At this time, Shen Jia and Lei Xiaoxue were discussing the marriage of their daughter Shen Miao.
"Miao'er is only thirteen years old, it's too early to get engaged!" Shen Jia couldn't bear to part with his precious daughter and muttered: "Fang Yang, that brat, thinks about getting a wife all day long. He is only fourteen years old. Just wait three or four more. Year!"
Lei Xiaoxue smiled and sighed: "I originally planned to talk about it in a year or two. However, this time when I returned to the capital, I encountered a minor trouble."
In a low voice, he told his grandson Zhu Dong that he admired Shen Miao.
Shen Jia was not surprised at all, with a proud look on her face: "Miao'er is so outstanding, and there are so many gangsters who are in love with her. It's not surprising that my grandson is interested in her."
Lei Xiaoxue didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She glared at him and said, "My grandson specifically asked the Crown Princess to summon our mother, daughter, and my fourth younger brother and sister to the palace for an audience."
"In case the palace decrees a marriage, it will be too late to refuse. Fortunately, I reacted quickly that day and told the Crown Princess in time that we had a marriage contract with the Fang family. Otherwise, we would be in trouble in the future."
Lei Xiaoxue knows best the temperament of her own daughter.
Shen Miao was used to being wild in the border town, free and unrestrained. From time to time she would go out on horseback for half a day. After returning to the capital for two months, she pretended to be elegant and quite able to bluff people. She could only pretend for a while at most, but after a long time, she became a little unbearable. Already.
How could Shen Miao like this marry into the royal family and become a grandson concubine?
Didn't this forcefully break Shen Miao's wings and put her into a cage? Even if the cage was made of gold and jade, it was still a cage!
Shen Jia and Lei Xiaoxue thought of something and opened their mouths: "Miaoer's temperament really means that he cannot enter the palace. It is better to marry Fang Dalang. From now on, he will be in front of you and me, and he can take care of her at any time."
"Forget it, let's get married earlier!"
Lei Xiaoxue whispered again: "You should keep this matter to yourself and never tell Miao'er. Fortunately, the grandson only met Miao'er a few times and never even talked to him alone. The young man's affection came quickly. , it goes faster. After a while, it will pass."
Shen Jia nodded in agreement.
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It was really difficult for Shen Jia to hold back what was on her mind.
Shen Jia held it in for a few days, but finally couldn't hold it back. On the third night after returning to the military camp, he sneaked into Shen You's military tent and said: "Fourth brother, I paid for it myself and asked the cook to cook some dishes. I bought half a bottle of wine. I will make an exception tonight and let us two brothers have a few drinks."
Shen You raised his eyebrows in surprise and glanced outside the military tent.
"What are you looking at? Today the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, just like in the past." The two brothers had a tacit understanding. Shen Jia smiled and glared: "Is it so strange for me to treat guests?"
A smile flashed in Shen You's eyes: "It's very strange."
Ever since he was little, he has spent his private money, and the number of times he has taken the initiative to invite him to drink can only be counted on one's fingers.
Shen Jia was thick-skinned and didn't feel embarrassed. He grinned and said, "Don't let that guy Fang Peng know. It's just us two brothers tonight!"
Shen You nodded slightly.
The cook prepared six dishes and delivered them, three meat and three vegetarian dishes, which was considered a rich meal in the army. There was half a pot of shochu, and the aroma of the wine was strong.
After three glasses of strong wine, Shen You didn't need to ask. Shen Jia took the initiative to speak out the troubles he had been holding in his heart for a few days: "...Raising a daughter is really a worry. Miao'er is so lovable, everyone sees her. Love, my grandson was stunned as soon as he saw her. It’s really sad.”
Shen You: "..."
Shen You looked at him silently, picked up the wine bottle and poured wine for him.
Shen Jia drank a glass of wine and said again: "Your sister-in-law and I have discussed this matter not to tell anyone, and not to let Miao'er know about it. Let Miao'er and Fang Yang get married as soon as possible. After two days, Year, let them get married."
Shen You poured him another glass of wine and said calmly: "The prince and the princess are both magnanimous people and will not worry about such trivial matters. The grandson they taught has a good character and will never be worried about it. I have a grudge against Fang Peng and Fang Yang and his son for this matter. Don’t worry!”
Sure enough, it was his fourth brother who understood him best, and he immediately revealed his hidden worries.
Shen Jia held the wine glass in his hand and was silent for a moment before drinking the wine with a smile: "I hope it is as you said!"
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The Fang and Shen families quickly arranged a marriage for Fang Yang and Shen Miao and made a marriage contract.
Mrs. Li also specially held a wedding banquet, and the female relatives in Jiangjunfang came to the house and had a great time.
No matter how generous Shen Miao was, it was inconvenient for her to come out to meet people on this day. Fang Yang, on the other hand, put on the scarlet brocade robe newly made this year, with a handsome face shining brightly and a look of joy.
Like a male peacock spreading its tail.
Feng Shaojun couldn't stop laughing. He opened his mouth and joked: "Today is the engagement banquet. How come the elder is wearing the wedding robe?"
All the female relatives covered their mouths and smiled.
Fang Yang smiled cheekily and said: "Auntie misunderstood. I am wearing a new dress made this year, but the color is more festive. It is not too late to wait two years for the wedding robe."
Mrs. Li couldn't do anything about her son. She smiled helplessly at everyone and said, "Since we decided to get married, he has been acting like this. It's really disgusting to see him. Please bear with it!"
The crowd burst into laughter.
After a day of excitement, word of this happy event has completely spread. According to incomplete statistics, at least five or six boys in Jiangjunfang secretly wiped away their tears.
Fang Yang didn't care about this. After the engagement, his heart was completely at ease, and he went to Shen's house very diligently. Whenever he came back from Xiu Mu, he would go to Shen's house to meet his fiancée first. He used all the money he saved for his private house to buy things. All kinds of delicious and fun things to make Shen Miao happy.
Seeing this, Mrs. Li was both pleased and amused, and said to Fang Peng, "What's the use of raising a son? My wife hasn't even married yet, and she no longer cares about me as my biological mother."
Fang Peng grinned and took out a long, narrow and exquisite brocade box from his arms: "I will coax my wife, no need for that brat."
Opening the brocade box, a delicate gold hairpin was revealed. Fang Peng took out the gold hairpin and inserted it into Li's thick bun.
Mrs. Li was so happy that she held the mirror and looked around.
Ms. Li was born delicate and small, and had a pretty appearance when she was young. Now that she is over 30 years old, her smile is still pretty.
Fang Peng hugged Mrs. Li from behind and whispered in her ear: "Silang is already so old, let's have another daughter!"
Mrs. Li smiled and spat at Fang Peng: "That's what you said when I gave birth to Sanlang and Shilang. Two boys came out one after another. Raising four sons would kill me. I don't want to have another baby." .”
I won’t go into details about Fang Peng’s coy face to coax his wife.
At this time, the good news of Fang Yang and Shen Miao's engagement was also sent to the capital.
After Shen Xu received the letter, he opened it and read it carefully, grinning with joy.
His Royal Highness Taisun, who had lost some weight recently and rarely talked much, saw Shen Xu's happy expression and subconsciously asked: "What are you so happy about?"
