Chapter 633: Advance and Retreat in Moderation
The Yuan family that Yuan Jinghen belongs to was the family of the late empress dowager.
Back then, his father wanted him to marry the eldest daughter of the Su family.
He was extremely resistant at the time, and even though his father forced him, he didn't want to agree.
He still remembered that his father said a lot of things at that time.
So that he can realize how good Su Ruoqing is.
Unfortunately, at that time he thought she was a divorced woman and he looked down on her.
I never thought that I would find out later how dazzling and wonderful this woman was.
That banquet, her beauty, her talent, and her grace, are still lingering in his mind.
But at that time, he was engaged to Yan Xiangrou.
Huo Bingshuo is also engaged to Su Ruoqing.
Nothing can be changed.
It's just that they may not have known her well enough at that time.
Because Huo Bingshuo is his cousin, his mother naturally often sees Huo Bingshuo and Su Ruoqing.
Only then did he realize that Su Ruoqing was well-educated, tactful, and knowledgeable.
As a woman, she knows more than any man.
Moreover, under Su Ruoqing's guidance, the business of his mother's store improved and the profits doubled.
His mother couldn't help but praise Su Ruoqing in front of him.
And looking at the changes in my cousin now, I know that she is very virtuous.
On the other hand, Yan Xiangrou, the wife he chose, turned out to be different from what she appeared to be.
But no matter what, it's his responsibility.
Yuan Jinghen wanted to smile at Huo Bing, but he really couldn't.
However, Huo Bingshuo was truly grateful to Yuan Jinghen.
If it weren't for what Yuan Jinghen said when he was drunk and what he agreed to, he might not have met Ruoqing.
Ruoqing is his treasure.
"Be careful and walk slowly."
Su Ruoqing politely gave Yuan Jinghen a polite smile and said, "Mr. Yuan!"
Yuan Jinghen came back to his senses and said, "Cousin, cousin-in-law."
Every time he called her "cousin-in-law", he was reminded of how stupid he was in the past.
Yes, his father was right back then, you can’t just judge by appearances.
But he didn't listen at that time.
And who could have thought that later on, the status of the Su family would rise even higher. The wife that Lord Su married, who everyone thought was a country girl, turned out to be a princess. Her parents were a princess and Marquis Xiao respectively.
It simply shocked everyone even more.
This really suits the emperor's wishes.
The more Yuan Jinghen thought about it, the harder it became to breathe. He said a few words in a hurry and left.
Huo Bingshuo accompanied Su Ruoqing with great patience.
Su Ruoqing chose the flowers, Huo Bingshuo paid the money, and then took Su Ruoqing to the carriage.
When they returned to the Su family residence, Old Madam Su and Su Xiuye were both there.
Of course Dong Wenren was there too.
This day is also the day when the Hanlin Academy is closed.
In order to take care of Old Madam Su, Dong Wenren also lives at the Su family's house on weekdays.
It is close to the Hanlin Academy and convenient for going on duty.
His parents can rest assured that he lives here.
Old Madam Su and Su Xiuye were also happy to see Huo Bingshuo and Su Ruoqing return.
Old Madam Su hurriedly asked the kitchen to prepare lunch.
Su Ruoqing accompanied Old Madam Su to talk, while Su Xiuye went to spar with Huo Bingshuo.
Under Su Xiuye's guidance, Huo Bingshuo's martial arts skills are becoming more and more advanced.
Madam Su looked at Su Ruoqing lovingly, "Are you feeling well?"
"Don't worry, grandma. No, I know what's going on."
"I told you, you don't have to come back so often. Your health is more important."
Su Ruoqing smiled and said, "It's okay, I just wanted grandma to come over and see me. Besides, Bing Shuo is taking a break, so he can come with me."
"He can even exchange martial arts skills with Dad."
"He's willing to come, too."
Old Madam Su held Su Ruoqing's hand, and her eyes also turned red.
She also misses her granddaughter.
She also raised this granddaughter by herself, and now seeing that she is doing well, she feels relieved.
"Bingshuo is a good boy and he cares about you very much. We can all see that."
When Su Ruoqing mentioned Huo Bingshuo, a sweet smile appeared on her face.
