The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

The matchmaker's eyes flickered and she hesitated to speak, as if it was difficult to speak.

She gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and told the dusty past: "Zheng Heng, the coward who committed suicide by hitting a tree, once came to Cui Mansion to play, sneaked into the boudoir, and wanted to He is plotting against the little lady."

"It was dark at that time, and the little lady was at the madam's place. I was warming the little lady's bed, and I felt a man lift the quilt and press on me. I wanted to call for help, but he covered his mouth. He, he, he... ....”

"Isn't it dark? How did you know it was Zheng Heng?" Zhang Gong asked, staring at the matchmaker closely.

The matchmaker was coy for a while and said: "Zheng Heng is Madam's nephew. Isn't it too early to come to Cui Mansion? Besides, he pressed on me and said, he said, what can I say? Anyway, my uncle and aunt have already betrothed you to "I'm sorry, this will happen to me sooner or later," and I knew it was Zheng Heng."

Everyone couldn't help but look at Mrs. Cui Xiangguo. Mrs. Cui Xiangguo said with a stern face: "Cui Xiangguo has indeed betrothed Yingying to Zheng Heng a long time ago, but I didn't expect Zheng Heng to be such a frivolous person!"

Zhang Gong then asked: "What happened next?"

"Later, later..." The matchmaker blushed and said, "I thought he was bluffing and wouldn't do anything to me. Who knew he was serious and tore off all my clothes. Who knew, He groped for a long time and suddenly ran away holding his stomach. I later realized that it was because he was not in good health and could not complete the tasks of a man. It was really hateful and ridiculous."

The matchmaker said with a look of disdain on her face. A trace of joy flashed in her eyes, but she soon became gentle again. She looked at Zhang Gong and said, "I was covered by him until he ran away. I still haven't recovered my breath. I didn't expect that he would keep thinking like this." It’s the little lady who is being bullied.”

After hearing this, Zhang Gong was half-convinced and filled with doubts. He thought, "Is it true or not? Is Zheng Heng really so inferior to a beast? What should I do?" He felt in a dilemma and at a loss.

After hearing this, Elder Farben's face darkened, his wrinkles full of worry, and he muttered in a low voice: "What a sin." He thought in his heart: "This kid Zheng Heng actually did such a ridiculous thing. It is really an insult to the rules of the wealthy family. Be punished.”

Monk Fa Cong stood aside with a look of compassion and sighed: "Hey, Amitabha! Matchmaker, you have suffered." In his heart, he admired Matchmaker for having the courage and knowledge to stand up and expose Zheng Heng's evil deeds.

After hearing this, Du Que sneered and thought in his mind: "This kid deserves it! He has done such a shameless thing and will reap the consequences." He was angry at Zheng Heng's behavior and cursed in his heart.

Cui Yingying's eyes flashed with an incomprehensible light, and she looked at the matchmaker again. She thought: "What a matchmaker! She told all these shameful things for me. In this way, Zhang Gong will have nothing to say."

So he stepped forward and hugged the matchmaker, turned to Zhang Gong and said, "That's true! The matchmaker told me everything when I came back that day."

After hearing this, Qin Tong was stunned and wondered: "How come the matchmaker has never told me about it? I must ask her to find out." He had more doubts about Cui Yingying.

Everyone had their own thoughts, and there was a dull atmosphere in the entire west wing.

Zhang Gong took a deep breath, looked at the matchmaker, and then turned to Yingying, his eyes full of guilt and emotion. He said: "Matchmaker, you have suffered. Yingying, I was a little rude just now."

The matchmaker looked at him quietly, with a trace of complicated emotions flashing in her eyes. She thought in her mind: "This Zhang Gong is very easy to control." But she said lightly: "The past is in the past. The most important thing now is that you should treat Yingying well."

Yingying glared at Zhang Gong and then looked at the matchmaker, feeling a little grateful and a little guilty. She thought in her mind: "The matchmaker's behavior makes it difficult for me to make a decision."

A flash of fear flashed in Zhang Gong's eyes. He looked up at Mrs. Cui Xiangguo, Elder Faben, Monk Fa Cong, Du Que and others. He said with emotion in his voice: "I hope to marry a prime minister who is virtuous, talented and beautiful." The girl is my wife to fulfill my lifelong wish. Thanks to the help of all my relatives and friends, I can fulfill my wish."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. They all know Zhang Gong's talent and personality, and they all know that he is pursuing his dream. Now, he finally realized his dream and married his beloved wife. They were happy for him and admired his perseverance and persistence.

Elder Farben and Monk Fa Cong looked at Zhang Gong and couldn't help but think: "This young man is really outstanding. His determination and persistence are admirable. His future will definitely be brighter."

