Chapter 512 Murong Jue's Proposal
The gifts from the man's side were also carried into the Su family.
Matchmaker Chen said happily, "Mr. Murong said that he will personally bring the betrothal gifts and ask for the date tomorrow."
"So fast?" Su Tai was slightly surprised.
Matchmaker Chen explained: "The master will be returning to the imperial capital soon, so things will naturally get better and better. Don't worry, Madam Shen, there will be no shortage of things!"
Su Tai realized that Matchmaker Chen had misunderstood, so she sent the person away first, then immediately asked Yu Dong to go to Zhaohua County to inform Shen Yi to come back tomorrow.
The entire Su family watched Matchmaker Chen's etiquette and were stunned.
After everyone left, Han asked tremblingly, "We've been busy from morning till night today, and that's all?"
Su Tai nodded tiredly.
Mrs. Xu couldn't help but sigh, "It's so easy to arrange a marriage here! The matchmaker comes twice, once to arrange the marriage, once to accompany the man to pay the betrothal gifts, and she doesn't even care about the final arrangement. This girl is too slow!"
She wouldn't be delaying time on purpose to earn a few more taels of silver!"
Han agreed with this and began to negotiate with Xu about the matchmaker.
Su Tai was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. No explanation would make sense, so she simply stopped talking and asked everyone to go back and rest.
Shen Yi rushed back to Shenjiazhuang before noon.
Lu Tong and his family also traveled with him.
This battle.
Su Tai hurriedly asked the servants to invite Lu Tong and his family in.
Matchmaker Chen hasn't arrived yet, and there are many villagers waiting to watch the man propose marriage today.
The ice and snow have not melted yet.
Many villagers were already standing outside Shen Yi's yard. Because it was cold, Shen Quezi, who lived nearby, even opened his yard to let the villagers sit over and chat.
After the sun came out, everyone felt a lot warmer and there was constant laughter and chatter.
Lu Tong and Tang felt the liveliness of the village and their moods brightened a lot.
Tang and Han talk.
When Han found out that Tang was the county magistrate's wife, she was so flattered that she even toned down her usual loud voice.
Su Tai rolled her eyes as she watched from the side. She had a high status in Zhaohua County, and her own mother was not so polite to her.
Seeing that she was still here, Han asked, "Why don't you go and take a look? Although the child doesn't need to come out today, we can't be unprepared."
Su Tai curled the corner of her mouth and walked out.
After a while, a group of people entered Shenjiazhuang.
The villagers who were sitting outside Shen Yi's house basking in the sun saw the red color and jumped up excitedly, "Here it comes, here it comes."
Everyone looked and saw a handsome young man sitting on a tall horse. He was majestic and had an extraordinary aura. There were soldiers following him, and the momentum was very grand.
Behind him was a convoy carrying the betrothal gifts. From a distance, there were at least dozens of carriages.
The villagers were shocked by the scene. They stopped talking and laughing and quietly made way.
At this time, the people who were chatting and laughing in the house heard the noise outside and came out.
When Lu Tong and Tang saw the soldiers, their expressions changed instantly.
Station troops?
The couple looked at each other and suddenly realized that if the other party was the commander of the garrison, the young master of the Xue family, then he was definitely not someone the Shen family could afford to offend.
However, the Xue family does not seem to be an out-of-reach family in the imperial capital. Perhaps there is someone behind the Xue family?
When Lu Tong thought about the prefect's attitude towards Xue Mao, he became more certain of his guess.
Tang came here just to understand the situation, and now he has completely given up hope.
When it comes to stationing troops, that is not something a mere county magistrate like them can fight for.
Just as everyone was staring at Murong Jue in amazement.
Murong Jue had already dismounted, and Hu Bo followed behind him, bowing with Shen Yi and his wife, with a smile of joy on her face, and said loudly: "I am here with the order of Princess Huai'an to accompany you to propose marriage to the Shen family. Here is the engagement letter, please have a look at it, Lord Shen and Madam Shen."
Shen Yi bowed solemnly, took it with both hands, and invited Murong Jue and his party to come in.
Lu Tong and Tang were so shocked that they were speechless.
Princess Huai'an? When did such a distinguished person come to Zhaohua County? Could it be that the princess is behind the Xue family?
Hiss! Is the Shen family trying to climb up the social ladder?
Everyone in the Su family was confused.
Han couldn't help but ask Tang in a low voice, "Mrs. Lu, who is the Princess of Huai'an?"
Xu also came over and listened carefully.
Tang calmed herself down, looked around, and whispered in Han's ear, "It is said that Princess Huai'an is the emperor's sister from the same mother, the most noble princess in Langya Kingdom! That is truly invaluable!"
Madam, your granddaughter has really married into a wealthy family!"
Han was so frightened that she trembled all over.
Xu was even more confused. Now she finally understood why Su Tai refused to reveal the man's situation. This background really couldn't be talked about casually!
Xu asked fearfully, "What is the relationship between Yue Zhang, the fiancé, and the princess?"
Tang glanced at the garrison troops and said thoughtfully, "Those are all imperial officers and soldiers, and they belong to the garrison commander Xue Mao. This man should be from the Xue family, and perhaps he has the support of Princess Huai'an behind him."
Tang herself was not sure, which made Han and Xu feel very nervous.
A group of women approached the main door cautiously, listening to the noise inside.
Murong Jue knelt down and saluted Chen Yi and Su Tai solemnly, "Thank you, uncle and aunt, for betrothing Yue Zhang to me. I, Murong Jue, swear in front of you two today that I will never let Yue Zhang down in this life."
When Tang heard the three words "Murong Jue", she gasped in fear and quickly supported Han beside her. After she recovered, she quickly took a few steps towards the door.
Han and Xu didn't understand what was going on, so they all followed him out.
Tang ran to where Lu Tong was resting in one breath.
Seeing that Lu Tong was talking and laughing with Su Chunlin and Shen Ying, he stopped the topic.
Lu Tong took the initiative to ask, "Didn't Madam go to watch the ceremony? Why didn't you go in to take a look? The grand ceremony prepared by Commander Xue today is truly rare."
Tang's lips moved as she spoke with difficulty, "The son-in-law of the Shen family is not named Xue, his last name is Murong."
With a "clang", the teacup in Lu Tong's hand fell to the ground and he was stunned.
Su Chunlin and the others looked puzzled, "What's wrong with the last name Murong?"
Lu Tong came back to his senses and forced a smile, "The current emperor's surname is Murong, Murong is the emperor's surname!"
Su Chunlin was so frightened that he fell off the bench, and Shen Yingshenzhuang quickly pulled him up.
Every one of them stared blankly at the gate of Shen Yi's house.
Han asked weakly, "Is my grandson-in-law a prince?"
It can't be that person! The age doesn't match!
Tang hesitated for a while and said her guess, "The maid just mentioned Princess Huai'an. I know that Princess Huai'an has a son. The emperor gave him the surname Murong. His age is also right. I think this should be Princess Huai'an's son."
Han was even more frightened after hearing this. "My granddaughter's mother-in-law is a princess? No, no, no! The princess is the only one, and when choosing a daughter-in-law, she would definitely choose the noble ladies from the imperial capital. How could she be interested in a girl from our small place?"
It’s not that she thinks her granddaughter is bad, but they are indeed no match for the emperor.
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