136: Shang Qi talks about getting married (Part 2)
"The princess said, do you have a girl from any family you like? She is in the palace and has never had contact with anyone outside except the emperor, so she doesn't know any good girls." Xia Yao helped Wen Wan and asked. Looking at this posture, she also knew that they came to beg because they were interested.
"It's like this. The sixth daughter of the Minister of Civil Affairs is fifteen years old this year and has not yet been engaged. I heard that she is demure and chaste and has outstanding appearance" Ping Xiangxi told what he had learned.
"Fifth Master" Mother Gu interrupted at the side. How can a father ask his daughter to propose marriage to his brother while still discussing the woman's moral character, talent and appearance? There are really no rules at all.
"The princess asked, are the six girls who are interested in the Mi family, whether they are direct descendants or concubines." Mother Gu asked this question because she knew her destiny. I don¡¯t even know if the sixth lady of the Mi family is a legitimate daughter or a common daughter, so why is she still hanging around in the capital? It was impossible for Wen Wan to leave the housekeeping to her.
"If she were a concubine, she would be a good match, but this sixth lady is a serious concubine, so Ping Xiangxi is really wishful thinking. The minister is equivalent to the modern deputy prime minister. Ping Xiangxi himself was only a fourth-rank official, and in modern times he was only a department-level cadre. There are no rules at all in the family, and her reputation is extremely bad. She actually looks like a decent legitimate daughter.
"Of course she is the legitimate daughter." Ping Xiangxi had an angry look on his face. What does Wen Wan mean? Does his son have to be married to a concubine?
The treatment of legitimate daughters and concubines in ancient times was very different. Daughters usually start to learn housekeeping at the age of seven or eight, take care of household affairs, and go out to socialize. Concubines are basically kept at home, never leaving the door or taking a step forward. Fortunately, I met a mistress who was kind-hearted and could teach me some things. She also taught her how to recognize a few words and learn to take care of housework. When encountering those not-so-good aunts, the concubines who were taught by them did not talk about managing the household and finances. Many of them can't even read their words, and some of them are vicious and will even make you miss your last meal. Therefore, generally wealthy families would not marry concubines. Because of her knowledge, interpersonal skills and family management skills, she is no longer on the same level as her legitimate daughter.
Wen Wan listened but did not answer. Without sadness or joy, he just looked at the two of them quietly. This momentum. Zhen Deping and Xiang Xi were horrified.
Wen Wan laughed in her heart. He thought she wouldn't know what he had planned. She is now in a high position, and who doesn't know that not only the emperor's grandfather loves her, but also Uncle Zheng's doting on her. Uncle Zheng is in a good situation now, and if nothing else, he will be the future emperor. Then she not only has the present glory and wealth, but also the future glory.
Once she proposes marriage, it is like letting Mr. Mi dock her boat. Mi Shangshu is a royalist. But now that the situation has become clear. It would be better to sell her, a favored person like Sheng Sheng, an old fox like Master Mi, who would definitely agree. Giving up a legitimate daughter in exchange for a guarantee of the future of the family, I would agree without thinking about it. And since it was her who came forward, she would definitely take care of Miss Mi when she gets married.
If you ask her for something like this, will she be a pig if she agrees? Only if she has a fever will she interfere with this matter. Ping Xiangxi is really good at planning. I don¡¯t know whether it was Ping Xiangxi¡¯s idea or An¡¯s calculation.
Ping Xiangxi felt uncomfortable being looked at by Wen Wan, and said with some annoyance: "What do you mean? Why don't you tell your brother about your family relationship? After all, Shang Qi is your brother."
My dear brother, the corners of his mouth raised gently. Looking at Shang Qi who was sitting at the bottom with his head lowered, he looked very depressed. Wen Wan sighed slightly: "Master Ninth, do you think so too? Do you want the princess to tell you about Miss Six of the Mi family?"
