Xu Lingyi's phoenix eyes raised. was not angry and self-assured, and even made Mrs. Tai speechless for a while.

"As for going to Jiang's house to ask for marriage," he sat down slowly, and muttered, "I have to ask my mother to think about it more." ”

Mrs. Tai came back to her senses. She sighed softly and said with a wry smile: "I know you are unhappy in your heart. But I have my intentions too. At that time, Yuan Niang was excited, you didn't let you take another step, the room was full of distinguished guests, if I didn't agree, who knew what would happen again! Besides, the Jiang family is full of nobles, and there have been two emperors, who are deeply respected by the world. I'm afraid that I don't necessarily want to have anything to do with our family. I thought, even if I begg, it is still unknown whether the Jiang family agrees or not? It's better to do it for the time being and make plans later. After speaking, he sighed, "The Jiang family's door is innocent, and there is a heroic wind. Speaking of which, Yuan Niang is still very discerning. Moreover, your father said it back then. Marry a wife and marry a virtuous man. Most of the women from this generation of scholarly families are smart and elegant, and they can cultivate themselves and be clean, so they don't care about the shame of others, and come to the door three times to ask your second brother to marry your sister-in-law. Speaking of her son who died of illness, the corners of Mrs. Tai's eyes were slightly wet, "You also saw it." Your second sister-in-law responded to what your father said - when she presided over the feed, she was generous and generous; After your second brother died of illness, he was able to abide by it. This is all due to the fact that the tutor girl has a good way. If Brother Zhen can marry the daughter of the Jiang family, I don't know how happy I am! ”

Hearing her mother mention her brother who died of illness, Xu Lingyi's expression softened a lot. He said calmly: "Mother is afraid that this will make the emperor unhappy!" ”

"Not bad." Mrs. Tai's expression was a little solemn, "The emperor and the queen are still married, and the queen mother gave birth to three sons; You first pacified Miao Man, and then conquered northern Xinjiang, and made the work of helping people in danger; Our home is like the flowers and brocade at the moment, and the fire is cooking oil. How can I not be afraid! I'm afraid that the emperor will be uneasy, I'm afraid that someone with a heart will make irresponsible remarks in front of the emperor, and I'm even more afraid that the ......queen will be affected by a small loss," she said, she looked at her son with burning eyes, "We can't make a mistake now." Just wait for ......," he said, pointing to the heavens, "it's the day of the day!" ”

"Mother. The full moon is lacking, and the water is overflowing. Xu Lingyi's expression was faint, "In this world, how can there be a long-lasting prosperity." Don't do anything because you choke on food, for fear of being remembered! ”

Mrs. Tai was slightly stunned: "You mean ......?"

Xu Lingyi nodded: "I don't agree to marry the Jiang family, it's not that I'm afraid that the emperor will be suspicious, and I'm not afraid that the Jiang family won't agree." Since I have chosen the burden of revitalizing the family business, I can't even choose a knowledgeable and courteous daughter-in-law for my son. What else is there to talk about? It's better to live honestly and keep the old business, why go to that Miao Man and Northern Xinjiang to compete with others! As he spoke, he frowned slightly, "I mainly think that Brother Zhen is too young, and when it comes to marriage, you can only choose someone of the same age." If the child is too young, he will be indefinite. It looks good now, but it may not be better when it's bigger. There are many such examples. ”

Mrs. Tai listened and nodded slightly.

"But if you find someone who is much older than Brother Chen, I'm afraid that they won't get along in the future." Xu Lingyi had a faint worry between her eyebrows, "I originally wanted to wait for Brother Zhen to be older, and then help him take a closer look...... He is a son-in-law, and the future daughter-in-law is to preside over the middle feed, set an example for the whole family, and cannot be sloppy! ”

Mrs. Tai kept nodding: "You are extremely worried. It's just Yuan Niang's side...... We can stay, but I'm afraid she won't be able to wait. As she spoke, there was a bit of helplessness in her tone, "What's more, she has always been smart and clever, but now when the lamp runs out, if she doesn't arrange everything properly, I'm afraid she won't be at ease." ”

Xu Lingyi didn't make a sound and lowered his eyelids. He took the lid of the teacup and brushed the floating leaves in the teacup: "So this matter still needs to be bothered, please think more about it." ”

"What do you mean......" Mrs. Tai was a little confused.

