(394) My Fair Lady, Good Gentleman

The life of Sijingyuan is very convenient, as long as you are willing to make money, most of the housework can be helped. But what about Zhao Yulian? Since my brother and sister-in-law left, I have been busy inside and out, and rarely invite outsiders to do things. Could it be that she has no money?

It is impossible for Niu Dewang to live here, how can Aunt Niu treat her only son badly? The home for Zhao Yulian is all enough, but Zhao Yulian is still so economical. And the money she saved was not used for herself, but every penny still exists there.

Once Qiao Minxuan was playing in their room and turned out Zhao Yulian's account book, Qiao Zhongda inadvertently discovered that this girl's heart was really noble.

The ledger clearly records all the expenses they have spent since they came to live here. How much money was left behind when my brother and sister-in-law left, how much money was left when my aunt left, what gifts were usually received, and what were spent, all of them were clear and organized.

Although this money is small, it is the best indication of a person's character. Qiao Zhongda was also impressed by this girl from then on. If you pay attention to it on weekdays, you can find more of her benefits.

For example, the two old servants sent by Aunt Niu mainly play a role of companionship and care, and Zhao Yulian is the hardest person in the family. Washing and cooking, serving Fang Dehai, taking care of Niu Dewang, and supervising his homework, Zhao Yulian always does it meticulously.

Every morning, Niu Dewang's clothes, shoes and socks are always clean when he goes out, and when it comes to meals, the small kitchen of his house is always full of fragrance.

If she was just limited to this, then Qiao Zhongda would only treat her as a kind-hearted ordinary village girl. But soon, Zhao Yulian surprised him again.

When Zhang Qingting left, he entrusted the business under his name to her to take care of. At first, Qiao Zhongda let this girl participate in the business operation of Heyuefang out of the sake of taking care of Zhang Qingting's face, and didn't expect her to do anything. And what about Zhao Yulian? sat silently in the corner, waiting for everyone to finish, and then she cautiously but unusually bravely said her opinion. And many times, I have to admit that what she said is very reasonable.

As for the smart, that's not to mention. Usually Niu Dewang and Qiao Minxuan's homework, as long as she takes a few glances, she can understand everything. In her spare time, Zhao Yulian always goes to the embroidery workshop to help, giving ideas to the tailors, thinking about the patterns of new clothes, the color scheme and pattern pattern, always like her person, which is pleasing to the eye. Several tailors wanted to take her as an apprentice, but she refused with a smile for all the same reason, because she had to take care of her younger brother. And one person, it is impossible to do everything. She was afraid that she would live up to the love of her masters.

Qiao Zhongda had long seen the extraordinary sister-brother relationship between her and Niu Dewang, but he never thought that this girl was so kind and took care of this younger brother so consciously, and she didn't regard Niu Dewang as a burden at all, but a responsibility like his own brother. The young woman is not without sorrow, but she is still able to tolerate the misfortunes of life with such a broad heart, which cannot but make many men with eyebrows ashamed.

So Qiao Zhongda couldn't help but really like this smart, capable, kind and considerate girl. It's just that it has been inconvenient for him to bring it up, first, because he doesn't know the situation in other people's homes, and second, he is afraid of hurting his young son.

Until that day, Qiao Minxuan was stimulated by Zhang Qingting's place and came to him and asked, "Dad, can you marry Aunt Lian?" ”

It really surprised and delighted Qiao Zhongda

He knew that his son liked Zhao Yulian, but he was always worried that the child was too young to accept having a stepmother. But I didn't expect Qiao Minxuan to take the initiative to tell himself, "Dad, I like Aunt Lian, but my aunt said that Aunt Lian is old and should get married." Can you marry Aunt Lian back and let her be my mother? ”

The last trace of worry in Qiao Zhongda's heart also disappeared. Yes, he does. Qiao Zhongda, who has experienced an unhappy marriage, deeply understands what kind of wife he wants. He is ready to propose marriage to Zhao Chengcai and his wife at the right time.

And at this time, he didn't come up with Mencius Zhan's matter, how could he not be angry? Even if he knew that Zhao Chengcai and his family had rejected such a marriage, he was still angry. It's like a flower that I have been fanciing for a long time and is coveted by others, and that feeling is very unhappy for a man.

Men have a special and strong desire for exclusivity for the things they like.

Speaking of which, Mencius's mood is quite similar to his. But there are differences.

There are few men like a girl like Zhao Yulian who won't like it, but Meng Zizhan thinks more realistically.

Just because he knew that Zhao Yulian was good, he couldn't treat this girl lightly and sloppily. Otherwise, he would have asked to marry Zhao Yulian when he was in Zalanburg, instead of waiting until now.

