Allure of a Country Maiden

Mrs. Liu acted quickly and sent her housekeeper to deliver a message to Mr. Tan early the next morning.

Another day passed, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, Xiaoer's family went to Liu's house to visit relatives.

After the two families met each other, Mrs. Liu naturally asked about Zhu Yan.

When Mrs. Liu Lin saw that the three Xiaoer sisters were still there, Mrs. Liu started talking about these marriage matters. She coughed softly and reminded Mrs. Liu that she should avoid discussing it with her children.

When Mrs. Liu saw her mother being so nervous, she smiled and said, "Everything in my family is discussed by adults and children together. I even asked Jingrui about this in front of the whole family. There is no need to avoid the children. My children are all relatively precocious.”

Liu Linshi: "..."

Precocious children: "..."

When Mrs. Tan saw everyone's shocked expressions, she smiled and said, "With the honest and good-natured nature of my sister and brother-in-law, if Xiao'er and his siblings hadn't matured prematurely, their family would have been eaten alive long ago!"

Mrs. Liu: "..."

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu Lin nodded matter-of-factly.

The three Xiaoer sisters didn't want to stay here and listen to the adults discussing these things, so they all found an excuse and left.

The two of them are not so useless, right? This topic is too unpleasant, let’s get down to business!

"Sister-in-law, you are relatively well-informed in the city. Have you found out what Miss Zhu's character is like?"

"I have met that child several times. She has a very good character and is not rigid about trivial matters. I heard she is quite business-minded. In the past, when Mr. Zhu was in good health, he would always praise her for being a woman! I know you also I'm not the kind of person who only cares about family status. Since I'm marrying Jingrui, she has a sister-in-law like a mother, and character is the most important thing. I think other than her family status, which is too far apart, the girl is pretty good in everything else. Mr. Zhu and Mrs. Zhu are not the kind of people who follow others' influence. They are also well-known as philanthropists in the county. Wherever there is a disaster, their names are mentioned for donating money." As early as when they received the message from Mrs. Liu, Tan asked a woman she knew well to find out.

People who are familiar with the Zhu family are also full of praise for Zhu Yan.

Mrs. Liu nodded after hearing this: "I really don't pay much attention to family status."

"Zhu Yan's eldest brother has no intention of doing business. He only wants to pursue an official career. He was admitted to Juxian Academy this year. It will be a matter of time for him to change his family status. It's just that Mr. Zhu is not in good health and has been ill for several years. I heard that he may not last long. If Mr. Zhu can't stand it, Miss Zhu will have to observe mourning for three years. After the new year, Miss Zhu will be sixteen years old. In order not to delay her, Mrs. Zhu has been looking around for any suitable men recently. "

"It's okay for a man to get married at nineteen or twenty. Most of the men from aristocratic families in the Imperial City get married after they are twenty. I heard Dr. Luo say that it is better for a man's health to get married after he is twenty. But for a woman at nineteen It's a bit late to get married at the age of 10. I just want to arrange Rui'er's marriage as soon as possible, and I'm not afraid of your jokes. Xiao'er will get married in a few months. Now there are many things at home that are related to Xiao'er and Yun'er. We will help handle it together. If the two sisters are married, I will definitely not be able to handle it alone. Now our family has a big business, with new shops and properties being opened every year..."

"The two Jingrui brothers are busy with their studies, and the child's father is also very busy with the court affairs. They don't have much time to help me. Xi'er has started to learn housekeeping and management, but she follows Aunt Rong every day. There are a lot of things to learn, and that girl has recently become crazy about medicine and martial arts. If I don’t marry a daughter-in-law as soon as possible and take Xiaoer to get acquainted with the situation at home before she gets married, I’m worried that I won’t be able to handle it all by myself. .”

"You are a lucky person. You have enjoyed the blessing of children so early. I am so envious of you! Now when you want to choose a daughter-in-law, you must choose a capable one, otherwise you will be too busy. That child Zhu Yan is a strong one. , and in order to let her eldest brother concentrate on his studies, she has taken up the family business in the past two years, so that her second uncle did not let the ancestral business be cannibalized." Mrs. Tan couldn't figure it out. The two couples who were once honest and friendly, How could one child be born better than the other?

"Listening to what you said, Miss Zhu is quite capable, so I feel relieved. Then tomorrow, you can help me go to Zhu's house to find out more information and settle the matter as soon as possible. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, we have to rush back to the imperial capital. .”

"So soon? The year isn't even over yet!"

"The child's father has been on leave for more than a month in total. It's the first month of the year, and there are many things to do in the yamen, so we can't delay any more."

"Now that we're gone, I don't know when we can see each other again." Tan said reluctantly.

The two grew up together, and later became sisters-in-law. They have always had a good relationship, and it is normal to be reluctant to part with them.

"Jing Rui and Xiao'er are getting married. I can't spare you if your aunt doesn't show up! Mother, you will also get the imperial capital by then! Otherwise, I won't comply."

"It will definitely arrive at that time." Mrs. Liu Lin nodded in agreement.

"Zhiwen and Zhiwu are so competitive. They will definitely come back as scholars by the end of this year. They will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination in the future. Maybe they will be able to serve as officials in the imperial capital. Then your family should also move to the imperial capital!"

"Let's talk about this later! Neither my mother nor my grandfather like living in the Imperial Capital very much, and I don't like it either. You know I have a hot temper, and living in the Imperial Capital I worry that I will offend the nobles every day!"

Mrs. Liu couldn't help but laugh after hearing this: "When Zhiwen Zhiwu earns a life for my sister-in-law, she won't be afraid anymore! Then she will be a noble person herself!"

Tan laughed after hearing this: "You are getting better and better at talking."

The three of them talked about other things together, and the atmosphere was very good for a while.

The next day, Tan went to Zhu's house to discuss the matter in person.

Marquis Shengping intended to marry his own family. After hearing this, Mrs. Zhu was so frightened that she spewed tea.

When her daughter tried to save her family's life with such an idea, she found it unbelievable and disagreed. She didn't want her daughter to make fun of her lifelong happiness.

Later, her daughter came back and said that the matter was resolved, that there was no need to marry someone to build relationships, and that the head of Ruian County was willing to help solve the problem, so she felt relieved.

Now Marquis Shengping really sent someone to act as a matchmaker. Madam Zhu thought her daughter had deceived her, so she said, "Mrs. Liu, it was all a misunderstanding before. Our family does not sell girls to have children, nor does we sell girls for glory."

Selling a girl to have a child?

Ms. Liu was a little dumbfounded. There must be something wrong with Mrs. Zhu’s mind! She obviously came here to inquire! When did she ask her to sell her daughter for glory? !

"Mrs. Zhu, have you misunderstood? I'm here to ask my sister-in-law if you, Miss Zhu, are willing to marry the eldest son of Marquis Shengping. Selling a daughter for glory is too serious!"

Every day I code until the last few hundred words, and I can't resist the crazy sleepiness.

After a long wait, good night everyone.