Under the scorching sun, from the summer when she was eleven to the summer when she was twelfth, Wei An finally got back her own title and identity of a princess. She also watched how the King of Chu fell, and eliminated Princess Changying and Li Gui Niang's assistant Li Shao.
Come to think of it, this year has been quite full of ups and downs.
When Mrs. Wei saw her come back, she asked her to go downstairs and change into her homely clothes. She hugged her and asked Feicui to bring up the dates and crystal grapes that were frozen in the well. Then she told her about Mrs. Chen's visit.
Wei Jie is indeed not young anymore. Wei Kun has already married. Although his two older brothers Wei Cheng and Wei Lang are not married yet, they both have candidates and are looking at each other recently. If they are suitable, they should get married.
There is only one Wei Jie, who is only one year younger than Wei Lang, but there is still no news about him.
The title of Marquis Dingbei was only awarded to Wei Yangqing last year. Both Old Madam Wei and Wei Yangqing suggested not to submit the application to be the Crown Prince so early, so as to avoid attracting more attention and causing trouble.
But even so, he is the eldest son of the Dingbei Marquisate and will inherit the title in the future, so marriage is particularly important.
Mrs. Wei thought for a moment and said, "The Chen family is a good family. Even though Mianmian was not satisfactory in the past, now that she has gone through things, everything is satisfactory. But..."
There are still two troublesome things. One is that the Chen family is in a high position and has great power. After all, they are the Chief Censor of the Censorate, which is really too eye-catching. The other is that the Chen family is related to the Fang family after all, and I am afraid that it will not be clear when the time comes.
Wei An knew what Old Lady Wei was worried about. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Have you asked your brother? Marriage is about the union of two families, but what is most important is that your brother is happy."
Old Madam Wei was used to Wei An's disobedience to the rules, so he even discussed Wei Jie's marriage with her. After hearing her analysis, she didn't think there was anything wrong with it, but just shook her head: "I haven't asked him what he thinks yet. I still have to see if this path of the Chen family is feasible..."
"It's feasible." Wei An said, "This time the Fang family is in trouble, there are so many memorials to protect the Fang family, but there is no Chen Yushi among them. Chen Yushi has always been the emperor's right-hand man. His reputation for being ruthless and selfless has spread. He even doesn't give face to his own wife's family. He is so ruthless and selfless, the emperor doesn't care who he marries his daughter to."
Marry, marry, marry. It is impossible for every noble family to look for daughters-in-law from lower classes, otherwise they will not be able to live. Doesn't Emperor Longqing know that many noble families have become rich by relying on the dowries of their daughters-in-law
If it were the Wei family, he would have the same idea.
What he should worry about now is whether Wei Jie himself is willing or not. Wei An also feels that the Chen family is indeed a good family to marry. Censor Chen is a man with a clear mind. He never follows any party but can protect himself. What could be wrong with such a family
What's more, their family backgrounds are similar.
Mrs. Wei said, "I'll ask his father to ask what he thinks."
Wei Jie was indeed resentful about Princess Changning's affairs, and he had become somewhat distant from Old Madam Wei and Wei An. This was something that could not be forced, and Old Madam Wei really had no intention of asking about their well-being every day, so their relationship had always been lukewarm.
She felt that it would be inappropriate for her to speak out on her own about such matters, so she decided to let Wei Yangqing speak for her.
Wei Yangqing thought this was a pleasant surprise.
He himself is now the Minister of War and the Junior Secretary of the Ministry of Imperial Treasures, and is also the Marquis of Dingbei. In addition, the Ming family's reversal of the verdict has attracted a lot of attention. If he marries Censor Chen, although Censor Chen also holds a high position, he is famous for his impartiality and can be considered an upright official.
What else can I say about nobles marrying into the families of civil officials
He was satisfied in his heart, and said to Old Lady Wei, "Don't worry, mother. I know what I will do. I will go and ask A-Jie's opinion first."
When Princess Changning was alive, she also thought about finding a candidate for Wei Jie in Nanchang, but as time went on, her mind was completely focused on how to deal with Wei An, and she paid less attention to Wei Jie.
Not to mention Wei Yangqing himself. After all, he is a man, and he has no right to take charge of the affairs in the inner house even if he is asked to do so.
He called his son over and thought for a while before talking to him about this matter. He then said, "The families are well matched. If you are satisfied, you can settle down first."
Wei Jie hesitated for a moment before reacting.
His grandmother had been urging him recently, saying that he was old enough and should start looking for someone first, so as not to delay his age. He had originally thought that he would have to wait another two or three years, but he had not expected his father to say such a thing. He paused for a moment before reacting and asked him, "Is that what grandma meant?"
He knew that it was important to marry a virtuous woman. He had been studying at the Imperial College recently and had seen a lot of things and learned many principles. It was really difficult to tell right from wrong in this world.
He has gradually begun to let go of the matter of Princess Changning.
He also knew what kind of person Censor Chen was. He passed the imperial examination at a young age, but because he refused to go along with his superiors in corruption, his superiors found an opportunity to send him to a small county in the mountains to serve as a county magistrate. He worked hard for many years before reaching his current position.
This time regarding the Fang family's matter, Censor Chen was even more ruthless and impartial. He even submitted a memorial to the emperor asking him to investigate him as well.
It is a real clear stream.
He was silent for a moment and then nodded: "Since grandma said so, it must be good. I will listen to grandma and father."
Wei Yangqing nodded and finished his business. Then he felt it was a bit awkward to sit opposite his son, so he sent him to He'an Courtyard to pay his respects and went to Aunt Yao's room.
Wei Yupo happened to be there, making a goldfish-shaped string necklace in her hand. When she saw him, she stood up quickly, saluted and called him father.
Wei Jie is a boy, and Wei An is an iceberg. Wei Yangqing feels more and more restless at home. Gradually, he becomes close to Wei Yupo. He lets her sit down and asks with a smile, "What are you doing?"
Wei Yupo smiled softly, pursing her lips: "Tie a knot for Seventh Sister to use when she matches her clothes."
Wei An has more and more opportunities to go out recently. Wei Yupo still feels sad sometimes, but she knows in her heart that sadness and jealousy are useless.
It would be better for her to stick closer to Wei An. When she goes out, people will ask around and find out that she also exists in the Wei family.
When Wei Yangqing heard that it was for Wei An, he took another look and nodded, praising her: "You have a skillful hand."
After looking at it for a while, she remembered what Old Lady Wei said and said with a smile, "In a few days, a female teacher will come to our house. You must learn the rules and regulations from her. You may as well put these needlework aside for now."
This was brought up by Old Mrs. Wei. She said that she had not thought about it at first, but later realized that the girls in the family were all grown up, and if they didn't follow the rules, they would be laughed at.