The rumors are getting stronger and stronger. The latest version is that Fang Yingwu, a good student of Shang Xianggong, offended the chief minister Wan'an, but Wan's chief minister was far away in the capital and was out of reach, so he sent the patrol censor to Chun'an to take revenge on Fang Ying.
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The most frightening thing is the unknown. When the situation is unclear, you can't help but feel a little apprehensive.
On the one hand, he cheers himself up. He is upright and not afraid of shadows. He is fighting at home and has the governor as his backing. Even if the governor censor wants to find fault with him, it will not be easy for him. On the other hand, he lives in seclusion, working on two points and one line.
Don't give anyone any excuse.
At this time, this was not the only thing that troubled Fang Daxiucai. One evening, a servant of the Xiang family suddenly came to the outer courtyard and sent a message to Fang Yingwu. Xiang Dagong invited Fang Yingwu to come into the inner courtyard to have a meal together.
The relationship between Fang Yingwu and Xiang Chengxian was good enough for the whole family, so it was not strange to invite him to have a meal together in the inner courtyard.
Following the servant, Fang Yingwu found that Mrs. Xiang was also present, and said politely, "I have met Madam Sister-in-law." As for Xiang Chengxian, he saw her every day and was too lazy to greet her.
Mrs. Xiang asked Fang Yingwu to sit down with a smile, "Brother Fang is eighteen years old this year, right? It's time to think about important things in life. Is there someone you like?"
She probably wanted to say that she would like to be married and replied: "I have not yet achieved my fame, and the imperial examination is about to take place. I am just working hard and have not thought much about getting married."
Mrs. Xiang further probed: "I have a cousin who has not left the court in my mother's family. She wants to find a good son-in-law. I asked me to find out. I wonder if brother Fang is interested?"
Then he introduced the situation: "My cousin has an uncle who is an official in the court, so she is a good match for you. She is well-educated, virtuous, virtuous, clever, thrifty and modest. She is indeed a good candidate for the main wife."
Fang Yingwu knew that Mrs. Xiang was from the He family in the north of the county, which was also one of the famous families with a long history in the county. But
He showed some polite refusal, "But as the saying goes, parents' orders are dictated by their parents. Now that my father is not around, I don't know what his wishes are, so we'll discuss it later."
Mrs. Xiang then said: "If you are serious, these are not problems. Just think about it more."
When Fang Yingwu returned to his courtyard, his concubine Wang Lan came out to welcome him, holding a letter in his hand and saying to her husband: "Just now Mr. Shang sent someone to deliver the letter."
Fang Yingwu took the letter, and it was indeed written by Shang Xianggong. The main content was only one sentence: "I heard that the He family in Bei Wenchang of the county intends to marry you, please think about it yourself."
Fang Yingwu secretly thought to himself, the He family really worked hard and even used Shang Xianggong's favor.
Although Xianggong Shang did not ask him to agree or not, and it was not considered as a matchmaker, it can be seen from the tone of the letter that Xianggong Shang was still very happy to see it happen, otherwise he would not have even written this letter.
On the way to the county school the next day, Xiang Chengxian asked quietly: "There is nothing unspeakable between you and me. What do you really mean?"
"I don't want to." Fang Yingwu replied concisely.
Xiang Chengxian didn't expect Fang Yingwu to be so straightforward, and couldn't help but ask: "Why? My wife said that this cousin is well-educated, virtuous, virtuous, clever, thrifty and modest. She is indeed a good candidate.
Moreover, the He family is also a well-known family in the county. Someone has just entered the court this year and has become a fourth-rank Shaoqing, with great prospects. So this Miss He does not insult your status."
Fang Yingwu sighed: "Because I am well-educated, virtuous, virtuous, clever, thrifty and modest, I don't want to do it."
Xiang Chengxian couldn't help but complain: "Please speak human words."
Fang Yingwu explained. "Mrs. Sister-in-law talked about being well-educated, virtuous, virtuous, clever, frugal and modest, but she didn't mention a single word about appearance, virtue, speech, and work. Why just omit Rong?"
After much deliberation, I am afraid that my sister-in-law cannot praise this young lady’s appearance without her conscience, so she can only pretend to be ignorant and not mention it. From this, you can imagine whether I can agree to it!"
"This" Xiang Chengxian was speechless for a long time, and then he said: "How can a gentleman judge a book by its appearance when marrying a virtuous wife? And don't joke yet, I think your reason is more than that."
"Oh? What other reasons do you think I have?" Fang Yingwu asked.
Xiang Chengxian coughed and said, "You are a very high-spirited person. I know you want to try to see how successful you can be in the future, and then find a good match who will not disgrace your achievements. Therefore, you don't want to be bound by marriage too early, lest you become successful."
A laggard.
This idea is not wrong, but have you ever thought about it? Your hometown is in Chun'an County, and you will eventually return to your roots. If you accept a woman from other places as your first wife, what influence will she have in Chun'an? No.
Do you think this will make the Fang family stand alone?
So in my opinion, marrying into a prominent local family in Chun'an and supporting each other through in-laws is your long-term plan for the Fang family."
This seems to make sense, and Fang Yingwu pondered and remained silent. These days, there is a strong emphasis on local thinking. This concept is completely different from that of the previous life. The meanings represented by locals and outsiders are very different. Under normal circumstances, marriages are held in the hometown.
They are looking for locals who are well-matched, while those who come from other places are mostly adopted sons-in-law and refugees.
Suddenly Fang Yingwu smiled slightly and said to Mr. Xiang: "Who taught you to say this? You don't have such careful thoughts."
Xiang Chengxian wiped his sweat and replied in shock: "You can see this? No matter who said it, what are you thinking now?"
"We can talk about it first." Fang Yingwu couldn't help but sigh. From Shang Xianggong to Xiang Gongzi, there are so many people in front of him, which is invisible pressure. It is inconvenient to be too harsh and tough. Let's take it one step at a time.
He thought for a while and then said: "If after the discussion, all parties agree, it will not be too late to formally find a matchmaker and write a letter to my father. If everything is not done correctly before, it will be successful or not to avoid embarrassment to both parties in the future."
Xiang Chengxian was sincerely happy that Fang Yingwu had relaxed his attitude. If this matter were to come to pass, he would also become close to Fang Yingwu. They would be regarded as cousins' brothers-in-law, and their relationship would be further improved.
But on the second day, Xiang Chengxian appeared in front of Fang Yingwu with a sad face and said, "We can't talk about it with the He family."
Fang Yingwu breathed a sigh of relief for no reason, but no one was offended and everyone was happy. But his face was unhappy and he said, "What does this mean? Are the He family joining forces with you to play tricks on me?"
Xiang Chengxian was also very angry, "I don't understand what's going on, but I just got a message suddenly! I will go to the He family in person now to find out and seek justice!"
Fang Yingwu stopped him and advised: "Forget it, how can we seek justice for this matter?"
In the county school, the rumor version was quickly updated. Student Fang was divorced by the He family in Wenchang, north of the county, which further showed that he was in a bad situation now! Then someone from the He family was an official in the court, so he was naturally well-informed. If he hadn't concluded that Fang
If Ying Wu was unlucky, he would not do something like this! Student Fang is indeed the protagonist, and he can even encounter dramas like breaking off the engagement.
Fang Yingwu discovered for the first time that the county student members were known as scholars, but they also ate whole grains. Their gossiping was no different from the villagers in the mountains. What the hell is this! (To be continued...)
