People are in high spirits when they have good news, and the Marquis of Changyi was just like that today, his old face was radiant.
He brought generous gifts today, partly to cultivate a relationship, and partly out of genuine gratitude to Zhao Minggeng.
"Brother, it's all thanks to your words that I was awakened from my dream."
Now, I'm finally going to be a father again. The imperial physicians all say that the babies in the bellies of my several concubines are boys.
Haha, I've amassed such a fortune in my entire life, yet I have no son to inherit it, which has troubled me for thirty years.
Now, I have finally waited for the day when I can have a son.
I heard your sons both passed the imperial examinations, so I came here specifically to have a drink and share in the joy. Who knows, maybe my sons will be born with literary talents too!
Marquis Changyi, Yan Rongchang, spoke with great excitement, and Zhao Minggeng laughed heartily, "Then I wish the Marquis all his wishes come true."
"Don't forget me at the young lords' one-month celebration someday."
One dared to ask, and the other dared to accept. The concubine of the Marquis's mansion was the first to become pregnant, and she was still four months away from her due date.
These two have already booked a full moon celebration; they're really in a hurry.
Today, the Zhao brothers' net worth is not what it used to be.
In the past, the two of them were appendages of Zhao Minggeng or Princess Yanyue.
He is more likely to be referred to as Lord Xu's brother-in-law.
Nowadays, when people mention it, they think of the newly appointed third-ranked scholar or the newly appointed scholar who passed the imperial examination.
Indeed, the name without a prefix is quite pleasant.
The two brothers finally deserved to have their own names in front of others.
Today, the eldest princess sent out invitations with another purpose: to select wives for her two eldest sons.
Some of them were insightful, had good food, and were interested in marriage; today they indeed brought their own daughters.
Not only did these ladies come, but they also specially introduced their daughters to the princess.
"This is my daughter, Zhu'er. She's 16 this year."
I always thought of her as that little darling nestled in her mother's arms. Now, she's grown into a beautiful young woman.
When someone introduces their daughter, Princess Yan Yue naturally has to take a look.
If she liked someone, she would ask them a few questions; if she didn't, Yan Yue wouldn't even bother to respond.
There were just too many girls to choose from, so I wasn't overwhelmed by the choices.
However, many of the girls who came today are not as good-looking as her eldest son.
Once you bring a woman into the family, she should at least be pleasing to the eye.
Women who are not as handsome as their husbands are prone to feeling inferior.
On Yan Yue's side, this is only a preliminary screening. The final decision on which girl to choose will depend on the opinions of the two eldest sons.
After all, it was the two of them getting married, not the eldest princess, their mother.
Princess Yan Yue would agree to marry whomever she wanted, since those two brats would have to separate and live separately after getting married.
Even the most annoying daughter-in-law can't cause trouble for her stepmother.
When Yan Yue got tired of entertaining the guests, Zhao Qingyan took over, and the mother and daughter took turns entertaining them.
I don't know if it's the season or the people, but today feels like a market day for pregnant women.
Han Xuri's daughter, Daya, is pregnant, and the Crown Princess is also pregnant.
It seems that for the time being, there really isn't anyone who can replace Princess Yan Yue and Zhao Qingyan in receiving the female guests.
After all, those who come are people of high status, and it would be too undignified to only have the maids around them to receive them.
Unexpectedly, the woman who had helped serve the guests appeared.
It was none other than Princess Derong, who had recently divorced her husband.
And you know what? After twenty years of honing her skills in the backyard, Princess Derong was incredibly adept at entertaining guests.
She can liven up an atmosphere with just a few words. Most importantly, she can sit still and stay focused.
Several pregnant women, whose backs ached from sitting for so long, were so eager to stand up and sway around.
I don't have any energy left for anything else; I just want to find a bed, lie down quickly, straighten my back, and relieve my fatigue.
Another point is that Yan Yue and Zhao Qingyan have already seen all the women in each family.
Having seen it, I can only say that I roughly know what the other person looks like; as for their specific character, I still need to investigate.
Of course, families who could take their daughters out were also planning to find them suitable partners.
Even if Zhao Qingyang and his brother are not Yan Yue's biological sons, they are still Yan Yue's nominal sons. In particular, the celebration banquet was held at the princess's residence, which further proves that Yan Yue takes these two sons seriously.
The Zhao family is no longer the unknown family it once was; they are poised to become a rising star in the imperial court.
Anyone who asks around will know how outstanding the Zhao family's political achievements are; it's just a mystery why the emperor has never promoted them.
The three men from the Northeast have also achieved remarkable political success, especially in recent years, managing their territory with great efficiency and prosperity.
Putting aside everything else, the fact that Prince Rui has stayed in the Northeast for so many years without ever thinking about his father in the palace shows that the kid is living a life of bliss and has no desire to leave.
The ladies brought their daughters to the princess's residence for a visit. The princess did meet the ladies, but the ladies did not see the newly appointed third-ranked scholar, which was rather disappointing.
But it doesn't matter, the ladies of each household have a clever trick: they bring their male members along to the banquet.
In this way, the male members of their family would have the opportunity to see the Zhao Qingyang brothers.
The celebration banquet was quite lively, and the reputation of Zhao's chef was once again enhanced.
As a result, Zhao Qingyan's Huicui Pavilion also benefited. It must be said that this was an unexpected bonus for Zhao Qingyan.
The day after the victory celebration, Princess Yan Yue summoned her two eldest sons to her side.
"The main reason your mother called you here today is to ask you what your requirements are for your daughters-in-law, such as appearance, talent, and personality."
As for family background, that's the last thing to consider.
Anyone who dares to claim kinship with our family, unless they hold an official rank of at least the fourth grade, wouldn't dare to even stroll in front of Mother.
Yan Yue's words were quite domineering, instantly making the two brothers laugh.
Zhao Qingyang, on the other hand, has a clear understanding of her future partner.
"Mother, your son is, after all, the eldest son. I hope that the wife I marry will be able to distinguish right from wrong and be well-educated and polite."
You don't necessarily have to be proficient in all the arts, like playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, or be well-versed in literature. Being able to manage the backyard is enough; you also need to be intelligent.
In other words, as long as they're not a troublemaker who makes a fuss over nothing, that's fine.
As for appearance, the prettier the better, of course.
To be honest, everyone in our family is good-looking, and our son doesn't want to marry a woman who would bring shame to the next generation.
Even if she herself isn't very pretty, it doesn't matter; you just need to look at what her parents look like.
"If her parents are good-looking, it doesn't matter if she's not."
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