Shen Zangfeng heard that Mr. Liu was interested in marrying Wei Shanshi to the Liu family's daughter. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Please ask grandma to find out. If there is someone willing to get married with our family, then we will settle the matter."
After hearing what he said, Wei Changying went to talk to Mrs. Song, and Mrs. Song called Mrs. Pei to come over and told her to run some errands.
It's not easy to tell others about this kind of thing before it succeeds, especially if the Shen family is the woman's side. After all, it would be too shameful if it didn't work out. So even if the two families are not far apart, you have to find other reasons to cover up the door.
But fortunately, it is already the end of the year, and the New Year has passed in a blink of an eye. Visiting relatives in the first month is the most normal and normal time.
After Mrs. Pei received this order, she quietly mentioned it to Mrs. Su when she was walking around in the first month.
So on the ninth day of the first lunar month, Wei Changxu gave an answer after discussion, and sent a pair of gold and jade bracelets worn by Mrs. Jingping, the mother-in-law of Mrs. Song, as a token. Old Madam Jingping was also a powerful mistress back then. Just look at someone as powerful as Old Madam Song. When this mother-in-law was alive, she had no choice but to be a filial daughter-in-law.
Although Lao Jingping was worried that his legitimate son, who was insipid and disliked power and tactics, would take over the family business, he chose Wei Huan, his concubine. However, the dowry and jewelry of Mrs. Jingping were always inherited by Duke Jingping, and the concubines only got one or two pieces as souvenirs.
The pair of gold and jade bracelets were left behind by the old Mrs. Jingping and were at the bottom of the box. Although the name was ordinary, the materials and craftsmanship were unparalleled.
After Mrs. Song learned about it, she recalled it for a long time and said that she had never seen this pair of bracelets a few times. It was only during grand ceremonies or grand occasions that Mrs. Jingping would wear them. Wei Changxu took this bracelet as a betrothal gift, which shows his sincerity.
Now that both parties are aware of it, there is no need to work hard for Mr. Pei anymore.
Taking advantage of the first lunar month, Wei Changying went alone and made a private appointment with Su. When the couple returned to the imperial capital, Wei Changxu would send someone to formally propose the marriage.
Sure enough, Mrs. Song was right. Although Su had never met Shen Shuyan, she heard that she was a child goddess who was well-known in the imperial capital at that time. She also read some of Shen Shuyan's poems copied by Wei Changying. And I heard that Shen Shuyan was not only good at reciting poems and writing lyrics, but also a housekeeper actress, and she was also very beautiful. I was simply overjoyed.
There was no need for Wei Changying to say good things for her niece. Su Shi promised that she would marry her eldest daughter-in-law in a glorious manner, and even said that she would hand over power as soon as she is one month old after she enters the house.
Not only Su, but also Wei Shanshi seemed to be very satisfied with this marriage.
When Wei Changying said goodbye, the nephew enthusiastically sent her all the way to the carriage. After walking for a while, Lianju accidentally opened the carriage curtain and glanced back. She immediately covered her mouth and turned back, telling Wei Changying: "Master Sun is still looking at our carriage! He must like our fourth lady. That’s why I’m so grateful to Madam.”
"Yan'er is really not comparable to ordinary girls." Wei Changying said with a faint smile, "This child knows how to cherish, that is a good thing." Before, she was afraid that Wei Changxu wouldn't like Shen Shuyan, but seeing that They were looking forward to it, but there was also a hint of disappointment in their hearts - girls always have to get married. This sounds like an understatement, but the helplessness inside may not be felt until the beloved junior comes out of the government, even if he leaves the government. Completely
Returning to Ruiyu Hall, he told Shen Zangfeng that Wei Changxu's family all liked Shen Shuyan very much. Shen Zangfeng also breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Actually, there is another reason why I want to give Yan'er to our nephew. . Even the second brother's temperament can't be changed. I think if Yan'er marries close to her parents, she will be suspected by others if she doesn't return to her parents' home. Once she returns to her parents' home, if she is angered by her second brother again - then she can smooth things over. That would be troublesome. Just find a reliable family and marry her away..."
