After the Shangyuan Festival, the Cheng family moved into their new home and held a grand banquet with lanterns and colorful decorations. Colleagues and close friends from all walks of life came to congratulate them. Among them, Wan Songbai and his wife, who had a life-long friendship with Cheng Shi, also came with their daughter Wan Zhenqi.
Wan Songbai was a standard rough man. When they met, he gave Cheng Shaoshang a valuable dagger. Cheng Shaoshang was very curious and played with it in his hand.
When Xiao Yuanyi saw this scene, he naturally scolded him with a straight face: "Hurry up and put it away."
"Oh." Cheng Shaoshang's originally excited expression suddenly turned dull.
Wan Songbai complained: "Sister-in-law, your discipline is too strict. This little girl is just having fun. She is about to get her haircut. How many more years do she have to stay with you? I won't let anyone do it." Live a relaxing and happy life..."
Seeing that Xiao Yuanyi was about to get angry, Cheng Shi quickly asked Wang Songbai to change the subject: "Well, Brother Wan, what do you think of the scenery of my house? I'll show you around."
Xiao Yuanyi was busy greeting the guests, and the little girl who came with Wan Songbai came to Cheng Shaoshang and said, "Your mother is so cruel."
Cheng Shaoshang nodded in agreement, and he finally found his confidant.
"My name is Wan Zuzu, and we will be good sisters from now on!" Wan Zuzu put her arms around Cheng Shaoshang's shoulders, with an expression like "I am the boss, follow me and you will have meat to eat."
Cheng Shaoshang was a little confused. It was obviously the first time they met.
Faced with Cheng Shaoshang's question, Wan Qishu's wife said: "You taught that He Zhaojun a lesson last night. You don't know how annoying she is. She is very arrogant. She never puts our military commander's family in trouble." In the eyes."
Well, it turns out that's the case. Cheng Shaoshang was happy, but she was used to those ladies from aristocratic families who were weak in culture on the surface but messy in private. She also had a good impression of Wan Qi Qi's cheerful and generous personality, and the two soon fell in love with each other. Become best friends.
In the front hall, Mrs. Cheng was dressed like a red lantern, covered in gold and silver, which was quite exaggerated. It made people just want to laugh, but she didn't realize it. Instead, she showed off the gold hairpin on her head.
Cheng Shaoshang was having a lively chat with Wan Tzu and his wife when he saw two young women entering the banquet and sitting next to them.
As soon as Wan Tzu's wife saw their faces clearly, she rolled her eyes and whispered to Cheng Shaoshang: "That one is Lou Hang, Taifu Lou's daughter, and the one next to her is Wang Jin from the Chariot and Cavalry General's Palace. Because her mother is the queen, If you have a relative, no one will look down on you, and you are the most annoying."
Cheng Shaoshang didn't take these two people seriously at first. He just didn't interact with people he didn't like, but Wang Jiao said sarcastically.
"I thought I could answer the five lantern riddles correctly last night, and that I would become famous in the capital. What kind of lady I am, but I didn't expect that I would be so vulgar and ignorant of etiquette."
Cheng Shaoshang was a little confused. She didn't even know this Wang Jian, so why did he act like she had the revenge of killing her father?
Wan Qiu's wife couldn't stand it: "Come on, Wang Jian, you don't have any knowledge at all, so you have the nerve to call others vulgar. Don't forget that your father is also a chariot and cavalry general, and he is also in the same line as our military generals!"
"you......."
Wang Shu was so angry that he started to quarrel with Wan Zuzhi. When Cheng Shu saw this, he wanted to change the subject, but Lou Hang didn't buy it at all.
"What is your identity? A person whose mother was divorced for bad moral conduct is worthy of talking to us?"
Cheng Shaoshang was so angry that he directly cursed: "Today is the Cheng family's relocation celebration. You didn't even say a word of congratulations when you came in. You were full of filthy words. You have the nerve to talk about etiquette here. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will kill you."
Fight out!"
"Sister Shaoshang is right, you two are eating people's food and not talking about people's words. If you keep spewing excrement, I will throw you out!" Wan Tzu's wife said and waved her fist at them.
Not to mention that Wang Jiao and Lou Hang were really frightened now. They knew that with Wan Qi's wife's character, they might actually start a fight with them regardless of the occasion.
At this moment, I suddenly heard servants singing and drinking from outside the door.
"Master Qin, Master Yuan has arrived."
In an instant, everyone in the ladies' section was in a state of excitement. Wang Jiao and Lou Hang no longer had time to argue with Cheng Shaoshang and the two of them, and were both looking towards the door of the front hall.
