Chapter 198 Mother-Son Relationship

Shang Ji spoke up.

"I have also inquired about the matter of Guo's Silang, and he is indeed a good match. Therefore, I can mention Xue Niang's marriage to the prince when I go to the banquet at the prince's palace. Anyway, she will be coming of age at the end of February. If it can be settled, we can have a new marriage with the Guo family at that time."

This marriage should have happened many years ago.

However, the world changes too fast, so it can finally fall on Guo's Silang and Xue Niang, which can be regarded as a complete regret of that year.

As for Gu Xiaolang's marriage, they can't intervene even if they want to, so it's better to put it aside for the time being.

On this point, Shang Ji and Du Jingyi and his wife's opinions are particularly consistent.

The wind and snow outside are not going to return, but men, women, old and young in every household in Sui'an City are busy preparing for how to spend the New Year's Eve the day after tomorrow.

Therefore, the streets are full of people.

Xing Zhao took Shang Zhiping for a stroll outside. They did not take a carriage, but shuttled back and forth among the crowd, watching the joy on people's faces and the prosperous scenes in the world.

In the past few months, Shang Zhiping has been more relaxed with Xing Zhao.

He has learned to ride a horse, hunted in winter, and is more cheerful.

Although he is not as good as Xing Zhao in making friends, at least when he meets a young master from aristocratic family on the street, Xing Zhao and his friends are no longer stage-frightened.

"This time when we returned to Jinling City, we stayed too short, and I didn't take you around properly. When you have the opportunity, you can stay there for three or five months. I guarantee that you will see the world you have never seen before!"

Xing Zhao is confident about this.

He grew up in Jinling City since he was a child. It can be said that there is no neighborhood in Jinling City that he cannot recognize.

Compared with Sui'an City, which has only been prosperous for a few years, Jinling City still has some old atmosphere, which has accumulated over the years.

Therefore, it is more interesting than Sui'an City.

Shang Zhiping listened carefully and watched excitedly. It was his first time to walk around outside like this.

People who came in and out before were all riding in carriages, so he saw a lot of new things this time.

"Uncle Zhao, please walk slowly, I haven't finished looking."

The vendors in front of him were selling everything, which dazzled Shang Zhiping.

However, there was a plain silver hairpin inside that looked very delicately made. He thought it matched his mother, so he wanted to buy it.

Xing Zhao saw him like this and said jokingly.

"It looks like he is caring. Today you are filial to your mother, and tomorrow you will enjoy the happiness of your wife."

After the new year, Shang Zhiping was also fourteen years old.

If it were in other mansions, she would have been accompanied by a maid.

Therefore, Shang Zhiping's ears turned red after hearing Xing Zhao's meaning.

It was just that it was cold in winter, so everyone was red with cold, so his embarrassment was naturally eliminated in the noisy voices.

"Young Master, please take it."

The vendor wrapped the hairpin and handed it to Shang Zhiping, who stuffed it into his arms very carefully.

Then the two of them went to many places, walking and stopping, buying this and that.

He, the housekeeper, simply asked a few servants to follow them, so there was no worry about no one to carry things.

It was just that the loose silver in the purse was spent faster than water.

After half a day of tossing, the two returned to the general's mansion with a full load.

After personally delivering the things to each room, they went back to their respective courtyards to rest.

In Lanming Courtyard, the eldest sister-in-law Liu was not aware of her son's return and was looking at the account book in the greenhouse, very carefully.

This account book was given to her by Du Jingyi a month ago, saying that there were some problems and asked her to help look at it.

Du Jingyi's current body naturally cannot be overworked, so the eldest sister-in-law Liu did not think there was anything wrong and immediately agreed.

However, this account book is really strange.

There is no problem when looking at it one by one, but it is always in a state of loss when adding up, which makes her count several times and still don't know where the problem is?

Therefore, she studies it non-stop every day when she has a little time, which makes it easier to pass the lonely years than before.

"Mother."

"Are you back?"

Seeing the servants following her son with big bags and small things, the eldest sister-in-law Liu smiled and said with loving eyes.

"Are you comfortable following your uncle? I see you're busy outside every day."

"I'm not busy, I'm just walking around with my uncle. I didn't know the streets of Sui'an were so lively before. When the Lantern Festival comes, mother, go out with us. It will definitely be fun."

Seeing that her son's eyebrows were relaxed a lot, and his back felt a little straighter, the eldest sister-in-law Liu was very happy.

Therefore, he thought everything he said was good.

"Okay, let's go out together when the time comes. What are these?"

After the servant put down the things, he bowed and left, so only the mother and son were in the room.

"There are food and useful things. I also bought a rattle for my sixth uncle's younger brother. It makes a bang when you shake it. It's fun."

As he spoke, Shang Zhiping took the rattle out from a pile of things and turned it around. As expected, it made a crisp sound.

Sister-in-law Liu did not expect that her son was so thoughtful and could not help but sigh.

"My son has really grown up. He must be good in the future and set an example for your uncle's younger brother."

The two did not know whether Du Jingyi's baby was a boy or a girl, but in the current situation, it would be better to have a boy.

In this way, Shang Ji would have a successor, so the younger brother was mentioned in his words.

"Send it over later. Your uncle and aunt will definitely like it when they see it."

It doesn't matter what the thing is, what matters is the thought.

In the past, although Shang Zhiping knew that they were blood relatives, there was always a gap between them. Now it is much better, so even if Shang Zhiping just went to greet them, they would be happy.

"Well, son knows."

After saying this, Shang Zhiping took out the plain silver hairpin from his arms and handed it to his mother, and then said with a lot of nostalgia.

"I remember there was a hairpin similar to this one in your jewelry box, but I don't know why you didn't wear it anymore. I saw it on the stall today and bought one for you. Do you like it?"

The plain silver hairpin looked delicate, but it was not worth much.

But when Liu saw it, it reminded her of many past events, and tears fell unconsciously.