Allure of a Country Maiden

While eating, Xiaoer felt strange. The engagement day was obviously the day after tomorrow, so why were the dishes so sumptuous today? It was as if this meal was an engagement banquet.

During the meal, men and women were also at separate tables. Shen Chengguang stood up, raised his glass and said, "The day after tomorrow, Bao'er will be engaged to the second son of the county prime minister's family. According to the family, this marriage is a high priority in our family."

"What are you talking about, brother? Our Jingwen is the reincarnation of Wenquxing. One day he will win the first prize and become a high official. It's not certain who will be higher than who." Shen Chengzong's words were so impressive that he was so proud.

But Shen Chengguang likes to hear it. His daughter has been carefully cultivated since she was a child, and she has good looks and talents. If it weren't for her age, he would really like to wait until Wen'er wins the exam and find a better marriage, but Now it is not satisfactory. Originally, the Lan family asked the matchmaker to inquire about the second son of the Li family, but they ignored them. Fortunately, this one is not bad now. Although he is the second son, he is still a concubine, but he can't help being favored by his mother. In the family, he is treated as a legitimate son, and he is loved by the county magistrate. Moreover, I heard that this second son's knowledge is also Well done.

"Men marry low and women marry high. This has always been the case since ancient times. Moreover, our Bao'er is a pretty girl. I have never seen a more outstanding woman than Bao'er in these ten miles and eight villages. This is the case. It's enough to have an appearance worthy of a noble grandson." Mrs. Li was also busy flattering her. The Dafang family will be different in the future. There is an in-law who is the county magistrate. He can walk around in the entire county. She has to hold her tightly. Large room.

"Second uncle, don't talk nonsense. I think Mr. Ma is very good. The nobles and grandsons of the emperor are not just for laughs." Shen Baoer was not too satisfied with her marriage, but her mother asked someone to help her in the county. She said that the second young master of the Li family was not successful, but once she went to buy a little white rabbit, intending to keep it for fun. When she heard the people next to her saying that it was the second young master of the county magistrate, she took a look and thought that this man was also good-looking. , a handsome young man, came up with a plan, deliberately holding the rabbit and passing by him, then let go of her hand to let the rabbit break free and jump out of her arms, and then she used the most beautiful movements and expressions she could think of. , the softest and gentlest voice gently shouted: "Ah, little white rabbit, don't run away."

Sure enough, she caught his eye and helped her catch the rabbit. When he returned the rabbit to her, she deliberately smiled gently at him with her most beautiful smile and thanked him, and then hurriedly lowered her head to pretend to be shy. When he saw his appearance at that time, it took a long time before he came back to his senses. Thinking of this, Shen Baoer couldn't help but smile proudly.

"I'm telling the truth. Our treasure, I think he is worthy of anyone's eldest son."

"It's because Bao'er is getting older, otherwise she will have to choose from more good ones in the future." In her heart, Lan felt that her daughter was like a fairy, and the second son of Pei County's Cheng family felt a little aggrieved.

"Bao'er is indeed good-looking, has a good temperament, and is talented." Ms. Liu praised her, but she really thought her niece was good.

"Yes, I also met the second son of the county prime minister once, and I heard that he is also a good man. He is really a talented man and a beautiful woman." Mrs. Lu also praised him.

The second son of the county magistrate's family is a good one. At least he has good conduct, not bad character, and has a soft temper. Unfortunately, his health is also good and bad. This is what many people are saying.

After everyone had finished praising him, Shen Chengzong continued: "Because the backyard of the shop in town is really small, I made a special trip back today to treat my brother to a wedding banquet."

As soon as Shen Chengguang finished speaking, everyone in the room fell silent. Even Mr. Shen looked at his eldest son with disbelief: Did Xiaoer not want them to attend the engagement day?

Xiao'er didn't feel so strange in her heart. After Dafang and his family had stayed in the town for a long time, they forgot that they were also mud-legged and looked down on them who lived in the village. Even when they came back, they felt uncomfortable. Probably because they were afraid that they would be embarrassed if they went.

Shen Chengguang faced Mr. Shen's gaze and smiled hurriedly: "My parents must go there."

"But your brothers..."

"We are all a family, so we will definitely understand. It's not like we don't know that the backyard of the shop really can't accommodate so many people at once!"

"When we get married, everyone will go to the town's restaurant to have a wedding banquet." Lan explained in due course, "Now it's just a small engagement."

"You can come back here when you get engaged, this is home." Mrs. Li muttered.

Mr. Shen's eyes lit up after hearing this, "Yes, you can go home." It would be doubly embarrassing to go back to the village to get engaged and let the villagers see his granddaughter getting married to the second son of the county prime minister's family.

After hearing this, Mrs. Lan lowered her head and calmed down the anger in her heart. Mrs. Li was really holding back.

"But..." Shen Chengguang still wanted to refuse.

"There is nothing wrong, boss, I know what you are worried about, but since the county magistrate is willing to get engaged with us, he should know the situation of our family, and if you are willing to come back to get engaged, maybe he will think that you have not forgotten your roots! "

"Dad, it's not that we don't want to come back. In fact, the county magistrate sent someone to say that the second master is a little weak and has just recovered, but he must deliver the betrothal gift himself. If it is too lively, the second master may not be able to bear it." Lan Lan Shi thought of what excuse to use to refuse, feeling secretly happy in his heart, but pretending to be distressed on his face.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Dad, we are getting married, not enmity. If the second young master becomes unwell because of this, then the marriage will not be possible." Shen Chengguang also reacted, with a look of regret on his face.

After hearing this, the old man's face softened. He thought that not long after the separation of the family, the eldest brother would no longer want to associate with his brothers in the country. This was absolutely not allowed, otherwise his eldest grandson would win the imperial examination in the future. Officials will also be criticized.

"In this case, let's have the engagement banquet in advance today. On the day of the engagement, your mother, your little sister, and I will go.

"There must be a lot of things to do on the engagement day. My sister-in-law may not be able to handle it all on her own, so I'll go to town to help."

"There's no need to trouble Second Sister-in-law. The banquet will be delivered to the house when the banquet is scheduled at the restaurant. It's enough for me to have my mother here for the rest." Mrs. Lan really secretly hated Mrs. Li for her lack of expression. Don't think she didn't see that she was so proactive in helping. What for! I usually hide as far away as I can from whatever work I have to do!

"Dad, since I don't have to go to town the day after tomorrow, I want to go out and work for a few days." Shen Chengyao also wanted to go to the neighboring county as soon as possible.

"Well, go ahead. Now that you are in charge of your own business, you have to work hard to make money."

"Dad, then I won't ask for leave." Shen Chengzu works in an iron shop and has four days off every month. If he has something to do, he can ask for leave in advance.

"No need to invite me. I'll wait until the day Bao'er gets married."

Lan finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. She was really afraid of losing face. When they got married, they would have to find a private room and let them sit at a table alone. .