Chapter 134 Lovely Parents
Wen Yuanqiao told Li about the marriage he was going to arrange for Nianxi.
Nianxi was only sixteen when the new year came, and the couple had already agreed to keep their daughter until she was eighteen before marrying her off.
It has been two years and it is almost the end of the year. Li was puzzled and asked, "Why are you so anxious?"
Wen Yuanqiao didn't want to mention Prince Jing's dirty deeds, so he just said, "It's better to get engaged first."
With a husband's family, I am no longer afraid of those people's dirty thoughts.
But when it comes to engagement, the couple can't help but think of Gu Ci.
What a good boy, with a rare good temperament and good character, and he gets along well with Nianxi. If he were still in Beijing...
Li pondered for a moment and said, "I'm afraid Nian'er is not in the mood to get engaged now."
It is always hard to forget the memory of my childhood.
The couple was silent for a while, and Li asked again, "But what happened?"
Wen Yuanqiao has always avoided talking about his daughter's marriage, but he has taken the initiative today, so there must be a reason.
"Nothing, just talking."
Although Wen Yuanqiao was not familiar with worldly affairs, he was a good husband who truly loved his wife. Once Li knew about Prince Jing's affairs, she would be worried and unable to sleep or eat.
"I remembered I have something else to do, so I'll go to the study first."
As they had been married for many years, he was afraid of revealing his true feelings in front of his wife, so he left in a hurry.
Wen Yuanqiao stayed in his study for several days, screening all the men of marriageable age in Beijing. But the more he screened, the more frustrated he became. He looked left and right, but found that no one was worthy of his daughter Nianxi.
Fortunately, Prince Jing has not been active recently, which gives Wen Yuanqiao some time to relax.
But since it was about his daughter, he couldn't be careless.
He had been thinking hard these days and several strands of his hair had turned white. Finally, he thought of someone who matched Nianxi in every aspect. He was also rare in that he was calm, steady, humble and polite. So he could not wait any longer and immediately sent someone to invite her.
But unfortunately.
The servant came back to report, "Mr. Pei has some foreign affairs and will not be in the capital these days."
"Did you say when you'd be back?"
"About the end of the year."
Wen Yuanqiao calculated the time and found that there were only a few days left, so he calmed down and just waited for Pei Jian to come back to discuss the matter.
Now, everyone in the capital knows that Pei Jian has a lover.
Thanks to Han Lin, he really knows how to act according to the situation. Even Wen Yuanqiao, a scholar who doesn't care about what's happening outside, has heard a little about it.
Wen Yuanqiao has already made up his mind that Pei Jian has a lover, and coincidentally, Nian'er also has someone in her heart. If Prince Jing refuses to give up, he will say that the two children are already engaged!
When the incident involving Prince Jing has died down, Pei Jian and Nian'er can probably live their own lives, since they have no feelings for each other anyway.
In this way, his Nian Xi can stay for a few more years before going out.
Witty!
Nianxi knew nothing about Wen's father's thoughts and plans.
These days, she has focused all her energy on Liuji Hall.
“So people should not only love their own relatives, nor their own children, but also ensure that the old have a place to live out their lives, the strong have a place to work, the young have a place to grow, and the poor, widows, orphans, the lonely, and the disabled are all provided for.”
Nian Xi herself has died once, and no one can understand the preciousness of life better than her.
Liuji Hall was founded by Madam Chengjing specifically for the poor and sick. Here, she met many people struggling between life and death, and felt more deeply the meaning of life.
Happiness is never given by others, but comes from inner fullness and abundance.
In the past, I was too sentimental and too worried, which is why I lost myself because of a man's gradually disappearing love.
She didn't go to the Six Diseases Hall every day, but she worked very hard every time. She was even more patient and attentive to poor women and children, and she had invited several people to work at "Fu Sheng Ban He".
She knows that her power is limited, but the light of a candle can enhance the brilliance of the sun and the moon, and the tiny specks of dust can benefit the mountains and the seas.
That day, after she had sorted out the cold and cough medicines she had distributed, Madam Xu came over and said to her, "This winter is particularly cold, and there are more elderly people and children suffering from typhoid fever. You have worked hard these days."
Madam Xu is the head of Liuji Hall.
She was originally the Majesty's wet nurse. After the Majesty succeeded to the throne, she was conferred the title of First-Rank Lady, a high-ranking status. However, her only daughter died young and her husband also passed away, so she helped Madam Chengjing to manage all matters at the Liuji Hall.
Nian Xi did not feel the hardship, and shook her head and said gently, "It is not hard at all, but the herbs for treating cough, such as Platycodon grandiflorum and Ophiopogon japonicus, are in short supply. If we don't replenish them in time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to continue."
Madam Xu became even more pleased when she heard this. "There are others to take care of these. Are you free the day after tomorrow? Madam Xian invites you to be a guest at her mansion."
Madam Chengjing has always been a legend in the capital and a role model for women. Nianxi had never seen her before, and when she heard about Madam Xian's invitation, she was immediately excited and her face turned red:
"If I'm free, I'll definitely be there on time!"
The more she learned about Liuji Hall, the more she admired Madam Chengjing who founded this charity hall - using her own body as a woman to relieve people's suffering is truly a noble cause!
Seeing her so excited, Madam Xu was even more delighted. Just as she was about to praise her again, Nianxi's maid Lanzhi came over.
"Miss, the lady wants you to go home quickly."
"What is it?"
"The Queen is here to invite all the ladies in the capital. Madam has asked me to take you back so that she can prepare your clothes for the grand banquet the day after tomorrow."
The Queen has always been frugal, and her birthday celebrations in previous years were never grand or extravagant. This year, she announced early that the war in the north was tense, and as the commander of the harem, she had to set an example and be frugal.
"Why so sudden?"
Lanzhi looked up at her young lady and said, "It is said that General Gu won a great victory and His Majesty was pleased, so he took the opportunity to celebrate the Queen's birthday."
Nian Xi suddenly heard Gu Ci's name and paused, then turned to look at Madam Xu and apologized, "Madam..."
Mrs. Xu already knew the whole story. It was indeed an unfortunate coincidence. She smiled and comforted the girl in front of her, "Then let's make an appointment another day."
"yes."
When Nianxi returned home, the embroidery lady called by Li was already waiting in the living room, ready to take measurements for Nianxi.
"Mother, the Queen's banquet will be held the day after tomorrow. Isn't it a little late to cut clothes today?"
Li was selecting the fabrics sent by the cloth shop. Without even looking up, she said, "I'll pay a high price and I can make it."
Nianxi has grown a lot taller. Every time Mrs. Li wanted to make some new clothes for her this winter, she interrupted her.
Li knew in her heart who her daughter was doing this for.
Before Gu Ci went to the battlefield, her daughter dressed up beautifully every day and was as dazzling as a flower. But after Gu Ci left, this winter, her good daughter stayed in the gray Liuji Hall all day long, which made her, as a mother, very heartbroken.
But I can't say it hurts.
Who hasn't done a few stupid things when they're sad?
After Gu resigned and left the capital, there were many rumors in the capital, all of which were about that gossipy and mean woman, scolding her for her fickle nature.
Li herself secretly shed tears several times because of this.
Not to mention her fifteen-year-old daughter!
She has already made up her mind that she will dress up Nianxi well today and let those blind and rotten bastards see how outstanding her girl is!
She understands her daughter best. Nian'er is a straightforward child. She can't let her go now, but after a long time, there will be a day when she will let go.
Anyway, Li is not in a hurry at all.
Because--
The etiquette is very good!