[Red Mansion] Mother Jia has a paralyzed face

This day, Chen Ran was on duty at the Imperial Academy, and it was no different from usual. There was nothing special about getting along with his colleagues. In the morning, Lin Ruhai, who was in charge of this class, invited him to drink tea after he quit his job. It's not bad, and it's not the first time to drink tea together, Chen Ran readily agreed.

Originally, he thought it was as usual, drinking tea and chatting with other Jinshi of the same subject who got along well, but when Chen Ran packed the table and came out, he only saw Lin Ruhai, and felt strange: "Ruhai, why don't you see other people?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and waved his hands, "Brother Zimu, don't blame me, Ruhai is really speaking for Mr. Zhang today. Mr. Zhang asked me to invite Mr. Zimu to come to the house as a guest."

"This... I don't know what Mr. Zhang is doing, but you bothered Ru Hai to inform me?"

Mr. Zhang was their tutor in the government examination back then, and he has always promoted him a lot. He intends to build a good relationship, but he also knows that the relationship should not be too eager to appear Gong Li, so he has never had the opportunity to have an excuse to move around more.

"It's not a bad thing, but it's more appropriate for Mr. Zhang to tell Brother Zimu in person."

Chen Ran was certainly surprised, but from Lin Ruhai's expression, he could see that it was not a bad thing, so he also sank down, and followed Lin Ruhai into the Lin family's carriage after leaving the Imperial Academy.

The Zhang family is a scholarly family, although it is not as powerful as the Lin family, but when they arrived at the Zhang family, they were led all the way through the small garden by the housekeeper, and the elegance of this Jiangnan garden was displayed to the extreme. The long journey is also a feast for the eyes.

When the two arrived outside Mr. Zhang's study room, the servant informed them and led them in respectfully. Mr. Zhang was practicing calligraphy. He watched the two come in and put down the last brush strokes. He put down his brushes and replied with a smile after the two saluted. : "It's really exciting that two young adults who are so coquettish and unrestrained come to the house today. Ru Hai and Zi Mu must stay and have a drink with me."

Naturally, Lin Ruhai and Chen Ran would not refuse, Master Zhang held a banquet for them in this outer courtyard.

At the banquet, Mr. Zhang didn't make a fool of himself. He directly stated the purpose of inviting Chen Ran today, and asked, "Does Zimu's family have any plans for your marriage?" Mr. Zhang knew that Chen Ran was not married, but he didn't know it. Have there been any changes over time.

Chen Ran had some guesses in his heart, but he did not lose his composure. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and replied calmly: "Master, the student's family is not engaged to the student."

"Then how about I introduce a marriage for you? Although this person is a concubine, she is gentle and generous. It's just that the family's filial piety is delayed. Although there is no way to get engaged through Minglu, it can be arranged privately. I don't know if Zimu will wait. Wait two years?"

Of course I can afford to wait!

It's just that his always cautious temperament prevented him from responding directly, but asked Mr. Zhang solemnly: "My lord, I don't know which family's lady it is?"

Mr. Zhang did not get angry with the other party's Yan Shen, but he was more satisfied with a swipe of his beard, and said with a smile: "It is my sister's in-law's family, and also Ru Hai's in-laws. For the marriage of the concubine, Mrs. Rong Guo asked our family to help find out the right person to make an appointment in private. I think Zimu is a good person. The old lady trusts me so I will directly mention it to you. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work out. Just don’t spread the word, so as not to hurt people’s reputation.”

"Zimu will definitely keep his mouth shut. It's just that Zimu is embarrassed. Isn't it delaying Miss?"

"The old lady attaches great importance to character and talent, and I have made it clear about your situation."

Chen Ran never thought that she would be the concubine of the Rongguo Mansion. To be honest, this is definitely a good thing that fell from the sky. If he rejected him, he would not be able to find a better wife, let alone Zhang Jialin's family. Such in-laws, speaking of this, there is really no reason to refuse.

So Chen Ran stood up and bowed to Mr. Zhang, sincerely thanking Mr. Zhang: "Mr. Xie, the students are willing to do this marriage, but it is just the order of the parents and the matchmaker's words. The students still need to write a letter to obtain the approval of their parents. Please forgive me, my lord."

"That's what it should be, but don't delay too long, I still have to reply to my in-laws."

"Yes, my lord, the students will reply as soon as possible."

In the past, the Zhang family would not have cared so much, but now that the younger sister is the housekeeper, and the old lady is raising Hu'er, so I beg them to help as much as possible.

What's more, the younger sister's letter is full of praise for the young lady from the Jia family. This marriage is not harmful, so it is not impossible to be a matchmaker. It is also because the elder Chen Ran is not here, otherwise it would be more convenient for the female relatives to post a post and say it directly. Some.

After talking, they drank some wine at the banquet, seeing that it was getting late, Lin Ruhai and Chen Ran bid farewell to Mr. Zhang.

Lin Ruhai offered to send Chen Ran back to the official residence, but Chen Ran did not refuse after thinking about it.

