Deng Yongming sat alone in the living room drinking tea casually, and he had already asked Xu Anping to call him over. Madame Jingniang hid behind a screen, she was really curious about the man who could make her simple-hearted and arrogant daughter fall in love. After a while, the family called Deng Jiu from his daughter's mouth. Deng Yongming first lowered his head and drank the tea without saying anything, but just carefully observed the other party with the peripheral vision of his eyes. He saw that Deng Jiu was not arrogant, not arrogant, neither humble nor arrogant, and did not have any frivolous aura, so he nodded imperceptibly.

Jing Niang, who was hiding behind the screen, saw Deng Jiu's appearance at first sight, seeing that his facial features were resolute, his physique was well-proportioned and masculine, he walked without hurry, he was quite steady, and he was not humble but a little bookish. The only regret is that he is not tall, and he looks a little shorter than his daughter. But overall, she was still very satisfied, and she couldn't help but smile on her face, which was a bit of a mother-in-law's taste when she saw her son-in-law looking better and better.

Deng Yongming put down the teacup and asked calmly, "Your name is Xu Anping, right?" It's all to blame the little girl for being naughty and messing around, and she actually gave you the nickname Deng Jiu. ”

Xu Anping stood in the middle of the living room, raised his head and looked at Deng Yongming, and replied slightly respectfully but not humbly: "The master has a good memory, and the kid is indeed called Xu Anping." The eldest lady is pure and innocent by nature, so she gave the villain a title that is quite easy to remember. ”

Deng Yongming nodded slightly, and then asked: "I heard that you Ling Zun is a talented man, and you are also quite literate and ink, I don't know why you came to work at my house?" ”

"My father was a talent in the first year of Jianping, and then gave up his career for some reason. When the boy was young, he was enlightened by his father and was lucky enough to know a few words. My father died eight years ago, and I have been raised by the aunt next door. Seeing that the eldest mother was old, the kid couldn't bear to eat white food anymore, so he cheekily entered the Deng family to work. Xu Anping said the general situation after a certain degree of modification, of course, some unavoidable things were not revealed.

Deng Yongming was a little moved when he heard this, according to his life experience, the most filial piety will definitely not be bad. In order to repay his kindness, this son is willing to give up the Qinggao of the scholar. So, he said in a gentle tone: "Well, I didn't expect you to be a pure filial person." What are your plans for the future? ”

Xu Anping knew that Deng Yongming's assessment was a meat play, after all, as long as it was a normal parent, he would not let his daughter marry someone who was not motivated. "Back to the master, the kid is trying to take leave with the master. A few days ago, when the kid went to Anlu Mansion because of family matters, he was fortunate to get acquainted with Lord Sun, the right servant of the Imperial History, and went to the capital to find an errand at the invitation of Lord Sun. Please forgive me! Speaking of this, he arched to the end, with an extremely humble attitude, and did not look domineering at all.

Deng Yongming was very surprised when he heard this, and looked carefully at Xu Anping for a while. He communicated with Master Sun once because of a coincidence, and he also got a pair of ink treasures from the other party. But he knew that although Master Sun seemed to be kind, he was also a difficult person to befriend. So, pretending to be a little embarrassed, he said, "Oh? And that's a good thing. The old man has heard Steward Cai say many times that you are simple, down-to-earth and hardworking, and I want to discuss something with you. That's a bit of a problem. He stroked his beard and frowned.

Xu Anping knew that Steward Cai's origin was just a pretext, and he said without hesitation: "The kid entered the Deng family at a difficult time, and fortunately the old lady and the eldest lady helped him, and his grace was like reconstruction." And until now, the kid is still an ordinary member of the Deng family. If you have something to say, please tell me directly, I will do my best. ”

Deng Yongming saw that the words had come to this point, and he no longer hid them, otherwise it would be empty. He said directly: "Well, everyone knows that the little girl in the family is virtuous and virtuous, dignified, and the female celebrity is also quite outstanding, and she can be a good wife and mother." Although there are often matchmakers who come to the door, the little girl can't bear to leave home because of her filial piety. Now that you are at the age of talking about marriage, the old man hopes to recruit you as a son-in-law. I don't know what you think? When he said these words, he felt that his old face was a little red, and he was really afraid of the wind and flashed his tongue, but for the sake of his daughter's lifelong event, he decided to put his face aside for the time being, and the next time he asked his wife to go to the temple to make a vow, he would give more sesame oil money.

The atmosphere in the living room seemed to freeze all at once, and it was so quiet that it was almost audible. Jing Niang, who was hiding behind the screen, squeezed the silk handkerchief in her hand hard, as if she was cheering Xu Anping up. After listening to what Xu Anping said, she became more and more satisfied, and she simply threw off the few people she picked before, and she really couldn't bear to let such a good son-in-law slip away like this.

Xu Anping's face turned red, and after thinking about it for a while, he seemed to have made up a lot of determination before saying, "Thank you, master, for your love!" The boy has also been in love with the eldest lady for a long time, and he only hates the poverty of the family and strives to marry, but as the only son in the family, he really can't turn his back on his ancestors. ”

Deng Yongming's face was a little annoyed, but he also knew that this was originally something that you and I wanted, and his perception of Xu Anping suddenly deteriorated. He said sarcastically, "Oh, then you refused? is also, after all, the children's private affairs are not as good as the solicitation of the right capital Yushi. ”

Xu Anping knew that Deng Yongming had misunderstood, and hurriedly said: "Master, how dare the kid have such a thought, he really can't get into it." Dare to ask the master to give me two more years, and the boy will definitely marry the eldest lady. ”

Deng Yongming looked hesitant, not knowing what to do. His impression of Xu Anping is actually good, mature and stable and quite smart, and his future achievements should be more than that, but considering his daughter's age, he really can't wait. After thinking for a while, Deng Yongming said, "You go down first." This is the case for the time being, don't go out and talk nonsense. ”

Xu Anping said that he knew, and then respectfully surrendered. Out of the living room, he wiped the sweat droplets oozing from his forehead with some fear, and felt that his back was cold when the wind blew, and he felt even more frightening than facing the silver assassins of the Blood Hand Alliance. However, thinking of Deng Yongming's attitude, he felt that everything was worth it, and it might not be long before he would be commensurate with his son-in-law.

As soon as Xu Anping walked away, Mrs. Jingniang couldn't wait to walk out from behind the screen, and hurriedly said: "Master, the concubine thinks that this Xu Anping is a good person, and he also has contact with Lord Yushi, who is worthy of our family." Why don't you say yes! ”

Deng Yongming shook his head and sighed, and said in embarrassment: "You, you, you know how to make trouble!" He is going to the capital for two years, Ke'er is seventeen years old this year, and he will become an old girl if he delays it any longer, where can he wait so long. ”

Mrs. Jingniang's eyebrows raised a little unhappy, but she still held back her anger and said, "Master, this is very easy to solve." Xu Anping's parents have passed away, we can find the officiant to get engaged to the marriage first, and we are not afraid that he will regret it later. ”

"Well, huh...... It's not impossible. But isn't it a bit hasty to be so hasty? Regarding his daughter's marriage, Deng Yongming completely lost his vigorous and resolute approach to business.

Mrs. Jingniang covered her mouth and snickered: "Master, the concubine has asked Ke'er's personal maid Huan'er, the two of them have already been in love for a long time, where can they be hasty!" ”

Deng Yongming blushed, nodded helplessly and agreed.