Kaifeng Mansion's Little Boss

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce glanced at each other again.

"Du Xiang thought that he had heard a little bit about it. Because of the meeting, this child suffered a disadvantage and was calculated. He was almost in danger of his life. It is still very sad to mention the situation at that time."

Du Yan not only heard about the Yin marriage case in the Pingyuan Houfu, but also participated in it. Of course, he knew very well that he had helped a little.

"Because I met her in Pingyuanhou's mansion that time, I saw that she was smart and resourceful, and I praised her when I went home, which made Yi'er notice her. Later, the two of them met twice because of the case, and Yi'er Gradually, I developed a heart of admiration for Miss Su."

Du Yan lamented that fate is rare, and there is absolutely no reason for parents to obstruct it, so today he came to the door with the cheek to ask for a good marriage for his son.

Bao Zheng felt a bit complicated when he heard Du Yan's sincere statement.In fact, he has met this kid Du Yan several times, and he is considered to be the best in terms of character, talent and appearance among the children of officials and nobles.The last time he searched for Hao Erlang for Su Yuan, he had thought of Du Yi, but considering that his family background was too high, the possibility was unlikely, so he was excluded from the beginning.

It never occurred to me that a few months later, people begged to come to the door.

The child is a good child, he even thinks that he is quite suitable for Su Yuan.Just now, Du Yan stated bluntly that there will be no family distinctions, which relieved everyone of the most worrying point, which sounds a bit sincere.If it had been earlier, he might have happily agreed to help matchmaking.

But now, I don't know if the timing is suitable. Will the two children, Su Yuan and Bai Yutang, succeed?

"The old man can see that, the two of you exchanged glances back and forth twice, but you still hesitated to express your opinion to the old man."

Du Yan was very happy at first, thinking that this matter was not difficult, as long as he mentioned it, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce would definitely agree happily.After all, his fourth son's conditions are indeed very good, and it is almost difficult to find a second son as good as him in the whole capital.If the Taoist priest hadn't said that Du Yi would get married after the age of 20, the Du family would not be in a hurry to make an engagement for him.

But looking at the attitudes of Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce now, Du Yan is not sure.Could it be that there is some obstacle on the other side of Su Yuan that makes it hard for the two of them to agree easily?

Bao Zheng: "For love and law, we have to ask her to agree to the marriage. The two of us really dare not express our opinions casually, for fear that we will make mistakes, miss her, and disappoint Du Xiang."

Du Yan was keenly aware immediately: "Could it be that she is already married?"

"Not yet." Bao Zheng couldn't lie, but there was room for his words, "However, recently someone helped to look at her, and we are not sure whether the two sides are right now."

Du Yan frowned, he didn't expect such an unfortunate coincidence when he proposed marriage.It was too late for the delay. If it had been earlier, this trouble might not have happened.

Du Yan then asked which family the child was looking at, and at what age.

Bao Zheng pretended to be confused and said: "I really don't know about this. Du Xiang knows the situation in my mansion. He has been busy with government affairs. Recently, there are many cases and many suspicious points. He has no time to spare. Otherwise, I will call her over now, Du Ask the prime minister himself?"

It is naturally inconvenient for Du Yan to ask in person, he is a scholar who knows the etiquette and integrity after all.He is a big man who is not familiar with Su Yuan, if he rashly asks a young girl about marriage, it is really inappropriate, and if he spreads the word, he will be laughed at.

Du Yan let Bao Zheng have time to ask for himself, and then left.

After Du Yan returned home, Xiangli's face immediately greeted him.

"Is it done?" Xiangli asked in an almost certain tone, she felt that Kaifeng Mansion would be happy to agree to this marriage.

Even the daughters of the capital, even if they are princesses, the prime minister's mansion can ask for it, not to mention Su Yuan's background is so humble, they will naturally agree happily.An orphan girl is worthy of being the son of the Xiangfu, it is definitely a blessing she has cultivated in eight lifetimes, she is really lucky.Every time Xiangli thought of this, she couldn't help being a little envious of Su Yuan, how could she be so lucky to be liked by her son!

Du Yan didn't answer Xiangli's words right away, sat down upset and drank a sip of tea first.

Seeing his expression, Xiangli was surprised and asked, "Could it be that the other side didn't agree?"

