Chapter 127: A Fiery Marriage
After finishing the work in the yamen this day, I dragged my tired body back to my home, but was shocked by the situation at my home. Because the yard was filled with cages of all sizes, a group of domestic slaves dressed in fresh clothes were standing in the yard with joy.
These slaves Zhao Xing knew each other, and they were all from the mansion of the British Duke Zhang Weixian.
As soon as Zhao Xing stepped into the house, Zhang Zhi's extremely happy voice came from the hall where he went up the room: "Second brother is back." Then he ran over and took Zhao Xing's hand to pull it up the room: "Don't look at these things, hurry up and go to the hall to talk about business."
Zhao Xing was dragged and asked curiously: "What kind of serious business do you need to give me a gift? I can declare first that even a dignified Duke cannot do anything, I can't do it. You don't have any hope."
At this time, several brothers led by Wang Dazhuang also surrounded him and pushed Zhao Xing into the hall, while smiling and saying mysteriously: "You must do this, and you can definitely do it, absolutely."
These brothers' expressions and statements made Zhao Xing even more confused.
After entering the hall, Zhao Xing was even more confused.
Zhang Weixian sat in the guest seat, and my mother was talking with her. Guo Guangsheng, who had come back earlier, seemed to be discussing something with the two old men, and was chatting with relish. Seeing Zhao Xing in, the three of them turned their heads together, and my mother waved to Zhao Xing with a smile: "Come here, I'll discuss something with you now." Although it was a discussion, the expression of the mother who had already laughed like a flower told Zhao Xing: "There is no need to discuss it."
I first paid homage to my mother, then paid homage to Zhang Weixian, nodding at Guo Guangsheng. "Mom, in this family, you are the head of the family. If you have any questions, just make the decision. Just give me instructions. There is no need to discuss with me."
Before her mother could speak, Zhang Weixian smiled and praised: "My mother-in-law is indeed good at teaching her children. Your son is capable of being more filial. He will obey her instructions without hesitation. It is very good."
Zhao Xing listened and was surprised at the time. Why did he get the name of his mother-in-law? How did he feel like this old guy was digging a hole for him? He felt a little scared.
My mother was praised by the Duke and couldn't stop smiling. She said to Zhao Xing: "Since my son has no objection, then I will make the decision. This matter is decided."
At that time, Zhao Xing was confused: "Mom, why is it so serious? Do you still need the child's consent?"
My mother angrily said, "Of course my son needs to agree to the marriage."
Guo Guangsheng bowed to Zhao Xing, who was already shocked, and said, "I became a matchmaker, the matchmaker's words." Then the old lady kept saying, "The parents' orders are complete, so we have decided on your marriage."
Zhao Xing turned his head and looked at Zhang Weixian: "Hasn't the marriage between Xiufen and I been decided? But what does this have to do with you, old man? Is it too early to give a gift?"
Zhang Weixian laughed proudly: "See you, now I can call you a son-in-law. Just now, right here, my mother-in-law has asked the matchmaker Mr. Guo to propose to my little daughter. I have agreed. And you obey your mother and have no objection. This matter has been decided. Look outside, I have even sent my daughter's dowry, but I will not kneel down and kowtow to call my father-in-law?"
Zhao Xing was completely confused this time. He stood there and wandered around for a long time before he asked his mother: "When did you ask Mr. Guo to go to the Duke's Mansion to propose marriage?"
Guo Guangsheng replied proudly: "Isn't this the Duke just came to our house? So the old lady made a quick decision and asked me to call me a matchmaker." Then she laughed: "This not only saved me the effort of running errands, but also made me earn a hundred taels of money from the matchmaker for free, extra money, extra money."
Zhao Xing was really completely confused this time, and it took him a long time to ask his mother: "Is this procedure reversed?"
Zhang Weixian and his mother shook their hands together: "No matter what he is against or not, if you make me look happy, I decided to come down and see, the dowry outside has been delivered."
Zhao Xing yelled anxiously: "But, we have already been engaged to Xiufen." Zhao Xing yelled so hard, but did not say he objected to the marriage. The three old men were completely relieved at that time.
Guo Guangsheng stood up, flicked his clothes on his body, and picked up a big red post from the table: "I'm going to the Gao family to propose marriage now, as for the betrothal gift?"
Zhang Weixian smiled and said, "I've prepared everything for you, yes--"
Zhang Zhiji immediately flashed out and bowed to Zhao Xing with a smile on his face: "Second brother-in-law, congratulations, I will follow Mr. Guo to Gao's mansion to propose a betrothal gift."
"Is this too hasty?" There was still no sign of rejection in his tone, but instead he was a little anxious.
"No, no haste. Our eighth brother Gao Guangsheng has already returned home first and reported the good news to his father and sister."
"Conspiracy, absolute conspiracy." Zhao Xing gritted his teeth and stamped his feet.
The mother looked cold at that time: "Why, are you not willing to let Xiufen be a flat wife? What else do you have to say about such an arrangement?"
Zhao Xing immediately bowed: "Mom——"
"Stop talking nonsense, go quickly."
Zhao Xing said: "Okay—"
The three old men burst into laughter and scolded each other: "Look at how beautiful he is, look at his anxious look."
Zhao Xing felt dizzy and unimaginable about being able to get married with Zhang Cuiyan, but while walking in a daze, he carefully sorted out the past and afterwards. Zhao Xing finally told himself: "Actually, he has already fallen in love with that tigress, stingy, sadistic, and jealous. Not enough, how can he endure his life in dire straits?"
Although Xiufen felt grievance and grievance, it was normal for a successful person to have three wives and four concubines in this era, and the court also stipulated by law. As a welfare in this era, when a wife reaches the age of 29, no matter how her husband loves her, she must take the initiative to ask for her husband to find a concubine. If the husband does not object, as a wife, she still needs to arrange her internally and externally. This is a standard for a virtuous wife in a woman.
Zhang Cuiyan is the daughter of a dignified Duke. Queen Zhang’s handkerchief is handkerchief. In fact, she has occupied the position of wife and asked Xiufen to be a concubine. Xiufen dared not disobey. Who made herself like this brother Zhao Xing?
However, Zhang Cuiyan was generous and willing to be a fair wife with her, so he was already quite content.
After completing the process of proposing marriage, when Zhao Xing, who was dizzy, returned home again, his mother happily notified Zhao Xing: "The person has been settled, and he has also invited someone to read the calendar. The day after tomorrow is the auspicious day. I will get married to you three of you immediately. You can go back to the yamen to ask for leave and hurry up and do not delay the good time."
Zhao Xing was completely stunned: "Why is it so fast?"
My mother's face turned cold again: "What? Do you dare not listen to my mother? Do you do anything disobedient? You are so rebellious--" As she said that, she covered her face and cried, and her hand reached towards the coaching stick behind the door.
At that time, Zhao Xing, who was the tiger, was climbing up and accompanying him: "How dare you, my son? You always have the final say. Don't cry and hurt your body."
Chapter completed!