Kido

Chapter 135

After Jinnian finished speaking, his face was pale and his hands and feet were cold.An innocent girl, how could she talk about marriage by herself?Not to mention mentioning it in person, even if you hear the slightest bit of wind, you should stay away from it, it is the truth of being a girl.

Fourth Master Xie looked at Jin Nian quietly.Jin'er was well-behaved and sensible since she was a child. She didn't need to be supervised in her homework, and she didn't need to be taught repeatedly in etiquette. She rarely mischievously made trouble.She looked haggard, very different from the past, she must have encountered something unusual.

"Jin'er, it's a lifelong event, don't get angry." Fourth Master Xie said slowly, "Parents love you so much, so naturally they are all for your own good. My dear daughter, you don't have to think too much about getting married. Parents have their own reasons." Silly boy, girl When a son-in-law gets married, the character of the husband-in-law and the disposition of the in-laws are the most important things. Could it be that parents will harm you.

"How can I not think too much?" Jin Nian cried, "My aunts and cousins ​​all look at me like that, don't I want to?" Jin Nian burst into tears, obviously extremely grieved.A bunch of the fourth wife's cousins ​​and sisters came, as did Jinnian's younger cousin, all of them sympathized with Jinnian.Jinnian is so strong, how can he bear it.

This is still my aunts and cousins, that's all.If it was an irrelevant outsider, wouldn't he laugh at himself even more?I am already sixteen or seventeen years old, so what kind of good marriage can I wait for.Since the Marquis of Yichun proposed marriage again today, it is also due to fate, so it is better to make an appointment with him.It can't be that Xiaoqi is about to get married, and she is still hanging, making people laugh.Jin Nian cried, his mind became more determined.

Jin Nian was crying so hard, how could Fourth Master Xie not feel distressed.It was inconvenient to call the maids in to serve, Xie Xie wiped Jinnian's tears with a handkerchief, "Jin'er, don't cry." Jinnian sobbed and nodded repeatedly, but the tears became more violent.

It took a long time for Jinnian to stop his tears and lay on Fourth Master Xie's lap, unable to get up.Fourth Master Xie caressed his daughter's bun hair, "Jin'er, Huang Ke alone is a good match. But the Marquis of Yichun is rude, and Mrs. Marquis of Yichun is harsh, everyone knows." The Marquis of Yichun moved back to the capital for a year, The nature of the Huang family can no longer be concealed from others.Xie Siye thinks about it carefully, Huang Ke can be regarded as a young talent, barely worthy of Jin Er.But Huang Bin was rude and uneducated, and he really didn't want to deal with such in-laws.What's more, Mrs. Yichun Hou has a strict temper, and the precious daughter who is spoiled by someone's family will marry into his family to be angry.

Jin Nian sighed softly, "Daddy, not everyone has the good fortune of being like Xiao Qi." Xiao Qi sat at home and never worried about her marriage. Empress Dowager Xu made decisions for her.The Nanning Marquis Mansion is indeed full of talented children, and the parents-in-law are kind, but there is only one Nanning Marquis Mansion in the capital.

Thank you fourth master for showing off.Xiao Qi is so lucky?That silly boy Zhang Xi is not worthy of my Xiao Qi.Wuji has a genuine temperament, but his virtuous wife is really amazing.Fortunately, she also loves Xiaoqi, otherwise I would rather fight with Empress Dowager Xu than accept this marriage.

"Father, you should go." Jin Nian was cruel, and looked up at his father, "Sister Fifth is going to get married this month, and Xiao Qi is the matchmaker of the Empress Dowager, I'm afraid she will come soon to change the Geng's post. Daddy, if When Xiao Qi changed Geng Tie, I hadn't changed it yet... Daddy, I don't want to live anymore!" I don't even have the face to go out to meet people, just hit my head to death.

