Chapter 59 Chapter 59 The Xie family came to propose marriage.
==Chapter 59==
After meeting Chen Jingchen and having Feng Wenyu go to the Imperial Examination Hall, she even became a little passive when looking at the list. She sat in a private room in the teahouse, her eyes lowered absentmindedly.
There was a group of people crowded downstairs, including Uncle Zhou. Jiang Zhilan leaned her head out of the window, staring at the list eagerly.
After a while, there was a loud noise outside. Jiang Zhilan couldn't help but sigh after hearing what was said outside. Feng Wenyu suddenly came back to her senses and asked in confusion:
"What's wrong?"
Jiang Zhilan sat back down and said gloomily, "The top spot has been announced."
Seeing her like this, I knew that Kong Huaijin was not at the top of the list.
Jiang Zhilan's disappointment didn't last long. Her maid quickly rushed in and said excitedly, "It's on! It's on! Miss, my son-in-law is on the list! He's number three!"
third!
Jiang Zhilan stood up instantly, her eyes lit up, she couldn't hide her smile, and said "good" twice:
"well!"
Feng Wenyu could understand Jiang Zhilan's feelings very well. If one was in the top three in the provincial examination, he would most likely compete for the top three in the palace examination. The value of the top three was self-evident.
The top three would be at least seventh-rank officials. If they were favored by the emperor, Jiang Zhilan and Kong Huaijin might become sixth-rank ladies as soon as they got married.
The title of a sixth-rank lady may not sound high, but Jiang Zhilan is still young. In the future, becoming a third-rank lady or even a first-rank lady is not out of the question.
Feng Wenyu was also curious about Zhou Chibai's grades. Uncle Zhou came quickly and brought the news:
"My cousin is number ten on the list."
This result was within the Feng family's expectations. Zhou Chibai was talented, but he was not the best among the students taking the imperial examination. It would be a bit difficult for him to get into the top three, but he should be able to get a place in the second class of Jinshi.
These are all the Feng family’s own speculations, and there are many uncertainties in the provincial and palace examinations, so no one can guarantee the final results.
In the past, it was not uncommon for the first place in the joint examination to fall outside the top ten in the palace examination.
"Who is Huiyuan?"
She subconsciously glanced at the imperial edict, but she was too far away to make out the words. Just then, she heard another voice of congratulations from outside: "Congratulations, Brother Pei, for winning the first place in the imperial examination! Brother Pei, you must treat us to a meal!"
Uncle Zhou also whispered back to her at this time:
"The champion is Pei Yan from Jiangdu Prefecture."
Feng Wenyu was stunned for a moment.
Pei Yan was from Jiangdu Prefecture, so it seemed that this champion was an acquaintance.
Feng Wenyu had something hidden in her heart and did not stay in the teahouse for long. The Feng family's carriage had already stopped downstairs. She left quickly and did not notice that someone's eyes were fixed on her when he saw her.
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Minister's Mansion.
As soon as Feng Wenyu came back, he was called by Zhou Yueyu. Zhou Yueyu pushed away the account book beside her and asked Feng Wenyu to sit down.
Feng Wenyu was a little puzzled:
"What does mother want from me?"
Zhou Yueyu smiled slightly. "I've heard that the Xie family has already sent someone to invite an official matchmaker. I think they'll come to propose marriage in the next few days. You'd better stop running around all day, lest the official matchmaker come and find you're not home."
She was naturally happy to see that her daughter's marriage was settled.
She didn't know what the old house was planning. The Xie family had been dragging their feet on not inviting the official media to visit, and she almost had an opinion.
Feng Wenyu paused for a moment, and after a while, she seemed to have finally heard what Zhou Yueyu said. She lowered her eyes and softly replied:
"Okay, I understand."
Zhou Yueyu patted her hands and said, "It's been almost two years since you came of age. The marriage is definitely going to happen. It will take at most a year or two. Luckily, your mother has been saving up your dowry since you were born, so it won't be rushed."
The most important thing is the wedding dress. My daughter is not marrying a commoner, so the items that can be worn and the embroidery patterns on the wedding dress are also different.
Xie Zhujing's official position may change in the future, and the embroidery on the wedding dress will also have to change accordingly, so the wedding dress cannot be made in a hurry, but once Xie Zhujing's position is transferred, it may be too late.
Zhou Yueyu held her forehead, obviously worried about the future, she muttered:
"It seems that I can't let you prepare the wedding dress yourself. I still need to find a few more skilled embroiderers."
Of course Feng Wenyu understood what her mother was saying. In her previous life, not long after Gu Yushi became an official in the Hanlin Academy, they got married. Gu Yushi's official position would not change in the short term, so most of her wedding clothes were made by her herself. She could wear a jade belt, embroider peonies, and also embroider the patch of a fifth-rank civil official. There was still enough time.
Even after returning to Mingxinxuan, Feng Wenyu still hadn't come to his senses.
Both meeting Shen Jingchen and Xie Zhujing's upcoming marriage proposal upset her mind.
The "fast" that Zhou Yueyu mentioned really was fast. Almost as soon as she mentioned the marriage proposal to Feng Wenyu, Xie Zhujing brought the official media to her house the next day.
Xie Zhujing had no father or mother, and the person who proposed marriage on his behalf was Song Zuoliang's wife, Madam Yang, who was also his teacher's wife.
Before anyone arrived, Feng Wenyu was woken up by Zhou Yueyu herself, who told her to get dressed. Seeing the clothes she was wearing, she immediately shook her head:
"This dress is fine for ordinary wear, but it's a bit plain today. Didn't I just make a Shu brocade skirt the other day? The base color is elegant, and the embroidery and weaving are both beautiful. Bring that one for the young lady to change into."
