Chen Long said while looking at Xiao Tuo. Xiao Tuo's jaw almost dropped to the ground. Why can't Chen Liuliu get married when she has such a rich dowry
Chen Long said with a smile: "Originally, when Liu Liu gets married, the dowry should not be disclosed in advance, but my grandmother said to marry her off quickly so that her dowry could be announced in advance. In the past few days, the number of people who have come to ask for marriage has almost crossed the threshold. It's all broken, no, the young master of the Fu family also said that he would come to ask for marriage early tomorrow morning. "
"Early tomorrow morning?" Xiao Tuo was startled, "Is it so early?"
"He is probably here for the dowry, but what can be done? Liu Liu's marriage can't be delayed any longer, Xiao Tuo, Liu Liu said he could let you think about it for a few days, but we shouldn't force you. Don't worry, tomorrow the young master of the Fu family will When we come over, we will try our best to refuse, just for fear that my parents will be impatient and agree. "
Xiao Tuo said almost immediately: "I have something else to do, so I have to leave first."
After saying that, he ran out like a whirlwind.
He rode his horse back to the Marquis' Mansion, and took the gong in the porter's room to knock away the water and beat it all over the house. As he beat it, he shouted: "Get up, get up, everyone get up!"
The Marquis was awakened by him, and when he came out and saw that he was still in the water, he angrily raised his ear and said, "You'd better have something important to do."
These words were inexplicably familiar, but regardless of them, Xiao Tuo put down the gong and knelt down with a bang, "I want to marry Chen Liuliu."
When the Marquis saw him kneeling down, he thought he was in trouble. He raised his iron sand palm and was about to slap him. He didn't expect that these words came out of his mouth. He slapped him in the face with a smile. He helped him up and said, "Get up and talk. Let's discuss it slowly!"
"We can't discuss it. If we do, Liu Liu will be married off by the young master of the Fu family. Quickly prepare the betrothal gifts and wedding gifts, and leave now." Xiao Tuo said anxiously.
Xiao Tuo's father, Commander Xiao, said strangely: "Why are you so anxious? You have to choose a good day in life, and tomorrow may not be a good day."
"It's a good day. Tomorrow is a good day. Hurry up and pay the deposit first, otherwise you'll be married off." Xiao Tuo was anxious. If he went late, the meteor hammer and jade sword would be gone.
Although I don’t know why he is so anxious to marry Liu Liu, the Xiao family is very happy to see this. The daughter-in-law they want is not the kind of weak and weak daughter-in-law. Liu Liu is just right, and can also consolidate the peace. The relationship between the Chen family and the alliance between military generals is extraordinary.
In this way, the Xiao family organized all night, and finally arrived at the door of Chen's house to wait before dawn.
When the sun came out, the Marquis knocked on the door of the Chen family, and the old lady of the Chen family was already sitting elegantly on the master's chair in the house, watching her grandson-in-law walk in step by step.
Here they were talking sweetly about the marriage, but things were tense in the morning.
The King of Guangdong proposed in the morning court that he wanted to find a consort for the princess. It was well known that something happened to the princess, but it was always a royal matter. It was inappropriate to bring it to the morning court, and it was difficult for the officials to give their opinions.
But the King of Guangdong told the matter directly in the morning meeting, saying that if any family had a suitable young master, he could recommend himself or ask someone to act as a matchmaker.
Murong Jie was so angry that his face turned black. He had originally planned to secretly dispel the Empress Dowager's idea today. After all, the King of Eastern Guangdong was there that day, and the Empress Dowager saw that he had some respect for him and could not refuse too forcefully. If he did so in private, Talk and she might change her mind.
But unexpectedly, the King of Guangdong actually raised it in front of the courtiers.
Although Murong Jie had a dark face throughout the whole process, the King of Guangdong still continued: "The custom of ghost marriage has been around for a long time. Even when the Empress Dowager was there, she never objected. The eldest princess was named the princess of the country by the emperor, and her position was noble. Compared with the Queen, her marriage is naturally not a private matter of the royal family and should be handled jointly by the Ministry of Rites and the Internal Affairs Bureau."
There was nothing wrong with what the King of Guangdong said, but from the look on Murong Jie's face, everyone knew that he was probably opposed. For a while, no one dared to say anything.
As for the Taifu and others, they naturally didn't want to get involved. After all, this was their royal matter, and besides, it wasn't a big deal.
Seeing that no one came out to speak, the King of Guangdong said: "Since no one has any objection, this matter will be managed by the King and the Queen Mother in the Ministry of Rites. Everyone can recommend worthy people."
The Minister of Rites raised a question, "Your Majesty, if the princess gets married, will the prince consort be treated like other princes?"
King Guangdong said: "Of course!"
Murong Jie's face turned dark, "That's enough!" However, those who knew him could see that although he was angry, he was relieved.
Prince Li was very surprised when he heard this. The old man had really made enough trouble. How could he say this in front of the courtiers? If this treatment is the same as that of other princes-in-law, once the princess dies and has no children, wouldn’t all her property be inherited by the prince-in-law
Sure enough, as soon as the King of Guangdong said these words, the courtiers were shocked, and even Taifu Liang raised his eyebrows.
What happened in the court also reached the ears of the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine was very angry and cursed, "This king of eastern Guangdong has ruined the good things of the Ai family."
She originally planned to let Sun Can propose to marry the princess, but Sun Can's character is not good, and the King of Guangdong will naturally not agree. When Liang Shulin comes forward, when the two are compared and weighed, both the King of Guangdong and the Queen Mother will feel that Liang Shulin is the winner. .
However, the King of Guangdong put these words first, which was equivalent to telling everyone that if he married the princess, he would not have to worry about breaking his legs in this life.
Then people who want to marry the princess are not coming in droves
If there are other better people, how can they be ranked as Liang Shulin
Murong Jie and the King of Guangdong left the palace together to go to the princess mansion. The King of Guangdong looked at him and said, "Would you like to ride in the same carriage with your uncle? The destination is the same anyway."
Murong Jie looked at him and snorted, "Old fox!"
But got into his carriage.
The carriage slowly drove out of the north gate, and the King of Guangdong said proudly: "Do you think I am better?"
Murong Jie said angrily: "What's better? This marriage shouldn't have been brought up in the first place."
"I didn't propose it. Do you think your mother-in-law and the Empress Dowager didn't propose it? Is the Empress Dowager willing to let your little aunt leave like this? She must have found a door to let her in. Of course, I think so too. , she left before she got married, and will become a lonely ghost when she dies. But before you entered the palace yesterday, I asked the Queen Mother that it was your mother and concubine who brought up the matter of finding a wife for Zhuang Zhuang. If anyone brings it up, I won’t doubt it, but if it’s your mother and concubine, I will be wary.”
Speaking of the imperial concubine, Murong Jie's face was usually expressionless.
The King of Guangdong glanced at him and said, "I know all the things your mother and concubine did to you. The Queen Mother said yesterday that she could not withstand your mother's hard and soft tactics, and issued a decree to allow King Nanhuai to return to the capital. It seems that , a bloody storm is inevitable in Beijing.”
Murong Jie said calmly: "She won't succeed!"
"Of course you won't succeed, but it's always right to be careful. At least, before King Nanhuai returns to Beijing, block everything that your mother and concubine may get. What is her purpose of finding someone for your little aunt? ? It's nothing more than your little aunt's rich family fortune. Everyone in the Murong family knows that the imperial court has no right to take back your little aunt's fiefdoms and family fortune. If she really goes, who will get the advantage? ”
(End of chapter)