But Xu Yan rushed to Chen's house with his little servant.
Although his mother had already returned to Ningbo, Xu Yan still had to say goodbye to his grandfather and uncle.
After a period of hard work by Mr. Chen, the daily weaving production of the weaving office gradually got back on track.
The old man finally no longer had to stay in the yamen and supervise the work day and night, but could go home and live.
Upon learning that his grandson had arrived, Mr. Chen was very excited. He called Xu Yan to the study alone and even dismissed his own son Chen Zongzhi.
Seeing his grandfather being so mysterious, Xu Yanzhi felt strange.
Xu Yan listened attentively with patience, listening to his grandfather rambling about family matters for a long time before getting to the point.
"My dear grandson, your parents have already agreed to the marriage that Grandpa told you about last time."
As soon as Mr. Chen opened his mouth, Xu Yan was stunned.
Marriage? Seriously?
And what did he mean by "Mom and Dad have agreed"? How come he hadn't heard anything about it?
Oh my god, this is too scary, right?
Xu Yan didn't have any hidden illness, he just simply didn't want to get married.
After all, getting married means starting a family, and many things need to be considered from an adult's perspective.
Xu Yan was a teenager now, and he could get away with a lot of things by making jokes and acting cute. But if he became an adult, these tricks wouldn't work anymore.
Besides, isn’t fifteen a bit too young?
Xu Yan found it difficult to accept for a moment.
"Grandpa, I think it's better to establish a career first and then start a family. After all, I haven't achieved any fame yet, so I'd better wait a while."
Old Master Chen seemed to have been prepared. He narrowed his eyes and said, "My dear grandson, Grandpa didn't ask you to get married right away. If both families agree, you can get engaged first. In three years, you will be eighteen, so getting married shouldn't be a problem, right?"
What do you mean there is no problem at all?
Why does Xu Yan feel that there is no room for negotiation on this matter?
"Grandpa, it's not that my grandson doesn't want to..."
Xu Yan wanted to protest again, but his grandfather just took out an envelope.
"It contains the woman's engagement letter. You should read it first."
"Hmm? Geng Tie?"
Even the engagement letter is about to arrive, oh my god!
Xu Yan made a sad and angry expression and opened the envelope with great humiliation and reluctance.
He kept telling himself in his heart that he must not give in, must not give in, must not give in!
I, Xu Yan, would rather die of starvation, thirst, or poverty than accept an arranged marriage!
Fight, you must fight to the end!
Xu Yan took a deep breath and pulled out the Geng Tie.
When he opened it, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Huh? Hong Miaoyun? Why is it her?
Xu Yan quickly asked, "Is this engagement letter from Miss Hong?"
"certainly."
"Xixi Hong family?"
"Besides the Xixi Hong family, which other daughter of the Hong family is worthy of my darling grandson?"
"Hong Miaoyun..."
"Why, my dear grandson, do you know her?"
"That... isn't the case. It's a long story. My grandson and she only met once."
Mr. Chen said proudly.
"Although the Hong family is a family of officials, we are not marrying up to them. After all, it has been a long time since the Hong family has produced a Jinshi. Thanks to the influence of their ancestors, they enjoy the reputation of being a prominent family in Hangzhou. They are such a large family with huge annual expenses, so it is natural that they hope to marry into our family. This is called mutual benefit. With your knowledge, my dear grandson, it will be easy for you to pass the imperial examination. By then, I am afraid that the Hong family will marry up to us."
I have to say, there is some truth in what grandpa said.
For such a large family that is on the decline, how to make the family develop better is their primary consideration.
Xu Yan now enjoys the reputation of Ningbo's number one talent and can be said to be a rising star. Who wouldn't be optimistic about such a potential stock?
The Hong family simply wanted to strike first. Moreover, marrying into the Xu family would bring huge economic benefits, effectively achieving the best of both worlds.
As for the Xu family, marrying into such an official family can greatly enhance the family's status. No wonder my father agreed so quickly.
As for me, I naturally follow my husband's lead.
In general, the Xu family is a potential stock. In terms of the current family backgrounds of both parties, the Hong family is obviously more powerful. The Hong family offered an olive branch, and the father sold his son out. This is really a bit ridiculous.
If it were someone else, Xu Yan would definitely fight to the end without hesitation.
But as for Hong Miaoyun...Xu Yan was indeed a little moved.
First of all, the daughter of the Hong family is very beautiful.
It is not the "beauty" of the snake spirit's plastic surgery face in later generations, but the kind of clean beauty.
Oval face, phoenix eyes, willow-shaped eyebrows, cherry mouth, thin lips like cicada wings...
This is simply the image of a traditional oriental beauty!
Just now at the gate of the block, Xu Yan rushed over to save her, and the two of them rolled around in each other's arms for several rounds. Xu Yan observed Hong Miaoyun at close range.
Her skin is very white and delicate, and even has a faint body fragrance.
This kind of woman happens to be Xu Yan's favorite type, and he can't resist her at all!
Of course, Miss Hong also has a good personality, speaks in a gentle and elegant manner, and gives people the impression that she is very well-educated.
Maybe this is what a lady from a noble family is like.
Of course, the most important thing is beauty...
Xu Yan felt that this matter could be discussed again.
Of course, we can just chat.
Xu Yan would not get engaged to a woman he had only met once just for a hug.
Although this was considered good in the Ming Dynasty.
After all, many people have never even met each other before getting married...
"Hey, Grandpa, do you think this will work..."
Xu Yan swallowed and bargained.
"This daughter of the Hong family is indeed quite good. Can we just talk about it first without getting engaged?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Chen's beard immediately started to puff up.
"How shameless! Even if you don't have dignity, does the Hong family also have no dignity?"
Xu Yan helplessly spread his hands and said, "But once an engagement is done, there's no turning back. There's no love between my grandson and her yet, so if..."
"There's no love to cultivate. Your father and mother never even met before they got married, so how could there be any love? Aren't they treating each other with respect now?"
Old Master Chen didn't give Xu Yan any face at all and directly used his parents as an example.
Faced with this unreasonable attack, Xu Yan was defeated.
"I'll accept the engagement letter first. Grandpa, can you give me a few days to think it over?"
Seeing his grandson's pitiful appearance, Mr. Chen finally softened his heart.
"Okay, then you have to think it over quickly. Once you've thought it through, write to me so Grandpa can negotiate with the Hong family."
I don’t know why my grandfather is so enthusiastic about this matter. Is he eager to experience the happy life of four generations living under the same roof?
Hiss, it’s so terrifying.
"Okay, I promise to think this through before I come to Hangzhou next time."
Xu Yan had no choice but to leave himself alive.
Well, when to come to Hangzhou is another matter.
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