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Chapter 66: Preparing for Marriage

But it was Cailuan from Xunda's milk house who came. Hearing what a few mothers-in-law said that was not right, and seeing that Xun Qingran was not far away, he hurriedly coughed lightly. When those mothers-in-law saw Cailuan, they were frightened and scattered. There is only one Wang Pozi, who is the companion of Xun Dama, who thinks she is a little decent, and only smiles and greets Cailuan.

"There are so many things in the house, but the grandmothers are idle here......"

Xun Qingran didn't know how to listen to Cailuan's reprimand for her mother-in-law, and she had already walked away. Back at the waterside residence, the bellflower brought a chilled sour plum soup, and put a handkerchief wrapped in a few golden hairpins and a few purses on the table for Xun Qing to see.

"Girl, just now you and the eldest girl were in the middle, and Chun Tao pulled the servants to talk and gave this."

Xun Qingran opened the purse, and inside each of them were two small silver bills in the shape of plum blossoms, which were of the highest quality. Although the style of those hairpins is simple but also exquisite, they are all made of red gold.

"The maid thinks that her gift is too heavy, the eldest girl and Chun Tao ......, the maids really can't give in, only accept it temporarily, and now I still ask the girl to decide."

Xun Qingran calculated a little, and these things were worth more than twenty taels of silver together. Chun Tao is a dowry girl. How can you have the ability to take out these things as soon as you make a move, it is a little unreasonable to be arrogant. Kikyo is cautious, and it should be taken into account, as well as Xun Shufang and Chun Tao's usual behavior, so they will come to ask her deliberately.

"What did Chun Tao tell you?"

"It's just to show the maids what she wears, and how well she eats and wears in the Yang family."

Xun Qingran thought about the words of the mothers-in-law she heard just now, and said with a smile: "She has served me with you, and I feel that she doesn't have the face of you in front of me." Now that I have climbed the high branches, I naturally want to find a few of you to show off. Since she gave it away, you can put it away. ”

A few days later, sure enough, Xun Shufang sent someone to send a post over, inviting Xun Qingran sisters to watch the play or play. Xun Qingran and Xun Shuzhi wanted to embroider the dowry, Xun Shulan also followed the rules, and they didn't have any idea of accompanying Xun Shufang, so the Fang family politely refused for them. However, Grandma Xun went twice, and when she came back, she had to boast about the wealth of the Yang family, saying that if it was really a big family, otherwise a second-class guard, who was young, would not have that kind of food and clothing.

During this period, Aunt Zheng came to Xunfu several times, and Zheng Haoer naturally followed.

On this day, Zheng Haoer followed Aunt Zheng over again, Xun Qingran did a half-day work, and just wanted to rest her eyes, she took Zheng Haoer to the garden.

"Why didn't Sister Shu'er come with you?" Since the fight came once, Zheng Shuer has never come to the door again.

Zheng Hao'er smiled, "The weather is hot and dry, and she is not feeling well." So only at home, not out. ”

Xun Qingran smiled, Qi Wanli and Rong Yunnuan came with Aunt Zheng a few days ago, and also talked about how they and Zheng Shu'er went to the temple to make incense.

"Then you can find a doctor to see, the girl's body is important."

"I've seen it, it's okay, she'll be fine when the weather is cooler. …… Something happened to the shop in my hometown, and the second brother went back to cook. Shu'er, I miss my brother a little. ”

Xun Qingran changed the topic and asked about Zheng Haoer's candidacy for the female official in the palace. According to Xun Qingran, Zheng Haoer's appearance and temperament are very in line with the mainstream requirements of this era. No matter what kind of environment she puts in, with her eight-sided exquisiteness, she will not have a bad time. Moreover, this time, because of the development of the virtuous concubine, Zheng Haoer and Xun Shulan do not need to serve in the palace, but will choose their own children and sons to marry.

“…… As early as the roster, it should have been this year's election. Zheng Haoer said lightly, whether it was her tone or expression, she had neither complaining nor longing.

If the eldest girl of the Qi family does not have a concubine. I'm afraid that the Fang clan won't let Xun Shulan run for election. But Zheng Haoer had already set the path of entering Beijing to run for election.

Although the ancestors of the Zheng family started in business, there were also people who became officials and undertook comprador errands in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In this generation, Zheng Yuanshuo is not a martial artist, and now with the prestige of the Hou Mansion and the Anguo Mansion, it is naturally not a problem, but it will not be good to say in the future.

Zheng Hao'er's appearance, as long as she is given the opportunity to marry into the royal family, the future of the next generation of the Zheng family can be guaranteed.

Xun Qingran lowered her head and sighed lightly, "As a girl, everything is decided by our parents, but we ourselves can't talk about many things, so we can only obey orders." ”

Zheng Hao'er looked at Xun Qingran, nodded and said, "What the third sister said is right. ”

"But with my sister's talent, I will definitely be able to get my wish." Xun Qingran said again.

The third sister laughed.

Just after breakfast that day, Grandma Xun brought people to the waterside residence.

"The third sister lacks a girl, and I have always been concerned about this matter. This girl in my yard is called Bi'er, she is fourteen years old this year, she is honest and capable, so I will give it to my third sister. “

As he spoke, he pushed a little girl with a double beard to Xun Qingran.

This girl named Bi'er is not tall, her face is delicate, her eyebrows are low, and she is decent. It's just that......

"Then I'm going to thank my sister-in-law." Xun Qingran looked Bi'er up and down a few times, and then said with a smile.

Grandma Xun saw that Xun Qing was so happy to accept someone. A smile suddenly bloomed on his face.

