With a doting smile on Mrs. Zhang's face, she stretched out her hand to signal Zhang Shisanniang to sit next to her and said, "Why are you so anxious?"
"Madam, what does this mean?"
Mr. Zhang was stunned.
When did Thirteenth Niang come?
What was the good news she just said?
Could it be that it refers to what they just talked about?
"Ask your own daughter." Mrs. Zhang pursed her lips and pushed Zhang Shisanniang and stopped talking.
Zhang Shisanniang stood up, hugged Mr. Zhang's arm, shook it and said coquettishly: "Dad, you have helped your eldest brother to marry the fourth mother of the Xu family. Can you think of another way to let the child marry into the Xu family? Marry Xu Dalang?"
As the youngest daughter of the Zhang family, Zhang Shisanniang grew up almost being pampered by the entire Zhang family. She was the only one who had the courage to act coquettishly in front of Mr. Zhang.
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Mr. Zhang did not expect that his daughter would also fall in love with someone from the Xu family.
The Xu family does all have good skins, but apart from his appearance, Xu Dalang is indeed an excellent son.
In the early years when Xu Pingyi was still in Suzhou, Mr. Zhang often heard people praise him for his intelligence. He heard that he was going to take the exam this year. It seemed that he was going to pursue an official career like his father.
Mr. Zhang knew that not only many families in Liangzhe Road were looking forward to their wife marrying Xu Pingyi, but also many wealthy people in the capital were eyeing Xu Pingyi.
He saw the situation between himself and the Zhang family very clearly, and he also understood that an outstanding son like Xu Pingyi would not marry his daughter.
However, if they agree to allow Xu Siniang to marry into the Zhang family, they will give the Xu family face.
In this way, the Xu family owes the Zhang family.
As long as Xu Siniang is still the daughter-in-law of the Zhang family, she can remind the Xu family of this matter all the time.
It might be possible for Thirteenth Niang to marry Xu Pingyi.
Thinking of this, he immediately understood the purpose of his wife's persuasion just now, and couldn't help but say: "Don't spoil her too much."
As soon as Zhang Shisanniang heard this, she knew that her father had agreed, and she happily jumped on Mrs. Zhang.
The Xu family and the Zhang family are relatives, and she has the opportunity to see Xu Dalang every year and festival.
Every time I see him, I will dream about him for a month.
Today, when Zhang Xian went to pick up someone, Zhang Shisanniang peeked in secret. When she saw the charming Xu Pingyi, she almost couldn't breathe.
I haven’t seen him for more than a year, and his appearance and temperament have really gotten better.
Mr. Zhang drank a cup of tea and asked Zhang Xian to leave with him.
On the way back, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that he had been tricked by his wife and daughter, but he felt that what they said was reasonable, and he kept hesitating in his heart along the way.
Seeing the Zhang family father and son leaving and returning, Xu Guyu calmed down slightly and gave Xu Pingyi a look, indicating that he should follow the strategy they just discussed.
Xu Pingyi nodded imperceptibly.
As soon as Zhang Xian entered the room, he knelt down in front of Mr. Zhang with a loud voice and said seriously: "Father, Uncle Xu, Ziye really loves Siniang and is extremely serious about this marriage. Siniang had gone out in Bianjing earlier. It’s all over, she’s probably going to repay her father at her young age, can you give us another chance?”
Zhang Xian said it very sadly, with a look of deep emotion.
Xu Pingyi glanced at Xu Guyu in surprise. Xu Guyu shook his head and signaled him to stop talking and wait and see.
Mr. Zhang had a dark face and shouted angrily: "Evil beast!"
"Father, no matter how you beat me or scold me, I will bear it, but please don't break off the engagement." Zhang Xian grabbed Mr. Zhang's clothes with both hands, and there was a hint of hoarseness in his voice.
Mr. Zhang let out a long sigh and said, "Your wife is the future mistress of my Zhang family. Do you trust her?"
"Father, I believe Si Niang, she was just confused for a moment, and nothing like that will happen again in the future." As he spoke, Zhang Xian turned his head again, looked at Xu Guyu, and said in a hoarse voice: "Uncle Xu, Si Niang Mom is the best lady in Suzhou, it was just a momentary mistake that she did like that, wasn't it?"
Xu Guyu didn't expect Zhang Xian to come and ask him. He was stunned for a moment and then nodded hurriedly and said: "Of course, of course I was confused for a moment. If a woman like her makes a mistake once, she will never make it a second time in the future."
He said this, but he thought in his heart that family scandal should not be made public. Si Niang had done many dirty things in the Xu family, but she just didn't let outsiders know about it.
Mr. Zhang shook his head, with a look of reluctance on his face, and said helplessly: "Sir, if that's the case, then father won't say anything more. As a father, I respect your choice."
After Zhang Xian heard this, he was overjoyed and said: "Thank you very much, father."
Xu Guyu also let out a sigh of relief on the other side, his back was no longer stiff, and he glanced at Xu Pingyi with relief, as if he wanted to thank me.
Xu Pingyi had a puzzled look on his face. Uncle Zhang's uncle was determined to break off the engagement before he left, but after he came back he agreed to the marriage in a few words.
Such a change is too fast.
Although Mr. Zhang's expression and tone when he spoke just now were very angry, Xu Pingyi could feel that he was not really angry, and Zhang Xian's behavior was indeed beyond his usual behavior.
Even though this was the desired result of their trip, Xu Pingyi always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't explain why.
Xu Guyu didn't care whether the Zhang family was sincere or not, as long as it was the result he wanted, he wouldn't care about the rest.
After all, he didn't care how Xu Qian lived after marrying into the Zhang family.
The two had a meal at Zhang's house, stayed overnight, and left early the next morning.
After Zhang Xian sent the two of them off, he returned to the study with brisk steps.
As soon as he entered the study, he saw a person lying on the mat.
He turned around and quickly closed the door, and asked in a deep voice, "Thirteenth Mother, what are you doing in my study?"
Thirteenth Niang turned over and sat up, raised her chin, snorted, and then said, "You haven't thanked me yet."
"What kind of thank you gift?" Zhang Xian sat down cross-legged, rested his elbows on the table, and stared into Zhang Shisanniang's eyes.
"Brother, yesterday, you specifically asked your servant to tell the maid next to me that you were going to pick up Xu Dalang. Why?" Zhang Shisanniang also put her elbows on the table and faced Zhang Xian without giving in. See.
"Thirteenth Niang, you are still so smart." Zhang Xian laughed and hooked Zhang Thirteenth Niang's chin with his finger.
He knew that Thirteenth Niang admired Xu Pingyi, so after receiving the news of the Xu family's visit, he asked his servant to pass on the news.
Thirteenth Niang will not miss the opportunity to meet Xu Pingyi, so she will naturally follow him to the Chuihua Gate.
At the same time, both he and Thirteenth Niang knew that their father would not agree to this marriage.
If his marriage to Xu Qian ended here, Thirteenth Mother would probably have little chance to see Xu Pingyi again, let alone marry him.
He was very aware of Thirteenth Niang's cleverness, and as expected, she quickly persuaded her mother to persuade her father.
Thirteenth Niang frowned, grabbed Zhang Xian's hand, and said, "If you touch me again, be careful my husband cuts off your hand!"
"Xu Dalang, I'm afraid he won't do such a thing." Zhang Xian's face showed a look of lust, and his eyes wandered around Thirteen Niang's chest.
I'm crazy busy today, good night.
There may be insects, please wait two days to catch them. To be continued.
