Chapter 36: Shen Rong's Marriage
Jin Xiu's father-in-law came from the capital to repair books, and they were all very happy to know the news that Kang's pregnancy was pregnant. However, Kang's month is too young now, and it is really not suitable for the journey, so he just urged Jinxiu to go back to study. In a blink of an eye, it has been nearly two months since Jin Xiu came back. Guozijian's vacation has arrived, and Jin Xiu must set off immediately. When they returned, most of the people they brought with them stayed to serve the Kang family, and Jin Xiu brought two scholars and a few small servants with him, and after saying goodbye to the Kang family, he prepared to go to Beijing.
Knowing the news of Jin Xiu's arrival in Beijing, the Wang family of Qingxian County brought a letter over, but it was their family who was about to send Huixin into the palace and let Jin Xiu go with them. As Huixin said, after the Wang family went home, after discussing with Master Hu and Huixin's brother, they unanimously decided to send Huixin to the palace to be a palace maid according to Huixin's words. It's not necessarily that the prince will forget Huixin by playing a side ball. Even if it is mentioned, Huixin is the identity of the palace maid, and maybe there will be a day when she will come out. Of course, Huixin is not so simple even if she is a palace maid, and after she went back, the old lady invited by the Wang family rectified it fiercely and learned all the etiquette rules in the palace. In order to be able to come out alive in that place where cannibalism does not pay for his life, this time Huixin also willingly suffered these tortures. It's just that whether she can get out of the palace smoothly as she wishes in the end depends purely on her luck. Huixin's luck has never been too good, hehe, that's a later story.
Another piece of information that Wang brought over was about Shen Rong. There is a family in Qingxian County who is studying, and the family is quite solid, and I learned that there is a young lady in the boudoir of Master Gao, and I want to ask to marry. It's not that there are no suitable people on Mr. Gao's side, but Mr. Gao is a high-minded person, and there is no need to mention the merchant's family, and those who study are either poor or picky and cautious. So Hu has always been very difficult. Now hearing the news of the Wang family, the Hu family can be said to be overjoyed, but I am afraid that the other party's situation is unknown, and it will harm Shen Rong in the future. So I decided to take Shen Rong with me and go over to see each other in person. Knowing that the Hu family attaches so much importance to her marriage, Shen Rong is sincerely grateful. For himself, Hu Shi is really benevolent and righteous.
In this way, there are a lot of Jin Xiu and their group. The Hu family took Shen Rong and arranged for Aunt Wu to follow. But Master Gao felt that it was still not safe enough, and wanted to hire someone to accompany him. This time Hu was about to travel, and Master Gao felt inexplicably frightened, always feeling that he would be missing something, but he couldn't say what would be missing, just blindly not at ease. This time, Jin Min no longer hid from the trivial matters at home as usual, and knew that the Hu family was going out, but she was the first to volunteer to go with her, saying that she could protect the Hu family. Master Gao was extremely reluctant and even wanted to beat him. But after Jin Min easily put down dozens of family guards, Master Gao couldn't help but nod. He couldn't have imagined that Jinmin's kung fu had been practiced so well. There are ready-made bodyguards at home, so naturally you have to use them. Jin Min happily followed Hu out of the house, and he could finally get rid of his hard study career!
On the day Hu went out, it was raining lightly. The two brothers, Jin Xiu and Jin Min, rode in front of each other, followed by the carriage of Hu and Shen Rong. Hu brought Duanqin and Duanxiu with him, and Aunt Xu stayed to help Jinyu take care of the family. Shen Rong brought green veins and the new girl red chrysanthemum. Mother Zhao stayed to help Aunt Xu. Hu sat in a carriage, and Shen Rong's car followed.
Although it was not the first time to go out, Shen Rong still couldn't hide the excitement and excitement in her heart. It's easy to see what it means to be out of the house. Although it may be farther away from home in the future, there are advantages to being far away from home. If the other party's character is right, he will be the housewife after marrying, and he can be like the Hu family in the future, with his own dignity and decency. Now Shen Rong is no longer confident in her talents, and dreams of those talented and beautiful women. Aunt Liu's affairs touched her deeply, and those so-called poetry and painting talents were just small pleasures in regulating the lives of husband and wife. Real life has its cruel side. After this period of Hu's training, Shen Rong has fully understood the various means and skills needed to become the mistress of a large family, these are things that her biological mother Aunt Liu will not understand after exhausting her life, and it is naturally impossible to teach her. Now Shen Rong, the most desirable thing is to find a family with the right family, and the wife can marry peacefully, start a new life, and get rid of the shadow of Aunt Liu. Shen Rong believes that with her looks and intelligence, she will definitely succeed.
