Rong Suihe stroked the top of her hair, smiled slightly, and said, "Of course we must get married before the Meng family threatens the Luo family!"
"Do you have a suitable candidate for marriage?" Sheng Weiqiao was immediately disappointed when he heard this, and reminded, "The Luo family is not a small family, and they are not particularly loyal to you. After getting married, they may not be willing to listen to you if they get such a wife. That's it! I know that Axi and Yingdun are not married yet, but they are your servants after all. Even if their looks are good enough, the Luo family will not be satisfied?"
"My dear girl, if you only think about me, then of course there is no suitable candidate." However, Rong Suihe pinched her cheek and said with a smile, "But have you forgotten yourself? Your cousins, But no one has married a wife! Now the reputation of the Nanfeng Sheng family is well known to the world, and it is no secret that our grandfather served the country loyally. After Zhongliang, his family was extremely wealthy, and several of his cousins were also good-natured. , a person with a clean backyard, compared to the messy one like the Meng family, what do you think the Luo family would choose?"
"Brother?" Sheng Weiqiao suddenly realized what he was doing and said in astonishment, "Are you plotting against eldest brother?!"
When Rong Suihe saw this, he thought that his little ancestor had grown up hearing "You must like your husband" and may not be willing to agree with his cousin's choice of a wife for the overall situation, so he hurriedly said: "It's not me! It's my grandfather. When he asked about his eldest brother's lifelong affairs, he said that he had no other requirements. As long as he was born clean and his character was acceptable! At that time, the governor of Luo County happened to tactfully hinted to the Sheng family that there was no need to hurry up and get engaged to the eldest brother and the others. That's why my grandfather has only been here until now. I haven't even chosen a good wife for my eldest brother and the others... Otherwise, you would think that the marriage of the third sister has been settled. Even if a man's youth is not as precious as a girl's, my grandparents have been in Chang'an for so long. These days, those who want to act as matchmakers for the eldest brother and the others. Quite a few, why do my grandparents keep putting off and don’t even want to see me?”
Sheng Weiqiao said in surprise: "Is there such a thing? Then how come no one told me?"
"Magistrate Luo just hinted. The implication was that even the Luo family hadn't thought it through. It's just that when I met with him at the time, it left a deep impression on him and made him a little worried." Rong Shuihe explained. , "So he also wanted to leave a way out for the Luo family. After all, the Luo family and the Gao family have always been equal in Jiangnan. The Gao family was several years ahead of the Luo family in joining the Meng family. If we must fight in this court battle, The Luo family will not choose Meng’s family unless Meng’s family is sure to win.”
It's just that the Luo family has survived for many years, and there is always a trace of luck in my heart. I don't want to take sides unless I have to.
Therefore, Sheriff Luo only hinted that the Sheng family should not be in a hurry to arrange betrothal arrangements for Sheng Weide's children, but he did not give any definite instructions.
As for Mr. Sheng, the reason why he agreed to Governor Luo was not entirely because of Rong Suihe's consideration. In the final analysis, none of Sheng Weide's grandchildren were particularly outstanding.
In terms of family status, wealth, and heritage, the Luo family is a family that Sheng Weide and others would find difficult to reach under normal circumstances.
So from a grandfather's point of view, anyway, a grandson is not like a granddaughter. He will be married a few years later and will be past the age of Hua Guduo. If you can have a particularly outstanding granddaughter-in-law later, why not
Even if he didn't wait until the end, it didn't matter. Sheng Weide, the eldest grandson of Sheng, was only one year older than Sheng Weiqiao. He was only eighteen years old, and Chong Xinbo was already twenty-six and was still unmarried, so he would not suffer any loss.
Rong Suihe told Sheng Weiqiao exactly what had happened, and finally said, "This time the Meng family seems to have a plan. The Luo family has noticed that they have secretly sent an envoy to Chang'an and made an agreement with their grandfather to announce that their eldest brother will be dead in the morning in two days." We are engaged to a girl from the Luo family, but the Luo family has always kept a low profile and kept a low profile, so this has never been reported."
Sheng Weiqiao asked with concern: "How is the girl who is engaged to my eldest brother?"
"It is said that he is gentle, virtuous, knowledgeable and sensible." Rong Suihe said with a smile, "My grandfather told the Luo family before that it is okay to let the eldest brother wait for their family, but the girl must be outstanding. After all, the eldest brother is Sheng's eldest grandson and the second wife's direct son. Eldest son, this girl will be the head of the family as soon as she comes in."
"... I heard that my family used to say that I am gentle, virtuous, knowledgeable, and reasonable. Just listen to such words." But this did not reassure Sheng Weiqiao. She frowned and said, "It is better to inquire carefully. If the Luo family There's some deception over there, so you can take advantage of the fact that before the candidate is decided, you can find someone who actually has a good character and temperament?"
