A dream of deep spring

Duan Tingzhen didn't know that a person could go so far without self-knowledge. Looking at Xu Zhaoqi, although he had no expression on his face, his disgust was almost overflowing.

"Since you have entrusted your grandfather to propose marriage to Liu Niang's parents, then just follow the procedure, yes or no, my cousin has no right to answer, what do you tell me." He said lightly.

When Duan Tingzhen becomes indifferent, it will give people a special pressure. Under this kind of pressure, Xu Zhaoqi feels a little out of breath.He held his breath and said, "The lower official came to look for Duanxiang to show his determination."

"What resolution?"

"Respect her determination to love her." Xu Zhaoqi bowed deeply, saluted Duan Tingzhen, and said to Duan Tingzhen: "The first time I saw Miss was seven years ago. Miss saved my life. At that time, Xiaguan Knowing that he was not good enough for Miss, he joined the army. All of today’s events can be said to be gifted by Miss. Without her words of encouragement, Xu Zhaoqi would never be what he is today. Therefore, Zhaoqi’s success today has earned him fame and fortune. Nei has been completely reborn, both are dowry gifts to marry the young lady, and they have been prepared for seven years, although this dowry gift is not generous, it is enough to show the intention of the next official."

Duan Tingzhen said: "Do you know that Rou Rou just died of her husband?"

"It's been a year and a half. According to the laws of Great Chu, Miss is now free."

"Oh." Duan Tingzhen was noncommittal, but his attitude was still somewhat indifferent: "Since it is the second marriage, it is natural to follow her will. If she is not willing, it is useless even if uncle agrees, do you understand?"

The meaning of these words was somewhat ambiguous, to Xu Zhaoqi's ears, it was as if he was saying that the elder brother had let go, he let out a sigh of relief, and said again: "Thank you Duan Xiang!"

Duan Tingzhen nodded, turned and left.

At this point, Duan Tingzhen had just finished his business, came out of the palace, and was on his way to pick up his uncle.Shi Mo had already been waiting outside with the driver.The conversation between the two was not loud, but he still listened for a while.When Duan Tingzhen came over, he asked:

"Do you think this man is really capable of being Miss Six's new husband?"

"Whether it's okay or not, what I said naturally doesn't count." There are many things these days, and he is a little sleepy. He leans in the carriage, and his tone is a little lazy: "It's Rourou's marriage, it should be her own call the shots."

"Then tell me, will Miss Six agree?"

"Do you want to go to the sewing room?" Annoyed by him, Duan Tingzhen casually threatened, and Shi Mo was so frightened that he hurriedly fell silent, and Duan Tingzhen found a moment of peace.

After driving to the outskirts of the city, it didn't take long before I saw a few ordinary carriages approaching. The inconspicuous location on them had the mark of Duan's family printed on them.Duan Tingzhen got out of the car and waited. Not long after, the carriage stopped, and a middle-aged man who looked like him got out of the car. Duan Tingzhen saluted him and said, "Fourth Uncle."

The middle-aged man seemed quite tired along the way, he nodded to his nephew as if he had nothing to say, and got into the carriage.After returning home, standing in front of the courtyard, he suddenly hesitated and said: "Rou Rou...how is this time?"

Duan Tingzhen said: "She is very energetic every day."

After hearing this, Fourth Uncle felt a little comforted, and the tiredness on his face became a little lighter.The two walked to the main hall, and they saw Duan Zhirou waiting there, the situation was a bit embarrassing.

"Brother, father." Duan Zhirou bowed gracefully.Duan Tingzhen looked at her, said a few words, and left, leaving the father and daughter to communicate by themselves.

The fourth uncle of the Duan family looked at his daughter and sighed, "Are you still resenting father?"

Duan Zhirou said, "I dare not."

"The marriage was decided hastily back then. It was indeed my father's fault. If you want to resent your father, there is nothing for your father to say." He sighed, feeling really uncomfortable in his heart.When Feng's family came to him with tokens, he had already been complained by his wife.

If the Feng family was any worse, he would risk his reputation and refuse the marriage.Later, seeing that the Feng family was doing well, they reluctantly married their daughter, but it was a pity that such a mistake ruined their daughter's youth.

"But you have to think about it, how old are you, is it possible that you won't marry? Or is it true that your father lost his mind once he was confused?" Uncle Duan said, seeing his daughter standing where he was, with drooping eyebrows and eyes , an attitude of not wanting to communicate with him at all, but also helpless, so he could only say: "It's just talking, and no one is forcing you, why do you do this."

But his daughter ignored him, and he couldn't help it.He was really tired after a long journey, so he had to give up the conversation and save it for tomorrow.

On Duan Zhirou's side, her maid sighed to her, "I didn't expect that it was Mr. Xu who proposed marriage."

Duan Zhirou hummed, and seemed to have no energy.

"The girl is willing to agree?"

"Promise what?" Duan Zhiju said: "How can a person be comfortable when he is married, not to mention how long this person has known me, even if he is really in love with each other, is it possible that he will not listen to what his parents and elders say? Why should I go? Baba rushed to see other people's faces."

