Miss Lin Family of the Red Chamber

"...The uncle betrothed Yan'er to a good nephew..."

This sentence kept echoing in Yan Chengze's mind. His face was flushed, and he grinned in an unrefined manner. He floated out of Lin's mansion in a daze. If Steward Lin hadn't sent him out personally I don't know where he will drift to.

Although Lin Butler didn't know what his master and Mr. Yan said to make Mr. Yan so happy, but it should be a good thing, as long as it is a good thing.

After Yan Chengze came out of Lin Ruhai's house, he floated all the way to the gate of the Lin residence, during which time he didn't listen to what the butler Lin said.At the gate, Steward Lin saw that Yan Chengze was still walking out and didn't care about Yan Chengze's rudeness, so he respectfully saw off the guests.

"Young Master Yan, go slowly."

"My son, what's the matter with you?"

Ah Zhao, Yan Chengze's entourage, saw Yan Chengze come out of the Lin residence and rushed forward to meet him, but Yan Chengze was so immersed in the joy of getting his wish that he didn't see him.A Zhao had already walked in front of Yan Chengze, Yan Chengze hadn't noticed yet, A Zhao raised his hand in front of Yan Chengze's eyes and was shocked to see that he didn't respond.The young master must have been hit by a nightmare, right?

"Young master, you're back to your senses!"

Without caring about offending Ah Zhao, he grabbed Yan Chengze's arm and shook it violently, which brought Yan Chengze back to his senses.

"Azhao, what are you doing?"

Yan Chengze, who was shaken awake, stared at the boy who grew up with him with displeasure.

"Young master, what's the matter with you, the slave has called you for a long time and you haven't responded? Are you okay?"

Ah Zhao looked back and forth worriedly at Yan Chengze.

It was only then that Yan Chengze noticed that he had left the Lin Mansion and was standing at the gate of his house, with people coming and going on the street looking at him.Yan Chengze's face was embarrassed, and his expression was unnatural.

"Let's go back to the academy."

Now Yan Chengze is looking forward to returning home, he can't wait to go back and invite his grandmother to propose marriage for him.

Yan Chengze left in a happy mood. Lin Fu and Lin Ruhai were looking at the small and delicate box in his hand. His whole face had been darkened since he took the box.Anyone who knows that his daughter raised in a deep boudoir is missed by a foreigner will not have a good face.

He had no choice but to betroth his daughter to Yan Chengze in a hurry. He used Yan Chengze's identity and the power behind him to save his daughter from disaster, and at the same time help the Lin family to tide over difficulties; Not bad, after all, Yan Chengze is ten years older than his daughter; but he also thought that he had the intention to take advantage of him, so Lin Ruhai still felt a little guilty and felt sorry for Yan Chengze.

But that kid has already been thinking about his daughter!

When did that kid start thinking about Yan'er?

Yan'er has been away for the past few years, and she has only met that kid a few times before she was taken in by that guy, this apprentice.

He glanced at the box in his hand again, and couldn't help being even more annoyed, that kid was even going to give and receive privately with his Yan'er, it was extremely rude and rascal.What's even worse is that the boy gave his daughter a gift and asked his father to pass it on. Thinking of the boy's appearance when he stuffed the box in his hand, Lin Ruhai was so angry that his teeth itch. This boy, he must teach this boy a lesson. .

Lin Ruhai put the small box on the tea table and covered it with a book, out of sight and out of mind.

Of course, Lin Ruhai didn't know how many boxes like this Yan Chengze had sent to Meng Yan through Meng Zhou's subordinates at this time. Promising his daughter to Yan Chengze; the woman's first mentioning the marriage has lowered her daughter's worth for no reason.

After getting along, Lin Ruhai froze suddenly, he suddenly remembered that he didn't seem to have discussed with his wife at all, let alone betrothed his daughter without his wife's hand.There was a bang in Lin Ruhai's mind, and there was only one thought left, which was over.

Lin Ruhai had such an idea entirely because it was Meng Yan. If it was Daiyu, although Meng would be angry, she would not say much.Although the matter of children's marriage is based on the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, and although the father's opinion is important, this matter is usually left to the head of the house, but now he has surpassed his wife and promised his daughter, and this daughter is Yan'er.

The eldest son and eldest daughter whom Meng Shi values ​​and loves the most is the eldest son and eldest daughter who have shared joys and sorrows with her, and he has always owed the eldest son and eldest daughter.

After so many years, he has seen the performance of his eldest son and eldest daughter. His two children who have gone through hardships are tougher, more rational and smarter than children of the same age, especially the eldest daughter. The words of the son must be better than the eldest son.Of course, the eldest son is not bad, who can say that a 12-year-old scholar is not good, but compared with the eldest daughter, he is still slightly inferior.

Pulling away, Lin Ruhai pulled back his thoughts, and now thinking about what to do with those who have nothing, he should think about how to explain to his wife and win his wife's understanding.

"Uncle Cheng."

"Hey, master, the old slave is here."

"Go, ask someone to invite your wife."

Mrs. Meng arrived in a short while. When she entered the room, she saw Lin Ruhai reading a book and worrying about it. She couldn't help feeling angry. She was angry that Lin Ruhai didn't cherish her body and didn't take good care of it.

