Zhang Huahan just settled in the Yan family. The Yan Wenjie family treated her very well. Apart from being a little uncomfortable at the beginning, she gradually integrated into the family.

But every time he saw his uncle's family enjoying themselves happily, Zhang Huahan would become a little distracted, and his mind would uncontrollably think of his mother, who was alone and unaccompanied.

As time went by, I felt more thoughts and concerns, and at the same time, I also felt a little sad...

In the Zhang family, her mother and she were undoubtedly excluded. If she got married in the future, there would really be no one to talk to her mother.

In the days that followed, Zhu Qiyun not only took Zhang Huahan out as guests and received guests at home, but also taught her how to host the reception.

Zhang Huahan cherishes such learning opportunities, so he studies extra hard and focused.

Teachers always like students who love to learn. Seeing Zhang Huahan being so serious, Zhu Qiyun taught even more carefully.

In such busyness, time slipped away little by little, and September arrived in the blink of an eye.

On September 13th, Zhu Qiyun’s birthday, Zhu Qiyun invited everyone she could and held a grand haircut ceremony for her.

Zhang Huahan felt somewhat regretful that her parents had not arrived for the hair extension ceremony, but she also knew that her aunt had put in a lot of effort in her hair extension ceremony. While she was full of gratitude, she was highly focused throughout the process and tried not to make any mistakes.

After more than two months of training by Zhu Qiyun, Zhang Huahan became more and more stable and decent, which made many ladies who came to watch the ceremony start thinking about getting married.

The Zhang family is not that great, but the Yan family is great.

Look at the chief envoy's wife. She takes Miss Zhang everywhere to see guests, and personally holds wedding ceremony. This is undoubtedly telling everyone that the Yan family attaches great importance to this niece.

Just because of this, you won’t suffer any loss if you marry someone back home.

After thinking about this, some ladies began to take the initiative to talk to Zhang Huahan, very enthusiastically.

Zhang Huahan understood that what these people valued was not her, but the Yan family behind her, so he just responded politely and not rudely because he was flattered and praised by everyone.

Zhu Qiyun saw all this and was very satisfied with Zhang Huahan's response, and she fell in love with this niece even more.

After the hairpin ceremony, Zhu Qiyun found a moment to call Zhang Huahan to him: "Hua Han, after the hairpin ceremony, the girl can discuss the marriage. Do you have any thoughts on your marriage?"

Zhang Huahan's expression was slightly dull. She obviously didn't expect that Zhu Qiyun would talk about her marriage to her so straightforwardly.

Seeing Zhang Huahan's face turn red, Zhu Qiyun smiled: "The male is getting married and the girl is getting married. What's there to be embarrassed about?"

Zhang Huahan lowered his head shyly, too embarrassed to talk about his marriage.

Zhu Qiyun saw it, thought about it, and said: "Logically speaking, your parents should take care of your marriage, but your mother has not been out and about in recent years and knows few people; as for your father, he probably only has a few friends."

If you really leave your marriage to merchants, not even your uncle will agree to it unless you talk to me."

With that said, he took Zhang Huahan's hand.

"Marriage negotiation is a top priority for a girl's family. If she decides to marry a good person, she will enjoy happiness for the rest of her life. If she decides to marry a bad person, she will suffer for the rest of her life, and her children will be affected in the end."

"So, this marriage must not be careless at all."

"Your mother asked you to come to the provincial capital, and your father acquiesced that you live at home. I think you should know what they mean. What about your uncle? We will help look after your marriage."

"Now my aunt is asking you, what kind of person do you want to spend your life with? Now that I know your preferences, my aunt can find them accordingly."

Zhang Huahan's cheeks were red. He hesitated for a moment and then said as thinly as a mosquito: "Hua Han listens to my uncle and aunt in everything."

Zhu Qiyun shook her head in disapproval: "You have to live this life by yourself. You have to be in harmony with your heart. If you don't say anything, it won't be a problem for us to look around."

Zhang Huahan looked a little hesitant, but just when Zhu Qiyun thought she wouldn't say anything, she spoke: "Hua Han wants to stay in Huai'an, it's best to be closer to Qingshi County."

Zhu Qiyun was stunned: "Why? By limiting the geographical area, the scope of choices can be narrowed a lot. Today's officials are elected every three years, and those with great futures will not stay in one place forever."

Zhang Huahan was silent: "My mother is alone in the Zhang family. It is too lonely. If I marry closer, I can go back to see her often."

After hearing this, Zhu Qiyun paused for a moment, and then a smile appeared in her eyes and face. She smiled and held Zhang Huahan's hand: "Good boy, your mother is lucky to have you as her daughter."

Touched by Zhang Huahan's filial piety, Zhu Qiyun became more and more concerned about her marriage: "Don't worry, my aunt will definitely help you find a good family."

For a period of time after that, Zhu Qiyun often took Zhang Huahan out as guests, and met many officials and family members. Every time they met, they met several wives with their sons.

Zhang Huahan knew that official relations were complicated, and he was worried about causing trouble to his uncle's family, so he never dared to cross the rules. Even if he met a certain young master face to face, as long as Zhu Qiyun was not present, he would never say a word.

In mid-October, Zhu Qiyun came to see Zhang Huahan with three portraits.

"Of these three young masters, one is the eldest son of the fourth-rank magistrate's family, the other is the eldest son of the fourth-rank political counselor's family, and the last one is the youngest son of the Fan family in Xuzhou."

"The ancestral home of these three families is all in Huai'an. The three young masters were all personally tested by your uncle. They are all of good character. I took you to meet their mothers before. They are all sensible people."

"I also sent people to inquire about the family traditions of three families privately, and the reviews I received were pretty good."