Because of her longing and imagination for the future, Shen Rong didn't have the heart to enjoy the scenery along the way. On the contrary, the two little girls beside her, because it was difficult to go out, were excited about the changing scenery along the way. "Miss, look, the carriage over there is so big, it's pulled by eight horses! The carriage seems to have a golden roof on it, really, made of gold! "It's obviously the first time I've seen such a luxurious carriage. Shen Rong was not surprised. She had followed Master Gao out, and knew that the wealthy nobles of the Great Xia Kingdom were a little poor and extravagant, and such a golden-topped carriage was not surprising in those powerful families. didn't bother to pay attention to the little girl, but Greene smiled and said, "Miss, that carriage seems to be really a bit of a problem!" "Greenvein is an old man who has followed her, and naturally she has seen some of the world. What she said was strange, naturally there was something peculiar. So Shen Rong turned her face and looked out the window.
A gust of wind lifted the curtain, revealing the delicate face of the girl. The girl saw the stranger's gaze, and a coquettish anger appeared on her face. Turning his face and pulling down the curtain. The stranger who looked at the girl was in a trance for a moment, what kind of face was that? It should not be an exaggeration to say that it looks better than flowers, and it should not be an exaggeration to sink fish and geese. Although he has always been in and out of the court, he has seen many beautiful women. But this is the first time I have seen a beauty like this. By the way, since she is on the same road as the Gao brothers, she should be someone they know!
Hearing King Rui's summons, Gao Jinxiu and Jinmin brothers were a little baffled, and Hu also felt a little strange. Now they stopped at a roadside inn, and after a day's walk, they were already sleepy. Everyone wants to wash up and go to bed quickly. But suddenly two people who looked like chamberlains came, accompanied by the head of the post house, and came to summon King Xuanrui.
Seeing King Rui, Gao Jin practiced etiquette as a ceremony, but Jin Min was an arch of the big lama, even if he had seen the ceremony. Seeing Jin Min acting like this, Jin Xiu couldn't help but be taken aback by him, and was about to reprimand, but saw that the young Rui King didn't seem to be angry. He said to their brothers: "It's good to come, don't be formal!" Sit anywhere, sit anywhere! "This Rui King's attitude is so easy-going and amiable, which makes Jin Xiu feel extremely curious. King Rui is a well-known gentleman. His father, Prince Gong, was the youngest son of the former emperor and has a close relationship with the present day. King Rui has been favored since he was a child, and because of this, he acted uninhibitedly, which can be described as bold. He once beat the son of the prime minister of the dynasty on the street, and also pulled the beard of the imperial envoy, and I heard that he often went in and out of the Qinglou of the Chu Pavilion, and he was a master who shook his head when everyone saw him. If he has any strengths, it should be that one year a foreign envoy came to the court, and this kid didn't know what kind of ghost idea he used, defeated the arrogant and domineering Hercules of the other party, and shocked the vassal country. made the emperor even more spoiled by him. With such a person, Jin Xiu's intuition should be extremely difficult. It's just that when I see Jinmin's appearance, it seems that I am very familiar with him. "I don't know why the prince is in such a hurry to call our brother over? If it's a fight, don't bring my eldest brother, my brother is a scholar, and he can't do it at all. Before Jin Xiu could speak, Jin Min had already asked. King Rui raised his eyebrows and laughed: "Good boy, every time you fight, you will come to trouble!" This time I came to you, but I didn't want to fight. It's for a girl! "The prince is suave, how many girls are in love with you! How can you call us brothers for a girl? The prince is really joking! Jin Min still laughed and teased. Jin Xiu's heart moved, thinking of Shen Rong who traveled with him this time, he couldn't help frowning, I hope it wasn't her. But seeing that King Rui touched his nose, his expression was a little unnatural, and when he saw Jin Xiu frowning, he knew that he had guessed probably, so he no longer hesitated at the moment, and said directly: "Today, my carriage passed by your family's carriage and saw a stunning girl sitting on the last carriage of your family, I don't know if it is a relative of your family." I, that, I can't hide it, I really fell in love with her at first sight, I wonder if you can help me propose to her? When he said that he was proposing, the stone in Jin Xiu's heart was half lowered. After all, it was not a request to be given to him as a concubine. If he asks for it, of course he can't agree to it. However, if they offend King Rui, the Gao family is afraid that they will have to pay a lot of price. But Jin Xiu felt that his father should not let Shen Rong become the concubine of the palace. Although Master Gao did not become an official in the court, there are not many children of the Gao family who are prominent in the court, and Master Gao's academy has also cultivated many promising students, and these people