Tie Kui Extra Story (81)
Years ago, Ning Zhan went to the palace for an audience, and when he saw Yuxi, he directly begged Yuxi to settle his marriage earlier.
Since last year, Yuxi has been paying attention to girls of the same age as Ning Zhan. There are two girls, Yuxi, who think that Ning Zhan is quite suitable. These two girls are both female students of Wenhua Hall. But until now, the final candidate has not been determined, so he didn't tell the Ning family.
Yuxi smiled and said: "What? You are only seventeen years old after the new year, so you are in a hurry to marry a wife?"
Ning Zhan said with a bitter face: "Ma'am, it's not that I'm in a hurry to marry a wife, it's my mother who is in a hurry to embrace a grandson. Since she came back, there have been countless invitations at home, and every time my mother accepted an invitation, she went away in a hurry."
Uncle Anyang has a high position and power, and his family has more money than can be spent in ten lifetimes. And Ning Zhan is a good-looking person with outstanding character and ability, and he is a good-looking son-in-law in the eyes of many wives. That's why the Xiao family became so popular as soon as they returned to Beijing.
Yuxi smiled and said: "Why, don't worry about your mother?"
Ning Zhan didn't hide it from Yuxi, and told all three families that Xiao's family helped Ruyi and Ruhui meet in the past: "It's also fortunate that they didn't make it in the end. If not, the eldest sister and the second sister don't know what to do now?" Ruhui has a hot temper, if her husband and his family treat her badly, she will not bear it. But with Ruyi's temperament, if she doesn't get married well, she must have had a hard time.
Qiyou had already told Yuxi about these things. It was also because of this that when Ning Hai entrusted Ning Zhan's marriage to Yu Xi, she agreed so simply. Ning Zhan had been by her side for so many years, but he didn't want him to marry a bad wife.
Yuxi smiled and asked: "Then what do you like? Gentle and considerate, or smart and capable?"
"I want to marry a smart, capable, dignified and generous girl." Smart, capable and good-natured, these two must be satisfied. However, there is no need to specifically talk about character, and those with poor character will not be able to attract the eyes of the empress.
"Then what are the requirements for the girl's appearance?"
Ning Zhan blushed and said: "It's best if you look outstanding, and it's fine if you don't." Everyone has a love for beauty, and everyone doesn't want their daughter-in-law to be beautiful, and he is no exception.
Seeing his shy appearance, Yuxi said with a smile: "Your marriage must be finalized next year. To save your father and mother from worrying about it, you will follow suit."
Turning her head, Yuxi couldn't help sighing to Yunqing: "I think Ah Zhan was only so old when he went to the northwest. Now, it's time to marry a wife and have children."
Yun Qing didn't have much feeling for Ning Zhan, but the six children felt that they were growing up fast: "Zao Zao was just born as big as a slap,
Now they are all mothers. "
After saying this, Yun Qing asked: "You said that the marriage of Ah Zhan will be finalized next year, is there someone who has chosen?" If not, Yu Xi would not say such a thing. Husband and wife for so many years, this tacit understanding is still there.
Yuxi nodded and said: "I fell in love with two girls, both of whom are worthy of Ah Zhan regardless of their family background or personal conditions."
Yun Qing didn't ask which two girls she was from, but said, "Since you find it difficult to choose between the two girls, let Ah Zhan choose by himself."
Yu Xi shook her head and said, "Let me decide!" With Ning Zhan's words, she has already made a decision.
Yun Qing said: "We watched Ah Zhan grow up, it's understandable that you help him to see each other. But for others, don't worry about it anymore."
"Hua Geer and Ah Zhan were raised by us, so I naturally have to put in more thought." As for the others, she didn't have that time! Furthermore, as a matchmaker, if you do well, everyone will be happy. If you don't do well, you will be blamed for a lifetime.
Within a few months of the new year, the second wife of the Meng family got rid of their filial piety. As soon as Meng Ranxi got rid of her filial piety, Mrs. Meng came to discuss with Xiao Shi about his and Ruhui's marriage date in person.
According to the Meng family, the sooner the better, the best time is May. After all, Meng Ranxi is twenty-two years old this year.
Xiao also wanted Ruhui to get married earlier, but now it's March, and she feels that two months is too hasty.
Ruhui is unwilling to set the wedding date in May: "Mother, if it is fixed in May, father will not be able to come back to preside over my wedding. Mother, let's set the wedding date in the twelfth lunar month! Not only will father come back to preside over my wedding , and you can celebrate the New Year at home."
Xiao hesitated for a moment, and said, "I have to ask your father about this matter." On the same day, he sent a letter to Tongcheng.
Ten days later, Ning Hai wrote back asking to set the wedding date at the end of May, and he would be back by then.
Ru Hui said, "Isn't there going to be a war at the end of May? Dad, as the general who defends the city, can he walk away like this?"
Xiao smiled and said, "Since your father said he could come back, he must be right." As for why her husband was able to leave, she didn't ask much.
Originally, Ruhui wanted to delay her marriage for another six months, but her parents didn't help her, so she couldn't help it.
Ruhui's dowry has already been prepared, and the wedding dress has also been embroidered. Now, it's time to draw up the list of guests and organize the wedding banquet.
As a bride-to-be, it is impossible to arrange her own marriage. If it is not known, it will be a joke that there is no one in Anyang Bofu. And Ning Zhan was also working in the military camp, so he couldn't ask for leave. Mrs. Xiao was too tired to manage the marriage affairs by herself.
Fortunately, Ruyi came to help.
Seeing her, Mrs. Xiao frowned and said, "You go back to your mother's house, what will Dalang and Erlang do?"