To like is not only to get, but also to respect. If you can't give her a good enough life, how can you get her? In the same way, if someone is obviously inferior to him and still tries to get involved, can't he sit idly by?

Obviously, Qiao Zhongda, who thinks he is mature and wise, cannot meet Mencius's psychological expectations.

I don't dare to say that I am such a good young man, good gentleman, your son is three years old, why should you think about such a good girl?

So Mencius Zhan was also a little uneven. After the injustice, it is inevitable that some small jealousy will arise, and then I want to make it bad.

Sijing Garden has arrived.

Zhao Chengcai and Zhang Qingting saw that Mrs. Lou had come to propose their relatives in person, and they expected that the matter would spread sooner or later, so they said hello to Zhao Yulian first, so that she also had a score in her heart.

Zhao Chengcai patted his chest and promised, "Yulian, don't worry, even if you don't participate in the imperial examination in your life, you will never let you marry that family."

Zhang Qingting deliberately quipped, "Anyway, with your brother's half-baked knowledge, most of them will not be able to pass the exam." So Yulian, don't wait for your brother to finish the exam, Old Man Fang's family is looking for the corpse, you will go back with them, this Wang'er will be handed over to me in the capital If you can't even believe me, then I'm too sad."

Zhao Yulian was grateful to her brother and sister-in-law for the sacrifice she made, and hesitated, but still asked the core, "Does Master Meng agree with this?" I don't think he's that kind of person."

If he doesn't agree with it, then what is their family tossing?

Zhao Chengcai secretly praised in his heart, this girl is really smart with such a good appearance and good temperament, you Mengfu took eight sedan chairs to pick up Meng Zizhan as his wife, I have to think about it, not to mention others?

"Don't worry, this matter has already been asked by Second Master Qiao to help ask."

The three of them were gossiping here, but they heard Niu Dewang shouting at the door, "Teacher Meng, Teacher Meng, why are you here?" ”

A few people inside were surprised when they heard it, and looked outside, but no, Qiao Zhongda was leading Mencius to their house, and the family looked at each other, and they were a little confused.

Zhang Qingting immediately decided, "Yulian, you go to the next room and hide for a while, we will talk here, and you can hear it." ”

Zhao Yulian only glanced out the window, then retreated with a red face. Zhang Qingting's heart moved, sister, who is this blushing face?

Here Qiao Meng and the others came in to say a few words, Zhang Qingting personally poured fragrant tea, and Qiao Zhongda got up, "Zizhan said, I want to explain this matter to you in person, so I brought him here." ”

Mencius Zhan said this, "I also learned from Brother Qiao that my grandmother actually had this meaning, and this matter was really not well considered, and I am really ashamed in my heart, and I am really guilty of causing trouble to you."

Belch...... Just a lack of thoroughness? Is that not all without merit? Qiao Zhongda frowned and looked at Meng Zizhan, and said in his heart, Do you really plan to marry Zhao Yulian? Impossible, right? No mistakes in a lot of words can your family agree with?

Meng Zizhan deliberately did not give him the opportunity to observe, "Brother Qiao, after all, this is a private matter between our two families, do you think it is convenient for us to say a few words alone?" ”

This is clearly crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, Qiao Zhongda stared dryly, but was speechless. What is your identity here?

Standing up in a daze, "In this case, I will retire Zizhan first, I will leave a small servant at the door, you come out in a while, let him bring you over to find me"

Even if you are reluctant to greet him, you will be a guest when you enter the door, and you still have to take care of the food and lodging at night. Qiao Zhongda will not lose even such a little grace.

Seeing him leave, Mencius solemnly apologized to him and his wife, "Don't worry, I won't agree to this matter anyway, I'm really sorry to worry you." At home, I will go back to cook, and I can't let Miss Zhao suffer such grievances."

With his words, Zhao Chengcai suddenly relieved his heart. Only Zhang Qingting didn't understand a little, it was obviously something that was easy to explain, why did he want him to come over and run in person? There are three points of weirdness in this matter, which are worth thinking about

"Master Meng, we can trust you as a person. It is human nature for Mrs. Meng to have this thought, and speaking of which, you also look up to our family. It's just about Yulian, everyone knows about it. For her, for her aunt's family, it is really a little difficult to do, please understand our difficulties, don't misunderstand something," Zhao Chengcai got his promise, and naturally spoke a lot more politely.

"Don't say that," Mencius Zhan understood the reason very well, "Otherwise, I would be even more ashamed that although this kind of thing has its extenuating circumstances, it is not humane after all." If you are willing to do so, if you take advantage of the danger of others, or even act reluctantly, it will hurt the heavens."

"But if you reply like that, is it still convenient at home?" Zhao Chengcai was very sincere and wanted to turn the war into a jade silk, "Do you want us to do something?" Please come along" ()

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