Rong Suihe was silent for a while and said quietly: "My dear girl, do you think that every family is like the father-in-law and mother-in-law, doing everything to your liking and not learning any rules? Especially for a prominent family like the Luo family. , How many generations have passed without losing the status of a famous family in the south of the Yangtze River? If we fail to educate the people well, how can we be where we are today?"
Sheng Weiqiao felt embarrassed when he said this: "Isn't it because I think that my eldest brother is an honest man and I'm afraid that he will be bullied?"
Then he said, "Moreover, do all famous families have to be well-educated and sensible? Look at Gao Shaoyang, the Gao family he came from, isn't he a famous family in Jiangnan?"
Rong Suihe said: "The main reason for Gao Shaoyang's bad conduct is that his father was eager for quick success and could not control himself after marrying Miss Meng Wu. His arrogant and domineering temperament is unique to a family like the Meng family that suddenly got rich. The Gao family Other children are not in this category, otherwise they can still stand in the south of the Yangtze River for many years? And the Luo family has been shrinking their heads over the years, and no one in the family has ever heard of a man like Gao Shaoyang, let alone a girl's discipline? Not every family is like the Sheng family, doting on girls more than boys."
Sheng Weiqiao thought about it and said nothing.
A few days later, the war in Northern Xinjiang became increasingly unfavorable. In addition to the three cities that were initially suspected of being betrayed and lost by traitors, two important towns were once again captured.
Sheng Weiqiao didn't know much about military strategy, so he only felt angry and worried about the loss of these two important towns. However, Rong Suihe instantly became solemn. While asking someone to spread out the map of Northern Xinjiang, he told his wife: "These two important towns are the most important places in Zhou Dynasty." One of the most important links in the defense line established by the general has now fallen into Ruru's hands. This battle in Northern Xinjiang will be difficult to win."
"Since it is the most important link, with General Zhou's use of troops, it will definitely not fall into the hands of thieves easily." Sheng Weiqiao frowned and asked, "Could it be another traitor?"
Rong Suihe shook his head and said: "I have never been to Northern Xinjiang, and I don't know much about the current situation in Northern Xinjiang. It's hard to say."
He paused, "But the situation is like this, we must not stay in Chang'an for a long time."
Then he sped up his movements and became busier and busier. He even didn't even return to the Prince's Mansion for two days.
Sheng Weiqiao felt strange, because now that Rong Suihe's appointment had been announced, and the stewards were working together to pack his luggage, he was supposed to be ready to leave for his new post at any time. What was he busy with
When I asked him a question, Rong Suihe just smiled and said vaguely: "I have worked hard in Chang'an, but I can't take advantage of others just because I left."
As for the specifics, I won't go into details. This is not because he doesn't trust Sheng Weiqiao, but because he has the habit of not easily resorting to talking to others before important things are done. So after a few words of prevarication, the topic was changed.
However, the day after this conversation, Rong Suihe completely took care of everything in Chang'an and said that he could leave at any time.
After Sheng Weiqiao heard the news, he and he sent his two nieces back to the palace to say goodbye. The rest of the palace just paid them back. Of course, the princess was reluctant to sleep with him.
However, Rong Suihe's attitude was indifferent, and he said that the time for taking office was already very tight, and there were still many things to pack. Even if the princess tried to persuade her to stay, the couple stayed in the palace for most of the day, and then returned to the prince's palace where they lived. , and sent servants to inform various familiar houses.
Needless to say, the Sheng Mansion and the Xu Family, Empress Meng in the palace, originally wanted to go, but after she submitted a request for an audience, Empress Dowager Meng rejected it, saying that the empress was not in good health recently. Let the foreigner not disturb you without permission.
Because there had been no news from Queen Meng for a long time, Sheng Weiqiao didn't know whether it was true or not. Thinking that when she left the cabinet, Meng Shuangliao and others came to see her get married, so she went to the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion with the message. .
The Marquis of Wu'an Mansion did not give her the same rejection as the Empress Dowager Meng, but after Meng Shuangliao and the others were called out by the Marquis of Wu'an, they all said that the Empress had indeed been a little sleepy recently, that is, they had been going to the Spring Palace every three days to keep her company. Two months rarely passed, just for fear of disturbing the Queen's rest.
Sheng Weiqiao felt very sad after hearing this: "How can you get sick if you are fine?"
Meng Shuangliao was obviously not so lively when she was talking in front of Mrs. Wu'an Hou. She thought for a while and then said: "We don't know, maybe it's because the cold that she caught before hasn't fully recovered, right? But I heard that my aunt also has the imperial doctor. It's not a very serious illness, please don't worry too much, Princess."
"It's not very important, but she has been lingering on the sickbed. She was even in such a bad mood that she even refused to go to her natal niece who had specially arranged to get closer to Qinglang..." Sheng Weiqiao returned from the Wu'an Marquis' Mansion disappointed, and after returning to the Prince's Mansion, he pondered, " Isn’t this a mental illness?”
As for what Queen Meng was worried about, all she could think of was that Gongsun was happy, and she couldn't help but frown.
