Zhang Shou was finally a little shocked. His mother, Wu, had clearly known about it but had been hiding it from the male client. However, he didn't even know about the other female client. This shows that this engagement is really a scam!
It is true that the parents ordered the matchmaker, but you should at least give your children a break as soon as possible!
He sighed deeply and lay down on the thatch with his hands on his head: "Since I was a child, I only knew that I had a mother, and I didn't know who my father was. I thought I would finally know my life experience, but it was all in vain...
…well!"
Zhu Ying was also desperately complaining about her outspoken self at this time.
Although it was the first time she met Zhang Shou today, whether it was the chance encounter in the field, the meeting at his home, or the unprecedented lunch she had just had, she felt that the young man in front of her did not fit in with her previous view of the countryside as vulgar.
Fiancé’s thoughts.
But he was not like the powerful men she met when socializing. He was either like a ostentatious peacock or a superficial white goose. To describe him... he seemed like a clear spring flowing in the mountains and forests! What's more, the whole capital was full of people.
All the Guijie children think highly of themselves, but none of them is more handsome than Zhang Shousheng!
So, seeing that he seemed a little depressed, she said almost subconsciously: "Don't worry, I remember all the famous people in the capital!"
"That's great!" Zhang Shou immediately sat up, "Miss, can you give me some advice on who is famous for Zhang in the capital?"
Zhang Shou's sincere look for advice naturally moved Zhu Ying. She raised her eyebrows with a smile: "You asked me the right question!"
Zhu Ying completely forgot that she held Zhang Shou hostage in order to have a few more words with him alone, and it was best to find out the inside story of the so-called engagement. She actually carefully sorted out her thoughts, how could she explain it to Zhang Shou clearly?
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"In the official circles of the capital, the most famous one is Zhang Rui, the Duke of Chu, who is as famous as my father. His second brother, Xiangyang Bo Zhang Qiong, and his third brother, Wuling Marquis Zhang Mao, are also generals with outstanding military exploits. Like my father, they all follow
Emperor Ruizhong was a hero in his achievements. The Duke of Chu is almost seventy, and he is still in charge of the Xuan Mansion this time, and the Marquis of Wuling is on duty as a guard. However, the relationship between my father and the Duke of Chu is not very harmonious."
Referring to her father who was defeated in the First World War and was being impeached, Zhu Yingmei's face showed a trace of sadness: "My father and he never interacted. However, I actually met the Duke of Chu by chance. He was actually very kind.
But I don’t know why I can’t get along with my father.”
The listener was intentional but the speaker was unintentional. Zhang Shou couldn't help but boldly imagine a possibility. Could it be that the so-called hatred was false? The two people actually have a good relationship with each other, but on the surface they have never been in contact with each other, and then the henpecked Chu State
The father also entrusted his concubine and concubine?
Zhu Ying didn't know that Zhang Shou, who seemed to be concentrating, was actually concentrating on his thoughts and continued talking.
"Then, there is Zhang Chuan, the Duke of Qin. His father, Zhang Yun, was Emperor Ruizhong's counselor at that time. It is said that he can make good decisions and is always indispensable in Emperor Ruizhong's command. He is the second generation, with mediocre military skills and average intelligence.
He was more interested in compiling books than being an official, and it was he who compiled the Records of Ruizong."
Zhang Shou listened and continued to think. Well, most counselors are worried that the rabbit will die and the dog will be cooked. Maybe it is a cunning rabbit that has three holes?
"Next, there are brothers Zhang Jingzhou, Marquis of Huaiqing, and Zhang Hanzhou, Marquis of Nanyang. My father and the Duke of Chu and Qin Guogong had military positions such as commanders earlier, and they only rose from the ranks after Emperor Ruizhong succeeded to the throne and fought in the north.
He defeated the barbarians in Nannan, defeated the Japanese pirates, and finally became a marquis. However, one of them is greedy for money, the other is lustful, and my father was their boss. Every time he mentions it, he hates the iron!"
"My father once scolded them, 'Do you know that those censors are like flies, they will bite you as soon as there is good meat and it smells bad, let alone you two pieces of rotten meat? Grandpa Ruizhong is no longer here, so I thought it was still the same as before.
If you want a woman, go to a brothel, and if you want money, buy a boat and go to sea. If you continue to make trouble, I will castrate your boss Zhang and beat you Zhang Laoer to death!'"
While talking, in order to express in depth how her father Zhao Guogong treated the two brothers, Zhu Ying imitated her father's tone and repeated the exact words she overheard.
However, how could she play her father well at that age, let alone say the word castrate without hesitation? Zhang Shou had actually endured the stomachache from laughing, but in order to maintain a good image, Zhu Ying could continue.
Said, not to mention how hard it is to endure.
"Have great achievements but never forget to reflect on yourself. Duke Zhao is indeed wise!"
Zhang Shou finally suppressed the hilarious impulse and gave Zhao Guogong a high hat, but when he saw Zhu Ying suddenly lost her mind, he couldn't help but make a guess as he was now far away from the world.
Seeing that Zhu Ying looked wrong when she mentioned Zhao Guogong twice, could it be that her father was in bad shape now?
This time, he actually forgot to think about whether the Zhang brothers had anything to do with him.
But soon, Zhu Ying recovered and continued to count the names of people in the court.
"There is also Zhang Qian, the uncle of Dingtao. He was detained in Mongolia during the early years of Emperor Ruizhong's mission to Mongolia. He then managed to escape while taking advantage of Emperor Ruizong's victory and brought back many captive people because he wanted to promote such a feat.
So Emperor Ruizhong made him count."
"Linfen Bo Zhang Wuxi controlled the Yellow River and inspected water conservancy in various places. He was in charge of it. In addition, he had a little military merit at the beginning. Emperor Ruizhong was very generous and even gave him a count. At that time, there was a huge quarrel in the court."
