Eldest daughter

Chapter 473
In late October, because Wang Qing'er's delivery date was approaching, Wang Yuan'er took Wang Lan'er to Huangjue Temple to offer incense and worship Buddha.

After returning from Huangjue Temple, there have been rumors about Wang Lan'er's marriage to the outside world. Wang Lan'er has suffered disasters in the past two years, so it is not appropriate to talk about marriage, so this marriage has been put on hold for now.

On October [-]th, good news came from the Northwest. The Northwest Army defeated sixteen tribes of barbarians, beheaded the opponent’s general, and captured the opponent’s prince. They will return to Beijing to offer their captives. .

Since the winter of last year, the country has not been smooth, and this year, the floods have been severe. The money for disaster relief has been allocated in one stroke, and it can barely be used to relieve this year's disaster. The treasury is empty At that time, when such good news came, it would inevitably increase some wealth for the country. You need to know that the prince of the other party is in the hands of our country. If you want to redeem it, you will naturally have to give a lot of treasure.

The sooner the negotiation and the signing of the peace agreement with the barbarians, the better, and the selection of the right person. Unsurprisingly, Cui Yuan became the imperial envoy to negotiate.

The reason was that he had traveled to the Northwest with Emperor Jing, and had dealt with the barbarians. Apart from being familiar with that area, he also knew how to bring greater benefits to himself.

Therefore, Cui Yuan didn't even have a reason to refuse. The day after receiving the imperial decree, he had to rush on the road. He couldn't wait until the other prince arrived, could he?Otherwise, people can change another prince to become king, so this prisoner of war is meaningless.

Wang Yuan'er was full of depression, and complained while helping to tidy up: "First I went to the Ministry of Industry to control the flood, and then received a mission for disaster relief, and now I even have to be an imperial envoy for negotiations. Is it possible that the emperor can only see the civil and military affairs of the dynasty?" Can you do it alone?"

"This proves that your husband and I are capable." Cui Yuan said with a smile.

Wang Yuan'er pursed her lips and said, "I'd rather you not do it, but tell me, how many days did you spend in Beijing after returning to Beijing for half a year?"

They only came back in March and April, it's already October and November, Cui Yuan's life in Beijing has not exceeded two months, and he often runs out.

"Brother Chu can stand up. You don't know when he will turn over, crawl and stand. I'm afraid he will be able to talk when you come back!" Wang Yuan'er felt wronged the more he thought about it.

"Okay, how about I apply to be released next year?" Cui Yuan was very guilty.

"You have only been in the Ministry of Industry for less than a year, and if you can still let it out, you can only coax me." Wang Yuan'er sat down very calmly.

"You can always find a chance, tell me, do you like to go to Jiangnan, or to Guangdong and Guangxi? Jiangsu and Zhejiang?" Cui Yuan hugged her and coaxed her with a smile.

Wang Yuaner glanced at him and said, "Then I have to take a good look at the map."

"Okay, I'll ask Chen Shu to take the map and send it over for you to see later." Cui Yuan smiled and said, "It's not dangerous for me to negotiate this time, it's not a hard job, don't worry, I'll be back in the twelfth lunar month. "

Wang Yuan'er felt better after hearing this, and said: "Then you have to remember what you said yourself, don't miss the new year, you have to be here for Brother Chu's Catch Zhou."

"I obey." Cui Yuan gave a military salute, which made Wang Yuan'er chuckle.

The next day, Cui Yuan went to the northwest with the guard of honor of the imperial envoy, Wang Yuan'er was sent straight out of the city before returning.

After returning to Qinghui Courtyard, Wang Yuan'er hurriedly called Qiutang and the others.

The emperor wanted to reward the Northwest Army, so Zhao Dali would definitely come back together, and she hadn't seen him for several years, so she definitely wanted to take a good look at him this time.

That kid is over 20 years old, and I don't know if he is married?
Also, when I come back this time, I will definitely spend some time in Beijing. In the past, there were many people in Changle Town, so he could live at home. Baolai, who is five or six years old, doesn't even have a decent male master, but Zhao Dali is not suitable to live in their house anymore, so as not to spread gossip about melon fields and plums.

Wang Yuan'er thought about buying him a small house so that he could have a place to stay.

In the past few years, Zhao Dali has often sent letters, and during festivals and festivals, there are even big carts of gifts. He also gives some money from time to time. Wang Yuan'er has saved it for him. The small house is more than enough.

People always want to get married and have children, and to put down roots, it is no problem to buy more real estate like houses.

As for where to buy and what to buy, I will leave it to Qiu Tang and the others.

Qiutang hurried over, Wang Yuaner pulled her excitedly and said, "You're here, sit down quickly, I have something to tell you."

"What's the matter, grandma?" Qiutang asked while sitting sideways on the round stool.

"I want to buy a small house for Dali in Beijing. You and Chen Shu will go and find out where there is a cheap and good house for sale?" Wang Yuaner said excitedly: "This time the emperor wants to reward the Northwest Army, and Dali will definitely come back. Yes, you can’t live in an inn every day, can you? It’s not appropriate to live in the Wang’s house anymore, you might as well buy a small house.”

