"Master of the family! Report from Zhongjing! Mr. Xia was selected as the number one winner, winning three prizes in a row!"
"What?"
The head of the Su family stood up suddenly, "Really?"
"It's absolutely true! Two flying pigeon letters from Zhongjing mentioned this matter. I believe that the news will spread in a few days!"
The head of the Su family thought for a moment and waved his hand, "Okay, I understand, let's go down."
He stood in the room with quite complicated thoughts. On the one hand, he was naturally happy to know that the partner that the Su family had bet on was so powerful.
But according to previous discussions, Xia Jingyun has won the first prize, will his precious daughter marry him?
Although Xia Jingyun can be called a good son-in-law, the truth is the truth, but the father-in-law always looks at his son-in-law as if he is on guard against thieves, so there is nothing to be happy about in his heart.
He thought for a while, then carried the sacrifice and turned into the back mountain.
After a lot of twists and turns, he came to the front of Mr. Su again.
Although Mr. Su didn't like his unfulfilled son very much, he was a close relative after all, and it was rare for anyone to talk to him on weekdays, so he greeted him pleasantly to sit down and drink tea.
"What's important?"
The head of the Su family said softly: "There is news from Zhongjing City that Xia Jingyun has been selected as the number one scholar recently, achieving the feat of winning three prizes in a row, becoming the second person after his father in the more than 300 years since the founding of Daxia."
Mr. Su was silent for a moment after hearing this, and looked out into the distance through the window with emotion, as if he was remembering the high-spirited version of himself that he paraded on horseback decades ago.
He said slowly: "The Su family really made the right move with Xia Gaoyang."
Although the head of the Su family was a little reluctant, in line with the responsibilities of a head of the family, he still took the initiative and said: "Now my son is thinking about the marriage that your father decided on, and now he has won the first armor, right? Put it on the agenda and let Yanyan go to Zhongjing?"
Mr. Su was stunned, "What's on the agenda? Isn't it something that has been decided a long time ago?"
The head of the Su family was also confused, "No, I originally said that we should make a decision first. If we can really pass the first-class exam, we can then make it official! Although I don't want Yanyan to marry, but the family is the most important thing, so I just decided It’s your initiative.”
"You still feel quite proud and are waiting for me to praise you, right?"
Mr. Su was furious for a moment, "I said, have you been fooled by your paintings and calligraphy? I said you have to win the first grade to make sure that he doesn't look down on our Su family. Yanyan, I feel that things that are easily obtained are not worth cherishing. But when it comes to work, you can't do this! What? If he only gets a second grade, can he withdraw from this matter? "
"I am avoiding trouble here, and the news cannot be reached. You are such an old man, don't you even know this cooperation? I said that, if you take the initiative to discuss the marriage with Xia Jingyun, no, it is best to go directly to De The concubine discussed that no matter how good Chunwei's grades were, she was willing to get married. Afterwards, Xia Jingyun found out, and she was so grateful that she would burst into tears! When you do this, people will feel that this is an exchange, and that is what he deserves. "
The more Mr. Su thought about it, the angrier he became. He poured the tea he had just poured for his son and said, "How could I teach such a stupid person like you!"
The head of the Su family has been trained like this since he was a child, and he did not dare to resist. He whispered: "What should we do now? Let him go for a while? Let him know that even if he wins the top prize, we will not catch him. Go and beg him?”
Mr. Su laughed angrily, "Do you think your father has lived too long and you are here to make me angry on purpose? You really think that Xia Jingyun is a piece of shit that is disliked by thousands of people. If you don't go now, there will be many people." Go! Just wait and cry when the time comes!"
He snorted, "Didn't the information you sent last month say that he had some involvement with the Qin family? That old guy Qin Baolin is not a good bird. He will sell his granddaughter if he can't keep it all! His granddaughter was my granddaughter when I was in Zhongjing I've seen it before, but it's just a step ahead of Yanyan."
The head of the Su family finally realized the seriousness of the problem, "Then I'll go tell Yanyan and come to Beijing today!"
"Don't be too panicked. Xia Jingyun has been in Beijing for so long. If it was going to happen, they would have already done it. If it doesn't happen, it means that he still likes Yan Yan. Show the magnanimity of the Su family and don't act like he's selling his daughter. !”
"yes."
The head of the Su family respectfully agreed, and immediately suggested: "Father, the traitor Qin Weizhong has been overthrown, can you do it?"
Mr. Su glanced at him and said, "It's never Qin Weizhong who worries about his father, but His Majesty. Just wait."
"yes."
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"No! We can't wait any longer!"
Zhongjing, Qin Mansion, the old head of the Qin family stood up from the table, as if he had made up his mind.
Beside him, the head of the Qin family had a grimace on his face, "What else can we do if we don't wait? We had a showdown with Mr. Xia a month ago, but they didn't give us an accurate answer!"
Mr. Qin's old master rolled his eyes at him, "If you do this business, sooner or later the family business will be ruined! If he doesn't give you permission, we can't find a way to get him to give you permission? Why are you waiting for others to feed you? ah?"
