The mule cart finally arrived at Ouyang Xiu's house.
Ouyang Fa dragged Zhang Yue, as if he was afraid that he would run away, but when he went to the house and asked, he didn't know that Ouyang Xiu had already fallen asleep.
Ouyang Fa smiled apologetically and said, "Sanlang, you've been traveling all night."
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I'm not tired from sitting in the car, I just need my brother and I to be tired."
Both of them smiled.
Ouyang Fa arranged for Zhang Yue to rest for the night in the guest room of his house.
The guest room of Ouyang's house was very quiet, and the autumn wind was beating against the edge of the window. Zhang Yue, who had always refused to recognize the bed, fell asleep listening to the sound.
Before dawn the next day, Zhang Yue was woken up by Ouyang Fa. After hastily washing up, the two of them came to the main hall.
"Daddy is washing up, let's go in and talk."
Zhang Yue was surprised: "So early?"
Ouyang Fa smiled smugly and said: "Of course, I have to go to court. But Sanlang, a good teacher, knows that you need to speak carefully in front of dad later."
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "I understand, brother Bohe."
The lights in Ouyang Xiu's mansion were brightly lit. At this time, most people in Bianjing were still asleep, but Ouyang Xiu was preparing to go to court.
Being a Beijing official is not an easy task.
Zhang Yue walked to the hall and saw Ouyang Xiu, who now knew Kaifeng, wearing purple court clothes under his servant's clothes.
It was the first time Zhang Yue saw Ouyang Xiu wearing a purple robe. Ouyang Xiu usually seemed like a well-educated scholar, but this official uniform gave him a first-class dignity.
Zhang Yue saw Ouyang Xiu and saluted quickly: "I've met Uncle Ouyang."
Ouyang Xiu looked happy and said with a smile: "I told you last night that Sanlang couldn't come. I didn't scare you by not coming so late!"
Zhang Yue glanced at Ouyang Fa and said with a smile: "That's not true. I guess Uncle Ouyang must have something important to tell my nephew."
Ouyang Xiu nodded and told his wife, Mrs. Xue, to come here.
"Fa'er, Sanlang, let's eat some together!"
Zhang Yue understood that Ouyang Xiu was not hungry as he was old, so he would eat something at home before going to court in the morning.
Zhang Yue and Ouyang Fa were both at the head, and Zhang Yue had his servants to help them.
At this time, Zhang Yue saw Mrs. Xue entering, and the other party greeted him with a kind smile.
Zhang Yue also asked what Ouyang Xiu had said to him, but he actually asked a lot about his homework and knowledge at Taixue.
Ouyang Xiu had almost finished eating. He wiped his mouth with a kerchief and said, "I'm going to court first."
Mrs.
Zhang Yueyi was stunned for a long time, but Ouyang Xiu didn't talk about the business? Why did Xue need to come and talk to him?
After Ouyang Xiu left, Zhang Yue quickly put down the bowl. Xue smiled at Zhang Yue and said, "Sanlang, since you entered the capital, your Uncle Ouyang has promised to marry you. What are your plans now?"
Zhang Yue said with a shudder in his heart: "My nephew, of course, listens to the instructions of Uncle Ouyang and his wife."
Zhang Yue doesn't dare to be careless at all, Xue is a powerful person.
Ms. Xue smiled and said, "Although we want to make the decision for you, we still have to make the final decision on your own. Have your brother and sister-in-law come to Beijing?"
Zhang Yue thought to himself, didn't Wu Anshi just exempt Tang Jiu from his errand? Could this be just what Wu Anshi meant?
Zhang Yue said: "We haven't set off yet."
Mrs.
Zhang Yue said hurriedly: "Just follow your orders, madam."
Xue said: "Since Wu Chongqing and Wu Dacao, the current transfer envoy to the west of Beijing, intend to recruit you as their son-in-law, why are you determined to get married after becoming a Jinshi?"
This was the first time Zhang Yue had confirmed this from another person, and he was a little shocked.
Seeing Zhang Yue's face, Ms. A lady. Maybe Sanlang thinks that being a Jinshi is a better match, but the Wu family doesn't care about this. Sanlang is a tall and dignified man, so why should he stick to these small details? This doesn't make people feel petty."
Zhang Yue said: "What Madam said is absolutely true. Madam is a parent, and you should know that parents never care about gains and losses when raising their children. Even after their children get married and start a business, parents will help as much as they can. As children, if we are in trouble for a while, we might as well act openly and honestly. Accept it. When your parents are old in the future, you can just support them and repay them. This is also your duty to your children."
Mr. Xue nodded and said, "Sanlang is very knowledgeable. This is the truth."
Zhang Yue said: "Ma'am, you understand Sanlang's difficulty. Apart from being sons and daughters, there are only a few people in the world who can accept such a great favor with peace of mind. Although the boy is penniless, he still thinks that such a great favor is unreasonable."
"Perhaps Madam thinks that the boy is unclear about what is going on, but since the gains and losses in front of him are difficult to calculate at the moment, I think it is better to take a step back. Watching from a distance will make things clearer with time!"
Mrs. People sigh.”
Zhang Yue said: "Wu Dacao is reasonable and appreciates the boy even though he is humble. This kindness will be unforgettable for the boy. He dare not show the slightest hint of arrogance or contempt."
