Chapter 423 Choosing a Son-in-law
Yingbao nodded: "Yes."
Mrs. Lu smiled and said: "I have heard about it for a long time, but I have never seen it. I didn't expect such a smart child."
"Madam, you are so complimentary." Ying Bao said politely.
Mrs. Yao, who was sitting next to her, snorted coldly and turned her head to talk to the other lady.
Mrs. Lu asked: "How old are you this year?"
"Seventeen."
"Have you decided to get engaged?"
"Never."
"Oh, why hasn't such a good child been engaged yet?" Mrs. Lu's smile deepened and she said softly: "To be honest, I have a little girl who is also sixteen years old and refuses to get married. Oh, it's true. I’m worried to death.”
Ying Bao: "Eighteen is the right age to propose marriage. Your little daughter is reluctant to leave home."
"No." Mrs. Lu sighed: "I also want to keep her for a few more years, but other men are already engaged. If she stays, it will delay her."
Yingbao:.
Why do all the mothers have the same idea? Her mother seemed to have said the same thing.
Mrs. Lu took a sip from the tea bowl in front of her and asked in a low voice: "County Master, is your brother engaged?"
Ying Bao blinked: "It's almost time. I'll make a decision after the New Year."
My family has already sent my younger brother's Geng Tie to the Luo family, and the Luo family has also given Luo Zhao's Geng Tie to the matchmaker, waiting for Si Tianjian to come on duty, and then take it to make a deal.
Mrs. Lu looked regretful, and then said: "My little girl's temper is the same as that of the county master. I will ask her to post for you later, so that you two can get to know each other and become best friends."
"Thank you madam for your love."
The two chatted for a while, and Concubine Chen Hui's own mother also came over and greeted Ying Bao with a smile: "My daughters are about the same age as the Lord of Qinchuan County, so you must be able to chat."
Yingbao smiled.
As he was talking, he suddenly heard the chamberlain singing:
"Concubine Hui is here!"
"The Concubine Xian is here!"
"Concubine Shu is here!"
"Empress De Fei has arrived!"
When everyone heard this, they quickly stood up and knelt down at the table.
Ying Bao knelt behind Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Lu, and quietly raised her head to take a look.
I saw four concubines filing in, wearing splendid clothes and jingling rings. Their steps on the golden crowns swayed gently, and long ribbons trailed behind them like flowers in bloom.
Behind them were several concubines and a group of palace maids and chamberlains.
The fourth concubine sat down behind the four tables in the main seat, and several concubines sat down on either side.
The palace maids stood behind the four concubines, each holding a long-handled barrier fan. The rest of the palace ladies held ritual vessels in their hands and stood at the back.
Chen Huifei, who was in charge, said: "Everyone is safe."
Only then did all the ladies get up.
Concubine Chen Hui: "Sit down, don't be restrained."
Everyone took their seats.
Afterwards, Concubine Chen Hui said some hard words, and then the palace servants served fruits and drinks.
Yingbao found that the dishes on his side were richer than those on Aniang's side, with a few more dishes.
Even the vessels used to hold the food are different.
Even so, the ladies of the house were extremely cautious when eating, and put down their chopsticks after just one bite.
During the banquet, there were performances by geishas from the Kyobo Division and acrobats performing acrobatics.
A little girl bent her body in half and used her mouth to pick up the silk flowers under the colorful stool.
Ying Bao was not in a good mood and finally waited until the palace banquet was over.
The fourth concubine left with a group of people, and many concubines followed to see their concubines and daughters, so only low-ranking concubines were left in the hall.
After leaving the main hall, Ying Bao waited for A Niang and others to come over before leaving the palace with them.
After walking out of the Huitong Gate and boarding the carriage, Ying Bao remembered what the emperor's master had told her, to go to the Zichen Hall to see the young talents.
forget it.
Just looking at the appearance, you can tell nothing.
"The County Lord stays!"
