Taking a deep breath and forcing himself back to his thoughts, Han Mingyuan continued, "Your engagement with the Ruan family was arranged by your grandfather. Do you remember? When you were just born, Madam Ruan was pregnant. After your grandfather saved Master Ruan, Master Ruan fell in love with you and left this half of the jade pendant to your grandfather, saying that they could arrange a marriage for you as a child. Your second uncle was also there at the time. Although it was an arranged marriage for a child, Master Ruan and your grandfather didn't say who the specific person was. In other words, you and your second uncle were both candidates."
Han Xiao's face changed drastically when he heard this, and he stood up suddenly, thinking to himself, is Han Mingxiu really worthy of this?
Seeing his son excited, Han Mingyuan coughed lightly, and Han Xiao managed to calm down: "Dad, please continue."
Han Mingyuan looked at Han Xiao and continued, "When you turned one, your grandfather was so happy that he put this jade pendant among your things for the "Zhuazhou" ceremony. You grabbed it right away, and you've been carrying it with you ever since."
Han Xiao also knew what happened later. It was estimated that Han Mingxiu didn't think of this jade pendant at the time. However, after Han Mingxiu passed the imperial examination, the people he came into contact with were different. When he heard about the Ruan family, he probably had some ideas in his mind.
Han Mingxiu had just passed the imperial examination. If he wanted to take the next exam, he would need a lot of financial resources. It would probably not be enough to rely solely on Han Mingyuan's tuition.
But it would be a different story if he were to team up with the Ruan family, the richest family in town. Moreover, if Han Mingxiu got the jade pendant, it would be even more legitimate. A poor boy and a scholar, even a three-year-old child would know who to choose.
Han Mingxiu didn't get the jade pendant. When he saw Ruan Zhu at the chrysanthemum viewing banquet, he probably wanted to trick Ruan Zhu, but he was intercepted by Chuyi.
Han Xiao figured out the cause of the whole thing, and his disgust for Han Mingxiu increased. He shamelessly tried to deceive his nephew's wife. Although Grandpa Han did not mention the candidate at that time, since he gave the jade pendant to Han Xiao during the one-year-old celebration, it must be Grandpa Han who made the choice.
But I didn't expect Han Mingxiu to be so shameless. Since he didn't approach the Ruan family at the chrysanthemum viewing banquet, I'm afraid he can only choose the Chen family as a second choice.
Moreover, the financial resources of the Chen family should not be underestimated. They are only slightly less than those of the Ruan family. Since the Chen family cannot curry favor with the Ruan family, they are probably among Han Mingxiu's candidates.
Thinking of this, Han Xiao continued to ask, "I saw Han Mingxiu and Chen Chengye having dinner together today. Does the Chen family have any young ladies or boys of marriageable age?"
Han Mingyuan also understood what Han Xiao meant and thought about it carefully before saying, "Yes, there is a boy in the Chen family who is 18 years old this year, one year older than you and still unmarried. Could it be..."
Han Mingyuan didn't say it out loud, but he felt that Han Mingxiu was too utilitarian. Was he going to trade his marriage for his entire life?
"I guess that's it. No matter how bad Han Mingxiu is, he is still a juren. Marrying into the Chen family would be a really strong alliance." Han Xiao said this sarcastically, but for Han Mingxiu, it must be the best strategy.
What's the point of trading a marriage? If he dares to plot against his closest relatives, what else can he not dare to do? It's just that Han Mingxiu shouldn't have put this plot on the young master.
Thinking of the innocent young master Han Xiao's face darkened again. If Han Mingxiu took the jade pendant, the consequences would be unimaginable.
After figuring it out, Han Xiao sighed and said to Han Mingyuan, "Dad, you have to work harder now. You must pass the exam next time. I'll leave my son's lifelong happiness to you."
Han Mingyuan was drinking tea. When he heard Han Xiao's words, he spat out a mouthful of water, coughed several times in succession, and pointed at Han Xiao, so angry that he couldn't speak.
Seeing this, Han Xiao quickly patted Han Mingyuan on the back and said, "Ah, I was just joking, don't get excited, Dad. But what I said is true. If Han Mingxunas becomes an official, our family will have no good days."
Han Mingyuan understood this too. He didn't think Han Mingxiu was magnanimous enough to let them go. This man was quite petty.
After finally calming down, he waved his hand and let Han Xiao vent his anger, telling him not to disturb him while he was reading.
Other families all hope their children will become successful, but my family is not so good.
Han Mingyuan thought about it but the smile on his face did not diminish at all. He shook his head and saw that it was still early, so he continued to review his lessons. He understood his situation and knew that he needed to work harder.
Han Xiao touched his nose and walked out of the room, no longer disturbing Han Mingyuan from reading.
I was feeling a bit anxious just now, but after analyzing the situation with Han Mingyuan, I no longer feel as anxious as before. No matter what Han Mingxiu wants to do, I will just deal with it as it comes.
After thinking it through, Han Xiao decided in a good mood to cook a meal to reward Han Mingyuan.
After all, Han Mingyuan will be the pillar of the family in the future.
The dinner was indeed rich. Watching the family eating with relish, Han Xiao felt a sense of accomplishment. It would have been even better if the young master was here.
While thinking about the young master, Ruanruan was also having a great time at home.
For dinner, they had the glutinous rice balls that Han Xiao brought. They were white and plump and very cute. When they were bitten, they were soft and had stuffing inside. The young master couldn't hide his love in his eyes when he took a bite.
However, Han Xiao had instructed that although the dumplings were delicious, one should not eat too many, so the young master only got a few and everyone shared the rest.
The young master pouted and disagreed. It was clearly Brother Han Xiao who brought them to him, but he could only eat a few. His dad and father were too mean.
After finishing his own few, the young master looked eagerly at the remaining ones. Seeing this, Master Ruan's heart softened. He wanted to fish out a few more for Ruan Ruan, but he heard Madam Ruan cough lightly: "Cough, what are you doing?"
Master Ruan smiled flatteringly: "Isn't it because Ruanruan is not full? Madam, just give him two more."
Ruanruan's eyes were filled with tears that were about to fall: "Yes, yes, Daddy, I'm not full..."
As he was about to reach out for another one, he was hit by Mrs. Ruan's chopsticks as soon as he stretched out his hand: "Han Xiao said that you can't eat too many glutinous rice balls at night, otherwise you will have a stomachache at night and need to take medicine."
The young master felt aggrieved, but he couldn't resist his father's tyranny. He could only put down his bowl and chopsticks with a whimper and blame Han Xiao. It was Han Xiao who didn't let him eat more.
Han Xiao had no idea that the young master had made another note of him. This time he was considering what to use to make sugar. If he wanted to negotiate business with that old fox Lu Ming, he had to at least show sincerity.
Originally, Han Xiao was not in a hurry, but after meeting Han Mingxiu today and knowing that Han Mingxiu was in cahoots with the Chen family, Han Xiao felt a sense of crisis, always feeling that Han Mingxiu would suddenly come out and bite him.
In order to avoid this situation, he had to hurry up, and he didn't want to live in this small courtyard when he married the young master.
You still have to buy a house and move out as soon as possible.
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