Zhen Lian of the Red Chamber

A few days later, Liu Xianglian received a reply letter from his aunt, bringing 500 taels of silver notes.Liu Xianglian showed it to Zhen Lian, who took it and read it. The letter only said something about daily life and greetings.He fully agrees with Liu Xianglian's engagement, saying that he wanted to come, but the journey is too far away, so he can't come, and he also said that he will come to host when they get married in the future.

Seeing that Zhen Lian had finished reading, Liu Xianglian said apologetically, "My aunt's house is really far away, and my aunt's health has not been very good in recent years, and there are still many housework to be done at home, so I can't come. I expected it, but I will wrong you in the end."

"What's the matter? It's just that your aunt has such a heart. Besides, she is helpless. It's okay, as long as you are here." I knew Liu Xianglian's situation a long time ago, and I didn't care much about it.

"Then I'll let the matchmaker come to propose marriage tomorrow. I've already prepared everything." Liu Xianglian said with joy in her heart.

Zhen Lian was surprised, "So fast?" Needless to say matchmaking?Thinking about it, it seems that the matchmaker can be omitted. The two families have already talked about it, and it is also possible to propose marriage directly.Then he laughed and said, "You can make up your own mind, but I don't know if my uncle and cousin will be at home tomorrow."

"I've already thought about this. Today I will propose marriage to my aunt in person. With her permission, I will invite a matchmaker to come to the door tomorrow. How about this?" Liu Xianglian asked uncertainly.

Zhen Lian didn't know whether it was in accordance with the etiquette to do so, but said: "I don't know much about these things, just look at it."

When sitting and drinking tea after dinner, Liu Xianglian saw that everyone was there, so she got up and went to Mother Zhen without saying a word, then lifted up her robe and knelt down, her waist stretched straight.He said in the mouth: "The younger generation is abrupt, I have something to ask my aunt today."

Everyone was talking, and they were surprised to see him kneeling down suddenly.Mother Zhen didn't know what to do, she hurriedly stood up to help him up, "If there is anything you can't say while sitting, get up quickly!" Everyone also came over to help him up.

Liu Xianglian just knelt down and said: "It was because of me that I was abrupt, and this is the only way to be polite."

Mother Zhen couldn't pull him up, so she looked at Zhen Lian and asked her for help.Zhen Lian was also taken aback by Liu Xianglian's actions, she never expected him to kneel down, she was both moved and at a loss.He just forced a smile and said, "Brother Liu, get up and talk!"

Liu Xianglian didn't say a word and didn't move, she said to Zhen's mother: "Today is for the marriage of the younger generation. The younger generation has been in love with Ling Ai for a long time, and now I am asking my aunt to marry me. If my aunt Lianai agrees, tomorrow I will invite a matchmaker to come to formally propose marriage. "

Everyone was enlightened after hearing this, thinking about this marriage carefully, their personalities and appearances all match, they couldn't help being happy, let's see how Mother Zhen would answer.

When Mrs. Zhao saw Liu Xianglian talking about her marriage, she immediately took Zhen Lian and Feng Wan'er away.

When Mother Zhen heard Liu Xianglian talk about the marriage, she had already made up her mind about the marriage. Seeing his sincerity, she was already satisfied with the marriage, and besides, her own daughter had already agreed to it, so there was no way she would not agree.It's just that I still have to ask questions in person to rest assured, so I asked Liu Xianglian about her family background in detail.

Liu Xianglian answered one by one. Her family only had a courtyard in Shenjing, plus two small farms left by her ancestors, a total of [-] mu of land.He also said: "Because the younger generation has no parents or relatives at home, and only an aunt is not allowed to come. Therefore, only the younger generation can make decisions about the marriage. Please forgive me if I am rude."

Seeing that Zhen's mother only asked questions without expressing her opinion, Feng Su hurriedly said: "There is nothing else to think about, just look at his character. How can you find a better marriage than this?"

Everyone also agreed, saying that this marriage is a good one.

Seeing that everyone was satisfied, Liu Xianglian couldn't help but settle down, and only looked at Zhen's mother, hoping for her words.

Mother Zhen was completely relieved after asking carefully, and said with a smile: "I also know what you are, and I am very relieved to hand Lian'er to you. I agree to this marriage!" She stretched out her hand to help him, Liu Xianglian smiled happily, and her heart was full of joy. How dare you let the future mother-in-law come to help you, hurriedly stood up and stopped her hand, stood up and bowed.

Liu Xianglian said again: "From now on, my aunt will be like my mother, and I will take care of you until the end of my life. We are all young and ignorant, and there is no elder relative in our family. In the future, I will ask my aunt to follow us and help you think about it."

Zhen's mother agreed with a smile, and everyone in the Feng family also smiled, more satisfied with this marriage.

Feng Su couldn't help but feel happy for his daughter. She doesn't have a husband and son, and now she lives with them. Although the family will not treat her badly, and she will depend on her for life, but the blood relationship is getting farther and farther away, and she doesn't know what will happen after she leaves.Now that he is like this, he can rest assured that he will have his own son-in-law to rely on in the future.

The people discussed this matter again, because Liu Xianglian was the only one, and the Zhen family was only orphans and widows. Although there were members of the Feng family, they were still ordinary people.

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhao came to Zhen Lian's room with a smile on her face. Seeing that Zhen Lian was teaching her daughter to read, she couldn't help admiring her determination.When I was talking about kissing before, I was going back and forth in the room in a panic!

He laughed and joked, "Your sister is not curious either?" She sat beside the two of them and leaned over to watch.

Seeing her coming, Zhen Lian stopped with Feng Wan'er, asked Feng Wan'er to read it a few times by herself, and then said with a smile: "I'm not waiting for my sister-in-law to tell me! My sister-in-law will come soon."

