Chapter 50: bride price

Zhai Yanlin was shocked when he heard this sentence. Mrs. Zhai seemed to think of something, and she suddenly became happy and said cheerfully: "Yes, she is just to celebrate Brother's mother. I never thought of her before!"
Mrs. Zhai thought more and more feasible. Cheng Yujin was born in Houmen. His mother-in-law is the master of Qingfu County. Her status is very dignified. This kind of origin makes it a true wife for the Guo Gong Government. Although Cheng Yujin is adoptive and not considered a royal bloodline, Cheng Yuanxian ’s position is not fake, and Cheng Yujin was trained according to the standards of his eldest daughter from an early age. Whether it ’s receiving people or housekeepers, it ’s a good hand .
Thinking this way, Mrs. Zhai vaguely remembered some time ago, the Cheng family gave the emperor a birthday, gave a fan screen, and was very sacred. The palace also came to the award purpose. The person with the main needle in the screen seems to be Cheng Yujin.
Mrs. Zhai was surprised. Cai Guogong ’s government was in a special situation. She originally thought it was more difficult to choose a suitable successor. Unexpectedly, there was indeed a complete match. Cheng Yujin has a noble identity and is well-known for his filial piety. Such a person will not insult the gates of the Guogong Mansion, and when taken out, they will also be able to support Mrs. Cai Guogong's appearance. In addition, she is very gentle and sensible, virtuous and filial, and can manage the family of the government. The most important thing is that she can control Zhai Qing, and she will be a good stepmother in the future.
Mrs. Zhai thought better the more she thought, so she used the tone of consultation and said to Zhai Yanlin: "Guogong, what do you think? The eldest daughter Cheng's identity and temperament are appropriate. You have to be busy with things outside, and you don't have time to manage your brother. , And I am getting older and lack of energy, and sometimes I ca n’t stare. The eldest girl Cheng is young, with poetry and patience in her belly, just let her take care of Qing'er. "
Zhai Yanlin finally knew what he thought of the moment he just thought away. He has reached middle age and has experienced many ups and downs. He is no longer as emotionally rich as young people, and he is happy and angry. His state of mind is like a pool of stagnant water, but at this moment, Zhai Yanlin seems to have been broken by his mother's thoughts, and it is rare to have some embarrassment and shame: "It is up to the mother to decide. As long as the mother thinks she is good, the son has nothing to say."
Mrs. Zhai was a little surprised to hear that Zhai Yanlin rarely mentioned a woman. Even if he was a mother who celebrated his brother, he had been married to him for many years and gave birth to a son in Guo Gongfu. Mrs. Zhai never heard Zhai Yanlin praise her wife. it is good. But today, Zhai Yanlin turned out to be uncharacteristically, following her words and admitting that Cheng Yujin was excellent.
Mrs. Zhai knew it again. Yes, Zhai Yanlin went to Yichun Hou Mansion today to meet her. From this point of view, Zhai Yanlin is very satisfied with Dacheng Cheng herself.
The main reason for marrying a daughter-in-law is to take care of Zhai Qing, and the rare son likes it. Mrs. Zhai was very satisfied, and said: "I have heard that there is a big girl in Houchun, Yichun, and it is very appropriate to live, but then I just listened to one sentence and did not go to my heart. Although the Cheng family has been in these years More and more decline, but after all, it is still a Hou Mansion, the title can still be inherited for a generation, just fell on the father of the girl Cheng. After Uncle Cheng ’s attack on the Lord, she became a Hou Ye Qianjin, and her status was more valuable. Because of this, I have never considered the process home. The second girl will not stay in Houfu in the future. You ca n’t make it. The eldest girl has both virtue and virtue. Many wives regard her as a daughter-in-law in private. If you rob someone, trouble If you do n’t say it, you may not be able to get it.

Now that there was no one in the room, Mrs. Zhai said the truth, not that they did not think of Cheng Yujin, but they did not even consider it. Cheng Yujin was once more famous, and his identity and family ability are not bad. Such people don't worry about marrying. Gonghoumendi let her pick it. Where can it be seen that Cai Guogong's mansion is the empress of the house. Because she knew what was happening in her heart, Mrs. Zhai didn't step forward at all.
Zhai Yanlin was a little uncomfortable to hear this, but he also had to admit that the difference between the first marriage and the second marriage was too much. Even for a man, when marrying a successor, the conditions for the woman had to fall a lot. Zhai Yanlin has developed very well in the DPRK and Central China in recent years. The increase in power has complemented his age disadvantage, but it is still a bit far away from choosing the best ladies in the capital.
In particular, Zhai Yanlin also has a six-year-old son.