"Weinan Bo Zhang Kang, his name was given by Emperor Ruizong. In fact, he was a barbarian who surrendered at first. No one remembers his real name. He fought bravely and took the lead. He was seriously injured several times trying to save Emperor Ruizhong..."
"And Commander Zhang Xinling..."
"There are also many people named Zhang among the civil servants. First of all, Zhang Yu is a bachelor. Recently, a Hanlin bachelor named Zhang was promoted. I can't remember his name at the moment. Well, among the six ministers, the minister of household..."
Although Zhang Shou had an excellent memory, he found that there were more and more people, including a familiar name, and he couldn't help but feel his scalp numb.
He has no problem writing down these names and official resumes, but the problem is that with so many people named Zhang, how can he determine his true origin? Also, there are too many people named Zhang in the world!
It wasn't until she finally finished speaking that Zhu Ying realized that she had unknowingly introduced all the people with the surname Zhang in the DPRK to Zhang Shou. When she came back to her senses, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. She wanted to ask more about him.
How did she end up talking about it?
Seeing that the eldest lady was suddenly in a daze, Zhang Shou pondered for a moment, then suddenly stood up and left without saying a word.
When he came like this, Zhu Ying couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
After asking for the information he wanted to ask, he left her alone. Why did Zhang Shou burn bridges like this?
After a while, Zhang Shou left and returned, still holding two big leaves in his hand. He went to the pond and cleaned the big leaves, rinsed them with mountain spring water, and made two small green leaves from the green leaves.
Then he poured the spring water from the earthen jar into the cup, and then handed it to Zhu Ying.
"Are you thirsty? Have a cup of mountain spring to moisten your throat. Thank you very much just now. Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading."
Zhu Ying usually lived a life where she was surrounded by maids and would be served well without even looking at her. But in this kind of countryside, after having a unique meal, Zhang Shou sent another cup of sweet rain like a timely rain.
She took it anxiously, and her mood suddenly improved.
It turns out that she made the wrong mistake... Also, people in the capital are so smooth, but in the countryside, people are naturally simple.
Zhang Shou himself drank from the mountain spring and thought to himself. He just pretended to be kidnapped successfully, and then coaxed Zhu Ying to come here. They had a picnic to resolve the embarrassment of the so-called engagement, and he also found out a lot of news. It was really very exciting.
The right choice.
Now that I have made it clear, all I need to do is annul the engagement.
Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly felt something strange. When he looked up, he saw Zhu Ying holding the small and unique green leaf cup, sipping like a lady while looking at him. Even if he found out, she was just looking at him.
When he smiled, he was very generous and showed no sign of being coy at all.
He couldn't help but feel a little funny about this burning gaze, but at this moment, he heard Miss Zhu's crisp voice: "By the way, when is your birthday?"
Of course Zhang Shou remembered this date that Wu often mentioned, and casually replied: "The tenth year of Yongchen, August 15th."
"Huh?" Zhu Ying exclaimed in surprise, "We were born on the same day, both on the Mid-Autumn Festival!"
Zhang Shou suddenly raised his head and stared at Zhu Ying for a moment. He had to admit that it was indeed very possible in ancient times for two children born on the same year, the same month and the same day to be married by their elders.
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However, since this body was now in charge of his brand new soul, he certainly had no intention of fulfilling this arranged marriage, so he laughed immediately.
"That's really a coincidence... Anyway, if you are worried about the engagement, eldest lady, I will think of a way later to see if my mother is really hiding this thing. I can just steal it and burn it. As for your home,
, I think there should be something you can do when you go back, right?"
Burn the marriage certificate? How can that be done? I haven't found out what the specific situation is! Moreover, my grandmother's personality is not the kind of person who will casually insist on her father's strange marriage contract. There must be something fishy here, and she has to find out for herself!
At this moment, Zhu Ying completely forgot that her purpose before this trip was to judge the authenticity of the engagement, hoping to negotiate good terms and cancel the marriage - she was unwilling to marry into Lu Shangshu's family, but that did not mean that she
Will casually fulfill the strange engagement made by his father.
"How can that be done? People cannot stand without faith. If this is the case, wouldn't it mean that my family has become a person with no faith!"
Zhang Shou did not expect that now he would be willing to break off the engagement, but Zhu Ying would not agree, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.
He is a country boy, even if he has a good face, but he is poor and white, so Zhu Ying will not really fall in love with him, right?
"If the eldest lady is afraid that people will criticize your family for being too poor and loving the rich, then I will step in to cancel the marriage, so that your family won't have to take the blame."
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! It’s because she can’t speak, and now she’s turned into a dead end!
Zhu Ying was so anxious that she suddenly had an idea when she was about to get angry: "How about this! Grandma hid the marriage certificate very well and never showed me the text before. If your mother really has a marriage certificate here,
Then I'll stay and look for it with you. I want to see what's written on it. When we find it, can't we just burn it?"
Zhang Shou didn't expect that the plot would unfold in this way, and he was caught off guard: "You? Want to stay at my house? This isn't appropriate..."
Facing Zhang Shou, who looked a bit embarrassed for the first time, Zhu Ying smiled like a flower.
"This is your home, but it's also my home. Don't forget, Zhu Gongquan said before that this land and house belong to my father, and I am half the owner. Therefore, my excuse to stay here is also ready, just treat it as
I'm here to inspect the family property for my father!"
Seeing that the beautiful young lady who had always been very reasonable suddenly started to speak forcefully, Zhang Shou was speechless.
We agreed to break off the engagement, but how come you ended up staying in my house? Even if I can't refuse, can your Mr. Zhu Gongquan agree?