Chapter 481: Marriage Proposal
Shui Qing thought that the eldest son of King Yan in history was the truly powerful figure!
Prince Yan was born in nine years, and he was crown prince in twenty years. He was a military advisor and did not go to the battlefield. Although he did not go to battle to kill the enemy, he was inseparable from everything. When he was the prince, he consolidated the base camp, and when he was the prince, he participated in the government. Within twenty years, he became the world's civil servant. Get out of the East Palace'.
As the prince, his status is impregnable.
But whether his position as the prince was stable or not, it was another matter to be friends with the prince. After King Yan came to power, life for the prince's faction was not easy. Many of them were convicted and imprisoned. Ling Ran's grandfather was not among them, but Ling Ran was not necessarily one of them. ...
Thinking of this, she looked at Ling Ran and reminded: "Emperors have been suspicious since ancient times, and after the world is settled, remember not to get too close to the prince.
I heard your uncle Jin said that you are quite talented and have a solid foundation. Why not study literature? When the time comes to discuss merit and rewards, strive to be assigned a position to benefit the people and the world. "
The Ling family in Sihui has always been a big family, with many capable people. Ling Ran's grandfather also took a fancy to this before agreeing to marry his daughter into the family. Initially, he wanted his daughter's descendants to take the civil service route.
Fan Jin had said that Ling Ran had a solid foundation and unique insights, and he was even inferior to him. This was the huge gap between the rich families and the poor students.
However, Ling Ran has already achieved results on the battlefield, and there should be no need to squeeze into the single-plank bridge of the imperial examination. It would be good if he could be promoted to an official with real power - his grandfather is protecting him in the capital, and he has an old friendship with the prince, but he is still there. There won't be too many people coming and going, it's very safe.
Ling Ran's eyes flashed with surprise, his aunt was thinking the same thing as him!
"Auntie is absolutely right."
Shui Qing: .....This kid must be too persuasive.
Ling Ran said cautiously: "I still have a personal matter that I want to ask my aunt for."
Shui Qing waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Just say it!"
What big thing could there be that requires such solemnity? How could she not agree to the fact that he regarded her as his own mother?
"I want to marry Yan Qiu."
Shui Qing felt that what he said earlier was too early!
Even if Ling Ran treats her as his own mother, she may not be able to agree! After all, Yan Qiu is a true relative, especially the daughter. What kind of family is the Ling family? It's like a dragon in a tiger's den. She can't let her daughter, who has been carefully raised, go to the ring with her mother-in-law all day long!
Such a boring life.
She looked at Ling Ran and said clearly: "You should understand how your Uncle Jin and I conduct ourselves. Although you have a good family background, if I can only choose one between Zi Qian and you, I will definitely choose Zi Qian. You know Why?"
Ling Ran smiled bitterly, "I understand."
His father is a high-ranking official, and Uncle Bai is just a businessman, but his father spoils his concubine and destroys his wife, and the couple is at odds with each other. He also has a cruel stepmother who is the serious mother-in-law of his bride. In the future, she can tease her daughter-in-law at will, and even more I have a younger brother who plays in the ring;
Uncle Bai's husband and wife were harmonious, loving without doubt, he taught his son carefully, and he had a close relationship with his aunt's family. No matter who married Zi Qian, there would be no deliberate trouble; he was an only son, and if he married, he would have a fortune.
Uncle Jin and Auntie only want the good of their children. Precisely because they are not vain people, they will not choose the Ling family.
If he had a daughter, he wouldn't choose one of his own for her.
Seeing that the smile on Aunt Shui Qing's face gradually faded away, Ling Ran's heart raised and he hurriedly explained: "In the past four years, I have spared no effort in life, thinking only about earning military merit, and I have indeed earned military merit;
I have already discussed it with my grandfather. After receiving the reward, I will ask for nothing else but to establish my own business. From now on, I will have nothing to do with the Ling family.
My bride doesn’t have to set rules for anyone, she is the mistress of the house as soon as she walks in! "
If he still wanted to live a life dependent on his father and depend on others in the Ling family, he would never ask to marry Yan Qiu! Because it would harm her.
Even if he liked her again, he would never say this to his aunt, but now he has the confidence to give her the confidence to live a good life.
Shui Qing breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't agree but felt that at least the child was not repaying a favor with a grudge. He had a plan in mind. He hesitated and asked, "You're not repaying a favor, are you?"
I really don’t blame her for thinking about this, after all, the Ling family has examples out there.
For the second time in his life, Ling Ran hated his father so much!
Shang Shuiqing still replied with great respect: "No, aunt, don't worry, the suffering I have suffered is unnecessary and will not continue.
I just like it, nothing else. "
If he really wanted to repay his kindness, he could send him money and treasures, which would be more useful than promising him his body!
Shui Qing thought of what Dajiang had said before about Ling Ran treating her as his own mother. He was waiting for her here, right? I was really touched.
Hey, forget it, Ling Ran is a very good candidate if he starts his own business. After all, he knows the basics and has excellent character and ability.
However, "I have told Yan Qiu today that I will not force her marriage, and everything will be based on her own opinion;
If she doesn’t want to, your Uncle Jin and I can keep her alive; if she wants to get married, I’ll look for candidates for her and she can choose on her own;
She hasn't replied to me today. I'll ask another day. It's God's will whether it works or not. "
She didn't look at Yan Qiu as if he liked Ling Ran. In fact, her daughter and son didn't even seem to understand, and they were only thinking about how to learn skills and earn money to take care of the family business.
This is especially true for Yan Qiu, the eldest sister.
Ling Ran's silent and condensed eyes were as bright as the stars in the sky. He bowed to Shui Qing with great solemnity and said his thanks respectfully: "Thank you, Auntie!"
He knew that Yan Qiu didn't like him, she was just being nice to him, like her brother.
Whether he or Bai Ziqian, they are the same to Yan Qiu. They are important and are family members, but they do not involve love between men and women.
But he likes her, he wants to marry her and make her his wife, so that she can slowly fall in love with him.....
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Early in the morning of the next day, Fan Jiang got up refreshed after a good sleep and started to look at the medicinal herbs in the field.
Fan Hu also got up early, found Ling Ran, and asked excitedly: "Brother Ling, is the imperial examination about to start? Do you know when it is?"
He is already thirteen years old this year and wants to give it a try.
Whether it is difficult or not, you have to try it before you know.
Ling Ran touched Fan Hu's head and smiled lightly: "Yes, you are not a scholar yet. You have to start from the college entrance examination. The college entrance examination is usually in June, right?
It is March now, and the notice will probably come down in April. You have to hurry up."
Fan Hu nodded heavily: "Not yet, but I have been working hard in the past few years and have never slacked off."
Ling Ran thought of the books in his uncle's house, which were the most common ones. After all, the good books were in the hands of officials and nobles, and would not be easily lost.
Unless the poor families at the bottom are gifted and have a chance, how can they compete with the children of the big families.
He turned back to the house, and when he came out again, he had a few more books in his hands.