Chapter 288 Marriage
Since returning to Beijing, Yuan Zining felt that Yuan Ziyu had changed a lot. Many things were even more comprehensive than he and his elder brother had imagined. Not only did he have his own shop and farm, he also helped him and his elder brother open a grain shop.
All these things made Yuan Zining no longer treat Yuan Ziyu as a child, and he was more willing to listen to Yuan Ziyu's opinions on many things.
Seeing Yuan Ziyu asking this, she nodded quickly: "Little sister, I'm serious!"
"When did you two start?" Yuan Ziyu was very curious.
"Just... just let it go!" Yuan Zining scratched his hair embarrassedly.
Yuan Ziyou smiled when he saw this, and without asking any further questions, he only asked, "Second brother, you haven't told our parents yet?"
"Not yet!" Yuan Zining shook his head and said, "We both thought that since we are still young, we didn't tell anyone."
Yuan Ziyou said, "Second brother, Miss Ji is the same age as me. Yesterday I received an invitation to Prince Ning's birthday banquet. I'm afraid Miss Ji received it as well. I heard that Prince Ning's birthday banquet is actually for him to meet girls from various families in preparation for marrying his first wife next year."
"Ah!" Yuan Zining really didn't know what was going on: "Little sister, you mean..."
"Second brother, it's just as you think!" Yuan Ziyou said, "Any unengaged woman attending the birthday banquet this time has a chance of being chosen by Prince Ning. After all, he's going to marry not only a principal wife but also two concubines next year. And with Ji Daxueshi holding the highest rank, he's a great help to Prince Ning."
"Hiss!" Yuan Zining's heart couldn't help but feel choked up when he thought about the possibility that Ji Nuanqing might be chosen by Xuanyuan Xiao: "No, absolutely not!"
When Yuan Ziyu looked up, he saw Ji Nuanqing standing at the door staring at him in a daze.
"Miss Yuan Er, is what you just said true?" Ji Nuanqing naturally also received the invitation. She originally thought it was just a birthday party, but she didn't expect there was such a layer inside.
Yuan Ziyou nodded: "I think it's almost right!"
Ji Nuanqing frowned when she heard that, and looked at Yuan Zining, wanting to hear what he had to say. She had never thought that one day she would actually fall in love with Yuan Zining. In addition, after spending so much time together, Yuan Zining had already entered her heart. When Ji Nuanqing thought that she might not marry Yuan Zining in the future, her heart ached.
Seeing Ji Nuanqing looking at him, Yuan Zining gave her a soothing smile, and then said to Yuan Ziyu, "In that case, I will go back today and tell mother to help me propose marriage to the Ji Mansion!"
When Ji Nuanqing heard Yuan Zining say this, she couldn't help but smile, and a blush appeared on her face.
Shi Xiang was listening from the side and was happy for Ji Nuanqing, so she bowed to Yuan Zining and said, "Then Second Young Master Yuan, please hurry up and don't let our young lady down!"
"Shixiang!" Ji Nuanqing said angrily, "How can you be so impatient?"
Shi Xiang smiled and said, "I am just helping the young lady to speak her mind."
"Don't talk too much!" Ji Nuanqing's face turned even redder.
Yuan Ziyu stepped forward, took Ji Nuanqing's hand and said with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, you must be more compassionate to my younger sister in the future!"
Although Ji Nuanqing had a carefree personality, she was also shy when it came to her children's marriages. When she heard Yuan Ziyu say this, her face turned red as if it was about to bleed. She gently pinched Yuan Ziyu's cheek and said, "You're laughing at me too!"
"How can this be a joke?" Yuan Ziyou said with a smile, "When my mother proposes, you will be my future sister-in-law!"
"Oh, I won't talk to you anymore. I'll go back to my room first!" Ji Nuanqing was embarrassed by Yuan Ziyu's teasing. She turned around and ran away with Shixiang!
Yuan Ziyu looked at Ji Nuanqing's back as she ran away, then turned to Yuan Zining and said with a smile, "Second brother, your sister-in-law is shy!"
Yuan Zining sighed: "She's thin-skinned, so take it easy."
"I just called you second sister-in-law!" Yuan Ziyu looked innocent.
"You!" Yuan Zining nodded at Yuan Ziyu, smiled and shook his head.
"Second brother, you really keep your word. You found a daughter-in-law for our parents so quickly!" Yuan Ziyu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Tell me, when did you have evil intentions towards Miss Ji?"
Yuan Zining blushed: "As a girl, be more reserved!"
"Anyway, Brother Xi doesn't dislike me!" Yuan Ziyu raised the corner of his lips proudly and said with a smug look on his face.
Yuan Zining looked at Yuan Ziyu helplessly.
After returning to the Yuan Mansion, Yuan Zining went to Liufeng Garden in the evening and told Yuan Qifeng and Liu about his relationship with Ji Nuanqing!
Yuan Qifeng and Liu were both surprised, and then happily agreed immediately. They immediately asked Bingren to go to Ji's house to propose marriage.
When Grand Secretary Ji saw that the Yuan family had sent an iceman to propose marriage for their second son, he readily agreed. Grand Secretary Ji was an extremely upright person and had always admired Yuan Qifeng. Now that the Yuan family had come to propose marriage, how could he not agree?
Since the marriage was agreed, the two families immediately finalized the engagement. After going through a set of procedures, Yuan Zining and Ji Nuanqing were officially engaged, and Xuanyuan Xiao's birthday party was approaching.
"Second Miss, you look so beautiful today!" Qingying and Qingzhi admired sincerely.
Today is the day Yuan Ziyu is attending a banquet. She is wearing a Xiangfei-colored blouse with a moon-white hibiscus pattern and a slanting collar, a moon-white pleated skirt embroidered with broken branches, and a light pink pearl headpiece.
The girl is as beautiful as a flower, graceful and elegant.
Yuan Ziyu smiled and said, "Qingying is going to Prince Ning's Mansion with me today. Qingzhi, you stay and look after the house!"
"Yes!" Qingying and Qingzhi responded quickly!
The master and his two servants were talking when they saw Cui Ruxu and Cui Ruxun enter the room with their maid.
"Cousin, cousin!" Yuan Ziyu greeted them with a smile when he saw them.
"Oh, second cousin, you look so beautiful in this outfit!" Cui Ruxun's eyes lit up when she saw Yuan Ziyu!
"Thank you for the compliment, second cousin!"
"Second cousin, you'll be leaving the mansion soon, so we won't stay any longer!" Cui Ruxu said with a smile, "When you go to Prince Ning's mansion today, you must be careful about everything. After all, my eldest cousin is now the Ning Prince's concubine. If she wants to do something, it will be easy. You'd better be careful!"
The two Cui sisters were not from official families in the capital, so they were not invited this time. Yuan Ziyu had to go alone. They were worried because they knew what Yuan Zitong had done before.
"Don't worry, cousin!" Yuan Ziyou said with a smile, "I'll be careful. She can't plot against me!"
Cui Ruxu nodded. When she learned that Qingying was following, she instructed Qingying, "Remember, no matter where your daughter goes, you must follow her. You can't be separated from her, understand?"
"Yes, cousin!" Qingying responded quickly!
After a while, the three sisters talked for a while, and then Yuan Ziyu took Qingying to Prince Ning's Mansion in a carriage.
(End of this chapter)
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