"Nonsense!" Fourth Master Xie reprimanded: "Parents who suffer from body, hair and skin, how dare you do that!" A flower-like biological daughter actually said "I don't want to live" in front of him.Even Xie Siye, who is always moody and angry, is still emotionally agitated and difficult to control himself.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..." Jinnian burst into tears again, and continued to speak intermittently while crying, "... Rude, you just ignore him, it's just... Harsh, help me deal with her..." Sixth sister-in-law also said Mother-in-law, mother-in-law doesn't like her yet, isn't sister-in-law Liu very comfortable?As long as the natal family is strong, the mother-in-law does not look at the face of the monk or the face of the Buddha, and it is not easy to do anything to the daughter-in-law.

It's okay, I'm not stupid enough.Fourth Master Xie carefully wiped away the tears for Jinnian, and helped her stand up, "Jin'er, don't cry anymore. Daddy has his own ideas." If she said, "Hardness is my fate," it would mean that she would not let her go even if she died. marry in the past.If she says "tough, you help me deal with her", maybe there is something to do.

Jinnian looked at Fourth Master Xie with tears in his eyes, "Mother said you never hugged my brother when he was a child, but you still hugged me. Daddy, you really love me, don't you? Daddy, you make the decision for me, I don't want to be laughed at "Xiaoqi already has someone else, but I don't have one, and people will laugh at me, thinking that no one wants me.

"Don't worry, Jin'er, if you don't change Geng stickers, Xiaoqi can't change either. If you don't let go, Xiaoqi can't let go either. Good girl, go back with peace of mind, you have a father for everything." Fourth Master Xie said firmly.Wuji, that virtuous wife of yours can calculate and determine her status. As for when the marriage ceremony will be celebrated, I will decide.It's impossible for my precious daughter, who I raised so carefully, to be earned so easily by you.

Jin Nian felt relieved.I thought that Xiao Qi's marriage would be arranged intensively if the queen mother opened her mouth, and there would be no delay.Hearing what dad said, I can go back and sleep peacefully.Seniors and young are in order, anyway, she can't get past me, father won't allow it.

Jinnian withdrew his tears.Fourth Master Xie looked at her with a half-smile, "If someone sees this appearance, they will laugh at you." Jin Nian blushed, and put on a big cloak, "I don't want people to see it, I cover it tightly .” Wrap yourself up and run away.

Fourth Master Xie looked at his daughter's back, smiled and shook his head.Yan'er, Tang'er, and Bai'er all heard about it, and Jin'er and Xiao Qi each had their own mischief.The son is relieved, and the daughter is troublesome.Jin'er's marriage needs to be reconsidered, Xiao Qi, Wuji will urge her again and again.Let him make noise, and I must return to him one by one for the embarrassment I suffered that day.

The corners of Fourth Master Xie's mouth curled up slightly.When he was leaving the Yamen, Zhang Yu came to pick him up again, but he didn't know that he had left calmly through the side door.Wuji, want to urge me to set a date, don't think about it.Let's play hide-and-seek for a few days, and then talk about it.

Fourth Master Xie walked to Jingxin Courtyard.In the Jingxin Courtyard, the charming Yuan Zhao was sitting reservedly, holding a Ding kiln tea cup in her slender and beautiful jade hands, slowly sipping tea.She is the same age as He Li, both in their early forties.Ordinary women at this age will be a little fatter, but He Li is much plumper than before.Yuan Zhao is still slender and graceful, with a waist like a willow.A beauty is a beauty, and you can't accept it.

Seeing Fourth Master Xie enter the house, Yuan Zhao and He Li hurriedly stood up to meet him. "Yulang, long time no see." Yuan Zhao's eyes were full of sadness, and his expression was a little sad.She has been sick from time to time in recent years. Fourth Master Xie has never liked patients and rarely visited her.Her life in Melting Moon Court was not too sad, Fourth Master Xie used his private money to subsidize precious medicinal materials, delicious food of all kinds, and generous offerings.If it is an ordinary childless aunt, she should be very satisfied.For a stunning beauty like Yuan Zhao, it was far from enough.Without the company of Yulang, no matter how beautiful the scenery is, no matter how delicious the food is, what's the fun?It's a pity that she didn't live up to her expectations, so she had to cry to Hua and sigh to Yue.

