Chapter 167: A two-pronged approach
Tang Tong accompanied Xiong Daoyun to the Qin Mansion, but Tang Tong did not enter for the sake of prudence. Regarding Xiong Daoyun's visit, Qin Yunhou was still surprised. The two usually have little interaction, but when they are on official business and when they meet the emperor, they only talk about some major affairs in the DPRK and China. It's not a close person, but it's the first time I've been to Fuchu alone.
As soon as the two met, they were polite to each other, and Qin Yunhou invited Xiong Daoyun to sit down, after all, he was a retainer of the Son of Heaven and could not be neglected. Qin Yunhou didn't know what Xiong Daoyun's purpose was here, so he calmed down first and saw what he said. Reach out and say, "Tea, please!".
The two were silent for a while, after all, Xiong Daoyun came because of Tang Tong's matter, so he spoke, "I came this time specifically for my apprentice to propose to Qin Ge Lao.".
Qin Yunhou knew that Xiong Daoyun had many apprentices, and asked, "I don't know if it's Brother Xiong's senior apprentice?"
Xiong Daoyun smiled heartily, "This person Qin Ge Lao knows, the former Xidingmen Lieutenant, the current director of the Mineral Resources Division, and Tang Tong, an old student of the Pavilion.".
Turning around, he didn't expect Tang Tong to become Xiong Daoyun's apprentice, how could Tang Tong's thoughts escape his eyes, he always thought that everything was in vain with his own checks. If it was someone else, Qin Yunhou would have refused a long time ago, but Xiong Daoyun couldn't be offended, so he had to say euphemistically: "I know Tang Tong, but my granddaughter Xin'er already has someone in mind!".
Xiong Daoyun knew that this was a prevarication, and he still had to say what he had to say, "I know what Qin Ge Lao meant, but your granddaughter hasn't agreed yet!'.
"Tang Tong proposed to Xia Fu, and he humiliated me Xin'er after hitting the south wall!".
Xiong Daoyun had already been in his chest, and replied very carelessly: "I know this matter best, it was my pro-mention, in order to repay Miss Xia's kindness, she didn't want to marry Li Bin, let Tang Tong go to dismantle the stage, didn't it work out?".
This was too reluctant, and Qin Yunhou snorted disdainfully.
Xiong Daoyun was unmoved, but continued: "Tang Tong has already explained this matter to Miss Qin, and the misunderstanding has been resolved. The two young people don't care, they love each other as well as ever, and we as elders don't want to beat the mandarin ducks.".
Qin Yunhou was a little surprised and asked rhetorically; "Is Brother Xiong talking too absolutely?".
"I didn't bring a heavy gift today, I was afraid that Qin Ge Lao would refuse, so I asked Miss Qin Xinyi to come over, if I refused in person, even if I didn't mention kissing, how about it?".
It would be too bad for Xiong Daoyun to refuse at this point, so he had to nod, "Okay!" I'll call Xin'er over.", Qin Yunhou asked the housekeeper to call Qin Xinyi, and the two were waiting quietly.
The two of them had different thoughts while waiting, and Qin Yunhou was afraid that his granddaughter would agree, so it would be difficult for him to refuse again. And Xiong Daoyun seems to be very confident, because he believes in Tang Tong's tricks.
Not long after Qin Xinyi came, Qin Yunhou pointed at Xiong Daoyun, "This is your Grandpa Xiong!".
Qin Xinyi hurriedly saluted, "Hello Grandpa Xiong!".
Xiong Daoyun stroked his beard and smiled, "It's really as said outside, Miss Qin is not only beautiful, but also knowledgeable!".
Qin Yunhou was about to speak, but was interrupted by Xiong Daoyun: "Qin Ge Lao is still me, I'm afraid that you will scare the child.".
Qin Yunhou had no choice but to stretch out his hand in agreement, "Brother Xiong, you say!".
Xiong Daoyun smiled all over his face, "I came to propose marriage on behalf of Tang Tong, your grandfather said that it depends on whether you are willing or not, now it depends on your meaning!".
Qin Xinyi's first instinct when she heard it, Tang Tong actually found such a heavyweight figure, so that her grandfather couldn't refuse harshly, it turned out that this was the timing that Tang Tong said. Seeing that Qin Xinyi was pondering without squeaking, Xiong Daoyun said again: "If Miss Xinyi refuses, don't make a sound, I'll leave immediately, even if Tang Tong is wishful thinking. If you agree, just nod your head!".