Mrs. Zhao took Zhen Lian's hand and looked around, "My sister is such a good-looking person, no wonder Mr. Liu is in a hurry to propose marriage. If it were me, I would also be in a hurry to marry and go home!" She laughed again .

Feng Wan'er was eavesdropping, and now she couldn't help asking curiously: "He will be my uncle in the future?"

Mrs. Zhao laughed again, "Very true!"

Zhen Lian was also quite embarrassed after being talked about by Mrs. Zhao for a while. Seeing Wan'er staring at her innocently with big eyes, her face couldn't help but get hot, and she said, "I've read the book I asked you to read several times!"

Feng Wan'er stuck out her tongue, "Then I'll call him that from tomorrow!" She hurriedly retracted her body and continued to study.

Zhen Lian laughed angrily when she saw this, and said helplessly: "You are narrow, you have your day."

"It's still early!" Feng Wan'er said with a smile.

Zhen Lian went over to pull her up, "It's not too young, we can say kiss in a few years! Our Wan'er is so smart and cute, I don't know who can be worthy of her."

Wan'er broke free, ran out the door with a smile, and said, "I'll go see my uncle!" After a few steps, she disappeared.

Seeing them talking and laughing, Mrs. Zhao just laughed there, and then she sighed: "This girl is still the same as when she was a child, she is too naughty, I will have to define her in a few days, I just hope that I can learn something from studying with you." .”

"She's still young! That's the best." This age is already lively and active, but if she is quiet, she won't look like a child.It was Feng Lin who was obedient and quiet when we first met, but later he got to know her true nature as a child, and sometimes it gave Zhen Lian quite a headache.

"It's because we all think so that we get used to her!" She is the only girl in the family, everyone dotes on her, even when she sees her daughter's cute appearance, she can't help pampering her, and she really can't bear to care about her.Although she was always talked about on weekdays, it was only thunder and rain, and my daughter was no longer afraid.

Zhen Lian couldn't help laughing as she thought about the little emperors and princesses in those families in her previous life, "I think she likes her like this, but I don't want her to turn into that dull look, what a pity."

Mrs. Zhao sighed helplessly: "Even you are turning towards her, who else in the family can hold her down, let her go!"

The two chatted again, and Mrs. Zhao left and went back to her room.

Liu Xianglian went out early the next morning, and everyone in the Feng family was dressed and waiting at home. Zhen Lian and Feng Wan'er were dragged back into the room by Zhen's mother, "Who is there to propose marriage? The girl's family is here, you are studying in the room." Or do needlework, but people are not allowed to come out after they come.”

Zhen Lian had no choice but to study with Wan'er.

After a while, Liu Xianglian came with a woman in her forties, carrying a live goose and several large boxes.Mrs. Zhao opened the door and asked to come in, everyone from the Feng family also came out, Mrs. Zhao smiled and went down to serve tea.

Liu Xianglian greeted everyone first, and Qiu Matchmaker smiled and said: "I won't say much, we all know the reason for my visit today." Pointing to Liu Xianglian, he said: "This young man is handsome and has a good character. He also has a house and land at home. , let's see where you can find such a good one." Immediately, he couldn't help but start selling people, and he only stopped after talking for a long time.

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, she was not embarrassed and said with a smile: "

I have been a matchmaker for more than [-] years, and there has not been a single case that was bad. As soon as I saw this young man, I knew he must be an excellent son-in-law candidate. "

Feng Su was the head of the family, first he said with a smile: "We are satisfied with the person, we don't put much effort into this marriage, and it will be settled today. We are ordinary people, and we don't pay so much attention to etiquette."

Matchmaker Qiu said with a smile: "I like straightforward people like you." She took Liu Xianglian's post and handed it to Feng Su, who accepted it with a smile.Pass Zhen Lian's to Matchmaker Qiu as well.After exchanging Geng stickers, this matter will be settled.

After talking again, she left with Liu Xianglian, and Qiu Matchmaker took the two people's birthdays to find someone to match their horoscopes, to see if Nian Geng was compatible and whether the zodiac signs were compatible.Liu Xianglian also came back in a while.

Three days later, Matchmaker Qiu informed Liu Xianglian of the result, which was naturally a big "good" word, and found an auspicious day to make a decision, but this month's days are not good, and only the ninth day of next month is a good day recently, so she made a small decision on this day.Qiu matchmaker then went to Feng's house to tell everything.

Time flies, and the decision arrives before you know it.This day the Feng family was full of excitement, Liu Xianglian followed Qiu Matchmaker to Feng's house with the engagement ceremony and formally presented the letter of engagement, Zhen Lian also returned a set of clothes and shoes and socks, and the marriage was completely settled.

Because the Liu family was only managed by Liu Xianglian, and the Zhen family's Feng family was just an ordinary family, the whole etiquette was much simpler, and it was settled within a month.

Although the whole process did not require Zhen Lian to do anything, and the procedure was simplified, Zhen Lian still felt exhausted.After January, Liu Xianglian lost a lot of weight visible to the naked eye, which made Zhen Lian feel very distressed.

But Liu Xianglian loved it, smiling all day long, and even more excited after getting engaged, "I'm not thinner, I'm taller!" She stretched out her hand to Zhen Lian to see her cuffs, "It's all too short Quite a lot!"

Zhen Lian saw that it was indeed much shorter, and she had reserved the size at the beginning, so she said, "You bring it tonight and I will change it for you." Looking up at him, she realized that he was indeed much taller than before.He used to be only half a head taller than Zhen Lian, but now Zhen Lian is only at the base of his ears.At this rate, these clothes will not be worn next month, and a few more pieces will have to be made.