Chapter 405

Love Shenjing, Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall.

Jia Zheng smiled at the Old Lady, "Old Lady, Zhen Yingjia from Jin Ling wrote to me."

"The letter mentioned Cong Ge'er's affairs in Jin Ling, and there is much praise in his words."

"He said that Cong Ge'er had not been in Jin Ling for many days before he built the auxiliary capital Firearm Division."

"The development of various yamen affairs is in good order, and the various official yamen in the auxiliary capital have much praise."

"He also said that although Cong Ge'er is young, he has quite a reputation in Jin Ling."

"The son of the Zhen family was framed by someone in Jin Ling, got into a lawsuit, and was taken by the Jin Ling Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"It was Cong Ge'er who personally came forward and rescued the Zhen family son from the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Zhen Yingjia is very grateful in the letter, saying that our Jia family's family style is prosperous and the children are outstanding."

When Jia Zheng said this, his face was quite relieved. You must know that Jin Ling is the place where the Jia family flourished and the place where the ancestral tombs are hidden.

Jia Cong made a trip to the South of the Yangtze and spread the beautiful name of Rongguo's family style to Jin Ling, which is truly a very decent thing.

Jia Zheng sighed in his heart, the family is fortunate to have such a Qilin son as Cong Ge'er.

When the Old Lady heard these good words, a smile appeared on her face, but she said, "Two years ago, when he went to Jin Ling, he looked impulsive at that time. The Shi family went to help, but he ignored them."

"I don't know how much gossip I heard. He has finally opened up now, knowing that old family friends need to help each other."

The Old Lady was talking about two years ago, when Jia Cong solved the great case of the Water Supervision Office in Jin Ling, and two disciples of the Jin Ling Shi family were involved.

The Shi family went to ask for help, asking Jia Cong to come forward to mediate and break the law, but was rejected by Jia Cong.

In the end, a Shi family disciple died in the Embroidered Uniform Guard prison because he could not withstand the punishment.

This matter made the Old Lady, who always wanted face in front of old family friends, hear a lot of nagging from her maternal family, and she was unhappy in her heart. Once she thought of it, she would complain about it.

Xue Yima on the side smiled, "The Old Lady's education of her grandson is too strict. Two years ago, Cong Ge'er was only a young age, and it is normal that he could not be thoughtful in everything."

"In fact, he was very capable at that time. Pan'er caused trouble in Jin Ling, and it was Cong Ge'er who wrote to Jia Yucun to help our family. He has always been attentive to old family friends."

Jia Zheng originally wanted to defend Jia Cong after hearing the Old Lady's words, but it was the same that Xue Yima said the good words.

So he said again, "Zhen Yingjia also mentioned in the letter that the Third Young Lady of the Zhen family's second branch has had many letters and verbal contacts with Cong Ge'er because of rescuing the Zhen family son."

"Zhen Yingjia said in the letter that the two are quite tacit and compatible, and among the sisters of the same generation of old family friends, they can be considered rare and destined."

"The Third Young Lady Zhen is a boudoir daughter, but her talent and appearance are extremely outstanding. The business of the Zhen family in Jin Ling is managed by this Third Young Lady, and she is known as a paragon among women."

"Zhen Yingjia said in the letter that Cong Ge'er is famous at a young age, his literary and martial arts are outstanding, and he is complementary to their Third Young Lady."

"The words in the letter contain the idea of marriage, and the intention of discussing marriage is also very clear."

"My son thinks that the Zhen and Jia families are both great noble families in Jin Ling. Zhen Yingjia is the head of the Zhen clan. Since he has this intention in the letter, the mansion must have a reply letter, so my son came to ask for the Old Lady's instructions."

In fact, involving Jia Cong's marriage, Jia Zheng should go to discuss it with Jia She, after all, Jia She is Jia Cong's biological father.

However, Jia Zheng knew that the father and son were as cold as ice and fire, so if he went to discuss it with his brother, there would be no good words.

Even an outsider like Zhen Yingjia, when talking about Jia Cong's marriage, knew to write to him instead of Jia She.

It can be seen that the messy things in the Jia family have long been known to everyone.