Dong Xue smiled and handed over a cup of tea, and said, "Grandma, you are too impatient. Sister Qiutang and Guanshi Chen will only get married at the end of the month. Now you will send them out to find a house. How can it be possible?"

Qiu Tang and Chen Shu, as well as Qiu Yun and that guard's wedding date were all set on the same day, on October [-]th, a double happiness came to join in the fun.It's only a few days now, these days, Qiutang and Qiuyun didn't come out to take care of things, and they were focused on preparing the dowry in the house.

Wang Yuan'er was stunned when she heard this, and slapped her thigh: "Look at me, I'm overjoyed, I haven't thought of such a big event yet!"

Qiu Tang said quickly: "Qiu Yun and I can't go out, Grandma can tell Chen Shu to ask someone to find this house first, and if there is a suitable one, it will be settled. When we are all married, we can go and clean it up, and wait for Mr. Zhao to come back. !"

Wang Yuaner clapped his hands and said, "Yes, that's the reason."

"Then I sent someone to call Chen Shulai." Qiutang asked with a smile.

"I don't need you, you are a fiancée. It's not easy to meet before you get married. I'll ask someone to call him." Wang Yuan'er smiled and said: "When you get married, then I'll just ask you to call him."

"If sister Qiutang is married, grandma, you have to call her Chen Shu's family!" Dong Xue joked with a smile.

Qiutang blushed, and glared at her angrily: "Just wait, when you get married in the future, I will remember what you said today."

Dong Xue chuckled.

Wang Yuan'er was overjoyed, and said with a smile: "Dong Xue is right, this woman belongs to someone else's family after she gets married, that's what she should be called."

"Grandma, you're making fun of slaves like this." Qiutang slightly annoyed.

Several people laughed together.

Wang Yuan'er asked her again how the dowry was prepared, everything was in order, so she had to carefully sort out the list, so that she wouldn't forget it when she was in a hurry when it was time to send out the dowry.

Qiutang replied one by one.

After Qiutang retreated, Wang Yuan'er called Chen Shu over, and told him to entrust someone to see if there was a suitable small house and buy it, and Chen Shu agreed.

In just a few days, there was good news from Chen Shu. About five streets away from Bali Hutong, there was a three-way small house that was eager to sell, because the owner wanted to support his family and return to his hometown. , this house was rushed to sell, just in a hurry to sell, the asking price was also high, 2000 taels.

Wang Yuan'er listened, and took a look around. Although the house is small, it is quite upright. It might not be enough for a large family to live in, but Zhao Dali is enough for a time, even with a wife and children.

Thinking in this way, he gave money to Chen Shu to buy the house, because he knew that Mrs. Cui's wife wanted to buy it, and the relevant yamen would finish the paperwork, house deed and so on, within two days. The house deed came into Wang Yuaner's hands.

Once the house is bought, it is a matter of staffing, but this is not in a hurry, I just wait for the two girls to get married, and then leave it to them.

In a blink of an eye, it was the day when Qiutang and Qiuyun got married.

Wang Yuan'er was going to marry two big girls at once, and he had served her for several years, so it was no big deal.

Mrs. Cheng and Mrs. Jiang had a celebration and added makeup to each of them, while Mrs. Cui was reluctant, but she was patient and added a red gold bracelet to each of them as a dowry.

Wang Yuan'er asked both of them to kowtow to them as a thank you.

The masters all put on make-up, and the servants who usually come and go have sent their own wishes, or embroidery or handicrafts, to add to the joy. As for Wang Yuaner, the real master, let alone, in addition to doing eight Carrying the dowry, and privately gave each of them 200 taels of silver as the bottom of the box.

On the [-]th day, Qiutang and Qiuyun came to Wang Yuaner and bowed their heads to say goodbye, wearing bright red wedding gowns and bridal makeup.

"Get up, you are all going to get married today, I wish you a happy new marriage and an early baby." Wang Yuan'er smiled and congratulated, and said: "I am pregnant, so I won't drink your meal. Just come back and give me a few kowtows and a cup of tea."

Qiu Tang and Qiu Yunhong agreed with each other, and said, "Grandma, please take care of yourself."

Wang Yuan'er nodded, and when he heard the news that the auspicious hour had arrived, he hurriedly urged the two of them to leave the house.

Qiutang and Qiuyun kowtowed three more times, and were helped out by Xi Niang.

Wang Yuan'er sent them out of the corridor, but Nanny Zhong refused to let her send them away again, and if she said to send them off again, their blessings would be wiped out.

The noise and joy spread far away, and Wang Yuan'er felt a little bit reluctant. You must know that these two people were the first to follow her and serve her.

"Grandma, go into the house, it's windy here." Dong Xue persuaded her.

Wang Yuaner nodded, turned around, and took a step when someone behind her yelled at her.

"Grandma, grandma is overjoyed." That girl Xia Yu ran over screaming.

Wang Yuan'er turned around: "Aren't you going to send your sister Qiutang and the others to marry, what are you talking about?"

"Grandma, my uncle and young master have been selected as a scholar, and my uncle and grandma have sent someone to deliver the news." Xia Yu said happily.

Wang Yuan'er's eyes lit up, uncle and master, that means Brother Ting has been selected as a scholar?This October is full of happy events!

(End of this chapter)