Iron Kui Extra (49)

Ning Zhan spent two years observing the teenagers around him, and he still felt that Gong Changhou's second son, Peng Kangtai, was the most suitable for Ruyi.

"Fourth prince, what do you think of Peng Kangtai?"

Qiyou said with a smile: "The ability is not particularly outstanding, but people are motivated and behave properly. It's just that your sister is the eldest daughter of the family. If you promise him, it will be considered a low marriage."

Although Ruyi has improved a lot after studying with Nanny Dai for three years, human nature cannot be changed.

Ning Zhan said: "My sister's temperament can only marry a family with a simple population. The population is too complicated for her to handle. Gong Changhou didn't take concubines, and there were only six people in the family, and Gong Changhou Madam is also easy-going." Not only Peng Ya, but also many generals in the Ming Dynasty did not take concubines.

Seeing that Ning Zhan was so thoughtful, Qiyou said, "You write a letter to uncle to let him decide on this matter, and you don't come forward." As for Xiao's pissy nature, he definitely doesn't like Peng Kangshun.

Ning Zhan nodded and said, "I know." It's because Ruyi's temperament is too submissive and has no intentions, otherwise he wouldn't bother so much. Like Ruhui, he is not afraid. With Ruhui's temperament, no matter who she marries into, she can live well.

Ning Hai has been paying attention to the outstanding young generals in the army these years, but he has his eyes on a young man. But when he learned that the other party had a mother who had been widowed for fourteen years and six other brothers and sisters, he gave up his idea. It is difficult for a widow's son to marry, let alone have so many brothers and sisters, and Ruyi's temper can't handle it.

At this moment, Ning Hai received a letter from Ning Zhan. Although Peng Kangshun's conditions were not the best, it had to be said that he was the most suitable for Ruyi.

Ning Hai didn't think about using his daughter for marriage, so after thinking about it, he wrote a letter to Mrs. Xiao, asking her to send a message to the Peng family. If the Peng family is interested, they will invite a matchmaker to come to propose marriage. If they are unintentional, their daughters will not worry about marrying.

After Xiao asked about Peng Kangshun's situation, he was completely dissatisfied with him. But she herself didn't have the guts to resist Ning Hai, so she told Ning Zhan about it: "The second master of the Peng family is average in appearance and ability, and he is the second son, so he won't be able to get any property when the family is divided in the future. Zhaner, you write Write to your father to let him dispel this idea." Xiao is a girl from a scholar's family, and she also hopes to find a handsome and talented husband for Ruyi. For Peng Kangshun, he naturally looked down on him.

Ning Zhan said: "Mother, it's useless for me to persuade you to decide what father has decided. And I believe that since father has fallen in love with the second master of the Peng family, he must have something special about him." Fortunately, he listened to the words of the fourth prince. , without telling Xiao Shi about it first. Otherwise, this marriage will definitely fail.

No matter how reluctant Xiao was, he would not dare to disobey Ning Hai's wishes.

Mrs. Peng got the word from the middleman,

Instead of inviting the official media to come to propose marriage, they sent someone to inquire about what happened to the Ning family recently.

At this time, Ruyi also knew that Ning Hai was in love with Peng Kangshun, the second son of Gong Changhou. According to Xiao's words, this Peng Kangshun is not only mediocre, but also ugly, and his mood instantly fell to the bottom.

However, Ruhui held a different opinion and said: "Sister, don't listen to mother's one-sided words. Since Dad chose this Peng Kang book, there must be something special about it. Sister, don't worry, we will ask Ah Zhan to help find out. .”

It so happened that Ning Zhan went home that night.

Knowing Ruyi's worry, Ning Zhan said: "Peng Kangshun is sixteen years old this year, and he is already a deputy lieutenant of the seventh rank. Eldest sister, he got this position by himself." This shows that Peng Kangshun's ability is not bad. Of course, there is no comparison with someone like the eldest princess.

"Mother said she looks ugly."

Ning Zhan frowned and said, "Peng Kangshun is very upright." His appearance was not particularly outstanding, but he definitely had nothing to do with being ugly.

Ruhui added: "How does it compare to your father?" Ning Hai looks rougher, if he is rougher than his father, then I really can't bear to look at him directly.

"How can he compare to Dad!" Seeing Ruyi's face collapsed, Ning Zhan said with a smile, "Don't worry! Peng Kangshun is not bad looking."

Ruyi asked: "Really?"

Ning Zhan thought for a while and said, "If Elder Sister is worried, I will arrange for you to meet. If Elder Sister is not satisfied, I will write to Dad to let him dispel the idea."

As long as it is not ugly, Ruyi said: "Marriage is a major matter, the parents' order and the matchmaker's words." This means that since Ning Hai made it, children must not go against it.

Ning Zhan hummed and said, "Sister, although the conditions of the Peng family are not particularly good, their family has a simple population and Mrs. Gong Changhou is easy-going. If you marry into the Peng family, you don't have to worry about being made things difficult by your mother-in-law."

Ruhui was a little puzzled and asked, "Ah Zhan, how do you know these things?"

Ning Zhan smiled and said: "Of course I have inquired about it. Eldest sister, Mrs. Peng has two sons and two daughters; the eldest daughter is married, and the fiancée of Prince Gong Chang is a cheerful girl; the younger daughter is still young, but innocent Lively. I believe you will be able to get along well with them when you marry. " With a wishful temperament, if you meet a tricky sister-in-law or sister-in-law, you will definitely be bullied.

Ruyi's heart fell back to its original place. She does not seek glory and wealth, but only hopes that her life will be smooth and happy.

