Chapter 1147, What bad intentions could Young Master Gu have?
Gu Jian's seemingly joking question made Tang Zijin's mood fluctuate, and no matter how she suppressed it, she couldn't calm down.
Although the young master had mentioned before that the prince would act as a matchmaker for them, she did not take it seriously. She always felt that it was a joke played by the young master, so she did not even reveal a word to Madam Tang.
But now that the ancestor has spoken personally, the significance is different.
The young master might tease her, but the old ancestor wouldn't.
Tang Zijin's heart was pounding, he felt nervous, anxious, and a little expectant.
Could it be that the princess and the others really like her and want to introduce her to the young master?
Thinking of this, when Gu Moyan came back with the fruit, Tang Zijin didn't dare to look him in the eye.
I was so preoccupied with things that even the tribute fruits didn't taste good.
Seeing that Tang Zijin didn't eat, Gu Moyan was a little puzzled: "Why don't you eat?" Seeing that Tang Zijin's face was a little red, he said with a smile, "Why, are you still pretending to be reserved?"
Tang Zijin's heart, which had been fluctuating, suddenly felt heavy, and she glared at him...
Gu Moyan picked up a piece of fruit and handed it over: "Alright, I know you're a foodie, there's no need to be so reserved in front of me, just eat it."
Tang Zijin: “.”
Although he didn't want to take it, seeing that Gu Jian and Miss Xu were watching, Tang Zijin had no choice but to take the fruit and take a bite.
Gu Moyan found it a little funny to see her angry look. After she finished eating, he handed her another piece.
Then, Gu Jian and Miss Xu were forced to eat a mouthful of dog food.
Fortunately, not long after, Caiju came in and said that the Crown Princess and Daohua had returned.
Because of what Miss Yao had done, no one was interested in sightseeing anymore, so they took a boat back to Taohua Mountain.
Upon hearing this, Tang Zijin quickly said to Gu Jian, "Grandfather, we didn't tell our mother when we came back. They must be very worried now. Sister Xu and I will go back to the village first."
Gu Jian agreed with a smile and asked Gu Moyan to see them off.
Gu Moyan sent the two of them out of Taohua An and then returned.
Seeing this, Gu Jian smiled and asked, "I heard your mother say before that your fourth uncle wanted to matchmake for you, but you seemed a little reluctant. What's the matter? Don't you like Zijin?"
Gu Moyan paused, not knowing how to answer.
Although he said he liked it, he felt like something was missing.
Although he said he didn't like her, every time he saw her crying, he felt heartbroken, especially today when he saw her fall into the water, he felt scared for the first time in his life.
Afraid that she would drown, afraid that I would never see her again.
Compared with other ladies, Tang Zijin is definitely more adorable. If he must marry one, Tang Zijin is undoubtedly the best candidate.
Seeing Gu Moyan's expression changing constantly, Gu Jian laughed and said, "You are just stubborn. You clearly like her, but you refuse to admit it."
Gu Moyan's face froze, and he said with his neck stiff, "Grandfather, please don't talk nonsense. This is a matter of feelings, it's very complicated."
Gu Jian interrupted with a snort, "How complicated is it? I think it's just that you're a coward and incompetent. You just bully Zijin all day long, which is why she always wants to avoid you. You can't be sure whether she accepts you, so you don't dare to express your feelings."
Gu Moyan absolutely refused to admit this: "How is it possible? Tang Zijin has been eyeing me for a long time, maybe even since we were in Xiliang. It's me who's hesitating whether to choose her."
Gu Jian rolled his eyes and said, "Your parents gave you such a good appearance, but it's all in vain."
Gu Moyan: “Uh”
What's the matter with the old ancestor's disgusted look?
Even if he is not handsome and elegant, he is at least elegant and graceful. There is no girl that he would not be a perfect match for.
Gu Jian snorted, "I'm not saying anything bad about you, but when it comes to chasing girls, you're no match for your father. Back then, your father was so persistent with your mother."
"As the saying goes, a good woman is afraid of a clinging man. Don't just focus on bullying Zijin. You should also say a few sweet words when appropriate. Only in this way can you coax the girl."
"By the way, you are not as good as your eldest brother. Look at your eldest sister-in-law, such a cold person, yet she is still indulging in your eldest brother's tenderness."
"You should learn more from your father and your brother. Of the three of you, you're the worst at finding a wife!"
Gu Moyan listened woodenly. At this moment, he was so devastated that he didn't want to speak.
After the Dragon Boat Festival, the women from various families who came to stay in Taohua Mountain began to leave one after another.
After seeing everyone off, Daohua called Gu Moyan over and asked, "Do you have any favorite among the ladies from prominent families who came to Taohua Mountain this time?"
Gu Moyan thought for a moment and said, "Son, I listen to you, Dad and Mom. You guys make the decision."
Daohua glanced at her youngest son and cursed him in her heart, "You little bastard, you're playing tricks on me."