In the car, Chen Ran thought that if they became two people, they would be brother-in-law. Although the young lady is a concubine and a concubine, they are both surnamed Jia, so her tone became more intimate, and said: "Ruhai has long known that Mr. Zhang is talking about this today." thing?"

"The old lady of the Jia family is generous and loving. Even though she is a concubine, she knows that Brother Zimu and I are in the same department and a colleague, so she came to ask me about you. Ruhai naturally knows everything."

Chen Ran didn't feel that she had anything to hide, so she wasn't afraid of people prying or talking, but she just felt a little unreal.

Lin Ruhai had a good impression of Chen Ran, so he persuaded him, "Brother Zimu's house is really a good family. The old lady teaches daughters well, so there is no need to worry."

"It's not that I have any concerns, but I really feel that Miss should have a better marriage."

Chen Ran has never made an appointment for a marriage. He really wanted to find an in-law who would help his official career, but his family background is really mediocre, and ordinary high-ranking and wealthy families may not like him, and those who do like him will not help him much.

When he was first admitted to Juren, it was not that there were no families in his hometown who wanted to marry him, but he was the second son who was easily neglected and studied hard for several years. Of course, he would not hope that his marriage could only be the daughter of a wealthy businessman or a local gentry.

He has ambitions and self-knowledge. Although he thought about finding a good family before, he never thought that he would be able to board the magnificent ship of Rongguo Mansion. Now that the opportunity is in his hands, Chen Ran's years of hard work will be in vain if he fails to grasp it. difficult.

Since he was a child, he knew that studying hard is the only way to get ahead. When he went to study abroad, he saw the convenience of a superior family background. In this official circle, officials with a good family background are more polite...

Having made up his mind to make this marriage no matter what, he went back to his two rooms in the official residence, stood in front of the desk in the bedroom, and the clansman who acted as an entourage helped grind the ink, while Chen Ran wrote a letter to his family.

"Cousin, can you really marry a lady from Rongguo Mansion?"

Chen Ran wrote the letter seriously, and replied without raising her head: "Success or failure, don't talk about it outside."

"I know, I won't cause trouble for you, cousin."

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It took more than half a month for this letter from home to reach the village where the Chen family lived. The elder of the Chen family was literate, and the whole family sat around and read the letter. They heard that someone had introduced their young lady to their son, and they were very happy and complacent.

In Chen Ran's letter, he only mentioned the general situation, and didn't say which family it was. Instead, he told her that she was a concubine, but in the eyes of the Chen family, a concubine is also everyone's daughter.

The mentality of the ordinary people is worried that if they don't make an appointment quickly, they will regret it later, and they are also afraid that the young lady will not get along well with them, and they are also worried that they will look down on their muddy legs. Will send a letter home.

So he urged the eldest son to write a letter to reply to their approval, and hurriedly delivered the letter the next day.

When Chen Ran received the reply letter, it was already summer, and he personally handed over the greeting card to Mrs. Zhang and agreed to the marriage. Although he hadn't passed the Ming road, he exchanged tokens, and the marriage was settled in this way.

Outsiders don't know, but the two men in Jia's family knew about Chen Ran, and Jia Zheng also collected some of his articles at the request of his mother. Zhang Rui didn't like to read this kind of policy theory, but one could get a glimpse of a person's writing from one person's calligraphy. People's character is one or two, and they are directly handed over to Jia Mei for her to understand.

Later, during the New Year's Eve, they started walking with each other. Mrs. Zhang is very good at taking care of people's emotions, so the New Year's gifts given to each other are all practical and not excessive. The marriage is also looking forward to a little bit.

However, Jia Mei and Chen Ran and Zhang Rui did not find an excuse to let them meet. After all, they are no more serious than Lin Ruhai and Jia Min. It made Chen Ran feel better.

Jia Mei's marriage was settled, and no one told Jia You, mother and daughter, but they also noticed it, but they didn't know what kind of character and family background they were, and they were anxious, but the mistress was not at all Jia There is no news about your marriage, and there is no way to do it.

Until one time later, the confidant maid heard from other servants that the mansion began to give a gift to a young official of the Imperial Academy. As smart as Jia You, the mother and daughter immediately realized that this was probably Jia Mei’s engagement. object.

The two of them secretly inquired, and felt that this person was really not a good match, and Jia Mei was lucky to have such a poor family background. Jia You felt that the big sister was not worth it, and such a person was really not worthy of the big sister.

They felt that it was Jia Mei who was ashamed to say it. After all, for Yipin Guogong, no matter how noble the Hanlin Academy was, the other party was just a poor boy, and he would suffer a lot in the future.

Jia Mei probably has a guess about Jia Youruo's sympathy, but she chose the path herself, and she will live well no matter what, but for her, the heart of the aunt is the most important thing, so it means that she will get married in the future How she will be treated when she returns to her mother's house, her husband's family will not see herself clearly.

If it was before, Jia Mei would definitely remind Jia You to flatter her aunt, but since she saw Jia You being so stubborn at her aunt, she has concluded that the two of them are not the same, and her advice will not be accepted by Jia You. I won't think about it anymore.