The prerequisite for marriage is equality.
It may not necessarily be the right match, but the effort and gain must be equal. Previously, Xiao Yu intended to marry a girl from the clan to Fang Jun as a concubine because although they were optimistic about Fang Jun's future, the Xiao family had not thought of forming an alliance with Fang Jun. One clan girl was enough.
However, the situation has suddenly changed. With such a big deal in Fang Jun's hands, it is necessary to consider whether a clan girl can express the Xiao family's feelings and make Fang Jun willing to keep this secret for the Xiao family?
Obviously not...
From Xiao Yu's point of view, Fang Jun's previous rejection of the marriage did not mean that he looked down upon the daughter of the Xiao family. This son, who was in a high position and had an arrogant heart, and who was flocked to by others, might take him seriously. Not pleasing to the eye.
If this smuggling incident had not occurred, Xiao Yu would not have thought so much. He went to visit Fang Xuanling in a low voice, which was already the end of his kindness. It would be better for Fang Jun to accept it. If he continued to refuse, Xiao Yu would give up on this idea.
But now it is no longer a matter of whether he gives up, but that this matter must be achieved.
Not only must it be achieved, but Fang Jun must also be satisfied...
Xiao Jing's white eyebrows were furrowed, she pondered for a long time, and nodded in agreement: "A clan girl... is indeed a little lighter."
Xiao Mao and his son were a little dumbfounded.
Xiao Cuo said quickly: "The Xiao family of our Lanling family is a first-class family in the world. The poetry and etiquette of the hairpin tassel family are passed down from generation to generation. The noble bloodline and strict family tradition are known to the world. If Fang Jun does not have a real wife, he can marry a legitimate daughter. But now it’s enough to just marry someone as a concubine, a clan girl, right?”
He was really impatient.
Why did he choose Wang Qi as the scapegoat?
Although she hates Wang Qi as a person, it is more because of the quarrel between this son and her daughter. If he is not eliminated, her daughter may not be able to successfully marry into the Fang family. Even if they marry, the old relationship will easily lead to future troubles... …
But now that he had killed Wang Qi with hatred, his daughter would no longer be able to marry into the Fang family?
Xiao Mao also said: "Although my family is not as good as the thousand-year-old family like the Boling Cui family, our reputation and status are not far behind now. I don't know how many princes and nobles are eager for my daughter, but they can't get it. If I marry my legitimate daughter, Fang Jun is my concubine, how should I deal with the nobles who came to my house to seek marriage and were rejected? If I don’t handle it properly, they will turn against each other!"
I went to your house to ask for marriage and was rejected. It is a pity, but it is not a big deal, because there are many people who have been rejected, and I am not the only one. But now you marry a legitimate daughter to someone else as a concubine. This will inevitably cause the person seeking marriage to be extremely unhappy. balance.
Only the Fang family can catch the eye of the Xiao family. We are all just kittens and puppies, right?
Who do you look down on?
…
It has to be said that the consequences of this are very serious. If this public opinion is really caused, the Xiao family will offend countless people.
Xiao Cuo started from the prestige, but Xiao Hao was cunning and knew that the differences between the direct female clan members could no longer be compared with the crisis faced by the Xiao family, so he went directly to a deeper level and talked about the consequences that would arise once this happened. Bad influence.
Xiao Jing fell silent. It was obvious that Xiao Mao's words aroused his vigilance and made him deeply worried.
Although the Xiao family is powerful, if it arouses public anger... it will be uncomfortable enough. The key is that once it turns against other families, it will inevitably face losses in interests. Compared with the handle that Fang Jun has, which one is lighter? Which is more important?
This requires a good balance...
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backyard.
The exquisite small building is nestled in the bamboo forest, and the green brick path downstairs is gentle and deep. In this Golden Bamboo Garden, it seems like a worldly place that is not stained by fireworks.
In the incense boudoir upstairs, sandalwood scent lingers.
Shu'er was sitting at the desk, holding a book in her hand, but her cool eyes were confused, not focusing on the words on the book...
Autumn is getting stronger. The girl changed into a green-white diagonal silk jacket and a light pink pleated skirt. She wore a delicate gold bracelet on her slender wrist, and a string of pearl necklaces hung outside the small jacket around her neck. . She raised her eyes away from the book and looked outside through the glass-inlaid window. Her beauty was tightly locked, her delicate face was full of sorrow, her teeth bit her thin red lips, and her jade fingers carefully caressed the string of beads hanging on her chest. The beads were soft and soft. Smooth and smooth.
