Xiaozhen sent Qi Song back, and after being reminded by him, he suddenly realized that after the cousin's family left, Mr. Gu would also leave the Qi family. After all, without students, the family couldn't keep a husband in vain.
When she thought of Mr. Gu leaving, she suddenly felt an indescribable strange feeling, as if something was missing in her heart, and the feeling of emptiness made her feel uncomfortable.
Xiaozhen was thinking this in his mind, and he had already walked along the corridor to the entrance of the courtyard at the back. He almost tripped over the steps before he came back to his senses. She subconsciously looked to both sides. Fortunately, no one was around, otherwise it would be too embarrassing to be seen.
Just as he turned around and was about to leave, he heard Mr. Gu's familiar voice coming from behind: "Miss Zhen, are you here for something?"
Xiao Zhen's heart skipped a beat, and her steps suddenly stopped. She knew her cheeks must have turned red at this time, so she didn't dare to look back. She lowered her head and looked at the ground and said, "Yeah, it's nothing, just... oh, By the way, grandma said, let the husband give the second cousin some homework to do on the road, so as not to lose all the things he learned while going back to his hometown."
Mr. Gu's eyes dimmed slightly, but he still responded gently: "Okay, I will be ready. The second cousin is a child who knows how to make progress and also likes to study. If he delays his studies because he returns to his hometown, I will also feel very sad. It’s a pity.”
"Hmm..." Xiaozhen responded in a low voice. He had nothing else to talk about, but he was reluctant to leave. His toes touched the green bricks on the ground, as if he was expecting the person behind him to say something more.
"Little Miss Zhen..." Mr. Gu did call her, and there seemed to be some hesitation in his voice. He finally made up his mind and said in one breath, "My family is poor. I have an old mother and a young sister. I dare not say what I will do in the future. Being able to get ahead can only be said to be based on one's own abilities. Let your family live as rich a life as possible. If Miss Xiaozhen doesn't dislike it, Gu is willing to formally propose marriage to Mrs. Qi, and marry you with three matchmakers and six betrothals. I don't know, girl... "
Xiao Zhen's cheeks grew hotter and hotter when he heard this, and he was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do. Finally, he stamped his feet and said, "Go and propose marriage yourself and ask me what I do." After that, he left in a hurry.
Mr. Gu was startled when he heard this and stood at the door without reacting. Is Xiaozhen willing or unwilling
Gu's mother had been listening behind the screen wall in the courtyard. Seeing that all the other girls had left, but his son was still standing dumbly, he couldn't help but step forward and said: "You silly boy, the little real girl has already agreed, are you still expecting me to directly say whether you are willing or not? "
"Really?" Mr. Gu turned to look at his mother in disbelief.
"Mom is so old and has never seen anything. If she didn't agree, why would she bother to listen to what you say? She's gone a long time ago." Gu's mother sighed as she spoke, "Mom has seen it all these days. , Xiaozhen is a good girl. It’s just that our family is poor, and I’m afraid she won’t be able to bear this punishment.”
"When I pass the exam, things will get better for my family." Mr. Gu said quietly but firmly.
Xiaozhen ran back to the main room with a red face, and bumped into Bai Zhi who came out at the door.
Bai Zhi stretched out her hand to support Xiaozhen and asked strangely: "Sister Xiaozhen, your face has been so red for a long time. Are you sick?"
"It's okay, it's just too hot." Xiao Zhen made a random excuse and excused Bai Zhi. He stepped into the house and met He Hua's smiling eyes. His face couldn't help but turn red again.
"What's going on? I asked you to deliver Qi Song, but why do you come back as if you've been cooked?" He Hua said with a smile.
"Grandma will make fun of slaves." Xiaozhen pursed her lips as she spoke, lowered her head shyly, and said in a voice as quiet as a mosquito, "Grandma, Mr. Gu said he is coming to propose marriage to you. He wants three matchmakers and six betrothals to marry the slaves. "
Hehua was slightly startled when she heard this. She had already seen that Mr. Gu was interested in Xiaozhen, but she didn't expect that in his capacity, he would formally come to propose marriage instead of asking to be a concubine. She couldn't help but treat him a little more. Good impression.
However, I kept these things in my heart, and kept my face half hidden. I pondered for a moment and said: "He came to ask for his help, but it is still with me."
When Xiao Zhen heard this, he suddenly became anxious. He knelt down in front of the lotus and said, "Grandma, slave... I am sincere to Mr. Gu. I beg grandma to help you."
Miao'er on the side finally couldn't help but burst into laughter, and a smile appeared on Hehua's originally stern face.
Xiao Zhen raised his head with some doubts, and saw two people looking at him with smiles. Then he realized that he was teased by the lotus. His face turned red from shame and embarrassment, and even his earlobes were faintly red.