Ruyi smiled and said, "My mother-in-law is carrying it!"
Ruhui heard the words and said: "Sister, Mrs. Peng spoiled Dalang and Erlang too much. You have to be more vigilant, don't raise two dudes. Look at the second master of Cheng'anbo Mansion, he is spoiled too much , and now I can’t even marry a daughter-in-law who is from the same family.”
In fact, Ruyi was also very worried before, but now she doesn't have such worries. Because Peng Kangshun was going to be released, the three of them, mother and son, would go with them.
"Big sister, where is my brother-in-law? Why didn't I hear you mention it during the Chinese New Year!"
Ruyi smiled and said: "Send it to Taiyuan. This is the father-in-law's decision, and I only found out a few days ago."
Xiao was a little bit reluctant, but this woman married her husband. If the son-in-law wants to be released, the daughter will naturally follow.
Two days before Ruhui got married, Ning Hai came back. With him were Chunni and Duan Dongzi.
Seeing this, Mrs. Xiao asked, "Where's Dad? Why didn't Dad come with you?" Tie Hu sent the good news that day, and Tie Hu replied that he would come to Ruhui's wedding. I didn't come now, I'm afraid something might happen.
Chun Ni said: "Father was infected with the cold, so I didn't dare to let him come." She was so old and sick, how could she dare to let him go out.
Hearing that the condition is not serious, Xiao is not worried anymore.
The husband and wife have been separated for more than half a year, and there are endless things to say. Hearing that Xiao was worried about Ning Zhan's marriage, Ning Hai said: "You don't have to worry, the empress has already favored Ning Zhan. After Ruhui gets married, you can meet the girl. If you are satisfied, I will ask the empress to marry you. "
After all, the Ninghai Xiao family is Ning Zhan's parents, and they must have their approval for Yuxi to marry him. If not, she unilaterally decided to make Xiao Shi dissatisfied, and the family would have no peace if mother-in-law and daughter-in-law could not live in harmony.
Xiao Shi was excited, and quickly asked: "I'm looking good? Whose girl is it?"
Ning Hai smiled and said, "It's the eldest granddaughter of Hunan Governor Zeng Qi. This girl is studying in the Wenhua Hall, and the Empress said that she is extremely intelligent, dignified and generous."
Xiao quickly asked: "What's the girl's name?" She also went out to socialize these days, and heard people mention some girls with outstanding looks in Wenhuatang.
"The name of this girl's family, I can't ask. But if you want to know, ask someone to ask tomorrow." Knowing who the girl is, it sounds easy.
When having breakfast the next day, Mrs. Xiao knew that the eldest girl of the Zeng family was called Chen Fu.
Seeing her smiling from ear to ear, Ning Hai asked, "Why, have you seen this girl?"
Shaking her head, Xiao said: "I haven't seen it before, but I heard people say that the girl is very good, and those who came to ask for marriage almost broke the threshold." There are hundreds of girls in the family, which shows that the girl is very outstanding.
Ning Hai said: "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing, you'd better meet this girl from the Zeng family first!" He didn't doubt Yuxi's vision at all, but he was afraid that Xiao's expectations would be too high, waiting for the girl from the Zeng family She was dissatisfied with passing through the door. In this way, it is not beautiful.
Mrs. Xiao nodded and said, "Okay. After Ruhui gets married, I'll pass the invitation to the Zeng family." If you want to ask to marry someone else's girl, you have to lower your posture.
Before the bridal sedan chair arrived, Ruhui still looked calm. But when people outside shouted that the groom was coming to welcome the bride, tears welled up in his eyes.
Xiao hurriedly asked someone to touch up her makeup, then lightly patted her on the back and said softly: "You can't cry after you touch up your makeup, or if you mess up your makeup, you'll turn into a cat."
Ruhui didn't want to cry, but when she said goodbye to her parents, the tears fell uncontrollably. When getting on the bridal sedan chair, she even cried aloud.
She didn't stop crying until the sedan chair had left for a moment. Then he took out a small bronze mirror from his sleeve and looked at it. Needless to say, the makeup was smudged.
With a feeling of apprehension, after worshiping with Meng Ranxi, she entered the wedding room. When Meng Ranxi picked up the hijab, Ruhui's heart rose to her throat.
I've met several times before, and Ruhui can talk and laugh freely, without any shyness. Seeing Ruhui looking at her anxiously now, Meng Ranxi couldn't help but smile.
Since getting married, the Ning family will give Meng Ranxi four sets of clothes, shoes and socks every season. In the name of Ruhui, it was actually done by the embroiderer of the Earl's Mansion. However, the clothes, shoes and socks were all made according to Meng Ranxi's preferences, and Ruhui also put a lot of thought into it. Therefore, Meng Ranxi is still looking forward to getting married.
After Meng Ranxi went out, Grandma Meng joked, "Sister-in-law, the third younger brother was staring at you just now!"
After hearing this, Ruhui wanted to complain, but she endured it: "Sister-in-law, I want to clean my face." I would rather have no makeup than put on such an ugly face, it's too embarrassing.
Grandma Meng smiled and asked someone to fetch water.
Not long after dark, Meng Ranxi came back. He didn't come back by himself, but was carried back by someone.
Ruhui looked at him and sighed. It seems that today's wedding night in the bridal chamber may be ruined.
As soon as he helped him onto the bed, Meng Ranxi opened his eyes.
Seeing his clear eyes, Ruhui laughed and said, "So you pretended to be drunk?"
Meng Ranxi smiled and said, "Brother taught me this." A moment in Chunxiao is worth a thousand dollars, how can I get drunk!