Chapter 102 Irregular
Chapter 102: Inappropriate
The two of them snuggled together. After drinking tea, Chen Wanrong took the tray and left the tea room. Zheng Qing closed the door and followed Chen Wanrong to the stove. She saw Zheng Wanru leaning on a chair and napping. She was tired all day today, so he, a scholar, could not bear it and was inevitably troubled.
Zheng Qing picked up a cup of tea and handed it to Zheng Wanru. He picked up another cup and handed it to Qing'e. Qing'e held it in her hand: "Thank you, Miss! Miss, let's drink it." He blinked his eyes and looked for the tea cup and prepared to divide the tea.
She and Zheng Qing are the most intimate, so they can naturally guess Zheng Qing’s character. Zheng Qing smiled and said, “No, I’ve eaten it.”
"Miss has eaten?" Qing'e was a little surprised, rolled her eyes and looked at Chen Wanrong, understanding a little, muttering a few words in Zheng Qing's ear, in return for Zheng Qing's fist.
After taking care of this, Chen Wanrong and Zheng Qing then brought tea to Zheng Jianqiu and his wife. When they arrived at the living room, they saw Zheng Jianqiu and his wife sitting on a chair, talking face to face. When they heard the sound, they raised their heads and saw the two coming in together, and a smile immediately appeared on their faces.
"Dad, mom, please have tea!" Zheng Qing smiled and served tea.
Zheng Jianqiu took it, took a sip and praised: "Great tea, so fragrant!"
Zheng Qing smiled and said, "Dad, you should praise me. This was cooked by Brother Chen."
"Is that so? My nephew really cooks good tea. It's so honorable that we were lucky enough to eat the tea cooked by my nephew!" Zheng Zhou smiled and praised Chen Wanrong while praising him.
Chen Wanrong just saw where he helped. Zheng Qing wanted to give him some credit to him so that he could establish a more capable image in the minds of Zheng Jianqiu and his wife. Chen Wanrong was known for his shrewdness, and Zheng Jianqiu and his wife admired him very much. Even if he didn't have this, it wouldn't matter. It was just Yiren was kind-hearted, and Chen Wanrong could not expose it. He had to be a hypocrite and take the blame once: "Auntie has been too much, and this is Qing's credit, so I can't help."
What a good son-in-law, he is not greedy for help, and Zheng Jianqiu and his wife laughed even happier.
"Dad, mom, I originally wanted to do a tea show, but I just had to adjust the cream, but it was too late." Zheng Qing apologized.
Zheng Qingqiu kept saying, "This is pretty good."
Qing'e came in and said, "Master, Madam, please cleanse yourself."
Zheng Jianqiu put down the teacup, stood up and moved, and said, "Okay. Keep the tea first, it's not too late to eat after purifying it." He quickly walked out. Zheng Zhou hurriedly followed.
"Brother Chen, you are tired for a day, cleanse yourself first." Zheng Qing stared at Chen Wanrong's suggestion.
After a busy day, I was so angry that I was the best to take a shower. Chen Wanrong had no reason to disagree: "Okay!"
"Brother Chen, come with me." Zheng Qing led the way in front. The two of them came to a room not far from the kitchen. Zheng Qing pushed open the door and went in. She saw a large wooden barrel and many bathing utensils in the room.
The wooden barrel is clean and just needs to be filled with water. Chen Wanrong returned to the stove, carried two buckets of hot water and poured it down, digged some well water, and adjusted the water temperature.
What Chen Wanrong didn't expect was that Zheng Qing came in from outside, carrying a basket with flowers in the basket, and scattered into a wooden barrel. It was not a woman, so she had to be fragrant. Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "You don't need these, just wash it with soap."
"I want soap, but this one too!" Zheng Qing leaned her neck and said a little naughtyly: "Brother Chen, it will refresh her mind after washing with flowers, which is beneficial."
Taking a bath has a refreshing effect. If you put some flowers in a fresh and fragrant way, you can't help but feel unsatisfied, Chen Wanrong had to follow her. After Zheng Qing scattered the flowers, she cleaned her clothes, and then went out and closed the door.
