OBS Chapter 305: The Imperial Tutor's Marriage Proposal
Chapter 305: The Imperial Tutor's Marriage Proposal
She also prepared pork, beef, mutton, cloth, clothes, jewelry, etc. for her parents.
In the past two years, Zhao Yuanzhen has divided the properties among the three wives.
The money earned from shops and so on was also at their own disposal.
The silver she had in her hands alone was more than 20 million, not to mention the money from Zhang Xinbai.
Zhang Xinbai never asked about the money and let her spend it as she pleased. She never spent it recklessly. The food and drink in the mansion were all of the best, and her mother-in-law gave her a lot of jewelry and clothes every year, so she didn't spend much.
Just two years ago, she discussed with Zhang Xinbai and bought a house in the capital for her parents, Mr. Qian and Mrs. Qian.
I was worried that the two of them would not be used to living in the village, and that I was too far away to take care of them.
Zhang Xinbai agreed immediately and selected a large courtyard with three entrances, covering an area of more than ten acres. He also hired two maids, two servants, two cooks, and four servants.
Mr. and Mrs. Qian also officially began their retirement life and no longer had to worry about things themselves.
Qian Xiaohui would go over to visit whenever she had time, and every time she would buy a lot of daily necessities and give a lot of money.
Therefore, the two elders have no worries at all.
Who says that if you don’t have a son, there will be no one to take care of you in your old age?
Qian's father and mother felt that their daughter was better than their son, but they also knew that it was because their daughter had married into a good family and the mother-in-law was a good person who respected them and Xiaohui.
The son-in-law is also good. He never looks down on them and is very filial to them. In this life, it is worth it to have a daughter like Xiaohui and in-laws and son-in-law like the Zhang family!
Finally, it was the morning of the sixth day of the New Year, and Zhao Yuanzhen got up early.
He took Lan Ying to the general's mansion early and delivered the things he had prepared to Yue Hongmian.
They were all just taken out of the space and are very fresh.
"Sister-in-law, you have worked hard. Go ahead. I will wait for you in the mansion."
"Okay, then you wait for me in the mansion. I'm going to pack and get ready."
"Okay, sister-in-law."
Yue Hongmian packed up and took people to visit the old tutor.
The General's Mansion and the Old Tutor's Mansion are not far away. They are in the same area, on the same street, with several mansions in between. It's probably about ten minutes' walk.
Yue Hongmian submitted her visiting card in advance according to etiquette, so she had a smooth entry today.
The old tutor and his wife were also waiting for her in the mansion.
When she was a girl, she had been to the Tutor's Mansion several times. Her father had a good relationship with the old Tutor.
Therefore, it was not too abrupt for her to submit a visiting card to see the old tutor.
"Taifu, have a happy new year. Madam, have a happy new year."
Yue Hongmian performed the ceremony politely.
"Get up quickly, come and sit next to me. I haven't seen you for a while."
The old woman pulled Yue Hongmian over to sit down.
The two chatted casually, and then Yue Hongmian found a point to start and prepared to ask a question.
"I have also heard about the affairs of the Young Duke's Mansion. This prince is too ignorant of etiquette. He wanted to come and see us before the New Year, but was afraid that the mansion would be busy preparing for the New Year banquet, so he put it off and only came now."
Yue Hongmian really wanted to come before the New Year, but she was afraid that the third young lady would be in a bad mood at that time.
Hence the delay.
"Good boy, you are thoughtful. That little bastard is a worthless person. Fortunately, our Qiu'er has not married yet, so God has a good heart."
Although they had been engaged for a long time, they had not yet gone through the formal three books and six betrothal documents. They thought of waiting until they were older before going through the formal process. If nothing happened to the prince, then the three books and six betrothal documents would have been done this year.
"Yes, it is also your family's great fortune that blesses the Third Miss. This blessed girl will not marry into an unblessed family!"
"Who said it wasn't? I said Qiu'er, don't worry about it. A good match will come to you."
A while ago, she was afraid that Qiu'er was depressed, so she went to counsel her. But she didn't know that this child was very smart and didn't feel sad. Instead, she counselled the old woman.
Qiu'er is the youngest grandchild in their family.
Therefore, everyone loved her very much. Unexpectedly, the little girl did not develop a spoiled personality, but was very transparent and casual.
The old lady loved her especially because of this.
"Yes, the Third Miss is famous for her beauty and talent. She has also been taught by you and the Grand Tutor. She is well-mannered and well-educated. I'm afraid these matchmakers will break into our house."
Yue Hongmian tried slowly.
I’m afraid that the third young lady is engaged.
"That's right. Some matchmakers came before the New Year."
She is always proud of her granddaughter.
"Then I wonder if you have found anyone you like?"
Finally, I got to the key question.
"No, I'm not in a hurry. First, the child just broke off the engagement, so I want to give her some time. Second, I can't remember it. I have to think about it carefully and can't make any mistakes again."
If she were to meet another bastard like the prince, Qiu'er's reputation would really be damaged.
Therefore, their family was extremely cautious about this marriage.
