In the spring when Gu Qingqiao was fifteen years old, the first peach blossom in his life bloomed.
Pop!
That big peach blossom fell from the sky, caught her off guard, and gnawed her mouth full of slime.
Duan Yu, the chief bachelor of the dynasty, Prince Duan, sent someone to her house to propose marriage on a sunny and sunny morning.
how is this possible? how is this possible? !
As soon as the news came out, there was an explosion in the capital. That was Prince Duan, who was famous all over the world, possessed power all over the world, and had eyes above his head! Thinking about the position of the prince in the world at that time, it was as unshakable as a god's mansion. When he just took the coronation ceremony back then, the Beijing ugly women teamed up and conducted a special survey for him. The results of the study showed that more than 80% of the women did not want to see someone the prince admired in the world, and 90% strongly demanded that he be alone for the rest of his life. , the remaining 10% is said to be all the seven aunts and eight aunts who are blood relatives of the prince.
Afterwards, some good-natured people inquired in many ways, and brought back even more explosive news: It turned out that the marriage proposal was the original intention of the prince! It is said that Prince Duan met Gu Yiyang by chance, and was immediately overwhelmed by his beauty. After returning home, he thought about it day and night, and vowed that he would not marry a bandit in this life—alas, what an infatuated and wonderful person!
The news of the prince's marriage proposal was confirmed. Countless girls woke up from their dreams, and many of their teachers' wives were heartbroken. Half of the hens were depressed and refused to lay eggs because of this matter.
But the Gu family who was proposed for marriage didn't know what to do, and under the complex eyes of everyone who was surprised, envious, jealous, and how did you end up with such shit luck, they pulled Gu Shangshu's clothes and kept wailing:
Huh, Dad, I don't want to marry, I really don't want to marry
.
Gu Shangshu gasped and touched her forehead first to make sure that her daughter really didn't have a fever.
Then he held her hand and coughed twice.
Qing Qiao, my son, why are you so ignorant
Gu Shangshu began to spittle and speak with great sincerity, and it was all about the same central idea - Lord Duan is such an outstanding man, being able to see you is a blessing from eight lifetimes of cultivation, you are too late to be happy, why hide
During these days, Qing Qiao had listened to so many similar teachings that she wanted to bang her head against the wall without tears.
She leaned on Gu Shangshu's lap and listened with dull eyes.
It doesn't matter if others don't understand, she thinks that her father dotes on her normally, so he should be able to create a small world for her.
It's a pity that she forgot that no matter how enlightened her father is on weekdays, he is still an ancient man after all.
Could it be that this engagement really cannot be escaped
Shang Shu only said that she was afraid, and patted her head to persuade her gently: "Don't worry, that Prince Duan is really a leader among people, you will definitely like it when you see it."
It's okay not to talk, but the more she talked, the more her heart sank.
It's just a passer-by in the world of mortals, who only stays temporarily for a certain disorder, and one day he will go back—to the world of heavy traffic and steel and concrete.
She hoped that by then, she would be able to behave gracefully and have no worries.
Therefore, she must not fall in love with anyone.
The negotiation was fruitless, so she went back and secretly sent someone to deliver a letter to Prince Duan.
She painstakingly completed the letter, and the euphemistic words not only indicated that she was sick, but also hinted that there is no grass in the world, and at the same time, she also expressed the fear and panic of a boudoir girl just right—the ten small letters, every word, and true feelings It reveals that the whole article expresses infinite worries about the marriage. It is really a rare masterpiece that perfectly combines realism and exploration.
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Soon, the messenger from Duan Wangfu came to the door.
"My lord said—" the messenger's expressionless voice was mechanical, "First, I've already met him, so I can't be considered a stranger."
After speaking, he quickly took out a black iron pot, which lit up like a treasure.
Hey, Dongxi has sharp eyes, and suddenly staggers when he takes a look.
"Second—" The messenger then brought the iron pot in front of him, took a deep breath, and pretended to be extremely intoxicated.
"The prince said that it was the first time he had seen a girl with such a good appetite. Gu must be extremely healthy, so there is no need to use old excuses to refuse."
Hey, Dongxi was surprised to find that her jaw was about to drop.
"Finally—" the messenger "Bang Bang" knocked on the pot twice, and said unhurriedly: "My lord said that his determination to marry Gu is like the material of this pot, do you feel it at all?"
Oh no, Dong Xi just watched her face turn pale, and finally passed out.
