Three days later, the Fang family sent a matchmaker to propose marriage.
The news immediately reached Xiao Rongxuan's ears through the maid. In the past three days, Xiao Rongxuan could hardly sleep or eat. Her small face suddenly became thinner, her chin was pointed, and there was a heavy shadow under her eyes. Didn't sleep well for days.
She tried to comfort her sister-in-law if she was scaring her, but the sister-in-law always said the same thing
Sure enough, the Fang family's matchmaker really came!
Xiao Rongxuan was frightened and frightened, and hurriedly wanted to rush to Bixiao Hall, but was stopped by the gatekeeper's wife at the corner gate. I persuaded Xiao Rongxuan to go back.
The servants were all relieved, who would have thought that Xiao Rongxuan would rush to the main hall in the front yard early in the morning of the second day.
"Father, you must decide for your daughter!"
Ignoring the obstruction of the maid guarding under the eaves, Xiao Rongxuan rushed into the hall regardless, and knelt down with a plop.
The originally lively hall was silent for a moment, and the face of King Zhennan at the head was as black as coal, and several guests looked at each other.
Zhennan Wang said in a stiff tone: "Sister Xuan, didn't you see that there are guests here?" He said, and he winked at the maid who was serving the tea, which meant that the second girl was not taken away yet!
Of course Xiao Rongxuan knew that what she did would anger her father, but this was the only way she could do it!
She gritted her back molars, raised her haggard face, and sobbed with tears in her eyes: "Father, my daughter has always respected my sister-in-law, but my sister-in-law deliberately abused my daughter. Obviously, the third house of the Fang family has been exiled." , the sister-in-law actually wants to betroth her daughter to the Fang family's cousin Lei! Father, the daughter can only come to you to make decisions!"
The surroundings became quieter, and Pingyanghou, who was next to him, cleared his throat in embarrassment, then got up and clasped his fists and said, "Since the prince has family affairs, I will take my leave first."
Immediately afterwards, Tang Qinghong and another middle-aged soldier who were sitting opposite him also stood up, with a bit of embarrassment on their faces, and they left one after another.
The three guests left quickly, and King Zhennan's face turned green and white, and he said angrily: "Come here, ask the concubine to go to the Huayue Hall." Then, he looked at the man who was kneeling on the ground and bowed his head. Sobbing Xiao Rongxuan, "Also, you come with me!" Then, he flung his sleeves and walked out of the hall.
Xiao Rongxuan responded in a low voice, she knew that her father cared most about his face, so she specially chose to come here during his father's meeting, to anger him and force him to make decisions for her.
After a cup of tea, Nangong Yue, who got the news, came to the Huayue Hall in the inner courtyard of the palace.
King Zhennan, who was sitting on the grand master's chair, had already drank a cup of tea and calmed down a little.
Unlike his rebellious son, the concubine Shizi has always been sensible and prudent in her actions. How could she betroth Sister Xuan to the third wife of the Fang family who colluded with Baiyue? Could it be that something went wrong? !
"Father." With a smile on the corner of Nangong Yue's mouth, she stepped forward calmly and saluted King Zhennan, without looking at Xiao Rongxuan who was sitting beside her crying.
Xiao Rongxuan looked at Nangong Yue timidly, her body trembled, like a weak white rabbit, and her eyes full of tears looked pitifully at King Zhennan.
The king of Zhennan was anxious, and said to Nangong Yue straight to the point: "Concubine Shizi, I heard that Fang's family came to the palace to propose marriage, but Fang Shilei's morals are not good. Although sister Xuan is a concubine, she is still my king My daughter, marrying that kind of immoral and immoral person, wouldn't it be a joke for outsiders to see our palace!"
