Warm fragrance cloud around

On that day, Cheng Jiangyun returned to the Hou's Mansion very early, and even served dinner together quietly, which surprised everyone in the Hou's Mansion.

After dinner, Cheng Jiangyun went to Jianyuan Hou's study, and Hou Ye glanced at him with tea in his mouth, "What are you here for?"

"I'm getting married."

"Huh?" Uncle Chengyi took a sip of tea and sprayed it all over the table, "What did you say?"

"I have asked His Majesty for the decree today, and the imperial decree for the marriage will come down tomorrow."

Looking at this eldest son who has never been close to him, Jian Yuanhou only felt heartbroken, and he had already asked for a marriage order before notifying him symbolically, did he still have this old man in his eyes? !

In the past, they beat and scolded, and the gap between father and son grew wider and wider. It had been a long time since they sat down to talk properly. Coupled with the previous case, Shi Jianyuan always felt unable to hold back when facing this son. He didn't quite get angry, so he suppressed the anger in his heart and wiped his mouth helplessly, "Which family's girl, I'll let your mother..."

"Don't bother," Cheng Jiangyun interrupted before he finished speaking, "I will arrange it myself."

"You brat, I sincerely want to piss me off!" The anger that I had finally suppressed surged up again, "If you dare to marry someone who is not on the table, I will see if I don't break your leg!"

"Don't worry, my vision is much better than yours."

Cheng Jiangyun glanced out of the window lightly, and the person hiding under the window squatted down quickly, but he still caught a glimpse of the top of his head, so it was no need to guess that it was someone sent by Mrs. Min, Mrs. Jianyuanhou.

The last time Min Chongshan embezzled ink for disaster relief and tried to set the blame, it left a knot in Jian Yuanhou's heart. After knowing that part of the money embezzled by ink even went into Min's pocket, he became furious and asked Min to return double the money. treasury, lest the Holy Majesty be dissatisfied or suspicious of the Hou Fu.A small part of this money came out of the public treasury of the Hou Mansion, most of which was the "private money" that the Min family had saved in various names over the years, which almost wiped out her family's wealth.

Afterwards, Marquis Jianyuan became more distant from the Min family and her twins than before, and even ordered the housekeeper to take care of the external affairs of the front yard of the Hou Mansion, including the treasury. Everyone is convinced of his ability to do his best to the Hou Mansion.

The Min family was deprived of most of the power of the housekeeper, and could only look at the one-acre three-point land in the backyard. Master Hou is not good at beauty, and there is not even a serious aunt and concubine in the backyard. It just revolves around the two children.Now there is not much money left, and her brother has been convicted and there is no chance of turning over. She has no other support except Lord Hou. She can only please her more diligently than before, hoping to regain her favor.

Seeing Cheng Jiangyun entering Jianyuanhou's study, Min was worried that Lord Hou would benefit Cheng Jiangyun behind his back, so he sent someone to eavesdrop outside the window. After hearing that Cheng Jiangyun was going to marry a wife, his expression was even more astonished than Jianyuanhou's, "He Who do you want to marry?"

"The prince didn't say anything, but said that there will be an imperial decree tomorrow."

If the emperor can make a decree to grant a marriage in person, the status of the other party must not be too bad. The Min family gritted a mouthful of white teeth. Once the marriage is concluded, Cheng Jiangyun's help will be more. Where is the foothold of the three of them mother and son!No, she must not sit still.She called the maidservant of the Min family and whispered a few words, with a malicious light in her eyes.

***

After getting drunk in Huixian Building the night before, Lin Junnuan slept until the sun was up and didn't wake up. She has been running around for the past few days, and the case of Uncle Chengyi has been solved. Nested leisurely all day in the yard.

The next day, the weather was sunny, the sky was high and the clouds were clear. She was planning to go out to inspect the shop, but happened to meet a servant at the gate who came to announce the order, "Is Miss Lin in the mansion? Please come out to receive the order."

A decree for her?Lin Junnuan looked confused, sincerity Bo's mansion has never had a sense of presence in the capital, how could the imperial decree come for no reason, or was it named for her?Could it be that she was discovered disguised as a man and sneaked into Dali Temple, and the emperor issued a decree to punish her?It shouldn't be so exaggerated... She was still wondering, An Shi had already asked Xia He to take her back to her room to change clothes, and Uncle Chengyi, who was never at home during the day, also quickly prepared the incense table and pulled Lin Junheng to receive the order.

The servant read aloud "Sincerely Bolin Huaiping's daughter Lin Junnuan is virtuous, generous, and elegant", "I am married to Jianyuan's eldest son Cheng Jiangyun", Lin Junnuan seemed to be struck by a dull thunder, and the rest of the words failed After listening to it, why was he suddenly given a marriage without thinking? !She turned her head and glanced blankly at the parents behind. The two of them were not surprised when they heard the imperial decree. It seemed that they had already known about it before, and they just kept their feelings from themselves? !

"Congratulations Miss Lin, please accept the order."

The servant gave her a gentle smile, Anshi poked her back from behind, and then she came back to her senses and solemnly accepted the imperial decree and knelt down to thank the Holy Grace.

