Chapter 405 Extra 15

Xu Xuan looked at Yu Tang's expression, winked at her mischievously, and asked, "Who do you think it is?"

Yu Tang couldn't help but laugh and said, "I was wondering if it was someone from the Xu or Li family, but it seems not. Don't keep me in suspense. I don't believe you didn't tell me after lunch."

Xu Xuan laughed out loud.

Indeed, she had also looked for a partner from the Xu and Li families before. This was because both families had girls of the right age for Wei Xiaochuan. She couldn't help but say, "Of course I hope to have another marriage with your family! But someone came to me and asked for it. After thinking about it, I thought this marriage might be better, so I came to your house shamelessly to ask for your opinion."

This means that it was the woman who took the initiative to propose this marriage!

But after Wei Xiaochuan came to Beijing, he has been studying at home and has never been out and about. Who would be interested in him?

Yu Tang was still a little worried about meeting a family like the Song or Wu families.

She still hopes that Wei Xiaochuan's future wife will value Wei Xiaochuan's character and knowledge more.

Yu Tang couldn't help but sit up straight and asked, "Whose family are you going to be a matchmaker for?"

Xu Xuan also became serious and said with a smile: "Not to mention you, even I would never have thought of this in my dreams - it's Mr. Shen Fang who is staying at your house and wants to act as a matchmaker for his younger sister."

"Ah!" Yu Tang was stunned.

Xu Xuan also sighed: "Who could have thought of this! Logically, they know each other, and if they had this idea, they should have said it long ago. Why did they only bring it up now after arriving in the capital? I heard that you asked me to be a matchmaker for Mr. Wei, and you went through so many twists and turns to get my name." After saying that, she changed the subject and praised, "It can be seen that the Shen family is very eager to form this marriage. I also thought about it carefully and felt that it was not bad. Shen Fang is the patriarch of the Shen family."

His younger sister is the legitimate daughter of the Shen family.

What's more, the girl took the initiative to propose marriage, which showed her sincerity.

Yu Tang was even more afraid that there was something they didn't know.

Xu Xuan told her in detail: "We knew each other before, but we only talked a few times. I knew that Master Wei was well-educated and studied hard, and I admired him very much. It was on the way to the capital this time that I found that Master Wei was also a very good person, with an open mind, a strong character, and a strong opinion. He is a rare person with good character and kindness. Master Shen has a younger sister, who is his parents' old daughter. She is outstanding in appearance, quiet and virtuous. Her parents love her like a pearl in their palms and don't want her to marry far away. She has reached the age of marriage but is not yet engaged." She added, "He actually mentioned it to me for some time. "I've never met his sister before, so I couldn't agree to it. So I found an excuse and asked Madam Qin to find out about her. It's said that the girl is really pretty. I thought that the Shen family hasn't produced any third-rank officials in recent years, but there are many officials in the family. Last year, there was one who was the same year as Pei Bo and Pei Chan in your family, but he didn't become a scholar and was sent to Jiangxi to serve as an official. Although Master Wei's family background is a little weak, he was chosen by Shen Fang himself. After they get married, they will be a good match and there will naturally be no conflicts. What do you think?"

No wonder Shen Fang has been avoiding Wei Xiaochuan these days!

Yu Tang smiled and said, "In terms of family background, it is natural that our Xiaochuan has the upper hand. But you also know that marrying a virtuous wife is a good choice, especially in a situation like the Wei family, where they are counting on Xiaochuan to bring honor to the family. Although he is the youngest son, he is no less than the eldest son. If his wife is less knowledgeable about the ways of the world, I am afraid that this family will not be able to make it."

"I see!" Xu Xuan said with a smile, "Then I'll keep it to myself for now and wait until you guys have found out the truth before we speak."

"That's not necessary." Yu Tang always believed that she should treat people with sincerity. She said, "You can tell Mr. Shen that they are already acquainted with each other. Why don't we discuss it after they announce the results?"

She could also find out more about the character and behavior of the young lady from the Shen family.

Xu Xuan smiled and said, "Master Shen probably wanted to wait until Master Wei passed the imperial examination before discussing the matter, which might make him suspicious of being poor and favoring the rich, so he simply brought it up before the imperial examination."

Yu Tang smiled and said, "If Miss Shen manages the household well, this would be a good marriage."

After all, Shen Fangbi was his elder brother, and he had to report his sister's marriage to his parents. Since he had this intention, he must have sent a letter back long ago. By this calculation, he must have had a plan in mind within two days of arriving in the capital.

Yu Tang nodded repeatedly, and after seeing Xu Xuan off, he immediately wrote a letter to Mrs. Wei.

Mrs. Wei is also a very shrewd and capable person, and as she is her own daughter-in-law, she will definitely be able to find out the situation of Mr. Shen’s sister.

But what she didn't expect was that just after she sent Xu Xuan away, the second lady of the Pei family sent someone to deliver a visiting card.

Yu Tang was very surprised. He took the visiting card to see Old Madam Pei and said, "I never thought that she would come to see Xi Ge'er as soon as she arrived in the capital. She also said that she brought a spotted beetle cat for Xi Ge'er."

Mrs. Pei was also very happy.

Among the Pei family's granddaughters, she had the most tortuous life, and the old man hoped that she would get better.

