Good guy, while everyone was stunned, they finally saw what it means to speak well, and it is such a wonderful poem!
With such talent, there are really eight talented people in the world. Xia Yu has seven of them alone. He is so awesome that he has no friends!
The girl in red was also very happy, her beautiful eyes were full of admiration and love.
What girl doesn’t have a child?
A talented man like Xia Yu, who is so talented that his oars and oars turn into ashes when talking and laughing, is the dream lover of countless girls in the boudoir, and the girl in red does not admit it to anyone.
She was very satisfied with this marriage before. After meeting her, she felt that there was no better husband than Xia Yu in the world.
"My little girl thanks you, sir. This, this poem, I, I like it very much." The affection in the eyes of the girl in red is so intense that it can squeeze out water.
Su Dingfang and Zuo Hui looked at each other, convinced.
The two of them felt that with their teacher (Uncle Master)’s charm and talent, there was no woman in the world that he could not handle!
If one poem doesn't work, then two, guaranteed to capture your heart!
As soon as Zheng Jibo saw Xia Yu and his daughter flirting with each other, and they looked at each other so well, he knew it was done. He was relaxed and very proud.
How could he, the legitimate daughter of the Zheng family in Xingyang, be so different!?
Not only does he have a first-class appearance, but he is also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, as well as housekeeping, which he has cultivated with great efforts since he was a child.
Even compared to the royal princess, she is noble and outstanding, no less generous!
"Ahem!"
Seeing that it was almost done, Zheng Jibo coughed lightly. After all, the two parties were not married yet. Although the Tang Dynasty was open to the idea, it had to avoid suspicion.
Mrs. Zheng understood and knew that the matter should be done and it was time to leave.
"Haha, then the master will chat slowly with Xiwen, and my daughter and I will go to my parents' house."
Mrs. Zheng pulled her daughter. Although the girl in red was a little reluctant to leave, she also knew that it was not the right time to stay for a long time, so she had no choice but to follow her mother and drift away.
Xia Yu's gaze was like a sophisticated radar, staring at the beauty until she disappeared.
At this time, he had only one thought: He was destined to marry such a beautiful woman!
As for free love, go to hell.
Emotions can also be cultivated slowly! For thousands of years, haven’t our Chinese ancestors come this way!?
For a time, Xia Yu naturally found a reason for her love at first sight.
"Cough!" At this time, Zheng Ting also coughed lightly, reminding Xia Yu to return to her soul, and said with a smile: "My lord, how is my niece? Can you see her?"
Xia Yu hurriedly said: "What a beautiful woman, Zheng's daughter is indeed extraordinary!"
Zheng Jibo laughed: "As long as Xiwen is satisfied. In that case, the marriage between the two families——" The old fox laughed and said nothing, but put on airs.
Xia Yu hurriedly said: "I don't have any objection, I'm just afraid that the lady will look down on her."
"Haha, the Duke is too modest." Zheng Ting laughed and said, "The Duke is such a good son-in-law, so naturally everyone in our Zheng family is satisfied."
Seeing that Xia Yu expressed his attitude first, Zheng Jibo also felt that he was losing face, so he smiled and said: "Of course, my daughter has no reason to refuse. So, Xiwen, when you go back today, you will arrange for someone to propose marriage and set an auspicious day."
"I sincerely obey Duke Zheng's orders."
Xia Yu was overjoyed, knowing that it was finalized. This beautiful daughter-in-law of the Zheng family was definitely his wife and had not run away.
"My lord, my step-uncle brother cannot stay in Chang'an for a long time, so the auspicious date should not be too late, it is best within the first month." At this time, Zheng Ting reminded.
Xia Yu was taken aback and said quickly: "Miss is the legitimate daughter of the Zheng family. I'm afraid that I'll offend her in such a hurry."
When the legitimate daughter of the fifth surname Qiwang got married, her pomp in the Sui and Tang Dynasties was no less than that of a princess!
There is less than a month left, and Xia Yu is a little worried. If he is not prepared well in any way, it will cause people to gossip!
"Xi Wen is worried too much." Zheng Jibo waved his hand: "My Zheng family has dozens of merchants in the east and west cities of Chang'an, and we have everything we need to get married."
Zheng Ting also smiled and said: "If you have any needs, just come and find me."
Xia Yu suddenly realized that the Zheng family had already been prepared.
It's right to think about it. The Zheng family in Xingyang is such a wealthy family, so they must marry their daughter in a glamorous manner and will never lose the dignity of a wealthy family.
Therefore, tight time is not a problem, and the Zheng family is confident.
That is to say, he can just go home quickly, collect some money, and buy some betrothal gifts.
"Please don't worry, Mr. Zheng, I'll be ready when Yu gets back." Xia Yu readily agreed, but felt a little uneasy in her heart.
Although Zheng Ting had said early on that when Zheng married a daughter, she would not ask for much betrothal gifts, and even the dowry would be extremely generous.