"Master, why are you reading again? You should take good care of your health. Didn't the doctor tell you not to bother?"

"Ahem, I just took it and didn't look at it."

Lin Ruhai was a little embarrassed to see his wife's worried and blaming eyes, but he was telling the truth. This time, he really didn't read it. He was full of thoughts about how to tell his wife about his daughter's marriage, and where to read the book.

"Wan'er, there is something I need to discuss with you..." Lin Ruhai suddenly couldn't continue speaking halfway through.

"What's the matter?" Meng Shi heard that Lin Ruhai had something to discuss with her and immediately became serious: "Master, if you have anything to say, I can stand it."

Mrs. Meng also heard about the people coming from Beijing in the backyard, and seeing Lin Ruhai's hesitant expression, she thought something bad had happened.Although she was already worried, she still forced herself to calm down.

"Wan'er doesn't have to worry, the matter of returning to Beijing has already been decided, we just need to leave after the handover is over, and soon we will be able to leave by the end of this month."

Having been with the Meng family for many years, Lin Ruhai is also a thoughtful person, and knows the Meng family very well, and can see through Meng's thoughts at a glance.

"Then what is the master going to say?"

It's not a matter of returning to Beijing, what is it, Meng is puzzled.

"Ahem, it's Yan'er's marriage. Yan'er is not too young and she should be married next year. Shouldn't we be engaged to Yan'er?"

Lin Ruhai thought about it again, and still felt that it was better to be tactful so as not to irritate his wife.

"Engagement, we haven't seen each other yet. Master, didn't you say that you will show Yan Er when you return to Beijing? Do you have any good candidates?"

Although Meng Shi was surprised how Lin Ruhai would bring up her daughter's marriage at this time, Meng Shi immediately became cautious about the marriage of her only daughter.But I haven't seen this meeting before, how can I jump to engagement without going through the meeting, the master is not sick and confused.

"Wan'er, what do you think of Mr. Yan, the grandson of Master Yan of Minglu Academy, Zhou'er's friend?"

"What? Mr. Yan, he is 11 years older than Yan'er. Besides, he is so old and has such a noble family background. How could he not be married? Master, you don't want Yan'er to fill in the house, do you? Master, are you not sick and confused?"

Meng Shi was shocked, her voice suddenly raised, she stared at Lin Ruhai in disbelief, her usual gentleness and elegance were all lost outside Yangzhou city.

"Ahem, Wan'er, listen to my husband..."

"No, you don't need to say anymore, master, no matter what, I will not agree to marry Yan'er to fill in the house."

Meng's attitude is very firm, this is the first time Meng has spoken to Lin Ruhai with such a firm attitude, and refuted Lin Ruhai.

In fact, it is understandable for the Meng family to think so. In this era when early marriage and early childbearing are advocated, Yan Chengze is already 25 or six years old. Others at his age have children who are seven or eight years old. From the Meng family's point of view, it is impossible for Yan Chengze not to get married.Of course, this is also because Lin Ruhai and Meng Zhou will not tell Meng Shi about a housewife.

"Wan'er, listen to my husband first, it's not filling in the house, how could my husband let Yan'er fill in the house. Wan'er, Mr. Yan is not married yet."

It is said that a gentle person is very angry when he sees that Meng, who has always been gentle and never blushed, is angry with Lin Ruhai and quickly puts out the fire.

How can you say that Yan Er is the daughter of his dignified third-rank official, how could his daughter of Lin Ruhai be used as a house fill-in for someone, and besides, he might be promoted one or two levels after being transferred back to Beijing.

"He... Wait, master, you mean that Mr. Yan has never been married? Could it be some hidden disease or good man/style if he hasn't married at such an age?"

The anger immediately subsided, and Meng looked at Lin Ruhai suspiciously. He couldn't find a man who couldn't do it for his daughter.

"Nonsense, Mr. Yan is a serious and good man." Unexpectedly, his wife could even think of such an outrageous thing, Lin Ruhai scolded lightly with a stiff face, but he didn't want to beat around the bush again so as not to misunderstand his wife, Lin Ruhai Then he said truthfully: "The thing is like this, Mr. Yan was engaged to be married when he was young, but the girl has already gone... More importantly, the sage is about to order a draft, and we Yan'er may not be able to avoid it." , you also know that my position has offended many people, especially Concubine Zhengui and King Rong... That Mr. Yan was born in Cheng En Gong's mansion and is the saint's cousin. Only with this status can he protect Yan'er... "

Lin Ruhai told Meng about Yan Chengze and the draft in detail. Hearing this, the anger in Meng's heart has disappeared, leaving only worry and guilt for her daughter.

"So it must be Mr. Yan?"

"Young Master Yan is interested in Yan'er, so he will definitely take good care of Yan'er and love Yan'er." Lin Ruhai also felt helpless in his heart, and felt that he was ashamed of his daughter in the end.

"Forget it, just as you said, master. It's just that Yan Erna..." Her daughter is very assertive. Although her parents ordered the matchmaker to say, she still hopes that her daughter will take a fancy to it, just now.

"Yan Er, it's better for my husband to tell Yan Er in person, and Yan Er will understand."

"No, I'll tell you."

Marriage of children has always been handled by the mistress, especially Meng's beloved daughter, no matter how sad Meng feels, she still decides to tell her.