Chapter 436 Engagement

The next day, Jia Lian came to Zhang’s house early in the morning and met Mr. Linzi Uncle.

"I heard that your kid had someone bring over a thousand taels of silver. Why, are you going to show filial piety to the old man? Huh, I guess you don't have this filial piety either. Showing courtesy for nothing is either cheating or stealing. , tell me, what else do you need from me?"

The old man from Linzi said this when he saw Jia Lian's posture.

Jia Lian stood up and after bowing his head, Fang smiled and said: "Sure enough, I can't hide anything from grandpa. My grandson is here to ask grandpa for help."

"Tell me, I won't agree to anything that's too difficult."

"Haha, it's not too difficult. The thing is, my grandson has fallen in love with a woman and wants to invite his grandpa. Be a matchmaker in the middle."

Upon hearing Jia Lian's words, not only Uncle Linzi was stunned, but even Zhang Tao, the boy next to Uncle Linzi, suddenly widened his eyes.

If he remembered correctly, this annoying Jia Lian would have already married a wife, right?

After all, Uncle Linzi was well-informed. He quickly reacted and asked angrily: "You want to take a concubine?"

"It's not that the grandson wants to take a concubine. We need three matchmakers and six betrothals to marry her as an equal wife."

"You want to divorce Feng Yatou?"

Since Jia She's death, Jia Lian's reputation has been justified. I took Wang Xifeng to visit my grandpa, uncle and aunt.

With Wang Xifeng’s all-around exquisite momentum and style, those from a clean family may not accept this trick, but the Zhang family under the leadership of the master likes such a grandson-in-law very much. Not surprisingly, Wang Xifeng was recognized by the Zhang family.

"My grandson has no such intention..."

"That's fine!"

Uncle Linzi stepped forward and gave him a violent slam. Jia Lian's forehead, and then cursed: "Those who are equal to each other, don't use it to fool others!

Tell me, which girl do you like? Let me tell you. If it is suitable, I will I don’t mind being a matchmaker. Hehe, old man, I have lived for seventy or eighty years, and this is the first time I have been a matchmaker..."

Uncle Linzi seemed to be interested, and he seemed a little impatient.

In this way, Jia Lian had no intention of distinguishing from him, and said calmly: "She is the daughter of Lin, the former Lantai magistrate who just left office."

"What? Who, Lan Tailing? If I remember correctly, Lan Tailing is a second-grade civil servant. Do you want someone else’s daughter to be your concubine? A concubine?”

“Master Lin only has one legitimate daughter. Daughter."

　"..."

Linzi Bo Rong has been raised for many years. He may not know Lin Ruhai, but he knows that a civil servant can be a second-rank official and still be an official of the Central Yamen. It must be a Qingliu family. Would such a family be willing to give their legitimate daughter as a concubine?

Uncle Linzi dislikes dealing with civil servants. Not to mention, he still came to make such an unreasonable request. Thinking of the embarrassment of being kicked out, he couldn't help but want to slap Jia Lian on the forehead again.

Even Zhang Tao, who was standing next to him, finally couldn't help laughing: "Haha, Jia...Second cousin Lian, aren't you making things difficult for my grandfather? Lan Tailing, how is that? Character, even if you are a Marquis now, you can't ask someone to give you your daughter as a concubine, right?

Otherwise, you go and beg His Majesty, maybe, for His Majesty's sake, they will agree. Here."

Zhang Tao felt a little happy. If he hadn't been worried about his grandfather being around, he promised that there would still be a truckload of "good words" waiting for Jia Lian.

Jia Lian glanced at him, and then bowed to Uncle Linzi.

"Grandpa, there is no need to be suspicious. If you are not sure, your grandson will not dare to come and disturb grandpa.

" Speaking of which, the Lin family and my Rongguo Mansion are related by marriage. My aunt , is Mr. Lin’s wife, so Mr. Lin is my uncle.

To be honest, this marriage was decided by Uncle Lin and the old lady at home, and the two families have already agreed. Opinions.

The reason why the grandson came to ask grandpa to be a matchmaker this time was because he felt that he had wronged the Lin family, so he wanted to hire someone who was very close to, respected and respected by the grandson. Only when someone comes to protect the matchmaker can you show your sincerity."

"Is that true?" Uncle Linzi felt surprised again, and then nodded again. He just said that it was so early in the morning and it was impossible for his grandson to make fun of his old man.

Since it was agreed upon by both families, it would be easy to be a matchmaker.

Moreover, the grandson’s rainbow fart was very useful to him when photographed. Originally he was just sitting around with nothing to do, but this time he made up his mind to be a good matchmaker and make this good thing happen.

So he immediately grabbed Jia Lian and asked him the whole story. He was very good at acting with camera.

After a long while, the old man from Linzi happily asked people to pack up the carriages and horses.