are gathered together, which is a big force. If it is used by the country, of course, it is the best, if it is suspected by the royal family, then Master Gao will bear the brunt. Therefore, Master Gao has always been low-key, and the Gao family is also very low-key in this Longshan area, and in people's impressions, it is just a medium-sized scholar. It's just that those who read books, integrity naturally comes first. Therefore, Master Gao has never flattered those powerful people. Of course, there is no need to mention that he will send his daughter to the palace as a concubine. In his academy, there are children of several powerful families studying. It is rumored that Master Gao is rigorous in his studies, and the rules of the academy are strict, and those people have personally sent their children to come to study, hoping that Master Gao will be strict with his master and produce high apprentices, which is also the meaning of Bawang's own children and grandchildren. Just, propose? Jin Xiu was a little shocked. King Rui was young and had not yet married, and the emperor had several attempts to propose marriage for him, but he refused. Is he proposing to Shen Rong now? It is estimated that it is the position of a side concubine. If you change to an ordinary person, such a thing is naturally a great thing. But Jin Xiu didn't see it that way. He has always liked Shen Rong, and he knows that with Shen Rong's arrogant temper, it is definitely unacceptable to be subservient. And after Aunt Liu's incident, Shen Rong has made it clear that she is willing to be a serious husband and wife of a small family, and she will never be a concubine. Before, there was a powerful family on Master Gao's side, because of the news of Shen Rong's beauty, he proposed to Master Gao to marry Shen Rong as his wife. was categorically rejected by Master Gao. Shen Rong also took the opportunity to make her position clear to Hu. Without waiting for Jin Xiu to speak, Jin Min actually refused: "Oh, that girl is the sister." But my sister has already agreed on someone, and this time she came out to talk about Wending. I'm sorry, lord. If there is another stunning woman in the future, I, Gao Jinmin, will definitely bother for the prince! "King Rui was taken aback, and when he saw Jinmin's awe-inspiring face, he couldn't help but feel a little angry in his heart." What is your attitude? I'm serious this time. I really want to marry that girl! Since it's your sister, isn't it just right to speak? Jin Min said: "I'm sorry, Lord Wang!" Your sincerity, my sister can't afford it! Besides, she is not worthy of your identity, she is just a little concubine of my family, and she will never be able to enter your palace. You'd better look for the ladies of the princes' families! King Rui was choked by him and became even more angry: "Gao Jinmin, how are you talking?" Do you know who you're talking to right now? Jin Min knelt on the ground all of a sudden, and said in a loud voice: "I'm sorry, the little one should be damned, I bumped into the prince!" Please also ask the prince to forgive his sins! He deliberately knelt there, so angry that he couldn't speak. After a while, he said, "Jinmin, you know I didn't mean that!" For so many years, it is rare to meet a confidant who is you. What do you mean by this? Jin Min stiffened his neck and said in a deep voice: "It's not interesting, that is, if the prince has to marry my sister, then we can only be villains." Lord Wang, your status is precious, and the woman you want to marry will definitely be the young lady of those princes' families. My sister's identity, if she enters your mansion, I'm afraid even the position of the side concubine will be dangerous. And my sister has long said that she will never be a concubine, so why should the prince be strong? Besides, there are more beautiful women in the world than my sister, and the prince can choose as much as he wants. When King Rui heard this, he smiled and said, "Jinmin, Jinmin, you also underestimate this king!" What kind of background and status, it has always been shit in the eyes of this king. Let me tell you the truth, I saw your sister today, and I just understood what it means to be beautiful in the world! With such a woman by my side, do you think I would ever look at other women? I know, before I went in and out of the Chu Pavilion Qinglou, I was romantic, and you kid didn't worry about me. But haven't you heard that people who are overly amorous must be infatuated? I'm here today, your sister, I'm married! When Jin Min heard this, he suddenly got up and said, "Okay, with your words, I will rest assured!" However, declare in advance that if you marry my sister, you must be the princess of the main family with three media and six hires and eight sedan chairs entering the door, otherwise everything will not be discussed! Jin Xiu listened to the conversation between Jin Min and Rui Wang on the side, and felt that Jin Min was simply crazy. Marriage is not like child's play, he actually decided on Shen Rong's marriage in a few words. He just wanted to speak, but the Rui King laughed loudly: "This is natural! After speaking, he waved his hand to their brother and said, "Xian Kunzhong, please go back quickly, the dowry of my palace will arrive soon!" Jin Min nodded, pulled Jin Xiu up, and said, "Waiting for the good news of the prince!" With that, he dragged Jin Xiu away.
