Chapter 35: Marriage
Xie Jingyu was a young man with bright and brilliant spirit. Jiang Yuyan was really happy to be with him and did not reject his approach and contact at all...
She frowned. In fact, she had figured it out since the time of Qin Shangyu. Her momentary entanglement caused Qin Shangyu to leave sadly, and she didn't feel good now.
In the end, I had to follow the local customs. I couldn't keep my mind to myself anymore, so why bother to put up a memorial archway? It's better to live happily! Jiang Yuyan thought to herself.
It’s just that Xie Jingyu seemed too arrogant, and he had left her alone for half a year before coming back, so she didn’t want to agree to him so quickly.
Jiang Yuyan glanced at him and lay back on the bamboo couch calmly.
"Maybe I like him a little, just like a brother in the family." Jiang Yuyan smiled secretly.
"Who wants to be your brother!" Xie Jingyu's face fell instantly, "I want to be your husband!"
Jiang Yuyan raised her eyebrows, "You are just a child... Look, you get angry all of a sudden!"
"Who is younger?" Xie Jingyu was annoyed. He leaned over the couch and bit Jiang Yuyan's neck.
"Hiss..." Jiang Yuyan raised her hand and pushed him.
"I haven't seen you for half a year and you seem to be more at ease with me."
"I just want to tell you that I am a grown man..." Xie Jingyu's eyes were red and his expression was both cute and fierce.
“.………”
Jiang Yuyan was speechless for a while, her expression stiff. This is really a straight shot.
After a while, Jiang Yuyan seemed quite puzzled and asked in a low voice: "How can you be sure that you like me, or what do you like about me? My face?"
"The face is of course a very important part... Didn't you secretly look at me several times when you first met me?" Xie Jingyu's expression relaxed.
"Nonsense, I was wearing a veil at the time, how could you have seen me looking at you?"
“Haha, you see you didn’t object to what I said…” Xie Jingyu laughed.
Jiang Yuyan was embarrassed and annoyed, and glared at him. Well, at that time she felt that this man, especially his eyes, were very attractive.
"Actually, that time in Qionghua Tower was not the first time I saw you." Xie Jingyu stopped smiling, his expression immersed in memories, "The first time I saw you was in Yunxiang Tower. At that time, you were staying in the inn next door, and you were leaning against the window looking out. I fell in love with you at first sight."
Jiang Yuyan was a little surprised. She didn't expect it to be like this.
Xie Jingyu stroked her hot temples and said, "It's hard not to be moved by your appearance." He was so moved that he had a dream about her that night.
"What if I get old and ugly, and my appearance is ruined?" Jiang Yuyan was deliberately taking advantage of her favor to become arrogant.
"Appearance is just an opportunity. I saw it, so I wanted to get close to you and understand you. The more I understand you, the more I like you. You are smart, kind, cute, gentle, and a little chivalrous.
I often wonder, how can there be such a perfect woman like you? I gradually fall deeper and deeper in love with you. But since you are already in my heart, your appearance is not that important. Even if you are disfigured, I will still like you. I just want to be with you. "
Xie Jingyu said a lot of things at once, and the eighteen-year-old boy's eyes were full of seriousness at this moment.
Jiang Yuyan was speechless. The two of them were still pressed tightly together, steaming hot, and she gently pushed him away.
Xie Jingyu’s expectant eyes dimmed.
After a while, Jiang Yuyan's slow and gentle voice came, "So...what do you want?"
Xie Jingyu's heart seemed to be sinking to the bottom of the well but then being quickly pulled out.
"Wanwan, if you ask this, are you......" Xie Jingyu hesitated, raised his voice and said firmly: "Of course I want to marry you, in a grand sedan chair!"
Jiang Yuyan's face was covered with a red cloud, not sure if it was because of the heat, "But doesn't your mother, Princess Wu, disagree?"
"Hey, speaking of this, Wanwan, do you still remember the memorial you gave me? My father read it and praised you. Later, I went to my mother to express my feelings. She was furious, so I had to lie to her and said that my chastity was lost. She then locked me up and wanted to find a fool for me to marry. But my father supported me."
Xie Jingyu smiled frivolously, "Later, he went to His Majesty and told a lot of sentimental stories about the misery of several men, and then presented this memorial, saying that it was written by his future daughter-in-law. His Majesty was quite impressed, and gave my father a favor by conferring you the title of a consort of the sixth rank!"
Jiang Yuyan covered her mouth and giggled when she heard his indecent remarks.
This is a good sixth-rank civil servant, a kind of civil servant who doesn't have to work but still gets paid, half a level higher than a county magistrate. So he praised him: "Wow, that's great!"
Xie Jingyu was also very proud, "Now you are an official, and I am a commoner, or I am marrying above my station, so my mother will naturally agree."
Jiang Yuyan smiled so hard that her teeth were showing. "It's okay. I'll protect you from now on!"