When he said this, Wei Changying suddenly thought of a question and said "Oh," "Isn't it the second brother who should make the decision on Yan'er's marriage? Let's settle the matter for her right now, where is the second brother?!"
In the past two years, Shen Shuyan has been raised as his own daughter, and Shen Lianshi has been indifferent to this daughter. Wei Changying has become accustomed to taking over his niece's affairs and handling them himself. He actually forgot that Shen Shuyan is not Shen Shuxi. , her biological father is still alive, but he is still Shen Zangfeng’s brother!
Even if Shen Lian really doesn't want to see this daughter, but he wants to marry his daughter to someone else, he should ask him out of love and reason, right
"You just remembered?" Shen Zangfeng said with a smile on his face, "After I saw Zhong Wei Shanshi, I wrote to my second brother to tell him!"
He sighed, "Second brother still has a grudge in his heart, he just wants to let us make the decision."
Wei Changying frowned and wanted to say something serious, but the second uncle was not here now, so there was no point in speaking.
Shen Zangfeng said again: "Grandpa has been very well these past two days. I think we can say goodbye after the Lantern Festival?"
"Farewell?" Wei Changying hesitated. After all, he had not returned to his parents' home for more than ten years. Now he has to leave after less than three months. Whether he can come back in the future is still a question. Especially since my grandparents are so old, they may be gone forever...
But think about the imperial capital and Xiliang. Now she is the head matron of the Shen family, and Shen Zangfeng is the head of the Shen family. There are no more elders than before. There were people to restrain him and others to protect him from the wind and rain. It was not easy to stay in Fengzhou for so long this time.
So after a while, he still weakly responded, "I'll talk to you later?"
"Let me tell you." Shen Zangfeng knew her reluctance, held her in his arms, and comforted her, "The new dynasty was just established, the south has not yet been pacified, and there are many things going on, so even though the new emperor ascended the throne years ago, there has been There is no reward... When the court structure is finalized, our family will be under suspicion and will not receive any heavy responsibility. Then it will be very convenient to come over to visit the elders. "
Wei Changying knew that what he said was just talk - if he wanted to run here and there since he was under suspicion, wasn't he looking for trouble for himself
But it is really necessary to go back soon. Wen Yaozi's delay in not awarding the reward immediately after ascending the throne must be because it is too late. This kind of reward based on merit has always been the most positive from top to bottom. To put it bluntly, in comparison, when the South will be conquered is not the focus of the civil and military affairs of the DPRK today. The focus is all on what kind of rewards one can get...
Therefore, as long as Wen Yaozi mentions it, there are many people who are willing to work early and late at night.
He found a reason to suppress the enemy, so he naturally had his own plan.
For example, when hearing that Yaozi entered the palace, the twenty-three old ministers committed suicide in front of the palace gate. Should we just pursue their family? There are also Princess Qingxin's disposal... There are so many things going on here that I can't explain clearly at the moment. In short, Wen Yaozi made it clear that he was going to tamper with the reward.
The New Year is coming next, and if Wen Yaozi doesn’t mention it himself, there will always be someone who can’t help it. If Shen Zangfeng is not watching over the imperial capital by then, who knows whether the Shen family will be sold
Especially when Wei Xinyong returns to Ruiyu Hall to recuperate from illness - it is not an exaggeration to say that he is waiting for death. He looks like his wish has been fulfilled. God knows what kind of hidden plot he has buried!
"Well, no matter what, I can still come back this time. In the past, my eldest aunt and my second aunt never had this chance..." Wei Changying pursed his lips and comforted himself.
When she came back this time, she mentioned her experiences over the years to the elders in her family. She told her father and mother in detail. But in front of her grandparents, she mentioned her two aunts and their children in one sentence. .
