Luo Xueyan was startled, she didn't know why Madam Su suddenly said it was so terrifying. She thought that she was not married yet, and she was not afraid of wasting her time. Su Mingfeng's talents and appearance were all there, and it was natural to be picky. But seeing Mrs. Su's distressed appearance, she comforted: "What's the matter, Mrs. don't have to worry too much, it seems that Qiu'er in our house still hasn't got a wife yet. It's better to choose a daughter-in-law. I picked it, and I couldn’t eat hot tofu in a hurry. If I hurriedly picked it for him and found it inappropriate in the future, it’s not harming others and harming myself.”
"Madam is so right." Madam Su took Luo Xueyan's hand and said with a smile, "My children and grandchildren will have their own children and grandchildren. I originally thought so. But Ming Feng is a snarky gourd, and there is nothing wrong with it. Tell me, I have no idea what he's thinking."
Luo Xueyan listened in a perfunctory way. She had met Su Mingfeng before, and she was very eloquent. When debating, she fought against the group of students and kept her mouth shut. Madam Su really dared to say it. She really didn't want to continue talking about other people's family affairs with Mrs. Su, so she turned her head and said, "Mrs. Su doesn't want to know how this bird is raised?"
Mrs. Su glanced at the two birds in the cage, but pretended not to hear and continued, "Let's talk about my unworthy son."
Luo Xueyan: "..."
"Ming Feng originally liked a painting and calligraphy found by his father when he was a child, but after that, other painting and calligraphy could no longer be seen, and he didn't even look at it when others gave it to him, but the painting and calligraphy was given to him by his father, Ming Feng just I've been thinking about it for many years." Madam Su sighed: "Ming Feng is a long-term lover, and the things he likes are the best, and because of this, no one else is willing to follow up on what he likes."
Luo Xueyan was wondering when she heard Madam Su's voice: "This girl is the same, he fell in love with a girl, and the girl next to him can no longer be attracted to him."
Luo Xueyan was stunned and smiled, "It turns out that Young Master Su already has a sweetheart. I don't know which girl is so lucky."
This was originally a polite remark. I never thought that Madam Su was waiting for her words, and immediately slapped her hands and said, "It's the girl in your house!"
Luo Xueyan's complexion suddenly turned pale and pale.
Emotions are just around the corner, and they're waiting for her here. Luo Xueyan said that the other party brought two bird cages over, but he didn't ask a word about the birds, and kept boasting about what his son did.
This is to come to the door to kiss!
Madam Su saw that Luo Xueyan didn't look very happy, and she was worried. She knew that the Shen family had a big business, but she really didn't have to take the idea of the Su family into consideration. A family like the Su family was willing to marry the Shen family in Dingjing. There are also many. In addition, seeing Shen Miao with her own eyes today, she did not see any of the rumored cowardly and vulgar daughters. Such a dignified and dignified girl who is suitable for advancing and retreating, marrying home and being the master of the house can best hold the scene. It's not good to be satisfied inside and outside, it depends on the attitude of the Shen family.
Luo Xueyan turned cold and said, "Mrs. Su is here today for this?"
Mrs. Su was a little embarrassed, knowing that it was wrong to look at her daughter-in-law in another name, but she still said: "Mrs. Shen, don't be angry, I know that I am being abrupt, but you are also a mother, you should be able to understand my mind."
Luo Xueyan's expression softened a little. When Mrs. Su came today, her attitude was indeed good. She didn't reach out to slap the smiling face, and she said, "For no reason, why did Mrs. Su come to tell me this?" Could it be that Shen Miao and Su Mingfeng exchanged privately? Although Ming Qi's folk customs are relatively open, it is not a glorious thing to make a private covenant without the family of both parties knowing.
Mrs. Su said: "I heard Ming Lang say that Ming Feng was secretly interested in Fifth Young Lady, but at first she didn't believe it, because my son is an elm head, so far I have never been close to any girl. I also don't know what Fifth Young Lady is like. The person from you is here today. Now that I see Fifth Young Lady, I finally understand why Ming Feng likes her. She looks good and has a good temperament, and her bearing is not bad. I guess the entire Ming Qi can only be raised by the Shen family. My lady. To tell the truth from Mrs. Shen, not only Mingfeng, but also I like it very much, so I can't wait to talk to my wife about this. I know that my wife is a straightforward person and likes to go straight, so I don't go around so much. It's bent."
