The girl's words woke up the three of them. Brother Liu Haojia stood up and returned the salute. As the elder, Father Liu did not stand up, but he still waved and said: "Good boy, get up quickly, there is no need to salute!"
Seeing the girl getting up, Liu's father complained and said: "Brother Xian, why didn't you say hello in advance? You called the child over so suddenly, which shocked me!"
Under the control of ancient feudal ethics, the women of families with a certain status generally did not show much publicity. Now that Zhang Shunping can call his daughter out, he clearly regards the Liu family as the best in the family!
It's just that their identities are so different. If Zhang Shunping hadn't been sure that Liu's father wouldn't fall out, he wouldn't have dared to do it. Otherwise, he would have gained the girl's fame in vain!
Seeing the reaction of Father Liu and the others, Zhang Shunping was beaming! Because this is the effect he wanted! He first introduced Liu Haojia and Liu Haojia to his daughter, and then said to Father Liu: "My daughter has a daughter named Peijia, who was just here
She was the one chatting with Madam in the backyard."
Father Liu said: "Good niece, thank you for your hard work! It's just that your father didn't make good arrangements, so he didn't bring you a gift at all this time! I'll send someone to deliver it tomorrow, including your two brothers' gifts!"
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Zhang Peijia bowed and said: "It is a gift given by the elders. I cannot deny it. My niece, thank you uncle!"
At this time, Zhang Shunping said: "Okay, since we have already met, you can go to the backyard to accompany Mrs. Liu!"
After Zhang Peijia left, the Liu family and his son finally felt relaxed. Father Liu said with a smile: "I couldn't tell you had such a beautiful daughter. No wonder you hid her so tightly that you didn't even tell us!"
Zhang Shunping said: "It's not that I didn't tell my brother, but she just arrived in the capital."
Father Liu said: "But why did you think of letting your daughter show up to take care of business?"
Zhang Shunping said: "Brother, I won't hide it from you. I definitely want the mirror and snow candy in my hands. At this time, the foundation of my family, I can only rest assured if I hold it in my hands! In addition, I know that I
My daughter can do very well, even better than my son can do!"
Father Liu said in surprise: "So powerful?"
Zhang Shunping said proudly: "Of course it was then! I'm not bragging. My daughter has been smart since she was a child. She is definitely good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting! The most amazing thing is that my daughter is in charge of an embroidery shop. She uses her own skills to do that.
She started making money with her own money! Now she has more than a hundred embroiderers, and the business is very booming! It’s just that her family’s status as a merchant has delayed her! If she was born into a wealthy family, it would be easy for her to become the head matron!"
In fact, the three Liu fathers have roughly guessed Zhang Shunping's intention at this time, and it is most likely just a marriage! However, it is really not easy for them to say much at the banquet at this time. Anyway, Mrs. Liu is in the back house, and she will definitely ask about the things that should be inquired about.
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In this case, the four of them let go of their worries and drank happily. Even Brother Liu Haojia also drank a lot of wine and actually became drunk!
The banquet lasted until after the curfew. However, the curfew was not a problem for the Liu family. Liu Haojia got up and walked in front, relying on Jin Yiwei's waistband and Gu Ningbo's lantern, which was enough to open a smooth passage.
After returning home, Liu's father and Liu's mother entered the main room. Liu's mother brought tea to Liu's father to sober him up. After drinking the tea, Liu's father sobered up a lot. He suddenly said: "You saw the Zhang family today.
Are you a girl? What do you think?"
When Liu's mother heard this, she immediately said with joy: "That girl is a good girl! She is well-educated and knows a lot of things! It is said that she even took care of an embroidery house by herself and built it with her own money! It is said that now
The scale is not small anymore, you are a capable and good girl!”
Father Liu said: "You said that Brother Zhang Xian pushed his girl out to get married with our family? I think this is the truth, otherwise there would be no need for a girl to come from Nanjing!"
Mother Liu frowned and said: "She is really a good girl. She is beautiful and smart, but her status is not suitable for our family! Think about it, she can open an embroidery shop by herself and manage the affairs of the family."
It’s not that easy!”
Liu's father said: "Do you think so highly of this girl?"
Liu's mother said: "If his family were an ordinary people's family, I would immediately drag this girl back as my daughter-in-law!"
Father Liu sighed and said, "Our children are now grown, and it's time to get married! It's just that the family was too poor some time ago, so it was delayed! Now it's time to find a good marriage for them!"
Mother Liu nodded and said: "Yes, during this period of time, I don't know how many people have spoken to me overtly or covertly! It's just that our family's situation changes day by day, and I don't know what to do? How many times have I told you
, you didn’t even respond!”
Liu's father said: "What's your response? I can see it. Now all the people who are looking for me are interested in our family's money. How should I reply? I won't reply!"
Liu's mother said worriedly: "What should we do? We can't hold on, you still have that idea!"
Father Liu said: "The eldest brother should be obedient and agree to whatever marriage is arranged for him. But the second eldest brother has an idea! He has to nod his head for this!"
At this point, Liu's father suddenly said: "I guess the Zhang family may not be focusing on the position of the first wife! After all, their family also knows that the status of the two families is too different, so maybe it would be good to be a noble concubine!"
Liu's mother frowned and said, "But it would be a pity for this good girl to be a concubine! And with her skills, ordinary grandmothers can't take her down. I'm afraid the children will have trouble in the back house."
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Father Liu said: "It's useless for us to talk about this. Why don't we call the waiter over and ask him what his opinion is. After all, the marriage has something to do with him. It is also a major matter for the relationship between each family. He must be discussed!
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Mother Liu also nodded and said: "Yes, the waiter has a lot of thoughts and will definitely come up with a good idea! I'll call him right away!"
So Liu Haojia, who had just fallen asleep, was dragged up by his parents again. Before he woke up, Liu's father said: "Xiaoer, what do you think of that girl from the Zhang family today?"
Liu Haojia took a big sip of strong tea, tried hard to wake up, and said slowly: "What else can I do? Maybe the Zhang family feels that the status gap between our family and our family is getting wider and wider now, and they want to propose a marriage!"
Father Liu said: "I know this without you having to tell me! I just want to ask you what you think about this matter? Your father, I am not as flexible as you, and I need you to come up with an idea."