Looking from the window of Xianggui on the second floor, everything is covered with clumps of bamboos. Although the autumn wind is getting colder, the bamboo leaves are still green and dark green. You can faintly see the bamboo forest and see a pool of water. The turquoise water reflecting the bamboos is blown by the autumn wind and ripples. Folds, layers of ripples.
The book in her hand hangs down slightly. This clean, refreshing, beautiful and charming girl is full of sorrow and thoughts, and her mind is wandering...
"Ding-Deng-Deng"
There was a sound of brisk footsteps, and not long after, a slender and tall figure walked up the stairs. The sound came before the person arrived.
"Sister Shu'er, woo woo woo..."
This girl was wearing a crimson embroidered gold pomegranate-colored thin shirt, with a long skirt of the same color underneath. Her delicate eyebrows were as red and swollen as peaches.
Before he even got close, he was already crying.
Shu'er was startled, hurriedly put down the book in her hand, stood up and walked forward quickly, looking panicked and said: "What's wrong with my sister? Why are you crying?"
The girl's tears kept flowing like broken beads, and she threw herself into Shu'er's arms, crying so hard that she was out of breath, but unable to speak.
Shu'er was confused, but she didn't ask too many questions. She just held her shoulders and helped her to the embroidered couch. The two sat side by side. She took out a silk handkerchief to wipe her tears and asked softly: "You're such an old man, how come you keep crying like this when something happens? If your father finds out, I'm afraid he'll be scolded."
Everyone in the family knew that although Xiao Cuo doted on his daughter, he always disciplined her very harshly, especially since she became increasingly close to Wang Qi...
Everyone in the family knew that Xiao Mao and his son wanted to marry her to Fang Jun as a concubine to achieve a marriage with the Fang family, but she resisted and wanted to marry her cousin Wang Qi wholeheartedly.
Not long ago, I asked Shu'er to recommend herself to Xiao Jing and marry into the Fang family...
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...Cousin...Cousin is dead..."
Shuer was stunned: "What did you say? Who died?"
"My cousin is dead, Wang Qi..."
"..."
Shuer hugged the heartbroken girl who was crying so hard that she stood there in a daze.
Wang Qi... is dead?
How can a good person die just because he wants to die?
The girl told the story intermittently while crying.
Now it has spread throughout the family, saying that they united several big families to go out to sea for smuggling. As a result, Wang Qi colluded with pirates to rob the merchant ship and its cargo, resulting in the death of thousands of people in the entire fleet. In the end, the pirates were wiped out by the Royal Navy. Wang Qi Seeing that things were exposed, he had no face to live and threw himself into the sea...
Shu'er touched her forehead with her hand, not knowing what to say.
Wang Qi, who was not favored by Xiao Cuo in the first place, has now become the sinner of the Xiao family. This blow is probably more difficult for the girl in front of her to accept than Wang Qi's death.
Shu'er gently held the girl's shoulders that were twitching from crying, and advised softly: "There is no resurrection after death. If your cousin really loved you, why would you want you to be so heartbroken for him? He has passed away. Well, even if you are blinded by crying, what is the use?"
The girl still cried endlessly and sobbed: "Why is my life so miserable? My cousin is handsome and suave, and he is really a rare good man. There are countless girls in Jinling City who want to marry him... "
The corners of Shuer's mouth twitched and she remained silent.
She had also met Wang Qi a few times. Apart from being superficial and mean, she really couldn't see the slightest bit of "suave"... If it weren't for the family background of the "Langya Wang Family", I'm afraid those aristocratic families would not be able to There will be a family willing to marry their daughter to such a idiot.
It's just that I can't say these words naturally. I'm sad. If I slander you like this, I'm afraid I'll fall out immediately...
"I wouldn't marry anyone other than my cousin. Even if the man is a very talented man, I'd still give it to you..."
Shu'er frowned tightly, if you hadn't come to me crying and begging, how could I have recommended myself to the clan leader to marry Fang Jun?
Now it seems that I have taken advantage...
Hearing these words was really heartbreaking.
But when he saw the girl crying sadly, he swallowed back the words that came to his lips.
That's all, it's just a matter of sisters, why should I reason when she is so sad? Just be patient...
While crying and talking, the girl wiped away her tears, raised her red and swollen eyes and looked at Shu'er, with a sad expression, and choked with sobs: "Since my cousin is dead, my sister's heart has also died, how can we let Shu'er My elder sister brought me to marry Fang Jun, why am I being wronged? My elder sister can just tell the clan leader, or let my younger sister marry into the Fang family..."
Shuer was stunned.
A feeling of resentment suddenly arises...
Can I still have some facial expressions? !
