Eldest daughter

Chapter 481

When Cui Yuan came back from the yamen, he saw Wang Yuan'er leaning on the kang, looking at a box of silk flowers in front of him in a daze, as if he didn't even see him coming in.

"Cough." He coughed heavily.

Only then did Wang Yuaner come back to his senses and saw him: "You are back."

"See why you're so preoccupied?" He sat beside her, stretched out his hand to touch her forehead, and when the temperature was right, he twirled a silk flower in the box for a closer look.

The silk flowers are made of top-grade gauze, they are very delicate and lifelike, if you look at them from a distance, you will think they are real flowers.

Cui Yuan picked up a red hibiscus in the box and stuck it on her temple, and nodded with satisfaction.

"What are you doing?" Wang Yuan'er was made to smile by his action, and stretched out her hand to pull it out.

Cui Yuan pressed her hand and said, "Wear it, it looks good."

Wang Yuan'er blushed and gave up. In a blink of an eye, she remembered what Wang Qing'er had said, so she put the box of silk flowers aside, and patted her side to make him sit closer.

"Qing'er sent someone to send it over, saying it was newly issued, and asked me to wear it for my sisters in my natal family." Wang Yuan'er lowered her voice and said, "Qing'er said that the emperor also paid attention to Dali's marriage, saying that he The population in the family is simple, so it is best to find a girl from a similarly simple family."

Cui Yuan frowned after hearing this.

"Tell me, is it because the emperor sees that we are too lively and wants to beat and beat?" Wang Yuan'er said with a bitter face: "You know me, I am pregnant, and my brain is getting more and more stupid, especially when the emperor said so. I'm not sure if I broke it apart, crushed it and tasted it finely."

Ever since Cui Yuan became more and more powerful, and the backstage behind her became more and more difficult, she felt more and more strenuous and careful when dealing with ladies and ladies in the Beijing and middle circles. , Be careful when answering.

Cui Yuan saw that her expression was not very good, so he said: "Don't worry, this is not beating."

"Ok?"

"When the emperor returned to Longqian's mansion, he was a man who would lead troops to fight. The emperor knows better than anyone how important military power is. Now that he has been on the throne for five or six years, naturally he will firmly hold this military power in his hands. Since ancient times, the generals who have married into marriages are actually very knowledgeable. If the emperor wants to gather military power, he must raise pure ministers and direct ministers. If these generals only obey his orders and be loyal to him, then naturally they would not want these generals to have any wives. The family is powerful." Cui Yuan's voice was low.

Wang Yuaner frowned.

"I see what the emperor means. Don't settle for a noble daughter. It's better to find a girl from a simple or noble family. It would be even better if she is also a pure minister." Cui Yuan sighed.

"Nowadays, the princes are still young, so it's too early to win over, isn't it?" Wang Yuan'er muttered.

Cui Yuan smiled wryly: "How early is it? You fought over the prince before he was born, how young? According to you, the prince didn't go to win over until he grew up, it's too late. Whoever occupied that piece of land, it was early Just keep it.”

Wang Yuan'er was silent for a long while, and said: "I didn't even think about finding someone rich and powerful for him. Firstly, he might not be able to suppress him. Second, it is always better to marry high and low. Otherwise, the husband is the guide for the wife. Will it be peaceful?"

"You can go to those small schools to look for them. You can also look at some noble families. Those families will be applauded. Generally, those taught by such families are more sensible than those from rich and powerful families." Cui Yuan suggested.

Wang Yuan'er nodded, and brought the topic back to Lan'er.

"After a few years, Lan'er will be thirteen. This year I took her to several banquets, and some people proposed to marry her, but Qing'er said that the emperor said that he could keep her for a few years. I just thought, even if I stay, It's okay to make an appointment first, let's not look for a high-ranking family, ordinary people, the emperor will not have any objections, right?" Wang Yuan'er pouted and said: "The emperor should also take care of the daughter-in-law's affairs here, really."

He is so idle!

Wang Yuaner slandered in her heart.

Cui Yuan covered her mouth in fright, and said with a broken smile: "Ancestor, you should take it easy, walls have ears."

Wang Yuaner hummed lightly.

"It's not impossible for you to decide. Is there someone you like?"

"The former grandma and the others came to see me and mentioned it. They wanted to betroth Lan'er to Brother Ting, who is the cousin of my natal uncle. He was selected as a scholar this year, and he is only fifteen years old." Wang Yuan'er said: "I think After thinking about it, my uncle's family is a real small family, so the emperor should feel relieved and satisfied, right?"

"Well, have you seen Brother Zhong Ting?"

"Brother Ting has a very good temper and is talented. Uncles and uncles really love our sisters. If Lan'er returns to their family, she won't suffer from the temper of those little daughters-in-law." Wang Yuan'er whispered: "Lan'er It's like that, even if she went to those high-ranking families, I'm afraid that she will suffer, alas."

"You really are worried about your life. You are worried about Zhao Dali's marriage, you are also worried about Yaomeizi's marriage. In the future, there will be Baolai and your sons. I think you will worry about it for the rest of your life." Cui Yuan laughed.

Wang Yuan'er rolled his eyes at him: "If it wasn't for Qing'er in the palace, and you were a celebrity in front of the emperor, and everyone was fawning on me, I would have to worry about it? I have to take care of this and that, how long have I been on the throne? No wonder, the emperor , are the hardest and most tiring, and that counts."