"Fang Shilei?" Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows in doubt, and asked, "I don't know where the father got the news. The Fang family did send a matchmaker to come to propose marriage, but he is the second son of the second wife of the Fang family. He has been in the family for seven years. The second room of the Fang family has a good family style. This seventh son of Fang is young and promising. He just won the martial arts examination last year. A Yi also met a few days ago. He said that he is a good man. I plan to let him go to the military camp for training. You can also observe his quality. How is the sex? The daughter-in-law thinks that the Fang family knows everything, and they can get closer and closer, so I think this marriage is not bad."
What? ! Not Fang Shilei? ! Xiao Rongxuan couldn't believe her ears, she forgot to pretend to cry for a while, and looked up at Nangong Yue in disbelief, feeling uncertain in her heart.
If it is indeed as my sister-in-law said, then for me, this is an excellent marriage. Although from now on, Mr. Fang Qi has just entered the barracks, and his future is not promising. He is not as good as Mr. Yan San for a while, but Fang Qi After all, the young master is the son of the Fang family, with his elder brother taking care of him at home, and his elder brother Xiao Yi in the army to support him, his future is bound to be limitless in the future!
Could it be that the Fang family came to propose marriage to him for the seventh son of Fang? Did I misunderstand
Xiao Rongxuan's cherry lips moved, wanting to speak, but unable to intervene.
Nangong Yue still didn't look at Xiao Rongxuan, and continued unhurriedly: "Father, Sister Fei is the eldest sister. Originally, the eldest sister has not made an appointment, and neither can the younger sisters, but the daughter-in-law is thinking about the rules. Yes, but you can work it out a bit. Sister Fei is the eldest daughter after all, and marriage cannot be decided in three or two days, and the younger sisters are getting older, so the daughter-in-law thinks, even if the marriage cannot be settled immediately , if there is a suitable one, you can also get to know each other first, and when the time comes, you can make a marriage decision in one go."
Zhennan Wang's face has completely calmed down, turned from anger to joy, stroked his beard, nodded in satisfaction and said: "This candidate is good, and the concubine has given enough consideration." Concubine, he really had a lot less time to worry about.
Xiao Rongxuan looked at King Zhennan expectantly, hoping that King Zhennan could make the decision for her and agree to the marriage on the spot.
In the next moment, Nangong Yue sighed faintly.
"Father, I'm afraid this marriage will not work out now." Nangong Yue said with a look of embarrassment, "Daughter-in-law just heard that the second sister blatantly said in front of Pingyanghou and General Tang that she would not marry the son of the Fang family."
Xiao Rongxuan was dumbfounded, and her heart skipped a beat.
Zhennan Wang frowned, and remembered the scene of Xiao Rongxuan rushing into the hall in a loss of composure.
That's right, what this rebellious girl said just now was heard by Marquis Pingyang and Tang Qinghong, and it might have spread among the various houses. Outsiders don't care who the Fang family is, they only know that it's the girl from the palace. Willing to marry the son of the Fang family.
Now even if the palace is willing to marry a daughter, the second wife of the Fang family already has knots in their hearts, and even outsiders may think that it is the crown prince who forced Xiao Rongxuan to marry.
"Idiot!" King Zhennan glared at Xiao Rongxuan angrily, his eyes almost burst into flames. This idiot who doesn't know etiquette really has nothing to lose face of the palace!
Xiao Rongxuan hurriedly stood up, knelt down again, and said: "Father, my daughter was just deceived, thinking that sister-in-law wanted to betroth her to cousin Lei, so my daughter knew her mistake."
Nangong Yue continued as if she had never heard of it: "Father, my daughter-in-law doesn't dare to take care of the marriages of the other younger sisters." Her face was full of helplessness, a thankless look.
Hearing this, the King of Zhennan is also in a hurry. If the concubine doesn't care about the marriages of the daughters, is it possible that he should be the king of Zhennan? !
The King of Zhennan comforted him with kind words: "Concubine Shizi, of course this king can trust you, and you have to worry about the marriages of your sisters." He said, looking at Xiao Rongxuan with displeasure.
Xiao Rongxuan, who was kneeling on the carpet, hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law, I know I was wrong! I was reckless, sister-in-law, you don't remember villains."
