"Father, the mistress and Master Miaoying are here to propose marriage to you!" Fang Yiai said to Fang Xuanling after walking into the living room.
"This must be Master Miaoying, right? Come and take a seat." Fang Xuanling stood up to greet him and said with a smile.
"Pindao has met the prime minister of the house, and his famous name is like a thunder to the ears of Pindao. It is truly a blessing to meet him today." Master Miaoying replied.
Zhang San also saluted Fang Xuanling and said hello, and Fang Xuanling returned the greetings one by one. He was very enthusiastic and really had no airs.
Immediately, the housekeeper of the house presented Zhang San's gift list. Fang Xuanling did not read it and ordered the housekeeper to send it to the inner hall for Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Xu to review.
"Uncle? Why didn't Keying see her come out?" Zhang San thought that he hadn't seen Fang Keying for a long time. Today he came to propose marriage, so he could finally meet her.
Hearing that Zhang San wanted to meet his daughter, Fang Xuanling said angrily: "What? Are you in a hurry to meet her before you get married?"
"Haha, my roommate forgives me, the young man is a little anxious and lacks etiquette." Sun Simiao didn't expect that Zhang San would meet a girl when he came up, so he hurriedly smoothed things over.
Of course, Fang Xuanling didn't really take it to heart. Fang Yiai was holding back a smile and secretly gave Zhang San a thumbs up.
Zhang San never expected that as soon as he came on stage, he would be chatted with to death that day. He forgot that this was in ancient times, and men and women generally did not meet each other before getting married.
"Fortunately, I have met Fang Keying, and they are in love with each other. If I didn't know each other, I would be happy if I married him and saw that he was a big bucket. The emperor granted me the marriage, and I don't have to regret it even if I want to." Zhang San thought to himself.
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"Uncle, I'm sorry. My nephew is in trouble and has forgotten the etiquette." Zhang San also apologized quickly, thinking that he should just endure it for a while. If he gets married, he will be his own, and he can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
"You! Fortunately, I know your character, otherwise I would have kicked you out." Fang Xuanling also said with a smile.
Zhang San also giggled, a little embarrassed.
"Prime minister, I can't say anything even though I am a poor man. I am here today at the invitation of my mistress to propose marriage to your little daughter. I have watched this child grow up. She is well behaved, enthusiastic and promising at a young age.
Being able to have the honor of marrying the young lady of the house as my wife is even more of a blessing for my mistress."
Zhang San was a little embarrassed after being praised by Sun Simiao, so he touched his nose and said nothing. This time, Sun Simiao, as the elder, came to discuss the marriage together.
"I still trust the young man's character. It is an honor for both families to be fortunate enough to get married by the emperor. We naturally agree with the marriage. I am not a pedantic person. If you can save the etiquette, you can skip it."
After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, he handed Sun Simiao a piece of silk with Fang Keying's birthday written on it.
Sun Simiao took the silk cloth with both hands, handed it to Zhang San and put it away, and said to Fang Xuanling: "It is really his blessing that Xiaosan can become the husband-in-law of the prime minister of the house. After I return, I will find a good day for the two of them.
Then come to the house in person to discuss with the Prime Minister."
Zhang San took Fang Keying's birthday and horoscope and was so happy that it seemed that this matter was not as complicated as he thought.
Of course, this means that the emperor has granted marriage, otherwise Zhang San would not be able to marry Fang Keying so easily. Although Fang Xuanling admires Zhang San very much, he must also consider the opinions of outsiders and will not agree to this marriage so easily.
Marriage.
"Xiao San, Chumo and the others are coming back tomorrow. When they come to Chang'an, let's get together with you to celebrate that you are about to become my brother-in-law." Fang Yiai whispered to Zhang San.
"Okay, I haven't gotten together with you for a long time. I'll treat you to this meal. When you come back, you can book a table for me and I'll bring the wine I brewed." Zhang San was very surprised when he heard that Cheng Chumo and others were back.
I'm so happy, we haven't been together for more than two months.
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"Miss, you don't know how anxious Mr. Zhang is. He wanted to see you as soon as he came here." Xiaoyan came back to inquire about information again and said to Fang Keying.