An urgent voice came from behind the car.
Mei Xiang turned around and saw that it was the eunuch from the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Ying Bao stopped the carriage and saw a teenage eunuch running in front of the carriage and gasping: "County Master, Your Majesty asked you to go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony."
"What are you going to do in the Hall of Supreme Harmony?" Ying Bao asked.
"I don't know." The little eunuch secretly wiped his forehead with his sleeve. "The Holy Spirit said that if you don't go, I will marry you directly."
Yingbao:......
Her master is becoming increasingly unreliable.
He turned to Chun Niang and said, "Mom, you go home first, Mei Xiang and I will go take a look."
"Okay." The emperor wanted to arrange Luo Yingbao's marriage, but Chun Niang was actually very happy.
Now that my daughter's status is high, she and her husband are unable to find a suitable husband for her, so we might as well hand over the initiative to our daughter's master.
It is said that once a teacher is always a father, Zhou Wuchang can be considered an elder of Yingbao's disciples and will definitely find a good home for her.
Ying Bao got off the carriage and took Mei Xiang and Lan Xiang to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
When I walked to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, I saw many old ministers heading outside the palace.
Ying Bao hesitated and followed the young eunuch to the Liuyuan Garden next to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
In Liuyuan, some young officials were talking together in twos and threes, and they seemed not to notice the woman coming.
"Yingbao?" A male voice sounded next to him.
Ying Bao turned around and saw Wei Zhan and Wen Hengyin standing together, with Zhang Min, Zhou Hao, and Jiang Jie and Jiang Wuhuzi standing next to them.
"Huh? When did you come to Beijing?" Yingbao asked.
Wei Zhan chuckled: "Early this morning."
He, Wen Hengyin, and Zhang Min rode on horseback to catch up, just in time for the New Year's Day palace banquet.
"No wonder." She said, how could this kid not go to find Hu Zi and Jiang Wu when he came to Beijing? He didn't have time.
Wei Zhan scratched his head, glanced at Yingbao secretly, and whispered: "Yingbao, come here, I have something to tell you."
"What are you talking about?" Ying Bao glanced at the others and followed Wei Zhan to the side.
"It's just...I heard from Huzi that aunt wants to choose someone for you."
Wei Zhan was a little surprised: "I...I want to tell you..."
"What did you say?" Ying Bao was curious.
Could it be that this kid wants to propose himself for marriage... no, propose himself for marriage?
Wei Zhan gritted his teeth and puffed up his chest: "Well, what do you think of me?"
The corner of Ying Bao's mouth twitched and she looked him over: "It's not bad, just a little dark."
"You..." Wei Zhan said helplessly, "If I cover it for a few days, it will be clear."
"Really?"
"It's true! I'm dark because I was exposed to the sun outside." Wei Zhan patted his chest and said, "Besides, my mother is fair and my father is fair too. It makes no sense for me to be dark."
Ying Bao resisted the urge to laugh: "Okay, I believe it."
Wei Zhan bared his white teeth and smiled: "Then I will report it to the Holy One."
Yingbao nodded.
Since she must choose, it would be Wei Zhan.
At least he has a clear mind and can see everything at a glance.
Wei Zhan was so happy that he opened his mouth and ran towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
After receiving Huzi's letter, he didn't dare to delay for a moment. He rushed day and night and finally caught up.
Ying Bao watched Wei Zhan run away happily, feeling a little warm in her heart.
Turning around, he suddenly saw his younger brothers Jiang Jie and Jiang Wu approaching.
"Sister, did you choose Wei Zhan?" Jiang Jie asked.
Yingbao nodded.
"Why not choose Wen Hengyin?" Jiang Wu asked.
Ying Bao was confused: "Why choose Wen Hengyin?"
Jiang Wu: "I wrote to Wen Hengyin, saying that you wanted to choose a son-in-law, and asked him if he would come over. But when he came, you chose Wei Zhan."