I didn't feel uncomfortable when I saw the bath bucket. I realized how uncomfortable it was when I was taking a bath. Chen Wanrong wanted to plunge in and wash it happily, take off his clothes, and get into the wooden bucket. With the hot water of flowers, it makes people feel very different, and the fragrance is pleasant. Chen Wanrong is particularly comfortable and doesn't want to move if he soaks in it.
Grab the petals and sniff it at the nose. The fragrance of flowers is pleasant, sit in the bucket and enjoy this rare treatment. In modern society, Chen Wanrong has taken many baths, and has also used modern moisturizing products. There is no such comfortable thing. I'm sorry for not soaking well.
After soaking enough, I took a shower. After washing, wiped the water droplets on my body, picked up the clothes left by Zheng Qing and put them on my body. It was quite fit, as if it was made with a fixed body. After a closer look, it was new clothes. I thought it was Zheng Wanru's clothes, but then I realized that it was not. Chen Wanrong was a little surprised.
After putting on his clothes and leaving the house, Zheng Qing came towards him. Zheng Qing's hair was still a little wet, and the fragrance of flowers was emitting from her delicate body. Her clothes were also changed, as fresh and beautiful as a lotus, and she must have taken a shower.
"What did you do?" Chen Wanrong pointed at the clothes on his body and asked. Except for what Zheng Qing did, it was impossible to fit so well.
Zheng Qing smiled and said, "Brother Chen, does it fit? If it doesn't fit, I'll do it again."
The cutting is moderate, the workmanship is fine, and it is very suitable. It is not worse than the professional tailor. I wonder how much effort Zheng Qing has put into it. Chen Wanrong held her jade hand and said, "How can such a good dress be inappropriate? When have you measured my figure?"
"I have been in contact with Brother Chen Wanrong for too long, so I naturally remember it." Zheng Qing lowered her voice, very gentle.
Yi Ren was deeply in love. If it weren't for being in Zheng's Mansion, Chen Wanrong would really want to hug Yi Ren and keep warm, and said, "Let's go and see my uncle and aunt."
Zheng Qing naturally understood the meaning of the word "read" and was about to propose marriage. She was both happy and shy, and hurriedly broke free from Chen Wanrong's palm: "Brother Chen, I won't go anymore, you go."
It would be best if Yiren could go with him. But Yiren was too shy. Chen Wanrong couldn't bear to make her too embarrassed and said, "Okay, I'll go now."
Zheng Qing just nodded slightly and didn't say anything. Chen Wanrong strode away, took a few steps, and looked back, he saw Zheng Qing following him, stopped, and asked softly: "Do you still want to go?"
"No! I'm listening outside!" Zheng Qing nodded first, then shook her head. Her voice was very low. If Chen Wanrong hadn't had a good earlobe, she would definitely not be able to hear it.
Chen Wanrong really wanted to laugh out loud. She obviously wanted to know, but she was shy and hid outside the house to listen to the wall. This method was not bad, so she could only let her go. Both of them came to the living room, and Zheng Qing pointed at the door and leaned against the wall.
Chen Wanrong smiled at her and then pushed open the door and went in. In order to make Zheng Qing hear it clearly, she could only do something rude and did not close the door.
Zheng Jianqiu and his wife were having tea. When they saw Chen Wanrong coming in and were about to speak, they saw Chen Wanrong strode and not even close the door. This was too rude. In their impression, Chen Wanrong knew etiquette and closing the door was the minimum etiquette. He would not misunderstand that he was surprised. In order to take care of Chen Wanrong's face, he could not even put it in his heart.
"My nephew, please sit down!" Zheng Jianqiu warmly invited Chen Wanrong to sit down.
Chen Wanrong sat down with a thankful voice, and Zheng Zhou asked with a smile: "Nephew, thank you for your respect, I am grateful to us for guarding the old house."
"Auntie is so serious, this is what I should do. You have helped me so much, and it is better to say gratitude." Chen Wanrong finished his polite words and immediately entered the business and said, "Uncle, aunt, and my nephew have a request, don't you know if it should be said?"
Zheng Jianqiu and his wife looked at each other, and their faces looked happy. Chen Wanrong should be about to propose marriage. Zheng Jianqiu hurriedly said, "My nephew, please tell me, as long as my uncle can do what he can do, I will do my best."
