The living room of the Xia family.

The Xia family is an absolute small family, even if Xia Shi is an authentic Confucian disciple, but he has not made any achievements in academics. The living room is not too big, and the various decorations don't look shabby, but you can see at a glance that there is no background.

Xia Shi sat on the main seat and never stood up, looking up at the young man in front of him, Xia Shi couldn't tell what mood he was. When the youngest daughter came back and told her that she had met the person she liked and that the two were in love, Old Man Xia was furious at that time. When will this kind of marriage event make you a little girl in charge? According to his temper, not to mention killing this unfilial girl, it is impossible to make her satisfied. He is the head of the family, and anything that goes against his will cannot succeed. But I didn't expect this stinky girl to move several of her brothers and sisters to intercede together, and her wife uncharacteristically did not support herself this time. Xia Shi's mood was not good at that time, this was clearly provoking his majesty, and this kind of thing must be resolutely suppressed. But looking at the pear blossoms with rain on her daughter's knees and crying, she couldn't be ruthless. So much so that when he heard that the person he liked his daughter was actually a eunuch, he was already a little numb.

Think about my little daughter, who has been deviant since she was a child, and often has words and deeds that are not in line with her heart. Among his five children, especially this young woman is the most worry-free, and she is the one who has been beaten the most since she was a child, but unfortunately she has not changed her temper for more than ten years. Now that they dare to pick their own husbands, they really can't control it.

Thinking of the shortness of breath in the summer here, is he really wrong? The eldest daughter has never come back since she got married, except for returning to the door, and I heard that the relationship with her stepsons and stepdaughters is not very good. The youngest son often beats his wife, and on several occasions even makes trouble until his mother's family comes to the door. The remaining two sons are not good, and there are more concubines than the other. Could it really be that he is too old to control them? Or did you say you were wrong in the first place? But he is a Confucian disciple, how can he not follow the etiquette law when his children's marriage is important?

Alas, looking at Wu Lao Er in front of him, Xia Shi really has no choice. If you were right before, then you should be wrong this time. If you were wrong before, you have to be right more or less.

"You are Wu Sangui?"

Xia Shi tried to suppress his tone as much as possible, so that no one could hear how dissatisfied he was. Since he has decided that he will not care more about it this time, he will not be able to show his anger, although this breath is really uncomfortable in his chest.

Wu Lao Er respectfully hugged his fists and said: "It's the junior, I have seen my uncle." ”

"Well, sit down and pour your own tea." Xia Shi glanced at Wu Lao Er indispensably, but found that the advantages of this kid were not obvious, he didn't see it, I really don't know where the little daughter took a fancy to him, how could there be a good second son of Mr. Zhang's family, white and pure, polite, and a good seedling for reading at a glance.

Wu Lao Er is also not polite, he is not a reader, and there is no need to pretend to be deep.

Seeing Wu Lao Er unceremoniously pouring tea and drinking tea, Xia Shi suppressed the anger in his heart, "I know everything about you and the little girl, and I didn't agree, but the little girl begged bitterly." As a parent, who doesn't want their children to live a safe, healthy and happy life. When children are young, parents have to take care of them. But Coco, this child has been rebellious since she was a child, and she doesn't like to listen to me and her mother, and now that she has chosen you, I only hope that you will not fail her. ”

is scoffing at Xia Shi's words, if you really think about your children, you can forcibly marry your eldest daughter to your senior brother? Please, it's your senior brother, looking at your age, your senior brother probably stood with one foot in the Hades Hall when he peed, right? If you really think about your children, can you beat the mandarin duck and make your youngest son beat his wife all day long? Half of the people in the capital know about it. This is also my family's Coco has a unique vision, and I am Wu someone, otherwise marrying that little white face surnamed Zhang will be ruined.

I thought so, but Wu Lao Er was very polite: "Thank you uncle for your success, the little nephew has been out of the palace for less than a year, his reputation is not obvious, and his uncle doesn't know what the little nephew is like, but he should be worried about Ke'er in his heart." But the little nephew swore with his life that he would never let Ke'er be wronged at all. Even if she wants the stars in the sky, I'll build a ladder to the sky! ”

Xia Shi saw that Wu Lao Er said sincerely, although his face was still the same expression, but his heart was slightly loosened. looked at Wu Lao Er again, but he still didn't see where the advantages of this kid were. I had to say lightly: "I won't believe anything you say, her husband was chosen by herself, and the future will be the two of you, if she is really wronged, she will not go back to her parents' house to cry." But you kid have to know how he married this wife today, the daughter of my Xia family doesn't have to say anything else, she never needs to worry about abiding by women's morals and honoring her in-laws. ”

Seeing what Wu Lao Er was going to say, Xia Shi waved his hand to interrupt him and said, "Okay, don't let so many people wait outside, come in, sing when it's time to sing." ”

Wu Lao Er didn't say a word, so he had to nod and go out to call someone. In just a few moments, the small living room of the Xia family was full of people. First of all, the two of them, the man's parents are not allowed to come to the door when they propose, and only when the wedding date is agreed can the parents of both parties sit together and discuss. As the man's brother and sister-in-law, it is logical for Mr. and Mrs. Wu to appear on this occasion.

