Zhang Fan stood at the gate of the county government, but for the first time in his life, he began to get nervous. "This is my first time." Zhang Fan thought in his heart. Looking at the sky, some looked at the people around them, as if they felt that everyone knew about their own affairs. Zhang Fan shook his head, shook off the cranky thoughts in his mind, examined himself again, and felt that there was no problem, so he walked in.

Just now, Chen Wenchuan sent someone to look for Zhang Fan. That person also received a message from Ma County to bring to Zhang Fan, so that he could be prepared. Where did Zhang Fan have any ideas, he told his mother and went out, but along the way, he was thinking about it, where could he have any way to deal with it. In the end, it became more and more chaotic. "Forget it, the boat will naturally go straight to the bridge, and it's useless to think about it no matter how much you think." This is Zhang Fan's last thought, although it can't calm the uneasiness in his heart, it can be regarded as a kind of self-comfort.

As soon as Zhang Fan entered, he saw Ma Xianling, and the latter was looking at him with a smile, as if he was encouraging something, and Zhang Fan smiled bitterly when he saw it.

When he came to the hall, Chen Wenchuan was sitting there, sipping tea, but seeing his way of picking up the cup for a while and putting it down for a while, he was probably also worried. This scene made Zhang Fan also relax a little, at least he knew that he was not the only one who was nervous.

"Uncle." Zhang Fan came to Chen Wenchuan and greeted him.

"Well, here, sit down." Chen Wenchuan had actually seen Zhang Fan a long time ago, but he only knew that he would greet him now.

Zhang Fan sat opposite Chen Wenchuan, and the two big men looked at each other face to face and eye to eye. Chen Wenchuan's wife's parents died early, where did he have this kind of experience; Zhang Fan didn't know what to say at all.

After a while, Zhang Fan felt that it was not a way to sit like this, and as soon as he wanted to speak, Chen Wenchuan on the other side spoke.

"I heard that you ......" is a lifelong event for his beloved daughter, how can Chen Wenchuan not ask, "I heard that you want to marry my Ru Xue?" ”

Maybe it started so directly, so that Zhang Fan put aside other things, and the whole person relaxed, after all, this is also for his own pursuit of happiness. "Exactly, uncle, Ru Xue and I are in love, and I hope that my uncle will be fulfilled."

Chen Wenchuan was also quick to speak when he saw Zhang Fan, but a good feeling rose in his heart, at least he felt that Zhang Fan could answer so straightforwardly, he must like his daughter very much, from this point of view, Zhang Fan is not bad. However, it is not enough. "Since you call me uncle, I will have something to say to you." Chen Wenchuan said, "Although you have a very good relationship with Ru Xue these days, it's just that I've seen you a few times after all, but I don't know you yet." Why do you think I'm going to marry my daughter to you? ”

Zhang Fan didn't know, and Chen Wenchuan didn't know either, Chen Ruxue and his sister were hiding behind the screen in the living room at the moment, eavesdropping on the conversation between the two. The conversation between Chen Wenchuan and Ru Xue was listened to by Zhao Xue before, she knew that her father was going to come to the school to take the exam, so she insisted on pulling her sister over to eavesdrop. Chen Ruxue was originally unwilling, if this matter was known by others, she would be ashamed to overhear the conversation between her father and her sweetheart about her marriage. It's just that she can't resist her sister's stiff pull, plus, plus she actually wants to know more in her heart, so it's over.

Where did Zhang Fan know the Qiankun in this living room, and in the face of Chen Wenchuan's question, he said calmly: "Because I like Ru Xue, maybe not for a long time, but I really like him, and I am willing to do anything for Ru Xue." After Zhang Fan finished speaking, he found that his words seemed to be some, some "dog blood", but he said it naturally, maybe this is what a certain sage said "love makes people blind".

"You said you would be willing to do anything for Ru Xue?" Chen Wenchuan didn't believe Zhang Fan, he just wanted him to say a word, "Then can you swear that you will never betray Ru Xue, take care of her forever, never do anything that makes her sad, and even, always listen to her?" ”

Chen Wenchuan's words were actually very embarrassing at that time, although in ancient times, he was not a man without fear, and even from the prime minister to the Ping Ming countless, but Chen Wenchuan knew that although his daughter was stubborn, she would never express it. What's more, her feelings for Zhang Fan are so deep, if she follows Zhang Fan in the future, she will definitely be the first to look forward to him, and Zhang Fan is a young man after all, with a bright future, if she does anything to wronged her daughter, then it will be ......