"Uncle Xie! Uncle, since I met you, my uncle has helped me a lot, and I remember it in my heart!" Chen Wanrong finished the necessary preparation and said: "Qing has helped me a lot. Whenever my nephew encounters difficulties, she will help me solve it. I have a heartless request here, and I also ask my uncle to allow it."
It was indeed related to Zheng Qing. Zheng Jianqiu couldn't help but feel relieved and said with a smile: "My dear nephew has something to say."
However, what Chen Wanrong said disappointed him. Chen Wanrong said: "If my uncle agrees, I want to be friends with Qing."
Just be friends? This is too far from expectations. Zheng Jianqiu felt cold and was disappointed. He couldn't force himself to smile and said, "A nephew is honest and gentleman. It's her honor to have a friend like you." He shook his head slightly at Zheng Zhou.
Zheng Zhou was also regretful. Before he could speak, Chen Wanrong continued: "Uncle Xie allowed me! My nephew wanted to be friends with Qing for the rest of his life! Take good care of Qing!"
This is the point. To put it bluntly, it is "I want to marry her", but Chen Wanrong can speak a wise person, but it is just a tactful one.
Zheng Jianqiu and his wife were in a dark and sunny way, and they were full of surprises. They said with a smile: "That's good relationship, that's good relationship!" After waiting for a long time, they were waiting for this. How could they be unhappy?
"Sister, what are you doing here? Why don't you go in and talk to your parents?" Zheng Wanru's voice came from outside the house.
Zheng Qing was not lucky and caught Zheng Wanru. Only then did Zheng Jianqiu and his wife understand why Chen Wanrong didn't close the door, that was to make Zheng Qing listen to it. These two young people cooperated with each other and wanted to laugh but couldn't, so they could only endure it.
Only Zheng Wanru's voice came again: "Sister, why are you running away?"
"Wanru, come in!" Zheng Wanru was not sure about the inquiry. If she continued to say anything, she would not know what to say to Zheng Qing's embarrassment, so Zheng Jianqiu had to come forward and drink.
Zheng Wanru responded and entered the room and asked, "Dad, what's wrong with you?"
"Go and tell your sister to make some midnight snacks." Zheng Jianqiu could only send him some things and send him away.
The family was not in charge, so Zheng Wanru had to do a errand and ran away. With a sound of response, Zheng Zhou couldn't help it. He glanced at Chen Wanrong and burst into laughter, unable to help but wiped his tears.
Zheng Jianqiu drank a few sips of tea and then smiled: "Nephew, I'm so proud of you. Girl Qing is lucky. However, the girl has suffered a lot since she was a child. My uncle felt very guilty. My uncle has always hoped that she could find an honest gentleman and take good care of her for the rest of her life. Can my nephew agree to my uncle?"
"Uncle, please rest assured! My nephew doesn't say anything, just say I will try my best to take good care of Qing!" Chen Wanrong did not pat his chest and promised that he would not make any heart-warming bold statements.
But it is more intimate and more acceptable. Zheng Zhou said with a smile: "The nephew is indeed an honest person. He tries his best to take good care of the girl Qing. If you have this sentence, your aunt will feel at ease. Those big words that are vowed and ruined by the sea are unreliable. There are many hardships and unsatisfactory things in life. No matter how good you say it, it is better to do it well!"
These words are not just teachings, but also philosophical. Many people made a vow that was gone forever, but in the end they were busy. There were so few who could support each other like Zheng Jianqiu and his wife and stay with sincerity.
Chen Wanrong agreed with her words from the bottom of her heart: "What my aunt said is, my nephew remembers it!"
Zheng Jianqiu put down the teacup and said with a solemn face: "Nephew, let me tell you something that is right and true. My uncle has experienced great difficulties in his life, and has suffered a lot of hardships. He has seen many kinds of faces. There are not many people who can convince my uncle, but you are one of them."
Chen Wanrong hurriedly said humbly: "My uncle is so serious, and my nephew is not wise or conscious, so he dare not be a uncle to praise him."
Zheng Jianqiu waved his hand and continued, "Although you are from a farmer, you can work hard, not ask for help, and you can persist in things you like, which makes my uncle very appreciative. If you don't say anything else, just say this old house. Do you know why your uncle gave it to you?"
