Chapter 257: Betrothed
ps: If you want to hear more of your voices and receive more of your suggestions, search for the WeChat public account "qdread" now and pay attention to give more support! Sending Wei Xing and Zhou Yongyi back to the examination room, An Ruolan and the three of them did not pretend to be inspectors anymore, but went home.
On the way back, the three of them were crowded in a carriage, Wei Shao looked at An Ruolan, and stopped talking several times, An Ruolan knew that she had something to say, but she was really in no mood to pay attention to it at the moment, so she pretended not to know, closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.
Zhou Mi'er saw the difference between the two, although she was puzzled, but seeing An Ruolan's tired and tired appearance, she didn't ask more.
Silence all the way.
Back in the city, Wei Shao said goodbye and returned to the Wei Guo Mansion, and Zhou Mi'er sent An Ruolan back to the Hou Mansion.
In the next few days, An Ruolan did not go to the military camp in the eastern suburbs to watch the exam, but accompanied a few sisters in the house.
An Ruojin still felt strange, so she asked: "When you came back that day, you looked tired, but what troubled happened?" ”
An Ruolan was looking for someone to talk to, and when she heard the words, she replied: "I just suddenly found that my persistence is a little funny." ”
She said everything she said and did that day, and at the end, she took a deep breath and said, "I always feel that this kind of waiting will not be just a year and a half. ”
An Ruojin didn't know how to comfort her, patted the back of her hand and said, "There is still a hope left and right, he asked you like that, it means that he also has you in his heart." ”
"Who knows." An Ruolan was a little negative, "I haven't had much contact with him, so it's reasonable to say that I'm still a stranger, and I really don't understand why he suddenly said something like that to me that day." ”
Unlike she had memories of her past life, he probably didn't know much about her.
"Maybe this is the so-called fate." An Ruojin smiled softly. "Don't you just have a heart for him?"
She always knew Lan'er's feelings for Wei Xing, but she never mentioned it, she thought, Lan'er was still young at that time and didn't know much about feelings. Maybe after a few years, when I grow up, my mind will change. However, time told her that An Ruolan's mind was firmer than anyone else, and it could even be said to be stubborn.
Such persistence made her admire at the same time. And faintly worried.
An Ruojin's words made An Ruolan feel a lot better, speaking of love at first sight, maybe it should be used on the guard punishment in the previous life, maybe this life is the same as the previous life, she is destined to be entangled with the guard punishment.
Think of it this way. An Ruolan was completely relieved.
After a few days, just when An Ruolan almost forgot the thoughts of the old marquis, the old marquis finally mentioned to her that he wanted to teach her to take care of business.
An Ruolan didn't feel disgusted in her heart, but she still respectfully prevaricated: "Grandfather's kind granddaughter understands it, but although the granddaughter is named He Ji's young owner, she can't actually take care of things." Now He Kee's business is still managed by Mr. Yi. ”
This is the statement she came up with after discussing it with Mr. Yi.
She's not a lie, either. Before, she just went to the store from time to time to inspect the book, look at the account books, and deal with some letters, and the rest was Mr. Yi who was busy and did not interfere too much in the business.
Hearing this, the old marquis's face was slightly gloomy. "What you say is true?"
An Ruolan bowed his head respectfully.
The old marquis's face became more and more ugly, and he snorted coldly: "It seems that Mr. Yi just treats you as a puppet." I want to use your young owner's identity to control the congratulatory note. ”
An Ruolan only hung her head and said nothing, her grandfather's thoughts were completely expected by her and Mr. Yi.
The old marquis said again: "Since Fourth Master Zhong has handed over He Ji to you to take care of. You can't let it fall into the hands of thieves, or how can you be worthy of your father's love for you? We have to find a way to take back the rights of the principal. ”
An Ruolan said respectfully, and the old marquis taught her how to take back the right to take back the right to take back the right to take charge step by step and set aside Mr. Yi.
So still felt that it was not enough, the old Hou Ye worried: "If you stay in the Hou Mansion, you are afraid that you will not be able to compete with it, it is better to be like this, you can accompany your grandmother these days, and after a few days, I will send you back to Qianxunju." ”
As if worried that An Ruolan would think too much, he explained: "This is all for your father-in-law, if your father-in-law has really been buried in the sea, he must not want to see the foundation created by hard work be taken away by thieves." ”
An Ruolan lowered her eyes, covered the love under her eyes, and said softly: "My granddaughter understands." ”
The old marquis bowed his head in satisfaction and let her leave the study.
Coming out of the old marquis's study, thinking that several sisters were accompanying her grandmother, An Ruolan went to Songhe Hall, unfortunately, Murong and the second lady were also there, discussing An Ruoyan's family affairs with the old lady.
"I can trust Mrs. Meng's vision, but Jiangnan is far away from Shengjing, and when I think that it will be difficult to save my relatives in the future, I am really reluctant to marry Sister Yan." The eyes of the two ladies were full of contradictions.
She also inquired about the man's family background and appearance, it was indeed good, if the family was in Shengjing, she would have agreed to come down a long time ago, but it was in Jiangnan, she couldn't help but have a pimple in her heart.
"Jiangnan is rich, that family is a wang family, the young man who is seeking marriage is still the eldest son in the family, Sister Yan must be sitting and enjoying happiness when she marries, but it will be more difficult to return to her parents' house in the future, which is not a big deal." The Murong clan persuaded in a good voice.
"I know it's such a reason, but Sheng Jing may not have the same conditions as him, and he is suitable for Sister Yan'er." The second lady still can't get over the hurdle in her heart.