She smiled with her eyebrows curved, "Yeah, he's fine."
"That's good."
Old Madam Su and Su Ruoqing were talking a lot.
Old Madam Su was not bored in the capital, she would often go to Zhuangzi's place.
And she was also watching over at the workshop.
She went to the farm every day to talk to everyone and was busy with the affairs of the farm and the workshop. She felt happy and fulfilled.
In addition, Yao Niang would often write letters to her.
So she also knew everything that happened in Hezhou.
I just didn't go to see it.
If I have the chance, I will definitely go to Hezhou to take a look.
But going now would cause trouble for Yao Niang and Xue Yi.
So she didn't go to Hezhou, but stayed in the capital.
As they were talking, Old Lady Su started talking about Dong Wenren.
"Wenren, your parents wrote to you saying that it's time for you to get married. In the past, you could say you were thinking about getting a good degree. Now you're in the Hanlin Academy and have a good degree. Your mother is well now, so you don't have anything to worry about. Let me help you find some good girls in the capital. Your parents don't care about family background, they just want a virtuous woman. That's all you need."
Dong Wenren's parents respected Dong Wenren's ideas very much.
Dong Wenren's face suddenly turned red.
"Um, aunt, this..."
Dong Wenren suddenly started stuttering.
Seeing him like this, Su Ruoqing said, "Uncle, you don't have a girl you like, do you?"
When asked this question, Dong Wenren's face turned even redder.
Okay.
No need to ask, Madam Su and Su Ruoqing looked at each other and understood instantly.
This is the rhythm of having a loved one.
Madam Su hurriedly said, "Wenren, which girl have you taken a fancy to? If she is good, your aunt will send a message to your parents and ask them to come to the capital as soon as possible so that they can help you propose marriage."
"Of course, we also need to see other people's attitudes."
Su Ruoqing said anxiously, "Uncle, you also know that as soon as a girl reaches the age of marriage, her parents will arrange a marriage for her as soon as possible."
"Uncle, you should be braver. My Bingshuo came to me and protected me, and that's how we met."
Madam Su also nodded and said, "So don't be silent."
Dong Wenren hesitated for a long time before he said, "I only know that she is the daughter of the Left Capital Censor."
"It was at a flower viewing party at the beginning of spring. Someone fell into the water. Everyone else stayed away, but she jumped in to save him. However, because of that, her clothes got soaked, and people started gossiping about her."
"I know that's just pedantic. I admire that girl. She's very kind and good."
Under the influence of his cousin and his wife's thoughts, Dong Wenren no longer cared about those pedantic and empty reputations.
He can see for himself who is good and who is bad.
When Madam Su heard this, she said, "Oh, it's the girl from the Gu family. I've heard of her."
Dong Wenren was very nervous, fearing that his aunt would have opinions.
"Although there are rumors outside, I know that she is a good girl and she saved a life."
Su Ruoqing was also stunned. "I remember last summer, when Third Aunt hosted a banquet, I met Madam Gu and Miss Gu. They were both very nice people."
"Mrs. Gu has a cheerful personality, and Miss Gu is innocent and bright, and her words are also well-educated and reasonable."
Although Su Ruoqing rarely attends banquets, since she has been with Huo Bingshuo, in order to help her sister-in-law and brother-in-law and to support the Huo family, she has learned everything about the lives of the nobles and officials in the capital.
"That's the Censor, right? He has a very upright character, but as a Censor, it's probably because of this kind of character that he is easily valued by the Emperor."
Su Ruoqing said, "I was thinking about quickly preparing for half the banquet and sending an invitation to the Gu family to invite Miss Gu?"
Madam Su said, "It's not easy to host a banquet when you're in such poor health."
"Well, I'll host a banquet and invite the ladies and daughters of each family to come over and play. We'll go to our farm and send an invitation to the Gu family. Madam and Miss Gu should come."
"By the way, let's also let the Gu family know our sincerity."
"Of course, the Gu family must be satisfied with you."
As she spoke, Old Lady Su looked at Dong Wenren's clothes and thought to herself that she should dress him up.
She dresses simply every day and doesn't even bother to dress up.
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