Wan Zhimu couldn't help complaining: "I wonder why all the little girls from the capital are coming to your house. It turns out that I heard the news a long time ago and knew that they were coming."
As she said that, Wan Zhimu lowered her voice: "I have been fighting with my father since I was a child, and I have never seen these two. Didn't you stay with them for a long time last night? What do they look like? Are they really like that?
Will it harm the country and the people?"
Cheng Shaoshang didn't know what to say about Wanqiwu's weird adjective, but when talking about Qin Hao, she naturally had a hundred ways to praise him.
However, before Cheng Shaoshang could praise him for being addicted, Wan Qiu's wife interrupted: "Master Qin, that belongs to you. I, Wan Qiu's wife, never take away the favor from my sisters. You'd better talk about Yuan Shanjian."
When it comes to Yuan Shanjian, Cheng Shaoshang's impression is nothing more than: "mean, boring, pedantic, annoying..."
Upon hearing this, Wan Tzu's wife said, "So this person is so annoying."
Before Cheng Shaoshang could agree, a familiar voice came.
"I didn't expect that I would be so annoying."
When Cheng Shaoshang looked up, he realized that Qin Hao and Yuan Shen had walked up to them at some point, and everyone's eyes in the front hall were also focused on her and Wan Qifei.
When Cheng Shaoshang saw Xiao Yuanyi's unkind look, he immediately asked Cheng Shu next to him with a grimace: "Why didn't Sister Sisi remind us?"
Cheng Shu felt a little aggrieved: "I reminded you early in the morning, but you were too involved in talking."
It's always a bit embarrassing to be caught red-handed speaking ill of someone behind their back. Cheng Shaoshang could only look at Qin Hao for help.
Qin Hao was amused for a while and said to her: "My cousin has something to ask you for help."
Cheng Shaoshang felt confident upon hearing this. Since he was asking her for help, he had to give her some face, right?
"Then go to the backyard and talk."
Yuan Shen glared at her, but for Qin Hao's sake, it was hard to get angry.
However, this scene was seen by the little girls present, and they were filled with envy and jealousy. Qin Hao and Yuan Shen were ideal husband candidates for little girls from many aristocratic families, but how could a little-known Cheng Shaoshang be so good?
So familiar with them.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Wanqiuqiu was looking at Qin Hao, and suddenly she felt regretful and wanted to take back what she just said. She has no power over someone like Yuan Shen.
A frail scholar has no interest at all, but a young gentleman like Qin Hao, who is so heroic, has no resistance at all.
"That's all, sisters are for life, how can we let down the love of sisters for a mere man." Wan Tzu and Wife gritted their teeth and muttered, but their eyes followed Qin Hao and the others as they left, reluctant to take them back.
In the backyard, Cheng Shaoshang said to Yuan Shen impatiently: "If you have anything to do, please tell me quickly."
She thought about sending Yuan Shen away early so that she could be alone with Qin Hao. This would be a rare opportunity.
Yuan Shen had no choice but to ignore Cheng Shaoshang's tone, and then told what his teacher Huang Fuyi wanted to tell Sang Shunhua.
However, Huangfuyi spoke in a formal manner, so Cheng Shaoshang interrupted him halfway through: "It's too long and I can't remember it."
Yuan Shen was choked and couldn't speak, so Qin Hao interrupted: "Actually, it's his teacher Huang Fuyi who wants to send a message to your third aunt. I want to ask if she is feeling better and if she can reply.
Make him feel better."
Cheng Shaoshang looked at Yuan Shen in shock, then shook his head: "No, that's my third aunt. What's wrong with your teacher? Why do you care about married women?"
Yuan Shen was a little crazy: "You..."
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Qin Hao blinked at Cheng Shaoshang: "Don't you want to know the relationship between his husband and your third aunt?"
A gossipy smile appeared on Cheng Shaoshang's face: "Okay, I will bring it for you, but I will find an opportunity to tell you when my third uncle is here. Don't expect me to do such sneaky things!"
People had to bow their heads under the eaves, what else could Yuan Shen say, and then he was driven away by Qin Hao.
"Ah Hao, I made a swing, let's go sit there." Cheng Shaoshang couldn't wait to show off.
Well, only Cheng Shaoshang can think of making a swing in the middle of winter.
However, Qin Hao would naturally not refuse to enjoy the rare world of two people without being disturbed.
The two were sitting side by side on the swing. Cheng Shaoshang's feet were off the ground, his body was swaying, and his lips were slightly raised.
"It would be great if I could stay with Hao like this every day."
Qin Hao thought for a while: "You should be in your late teens in seven months, right?"
Cheng Shaoshang nodded seriously, then looked up at Qin Hao with his little face raised: "How about you come to the Cheng family to propose marriage then?"