"I didn't say I disagreed, but I don't think it will happen."

Du Yan is not a person who can't read winks, he is the prime minister, he has read countless people, and he can estimate with [-]% to [-]% accuracy the other party's words and expressions.

"Your wish is now granted." Du Yan lowered his face and sighed.

Xiangli's eyes widened in surprise, and he stood up abruptly.She was indeed dissatisfied with the marriage, but it was another matter if the son of their Xiangfu was rejected by the other party.Xiangli wanted to question Du Yan angrily, why would they be unwilling, but thinking of her identity as the prime minister's wife, Xiangli restrained her emotions and sat down, she couldn't act like a street shrew.

"I would like to know, what is the reason for their reluctance?" Xiangli asked Du Yan.

"It is said that I have already met with someone, I don't know if it will work, I have to ask the girl what she means first." Du Yan explained.

Xiangli's face relaxed, "Then how can the master say that this matter can't be done! The girl's family didn't know about your marriage proposal, but she found out later, based on our family's situation, would she not be willing? Looks like it's not the case. I'm engaged, just reject the other end!"

"You don't understand, look at Bao Zheng's attitude—" Du Yan shook his head, feeling hopeless.

"Master Bao Zheng still doesn't understand? He has always been rigid and serious, and he would never say anything unless it is very safe." Xiangli felt that Du Yan thought too highly of Kaifeng Mansion and Su Garden, so that he worried too much. .Since the other party didn't refuse, you have to wait to ask the girl's family's meaning, and wait for the news, there will definitely be good news.

Du Yan thought about it for a while, and felt that what Xiangli said was somewhat reasonable, so he asked unsurely, "Is this the case?"

"Hey, you don't know what your own son is like, so I don't believe any girl would look down on our Yier." Xiang Li said very confidently.

Just as Du Yan was about to say more, the servant girl in that room sent word that Du Yi had come.

Du Yan was wearing a white brocade robe embroidered with bamboo patterns today, looking warm and refreshed.After he greeted Du Yan and Xiang Li politely, with a smile in his clear eyes, he immediately looked at Du Yan and asked him what was the result of his visit to Kaifeng mansion today.

"What did Mr. Bao say? Mr. Gongsun agrees?"

Seeing that Du Yan hesitated to answer him, the look in Du Yi's eyes gradually faded, he lowered his eyes listlessly, and fell silent.

When Xiangli saw this, he immediately said to him: "Look at you, you are so impatient, the word has not yet been delivered, how can Mr. Bao make decisions for Miss Su without authorization? Miss Su's family must nod in order to reply."

When Du Yi heard this, the smile gradually returned to his face.

"So that's the case, then it seems that my son still has a chance." Du Yi sat down next to Xiang Lishi, his eyes full of expectation.

"There is still a chance? What do you call this! In terms of family background, appearance, and temperament, which one of you is not the best among the young masters in the capital? You can choose as many girls as you like, and you are the one who gives others opportunities." Xiangli touched it curiously. Touching Du Yi's head, he smiled kindly, "This time it's settled, after marrying the girl you like, you will study hard, study hard like your elder brother, and come back with a Jinshi exam."

Du Yi nodded, and immediately made an oath to Xiangli, that he must hang his head on the beam and stab his butt, and study hard. "A son must not only give his parents good looks, but also set an example for his own son, just like my father to me."

Du Yan couldn't help laughing when he heard this, "Hey, I haven't even written the horoscope yet, and I think of my son."

Xiangli pushed Du Yan, "Isn't that fast? The marriage is settled, and having children is a matter of the year of marriage."

Du Yan couldn't help but frowned when he heard Xiangli's words, and then heard their mother and son discussing which state duke and wife to invite as a matchmaker and what to prepare for the dowry, he couldn't help looking at Xiangli's in a bit of surprise. .

After Du Yi left happily, Du Yan asked, "Aren't you reluctant? Why do you see that you are more agile than me?"

"Is there any way for Yi'er to like it? Is it possible that because of a woman from outside, we have divided our mother-child relationship? Besides, according to the master's description, Su Yuan is an extremely wise and intelligent woman. When she marries into our Du Home, I would like to teach her that as long as she is willing to use her cleverness in solving cases on the housekeeper and husband and son, she will be good, and our days will definitely be better."

