Chapter 195: Marriage Proposal
When everyone didn't feel it, two forces had formed in the back house of Jiafu. The serious branch headed by Mrs. Wang, and the party led by Aunt Zhou who clings to Jia Ke (although Aunt Zhou is not aware of it yet).
Although these two forces have just been formed now, and there are still Jia Mu and Jia Zheng pressing on them, there is no conflict on the surface, and the two sides are not even aware of each other's existence.
But Mrs. Wang has already sensed the danger, and their side has fewer and fewer chips, while Aunt Zhou's side is constantly growing. This kept her awake at night.
She must think of a way to restrain the other party and strengthen her own side, otherwise in the end, she will not be able to see it in Zhu'er's eyes, and Baoyu may not be able to grow up.
Mrs. Wang didn't have a good way to think about it, but one day when she overheard the conversation of a few maids, she was inspired.
On this day, when Mrs. Wang took two cronies and maids for a walk in the garden, she had just turned a rockery and was about to go up to the pavilion on the rockery to stay for a while, but she didn't expect to hear that a few maids were chatting on the pavilion, and they were talking about things related to her.
The two maids beside her were about to step forward to scold these little girls who didn't know how to be polite, but they were stopped by Mrs. Wang, she wanted to hear what these maids said?
What are these maids talking about? It turned out that they were all envious of Aunt Zhou.
"Sister, have you seen Aunt Zhou? It's a beautiful time now. This is still now and in the future, and when I move to the Hou Mansion next to it, it will be the same as the old lady in our house. An ordinary-looking maid's envious eyes lit up.
The other was born a little handsome, and at this time he said disdainfully: "That was when she was born, if I had been born more than ten years earlier, I would have been much better than her." When he said this, his eyes were full of envy.
"Sister, don't talk nonsense, you still want to compare with Aunt Zhou, you see that she is now our wife on an equal footing. Do you still want to be better than her? Why don't you go to heaven. This ordinary-looking maid was also a little dissatisfied with the pretty maid, so she made a few sarcastic remarks.
The other squinted at her, then said haughtily, "What do you know?" I heard my mother say that when Aunt Zhou first came to the house, she was a local girl from the countryside. If it weren't for her honesty, she wouldn't be the old lady's maid, and in the end she was given to the old lady because of her honesty. That's what she is today. Otherwise, if she wants to be good-looking, clever or not smart, how can she have a good life today. "This handsome maid still has a little contempt for Aunt Zhou's birth.
"That's also good luck, otherwise how can you enjoy this glory and wealth now. It's like we're still working as slaves to other people. ”
The handsome maid hated iron and said that "being a slave is also divided into three, six, nine and so on, just like you, the slave, is compared to the slave of Aunt Zhou?" ”
"That's why I said that Aunt Zhou's luck is good."
The handsome maid said: "This is not only determined by luck, if it weren't for the uncle crawling out of her intestines, she wouldn't be where she is today." Therefore, men are good as men, and daughters are wonderful as daughters. Those of us who are slaves, if we want to climb up, we can only work the three masters in the house. As long as it is done, the family will not rely on us. Look at Aunt Zhou's brother, who used to be unwelcome, now manages thousands of acres of Zhuangzi, this is not relying on Aunt Zhou, and now the Zhou family is not Aunt Zhou's final say. Which member of his family dares to disobey her? ”
"What my sister said is the truth, a few days ago, when my father followed Steward Lin to collect rent for the uncle, he sighed to me after he came back, saying that it was Zhou Wang, who was the same as a second-rate son, but now he is trembling, wearing silk and satin, just like the rich man in the countryside, and there are still a few people under him for him to call." This ordinary-looking maid still remembers this incident vividly, because she felt envious, jealous and hated Zhou Wang's sudden wealth.
"Now I understand, those of us who are slaves can't be wives, but as long as we can climb into your master's bed, plus our stomachs are a little more angry, we will have a good life of glory and wealth in the future. If the child you give birth to is angry, you may be able to turn against the customer. The handsome maid said in the tone of a passerby.
When Mrs. Wang heard this, a flash of inspiration flashed in her mind. I only heard that sentence: "Now the Zhou family is not Aunt Zhou's decision." "I have a little bit of stomach fighting, and I will have a good life of glory and wealth in the future".
She suddenly thought that she was also a person with a daughter, and her daughter was really extraordinary, if she could become the master of the Jia family, who else would be able to do to her at that time? And the master of the Jia family is the royal family.
When Mrs. Wang thought of this, everything suddenly became clear, and she finally had a way to move back to this game. And can ensure that she, as well as Jia Zhu and Baoyu, will be prosperous and rich all their lives, and will not have to look at Jia Ke's face in the future. Although my daughter is still young, it is not yet time. But it's time to prepare it for your daughter, and you should also teach what you should teach, otherwise I'm afraid something will go wrong when the time comes.
