The prefect Shen Weibo arrived late because he had just returned to Linyang City after reporting his duties in Beijing, so he missed Liu Yun's hairpin ceremony. However, Mrs. Shen Xu and Shen Yi arrived early to watch the ceremony, which can be regarded as representing the prefect. .
"Qingyang, I'm really sorry. I wasted some time on the way and I didn't expect to miss Liuyun's hairpin ceremony." Shen Weibo strode to Mu Qingyang with meteoric strides. The two of them have a deep friendship, so naturally they won't care about such trivial matters. , but in front of so many people, he would always have to punish himself with three cups.
After three drinks, the gentlemen at the table started chatting.
"Mr. Mu, is the eldest lady married? I'm afraid that such a beautiful girl will break the threshold of the Mu family?" One of them is also a bank owner. He has an only son who is still unmarried. It seems that he is attracted by it. She took Liuyun as her daughter-in-law.
"What about this..." Mu Qingyang frowned. Not to mention the marriage between Shen and Mu's family, Liu Yun had already discussed it with him. Since he had given that girl the right to choose her husband, , naturally we cannot break our trust with her.
However, it would be a bit embarrassing to say that he was not involved in his daughter's marriage in public.
The matter of marriage was originally the order of the parents and the matchmaker, but if he just waved his hands and said that he would let his daughter make her own decision, he didn't know what kind of unpleasant things would be said if it spread out.
However, Mu Qingyang's silence is not meaningful in the eyes of everyone. Regardless of whether the marriage contract between Shen and Mu's family is true or not, someone should always mention it. If Mu Qingyang mentions it, there will be some daughters no matter what. I hate getting married.
Shen Weibo was also a little embarrassed. Originally, he wanted to wait until he visited his home in a few days before mentioning the marriage. After all, proposing a marriage was a big event, and he should be prepared. The betrothal gift and matchmaker were indispensable. Now that he mentioned it like this, Too lacking in sincerity.
However, now that the matter has come to this, if he continues to play with the formality, he will look petty. He laughed twice and said to everyone: "Speaking of which, I didn't think carefully about this matter. I originally thought that after Liuyun girl got her hairpin, Then I personally bring my son to the house to propose marriage. Looking at the situation now, I am afraid that I have to make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise I am afraid that my daughter-in-law will be snatched away. "
"So, is it true that the marriage contract between Shen and Mu's family is true?" The person who just spoke sighed. Firstly, the two families have a deep friendship and have a long-standing marriage contract. Secondly, it is too direct and frank to steal people with the magistrate. Thirdly, Mr. Shen was so talented that ordinary people could not match him, so he had no choice but to leave with regret.
"The marriage contract between the two families was made by the elders. We, the younger generation, naturally have to abide by it." Mu Qingyang replied with all his might: "It's just specific matters. We still have to wait until later to discuss it in detail with Brother Shen."
"According to us, it is better to choose the day than to hit it. Let's settle this matter quickly." Another good person said to Shen Weibo, "Master Shen, this Miss Mu is dignified and beautiful. It is too early for such a peerless beauty. It would be nice to have something decided for Mr. Shen."
"Hahahaha, yes, yes..." Everyone agreed, as if Mu Liuyun would be snatched away if the marriage was not decided today.
Mu Qingyang could only feel helpless in her heart. She never thought that these people were so nosy, so why were they so interested in the marriage between these two families today?
Even Mr. Shen himself didn't know that there were several good-hearted people among these people who Mr. Shen had specially taken care of. He invited them to mention the marriage in public and encouraged them to make the marriage. Those good-hearted people were originally amused by Mr. Shen's impatience. Today, Only after meeting this daughter of the Mu family did I understand that Mr. Shen's eagerness was justified. It would be best to marry such a beautiful and incomparable woman and bring her home as soon as possible.
"Liu Yun has lost his biological mother since he was a child. As a father, I originally wanted to keep her by my side for a few years..." Mu Qingyang sighed and acted like a loving father.
How could those two busybodies allow him to be so carefree? They said hurriedly: "What's the matter? We'll just get married in two years after the engagement is agreed."
Speaking of this, even Shen Weibo felt strange. The two fathers were not in a hurry, but why did these bystanders become anxious? However, this was also a good thing. Shen Yi had talked to him about the two of them a few days ago. Regarding the marriage at home, it turns out that his wife, Mrs. Xu, actually liked Mu Lanxi more and thought she was well-educated and sensible. However, Shen Yi seemed to like Mu Liuyun more, and Mr. Shen also preferred Mrs. Ji's granddaughter. Although Ji Mengxian has passed away, Ji Mengxian has passed away. However, the family has not forgotten these two grandsons and granddaughters in Linyang City.
At this moment, the housekeeper suddenly ran over in a hurry and said a few words in Mu Qingyang's ear. His expression changed with shock, and he nodded and asked the housekeeper to leave first.
"Something happened in the backyard, so Mu went to deal with it first." At this point, he turned to Shen Weibo and said, "Brother Shen, we will discuss the marriage of our two families at a later date."
"If something happens in the house, go ahead." Shen Weibo sighed inwardly, fearing that something might happen to the Xia family in the backyard, otherwise Mu Qingyang's calm demeanor would not change easily.
"Come on, come on, let's continue drinking." The host left, but the remaining guests continued drinking without restraint at all.
Ms. Lin also left at the same time, but she accompanied the old lady back to her room to rest. The old lady was not feeling well these days. As a daughter-in-law, she was naturally very busy. The old lady’s heart was like a mirror, so naturally He knew what she was planning, but he didn't tell her anything and just let her jump up and down.
Anyway, in her eyes, no matter how much the Lin family did, she would still not be able to take the position of mistress. Although their Mu family was a generation of merchants, they could not do it casually, not to mention that the Ji family in the capital was eyeing them. If the time came He found a small family and humiliated his deceased mistress, but the Ji family was still in ruins.
"Old madam, something happened over there with the third lady. It seems like a miscarriage. The doctor has arrived and the master has rushed over." Bai Su came in from the door and saw that the old lady was already lying on the bed. He hesitated and told the matter. she.
"What? Miscarriage?" Mrs. Mu screamed, her eyes widened, and she sat up.
Ever since the youngest Siya was born, the Mu family has not had any heirs for many years. Although there are already two young masters in the family, it is natural for the old lady to have many heirs.
"I heard that the Third Madam has been in pain all day and night. Yesterday..." At this point, Bai Su glanced at Mrs. Lin before continuing, "Yesterday, the people in the Third Madam's yard wanted to ask for a doctor. It seemed that the Second Madam's people were Stop me, it seems that the eldest lady’s girl went to invite the third lady and the third lady to come over to watch the ceremony, only to find that the third lady was not feeling well, so she went to invite the doctor.”
Bai Su said something cryptic, but Mrs. Mu immediately understood her point. Her fierce eyes shot at Lin who was standing aside, "You are preventing me from calling the doctor? Lin Ruyu, you are so brave, if
If something goes wrong with the master's heir, you are the only one I should ask."
While talking, Bai Su had already helped the old lady get up and change clothes, and rushed to the third lady's yard.
"How could she be pregnant?" Ms. Lin frowned in confusion. She put her hand on her lower abdomen, and she actually made the woman who was held and doted on by the master pregnant. If she gave birth to a son...