frightfiction Chapter 272 Shi Yao's Fourth Blind Date
Chapter 272 Shi Yao's Fourth Blind Date
Shen sat upright, looking quite dashing, and said with a smile, "I liked Yao girl the moment I saw her. No wonder I heard that the old master and the old lady doted on her. It's a pity that she didn't get to be with the old lady since she was little. She should have been brought back to the capital earlier. She suffered a lot in vain in the old house in Jinling."
The lady sighed, "Let's not talk about the past. Now that Yao girl is healthy and happy, I can find a suitable marriage for her. Then I will have no regrets in my life."
This girl is stubborn, probably because she hasn't come to her senses yet. Until now, she has not agreed to the Jiang family's marriage proposal.
However, it seems that she has no ill feelings towards Jiang Miao, so let's just take it one step at a time.
If Jiang Miao is willing, he will always find a way to win her heart. If he fails, then it can only be said that they are not destined to be together. Marriage is something that cannot be forced.
Shen nodded and smiled without saying anything.
Everyone had a lively lunch.
Shen had just returned home, and no one was so foolish as to offend her. Everyone only said nice things about her, no one mentioned the bad things, and no one mentioned Shi Mingzhu.
This was a dinner party for the Shi family, and it was the first time that Shi Mingzhu's presence was so low, as if this person had never existed in the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.
After dinner, Shi Yao went back to the yard to rest for a while and took a look at the two gifts sent by Shen.
Shen stayed in Ganlu Hall and said to the old lady, "This time I am returning to the capital in the name of wishing His Majesty a happy birthday, so please rest assured. Also, the one who escorted my daughter-in-law back to the capital is General Tang's eldest son, Tang Zhan. General Tang has asked him to pay his respects to the old master and the old lady on my behalf."
General Tang's name is Tang Jing, and he is the most capable subordinate of the second master Shi Jizhen.
The old lady nodded and said with relief: "Tang Jing was a bit rough back then. He followed the old master to fight, relying on his brute force to charge around. I wonder what he has become over the years and whether his personality has changed.
But his wife was quite considerate, writing letters and sending gifts to greet him during festivals and never missed one. A few years ago, she returned to Beijing, and I criticized her and asked her to focus on taking care of her husband and children, but she just said she was being filial.
I haven't seen his and his wife's child yet. Please ask him to come to Ganlu Hall so I can meet him. I wonder if he looks more like his father or his mother."
Shen smiled and told her maid to call Tang Zhan.
Not long after, Tang Zhan arrived.
There was a slight smell of alcohol on his body, mixed with the smell of incense. It was obvious that he was afraid that the alcohol would offend the lady, so he hurriedly burned incense before paying his respects.
Tang Zhan kowtowed three times, and the lady said distressedly, "Don't kneel down and get up quickly. You are already a deputy captain, how can you kowtow so much?"
Tang Zhan stood up and said with a smile, "I am here to pay my respects on behalf of my parents."
The lady said, "From a distance, it looks like a neat child. I am old and my eyesight is not very good. Please come closer."
Tang Zhan walked up to the lady and half squatted down.
The lady took his hand and looked at him carefully, praising him: "You have sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. You are more heroic than your mother, and more handsome and gentle than your father. At the border, the girls chasing you are probably lining up for two streets, right? Are you married? Which girl did you marry?"
Tang Zhan said with a hint of embarrassment: "I have been hanging around in the military camp and have not yet married."
Shen chuckled and pushed him: "You get awkward when talking about getting married! Look, old lady, his face is red with embarrassment!"
Tang Zhan felt a little embarrassed. He coughed and cleared his throat: "Aunt is teasing me again."
Shen smiled and said, "Young people can't stand jokes. It's better to ask me than to ask him. Old lady, it's a good example. Our family has a good tradition. Many families in Beijing follow suit. For example, the Xie family and the Jiang family, men can take concubines only when they are 40 and have no children. Before the younger generations get married, they are not allowed to have concubines in the room.
The Tang family's daughter had always admired the old lady, and naturally followed her example by teaching her sons strictly. Now that Zhan Ge'er had not yet been engaged, he devoted himself to the military camp and did not even have a roommate.
The girl from the Tang family said that she would take advantage of this trip to Beijing to ask the old lady to help him choose a wife. "
After the compliment, the old lady felt relieved and said with a smile, "This is Madam Tang's flattery. You should listen to it. How can you really let an old woman like me help a young man choose a wife?"
"The Tang family girl has trusted you and has told me to pass on her message. The old lady will do her a favor and help choose a marriage partner. Brother Zhan, thank the old lady quickly!"
Tang Zhan smiled shyly and bowed: "Thank you, old lady, for making the decision for me."
The Madam gave Shen a slight glare and said, "Since Madam Tang trusts you, I will take care of this trivial matter so as not to disappoint her. Zhan'er is young and promising, and handsome. If the news of his marriage spreads, the door of our house will be thumped by matchmakers!"
Tang Zhan knelt on one knee to express his gratitude.
The lady called him again, pulled him aside, asked him if his parents were well, and also asked about the second master and Shi Mingwu's recent situation, and then let him go.
Seeing that she looked tired, Shen also took her leave.
Tang Zhan was standing outside the courtyard. When he heard the noise, he turned around and bowed, saying, "Aunt."
Shen asked with a smile: "The girl I picked up today is the second girl in our house. Maybe she will catch your eye?"
Tang Zhan said hurriedly, "Aunt, you are joking. Your daughter is a golden branch and jade leaf. How can a mere warrior like me dare not look down on her?"
"Don't underestimate yourself. Your uncle thinks highly of you and your father. He wants to marry you because he values your talents." Shen said comfortingly as they walked. "Before returning to Beijing, I heard a lot of rumors about the second young lady. After meeting her in person, I realized that rumors are true. This young lady is bright and generous. She is a perfect match for you, talented and beautiful."
Tang Zhan touched his nose and thought about Shi Yao's face. He felt that she must be pretty. However, he did not dare to offend the female relatives, so he never looked at her carefully. He only remembered that she had a fair complexion and stood out like a ball of snow among the female relatives dressed in jewels and precious stones.
Shen glanced at his face and said with a smile, "We are soldiers, we act decisively. If we like something, we fight for it. If we hesitate, the day you figure it out, the duck in your mouth will fly away."
Tang Zhan no longer hesitated, and spoke clearly, "It is my honor to marry your second daughter! I ask my aunt to make the decision for me."
I hope my aunt didn't lie to him, and that Miss Shi is indeed a beauty.
Shen smiled heartily and patted his shoulder: "This is the style of the Tang family! Learn more from your father. Okay, I will go and help you get this marriage. You should rest well, get enough energy, and show your courage to fight and kill the enemy."
This was Tang Zhan's first time proposing marriage. Hearing this, he nodded on the surface but felt confused in his heart.
Is the spirit of fighting and killing the enemy appropriate?
Shen asked someone to take him to rest, while she rushed to see the old man.
Some things are hard to say to the old lady, but it is much easier to say them when you are arguing about the pros and cons with the old man.
I don’t know what Shen said to the old Duke, but in any case, Tang Zhan showed up at the Shi family’s family dinner in the evening.
Thus, Tang Zhan was able to see Shi Yao's face clearly.
It is graceful and elegant, as white as frost and snow, and as beautiful as a blooming pink peony, waiting for flower admirers to pick it.
Shi Yao noticed someone was watching her, so she raised her eyes slightly and saw that it was the "young Deputy Captain Tang". She smiled at him politely.