On the carriage back from the palace, the Zhang family was dumbfounded when he heard Zhao Xiu finish talking about what he had just talked about with Gao Zhen.

She stammered at her granddaughter, "You...... Don't you feel ashamed at all to talk about this kind of thing with the prince? "How can an ordinary daughter, as soon as the marriage is decided, she arrogantly discusses with her fiancé how to clean up the house she lives in after marriage and where to go to play? No matter how generous a girl is, she should be shy and blush, right?

Zhao Xiu was very disapproving: "What's this? I've known him for more than ten years, and I've been very familiar with him for a long time. I've been shy in the house, too, and if I'm too shy to even speak, it would be too fake. What kind of house to live in and what to do in the future are all serious discussions, and since he asked me what I mean, I should naturally say what I think! On the contrary, she felt that Zhang's entanglement was unreasonable: "If he really plans to rebuild the yard, why should he also send us the drawings?" Don't we have to give some advice? ”

"That's right...... Zhang's still very entangled, "But that's a few days later, besides, he sent the drawings, let's look at the deletion, and we didn't say it in front of him, it was supposed to be, don't be shy." But now you ...... I just made a marriage contract with him...... "Will it make Gao Zhen feel that she is very thick-skinned?" Even if Gao Zhen doesn't think it, it's also the place of the Queen Mother, aren't you afraid of the Queen Mother's jokes?

Zhao Xiu understood what her grandmother meant, and said with a smile: "What does grandmother want to do so much?" Shizi is very familiar with me, and knows what my nature is. I don't like to talk to him about vulgar etiquette on weekdays, but now I start pretending, and he knows at a glance that I am pretending, so what's the point? It's better to be generous and go about what you do. Even if I am an unmarried couple with him, he is still him, and I am still me, and I am no different from before. ”

Zhang was silent for a moment, smiled bitterly and said no more. It's okay, as long as Gao Zhen doesn't dislike it. And when they left the palace, Gao Zhen's eyes were full of reluctance to send all the way out of Cining Palace, and he knew that he didn't have any dislike at the moment. Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, since the queen mother has decided on this marriage, I think there will be no changes in the future, she doesn't have to worry too much.

At the moment, she is more concerned about the marriage of her grandson Zhao Wei: "Your brother has not yet said that he is married, but you have decided on the marriage first, so that people outside will not look like it." It just so happened that the Mi family was in the house, and when I went back in a while, I mentioned your brother's matter to Mrs. Mi. ”

Zhao Xiu was overjoyed when he heard it: "Really? Will I mention it today? "When one of the families from Mi Province came to Beijing before, it was the busiest time of the year, and their family was busy settling down, so it was difficult for the Zhang family to mention anything else. Now that it's the New Year, I'm just free, and it's time to solve the problem of proposing a kiss or something.

Back at the Jiannan Hou Mansion, Zhao Xiu happily helped his grandmother Zhang get out of the car and return to the hospital. After a while, Zhao Wei also came back from the palace. He didn't even bother to change into his court clothes, so he rushed to see his grandmother first, and asked directly: "Did the Queen Mother propose to her grandmother?" "Apparently I have received news from the palace.

Zhao Xiu smiled a little embarrassedly, and Zhang said happily: "I did mention it, and I agreed." The Queen Mother said that it would not be long before the will came down, just after the will of the emperor's eldest son to give marriage. She asked Zhao Wei curiously, "You also heard about it in the palace?" ”

Zhao Wei's mood was a little complicated for a while, and he glanced at his sister, a little reluctant, but he was also a little relieved when he thought of Gao Zhen's diligence over the years. In any case, although this guy has bad intentions, he is also full of sincerity to ask the elders to propose marriage, but he is not a frivolous and irresponsible person. In the future, he will be his Zhao Wei's brother-in-law, and he will get along well as a family.