Du Yan smiled, "It's not easy for you to have such a measure."

"The prime minister's stomach can support a boat, but even if the prime minister's wife can't support a big boat, she must support a small bamboo raft, right?" Xiangli said jokingly.

Du Yan laughed again, but he still had some doubts in his heart.It's not easy for him to spoil Xiangli's and Du Yan's interest, after all, the Kaifeng Mansion really didn't say anything to him.

……

After the truth about the origin of the original owner came to light, Su Yuan planned to burn papers for Su Feng for three consecutive days, and today is the last day.

In the early morning, when Su Yuan rushed to the Beijing Wai Tomb, he saw a carriage parked nearby from a distance, with two maids and four servants guarding the carriage.

When she approached Su Feng's tomb, she saw a slender woman in rich clothes, kneeling in front of Su Feng's tomb and burning paper.

When the woman turned her head, Su Yuan recognized it was Mrs. Li.

Li's eyes were red, obviously he had just cried, and his expression was surprised when he saw Su Yuan.

She hurriedly got up, lowered her head, and wanted to leave immediately.

"Why did you come here?" Su Yuan asked.

Mrs. Li bowed her head in silence for a moment before answering Su Yuan: "We are old acquaintances with him, so let's come and see him."

Su Yuan wanted to ask again, but Mrs. Li had already turned around, got into the carriage in a hurry, and ordered the driver to drive away.

Su Yuan then went to see Su Fangming, and only then learned about the situation that year from Su Fangming.

"So their husband and wife were not deeply in love?" Su Yuan asked.

"I asked the two uncles that Su Jinjing fell in love with her at first sight on the Shangyuan Festival, so he came to ask her to marry him. At that time, the Li family intended to tell his mother to a scholar. Take an official career. In short, if you can choose to marry a scholar with dignity and hope, no one will choose to marry a businessman. So at that time, the Li family deliberately declined Su Jinjing's marriage proposal.

But my uncle gambled at that time and owed 1000 taels of foreign debt.The second uncle got into a dispute with someone and accidentally injured the other party.The Li family was in a mess because of this, and there was no way to solve it. The grandfather saw that the two sons were going to be sent to the government, and was so worried that he couldn't sleep all night.Later, it was Su Jinjing who helped solve the trouble. Although he didn't ask the Li family to do anything, the Li family owed Su Jinjing such a big favor, so they must accept this marriage. "

When making this statement, Su Fangming always called Su Jinjing by his name.

"Aren't you afraid that if you get used to it, outsiders will tell you that you are not filial?" Su Yuan asked.

"Don't be afraid." Su Fangming took a sip of tea, and said to Su Yuan, "I have inherited the family business, and I have written to the elders in the clan, requesting that he be removed. A murderer like him, a despicable scum who killed his son, Naturally, it is not worthy to continue to be named in the Su family's genealogy."

Su Yuan admired Su Fangming's trick.

"Do you still remember what you promised me?" Su Fangming asked.

"what's up?"

"You promised me to have one more relative." Su Fangming meant to give Su Yuan the Su family tree and officially recognize her.

"The most important thing is affection. Those written in black and white are not important." Su Yuan was a little too lazy to bother about it.

"Forget it." Su Fangming just suggested politely, without forcing, "Where are the mother and Su Xi?"

"Let's let it be, don't force it." In this respect, Su Yuan's way of life is the same as Su Fangming's.

Su Fangming nodded, and took a sip of the rose and plum cake that Su Yuan brought.He, who always looked calm, raised his brows slightly at the moment of eating the dim sum, and was a little surprised by the taste of the shortbread.

"You've never tasted this kind of food, have you?" Su Yuan asked with a smile.

Su Fangming nodded, "It's fresh. Thanks to you, I have the opportunity to taste such a different taste."

In fact, when he took the first bite, Su Fangming was still a little uncomfortable with the smell of roses, but somehow he wanted to taste the second bite. After the third bite, he was already a little addicted to it, and he fell in love with the taste of rose and plum cakes.

After Su Yuan left, Su Fangming looked at a piece of rose and plum cake in his palm, and said with emotion: "The appetite is really a good thing."

