Chapter 105: Marriage Proposal
As for Tang Guodong in the Tang Mansion, he was extremely happy after receiving the letter from Tang Jianqiu.
It's rare that this kid wants to open it, so it's a happy event.
Tang Guodong was excited, and in an instant, almost all the people in the entire Tang Mansion were discussing the matter of the fourth young master of the Tang family.
Especially Tang Guodong's biological mother, Gu Shi, showed a motherly smile after hearing about this incident.
Since Tang Jianqiu has agreed to this matter, there is nothing to worry about, Tang Guodong is happy to see that his son has opened his mind, as if he has seen the picture of Tang Jianqiu marrying his daughter-in-law into the house.
Naturally, he would not slack off, and hurriedly invited the matchmaker to go to the woman's house to propose marriage.
However, the process of this marriage proposal ceremony is relatively cumbersome, because it is a Ming media marriage, and it is not possible to do one of them.
After the matchmaker is determined, she will be responsible for the whole process and determine the intention to propose.
This time period is relatively not special, but it is a little lively because of the Tang family's proposal.
I don't know who leaked the news and made the matter known to the neighbors.
To say that this matchmaker is also very good at talking, plus the relationship between the two families is usually good, so there is no need to move too much at all.
After coming to the Shen family, the matchmaker even used her three-inch incorruptible tongue to say some auspicious words, so that the two families could form a marriage.
"Master Shen, Mrs. Shen, this person is dignified, talented, personable, deeply loved by everyone, is a heartthrob, and marrying him will be a good story that will attract the attention of thousands of people!
What's more, this person is the fourth young master of the Tang family, this person has a deep family background, a wealthy family, a noble status, and a meritorious reputation, if he can marry him, he will be a happy union for a lifetime! β
This matchmaker has a mouth that can speak well, and she only hopes that the two of them can achieve a happy marriage.
is the so-called thousand-mile marriage, heaven and earth are perfectly matched, and good things come in pairs, and now whether this matter can be succeeded depends on the will of the Shen family.
Old Man Shen agreed, he nodded, and said: "This is very good, my Shen family and the Tang family have the intention of becoming in-laws, and I believe that the two of them will be a highly envied and admired husband and wife when they get married." β
When the matchmaker heard this, she immediately smiled from ear to ear, as if she had eaten the wedding wine of the Shen family and the Tang family, and this taste was even more unspeakable.
Since the woman's consent has been obtained for this matter, the man is qualified to formally propose to the Shen family.
Since the two grew up together as childhood sweethearts, they naturally know each other's names.
However, for the sake of insurance, it is necessary to test the eight characters, as the so-called everything is auspicious, so it is easy to get married.
Something like the eight characters of the birthday, whether it is for a man or a girl, is an extremely important thing, and it should not be leaked at will, when the old woman Shen handed over this thing to the matchmaker, she quickly got a response;
"Hey, hey, it really opened my eyes! I've been a matchmaker for so many years, and it's the first time I've seen this flower-like figure! β
In the Tang Mansion, the matchmaker was very excited, and she couldn't bear the joy in her words, and it was precisely because of this that Tang Guodong had a lot of puzzlement.
"Dare to ask whether these eight characters are in harmony or discord?"
After hearing this, the matchmaker hurriedly clapped her hands and applauded, she had never seen such a decent eight characters.
"This is a man's gold and a woman's land! As the so-called golden soil husband and wife have a good marriage, they will not worry about food and clothing, and their children and grandchildren will be prosperous and prosperous, and their families will be rich and prosperous. β
Tang Guodong and Gu's faces suddenly appeared happy when they heard this, so wouldn't that mean that they were signed?
Since these eight characters are compatible, it is necessary to prepare Najib, and then inform the woman about the marriage, and give some live geese and jewelry and money as gifts for engagement.
Soon, within a few days, Tang Jianqiu's proposal to the Shen family had spread throughout Beiping! When people heard about it, they all started talking about it.
The people have their own opinions, and generally they say good things, and even some flattering words, but even so, it is inevitable that some people will have opinions about this;
At the same time, a tricky thing happened at the palace;
Then Zhu Youzhen thinks about talking to Zhu Youxiao on weekdays, and it doesn't hurt if he has the opportunity to persuade a few words;
Just as the two were about to talk, something unexpected happened.
"Brother Huang!"
At first, when Zhu Youzhen saw Zhu Youxiao, he was like a little naughty boy who had not grown up, and his happy laughter was like the warm sun in winter, giving people a good mood for a day.
When he was going to share this matter with Zhu Youxiao, soon, this smile was completely broken when he saw Wei Zhongxian.
The ball in his hand fell to the ground completely, and his legs were shaking uncontrollably.
"This ...... Wei, Wei Gonggong is also there? Zhu Youzhen was dumbfounded, so much so that he couldn't speak a little unfavorably.
