Zhang Shuye went to the Han family to discuss the marriage on behalf of Wang Lin. Han Jiayan and Princess Qi were overjoyed.
But Zhang Shuye also put forward Wang Lin's request tactfully.
That is the form and procedure of the three books and six rites. It will not be less at all, but in terms of time... can it be speeded up?
Hearing that Wang Lin intended to complete the "required actions" of various procedures within two days, and that the wedding date could be postponed later, but the engagement must be signed within the shortest possible time, Han Jiayan and his wife were immediately filled with suspicion, and even a little bit surprised.
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Who is the Han family in Xiangzhou?
After many generations of hairpins, Han Qi, Han Zhongyan and his son were the prime ministers of two generations of noble families.
With such haste and haste, where is the Han family’s face?
Besides, the face of the Princess of Qi is also included.
The princess of Qi frowned and said: "Mr. Zhang, I don't know what you mean by these words. Three books and six etiquettes, and marrying with a clear matchmaker are the ancestral etiquette and laws. How can you do it in a hurry? If so, how can the Han family retain their face?"
Zhang Shuye pondered for a moment. He knew very well that the third princess, the late Emperor Shenzong, was very scheming and scheming. Rather than deal with her and show off her words, it would be better to get straight to the point and tell the truth.
Although sometimes, telling the truth can hurt a little.
But considering that the official Zhao Ji could grant a marriage to Emperor Maode at any time, he didn't have to worry much.
"Your Highness, Prince Consort, since this is the case, I will tell you directly."
Zhang Shuye stood up and bowed: "The remnants of the Cai Party have been making trouble in the court recently, and they have come forward one after another to persuade the officials to marry Emperor Maode to Wang Lin... I consulted with the envoy, just in case, so I came to meet with His Highness.
Let’s discuss it and make a marriage contract as soon as possible to avoid any complications.”
Princess Qi's face suddenly became a little ugly.
It turns out that Wang Lin came to the Han family to ask for marriage in order to avoid becoming the royal consort.
This means...if it hadn't been for this matter, he would still look down on the Han family?
Han Jiayan was even more speechless.
He has been a prince-in-law all his life and knows what a prince-in-law is like.
Naturally, we understand why Wang Lin decided to eliminate the idea of a marriage from the official family in advance.
Of course, you would never dare to say this in front of Princess Qi.
Princess Qi stood up with a puff of sleeves: "Lieutenant Zhang, this little guy Wang Lin is bullying others too much! I, the legitimate daughter of the Han family, am so noble, how can I be taken advantage of by him!"
Zhang Shuye said with a smile: "Your Highness, calm down! The matter is urgent and I have no choice but to ask for Your Highness's forgiveness. The envoy said that he knew that this matter was rushed and would inevitably hurt the face of the Han family and Your Highness, so he was willing to make this happen
All the money, house, and land given by the official family will be used to compensate the Han family and Miss Yan'er."
Princess Qi sneered: "Does my Han family still lack his kind of property?"
Zhang Shuye chuckled: "The Han family is a famous noble family. Naturally, they have no shortage or desire for some wealth. However, Your Highness, you might as well say some things openly, so that you can control a heavy army and control the land of six states. The future future is limitless. If the Han family
At this time, I will give you a hand, so that you can be a human being, and you will protect the Han family from wind and rain in the future. When Miss Yaner marries into the Wang family, you will also take a high look at her."
"Although the Han family has been married for generations, the tide ebbs and flows, the flowers bloom and wither, and the two hundred years of inheritance of the Han family have also experienced ups and downs. If the Han family and the envoy are married this time, then at least in the next few decades, the Han family will
The property is safe."
Zhang Shuye observed Princess Qi's face and couldn't help but think of Wang Lin's words before. If the Han family refused to agree, there was no need to say anything and they would just give up and go to the Zhe family.
But in Zhang Shuye's opinion, the Zhe family is far inferior to the Han family.