Although Xie Jingyu didn't know what "罩" meant, he roughly understood what she said and chuckled.
"The imperial edict will arrive in Lin County in two days, along with your official uniform."
"Yeah yeah" Jiang Yuyan nodded repeatedly. She felt that what Xie Jingyu did for her was definitely not as simple as he said, and she was quite moved for a moment.
"Then do you agree?" Xie Jingyu got back to the point.
"I'll agree if Ayan agrees to let you in." Jiang Yuyan rolled her eyes and said with a smile.
This guy is used to bullying others by taking advantage of his power. If he is not restrained, I am afraid that Ayan will suffer in the future.
Xie Jingyu immediately jumped up with joy, hugged Jiang Yuyan and took two bites: "I'll go talk to him." At the end, he said unwillingly: "Do you just listen to Xiao Yuanyan?"
"Of course, it is the master's responsibility to manage the rear house." Jiang Yuyan remained calm.
In fact, she already owed Xiao Yuanyan a lot, and should be more considerate to him.
In addition to managing the house, Xiao Yuanyan is also responsible for the business of Su Nian Jin Shi. In his spare time, he occasionally goes to the nearby mountains to hunt for Jiang Yuyan's meals.
When Xie Jingyu sneaked in, Xiao Yuanyan was not at home, so he had the chance to confess. Now he was also afraid, because this guy had always been at odds with him, and he didn't know if he could agree to it.
Unexpectedly, when Xiao Yuanyan came back and saw him, his face only darkened a little. Later, Xie Jingyu politely discussed the marriage with him. Xiao Yuanyan was silent for a moment and then agreed in a good temper, which surprised and surprised Xie Jingyu.
He never thought that the two of them had had a heart-to-heart talk as early as when they were in Qin Shangyu.
When Xiao Yuanyan saw him coming to him, he already understood Jiang Yuyan's idea. Although it was customary for the eldest husband to manage the harem, the eldest husband did not have much right to interfere with who the lady wanted to marry. Jiang Yuyan gave him enough respect, and now that things had come to this, he could only return the respect.
Xie Jingyu called Xiao Yuanyan "Brother" in various ways to please him and even gave him an Autumn Moon Bow, which Xiao Yuanyan casually threw in the study.
The longer the night, the more troubles one may have. Xie Jingyu hopes to return to Beijing as soon as possible to discuss the marriage. Now it is the end of July, and the wedding preparations in the palace will take at least two months to hold. He can't wait any longer.
Jiang Yuyan also wanted to leave early, as she had always wanted to know Qin Shangyu's recent situation. However, Xiao Yuanyan disagreed. Not to mention that there were still many things to be dealt with in Lin County, it was just that the summer was unbearable, and Jiang Yuyan was afraid that she would get heatstroke on the way.
Jiang Yuyan really couldn't stand it. She felt like she was going to get sick from the heat in the room with ice in it.
So they agreed to set off after August.
Meanwhile, Xie Jingyu sent a pigeon message to his father, asking him to calculate the date and prepare the betrothal gifts and wedding house. His words were quite excited and verbose, which made his father, Prince Wu, twitch his lips.
Jiang Yuyan received the imperial edict three days after Xie Jingyu arrived. County Magistrate Chen was quite shocked and didn't know the reason, but he also spoke respectfully and congratulated repeatedly.
The news spread quickly throughout the streets and alleys. It was said that Madam Jiang was both talented and beautiful, and even the current emperor praised her. Everyone praised her, and visiting cards floated in like snowflakes. Jiang Yuyan was busy arranging things and ignored them all.
After these days of training, Bai Lian was able to work independently in the kitchen. Jiang Yuyan racked her brains to teach him all the recipes she remembered.
Zhou Yuanshan and his son were invited as well. It was because the date of return from the capital was uncertain, so they had to take care of Su Nian Jin Shi and Su Xin Courtyard.
Zhou Yuanshan and his son naturally had no objection. The servants and the waiters were all used to doing this, so it was not difficult for them to take over.
But everyone was reluctant to leave, and Jiang Yi looked visibly haggard. But before he left, Jiang Yuyan took him away, giving him a big surprise.
The first day of September, which is equivalent to the beginning of October in the modern Gregorian calendar, the fierce autumn tiger finally died down and the weather gradually became cooler.
Jiang Yuyan and Xiao Yuanyan said goodbye to everyone. Zhou Yuanchun's eyes were red and he was about to cry. Everyone was reluctant to leave. The lady and husband of the host family were so nice!
Jiang Yuyan comforted him for a moment and then stepped onto the super luxurious wide carriage that Xie Jingyu arranged for her, followed by ten elite shadow guards from the Wu Wang Mansion. A team of people headed to the capital in a mighty manner.
Jiang Yuyan also officially started her journey to Beijing.
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