Zhang Fan listened to Chen Wenchuan's words, didn't say a word, and swore: "I, Zhang Fan, swear here, if I marry Chen Ruxue, I will love and respect her, and I will never do anything that makes Ruxue unhappy." ”

Chen Wenchuan listened to Zhang Fan's words, was very satisfied, and said casually: "Really? ”

"Uncle, I am also a scholar, and I know the truth of 'Heaven and Earth Monarch', how can I not obey my vow." Zhang Fan replied firmly.

Chen Wenchuan relieved himself, after all, he also knew Zhang Fan's people, and Ru Xue liked him so much, now he just wanted a promise that he could treat Ru Xue well, since the goal was achieved, what else was there to worry about. "In that case, I agreed." Chen Wenchuan said.

Where did Zhang Fan think that Chen Wenchuan agreed like this, and the large part of the rhetoric that he had just prepared in his heart was suddenly useless, but he was also happy when he thought that he had finally gotten what he wanted.

Chen Wenchuan continued: "Since this is the case, let's settle down first." I don't have any relatives at home, and my eldest brother happens to be here right now. Tomorrow you find a matchmaker to kiss. ”

"Matchmaker?" Zhang Fan was a little puzzled.

"Naturally, there should be no one." Chen Wenchuan saw that Zhang Fan didn't understand this, and he didn't blame him, and said, "The daughter of self-murder is ugly and unbelievable." ”

"I see." Zhang Fan said.

The two were talking, when they suddenly heard a sound behind the screen, and Cheng Wenchuan immediately shouted: "Who? ”

After listening to the conversation between the two just now, the sisters were very happy, especially Chen Ruxue, knowing that Ailang had passed her father's examination, and Zhang Fan's words made her feel very happy, thinking that she could marry such a wonderful Langjun, how could she not be happy! Chen Zhaoxue, the girl, was rarely engrossed in eavesdropping on other people's conversations this time, heard what she wanted, and was about to go back, but accidentally touched the screen and was heard by her father. Zhao Xue didn't care about this girl, but Ru Xue was about to die, if Zhang Fan saw that he was eavesdropping, how could he see him! But Zhaoxue is a fast head, she motioned for her sister to go back, but she walked out.

"Dad, it's me." Zhao Xue said coquettishly to Chen Wenchuan.

It's just that this time Chen Wenchuan didn't give this naughty daughter a good look, and said with a calm face: "My daughter's family should be more reserved, eavesdrop on others, and spread what it will be." ”

Where has Zhao Xue been taught such a harsh lesson by her father, although she is usually very naughty, after all, she is a girl, tears immediately swirled in her eyes, and she was about to fall.

Chen Wenchuan wasn't really angry with her, but seeing that she was so worthless, he wanted to teach her a lesson, but seeing her daughter's appearance, where could she continue to preach, the serious expression on her face suddenly eased, and said: "Zhaoxue, you are not young anymore, you must have heard what I said to you and your brother Zhang just now." The so-called man should marry and woman should get married, your sister has now reached the time to talk about marriage, but you are still like this, how can your father let go of his heart! ”

Zhao Xue showed a twisted expression for the first time: "People don't want to marry someone else......" The voice became smaller and smaller, and it was inaudible at all in the back.

"What did you say?" Chen Wenchuan asked.

"It's nothing, it's nothing, I'm going to tell my sister the good news." Zhao Xue smiled, this is not forgetting to cover up for her sister. looked at it again and said, "Zhao Xue has seen her brother-in-law." ”

Zhang Fanke was really blushing by Zhao Xue, and he didn't know how to answer. Fortunately, Zhaoxue, the girl, just wanted to see Zhang Fan's jokes, and when she saw that her goal had been achieved, she ran to the back hall with satisfaction, accompanied by a burst of laughter, but she didn't find that she had a sense of loss in her heart.

Chen Wenchuan could only shake his head helplessly when he saw his daughter like this, he really had no way to do anything about his eccentric daughter.

"In that case, you can go back and prepare." Chen Wenchuan said to Zhang Fan, "I will stay here for a few more days." ”

"Yes, I see." Zhang Fan said.

"Remember what you say." Zhang Fan walked to the door of the living room, and Chen Wenchuan's words came again, Zhang Fan turned his senses, looked at Chen Wenchuan, did not speak, but nodded firmly.

It's over here, over there. Chen Ruxue returned to the room and sat on the stool uneasy. "Father and Brother Fan will not find out that I am there too! No, there is Zhaoxue's girl. In case Zhao Xue told me out...... "She was thinking wildly in her heart, she couldn't calm down at all, and when she got to a cup of tea, she quickly drank it to suppress the shock, but where was she so steady as usual!