According to Chen Wanrong's opinion, it should be related to Zheng Qing, but this cannot be said. Not only can it be said, but you also have to pretend to be confused. "I am very grateful to you, but I am very grateful to you."
Zheng Jianqiu was still serious: "At the beginning, when you asked to borrow an old house, my uncle was very angry. Then, after thinking about it, checking your character, you are so angry that you are gone. My uncle's old house has been here for more than ten years, but no one dared to make this request. If you can make it, it means you are brave enough. If this person wants to live a better life than others, he must have this kind of courage, dare to think, dare to be others but dare not do, and dare to do others but dare not do it. This is the real man!
"In the eyes of others, my uncle's old house is unmovable, so they didn't mention it at all. After being angry with you, he praised you again, and then thought about it. When he got home, he asked the girl, and she turned out to be a close friend of you and had a good impression of you, so I agreed."
It turns out that there were still these twists and turns, which Chen Wanrong really couldn't imagine. The reason why he wanted the Zheng family's old house was because the conditions were quite good and suitable for workmanship, so he didn't think about anything else.
He stood up and bowed to Zheng Jianqiu and said, "I thank my uncle for his kindness here!"
"Sit down!" Zheng Jianqiu greeted Chen Wanrong and said, "After observing this period, my uncle thought he had decided to use the old house for you. My nephew was the fastest person I had ever seen. A farmer would often get proud and do some crazy things after he made a fortune. But my nephew didn't have any, and he still maintained his former true nature and was kind to others. My uncle really hopes that you can be consistent."
Both of them were born in poverty and had much more worldly feelings than others. Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "Uncle, please rest assured, my nephew remember it."
Zheng Zhou took over the conversation and said, "Nephew, please look at Auntie. The girl is in love with you, so there is no need to ask her. This is my aunt's marriage." Zheng Jianqiu touched his beard and nodded.
Chen Wanrong stood up cleverly and said, "I have met my father-in-law! I have met my mother-in-law!"
"The son-in-law is spared!" Zheng Jianqiu sat on the chair with a big golden sword, allowing Chen Wanrong to salute him. He enjoyed it very much, so he was not spared. He wanted Chen Wanrong to come here a few more times.
After Chen Wanrong finished giving the gift, Zheng Zhou frowned slightly and said, "Son-in-law, the marriage is the words of the matchmaker and the orders of the parents. We couple agree with this marriage, but the words of the matchmaker are indispensable. If there is no matchmaker's words, the girl's reputation will be damaged. If it is said this, I am not afraid of you to joke. When my mother-in-law resisted the rumors and married your father-in-law, it was ridiculed. My mother-in-law didn't want the girl to repeat the same mistakes."
The ancient system of Tang Chengcheng, marriage requires the order of parents and the words of the matchmaker were the social atmosphere at that time. The words of the matchmaker were indispensable. Zheng Zhou's consideration was for Zheng Qing, so he would ask for less discussion and give him good intentions.
It doesn’t matter if there is no matchmaker’s words. It’s just that the troubles that can be reduced can be minimized and life can be better.
Chen Wanrong has already considered this matter: "Xie's mother-in-law reminds that the son-in-law wants to find someone with cultivation, knowledge, reputation and good character to be a matchmaker, which is worthy of Qing's deep affection."
Zheng Jianqiu and his wife were overjoyed, and Zheng Jianqiu smiled and said, "We are worried about everything because we have no choice. However, it is not easy to find such a person. Can anyone choose a son-in-law?"
This matter is really tricky. Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "Don't worry, father-in-law, as long as you search with your heart, you will definitely find it." Isn't there Wu Jing if necessary?
Zheng Zhou was the happiest and smiled and said, "Who dares to gossip around this?" I could imagine that she married Zheng Jianqiu back then, which attracted a lot of advice.
"If the son-in-law is so kind, his father-in-law will be relieved." Zheng Jianqiu touched his beard and said happily: "Before formal engagement, you should hold the Geng Tie to divine good and bad luck and go to the ancestral temple to sacrifice."
This was the social atmosphere at that time, called Naji. If the fortune telling is good, it will be engaged, and if it is not good, it will not be engaged. Chen Wanrong, a modern person, did not have these superstitious ideas and said loudly: "Please rest assured, father-in-law and mother-in-law, no matter what, I will marry Qing!"
Chapter completed!