The prince proposed to act as a matchmaker between him and Zijin, and the master seemed to like Zijin so much. If they made the decision, wouldn't it be Zijin who would be decided?
Alas, no matter how thick-skinned you are normally, you will still be shy when it comes to your own marriage.
"Are you serious? What if we don't choose the one you like and you become resentful in the future?"
Gu Moyan remained calm and said, "My parents chose it, so I can't dislike it."
Daohua said quietly, "In that case, let's go with Miss Yun. I think she's decent and generous. Marrying into the Duke's Mansion will help you manage the household expenses."
Gu Moyan's expression froze, and she asked anxiously, "Mom, what Miss Yun? I don't even know her."
Daohua smiled and said, "What does it matter whether you recognize them or not? Didn't you say you liked everything we chose?"
Gu Moyan: "Well, that can't be something I have no impression of at all, right?"
Daohua asked in return, "Which lady do you have an impression of?"
Gu Moyan hesitated again and didn't speak for a long time.
Daohua was speechless: "I asked you, but you didn't tell me. We chose it, and you have an opinion about it. Mo Yan, what are you doing?"
Gu Moyan was stunned by the question and simply gave up, "I'm not making a fuss. If I really have to choose one, it would be the little chubby face. Anyway, the ancestors like her very much."
Daohua smiled and shook her head, finally saying it out!
But soon, Daohua straightened her expression again: "Moyan, did you choose Zijin because the ancestor likes her?"
Gu Moyan nodded.
Daohua asked again, "What about you? Do you like Zijin?"
Gu Moyan paused and said uncomfortably, "It's up to me."
Daohua frowned, her face somewhat serious. "You're the one getting married, how can you be so careless? Do you know that your attitude is irresponsible to yourself and Zijin?"
Gu Moyan was silent for a moment: "I married her anyway, so I will treat her well."
Daohua snorted: "That's right, isn't it normal for a husband to be good to his wife?"
Gu Moyan knew very well how powerful her mother was, so she didn't dare to say anything more and quickly said, "I will treat Little Fatty well."
Daohua sighed, "Mother knows that the Emperor asked you to marry within a year, and you feel pressured. Compared to other girls, Zijin is easy to please and simple. For you who never likes trouble, she is the most suitable candidate for a wife."
"But, Mo Yan, if you choose to marry her for this reason instead of really liking her, it would be too unfair to her."
Gu Moyan's expression changed, but he pursed his lips and said nothing.
Daohua looked at her son and said, "Go back and think about it carefully."
The son should like Zijin, but he is under the pressure of the one-year deadline from the emperor, so he may feel a little unhappy because of the oppression, and there is also the grudge caused by Daha's death.
It may not be obvious now, but if Mo Yan doesn't think clearly that he married Zi Jin because he really likes her, once the passion fades after marriage and trivial matters accumulate, if one thing goes wrong, there may be big problems between the two of them.
"Ultimately, your marriage is determined by your opinion. Don't leave the right of choice to outsiders. You are the only one responsible for your life."
"If you really want to marry Zijin, and if she's willing, I'll immediately send someone to the Tang family to propose marriage. But after you bring her home, you have to treat her well and fulfill your responsibilities as a husband."
"If you don't want to get married, don't feel too pressured. Your father will be there to support you with the Emperor and the Crown Prince. As for the one-year period, if you really don't like anyone, don't you still have your ancestors?"
"Now, don't consider external factors. Just ask yourself whether you are willing to marry Zijin."
"Marriage is a serious matter. If you don't agree on it from the beginning, it will be very difficult to have a happy life later on. If you don't marry Zijin willingly, you'll be harming both yourself and others."
Gu Moyan moved his lips, wanting to say something.
Daohua raised her hand to interrupt him: "Don't rush to say anything, go back and think about it carefully."
Gu Moyan nodded, stood up, bowed, and left the room.
Not long after he left, Xiao Yeyang came back. Seeing Daohua distracted, he asked with a smile, "What are you thinking about?"
Daohua came back to her senses and said, "I'm thinking about your youngest son's marriage." As she spoke, she recounted the conversation she had just had with Gu Moyan.
Xiao Yeyang laughed: "You are always worrying. That brat definitely likes Zijin. When we were watching the dragon boat race yesterday, Mo Yan's eyes were so fixed on her that he wanted to stay with her. If he doesn't like her, he is not my son."
Daohua was amused by this: "Are you so sure?"
Xiao Yeyang said confidently: "No one knows a son better than his father. I still have that kind of insight. You, just put your heart at ease and wait to drink tea with your daughter-in-law."
Daohua laughed: "We don't know whether the Tang family is willing or not."
Xiao Yeyang glared, "My son, the Tang family doesn't like him?!" Then he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Zijin likes Moyan very much and will definitely be willing to marry into the Duke's Mansion."
Looking at Xiao Yeyang who was full of confidence in his son, Daohua smiled and said, "Not necessarily. Your son always bullies other girls."