These words were extremely sincere, and they held Shen Miao without showing any trace. As a mother, who doesn't like her daughter being praised, Luo Xueyan's complexion gradually improved. But how can Shen Miao's marriage be decided in one sentence, as the Shen family's status in Ming Qi is special, it is impossible to decide whether Shen Miao's marriage is high or low. Second, although Su Mingfeng has a good reputation from the outside, he fell ill a few years ago and delayed his entry into office. Luo Xueyan did not want Shen Miao to marry a sick child. Besides, Luo Xueyan and Su Mingfeng had never met and did not know the character of this person. how. Thirdly, that is the most important point, Su Mingfeng liked Shen Miao, but he did not know whether Shen Miao liked Su Mingfeng or not. Luo Xue Yan was an open-minded mother, although her parents ordered her to be a matchmaker, Luo Xue Yan hoped that Shen Miao would have a happy life and that her future husband should be someone she liked. Therefore, it is impossible to make such hasty decisions.
"My daughter's marriage cannot be settled for a while." Luo Xueyan smiled and said, "I will thank the madam and the son for their love on behalf of my master. It's just a family-climbing ceremony, and I have a lot of consideration. In such a short period of time, I also I can't give my wife an answer, I'm afraid it will take some time to think about it. As my wife said, everyone is a mother. Mothers love their daughters, and I hope my wife can understand." Luo Xueyan did not dare to say anything, and left a few words. Divide leeway.
This has already made Madam Su extremely satisfied, and she said some more words before Madam Su left.
After Mrs. Su left, Luo Xueyan's eyes sank, appearing a little dignified.
For a long time, Luo Xueyan and Shen Xin felt that Shen Miao was young and the marriage was not in a hurry. However, Mrs. Su came to the door and wanted to marry but reminded Luo Xueyan that at this age, she could be engaged to Shen Miao.
But what young talents are there in the Ding capital? Luo Xueyan planned to tell Shen Xin about this when he came back, and by the way, let someone make a booklet, and they should look around.
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When Mrs. Su returned to the Su mansion, Master Su did not go fishing today for the first time, but stayed in the house honestly. Seeing Madam Su's return, she hurriedly stepped forward to rub her shoulders and ordered the maid to deliver tea. When Master Su met Mrs. Su, it was like a mouse meeting a cat, and the servants around him were not surprised. Master Su asked, "How is it, what did Mrs. Shen say?"
"I didn't agree, and I didn't say I didn't agree. You should think about it again." Madam Su said, "After all, it would be abrupt for me to think so rashly today. Besides, the Shen family is not an ordinary family. It's not a bad thing to think about it for a while."
"I still have to think about it." Su Yu shook his face: "What can I think about?"
Mrs. Su laughed: "Do you think you can promise me if I go today?"
"Why didn't you agree?" Su Yu asked, "What's wrong with Ming Feng? Can there be a second young talent like Ming Feng in this capital city? Whose girl married Ming Feng because of her previous life? Is your blessing good?" Then he thought of something: "Wait, how about Miss Shen Wu?"
Finally remembered to ask about this matter, Master Su met Shen Miao at the palace banquet and felt that Shen Miao was very good, but her temper was too strong. However, most men can't see women correctly, and women have to look at women for this kind of thing. That's why Mrs. Su went out and looked at the "prospective daughter-in-law" with a critical eye. Su Yu wanted to hear Madam Su's opinion on Shen Miao.
Mrs. Su took a sip of tea and said, "Ming Feng's vision is not bad, I think this fifth Miss Shen is much stronger than most of the ladies in Dingjing. Needless to say about her temperament, since she is a girl taught by Shen Xin, she also has a good temperament. It's not nearly anywhere. That kind of bearing is rarely seen, like a noble person from the palace. But there is one thing, such a girl, I'm afraid Ming Feng can't tame. But it's okay, Ming Feng has a gentle temperament, and there is such a strong person A little lady is the mistress of the house, and the manor can hold it, which is great."
