Chapter 212 Wishful Thinking
After saying that, Xie Guangzong looked at Xie Tingzhou, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
The maid brought up tea.
"Beilin has no shortage of money." Xie Tingzhou picked up the teacup.
Beilin was a fiefdom, self-sufficient, and did not have to pay taxes to the imperial court, nor was it subject to the control of Shengjing. It had its own way of doing things.
"You little brat." Xie Guangzong slapped him on the shoulder, "Do you really think your father sold you out for the money from the Lu family?"
Xie Guangzong suddenly slapped the tea that was brought to his lips, and most of it spilled on Xie Tingzhou's robe.
Xie Tingzhou exhaled and looked at him. Before he could speak, Xie Guangzong said:
"No, you can't do that. You're going to bleed after just one slap. You're weak, aren't you? Let's get a doctor to check you out later."
"No need." Xie Tingzhou said, "Since you are alright, I will go to Hezhou to propose marriage tomorrow."
"Propose marriage?" Xie Guangzong put down his legs and said proudly, "You should thank your father. The betrothal gifts are on the way now, and they are escorted by 6,000 Qingyun Guards. How about that? Isn't it impressive enough?"
Xie Tingzhou was startled and asked, "When did it happen?"
Xie Guangzong calculated the time and said, "We set out about half a month ago. I think we will reach Hezhou in a few days."
"It's too hasty." Xie Tingzhou said.
"Don't worry, your wife won't be wronged. One hundred and sixty pieces are only one regulation lower than the queen."
Xie Tingzhou asked: "Why is she lower than the queen?"
This question made Xie Guangzong stunned for a moment before he reacted and deliberately said, "That's right. My daughter-in-law is so capable, there is nothing that the queen can't do. Then, how about adding twenty more as a gift to send her to Beijing to be the queen? The emperor hasn't appointed a queen yet, has he?"
Xie Tingzhou: "..."
He is truly my father, he always hits me right in the heart.
Xie Guangzong won a round and was very happy. He said, "I gave away all the treasures in my bottom box."
Xie Tingzhou looked him up and down. "This is totally different from the image I had of a stingy old man. Is he ill?"
"How could you say that about your father?" Xie Guangzong sneered, "When did I become so stingy?"
In fact, the intersection between King Beilin and the Lu family of Hezhou goes far beyond this.
That was in the early years
When disasters occur, the harvest is poor, people have no food to eat, and they cannot plant seeds the following spring.
So the King of Beilin borrowed silver and grain from the Lu family of Hezhou, on the condition that they would facilitate the trade route.
At that time, the King of Beilin lived frugally and reduced the expenses of the palace by half. Why? In order to support the army, he was given the title of stingy person.
Xie Tingzhou chatted with Xie Guangzong for a few more words. When he went out, Xifeng was waiting for him at the door. Changliu had disappeared.
"Your Highness, I have asked, but there is no letter from you."
Xie Tingzhou said “hmm”.
Xifeng continued, "Hezhou is not much closer than the north, and I think the girl will be here in a few days, so you don't have to worry."
"Am I anxious?" Xie Tingzhou looked calm.
Xifeng just smiled and said nothing.
I don't know who it was just now. As soon as he came in, I asked him to ask if there was any letter, but now he denies it.
Xie Tingzhou looked at Xifeng, "What are you laughing at?"
Xifeng quickly stopped smiling and said, "Nothing to laugh about. I'm just happy to be home."
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Although Lu Shi was adopted from a side branch, he was taught by old lady Lu and could help out in business. He was also kind and filial. Every morning and evening, the couple would go to pay their respects to the old lady.
There was a lot of activity in Madam Lu's yard, and I could hear laughter before I even got close.
When the maid saw the couple coming to greet them, she smiled and said, "The young lady, the young master, and the young mistress are all inside."
After the two men entered the house and greeted each other, Lu Shi had something to do in the shop so he left first, leaving Zhang aside.
With the preparations made by Chen Yu before, Madam Lu liked Yu Wanqiu very much, so the wedding was scheduled after the Double Ninth Festival. Yu Wanqiu was sent to marry from the Lu Mansion, and after going around the city, she still married into the Lu Mansion as a formality.
Zhang sat for a while but couldn't get a word in, so she stood up and said goodbye.
When Lu Shi came back in the evening, Zhang took him aside and said, "The old lady seems to be in much better spirits."
Lu Shi said: "It's a good thing that you are in good spirits. I hope my mother can live a long life. The Lu family is big and powerful. I am afraid that I can't manage this family well."
Zhang thought of today's situation, and although she was dissatisfied, she still smiled and said, "Yes, but Master, don't worry. I think it's hard to say who will be the boss of the family."
Lu Shi paused for a moment, then continued to untie his outer robe, "Husband
What does this mean?”
"Master," Zhang said, "Please don't think my words are unpleasant to the ear."
"Go ahead."
Zhang took the outer robe and put it on the coat hanger, and said carefully: "After all, we are not blood relatives, so we are half-outsiders. Naturally, we cannot compare to the legitimate grandchildren, but the old lady is too partial."
"We use the best in our hospital, so how can we be partial?"
"As soon as the biological grandson came back, they arranged for him to get married. However, our Heng brother is older than Chen Zhao, and the old lady doesn't worry at all. This is not her biological grandson, so she can't be so partial to him." Zhang became more and more indignant as she spoke.
Lu Shi frowned and reprimanded, "How dare you say that in front of your mother."
"Of course I don't dare." Zhang complained, "Isn't this just a few complaints to you, Master? Heng'er is my son. The old lady doesn't love me, but as a mother, I have to worry about him."
"A woman's opinion." Lu Shi sat on a stool, pointed at the teacup and asked her to pour water, and said, "I think the old lady has other intentions in keeping Jiaheng. She is not at ease with Yujie marrying anyone, so it's better to keep her by her side."
Zhang thought for a moment and said, "You mean..."
Lu Shi nodded, "This is also my guess."
Zhang's previous depression was swept away, and she clapped her hands happily, "Oh, it turns out that I was thinking about something else. I will go find Jiaheng now."
"He's checking the accounts. Why are you arguing with him so late at night? Besides, this is just my guess."
Zhang was a person of promptness. She felt that this matter could not wait and she had to tell Lu Jiaheng the good news as soon as possible.
"Is this... what grandma meant?" Lu Jiaheng raised his head and looked at Zhang.
Zhang smiled and said, "How can this be false? Think about it, there were many people who came to ask for marriage in the past, but the old lady stopped them all, not allowing you to take a concubine or a maid. Isn't it just to strengthen the relationship and prepare for her precious granddaughter?"
Lu Jiaheng frowned slightly, "But my cousin and I..."
"Just tell me whether you like your cousin or not?"
"I don't have that kind of idea about my cousin."
"Emotions can be cultivated." Zhang urged, "Your cousin has a bit of a temper, but she is your granddaughter. You should be more accommodating to her. After we get married, she will still have to obey you."
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