Not to mention that Mrs. Wang made up her mind to give her daughter a fight. But he said that Jia Zheng had a break on this day, and he got up in the morning to tidy up, and went out early. The direction in which Jia Zheng went was Qin Ye's mansion.
Jia Zheng hadn't set foot in this place for many years, just for fear of suspicion. Although so many years have passed, and the events of that year should have ended with the death of his father. But after that dangerous situation back then, Jia Zheng didn't dare to be a little careless until now.
So over the years, he and Qin Ye have only occasionally met and said a few words, but I didn't expect to step out of this place again now.
And on this day, Qin Ye was sitting at home, and suddenly heard that Jia Zheng from Rongguo Mansion was coming, and he couldn't help but tremble in his heart, he had no contact with Rongguo Mansion over the years. But only he knows what is involved.
Today's Jia Zheng must have something important to do, he has been peaceful for a long time. I was even more afraid of the dangers of the year, and I didn't want to live the days of that year again. But at this time, Jia Zheng came down in person, and he had to go to the door to greet him.
As soon as Jia Zheng saw Qin Ye, he preemptively saluted him and said, "The junior Jia Zheng came to Tang Tu and saluted the old gentleman here." ”
Qin Ye hurriedly stepped forward to hold him up, and then said to him: "Why should the political prince be so polite, you are my superior, how can you give me a gift." After speaking, he picked up Jia Zheng and invited him to enter the inner hall to talk together.
Qin Ye invited Jia Zheng to the study, and the two sat down separately. A maid brought tea, and Qin Ye sent all the family members out. Qin Ye asked cautiously, "I don't know what Lord Jia has to tell when he comes to the cold house?" ”
When Jia Zheng heard Qin Ye's question, he didn't hide it and said, "That girl has been in your mansion for some years, and it's time to get married." I came today to propose marriage to Lord Qin. ”
Qin Ye breathed a sigh of relief when he heard him say this, but when he heard that he was going to propose marriage to his daughter, he couldn't help but be a little worried, although this daughter was not his own child, but for so many years, he had been treating each other as a daughter, and when he talked about his life's events, although he knew that he couldn't be the master. But I still had to ask, so I asked Jia Zheng: "I don't know, what kind of family did Lord Jia tell the little girl?" If it's too shabby, I'm afraid the identity is not worthy. ”
Although Qin Ye didn't point it out, he had already told Jia Zheng not to cross the river and tear down the bridge, and to give his daughter a confused marriage.
Jia Zheng heard his words and said with a smile: "Lord Qin is too worried, although our Jia family is no longer as prominent as it was back then, but in the end, it is a good and trustworthy family. You will never be unjustified by your daughter. ”
Qin Ye was relieved at this time, and asked, "Then I don't know which family's son?" ”
Jia Zheng smiled and said, "It's none other than my eldest son." Speaking of his identity, Yu's son-in-law's identity is a match. ”
Qin Ye was a little reluctant when he first heard him say that he was destined for his eldest son. Later, when I suddenly thought of what had happened in the past few days, I was shocked, thinking that if it was really that person, then the Jia family was really a family that kept its promises. did not live up to the love of the person back then.
Qin Ye asked uncertainly at this time, "Could it be the Marquis of Wuyang in your mansion?" ”
Jia Zheng smiled and nodded: "Yes, it is a dog, and it is a match in terms of identity." I just don't know what Lord Qin wants. ”
Qin Ye immediately smiled when he heard this, what was he unwilling to do at this time? It turned out that he was just entrusted by others to do things faithfully. Now seeing that Jia Zheng has arranged it properly, let the most promising child of the Jia family marry his adopted daughter. Now whether it is from his own psychology or his loyalty to that person, he can completely explain the past, not to mention that the child of the Jia family is really promising. If you marry this adopted daughter, it will also be of great benefit to your own son, where can you be unwilling at this time?
Qin Ye hurriedly got up and said to Jia Zheng: "I have learned the high righteousness of the Jia family, and I think this marriage is so decided." ”
Jia Zheng also stood up and said to him: "Duke Qin, then we will decide, and I will send someone to send the letter of appointment in a few days." We'll be a family then. ”
Qin Ye also said happily: "Then I will listen to the good news." But there is one thing I want to explain to Master Jia. ”
"I don't know what the difficulties are, even if Gong Qin says it, as long as my family can't do it, it will definitely be done." Jia Zheng still respects Qin Ye's personality.
Qin Ye hurriedly said: "Master Jia misunderstood, I just said that the little girl is still a little young, although this is a marriage, it will take a few years to get married." ”
As soon as Jia Zheng heard him say this, he also said to him: "It turned out that I was talking about this matter, but it's okay, my child is still at the border and won't be able to return to the capital for a while." After a few years, he will return to Beijing to report on his work, and it will not be too late to get married again. ”
Qin Ye completely put his heart down this time and invited Jia Zheng to drink at home, but Jia Zheng couldn't refuse, so he ate wine at Qin Ye's house before going back, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves for a while.