After Li Zhi and his wife looked at each other, they couldn't help but look at their daughter with sad faces. Looking at her father's sad face, the girl naturally knew what his father was worried about. Looking at the bracelet on her hand, she pondered for a long time but then gritted her teeth and said: "Father, mother, since we have reached this point, just marry your daughter. Although I don't expect to get any great wealth through the Tian family. . But it can make life less difficult for my parents. My parents gave birth to me and raised me, and they love me just as much. They don’t favor sons over daughters like other people."
"Not only does it allow me to read, read, and practice martial arts like my elder brother and younger brother, but now that my daughter has grown up, it's time to repay her parents. Since we can't refuse this marriage, we can only take it one step at a time. Mom and dad have nothing to worry about. Now that we have come to this point, our fate is no longer something that ordinary people like us can control. Dad, if you can give me up alone in exchange for the improvement of the whole family, I will accept it. All I ask for is dad and brothers. You guys, don’t rely on being close relatives to the Tian Family in the future.”
"Being domineering outside, oppressing the people, and bringing notoriety all over the world will really ruin our family. Especially Wu Lang, who is still a bit young and frivolous and doesn't know how to restrain himself. From now on, my father must strictly discipline him and never do it again. Those bad things happened. As for the fact that the emperor's second son is valued now and that Prince Yongjun is very likely to be in the Dabao in the future, don't say it again, be careful of the disaster coming from the mouth. As for myself, since I have come to this Whether it is a blessing or a curse in the future, this step now will be something we can only accept."
After hearing his daughter's words, Li Zhi hesitated for a long time before asking, was this really what his daughter meant? After hearing her father's hesitant words, the girl nodded heavily without any hesitation and said: "Father, now that the matter has come to this, is there any room for us not to agree? The reason why the Emperor and Concubine Duan did not hold Wu Lang accountable today is not Is it for this reason? Faced with the behemoth of the Tian family, what should I do if my daughter is unwilling? Even if my father resigns, how can he really escape? It doesn’t matter if my daughter doesn’t want to accept her fate. "
But just when Li Zhigang was about to say something, a voice came from outside the door: "You don't have to be like this for me. Although I am not a promising person, I definitely don't force others. My father and mother have already said that we can get along. Let’s talk about it some time later. If Yao Yao is really dissatisfied with me, I will tell my father and mother, and I will definitely not embarrass Yao Yao. As for that bracelet, Yao Yao shouldn’t take it to heart. Even though it was given by her grandfather, , but it’s just used by the mother-in-law to deceive her future daughter-in-law.”
As the words fell, a slender young man came in from the door. This young man is none other than Huang Ruifeng, the Prince of Yong County whom he met just this morning. He bowed slightly to Li Zhi and Mrs. Li and said: "The boy had just come out of the palace and was going back to the mansion, but unexpectedly he happened to pass by your mansion. The boy was a little worried about what the conversation between his father and the emperor and his mother would be like today. Mr. Li brought pressure, so he came uninvited. He was also worried that Mr. Li would be concerned about the boy's status and politeness, so he didn't let anyone inform him. Please forgive me, Mr. Li."
It's just that he, the prince and the king of the county, is asking for punishment. Besides his emperor, who else in the world dares to convict him? Even though he acted in a low-key manner, there was no one in Li Zhi's family who dared to take his identity seriously. In response to his words, Li Zhi quickly waved his hands and said: "Don't dare, don't dare, Your Highness Prince Yong, these words are embarrassing. Since Prince Yong misses his daughter, the daughter does not have any feelings for the prince. No. In that case, how can we parents stop it at will?"
However, when he said these words, Li Zhi felt extremely bitter in his heart. Not to mention his address, he knows his daughter's nickname, Yaonyou, clearly. It can be said that I have put in a lot of effort before coming here. In addition, the master of the palace could not even find a reason not to speak out against his objections, and he had to be submissive to his future son-in-law, and even had to be groveling. What is this word? As an old father-in-law, I am probably the only one in the world who feels so aggrieved.
In response to Li Zhi's words, Huang Ruifeng hurriedly raised his hands and bowed deeply: "Father-in-law, you must not be like this. Don't say that I am just a mere county king now. Even if I am promoted to a prince, I will still be in front of you and my mother-in-law." A junior. My father-in-law, treat your eldest son-in-law the same way you would treat your eldest son-in-law. He will teach you what you need and say what you need to say. As for Yao Yao, please rest assured, father-in-law. If Yao Yao is really willing to bend down to marry, my son-in-law will definitely do so. I will not aggrieve you in the slightest, and I will do my best to protect her."
After Huang Ruifeng said these words, Li Zhi and his wife looked at each other. This kid is really good at climbing along the pole. As soon as he said that he would not stop him, he immediately called his father-in-law and mother-in-law. It's like what he said before that he and his daughter can spend some time together is not what he said. Those who still open and shut their mouths will be reprimanded when they need to be reprimanded, and they will be said when they need to be spoken. How many heads do you have, how dare you call him a dignified prince or the king of the current dynasty? She also talks about her daughter being pretty, even if they are engaged, calling her that way is against the rules.