Zhang Su and his wife Qian came to visit Uncle Linzi. Seeing that Uncle Linzi was so happy, he didn't have time to pay attention to them, and he suddenly became curious.

Because I asked my younger brother Zhang Tao.

Zhang Tao said sourly: "Jia Lian is not that lecherous guy, he actually wants to acceptLantai asked Master Lin's daughter to be his concubine and asked his grandfather to be a matchmaker, and he agreed. ”

Zhang Tao looked unhappy.

He was almost seventeen years old and had not yet married a wife. Damn Jia Lian, he actually started taking concubines. The girl who was accepted was the daughter of a second-rank official.

Looking at Jia Lian’s solemn and impatient look, I thought that the daughter of the Lin family must be extraordinary... she must not be ugly!

The abominable Jia Lian stole His Highness Zhaoyang's heart. He just didn't cherish it, but he went to provoke other women. He should be damned, ah ah ah.

Being carried away by jealousy, he became more and more Zhang Tao, who wanted to be more angry, no longer wanted to stay here, rolled his sleeves and went back to the house to sleep.

"Lantai Ling Lin Ruhai? I heard from my father that Mr. Lin is an important minister of the imperial court, and it is said that Mr. Lin is handsome and elegant. I think his daughter must be very extraordinary.

Hehehehe, brother Lian is really lucky. "

Unlike the old man and Zhang Tao, Zhang Su, as the fourth prince's companion, has a father who is also a civil servant. He has long been prepared to take the imperial examination and become an official, so he has a good understanding of the civil servant group in the court.< br />
In addition, I also knew that Jia Lian was mature and stable, and if he was not sure, he would not ask his grandfather to take action, so he could not help but say blessings and envy.

He felt this, but he forgot that his wife was still with him.

"Why, if Erlang is envious of his cousin Lian, I will also find Erlang a lady from a good family and marry him. How about Erlang being the second wife? "

Hearing the soft but dangerous voice in his ears, Zhang Su immediately straightened his appearance, glanced at no one around, then took Qian's slender hand and said seriously: "Mrs. I worry too much. It’s not envy for my husband, it’s just emotion, emotion.

If I can marry a woman in this life, I am already satisfied with my husband. How dare I want to marry someone else..."

Qian blushed and glared at Zhang Su , pulled his hand away.

…

Lin Ruhai now spends less time awake than sleeping.

So , when Jia Lian brought the old man to the Lin Mansion, Lin Ruhai had already taken the decoction and fell asleep.

In this way, Jia Lian was both the master and the guest, entertaining the old man and taking care of the affairs of the Lin family. , including Lin Ruhai’s medication status, etc.

Seeing everyone in the Lin family treating Jia Lian as their master, the old man understood more and more why Lin Ruhai would be willing to give his only daughter to Jia Lian has become a side chamber.

When Lin Ruhai regained consciousness, she was surprised to hear that Zhang Changling, the uncle of Linzi, was coming in person, and wanted to go out to receive him.

Jia Lian took the old man directly to his ward.

Lin Ruhai was half lying on the kang. When she saw the old man next to Jia Lian, she anxiously wanted to raise her hands and speak.

Without waiting for Jia Lian to deal with it, Mr. Zhang rushed to Lin Ruhai’s couch, held Lin Ruhai’s hand, and said with a smile: "Master Lin, there is no need to be polite, it is important to take good care of yourself.
< br />I am here today because of my grandson’s affairs. He said that Mr. Lin’s willingness to marry his precious daughter to him is a blessing he has earned over several lifetimes. Therefore, I, the grandfather, must personally protect her. This matchmaker.

So, Mr. Lin, please don’t blame me for visiting your mansion without permission."

"Where..."

Lin Ruhai’s words and actions Inconvenient, I can only show an extremely moved and humble look on my face.

Although Zhang Changling did not know him before, he knew Zhang Changling. This is a tough guy who was awarded the title of first-class earl for his military exploits decades after the founding of the country.

Even among the generals of the older generation, they are still famous figures.

Jia Lian invited such a person to be a matchmaker, which shows his sincerity. After all, the role of a matchmaker is originally to be the middleman, or guarantor, of a marriage.

If Jia Lian betrays his trust in the future, it will not look good on his grandfather’s face.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai was very pleased. Chatting with Zhang Changling for a few words, Zhang Changling also listened to him patiently. In his words, he did not show any airs or mean to rely on his elders. Instead, he opened and closed his mouth to call him relatives.

Lin Ruhai was even more satisfied with Jia Lian's ability to do things. Because if it were anyone else, not being a matchmaker sincerely, he would probably be looked down upon for taking his daughter as a concubine.

It can be seen that Jia Lian did a good job in private.

After thinking about it, he ordered the housekeeper’s wife to call Daiyu out and identify her to Zhang Changling.

