Chapter 268: Chang Tianlei Mentions Dong Yuzhen Again
After General Chang's request was vaguely interrupted by Lin Zhu, she wanted to go home, but General Chang kept her in his place and specifically asked Aunt Chang to take care of her.
Lin Zhu didn't feel the slightest malice from General Chang. Firstly, he hadn't seen Aunt Chang for a long time and missed her very much. Secondly, he also asked Fu Dou'er to meet Chang Tianlei, but he didn't expect that Chang Tianlei would be accused.
Tian Lei is not in the house.
General Chang returned to his yard with several jars of wine brought by Lin Zhu, but he was followed by four followers. According to Lin Zhu, Chang's number. In fact, there were many things Lin Zhu sent.
, but those who have been soldiers and fought in wars are still the best drinkers.
Chang Shi did not participate in it. Although he also liked wine, he had many opportunities to drink because he was with Lin Zhu, so he went to the kitchen to arrange drinks and food for General Chang.
"Aunt Chang, what do you think the general means?" Lin Zhu sat in the room specially prepared for her by Aunt Chang and told her what happened in the front hall.
"Could the general be testing the girl?" Aunt Chang thought of this possibility. Lin Zhu came over today, and Chang Tianlei was called to the palace in the morning, saying that Concubine Lan missed her nephew. Aunt Chang didn't
Consider this a coincidence.
"I think so too." Lin Zhu nodded. However, General Chang was really direct, without even a hint of elaboration. With such an obvious probing meaning, even someone who was really interested in Chang Tianlei wouldn't do it.
Just answer him directly.
"Aunt Chang, you said that I saved Chang Tianlei, so he should repay the favor with his life. The general has reversed the order. Haha." Lin Zhu said jokingly.
"Girl." Aunt Chang called her dissatisfied and scolded. "You can't say such things in the future." Which lady would say whether to marry or not, and what kind of promises she would make to her body, so implicitly.
implicit.
"I got it." Lin Zhu stuck out his tongue and admitted that he had made a mistake. Aunt Chang was a textbook on etiquette. Even if she was not with Lin Zhu, she was still very strict with her etiquette.
"Girl, you are getting older, and you need to pay attention to some things..." Aunt Chang took this opportunity to tell Lin Zhu about the differences between men and women. Also, Lin Zhu was almost twelve years old, and in two years
It's almost time to get haircut, and I still don't know what to do about this marriage? Aunt Chang is actually worried about Lin Zhu. In her private heart, it would be great to get married to Chang Tianlei.
But Aunt Chang knew in her heart that although Lin Zhu was young, his ideas were very good, and Chang Tianlei was not her lover. Alas, she just lamented that Lin Zhu's fate had not come yet.
Lin Zhu listened to Aunt Chang's teachings, nodding her head, but feeling a little unsure in her heart. Will she really want to find someone to get married in the future who will always restrain her with ethics?
The world is inherently unfair to women. With her life experience, it would be too difficult to find someone with similar character and family background without the help of outsiders. Moreover, she does not want to find someone who is greedy for her money and wants to support her.
If the person on the right hugs her, wouldn't her life be very miserable? Moreover, if her identity is exposed, she will easily become the target of others' covetousness.
Therefore, Lin Zhu felt that he should be cautious about his own marriage.
"I have remembered everything Aunt Chang said." Lin Zhu nodded after Aunt Chang finished speaking, indicating that he would keep it in mind.
Aunt Chang looked at the child in front of her who was only eleven or twelve years old. She already had her own ideas when she was eight years old. Now she could still listen to her own words. She felt very pleased.
"Haha, we've been talking for so long, and I don't know if Master Fu is tired from being out there." Aunt Chang said with a smile, and then she and Lin Zhu went out of the room to find Fu Dou'er.
General Chang heard from somewhere that Fu Dou'er wanted to be a general, so even though Chang Tianlei was not in the mansion, he still sent someone to accompany Fu Dou'er to the training ground of the general's mansion. There were real weapons there, and they were different from each other.
Such training equipment will surely satisfy Fu Dou'er's curiosity.
After being guided by their servants, Lin Zhu and Aunt Chang found Fu Dou'er who was having fun on the training ground.
A little kid less than four years old was stepping on and hitting a red wooden pole used for practicing martial arts.
"Fu Dou'er." Lin Zhu called him.
Fu Dou'er, who was playing very playfully, stopped and saw that Lin Zhu was coming, so he immediately ran to her. "Sister, it's so fun here."
"Really, doesn't your hand hurt?" Lin Zhu looked at Fu Dou'er's somewhat red hands. Fu Dou'er had used his arms and legs just now, so he didn't know if his hands were as red as his.
"It doesn't hurt." Fu Dou'er shook his head.
However, because Fu Dou'er had been playing for about an hour, which far exceeded the amount of practice that Lin Zhu had ordered for him, Fu Dou'er was taken away from the practice ground by Lin Zhu despite his reluctance.
Lin Zhu didn't tell him that such a small exercise was too much and could easily cause injuries. He just told him to take his time. So Fu Dou'er still listened to her words.
