Hua Rujin smiled reluctantly and said: "My grandmother is willing to accept me, and I am very grateful. But right now I have no intention of getting married, and I don't want to delay my cousin."
After all, Shu Jiayan and his two cousins treated the family sincerely. Although Mrs. Tao spoke a little harshly, she was not a ruthless person. She didn't want to speak too harshly and chill everyone's hearts, so she
He stated his plan truthfully:
"I don't want to hide it from my grandmother and uncle. I have just accepted the appointment from the provincial government. I will go to the provincial government in a few days to serve as Mr. Ye's staff. If my grandmother is worried about the risk of my cousin going to the North, I am willing to take my place on my behalf again.
I would like to advise my cousin, but everyone has his own ambitions. I can’t guarantee that I can persuade him to give up his thoughts. I think my grandmother understands this very well. If he is really determined to join the army, I am afraid that even if I get married to him, I won’t be able to change his ambition.
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"Ye Chengguan hired you to serve as a staff member in the provincial government?"
Mrs. Tao didn't pay attention to the second half of her words, but was more surprised by her going to the provincial capital. She was a little doubtful for a while, always feeling that this was a bit unbelievable.
Who is Ye Chengkui? He became an inspector of the provincial government when he was only twenty years old. He really has a bright future. What kind of staff can't be hired? How can he let a female generation follow him as a staff?
But he also heard the girl's excuses and nodded with a wry smile: "It's rare for Mr. Ye to be magnanimous and not care about the stupid things your grandmother and second aunt did. When you get to the provincial government, you must fulfill your duties and never stay with others.
Let’s talk about it.”
"Thank you grandma for reminding me. I will definitely remember my grandma's teachings."
Hua Rujin responded casually.
Mrs. Tao originally thought that if she took the initiative to propose this marriage, the whole family would be grateful for Dade's consent, but she never expected that she would get such a result.
After all, the Shu family is a reputable family. Many women rush in, but the Hua family is so ignorant of promotion.
Even if it was for her grandson, she would not lower her eyebrows and bend her waist to plead again.
Pretending to be fine, she stood up and said coldly: "Since Rujin has other plans, I won't force myself to do so and leave here."
After that, he took Shu Jiayan and left.
Shu Jiayan didn't hear the conversation very clearly, but the way his mother spoke didn't sound like she was here to discuss matters, but more like an elder giving orders to a younger generation.
He reluctantly tugged at the corner of Mrs. Tao's clothes and gestured: "Mother."
Tao's face became a little unhappy, and he yelled at the maid beside him: "Hurry up and help your master back to the carriage."
Shu Jiayan was forced to go out by the maid, and he was thinking that Hua Rujin was about to leave home, so he worriedly warned: "Rujin, when you go to the provincial capital, it is no better than at home, so you must be more careful about everything."
Mrs. Tao was afraid that her confused son would disgrace the Shu family, so she smiled faintly and immediately chased him out.
Hua Junnian and Cai Baiwei watched the group leave the courtyard. Although they felt sorry for them, they thought of the old lady's domineering aura and did not try to persuade them to stay.
However, they were particularly surprised when they suddenly heard that Mr. Ye had hired his daughter to work as a staff member in the provincial capital.
"Rujin, Mr. Ye really said he would take you to the provincial capital?"
Hua Junnian confirmed with some disbelief.
"indeed so."
In front of the couple, Hua Rujin would not hide anything, and she also made it clear about Ye Chengkui's early payment of remuneration.
After that, he took out two thousand taels of silver notes from his arms and handed it to Hua Junnian. He said respectfully: "My daughter went to the provincial capital and may not be able to come back for a while. My father and mother took You En
Mu Yang has moved to a new house, and if you need to buy something, don’t be stingy with money."
"You don't have to worry about us, you have to take care of yourself."
Hua Junnian pushed the banknote back into her hand. Cai Baiwei looked at the banknote in front of her with confusion, but she was worried: "What exactly does Mr. Ye mean? I have never heard that the Ye family is so wealthy. How come?"
