Tie Kui's Extra Story (163)

Brother Zhuang was overjoyed to hear that the Gao family had agreed to the marriage. He had planned for the worst, but he didn't expect it to happen.

Ning Yuanhang looked at him so happy that he was a little silly, and said with a smile: "Brother, do you see how many people as old as you are in the capital who are rich? One slap can't be counted. The Gao family knows, Who would refuse to marry?"

Although he is the eldest son of the harem, he has very little money at his disposal. It's not like Brother Zhuang, who holds such a large fortune after getting married.

Thinking about it, he was a little envious.

Ning Yuanhang said slyly: "Brother, after you get married, give brother some money!"

Brother Zhuang refused without hesitation: "No. You can't borrow money casually, unless you use it for serious things." After all, if you need money for serious things, uncle and aunt will definitely give it to you, so you don't need to ask him borrow.

Ning Yuanhang sighed and said: "Cough, it is said that the brothers who fight the tiger are father and son soldiers. Big brother, you are unreliable! Fortunately, I treat you heartily."

Brother Zhuang looked at him and said with a smile, "Stop talking nonsense, let's practice!" This time, he must be admitted to the Qianwei Camp to save face for himself and the third girl of the Gao family.

"Okay, let's go practice." In fact, he was also joking, how could he really ask Brother Zhuang for a loan. At most, I just knocked Brother Zhuang for a few meals.

In March, Brother Zhuang passed the assessment of Qianwei Battalion. After resting for two days, I packed my bags and went to Qianwei Camp.

In April, Brother Zhuang gets rid of his filial piety.

Within two days of her filial piety, Zeng Chenfu invited an official matchmaker to Gao's family to propose marriage. Because the two families had made an agreement in secret, the Gao family agreed to the marriage very readily.

After the two families exchanged invitations, Zeng Chenfu began to prepare for the dowry.

Ning Hai gave Zeng Chenfu 10,000 taels of silver and said, "Use this money to buy things first, and tell me if there is any shortage."

Zeng Chenfu said: "Father, brother Zhuang's dowry should be paid by the uncle, right?" When a son gets married, if the father does not pay, whoever will pay. Anyway, Brother Zhuang won't get much of Fang Hui's property in the future. Therefore, he had to pay for the marriage expenses. If not, it would be cheaper for Tang and her children.

This wedding also depends on what kind of specifications are going to be held. If it is a big deal, the cost is not low. Like the eldest son of the British government, he gave 30,000 taels of silver just for hiring. Brother Zhuang can't be compared with the British prince, but the dowry plus the cost of marriage must exceed 10,000 taels of silver.

Ning Hai nodded and said: "I have already written to him,

I'm sure it won't be long before the money arrives. "The family is separated. Brother Zhuang can't return the old man's money when he gets married. As for Brother Zhuang's money, it will be reserved for the young couple.

Zeng Chenfu nodded, then took out a list and said: "Father, this is the dowry list, you can see what else you need to add." This dowry list was drawn up after careful consideration.

Ning Hai didn't even look at the list, so he said, "You have always done things properly, so I have nothing to worry about."

A few days later, Fang Hui received a letter from Ning Hai. After reading the letter, Fang Hui looked a little sad. The son is getting engaged, and he doesn't even know whether the second master of the Gao family is round or flat, let alone the character and appearance of the girl from the Gao family.

Seeing that his expression was not very good, Tang asked, "Husband, what's the matter? But what's the matter in the army?"

Fang Hui shook his head and said, "There is nothing wrong with the army." In September last year, Princess Dachang led troops to severely injure the Donghu people. There will be no major wars in the border town for the next twenty years.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Mrs. Tang changed the subject: "Husband, Mrs. Lin heard that the young master was admitted to the Qianwei camp, and she said that she wanted to betroth the eldest daughter to the young master." Being admitted to the Qianwei camp shows that the child has a bright future. Not bad.

After the news spread, some wives and wives who had girls of the right age at home were moved. The husband of this Mrs. Lin is a Qianhu in the army. This Lin Qianhu came from the bottom and has no foundation.

If Zeng Chenfu knew the background of the Lin family, he would know what Tang's plan was. Letting Brother Zhuang marry a girl from the Lin family will not help him in his official career.

Fang Hui shook his head and said, "No need, Father has already favored Prime Minister Ah Zhuang. After exchanging the Geng posts, only the dowry is left."

Tang's heart skipped a beat, and she said with a smile, "It's a good thing, but I don't know whose girl it is?" She had thought about placing someone next to Brother Zhuang, but she was afraid of making Ning Hai suspicious, and finally gave up this idea. As for bribing the people around Brother Zhuang, she didn't even think about it.

Brother Zhuang's servants and followers are all descendants of the generals of the Anyang Houfu. And the maid who served beside her was carefully selected by Zeng Chenfu. These people cannot be bought with money.

Fang Hui said: "It's the third girl from Uncle Yongyi's mansion. Dad said that girl is smart and capable, and she is also a good housekeeper. Brother Zhuang has also seen it, and he is very satisfied with the girl from the Gao family. So he made the decision and settled the matter." down."

Tang's heart was almost in her throat, but she quickly calmed down: "I remember Princess Rui, she seems to be the girl from the Yongyi residence?"

Fang Hui didn't think much, nodded and said: "Well, Princess Rui is the only daughter of Uncle Yongyi's residence. Uncle Yongyi's two sons both hold important positions in the army. Most of the Gao family's heirs serve in the army. It will be very helpful for Brother Zhuang's future." Speaking of this, Fang Hui's heart instantly relaxed. It is probably based on this consideration that his father helped Brother Zhuang find a girl from the Gao family.

