Chapter 34 If you compete with others for a wife, you will lose
Mr. Cui Sanye's words were stuck on the tip of his tongue, and his face turned red from holding it in for a moment.
He actually forgot that Cui Si was already engaged.
The Cui family is a prominent family that values etiquette, so there is no reason for them to marry one daughter to two families.
Cui Sanye said shamelessly: "How about, Master, please meet my Fifth Lady. She is also very good..."
Yan Xingchuan pretended not to hear this and continued, "I have heard of Cui Liuniang before. She is a virtuous, intelligent and wise lady.
To be honest with you all, the queen I want is a woman like this."
"Cui Sanlang, I also know why Madam Cui is so eager to get engaged. Why don't you go back and ask your family and then give me an answer.
I will be in Xianyang City these next few days chatting with all the students, so Cui Sanlang doesn't need to worry."
The benefits that the Cui family can bring to Yan Xingchuan are not just the territory of Pingzhou.
There are also the Cui family's children and retainers who can serve him, and even the world-famous Xianyang Academy, which can provide him with a steady stream of talented people.
In troubled times, talented generals are the most important, but civil officials are also important.
The territory he conquered before him always needs someone to govern it.
Although he came to Xianyang City this time for Cui Si, he also valued the students of Xianyang Academy and even the talents of Xianyang City.
Cui Jing hesitated for a moment when he heard this. Yan Xingchuan had mentioned Cui Si several times before, and now he was speaking so frankly, which showed that he liked her very much.
Besides, now that things have come to this, it is reasonable for him to discuss it with his family before giving a reply.
"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. I will go back and ask my family."
"Okay, I'll wait for your news. Cui Sanlang, please accompany me to Xianyang Academy first.
I have an appointment with your father today to go to the academy. As for you all, go back."
"Yes."
Cui Jing agreed, and when he saw Yan Xingchuan drink his tea and stand up to walk out, he also stood up and followed him.
Mr. Cui wiped the sweat from his forehead and stood up.
Mrs. Cui also asked the maid to help her up, and then helped her walk out.
Mr. Cui Sanye touched the stubble of beard on his chin, raised his eyebrows, and his expression was unpredictable.
Previously, the Cui family lived in harmony. The head of the Cui family managed everything, the second master Cui was in charge of the Xianyang Academy, the third master Cui was busy making money, the fourth master Cui looked after the family and managed all matters within the family, the sixth master Cui worked alongside the third master Cui to make money, and the seventh master Cui was the governor of Pingzhou...
Although there were some frictions within the clan, it was relatively harmonious. Everyone worked together to maintain the glory of the Cui family.
Even when they had chosen the Cui girl to marry Yan Xingchuan, everyone was very confident in handing her over to Madam Cui.
But now, Mrs. Cui is unfair and not upright. For the sake of her daughter, she schemes to get girls from the clan to be her daughter's dowry or concubines. The head of the Cui family is pursuing personal gain, so naturally everyone starts to have their own little thoughts.
......
When Cui Si had some free time, she called Cui Changyou to go and pick up Cui Yi.
Cui Yi had previously broken Cui Xu's leg and has been hiding outside ever since.
Cui Si suddenly got engaged yesterday, and the news will probably spread today. If he is not brought back, people will probably be anxious.
Cui Changyou had nothing to do, so he was naturally happy to pick up the family's "great hero", but he also asked someone to call Jiang Cinian, under the pretext of bringing Jiang Cinian to his eldest uncle so that his uncle could see him.
Cui Si's words of objection faded away before they even reached her lips.
Her engagement with Jiang Cinian was not fake, and she also wanted to live with him in the future. If that was the case, it would be nice if they could see each other more often and get to know each other better.
So they waited for Jiang Cinian to arrive, and then they set off together.
Cui Changyou squeezed into Jiang Cinian's carriage and urged him to the front: "Go and talk to Ah Si."
Jiang Cinian was stunned: "Isn't this inappropriate?"
"How can it not be suitable? It's a perfect match. You're both engaged. After your horoscopes are matched in a few days, you'll have the wedding ceremony. What's wrong with traveling in the same car?"
Jiang Cinian still shook his head: "I dare not damage Madam Cui's reputation."
"Hey, you're such a blockhead." Cui Changyou really wanted to knock him on the head. "If you keep worrying about this and that, you're going to lose when you try to snatch a woman from someone else, don't you know?"
Jiang Cinian just smiled when he heard this: "If that's the case, then it can only be said that she has a better choice."
"You're such a blockhead." Cui Changyou looked disgusted and leaned to the side, not wanting to pay any attention to him.
The owner of the carriage sat down, and the carriage slowly moved forward, out of the east city and headed towards the west city.
When they reached a street halfway, they saw many scholars and students crowding the street, so the carriage had to slow down.
Cui Si opened the curtains of the carriage window and was surprised to see so many people. She sent Song Lu to ask, "Go out and find someone to ask what's going on."
Song Lu obeyed the order, got off the carriage, and stopped a student wearing a moon-white, cross-collared, wide-sleeved robe. "Please stay. May I ask why there are so many people here?"
The student glanced at the carriage nearby and saw that it belonged to the Cui family. He was a little excited and said, "Madam, my name is Zheng Xi, and I am a student in Class B of Xianyang Academy. I have done..."
Song Lu said "hmmmm" repeatedly, and then asked him, "Why are there so many people here?"
"Oh, I heard that the King of Northern Yan will come here to select talented ministers, and you all came here because of his reputation."
"The King of Northern Yan is coming to Xianyang Academy?" Cui Si suddenly lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked down, frowning when she saw the crowded crowd.
Xianyang Academy is located in the city, occupying the entire north of the city. A little further ahead is the mountain gate.
The student was even more excited when he saw the real face of Miss Cui: "Yes, Miss Cui, we all want to win the favor of the King of Northern Yan and rise to prominence from now on."
Cui Si was confused.
In the previous life, Northern Yan also had problems. As more and more territory was conquered, the subsequent ministers of governance could not keep up.
At that time, it was she who proposed the idea of 'setting questions for examination and selecting scholars', and recommended Xianyang Academy as an institution for cultivating capable officials to govern the country in Northern Yan. Later, as more and more students graduated, the situation improved.
But now, Yan Xingchuan has already come to Xianyang Academy to select talented officials?
How is this possible...
Cui Si frowned slightly, but quickly reacted and said to the student, "Thank you for telling me."
"I don't deserve Madam Cui's thanks."
When Song Lu returned to the carriage, there was already a clear path ahead for the carriage to pass through.
However, before their carriage could move forward, a burst of hurried horse hooves sounded from behind.
Cui Si lifted the curtain and looked behind, only to see a line of horse-riding soldiers surrounding a carriage.
Outside the carriage was a young general in white robe and silver armor, riding a fine horse and holding a red tasseled spear.
Cui Si's heart skipped a beat.
"The King of Northern Yan has arrived—"
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