Shang Qi hurriedly shook his head: "No, no, how dare I get a portrait of the daughter-in-law of the Shang Shu family. The family gap is too big, I am not worthy of Miss Mi Liu."
Wen Wan nodded secretly in her heart, it¡¯s good to be self-aware. Wen Wan muttered something to Xia Yao. Xia Yao was helpless at Wen Wan's soft-heartedness and asked what she was doing in this business: "Master Ninth, the princess wants to ask you, what kind of woman are you looking for? Tell me, maybe the princess can help you keep an eye on her."
Shang Qi is a very pragmatic person: "If you are well-matched, have a good temperament, and are capable, you can help me take care of the inner courtyard in the future so that I don't have to worry about anything." He is really the daughter of Mr. Xiangmi. It would be fine if the woman took the initiative, but others would not be happy and would go up on their own. Even if they are related to each other, they will still be looked down upon. Don¡¯t even think about having a peaceful life in the future.
Wen Wan noticed that Shang Qi¡¯s conditions did not mention appearance: ¡°Master Ninth, is this all there is and nothing else?¡±
Shang Qi said sincerely: "These are enough."
Not to mention Wenwan, even Xia Yao also looked at the Ninth Young Master twice. Thinking about what Shang Qi did during this period, I thought it was pretty good. It's really a miracle that the crooked-necked tree in Wufang also bears a good fruit.
Seeing Shang Qi¡¯s sincere appearance, Wen Wan felt that although their positions meant that the two would not have a close relationship, she was not embarrassed to see Shang Qi.The position of ?? actually gave birth to some unbearable feelings. She lowered her head and thought for a moment, and this thought really reminded her of someone who she thought would be a perfect match. "The princess said that she has a good candidate. The eldest daughter of Taipusi Qing is one year old this year. In all likelihood, I heard that he has outstanding looks and a cheerful temperament, and he is the leader of the family. If the master is interested, he can ask someone to act as a matchmaker. "
"You mean that fierce tigress of the Miao family, you, what do you think, you want to find such a woman as a wife for your brother, you" Ping Xiangxi was furious.
¡°Eldest sister of the Miao family, let¡¯s not talk about the previous rumors. What later became even more legendary was that his stepmother was forced to hand over the management of the courtyard to their siblings, and the money was paid directly from the accounting room in the outer courtyard. Her stepmother can no longer control her directly. When I was thirteen, I interfered with the marriage arranged by my stepmother. Last year, I packed my half-sister into her own sedan chair (Wen Wan has been married so many times, I think this is the most amazing, and I even asked carefully how she did it) ), married to a prodigal who has looks but no talent. At the beginning of this year, a charming young man had his leg broken.
After Wen Wan heard the rumors, the person who was most speechless about this incident was actually Mr. Miao. Isn¡¯t this intentional to cause chaos in the house? Honestly, Wen Wan believed that the eldest sister of the Miao family should be matched with another legendary figure, and Bai Shinian, the current man of the hour, would be better. The two of them are really a good match based on their temperaments. But precisely because he is now a man of the hour, he looks down on Miss Miao.
This world is very harsh on women, but on men, as long as you have power and status. Not afraid of not being able to get a wife. Just like this Bai Shinian who restrained his wife. If he can conquer his wife again, as long as he has the ability, he will be commonly known as the tall, rich and handsome man he is today. Not to mention that you are at a good age. Even if you are twenty years older, there will probably be many matchmakers who have already crossed the threshold.
"Fifth Master." Xia Yao shouted loudly, interrupting Ping Xiangxi's words. Ping Xiangxi looked at Wen Wan hatefully. This daughter's intention is not to make things easier for him.
"The princess said. If you disagree, just pretend she didn't say anything. If the fifth master is fine, please come back. The princess is very busy every day and has no time to pay attention to such idle things." Xia Yao said coldly. His eyes were filled with contempt.
When Ping Xiangxi heard this, he was so angry that he threw away his sleeves and didn't even call Shang Qi, who looked a little complicated. But he wasn't worried.