Back at the residence, Shen Rong had been ordered by the Hu family to rest first. Hu was still waiting for their brothers, and when he saw the two of them, Hu first asked, "But what happened?" She looked at Jin Xiu's angry face, not knowing what was going on. Jin Min knew that this matter was not trivial, so she did not hide it, and told the Hu family the matter from beginning to end. "What? Rui Wang fell in love with Shen Rong? Do you want to marry her as a serious princess? Hu was taken aback. Then he looked at Jin Xiu: "You have been in the capital for a long time, do you know how King Rui is a person?" Jin Xiu shook his head and sighed: "This Rui King, his status is indeed extremely noble, but his character is really difficult to say. Hu Shi nodded after hearing this: "Since this is the case, then we can't joke about Shen Rong's life." Shen Rong must not marry! Jin Min hurriedly said on the side: "Mother, but the child has already made up his mind with King Rui!" Before he finished his words, he was already slapped in the face by Hu Shi: "Little evil obstacle! Where is the reason for you to call the shots in my sister's marriage! I'm not dead yet! Who do you think you're friends with all day long? Messing around all day! "Hu rarely gets angry, and it's the first time he has beaten someone like this. Jinmin was beaten and couldn't speak. Hu Shi continued: "No matter what kind of Rui King he is, you also said at the beginning that Shen Rong had already agreed on someone. I can't say, we have to hurry up, if the other party is still reliable, we will marry Shen Rong as soon as possible! Can King Rui still rob people's wives and daughters? The prince is guilty of the same crime as the common people! I don't believe it! As she spoke, she ordered to go down, and get up tomorrow at dawn, and hasten to hurry. He also explained to Jin Xiu Jinmin, what happened today must be kept strictly confidential, and don't let Shen Rong know.
The group hurried to Qingxian. Hu met Wang for the first time. After Yu Huixin said goodbye, Hu Shi threw all his attention on Shen Rong's matter. The other party is also a family of poetry, with abundant acres of land and a simple population. That Chen Xianggong has already achieved the fame of Xiucai, and his facial features are quite correct, but he is a little thinner. After Hu looked at each other, he was generally satisfied. The other party's housewife also expressed satisfaction after meeting Shen Rong at the tea party arranged by the Wang family. However, he thought that Shen Rong was too beautiful, and after knowing that Shen Rong was a concubine, he made such an expression. Shen Rong was originally very hurt, but the other party was not lacking in gifts, so she had to do this. Hu used Jinyu's marriage as an excuse to marry Shen Rong within three months. The other party is accustomed to this kind of behavior of sending away the concubine before marrying a daughter, so he didn't care, and immediately agreed. So the Hu family quickly finalized Shen Rong's wedding date, and then the group hurried back to Panlong County.
Master Gao also agreed after knowing the Hu family's decision, the Gao family did not need his daughter to climb the dragon and the phoenix. Therefore, he instructed the Hu family to handle Shen Rong's marriage as soon as possible. After Shen Rong returned home, she began to prepare the wedding dress. Hu personally led people to purchase Shen Rong's makeup. Everything is compared with Jinyu's example, and what Hu wants to do is also very easy.