Tang said worriedly: "I heard that this noble girl has a bad temper. I wonder how this girl is?" She didn't want anyone to disrupt her life at all, so she wanted Brother Zhuang to marry a girl with a normal family background, a gentle temperament and a talkative personality.

The so-called easy-talking is actually weak-tempered. In this way, she can also hold the other party.

But he didn't think, Ning Hai was worried about Mrs. Ma, so how could she let her interfere in Brother Zhuang's marriage.

Fang Hui smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about this, the girl in my father's eyes must be excellent in all aspects." This girl from the Gao family must be excellent in all aspects, otherwise she would not be in his father's eyes. He knew that Ning Hai had high vision.

Although I don't want Brother Zhuang to marry a noble daughter, but the Geng posts are exchanged, and this marriage cannot be changed.

Tang said very caringly: "Purchasing a dowry will cost a lot, husband, we can't let Shizi and Shizi's wife contribute their efforts and money."

Fang Hui felt that Tang was very caring, and said with a smile: "I have already asked Ah Qiang to send the bank note."

Tang added: "Husband, please send some more to the past. You can't let the sons and the others subsidize it."

"I sent 12,000 taels of silver over there, and it should be enough for the dowry. As for the cost of getting married, I will pay extra at that time." Brother Zhuang is his eldest son, and the wedding is naturally going to be lively. .

Thinking that Brother Zhuang is still living in the Anyang Hou Mansion, Fang Hui felt that it was necessary for him to make arrangements. It doesn't matter if you live in Anyang Hou's Mansion, but now that the family is separated, the marriage cannot be done in the Hou's Mansion.

Tang's complexion changed slightly. The dowry is only twelve thousand taels, plus the money for the wine, wouldn't it be twenty thousand. Although the family background is relatively thick, it is too generous.

But no matter how painful she was, she didn't dare to say anything against it. It wasn't that he was afraid of Ning Hai, but that Fang Hui was thinking too much. After all, brother Zhuang is the eldest son, and he feels guilty because of Ma's affairs, that's why Fang Hui gave so much money. Fang Hui would definitely be upset if she objected.

Thinking about Mrs. Ma, Tang's heart sank suddenly.

The next day Fang Hui went to the army, and Tang sent everyone out, leaving Shi Cui alone.

Shi Cui asked: "Grandma, what's the matter?"

Tang Shi pursed her lips and asked, "Is it related to you that Grandma died of illness?" She was pregnant before and was too busy raising a baby to think about it. But after giving birth, when I think about it again, I always feel that Shi Cui was not in the right state during that time.

Although she had some doubts, she kept it to herself and didn't ask. But Brother Zhuang's marriage made her feel a sense of crisis. Not only Ning Hai, but even Zeng Chenfu didn't like her. The girl they chose must not be a good stubble. Therefore, this matter must be investigated clearly. Shi Cui really laid a poisonous hand on Mrs. Ma, so this hidden danger must be eliminated before the girl from the Gao family enters the door.

Shi Cui's legs softened and she knelt on the ground.

There is still something I don't understand now, and Tang yelled angrily: "You are so brave, you dare to do such a wicked thing behind my back." Fortunately, the husband believed that he did not pursue it, otherwise it would be Shi Cui's murderous hands. , no one believed she was innocent. At that time, not only will she die without a place to bury her, but several children will also be implicated.

Shi Cui didn't even dare to cry loudly: "Grandma, I, I just wanted to make her weak, and then lured the young master back to Tongcheng. In this way, the young master will not be able to threaten you and the second young master in the future. Who would have thought of her That was useless, I took a few medicines and went away."

Tang couldn't help but slapped Shi Cui angrily: "You idiot, you dare to make such a big deal." Ma Shi is gone, and now there is nothing that can restrain Brother Zhuang.

Shi Cui knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.

How could she tolerate Shi Cui even if she dared to do such a thing. He calmed her down on the surface, but secretly moved his hands and feet. It didn't take long for Shi Cui to contract a strange disease and die.

Because it has been more than two years since Ma's death, no one doubts that Shi Cui's death has something to do with Tang.

The bride price sent by Ning's family to Gao's family was piled up in Mrs. Gao's yard.

Mrs. Gao Er looked at it and smiled from ear to ear. The more dowries the man gives, the more attention he pays to the girl. This time, the Ning family gave a dowry of thirty-six liters, which greatly exceeded her expectations.

The eldest lady of the Gao family looked a little sour, but she didn't show it on her face: "Mrs. Shizi is really generous!" On that day, her eldest son-in-law only gave the bride price to the twenty-fourth.

Mrs. Gao Er said with a smile: "Uncle Ning and Shizi separated long ago, and Mrs. Shizi just bought these betrothal gifts on her behalf." I love you, but you can't make people think that these betrothal gifts are paid by Ning Zhan and Zeng Chenfu Purchased.

The eldest lady was a little surprised: "Really?" He thought that the uncle of the Ning family favored the concubine's and concubine's children, and didn't pay much attention to the eldest son!

Mrs. Gao Er smiled and said: "Of course it is true. Even if the prince and his wife are generous, this is not a small amount. How can they take such a big advantage."

This is very reasonable.

The eldest lady smiled and said: "It seems that we have all wrongly blamed the Ning family."

In fact, Mrs. Gao Er didn't know whether Fang Hui paid the dowry or Brother Zhuang himself: "It's my own son, how can I not feel pain." trouble.