Chapter 335: Marquis Mansion Madam vs. Younger Prince 78
After Ji Rongyue left, Ji Shoufu was so angry that he felt exhausted and had no interest in drinking or eating.
Mrs. Ji ordered someone to remove the wine and food on the table and replaced it with a bowl of refreshing chicken noodle soup, which was skimmed clean of all the oil and topped with a few tender green vegetables, which looked very nice.
Prime Minister Ji rarely gets angry at home. His wife and eldest daughter are both sensible and he doesn't need to worry about anything. Aunt Li is just a concubine and cannot leave the backyard on weekdays. He never blames her for making small mistakes occasionally.
He did not have high expectations for his concubine's son. He just hoped that he could not become a talented person and just did not cause trouble.
Only the concubine's daughter really bothered him. Today's warning was an effort on his part to restrain himself. If the concubine's daughter makes trouble again, don't blame him for disregarding the relationship between father and daughter.
Ji Shoufu slurped up a bowl of chicken noodle soup. He never liked to implicate innocent people. He quickly put on a smile, wiped his mouth and said:
"I still need to trouble Madam for Yue'er's marriage. Kong's mother is not in good health, and there is no female family member who can make the decision. Madam still needs to remind the Kong family of the three books and six etiquettes. We can't let people see and laugh at us."
"The Kong family has been a family that has been passed down from generation to generation by farming and studying. In the past, they had a second-rank official, but later on they gradually declined. However, the foundation is still there, the clan members are united, and the family tradition is upright. The book boy next to Kong Liang is his cousin, and he is also well-educated. The Kong family will get better and better in the future."
Madam Ji sat beside her husband, wiping his hands with a handkerchief, and said softly, "I understand everything. The Kong family is already the best match. The third girl will definitely live comfortably if she marries there."
"Master, rest assured. I have watched the Third Young Lady grow up. All her dowry will be prepared according to the standards for a legitimate daughter. In the future, we will buy a house in the capital and live separately. Although we cannot be as wealthy as the mansion, we will not let the Third Young Lady suffer any injustice."
Ji Shoufu sighed and held Madam Ji's hand tightly. "Luckily you are here, otherwise this family would be in chaos. You don't have to give face to Aunt Li in the future. You are gentle and kind, but she doesn't know how to advance or retreat, and she has disturbed the peace of the family."
"Rong Hao's wedding should be arranged as soon as possible. After he gets married, it will be more appropriate to marry Yue'er off."
Mrs. Ji nodded in agreement.
Ji Ronghao's marriage had been arranged long ago, and the betrothal gifts had been sent. Now it was up to the man to choose the wedding date and seek the woman's consent.
Aunt Li disliked the girl's low birth background and ugly appearance, and always stopped Ji Ronghao. She also wanted the girl to bring a few more beautiful maids as a dowry, so the wedding date has not been set yet.
Ji Yunhuan temporarily lived in the Ji Mansion, still in the same courtyard as before. After she got married, her mother often ordered people to clean the courtyard so that she could stay there whenever she returned home.
Early the next morning, Kong Liang brought the elders of the clan and the matchmaker to propose marriage, which is also called "Nacai".
In addition to the prepared gifts, Kong Liang also brought two wild geese tied with red ribbons, which is a tradition in their hometown and symbolizes harmony between husband and wife.
This pair of wild geese was originally only given when an engagement was made, but Kong Liang took them when he proposed marriage, which showed his sincerity and his appreciation for his future wife.
Prime Minister Ji was busy with official duties and naturally not at home, so Mrs. Ji brought Ji Yunhuan out to entertain the guests.
Kong Liang felt a little reserved as he sat at the bottom. Although he married the third daughter of the Ji family, who he heard was his concubine's daughter, he knew that he was marrying up into the Ji family.
Minister Zhao also wanted to marry him, but he only had one legitimate daughter who was brought up in great pampering, so he really didn't dare to agree.
Today he invited the most senior elder in the clan and the best matchmaker in the capital, but he was nervous. If it didn't work out the first time, he would ask for her a few more times. Girls are reserved by nature, especially those from such a high-ranking family.
Kong Liang stood up immediately when he saw someone coming, and said with a bow, "I hope Madam Ji is well. I am Kong Liang, and I have come to ask for the hand of the third daughter of the Ji family. I hope Madam Ji will grant your wish."
He caught a glimpse of a girl standing next to Madam Ji and his face turned red. He didn't dare to look up. He was eloquent in the Golden Palace, but now he couldn't say a single nice word.
The elders of the Kong family all stood up and greeted Madam Ji. They were anxious, but didn't know what to say.
The matchmaker found it funny that the man was tongue-tied; he believed that the best people were those who said less and did more.
The matchmaker came over waving a handkerchief, with a smile on her face, and as usual, she praised Kong Liang.
"Mr. Kong is a man of great learning. There is no one in the whole capital who is more talented than him. When he rode a horse through the streets yesterday, many women were dazzled by him. However, Mr. Kong was obsessed with Miss Ji San, so he came to ask for her hand in marriage early in the morning and did not dare to delay for even a moment..."
Madam Ji did not dare to accept the courtesy from those elders, and immediately ordered the servants to support the elders. After everyone was seated, she took Ji Yunhuan to sit down.
The elders of the Ji family thought that Ji Yunhuan was the third daughter of the Ji family. Seeing that she was dignified and noble, and her every move was quite elegant, sitting there like a painting, they became happier.
It is Aliang's blessing in his previous life that a girl like this marries into the Kong family.
The matchmaker praised Kong Liang earnestly, and then praised Miss Ji San, and finally said:
"Mr. Kong and Miss Ji are a perfect match made in heaven. Mr. Kong sincerely asks to marry her. What do you think, Madam?"
Kong Liang stood below, his palms sweating from nervousness.
The elders of the Kong family were also worried. They couldn't help Aliang. Such a good marriage depended entirely on Aliang's own efforts.
Mrs. Ji was very satisfied seeing that Kong Liang was young and handsome and the Ji family were honest and sincere.
Although she didn't like the third girl, she would not marry her off casually. After all, she was a girl from the Ji family. If she married someone badly, it would bring shame to the Ji family.
Madam Ji smiled lovingly, "Mr. Kong is a young and talented man. It is also Miss Three's good fortune that she has won his favor."
The matchmaker immediately became happy, thinking that the marriage was likely to be successful, and she winked at Kong Liang.
Kong Liang bowed deeply, very excited, "Thank you Madam for your help. I will definitely treat Miss Ji well and will never let her suffer any grievances."
Mrs. Ji accepted the gift from the Kong family, and then gave the matchmaker the third girl's name and birth date, which was to ask for her name.
After that comes the Najib, where the man will offer the birth dates of both parties before the gods to ask for good or bad luck.
Only then did Kong Liang dare to look up at the girl next to Mrs. Ji. He also thought that it was Miss Ji San, his future wife.
He was originally just curious and wanted to take a quick glance. Since the elders from both sides were present, it wouldn't be considered rude.
Kong Liang couldn't take his eyes off her after taking one look. He had never seen such a beautiful woman in his life, and she had an extraordinary demeanor, and didn't look like a concubine's daughter at all.
He cupped his hands and stammered, "Third... Third Miss, how are you? I am here to show my respect."
Ji Yunhuan laughed, "You all misunderstood. Third sister is shy and refuses to come out to meet me, so I came to check for her. I can go back and tell her that Mr. Kong is gentle and elegant, and is a good match for her."
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