"Is your body better? I have so many chores these days that I didn't even go to see you." Fourth Master Xie Shi Shiran sat down and looked at Yuan Zhao with a smile.Yuan Zhao stared at him with a pair of beautiful eyes, "If Yulang visits me often, maybe it will get better, maybe."

Fourth Master Xie smiled slightly, "If I'm free, I'll definitely go there often." He Li served the tea with his own hands, "This is Ah Zhao's favorite." In the teacup was Yuan Zhao's favorite Lushan Yunwu, Secui Soup Clear, fragrant like orchids.Fourth Master Xie glanced at He Li indifferently, he is stupid, he always treats people so sincerely.Yuan Zhao has long since fallen out of favor, and A Li still treats her as considerately as a real sister.

Yuan Zhao has a delicate body, and his speech is obviously delicate, "I just heard that I came to congratulate A Li. A Li has a son and a daughter, the sixth young master married the princess, and the seventh young lady is going to marry the prince of the Hou family. , A Li is really lucky." A Li is not as good-looking as I am, but he can give birth.

He Li pursed his lips and smiled, "Azhao really knows how to tell jokes. Sixth Young Master and Seventh Miss are Yulang, his wife and children, and I am just an aunt. It is indeed a happy event for Sixth Young Master to marry a lady like the princess. Did Miss Seven marry into the Nanning Marquis Mansion? From my point of view, Nanning Marquis Mansion is the one who overwhelmed our family." In Yulang's heart, no son of any family is good enough for his precious daughter.Naishan is a good child and this marriage is good, but in front of Yulang, he really can't tell the truth!Yulang must be unhappy when he hears the truth.Besides, no one came to propose marriage to Xiao Qi's father, so it was actually settled.Yulang wasn't sure why he was sulking.

Fourth Master Xie drank his tea slowly and did not speak.Yuan Zhao's eyes turned red, Ah Li really got a bargain and behaved so well!What are the children of Yulang and his wife? When will the Sixth Young Master and Seventh Miss not come to Jingxin Courtyard to show their courtesy?Even the princess and the county master often come.Seventh Miss is a concubine, and after getting such a good marriage, she also said that the Nanning Marquis Mansion is highly sought after.Ah Li, you have no conscience.

Yuan Zhao complained for a while, but He Li pretended not to see, and warmly greeted her for some snacks, Fourth Master Xie looked out the window leisurely, wondering what was on his mind.Yuan Zhaolue sat for a while, but he was not interested, so he got up and said goodbye aggrieved.Fourth master Xie and He Li didn't keep her any longer, "Slow down on the road." He Li called her little girl over and explained in detail, and ordered someone to grab two handfuls of copper coins and give it to the little girl, "I'm so good to serve my aunt. "The little girl smiled and thanked Yuan Zhao, happily helping Yuan Zhao to leave.

Fourth Master Xie grabbed He Li's hand, and asked slowly, "Is his family admiring us?" He Li nodded, "Of course. Our little seven is so precious, anyone who marries our little seven is also a high admiration." The tone is very natural.

Thank you Fourth Master for your joy.A Li is the most knowledgeable, considerate, and having A Li by his side is a great joy in life.He Li looked at him seriously, "Yulang, the Marquis of Nanning is too deceitful, we can't let them get their way! We must make things difficult for them, at least pay attention to the thatched cottage before we marry Xiao Qi."

Fourth Master Xie smiled and pulled He Li into his arms, "A Li, who taught you this? It was Xiaoqi or Yaya." In all likelihood, it was Yaya.This child is smart and energetic, and he is determined to abduct Xiao Qi for her little brother.

He Li's eyes widened in surprise, "Yulang, how...how did you guess that?" Fourth Master Xie lightly pecked her lips, with a smile on his lips, "Stupid Ah Li!" She has always been gentle, she doesn't care about things, and now she even gives the idea of ​​making things difficult for her in-laws, it's not something to be instigated, but something else.