Last time his brother wanted to take Yuanyang as a concubine, and later it didn't happen because of Cong Ge'er. I heard that he is still angry.

If he took the letter to discuss it with his brother, it would be asking for trouble, and his brother would only say unpleasant things.

It is better to discuss it with the Old Lady, which is more straightforward.

The Old Lady was slightly stunned when she heard Jia Zheng's words, and thought for a while before saying, "That Third Young Lady Zhen, I have seen her, and her appearance is indeed very good."

"I didn't expect her to be so capable at a young age, independently managing such a large business of the Zhen family, and she is a legitimate daughter of the Zhen family, which is indeed a good match for Cong Ge'er."

Lady Wang on the side felt a stomach full of discomfort. Why are these noble family children staring at this Cong Ge'er?

This kid is nothing more than having some ability in reading and studying, and his luck in doing things outside is a bit stronger.

I don't know what the palace is thinking, giving a title to a half-grown child, it doesn't look like it at all.

Now the whole world thinks he is the most fragrant, how can he be so good? How can my Baoyu be worse than him?

Xue Yima heard the Old Lady's words and was also unconvinced. The Xue family was also a Jin Ling noble family, so she naturally knew the foundation of the Jin Ling Zhen family.

Since Jia Cong was titled Count and her daughter fell in love with him, Xue Yima had been hoping that her daughter and Jia Cong could succeed, but the Xue family was labeled as a merchant, and the family status was quite different.

Later, I heard that Jia Cong was titled at such an age and was valued by the current Emperor, and there would be a glory of imperial marriage in the future, so Xue Yima died of the idea of matching Jia Cong and her daughter.

That Third Young Lady Zhen, at a young age, showed her face and managed the merchant affairs of the family. Is this a good thing?

How is this different from her own family? Why is she better than her daughter?

It is also worth the Old Lady saying that she and Cong Ge'er are a good match.

At this time, I heard the Old Lady say, "It's just that Cong Ge'er is still young, and it's not necessary to set a marriage so early. It's not too late to discuss marriage in a year or two."

"Besides, he is not like before. After all, he is titled, and the palace treats him very generously. The future is not certain. Let's slow down the marriage, and don't rush it."

Xue Yima heard the Old Lady's tone turn around. Although she spoke politely and tactfully, the implication was that she did not approve of the Jia family forming this marriage, and she was happy in her heart.

But she thought about it again, and she understood the Old Lady's mind.

Although the Old Lady is not as close to Cong Ge'er as Baoyu, now no one can deny that Jia Cong is the golden nugget of the Jia family. The Old Lady is hoarding him, so how can she be willing to let him set a marriage so early?

With Jia Cong's title and future, it will be very easy to marry a noble lady in the future.

Wait a few more years, even if he marries a Princess, it will be enough, so how can he be framed at this age?

Xue Yima just held the idea of comparison. Her daughter could not succeed, and in her opinion, the Zhen family, which was half a catty with the Xue family, could not pick up this bargain.

Although Xue Yima was also considered flexible, she still didn't guess the Old Lady's mind.

Since Jia Cong was titled and established a separate household, even if the Old Lady didn't like Jia Cong, she knew that the future of this grandson was no longer comparable to the years of being raised in the West Mansion, so how could she let the fat water flow out?

The two nephews' wives of the Shi family were very enthusiastic, which finally moved the Old Lady. She wanted to match Jia Cong and Shi Xiangyun, so that the Jia and Shi families could form an alliance and be close to each other, which was the Old Lady's heart.

If it weren't for Xiangyun being too young and Jia Cong being titled for a short time, the Old Lady would have poked this window paper long ago.

Now that the head of the Zhen family wrote to propose marriage, it made the Old Lady feel that Jia Cong was hoarding, so how could she agree to this matter?

The Old Lady said to Jia Zheng, "You write a reply to the Zhen family, saying that their Third Young Lady is excellent, and I like her very much."

"It's just that Cong Ge'er is still young. Besides, he has been busy with imperial errands for the past two years, running around, and hasn't been home for a few days, and he hasn't settled down yet. Let's wait for his marriage for two years, and then discuss it when he is older."