That Wei Zhongxian seemed to have guessed that he would come, holding the floating dust, his eyes were slightly misty, like a smiling tiger,
It was this kind of look that made Zhu Youzhen look very afraid.
Zhu Youzhen's eyes were shocked, and he hurriedly bowed his hand.
Obviously, I saw Wei Zhongxian leave the imperial brother's bedroom not long ago, but now he has turned back, this is like a game for him!
He couldn't understand, what was Wei Zhongxian doing all the time? If he stays here, how can he talk to his brother? And how to give a reminder?
Although Wei Zhongxian stood aside as usual, for Zhu Youzhen, it was a ban order to push him into hell, which made him panic.
"How did you get the king? Our family is just a father-in-law in charge of the East Factory, why do you bother to salute the slaves? Isn't it tormenting slaves and maidservants? β
Wei Zhongxian's words seem to be for Zhu Youzhen, but they are actually sarcastic.
I don't know if I can see the other party's thoughts, Wei Zhongxian's eyes are always uncomfortable.
"The emperor's brother is here, come to me, I haven't seen you for a long time."
Zhu Youxiao rarely put down the wood carving in his hand, and hurriedly beckoned Zhu Youzhen to come over, Zhu Youzhen was flattered, and it was not easy to refuse the other party's good intentions, so he had to agree.
"I wonder how the imperial brother is today?"
Wei Zhongxian was here, and Zhu Youzhen was not easy to expose, so he had to say a few words of greeting.
Because Zhu Youxiao has great trust in Wei Zhongxian, even if he says it in public, he will not believe it, and he is afraid that he will be retaliated against.
Facing the twelve-year-old Zhu Youzhen, Zhu Youxiao smiled at him: "Brother Huang has been pretty good recently, but you, don't always think about reading books on weekdays, come and see me more, I am the only one who is the emperor." β
"Yes, my brother has read a lot of poems and books on weekdays, and I know that it is the same as brotherhood, but my brother has a soft spot for "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", so Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao ......"
Zhu Youzhen originally wanted to use the characters in the Three Kingdoms as a metaphor for Wei Zhongxian, so as to give Zhu Youxiao a wake-up call, but who would have thought that he would be interrupted by Wei Zhongxian before he could say it completely.
"King Xin, Your Majesty has a lot of opportunities, and there are many twists and turns that have not been approved recently."
Of course, Zhu Youxiao didn't know many words, and most of them were dictated by those eunuchs.
Hearing this, Zhu Youzhen chuckled, and his gaze lowered with this emotion.
In this way, Wei Zhongxian is already a little suspicious of himself, if he continues to talk about it, he is afraid that he will lead to death!
And he hated Wei Zhongxian very much, but he had to grit his teeth and change his words in order to protect himself.
"It's the courtier's brother who has overstepped, and he shouldn't be disturbed when the imperial brother is busy, saying that the minister's brother still has important things to do, and he will come to see the imperial brother another day."
Zhu Youzhen was in a cold sweat, but he had to show the most respectful side to Wei Zhongxian, but Wei Zhongxian sneered in his heart.
In order to suppress Zhu Youzhen, Wei Zhongxian almost didn't let him see Zhu Youxiao, but Zhu Youzhen and Zhu Youxiao have a deep brotherhood, plus Zhu Youxiao takes good care of Zhu Youzhen on weekdays, and Zhu Youzhen's status is still very high.
Then how could Wei Zhongxian be happy? He was bent on using a certain way to get rid of future troubles, but Zhu Youzhen has always been low-key in dealing with people, never making nonsense, and he has no handle.
After Zhu Youzhen left, the smile on Wei Zhongxian's face had already passed.
Wei Zhongxian's eyes flashed with calculation, and he suddenly remembered something, and then arched his hand to Zhu Youxiao and said something more respectful:
"Your Majesty and King Xin's friendship is deep in the palace, everyone in the palace knows, the slave maid thinks that King Xin treats His Majesty is a piece of sincerity, and I implore Your Majesty to let the slave and maid do the work for him, and prepare a generous gift for King Xin,
In this way, it can not only show the friendship of His Majesty's brothers, friends and brothers, but also show His Majesty's mind, what does Your Majesty think? β
As soon as these words came out, they were quickly affirmed by Zhu Youxiao, not to mention that he had already reused Wei Zhongxian, "Duke Wei is really my Kong Ming, and this matter will be handled by you!" Don't treat the emperor badly! β
"Thank you, Your Majesty! The slave and maid retired. β
As he spoke, Wei Zhongxian left in a hurry, and did not forget to close the door of the dormitory before leaving.
In addition to Wei Zhongxian, there were several eunuchs squatting outside in this palace, and they all listened to the conversation between the two of them.