The servant girl was speechless, thinking that Xu Zhaoqi really cared about her girl, and tried to persuade her a few words, but seeing her girl's complexion, she had to shut up.

The fourth uncle of the Duan family came here this time not because of the trivial details of his daughter's marriage, but because of another major event.

The next day he found Duan Tingzhen, and said straight to the point: "Is the sea ban going to be lifted?"

I don't know where Fourth Uncle got this letter, but there is indeed such a thing.The sea ban was established by the last emperor of the previous dynasty, and it has lasted for a hundred years.All the ministers rule the world with inaction, and few seek change, and the process is difficult.Duan Tingzhen really wanted to take this step tentatively. If he succeeded, he would leave a great mark in the history books.

As far as the Duan family is concerned, those with vision can see the huge profits. If they can get a share, the Duan family will be able to reach another level and become a real top-notch family.

Duan Tingzhen didn't answer, tapped his fingertips on the table for a moment, and said: "The imperial court does have this plan. But relying on me alone, it is undoubtedly a fantasy. In addition to the unrest in the frontier, I can't spare my hand to look after this side. "

Uncle Duan is the same mother and brother of Duan Tingzhen's father. He has been Duan's father's right-hand man these years and has a considerable say in the family.Although he is not old, he is already mature. Hearing what his nephew said, he said: "The opening of the sea ban is the general trend. It is beneficial to both the country and the people. If you need help from the clan, just ask. If you can help, presumably your father will not refuse."

"Since that's the case, then my nephew will not be polite." Duan Tingzhen said: "You want to treat your nephew as a junior at this time, so just tell the truth, what did your family tell you?"

Fourth Uncle Duan looked at him and said, "Why don't you tell the truth first?"

"It's just money or power. If you don't say what you want, how can I give it." He said, "This matter should be brought up in the next year at the earliest. Don't you think it's a bit early to discuss it now?"

Fourth Uncle Duan sighed: "The Immortal said that you have no destiny with my Duan family, now it is true."

Duan Tingzhen was unmoved, and said with a smile, "Why did fourth uncle say that?"

Needless to say, the results of the subsequent negotiations, Duan Tingzhen and Duan Sishu each backed down, and finally got a more satisfactory result.After all, this ban has lasted for hundreds of years, and there are few people with foresight. If it is opened rashly, it will definitely cause a big backlash. Therefore, when the fourth uncle left, they only talked about building momentum. plan.

But Duan Zhirou's marriage did not come down, and she never let go.From the perspective of outsiders, Xu Zhaoqi is considered a good person. He treats her considerately and has a bright future. If he wants to marry, he is a good candidate.But Duan Zhirou didn't think so.The fourth uncle of the Duan family thought about it later, and felt that the relationship between Xu's family was chaotic. Just saying that the mother-in-law was not a fuel-efficient lamp, and his daughter was very temperamental and difficult to get along with, so he refused to persuade her.

Duan Tingzhen also persuaded him several times under his uncle's instruction, but he didn't move.From his point of view, even if Duan Tingzhen lost her husband, Xu Zhaoqi probably wouldn't be worthy of her—this probably came from the pride of a sister-in-law.

But I heard that Xu Zhaoqi has not given up yet.But Duan Zhirou was going back to his hometown with his fourth uncle, so he didn't know how this matter would develop after that.

Duan Tingzhen was about to go back home after seeing off his sister and uncle that day, when he saw a young man in gray clothes, riding a tall horse, very heroic, not Meng Chifeng.He stood at the same spot, saw the young man approaching, got off his horse and held out his hand: "Your sister is gone, can Duan move to my house now?"

Duan Tingzhen did not answer this question, he said: "You are late, you should be earlier, I can introduce you to my uncle."

Meng Chifeng's eyes widened.

"However, after a while, when Duan is ready, it's appropriate to go to see my parents directly." He said this, seeing Duan smirking, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

When two people are together, the most direct influence is not others, but the little emperor.

The little emperor has been very distressed recently. Although he doesn't know what's going on, he feels that the relationship between his two elders is very delicate.What troubled him was that under this delicate atmosphere, his life was not as easy as before.

As usual, when Duan Tingzhen reprimanded him, Meng Chifeng knew that he would rush over to protect him immediately, but now it was different. After his master finished scolding him, his uncle walked over slowly. He was stabbed heavily in the liver.

"Why is the emperor being scolded again? Just remember not to do it again next time."

It's the feeling of 'Your master is so tired of beating you up, why are you so ignorant'.

Careful, the liver was broken to the ground.

Time always flies, and it takes only a moment for a spring flower to become an autumn moon.When Meng Chifeng set off to leave, neither the master nor the apprentice went to see him off.

Thinking of his uncle, the little emperor lost his mind, and when he came back to his senses he was startled, for fear that Duan Tingzhen would scold him.But when he looked at the master, he found that he was staring at Kuai Yupei, and seemed to be more distracted.