Chapter 79 Too Courageous (1)
Putting the two things together, and the two people standing together, the balance in Meng Qi's heart has already tilted. How can you know if you don't try? Besides, it's not just wishful thinking. Since Mr. Hong San can make his own decision on his marriage, then isn't it just my response? Did he pull my hand last time just to get a guess?
But what about her family? Her marriage with Zhou Yu couldn't be dissolved easily, what should she do? Meng Qi was very distressed, she really didn't want to just accept her fate.
While strolling in the garden, she accidentally found a book that someone had dropped. She picked it up curiously and found that it was a book describing a secret meeting between a young man and a young lady. She hurriedly put it in her arms and read it page by page when she returned to her room at night.
It turns out that the young lady could pretend to be a maid and go on a date with the young man. After the two met, they stayed together for three days and three nights. After the young man sent the young lady back, he came to the mansion to propose marriage, and as a result, a good marriage was achieved.
Meng Qi finished reading the book in one breath. Holding the handkerchief in her hand, Meng Qi strengthened her determination. She decided to work hard for her own happiness.
As the weather warmed up, Wang's health gradually improved.
Mrs. Guo happily brought in the bird's nest and served it to Wang. "Madam, your complexion is getting better and better."
Wang also felt refreshed recently and said with a smile, "I feel a lot more relaxed. Bring Sister Qi's dowry list to me tomorrow and let me see it."
Mother Guo handed the bowl to the little girl and said, "The list of Fourth Miss's dowry was decided a long time ago, so why bother to look at it again? Besides, it's still nearly three months away from July, so don't be in a hurry. You have to get well first."
Wang stood up, thinking that Meng Qi would soon have the six rituals, and felt happy, "Sister Qi has become more and more quiet recently."
"I've said before that you worry too much. Our fourth daughter is young, but now that she's getting married, she'll naturally be sensible. So, just put your mind at ease. Wait until she gets married next year and then you'll have a grandson. That would be wonderful."
Wang was even happier when she heard this. "I thought I wouldn't be able to go to Pingxi Marquis's mansion next month when the third master remarried. Now it seems there's no problem."
"Who said it wasn't? You haven't been out much since the beginning of autumn last year. You must relax this time."
Wang nodded with a smile. Mother Guo was stunned at first when she saw Wang's appearance, and then tried hard to think, how could they be so similar? She was not serving her, so she couldn't learn it even if she studied, right?
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Wangjia Iron Shop in South City
"Third brother Yue, we're getting married in ten days or so, how is it?" Zhou Yu sat across from Yue Zhen with a sly smile on his face.
"What? You want to learn from me so that you can marry your little bride next year?" Yue Zhen slowly picked up the tea and took a sip with a smile on his face.
"Tsk, what a little bastard! If there is any way I can do it, I will not marry her. She has so many bad habits."
"How can you talk like that? Be careful not to let your sister hear you. You also know how difficult it is for you to successfully complete this marriage. The one in the mansion wants you to cancel your engagement with the Huainan Marquisate. Don't take advantage of her wishes." Xu Cheng, the son of the Yong'an Earl, patted his brother-in-law on the back of his head.
"Brother-in-law, do I have to marry her? It's a whole lot of money."
"I'm wondering what's wrong with you. What does that 'che' mean? You keep saying it all day long. And what does this 'erbaiwu' mean? I've heard you say it several times." Yue Zhen said softly.
Su Qing's red and white face suddenly appeared in Zhou Yu's mind, as well as the row of small white teeth and the vicious expression when looking at him. Zhou Yu's face turned red for no reason, and he mumbled, "Nothing, just colloquialisms."
"Okay, I know you are unwilling, but this marriage must be done. At worst, after you give birth to a legitimate son, you can take someone you like into your life. But this marriage with the Huainan Marquis's Mansion is the most advantageous for us at the moment. You also have to be careful, because the six rituals will be performed soon, and don't let that person in the mansion cause any more trouble." Xu Cheng patted Zhou Yu's shoulder again and sat next to him.
"Your brother-in-law is right. According to your current situation, you really need a powerful Yue family to support you. The fourth daughter of the Meng family is the youngest daughter, and is extremely loved by the Crown Prince's wife and even the Marquis' wife. In the future, when the time comes for you to talk to that person, even though the Huainan Marquisate is on the decline, it is still a Marquisate after all. If you really give up this marriage, what kind of person do you think the woman in the mansion will find for you? Will she give you a good one?" Yue Zhen stared into Zhou Yu's eyes and said word by word.
Zhou Yu lowered his head and said, "I know. How could I not understand these principles? Besides, this marriage was arranged for me by my mother when she was still alive. If I withdraw, I will be sorry to her."
Yue Zhen sighed, "Yes, that's right. And I might as well tell you that the Wang family is not as simple as you think."
"Wang family? The maiden family of the wife of Marquis Huainan?" Zhou Yu raised his eyebrows.
"That's right. Wang Boyuan is very talented. Because of Li Xian's frame-up, your grandfather's story was exposed. He was implicated by his father, but I think this is only temporary. Master Lin also means this." Yue Zhen tapped the table with two fingers, thought for a while, and then said, "It's not a good thing for us to stay in Beijing. It's more beneficial to be outside."
"Third brother, are you saying that Wang Boyuan is actually..."
Xu Cheng knocked Zhou Yu's head again, "Why don't I tell you to be more careful every day and not focus on those trivial things. Just marry the Fourth Miss, and give her enough respect and dignity. How bad can she be? There is more behind her than just the Huainan Marquis Mansion. It won't be long before this Wang Boyuan returns to the capital, and you will have more help with your affairs."
Zhou Yu touched his head and said, "Brother-in-law, if you hit my head again, I will tell my sister."
Xu Cheng and Yue Zhen both laughed out loud.
Yue Zhen stood up and said, "Okay, I've said everything I need to say. I'm going back first. I have to pretend. Last time, my mother made me so angry that she didn't talk to me for three days."
"Okay, Third Brother Yue, I'll find some more people to go with you to welcome the bride." Zhou Yu laughed and stood up.
"No, don't dress up like a bridegroom."
A joke made Xu Cheng burst into laughter.
Watching Yue Zhen walk out of the secret room, Zhou Yu poured tea for Xu Cheng, "Brother-in-law, I see that Hong Lao San has not been honest recently."
"Oh?"
"Last time, Wu Hen said he saw one of his lackeys going in and out, and it seemed he went to the house of Prince Duan in the north."
"Prince Duan? Why would a brother-in-law of Prince Jing go to look for Prince Duan? Is it true?"
"That's right. Wu Hen has been following him for several days. There's also a stranger. Wu Hen said he's not from Beijing, but from the northwest. He has a bright red face and long hair standing up." Zhou Yu said as he measured his head with both hands, causing Xu Cheng to laugh.
"Why are you so unruly all day? You're getting married and yet you look so weird. Be careful that the fourth young lady of the Meng family won't like you."
Zhou Yu put down his hand and laughed, "You have to be as old-fashioned as you when you get married. I will always be like this. I will be like this for the rest of my life. Also, I don't want her to like me. Anyway, I don't like her. I don't believe that I will be so unlucky in my life that I can't even meet someone I really like, humph."
"Be obedient. I still say the same thing. You have to marry her whether you like her or not. If that's the case, why bother to drive each other away? At least you can't let her see you having fun. I don't ask her to help you much in the inner house, just don't make trouble. That person's son is so old and he's planning a marriage. It's selfish to want to marry someone higher up. The girl's family that his son is looking for must be of high status. If they really start a fight then..."