But after all, she is the legitimate daughter of the Zheng family, so the betrothal gift cannot be too shabby, as this will make both parties look bad.
Therefore, it is hard to say whether his wealth is sufficient or not.
After a while, I left the Zheng Mansion.
Su Dingfang immediately congratulated Xia Yu excitedly: "Congratulations, teacher, for marrying the legitimate daughter of the fifth surname, you will definitely shine on your family and make the world look at you."
Zuo Hui also admired him and said: "Uncle Master, they all say that they would rather marry a girl with the fifth surname than join the emperor's family. If you can help each other with the Zheng family, you will be as stable as a rock in the Tang Dynasty."
Xia Yu smiled bitterly and said while walking towards the carriage: "Although it is a good thing, I'm afraid it will be tight in my pocket."
Zuo Hui reacted immediately.
He is much smarter than Su Dingfang, who is just a warrior. He also often travels among the people, so he naturally knows the pros and cons.
"Uh-huh..." Zuo Hui couldn't help but exclaimed: "Yes, the cost of marrying a girl with the fifth surname is not small. At the beginning of last year, General Qin Qiong remarried a concubine of the Cui family. Does your uncle know how much he spent?
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Xia Yu's eyes lit up. This was just for reference. She stopped getting in the car and asked hurriedly: "How much does it cost?"
"The bride price is three thousand taels of gold! In addition, the family wealth is three hundred taels of gold, one million yuan, one thousand acres of fertile land, a mansion in Chang'an, and three thousand pieces of silk and satin!"
"This does not include the expenses for furniture, banquets, sundries, manpower, etc. in the mansion."
"In total, I'm afraid it won't cost less than 7,000 taels of gold, which is about 140,000 guan, which is enough to cover the annual expenses of 10,000 civilian households!"
"It is said that General Qin almost emptied his family fortune at that time, and even borrowed a lot from the King of Qin, Cheng Yaojin, etc., and he could only pay it back after returning from the Eastern Expedition."
After hearing what Zuo Hui said, Xia Yu and Su Dingfang were stunned.
Su Dingfang said with a look of disbelief: "This, this, spending so much is simply too extravagant. These are troubled times!"
He looked at Xia Yu and said with a wry smile: "Teacher, this is just the concubine of the Cui family. Now, you are marrying the concubine of the Zheng family. This cost-"
He is a boy from a poor family, so he really doesn't dare to think about it.
"I'm afraid it will take at least twice as much to get through it!" Xia Yu said with a toothache on his face.
During the Eastern Expedition, as a giant in the military, he captured a considerable share of the profits, which amounted to more than 100,000 yuan, and he felt quite wealthy.
But now it seems that marrying a wife means going bankrupt!
This legitimate daughter of the fifth surname is indeed Princess Guibi!
In comparison, the betrothal gift he paid for marrying Yin Zhixi was only 3,000 guan, and all the other gifts added up to 6,000 guan.
This is really much cheaper.
Of course, one is the adopted daughter of an ordinary Guanlong military noble, and is just a Teng wife, while the other is the legitimate daughter of the fifth surname Qi Wang, a dignified wife!
This status and status are completely incomparable.
For a time, Xia Yu never felt that she was so poor!
"Teacher," Su Dingfang looked at Xia Yu with a worried look on his face: "My family's savings are barely enough, but you have to start an academy soon—"
Xia Yu is getting more and more nervous. It will definitely not work if the family's financial resources are compromised.
Although Xingyang Zheng's dowry is only a lot larger, it is his future wife's private wealth. He is an unparalleled military strategist and an expert in time travel, so he can't just be a softie, right?
Seeing Xia Yu's troubled face, Su Dingfang hesitated and said, "Teacher, how about you borrow some from His Highness the King of Qin or other colleagues?"
"I won't borrow it." Xia Yu immediately shook her head like a rattle.
Although he is usually mild-tempered, he has always been strong-willed and loves face. How shameless is it that he has to borrow money to marry a wife?
"Uncle Master," Zuo Hui also saw Xia Yu's character and said cautiously: "The family is quite wealthy. How about I go find Master and ask him to get some money?"
"No need." Xia Yu shook his head. He didn't know how to borrow money or ask for alms.
Suddenly, something moved in his heart, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face, and he smiled and said: "Don't worry, I have a way."
A living person will never suffocate to death. He is a dignified time traveler and has a golden finger.
Su Dingfang and Zuo Hui looked at each other in confusion.
Since ancient times, a penny has overwhelmed heroes, let alone such a large amount of money?
This is not a war, there is no place to grab, and I don't understand how Xia Yu can make a huge sum of money in a short period of time.
"Let's go home." Xia Yu got on the carriage with a relaxed expression.
Although Su Dingfang and Zuo Hui were suspicious, they had no choice but to mount their horses and follow.
