Chapter 419: Coaxing and Deception
It backfired, the heavens were always unsatisfactory, and in the face of reprimand, Li did not have the slightest look, he was still excited, as if he had some kind of dependence, and he did not be as honest as usual, but straightened his chest and said fearlessly: "Master, don't reply so early, it is the matchmaker of the governor who came to ask for marriage." www.biquge.info If you don't handle it well, if you don't handle it well, once there is any dissatisfaction on the Governor's Palace, we can't afford to be guilty, and you are still an official under others. ”
A hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and finally he said stiffly: "I, Li Dexing, am an honest official, behave rightly, sit upright, and I haven't done anything sorry for the court, and I'm not afraid that he will supervise me." What happened to the official university? Do you still want to force me to marry my daughter? ”
Although the words are sonorous and powerful, in the words, it is difficult to hide Li Dexing's lack of confidence, as a thoughtful intimate little padded jacket, how could Li Youlan not hear it? Although he still insists on not marrying in his heart, his firm belief has been loosened.
Although Li has not read a book and has not seen much of the world, he still has some eyes, and he knows some cleverness, looking at the performance of the father and daughter, his mind moved, and then his eyes rolled wildly, and then he laughed and said: "Master, since you don't agree to the Governor's proposal, shouldn't you also go out for a while, personally refuse the matchmaker, and always let the family wait in the living room, isn't it a bit rude?" ”
Li Dexing was stunned for a moment, hesitated slightly, and then took a step, and said in a bad mood: "Okay, I'll go out and send the matchmaker, anyway, the Governor is also my direct boss, even if I don't agree to this marriage, I have to say it in person." ”
However, as soon as Li Dexing walked out of the door, Li Youlan was about to walk out, but he was blocked by the Li family, and he couldn't help but look at it suspiciously, and Li's voice sounded again: "Youlan, I also heard the conversation you just had with the master, and I know that you are unwilling to marry Zhang Gongzi." But have you ever thought about your father? Once you reject the Governor's proposal, you will completely offend the Governor's Palace, and how will your father be an official in this city of Guangzhou in the future? ”
"Of course, the lord said that he would resign and return to his hometown, but during this time, the court had not yet agreed to the lord's resignation. If the Governor put small shoes on your father and suppressed your father, do you think a prefect can withstand the wrath of the Governor? What's more, you should also know that the old man is dedicated to being an official and serving the people, is he really willing to resign and not do it? Can you guarantee that what you just said was completely from the bottom of your heart, and not to take care of your mood? ”
"If nothing else, even if the master resigns smoothly and returns to his hometown, can you guarantee safety along the way? The Governor may not have anything on his side, but what about his son? ”
Li Youlan was stunned, he couldn't answer the question, and he didn't know how to answer? In normal times, although this stepmother does not want to see herself, her words are very reasonable. For a while, Li Youlan's heart was in turmoil, and he didn't know what to do?
From beginning to end, Li's fire was in place, and he did not continue to press step by step, but left Li Youlan a certain amount of time to digest his words. Seeing Li Youlan's flustered face, he knew that his plan had succeeded, and he immediately added a fire.
"Youlan, have you ever thought about it? Once you don't agree to this family business, in a short period of time, Zhang Gongzi may not do anything to our family, so what about Yang Gongzi? Zhang Gongzi will definitely be angry with him, let people punish him in prison, and all kinds of big punishments will wait in turn. ”
At this moment, Fang Buddha saw the scene of Yang Lin's torture, or a leather whip, or a soldering iron, which made Li Youlan tremble, his whole heart was pinched, and he couldn't breathe.