Although the Zhe family has been honored for generations, it is still a family of famous military generals. The Zhe family's generals are famous all over the world. However, Wang Lin's reputation as the commander of the army is not inferior to that of the Zhe family at all. Marriage with the Zhe family is of limited help to Wang Lin.
Therefore, Zhang Shuye still wanted to do his best to promote the marriage between Wang Lin and the Han family.
Princess Qi's face changed. Zhang Shuye glanced at her and said after careful consideration: "Your Highness, in fact, the three books and six etiquette procedures are not lacking at all, but in the eyes of outsiders, they may seem a little hasty.
But this is ultimately a private matter between the Han family and the envoy. As long as the envoy gives enough respect and dignity to Miss Yan'er, nothing will be a problem."
Princess Qi snorted coldly: "How can Wang Lin give me Yan'er dignity? When such news comes out, it will definitely make people think that my Han family is impatient and wants to make new friends. How can it be embarrassing then?"
Zhang Shuye said repeatedly that the Qi State did not relent, so he was a little worried.
He then stood up and forced a smile and said: "In that case, I will take my leave. However, I would like to ask Your Highness to think twice. The five poems written by Shijun at the Spring Banquet have been spread throughout Tokyo, and there is an endless stream of people from various high-ranking families who want to marry Shijun.
Jue, it would be a pity if this wonderful marriage between you and Miss Yaner was ruined because of some trivial matter."
"Zhang Shuye, do you dare to threaten me?"
"I don't dare to do this." Zhang Shuye bowed before turning around and leaving.
Han Jiayan stopped talking and wanted to call Zhang Shuye, but when he saw Princess Qi's face looking ugly, he sighed softly and became restless.
He knew that his princess had a strong character and wanted both face and dignity. It was obvious that the Han family wanted to get married, but she still acted like she was marrying the legitimate daughter of the Han family.
However, this trick works well for others, but it seems that it does not work well for this new member of the court.
As long as Zhang Shu leaves the Han family at night, it means that the marriage proposal has failed.
Then, Wang Lin will definitely get married to a high-ranking family such as the Zhe family or the Wang family, and other families that the Han family does not agree to may not disagree.
"Madam..." Han Jiayan was about to say something, but he heard the Princess of Qi say calmly: "Zhang Shuye, if you can let Wang Lin write a proposal for my Yan'er, and you can impress Yan'er, I will
Agree to this, we will handle this special matter, and the engagement can be made tomorrow."
Zhang Shuye's steps stagnated.
He slowly turned around, cupped his fists and said, "I obey. Your Highness, I will go and talk to the envoy right now."
So Zhang Shuye hurried back to the palace.
Wang Lin secretly shook his head when he heard this and chuckled: "Lieutenant, this princess of Qi is really proud of her face... Anyway, this is easy, I will write it now, but I have to trouble Taiwei to make a trip again."
Wang Lin didn't hesitate and started writing as soon as he picked up the pen. Thanks to the great Internet, there are countless classic poems, lyrics, and songs about love throughout the ages, and he picked them up at his fingertips.
"As a gift to Han Yan."
"Half-awakened by burning incense and wine in the Gui Palace, the dewdrops are like water dotting the silver screen. I want to tell my heart with passion, but I am ashamed to see Altair and Vega."
Wang Lin finished it in one go.
Zhang Shuye watched with great joy. He recited it softly twice, and couldn't help but praise loudly: "It makes you quick in thinking, and your talents are as bright as the past and the present. If you do anything at will, you will be a masterpiece. This poem reveals your true feelings, and you can't even speak."
Hugh, that’s very appropriate!”
Wang Lin burst into sweat.
He copied it casually and acted as if it were true, showing no real feelings.
At this time, he didn't even know what Han Yan looked like, so it was completely nonsense to talk about having deep feelings for her.
…
Han Yan sat in front of the desk, quietly looking at the poem sent by Wang Lin on the desk, with a complicated expression on her face.