When she said such things, the Murong family was not easy to persuade again, but the old lady said: "Your words are right, there are many sons in Shengjing's family, but you have to see if Sister Yan fits her eyes." It doesn't matter what suits your eyes, that's the person who wants to live with Sister Yan'er for the rest of his life. ”
This sentence touched An Ruoyan's heart.
"Besides, even if you marry in Shengjing City, you may not be able to go back to your parents' house often. She has become a family, so she naturally puts her husband's family first, so what is the matter with always running to her mother's house? No, it's not controversial. As long as there is a big festival in the New Year, you can meet each other. ”
There is another sentence that the old lady did not say, she didn't cherish it when she was by her side before, and she was reluctant to come now, it was in vain to delay the future of her children.
The second lady couldn't answer, but she didn't let go immediately.
An Ruolan stood outside the partition and listened for a while, and when she saw that the second lady was still holding on, she couldn't help but shake her head secretly.
No more eavesdropping. She pretended to have just arrived, with a smile on her face, and said in a loud voice: "I heard Sister Hongxuan say that my mother and second aunt are also here, so it's good now." I don't have to run around saying hello. ”
As he spoke, he lifted the curtain and went in to greet everyone.
An Ruojin and the others were also there, but just now the elders spoke, they didn't interject, this will be An Ruolan coming. They answered, "I'm just waiting for you, why are you here now?" ”
An Ruolan hurriedly smiled and apologized, and said, "I have already gone out to this side, but I was called to the study by my grandfather in the middle, so it was delayed until this time." ”
Hear the words. The old lady's expression changed slightly, and then she sighed silently, and said with a kind smile: "Hurry up and sit down, you are discussing your sister's marriage here, and you can also help persuade your second aunt." ”
"Yes, Lan'er, you speak most accurately, you give the second aunt an idea, can your cousin's request be accepted?" The second lady smiled and agreed.
She didn't really believe An Ruolan's words. It's just that many people give advice, and she is more at ease.
An Ruoyan couldn't help but look forward to it, and couldn't help but look at An Ruolan.
An Ruolan gave her a soothing smile. said to the second lady: "The second aunt is Sister Yan's mother, Sister Yan's marriage is naturally decided by you, and your decision will definitely be premised on Sister Yan's happiness. ”
Hear that. The second lady couldn't help but be stunned, and a flash of realization flashed in her eyes. She smiled guiltily: "Second aunt understands." ”
Yes, what could be more important than having a good life for your daughter. What she should do is not to keep her daughter on a leash, but to make decisions that will bring her happiness.
She could see that her daughter was also satisfied with the young man.
After thinking about it and relieved, the sorrow between the second lady's eyebrows was swept away, and she said happily: "In this case, tomorrow I will ask someone to reply to Mrs. Meng, and I will answer this family matter!" ”
The second lady's attitude changed too quickly, and everyone was a little caught off guard, and An Ruoyan couldn't help but reddened her eyes, which was not only the fulfillment of her mother, but also the joy of her wish.
The old lady said happily: "It's still Lan'er's words that work best!" ”
"Not really!" The second lady looked at An Ruolan, covered her lips and smiled: "What we Lan'er said is all good words, when your sister Yan gets married, I will definitely seal a big red envelope for you, otherwise I can't help you!" ”
"Not only that, but the man also has to give a big red envelope!" An Ruojin quipped.
A room full of people couldn't help but laugh.
This family affair has dragged on for a long time, since she has made up her mind, the second lady immediately opened up, the dowry has been prepared a long time ago, but there are also a lot of things to prepare for the marriage, as if to make up for the previous neglect of An Ruoyan, the second lady worked hard, and almost turned into a spinning top.
It's just that the old marquis and second master An are not very satisfied with this family business, they still hope that An Ruoyan can marry the son of a family in Shengjing City and add a more helpful in-law to the Hou Mansion.
Second Master An has already taken a fancy to a family.
In order to make the old marquis and Second Master An agree, the old lady and the second lady spent a lot of lips and tongues, but fortunately, the result was gratifying, although they were not satisfied, the old marquis and Second Master An finally nodded.
The man's family has already come to someone, after the family matter is really determined, the man's parents will take a rich gift, and a pair of geese, officially come to the door to ask for marriage, after asking the birth date, and hurried back to Jiangnan, ready to dowry and letter of appointment.
A few days after An Ruoyan's family affair was settled, the Zhou Mansion also invited a matchmaker to ask for marriage.
The matchmaker invited by Meng Yuqing was also the respected Mrs. Meng, and when Mrs. Meng discussed with the old lady, An Ruojin hid behind the curtain and cried with joy on the spot.
The old lady of this family affair has been angry with the old marquis for a long time, and it was quickly settled without hindrance.
The news of the Hou Mansion's double happiness soon spread in Shengjing City, and no one didn't talk about it.
However, some people are happy, some people are sad, and when everyone in the Hou Mansion was immersed in joy, An Ruodan gritted his teeth with hatred.
"It's just that An Ruoyan is engaged before me, and the family she chose is not good, but why did the Zhou family come to marry An Ruojin? Why is it Young Master Zhou?! "An Ruodan almost tore the fine snow brocade veil. (There will be more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will be a 100% lucky draw gift for everyone!) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner to "add friends", search for the official account "qdread" and follow, hurry up! (To be continued)
ps: The hard-pressed child who has been shopping for a day does not explain, and will make up for it tomorrow