In the Shen family's alley, every household likes to gather at the entrance of the alley early in the morning to gossip and chat.
From afar, I saw a tall and handsome man in a long robe riding a horse towards this side, followed by several people carrying boxes covered with red cloth.
Several ladies immediately started discussing the matter out of curiosity.
"Eh? Look who that man on horseback is? Why is he coming towards us?"
"Look at his extraordinary appearance. If he's not an official, he must be a wealthy man. It looks like he's going to propose marriage to someone."
Aunt Shen followed the crowd's gaze and said, "Oh! Why does he look so familiar?"
When the man on horseback approached, Aunt Shen was delighted and stood up quickly: "Master Pei?"
Pei Yanli stopped his horse at the entrance of the alley and dismounted: "Auntie, you are too polite. You can just call me Yanli as before."
When the women heard the conversation between the two, they immediately knew who the visitor was.
Pairs of eyes burning with gossip, quietly eating melons.
Aunt Shen's face was full of smiles, and she had a sense of pride: "Oh, that won't do. You are a high-ranking official now!"
"Auntie and my mother are good friends, so it's most appropriate for you to call me by my name." Pei Yanli spoke politely, and his usually cold and hard muscle lines relaxed a little because of today's purpose.
He said bluntly, "Auntie, I came here today because I have an important matter to discuss with you."
Aunt Shen was surprised for a moment, then immediately reacted.
Before, her daughter Bai Ying pursued Pei Yanli for many years, but Pei Yanli never took her daughter Bai Ying seriously. Now that he is old, he wants to marry her daughter Bai Ying again?
Shen Baiying’s marriage has always been a concern for her, but she never expected such a good thing to happen!
Pei Yanli's current situation is much better than before!
Suppressing her excitement, Aunt Shen narrowed her eyes and smiled, apologetically saying to the neighbors, "I have something to reply in advance."
Then he looked at Pei Yanli and said, "Let's go to my house and talk."
Pei Yanli nodded slightly, led the horse and followed Aunt Shen, who was holding her head high, into the alley.
The Shen family was on the other side of the alley. Pei Yanli followed Aunt Shen into the Shen family and tied the horse at the gate.
In the yard, Shen Baiying was hanging clothes to dry.
Aunt Shen said loudly, "Bai Ying, stop working and go make some tea."
Shen Baiying was uneasy. Pei Yanli would never come to her house for no reason. Could it be that Aunt Pei asked him to warn her not to bother Second Brother Pei anymore?
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Shen Baiying responded hurriedly, and when she turned around and was about to go to the kitchen, she suddenly saw a few people following behind her. They seemed to be carrying boxes?
Shen Baiying stood there in a daze for a moment, her heart beating wildly.
Could it be that... Aunt Pei agreed to her marriage with Second Brother Pei?
Aunt Shen continued to shout loudly: "Qianye, Yanli is here, come to the main hall quickly."
Pei Yanli followed Aunt Shen to the main hall with a calm expression and stood there.
At this time, Shen Qianye had also walked in.
"Brother Pei, why are you here at my house? Is there something wrong?" Shen Qianye quickly glanced at the boxes in the yard and found a place to sit down.
"Indeed, something happened." Pei Yanli bowed politely and said calmly: "I came here today to propose marriage on behalf of my brother."
Shen Qianye felt a little unhappy when he thought of what Aunt Pei said about his sister that day.
Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard his mother's shocked voice: "What? Are you here for Pei Lao Er?"
Pei Yanli: "Yeah."
At this time, Shen Baiying walked into the main room holding tea.
She heard everything Aunt Shen said.
I was very happy.
Shen Qianye suddenly asked: "Aunt Pei is going to the capital with you? Or are you staying in your hometown?"
Pei Yanli replied truthfully: "My mother is going to the capital with me."
When Shen Qianye heard this, he felt relieved.
His sister's personality has changed drastically since what happened last year. She is no longer as cheerful as before, but timid and submissive.
It was obvious what Aunt Pei meant earlier that she was dissatisfied with his sister and felt that she felt more relaxed and comfortable not living with her.
Aunt Shen asked, "Do you have any plans for the wedding date?"
"It would be best to get the marriage done before my mother and I arrive in Beijing. What do you think, Auntie?" Pei Yanli's stern expression softened considerably, and he spoke in a kind, negotiating tone, "After all, it's my Pei family who's asking for your daughter's hand in marriage, so naturally I need your approval."
Aunt Shen was naturally overjoyed and nodded quickly, "That's right. Our two families know each other well, and my Bai Ying and Pei Er are even more familiar with each other. Let's skip the formalities of engagement and just find a matchmaker to choose the nearest auspicious date and get the wedding done!"
With Aunt Shen's words, the marriage was a done deal.
Pei Yanli left the betrothal gifts and said goodbye.
Pei Yu'an and Shen Baiying's wedding is scheduled for five days later.
It wasn't a grand celebration; only close relatives and neighbors were invited.
At the door of the Pei family, a big red lantern was pasted with the word "happiness" on it.
At noon, the sound of firecrackers filled the streets.
The bustling noise continued until night fell.
The weather in the northwest gets cold very quickly once winter comes, so Pei Yu'an took a half-month vacation and stayed at home.
Aunt Pei thought that once she went to the capital, it would be difficult for her to have the chance to reunite with her youngest son.
"Well, Yanli, why don't you write another letter to the capital?" Aunt Pei suggested, "Since your brother is home, it won't be too late for us to stay a little longer before going."
"Mother, the Imperial City is no different from other places. The rules are very strict." Pei Yanli frowned and said, "How about this? I'll go to the capital first, and then send someone to pick you up after everything is arranged."
This hit the spot exactly what Aunt Pei wanted, and she immediately responded, "That's a good idea. Let's do it."
After arranging matters in his hometown, Pei Yanli set off for the capital.
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