The Moon Over Tang Dynasty

Chapter 19: Being in a dilemma and having your own opinion

Second Uncle An turned around in surprise, only to see the door of Kudi's house opened, and Xiao Tan poked his head out with a wary face. Second Uncle An was so surprised that he almost wanted to rub his eyes, but his mind changed and he understood a little bit: "Auntie asked you to come here?"

Xiaotan nodded, "Auntie has heard about the incident at the Hedong Duke's Mansion. She just told her servant that if Alang brings a matchmaker to Kudi's house, she will ask her to tell the coachman to slow down the carriage, and then come over to report the news and invite her grandpa. The aunt just said that she was not here and would talk about it later today. The aunt said that the Hedong Duke's Palace was very powerful. If they refused in person, the affairs of the Duwei Palace would not be completed. I was afraid that they would think it was an excuse to shirk the situation. But if they agreed, how would they talk to their aunt? Please don't worry, Ah Lang, the Kudi family has sent someone to inform aunt's aunt. She said that this matter happened because of her, and she has already made a plan, and she will never let it hinder the An family. "

Second Uncle An and Mrs. Shi looked at each other and felt relieved, then asked quickly, "What are your plans, aunt?"

Xiaotan shook his head and said: "I don't know, the slave. The aunt just asked the slave to tell her grandpa that if someone from the Hedong Duke's Mansion or Pei Duwei's family is willing to give in tomorrow, then it's fine. If he doesn't, I'm afraid that if he agrees to any of them, everyone will do it." If there are hidden dangers in the future, she will have her own way to eliminate them."

Second Uncle An felt vaguely that something was wrong, but he didn't know what to say: He had naturally thought of the difficulties here, otherwise he wouldn't have brought people over in such a hurry so that he could get out of the matter quickly. If we go down...while thinking about it, we have unknowingly entered the main room of Cudi's house. Kudi Yanzhong rushed over and said anxiously: "Silang, do you know where today's incident started? I have sent people to find her aunt, and I don't know what will happen there!"

 Second Uncle An frowned slightly, "Then what are your plans?"

Kudi Yanzhong sighed, "I don't have any ideas now. Fortunately, someone from Liuli sent me a letter. I'm lucky today. I just ask her aunt to send someone to settle the matter quickly and send Liuli over immediately." Whatever!"

Listening to the tone of selling a daughter to avoid trouble, Second Uncle An couldn't help but sneer and said: "How about daring to be in love? After all, the prince of Hedong is just the direct grandson of Prime Minister Pei and the eldest son of the eldest princess. I have offended him." What’s the matter?”

Although Ku Di Yanzhong came from a decent background and had studied for several years, he did not go out much on weekdays. He only lived by collecting rent from a few rooms left by his ancestors and the An family. He was afraid that he would get used to the girl and felt that Captain Pei was worried. The family is a first-class wealthy family. Hearing Uncle An's words, he lost his mind even more, "According to Silang's idea, is it possible that I have to agree to the Lord Hedong's family?"

Second Uncle An said coldly: "Although the official position of Pei Duwei's family is lower, there are many officials in Xi Ma Pei's court. If you suddenly accepted another high-ranking family, his family would have nothing to do with Hedong Gong, but they would take Is there nothing we can do?"

Kudi Yanzhong was stunned and quickly grabbed Uncle An's hand, "Silang, brother, what do you think we should do? You must make an idea to save our family!"

Second Uncle An shook his head, "Now, we can only take one step at a time and see how the matchmaker left in anger today. It would be best if the Hedong Palace is willing to let it go, or if the aunt and aunt are willing to give in, we can also There is nothing to worry about, if both families refuse..."

Kudi Yanzhong hurriedly asked, "So what?"

Second Uncle An sighed and said, "Auntie said she has her own ideas and will not harm her family." Before she finished speaking, Mrs. Cao rushed out from the room, grabbed Kudi Yanzhong and shouted, "Da Lang, We can't listen to her. She is the cause of today's disaster. If we listen to her again and offend those people, what will happen to our whole family? "

Uncle An's face suddenly darkened. Kudi Yanzhong looked at Uncle An's face and also lowered his face and said, "Whatever you are making a noise about, you have to listen to what Shiro has to say."

Second Uncle An said, "If you have any ideas, you might as well tell them."

Ms. Cao couldn't help being stunned, and thought for a long time before saying: "How can I listen to her on such a big matter? No matter which house she chooses, she will enjoy the blessings. If I am not careful, the whole family will be affected by her!"

Second Uncle An sneered, "What if I listen to you?"

Ms. Cao gritted her teeth and said, "It's better not to do anything. Maybe the offense will be limited." - No matter which house Liuli goes to, she will be a high-ranking nobleman from now on. Since she offends people, how can she go there easily?

