"Just what? If uncle has something to say, you might as well say it directly."
There was a hint of confusion in Zhai Zhen'an's slender eyes.
"You should have heard that there have been new funerals in the Yu family recently. The second daughter and her husband have both died. Now is probably not a good time to propose marriage. Besides, Miss Yu has always been a woman who has her own opinions and does not stick to trivial matters.
, uncle is worried that she will not easily agree to your marriage proposal."
Magistrate Xu frowned.
When I recall Yu Weiyin's appearance in my mind, I only remember a pair of clear and clear phoenix eyes. Those eyes were faintly mixed with stubbornness and majesty, which was very different from ordinary women.
Zhai Zhen'an opened the ebony fan in a smart manner, with a smile determined to win.
"Since I have made a special trip to propose marriage, my nephew is naturally not in a hurry. After the funeral, my nephew will definitely choose an auspicious day to visit me to express his condolences to Mr. Yu Mansion."
Seeing that Magistrate Xu still had an angry look on his face, his eyes showed a look of disdain and a hint of pride.
"Why should my uncle look down on his nephew so much? Although the eldest lady of the Yu Mansion grew up surrounded by real money and silver, is my nephew just a muddy person? I am not worthy of such a talent and such a family background.
She? There are countless women around me who are attracted to me. Being able to come to Tongcheng to propose marriage in person means that I have a high regard for her. If she takes advantage of Qiao, my nephew will definitely use his own methods to deal with her!"
Magistrate Xu glanced at him and sighed:
"Zhen'an is born handsome and handsome, and his family background is noble. Even if he marries a noble girl from the capital, it will be easy. However, if you want things to go well and be complete, you must plan carefully. Your cousin has always known each other and had a close relationship with the eldest lady of the Yu family.
Du, you might as well ask for a letter from your cousin to find out Miss Yu's preferences so that you can act accordingly."
Zhai Zhen'an nodded, a star shining in his eyes.
"If the marriage can come true, my nephew will prepare a big gift to thank his uncle!"
Lightly rainy weather.
Qifangyuan is shrouded in a layer of fresh green rain.
Yao Xiang lifted up the vermilion felt curtain, carried an eight-compartment black lacquer food box through the door, put away the ten-bone bamboo pattern paper umbrella, and then walked into the inner room.
I saw Yu Weiyin sitting in front of the window, with his plain hand as white as jade, holding a black soft pen, writing words on the snow-white rice paper.
There was a smile on her face, and a faint smile could be seen on her face hidden under the water-colored veil. Her expression was serious as never before.
Yao Xiang had never seen the young lady looking so happy. When she saw her, she couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
"What are you writing, Miss?"
She moved slightly, fearing to disturb the people under the window. She was a little curious, so she couldn't help but ask.
Yu Weiyin raised his eyes to look at her, shook his head at her, gently covered the paper with his hand, and said with a smile: "Little girl, don't be so curious."
"This slave has never seen the young lady so happy, so she is curious..."
"It's just a random recipe, nothing interesting to look at."
Afraid of being harassed by Yao Xiang, Yu Weiyin changed his mind, changed the subject, and asked, "Shao Mo has left the house to do some business, but just now I seemed to hear someone talking outside the hospital, but who was it?"
However, after hearing the casual remark, Yao Xiang suddenly showed a very puzzled look on her face and scratched her hair.
"It's strange to say that Shao Mo's mother, Aunt Shao, was just looking around at the entrance of the courtyard."
Yu Weiyin paused slightly, and a drop of pine smoke ink from Bo's pen fell on the rice paper and spread out.
"What are Aunt Shao doing here?"
"Yes, the slave also asked her what she was here for, but she didn't say what she was here for. She just invited the slave to stand under the eaves and said that she had something to ask the slave. When the slave saw her expression, she followed her and stood under the eaves.
Okay, I heard her ask the slave girl if there is a maid named 'Ayin' in Qifang Courtyard.
"This is the first time this slave girl has heard this name, and it really occurred to her mind. I said, 'Although there are many maidservants in Qifang Courtyard, I have never heard of a girl called Ayin. Maybe she is a maid from another courtyard.'" I said. I asked her again why she was looking for this woman, and she laughed twice, and refused to tell her at first, but when I asked her, she said she was the one she liked, Shao Mo."
Yao Xiang learned from 1510.
At the corner of the wall, a piece of spring letter in the snow was burned in the golden stove, and soon, a faint fragrance filled the whole room.
"Shao Mo stays at Qifang Courtyard all day long. I never see him knowing how to say 'Ayin' and 'Ale'. I don't believe what Aunt Shao said. I'm afraid it's just nonsense."
When Yu Weiyin heard this, he had already placed the soft pen in his hand on the small inkstone.
Her beautiful phoenix eyes stared at the rice paper stained by ink spots. After a long while, she asked.
"Look, how is Aunt Shao's health now?"
Yao Xiang thought about it, frowned, and sighed: "It's not good. When the slave girl saw her looking haggard, she even asked the slave girl what on earth she had sent Shao Mo to do, and why he had to leave the house for so many days. Her appearance made her look very... worry."
Yu Weiyin crumpled the rice paper on the table.
After pondering for a while, he said: "Prepare some snacks and follow me to the servants' yard to visit her."
Many things Shao Mo did were all based on her. Now that he was not here, it was time for her to visit his mother.
If she recruits Shao Mo as her son-in-law in the future, Shao will be her mother-in-law.
The courtyard with black tiles and white walls becomes more and more quiet in the drizzle. A few thin willow trees are soaked by the rain, giving the appearance of a beauty just waking up.
There are fragrant grasses on the bluestone steps and greenery in the cracks between the bricks. The large-leaf banana growing under the courtyard wall holds crystal raindrops and slowly falls into the moist soil, bending a plain white stamen. .
The light floral fragrance lingers in the nose, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Along the way, they walked through the corridor and arrived at Shao's mother's room. Yu Weiyin took the food box from Yao Xiang's hand and ordered her to wait outside the door.
The house is very simple, except for tables, chairs, boxes and cabinets, and a hard wooden bed.
When Shao's mother saw Yu Weiyin coming wearing a veil and wearing a crimson woven gold soft skirt, her mind suddenly recalled the scene where she had met A Yin, and she almost blurted out, but after seeing the gorgeous phoenix bun she wore, she The sound of "Ah Yin" was collected in the throat.
The person in front of me has green temples like clouds, and the hairpins in her bun are shining.
The gorgeous red shirt is embellished with gold thread, and the silver fish jade pendant is tied around the waist. How can this young lady look like a little maid?
However, when she raised her eyes just now, she really felt that the woman in front of her was the Ayin she had seen before.
Shao's mother did not dare to be negligent anymore and hurriedly knelt down to salute.
Yu Weiyin helped her up, handed her the food box in his hand, and said warmly: "Aunt Shao, Shao Mo is on duty at Qifang Courtyard. He has been helping Weiyin a lot. This is Weiyin's little thought. , I hope Aunt Shao will accept it."
Shao's mother took the food box, but also held Yu Weiyin's soft and smooth hands, which were very similar to Ayin's hands...
The thought in her mind became more and more intense.
Weiyin, Ayin...
Could it be that the aloof and elegant young lady in front of her is Ayin who was once alone with her family Shao Mo?!
Shao's mother was shocked by this idea.
I can't believe it, Miss, a wealthy woman whose husband she is going to marry is either a businessman or a celebrity, how could she fall in love with the rude Shao Mo from his family?