The queen couldn't say goodbye in person, but the others went very smoothly.
Two days before leaving, Mr. Sheng specially bid farewell to them at Sheng Mansion. In order to facilitate the conversation, he invited the Xu family to the banquet.
After drinking for three rounds, Sheng Weiqiao remembered Huan Ye's reminder before they got together, and specifically told Sheng Weirao to be careful. Li Fengyin said, "Although I can't be sure that she has malicious intentions, she is always asking about you in private, either because she is not a relative, or because she is not a relative. It’s better to keep an eye out.”
Sheng Weirao nodded and said, "Second sister, don't worry, I will pay attention."
He also advised her to take a good look at Rong Suihe, "I heard before that my second sister asked someone to buy a lot of talents and take them to Western Xinjiang? I don't know if the people below are doing things randomly or what, but I accidentally listened and said, Several of them have outstanding looks? Although the second brother-in-law is not the kind of person who messes around, he knows people but doesn't know their hearts. Maybe there is someone who wants to catch up with the dragon and the phoenix. The second sister should be careful and don't let random people get close to him. Good health!"
Sheng Weiqiao was about to answer when Rong Suihe came over. He had sharp ears and heard it immediately. He said with a smile on his face, "Fu Chang, you really think too much. No matter how outstanding those people are, how could they have your second sister?" Outstanding? Do you think your second brother-in-law is the kind of person who has no vision? "
"Brother-in-law!" Sheng Weirao was not careful and was caught on the spot. She couldn't help but blushed with embarrassment. She stood up a little at a loss and apologized repeatedly, "I was just joking with my second sister. Don't take it to heart!"
Then she thought that she was just a sister-in-law. Rong Suihe was tired of her, and the two of them didn't often see each other. It was unknown when they would meet again after this separation. However, Sheng Weiqiao, please don't be fooled by yourself. He hurriedly said, "Second, My sister trusts her brother-in-law very much. It’s all my fault. I listened to other people’s messy things and talked too much in front of my second sister!”
"Don't bully Third Sister for being honest!" Sheng Weiqiao knew that Rong Shuihe wouldn't care about such a small thing, so she rolled her eyes at him and comforted Sheng Weirao, "If he dares to mess up, I won't beat him!"
Rong Suihe touched his chin and smiled at Sheng Weirao: "Did you hear that? Your sister is very powerful. It would be fine if she didn't bully me. Are you still worried that I will bully her? This is simply unreasonable!"
Seeing that he really didn't take it to heart, Sheng Weirao breathed a sigh of relief and joked again: "Oh, brother-in-law, isn't it because this is the Sheng family? If your mother's family doesn't care about your own girl, what else can you call your mother's family? Look back to you I went to the Gaomi Prince's Mansion with my second sister, and naturally there are all kinds of people heading towards you, right?"
This scene passed with laughter.
But on the way back to the county prince's palace that day, Sheng Weiqiao pinched Rong Suihe's ears in the carriage and said angrily: "Okay! You said you liked me before, but you just liked my appearance! What a shame you said that. It’s as if you can’t live without me!”
Rong Suihe cried out: "I have always been loyal and sincere to my good girl. When did I ever say such a thing?!"
"Didn't you just tell Third Sister that you disdained those beauties because their looks are not as good as mine?" Sheng Weiqiao sneered, "Doesn't this mean that you were just attracted to my looks in the first place?! So, If you meet another angel who is more beautiful than me later, will you immediately abandon me and go live with someone else?!"
"..." Rong Suihe secretly vomited a mouthful of blood, "I saw Fu Chang was very embarrassed after being caught by me, so I just said it casually to save her!"
But Sheng Weiqiao felt: "You can only see your sincerity when you say casually! It shows that you are a person who judges people by their appearance!"
"Then I have met the two empresses Shu in the palace?" Rong Suihe wiped his face and thought that this little ancestor was getting more and more difficult to serve. He tried hard to defend himself, "The two empresses Shu were talking about their appearance. In terms of charm, I am not inferior to you, right? Do you think I am deceived by them? It is too late for me to plot against them! It shows that I still like you the most, right?"
When Sheng Weiqiao heard this, his eyes suddenly widened: "You beast! Although those two are not your serious aunts, they are also the beloved concubines of your serious uncle. How dare you think of going to the top?! Sure enough, I misjudged you, You are actually such a person!!!"
She originally wanted to pretend to make things difficult for Rong Suihe for a while, but when she pretended to be here she couldn't help laughing, and she lay directly in his arms and leaned forward and backward. Rong Suihe's face froze when she saw it. After thinking about it, her eyes He narrowed his eyes dangerously and touched her cheek again and again, half-smiling but not smiling: "Good girl, it seems that your sleeping brother has been too busy these past two days and hasn't taught you much, so you've become dishonest again, haven't you? "
He tapped Sheng Weiqiao's cheek, "Just wait!"