Madam Pei couldn't help but say, "Go ask the second son's wife if she has any familiar doctors. Since she came to Beijing for medical treatment, we should at least help her ask."

Yu Tang smiled and said, "Not only the second sister-in-law, but also the second brother and the third master are helping to ask! I also asked Madam Yin and Madam Yang to tell us as soon as there is any news."

Old Madam Pei nodded, discussed with Yu Tang the dishes to be prepared for Miss Pei II, and invited a female storyteller. Then she let Yu Tang go and continued to teach arithmetic to Jiang'er.

But the old man was a little absent-minded today, so he made mistakes several times.

Jiang'er was a good and filial child. He tactfully reminded Madam Pei. Seeing that Madam Pei looked reluctant, he simply offered to take a rest for a while and helped Madam Pei to the warm room next door to drink tea.

Seeing that he was so young but so graceful and gentle, Mrs. Pei felt very sad. She thought that she couldn't delay this child no matter what. She put down the teacup, took his hand and asked him softly, "Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?"

Jiang Ge'er laughed and said, "Grandmother, did you hear from father that he would pass the position of the eldest son to the third brother?"

Mrs. Pei was shocked and scolded Pei Yan: "As a father, you don't even know how to speak!"

Jiang Ge'er defended his father and said, "Father asked me a long time ago. I hadn't decided what to do at that time. But father told me that responsibility and power are equal. If I want to gain, I will definitely lose. If I am willing to give up, I will have other gains. I think what father said makes sense. Besides, I think the capital is very good, and I want to stay in the capital for some time." As he spoke, his eyes sparkled, "Brother Yin He is only two or three years older than me, but he has extraordinary knowledge and is already reading "The Analects of Confucius". He also secretly followed his father to the library of the Hanlin Academy. I also want to be like him, read all the books in the world, travel all over the mountains and rivers, and see the wonders of the world, so that my life will not be in vain."

With so many things to do, how can I be willing to stay in Lin'an and be a merchant?

Mrs. Pei was both relieved and happy. She hugged Jiang'er and called him "my dear" and said, "It's good that you have such great ambitions, but studying is also a hard thing. It's also possible that you will gain nothing. You have to think it through."

Jiang Ge'er smiled and said, "Don't worry, Grandma. Dad said that if you choose a path, you must finish it even if you have to kneel down."

They say these heretical words and teach them to their children.

Madam Pei said, "Nonsense. Sometimes your father is right, and sometimes he is wrong. You know it's wrong, but you still have to go on!"

Jiang'er smiled and did not argue with his grandmother.

He could feel the love from his grandmother, his parents and his younger brother.

Therefore, when they think differently from him, he can always forgive and tolerate.

He changed the subject and said with a smile, "Did my second cousin say when she would come to visit us? I am going to draw a picture of a cat for her. I am sure she will like it."

Mrs. Pei agreed happily and accompanied Jiang'er in painting, but she was thinking in her heart, how could the second girl like cats? It's not because she doesn't have children, she is lonely, and has a strong temper. She doesn't want others to see it, so she raises cats as children?

Two days later, Miss Pei arrived as expected.

The cat she brought for Xi'er had spots like copper coins, and was different from the tiger-skin cat that the second wife brought back to coax Xi'er and Sen'er. But both cats had strong personalities. When they met, they fought first, and it was Miss Pei's cat that won.

The second wife was worried: "The king doesn't want to see the king. Can he give one of the cats to someone else?"

The Second Miss was much more calm and aloof than before. She smiled and said, "That's not the case. This fight will be over in a few days. Just make sure they don't get to Third Uncle. Third Uncle is fiercer than a tiger."

Everyone laughed.

The copper cat was also kept.

Everyone likes it.

Only Pei Yan complained: "Didn't you say you only brought it here to look at? Why did you keep it?"

Yu Tang had no choice but to say, "Doesn't Second Aunt live at Yang's place? Her mother-in-law doesn't like cats. Let's help her raise one for a few days."

Pei Yan sneered and said, "She has the guts to make trouble for her mother-in-law, so why should we cover for her?"

Yu Tang quickly covered his mouth and said, "How can an uncle instigate his niece to get angry with her mother-in-law? Just say it in front of me, but don't shout loudly."

Pei Yan has been generous and helpful in recent years, and everyone praises him. He only said such things in front of Yu Tang.

He took the opportunity to kiss Yu Tang's palm, changed his clothes, and went to discuss New Year's matters with Pei Xuan.

Pei Xuancheng told him that the eldest master of the Peng family wanted to meet them brothers.

Pei Yan was merciless and said, "It's almost the New Year, how can he have time to go to the capital!"

Pei Xuan looked at his brother's unreserved look and said with a headache: "A wild goose leaves its mark on the world. Sooner or later, someone will know what you did."

Pei Yan said: "He asked you out, not me. If you think I should go, I'll go with you. If you just say hello, I already know."

This guy is already a father, yet he is still so willful!

Cutting off the financial resources of the Peng family was like killing someone. Pei Xuan was afraid that if the two brothers went together, they would be blocked in the house and beaten by the Peng family. He said helplessly, "Well, you stay at home and I'll go."

Pei Yan said nothing and asked Pei Xuan, "Do you know that Pei Fei is doing salt business with others?"

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