Zhao Wei replied to Zhang: "After the imperial meeting, the emperor left a few important ministers to speak, and summoned us and other personnel involved in the trial of the embankment case to interrogate. After the prelude to the emperor, because the emperor did not say that we were allowed to leave the palace, I did not dare to leave without permission, so I waited in the side hall, and heard the emperor summon Qu Shuibo and ordered him to propose marriage to the Li family for the emperor's eldest son. Those of us outside knew that the eldest princess of the emperor had already decided on the daughter of the Li family. Later, when I saw Mrs. Shang enter the palace, everyone else said that he was also ordered to be a matchmaker, but I don't know which one to do, is it possible that the eldest son of the emperor wants to marry the second concubine at the same time? But you don't need to ask Mrs. Shang to come out, right? When I left the palace, I met Shang Qiong Shang on the road, and he congratulated me, and I learned that Shang Taifu was ordered to come to our house and ask for marriage for the prince of Guangping. ”

Qu Shuibo asked the Li family for the eldest son of the emperor, relying on his status as the eldest son of the emperor and his grandfather, and it also represented the recognition of the queen's family of the newly released eldest princess of the emperor. But if you talk about the status of the government and the opposition alone, Qu Shuibo is not as good as Shang Taifu. The emperor ordered Shang Taifu to ask for marriage for Gao Zhen, the prince of Guangping, which really gave this nephew full dignity, and even the Jiannan Marquis Mansion also had a bright face.

Zhang was even more happy when he heard this, and said continuously: "When Mrs. Shang comes to the door, you must be entertained, and you must not lose your courtesy." ”

Of course, Zhao Wei immediately agreed.

Zhao Xiu asked Zhao Wei in a low voice: "Does Qu Shuibo know in advance who the eldest princess of the emperor is?" He doesn't have any opinion, right? Is there any news from the Queen? ”

Zhao Wei shook his head: "I don't know what the queen thinks, but Qu Shuibo seems to be quite surprised by this marriage, but he also happily accepted the order." It is impossible for the position of the eldest concubine of the Hengzhu Emperor to fall on the head of the daughter of the Xie family, and there is nothing to do with the daughter of the Xie family's in-laws, who will do it, and what is the difference? Now that the queen is in a bad situation, Qu Shuibo should know that there is no need to make the queen mother and the emperor unhappy in this kind of matter. ”

That's right. Zhao Xiu didn't think that there would be any trouble in Qushui Boxie's family, but he was a little worried about the queen. It's really hard to say whether she has a good impression of her daughter-in-law who is related to the Jiang family. I hope that after she hears the news, she will not make some trouble and add to the blockage in the palace.

Throwing this thought to the back of his mind, Zhao Xiu looked at his brother Zhao Wei and laughed again: "Brother, my marriage is decided, and you haven't married a sister-in-law for me yet." Shouldn't you have a snack too? ”

At the mention of this matter, Zhao Wei's originally steady and strict face immediately changed, and he became a young man with a red face, and stammered: "Sister...... What is my sister talking about? ”

Zhao Xiu squeezed his eyes at Zhang, and when Zhang saw that he was funny, he urged Zhao Wei: "Go back to the house and change your clothes, and invite your cousin and aunt over." While they are also guests at our house, hurry up and give your marriage a decision. Otherwise, your sister will take the lead, and I don't know how people outside laugh at it. ”

Zhao Wei's face turned even redder, but his eyes burst out with surprise. He looked at his grandmother, saluted embarrassedly, turned around and ran. When Zhao Xiu saw this, he couldn't help but laugh and fell into Zhang's arms.

Zhang patted her head and couldn't help laughing: "Go back to the room to change your clothes, it's been a long time, and you're not too heavy?" ”

Zhao Xiu smiled and returned to his yard, changed his usual clothes, and returned to Zhang's yard. Zhao Wei had already neatly changed into his regular clothes, and invited one of the families in Mi Province to come over, and a room full of people were talking and laughing. When Zhao Xiu entered the house and gave everyone a salute, the Zhang family ordered someone to have a meal, and the two families had a simple lunch lively.