Mr. Qin's eyes gradually became firmer, "You go to Jiang'an Marquis Mansion to deliver an invitation, and tell me that I'm asking him to come over and have a talk. At that time, I will ask him directly in person during the banquet, without giving him a chance to shirk or delay, can I If it works, if it doesn’t work, we’ll think of another way.”
The head of the Qin family showed hesitation and said, "Father, if Ah Li is so good, it's not like she can't get married. All the married daughters of our Qin family have been queens. Isn't this a bit too much?"
"You know nothing!" Old Patriarch Qin snorted, "Let me ask you, how many people in this country have been able to win three yuan in a row for so many years? How many people can move three times in one day, and start at the fourth rank as soon as they enter the officialdom? How many people have such abilities and talents? The royal concubine and queen seem to be beautiful, living in a secluded palace, but are they really as comfortable as a prime minister's wife? I am thinking about Ali's happiness! Don't forget, The palace examination is over, and the Su family is coming!"
The head of the Qin family did not dare to refute, so he could only nod, "Then I will write a letter of greeting and send it to the Marquis Jiang'an Mansion."
Mr. Qin, the head of the family, hummed and said, "Write it. He will leave Beijing soon. Try to settle the matter before then."
"No!"
A sudden clear voice sounded, and Qin Li, fluttering in green clothes, walked in, "Grandpa, father, let me handle this matter myself."
"Ali?" The head of the Qin family was stunned, "What's wrong with you?"
Qin Li looked at her grandfather calmly, "I originally wanted to talk to my father about something else, but I happened to overhear the discussion between my grandfather and my father. Since this matter concerns me, can I do the talking?"
Patriarch Qin also looked at this precious granddaughter, "Ali, do you know what grandpa's considerations are?"
Qin Li nodded, "Grandpa, don't worry, Ah Li, don't worry, I will hold a banquet at Mingyu Tower tomorrow and explain this matter clearly to Young Master Xia, and ask him to be sure."
Patriarch Qin looked at her deeply and said, "In that case, let's go."
The head of the Qin family looked at Qin Li's leaving figure with a rather resentful look in his eyes. After all, I am the head of the family. Can you two respect me?
Xia Jingyun once again quietly returned to the Hou Mansion through the back door and walked into his yard.
In the yard, Feng Xiuyun was helping him clean up his room. He walked over gently and hugged the now more mature and glamorous beauty from behind.
Feng Xiuyun, who was pointed at a gun, twisted slightly and said, "Don't make trouble, in broad daylight, how dignified is the top scholar!"
Xia Jingyun didn't have such thoughts, he just subconsciously expressed intimacy.
After holding Feng Xiuyun and talking for a while, Feng Xiuyun said softly: "Is Miss Su's going to Beijing soon? Has anyone from the Su's family come to discuss your marriage?"
Xia Jingyun, who has gradually become accustomed to his current living conditions, couldn't help feeling a little emotional after hearing these words.
In this era, you can call it conservative. Everyone accepts three wives and four concubines, and you won’t feel awkward talking to the woman you like about other women you like in person;
You can say that it is open, even if you give it a hug or a kiss, you will feel ashamed.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing that Xia Jingyun remained silent for a long time, Feng Xiuyun turned her head in surprise.
"It's nothing, they should have written first." Xia Jingyun smiled, turned her over to face him, and said softly: "If she comes, will you feel uncomfortable?"
Feng Xiuyun said calmly: "I have told you a long time ago that you know that you will eventually find a real wife. Why would I care about this and ruin my mood?"
Xia Jingyun said seriously: "I will try my best not to mess around with women from now on, so as not to make you feel uncomfortable."
"Why are you so persistent about this? Why do we feel uncomfortable? What good man is not loved by a bunch of good women?"
Feng Xiuyun frowned slightly, seeming to be puzzled by Xia Jingyun's words, and immediately pursed her lips, "Besides, I'm afraid you don't believe what you said, right? Don't bring another one with you to Longshou Prefecture this time. I’ll be thankful to God when I come back.”
Xia Jingyun was about to make sure, but when the words came to his mouth, he felt a little unsure, so he had to change the subject abruptly and said: "You have a good rest these days, and there is no need to pack so many things. I am going to do things, and I am very simple. There are a few Just a change of clothes is enough."
Feng Xiuyun smiled, rolled her eyes at him, and packed up on her own.
Xia Jingyun sat down beside him angrily, and as soon as he picked up the tea cup, Gongsun Jing hurried to the door of the courtyard and called out.
Xia Jingyun walked out of the room and came to the door of the courtyard.
Gongsun Jing took out an invitation and said, "Sir, I have a letter from the eldest lady of the Qin family, inviting you to gather at Mingyu Tower at noon tomorrow."
Xia Jingyun reached out to take it and turned around. Feng Xiuyun leaned against the door and looked at him with a half-smile.
(End of chapter)
