Chapter 0238: The Matchmaker
The next morning, Zhang Yue went to the Guards Division to report, and when he returned, he went to the Guards Division's camp to have a look, and went home after a turn. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info then sent his own soldiers to invite Feng Qianhou to come over and discuss some private matters.
Feng Qianhou did not hold an official position, nor did he have a formal salary, but Zhang Yue naturally would not be stingy when he made a move, Feng Qianhou was a nurse at home, and his small life was very moisturized, and his skin was actually whiter.
Zhang Yue personally greeted him in the atrium, took him to the study of the back house to sit down, and personally made a pot of tea, poured half a cup and handed it over, and said with a smile: "There will be no more war this year, I am a little free at the moment, I think it's time to get married!" In terms of etiquette, I don't know if I want to invite a matchmaker? ”
"Of course, His Majesty's marriage is just a formality, and the real operation still needs to be led by a matchmaker, and then you only need to come to the door once at Najib and the welcome ceremony, and the other four gifts can be done by the matchmaker. It's just this matchmaker, do you have a choice? Feng Qianhou explained, and asked with a smile.
"It's really not, the Fu family is a big family, and the status of ordinary women is too low and inappropriate, it's best to have a noble lady who has a decree and a certain ability to do things!" Zhang Yue has only a handful of time in Tokyo, and he doesn't know any noblewomen at all.
"He Fujin passed away at the beginning of the year, and you haven't come to the door to mourn? Now that you're free, shouldn't you pay a visit? He Jiyun has served as the assassin of Puzhou and led the troops to the Jing'an army, but his wife Yang has an edict, have you seen it? If you haven't seen her, you can ask her to be a matchmaker, because you entered Beijing with He Fu at the beginning, and there is nothing to say about this relationship. Feng Qianhou had obviously thought about this, so he said it directly.
"That's a good choice, yes! But what about the Bian Ji family? Does this flat wife also have to go through the same etiquette procedures, is it better to do it first or later? "Zhang Yue is a little big, this has to do two marriages at the same time, which is really cumbersome.
"Let's do it first! The specifications and etiquette should be small, and the momentum should not be too loud. Feng Qianhou's eyes flickered, the corners of his mouth twitched and he couldn't hold back, and finally laughed, and said: "By the way, run those scattered businesses together, Bian Jiren is still good, and he can be entrusted with big things." ”
"Good! I think the same way......" Zhang Yue nodded, and discussed some business management matters with him, and Feng Qianhou took his leave.
This morning, Zhang Yue took Cheng Yachan out in a carriage, passed by Xiangguosi East Street to buy some gifts, and then went to Jingmingfang He Mansion, when he arrived, the door was a little deserted, after all, He Fujin's funeral has been half a year, and the male owner He Jiyun is not at home, so he is a bird.
Du Ximi stepped forward and knocked on the door, handed over the name sticker, the porter came out to take a look, opened the door of the courtyard and went in to report. After a while, a beautiful woman who looked very young came out with a servant.
"I heard a magpie chirping in the yard early in the morning, and today there is a distinguished guest at the door! The concubine Yang is polite, General Zhang, please come in! Yang had a white silk flower on his head, his face was bright, he was wearing a collarless half-open blue short jacket, revealing the snow-white skin under his neck, and the red bust embroidered with golden flowers, and his arms were wrapped in a plain shawl, looking like a court lady.
"Madame is gracious! Please! Zhang Yue hurriedly replied.
"Yo...... This lady is really good-looking, General Zhang has a good eye, don't you want to introduce it? Mrs. Yang glanced at Cheng Yachan with a smile and looked at Zhang Yuedao.
"Concubine Cheng, I've seen Madame!" Cheng Yachan bent her knees and squatted to make a blessing, and said with a salute.
"No need to be polite! Come in together! My husband Jun was at home at the beginning of the year to handle the funeral of his family, and he was unable to participate in the battle of Gaoping, which is very regrettable, and now Puzhou is in office. General Zhang is on the rise, if it weren't for the official marriage, I don't know how many people would ask about your origin! Yang looked back and smiled as she walked, obviously, she was testing Zhang Yue's intentions.
