On the second day after returning from the Beijing Suburban Villa, Zhang Yuqing sat in the courtyard and looked through the famous invitations in his hands.
This was given to her by her cousin of the Luo family. It was her cousin's famous post. It said that Wu Jun promoted Luo Shijun to the Changping Division.
With this name card, she can go directly to her cousin's house to visit her, without having to report, or she can use it as a stepping stone to go to the Yamen to handle some small matters. They are all officials in the same dynasty, and as long as the matter is not too difficult, the Yamen
Most people will sell face to their colleagues.
Zhang Yuqing was just thinking of finding a reason to visit her cousin of the Luo family when she heard the maid coming over to inform her that Mrs. Zhang had brought the eldest daughter to see her.
As soon as the report was finished, Mrs. Zhang took Zhang Yuying into the courtyard.
Wang Chunniang quickly went to the house and brought two chairs over.
Zhang Yuying looked around at the dilapidated yard, and then at the tattered chairs. After hesitating for a long time, she didn't sit down and just stood there leaning against Mrs. Zhang.
"You have been at home for so many days, and I have never been free. Today I have time to come and see you." Mrs. Zhang smiled and said, "How is it? Are you getting used to it?"
Zhang Yuqing lowered his head and said, "It's very good. Thank you madam for your concern."
"Speaking of it, you are two months older than your sister Yuying, and you will be pregnant next month." Mrs. Zhang said, sighing, "Your sister Yuying was already married early, but you, before
I have been away from home, and it has been delayed until now."
Zhang Yuqing's heart rang with alarm bells, and he said cautiously: "Sister Yuying is beautiful and knowledgeable, how can I compare with sister Yuying!"
Mrs. Zhang laughed, very satisfied with Zhang Yuqing's words and understanding, "You should know that the young master who is engaged to your sister Yuying is the young master Lu who sent you home. His mother is the princess of Duanshu County, Emperor Huai's wife.
The eldest granddaughter, although Emperor Huai has been dead for many years, the emperor has always been very good to Princess Duanshu, and her honor and favor are everlasting. She is no worse than a real princess. The Zhang family has a good relationship with the Lu family, and their marriage is
Ah, it was decided upon by your sister Yuying when she was a child."
"It turns out that the man is talented and the woman is beautiful. A perfect match is made by nature. The Lu family and Mr. Lu must be very satisfied and happy to marry a girl as good as Sister Yuying!" Zhang Yuqing smiled with a mocking look like watching a play.
I was so satisfied and happy that the widow and the widow’s son both took over!
Although Lu Wei has a cold face, his expressionless face seems to have no emotions, but he is actually a master who is crazy about love!
If it weren't for Lu Wei'ai's banging against the wall, this small world would not have come into being. Touching the world is not enough to describe the love between the two, it should be described as "unparalleled".
Great, so great! Zhang Yuqing applauded Lu Wei in his heart to express his respect.
Zhang Yuying blushed slightly, and proudly and reservedly pulled Mrs. Zhang and said coquettishly: "Why are you talking about me again? Stop talking!"
"Let's not talk about your sister. It has already been decided. When your sister is old enough, the Lu family will come over to welcome her." Mrs. Zhang said with a smile.
Zhang Yuying stamped her feet and said: "I'm leaving, I have to go back to practice calligraphy!"
"You go first!" Mrs. Zhang had already seen that Zhang Yuying couldn't get used to this shabby place, so she waved her hand to let her go first.
After Zhang Yuying left, Mrs. Zhang said: "Your mother is gone, and the old lady doesn't care about anything, so I, as your aunt, have to worry about it for you."
Zhang Yuqing lowered his head and smiled without saying a word.
"I heard a piece of news two days ago." Mrs. Zhang straightened her expression and moved slightly closer, "There is a high-ranking official in Beijing who wants to continue his marriage..."
Zhang Yuqing was startled and looked up at Mrs. Zhang.
"Don't worry, listen to me. I and aunt are all doing this for your own good!" Mrs. Zhang pulled Zhang Yuqing and said, "Everyone in the capital who has a little bit of success wants a daughter-in-law who is a sensible governor and is full of poems and books, just like
You are like your sister Yuying. You have been away from home for many years, and people in the capital do not recognize you as the eldest lady. It is impossible to find a young and talented young man and wife like your sister Yuying!"
The morning breeze blew by, and the leaves of the tall poplar trees rustled. The golden morning light made Mrs. Zhang's originally mean face look much kinder, and she looked sincere and sincere, as if she really had plans for Zhang Yuqing.
Zhang Yuqing felt depressed for a while, but he was really trying hard to belittle her! Zhang Yuying could marry a young handsome man from a good family, but it would be unreasonable for her not to marry an old man whose neck is buried in dirt?
"When you came from the countryside to the city, did you feel like you were in paradise when you entered our Zhang family?" Mrs. Zhang said with a smile, "But that family is a hundred times better than our Zhang family! I guarantee you,
If you marry, you will fall into a lucky nest! The food, clothing, and supplies will be the best, and dozens of maids and women will follow you to serve you!"
When Mrs. Zhang saw that Zhang Yuqing remained silent, she sighed, "You little girls, you can't see the long term. A renewal may sound unpleasant, but the benefits are real! After such a poor life, do you still want to get married?
A poor guy? You and your sister Yuying are both girls from the Zhang family now, but in a few years, your sister Yuying will be an official’s wife, and you will be a commoner who has had a good meal but not a good meal. You will still have to give her money when you see her.
Doesn’t it feel uncomfortable for you when she kowtows and salutes?”