Qin Xinyi looked at her grandfather and Xiong Daoyun, and saw that they were very nervous, so they all waited for their answers. Although she was a little shy, she had to show her attitude, and after a while, Qin Xinyi nodded her head shyly twice, and ran away with a blushing face. Xiong Daoyun laughed and said happily: "Qin Ge, I'm not wrong!" Don't lose your word!".
Qin Yunhou was in an embarrassing situation, "Let me discuss this matter with my insider, and then reply to Brother Xiong!".
Xiong Daoyun knew that Qin Yunhou was still perfunctory, and said very frankly: "I don't have to hide it, the emperor also admires Tang Tong very much, and if he serves in my hand, he must be reused!" Looking for such a good grandson-in-law there, what is the second marriage, and Miss Xinyi has agreed.".
When Qin Yunhou heard this, it was like a shot in the arm, and he hurriedly denied it: "Just let the family know the good news, there is no other meaning, give Brother Xiong an answer in three days!".
Xiong Daoyun heard this sentence is also good news. So he got up and said, "Then wait for the old man of the Qin Pavilion to be good and say goodbye!".
Qin Yunhou got up to see him off, and repeatedly said that he would not change his hexagram, please be patient and wait.
As soon as Xiong Daoyun came out, he told Tang Tong the good news, and Tang Tong thanked Xiong Daoyun Lian and sent Xiong Daoyun directly to the house. After Xiong Daoyun left, Qin Yun didn't dare to refute Xiong Daoyun's face. Went into the inner courtyard and told Mrs. the news, Mrs. Qin had heard that Tang Tong was the one who had died of his wife, and her granddaughter married him for the second marriage, so she couldn't help but cry out for her granddaughter. I am still reluctant in my heart, I still feel that Zheng Liang is innocent, and the two are a couple. When Qin Yunhou talked about the relationship, and Qin Xinyi was willing, it was not good to say anything, so he had to agree with Qin Yunhou's choice, and there was still a pimple in his heart.
After noon in this way, the whole Qin Mansion knew that the eldest lady of the Qin family was going to marry a drag of oil bottles, and the eldest lady was in her teens, and those who didn't know the inside story felt worthless for Qin Xinyi. Qin Zhixuan and his wife strongly objected, but their parents had agreed that they had to swallow their anger and no longer show it, the most embarrassing thing was Qin Zhixuan's fourth wife, but they didn't expect that in the end, the bamboo basket was empty, and the overall situation was decided, so they had to hide in their room and ignore it. The happiest thing is the people in Qin Xinyi's room, who have long known Miss's favorite, after many twists and turns, there are lovers who finally become married, and it is still worth congratulating, Miss is happy when they are happy, but Huqin is an exception.
In the afternoon, Mrs. You, who had been to Qin's Mansion last time, came to look for the waiter again, and after the two talked, the waiter took her to see Qin Xinyi first. As soon as she saw the eldest lady of the Qin Mansion, she said happily: "Congratulations to the young lady for achieving her wish!".
I had met last time, and I knew that it was sent by Tang Tong, but I didn't know what it was like to come back, so I nodded and said, "Thank you!" You're not just here to do it this time, are you?".
Mrs. You said with a smiling face: "Miss Qin is smart, I'm here to make Mrs. Qin feel at ease!".
Qin Xinyi didn't quite understand, "My grandmother has agreed, what else can't be put down?".
Mrs. You smiled anxiously and said: "Old Mrs. Qin was forced to agree, and she still can't let go of the knot in her heart, I'll untie it!"
When Qin Xinyi heard her say this, she felt that she was very right, Xiong Daoyun couldn't be offended, and she was willing, and if she objected, it was not only unkind, but also had to create unnecessary officialdom obstacles for herself. Qin Xinyi's first thought was whose idea it was. He immediately replied, "Yes! I'll take you there.", women are trouble, Qin Xinyi took a quarter of an hour to groom, and then took the matchmaker to her grandmother's room.
Old Mrs. Qin happened to take a nap, it seems that Qin Xinyi understands her grandmother's living habits, and she is not blindly grinding. As soon as Qin Xinyi came in, she saw her grandmother drinking tea, and immediately shouted, "Grandma!".
When I saw my granddaughter, all my worries were gone. Old Madam Qin beckoned and said, "Sit down next to grandma!".
Qin Xinyi came to her grandmother and sat down very coincidentally, and said coquettishly: "I know that grandma is for my good, and I would rather be wronged than fulfill Xin'er!".
