Huangfuxin bowed his hands and said, "Ms. Ouyang is well."
"General Huangfu doesn't need to be polite." Ouyang Zirou returned the gift and said softly: "I invite General Huangfu to watch the lanterns today. I wonder if the general would like it?"
Huangfu Xin nodded slightly, "The lamps made by the Ouyang family are luxurious and exquisite, so people like them."
Hearing this, Ouyang Zirou pursed her lips and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "Since General Huangfu is a measured person, I will say some things directly."
"There are so many people here and it is difficult to talk." Huangfu Xin paused, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes, "I have reserved a private room at Xiangsheng Restaurant, and I would like to ask Miss Ouyang to move over and talk."
"Okay." Ouyang Zirou agreed and followed Huangfuxin into the private room of Xiangsheng Restaurant.
After the two of them sat down, they dismissed the accompanying maid. Huangfuxin said: "There is no one else around now. Miss Ouyang might as well speak directly if she has something to say."
Ouyang Zirou took a deep breath and said slowly: "I don't want to marry you."
Huangfuxin looked at the person in front of him with interest, smiled slightly and said, "I know, but the marriage has been decided, it's not up to you and me."
Ouyang Zirou frowned slightly, "General Huangfu knows that I don't want to marry you, why do you still propose marriage to my father?"
"The person I want to marry is not Miss Ouyang herself." Huangfu Xin said word by word without hesitation, "but the entire Ouyang family behind Miss Ouyang."
Ouyang Zirou was stunned for a moment, listening to him continue to talk to himself, "I need a wife who can stand side by side with me, and my wife must have the same family background as the Huangfu family."
"But I've only met you a few times, and I can't even say that I like you, let alone talk about marriage?" Ouyang Zirou's voice contained suppressed anger, but Huangfuxin was unexpectedly calm, "It doesn't matter if you don't like me now, in the future The days are still long.”
Ouyang Zirou looked at the person in front of him steadily. His eyebrows were not as delicate as she liked, but his facial features were sharp, exuding a natural sense of heroism and aggression.
She was more or less afraid of such people. Just like Mr. Wei Subaru, no matter how beautiful he is, he is a killing beauty that can only be seen from a distance but not close.
Most importantly, she felt like she couldn't make sense with him. What he wants is a well-matched wife, and what she wants is a sympathetic husband. What we wanted at the beginning was different, so why talk about the future?
She lowered her eyes, feeling an inexplicable sourness in her heart. But so what if it's different? She couldn't refuse her parents' orders or the matchmaker's advice.
"Miss Ouyang, after we get married, no matter what you want to do, I will not stop you." Huangfuxin looked at the lost person in front of him and said seriously: "You like to make weapons, watch theater and drink tea, it's up to you. Not only will I not stop you, I will also help you achieve what you want."
After hearing his words, Ouyang Zirou looked up in disbelief, her eyes seemed to be filled with countless lights, "You actually know what I want in this life?"
"I know." Huangfuxin nodded solemnly, "Miss Ouyang aims at armament, which is a weapon to ensure the stability of our country. As a man in the capital, this is also my wish."
Ouyang Zirou remained silent, and Huangfuxin continued: "Miss Ouyang, I dare not say that I am in love with you now, but my respect for you is absolutely not false. I am willing to accompany you to realize your dreams in this life. Are you willing to accompany me to protect the northern land?"
He spoke so sincerely that Ouyang Zirou couldn't help but blush, "I..."
She was mumbling and speechless, and Huangfu Xin comforted her gently: "If Miss Ouyang has any difficulties, just say so. Whatever I can do, I will definitely solve it for you."
Ouyang Zirou stabilized her mind, stood up and bowed respectfully, "I understand General Huangfu's intention. The general is a rare good man, but Zirou is not a good match."
Huangfu Xin looked at Ouyang Zirou blankly, and heard her ask: "General Huangfu, does he know what the process is for our capital's armaments from development to distribution?"
"Of course I know." As soon as Huangfu Xinfu opened his mouth, he understood what she meant.
Ouyang Zirou looked at his gloomy expression and said with a smile: "It seems that General Huangfu has understood. If I marry to the north, even if I earn anything in the future, I must report it to the Ministry of Works, and then the Ministry of Works will verify that it is correct. After that, I will ask His Majesty for your approval, and then I can make it and promote it to the army. The delay in this period can range from a few months to a few years. However, if I am in the capital and borrow the power of the Ouyang family, I can shorten a lot of time. Japan. The sooner we prepare for military preparations, the more opportunities we have. I think General Huangfu understands this principle better than I do."
Huangfu Xin didn't say anything, and after a while he said: "Miss Ouyang is determined and I admire her very much. But, will the Ouyang family really lend its support to you?"
"How about borrowing, what about not borrowing?" The smile on Ouyang Zirou's face became even brighter, "Your Majesty, I know that as long as I am in the capital for one day, there will always be something I can think of. But if I go to the north, I’m afraid that it will be beyond the reach of the whip, and I will be powerless.”
"If you go to the north, you won't be alone." Huangfu Xin's eyes were burning, "I will be your helper, and the Huangfu family will be your backer."
"It's not that I don't trust General Huangfu, it's just that how can a big family put one person first?" Ouyang Zirou's face became a little lighter, but the look in his eyes became more determined, "If you rely on a mountain, you will fall, but if you rely on everyone, you will run away. In this world , the only one who can truly make the decision for me is myself."
After saying that, she bowed again, "Ouyang Zirou is here to ask General Huangfu Xin to cancel the engagement. If there are any consequences, I am willing to bear them and will not hinder the general in the slightest."
I don't know how much time passed, but Ouyang Zirou felt that the arms she was holding were a little stiff. Finally, Huangfuxin stood up and saluted her: "Please don't worry, Miss Ouyang, I will handle the engagement issue myself. Often." Later, Miss Ouyang and I married a man and a woman and had nothing to do with each other."
"Thank you, General Huangfu." There was a hint of excitement in Ouyang Zirou's tone, and the corners of Huangfu Xin's lips curled up slightly, "Although there is no engagement, I am committed to Miss Ouyang as my friend. If Miss Ouyang needs anything in the future, Huangfu Xin'an is in front of the horse and behind the horse, no matter how he is sent."
"Me too." Ouyang Zirou cleared away the gloom and showed a look of joy, "If General Huangfu needs help in the future, just ask, and I will never refuse."
"It's a deal." Huangfu Xin stretched out his hand, and Ouyang Zirou handed it over without hesitation. The moment his palms touched each other, fireworks exploded outside the window, extremely gorgeous.
"So beautiful!" Ouyang Zirou turned her head and looked over subconsciously, then quickly walked to the window. Huangfuxin walked to her side and couldn't help but sigh at the prosperity of the capital.
After hearing this, Ouyang Zirou opened her chatterbox and talked endlessly about the scenic spots in the capital. Huangfu Xin listened with interest.
The two were chatting happily, but Ouyang Zirou suddenly stopped and stared at one place.
Huangfuxin followed her gaze and looked over, "That's the Pei family's boat. The lady who just entered..."
"It's the second young lady of the Fang family." Ouyang Zirou looked uneasy and muttered in a low voice: "Why did Zitong get together with Mr. Pei again..."
