This is also the case for most of the marriages between the sons and daughters of powerful families. The first thing to consider is various conditions, and emotional matters need to be put aside.
If you are lucky, or if the couple can get along with each other, it can be considered a good match. If you are unlucky, they may become a pair of resentful couples who will torture and quarrel with each other throughout their lives.
However, more often than not, they treat each other with respect, and the husband and wife are like strangers and guests. After giving birth to a legitimate son and inheriting the family business, the woman will live in the back house and be her noble wife, and the man will take a concubine if he wants. In the midst of the fight between wives and concubines.
Princess Rujin knew that Zhuo Jiu was willing to marry her and was willing to spend time on her because she was the princess of the Huaihe Palace. Marrying her would be of no harm to the now weak Wensihou Palace. He wanted to marry her. It was the princess of Huaihe Palace, not her, Zhao Rujin.
If she has never seen other people's couples looking loving and happy, Princess Rujin probably thinks that it is okay to get married. She is going to get married anyway. Soon after getting married, she might become a Madam Hou, and her children and grandchildren will not have to worry about it in the future. A prosperous future.
It can be seen that after passing it, there is some reluctance and unwillingness in my heart.
Although Su Wan was not well-married, she was known as a loving couple and lived a carefree life. Although her husband's family was not powerful, they were still happy.
Besides, Murong Xian married Su Jian. Su Jian was a simple son-in-law. Murong Xian was very powerful and controlled him tightly. He probably didn’t dare to think about taking a concubine. Moreover, Su Jian seemed to like Murong Xian quite a lot. Although the wife is strictly controlled, she is still very happy to be controlled.
But Zhuo Jiu, like Princess Jin, is self-aware. She cannot fight against others, and she is afraid that she will become weak in the future. In this case, if he has no feelings for her, it will indeed be very detrimental to her future.
"This matter depends on the character of Mr. Zhuo." Su Wan said with a smile, "After listening to what you have said, I think this Mr. Zhuo is a smart man, and the matter of falling out with the Huaihe Prince's Palace is I definitely won’t do it.”
"Perhaps for the Wensihou Mansion, he has no feelings all his life, and it is possible that he respects you."
Princess Rujin said: "But I am still very unwilling."
Not willing to just seek a stable and respectful husband, she also wants a husband who truly likes her and will live a lifetime of love and harmony, growing old together.
Su Wan smiled and said: "Since you are not willing to give in, then think carefully before proceeding. Getting married is a lifelong matter, and you cannot just get married casually."
Princess Rujin nodded: "I will think it over carefully."
At this moment, a maid came to report: "See Princess Rujin, see Princess Wenxiao, the two princesses, the young lady ordered me to report that Mr. Li and Mr. Zhuo are playing chess in Luluo Garden. I asked you two if you want to watch the fun."
"Many girls have already gone over to take a look at it. The eighth girl is taking everyone there."
The two looked at each other, slightly surprised. Su Wan frowned: "Playing chess? Why are they playing chess?"
Li Lin has never been a person who likes to stir up trouble, and he has always turned a blind eye to other people's gazes. He is calm and content, and rarely does anything serious to compare with others.
Su Wan thought for a moment and recalled the previous incident at her grandfather's birthday party, where Li Lin and Yang Qi of the Yang family competed in memorizing poems.
"Did Mr. Zhuo say something that he shouldn't have said? Or did he do something?"
"No." The maid explained, "Master Zhuo went to see Lord Song. He also saw Master Song and Master Li playing chess. He said he wanted to play a game with Master Song, but Master Song said that Master Li's chess skills were far superior to his. , so Mr. Zhuo invited Mr. Li to play chess."
Su Wan was relieved when he heard this: "So that's it, then it's not a big deal, just let them do it."
Princess Rujin asked, "How long have you two been playing? How was the game?"
The maid said: "It is said that it is even at the moment, and it is hard to say whether to win or lose. Someone has set up a bet in Luluo Garden. Some people are betting that Young Master Zhuo will win, and some are betting that Young Master Li will win, but now there are more bets on Young Master Zhuo. .”
Princess Rujin explained to Su Wan: "Zhuo Jiu is the grandson taught by Wen Sihou himself. He is indispensable for 70% to 80% in strategy and layout. He is really good at chess. Among the young nobles in the imperial city, there is no one like him." It’s his opponent.”
Su Wan was slightly surprised: "So powerful?"
Rujin nodded: "Of course, this person really wants to scheme against people, but it's really scary. He went to see Mr. Song this time, probably because he wanted to find out about the former number one scholar. His ability, the person he is, everything he does has a purpose."
"Is this really true?" Su Wan felt a little scared when he heard what she said. Being married to such a person who has no feelings for you is indeed a bit scary.
If he turns against you and plots against you, he will really make you die without knowing how.
"That's what he is." Princess Rujin complained, then stood up. "Let's go to Luluo Garden to take a look and place bets."
"Bet, it's just right, then go ahead and bet." Su Wan laughed. He didn't want to inquire about Zhuo Jiu at this moment. "I have to bet more for this guy in my family, so as not to lose if it's too little." gained momentum."
"Oh, you're not afraid of losing?"
"We won't lose." Su Wan was still confident about this. "In this world, there are very few people who can beat him in chess. Although I heard you say that Mr. Zhuo is really good at chess. It’s pretty good, but it can’t be compared to him.”
Princess Rujin saw her smiling smugly and proudly, and she didn't know if what she said was true or false, but as a handkerchief friend with a good relationship, even if it was false, she should believe it once.
"Okay, then I will trust you once and go place a bet for your Mr. Li."
Su Wan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll make sure you don't lose. If you win, it's yours, and if you lose, it's mine."
"It's easy to say, so I'll take more."
The two led people out of the second gate, and then walked towards Luluo Garden. After a while, they arrived at the door. At this time, there were already many girls watching the fun in the yard. Su Jian and Su Luo asked people to vacate the room. They set up a waterside pavilion and asked the girls to wait there to avoid collision with these men.
When the two entered the door, they saw a man carrying a table to collect money at the door of the yard. At this moment, three girls were placing bets there.
"If you buy Mr. Zhuo to win, Mr. Zhuo will definitely win."
"I also want Mr. Zhuo to win."
"How many girls do you want to buy? Today's winning or losing is one to one. If the money is not enough, someone will pay for it. If there is money left, we will add a few jars of good wine to the table for a while!"
This bet is just for fun, so I don’t care about winning or losing.
"I, I will buy Mr. Zhuo, one thousand taels, no, no, two thousand taels!" A little girl in an orange dress was so excited that her face turned red.
The man said: "This can't be done. It can only be a hundred taels at most. It can't be done with more."
"Then buy one hundred taels!"