Du Que looked at Zhang Gong and Yingying and couldn't help but think in his heart: "These two young people are really a good match. By marrying the Cui family, Junrui will have a strong backer from the noble family. In this way, I By joining forces with Junrui Wenwu, we won’t be afraid that no one in the court will obey our orders!”

Mrs. Cui Xiangguo looked at Zhang Gong and Yingying and felt a complicated emotion in her heart. She was happy that her daughter could marry such an outstanding young man, and she was also relieved that her daughter had finally found her own happiness. However, she also felt a sense of loss and regret. After all, her daughter no longer belongs to her alone. She thought to herself: "My daughter, you have to live a good life and take good care of yourself. I will always bless you."

Another thought: "The Cui family has always been a wealthy and distinguished family. Now that they have a new number one scholar as their son-in-law, the family business can be sustainable." A smile appeared on his face.

Zhang Gong looked at everyone and felt a deep sense of pride in his heart. He bowed deeply and expressed his gratitude to everyone. He thought in his mind: "Hmph, I am the top scholar in the new department, and I am also the governor of Hezhong. From now on, I will have the Cui family to rely on, and I will join forces with my sworn brother to rise up and down the court. Who can stop me?"

Qintong looked on with cold eyes, watching the matchmaker standing next to Cui Yingying, with the same happiness on her face as Cui Yingying. I couldn't help but feel a little sad in my heart, but I thought: "In this way, Sister Matchmaker can get rid of her slave status, and everything will be worth it." Then she was relieved.

At this time, the envoy arrived and read out the imperial edict: There is no danger in the world, and everyone calls me a commoner; when all the countries come to court, the Long Live Mountain shouts; when I walk to Xixuan, my virtue is better than that of Shun and Yu; the holy strategy and divine plan are benevolent, literary, righteous and martial. If the prime minister in the court is wise, the people of the world will be rich; if the rivers thousands of miles away are clear, and the grains will be ripe; every household will live in peace and happiness everywhere; when the phoenix comes, the unicorn will appear again and again. The imperial edict granted Zhang Gong and Cui Yingying as husband and wife. There will be no separation for eternity, and we will always be together forever.

Zhang Gong was overjoyed and glanced at Du Que, who laughed.

Zhang Gong immediately understood that this was specially invited by the sworn brother to the emperor. With the blessing of the imperial edict, the Cui family would not dare to push back anyway.

He said loudly: Thank you to the current saint, and I hope that all lovers in the world will eventually get married.

Zhang Gong and Cui Yingying paid homage to heaven and earth. The matchmaker was waiting on Cui Yingying. She was so happy that she couldn't help but think: "Now that Cui Yingying has married Zhang Gong, I will soon become a concubine and get rid of my slave status!"

So she smiled at Yingying and signaled that she wanted Yingying to ask Zhang Gong when it was the matchmaker's turn.

Yingying smiled slightly and looked away, pretending not to understand.

The matchmaker was anxious, so she stepped forward to stop Zhang Gong and asked: "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, you are getting married today. I can't bear to leave my sister. I also want to marry and serve my sister."

Seeing that Cui Yingying didn't say anything, Zhang Gong couldn't agree directly, so he said, "Well, I'll discuss it with your sister and see when it's convenient."

The matchmaker happily watched Zhang Gong take Cui Yingying's hand into the bridal chamber. She only hoped that the two of them would tell him as soon as possible to marry him together and become the concubines of the governor in Hezhong, so that they could get rid of their slave status.

Qin Tong watched from the side and saw Zhang Gong and Cui Yingying exchanging glances. Qin Tong couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart.

Zhang Gong held Cui Yingying's hand tightly, and the two walked into the bridal chamber together. They closed the door lightly in tacit understanding, leaned against it, and kissed passionately.

Zhang Gong's lips were as hot as fire, and Cui Yingying was almost intoxicated in this affectionate kiss. She closed her eyes and let Zhang Gong's hand touch her face and gently hold her chin. Cui Yingying felt a sweet feeling in her heart. She felt Zhang Gong's breath rising and falling in his chest and heard his slight breathing.

"Yingying, will you marry me?" Zhang Gong's low and affectionate tone sounded in her ears.

Cui Yingying nodded slightly, her eyes shining with happiness. She thought to herself: "This man is someone I am willing to entrust to my life."

Zhang Gong's eyes were full of love and tenderness. He gently touched Cui Yingying's hand and asked, "Yingying, are you willing to spend the storms of life with me?"

Cui Yingying's heart palpitated, and she felt tears welling up in her eyes. She nodded deeply and said in a trembling voice: "I do."

Zhang Gong took a deep breath, his eyes full of tenderness. He held Cui Yingying's hand tightly and said, "Then, Yingying, you are my only wife in this life. Do you want the matchmaker to be my concubine?"

Cui Yingying's eyes flashed and she said, "Husband, you absolutely must not!"