"Huh...... When I first entered Beijing, I was with the Hualong brothers, father and son, but unfortunately I have been busy and have not been able to visit the house, and I don't want Lao Linggong to die of illness, I don't know if I can express my heart before going to the mourning hall? Zhang Yue was not in a hurry, and planned to talk about it later.
"Absolutely! General Zhang, please come with me! The Yang family took the two to the guest hall of the back house, asked the maid to wait for Cheng Yachan with tea, and took Zhang Yue to the front of the mourning hall at home to open the door, and let the old servant carry the sacrifice to take Zhang Yue in, and wait outside.
This is a small room in a separate courtyard, dedicated to the ancestral tablets, of course, the distant ancestors will be removed, generally only within five generations are enshrined in the mourning hall hut, there are shrines and so on.
The old servant put on the sacrifice, burned the paper money, lit the incense and handed it over, Zhang Yue held the incense and bowed, and then knelt down to worship, and bowed again, this ritual is of course more symbolic than practical.
Mrs. Yang took Zhang Yue back to the guest hall of the back house, called the maid to serve tea, snacks, and fruits, and chatted with Cheng Yachan enthusiastically. Zhang Yue said in a timely manner: "Mrs. just said that the official family gave marriage, and now there is still a shortage of matchmakers, but I don't know if Mrs. has completed this funeral, can she help handle this matter?" ”
"It's been three months, and of course you can! In fact, General Zhang came to the door, and the concubine guessed that it was the case, and the concubine was happy to serve! Yang smiled and readily agreed.
"Thank you very much! My family lives in Bianhe South Street, east of Xiangguosi Bridge, which is a little far away, and if there is anything to prepare, you can send someone to my house at any time to discuss with the housekeeper, or you can find them. Of course, I am optimistic about the days here, and I will inform my wife at any time. Zhang Yue said with a smile.
"Good! This matchmaker concubine is decided, it is the Fu family's side, in fact, the concubine is not very familiar, see when she is free, go to the door first, and meet Mrs. Li of Donglai County. ”
"This ......" Zhang Yue scratched his head with a wry smile, a little hard to say. Cheng Yachan couldn't help but be a little amused when she saw his embarrassment, so she explained for him: "Mrs. doesn't know, before my husband got married by His Majesty, he already had a sweetheart, but he didn't have time to officially say that he agreed, and besides, the woman's family is not very high, so I had to be wronged and hired as a flat wife, and I plan to entrust this marriage to Mrs. as well, but I have to do it first, so I can keep a low profile." ”
"Really? The younger sister of Hebei tycoon Bian Ji, right? I heard my husband say that you fought with the Khitan at the beginning, and General Zhang was really wronged! Yang covered his mouth and chuckled, his demeanor was quite charming.
"It turns out that Mrs. also knows that it is really suitable, and Uncle Bian Ji is also easy to talk to! He won't embarrass you. Speaking of this, Zhang Yue was indeed a little embarrassed, at that time, the first emperor Guo Wei just showed this tone, and he had not officially given Zhang Yue a marriage, and Bian Ji was already intentional, but Zhang Yue was only willing to give his wife, which made Bian Ji angry, if it weren't for the friendship and Zhang Yue's future, Bian Ji would not give in.
"Okay! Speaking of which, the concubine has never been a matchmaker, but it is very interesting, and she has to ask a matchmaker to help, and it is best for you to arrange it properly. Yang admonished.
After the matter was negotiated, Zhang Yue got up and said goodbye. Seeing that it was still early, the Yang family thought that Bian Ji's family was not familiar with him, so he planned to go over with them and go to Bian's house to have a look first. Zhang Yue readily agreed, so they each took a carriage together, and took Yang to the provincial government street to the Junyi Bridge on the side of Shangshu Province to go south, and went straight to Yongkangfang. (To be continued.) )