After all, this person is not just a matchmaker, but Jia Lian's direct maternal ancestor. It will also be good for Yu'er to have this elder taking care of her in the future.

So soon, Daiyu, followed by the maid, arrived here, and with a little nervousness and apprehension, she presented Zhang Changling with a gift.

"Daiyu, meet Uncle Linzi."

When Zhang Changling saw Daiyu's true face in Lushan, he finally understood why Jia Lian decided to marry the daughter of the Lin family.

He caressed himselfHe had a snow-white beard, and while letting Daiyu excuse himself, he smiled with Lin Ruhai and said: "Seeing your love, I finally understand why my grandson wants to be the Lin family's son-in-law so much, and he doesn't hesitate to spend a lot of money. I have to ask me to be the matchmaker.

Hahaha, Master Lin really raised a good daughter!"

"Uncle Linzi deserves the award..."

Hearing Mr. Zhang's hearty and straightforward words, Daiyu's face turned red with embarrassment, and she had nowhere to hide, so she could only lower her head and turn her face to the side to prevent everyone from looking at her.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Changling and Lin Ruhai said a few polite words, then turned around to look at her and said with a smile: "Girl, you don't have to be shy. I'm here to protect your matchmaking with Lian'er today. Wait. In the future, after you marry into the Jia family, you will follow Lian'er and call me grandpa.

Haha, so I will be shameless and act as your elder first.

Well, since I am an elder, I will also say something here today. If Lianer bullies you in the future, you come to me.

As long as I am still running around If I have to do anything, I will help you vent your anger and teach him a lesson!"

Daiyu had never seen an elder who spoke like this. She didn't know how to answer the question and didn't dare to ignore it, so she could only blush. With his face, he bowed his knees to Zhang Changling and blessed him, which was regarded as a response.

The shy behavior of such a young child made Mr. Zhang burst out laughing.

Lin Ruhai was a little envious that even at such an old age, he still spoke with such confidence and a deafening voice.

Shaked his head, knowing that Jia Lian had kept his words in mind yesterday. Now that the matchmaker has come to the door, he must have prepared the marriage certificate, so he asked Daiyu to go back, then looked at Jia Lian and asked directly.

Of course, Jia Lian had prepared the marriage document and took it out immediately.

Lin Ruhai glanced at the housekeeper again, and Lin Youquan responded and looked at the housekeeper instead of Lin Ruhai. The more he looked at her, the brighter his eyes became. He glanced at Jia Lian first, then nodded to Lin Ruhai several times.

Lin Ruhai knew that there was nothing wrong with the marriage certificate.

Also, Jia Lian completely followed the writing format of nobles and married wives. He first asked Wen Xianggong to write a draft, and then asked Jia Zheng to transcribe it.

The narrative is full of praise, and only at the end is the title of concubine mentioned.

At that time, Jia Zheng saw it and suggested that he change it, otherwise it would be inappropriate. Of course, Jia Lian was vague in his words.

Speaking of which, if the non-marriage document is best written by a direct male elder, Jia Lian will not trouble Jia Zheng. Jia She died, the male elder of the Jia family who was closest to him,Just Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng was very satisfied with Jia Lian asking him to help, which meant that Jia Lian also regarded him as his closest relative, so he did not care too much about the format and was very happy to help Jia Lian transcribe. Two marriage certificates were issued.

In the meantime, I also carefully added one or two sentences that were more in line with the relationship between Jia and Lin. Jia Lian also thanked them.

When the housekeeper brought the copy, Lin Ruhai refused to borrow the help of others. Instead, he asked the housekeeper to support him and signed his name one by one. In the engagement letter.

When the ceremony was completed, Zhang Changling laughed and congratulated, and Lin Ruhai also smiled.

…

In the backyard, Daiyu, who knew what she was doing in front of her, could calm down.

But at this time, she did not dare to step forward and eavesdrop.

After waiting for a long time, I finally heard the laughter of the nanny Wang.

"Girl, your affair with Mr. Marquis is settled. This is the engagement letter that I brought in, girl. Take a look at it."

Daiyu originally thought, She should be very shy, but for some reason, looking at the fine silk tied up in the wet nurse's hand, the shame in her heart was suppressed by an inexplicable force.

She nodded and took the marriage certificate from Grandma Wang.

Grandma Wang knew that Daiyu was introverted, so she said a few nice words and exited the room with a smile.

Daiyu took the silk alone, came to the kang, and sat blankly.

Xueyan looked at it and asked with a smile: "Girl, why don't you take it apart and take a look?"

Zicuckoo then stepped forward and held Xueyan's hand. Shoulder, he pushed Xue Yan away with the same smile.