Are you willing to spend so much money to let Rujin go to the provincial capital to work as a staff member?"
"Cheng Gu is a capable person. There are so many people in Jiangling City who are rushing to make friends with each other. After serving as a county magistrate for a few months, he was promoted to the provincial inspector. This is a blessing. You
Just feel free to let her follow."
Hua Junnian had already made up his mind to save the marriage. He pulled Cai Baiwei with a smile and said, "Don't speculate on where the money comes from. You can't suffer any loss if you follow Cheng Wei to the provincial capital.
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"That's true."
Cai Baiwei was so happy that she couldn't help but feel a little sorry when she thought about how she and Hua Junnian had alienated their daughter from the Ye family when Ye Chengkui was in trouble.
Fortunately, his daughter is not an ungrateful person and helps take care of his mother.
She finally put aside her grudge and told her daughter with relief: "Since your father thinks this matter is appropriate, you can go to the provincial capital with peace of mind and don't have to worry about things at home."
The word "father" was also deliberately emphasized.
These words made Hua Rujin immediately realize her relationship with Hua Junnian. Thinking back on the past, she had a lot more respect for the man in front of her.
He knew clearly that the original owner was not his biological flesh and blood, but he still worked hard all these years without complaining. Such a father is really rare in the world.
She handed the banknote back to Hua Junnian and replied with a warm smile: "Don't worry, father and mother, I am sensible. I will have enough food and clothing when I go to the provincial capital. There is no need to bring too much money. Leave some."
I feel much more at ease at home.”
Glancing at Cheng Nini and Hua Youen, she continued: "Father, my mother has to take care of a lot of things every day. After moving to the new house, she will find a few more reliable servants and let her come to the house.
You should prepare more money at home."
Hua Youen just wants to stick to her all day now, and is not willing to let her go to the provincial capital alone. He looks at her eagerly and pleads: "Sister, I also want to go to the provincial capital with you and my brother-in-law."
Xiao Douding opened his mouth, and Cheng Nini also looked over immediately.
"You are still young, so you have to stay at home to review your books and practice calligraphy."
In front of Hua Junnian, Hua Rujin couldn't bring up Luo Chuhuai's affairs.
After spending so long with Hua Youen, she didn't want to see anything happen to Xiao Douding from the bottom of her heart. Her eyes lingered on her hesitantly for a moment, and she excused herself:
"Grandma of the Shu family came home today. She probably had a dispute with her cousin. After all, she is getting older, and it is reasonable to hope that her grandson will stay with her. I agreed to her and then went to persuade my cousin.
, I will take You En over to meet my cousin."
It's a good time to listen to Xiao Douding's own thoughts first.
Hua Junnian nodded thoughtfully: "I don't know what this child is thinking. If he doesn't work as a good doctor, he has to join the army. It's okay for you to go. After all, we grew up together. If
If I can fulfill your Shu family's grandmother's wishes, the friendship between our two families will be in vain."
With the consent of the couple, Hua Rujin asked Hua Junnian to collect the banknotes and led Hua Youen out in a hurry.
In the small courtyard of the Ye family outside the city, Ye Chengguan led Ting An through the door and saw Qin Wanrou coming out with a smile.
Smelling the rich aroma of food wrapped around the courtyard, Ye Chengguan bowed respectfully to his mother who had been separated for a long time, and then said in every possible gentle way: "It seems that my mother has prepared a lot of delicious food today and is waiting for me to come back."
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"It's true that we have prepared a lot."
Qin Wanrou pursed her lips and smiled: "But this is not my fault, it is all Shiyin. I learned that you returned to Jiangling City today. She has been busy all day, cooking what you like to eat. Hurry up and get ready.
Get ready to eat."
"Miss He?"
Hearing He Shiyin's name, Ye Chengguan's face darkened.
But it was hard to spoil her mother's interest, so she had no choice but to follow her into the yard with a smile.