Chapter 252: Aftermath (1)
Although Zou is a woman in the house, she can also hear the hidden worries behind this matter, and the smile on her face gradually fades.
Xu Jinyu thought deeper, frowned slightly, and said: "Big brother, the emperor can't bear it at this time, and it is difficult to ensure that he does not hold a grudge in his heart." Being "remembered" by the emperor like this is not a good thing.
The dignified son of heaven wants to deal with the Xu family effortlessly.
Xu Zheng pretended to be relaxed and said: "I have a marriage contract, and I have to politely refuse the emperor's good intentions, and I don't dislike Princess Anning." The emperor is wise and generous, and he will not blame me for this. β
Maybe I won't blame him, it's certain that I don't like him.
Xu Zheng's future is also over.
Xu Jinyu felt a sour chill in her heart, and glanced at Xu Zheng, seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes, but there was a tacit understanding that she didn't mention this. lest Zou feel uneasy in his heart.
"Anyway, it's always a happy event for the eldest brother to win the top prize in the exam." Xu Jinyu cheered up and said with a smile: "According to the convention, the top three new science and technology scholars can directly enter the Hanlin Academy without the entrance examination. The eldest brother has studied diligently for many years, and he can finally show his strengths in the future. β
Xu Zheng laughed very cooperatively, with a high spirit: "Yes, I have been waiting for this day for several years!" β
Zou asked hesitantly: "Zheng'er, won't the emperor really hold a grudge against you because of this?" β
"Of course not." Xu Zheng smiled calmly: "Princess An Ning is born with a beautiful face and moon, and her identity is so noble, the emperor can choose a better horse for her." The emperor is busy with all kinds of government affairs, how can he take this little thing to heart. Mother. You don't have to worry about it. It's getting late, so go back to the house and rest! β
Xu Zheng coaxed Zou to rest with kind words.
After Zou left, the two brothers and sisters fell silent.
Half a day. Xu Jinyu said in a low voice: "Big brother, what do you plan to do in the future?" β
Xu Zheng sighed: "I've been thinking about this question today, and my heart is a mess, and I haven't come up with a charter." After a pause, he said, "Tomorrow, I will have someone send a letter to Chen Yuanzhao and tell him about it." No matter what happens in the future, there will always be him to protect you and your mother."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Xu Jinyu: "Big brother." If something happens to you, do you think my mother and I can live safely? β
Xu Zheng's heart warmed, and then his nose was slightly sour: "Sister." I'm really useless as a big brother. Not only did it fail to make you and your mother live a good life, but it also always made you worry about me. β
Xu Jinyu's eyes flashed with water, and her voice was slightly choked: "Don't say that, you have tried your best to do your best"
But the fate is ill-fated, and the creation makes people!
In her previous life, Xu Zheng was humiliated because of her. was insulted by the King of Qin. In this life, I was provoked by the peach blossom of Princess Anning again. The princess wanted to get married. The emperor was satisfied that he wanted to recruit a horse, and no matter how tactful Xu Zheng refused, he didn't know how to lift.
If you want to reason, you can't talk about it!
This pair of brothers and sisters is simply Xu Zheng's nightmare.
Xu Zheng saw that Xu Jinyu's eyes were red and full of tears, and his heart was bitter.
There are some things in this world that can be reasoned, and some things that cannot be reasoned. refusing the emperor's marriage was his biggest mistake
What happened in the Jinluan Palace was a matter of the face of the Son of Heaven, and no one dared to discuss it in public. But. Word of mouth in private is inevitable. Soon it spread to the Cao family.
The Cao family was shocked. was not only moved by Xu Zheng's adherence to affection, but also secretly worried.
The emperor loves young girls the most. Xu Zheng refused to be a colt, and the emperor would definitely be annoyed and angry. If it doesn't show it now, I can't guarantee that one day in the future I will find a reason to send a promise. Cao Ying married Xu Zheng, what should I do if I am affected by him in the future?
Cao Ying's eldest brother coughed and said, "Father, my sister and Xu Zheng's relationship has not been officially decided, so it is not a formal marriage contract." It's better to quit this family business now. In the future, it is irrelevant for men to marry women. β
Xu Zheng is his concubine, and Cao Ying can also choose another son-in-law, so as not to suffer with Xu Zheng in the future.
Cao Ying's second brother also immediately said: "What the eldest brother said is right. Forget about the family affair with the Xu family! Our Cao family can't compete with the royal family for a son-in-law. β
I can't twist my arms around my thighs, and I don't have the confidence to fight for them.
The emperor has lost face, and probably will not recruit Xu Zheng as a concubine again. But it's already happened, and you can't take it as if you don't know it. In the future, Xu Zheng became the son-in-law of the Cao family, how could the emperor not give birth to the Cao family?
Most of the people are in favor of divorce.
Lord Cao frowned, his expression solemn. Mrs. Cao also sighed again and again. was originally a talented and good-looking family, who would have thought that there would be so many twists and turns?
"Don't talk about it, all of you."
A gentle and pleasant girl's voice suddenly sounded.
Everyone was shocked and looked at it in unison.
A beautiful girl in plain clothes slowly walked in, it was Cao Ying.
I don't know how long Cao Ying stood behind the door and how much she heard, her eyes were slightly red, but her expression was gentle and firm: "I will never withdraw from my family." Xu Zheng treats me with affection and righteousness, and is willing to anger the emperor rather than be a concubine. How could I fail him! In this life, I have to ask for no marriage! β
The last few words are sonorous and powerful.
The crowd was dumbfounded.
Lord Cao's brows relaxed, and there was a smile in his eyes: "That's good! is worthy of the daughter of our Cao family! We have a marriage contract with the Xu family first, and the emperor wants to recruit Xu Zheng as a concubine. So it's not the Cao family and the royal family who rob their sons-in-law. Xu Zheng did not betray his promise, how could our Cao family repent of the marriage. β
"Ying'er, Xu Zhengcai has learned to be brave and decisive, and it is your blessing to have such a future husband."
Mrs. Cao also turned a corner at this time: "Yes, we can't regret the marriage." Such a good son-in-law is hard to find with a lantern. β
Both of them spoke, and the others naturally lost their voices.
Cao Ying looked at her parents with emotion and gratitude, and said softly: "Father, mother, my daughter is filial piety to her grandmother, and she shouldn't go out of the house at will." However, if something like this happened to the Xu family, I am Xu Zheng's fiancΓ©e, and I can't stay out of it for both reason and reason. So, I want to go to Xu's house today. Please also ask your father and mother to agree. β
Master Cao thought for a while, then nodded and agreed: "It's okay, you can go to Xu's house for a while!" β
Xu Zheng thought that Cao Ying's refusal to be a colt had already spread. Cao Ying is also determined to marry into the Xu family, but she doesn't need to mind the eyes of others.
Cao Ying got into the carriage and went to the Zou family's old house.
When the mother and son of the Xu family heard that Cao Ying was coming, they were all pleasantly surprised. Yesterday's incident, the Cao family must have known. Cao Ying's personal arrival at the Xu family is enough to show the attitude of the Cao family.
Zou immediately said, "Hurry up and invite Miss Cao in." β
Xu Zheng Xu Jinyu got up in unison: "Let's go to the door to welcome her in." (To be continued......)