There are a little more women, the mistress of the Xia family, the future mother-in-law of Wu Lao'er, sitting next to Xia Shi, and Xia Keke's three brothers and sisters-in-law stand below. In Wu Laoer's opinion, these three brothers-in-law may be not bad, and it can be seen from their dress and momentum that they are definitely not mixed players. For the eldest brother's wife, Wu Lao Er is not embarrassed to look at it, but there should be no eldest sister of his. Also, the water spilled by the married daughter, in terms of Xia Shi's temperament, don't think that Sister Xia, who has been a wife of others, can appear on this occasion.

In the living room, there are also matchmakers and several subordinates of the Xia family, one of whom is responsible for calling out the dowry when singing, and the other person has to record it. Yuan Jiang, Zhang San and others were in the courtyard, guarding the carriage, and when they were singing, they wanted to take the dowry into the living room one by one.

Wu Lao Er glanced at Xia Shi, and when he saw him nodding, he shouted: "Let's start!" ”

Over there, Yuan Jiang walked up with a wooden box, and was about to open it when he heard someone outside shouting: "Wait a minute! ”

Wu Lao Er was taken aback, and glanced at Wu Lao Da, he didn't understand what the Xia family was playing, generally speaking, as long as the singing ceremony started, it didn't stop halfway, which was unlucky. And just now, Xia Shi clearly agreed to propose, that is, no matter what the dowry is, Xia Keke can be regarded as Wu Laoer's unfinished wife.

Wu Lao Er glanced at Xia Shi, and when he saw that Xia Shi was also surprised, he was angry and didn't fight anywhere. This was obviously not arranged by the Xia family, so I don't know who was so blind!

Four or five people came in at the door, and the young man led by him looked quite sven, but his face was too pale, either he was too much fishing or he had read too much, and he had spent too much effort.

"Uncle, the little nephew is late, but it must not be too late, right? Now that my brother and sister-in-law have arrived, the matchmaker is also here, and the dowry has stopped in the courtyard, so I ask my uncle to agree to my nephew's proposal. ”

Understood, the one who snatched the daughter-in-law and the son is here. With Xia Shi's nod permission, Wu Lao Er is not worried about this family matter now, he doesn't believe that Xia Shi can lick back the spit that he just spit out. But for this guy who dared to interrupt his singing, Wu Lao Er really wanted to kill him. But at this time, he is not suitable to speak, he wants to see Xia Shi's attitude.

Xia Shi looked embarrassed at this time, "Where did the virtuous nephew come from, just now I have agreed to Wu Xian's nephew's proposal." can only say that the fate of the virtuous nephew and the little girl is not enough, and this husband was chosen by herself. ”

"Uncle is wrong, since ancient times, the affairs of men and women have been the order of their parents, and my Confucianism has never had a rule that women can choose their husbands by themselves. My uncle is a Confucian sage, how can I let my children break my Confucian etiquette. Zhang Baibai seemed to be confident, and his words were reasonable, and then he turned to face Wu Lao Er and said: "What's more, the little nephew heard that this little brother Wu is a eunuch, so what qualifications does he have to beat my Confucian children!" ”

Wu Lao Er didn't want to have much trouble, but if any contradictions broke out at this time, it was the Xia family who would be embarrassed. But this kid turned the spearhead to himself, and said it so politely, and he didn't save face for the master at all, which shows how arrogant this kid usually is. Seeing that the Xia family couldn't fight back for a while, Wu Lao Er didn't plan to put up with it. It is much better to let the Zhang family target themselves than the Xia family, after all, he still has some strength, and he is not in the capital.

"It is true that Confucianism does not have this rule, but the rules are always set by people. Remember that the wife of the late Grandpa Gao, the head of the Bingbi Division, was the Lu family, right? The Gaoyang Lu family is famous all over the world, and there are several Confucian families. But I heard that when Mrs. Gao passed the door, she didn't get the consent of her parents. Besides, interrupting others to sing is what you call Confucianism? ”

If you talk about mouth artillery, Wu Lao Er is never convinced, presumably if the Sima brother from Xiangzhou is present, he will definitely tell Zhang Baibai the story of the white horse and the non-horse.