Grandmother came over joyfully, thinking that Wang Lin's poem would be spread again, and this would give the Han family face. In short, Wang Lin admired Han Yan very much, and it was not the Han family who wanted to join the upstarts.
Han Yan was speechless.
"Yan'er, what do you think of this poem? Master Wang has a deep love for Yan'er. If you marry her, you will be able to make a happy couple."
Han Yan sighed quietly: "Grandma, I have never met him. He doesn't even know whether his granddaughter is tall or short, fat or thin, handsome or ugly. How can he be deeply in love with his granddaughter? Although he is very talented,
But it’s a deliberate act, and it can’t move Yan’er’s heart.”
The princess of Qi gently touched Han Yan's back: "Yan'er, you don't have to be picky. After all, this important matter of marriage is the order of your parents. According to the matchmaker, this is how most women in this world come. You have to believe grandma.
Wang Lin is definitely a good match."
"He wrote this poem to save the dignity of Yan'er and the Han family. Yan'er, you still have to sing a song in response to the poem, "The man is talented and the woman is beautiful. Such a poem and the connection between the couple can be considered a good story of the Song Dynasty."
Han Yan was silent for a moment, and finally said softly: "Yan'er, it's up to her grandmother to make the decision. Yan'er will write it now -"
Han Yan thought about it for a long time and wrote a chorus.
"Returning to Master Wang - The pear blossoms are fighting against the Chanjuan in silence, and the silver man is leaning in front of the embroidered door. My love for myself burns incense and disappears forever, and I never complain to the sky about anything."
"My Yan'er is really talented. This poem is very good, very good."
The princess of Qi was overjoyed and said nothing more. She held two poems that she sang in harmony and walked out.
Not long after, the story of Wang Lin and Han Yan's love poems began to spread wildly in Tokyo. At almost the same time, Wang Lin's twenty-carriage betrothal gift was also delivered to the Han family.
Ye Dai made the appointment, and the process was quickly completed. The two families signed a marriage contract, creating a romantic story of a talented man and a beautiful woman.
…
The inner residence of Han Mansion.
Former prime minister Han Zhongyan's son Han Zhi, Han Zhi's son Han Ke, Han Zhi's first wife Lu, Han Zhi's daughter Song, and Han Qin, the concubine born to Song, gathered in the flower hall, all looking unhappy.
Mrs. Lu was dissatisfied and said: "Officials, Uncle Liu and the couple from Qi are so shameless. How can a high-ranking family like my Han family marry someone in such a hurry? It's obvious that they want to cling to the new rich, and they can't be in a hurry.
Nai, he actually came up with some love poems and some rhetoric about talented people and beautiful ladies, so shameless!"
Han Qin lowered his head in sorrow and wept silently.
Wang Lin was so talented, both civil and military, and a new member of the imperial court. She was a good match. She originally thought she would have a chance, but Princess Qi relied on her royal background to dominate the Han family and directly gave the opportunity to her legitimate daughter Han Yan. Yesterday,
He also warned her that there is a difference between concubines and concubines, and she should not have any inappropriate thoughts.
Han Zhi sneered: "Sixth sister-in-law is worried that the power of the head of the family will be lost, so she hastily married Wang Lin, trying to rely on Wang Lin's power to suppress our family. It is really too much to bully others, we are the eldest family members.
, just because I came from the royal family of Qi State, I have taken away our power to run the family. The more I think about it, the more I can’t swallow this bad breath!"
"Qin'er, you don't have to be sad. As a father, I will definitely choose a good son-in-law for you. Wang Lin is a warrior and a rude person, so it's better not to marry him!"
Han Qin sighed: "Father, in the past two days, Master Wang has composed five astonishing poems in a row. His talent is so high that even if Grand Master Su is resurrected, it will only be like this. Such a person cannot be said to be a martial artist or a rude person."
Senior... My daughter knows that she comes from a humble background and cannot compete with Yan'er. She only blames her daughter for her miserable life..."