"It just so happened that today your two cousins ​​called all three of them to the house as guests. You should check on them first. Later, your aunt will take you to the front yard to see people."

Zhang Huahan suppressed the nervousness in his heart and carefully looked at the portraits and notes of the three people.

After she was satisfied, Zhu Qiyun took her to the front yard.

The weather in October is already very cold. In the pavilion in the front yard, three young men and two cousins ​​are roasting venison and eating. They are talking and laughing, and the atmosphere is very lively.

Zhu Qiyun and Zhang Huahan stood under the verandah not far away and watched.

After watching for a while, Zhu Qiyun asked: "What do you think of these three young masters?"

Zhang Huahan didn't answer immediately. Zhu Qiyun thought she didn't like it, so she smiled and said: "It's okay. If you don't like these three, let's look at the others."

Zhang Huahan shook his head quickly, looking a little shy: "People who are favored by my uncle and aunt are naturally good."

Zhu Qiyun took a closer look at Zhang Huahan's expression and saw that there was indeed no sign of reluctance on her face, so she smiled and said: "But you can't tell anything at a glance from such a distance. If you find a chance, my aunt will let you get in touch with them. When the time comes,

Please take a closer look."

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In the next half month, the three young masters were often invited to Yan's house as guests.

The three of them were all delighted to be appreciated by the chief envoy. Even the elders in their families were also very happy.

At first, the three of them didn't notice anything, but they went to Yan's house more times, and after meeting Zhang Huahan in the yard, the three of them vaguely understood something.

In this regard, the three people had different reactions.

The eldest son of the Guo Zhifu family, even if he knew that Zhang Huahan was standing behind the Yan family, he would not want his eldest wife to come from a merchant family.

Therefore, every time I come to the Yan family, I try to avoid Zhang Huahan, and I never stay alone.

The son of Yang Shenzheng's family is more active. The Yang family only started in Yang Shenzheng's generation. He has a weak foundation and not many connections in the officialdom.

Yang Shenzheng has been elected for three consecutive terms in Huai'an. He has always wanted to move up to the top or be transferred to the capital. Unfortunately, there is no one at the top, so he has stayed in the position of Shenzhen.

After knowing that the Yan family was interested in their nephew and son-in-law, everyone in the Yang family wanted to form a marriage.

Therefore, every time Mr. Yang came to Yan's house, he would walk around the yard alone, thinking about meeting Zhang Huahan.

It's a pity that Zhang Huahan always remembers the rules and etiquette and never wanders around the backyard of Yan Mansion.

The Young Master of the Fan family is more Buddhist. He is the youngest in the family and has two direct brothers. The pressure on his shoulders is not heavy. Now the family's requirement for him is to study hard and try to take the exam early.

Successful candidates.

He did not expect that he would catch the eye of the Chief Envoy. As for the niece marrying the Yan family, he thought that after all, the Yue family with its help would be a good thing for him and the Fan family.

He had met Miss Zhang once. She stood gracefully and gracefully behind Mrs. Yan. She looked gentle and virtuous, which was in line with his prediction of his wife.

However, he didn't have high expectations. Although some members of the Fan family entered the court as officials, most of them were below the fifth rank. In this regard, Guo and Yang's conditions were much higher than his.
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Therefore, among the three of them, Mr. Fan is the most calm and calm.

Such a comparison actually puts the other two down.

At the beginning of November, the three of them were invited to the Yan Mansion by the two young masters of the Yan family.

"The government has called a theater troupe today. Let's go and listen to the opera."

When the three of them followed the eldest and second masters of the Yan family to the theater, the play had already started.

Yang Gongzi looked around the theater and didn't see Zhang Huahan. He was slightly disappointed, but he quickly said with a smile: "Who ordered this play?"

Mr. Fan waited for the eldest and second masters of the Yan family to sit down, and then he also took a seat, and then said with a smile: "Whoever ordered it, since the singing has already begun, we can just listen."

After a few people sat down, the eldest and second masters of the Yan family calmly guided the three of them to discuss the play on stage.

Mr. Yang: "If you ask me, this woman deserves to be beaten. Since she married into her husband's family, she is a member of her husband's family. She is still thinking about her mother's family. How could her husband not be angry?"

Mr. Guo: "Even if there is something wrong with a woman, a man should not attack her. It is too humiliating and polite."

Mr. Fan: "Isn't it right to miss your mother's family? They are the family who gave birth to her and raised her."

Mr. Yang looked at Mr. Fan with a sneer: "Brother Fan, if your future wife is always thinking about her parents' family, I don't believe you can still be as indifferent as you are now."

Mr. Fan was not annoyed by his attitude and said with a smile: "Why not? If my future wife is a filial person, that will be my blessing."

In the theater wing, Zhang Huahan stood in front of the window, carefully looking at Mr. Fan through the cracks in the window, silently listening to the discussions of several people, and then quietly left through the back door after listening to three scenes.

After coming out of the theater, Zhang Huahan went straight to the main courtyard to meet Zhu Qiyun.

Seeing that she came back so quickly, Zhu Qiyun was a little surprised: "Why did she come back so soon and didn't say to see more? With your two cousins ​​here, it's okay for you to stay in the theater all the time."

Zhang Huahan begged her to invite the theater troupe today. Although she didn't know what kind of medicine her niece was selling, it was rare for her to open her mouth. Once she did, it wasn't a big deal, so she didn't refuse.

Zhang Huahan's cheeks were a little red, and he lowered his head slightly and whispered: "Auntie, I have taken a look at Mr. Fan. He looks good."

Zhu Qiyun looked surprised. Among the three, Young Master Fan's family background was the least prominent, and his appearance was not the most handsome: "Why did you fall in love with him? You probably thought that the Fan family was closest to Qingshi County, so you chose him."
To be continued...