Fang Keying secretly spat: "Master Zhang is really Meng Lang, how can he want to meet before he is married?"
"Miss, what are you mumbling about?" Xiaoyan saw her lady mumbling and didn't know what she said.
"I want you to take care of it, but what happened next?" Fang Keying asked.
"Later, the elders of County Uncle Zhang asked me for your birthday and horoscope. I think they had a good chat, talking and laughing."
Hearing what Xiaoyan said, Fang Keying felt relieved. Giving the man her birth date also meant that the woman agreed to accept the marriage.
"Miss, the gift list that Mr. Zhang has given you this time is very heavy. It seems that Mr. Zhang attaches great importance to the lady."
"What was the reaction from mother and aunt?"
"The two ladies were very satisfied after reading the gift list, especially the perfume and soap sent by County Uncle Zhang."
Fang Keying was very happy to be able to meet someone he liked, and his family agreed with him.
"Miss, why are you smiling and dazed at times? Are you thinking about County Uncle Zhang?" Xiaoyan joked when she saw Fang Keying sitting there leaning on the table in a daze.
"Xiaoyan, tell me, what kind of person is Mr. Zhang?" Fang Keying asked.
"Of course he is a good person, and he is very talented and capable." Xiaoyan replied immediately.
"Miss, will I also accompany you to the Zhang family?"
"What? You don't want to?" As Fang Keying's personal maid, Xiaoyan would naturally accompany Fang Keying to marry into the Zhang family.
"How come, I will be wherever the lady is." Xiaoyan said coquettishly, holding Fang Keying's arm.
"Ying'er, what are you doing?" Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Lu came to Fang Keying's room and asked when they saw Fang Keying playing with Xiaoyan.
"My dear mother, you are here, mothers!" Fang Keying stood up and greeted her.
Xiaoyan also quickly saluted the two women and said hello.
"Ying'er, after the emperor has granted you a marriage, you will soon be married. Your aunt and I are here to give you a few words." Mrs. Xu took Fang Keying's hand and said.
"Ying'er, now you have got what you wanted. Don't you feel happy that you have found the right husband?" Madam Lu joked with a smile.
"My dear mother, don't make fun of me." Fang Keying's face turned red and she said shyly.
"Haha, I'm happy for you, mother. It's not easy for us women born in wealthy families to marry the person they like!" Mrs. Lu said with a smile.
In a feudal society, there is no such thing as freedom of marriage. According to the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers, the man and woman may not even know what the other person looks like before getting married. It is like opening a blind box. It all depends on fate!
"Xiaoyan, please go out first. We have some private things to say with Keying." Mrs. Xu said to Xiaoyan.
"Yes, ma'am!" Xiaoyan saluted, walked out, and closed the door.
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In the living room, Sun Simiao stood up and said to Fang Xuanling: "The prime minister is busy with official duties, so Pindao and the mistress will not bother you anymore. We will go back first and come to visit another day."
"I often come to my house to sit here when I have nothing to do. Today I feel like old friends at first sight!" Fang Xuanling stood up and said goodbye.
"The old Taoist feels the same way. When you have free time, you are welcome to visit Xuande and talk about it. Please stay, we will go back first." Sun Simiao replied with a smile.
"Xiaosan, remember tomorrow. Don't be late then. Bring two more jars of your fine wine." Fang Yiai and Zhang San followed behind and said as they walked.
"Okay, I'll see you at Qujiang Tower when the time comes. Also, give me a message to Keying, telling her to take good care of her health and that I'll come see her again when I have the opportunity."
"You still want to meet, but we can't meet before we get married. If my father finds out, he won't let you in the house." Fang Yiai said angrily.
"There are so many rules, and I can't even see my own wife!" Zhang San muttered in a low voice.
"You! Just bear with it! Remember to bring more wine tomorrow."
"I know!"
Zhang San said hello to Fang Xuanling again, and then got into the carriage with Sun Simiao. This first level was passed, and the rest would be easy.
After Zhang San got on the carriage, he felt relaxed and thought about choosing a closer wedding date so that he could marry Fang Keying through the door as soon as possible.