Old Madam Qin listened to the sweetness in her heart, she didn't feel sorry for this granddaughter in vain, but she still suppressed her feelings, "As long as Xin'er is willing, grandma will not object, I believe in Xin'er's choice!".
Qin Xinyi still said very considerately: "Grandma is not worried that Xin'er has wronged herself by marrying in the past, Tang Tong can keep her wife and not marry, such a conscientious man will not be a bad person, please believe me!".
Old Madam Qin couldn't take her granddaughter's cold water, and said with a smile: "Grandma believes in you!".
"Tang Tong was afraid that his grandmother wouldn't be able to think about it, so he specially called someone to tell his grandmother.".
Old Madam Qin said 'oh', Qin Xinyi said to Mrs. You, "If you have anything to convey, say it now!", Mrs. You saw Qin Xinyi calling herself, and hurriedly stood up.
The matchmaker originally relied on her mouth to eat, so she came up first and said, "Hello Mrs. Qin!".
Qin Xinyi urged on the side: "Just say it quickly!".
Mrs. You is good at touting, and the dead can also be said to be alive, so she unfolded her three-inch tongue, "Tang Gongzi knows that the old lady is worried about marrying and will be a stepmother, the young master has a special nanny to take care of, and will never disturb Miss Qin's ordinary life, and if she has a child in the future, she will be a son-in-law, and the family property will be inherited by the son-in-law.
Old Madam Qin disagreed, and said lightly; "It's at least common sense, let's talk about something else!".
Mrs. You said again: "In the future, concubines must be approved by Miss Qin, and they will never marry into the mansion without permission.".
Old Madam Qin is a person who has come over, and the man's words are the most unbelievable, and this matter cannot be said stiffly, so she has to say euphemistically: "I hope I can do it, don't break my promise!"
Mrs. You smiled and said, "Tang Gongzi will definitely do it!", seeing that Mrs. Qin was very cold, she continued: "Tang Gongzi's business has now entered the regular market, and only the family property has exceeded one million, which is also a first-class family in the capital, and Miss Qin will not be wronged!".
Old Madam Qin was a little unconvinced, even if it was an exaggeration, there were still 800,000, and there was no need to worry too much.
"If so, can the Zheng family have such a family background? In the future, Tang Gongzi's career and business will be smooth, and there is more than this family property, after Miss Qin marries Tang Gongzi, she will enjoy endless glory and wealth!", the good words are all said by the matchmaker, and others only have to listen. Seeing that Old Madam Qin had nothing to say, she said again: "Didn't the Lu Guogong Mansion sell it a few days ago? The grandeur of the Luguo Mansion is known to the whole capital, and the buyer is Tang Gongzi, who specially bought it in order to marry Miss Qin!".
This is a bombshell, not only Mrs. Qin, but even Qin Xinyi was dumbfounded, the Lu Guogong Mansion had long heard that it was going to be sold, and many of the capital's magnates and the descendants of Lu Guogong had collapsed, but I didn't expect Tang Tong to do it.
Seeing this situation, the matchmaker smiled and said: "This is not a matter of buying a mansion, but it can make Lu Guogong's descendants sell it willingly, and I don't know the reason for it, which shows that Tang Gongzi is a very capable person!", anyway, it is all about Tang Tong's good, Mrs. Qin is thinking in her heart, let her granddaughter live in such a luxurious mansion as the hostess, what a long face.
The matchmaker obviously saw Mrs. Qin's surprised expression, and said flatteringly: "If Old Madam Qin is free tomorrow, go to the Luguo Mansion to take a look, how to decorate and how to divide the room, it is up to Mrs. Qin and Miss Qin to have the final say!".
Old Madam Qin had a smile on her face, and she didn't know how to answer for a while, and said to Qin Xinyi: "Xin'er, what do you think?".
Qin Xinyi saw that her grandmother had this Yaxing, and replied, "I'll go and see it with my grandmother.".
Old Madam Qin had this intention, and with Qin Xinyi's words, she got off the donkey and said, "Then let's go tomorrow!" See who wants to bring it.".
Qin Xinyi hurriedly nodded and said, "Okay!"
Mrs. You smiled when she heard this, saluted again and said, "I'll go and inform Tang Gongzi and let him wait early in the morning. Old Madam Qin, Miss Qin will leave now!".
Old Madam Qin was just not happy, Qin Xinyi beckoned, "Serve the book, send her out of the house!", the waiter and Mrs. You left. Old Madam Qin's mood was extremely good, and Qin Xinyi was also in a happy mood.