Lao Zhu and Queen Ma chatted until late at night. Not only were they worried about their son's marriage, they were also planning Zheng Xiong's marriage. There are many ways to win people's hearts, and people who are capable are naturally more attractive to people.
Zheng Xiong didn't know that his marriage problem had been taken into consideration by Queen Ma. He got up the next day and went to find tea. Not long after, his aunt was recruited into the palace.
Wandering in the suburbs of Nanjing in casual clothes, Zheng Xiong stopped to chat with passers-by.
There was no good news. The spring tea was gone, and the tea pickers had sold it out early. After a day of shopping, there was nothing gained, and it was already too late when I remembered it.
As evening approached, Zheng Xiong gave up searching and hurried back. When passing by a house, a farmer was carrying several puppies to give away.
Zheng Xiong became interested and stopped the farmer.
"Brother, wait a minute, what's going on with these dogs of yours?"
The farm man looked at Zheng Xiong. He didn't know how rich he was, but he was clearly dressed much better than himself, so he quickly stood up and saluted.
"Sir, my dog at home has given birth to a litter of puppies. One or two puppies is the limit of the family. I am preparing to give away the extra dogs to see who wants them. "
"Don't give them away. I want these dogs, and I won't take advantage of you. You set a price and I'll buy them."
"No need for money, young master just take it."
"That won't work. I'm a principled man. If you say you'll pay me, you'll just keep it. Don't talk nonsense. Just give me a price. I'm in a hurry."
"Then young master, just watch and give it."
Zheng Xiong touched his pocket and went out to collect some tea. He brought some money with him. After some rummaging, he took out twenty coins, which was a day's salary for ordinary people. Without asking for a price, that's all.
It wasn't much, but it was a day's salary for free. The man who was originally planning to give the dog away was very happy and gave the dog to Zheng Xiong.
"Thank you, sir."
Zheng Xiong hurried home with a few dogs in hand. After shopping for a day, he couldn't return empty-handed. Just like fishermen, even the Air Force would buy a few fish and take them back. This is the last stubbornness.
After entering the house, he placed the dog, told the maid at home that he would take care of it, and then left. Getting a few dogs was a last-minute idea, and raising a few dogs was even less of a problem. I couldn't even finish my salary of one hundred and eighty dan.
My stomach had already protested. After running for a day, I gained nothing and I was not full.
When the food was served, Zheng Xiong ate it happily.
During the tea party after dinner, Zheng Qi came first.
"Xiong'er, why didn't you go out to collect some tea leaves? Why didn't you see the tea leaves? You brought back some dogs."
This question is a bit embarrassing. Can you say that you didn't receive it?
"It's all summer tea now. The big leaves are a bit bitter, so I confiscated them. On the way back, I saw a few dogs about to be given away, so I bought them back."
Zheng Qi didn't say much after hearing this.
"The Empress called your mother to the palace today and asked you why you are not married yet. Is it because you have something to hide or because you have someone you like? If you have someone you like, the Queen has said that I can grant you a marriage."
Well, after finally getting rid of the family members, Queen Ma also came to interfere. Now there is no way to escape. The Queen is not so easy to fool.
"There's nothing wrong with me. I don't have the right person yet. I just want to grow more."
"The Queen has said that if you don't have someone you like, she will ask you whose girl she will arrange for you when she is of marriageable age."
This damn arranged marriage smells so good, but I can't say it. At eighteen, I don't have any psychological pressure. How can I let myself become a beast if the flowers of my motherland are destroyed by me like this?
Even if you develop it slowly, it won't work. If it doesn't bloom and bear fruit in a year or two, rumors may come, and any illness you have will be minor.
"Mom, why don't you go to the palace tomorrow and meet the Queen? She is eighteen or nineteen years old. She needs to be pretty. It's better to be virtuous."
Jia quickly waved her hand.
"You are too brave. I don't dare to ask for so many conditions. You should just go ahead and say it yourself."
The relationship is still not in place, so if it's a little difficult, I'll shrink back. Just go for it.
"Okay, I'll tell you myself."
The next day, Zheng Xiong first went to Huimin Pharmacy, processed the documents that had accumulated over the past few days and needed to be signed and sealed, had lunch, and then went to the East Palace.
You can't just wander into the harem, even Queen Ma is no exception, she can only ask for an audience in a curved way.
When he arrived at the East Palace, he handed over his greetings and Zheng Xiong waited quietly. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have come at this time. Spring nights are short and people know their taste after eating the marrow. The prince is no exception. But he can't wait. If you wait a little longer, he will turn into a beast. The chance is even greater.
The prince received the invitation and was a little curious. Zheng Xiong had done a lot of things, but he had never heard of anyone having any friendship with him. He had never been to the Prince's Mansion in the East Palace once. This sudden visit was really strange.
If you can't figure it out, just call him in and ask about the situation.
"Let Zheng Xiong come in."
After waiting for a while, the prince finally arrived and Zheng Xiong quickly followed.
"Your Majesty, Zheng Xiong, pays homage to His Highness."
"No need to be polite, I'll give you a seat. I wonder what Zheng Tiling wants from me."
"Back to Your Highness, the Queen summoned Xiaguan's mother yesterday to grant Xiaguan a marriage. I have some opinions that I need to tell the Queen. I am here to ask Your Highness for a favor and let Xiaguan go to the harem. "
The prince was shocked. He was so brave. He didn't dare to say anything about his own marriage. You still dare to raise your opinion. I respect you as a man.
"Well, if you have any opinions, tell me. If it's not too much, I will convey it to you the same way. You can talk about it first."
Zheng Xiong thought for a while and decided to tell the prince.
"That's what the official thought. The Queen gave him a marriage, and he wanted it. It's just that he spent a lot of time in the pharmacy and found that it is best for men and women to get married and have children when they are eighteen years old. Before that, all It’s not a long bloom. It’s fine for men, but it’s a narrow escape for women to have children. I hope the empress can find someone around eighteen or nineteen years old for me. In addition, I want someone who is pretty and virtuous, and there are no other requirements.”
I am not timid, I don’t even dare to think about this condition, whether it is beautiful or ugly depends on God’s will, I really dare to mention it. However, Zheng Xiong's words still need to be taken seriously. What Huimin Pharmacy has done is obvious to all. The current medicine made with nitroglycerin has an immediate effect on chest pain, let alone the past deeds.
"This shouldn't be urgent. I will ask my mother tomorrow so that I can have a buffer. Whether it succeeds or not depends on my mother's attitude. To be honest, your request is a bit too much."
No wonder Zhu Biao's reputation is so great. He always considers his subordinates first in everything. Who wouldn't like a boss like him? He can stand up for his subordinates when things happen, and no one will sacrifice his life in return.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I have nothing to do. I will take my leave now."