He Li shook his head again and again, "I won't say anything, I won't say anything!" Fourth Master Xie smiled provocatively, and looked at her provocatively, "Ah Li doesn't matter, I've been delaying Xiao Qi's marriage." It's impossible to marry someone else, but the Zhang family can't even think about marrying someone away smoothly.

"Don't tell me." He Li begged, "It's rare that this child, Axie, is so kind to Xiaoqi, let's make them happy. Yulang, what do women want in their life? Isn't it just a lover." What's more, this lover's family They also like Xiao Qi, how rare it is to treat Xiao Qi well.

Fourth Master Xie secretly gritted his teeth.Zhang Yi, this kid, I have been thinking about it since my daughter was only a little bit old, and now even A Li has turned against him. If I really want to marry Xiaoqi to him smoothly, I am too useless.

Fourth Master Xie smiled slightly, "Good evening, Ah Li, please beg me, maybe I will, maybe not." He Li blushed and pushed him away, and went to the mirror to adjust his makeup, "Yulang took advantage of the fire to rob me." Xie Fourth Grandpa walked over slowly and hugged her from behind, "It's all because Ah Li is so beautiful that people can't hold themselves." He Li spat lightly, and his cheeks became dizzy.

After dinner, Tang Nian and Ya Ya came over to play with the boy in their arms.Zi Yi is one year old, very pink and cute.She stumbled and ran on the ground, Fourth Master Xie wanted to hug her, but she pushed him away impatiently, "No, no!" He yelled willfully, turning around the room.

He Li looked at his little granddaughter, with a gentle expression on his face that could squeeze out water, "It's exactly the same as her aunt when she was a child." Isn't it the same when Xiao Qi was a child, she didn't want to be hugged, she turned around the room like a small spinning top, no one When it stops.

Fourth Master Xie followed his little granddaughter's eyes, his eyes were very slanderous.Yaya smiled sweetly, and ordered the maid to take a newly made doll, squatting on the ground with Tangnian, watching with feigned surprise, "The eyes are blue, the hair is golden, so beautiful!"

Little Ziyi has good eyes and ears, he stumbled over, his face was full of curiosity, and he said courteously, "My wife, my wife." He moved towards Yaya and Tangnian.Tang Nian embraced her casually, held the doll up to her eyes, the kid smiled brightly, hugged the doll and patted it.

Tang Nian took the doll out of her arms and gave it to Fourth Master Xie.Little Ziyi yelled twice angrily, seeing Fourth Master Xie open his arms towards her, he hesitated for a moment, then opened his small arms too, letting Fourth Master Xie hold him, and played with the doll in his arms.

Fourth Master Xie was satisfied to finally embrace his granddaughter.Wuji also said that he wanted Tang'er and Yaya to live in the princess's mansion forever. If so, where would he take his granddaughter as a grandfather?Wuji is really hateful, very hateful.Not only want to rob me Tang'er, but also want to rob me Xiaoqi.

Fourth Master Xie played with his little granddaughter for a while, before he remembered, "Where's Xiao Qi?" Tang'er is here, why didn't he see Xiao Qi.Yaya smiled and didn't speak, Tang Nian said vaguely: "It's in the South Garden, let's look at it." Zhang Naishan came here often, and Yaya helped him again, so there was no way.

Nanyuan, Fleeting Nian was full of sympathy, "Zhang Naishan, it's really not easy, uncle." Last night, he was happy with the drink and didn't mention the business.There was no one blocking him today, guessing that Fourth Master Xie was playing hide-and-seek with him.Poor Uncle Zhang.

"Zhang Naishan, you are not allowed to complain about Uncle." Liu Nian is familiar with Zhang Xi's temperament, and he is the spoiled youngest son at home, so he is afraid that he will complain about Zhang Xi. Adding insult to injury.”

"Don't complain." Zhang Yi looked serious, "I am a filial son." What are you complaining about? I married a wife, so naturally I should think about it.Dad has a lot of military affairs to deal with every day, very tiring.Grandfather and mother are reluctant to complain about him, and I am also reluctant.