Wei Huan and Mrs. Song also pretended to be confused tacitly. They were old and really couldn't stand the excitement anymore. Even Wei Huan, who had relatively neglected female juniors, at his current age and state of mind, could not bear to recall carefully the time when his eldest daughter and second daughter Cheng Huan were at his knees.
However, the couple just agreed to leave after the Lantern Festival, but they received news from Qingzhou that Su Yuwu and Song Zaishui were also planning to go to Beijing and asked them to leave together.
They stayed like this for a few more days, waiting for Su Yuwu and his wife to catch up.
When we saw each other after parting, we were so sad that things had changed and people had changed.
The four of them are no longer youthful, their appearance is mature, and their temperament is not comparable to that of the past. Of course, what has changed the most is the human heart. Fortunately, Shen and Su's families are still on good terms, and they still talk and laugh when talking to each other.
Su Yuwu and Song Zaishui's two children were also brought with them. The eldest daughter Su Feiyu and the second son Su Chiyu were only one year apart. Their eyebrows and eyes were very similar, both fair and beautiful.
Children at the age of three or four are the most playful. When they go to the hall to receive gifts, everyone in Ruiyu Hall rushes to hug them.
Song Zaishui was very attentive in training his children. Both children were generous in manners and well-spoken, which reflected everyone's temperament.
Wei Changying compared his two sons and felt that Shen Shuguang would never be afraid of not being able to get anything, but Shen Shuxie... If he didn't become naughty, he should be okay...
However, if Shen Shuxie wasn't naughty, he wouldn't be Shen Shuxie - no, when the adults didn't pay attention, he made Su Chiyu cry!
Su Chiyu is only three years old this year. In terms of one year old, he is actually not long over a week old, and Shen Shuxie is already nine years old!
Seeing Shen Shuxie holding up Su Chiyu's necklace, he laughed and shouted: "My cousin from the Su family is here to chase my brother! I will return this necklace to you only after I catch him!" Although everyone in the hall at this moment was his own family, Wei Chang Ying was still blushing with embarrassment from his second son. He was so angry that he stood up and shouted angrily: "Get over here quickly! Give the collar back to your cousin—you loser!"
Song Zaishui had long known that his nephew was naughty. He smiled and coaxed his son to him, wiped his tears, and persuaded him: "It's common for children to have fun at home. Don't scold Xie'er. It's not a big deal. It's also Mrs. Akabane." Because of crying."
"This kid is really useless if he doesn't fight!" Wei Changying said this, but his mother secretly glared at him. He still did not attack Shen Shuxie in public. He just pulled his ear and asked him to apologize to Su Chiyu - what happened originally When we get here, it's all a trivial matter. From adults to children... to most children, they don't even care.
As a result, Shen Shuxie followed his mother's instructions with a playful smile and apologized to his cousin. When he saw tears hanging from Su Chiyu's long eyelashes, looking at him aggrievedly, he moved forward to hug his cousin and said: "I'll give you a hug for my brother. Don't hold grudges because..." Before he could finish his words, Su Feiyu, who had been standing quietly beside his brother before, silently wiping his face with a handkerchief, suddenly raised his hand and gave it to him. He scratched his head and scolded angrily: "You are so old and you still bully my younger brother. Are you embarrassed?!"
Of course, the four-year-old girl's hand strength was not that great, but something happened suddenly. Su Feiyu gave people the impression of being quiet and generous since she came to the court, just like Song Zaishui back in the day, when he suddenly became aggressive and it was inevitable that people couldn't recover!
Song Zaishui and Wei Changying were both dumbfounded by the sudden conflict between their children, and were about to step forward to make peace. However, Su Feiyu was not the only one protecting his younger brother!
Shen Shuguang, who was standing behind his father and listening to his father talking to his cousin Su Yuwu, saw his brother being beaten, even by a little girl, and then questioned him, his face immediately darkened. He raised his voice and said: "I've heard that Aunt Song is strict in her boudoir style. Why are you so confused, Cousin Su? There are so many elders here. Why should I bother you to do it yourself if I want to accuse my younger brother?!" (To be continued)