Su Fangming lamented that his desire to eat was gradually increasing due to the influence of Su Yuan, which also made him more and more aware of the existence of some fun in life.Life is no longer as plain as water day after day, which is good.

……

When Su Yuan returned to Kaifeng Mansion, he saw Bai Yutang standing at the gate of her courtyard with a knife in his arms, looking murderous like Zun Shashen.

"Why did you come back?" Bai Yutang asked when he saw Su Yuan.

He knew that Su Yuan went to the grave to burn paper in the morning, but logically it shouldn't take so long for her to come back.

"I went to see Brother Su."

Su Yuan noticed that Bai Yutang's face was gloomy and cold, as if there was something very unpleasant, so he asked him why.She was suddenly held by Bai Yutang's hand.

"Du Yan came to the door today to ask for marriage for his youngest son."

Su Yuan froze for a moment, seeing Bai Yutang's eyes as deep as a pool, staring at him closely, no matter how stupid Su Yuan was, he knew the meaning behind his words.

"for me?"

After Su Yuan asked, he heard Bai Yutang snort softly, which was his acceptance.

Su Yuan briefly recalled the few times she met Du Yi, and when he interrogated him as a witness when she went to investigate the case, she and Du Yi didn't seem to have said ten gossips in total.Su Yuan was a little surprised that the Du family suddenly proposed to marry him today.

"Hey, I didn't expect that, the Du family doesn't have any family background, even I dare to marry you." Su Yuan half-jokingly said.

"Wrong, it's because the Bai family has never had family status, but his Du family has always had." Bai Yutang sneered, "This Du Yi must have liked you for a long time, but his father came after you became an official." Ask to marry."

"On the day of your accident, everyone thought you disappeared because you didn't want to be an official. Zhan Zhao specially asked Du Yan to send a message to Mr. Bao, saying clearly that you didn't want to be an official. Mr. Bao, you are still trying your best to persuade the emperor to appoint you an official."

"At that time, everyone didn't understand why Du Yan would do this. No one speculated on him maliciously. It was just that he was old and forgot for a while. But now, looking back on what happened at that time, the purpose is very clear. Du Yan It’s not because of a bad memory that he forgot, he deliberately disregarded the situation of the Kaifeng Mansion and didn’t pass that sentence on to Mr. Bao, he only wanted to satisfy his own desires and facilitate his own calculations.”

"At that time, he must have known that his youngest son liked you, but because of your humble status, he made such a plan. This is not a crime, but it is enough to show that their minds are not pure."

Bai Yutang clenched Su Yuan's hand tightly, with his bent body, he lowered his head and approached Su Yuan so that Su Yuan could look into his eyes.

"And my thoughts for you are the purest."

"I see, you are the purest." Su Yuan immediately agreed.She didn't expect Bai Yutang to analyze so much with her for what she said casually, so it can be seen that he is very concerned about this matter.

"Tell Master Bao about our relationship?" Bai Yutang asked Su Yuan bluntly.

Su Yuan also had this intention, but seeing that he was in such a hurry, he deliberately hesitated and looked like he needed to think about it.

Bai Yutang immediately grabbed Su Yuan's arm and pushed her to the wall.

"What are you doing?" Su Yuan was surprised, "It's daytime, if someone sees you and me like this, will my reputation still be lost?"

"Whenever you answer me, I will let go. If anyone sees it during this period, I will poke his eyes and cut his tongue."

Su Yuan looked at Bai Yutang pretending to be shocked.

In fact, she knew very well that with the ear power of their martial arts practitioners, they could judge whether someone was passing by based on the sound within a certain distance, so as to avoid it in time.

"What, are you scared?" Bai Yutang hooked Su Yuan's chin with his index finger, "Who deliberately followed me yesterday, and liked my insidiousness the most?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Yutang's index finger was printed on Su Yuan's lips.

"It seems that this small mouth is deceiving people!"

Su Yuan bit Bai Yutang's finger.

Bai Yutang was about to continue to speak harshly, but was suddenly stunned.

His fingers were suddenly wrapped in softness, warm and slightly wet, and the hard tips of his teeth bit his fingertips lightly, but it was as if a huge thunder had struck his head, making his whole body numb.