"You write the words tactfully and respectfully. They are old family friends for several generations, so don't let people misunderstand and blame."

Jia Zheng had always valued Jia Cong very much. He originally felt that he could marry the legitimate daughter of the Jin Ling Zhen family, which was not too insulting to him, but after hearing the Old Lady's words, he felt it made sense.

Jia Cong had not yet reached the age of fifteen, so there was indeed no need to set a marriage so early.

Although Zhen Yingjia was a third-grade official, that outstanding Third Young Lady Zhen was not born by him, but a legitimate daughter of the second branch.

And Zhen Yingquan of the Zhen family's second branch, I heard that something happened a few years ago, and now life and death are unknown.

Measured in this way, this Third Young Lady Zhen is slightly worse.

Marriages between noble families pay attention to these details of the family.

And in Jia Zheng's view, with Jia Cong's appearance and future, among the children of the same generation in the Love Shenjing, I am afraid no one can compare.

Even if he marries the daughter of a Duke or Marquis in the Love Shenjing, it is more than enough.

Isn't it more profound and decent than marrying the Zhen family? The Old Lady's reply can be considered a mature and thoughtful method.

Behind the screen in the back hall, Seeing Tan Chun and Xiangyun heard the conversation in the hall clearly.

The two blinked at each other. Xiangyun didn't want to take the handkerchief this time, and pulled Seeing Tan Chun to slip out of Rongqing Hall quietly.

When the two returned to Seeing Tan Chun's room, Daiyu was the first to look over, her bright eyes full of inquiring expression.

In fact, when Daiyu just left Rongqing Hall, she had the same thoughts as Seeing Tan Chun, guessing that the Zhen family's letter must be related to the Third Brother who was handling errands in Jin Ling.

It was just that she was a little shy and guilty in her heart, unlike Seeing Tan Chun who was frank, could have no worries, and went to inquire about the news regardless.

As soon as Shi Xiangyun entered the room, she laughed proudly and said, "Thanks to me going back to get the fallen handkerchief, I actually heard a good thing. Do you want to hear it?"

Hearing Xiangyun say it was a good thing, what else could be the Third Brother's good thing? Daiyu's eyes dimmed slightly, as if she had guessed something, wanting to ask clearly, but also worried.

Baochai quietly looked at Daiyu on the side, seeing her brows slightly frowned, the light blue embroidered silk handkerchief in her hand was twisted into a mess by her hands.

A pair of autumn water bright eyes just looked at Xiangyun, not speaking, just waiting for Xiangyun to say something quickly.

In fact, when leaving Rongqing Hall just now, with Baochai's intelligence and sensitivity, Daiyu and Seeing Tan Chun would think of it, and she naturally thought of it.

It was just that in this kind of thing, Seeing Tan Chun had let go of her knot, and her heart was gradually frank.

Daiyu's heart was involved, and she did not suppress herself, or make small temper, or unconvinced.

Baochai and Jia Cong, whether it was kinship or the emotion cultivated since childhood, were much further away than Daiyu.

So facing someone proposing marriage to Jia Cong, she was mostly helpless, and she also knew that this kind of thing would come sooner or later, it was just a matter of time.

Among these people, except for Xiangyun who had not yet opened her mind, it was probably Yingchun who was truly clear-minded and had no worries.

Yingchun was curious and asked, "What good thing did you hear? Tell us quickly."

Xiangyun smiled, "The Zhen family's letter said that the Third Brother handled the errands in Jin Ling well and was very capable, and the Zhen family's young master fell into the hands of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and it was the Third Brother who rescued him from the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"The Zhen family is very rare for him, and..."

Xiangyun said here, deliberately lengthening the tone, with a strange and mischievous face, and Seeing Tan Chun giggled on the side.

Yingchun scolded with a smile, "Don't sell the pass, hurry up and tell us."

Xiangyun smiled and continued, "The letter said that the Third Brother and the Third Young Lady of the Zhen family often discuss letters or words, and they seem to be very good. The Old Master of the Zhen family said they are complementary, hee hee."