Zhai Yanlin did n’t answer, but Mrs. Zhai recalled many memories, and talked to Zhai Yanlin about the old things:
If I had n’t mentioned it before, I would n’t mention it at all. She has a big heart. She was restless when she was a girl. Later, when the Xue family had an accident, she went to Dayun and picked up the leak to marry Hou. She struggled with others, and the two sons were better than one. On the other hand, it was the third generation who brought up a very granddaughter. She was looking forward to marrying her granddaughter into the high gate, selling it at a high price, how could she be willing to let her granddaughter be the successor, and cut off the future wealthy road. If not The eldest girl was retired and her reputation was impaired. She had to retreat to the second place. I am afraid her eyes are still growing above her head. "
This is what Zhai Yanlin cares most about. Zhai Yanlin was too lazy to care about the previous generation, but he wanted to know why Cheng Yujin was divorced: "Mother, can you tell if there is any hidden reason for the dismissal of Ms. Cheng? Who was her fiancé and why did she retire?"
This old lady Zhai really knows that she said: "It's not because of the Huo family. It's ridiculous to say that Ms. Cheng and Hou Hou are engaged because of the life-saving grace. Finally, the Huo family said that they should admit the wrong person and they should order two. That ’s the lady. You see, what they call it. "
Zhai Yanlin was surprised and couldn't help but ask: "Huo Family? But last year he made military achievements, and he inherited Huo Changyuan from Jingyong Hou, who is the husband of the Earl?"
"It's him." Mrs. Zhai nodded. "Originally, Lang's talented woman looks like a marriage of thousands of miles. It's the marriage of the top of the pile. Who can know that Huo Hou did this kind of thing, and retired her sister to order her sister. They were originally Even the twins, it ’s normal to admit that they are wrong, but the reputation of the good-looking girl ’s family has been ruined. I, the outsider, are overwhelmed by this.

Zhai Yanlin was speechless. He squinted for a long time and sighed: "Huo Changyuan is good at martial arts, and his soldiers also have rules. I was very optimistic about this younger generation. I didn't expect that his private affairs should be handled in such a chaotic manner. Not to mention others? How can such a person be useful? "
Mrs. Zhai did not understand the matter in the court, but looking at Zhai Yanlin's attitude, the court was also very unhappy with this non-contractual behavior. Zhai Yanlin slowly wanted to understand what was happening today, and was shocked: "That is to say, what Huo Changyuan will marry in the future is Miss Cheng Jia Er? Girl Cheng Er replaced the sister's marriage contract?"
"Yes." Mrs. Zhai disdains, "This shameful thing can also be done by Mrs. Cheng. I am ashamed of her as an elder."
Zhai Yanlin understood that no wonder Cheng Yumo looked relaxed and happy during the day, no wonder Cheng Yujin saw that Cheng Yumo's face was not good, he was only a sister to breathe out, it turned out that there are still such entanglements.
Zhai Yanlin immediately understood Cheng Yujin's attitude, and now recalling her words and deeds, Zhai Yanlin was full of pity. She was remarried by her fiancé and replaced by her younger sister. No wonder she talked to Miss Cheng Er.
It turned out that it was Qu Cai who made Cheng Yujin the successor. Now that Cheng Yujin has been remarried and is able to marry in as his wife, it is Cheng Yujin's character. Zhai Yanlin knows that this marriage has basically been completed. He has very high conditions except for a disobedient son. He does not lack his wife, but Cheng Yujin may not be able to find a marriage as good as his father-in-law.
Zhai Yanlin suddenly had an indescribable feeling. When he went out today, he was only mediocre, but he didn't want to go back and forth a thousand times, and might even affect his second half of his life. He first met Miss II, who thought that Cheng Yujin was not a good name, and was old-fashioned and boring, but then he saw what a real person was expecting, and then everything and every sentence of Cheng Yujin surprised him, and now, this confused woman is To be his new wife.
This recognition made Zhai Yanlin feel joy from the heart. Zhai Yanlin knew at the moment that it turned out that he had such a good impression of Cheng Yujin. However, Zhai Yanlin was used to taking the initiative, and only a woman wanted to die or live for him, and he never bowed his head to please the woman. Zhai Yanlin quietly suppressed his joy and said, "I have no requirements for the succession room, only one point, keep my duty, understand the general, take care of Zhai Qing, and not give birth to unthinkable thoughts, it is enough."
Mrs. Zhai nodded her head and thought deeply: "That's right. In the future, the title is Qingge's. If she is part of it, she will teach her to become a talent, and it will be necessary for her son to share more family property in the future. What she was afraid of was that she was fascinated by the rich and wealthy, and she moved on the idea of ​​competing for the title with Brother Qing. "
Zhai Yanlin frowned and said: "I see Dacheng Cheng's eyes are clear and she has a castle in her chest, which is not as shallow as an ordinary woman. She won't do such a thing."
