Chapter 34: Asking for Marriage
Mrs. Chu Bao was a little puzzled during this time, since she said goodbye to Li Gongzi last time, she had never seen him come to the house to tutor the children in their homework.
She originally thought that since Li Gongzi was interested in Chu Mengqing, he should often appear at home.
Are you thinking too much?
She once asked Chu Mengqing on the side, but she didn't find out why.
She also asked her husband to inquire about Li Yun, but her husband told him that there was no such person as Li Yun in Dong'anli.
To no avail, Bao could only put this matter aside for the time being, and wait for the next time he appeared again to ask in person.
This morning, Bao finished breakfast, explained a few words to the porter, and planned to take advantage of the cool weather in the morning to go to Xiuyun Building to work.
As usual, Bao Shi held a burden in his right hand. Because she was going out to the east, the sun was a little dazzling, so she raised her left hand and made an umbrella above her eyebrow bone to block the light.
After walking a few steps, I saw Song Matchmaker walking in the opposite direction not far away.
Song matchmaker's wife Bao knows that she is a well-known official media in Jindu, and she heard that many family members of noble families are through her hands.
Bao and Mrs. Song have no intersection, and the reason why they met her was because they were pointed out and identified by acquaintances by chance.
The distance between the two is getting closer and closer, Bao Shi saw the festive and kind face of Song Matchmaker, and thought that she was worthy of being a big matchmaker, and her smile like a spring breeze was very comfortable to watch, presumably this smiling face also won her the favor of many people.
Bao thought to himself, although Mrs. Song didn't know her, out of politeness, if she had eye contact when the time came, she should give people a decent smile back.
"Mrs. Chu is early." Mrs. Song spoke up first and greeted her cordially.
Bao Shi was surprised, she glanced back, confirmed that there was no one else in the alley, and confirmed that the other party was calling herself.
Bao stepped forward and returned a decent smile: "Song Matchmaker is early." ”
"Are you going out?" Mrs. Song asked.
"Well, get out there." Bao replied.
"Looks like I'm not here at the right time. When is it convenient for you today? I'll come back to you then. Mrs. Song asked sincerely.
Bao was surprised, Mrs. Song came to her on purpose?
She quickly reacted, Song Matchmaker's wife has a wide range of people, maybe which lady asked her to come to Chu Mengqing to teach embroidery. Since it was a new customer who came to the door, she was not in a hurry to make this job.
"No, I'm sorry to trouble you to run more, I'm not in a hurry." Bao Shi said happily, and greeted the person in the direction of the door, "Let's sit in the house." ”
Mrs. Song no longer shirked, and followed Bao to the house.
Since Mrs. Song has been in the industry, the rules she has set for herself are to see more, do more and inquire less, and it is useless to do the work in hand well.
Mrs. Song followed the Bao family into the house, and politely chatted with the Bao family along the way, while looking at the Chu Mansion without moving.
In the opinion of Mrs. Song, the courtyard of the Chu family is not big, but it is very tidy. Looking at the clothes drying in the courtyard, Mrs. Song could see that the family was not rich.
The further back she looked, the more surprised she felt in her heart.
She originally thought that with the status of the British Palace, she must be asking for a noble daughter of which family. Unexpectedly, what the British Prince's Mansion entrusted her to ask for was not any dignitary in Jindu she was familiar with, but the niece of the little Dong'an Lichang. Seriously, that young lady is still an orphan girl. Mrs. Song was full of curiosity about the Chu family and the young lady.
Bao warmly ushered people into the house, served tea himself, and then poured a cup himself and served it in his hand.
Mrs. Song took it with both hands, took a sip, put it down with a smile, and then said to Bao's family: "I'm here to say hello to Mrs. ”
Bao Shi wondered, where did the joy come from, and there was no need to congratulate him on introducing a job, right? However, seeing Mrs. Song's face full of kindness, she said politely: "Thank you." ”
Mrs. Song decided to go straight to the topic and explained her intentions: "I was entrusted by the British Prince's Mansion to come and kiss." ”
What? Bao couldn't hide his surprise, and the tea in his hand almost spilled on his body.