Wen Wan looked at Shang Qi as he had something to say but didn't know how to say it. "The Princess is asking you if you have something to say. If you have something to say, just say it. It doesn't matter."
"Princess, I want to ask why you chose a daughter from the Miao family for me. I know you don't have bad intentions. My mother treated you like that, but you didn't do anything to her." Shang Qi looked at Wen Wan a little. seek. It's not that he didn't know that many people in the yamen secretly laughed at him. He knows it all. However, I can only endure it. But he was not satisfied with anyone his father and mother told him. There is a family status, but the family status is too high. Or maybe the girl doesn¡¯t make it. Too weak. In his family, if you marry someone who is too weak, you will only be wronged.
Wen Wan looked at Shang Qi like this and nodded imperceptibly. "The princess said that the fifth house is now in a mess and needs someone to control it. And it is such a mess now. It is not a good thing to seek the children of high-ranking officials. Taipu Temple Miss Miao is an upright and talented person who does not welcome the powerful. Although Miss Miao is known to be fierce and vicious in the capital, she is able to educate her younger brothers and is a good cook. The princess said, Miao. The eldest lady is a pragmatic and capable person.¡±
Being pragmatic is someone who can see reality clearly and plan the future for himself. The eldest sister of the Miao family is very smart, and she may have figured it out before, so that she can make needlework needlework well, and use this as a capital for her own livelihood.
Wen Wan actually admires the eldest daughter of the Miao family. In this society, the requirements for daughters are so strict, but she can rely on her own efforts to keep fighting for it. I heard that her younger brother is now a scholar and is very talented and learned. Otherwise, Princess Fuling would not be interested in her. Without her resistance, her brother would probably have been taught by his stepmother to become a playboy and spendthrift like Jingqiu's brother, and his life would be ruined.
The Fifth House needs a woman like this very much now, even though she has already made up her mind about the Taira family. But when the time is not ripe. I still need to find someone who can control the five rooms of the Taira family. Save yourself the trouble of discomfort. Of course, the main reason is that Wen Wan doesn't want to see Shang Qi really destroyed by Ping Xiangxi. Wen Wan remembers Shang Qi's concern for Wen Wan. Otherwise, how would she care about such nosy matters.
"Thank you, Princess, I know what to do." Shang Qi nodded. In this way, this marriage is indeed a good one.
"Aren't you afraid that I will cause harm to you? Aren't you afraid that I am deliberately trying to harm you." Wen Wan was a little surprised. Shang Qi believed in herself without even thinking, which really surprised Wen Wan.
"I believe you are not such a person. If you want to harm me and take revenge, just say a few bad words about my family to the emperor, and we will die without a burial place. So??I believe you will not harm me. "Shang Qi said sincerely.
Wen Wan is really surprised. She is such an honest child. "The princess said that the eldest sister of the Miao family is indeed a good person. She is also very suitable for a five-bedroom house. You can rest assured about this."
"Thank you, Princess." He bowed gratefully.
Looking at Shang Qi¡¯s back, Wen Wan felt that something was wrong with her. How great it would be if this man was not An's son, but was born to the princess, and was her biological brother! He is much better than Shang Tang. If he is really his biological brother, he will definitely be able to be friendly and support each other. It's a pity that brother and sister are destined to not be friendly. It would be nice not to be enemies.
"Princess, why should you be so nice to him? No matter who he marries, it's best to marry a female." Xia Ying thinks that gentle temperament is still too soft.
"Miss Miao, you are not just a big insect." Mother Gu next to her smiled happily.
As long as Xia Yao knows, the princess really cares about Master Shang Qi. Although the eldest sister of the Miao family has a reputation, she is just right for Shang Qi.
Author's words: There will be an additional update today, and if there is no problem, there will be an additional update tomorrow. Whether there will be more updates the day after tomorrow depends on everyone. Continue to ask for pink votes for support, thank you all. (To be continued)