"Sister, are you in the house?" Chen Ruxue was worried, and there was a knock on her sister Zhaoxue outside the door. Ru Xue hurriedly opened the door, let her sister in, and looked at her anxiously.

Zhao Xue was not in a hurry at all, she ignored her sister's eyes that were eager to know what was going on, but the old god sat down on the ground, poured a cup of tea, and drank it slowly. Zhao Xue was very anxious at this time, and asked, "Oh, my good sister, what's going on?" Brother Fan didn't find me, did he? ”

"Brother Fan, Brother Fan, my sister is really, if you have a sweetheart, you don't want me as a sister!" Zhao Xue originally wanted to tease her sister, but now she somehow lost interest, "In vain, I was scolded by my father for my sister." ”

"Good sister, good Zhaoxue, is it my sister's." Ru Xue hurriedly apologized.

"It's so sincere." Zhao Xue pouted, seeing that her sister was very anxious, she said, "Father and brother-in-law don't know that you are there." ”

Ru Xue was relieved when she heard that her affairs were not known by others, but her cheeks were red by what Zhao Xue said just now.

"I said sister!" Seeing her sister's appearance, Zhao Xue couldn't help but say, "This matter is now decided, what are you still so shy about?" ”

When Ru Xue heard her sister's words, although she also understood, she couldn't help but be shy when she couldn't control it.

"Forget it." Zhao Xue also had no choice, and said, "Now my brother-in-law is probably going to invite a matchmaker, and my sister is like this now, I'll see what you will do then." ”

Zhang Fan returned home and told his mother everything, Zhao couldn't help but be overjoyed, and said, "My family is finally going to marry a daughter-in-law." ”

Zhao and Zhang Fan talked for a while, and then they were busy looking for no one.

Although the Chen family is not prosperous, it is also a big family, and Zhang Fan is also famous at the moment. The Zhao family naturally has to follow the rules of a large family.

The next day was an auspicious day, although Zhang Fan didn't understand feng shui, he had also seen the yellow calendar. And now, this engagement can be regarded as the official beginning.

As soon as the second day arrived, the matchmaker went to the county office. For the first time to be able to go to the county government to say goodbye to others, this is also the first time in Anhua County. After this procedure was completed, the Zhao family sent the dowry to the person and asked the woman to choose, and the benefit of Nacai was taken, which was a formal proposal.

After that, it's time to ask for names. The man has a Geng Cambodian post, writes his name, year, month, day, and time, and sends it to the woman's house. The woman replied with her name, year, month, day, and time of birth. After retrieving the Geng sticker, Bu Ji is eight characters.

After two days, the Najib ceremony – the formal engagement ceremony in which the man delivers the bride price to the woman's home. In ancient times, Najib also had to perform a memorial ceremony, and in the Ming Dynasty, he was replaced by a matchmaker and a marriage. After asking each other, the parents of both sides had no objections, and then passed the "eight-character sticker". Both men and women prepare a piece of red paper with the eight characters of their birthdays written on them, and ask the fortune teller to check them, which is a marriage. And when you get here, it's officially engaged.

On this night, Ma Xian Ling held a banquet in his house. Although it is a little unruly, the Chen family does not live here, but it is also said in the past. The Chen family has no relatives here, and neither does the Zhang family. During the banquet, some of Chen Wenchuan's subordinates were invited, as well as some neighbors of Zhang Fan's family. Everyone knew that Zhang Fan was married, so they naturally wanted to come and have a good time.

During the banquet, Ru Xue didn't come out, but Zhao Xue, the girl, stuck to Zhang Fan and asked this and that. After dinner, Zhang Fan came to the study of Mafu with Ma County's order, but Chen Wenchuan was happy about his daughter's affairs and was still drinking outside.

"Virtuous nephew, now that this family matter has been decided, what are you going to do?" Ma Xianling asked.

"My little nephew will go to the capital next month." Zhang Fan said, "I think this will be slow in advance, and I will settle down in the capital." ”

"Well, that's all it takes." There is no better way to do it. To say that this family matter should be done immediately, but it seems hasty. And Zhang Fan is going to the capital in the near future, which is quite inconvenient.

"It's just that I'm a little worried." Ma Xianling said.

"I wonder what my uncle is worried about?" Zhang Fan asked.

"The prison of this country will take four years at the earliest, and there is very little time to rest in it." Ma Xianling said, "I'm just afraid that I will delay you and Ru Xue's lifelong event." ”

"This ......" Zhang Fan didn't think about this problem, and now that the Ma County Order has put it forward, Zhang Fan doesn't know what to do.

"Don't think about it so much." Ma Xianling said, "We can't think of a way here, let's wait until you get to Beijing." ”