Qin Hao was happy and scratched her nose: "It's natural for the elders to propose marriage, so there's no reason for me to come."
Cheng Shaoshang stuck out his tongue: "Yes."
Just when the two were deeply in love, Xiao Yuanyi's voice came from behind at an inappropriate time.
"Come down yet!"
Cheng Shaoshang reluctantly nuzzled at Qin Hao, then jumped off the swing.
Xiao Yuanyi gave her a hard look, and then said to Qin Hao: "If Mr. Qin has nothing to do, it is best not to stay in the backyard for a long time. It will not be good for your reputation."
Qin Hao slightly raised his hand towards Xiao Yuanyi: "Niao Niao will have her hair extensions in seven months. I have already discussed it with my father. If the appointment is to be offered in October, Mrs. Cheng might as well choose an auspicious day."
Xiao Yuanyi looked at Qin Hao in shock, not knowing whether what he said was true or false.
Cheng Shaoshang was overjoyed and ignored Xiao Yuanyi's presence. He ran directly to Qin Hao and hugged him: "Really?"
Qin Hao smiled and nodded: "When have I ever lied to you?"
Cheng Shaoshang suddenly laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth. Only then did Xiao Yuanyi react and coughed twice. Seeing that Cheng Shaoshang was still hanging on Qin Hao, he immediately stepped forward to separate them.
"Before I see the letter of appointment, I ask Mr. Qin to consider Niao Niao's reputation!"
Qin Hao did not argue. He slightly cupped his hands at Xiao Yuanyi again, smiled at Cheng Shaoshang, and turned around to leave.
Cheng Shaoshang was happy, but Xiao Yuanyi felt that it was a bit unreal. Can a famous family like the Qin family really accept the daughter of a newly promoted general like the Cheng family as the head mistress?
Xiao Yuanyi couldn't wait for the banquet to end, so she directly dragged Cheng Shi from the banquet to the backyard. Cheng Shi was drinking with Wan Songbai and several comrades in arms. He was already a little drunk, and he was still a little unhappy after being dragged off.
Xiao Yuanyi shouted angrily: "Kneel down!"
Cheng Shi woke up as soon as he was drunk, his feet softened and he fell down.
Xiao Yuanyi then told him the situation. Cheng Shi was overjoyed when he heard it: "Isn't this a good thing? It's a great thing. If Niao Niao can get this husband..."
However, Xiao Yuanyi quickly poured cold water on him: "Do you really think he can convince Qin Da Si Nong?"
Cheng Shi shook his head and hesitated: "This Mr. Qin doesn't look like someone who lied to someone, does he?"
Xiao Yuanyi hammered his sore shoulders and said in a deep voice: "This is what I'm worried about. What if Qin Da Sinong doesn't want to hurt the relationship between father and son and pretends to agree? I'm afraid he will do everything possible to embarrass us in the future so that we can know Retreat from difficulty."
Cheng Shi got excited and stood up: "Isn't this too unreasonable? He doesn't want to offend, so he just makes our family suffer!"
Xiao Yuanyi sighed: "Have you ever seen any big family that is reasonable to a poor family? The premise of being reasonable is that both parties have equal status. The Cheng family and the Qin family are worlds apart. If the Qin family forces them, what can you do?"
Cheng Shi gritted his teeth and said, "Even if I'm willing to cut myself off, I can't let them hurt Niao Niao."
"Hu Tu, it took a lot of effort for the Cheng family to get what it is today, how can you ruin it for a girl's marriage? Think about how happy Jun Gu is today, and the future of our three sons, second uncle, and third uncle." Xiao Yuanyi road.
Cheng Shi sat on the ground dejectedly: "But what about the curl of happiness? Should it be buried?"
"That can only be blamed on her being too high-spirited and having a bad fate." Xiao Yuanyi's eyes turned red.
On the other side, Qin Hao was indeed trying to persuade the Qin Yuan family. Qin Fang was relatively open-minded and had no obsession with letting Qin Hao marry a wealthy family. Qin Hao soon did the ideological work.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! But Qin Yuan's work is not easy to do, Qin Hao can only do the work bit by bit.
"Mother, you might as well think about it. Now that the world has been settled, but rebellions continue, and a poor family in the Cheng family has been granted the title of marquis and general, it may not have no future in the future. A big family will naturally have the benefits of being a big family."
"But if a woman from an aristocratic family has a bad temperament and has a conflict with you in the future, should the child stand on your side or hers?"
Mrs. Qin Yuan said angrily: "I was pregnant for ten months and gave birth to you, so naturally you will be on my side."
Qin Hao clapped his hands: "The child naturally stands by his mother unconditionally, but if this happens, wouldn't the husband and wife be on the same page? Can we still live like this?"