However, Li's words still did not pause, looking at Li Youlan's expression change, when he was secretly proud in his heart, he pretended to be casual and sympathetic on the surface, and said again: "Youlan, you may not know yet, just when you were talking to the master, Yang Lin's case had already been decided, and three days later, at three o'clock in the afternoon, the decision would be made!" Do you want to see your loved one tormented in the last few days? Beaten in all kinds? ”
Li Youlan was about to collapse, the last line of defense was breached, his face was struggling, and finally he showed a firm and resolute expression, and said in a deep voice: "I can agree to this marriage, but I must be promised one condition, the day before Brother Yang's execution, I must be asked to send him wine and food to practice, and say goodbye to the love between me and her." Otherwise, Zhang Jiasheng would not get anything, and if he wanted to force it, he would only get a cold corpse. ”
Li still wanted to say something, but seeing Li Youlan's resolute expression, he didn't leave any room for maneuvering when he spoke, and he was extremely stubborn, beyond her previous impression, so he no longer demanded it and promised.
"Okay, I can promise you now, my lord will definitely not object to your visit to Yang Lin, and I can also lobby Zhang Gongzi to prevent him from secretly obstructing it."
The final word was reached, and the two did not stay in the study, but walked straight out and headed towards the hall.
In the hall of the prefect's yamen, three boxes are placed in the center, the lid is lifted, a large number of gold, silver and jewelry are exposed, and there is even more silk and satin in it, and the red silk is wrapped around the box, which looks very festive.
At this time, Li Dexing sat upright, ignoring these dowries, looking at the matchmaker sitting on one side, a half-old, and said impatiently: "Mrs. Zhang, it's not to sweep your face, nor to think that these dowries are few, but that I, Li Dexing, am just a small prefect, and I can't climb the high branches of the governor's family, and the little girl is also the color of the willows, and she can't win the favor of Zhang Gongzi, I think this marriage is better to forget it." ”
It is worthy of being a matchmaker found by the governor, the quality is absolutely excellent, hearing Li Dexing's words of refusal, there is no intention of retreating, hehe smiled, and said loudly: "Hehe, prefect, look at what you said, Ling Yan is not just the color of a willow, it looks good." Moreover, people are also virtuous, knowledgeable, gentle and graceful. ”
"I won't tell you, the prefect, the reason why he came to propose marriage was because the governor came, and the prefect should not refuse, this marriage is a godsend, so you can agree. If you can't do it at this time, I can't explain it to the Governor, so don't embarrass your old body. ”
In a word, although the matchmaker said politely, she showed her strong intentions, and wanted to use the authority of the governor Na Yancheng to pressure Li Dexing to submit and agree to the marriage. It can be seen that this matchmaker is not an easy person, she knows how to judge the situation and take advantage of the situation, but does not do things too bluntly, so as not to put herself in a disadvantageous position.
At this moment, when Li Dexing was still about to excuse himself, there was a slight sound of broken footsteps outside, and Li and Li Youlan walked in, and when everyone was not aware, Li glanced at the matchmaker from a unique angle, and said as he walked: "Master, although the children's family affairs pay attention to the orders of their parents and the words of the matchmaker, but we parents should not be too arbitrary, refuse this family business, you might as well listen to their opinions, is Youlan willing?" ”
As soon as the words fell, the skills were shocked, and immediately attracted all the attention, Li Dexing looked noncommittal, but the matchmaker hurriedly answered and echoed: "Yes, the prefect, Mrs. said this, there is indeed a certain truth, we might as well listen to Ling Yan's opinion, whether to agree to this marriage." ”
Maybe he was able to follow Li's advice just now, and when he heard the matchmaker's attitude changed greatly, Li Dexing couldn't help but have a bad feeling in his heart, and Li Youlan's timely voice was just the right thing to prove.
"Father, I agree to this marriage, and I am willing to marry the son of the governor."
Li Dexing was so surprised that he didn't expect it at all, and looked at his daughter blankly, a little unwilling to believe what he heard. However, the facts are there, and his daughter personally agreed, and he couldn't veto anything. Otherwise, the governor Na Yancheng will be offended to death.
"Okay, let's settle it, Li, it's up to you to handle this marriage."
Li Dexing dropped such a sentence lightly, glanced at his daughter deeply, and stood up, unable to tell whether he was happy or helpless, so he walked to the back room, leaving behind the people who were a little stunned.
At that moment, Li Youlan's lips moved, but he didn't say a word, he looked at the back of his father's departure, and left a little weakly, the back was so bleak and lonely, and none of the others in the hall noticed it. (To be continued.) )