When Yue Hongmian heard this, she was happy in her heart. Yes, there is a chance.
"Yes, this is a big deal for a woman, so you have to get to know the man carefully, and it's best if you know him well."
"Yes, it's best to know someone well."
But they thought that those who knew each other well were basically married.
"I wonder what the old lady thinks of my nephew?"
The old lady of the Imperial Tutor's house was a little stunned. Her nephew?
She remembered that Yue Hongmian had no sisters!
Could it be from Zhao Yuanlan's side? Isn't Zhao Yuanlan's side the Zhang family? And the unmarried boy in the Zhang family must be Zhang Xinshuo, right?
"Are you talking about Xin Shu? The little disciple of the master?"
"Yes, ma'am, what do you think of him?"
Zhang Xinshu is a good child. He has been visiting them quite frequently in recent years. He is also very polite to her and visits them during the Chinese New Year and other holidays.
His character is also impeccable.
The old tutor once said that handwriting reflects the person. Zhang Xinshu's calligraphy is very elegant and he is a good kid.
Otherwise, the Grand Tutor would not have made an exception and accepted him as a disciple.
"Xin Shu is a good kid, but why are you here today?"
They didn't consider the Zhang family before because they felt that Xin Shu was a calm kid and they were afraid he didn't have any intention in that regard.
Is this idea Yue Hongmian's or the Zhang family's?
"To be honest, old lady, I came here today because my little sister asked me to come. She had asked me to come a long time ago, but I thought I could only come on the sixth day of the first lunar month. So today, I came to visit you two and to discuss this matter. Here, these cakes, wine, and fruits were all prepared by my little sister. She was afraid that they would not be fresh if she sent them too early, so she sent them here early in the morning."
Yue Hongmian did not hide anything and said it directly.
"Is that so? You are imitating others to be a matchmaker."
The old woman nodded her head. This girl actually wanted to be a matchmaker.
If this is what the Zhang family wants, then this matter needs to be considered.
She couldn't make a decision on her own, so the matter had to be discussed privately in the mansion.
"Oh, old lady, aren't these two children excellent? I just wanted to bring them together."
"You! But we still need to discuss this matter. I'll give you news in a few days."
You have to ask the old man, Qiu'er, and the third son and daughter-in-law.
"It should, it should."
When Yue Hongmian heard this, she thought there was hope!
The old lady was willing to discuss it, which meant she agreed with it in her heart, otherwise she would have refused it long ago.
Then the two of them changed the topic and talked about something else.
Yue Hongmian was afraid that Zhao Yuanzhen would be anxious, and she could also see that the old lady was a little absent-minded, so she stood up and said goodbye.
When the old lady saw her leave, she went to consult with Old Tutor Le.
When Yue Hongmian came, the old tutor stayed with her for a while and then left.
After all, it would be inappropriate for him to be present when two women were having their private conversation.
"Master, guess what that girl Hongmian came for just now?"
The old lady kept the secret.
"What are you here for? Aren't you here to see me?"
"Yes and no."
"What do you mean?"
"That girl came to see me first, and second to act as a matchmaker."
"She's a matchmaker? For the third girl?"
"Yes!"
The old tutor remembered that there were no men of the right age in the Yue family, otherwise, with his relationship with Old Yue, they would definitely have been a close relationship.
"Who is she doing it for?"
"You can't even guess it, we all know each other!"
Do you know them all?
The men of marriageable age that Yue Hongmian knew were either from her mother's family or her husband's family. Her husband's family was the Zhang family. Among the children of the Zhang family, she remembered that only her little apprentice was single!
"Xin Shu?"
"That's right, it's Xin Shu."
The old tutor was a little stunned. He liked Xin Shu very much. This child was first-rate in talent, character, and etiquette.
He is filial to me and I treat him like my own grandson.
But because they were so close, he never thought about it.
Isn't that introducing the grandson to the granddaughter? Therefore, after Qiu'er broke off the engagement, after considering all the men of the right age, she did not consider Zhang Xinshuo, the fake grandson.
"Forehead!"
The old tutor still has some immoral thoughts.
"I thought about it and I think Xin Shu is a good kid. He has good conduct, character, and family background. I heard his mother is also a very good woman."
At a previous party, she overheard the ladies chatting.
It is said that the two young ladies of the Zhang family are truly happy.
She was originally born into a peasant family, but she became successful because she had a good mother-in-law.
In the end, not only did the family status change and bring honor to the family, but the old lady, the eldest daughter of the Zhao family, was extremely kind to her two daughters-in-law.
The clothes and jewelry given as gifts are all of the best quality.
The jewelry in the hands of the two young ladies is so exquisite that even the ladies in the palace cannot match it.
I also heard that she distributed the family property equally to each branch. Each branch had its own property and kept all the money earned for themselves. Each person had several thousand taels of silver.
Richer than their entire family.
Zhao Yuanzhen is even more powerful. She is rarely at home and travels all over the world on adventures and business. It is said that His Majesty even secretly bestowed the Imperial Sword on her.