"Qiluo City's life and death are on the line. I just thought that if I still have my life to come back, I must marry Miss Bai." Cao Hong's eyes turned red. "Unexpectedly, after I came back, I heard that she was married. Now she has become a Widow, after suffering so much, my heart..."
His voice trembled and he did not continue. However, anyone can hear the regret and self-blame in his voice.
Xiao Xuan'er pursed her lips and said, "General Cao, if that's the case, then I'll tell you the truth. Even if you want to marry Miss Bai, you can only marry her as a concubine, not as your wife. Otherwise, don't say that Miss Bai will be punished, and you will also I will be implicated, and I am afraid I will be dismissed from my position.”
"I'm not afraid of losing my position. I..." Cao Hong suddenly paused as he spoke, "Miss Xiao, you said Miss Bai will be punished. What punishment?"
"General Cao, it's better not to know." Xiao Xuan'er lowered her eyes slightly, "Even if you have nothing to worry about, General Cao, you still have to think about Miss Bai, right? If you are dismissed from office, how can you protect Miss Bai?"
Fang Zilan sighed, "In other words, no matter who Miss Bai belongs to, she can only be a concubine. But if Lao Cao takes a concubine before marrying a wife, I am afraid that all good families will shy away, and it will be difficult to marry another wife. "
"Not only that, if General Cao insists on marrying, he may be involved by the censor." Mo Han added in a low voice: "It is morally wrong to marry a widow."
Cao Hong clenched his fingers into fists, his joints creaking, but he remained silent.
Fang Zilan looked at him steadily and said, "Old Cao, we have made all the consequences clear to you. You can make up your own mind."
"Boss, I want to marry Miss Bai. We will carry out the wedding ceremony and make auspicious celebrations." Cao Hong said firmly, "No matter what the consequences are, I am willing to bear them. If she can only be a concubine, I will not do it in this life." Get a wife.”
After a long time, Fang Zilan finally said: "Since you have decided, let's get married."
She was a little moved, but she still suppressed her emotions and said calmly: "You don't have to worry. If there is a censor who dares to participate in the performance of your character, I will go to the censor's station to find Mr. Su Yun to settle the account. As for the dowry, I will pay for Miss Bai." , let her marry out of the Duke of Yue's palace with great splendor."
"Boss..." Cao Hong's voice trembled with excitement. Fang Zilan raised the corners of her lips and said, "You have been following me for the past few years, and you have suffered a lot in battles in the north and south. I will always do something for you, and you will be with me in vain. Suffer."
"Thank you, boss!" Tears welled up in Cao Hong's eyes, "I will definitely talk to Miss Bai properly..."
Zheng Yan tilted his head slightly, and the ends of his eyes were a little red. Who of these people, who come from military families and risk their lives to gain fame, have never hoped that one day they would marry, have children, and live a happy life? What's more, growing old together with the one you love is more or less worthy of envy.
It was rare for Fang Zilan to see Cao Hong and Zheng Yan like this. She said loudly: "Miss Bai, after listening to you for so long, if you agree to this marriage, just come in."
Hearing this, several people had different expressions. Some people have long known that there are ears outside the window, such as Xiao Xuan'er and Zheng Yan; some are unaware of it, such as Mo Han; and some are sincere and don't pay attention at all, such as Cao Hong.
So several people saw Cao Hong hold back his tears instantly, his face was as red as if it had been roasted, and they were at a loss and said: "That..."
The man who was so fearless just now is now like a young man in love, rubbing his hands in shyness.
Zheng Yan coughed slightly and hid his laughter. Mo Han and Xiao Xuan'er couldn't help laughing. Fang Zilan smiled broadly and looked like she was watching the fun.
Bai Xiu Niang's figure slowly appeared in front of several people, followed by A Wan and Cong Rong who were half pushing and half pushing her.
"I..." Bai Xiu Niang had obviously cried hard, her eyes were as red as a bunny, but she had a hint of pity for her. Her cheeks were flushed, and she repeated the word "I" for a long time, but the words that followed were difficult to say.
Seeing this, Awan stamped her feet anxiously and whispered in her ear: "Sister Bai, why are you still hesitating? Agree quickly!"
"I..." Bai Xiu Niang had never talked about her marriage before, and she didn't know how to speak.
The smile on Fang Zilan's face became even brighter, "Old Cao, it seems that Miss Bai is unwilling, so I will have to help her find someone else."
"No!" Bai Xiu Niang said quickly: "I do, I do!"
Her voice was much louder than usual, and even the tail tone rose a little. Fang Zilan chuckled and said: "Well, it seems that she is really willing this time, and her tone is much lighter. Then it's up to me, The marriage is settled."
"Master Fang..." Bai Xiu Niang lowered her head, wishing she could bury her whole body.
"Okay, now that it's settled, Lao Cao, you will take people to Bai's house tomorrow, and Zheng Yan, you will go with him." Fang Zilan smiled and warned: "You must get the household registration and other documents. If Bai Chu dares to play any tricks, don't be polite to him."
"Yes!" Cao Hong responded immediately: "I'll go now!"
A look of helplessness flashed in Fang Zilan's eyes, "Old Cao, today is not your day to rest."
As soon as she finished speaking, Cao Hong slapped his forehead and said: "It's over, it must be too late to go to the government office now!"
"I'm not telling you, you can't forget to do your errands just because you want to marry your sweetheart, right?" Fang Zilan smiled and shook her head, "That's all, I'll ask for leave for you at the government office. You and Zheng Yan can go."
"Master Fang, aren't you taking a shower today?" Awan frowned, "Before, you promised me to go for an outing in the suburbs."
"You, all you can think about is playing." Fang Zilan said quietly: "The Bai family made such a fuss in front of Jingzhao Yin Mansion, and Lao Cao is going to take leave again. If I don't show up, I'm afraid that within half a day, rumors will fly all over the sky. .”
Awan snorted, looking downcast. Fang Zilan walked to her side, raised her hand and rubbed the top of her hair, "If you have nothing to do, go with Miss Xiao and Miss Cong to help Miss Bai prepare the dowry."
"Okay." Ah Wan regained her energy and pulled Bai Xiu Niang to go out, "It's rare to have a happy event, Sister Bai..."
She kept chattering, and Xiao Xuan'er and Cong Rong quickly followed her. Seeing that everyone was going about their business, Fang Zilan also went to the government office with peace of mind.
Sure enough, when Fang Zilan arrived at the government office, she had already heard half of the rumors before she even made a full tour.
There are various versions. Zheng Yan took advantage of her power to steal the girl, and she was sued by the girl's family to the Jingzhao Yin Mansion. Cao Hong and Zheng Yan fought over a widow, scaring off the servants of the Duke of Yue, and those who had the courage to report her to the Yin Mansion in Jingzhao...
In short, it's fair to say, but each version is more outrageous than the last.
Fang Zilan thought to herself that the government office has been too idle recently, and it has raised a bunch of gossips like them who talk behind their backs when they have nothing to do. It's time to find something to do for them.
Just as she was thinking about it, she heard a different voice, "Isn't it the fault of a widow to be widowed? Don't you feel guilty for saying these things? If one day your wives, daughters and sisters also become widows, don't you hope that others will behave like this too? Are you being mean to them?"
What he said was somewhat conscientious. Fang Zilan nodded slightly and couldn't help but look over. It was Wu Sheng.