Kudi Yanzhong stamped his feet and said: "Nonsense!" But Uncle An began to ponder. When he was doing business, if he encountered two noble people fighting for the same thing, and met the one who could be reasonable, it would be the one with the highest price. If you are unreasonable, you can only say that the thing is not good, or find a way not to sell it, and coax both of them to let go. They would rather not do business than let one of them lose face and bear a grudge against themselves. He naturally knew about Cao's selfish motives, but looking at it at this time, it seemed to be reasonable.

Kudi Yanzhong had no idea at the moment, so he just asked Uncle An what to do. Second Uncle An lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying: "Since the aunt said she has an idea, I will go back and ask. If it makes sense, it is better to listen to her."

Kudi Yanzhong had no choice but to let Uncle An and Shi go back first. After more than half an hour, the An family sent their maid over again. Liuli had a very thoughtful idea and she would return to Kudi's house early tomorrow morning. , just listen to her arrangements then.

Cao wanted to ask Ku Diyanzhong to find out, but Kudi Yanzhong shook his head and refused. Mrs. Cao knew that he had lost face in public at the An family last time and was unwilling to go there again, but she had no choice but to grit her teeth secretly and cursed Liuli seven or eight hundred times. She also thought that if she could convince someone from the two families to If the family is willing to take a step back and marry Huanhu—of course it’s best to marry the Duke of Hedong, wouldn’t that be a good thing?

Before the closing, Aye, who Kudi Yanzhong sent to find Kudi, finally came back and reported that Kudi was furious. He only said that Pei Duwei's mansion was already preparing betrothal documents, and the Hedong Duke's mansion would Even if they are powerful, they cannot be bullied like this? She will send a matchmaker to bring the bride price early tomorrow morning to settle the matter.

Kudi Yanzhong and Mr. Cao looked at each other, their hearts were even more depressed, and they could not live in peace all night.

Fortunately, early on the next day, Liuli returned home with a few Xiaotan and other maids. Kudi Yanzhong asked, "What are your plans today."

Liuli bowed calmly and said, "Master, please go outside for a while. My daughter will ask you to come back if necessary."

 Chao jumped up immediately, "What's this idea? What do you want to do?"

Liuli glanced at her indifferently: "What can a daughter do? Can she settle the documents with the matchmaker herself, or can she accept the betrothal gift by herself? Besides, my concubine is at home, and she will not tolerate Liuli's mischief. My daughter doesn't want her grandpa to be there, she just doesn't want to. Grandpa is being forced into a dilemma. If he comes back after his daughter settles the matter, wouldn't it be clean? If he wants to offend someone, wouldn't it be better for his daughter to come forward and offend him? "

Kudi Yanzhong has been in trouble all night. He was originally the person who was most afraid of trouble. Now when he heard the words "I don't want my grandpa to be forced into a dilemma", he felt relieved to the bottom of his heart. The more he thought about it, the more he realized what Liuli said. Reasonably, he nodded and said: "Forget it, it's up to you. I'll be waiting for news from you at the Xizhou Wine Shop in Fangli." After saying that, he ignored Mr. Cao, stood up and actually left.

Ms. Cao didn't hold Kudi Yanzhong back. She looked back at Liuli, her face turned a little green, and she stamped her feet fiercely. She first picked up the curtain and went out to find Hualu to give some instructions, and then gave some instructions to Aye.

Liuli ignored her and just sat silently, but Cao lost her temper and went out to ask people to inquire twice.

Seeing the sun slowly rising above the treetops, the sunlight filtered through the new leaves that had just emerged, and sprinkled a piece of gold in the small yard. It was a picture that was so warm that it made people unable to lift their spirits. It was a sunny spring scene, but no matter whether it was the servants of Kudi's family or the servants who came over from An's family, how could they care to enjoy this leisurely life? They were all so angry that they didn't dare to breathe. And when Ah Ye ran back in a hurry, A sharp voice shouted, "Coming! Coming!" The sound echoed in the yard, making people's eardrums hurt.

Liuli didn't even raise her head, but Cao stood up and asked urgently: "Which family is it?"

Aye was stunned for a moment, and after a pause he stammered: "My servant saw an official media person bringing someone to carry the wedding box, so she didn't look at it carefully."

 Have all the wedding boxes containing the betrothal gifts arrived? Mrs. Cao couldn't tell whether she was shocked or sad, so she opened her mouth and cursed: "Why don't you get out and take a closer look!" After walking back and forth in the room several times, she still couldn't help but ask Liuli: "Now the matchmaker has come with the betrothal gifts. Now, what are your plans?"

Liuli raised her head calmly, "Now that my grandfather is not at home, what can my daughter do? Naturally, we can only let them come in first and wait a while!"

 (End of this chapter)