It was rare for Su Yu to hear Mrs. Su complimenting a person like this, and he murmured in his heart. It's not that mother-in-law is very picky when she sees daughter-in-law, is it because her wife is too gentle
Su Mingfeng came back from the outside and was about to step into the main hall, when someone grabbed the corner of his clothes. When he looked back, it was Su Minglang.
Su Minglang looked at him seriously: "Brother, don't go in and make trouble now, so as not to miss your life-long event."
"My lifelong event?" Su Mingfeng puzzled: "What is my lifelong event?"
"Hey? Today, I heard Sister Jin Feng joke with others, saying that your mother went to see your daughter-in-law for you." Su Minglang said.
Su Mingfeng was shocked when he heard the words, and said, "Why do you look at your daughter-in-law? Who is it?"
Su Minglang said, "Isn't that the Shen family sister?"
"Mother went to Shen's house to see my daughter-in-law?" Su Mingfeng raised his voice.
Su Minglang was taken aback and hated iron for not being steely: "Isn't it just marrying a daughter-in-law. In the future, the sister of the Shen family will become my sister-in-law, and I can't see you doing this." He patted Su Mingfeng's arm: " I really envy you."
…
The Su family came to the Shen residence to show Su Mingfeng his daughter-in-law. On the surface, it seemed that no one knew about this matter, but in fact there were many insiders. Shen Xin and Luo Xueyan discussed it, but it was really serious for Shen Miao to start looking for young talents in the Ding capital, and they were thinking about whether to let Shen Miao also attend a few more flower banquets, etc. Shen Xin also let Shen Miao Qiu also paid attention to the youth of the same age in Beijing.
The Shen residence has made such a big noise. If Prince Rui's mansion doesn't know about it, then it's too much to explain.
As soon as Xie Jing Xing returned to Prince Qin's mansion, what he faced was Ji Yushu's provocation for fear that the world would not be in chaos. I don't know where I got the news from Cong Yang, so I jumped up and down holding a letter and said, "Third brother, the Su family have all come to propose marriage! What are you waiting for?" After a while, he continued. : "I haven't moved to ask Su Mingfeng to trouble you!"
Gao Yang also showed a worried look on his face, and said, "Mrs. Su is very good at life in the Ding capital, and she is on good terms with many ladies. The reputation of the Su family is also good. If Shen Xin thinks that Su Mingfeng is also good, maybe he will agree to this. A family affair."
Xie Jing Xing glanced at the letter, he knew the contents of the letter like the palm of his hand, and only felt a headache.
Su Mingfeng's work is relatively stable, but he has a pair of parents who are too out of touch. Now they have come to propose marriage, and they may do something shocking.
What's more, Ji Yushu was still fanning the flames, and said with a look of indignation: "Good Su Mingfeng, when he and the third brother were together, they were called brothers. He has a deep mind, people used to say that Lu Yao knows that horsepower has seen people's hearts over time, this Su Mingfeng turns out to be such a person, third brother, you can break up with him."
Gao Yang couldn't listen to Ji Yushu's nonsense, so he said: "Let's find another way now. The Su family is a small matter, and the Shen family has already started to find a husband and a monarch for the fifth Miss Shen. We are in Ming Qi time. Not much, if you have to do it, solve it sooner."
As soon as these words came out, Xie Jing Xing's expression turned cold.
Ji Yushu didn't notice it, instead he had an idea and said, "I have a solution!"
Several people looked at him together, and Ji Yushu said: "The third brother is already a dead person in their eyes anyway, it is better to pretend to be a ghost at night and pretend to have a dream for Su Mingfeng, saying that Miss Shen is the person the third brother likes. Su Mingfeng was frightened by the ghost marriage, and naturally didn't dare to attack Fifth Shen's idea... Hey third brother, don't go, just listen to me!"
Gao Yang shook his head and sighed, uttering one word: "Silly."