Among them, there are several eunuchs who oppose the Donglin Party, including the eunuchs of Xiaoling, as well as Li Chaoqin, Wang Tiqian, and Li Yongzhen.
"Nine thousand years old, do you suspect that the appearance of King Shin will greatly disrupt your plans and thus disadvantage you?"
This Li Yongzhen is also a loyal, it is precisely because he is negative and cunning, and he likes to play with people between applause, that he will be valued by Wei Zhongxian and become his confidant.
"King Xin, as His Majesty's favored royal brother, how can our family make an evaluation?"
Let Wei Zhongxian say it on his lips, but he has doubts about Zhu Youzhen in his heart.
He believes that it is worth testing for the sake of today's plan to prove whether Zhu Youxiao has two thoughts about himself.
Li Yongzhen deserves to be his most favored person, and soon understood the meaning of the words, and said such a sentence more mysteriously:
"The nine-thousand-year-old slave understands it, and our family must do our best."
As the eunuch in charge of the East Factory, in order to prove whether Zhu Youzhen had ulterior motives, he specially appointed some rare and rare treasures for Zhu Youzhen to enjoy, and these included flowers and fruits from time to time.
"King Xin, this is a small gift from the special slave maid of Father-in-law Wei, and I hope that King Xin will accept it with a smile."
Li Yongzhen presented these rare treasures as he spoke, Zhu Youzhen was surprised and delighted, facing this dazzling array like a child who had never seen the world.
"So good! Wei Gong really has a heart! β
"It should be like this for King Xin, by the way, King Xin, Gonggong Wei asked the slave to pass the word, Dongchang has been very busy recently, and he will come to see you in person after he is busy."
"HeβHe's coming?"
As he spoke, Zhu Youzhen dripped, as if he had been asked about his crime and sentenced, he took a step back in disbelief, and all kinds of performances were like a mouse seeing a cat, and it seemed that he was looking for a place to hide.
Li Yongzhen looked at it with horizontal eyebrows, and when she saw Zhu Youzhen so frightened, the worry that was pressed on her mouth could also be swept away, and it was replaced by a kind smile.
"King Xin, why are you so nervous? The slave and maid are just working for the factory, and I hope that you are satisfied. β
Zhu Youzhen broke out in a cold sweat, "Gonggong Lao thanked Duke Wei on my behalf, Wang Chengen, don't hurry up and return with a generous gift!" β
"Yes! Father-in-law Li, please come here. β
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
The big stone in Li Yongzhen's heart was finally able to be put down, and at first he was worried that King Xin wanted to make a word to remind Wei Zhongxian to bring down Wei Zhongxian, but now it seems that he is too worried.
It's just a twelve-year-old child, and the fear of Wei Zhongxian is engraved in his bones, even if he really wants to turn over, he can't do anything big, so he should report this matter to Wei Gong quickly.
After the eunuch sent by Wei Zhongxian left, Zhu Youzhen completely reverted to his original expression, and was replaced by disgust and killing of the gelding dog.
He was very disgusted with Wei Zhongxian, especially when he saw the treasures he sent, he only felt sick for a while, and had to pretend to be happy to accept them.
"Wang Chengen, have they gone far?"
In order to avoid having ears on the wall, Zhu Youzhen had to ask a question, but Wang Chengen was very loyal and told the matter truthfully:
"Reply to the king, it's already gone."
"That's very good."
patted his sleeve shirt like a clean man, and then put his eyes on Wang Chengen.
"Throw away everything Wei Zhongxian sent!"
Even if it wasn't the first time, Wang Chengen was still shocked, after all, these things have always been precious, and it would be a little reluctant to discard them like this.
"King Xin, you are going to ......"
didn't wait for Wang Chengen to finish speaking, but Zhu Youzhen was a little impatient, "What? Don't you understand what this king is saying? β
Hearing this, Wang Chengen was very frightened, as if he had been sentenced to kill his head, and hurriedly bowed: "Yes, let's do it!" β
After dealing with this matter, Wang Chengen was very sad, and he had to open his mouth to wake up; "King Xin, why do you say you are suffering? Wei Gong is ruthless, if he is suspicious, it will be troublesome! β
"This king just can't see him interfere in politics, it seems that he can't take such risks in the future."
Zhu Youzhen had no intention of reminding him that as a local vassal king, he could not participate in political affairs, but he also had to be careful to protect himself.
At this time, Zhu Youzhen thought like this: "If it weren't for the prosperity of hypocrisy in the world, how could there be a situation in today's troubled times?"
Wei Zhongxian, you have repeatedly prevented this king from going to see the imperial brother, even if you really meet, you will prevaricate this king for various reasons, and try to get a handle from this king?
Oh, wishful thinking! What if he is favored by the royal brother? What this king hates most is a villain like you! One day, I'll make you pay! β