"My little mouth can only eat people!" Su Yuan immediately let go, and giggled at Bai Yutang who was already stupefied.

"I'm sorry, Fifth Master Bai, your dominance can only last for three seconds with me, no more!" Su Yuan whispered in his heart.

Smart people know how to escape in time when they do bad things, Su Yuan immediately slipped away from Bai Yutang's arms like a loach.

"Su, Yuan!"

Hearing Bai Yutang behind him calling her, Su Yuan immediately responded easily.

"Ok?"

Bai Yutang suppressed his almost out-of-control emotions and caught up with Su Yuan.

"In front of Mr. Bao in a while, fully admit your relationship with me."

"Oh, you're still threatening me? Why don't you admit it?" Su Yuan asked with a smile.

Bai Yutang: "Then I'll tell Master Bao that you took the initiative to let me enter your body just now."

Su Yuan was instantly struck by lightning.

Can biting someone's finger still be explained like this! ! ! !

……

Bao Zheng laughed happily when he saw Bai Yutang and Su Yuan entered the door one after the other.

As soon as Du Yan left, Bao Zheng immediately arranged for Zhan Zhao to reveal the news to Bai Yutang.Now that the two have come together, the purpose of looking for him is self-evident.Without the two young people saying it themselves, he and Gongsun Ce already knew that the two of them were in love.

"This government is going to congratulate Mr. Gongsun."

"Students should also congratulate Mr. Bao."

One is the identity of the master, and the other is the identity of the highest official and elder of Kaifeng Mansion.

The two young people still didn't speak, but Gongsun Ce and Bao Zheng started to congratulate each other.

Bai Yutang looked at Su Yuan frequently.

Su Yuan blushed slightly, not looking at anyone.

Both Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce thought the little girl was shy, so they only asked Bai Yutang about it.Ask him what plans he has in the future, when he plans to marry Su Yuan and so on.Bai Yutang answered all these questions fluently. He had thought about all of them and prepared for them. He only waited for Su Yuan to speak, and he could quickly make arrangements on his side.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce were even more satisfied when they heard that Bai Yutang, who had always been aloof and aloof, was so active in this matter, knowing that he must be infatuated and sincere towards Su Yuan.

"It's okay to get married later, but it's better to arrange this marriage earlier." Gongsun Ce suggested.

Both sides are unparalleled talents and appearances, and it is easier to provoke peach blossoms. If you get engaged earlier, you can avoid this trouble.

Bai Yutang immediately looked at Su Yuan.

Su Yuan was still thinking about what Bai Yutang said before, not because of the content of the words, but because she lost the fight again, and she was thinking about how she could play to win.

"I will admit how you punished me, don't be angry, okay?" Bai Yutang saw that Su Yuan refused to answer, so he pulled Su Yuan aside and coaxed her in a low voice.

Su Yuan snorted coldly.

"I used to be serious, but you led me to the wrong end." Bai Yutang sighed.

"Hey, you're hitting me back!" Su Yuan pinched his waist.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce were happily waiting for the result of their discussion, but they seemed to be arguing.

Bao Zheng: "You guys are—"

Gongsun Ce continued Bao Zheng's words: "Changed your mind?"

"No!" the two said in unison.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce: "..."

"Then when is the marriage going to be arranged?" Gongsun Ce asked tentatively.

"Whatever." Su Yuan said.

"Okay, then just find a date, the [-]th of next month." Bai Yutang agreed.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce watched the young couple go away, and suddenly questioned their previous judgment.These two kids really fit together?

"It's normal for girls to be self-willed, and Guard Bai won't give in." Bao Zheng began to criticize Bai Yutang again, and even began to think about Du Yi.

After Gongsun Ce calculated the date, he couldn't help laughing.

Bao Zheng asked him: "What's wrong?"

"Whatever, the [-]th of next month is a very good day, the most suitable for Su Yuan's horoscope."

……

In the evening, Du Yan received a letter from Bao Zheng.

At this time, Xiangli was talking, and planned to write a post to Mrs. Zhen Guogong, asking her to come out as a matchmaker.

After reading the letter, Du Yan sighed, and said to Xiang Li: "Stop writing, I expected well, this marriage cannot be done."

With a snap, Xiang Lishi's pen fell to the ground.