"Second sister, I have something to ask you." After entering the hall, Nangong Yue looked at Xiao Rongxuan for the first time, and said slowly, "Everyone in the house only knows that the Fang family is here to propose marriage, but they don't know that the second Why does my younger sister think that Fang Shilei will come to propose marriage? Could it be that the second younger sister has something to do with Fang Shilei?"
Xiao Rongxuan's heart trembled, she lowered her head, avoiding Nangong Yue's sharp gaze, her gaze flickered, of course she couldn't tell about the white jade ring, if she did, her father would not spare her!
Xiao Rongxuan, who was bowing her head, did not see the doubt in Zhennan Wang's eyes. Zhennan Wang naturally saw the guilt in the second daughter's eyes, but what guilt did she have? etc! What could be the relationship between this man and a woman? Could it be that the second daughter and Fang Shilei actually gave and received each other in private? Later, the third house of the Fang family was down and out, so she disliked Fang Shilei
Thinking of Fang Shilei's affair before, the more King Zhennan thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible, and the veins on his forehead floated. This idiot Xiao Rongxuan is really courageous!
Nangong Yue looked at Zhennan Wang's angry face, sighed and said: "Father, the daughter-in-law really doesn't dare to take care of the second sister's marriage."
That is out of control! Besides Fang Shilei, who else dares to want this girl who is giving and receiving privately? ! If this is returned after getting married, then the face of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion will be completely lost! The more King Zhennan thought about it, the angrier he became, and he really wanted to slap this rebellious girl on the face.
The King of Zhennan took a deep breath, and decisively said to Nangong Yue: "Concubine Shizi, you don't have to worry about Sister Xuan's marriage, this king is the master, marry Sister Xuan to Fang Shilei!"
"Yes, father!" Nangong Yue blessed Fushen respectfully, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised at an angle that King Zhennan couldn't see.
Xiao Rongxuan was dumbfounded again, she simply suspected that she was dreaming, what was going on? The father unexpectedly wanted to marry her to Fang Shilei for no reason
"Father, I know I was wrong." Xiao Rongxuan raised her face and hurriedly said, "I don't want to marry Cousin Lei!"
What cousin Lei? ! Zhennan Wang listened more and more harshly, only to feel that he was slapped on the spot, and said coldly: "If you don't marry, you have to marry! Otherwise, you will go to the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha!"
Once the final decision is made, there is no room for change!
Xiao Rongxuan's face was bloodless, and her eyes were full of despair. She is a girl from the palace, she was supposed to marry into a good family and get a good son-in-law, but in a short moment, her dream was shattered, and she wanted to marry Fang Shilei who was exiled in the frontier
How did her life become like this? !
She seemed to fall straight down from the cliff all of a sudden, into the bottomless abyss
She suddenly lost her strength and went limp, with resentment and regret on her face. Xiao Fei, it was Xiao Fei who harmed her! Otherwise, how could I get involved with Fang Shilei!
"Don't let me take you down!" King Zhennan made a gesture, and two women with big arms and round waists came up, grabbed Xiao Rongxuan from left to right and dragged her down.
Only Xiao Rongxuan's unyielding voice came hysterically from outside the hall: "Father, listen to me, I don't want to marry." Her mouth seemed to be covered, and soon she couldn't hear anything.
The Huayue hall gradually became quiet again. Nangong Yue was about to leave when she saw King Zhennan clearing his throat, looking at her expectantly and asking, "Concubine Yu, how is Brother Yu today?"
Nangong Yue was already familiar with this sentence.
Basically, if she came to see King Zhennan without Xiao Xiaoyu, she would hear such a similar greeting, which was just "Is Brother Yu still good today?" "It's hot today, brother Yu?" It's not too hot, is it?"
Nangong Yue blessed Fushen with a smile and replied: "Thank you father for your concern. Brother Yu was sleeping, so my daughter-in-law didn't bring him here."