Xie Jing Xing returned to the study and sat down at the table. He frowned, not knowing what to do. Tie Yi, who was beside him, questioned: "Master, today at Putuo Temple, what Master Guanzhen said..."
Master Guanzhen was a wandering monk. Some said he was from Great Liang, some said he was from Qin State, and some said he was from Ming Qi. But one thing is certain, whenever Master Guanzhen comes to the temple, everyone treats him as a guest of honor. Master Guanzhen is a disciple who has been passed down by the Buddha himself. It is said that he can look at the past and know the future. This is naturally an exaggeration, but Master Guanzhen's prediction is extremely accurate, and he once predicted a flood in the Great Liang.
Emperor Yongle was once retained as a national teacher, but unfortunately was rejected by Master Guanzhen. Two years ago when Xie Jingxing returned to Great Liang, Emperor Yong Le wanted to find Master Guanzhen to take a look at Xie Jingxing's face, but unfortunately at that time, Master Guanzhen had already wandered away from Great Liang and no one knew where he was.
But I didn't expect to meet here now.
When he arrived at Putuo Temple in the daytime, Xie Jing Xing hadn't said anything yet Master Guan Zhen had already guessed his identity. I don't know how to guess. And the words of prophecy for Xie Jing Xing were: break the army crape myrtle, and the fierce dragon Futian. Close the whole situation with one life.
This explanation meant that Xie Jing Xing was a very important person and one person could be involved in the overall change. Po Jun Zi Wei's fingers break first and then stand, and the grace and power are combined. When Xie Jing Xing was in Ming Qi, he called himself the prince of the Marquis of Lin'an, and he died in battle after that. Later, when Prince Rui of Great Liang reappeared in front of the world, he stood. The fierce dragon Futian, the dragon is the head of all things, but unfortunately it is a fierce dragon. Brutal.
What Xie Jing Xing asked about was Jie.
But Master Guanzhen shook his head and said only that the fierce dragon has no calamity, but it is to help people overcome the calamity.
When Xie Jing Xing asked again, Grandmaster Guan Zhen said that the secrets should not be revealed, and he would not say anything more.
Tie Yi was a little discouraged, this Master Guanzhen managed to show his face once, but he said it vaguely. He also thought that his master was an indifferent temperament to foreign things, a fierce dragon without calamity, helping others to survive the calamity, listening to the master turned into a bodhisattva. Who has such a big face, can let the master be his backer. Even if that person dares, is the master willing
Xie Jingxing said, "Don't worry about this, send this letter back to Great Liang first."
His expression was a little stern.
…
Shen Miao could not sleep on the bed.
From Yang afternoon's words still lingering in her ears, she never imagined that Mrs. Su's purpose in coming to Shen's house was to marry Su Mingfeng.
Thinking of Cong Yangmu repeating all the words of the two people in the room to herself with a single face, especially when a big man said the words of a woman, "all of them are mothers", Shen Miao felt that Some want to laugh. Xie Jing Xing was indeed a talented person, and he did not know where he got such a precious secret guard.
But after thinking about it, she couldn't laugh anymore. Why did Mrs. Su come to marry for Su Mingfeng? In Cong Yang's words, Su Mingfeng had deep roots in Shen Miao's feelings and Shen Miao definitely would not believe these words. Not to mention that Su Mingfeng had only met her very few times, not to mention that on the street that day, Su Mingfeng looked at her without anything special.
Could it be that this is Su Mingfeng's conspiracy? Shen Miao thought, because Su Mingfeng wanted to find out the secret of the tiger's headband, so she decided to marry her and spend all day together without fear of not being able to find out the truth? Or do you think that when you become his wife, you will tell him all about it? But Su Mingfeng is really at a loss. In order to find out the truth, he has spent his whole life in it, and those people in Dali Temple should be ashamed and shameless to face their fathers and villagers.
Gu Yu walked in from the outside, holding a stack of clothes in his hand, and smiled, "Miss, I'm going to Putuo Temple tomorrow, Madam said to wear some light colors, and the servants took some darker clothes. When you wake up in the morning, wear it.” After speaking, she cut the wick of the oil clipping lamp for Shen Miao and said, “Young lady has to rest early today and get up early tomorrow, I’m afraid there is some way to go.”