"However, Madam said that you should choose the good and be stubborn, and I believe it. Choosing the good and being stubborn is the way for a man to establish himself. Because you follow people's wishes and say things that go against your heart, you get temporary benefits, but it is better to be sincere in dealing with others, which is the long-term way. ."
"I heard that one of Uncle Ouyang's subordinates, Sima Junshi, once said, 'No matter what you do in your life, there is nothing you should not say to others.' I admire this statement very much. Many people's failures in life are due to a moment of injustice, and regret for the rest of their lives. ."
Zhang Yue put it plainly, that is, we must have principles. People with principles will suffer short-term losses but benefit in the long-term. If they can persevere, they will be the most economical in the future, but the difficulty lies in whether they can withstand it in the early stage.
But at this point, Zhang Yue couldn't help but add with caution: "I think when Wu Dacao chooses his son-in-law, he would choose an honest and trustworthy gentleman, rather than someone who just does what he wants."
Mr. Xue laughed and said, "This is what I, a woman, know."
Zhang Yue also smiled honestly.
Mr. Xue smiled and said: "But I was worried about the master being entrusted by Wu Dacao to be his guarantor. Now that Sanlang has said this, I have no objection."
Zhang Yue said in shock: "The old lady is saying..."
Because it was an oral engagement, there was no exchange of fixed notes or anything like that. If anything happens in the future, it doesn't matter.
Therefore, it would be much more appropriate to hire a trustworthy guarantor.
It was Yang who Zhang Yue came to promise to be the guarantee before. As for Wu Chong, he could or could not invite him. Unexpectedly, Wu Chong not only hired a guarantor, but also provided guarantee through Ouyang Xiu.
Who is Ouyang Xiu?
Now we know that in Kaifeng Mansion, it is only a matter of time before he becomes the Prime Minister. What's more important is that he is Wu Chong's in-laws and his most reliable political ally. If Wu Chong broke his promise to the marriage contract, it would be like breaking his promise to Ouyang Xiu. Now that Wu Chong has asked Ouyang Xiu to come forward as the guarantor, his sincerity for this marriage is self-evident!
Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel a little confused at this moment. Is this the case?
Didn't Yang say before that it was only 20 to 30%?
Wu Chong really didn't care at all. Did he decide to get married before passing the Jinshi examination?
It was human nature for Wu Anshi to treat Tang Jiu like this before. It would be abnormal if he had no anger at all. Zhang Yue could completely understand that he was treating him this way, but Wu Chong was so tolerant to others, which made him admire him with admiration.
How could he have such a sensible father-in-law, even if he was from the old party? I don’t have anything else to say.
Zhang Yue still can't figure out what strengths he has that Wu Chong likes?
Is it true that if you are good-looking, you can do whatever you want?
Zhang Yue was thinking carefully. Ouyang Fa raised his shoulder and finally took a breath and said with a smile: "Sanlang, you scared me a lot."
Zhang Yue was so slapped by Ouyang Fa that he could not help but grimace.
"From now on, Saburo, you and I will be brothers-in-law. I need to call my uncle!"
Zhang Yue touched the sore spot on his back, but he felt that Ouyang Fa seemed happier than himself and said, "Thank you, brother."
Ouyang Fa nodded and said with a smile: "Of course I deserve this word of thanks. You, Saburo, must thank me and my wife properly."
Zhang Yue couldn't help but wonder, what does this have to do with Ouyang Fa's wife?
Mr. Xue smiled slightly and said: "Sanlang, there is one thing I need to say first. Since you promised to get married after becoming a Jinshi, what if you don't win the Jinshi?"
"I don't dare to delay the youth of the Wu family." Zhang Yue said.
Mrs. If my wife marries another woman, you can also choose another woman to be your wife, and the two families will not owe each other anything."
"Of course, if you are a Jinshi in high school, no matter whether you are at the bottom of the top five or at the top, you must fulfill your engagement. What do you think?"
Five years? But before leaving, Li Gou told himself that it would take ten years of hard work to become a Jinshi.
However, Zhang Yue still said: "Everything is as the eldest lady said."
Mr. Xue smiled and said: "In that case, I have no objection. Fa'er, I will agree with the Wu family on a date, and you and Sanlang will go over to visit your in-laws."
Ouyang laughed and said, "Mom, I'd better let you pass on the message."
Mrs.
Zhang Yue was moved when he heard this.
Next Zhang Yueyan wanted to go back to Taixue to study and left. After Ouyang sent Zhang Yue away, he returned to the house and met Mr. Xue.
Ouyang Fa couldn't help but ask: "Mom really asking dad to guarantee the marriage between the Zhang and Wu families? Didn't you have concerns before?"
Mrs. Xue said with a smile: "Of course there are concerns. The rules of the agreement before and after the marriage are mostly mentioned by women, for fear that men will be disappointed in the future. But I rarely see men mention it like this."
Ouyang Fa laughed and said: "Mom, I'm afraid it's a hard-to-get trick. Sanlang is not such a person. Otherwise, dad wouldn't value him so much."
Mrs. Xue said: "I have confidence in your father's vision, but it's better to ask for clarity. It's better to be stubborn. People who have achieved great things throughout the ages have been stubborn for a while."
Having said this, Mrs.
Ps: Happy Chinese New Year to my brother and sister, please be at peace. I haven’t dared to browse the book review section for the past two days.