King Zhennan stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Don't disturb him, he needs to sleep more to grow his head. Brother Yu is much taller than the little dolls of the same age, that's why he looks like this king!" He said smugly.
After a pause, King Zhennan changed his subject and said again: "Concubine Shizi, I asked someone to rearrange the rooms in the main courtyard. Do you think Brother Yu will like it?"
Nangong Yue had already been informed about King Zhennan's rearrangement of the main courtyard. When she came in, she also noticed that the Huayue Hall was covered with soft carpets, and even the corners of the desk chairs were covered with cloth. , who all this is for, everyone in the palace knows it well.
Nangong Yue followed his words and nodded and said: "My father arranged it, Brother Yu must like it." Nangong Yue is telling the truth, Xiao Xiao Yu is really active, he doesn't know anything about beauty and ugliness, he only knows where to find it. Climb, drill wherever you want.
The king of Zhennan smiled even more, and said triumphantly: "This king knows that Brother Yu will like it, Shi Zifei, you will let Brother Yu come and play more often in the future."
Nangong Yue responded with a smile.
King Zhennan's heart was completely relieved, he just felt that this daughter-in-law was really filial, and it was no wonder that his precious son, Jinsun, was so good-natured that he looked like a royal concubine.
Thinking about it, King Zhennan sent Nangong Yue away in a pleasant manner.
After leaving the Huayue Hall, Nangong Yue no longer concealed the smile on her lips. Originally, with the current situation of the Fang family's third bedroom, it was impossible for King Zhennan to agree to marry Xiao Rongxuan to Fang Shilei, but now that Xiao Rongxuan made such a fuss, this The marriage will go smoothly.
In the final analysis, this is Xiao Rongxuan's own fault. If she hadn't made such a fuss today, it wouldn't have happened.
Nangong Yue pursed her lips, thought of something again, and ordered: "Baihui, please go and invite your second aunt, Mrs. Qiu, to visit the house."
The second room has now moved two streets away, not far away, after Nangong Yue had lunch, Qiu's family came. Qiu is a widow, dressed very plainly, wearing a blue auspicious wishful dark pattern gown, a simple round bun on his head, his face is very clean, dignified and amiable, but his eyes are faintly revealing. A trace of apprehension.
Nangong Yue respected this second aunt who had been widowed for many years and brought up a pair of children, so she got up and asked her to sit down.
Seeing Nangong Yue's friendly attitude, Qiu finally felt relieved.
After the servant girl served hot tea to Mrs. Qiu, Nangong Yue smiled and talked about Mr. Fang Qi, the second bedroom of the Fang family, and then, under Mrs. Qiu's puzzled eyes, said: "Second Aunt, I think Mrs. Fang Seventh Young Master is not bad, do you want to think about it?"
What to consider is naturally the marriage between Fang Qigong and Xiao Ni. Qiu Shi is a smart person, and he suddenly understood the meaning behind Nangong Yue's words, and his face showed surprise.
The second room has been separated from the Wangfu, so naturally it can't get the glory of the Wangfu. The son is young and can't support the family. Although he can eat and drink well now, and can be well-clothed, but in the end he lacks confidence, just like an ordinary rich man. General household
Daughter Xiao Ni is already thirteen years old, Qiu has long been worried that her daughter will stay in the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha in the Ming and Qing Temple for the rest of her life, but thinking that her daughter has made a big mistake after all, she dare not come to the Shizi Concubine to intercede. Look, the concubine Shizi is generous, not only does she not hold grudges, but she also arranged such a good marriage for her daughter.
It is also the Xiao family's fortune to have a daughter-in-law like Shi Zifei!
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Qiu hesitated for a moment, and said, "Concubine Shizi, I have a merciless request."
However, Nangong Yue already understood Qiu's worry, "Second Aunt, the Seventh Young Master Fang came to visit the Prince's Mansion today, do you want to go quietly and have a look?"