Zhang Baiyi was speechless for a while, paused and said stiffly: "The Gaoyang Lu family is the Gaoyang Lu family, and the Xia family is the Xia family, how can it be generalized." Besides, even you, the little eunuch, can compare with the chief manager of the Bingbi Division? Hmph, I don't need you to teach Confucianism! ”

Obviously, this kid is messing around here, and Xia Shi doesn't want the Zhang family to lose face too much, so he interjected: "Zhang Xian's nephew is bad, although my Xia family is not as good as the Lu family, but I don't dare to break the rules of Confucianism." Now that Wu Xian's nephew has come to propose, the old man, I have agreed, so there is nothing wrong with it. Therefore, I also asked the virtuous nephew to sit less, and then drink with the virtuous nephew after the singing here. ”

Before Zhang Baibai could speak, his eldest brother tugged at his sleeve and signaled that he would not be allowed to speak again. said to Xia Shi: "Since my uncle said so, then the little nephew will give my uncle and this Brother Wu a gift." ”

Zhang Baibai's eldest brother first hugged Xia Shi, and then nodded to Wu Laoer. Boss Wu whispered on the side: "This is Zhang Baibai's eldest brother, Zhang Yiyi, who is knowledgeable and domineering, and now he is a character in the ministry." ”

Wu Lao Er also saw that this Zhang Qianqian can bend and stretch, and he is indeed a character, but so what, he Wu Lao Er has seen many characters, how can he care about such a domineering character? said apologies, but he didn't even give it up, just nodded, Wu Lao Er didn't bother to pay attention to him, glanced at it and turned his eyes away.

Zhang Qianqian saw that Wu Lao Er was so faceless, and he smiled on his face as if he didn't care, but he scolded Wu Lao Er for being shameless in his heart.

"Since my uncle has agreed to Brother Wu's proposal, then my brother can't come in vain today. It was my brother's fault that I interrupted the salute just now. That's good, today we came to plan to propose, but now that this pro-mention can't be done, let's take this dowry as a congratulatory gift. ”

Zhang Qianqian's idea is too obvious, and it is clear that he wants to show the face of Wu Lao Er. In his mind, he has no background in your small family, and he has no background, but he is a little eunuch who has just left the palace, what too good things can be used as a dowry? It is necessary to save your face, so that you will not be happy when you think of the Zhang family in the future. As for offending the Xia family, is my Zhang family afraid? Since your Xia family has agreed to the Wu family's family affairs, even if you toast and don't eat and drink, there is no need to give you face.

"No! My Xia family can't afford such a heavy gift, so I asked Brother Zhang to bring the gift back, and the younger brother will get drunk with Brother Zhang another day. ”

It was Xia Keke's eldest brother who spoke, the son of the Xia family. Of course he understood what Zhang Daqian meant, as the son of the Xia family, he couldn't just let people come to the door and lose the face of the Xia family. Although the official positions of his three brothers are not high, he thinks that Zhang Daqian will give some face.

"What's the matter, although Sister Ke'er and I are inseparable, since we are here, how can we not leave a congratulatory gift! Come on, sing the salute! ”

Zhang Daqian really planned to give Boss Xia some face, but it would be too bad for his reputation to spread the news that he was blocking the door of people's homes and would lose face. In addition to their own two people who came to propose marriage today, there are also colleagues and friends invited by themselves, if it is too much trouble, it will also make these people laugh at it. But before he could speak, his younger brother first asked someone to sing the ceremony, and seeing that the subordinates who took the dowry had already entered the door, he had to make a mistake at this time.

The three brothers of the Xia family were so angry that they were about to step forward to theorize, but Xia Shi stretched out his hand to stop the three sons. Now that it has come to this point, even if you stop the singing, what's the use, this face is lost, it is better to calm down. When the three brothers of the Xia family saw their father blocking each other, they couldn't think about it for a while, so they had to stare at the people from the Zhang family viciously.

Seeing Xia Shi's apologetic face when he looked at him, Wu Lao Er smiled meaninglessly and gave Xia Shi an indifferent look. It really doesn't matter, he really doesn't believe that the Zhang family's dowry can have its own luxury. As a modern person, especially a Northeast person, when you marry a daughter-in-law, the dowry is really how much you give. I am also this kind of character now, since your Xia family can hand over your daughter to me with confidence, I can't let you feed you for so many years. What can be worthy of my daughter-in-law? Of course not, that's priceless! Therefore, Wu Lao Er brought all the good things he could take out.