"Xiao Qi, I'm going to ask Uncle Shi to thank you." Zhang Yi discussed with Liu Nian, "He's uncomfortable, so let him vent his anger on me, that's all." Whoever it is, his daughter's marriage will be calculated, and he will be unhappy of.

Fleeting Naughty smiled mischievously, "If it's just for getting married, it's okay to calculate the date again and bypass him. But don't be mad at him, he's my own father, so I can't bear it." Only Uncle Zhang and Uncle Zhang It's time for Naishan, look at Fourth Master Xie's cold eyes more, and wait until Fourth Master Xie's anger is almost gone.

In the next few days, Zhang Yu went to the Tongzheng Department to block people several times, but he didn't see Fourth Master Xie's face.Everyone in the Department of General Affairs felt that it was not easy for both of them!The Xie family has been scholarly for generations, so they really don't want to marry this unreasonable marriage.The Marquis of Nanning held his nose to admit it because of the empress dowager's affection, and he wanted to follow behind Xie Tongzheng with a smile on his face.The man from the Marquis of Nanning is a young and promising concubine son who will invite him to be a son in the future. He is handsome and has a good character. Now it is really embarrassing for him to humble himself in order to marry a concubine.Alas, the Empress Dowager Duanxian is really... unspeakable.

When Zhang Yi was not on duty at Jinyiwei, he went to the General Administration Department to show his courtesy.With Zhang Xi around, Xie Siye didn't need others to serve his tea, someone would sort out the copywriting, and someone would take care of running errands, which greatly saved the manpower of the Secretary of the General Administration.When it was time to go down to the yamen, Master Jian sighed to Fourth Master Xie, "Xie Tongzheng, such a son-in-law, please admit it." The young man is sweating to run errands for you, and he is more obedient than his own son, which is rare.

Zhang Yu finally caught Fourth Master Xie's men and went out drinking with Fourth Master Xie for several nights.Zhang Yu didn't dare to be complacent anymore, so he was careful with Fourth Master Xie.Xie Siye finally felt a little better, Wuji, you made it difficult for me when you married your daughter, and I made it difficult for you when I married your daughter. We are even.

The second and third wives were not well informed, and it took several days to hear about the incident.The two communicated first, then got into the carriage together and came to Dengshikou Street. "Xiao Qi is blessed," the second wife praised gently. "Xiao Qi is blessed, but the fourth sibling is even more blessed." The third wife said with a smile.Even the concubine married so well, I want to see who the fourth concubine can marry.

The fourth wife thanked politely, with a decent smile on her face, and she was not as upset as the third wife expected.The Fourth Wife has met Mrs. Yichunhou. It seems that if Yichunhou is transferred to another post next year, the son of Yichunhou will stay in the capital.Mrs. Yichun Hou was anxious to get married for her son, so that he would not be left unattended.The fourth wife was very tempted to hear that, this is a great thing, Jin'er can marry the son of the Hou family, but she doesn't have to serve her parents-in-law.

On October [-], the emperor summoned Xie Siye in the west side hall of Qianqing Palace.After the official affairs were settled, the emperor mentioned a private matter, "How about the marriage between Qing's young daughter and Ah Xie? The queen mother asked the day before yesterday."

Fourth Master Xie is so angry, first you made a queen mother, and now you make an emperor, Wuji, to show off your family's power?Fourth Master Xie was neither humble nor overbearing, "The elders and the younger are orderly. The eldest daughter of the minister has not been married yet, and the younger daughter has to wait."

The emperor looked very pleasant, "Young daughter, I have met twice, she is a very likable little girl. It is human nature for Qing to be reluctant to marry a young girl. It is just the empress dowager's kindness, so don't let it down."

Fourth Master Xie left the Qianqing Palace and returned to the General Administration Department.Zhang Xi came over, sweating profusely, carrying a pot of hot water.Fourth Master Xie glanced at him indifferently, "Go back and tell your lord to ask him to be a matchmaker." Zhang Yi bowed deeply, "Yes, my lord."

(End of this chapter)