"He also wants to discuss marriage for them. You say this is not a good thing."

When Daiyu heard this, her face turned pale, and she couldn't help but snort, turning her body away so that people couldn't see, and a pair of eyes couldn't help but turn red.

Seeing Tan Chun noticed Daiyu's expression and said softly, "You just love to add fuel to the fire. The Third Young Lady Zhen is to rescue her own brother, so she will have contact with the Third Brother. It is for a reason, what is this called very good."

Xiangyun was broken by Seeing Tan Chun, with a face that didn't care, "You just love to protect the Third Brother, I just said so, but it should be correct that these two get along well."

"If there wasn't such a reason, how could the Zhen family write to propose marriage?"

Yingchun didn't care whether Jia Cong was in love with the Zhen girl or not. She only cared about her brother's marriage.

She hurriedly asked, "Then what did the Old Lady say, is she willing to form this marriage?"

Xiangyun said, "The Old Lady said that the Third Brother is still young, so don't rush to discuss marriage, it's not too late to wait a year or two."

As soon as Xiangyun's voice fell, I don't know if it was her illusion, but it was obvious that two people in the room breathed a sigh of relief...

Yingchun smiled, "The Old Lady replied like this, which saved a lot of trouble."

Baochai also smiled, "Second Sister is right. Cong brother has always had his own opinions. For such a big thing, he would not like to be swayed by a letter, and the Old Lady's reply is also refreshing."

Xiangyun's words just now made Daiyu panic and confused, and she almost couldn't support it.

Now hearing that the Old Lady didn't agree, she slightly collected her mind, but said, "It must be that the Third Brother attracted the girl in Jin Ling, otherwise why would the family write to propose marriage?"

Seeing Tan Chun smiled, "This is hard to say, maybe the girl attracted the Third Brother, that's not necessarily true. The Third Brother is too outstanding, it's easy to attract people."

Shi Xiangyun suddenly laughed, "It's easy to attract people, this is correct. Do you remember the new play we heard in the morning? I think the Third Brother is really like Tang Sanzang who went to the West to learn scriptures."

Seeing Tan Chun was a little surprised, "How is the Third Brother like a monk who went to learn scriptures?"

Xiangyun smiled and replied, "The meat on Tang Sanzang can live forever. He went to the West to learn scriptures, and attracted so many female demons, dreaming of eating him to become an immortal."

"I have read the script, not only Pan Si Dong has seven female demons, but also Huoyan Mountain, Daughter Kingdom, and Wudi Cave. There are really many female demons."

"You say the Third Brother is not like Tang Sanzang. Last time it was the Third Young Lady of the Cheng Yang Marquis family, and now it is the Third Young Lady of the Jin Ling Zhen family. I don't know how many female demons will want to eat this Tang Monk meat in the future, haha."

Before Shi Xiangyun's voice fell, this saying that there are really many female demons made everyone in the room laugh.

Yingchun laughed until her stomach hurt and couldn't straighten her waist.

Seeing Tan Chun laughed and lay on the table, her jade palms still patting the desktop.

Baochai laughed until she couldn't stand still, and leaned on Seeing Tan Chun's embroidered bed.

Daiyu laughed until she couldn't breathe, and the gloom in her heart was swept away. It was hard to settle her mind, and she seemed a little unhappy that Xiangyun teased Jia Cong like this.

She said, "I don't know who it was, last time the Third Brother returned from Liaodong, she waited at the city gate early in the morning, waiting to see the Third Brother enter the city. Don't you also want to eat Tang Monk meat?"

Although Daiyu was embarrassed to say the three words 'female demon', but others in the room couldn't hear it, and the laughter that had just calmed down suddenly surged like a wave.

Shi Xiangyun's pretty face was flushed with shame, her eyes widened, her hands on her slender waist, and she ran towards Daiyu, wanting to scratch her itch, saying, "You come over quickly, I promise not to tear your mouth."

In the room, two pretty figures chased and laughed, and others laughed together, with beautiful words and bells, and the room was full of spring. (End of chapter) *** **【406-0】 Clever Words About Matchmaking**