Shen Miao felt helpless when she mentioned this matter. In the evening, Luo Xueyan's maid came over and told Luo Tan and Shen Miao that she would bring the three of them to Putuo Temple tomorrow to offer incense. Luo Tan had never been to Putuo Temple and was naturally very happy, but Shen Miao was somewhat lacking in interest.
Putuo Temple is a famous temple in Ding capital, located in the middle of a mountain in the north of the city. It is said that the bodhisattvas and Buddhas there are very spiritual, and the most spiritual is still a "bond tree". The young woman exchanged the copper plate for some red rope from the monk in the temple, tied the red rope to the purse and threw it on the tree. If the red rope with the purse hanging on the tree is not thrown down, it means that Yue Lao heard the woman's prayer and will bring her a good marriage.
The "bond tree" Shen Miao also visited in her previous life, in order to marry Fu Xiuyi, she also bought a hundred or ten red ropes and threw them upwards. Later, Shen Qing and Shen Yue talked about it "unintentionally" When he went out, he made a lot of jokes in the Ding capital.
Therefore, Shen Miao did not like this "bond tree" very much.
If she did not hear what Mrs. Su and Luo Xueyan said from Cong Yang today, Shen Miao would not think about the reason, she only felt that it was the end of the year and Luo Xueyan really wanted to go to the incense stick. But after knowing what they said in the main hall, Shen Miao fell in love with each other, where Luo Xueyan wanted to go to incense, she clearly wanted her to throw the red rope on the "bond tree".
Shen Miao was unwilling in her heart and even thought about whether to pretend to be sick. But this was too deliberate, and Luo Tan was in high spirits and Shen Miao was easily soft-hearted towards Luo Xue Yan, thinking about throwing the red rope, she had no choice but to agree.
It's just that I still feel a little uncomfortable in my heart after all.
Shen Miao did not sleep well that night. During the night, I had several dreams. In my dreams, she stood under the bond tree and threw the red rope on it. Luo Xueyan bought her a whole bucket of red rope. Shen Miao’s arm was sore, but she was doing herself. The red string of the mark is all gone. There was nothing on the ground, nor on the tree. Just when she was surprised, she saw a young man in purple robe sitting on the tree with a large amount of her red rope in his arms. He hooked her lips at her with a half-smile and asked: "Who are you going to marry?"
Jian eyebrows were straight and nose, thin lips were rosy, a pair of peach blossom eyes were gorgeous but sharp like a blade, it was Xie Jing Xing's face.
Shen Miao suddenly woke up from her dream and could not fall asleep.
After staying up until dawn, Jing Zhe was taken aback when he came in and asked, "Why didn't you sleep well last night, girl? Her eyes are blue."
Shen Miao waved her hand, but felt that this dream was strange and there was a bit of unknown shame and anger, so she simply did not say anything. After eating and washing up, they went out. Luo Xueyan and the others were all waiting in the hall. What surprised Shen Miao was that besides Luo Tan, Shen Qiu and Luo Ling were also there.
Luo Xueyan said, "Since it's the incense offering, the juniors should all go together, and ask for the blessing of the Buddha."
Shen Dao: "Then I'll go too."
"What are you going to do?" Luo Xueyan hated him for not being able to wink, and said, "Don't go."
Shen Qiu wondered why his father could not go, but Shen Miao knew in her heart that Luo Xueyan not only wanted her and Luo Tan to throw the red rope, but also wanted Shen Qiu and Luo Ling to throw it. After all, Shen Qiu and Luo Ling were also old enough to marry. But... Isn't the relationship tree only for women to throw? If it really hangs up, will Shen Qiu and Luo Ling become two broken sleeves in the future? Shen Miao couldn't help but fight a cold war.
It didn't take too long, and everyone was on their way soon. Putuo Temple is still a little far from Shen's house. We set out in the morning, and when we arrived, it was almost noon. Along the way, Luo Tan was in high spirits and kept asking Luo Xueyan if Putuo Temple was really so magical.