Qiu thanked Nangong Yue in a hurry, and followed Baihui.
But after a cup of tea, Baihui took Qiu Shi with her. Seeing Qiu Shi's happy face, she could tell that she was very satisfied with the Seventh Young Master.
"Second aunt," Nangong Yue said again with a smile, "after you go back, send someone to Yucheng to check the character of Young Master Fang Qi. If you think he is okay, let someone come and tell me. Second aunt thinks How are you?"
Nangong Yue couldn't have been more thoughtful, Qiu Shi was so excited that her eyes ached, she half-closed her eyes, collected herself, and thanked Nangong Yue seriously. Don't say thank you for the great kindness, the concubine Shizi is kind, I and my sons and daughters will write it down.
Afterwards, Baihui personally sent the Qiu family out of the mansion.
Watching their leaving backs, Que'er couldn't help sighing with emotion in a low voice: "Concubine Shizi, in fact, Master Shizi was Yuelao in his previous life."
Thrush and Yinger couldn't help laughing.
Nangong Yue couldn't help imagining how Xiao Yi was messing around with a lot of red thread, and she also laughed and said: "Your sons don't have that patience!"
However, this time, the real matchmaker is indeed Xiao Yi.
Because of Xiao Fang's death, and the troubles caused by the third house of the Fang family, the Fang family felt that they had gradually drifted away from the Zhennan Palace. The master knew that their Fang family had a large number of talents, so the elders of the Fang family selected a few outstanding young children and brought them to Xiao Yi to see, saying that they wanted to join the army.
Xiao Yi selected the Seventh Young Master Fang from among those young masters, and after a few days of investigation, he was placed in the army.
"Joining the army" was the first step of the Fang family's exploration, and the second step of the Fang family's second room asked Xiao Yi again to see if they could marry the palace again. As far as Xiao Yi was concerned, he didn't bother to take care of these things at all, but his eldest son and concubine had been worrying about the marriages of his father's daughters, so he had to bring the words to Nangong Yue.
At that time, Nangong Yue felt that although the seventh son Fang was good, he was still unworthy of Xiao Fei. The two concubine daughters of the palace, Xiao Rongxuan and Xiao Rongying, were delicate and savage, and had high self-esteem. I'm afraid that she will marry Fang's family on the basis of condescension, and in the end, instead of getting married, she will become enemies.
Therefore, Nangong Yue thought of Xiao Ni.
Xiao Ni originally had a calm and introverted temperament, but she fell into someone else's trap because she was a little puzzled by her widowed mother. The matter of Wuhe Gao has taught her a heavy lesson, and it has been almost two years in the blink of an eye. Nangong Yue occasionally heard some news from Mingqing Temple, saying that Xiao Ni not only chanted scriptures and worshiped Buddha in Mingqing Temple, And like those ordinary nuns, she cleans up every day, takes care of her own daily life, and also goes to the shantang with the nuns to help and take care of those abandoned orphans. Now she is independent and strong, and the whole person is like a newborn.
I hope she can get through all the hardships and achieve a good marriage with Mr. Fang Qi!
However, Sister Fei's marriage is still not settled.
Thinking about it, Nangong Yue couldn't help but sigh with worry.
While thinking, Nangong Yue saw Baihui seeing off her guests and said, "Baihui, you don't have to worry about it from now on." Xiao Ni is the only daughter of the second aunt, and the second aunt has a stable personality. For the future of her daughter, Obviously, they will check it carefully, "Success or failure is up to the two of them to decide." The thread that they should draw has already been drawn.
"Yes, Shizifei." Baihui naturally obeyed, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised.
At this moment, the baby's loud cry of "Wow" came from inside, and Xiao Yu woke up.
Both Nangong Yue and the maids knew that the little guy was hungry.
Nangong Yue walked quickly into the inner room, the nurse was hugging the little guy, while patting his back, she comforted him: "Little grandson, don't worry, the imperial concubine is here."
The little one quickly fell into the arms of his mother