Duan Yu was in a good mood, drinking tea leisurely while admiring the beauty on the soft bed through the curtain.
White porcelain snow skin, delicate cheeks, eyelashes cast half shadows in the eye sockets, really like a painting.
Tsk tsk, his beauty faints so easily, where did all the meat go
A moment later, the beauty woke up and sat up in shock—"Where is this? Why am I here?" With her eyes wide open, she kept muttering: "Could it be worn again? Which dynasty is it this time? Don't tell me I hate bald gourds..."
She was busy making a group by herself, but she didn't notice Duan Yu who was sitting in the corner.
For the first time in his life, Prince Duan Yu tasted the taste of being ignored.
"Ahem."
He had to deliberately clear his throat.
As he wished, the beauty looked at him blankly.
"—Ah, Lord Iron Pot
! "
Three seconds later, the first ray of light finally shot into the chaos.
"... Gu."
Duan Yu was annoyed by this nickname, but he didn't like it, so he could only smile on his face.
"You demon man, what are you doing abducting me?" The beauty gave him a sharp look, baring her teeth and claws.
But for some reason, he was very happy to be stared at by this stare, as if he had taken a miracle medicine, his body and mind were happy, his pores were happy, and his whole body felt an indescribable sense of ease.
So happy, too.
"I didn't kidnap you, I just sent someone to invite you to a banquet, but unfortunately you fainted before finishing speaking." He explained patiently, "Shi Shangshu sent you here."
The beauty probably believed it, she huddled into a ball, and the light in her eyes dimmed.
Hateful, being sold by daddy, grandma is a bear.
"You...why don't you want to marry me?" Looking at the thin figure like a small animal in the tent, Duan Yu felt infinite pity in his heart, "Is there something wrong with me?"
Of course, with his character and reputation, the last sentence is purely polite.
"No... I can't get married." The beauty raised her head, her misty eyes looked at him eagerly, "I can't like others, and I can't make others like me, please call off this marriage!"
is she joking
Duan Yu felt something protruding from his forehead.
But the beauty sat there with a serious face, and kept sending him "I'm sincere" signals.
Forget it, he was still an ignorant child, he shook his head and had an idea.
"I didn't like you."
The handsome guy in the corner spoke slowly.
so frank? Gu Qingqiao was stunned, it didn't look like there was a big conspiracy.
"To be honest, ever since I tasted the cooking skills in your mansion that day, this king has always been obsessed with the unique braised pork.
. Duan Yu stared at the beauty, his eyes full of affection and sincerity, "Thinking about it day and night, I even dream of eating it again." That's why this king proposed marriage to your father, just so that he can have it at any time in the future. "
Ai? Gu Qingqiao was stunned.
It turns out that the ultimate goal of marrying this handsome guy who makes women all over the country dream of him is just for a bowl of braised pork
"I didn't burn that meat." She was so angry with the big oolong that she almost cried, "It's my cook, Ada..."
"Oh, so?" The handsome guy raised his eyebrows, was taken aback by insincerity, and then said indifferently: "It's okay, just bring him here as a dowry."
Qing Qiao looked at the sky speechless, only tears.
"Besides, even if you reject this king's marriage proposal, someone will come to your door later. With your father's status, how long do you think you can escape?" Duan Yu began to be persuasive, "Since you don't want to like others, you don't want others to like you either. You, then it is just right to marry this king. Since I was young, this king has never lacked anything, and I promise not to have any schemes against you, so you can rest assured."
…
Qing Qiao hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded slightly.
The marriage between Prince Duan and Gu Qingqiao has just been settled.
According to folklore, it was a bowl of delicious roast meat that hooked the two of them, because Gu Mingren hung a gold plaque in front of cook Ada's house, with four big characters written on it - "A generation of meat lords".
It was also said that the token of love between Gu and Prince Duan was an iron pot for boiling meat, and Gu also wrote a poem on the lid of the pot to express her infinite gratitude to the matchmaker.
The poem is concise, and the full text is as follows: "The greatness of the flesh, the glory of the flesh."
For a time, meat was expensive in Beijing, and the love for pigs soared. Pork sellers turned into one of the most respectable industries.
At that time, Gu Qingqiao was obsessed with pranks all day long and was cheerful.
She still doesn't know that people who have everything since childhood often want more than others.
Because they always take it for granted that everything belongs to them by birth.