After the fifth day of the new year, Feng Shaojun set off at the urging of his son.
Shen Hao had nothing to do and returned to Beijing with his mother.
Lei Xiaoxue, on the other hand, has trouble traveling all the way. It's really embarrassing to say that her grandchildren are all over the place, but she, a grandmother, was diagnosed with a happy pulse on New Year's Day.
Lei Xiaoxue felt ashamed and hid in the inner house and refused to come out. But Shen Jia was so happy that she would brag about her "precious sword that has not aged" to everyone she met.
Feng Shaojun and his two children traveled all the way and arrived in the capital in half a month.
When everyone gets together, there is a lot of excitement and joy, and there is no need to go into details.
Da Feng smiled and said to Feng Shaojun: "You come back just in time. After this year, Brother Xu is sixteen, and it's time to make a marriage arrangement."
Then, he lowered his voice and sighed with a smile: "In the past few years, Shaolan, Shaozhu and the others have come to visit the house in turn. Especially Shaozhu, who often brings Sister Yan to Shen's house. In order to avoid mother and daughter, Brother Xu went to Xi'an Just go out on holiday..."
Feng Shaojun was funny, but also felt a little sorry for his son, and responded softly: "The reason why I returned to Beijing this time is indeed for Brother Xu's marriage. Once Brother Xu gets engaged, Feng Shaozhu will naturally give up."
Mrs. Feng smiled and sighed: "Actually, Sister Yan is docile, honest and obedient, and she is also a good girl. It's a pity that she has such a narrow-minded, strong-willed and thick-faced mother-in-law."
"I have thought about it, otherwise, let Brother Yu marry Sister Yan."
Shen Yu is one year younger than Shen Xu, and is also fifteen this year. In terms of age, he is just right.
Feng Shaojun frowned slightly and said in a low voice: "Aunt, the third sister-in-law has already planned for brother Yu's marriage. She fell in love with the girl from the He family two years ago."
The girl from the He family that Feng Shaojun refers to is the eldest daughter of He Feng, the eldest son of the late General He. A few years ago, He Feng’s family went to the border town and lived in Jiangjunfang. Feng Shaojun, his two sisters-in-law, Lei Xiaoxue, and the He family often visited While walking around, Lei Xiaoxue fell in love with the eldest girl of the He family.
Da Feng was a little embarrassed: "Thank you for reminding me early, otherwise, I would have messed up the relationship." The topic quickly turned back to Shen Xu: "Brother Xu likes the third girl of the Yuan family, and I also like the third girl of the Yuan family. I met him once and he looked very handsome."
Feng Shaojun smiled and said: "In two days, I will go to the Yuan family to visit the elders and meet Miss Yuan San."
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The next day, Feng Shaojun sent a letter of greeting to Yuan Mansion.
The Yuan family replied to the invitation on the same day and invited Feng Shaojun to visit them.
The attitude of the Yuan family showed their sincerity in getting married. Feng Shaojun was relieved and carefully prepared generous gifts for the family. Shen Xu went to the palace to study, and Feng Shaojun came to visit as a guest, bringing only his daughter Shen Hao.
Yuan Yue is the legitimate daughter of the fifth room of the Yuan family. Yuan Lin's wife, Mrs. Jiang, led her daughter Yuan Yue to the main entrance to greet her in person.
Fourteen-year-old Yuan Yue has snow-white skin, bright eyes and white teeth, and is playful with a hint of naivety.
No wonder Shen Xu, a silly boy, is impatient. Who wouldn't like such a beautiful and lovely girl?
Feng Shaojun looked at her with a smile and praised Mrs. Jiang: "The third girl is born with a lovely Yuxue. She is very outstanding. It is really rare to see her."
Mrs. Jiang responded with a busy smile: "In the past, I thought Yue'er was quite decent. Today, after meeting my good sister, I realized that there are such beautiful girls in the world."
Shen Hao is thirteen years old this year. She is soft and beautiful, with dark eyes that make people feel pity at first sight.
The elders come and go and praise each other.
Shen Hao and Yuan Yue were similar in age and quickly got together.
Yuan Yue heard Shen Hao talk about life in the border town and found it quite interesting: "Do you go out often?"
Shen Hao smiled and said, "I don't go out every day. I usually go out once every three to five days. You can take a carriage or ride a horse. There are many teahouses in our border town. Girls and daughters-in-law go to the teahouses to drink tea and sit for half a day." You can listen to books, watch plays, and sometimes entertainers."
Yuan Yue was filled with envy: "I usually stay in my boudoir, and I only go out for a few visits every few months. Moreover, it's all in the backyard of my house, which is really not interesting."
The ladies in the capital are carefully brought up and have many rules. They are not allowed to go out casually. Even if they occasionally go out to visit, they cannot be too wanton.
Shen Hao sympathized very much: "It's really depressing on days like this."
It's too boring if you don't go out the door and don't take two steps.
Unlike her, not only can she go out at any time, but she can also often dress up in different appearances and go to different places... In short, her life is so rich and interesting.
Shen Hao kept his mother's instructions in mind and kept silent about the art of disguise. He only talked about daily pastimes, and that was enough to make Yuan Yue marvel.
Half a day later, Feng Shaojun and Mr. Jiang didn't mention their children's marriage, and Yuan Yue and Shen Hao had become good friends.
In the next few days, Yuan Yue often said: "Mother, is my good sister Shen a guest today?"
Mrs. Jiang looked at her silly girl, angry and amused: "Silly Yue'er, Mrs. Shen is here as a guest, especially to see you. Next, she invites the official media to propose marriage."
Yuan Yue: "..."
oh!
I’m here to propose marriage!
Yuan Yue felt shy for a moment, then asked her mother with her big bright eyes: "Will my mother accept this marriage?"
Mrs. Jiang touched the hair of her silly girl and sighed with a smile: "Actually, as early as two years ago, your father wrote back asking me to pay more attention to Shen Xu."
In other words, his father Yuan Lin has long been interested in Shen Xu as his son-in-law.
Thinking of Shen Xu, Yuan Yue's eyebrows curved.
In the past few years, Shen Xu often visited Yuan's house. Yuan Yue and Shen Xu had the opportunity to meet each other from time to time.
"Xiaoyue'er," Jiang asked her daughter in a low voice: "Shen Xu, you have met him many times. Do you like him?"
Yuan Yue rarely showed her little daughter's shyness and twisted her fingers: "My mother has the final say in her daughter's marriage."
That is to say, I am willing.
She would be happy to have such an outstanding and handsome young man replace her twenty years ago!
Mrs. Jiang smiled knowingly and touched her daughter's soft cheek: "As long as you wish. Mrs. Shen returned to Beijing specifically this time just for Shen Xu's marriage. I estimate that in a few days, she will invite the official media Come to propose marriage."
"You are only fourteen this year. Once you are engaged, it will not be too late to get married in two or three years."
Yuan Yue blurted out: "It doesn't have to be so late. I can get married when I have hair extensions. By then, I will also go to the border town."
Jiang: "..."
Women are not allowed to stay in college.
Jiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She stretched out her hand and pinched her daughter's face: "You should talk about these things in private, but you can't talk nonsense in front of others."
Yuan Yue stuck out her tongue and responded with a smile.
Five days later, the Shen Mansion invited official media to formally come to propose marriage.
The Yuan family couldn't agree on the spot, so they had to consider their intentions for a few days. Before they had even officially heard back from the Shen family, the imperial edict came from the palace.
Emperor Qing'an personally issued a decree to grant marriage to Shen Xu and Yuan Yue.
