid of their humble life experience and become wealthy.
As a result, many alternative businesses in restaurants have been born. Many large families have booked a box in the restaurant in advance, sent people to secretly pay attention to the popular candidates who may be on the list this year, and carefully observe the other party's conversational character. If you like it, you will ask someone to come to the door to ask for marriage at the first time on the list. Because of the limited number of places on the list, these advantageous resources are very sought-after. Especially after winning the list, the competition can be said to be white-hot. Who is not proud to have a son-in-law who is a protégé of the Son of Heaven? And those students who lift people, what they like to do most before the exam is to form groups of three or five and learn from each other together. It can not only connect with feelings, but also enhance learning. Therefore, choosing a restaurant to observe the character of students is the most intuitive and convenient. Of course, there are also those real nobles of the family, who don't need to be verbose, and when the time comes, who they fancy and go directly to the door, it seems that few people will refuse or are willing to refuse.
Drunken Immortal Building in the east of the city. "Brother Yingtian, it's hard to come out to relax, so you don't have to be so stubborn." It was Zhang Zizan, a frequent visitor to the restaurant, who spoke. He held the fine porcelain wine glass in front of him, squinted his eyes, and glanced at Bai Yingtian, the eldest prince of Bai, who seemed to be a little uncertain. "I'm going to take the big exam tomorrow, don't hide it, I'm really not very relaxed." Bai Yingtian rarely goes out to socialize, and is obviously not very suitable for the environment in this restaurant. After the singing girl threw a flattering look at him for the third time, she finally couldn't help but stand up: "Brother Zhang, drink slowly, I'm already too strong to drink, and I'm going back." Zhang Zizan looked at him and couldn't help but laugh: "Brother Bai is really interesting." People are not adulterous teenagers. Brother Bai hasn't heard of a sentence called poetry and wine? Bai Yingtian glanced at him and suddenly asked, "Brother Zizan has been in the capital for a long time, so I think it's a little lonely." Why don't I remind the third lady to give you back your maid? Zhang Zizan choked violently and said, "That's not necessary." Hehehehe, let's go back together, I seem to remember that there is still a chapter of the book that I haven't read. "I tried to play tricks on people, but I was tricked. Zhang Zizan secretly hated, and said in his heart, wait for you to get married and see how I deal with you!
The two of them slowly laughed and walked out of the restaurant. In the box opposite them, a delicate face appeared. A girl who looked like a girl stepped forward with a smile: "Miss, can you see clearly?" The girl's face turned red, and she said angrily: "Little hooves are dead, and they dare to make fun of me!" The girl tilted her head and said, "It's a blessing to be favored by our young lady!" The most important thing for a man is to keep himself clean. In my opinion, the one surnamed Bai seems to be pretty good. The girl turned around and walked in quickly, but the words came out: "Who knows, you don't know your heart." The surname Bai looks good, who knows what's going on inside. It's all to blame for that damn summer, my father lost the military affairs in the northwest, and he wanted to marry me off as soon as possible! The girl listened to her tone and knew that she had something in mind. I couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief. After so many days, Miss finally has one that is more pleasing to the eye. I hope that the person surnamed Bai can be in Jinbang High School, and it will not be in vain for the hard work of the past few months.
It turned out that this young lady was Zheng Zhuzhu, the lord of Mingyue County who had been in the palace with Shen Rong before. Zheng Pearl was raised in the palace by the queen's aunt since she was a child, and at first she aimed at the crown princess, but she was defeated, and she took King Rui as her imaginary goal, but she still failed. Now although the emperor once said that the champion is the top of the list, she picks it tightly, but Miss Zheng suddenly had a thought, if those three are not in line with her eyes, wouldn't this life be wasted? Besides, it is also fashionable in Beijing to secretly choose a son-in-law. So he begged his father. Zheng Shengquan has been doting on his daughter very much. Thinking that his daughter's wish was disappointed twice, he also loved his daughter. I personally ordered my henchmen and family to book boxes in major restaurants, and I was sure to choose a satisfactory one for my beloved daughter. As for whether the other party will be happy, jokes, the daughter of a dignified general, the queen's niece, will anyone actually push it out?
The General's Mansion, looking at his happy daughter, General Zheng confirmed again: "But have you looked carefully?" Are you sure the man's surname is white? Did you drink with Zhang Qiang's nephew? Zheng Pearl twisted her body a little and said, "Look at it!" Daddy, you're annoyed. The child couldn't see it a few days ago, you are old and sad and have to ask, and finally the child sees a more pleasing one, and you seem to be uneasy. If so, why do you have to ask me to see it? Zheng Shengquan knew that his daughter was shy, so he smiled and said, "Silly child, Daddy is not worried about you." Daddy believes in your vision. Daddy, this is happy for you! Saying that, he called his henchmen and ordered: "In the restaurant where the eldest lady went today, there is a scholar surnamed Bai, you go and understand it carefully, and then talk back!" And the henchman took the command.
"You mean, that scholar named Bai Yingtian already has a marriage contract? Is his fiancée from Panlong County? Zheng Shengquan pondered for a moment after listening to it, and then listened to the henchman add: "Yes, it seems that it is said to be the youngest daughter of the Gao family." As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the voice of Zheng Zhuzhu, the county lord of Mingyue: "Oh, Panlong Gao family? It can't be Gao Shenrong's family, right? Such a coincidence? Then I can't let it go. Daddy, my daughter won't marry if it's not this Bai Yingtian! Zheng Shengquan shook his head helplessly, what else is he not clear about his daughter's temper? Since she said goodbye to Gao Shenrong, the lord of Panlong County, in the palace, she has hated Gao Shenrong because of the hardships given by the summer. Now that I know that I am competing with the people of the Gao family again, it is strange that I will be willing to give up! It's just that, with the dignity of his own general's mansion and the queen's mother's family, Bai Yingtian should know how to choose! Yes, he smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Daddy will definitely help you do it." It's just that you're a big girl, you can't be like this and don't know the severity! Zheng Pearl was overjoyed when she heard this, knowing that there was a good chance that what her father promised would make her happy. So he was coquettish in front of Zheng Shengquan in front of him, and coaxed his father to smile before he stopped.