"Family, say nothing thanks. These days, the third sister also knows that I am a straightforward person, but I have a stupid mouth, and I don't talk like others to please, but I really care about the third sister. Third sister, if you marry into the Anguo Mansion in the future, if you have anything, you will have the eldest brother and sister-in-law to call the shots for you. We can support each other as a family, so that everyone can prosper, hahaha. ”

Xun Qingran smiled and nodded, these days Xun Dama talks and does things in front of her, which makes people feel very comfortable. If she had decided on this marriage early in the morning, if Grandma Xun hadn't felt that her status was in danger, if it wasn't for Xun Shulan's jealousy, then she would not have seen Grandma Xun's side, she would have always thought that Grandma Xun was a bright person, and after listening to these words today, she would definitely introduce Grandma Xun as a confidant, thank you very much.

It's just that there are no ifs.

Xun Qingran stood up, "I was about to go to my wife's." It's good to let my wife know and don't have to worry about it anymore. ”

"That's nature." Xun Da Milk also stood up.

As soon as he spoke, he arrived at Si'an Courtyard, Xun Qingran told him about the matter, and also brought Bi'er for the Fang family to see.

"It's the sister-in-law who has to use it, and I favor the sister-in-law."

Fang Shi looked at Bi'er carefully, and then looked at Xun Da.

"Isn't this the girl from your mother's house two days ago? …… I'm too young, I'm afraid I won't do anything. I have already picked a good girl for the third girl, named Chunxing, fifteen years old, whether it is personal service or needlework, she is top-notch. ”

Fang Shi said, and called a girl in. Xun Qing saw that the girl was slender. has a goose egg face, much more pretty than Bi'er, and is a girl who often waits by Fang's side.

"Four girls are the rule of the family, this is ......" Xun Qingran looked left and right, as if he didn't know what to do.

"My wife is old, and there is a shortage of competent people around her. How could the third sister ask for another one, but the wife still kept the spring apricot ......"

These days, the affairs of the family and the procurement of dowries are all handled by Fang and Xun Dama, both of whom have heart problems, and there must be some friction. Fang's family held his mother-in-law's shelf, but Grandma Xun was upset every time she saw Hongxuan, and she found out that Fang's face had lost face in front of Master Xun, so she was a little less respectful than before.

Seeing that Fang's and Xun's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were about to argue, Xun Qingran hurriedly said, "Mrs. and sister-in-law are both well-intentioned, but I'm embarrassed to say that." The family is not about to buy a girl, it is better to take a look. ”

The Fang clan would definitely have someone around her, but it was one that could stop her.

In the past two days, Aunt Xin has been asking for someone to add someone, and she has already obtained the approval of Master Xun and greeted Ya Po. For various reasons, the Fang clan was really a little lax about Aunt Xin's side, but none of these could alleviate her jealousy in the slightest.

"It's okay, call Ya Po to come in the afternoon, you pick a good choice, as for which one to bring as a dowry, let's talk about it then."

Aunt Xin got the letter, and after noon, she took Mama Xue to live by the water, and everyone sat under the vine trellises in the courtyard to drink tea and chat.

The girls in the yard all knew that they wanted to buy people, and those who had nothing to do came to them, hoping to see the excitement. Xun Shulan was a little uncomfortable today, she didn't learn the rules, and Mama Xu also came out of the house.

“…… I haven't bought anyone yet, so I'll ask Mama Xue to help me pick one later. Xun Qingran said to Aunt Xin with a smile.

"Since the girl can trust her, let her help her choose." Aunt Xin is almost six months pregnant. The body is a little bulky early, but there is no change in the face because of pregnancy.

"The old slave is only a few years older, but he doesn't dare to speak the old way. I also asked Mama Xu to help with the palm of my eyes. Mama Xue pulled Mama Xu.

Xun Qingran looked at Fang's attitude towards Mama Xu, and saw Mama Xu's usual words and actions, knowing that she must be a capable person, so she also smiled and asked for help.

Mama Xu didn't shirk too much.

After a while, Mama Jin came with Ya Po, and Ya Po brought a dozen little girls and stood in two rows in the courtyard.

Mama Xue and Mama Xu walked up to those little girls, but they didn't look closely, only let them line up first and walk around in front of Xun Qingran and Aunt Xin.

These girls are tall and short, and they are both old and young, because they have been taught by Ya Po in advance, and they all bow their heads slightly and hang their hands.

After walking around like this, Mama Xu eliminated those who walked too swayingly or indecently, looking around, or cowering, leaving only a few upright and generous girls.

Mama Xu asked a few more girls to stretch out their hands, carefully inspected the girls' hair, ears and nails, and removed a few more, and finally left only five girls to send to Xun Qingran.

"According to the old slave, these may still be available, please choose the girl."

The few picked out by Mama Xu are not outstanding, but they are stable and clean. Xun Qingran silently wrote these down in her heart, called a few girls to come over one by one to ask, and asked the bellflower to go down to take a closer look, and finally picked out two of them, both of whom had cocoons sharpened with needles in their hands. Aunt Xin also picked a little girl.

"The girl picked one, so what is this one?" Mama Jin stepped forward with a smile and asked Xun Qingran.

Xun Qingran knew that Mama Jin had been instructed by the Fang family to add only one person to her.

"The second master also lacks a needlework girl, so the master just brought a message and asked me to help pick one."

This is the truth, there are only two girls in Junhui's house, and Kapok is getting older, so he has to prepare a candidate first and slowly adjust.

Mama Jin nodded with a smile, and was about to take the tooth woman down.

A girl refused to leave, and knelt on the ground, "Please let the girl keep me." ”(！ )