Coming to the door to propose marriage is naturally not an overnight thing.

After Zou was happy and excited, he began to think about the matter of proposing.

It is of course best to invite a noble lady to come to the door to propose. She has not been in the capital for many years, has no relatives, and the only one she is familiar with is her sister Xiao Zou. However, this matter must not be invited to the door of Xiao Zou. lest Xiao Zou get in the way and ruin this family business.

After thinking about it, I can only invite the official media to come to the door.

After Zou made up his mind, he sent Steward Zhao to invite the official media.

Steward Zhao was very relieved when he heard that he had invited the official media to say goodbye to Xu Zheng, and specially invited an experienced official media who could speak well and be kind.

This woman is about thirty-five or sixteen years old, quite a bit of a posture, and smiled before speaking: "The concubine's surname is Zhang, and the wife can call Zhang." ”

Zou smiled kindly: "Zhang, I specially invited you here today for my son Xu Zheng's family affairs. Please make peace with it, as long as the family is done, I will thank you generously. ”

Zhang replied with a smile: "Mrs., please let me go, the family affairs of your son will be wrapped up in me." I don't know what kind of family thing my wife wants to say for Xu Gongzi? Is it a lady with an outstanding family background, or a girl with both talents and appearances? I've got some right ones in my hands."

"You don't have to worry about the candidates." Zou smiled: "I already have a consensus in my heart." ”

Zhang asked curiously, "I don't know which girl my wife fell in love with?" ”

Zou replied: "It is the daughter of the palace of Lord Cao of the country's priesthood." ”

What the?

Zhang was taken aback, and repeated in disbelief: "Is that the daughter of the Cao family with a lingering name?" ”

Zou nodded with a smile.

Zhang hesitated for a moment. Cai Xiang smiled and said: "I have a few words that I don't vomit or feel unhappy, and I ask Mrs. Xu not to be annoyed when I listen to it." This Miss Cao is talented and well-known in the capital. It's no wonder that Mrs. Xu favors it. Don't hide it from Mrs. Xu. Two months ago, I went to the Cao family for Lord Shen's second son, but the Cao family refused at that time."

Lord Shen is a serious four-grade official position, and the second son of Shen is also a well-known young man in the capital, and the Cao family still refuses. With the current family background of the Xu family, it will only be fruitless to propose relatives.

This matchmaker's thank you gift is not easy to earn.

Although Zhang didn't say all the words, his expression was clear.

Zou was not annoyed when he saw it, and still said with a smile: "You just go to the Cao family to propose marriage." If the Cao family refuses, I won't blame you. Thank you for the matchmaking at all. ”

Zhang's heart suddenly relaxed, and he responded with a smile on his face

Two days later. Zhang went to Cao's house with a generous gift.

After handing over the name post, after waiting for about an hour of incense, Mrs. Cao came out with a smile.

Zhang hurriedly smiled and stepped forward to salute, and Mrs. Cao was a little surprised to see Zhang. Laughing and quipping, "If I'm not mistaken." You're back for the third time! ”

In addition to proposing marriage for Lord Shen's second son, he also came once a year ago.

Zhang said with a smile: "There are hundreds of women in the family, and the daughter is beautiful and famous, and I don't know which family's sons have the luck to marry home." I won't go around the bush anymore, today I am proposing marriage for the son of the Xu family. ”

Mrs. Cao smiled silently.

Zhang said endlessly: "This Xu Gongzi's full name is Xu Zheng, he is sixteen years old this year, he is handsome and unparalleled, and he is outstanding in learning. This is the autumn test to understand the yuan. and Miss Cao are a match made in heaven. Speaking of which. This Xu Gongzi is also a protégé of Lord Cao, and Mrs. Cao must have seen him. You should also have an understanding of his character and talents."

Mrs. Cao was still smiling reservedly. Not much to say.

Zhang didn't care.

When the man comes to the door to propose, the woman will never reveal it even if she is willing, which is the reserved nature that the woman should have. It's not bad to refuse politely in person, which shows that there is still some hope.

"Today, I took the liberty to come to the door on behalf of Mrs. Xu to propose marriage, and I also asked Mrs. Cao to consider more for the sake of the sincerity of the Xu family. I'll come back in a few days to hear back. ”

After Zhang finished speaking attentively, he got up and said goodbye.

Mrs. Cao ordered the housekeeper beside her to send Zhang out, and then turned around and entered the inner room

A beautiful girl in a light blue dress stood against the window, she was hanging her head, not knowing what she was thinking, and there was a shy smile floating on the corner of her lips.

The door was gently pushed open.

Mrs. Cao walked in with a smile.

Cao Ying raised her eyes and shouted softly: "Mother." ”

Mrs. Cao looked at Cao Ying carefully, and there was both relief and reluctance in her eyes: "Ying'er, today the Xu family invited the official media to propose marriage." ”

Cao Yingqiao's face flew into a moving flush, and she mustered up the courage to ask, "Mother, how did you reply to the Xu family?" ”

"I didn't say anything, and the official media will come to hear back in a few days." Mrs. Cao said slowly: "Xu Zheng is your father's protégé, and I have met him a few times. He has outstanding looks and temperament, and he is worthy of you. It's just that he lost his father early, and now he only has a widowed mother and a younger sister. In terms of family background, the Xu family is really not good. If you agree to this family business, you will inevitably be wronged. ”

"I've been thinking about it for a while, and I can't make up my mind, so I'll ask you first. Are you willing to do this family business? ”

Cao Ying was embarrassed, reluctant to shake her head, and embarrassed to nod, with a red face and silent.

Cao Ying looked like this, how could Mrs. Cao not understand, she couldn't help but smile and sighed: "Sure enough, it's a female university who doesn't stay!" ”

As a mother, how can you not know your daughter's thoughts?

After Cao Ying occasionally met Xu Zheng in the study a few months ago, he has been thinking about it ever since. Later, he befriended Xu Jinyu and mentioned Xu Zheng from time to time

After Mrs. Cao noticed Cao Ying's thoughts, she also deliberately observed Xu Zheng twice.

Regardless of his family background, Xu Zheng is really rare and outstanding, and he stands out among his peers. It's no wonder that his daughter secretly agreed.

Mrs. Cao thought for a moment and said: "Ying'er, lifelong events are unusual, although Xu Zheng is good, but his family is not obvious, you are really wronged to marry him."

Cao Ying's heart tightened, and blurted out: "Mother, I don't care about any family background. ”

It is easy to ask for priceless treasures, and it is rare to have a lover! She only wants to join hands with the man she likes!

Mrs. Cao smiled dumbly, and her voice became more and more gentle: "Silly girl, how can I not know your thoughts." However, I will have to discuss this matter with your father before making a decision. As long as your father is willing to nod his head, he will follow your heart. Don't go out and walk around these days. ”

A woman who has already talked about marriage is indeed not suitable to go out again. Especially the Zou family, they can't go anymore.

Cao Ying's pretty face was flushed, and she nodded obediently. (To be continued......)