Mrs. Peng's people did not find anything after inquiring. In particular, the eldest daughter of the Ning family rarely went out, and there was not even a word of bad rumors.

After thinking about it, Mother Peng went to Peng Kangshun and told him about it.

Peng Kangshun was a little dumbfounded: "You mean, Mrs. Anyang Bo wants to give me the eldest daughter?"

The Peng family is a marquis, which is higher than the earl of the Ning family. But the Peng family is only the Marquis of the third generation, and they don't have a particularly big background, and Peng Kangshun is still the second son and cannot be the Marquis. And Uncle Anyang is the queen's uncle, and Ning Zhan is the prince's companion. The Ning family still has a lot of room for improvement. If he can marry the eldest daughter of the Ning family, it will be like a pie in the sky for him.

Seeing her son so happy that she was a little silly, Mrs. Peng said: "If there is no problem, this is a good marriage that you can't find. But I am afraid that this is not a pie, but a discus."

Peng Kangshun immediately woke up from his excitement: "Mother, what do you mean, there is a problem with the eldest daughter of the Ning family?"

Mother Peng didn't dare to say anything without evidence: "That's what I'm worried about."

Peng Kangshun said: "Mom, have you sent someone to inquire?"

Mother Peng hummed and said: "I sent someone to inquire, and only said that Mrs. Anyang and the two girls seldom go out."

"anything else?"

Peng's mother said: "Three years ago, Uncle Anyang's mansion hired a foster nun from the palace to teach the two girls. There is nothing else."

Upon hearing this, Peng Kangshun immediately said: "Mother, we will send the official media to the Ning family to propose marriage tomorrow." With the guidance of the nuns in the palace, the eldest girl of the Ning family will definitely not do anything beyond the boundaries.

Mrs. Peng hesitated a bit, and said, "Kangshun, I'd better let my mother ask someone to inquire about it."

Peng Kangshun said: "I'm afraid that when we find out, the Ning family will think we are insincere and unwilling." After this village, there will be no such shop. He would never even think about marrying such a helpful family in the future.

"Have you thought about it? No regrets?"

Seeing that Peng Kangshun did not change his mind, Mrs. Peng sent the lady in charge to invite the official media.

On the second day, the official media went to the Ning family to propose marriage.

The Xiao family didn't agree but didn't refuse either, they just said they had to think about it. As soon as the official media heard about it, they knew that the matter was reasonable, and the so-called consideration was also a manifestation of the woman's reserve.

Two days later, Mrs. Peng invited the official media to Ning's family to propose marriage. It is reserved to refuse for the first time, and it is insincere to refuse again. Xiao's heart was not reconciled, but she still agreed to the marriage.

On the second day after the engagement, Ning Zhan invited Peng Kangshun to have dinner at Fuyun Restaurant, with Qiyou as his companion. When he came out of Fuyun Restaurant, Peng Kangshun shuddered. I was too nervous just now, and I was sweating all over. When the wind blows, it naturally feels cold.

After returning home, Mrs. Peng saw him and asked, "Did Uncle Anyang ask you to drink? What did you say?"

Peng Kangshun said softly: "Uncle Anyang's son said that the eldest girl of the Ruoning family is docile. I hope I will treat her well in the future."

"Other than that?"

Peng Kangshun hesitated for a while and said: "The fourth prince was there at the time, he might not allow me to take a concubine in the future." As for Qiyou threatening him that if he dared to take a concubine, his three legs would become two, he just kept it a secret. I didn't say anything.

Mrs. Peng was not unhappy when she heard this, but she smiled and said: "It seems that Uncle Anyang's residence has a very good relationship with the Fourth Prince." If not, she wouldn't meddle in other's business.

Peng Kangshun thought about the way the two got along at that time: "Well, the relationship is very good, it is not an exaggeration to say that they are brothers."

Not long after the marriage was settled, Mrs. Peng heard a rumor that the eldest daughter of the Ning family was having an affair with someone else. It's just because Uncle Anyang dislikes the poor and loves the rich to fight mandarin ducks, the two of them failed.

She had doubts about this marriage, but Mrs. Peng turned blue with anger when she heard the rumor.

However, she still had reason, and she didn't rush to the Ning family to withdraw from her marriage in a fit of anger. Instead, I went to Peng Kangshun and told him the matter: "Go find Uncle Anyang's son and ask what's going on? If it's true, even if Uncle Anyang is the empress's uncle, we have to withdraw from such a marriage. "

Peng Kangshun didn't believe it, and said, "Mother, I think this is a rumor spread by someone with a heart. If not, why did it spread after I got engaged to the Ning family?"

"It's better for you to ask." There's nothing wrong with it, why did other people make up her without doing it! Of course, she will also send someone to inquire secretly. I just hope it's not true.

Peng Kangshun found Ning Zhan and asked, "Ah Zhan, did your family offend someone?" This question was more tactful.

Ning Zhan asked a little strangely: "What's wrong?" His father had offended many people, including Yan Wushuang who always wanted to kill his father! However, these are adults' disputes, so Peng Kangshun shouldn't ask them. I'm afraid, there are other things.

After talking about the rumors outside, Peng Kang said along the way: "I suspect that the people who spread this rumor have ulterior motives, and the purpose is to separate me from Ruyi." These words also showed his attitude.

This rumor was only in a small area and did not spread widely. After all, the Ning family has the support of the Queen. He didn't dare to speak nonsense without evidence, otherwise he would offend Uncle Anyang. And Ning Zhan has been in the palace all the time, and the Xiao family rarely goes out, so the people in the Ning family don't know about this rumor.