And Luo Xueyan was talking, and she really led the conversation to the "bond tree". Luo Tan found it very interesting after hearing the news about the relationship tree, and said, "This is somewhat similar to a custom in our Little Spring City, but since Putuo Temple is a famous temple, this relationship tree should be very effective." She shook Holding Shen Miao's arm, "Little cousin, how about we also throw the red rope?"
“Aren’t you in no hurry to get married?” Shen Miao looked at her sideways.
Luo Tan coughed twice, "That said, follow the customs when you go to the countryside."
Luo Xueyan also said, "Jiaojiao, Tan'er, when you arrive at Putuo Temple, the two of you will also throw the red rope together. Regardless of whether you are married or not, you will always be able to get a good fortune."
Luo Tan answered excitedly, Shen Miao knew her mother's plan long ago, so she had no choice but to obey.
But they said that they were on the way. This is an ancient temple that has existed in Ming Qi for hundreds of years. In one of the meditation rooms, the fragrance of the Buddha is curling up, but at this moment, a monk who is over old is sitting.
This monk has a kind-hearted face and a good-looking eyes, like a disciple under the seat of the Buddha. He is wearing a red cassock and has a string of beads in his hand, twisting one by one. The young monk beside him asked, "Master, we've been waiting here for several days. Will the destined people really come?"
"The poor monk has been waiting here for many days just to wait for her to arrive." The old monk said lightly.
"But I've been waiting for a long time." The little monk was only in his teens, and when he was young and curious, he answered quickly, "When will you come?"
The old monk didn't say anything, just silently turned the bead in his hand. Suddenly, his movement of turning the bead stopped, and he repeatedly stroked a round bead between his fingers.
After a long while, the old monk smiled slightly.
"Come on," he said.
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When Shen Miao and the others arrived at Putuo Temple, it was not yet noon. Maybe it was because the horse ran hard today, or the coachman drove the cart well, or the road was much smoother. In short, it used to take two and a half hours to arrive, but today we arrived in less than two hours.
A few people jumped out of the carriage, and Shen Qiu and Luo Ling also turned over and dismounted, and they saw an ancient temple in the middle of the lush forest, halfway up the mountain. Because of the layers of clouds, it looks like a fairyland, and the sound of the Buddha in the distance is far away, which makes people feel awe.
Luo Tan sighed, "It really has the demeanor of a famous temple."
Luo Xueyan instructed, "Qiu'er, Ling'er, you go and get off your horse first, and I'll bring Tan'er and Jiaojiao in."
After Shen Qiu and Luo Ling left, the guards of the Shen residence followed Shen Miao and his group, Luo Tan saw a tree covered with red ropes outside from a distance and said, "This is the bond tree, right? Sister, hurry up. Look, it's so big!"
Luo Xueyan smiled and said, "Let's go buy a red rope first."
Shen Miao followed behind the two of them and felt quite helpless. Luo Tan ran fast and Luo Xueyan had a fiery temperament, but Shen Miao was left behind. However, with the guards of the Shen residence and Cong Yang in the dark, Shen Miao was not worried.
When following Luo Xueyan and the others into a Buddhist hall, Shen Miao’s skirt was suddenly pulled by someone. She looked back and saw a man in a Taoist uniform squatting on the edge of the threshold.
In the important place of Buddhism, how can there be people from Taoism
This Taoist priest's clothes were tattered, with a lottery box in front of him and a whisk in his hand. For some reason, it was a bit funny. He was around the age of no confusion, with a moustache, he looked at Shen Miao with bright eyes.
"Girl, Pindao sees that your Yintang is black, and you are afraid of bloodshed, blue eyes, and peach blossoms. Do you want Pindao to do the math for you?"
"Where is the lunatic from? Full of nonsense!" Jing Zhe was extremely angry.
Shen Miao pulled out the corners of her skirt and walked forward without looking sideways.
But I heard the man say: "Although Feng's life is good, it is a pity that he is imprisoned for a lifetime."