After the meal, everyone moved to the flower hall, the girls served fragrant tea, and the Zhang family gave Zhao Xiu a task: "Take your cousin Mi to your house to play." We adults say something homely. ”

Mi Yingzhi looked puzzled, but her parents didn't mean to stop her, Zhao Xiu invited warmly with a smile on her face, she smiled obediently, saluted and left with Zhao Xiu.

Zhao Xiu knew that the Zhang family was going to support them from talking about the marriage, although he didn't think so, but he also showed that he was very cooperative. She took Mi Yingzhi back to her yard, chatted some common words, played two games of chess, invited Mi Yingzhi to taste fragrant tea, and watched a few paintings she had painted. Seeing that Zhang's side hadn't sent anyone to urge, Zhao Xiu simply asked the girl to open the box and find backgammon and play a game with Mi Yingzhi.

Before the second set was over, the mother-in-law in Zhang's courtyard came over to pass the word: "The old lady invites the eldest girl and the cousin girl to come over." Zhao Xiu knew that the matter was done, so he hurriedly threw the chess pieces and pulled Mi Yingzhi over.

Mi Yingzhi was caught off guard, a little inexplicable: "What's wrong with my sister today?" ”

Zhao Xiu smiled mysteriously: "Sister will know in a while." ”

When they returned to the flower hall, the three elders all had relaxed smiles, and Zhao Wei respectfully poured tea for the couple of Mi Province. Although Mi Xingzhi's gaze at him was a little stern, it also revealed a look of appreciation and closeness, even more than when his uncle and nephew were commensurate with him before. Mrs. Mi was even more happy, and when she saw Mi Yingzhi entering the house, she smiled even deeper.

Seeing this, Zhao Xiu's heart was relieved, and he also laughed happily.

Only Mi Yingzhi didn't know anything, but looking at the attitude of everyone in the room, she didn't know why, she was faintly aware of it, and her face turned red slightly.

At this time, a mother-in-law came to report: "The lady of the general's mansion sent someone to send a congratulatory gift." ”

Mrs. Cao is familiar with the Zhao family, and the New Year's gift has already been given, so how can she give another gift on the first day of the Lunar New Year? It is a congratulatory gift, needless to say, it must be He Zhaoxiu who was assigned to marry the prince of Guangping. Her daughter-in-law, Cao Fang, is also a guest at Cining Palace today, and she must have gotten the news a long time ago. With the friendship between the Cao family and the Zhao family, it is reasonable to send a congratulatory gift first. Since the Cao family sent someone here, the Zhang family naturally had to summon them.

Mrs. Mi smiled and said to Zhang: "The house is busy for the New Year, so our family will not bother." Back in the small courtyard, it is cheaper to act. ”

Zhang didn't dissuade her, she had to ask a matchmaker to come to her door to propose marriage, and the small courtyard where the Mi family temporarily lived was used as a house for her relatives, and it was more convenient to act. Otherwise, the Mi family is still in the Jiannanhou Mansion, how can the Zhao family come to the door to propose?

Zhang said enthusiastically: "Then I won't send it, Brother Wei will send your uncle, aunt and cousin back." Time is a little tight, and what should be done should be done one by one. The old body must invite a decent big matchmaker, and please wait for good news. ”

Both Mi and Mrs. Mi smiled and nodded with satisfaction. Mi Yingzhi finally confirmed the conjecture in her heart, blushed, and lowered her head.

Zhao Wei nervously sent the Mi family away, and Zhao Xiu accompanied the Zhang family to see the mother-in-law sent by Mrs. Cao. Today's person is still from Cao Dali's family, and he really came to congratulate Zhao Xiu on his engagement, but he also brought the latest news. Because of some obstacles to the engagement of the eldest son of the emperor, the matter of the prince of Guangping may have also been dragged down. But it's not a trouble, it's just that they need to wait two more days, and Mrs. Cao told them not to worry.

Zhang was stunned: "What's wrong?" ”

Cao Dali's family lowered his voice and said: "The new news from the palace said that Qu Shuibo was preparing to propose marriage, and the queen mother knew about it, so she made a fuss. (To be continued.) )