Xiao Yeyang laughed: "You don't understand this, don't you? Beating is love, scolding is affection. That brat just wants to attract Zijin's attention. Otherwise, why doesn't he bully other girls?"
As he said this, he shook his head.
"When it comes to the methods of pursuing girls, Mo Yan is really no match for his brother. He can only use crude methods. If he doesn't handle it right, he will even make the girl annoyed."
"Fortunately, Zijin has been following Moyan since childhood. Without that childhood friendship, it would be really difficult for that brat to take Zijin down."
Daohua smiled and said, "You really do understand your son!" Then she paused and said, "Let's not rush Moyan. Let's wait for him to come and talk to us."
"If you ask for a marriage yourself, you will cherish it doubly in the future."
Tang Mansion.
Seeing that Taohua Mountain had sent more desserts and fruits, both Old Lady Tang and Lord Tang were filled with joy.
This was the third time food was sent from there after returning from Taohua Mountain. Although nothing was said, a message was conveyed, that is, the ancient Duke liked Tang Zijin very much.
Mrs. Tang came to her daughter's boudoir with mixed feelings.
"Mom, why are you here?" Tang Zijin quickly put down the needlework in her hands and stepped forward to support Mrs. Tang.
The mother and daughter sat down. Mrs. Tang looked at her naive daughter and asked the maid to put the cakes and fruits that had just been received on the table.
When Tang Zijin saw it, his eyes lit up: "The ancestor has sent me delicious food again."
Seeing her daughter's happy face, Madam Tang felt a little complicated. After thinking for a while, she couldn't help but say, "The old Duke thinks so highly of you, I'm afraid he intends to marry you to the young master."
Tang Zijin paused, then a shy look appeared on her face: "Mom, what are you talking about?"
Mrs. Tang held her daughter's hand and said, "The young master is impeccable in every way, but last time we went to Peach Blossom Mountain, he showed no sign of giving in to you. He actually let a young woman fall in the fields. It's clear he's not a very tolerant person."
"He's used to being high and mighty. If you really marry him, you'll have to endure countless grievances, and the Tang family can't even support you."
Tang Zijin saw that Madam Tang had misunderstood Gu Moyan, and couldn't help but defend him: "Mother, the young master is not what you said. He is actually a very good person and takes good care of me."
Looking at her daughter's shy face, Mrs. Tang's heart tightened. She could see that her daughter had fallen in love with him. She didn't know how to say what she had to say.
Why.
Forget it. If the young master really wants to marry her daughter, the Tang family has no way of refusing. Now that her daughter likes him, she should stop talking about the worries in her heart.
After listening to his mother's words, Gu Moyan thought carefully about his marriage with Tang Zijin, but after thinking about it, he still couldn't figure out whether he really liked Tang Zijin?
He did not deny that he married Tang Zijin because of the pressure from his grandfather, the emperor, and his consideration for his ancestors and the inheritance of the Gu family. Thirdly, it was because of Tang Zijin himself.
After thinking about it for half a month, he still couldn't distinguish the primary and secondary reasons.
Seeing that he was worried, Anping couldn't help but suggest: "Master, how about we go to the provincial government for a stroll?" Perhaps after meeting Miss Tang, the master would be able to figure things out.
Gu Moyan's eyes lit up and he stood up immediately: "I'm bored to death by all this. Let's go to the provincial government."
On May 20th, Mrs. Tang's nephew Zhou Licheng traveled to the provincial capital and was kept by Mrs. Tang at the Tang Mansion.
Because she was from her mother's family, Tang Zijin had to take better care of her and often asked the maid to bring her food.
One day, Tang Zijin accompanied Mrs. Tang out shopping and happened to meet Zhou Licheng who also wanted to go out for a walk, so the three of them prepared to go out together.
Zhou Licheng is well-educated. He passed the imperial examination just after he came of age. Now he is traveling around the country alone. He is highly valued by Lord Tang. Old Lady Tang also became interested in him and told him that she wanted to date Tang Zixin.
Old Madam Tang wanted to bring Tang Zixin and Zhou Licheng together. When she knew that Zhou Licheng was going out with Madam Tang and her daughter, she immediately asked Tang Zixin to follow them, wanting the two to get to know each other better.
Zhou Li grew up well. Although Tang Zixin felt that the Zhou family was not as good as the Tang family, she did not refuse in the end.
The four of them went out together. While shopping, Zhou Licheng saw the largest library in the provincial government and wanted to go in to take a look. Mrs. Tang and the other two followed him into the library.
The library is very large, with three floors. The first floor is equipped with controlled tables and chairs for people to read and rest.
Mrs. Tang simply turned around and sat down to wait.
Tang Zijin and the other two took a more careful look around.
A quarter of an hour later, when Tang Zixin came down from the second floor, he happened to see Tang Zijin and Zhou Licheng standing beside Mrs. Tang, talking and laughing, and a surge of anger suddenly surged in his heart.
(End of this chapter)
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