Mrs. Zhai glanced at Zhai Yanlin, and she swallowed again. After all, the son is older, and there are some things that Mrs. Zhai, the mother, is not easy to say. Just like the sentence just now, Mrs. Zhai felt that it was not necessary. This hadn't entered the door yet. Zhai Yanlin threw a loud voice towards the girl Cheng, waiting to get married in the future, getting along with it day and night, seeing his wife and beauty, Zhai Yanlin could Remember Zhai Qing?
I'm afraid it's choking.
These words Mrs. Zhai didn't say directly. Now it is clear that her son likes it. She said too much and instead she disliked it. When Zhai Yanlin's freshness passed, she slowly persuaded her. Mrs. Zhai no longer mentioned this remark, but instead said: "Duke Gong, since you are interested in the Cheng family, when the Huo family is hired in a few days, you'd better go to the Cheng family to show up."
"What?" Zhai Yanlin was shocked again. "Old Master Hou Cheng was only seven or seven today. Even if the second Cheng Cheng girl is a granddaughter, can't she get married this year?"
Mrs. Zhai shook her head, not saying anything, but said: "Jingyong Hou is not young, he is anxious, and it is not surprising that the two mushrooms are married while taking advantage of filial piety."
Zhai Yanlin paused and asked, "What about the big girl Cheng?"
Mrs. Zhai smiled meaningfully and said, "So I said that it would be good for Dad Cheng to marry our family."
Zhai Yanlin got it, he opened his mouth, and suddenly he did n’t know what to say:
Lady Cheng ... It ’s too anxious. While still in the filial period, let ’s not say that it ’s not appropriate for Rei Xiaocheng to marry. Even if you set up privately, it ’s too late to go for six rituals. If the second girl comes out of the cabinet first, how will the older girl's face go? "
It was just a dull face, Mrs. Zhai sagged the corner of her mouth and said much lazily. She said: "The Cheng family has found a good name, saying that the grandfather relied on him and let the eldest girl keep filial piety for the grandfather. We don't need to recognize this truth. Anyway, the Cheng family said so, we just believe it. Anyway, the year ends After that, Cheng Yujin can get a filial name, and both girls of the Cheng family can marry well. If we come back to marry Cheng Yujin, we will look good in the face. Everyone benefits from each other, and there is no need to be obsessed with true and false things. "
The truth is true, the nobility is full of unspoken scenes. Even if all the capitals in the capital know that Cheng Yujin was delayed for a year, as long as no one is right, and his face looks good, this matter can be successfully exposed. Zhai Yanlin has seen many similar things. If he used to be too lazy to ask after hearing it, but now he does not know why. When he thinks of Cheng Yujin, he always feels indignant.
Such a beauty, who clearly did nothing wrong, why should he suffer such humiliation? However, Zhai Yanlin just thought about it. If it was for a woman to have an evil relationship with Jingyong Hou Mansion, it would be a big joke. Not to mention that Cheng Yujin has nothing to do with the Zhai family now. Even if Cheng Yujin exchanges Geng Tie and marries into the Guo Mansion, Zhai Yanlin will not influence his diplomatic entertainment in the court for a woman.
So Zhai Yanlin just sighed and said, "I know. That being the case, when the Huo family is hired, I will go to Yichun Houfu again."
Sure enough, after the old man Hou Cheng passed, the Huo family quickly sent a gift. The day when Cheng Yumo was married, it was almost at hand.
In Mrs. Cheng ’s house, there was a house full of people. At this time the guests were almost gone, and Ruan finally found an opportunity to mention the dowry with Mrs. Cheng.
"...... Mother, Mo Er is going to go to Hou House after all. She is young, and she is Mrs. Hou when she walks through the door. If the dowry is not enough, how to conquer all the people in Jingyong Hou House? The wedding gifts all sent three thousand twos. If we had fewer marriages, would n’t the Jingyong Hou government look down on them? "
Today, the Huo family attracted many people to watch the ceremony. The big and small ladies were all surrounded by the corridor of the main yard. Every pile was carried in the eyes of everyone. The things were worthless, so careless, they could not conceal their eyes. Huoxue's face is very important, and every one of the salutes has done enough scenes. Ruan's and Cheng Yumo's faces are very proud. But as soon as the outsiders left, they hurriedly approached Mrs. Cheng to discuss the dowry.
If the Huo family offered a gift, if Cheng Yumo was married and exposed to timidity, wouldn't it make people all over Beijing laugh at it? Originally, Old Master Hou gave Cheng Yumo two thousand two thousand dowry before leaving, and counted out of the public, Ruan was very satisfied with this amount, but now, Ruan's mind is active again.
There is so much money in Gongzhong. If Cheng Yumo wants less, then the rest must be in Dafang. The big house Cheng Enbao is still young. Marrying a wife is a matter in the next ten years. Cheng Yujin ’s future marriage may not be what level. It is better to transfer her share to Cheng Yumo first. After a year, it is not good to make up again. Too.