Chapter 425: Looking for a Wife in Heaven
Zhao Lingmeng looked at the blushing children and found it quite funny. She reached out and rubbed the face of Zhao Houjing, who was closest to her, and said, "Why are you guys so cute?"
Zhao Houjing did not dare to resist. He could only wait until his mother finished rubbing him before he protested softly: "Mom, I am an adult now."
"You're an adult, and you're still blushing when talking about getting married?" Zhao Lingmeng didn't care! She would give her child face in front of others. But this was in private!
"Mother" Zhao Houjing could only protest with a red face.
Zhao Lingmeng felt that if she had a choice, she really didn't want to be a matchmaker. If they couldn't get along, it would be enough to annoy her! But in this era, parents' orders were the most important thing, and she had no choice.
"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. You two should tell me now! If you don't, when I see two people you don't like come back, I'll have a hard time settling your lawsuit."
When Zhao Houming heard his mother say this, he was lost in thought. He felt that what his mother said made sense. If he and his future wife didn't get along well, his mother would definitely be worried.
"Mom, I think I like someone who is pretty, independent, virtuous, filial, and has a simple family. Also..."
Before Zhao Houming could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhao Lingmeng.
"Do you think you are choosing a fairy? Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't have so many requirements as you when choosing a Crown Princess." After Zhao Lingmeng said this, she did not forget to roll her eyes at Zhao Houming.
When Zhao Houjing and Yang Chengchen next to them heard what Zhao Houming said, their eyes lit up.
Zhao Houjing also quickly and actively fought for it, "Mom, I think just choose one for me according to the conditions my brother mentioned. I'm not picky."
"Aunt, please ask my mother to choose one like this for me!" Yang Chengchen also interrupted with a smile.
Zhao Lingmeng really wanted to give up. What kind of idiots were they? They still didn't seem to have figured it out. She really didn't want to let them choose.
Zhao Houyang, the only normal person besides Zhao Lingmeng, was almost laughing like crazy when he saw his three brothers acting like this. This was all the brothers' dark history!
"Seriously, don't dream!"
Seeing his mother say this with such a fierce face, Zhao Houming could only silently lower his standards in his heart, and then said: "Mom, I still like those who are prettier. Besides, I might be sent to a distant place as an official in the future, and I won't be able to help my wife if she has any problems. So she really needs to be more independent and able to handle some emergencies on her own.
If she were to be sent out with me, she would definitely have to be able to endure hardships. The conditions outside wouldn't be as good as those in Yuanjing. The most important thing is to be filial. Otherwise, if you two start fighting at home, what would I do? We also need a simpler family, at least one that aligns with our government's political views."
Zhao Houming spread his hands after saying this, meaning, just wait and see, it's not that I'm picky, this is really how it should be.
After listening to what Zhao Houming said, Zhao Lingmeng was unable to refute for a moment and could only rub his forehead with a headache.
Zhao Houjing thought seriously about his brother's words. He really felt that his brother's words were right. In order to live together, both families must work together.
When Zhao Lingmeng looked at Zhao Houjing, she saw his expression of approval. "Alright, you don't need to say anything more. I understand. As for whether or not this kind of fairy is suitable, it depends on fate! If it really doesn't work out, you can teach her yourselves when we get married."
Zhao Lingmeng planned to select a few reliable candidates and let the two brothers choose. As long as their character was acceptable, it would be fine. Many legitimate daughters of large families might not be interested in them.
Zhao Lingmeng thought that the matter was settled, so he turned around and whispered some instructions to Qiuyue.
After a while, Qiuyue came out with three land deeds. Qiuyue carefully placed the deeds on the table.
Zhao Houjing and his friends immediately surrounded it. After taking a closer look, they realized that this was the wedding house their mother had prepared for them.
In an instant, the faces of the three of Zhao Houjing looked unhappy. Zhao Houjing looked unhappy, not because he had any objection to living out, but mainly because he was older now and knew how many hidden benefits he could get by living in the Princess's Mansion. It was very comfortable to have all his expenses paid from the public account.
Zhao Houming and Zhao Houyang are just clingy people and only want to live where their mother is.
"Mom, do we really have to move after we get married?" Zhao Houming asked unwillingly.
"Of course! If you move out, maybe everyone's relationship will improve. This is considered a division of the family, and of course I will give you what you deserve. If there's more, you'll have to wait until I die before you can divide it up."
Zhao Houjing knew that he had selfish motives, so he did not refute his mother's words. Instead, he looked at his two younger brothers.
Seeing that their mother was so determined, Zhao Houming and Zhao Houyang did not refute. Filial piety and obedience are also a kind of filial piety!
Yang Chengchen, who was watching all this, was stunned. Dividing the family just after getting married? Shouldn't they wait until the elderly pass away before dividing the family? But his aunt was always smart. She must have her reasons for doing this. He thought that he would do the same in the future.
Zhao Lingmeng saw that they all accepted this matter, and then continued: "These three houses are not in the same direction, but the distance from my Princess Mansion is about the same.
One is closer to the Imperial Palace, one is closer to the Imperial Academy, and one is closer to the Jingzhao Prefecture. They're all large houses with three courtyards, but there's still a bit of a price difference. "Don't give in to each other, you'll all have something to say later. Just play rock-paper-scissors!"
When Zhao Lingmeng said this, the only one who was unhappy was Zhao Houjing. He was subconsciously influenced by the times and felt that as the eldest son, he must be treated differently.
In Jing State, even if the family was divided, the eldest son would receive at least 60%. Zhao Lingmeng's equal treatment seemed to Zhao Houjing like partiality.
Zhao Lingmeng and Yang Chengchen both noticed that something was wrong with Zhao Houjing's expression, but neither of them cared about it.
Zhao Lingmeng saw that they were motionless for a long time, so he hurriedly urged them, "Hurry up and play rock-paper-scissors!"
Seeing their mother urging them, Zhao Houjing and the other two immediately played rock-paper-scissors, a fair game.
Zhao Houyang was the first to choose. Yang Chengchen was very excited. He pointed to the house close to the palace and said, "Cousin, choose this one. It's right across from my palace. It's very close."
Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen had a very good relationship, so he happily chose the one that Yang Chengchen pointed out was closer to the palace.
None of them noticed the reluctance in Zhao Houjing's eyes when Zhao Houyang took the deed. A house close to the palace was always in high demand! That was the house he had his eye on the most.
The second choice was Zhao Houjing, who took the house closer to the Royal Academy without hesitation.
Zhao Houming figured it didn't matter where he lived; none of them were close to his mother's place. He felt that being close to the Jingzhao prefecture had its advantages, not least of which was greater security. So, he was glad he didn't have a choice. He thought, "A grand house with three entrances—if he were to buy it on his own, he probably wouldn't be able to afford it in his lifetime."
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