Chapter 42: Marriage proposal
"Little sister, take a look! How is this painting by the second brother? ”
Putting down the brush in his hand, Zhen Yao immediately asked Zhen Mi.
"Oops, mother!" Zhen Mijiao snorted, "Look at the second brother!" Let me see his paintings again! ”
"You girl...... Old Madam Zhen looked at the brother and sister with a smile, "I'll help your second brother take a look."
Zhen Mi nodded, also put down the scroll in his hand, walked towards Zhen Yao, and carefully studied the calligraphy and painting on the table.
"Hehe, little sister, how did the second brother draw this time?" Zhen Yao's smile revealed a little smugness.
"This painting is a little bit more refined than the previous ones." Zhen Mi commented, "It's just that although there is form, the meaning is still lacking!" In the end, it is not as good as the picture of Wang Gongzi's Chunshan partner. ”
When Zhen Yao heard this comment, he was a little disappointed: "Huh? Is it still not as good as that painting? ”
In the past few days, Zhen Yao has not copied the picture of the Chunshan partner left by Wang Wu, but the painting is getting more and more similar, but the artistic conception is always inferior.
"Is this picture of Wang Gongzi's Chunshan companion beyond the reach of my Zhen Yao in this life?" Zhen Yao couldn't help but sigh.
When Zhen Mi heard this, she smiled slightly, and said: "The talent of the prince is rare in the world, and the mountains and mountains are full of heroism, and it is a little comfortable for the partner to travel." These two are already in conflict with each other, and the only one in the world who can perfectly integrate them is Wang Gongzi. ”
"But the second brother, copying calligraphy and painting is to improve his skills, if you want to confuse the real with the fake, wouldn't you abandon the original and chase the end?" Seeing that Zhen Yao was a little lost, Zhen Mi immediately added, "Wang Gongzi is Wang Gongzi, you are you, why pursue the artistic conception in his calligraphy and painting?" No two branches and leaves are the same. ”
Hearing Zhen Mi's comfort, Zhen Yao smiled with relief, but as soon as the smile opened, he turned unserious again.
"Tut, little sister, in recent days, Wang Gongzi has always been long, and Wang Gongzi is short, isn't it intentional about it?" Zhen Yao quipped, "Pity your second brother and me, after all, I am not as good as an outsider like Wang Gongzi!" ”
"Mother! You don't care about the second brother! It seemed that she was told that she was on her mind, and Zhen Miqiao's face turned red.
This time, the behavior of the youngest daughter's family is not visible to outsiders.
"The girl has also reached the age of talking about marriage, so it's time to find a good family." Old Madam Zhen also said with a smile.
The old man doesn't have any wishes, and seeing the children and grandchildren full of people and happy families is the greatest comfort.
As soon as the old lady said this, Zhen Mi's face turned even redder.
Talk ...... Talking about marriage...... What do you think?
Really!
While they were chatting inside the house, the guard's slightly panicked voice could be heard outside.
"Second son, big ...... General Yuan Shao came to visit! ”
Hearing this, Zhen Yao's heart trembled, and he immediately put away the teasing expression on his face.
Zhen Yi died and Zhen Yan became an official outside, and he was the pillar of the family!
"Mother, the child is leaving." Zhen Yao said to the old lady, and then glanced at Zhen Mi again, "Little sister, you are here with your mother." ”
"Good!" Zhen Mi responded.
When he came to the main hall, Yuan Shao was already seated.
Seeing this, Zhen Yao immediately said: "I don't know that Duke Yuan is here, and I can't go out to greet him, and I hope to forgive my sins!" ”
"Hey! Zhen Gongzi is polite. Yuan Shao waved his hand and motioned for Zhen Yao to sit down, "My father and your father are also quite friendly, so the Zhen and Yuan families are also world friends, you don't have to be so restrained." After a pause, Yuan Shao directly explained his intentions, "This father is here to send a happy event to the Zhen Mansion." ”
"The kid is stupid, I don't know why Yuan Gong said this." Zhen Yao asked while ordering someone to make tea, while forcibly suppressing his heart in shock.