Feng Wenyu hesitated to speak. She sat in front of the bronze mirror and looked at her mother in it: "It's not the first time I've met him, why is it so important?"
Zhou Yueyu rolled her eyes at her:
"Why not? This is an important day. We must let him see how noble our daughter is, so that he won't dare to neglect you."
"Besides, the more formally you dress, the more you value him. If he's a discerning person, he'll definitely remember your kindness."
Feng Wenyu bit her lip and chose to shut up since she couldn't convince her.
Someone came up to urge Zhou Yueyu, saying that someone had arrived. Zhou Yueyu quickly stood up and told Jinshu and Shuyao, "Don't be careless. Once everything is packed, have the girls come to the front hall."
Madam Yang and Zhou Yueyu had known each other for nearly twenty years and were already very familiar with each other. They couldn't stop smiling when they met. Feng Wenyu was also called to the reception room, and she saw Xie Zhujing at a glance.
Today he was wearing a brand new Su brocade long gown with arrow sleeves in the color of Rain After the Sky, and his hair was tied up with a headband of the same color. He looked more youthful than before, which made Feng Wenyu unable to help but take a few more glances.
In the past, Xie Zhujing was always steady and decent. Did he have this side to him?
Xie Zhujing was also looking at her. She was wearing a Shu brocade flower dress. The color of the Shu brocade seemed to have a sense of heaviness. This heaviness did not make her look old-fashioned, but instead supported an aura. Under the warm sun, the luster it reflected was very shiny, yet looming. Shu brocade was rare, and on her, it was particularly precious.
She raised her eyes slightly and looked at me. Her jaw was pointed, but her cheeks were full. She wore a little makeup, like the light powder spread on rice paper. She always wore very light makeup, as if she was a lotus flower emerging from the water. The lighter it was, the more stunning she looked.
What Xie Zhujing cared about most was her eyes, which were clear and complex, and so contradictory that one could not help but examine them in detail.
She is of noble status, gentle and calm, and has such a stunning appearance. When she looks at someone seriously, it would be difficult not to like her.
It is precisely because she is too calm and easy-going that people will have the illusion that she easily cares about you. In fact, it is easy for her to care about you, but this care is too shallow and will disappear with the breeze.
It makes people unable to help but feel greedy, wanting this care to be stronger, and for her gaze to stay on them a little longer.
Madam Yang held Feng Wenyu's hand and praised:
"Look at the good boy you raised. He has such a good appearance and such a dignified demeanor. But he is a bargain for my boy."
Everyone carries the colorful sedan chair.
Zhou Yueyu also couldn't help but praise Xie Zhujing: "This kid has become famous at a young age and has a sharp mind. He is truly a leader of the younger generation."
The two of them were talking back and forth, which made both people being praised feel a little uncomfortable.
Feng Wenyu turned her head to glance at Xie Zhujing, and seeing helplessness in his eyes, she suddenly realized that they shared the same suffering. In an instant, the awkwardness disappeared a lot, and she relaxed a little.
Seeing this, the helplessness in Xie Zhujing's eyes disappeared. Ever since he became Song Zuoliang's disciple and won the title of top scholar that year, he was used to hearing compliments and did not feel embarrassed. However, he could see that the woman was uncomfortable.
Having someone in her situation would make her relax a little, and then he could be that person.
Zhou Yueyu and Madam Yang saw this scene. They looked at each other and Zhou Yueyu spoke first:
"Ayu, take Yuzhi out for a walk. I want to talk to your aunt for a while."
Feng Wenyu wanted to call Song Zuoliang "Master Uncle", and Madam Yang was naturally her aunt, who was the one who watched her grow up since she was a child.
Feng Wenyu knew what they were going to talk about. She pursed her lips and stood up: "Okay."
She went out with Xie Zhujing.
Madam Yang couldn't help but laugh: "These two really get along well."
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Zhou Yueyu may not be able to see that her daughter still has some emotional issues, but there is no need to publicize such things.
And what Madam Yang said was not wrong. Xie Zhujing was proactive enough, and Ayu did not resist Xie Zhujing. Over time, this might not be a bad result.
Zhou Yueyu shook her head:
"I see Yuzhi is a little hesitant in front of Ayu."
She had heard about Xie Zhujing's style of doing things, but he was not as indifferent and noble as he was in front of A Yu.
Madam Yang raised her eyebrows: "This is a good thing."
Love breeds fear. No matter what, Xie Zhujing would subconsciously play the role of a good person in front of Feng Wenyu, which shows that he cares about her.
Zhou Yueyu smiled, obviously agreeing with this.
The two looked at each other, knowing in their hearts that this was just a formality. With the approval of the old house, the marriage was settled.
In the backyard, Feng Wenyu led Xie Zhujing along the pool, and she glanced at Xie Zhujing from time to time.
Suddenly, Xie Zhujing grabbed her and laughed:
"If you go any further, you'll fall."
Feng Wenyu hesitated, her face a little embarrassed. She tried to break free from Xie Zhujing's hand, but Xie Zhujing held it even tighter. He smiled and asked her:
"Do you like this outfit?"
Feng Wenyu shut up and refused to speak.
Xie Zhujing softened his voice: "You and I will be husband and wife in the future. We will see each other every day. If changing my clothes can make you happier, I will do it."
"Only by telling me what you like and what you don't like can I know how to do it."
"Otherwise, if I misjudge your thoughts, I'll probably make you unhappy. Over time, there might be a rift between you and me."
His voice was steady as he said, "I don't want this."
Feng Wenyu was stunned for a long time, then she lowered her eyes, hiding the emotions in them, and said in a very soft voice:
"……like."
Xie Zhujing heard it clearly, a smile flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
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