"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. If he sincerely asks to marry you, I have no reason not to agree." Hehua said, her expression gradually became serious, and she said to Xiao Zhen seriously, "It's just that he is a scholar after all. , you will still have to continue to obtain fame in the future. You have to make up your own mind. If he really becomes prosperous in the future, whether he can still treat you as before, but no one can say anything about it. I don't mean to throw a tantrum at this time. Your cold water, but this is a very realistic thing. There are many precedents in the past and present. I hope you have a clue in your heart and be more careful. Don't just be good to him. You must first learn to be good to yourself in order to be respected. You value me, do you understand?"
Xiao Zhen listened a little vaguely, but he understood that He Hua was trying to remind him, so he took the words seriously and said in his heart: "Grandma, this slave will remember grandma's teachings."
The day before Qi Yongzheng's family set off, a matchmaker came to propose marriage. She took out a straw slip from her arms and handed it to Hehua and said, "Mrs. Qi, I am entrusted by someone to come to your house to marry the little real girl." It is a marriage that is difficult to find even with a lantern. Mr. Gu is now in his early twenties and already has the reputation of being a scholar. He will definitely become a great person. Now he is three matchmakers and six I will definitely not humiliate the little true girl if I come to ask for marriage."
Lotus Flower Man took the cursive invitation and gave it to the matchmaker with Xiaozhen's birthday and eight characters written on it. He said with a smile: "Excuse me for the trouble on a hot day. Xiaozhen has been with me since her parents' home, and I have always been there." We are all treated like a younger sister. Mr. Gu is an honest and progressive person, and I have noticed it for the past six months. He is sincere, so naturally I will not be embarrassed. When the time comes, I will be the dowry for my sister when she gets married."
The matchmaker knew as soon as she heard that He Hua was giving Xiao Zhen her identity. If she married as a girl, no matter how generous the dowry was, she would not be able to escape this identity in the future. If Mr. Gu stayed in high school from now on, Xiao Zhen would be It is inevitable that she is not a good match. Now that she is using her younger sister as a dowry, she probably has to consider her as her godmother. In this way, the Gu family is equivalent to marrying an official lady. Although it is not quite legitimate, it is still a high claim.
"Mrs. Qi speaks cheerfully. In fact, I also know that this trip is just a formality. Mr. Gu and Miss Xiaozhen are in love, and they will definitely be in love after marriage." The matchmaker exchanged a few words and took the After leaving the post, he found someone to add his birth date and horoscope, and each of them worshiped at home for three days. Then the Gu family came to give the betrothal gift.
Hehua took advantage of the day when the betrothal gift was given and went to the flower hall alone with Mr. Gu to say a few words: "I know you treat her sincerely now, but no one can say what will happen in the future. She has been interested in you for a long time. You guys I am naturally happy to get engaged. But I will tell you the ugly things first. Xiaozhen is not too old now. I can keep her for another two years. When you take the provincial examination, no matter whether you pass or fail, as long as you still have the heart If nothing changes, I will happily marry Xiaozhen to the Gu family. If you don’t want to marry her again after high school, I won’t make it difficult for you. Let’s get along and break up, and everyone will be clean after breaking off the engagement.”
"Mrs. Qi, I know you are planning for Xiaozhen, but I also understand my own heart. I will definitely marry her when I come back from high school." Mr. Gu was not annoyed after hearing He Hua's words, and left his promise , stood up, bowed to the lotus behind the gauze curtain, and left.
Miao'er said a little worriedly on the side: "Grandma, Mr. Gu won't be angry, right?"
"If you get angry like this, how can I trust Xiao Zhen to marry her?" He Hua fiddled with the tea cup on the table, "Don't worry, I naturally planned it for Xiao Zhen."
Miao'er then said with some embarrassment: "I'm not criticizing grandma."
"You are just caring and causing chaos." Hehua reached out and patted Miao'er, "Xiao Zhen is younger than you. Now that we have a home, when will you bring me good news?"
"What did grandma say?" Miao'er's face turned red. "I just serve you and grandma. There is no such thing as good news or bad news."
"I'm just asking, what's wrong with being so thin-skinned?" Seeing that Miao'er was really embarrassed, Hehua stopped mentioning the matter and just helped her touch her.
Because Ban Xia was not in good health, Qi Yongzheng's family was delayed for a few days on their way north, until the Gu family's betrothal gifts had been paid, and then they decided to leave in three days.
Bai Zhi was on duty that night, and Qi Jintang came back a little late due to official business. He didn't bring any servants or lanterns for fear of waking up He Hua. As soon as he passed through the Moon Gate by the moonlight, he saw a man in black sneaking around. Holding the window sill, I didn't know what I was looking inside.
Qi Jintang grabbed the small hoe from the door that Lotus usually uses to loosen soil for flowers and trees, stepped forward lightly, and gave the man in black a blow on the back of the head.
The man in black yelled "Ah!" and then fell to the ground. When he heard the noise in the room, the lights immediately turned on, and the woman on night watch also hurried over.
Qi Jintang felt that the shout just now sounded familiar, but he didn't remember who it was for a moment. He was on guard with a hoe in his hand and said to the woman who was watching the night: "Go over with a lantern and see who is so brave and dares to come to my window." Peel down the window crack."
After hearing this, the man in black shrank into a ball, covering his face and refusing to show it. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.) rv