"There is a captain under the command of this father, named Wang Wu, this person is brave and good at fighting, and he once broke a section of Gongsun Zan in the battle of Yidi, and he saved his father from danger. The so-called male should get married, and the female should get married, and when the father saw that he was not married, he wanted to propose to his sister Zhen Mi on his behalf. Yuan Shao said, "I don't know what Zhen Gongzi thinks?" ”
"Wang Wu......" Zhen Yao was shocked, thinking about the name, but asked Yuan Shao, "But the army who marched into the army?" ”
"Exactly." Yuan Shao nodded and said.
Wang Wu's performance in the Zhen Mansion a few days ago, he had also heard about it, and naturally understood the meaning of Zhen Yao's question.
Hearing Yuan Shao's reply, Zhen Yao's heart was shocked.
This Wang Wu ...... Not only is he talented, but he is even a good hand at marching and fighting!?
frowned slightly, but Zhen Yao hugged his fist at Yuan Shao and said: "It's a matter of my sister's marriage, and it's not good for the kid to be independent, so I ask Yuan Gong to wait, and the kid will go back when he goes." ”
"It's okay, nephew, please." Yuan Shao waved his hand and said.
After all, it is a scholarly family, so it is natural to be entangled in this kind of red tape.
"The kid is out of company."
After saluting again, Zhen Yao left the main hall.
......
"Yao'er, what is Yuan Shao coming here for this time?"
As soon as Zhen Yao walked into the side room, Mrs. Zhen asked.
"Propose to the little sister for his lieutenant." Zhen Yao sighed and said.
"Mother's !!"
Hearing this, Zhen Mi immediately turned pale with fright.
"One of the three dignified princes, he actually came to personally propose marriage for one of his lieutenants? The old man was a little curious about the identity of the captain. Old Madam Zhen ignored Zhen Mi's call and said slowly.
Mrs. Zhen saw it thoroughly, and it was naturally best for her daughter to marry someone she liked, but if her daughter's marriage could preserve the Zhen family in this troubled world, it would be a good choice.
"The new captain of Changshui, Wang Wu!" Zhen Yao said.
"Prince Wang!?"
As soon as Zhen Yao's words fell, Zhen Mi exclaimed.
"That's right." Zhen Yao nodded, "According to Yuan Shao's words, Wang Wu once broke the Gongsun Zan of Yidi, and even saved Yuan Shao's life, which can also be described as a great achievement. ”
"In that case...... Old Madam Zhen looked at Zhen Mi.
Zhen Yao on the side smiled: "Mother! Can't you see the joy of the little sister? Wang Gongzi is talented, and he has great military exploits, and the little sister is afraid that she has long been in her heart. ”
After Zhen Mi calmed down, she shouted coquettishly: "Mother." ”
Regarding the matter of marrying Wang Wu, Zhen Mi is naturally willing.
In ancient times, few of the daughter's family affairs were in charge of their own affairs, and it was already a great blessing to be able to marry the person they liked.
However, to Zhen Mi's disappointment, Mrs. Zhen shook her head and said: "Listening to what your brothers and sisters said, that kid named Wang Wu is not bad, but after all, the official position is humble, and his background is even more poor. ”
Zhen Mi's pretty face immediately showed disappointment, but she didn't say anything after all, the order of her parents, the words of the matchmaker, what can she do with her daughter's family?
Zhen Yao glanced at his sister, and said a little unbearably: "Mother, Wang Wu's current position is lower, but his son can see that this person is definitely not a thing in the pool, and he will fly in the future, so the child thinks that Wang Wu may not be a good match for the little sister, not to mention that this time it is General Yuan who personally comes to the door to propose marriage, if he refuses directly, in case he angers General Yuan......
"That's the tricky part." Old Madam Zhen glanced at Zhen Yao and sighed, "My Zhen family lives in Ye County, and General Yuan's face still has to be given." ”
Zhen Yao was confused and asked, "What does that mother mean?" ”
Old Madam Zhen said: "You go and tell General Yuan that our Zhen Mansion agrees to this family business, but for the time being, we can only engage relatives, as for marriage...... It's not too late to wait for that kid to be crowned and worshipped! ”
"The child understands, and the child retires."
With the old lady's meaning, Zhen Yao naturally understood how to face Yuan Shao next.
And Yuan Shao didn't force it after learning the news, anyway, he had already done the marriage proposal, and it was up to Wang Wu himself to succeed or not.
Moreover, this is not a bad thing for himself and Wang Wu.
With motivation, Wang Wu will naturally work hard to win the battle, and he can also use such a chip to control Wang Wu for a while......