The Daily Life of the Daughter of a Minor Official

Chapter 96 Proposal Controversy

The Su family hired a matchmaker and made an appointment. The shop was closed for one day, and Cheng Yingzhen took Dong's mother and Su Ruojin to the Lu family to propose marriage.

Logically speaking, Shutong’s status only requires Dong’s mother to bring the matchmaker there. As the hostess, Cheng Yingzhen does not have to go. However, Shutong has accompanied the Su family from poverty to the present step by step. There is no credit but hard work.

Su Yanli and his wife decided to come to propose marriage in person. Mother Dong was the main host, and Su Ruojin, the young master, followed, carrying gifts and burdens. Not to mention the grand battle, the whole group was quite big.

It was because of the Su family that the Lu family lived a comfortable life now. When they learned that Mrs. Su came to propose marriage in person, they were very happy and nervous. They started cleaning up early. The house was not only spotless, but also had decent tables, chairs, and In order to make the food lively and festive, Lu Zhitian also hired a few helpers, some to help set off firecrackers when guests came, some to help, and some to help serve tea and water, and set up the banquet.

 In short, the Lu family did their best to receive Mrs. Su and her party with the highest standards.

Having been to Lu’s house before, the group of people arrived at the Lu’s alley with familiar paths. As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the alley, they saw Lu Zhitian and his wife waiting in new clothes. As soon as they saw them, they greeted them enthusiastically, "I have seen Madam -"

The two of them were respectful and warm, which Cheng Yingzhen, who was afraid of society, was not used to. Fortunately, she smiled when she needed to smile and nodded when she needed to. She looked like a wealthy and decent official lady.

The Lu family couple saw the madam smiling and friendly, and they were relieved a lot. They quickly signaled for help to set off firecrackers and welcomed people into the house in a lively manner.

The crackling sound of firecrackers resounded throughout the alley, attracting people in the alley to come and watch the excitement. While they were happy, some people were jealous and bitter, "I didn't expect that the most shabby little courtyard in the past has now become the cleanest and richest place."

“Who says it’s not the case? I used to think that the entrance to the alley was dirty and messy, and there were also petty thefts. I didn’t expect that people would use the entrance of the alley to make a lot of money. It’s really…”

 …

Amidst the sound of firecrackers, neither the Su family nor the Lu family heard the gossip in the alley, but Lu's wife knew that there was someone jealous in the alley. When she arrived at the entrance of the courtyard, she deliberately asked the helper to sprinkle candy in large quantities, and children from the alley rushed over to grab it. , the scene was extremely festive and lively.

After Lu's wife was proud, she quickly welcomed Mrs. Su to the table. After being polite, it was the matchmaker and Dong's mother's home court. The two talked with the Lu family from Shutong and Lu Dani about all the details of the wedding, including the betrothal gift, engagement, and marriage.

Su Ruojin sat next to her mother and listened to the ancient marriage process with great interest. Seeing her daughter's big eyes unblinking, Cheng Yingzhen couldn't help but whisper in her ear, "This is the marriage charter for ordinary people. The lady’s rules are different.”

Su Ruojin thought to herself that of course she knew they were different. If they were all the same, there would be no class distinction in this world.

Just when they were talking about how to celebrate their engagement in October, Lu Zhitian’s parents, brother and sister-in-law came over.

Before Nalu’s mother entered the main hall, she said sharply, “We don’t agree.”

Su Ruojin frowned for a moment, but they were from the Lu family after all, and their niece was proposed for marriage, so they were qualified to come and take a look.

Obviously, when they arrived, the Lu family's parents, brother and sister-in-law were not here, which meant that either Lu Zhitian did not invite him, or the Lu family's parents, brother and sister-in-law were too arrogant. Based on the ancient blood and clan relations, it was impossible for Lu Zhitian not to invite his daughter when her daughter was proposed for marriage. Parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, they are too arrogant.

Lu's father and others were really putting on airs and waited until the matchmaker came to the door before slowly coming over. But Lu Zhitian and his wife wished they could come over until noon, so that they could not interfere with their daughter's marriage, and they could also have lunch, so that everyone could face each other. All passable.

Unexpectedly, when the key to engagement was discussed, they came.

The matchmaker proposes marriages for officials and stewards. He is very confident and says in a arrogant tone: "Hey, isn't this the Lu Qian family who sells meat? I heard that only the customers can choose the meat. The meat seller there You think you have bad customers, so you don’t want to do this business?”

The matchmaker was so good at criticizing Sang and Huai, Su Ruojin shouted loudly that she had to be a matchmaker to speak eloquently. Lu Qian was crowded as soon as he came up. If most people would have blushed by now, as expected, he had practiced at the stall. His heart was not beating and his face was not red. When he stepped in, he turned to his second son and said, "Are you just in such a hurry to marry your daughter? Come on?" At that time, Dani used to let people flatten and round her and make her a fool..."

Before she could finish her words, Lu Zhitian's wife couldn't help but said, "I am willing to make cows and horses for Su Daguan's family. They give me silver and gold, and I make cows and horses for you. I don't even have a full stomach. You It’s nice to say this.”

Mother Lu was not offended by the matchmaker. She never expected that the second daughter-in-law, who had dared not even fart before, would point at her nose and yell, "It's against the law, it's really the opposite..."

 Wouldn’t you use filial piety to pressure others? A good marriage proposal is like a mouse droppings ruining a good pot of soup.

Su Ruojin couldn't help but stand up and said to the old man Lu, "Lu, I haven't settled the matter with you for breaking the contract yet, so you should jump out first."

As soon as her voice came out, the main hall suddenly became quiet.

 Lumu looked at the man with her eyes.

Old Man Lu had become the backer of the Marquis's business, but he was not frightened by Su Ruojin. His face was sullen. Before he could speak, Su Ruojin quietly interrupted him, "My father is now the youngest son of Prince Jin, the Prince of Pingyang County." Master, as long as he goes to the Prince of Pingyang to show off, do you think Duke Cheng's Mansion can protect you?"

"I..." Old Man Lu didn't believe in evil: "Mrs. Yao is still Mrs. Su's sister!"

The eldest sister is dominating the concubine, but Old Man Lu is from a good family. It seems that Cheng Yuzhu is often causing mischief outside.

Huaping, who was dragged by Su Ruojin to drive the mule cart, was leaning on the outer wall to bask in the sun. When he heard this, he looked at the helpers invited by the Lu family in the yard, and quietly raised his finger at one of them. The helpers stepped forward. He took out two taels of silver from his sleeve pocket and said, "You guys, drive these four out the door. When you're done, give them another two taels."

Hong Kong was a little hesitant.

“Don’t be afraid, I’ll give you the full scoop.”

I don’t know whether it was Huaping’s money that played a role, or Huaping as a person who had a convincing effect. Anyway, several helpers invited by Lu Zhitian and his wife entered the door quietly, pulled one by one, and instantly took Lu Zhidian. My parents, brother and sister-in-law took me away.

 Everyone: ...didn’t understand what was going on.

Su Ruojin’s eyes suddenly met Hua Ping’s, and he raised his eyebrows and smiled.

oh! She understood instantly.

She was just thinking about how to get rid of these four annoying guys, but she didn't expect Uncle Huaping to use a few helpers.

Old man Lu and others didn't respond at all. When they responded, the door to the second son's courtyard was already closed.

Lu Zhitian was flustered and confused. Did he disrespect his parents and elders? When he was about to open the door, Hua Ping held him back. He signaled the smartest assistant to shout out the door.

 (End of this chapter)