"When I came out of the courtyard, I asked someone to inquire about the Jiang family." Xu Lingyi took a sip of tea gently, "Among the Jiang brothers, Jiang Bai, Jiang Song, and Jiang Gui are sisters-in-law. Among them, Jiang Bai served as the head of the Hanlin Academy, and had three sons and two daughters, of which the eldest son and the second daughter were concubines; Jiang Song returned to Le'an and opened a academy called 'Jinxi', with a son and a daughter, both of whom were born from the Governor's Mansion; Jiang Gui served as the prefect of Taiyuan and had two sons and two daughters, of which the eldest son and the eldest daughter were from the Elder Son. Jiang Bai's second daughter is two years old this year, Jiang Song's eldest daughter is four years old this year, and Jiang Gui's eldest daughter is twelve years old this year. I want to marry Jiang Song's eldest daughter for Brother Zhen! ”

Mrs. Tai muttered: "Although the child is small and not qualitative, who raises it like whom." That Jiang Bai has ups and downs in his career, and his children will inevitably be infected with some rich habits. And Jiang Song is teaching and educating people in the countryside, and his children are probably a little steep...... A noble family like us, who stands on the cusp of the limelight, would rather her be lonely and self-admiring, rather than her long-sleeved and good dancing with her husband to compete for fame and fortune......"

"That's exactly what I intended." Xu Lingyifeng's eyes flashed slightly, and the blade-like cold light swept past her eyes, "I'm afraid that Yuan Niang doesn't think like this." And in addition to striving for the best in everything, she also likes to keep a hand. Come to think of it, this is no exception. Before I came, I had asked Ma Zuowen from the pedestrian department to speak to Jiang Bai for me. If Jiang Bai is far-sighted, he naturally knows that the so-called Qing Gui must be expensive before he can be clear. The emperor is already the old yellow calendar of decades ago. If their family wants to continue to be so prominent, they have to find another way. If he didn't even have this vision, the Jiang family would not be far from the day of decline. ”

"It's still thoughtful." Mrs. Tai smiled. "Jiang Song has no official and no title, but Jiang Bai is a bachelor in charge of the academy and a cabinet candidate, and it is naturally much better for us to marry Jiang Song than to marry Jiang Bai. Moreover, in case something happens, it is also appropriate to say that our two families are always in-laws and help each other. Even if the emperor knows, he will only think that we are forbearant and humble. ”

"So this matter is clearly going to be caused by Yuan Niang. Let everyone know why our family wants to marry the Jiang family. Xu Lingyi nodded, "Secretly, I still want you to go out in person." lest it be self-defeating and form a family with Jiang Bai. ”

"I know it's amazing." Mrs. Tai bowed slightly, glanced at her son, hesitated for a moment, and said, "There is one more thing." On the second day of February, when I went to the palace to meet the queen's mother, I met the imperial concubine Niangniang, and she asked about Yuanniang's illness. It's half joking and half serious, she has a younger sister who looks like a beautiful woman, if you hadn't had a wife, it wouldn't be humiliating to be worthy of you......"

Xu Lingyi laughed: "Since that's the case." Then you don't have to worry about the Qiao family's affairs - so as not to embarrass you! ”

Seeing that her son was not a little surprised, Mrs. Tai said curiously, "What have you heard?" ”

Xu Lingyi's smile gradually narrowed, and he replied unexpectedly: "It's okay to let Yuan Niang knock and knock, so as not to make this kind of trouble in the future!" After speaking, he got up, "It's not early, you're tired today, so rest early." It is estimated that there should be a letter from Ma Zuowen early tomorrow morning. If you haven't replied yet, then don't mention the matter of marrying the Jiang family in the future - the reaction is so slow, so as not to be affected by his family! ”

There are too many things happening today, and Mrs. Tai is indeed tired. called Wei Zi to send Xu Lingyi.