Seeing Bao's expression, Mrs. Song felt that she was very calm when she learned about this matter.
"The King's Palace? Yun family? Say pro? "That meritorious and famous British Palace?
"It is the Yun family, Mrs. Yun mentioned that the young lady of her family is learning embroidery with Miss Chu, she takes a fancy to Miss Chu's dignified and generous, knowledgeable and reasonable, and wants to ask Miss Chu to be her daughter-in-law for her family. I've been asked by you, I don't know if you're willing? ”
Willing or unwilling?
Yes, of course.
is also a wealthy family, just because the men in the British Royal Mansion do not have intercourse and concubines, the British Royal Mansion is the favorite place of many noble women. What's more, the British Royal Mansion has always been strict with its children, and I have never heard of any prince who is a mischief.
But what about Li Gongzi? It seems that Li Gongzi is more right.
It was a lifelong matter, and Bao felt that he still had to ask Chu Mengqing.
Judging from what Bao has seen and heard, prosperity and wealth and feelings are very important, and if the relationship is smooth, life can be more comfortable.
Bao didn't say yes, but found an excuse to go out. This is somewhat unexpected by Song Matchmaker, it stands to reason that with the prestige of the British Palace, what is there to hesitate in the Chu Mansion?
In the west wing, Chu Mengqing and Furong were discussing something. Seeing Bao's who was supposed to go to Xiuyunlou to work, the two were taken aback, not to mention that Bao's face still had a shocked look.
"Auntie, what's wrong?" Chu Meng got up and stepped forward.
"There's something big," Bao no longer deliberately concealed his surprise at this time, and asked, "Do you know who is sitting in the hall?" ”
Chu Mengqing shook her head, of course she didn't know.
"Mrs. Song." Bao replied.
Is there a matchmaker in the house again? It's not that I haven't been here before, Miss is so good, of course there are many people who want to marry, Fleur thought to herself.
"Mrs. Song is here to ask for marriage for the British Prince's Mansion this time, and Mrs. Yun wants you to be her daughter-in-law." Bao made a long story short, and after saying that, she saw the two faces full of surprise written in her expectations.
Fleur's eyes lit up and she looked at her young lady with delight.
Chu Mengqing's face turned red, although she was faintly looking forward to it, she never thought it would be so soon.
She secretly pinched herself, and the real pain convinced her that it wasn't a dream.
"Great, miss." Fleur couldn't help but speak when she saw the excitement in her young lady's eyes.
Seeing Chu Mengqing's red face and the joy that could not be hidden in her eyes, Bao understood that Chu Mengqing was willing, then she could go and call back to Song Matchmaker.
"It's great if you are willing, all aspects of the British Royal Mansion are excellent, if you want to marry, not only your uncle and me, but also your parents under the spring will know about it, and they can rest assured."
As soon as the mood was relaxed, Bao didn't have so many scruples when he spoke.
It's a pity for Li Gongzi, Bao couldn't help but say: "I originally thought that Li Gongzi would come to propose marriage first." ”
After speaking, Bao couldn't help but slap himself in the mouth, what are you talking about at this time?
After Bao finished complaining about herself, she looked at Chu Mengqing apologetically and found that her face was even redder.
Then, she heard Chu Mengqing say in a rare way: "There is something I haven't dared to tell my aunt...... In fact...... In fact, Li Gongzi is Yun Gongzi. ”
Bao Shi lowered his head when he saw Chu Mengqing finish speaking, so he looked at Furong.
Furong said with a smile: "Li Gongzi used a fake name before, and he was originally the eldest son of the Yun family. ”
The Bao family really understood, no wonder the old man couldn't inquire, Yun Zhili, Li Yun, so it was.
Wealth and affection are there, God is not bad about this girl, Bao is really relieved now.
Thinking that Chu Mengqing had been hiding from herself, Bao shook her head amusedly, but now is not the time to pursue this, and she can't let Song Matchmaker wait for a long time.