Chapter 23 I came here today to propose a marriage to you
Yan Xingchuan actually wants to go to Xianyang City to meet Cui Yun and Cui Si and choose a wife personally?
Patriarch Cui's expression changed drastically, and he wanted to object immediately.
But before he could open his mouth, Cui Jing had already taken the initiative to thank him: "Thank you, King of Northern Yan."
Yan Xingchuan said it himself that he would only marry a wife and not take concubines. So, whether Cui Si was chosen or not, it would be beneficial. If she was chosen, she would be the queen. If she was not chosen, she would choose another marriage partner.
Anyway, it is impossible for me to be a concubine.
When Cui Jing lowered his head, a cold light flashed in his eyes.
After the banquet ended, the Cui clan members gathered together. Cui Jing stood before the head of the Cui family and said, "Uncle, what exactly do you mean by this? Are you taking advantage of the fact that my second branch has no one?"
"Don't be angry, Sanlang." Master Cui Qi advised him, "This is all the clan's decision. The name card has just been delivered, and the head of the family is just presenting it."
"Sanlang, you've really gone too far today. What can't be discussed privately? Why did you have to make a scene right here? How will others view our Cui family?"
The entire Cui family has surrendered to a new master. Now is the time to show the usefulness of the Cui family, but they ended up making trouble among themselves. What a mess.
Not only will it make people laugh at you, but the King of Northern Yan might also think that you, the Cui family, can't even handle your own family affairs, so how can you help him conquer the world?
The Cui clan members nearby also nodded in unison, feeling that Cui Jing was indeed wrong to do what he did today.
Cui Jing narrowed his fox eyes and smiled coldly, "Have you all forgotten why we, the Cui clan, are standing here today? And why am I, Cui Jingzhi, standing here?"
for what?
Cui Jing answered himself: "For the sake of my clan members to successfully survive the disasters of this chaotic world, and for the opportunity to rise to a higher level and become a famous and powerful family in the world. As for me, Cui Jing, I am doing this for the Cui family and for my family."
"If I serve the King of Northern Yan as my master and want my little sister to be his concubine, then why should I go through all this trouble? I'll just stay in Xianyang City and be a turtle!"
"I'm going to make this clear today. Anyone who dares to come up with these awful ideas will be completely ignored by our Second Branch in the future regarding the Cui family. You can handle it on your own!"
After Cui Jing said this, he pushed away the person blocking his way and walked away.
The remaining members of the Cui clan looked at each other in bewilderment.
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A night passed.
The next morning, Mr. Cui Si and Mr. Cui Liu from Xianyang City rushed to Pingzhou City with new business cards.
Old Mrs. Xu went to the guest house of the mansion in person to meet Jiang Cinian.
Jiang Cinian drank with Cui Changyou until midnight last night, and when he woke up this morning, he felt refreshed.
He was a little surprised to see Mrs. Xu coming here suddenly, but he quickly made a pot of medicinal tea for the old lady to drink together.
This medicinal tea was prepared by him himself. It can calm the mind and nourish the spirit. The tea fragrance is elegant and there is a sweet aftertaste. It is suitable for men, women, young and old in all seasons.
After drinking a cup of tea, Old Lady Xu stated her purpose directly: "I, an old lady, will not beat around the bush with you. I came here today to arrange a marriage for you."
Propose marriage?
Jiang Ci Nian almost choked on his tea. Shocked, he hurriedly said, "Aunt, please forgive me. I've just arrived in Xianyang City and am still a guest at the Cui family. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to propose marriage."
Not to mention that he has no intention of getting married for the time being, even if he did, there would probably not be many people willing to marry a man as poor as him.
"As long as you're willing, there's nothing inappropriate about it." Old Madam Xu waved her hand, indicating that she didn't mind. "The person I want to talk to you about is none other than my Sixth Mother, Ah Si."
Ah Si?
Cui Liuniang Cui Si?
Jiang Cinian was even more confused. His brother Cui was praising his niece very much. He kept talking about how good "my A'si" and "my Liu Niang" were all the way.
He also heard that Cui was going to marry her daughter to the King of Northern Yan. A noble lady of the Cui family like Cui Si would be worthy of being married to the king as the queen. How could she give him a poor boy?
"Is the old lady trying to make me happy?"
"How could I possibly be trying to please you?" Old Madam Xu shook her head repeatedly. "We, the second branch of the Cui family, don't have to be so particular when marrying off our daughters. As long as she likes it, that's all that matters."
If you want to marry, you naturally have to marry a virtuous wife from a good family, so that you can manage the home well and ensure the longevity of the family.
But marrying off a daughter is much simpler. She has the protection of her father and brothers, and a generous dowry. All you need to do is marry someone you like and who treats her well.
This is all the way for the girl you love the most: let her marry the man she likes and live the life she wants. Her parents can take care of her and even help her children a little, but they have no control over the rest.
"I'll tell you the truth. I came here in a hurry today, saying I want to give Liu Niang to you, but I actually want you to help me.
This time, the Cui family welcomed the King of Northern Yan to Pingzhou, and the Cui family wanted to marry their daughter to the King of Northern Yan as queen.
Originally, we were going to choose a suitable girl from the clan, but I don't know what went wrong in the eldest house. The head of the family's legitimate daughter, Fourth Lady, started making wild claims, saying she wanted to marry into the family and become the queen, and that she wanted my Sixth Lady to be her dowry concubine.
"Be a concubine?" Jiang Cinian was stunned.
He thought of Cui Si's appearance.
Yesterday she was dressed in plain and elegant clothes, and she looked calm and composed under the gentle breeze and bright moon, as if she were a fairy far away in the clouds. He only took one look at her, remembered her appearance, and did not dare to look at her any longer, for fear of being rude.
Is such a girl going to be the concubine of the King of Northern Yan?
Jiang Cinian was so shocked that he couldn't recover for a long time.
"Logically, my Sixth Lady is worthy of being the Queen. Yesterday, I went to the main residence and forced Madam Cui to write another visiting card.
But I tossed and turned last night, feeling uneasy, afraid that another visiting card had indeed been sent to Pingzhou City."
"Things in the world are constantly changing. No matter how much I do, I'm afraid something unexpected will happen."
"So I thought, I should arrange a marriage for Liu Niang right away. Even if the worst happens, Liu Niang is already engaged and is about to get married. I can't force her to break off the engagement and become a concubine, right?"
"Although I met you yesterday, Jiang Xiaolang, I have a general idea of your character. Therefore, I really can't sit still today, so I want to ask Jiang Xiaolang if he is willing to help me."
"Marry my Liu Niang and stay with her for a year or two. If you feel that life is not going well, you can divorce her and our Cui family will give you some compensation."
"But if you want to continue living with Liu Niang, you have to agree to one request."
"What's the request?" Jiang Cinian asked her.
"You will settle down in Xianyang City permanently. As long as Liu Niang and the Cui family disagree, you cannot leave Xianyang City."
Jiang Cinian paused and said, "According to what the old lady said, if I want to leave Xianyang City, can I also leave after getting a divorce?"
"Of course." Old Madam Xu smiled. "My Liu Niang is such a good girl. I don't believe that after being together for so many years, you can still bear to let her go."
"However, if the day of divorce really comes, the children born to Liu Niang must marry into the Cui family, change their surname to Cui, and respect the Cui family ancestral hall as their ancestor."
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