When there was no one else in the room, Daiyu finally couldn't help but her cheeks turned red. After enduring it for a long time, she silently opened the silk and slowly took out the engagement letter on the fine paper inside. Looked up.

The more you look, the faster your heart beats.

Until the end when she saw the names signed by Jia Zheng, Lin Hai (surname Lin Hai, pseudonym Ru Hai) and Zhang Changling and others, Daiyu could no longer control her heartbeat, holding the Paper, cover your heart.

She knew that her whole life, witnessed by Jia Zheng and other elders, was promised to Jia Lian, the second brother Lian who had taken care of her and loved her since childhood.

Waves of indescribable emotions surged into her heart. Perhaps, this is what others call the feeling of happiness, Daiyu thought to herself.

　While Daiyu was lost in thought, Zijuan entered the house carrying a hamster cage with a clean chassis. Seeing Daiyu's appearance, she laughed and said, "The girl feels at ease now. Who would have thought that Mr. Lian would His biological grandfather has invited him to be a matchmaker with the girl.

I heard from Grandma Wang that Second Master Lian’s grandfather was also a very remarkable person. It is obvious that Second Master Lian did this. He felt so sorry for the girl in his heart, and he definitely didn't want her to feel any more wronged."

Daiyu just remained silent after hearing this, lowered her head again, and glanced at the black and white writing in her hand.

Zicuckoo came over when she was free. Looking at Daiyu’s solemn look, she couldn’t help but smile and said, “What’s written on it? Can you show it to me?”

Daiyu was annoyed, glared at Zicuckoo, and then raised her hand to cover her face. She had no intention of showing it to Zicuckoo.

Zicuckoo didn't force herself, she smiled, turned around and was about to go out, when she met Jia Lian coming over.

Zijuan hurriedly bowed and then quietly stepped aside.

When Daiyu raised her head, she saw that Jia Lian had come in. She didn't care about reading the marriage certificate, so she hurriedly wrapped it up and tied it up again.

As Jia Lian walked forward, he laughed at her: "What good thing are you hiding? Oh, it turns out to be this. What a coincidence, I also have a copy here."

Jia Lian turned his hands and took out an identical binding silk.

Daiyu stared blankly at the thing in Jia Lian's hand, and then at the thing in her own hand. Suddenly her face turned red, and she threw one of the things into the kang angrily, then lay down with her back to Jia Lian pretended to sleep.

This series of actions left Jia Lian a little confused.

But it is normal for a little girl like her to do something weird at this time.

Put away his own portion, then stretched out his hand to pick up Daiyu’s portion, and shook it in front of Daiyu’s face.

　“Hey, you really don’t want it? I’ll take it away if you don’t want it.”

　“Take it away, I don’t care about it.”

Daiyu didn't like Jia Lian's tricks. She covered her face and made an angry sound. Her voice was delicate and charming, which was very pleasant.

Jia Lian smiled, put something on her cheek, and then put it on Daiyu's shoulder. When he noticed that Daiyu trembled but did not make any move, Jia Lian knew in his heart that Daiyu had completely accepted him.

"Good sister, from now on, you are mine, and I will protect you for the rest of my life."

Although they are touching love words, But for Daiyu, it was too embarrassing. She twisted around in annoyanceHe took Jia Lian's hand away, and with a clever move, he got under the quilt and hid.

Jia Lian took a look and said, "Good guy, he's a professional at hiding under the covers, right?"

However, it feels very cute.

"Why are you hiding from me? My grandpa is still waiting for me outside. I can't stay here for long. Sister Lin, at this time, you have nothing to say to me. "?"

Lin Ruhai was not in good health, so Zhang Changling didn't want to disturb her too much, and left after finishing the business. Just when Jia Lian asked him for permission to come and see Daiyu, Mr. Zhang didn't stop him. He just told him to pay attention to his dignity and don't stay in his daughter's room without coming out!

"No, not a word, you go."

Daiyu must have a lot to say to Jia Lian, but it is obvious that it is not now.

Moreover, Jia Lian made all the arrangements for matters such as engagement, so that she could not find any faults. Therefore, she also felt that she had nothing to say to Jia Lian.

She needs silence.

Wait until your mood calms down before saying goodbye to Jia Lian.

　“Hehehe, okay, I’ll leave now and come back to see you when I have time.”

　“Well...”

"Well, Sister Lin, take out your hand."

"What?"

"Hand, take your hand out and I'll give you something. ."

Daiyu didn't react. Just when Jia Lian thought that Daiyu wouldn't be fooled, he saw the quilt shaking slightly, and then a white, delicate little hand as green as an onion poked out from the edge of the quilt. out.

Her five fingers were still open, obviously she really thought Jia Lian was going to give her some small gift.

Jia Lian smiled, picked up Daiyu's little hand, kissed the white and smooth back of her hand gently, and then left with a laugh before the other party could react.