But before he could say anything, Huang Ruifeng took out a dozen banknotes from his sleeves, placed them respectfully in front of Li Zhi and his wife, and said, "Sister-in-law, I heard Wu Lang talking about it a few days ago. My brother is about to accept a betrothal, and because Lao Taishan is an official, that family is somewhat like a lion. My uncle and the girl are in love with each other, and he will not marry unless she is the girl. Because of the betrothal gift, Lao Taishan has been worried these days. My son-in-law often hears from his father that priceless treasures are easy to obtain but lovers are rare."
"My mother and concubine also often say that I would rather tear down a temple than break up a marriage. My son-in-law also knows that my father-in-law has always been honest as an official, and this capital is an area where water and wealth are three points. Even if my father-in-law has been an official for many years, I am afraid that this bag will be lost." I don’t have much savings in my life. Since my son-in-law and Taishan are both a family, Xiaoke, as my son-in-law, naturally has to contribute. This thousand dollars is my son-in-law’s salary. Father-in-law, please rest assured, There is not a penny of money or money in it. I would also like to ask my father-in-law to accept it to relieve the current urgent need."
But looking at the banknotes Huang Ruifeng handed over from Wuwei Bank to pay for cash, Li Zhi was either accepting it or not. Logically speaking, although the man in front of him is about to become his future son-in-law, he is still considered a king to him, and even more so, a superior. He was given a gift from God, and he could never refuse it. Taking a step back, if two people really get married, the money will be nothing. It's just that he has been an upright person throughout his life and has never reached out to anyone. Even though he would rather have wronged his family, he never took a penny from anyone.
Even though he was his future son-in-law, he still felt his hands were burning with the money. But just when he wanted to politely refuse, Huang Ruifeng, who saw what he was thinking, also knew that if he continued to stay, Old Taishan would definitely lose face, and he might not really accept the money. So, I cupped my hands to him and his wife and said, "Father-in-law, it's already getting late. My son-in-law has to get up early tomorrow morning to go to the palace to study, so I won't stay any longer and say goodbye. I just don't know if it's convenient or not. Send Xiaoke out."
After he finished speaking, he winked at the girl, then turned and left. The girl looked at her parents and other family members who were stunned by the man's manipulation. Biting his lower lip, he turned around and followed. No matter that person came uninvited tonight, it was because of one thought after all. But the visitor is a guest, and whether you are the host or your fiancée, it is appropriate to send him off. But just when the girl was sending the person out the door and wanted to turn around and go back, she didn't want to be grabbed.
Then he was pulled into a corner by Huang Ruifeng. Just when the girl was about to struggle, Huang Ruifeng suddenly hugged the girl, sniffed the girl's hair gently and said: "Go back and persuade your father-in-law to accept the money. I don't want to throw money away. What, I just want to help you and your father-in-law. That day, after your brother said that you were in trouble, you kept frowning, which really made me feel bad. I wanted to hug you tightly at that time In my arms, I can smooth your frown."
"Now, since we are all going to be a family, I can't bear to let you be sad and sad. To me, no prince or prince can compare to the one I saw that day, that charming and charming person. A very heroic woman. Don't worry, Yao Yao. As long as you come to me, I will never let Yao Yao suffer any injustice. I really gave these money sincerely. Besides, even if it's not for Yao Yao, my father-in-law has always been He is an honest and upright person. I have no time to admire such an official, so I should help him."
Huang Ruifeng's words of love were not love words, but they calmed the woman in his arms. Feeling the man's breath, she suddenly felt extremely safe, and even felt a sense of security that neither her father nor her brothers at home had ever given her. The two of them clung to each other tightly for a long time before Huang Ruifeng let go of the girl who was already blushing. He kissed the girl's face gently. I whispered something in her ear, and I couldn't wait any longer. I wanted to marry Youyou and walk in before I got on my horse and left.
But after he left, the girl stood there for a long time, until his back completely disappeared from the street, and then she rubbed her blushing face. After regaining his composure, he turned around and returned home. When I walked to the main room, I saw my parents still looking at the dozen banknotes in a daze, and my brother, who knew that his future sister-in-law had intervened and there was basically no problem with his marriage, was rubbing his hands in excitement. The girl stood in front of her parents and softly called daddy. Only then did he pull his parents back from their daze.
Li Zhi, who had just reacted from the shock, looked at his daughter and shook his head and said: "In the military camp, it is rumored that the second son of the emperor has an extremely delicate mind, even if he has murderous intention in his heart, his face Shang all had a smile on his face. Among all the princes, he was the one most similar to Jin Shang. Back then, when Jin Shang went on a killing spree in Zhengzhou and heads were rolling all over the ground, he had a smile like this on his face. That one Even if more than ten years have passed, I still can’t forget that smile. And I was only eighteen that year.”
"But I didn't expect to see it on his face again today. It's okay that he didn't smile, but his smile disturbed my mind. I don't know why, but suddenly, I thought of more than ten The scene of people everywhere in Zhengzhou years ago. Sanniu, we can’t take this money. Don’t talk about the matter between you two, it hasn’t been finalized yet. Even if it is settled, our family can’t take this money. Your eldest brother I will think of another way to pay for the betrothal gift. But you should take the time to deliver the money to him tomorrow."
Li Zhi was the one who followed the Xiaoqi camp and participated in the counter-rebellion in Zhengzhou. The experience that year made him unforgettable. Look at the pile of banknotes in front of you. Even though a thousand guan was not much, it still made him feel troublesome. He even felt like selling his daughter in his heart. Especially since he has never taken out money that he shouldn't have taken in his entire life.