Not long after lunch, Chang Tianlei also came back. General Chang did not tell him beforehand that Lin Zhu and the others would be coming today, so Chang Tianlei was surprised at first, and then suddenly felt happy.
Lin Zhu's arrival meant that he could inquire about Dong Yuzhen's situation. This made Chang Tianlei, who had not seen Dong Yuzhen for a long time, very excited.
"Sister Xiaozhu, haha, you're here." Chang Tianlei looked like he had something to say.
"Brother Tianlei, you're back." Fu Dou'er rushed forward, hugged Chang Tianlei's thigh, and shouted happily.
"I'm back, is it fun here?" Chang Tianlei picked up Fu Dou'er and weighed his weight, "Haha, have you gained weight again?"
"Not fat, not fat." Chang Tianlei smiled and patted Fu Dou'er's back as if to comfort him.
"Sister Xiaozhu, since you're here, please stay a few more days. I haven't seen Fu Dou'er for a long time." Chang Tianlei diligently persuaded Lin Zhu to stay.
Lin Zhu knew what Chang Tianlei was planning, but she still rejected his proposal. General Chang was originally suspicious of her relationship with him. In order to prove that her relationship with him was innocent, she had to avoid suspicion and leave.
The further away from the General's Mansion, the better.
As for Chang Tianlei's love journey, let him struggle on his own. After all, the help from outsiders is limited, and it will be counterproductive if not done well.
As for what should be said, Lin Zhu had already told Aunt Chang. Whether it was about Dong Yuzhen herself or about her family, Lin Zhu told Aunt Chang in detail.
Although Lin Zhu and Dong Yuzhen haven't seen each other for a long time, they always exchange letters, so they still know a little about the Dong family's situation.
In order to let Chang Tianlei know more about the Dong family, Lin Zhu also told Aunt Chang the things about the family mentioned in Dong Yuzhen's letters every time.
Aunt Chang found it hard to understand why Chang Tianlei fell in love with Dong Yuzhen. In terms of looks, although beautiful, she was still far away from the beauty of the country. In terms of family background, she was far away from the general's mansion. In terms of talent and learning, she was not special.
Outstanding, at least in Song County, there is no rumor that the eldest daughter of the county magistrate is famous for her talents. On the contrary, Dong Yuzhen's sister is famous for her talents from time to time.
However, for a family like the General's Mansion, when choosing a wife for their only grandson, what they value is not talent, education, appearance, or family background. The most important thing is whether they can support the Chang family's backyard. This is the grandson-in-law in General Chang's mind.
Candidates, necessary conditions.
"That little girl is gone?" General Chang asked when he came to his grandson's yard and saw him sitting thoughtfully in the yard.
"Grandpa," Chang Tianlei heard the voice and raised his head, "Yes, she has left."
"I mentioned your marriage to her today." Hearing General Chang's words, Chang Tianlei looked at him with some confusion. "I asked her if she would like to marry you?"
"Grandpa, are you kidding me?" Chang Tianlei looked at his grandfather in surprise.
"Haha, you guys have a tacit understanding and your reactions are the same." General Chang smiled and said, "She refused."
"Oh." Chang Tianlei breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why don't you like her?" General Chang looked at his grandson.
"Grandpa, I have always treated her as my sister." Chang Tianlei said seriously. Today he went to the palace and met his aunt Lan Fei. She also mentioned the marriage issue to him and said that someone would organize it in a few days.
For the garden party, invitations will be sent to him and he must go.
It has not been a day or two since my aunt had this idea. Ever since he came back, she has been talking about getting married. However, since she told General Chang about Dong Yuzhen last time, they have not mentioned getting married again. Now they have a big feud.
However, he mentioned it again, which made Chang Tianlei have to be cautious.
"I also mentioned to my grandfather that I have always admired Dong Yuzhen, the eldest daughter of the Dong family, and I hope that my grandfather and aunt can make it happen." Chang Tianlei solemnly requested General Chang again.
"Your aunt and I have also considered the matter of Miss Dong's family." General Chang motioned to Chang Tianlei to go for a walk with him, and the two of them talked while walking. "She seems not suitable to be the wife of the Chang family."
"Are grandpa and aunt worried about her family background?" Chang Tianlei has matured a lot after all. "Grandpa, it would be more suitable for our family to marry a woman with a lower family background." Since getting involved in family affairs,
Chang Tianlei considered the matter more deeply.
General Chang made indispensable contributions to the Shengyuan Dynasty, but it was this contribution that made the Chang family the target of public criticism. Ever since Chang Tianlei was a child, many people had compared him to him. At that time, his lack of progress was also due to these
The main target of human attacks.
But just like this, Mrs. Chang and her son and daughter-in-law still doted on Chang Tianlei. They were afraid that another amazing and talented person would come out of the Chang family and fight on the battlefield again and become famous. In the end, they were not afraid that the Chang family would be too young.
His high deeds shocked the Lord and aroused the emperor's suspicion.
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