Wei Zi brought two little maids and carried an octagonal glass lamp. sent Xu Lingyi out of the yard.

Xu Lingyi's personal servant Lin Bo and Zhaoying had already brought two Tsing Yi hats to wait in front of the door, seeing Xu Lingyi, the two messengers hurriedly stepped forward to take the lamp in the little girl's hand, Lin Bo took two steps forward at the same time and arched his hand to Wei Zi with a smile: "Hard sister!" ”

Wei Zifu: "Don't dare." He saluted Xu Lingyi again, and took the little maid back to close the courtyard door.

Xu Lingyi stood at the gate of the courtyard and looked up at the starry sky, silent for a long time.

Lin Bo exchanged a look with Zhaoying, and both saw uneasiness in the other party's gaze.

"Let's go!" After a long while, Xu Lingyi raised his feet and went to the flower hall behind Mrs. Tai's house.

The two didn't dare to hesitate, Lin Bo walked in front with two small lanterns, and Zhao Ying served on the side.

Halfway through, Xu Lingyi suddenly said, "Did you ask clearly?" ”

"Clear." Lin Bo hurriedly said, "Because Mrs. sent Yanhong to call him for questioning, he saw that you were resting again, so he followed." ”

Xu Lingyi's expression was as usual, and he said, "What did the lady ask him?" ”

"They said they called him away, but Madame was not there." Lin Bo said in a low voice, "Yan Hong asked him to wait there, he didn't dare to leave." That's why ......"

"Hand him over to Mr. White!" Xu Lingyi said softly, "Let Manager Bai add another clever point." ”

Lin Bo replied respectfully, and followed Xu Lingyi through the flower hall and onto the east-west road.

"Master Hou!" After hesitating for a while, he said in a low voice, "I'm afraid that the back garden has lost the key at this time." ”

Xu Lingyi was stunned, stopped, stood in front of the flower window wall for a while, and said softly: "Then go to Aunt Qin!" ”

Lin Bo responded and served Xu Lingyi to go to Aunt Qin.

knocked on the door, but it was Aunt Wen's personal maid Yu'er who answered the door.

"Master Hou!" Her eyes widened, "Why are you here?" He was shocked again, and said busily, "No, I mean, I thought you would rest in the small courtyard, so Aunt Wen came to be ......a companion with Aunt Qin," he said, and hurriedly turned sideways and shouted "Master Hou is here."

The courtyard was immediately awakened, and they all dressed or lit lamps in a panic. Or come forward to ask Xu Lingyi for peace.

Xu Lingyi looked at this situation, and without waiting for Aunt Qin and Aunt Wen to come out, she threw away the sentence "Let the two aunts rest well", and turned around and went to Mrs. Tai.

Mrs. Tai had just rested, and when she heard that her son had folded back, she hurriedly put on her clothes and got up: "What's wrong?" ”

"It's fine!" Xu Lingyi said, "I'll go to your warm pavilion for a night!" ”

Mrs. Tai glanced at her son, didn't ask anything, and told the maids to open the cage and take out the half-new bedding that had been put away two days ago and lay it for him.

Early the next morning, it rained and fell on the young leaves that had just emerged, and they were greener than usual.

Eleven Niang opened the cage and asked Shi Niang to pick clothes and jewelry.

Binju's face was pale, and he muttered to Holly at the door: "Why don't you let her pick up Miss Five's things, just look at our young lady's good temper." ”

"Say less!" Holly whispered, "The fire of the eldest lady has not been extinguished?" You beware of getting into trouble and burning our young lady too. ”

Binju couldn't help muttering, "Didn't I just tell you?" ”

Before she finished speaking, someone said behind her, "Is Miss Eleven here?" The eldest lady asked her over. ”

The two turned around and saw Luo Qiao standing behind them with a smile.