"How big is the official you are talking about?" Zhang Yuqing asked.
Seeing Zhang Yuqing speak, Mrs. Zhang felt that she had grasped the little girl's psychology, which made Zhang Yuqing's heart move. She proudly held out two fingers, "Second-grade officer! Your grandfather is also a second-grade official!"
"My grandfather was already aware of his destiny when he became a political governor, right?" Zhang Yuqing asked.
Mrs. Zhang nodded.
"You said that the high-ranking official who wants to renew his string is a second-rank man. How old is he?" Zhang Yuqing said bluntly, "I'm afraid he is older than my grandfather, right?"
Mrs. Zhang looked very unhappy, coughed slightly, and said: "It's not much older than your grandfather..."
Zhang Yuqing couldn't hold back and laughed out loud.
"What do you mean?" Mrs. Zhang stood up angrily and scolded, "I tried so hard to help you plan and find a way out, why are you laughing?"
Zhang Yuqing also stood up, suppressing a smile, and said very sincerely: "Madam, I misunderstood. I am very happy to hear such a good thing."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Do you really think so?" Mrs. Zhang was dubious, "Do you really think this is a good match?"
Zhang Yuqing nodded, "Didn't you say that the other party is not only a high-ranking official but also very rich? For a person like me, that's not bad. If I hadn't returned home, such a great blessing would not have happened to me!"
Mrs. Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, smiled broadly, and saw that Zhang Yuqing was much more pleased with her, and said: "I mentioned this matter to your grandmother, but your grandmother, she was unwilling...reluctant to let you go out, but such a good thing is over.
There is no such store in this village!”
"In Madam's opinion, what should we do?" Zhang Yuqing asked with a smile.
Mrs. Zhang said happily: "You listen to me! Just go to your grandmother and say that you are willing to marry that adult, and ask her to agree to the marriage, and leave the rest to me!"
"This is not good! Even though I was born with a mud-legged background, I also know that a woman gets married based on her parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. How can she propose marriage on her own?" Zhang Yuqing shook his head, "Besides, you said something before,
She said that my grandmother felt uncomfortable when she saw me, and you told me not to disturb her!"
Mrs. Zhang choked for a moment, and then said: "I am doing this for your own good! If you don't fight for yourself, in the future you will see your sisters marrying relatives of the emperor, and those marrying new scholars marrying new scholars. Only you will be left behind.
It’s a situation of nothing, and you won’t have time to cry when the time comes!”
"Okay! I'll go find my grandmother later and ask," Zhang Yuqing said.
Mrs. Zhang stood up with satisfaction. She was probably in a very good mood. Before leaving, she even patted Zhang Yuqing on the shoulder and praised her as a good child. She was like a weasel giving New Year greetings to a chicken, which gave Zhang Yuqing goosebumps all over her body.
After everyone left, Wang Chunniang walked out of the room and asked nervously: "Girl, do you really want to marry that high official?"
Zhang Yuqing asked, "Do you think I look like a fool?"
Wang Chunniang shook her head awkwardly.
Zhang Yuqing smiled and said casually: "But she looks at me like a fool."
Wang Chunniang chuckled. Seeing Zhang Yuqing's attitude, she knew that her worries were unnecessary, "That old man is so old and wants to marry a little girl. How shameless!"
"I'm guessing she's not a decent lady." Zhang Yuqing shook his head, "At such an old age, the family has already been full of children and grandchildren, and maybe we have great-grandchildren. If we marry a decent lady at this age, isn't it like finding a young ancestor for our children and grandchildren?"
Not to mention that there is nothing wrong with the old man, even if there is something wrong with him, his children and grandchildren will definitely not agree to it.
Most likely he just wanted to find a young and beautiful concubine.
Wang Chunniang was shocked and angry, "This is too disrespectful! How can she have the nerve to coax you!"
"I told you before, I can't believe a word she says." Zhang Yuqing chuckled.
"Girl, please ignore that poisonous woman! You are smart and beautiful, no worse than the eldest girl in their family! You are still the daughter of their eldest master, why should you marry someone like Mr. Lu!" Wang Chunniang said
Zhang Yuqing quickly waved his hand, "Master Lu is Zhang Yuying's husband, don't mention him!"
Unless she had done something wrong in her previous life, she would marry someone like Lu Wei who only had his ex-fiancée in mind.
"I know Mr. Lu is the fiancée of the eldest daughter in their family. I mean you have to marry such a young and handsome young man with a good family background!" Wang Chunniang said.
Zhang Yuqing lay on a chair and looked at the blue sky above the yard. He rubbed his cousin's name card in his sleeve with his hand. He was thinking about his idea and said, "You don't understand. In fact, the old man is better than the old man."
"What's so good about this old man?" Wang Chunniang said in disbelief.
Zhang Yuqing chuckled, "Of course the old man is fine. If you have more money and less work, you will die sooner!"
"Girl, you're talking nonsense again!" Wang Chunniang laughed so hard that the veil covering her face trembled.
After lunch, Zhang Yuqing went to the old lady's yard and asked the maid guarding the door to see the old lady.
Not long after, the nanny in front of the old lady came over and politely said that the old lady was asleep.
"Then I'll stand here and wait for grandma to wake up." Zhang Yuqing had expected this and said with a smile.
Grandma looked at Zhang Yuqing's beautiful and calm face, which looked like the stunning and talented Tan Hua Lang back then. She sighed with a complicated expression and said unbearably: "Young lady is a sensible person. You should be able to tell that the old lady doesn't want to see you."