Well, this temper has come up again!
Cui Yuan hurriedly went over and coaxed, and said: "I just found a chance to mention it, why are you upset? Lan'er is still young, and you can make an appointment later, and you are willing to marry her so soon? "

Wang Yuaner was also a little embarrassed, and argued forcefully, "I'm planning for a rainy day, understand?"

"All right, plan ahead. Have you asked her yet? If she only treats her as brother Ting and elder brother, aren't you worrying in vain?" Cui Yuan asked.

"I, not really." Wang Yuan'er was a little embarrassed.

"Although Lan'er is young, she also followed your older sisters. She is very thoughtful. You have to ask clearly. Don't mess up the mandarin ducks. Be careful, she will annoy you." Cui Yuan raised his eyebrows.

It took Wang Yuaner a long time to sigh and nod.

My Yaomei is still young, and the marriage can be put aside for the time being, but Zhao Dali's marriage really needs to be more urgent.

On the [-]th day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhuo Fan said goodbye and went back to the northwest, saying that he would rush back to celebrate the New Year, but Zhao Dali still kept it, and he wanted to integrate the three armies before returning.

The taste of the new year is getting stronger and stronger, Wang Yuaner is all about finding a wife for Zhao Dali to celebrate the new year, but after looking at several companies, they are all bad, and they can't find any good ones for a while, so anxious that they are on fire .

At this moment, Mrs. Jiang came to the door.

First, he gave Wang Yuan'er the children's clothes that he had made by himself. While drinking tea, he looked at Wang Yuan'er eagerly, but he didn't dare to speak.

Wang Yuan'er smiled and said, "What do you want to say?"

"I, I..." Mrs. Jiang swallowed, lowered her head, and took another sip of water. After a long time, she said: "My natal family, um, I have a cousin, the girl of my aunt's elder sister, It's eighteen this year, and I haven't even promised to get married yet. They are all very submissive, and they are also extremely virtuous and capable. Hmm..."

Wang Yuan'er listened for a while before she understood that Mrs. Jiang wanted to come and act as a matchmaker.

"The natal family of the third sibling is the Jiang family in Guanglu Temple. Madam Jiang's niece, I don't know who she is?" Wang Yuan'er raised her eyebrows.

"My cousin is the daughter of Fan Zhiyuan, the former Shaoqing of Honglu Temple. The Fan family has been a scholarly family for generations, but it has only declined in recent years. Later, my uncle passed away due to illness, and the Fan family only had an aunt and a pair of children. Life is even more difficult. And my uncle died of illness, my aunt has been in poor health, and my cousin is taking care of the house inside and out, she is very capable." Jiang said hastily.

Since it's good, you haven't gotten engaged yet at this age?

Mrs. Jiang seemed to see what she was thinking, so she blushed and said, "The Fan family has always been noble. Since my uncle died of illness, my aunt's health is not good, and she has been taking medicine all year round. The family is also a bit stretched. Studying, being poor at home, and...that's how I got to this age."

"No matter how poor you are, it's unlikely that no one will come to propose marriage, right?" Wang Yuan'er felt that she hadn't finished speaking.

Jiang's face turned pale, he hesitated, and said: "Actually, some people have come to beg, Yao Silang, the concubine of the Marquis of Anyuan, wanted to come to beg, but Yao Silang is a man and woman, How can my aunt and cousin agree? Then Yao Silang said that his cousin gave him a private relationship, and he gave him all the handkerchiefs. The conscience of heaven and earth, even if my cousin is not a noble girl, she is also from a noble family. How can she be such a person? It was Yao Silang who talked nonsense and ruined my cousin's reputation. Also, also said..."

She gritted her teeth, glanced at Wang Yuan'er, her eyes were red with anger, and said, "She also said that one day, she would take my cousin and let him do what she wanted."

Wang Yuaner was stunned and frowned.

Jiang pulled out her handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes, said: "Then Yao Silang is just bullying the Fan family and the Jiang family with nonsense. My cousin said that she would rather die than be a concubine for such a prodigal son." Looking at Wang Yuan'er, he said: "I know that General Zhao is a high-ranking official. My cousin's background is poor, and her family is poor. She is not worthy of a general. I, I just want my cousin to have a way out. If you don't like her , just pretend I didn’t say it.”

Wang Yuan'er smiled and held up the tea ceremony: "The third sibling and this cousin have a very deep relationship."

Jiang's eyes were red, sighing and sentimental, and said: "I am a concubine in the family, and I was inconspicuous when I was young. My sisters and sisters can only bully me, that is, this cousin, who always comes forward to protect me. I, I really can't bear it."

Wang Yuan'er thought about it carefully. Listening to it this way, Miss Fan is kind and affectionate.

"Third brothers and sisters also know that I'm just helping out. The marriage of General Xuanwu is ultimately up to him. I can't just settle it for him rashly. Otherwise, I'll ask him what he thinks." , if he wants to see you, you invite your cousin to play at home again, see if it suits you? Maybe your cousin doesn't like such a vulgar person?"

"No, it won't, my cousin said, as long as she is a good person and doesn't dislike her reputation, it will be done." Jiang was overjoyed, and said, "I'll wait for news from my second sister-in-law."

Wang Yuan'er nodded with a smile, and had already made up her mind to send someone to investigate.

(End of this chapter)