"The most important thing is to give you a few concubines. Don't you like the fourth wife of the Cheng family? She is still young, so you can just take her as a concubine when the time comes." Qin Yuan thought of a man who thought he had the best of both worlds. relation.
Qin Hao spread his hands: "Isn't that worse? I am so happy, won't I have to spoil my concubine and destroy my wife in the future? Then it will not be a marriage, but a feud."
Mrs. Qin Yuan thought so, but she was unwilling to give in: "But, Mrs. Cheng Si..."
"Mom, Niao Niao and I have been childhood sweethearts since childhood. She has a straightforward personality. As long as you are good to her, she will definitely treat you twice as well. The child has never asked his mother for anything since he was a child. Please ask your mother to help the child once." Qin Hao saw. Qin Yuan's tone softened, and she quickly struck while the iron was hot.
Mrs. Qin Yuan stared blankly at her son who had never acted coquettishly in front of her. She also felt a little soft-hearted and said hesitantly.
"Are you really so happy with her?"
Qin Hao knew there was something going on, so he quickly offered his hand to Mrs. Qin Yuan: "It will be enough for me to marry Niao Niao in this life."
"That's all, let your father make the decision on this matter."
"Thank you, mother, for helping me."
.......
Spring is coming, and it’s the time when everything revives.
On this day, Cheng Shizheng came to the military camp and was pulled aside furtively by Wan Songbai.
"Brother Wan, what are you doing? I have to go training."
Wan Songbai circled around him several times, staring at Cheng Shi until his whole body went crazy before he spoke.
"Brother Cheng, you are worthy of being a powerful general who took the head of a general out of thousands of troops. How can he remain so calm despite such a great deed?"
Cheng Shi scratched his head in confusion: "What did Brother Wan say? Where can I get any good things from me? It's such a huge good thing."
Wan Songbai patted him on the shoulder: "Brother Cheng, this is what's wrong with you. You and I are brothers in life and death. We are close friends. It's okay if you don't tell others. Why can't you even hide it from me?"
Cheng Shi was confused: "Brother Wan, if you have anything to say, just say it. You know I am a slow thinker."
Wan Songbai pointed at Cheng Shi and said angrily: "You are still pretending to be with me. Are the Cheng family going to marry the Qin family?"
Cheng Shi's heart skipped a beat and he thought, could it be that Qin Dasinong was going to take action? But then he thought about it and it was wrong. If he wanted to retreat before the Cheng family, how could he make it known to everyone?
In Cheng Shi's opinion, even Wan Songbai, a big talker, knew about it, and basically everyone knew about it.
"Yesterday at court, Qin Da Si Nong took Tai Shi Ling to drink. Early this morning, Tai Shi Ling went to your house with gifts. I am afraid that just waiting for your family to give you a gift of hairpins, the two families will achieve good things. Couldn't you I can’t bear to part with those few jars of good bars…”
Before Wan Songbai finished speaking, Cheng Shi ran out of the military camp and rode all the way back to Cheng's house.
It turned out that the yard was indeed filled with all kinds of gifts, such as silks, pearls, agates, and even a kilogram of red jade and coral, which was so dazzling that Cheng Shi couldn't open his eyes.
"The Sword Comes"
Mrs. Cheng hugged the jewels in an imageless manner, her mouth almost watering. She was wearing all the gold hairpins and jades on her body, which weighed down her neck so much that she could hardly lift it up.
Cheng Shi came to the front hall and found that Tai Shiling had left, and Xiao Yuanyi was sitting there with a dull look on his face.
Cheng Shi waved his hand in front of her several times before she came back to her senses.
"Madam, is this Qin family really here to hire someone?"
Xiao Yuanyi rolled his eyes at him angrily: "Today is just about accepting the lottery, and the first of the six rites was carried out. Besides, the master is not here, how can I make an appointment?"
Cheng Shi thought the same thing: "So, that guy really did it?"
Xiao Yuanyi had mixed feelings when she heard this. She originally thought that a young man like Qin Hao, who had grown up in a honey pot, had such naive thoughts because he didn't know the barriers of aristocratic families.
As a result, he really did it.
"Am I really wrong?"
The news of Qin Hao's engagement with Mr. Cheng quickly caused an uproar in the capital. Many girls from aristocratic families were heartbroken. The three words "Cheng Shaoshang" have become taboo words in many aristocratic families, and servants must be careful to avoid them. These three words.
Otherwise, at least it will be a slap in the face, or at worst, they may lose their lives. Especially the Lou family and the Wang family. Wang Jian and Lou Hang are extremely envious, jealous and hateful towards Cheng Shaoshang.