Sincerity Bossai sent the waiter away with a big red envelope, glanced at her flickeringly before slipping out of the mansion, and took away Lin Junheng who was also confused when he left.An Shi had someone clean up the incense case, pressed his temples and said he had a headache, and immediately went back to his room to rest, leaving Lin Junnuan holding the imperial decree with a messy expression on his face.

Was she arranged by her parents in collusion with outsiders? !Or is it an imperial decree marriage that cannot be refused? !After reading the imperial decree from beginning to end, she couldn't tell what mood she was in. Rather than being angry, she seemed more helpless. This was the status of a woman in ancient times, and she didn't even need to ask her own opinion on life-long events.

The imperial decree has been issued, and there is basically no room for maneuver. After much deliberation, she still felt unwilling, so she stuffed the imperial edict into Xia He's arms, and hurried to find Anshi, but she was stopped by someone as soon as she arrived at the door.

"Ma'am has a headache, she has fallen asleep now, and told me not to disturb anyone."

"Even me?"

The maid secretly glanced at her, avoiding you, Miss, she dared not say that directly.

Of course, Lin Junnuan also understood An's plan, she was about to laugh angrily, and didn't waste time, and went straight to Dali Temple after returning to her room and changing into men's clothes. Yuanhou Mansion.

As soon as the carriage arrived in front of the Hou's mansion, Cheng Jiangyun sent Xuanzhi's servant out the door with a happy face. She was still worried about being seen out, so she didn't dare to get out of the carriage, and told the driver to continue driving.After about half a stick of incense, Cheng Jiangyun chased after him on horseback.

"Are you here to look for me?" Mr. Cheng, who had always shown a cold face, smiled brightly.

Lin Junnuan didn't speak, just looked at him expressionlessly, the two of them stared at each other for a long time, when a carriage passed by on the road from time to time, she had to look away temporarily, "Let's talk somewhere."

The two found a restaurant on the side of the road and sat down.

"You invited the imperial decree?" Lin Junnuan cut to the chase.Cheng Jiangyun nodded obediently.

"When did I promise to marry you, how can you make up your own mind?"

"It's what Uncle and Madam mean," Cheng Jiangyun raised his head, looking firmly into her eyes, "Besides, no one is more suitable for you than me."

His eyes were as clear as amber, but they were dazzlingly bright, Lin Junnuan's heartbeat slowed a beat, and he turned his head awkwardly and said, "What do you know about me, and say such incomprehensible things?! "

"You don't like poetry and poetry, you don't like sewing and embroidery, and you are good at running a business to make money. There are several shops in the dowry left by your mother. You will definitely be interested."

"You don't like being bound by etiquette, and I hate benevolence, righteousness and morality the most. After you marry me, you can wear men's clothes if you want, and go out if you want to go out. No one dares to say anything."

"You like to investigate cases, and my job is to investigate cases. We are definitely a match made in heaven. Is there any man in the world who fits you like I do. Ah Nuan, don't reject me again, okay?"

He slowly but firmly grasped her right hand that was placed on the table, Lin Junnuan struggled twice and did not break free, "You...you will regret it!"

"It won't be long before you realize that I have a lazy personality, a bad temper, and a lot of bad habits. What will you do then, reconcile? Take a concubine?" Lin Junnuan looked at him with a sneer, and there was water in his eyes The light flickered, "What should I do, waiting to be abandoned by you?"

The reason why she didn't want to marry in ancient times was because of the serious inequality between men and women in marriage. If a man in ancient times was bored with his wife, he could bring back a few beautiful wives. If a woman can't get the favor of her husband, she can only live Boil into a bitter woman.

"Absolutely not, believe me," Cheng Jiangyun took her hand and held it in front of his chest, "I will use my whole life to prove it."

Feeling his sincere gaze and strong heartbeat, Lin Junnuan's heart was also soft and astringent.If she has been indifferent, why worry about losing, after all, her heart has long been disturbed.

"It's useless to say anything now, the imperial decree has been accepted." After he loosened his strength a little, Lin Junnuan immediately withdrew his hand, "I came today to discuss a few things with you."

"Ah Nuan just say, if you can agree, I will definitely agree."

"I have to help take care of the property of the uncle's house first, and hand it over after Ah Heng marries a wife."

"It's natural."

"I'm not familiar with your Hou Mansion, you need to find someone to tell me about it."

"it is good."

"I...I'm still young," she couldn't help but blushed slightly, "I won't get married in two years."

This cannot be easily agreed, Cheng Jiangyun frowned in annoyance, "The emperor asked the Ministry of Rites to choose the date of engagement, which is beyond my control."

Can the Ministry of Rites not ask your opinion? Lin Junnuan looked at him angrily, but he didn't hide it, lowered his voice and said pitifully: "I wish I could marry you and go home immediately, how can you have the heart to make me wait for another two years? "

Lin Junnuan squinted at the underage girl who said something terrible to him, "Let's talk about the wedding date. Before you get married, write a letter of divorce."

"Retire the book?"

"If one day you fall in love with another beautiful girl, I can leave with the letter of divorce and make room for her."

Cheng Jiangyun stared at her with a dark face, "Don't think about it."