Proposal

Author: Writer Yue Ye

Proposal

Early in the morning, Shen Ange was practicing calligraphy in the courtyard. Last night, she heard that the Zhou family was coming to visit, so she was thinking about what to do. She looked up and saw Yun Zhi walking over quickly with medicine in her hands.

Then he picked up the pen and continued writing. On the paper was the sentence "Let nature decide and be content with the situation."

"Yun Zhi, why are you running?"

After she put the decoction, Yun Zhi told what she saw.

"Girl, Magistrate Zhou and his wife came to visit. After listening to a few words, I am afraid that they want to discuss your marriage with Mr. Zhou."

Shen Ange paused. She didn't expect that she would come so early in the morning.

While Yun Zhi was talking, she had already turned around and returned to her room. She walked to the bronze mirror and looked around to make sure there was nothing wrong. Then she took out the lipstick from her makeup package and dabbed it on casually.

"Girl, this is..." Yun Zhi said doubtfully.

"I'm going to the front hall." She turned around and left before Yun Zhi could reply.

"Girl, you haven't taken the medicine yet?"

"I'll drink it when I get back when it's warm."

Yun Zhi hurriedly caught up with her and persuaded her: "Girl, this time I met with Magistrate Zhou to discuss your marriage to Mr. Zhou. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for you to go there rashly..."

How can anyone come forward to discuss marriage?

Shen Ange turned a deaf ear and raised his hand to tell her to go back. It was precisely because they were discussing her marriage that she went even more.

In the main hall of the Shen Mansion, Shen Nantian and Zhou Shichang sat at the main seats, one on the left and one on the right, while his mother and Mrs. Zhou sat below.

Drinking tea and discussing the martial arts examination.

Although Zhou Shichang was not able to see it with his own eyes, he had heard about it, and his face was full of pride. The reason was simply because he heard that the emperor was particularly optimistic about Zhou Jing.

Although the decree has not yet been issued, he believes that it will happen sooner or later.

"I heard that Zi Sheng also participated in this examination?" Shen Nantian took a sip of tea, glanced at his wife below, and said the main topic: "It is true that a young man is better than his master. Zi Sheng will definitely live up to expectations."

Zhou Jing, courtesy name Zisheng, can tell from his name that he has high hopes.

When the Shen family moved to Changyuan, I saw him across the street practicing martial arts at a young age, working hard every day to lay the foundation.

Speaking of this, Zhou Shichang felt so arrogant that he even raised his voice a few degrees without realizing it. He said it as if to show off: "He is just spoiled. He didn't tell his parents when he took part in this examination. If he could earn It’s just a matter of getting a name, otherwise..."

Zhou Shichang paused and said: "Otherwise, I'm afraid it will become a joke to the whole Changyuan!"

"In this policy discussion, Zi Sheng's article has also been praised by His Majesty. Brother Zhou, Zi Sheng's future is limitless."

Listening to Shen Nantian's praise below, Shen's mother resisted the urge to roll her eyes at him. It was clear that her son had done well in the examination, but she had never seen him praise him.

A sudden cough caused Zhou Shichang, who was speaking, to stop abruptly. Of course he knew what his wife meant, and his words could not go astray.

Before going out, she repeatedly told her that the Shen family was different now, and the daughter of the Shen family loved Jing'er, so she must take this opportunity to get married.

When Zhou Jing was 8 years old, he saw a family moving in across the street at the door, so he went to call his parents to come and see him. Zhou Shichang didn't say anything, but Mrs. Zhou was very disgusted, and she looked like a countryman.

Later, Zhou Jing rescued Shen Ange, and Shen Nantian brought his wife to the door to express his gratitude. He pretended to be really generous, saying that he wanted the children to come and play more, but underneath he instigated his husband not to interact with him.

Even though she was an official in the same court, she did not like the official position of the Shen family. When Zhou Jing got older, she devoted herself to paving the way for Zhou Jing, saying that Zhou Jing would marry the princess in the future, but she only dared to do this in the future. Talk about your own yard.

In the past, it was not that she didn't know that Shen Ange was following Zhou Jing, but she just didn't like him. Now that Shen Nantian was promoted to general, she came to visit him.

Su Yuzhen winked at Shen Nanqing. She knew exactly what these two people meant. If Ge'er didn't like them, she wouldn't want them to come in at all.

"Brother Shen, we are here today to propose marriage for Zi Sheng. The two children are childhood sweethearts. As elders, we can see their friendship. So, what should Brother Shen think about it?"

Shen Nantian silently picked up the tea cup.

He understands.

He also knew what his daughter was thinking, but he was angry that the Zhou family had not been here for many years from the age of five to now, and he had come right after he was promoted.

Zhou Jing is a good kid, but his parents are not so good.

Seeing that Shen Nantian didn't speak, Mrs. Zhou became anxious. She smiled and said, "Elder brother Shen, An Ge is a good girl, lively and cute, and has a beautiful face. My family is very mature. If I can get An Ge, A good wife can change a lot."

When Shen Ange arrived outside the door, she heard these words said by Zhou. She smiled. What she disliked so much at the beginning has now become her advantage. Her vicious words in the previous life were not dignified and virtuous. She could not go out to wander around. Still in my ears.

Just when Shen Nantian was about to agree, Shen Ange stepped in with an innocent smile on his face.

"Dad, I heard that Uncle Zhou and Aunt Zhou are here?"

Shen Nantian really didn't expect her to come, so he was very surprised, and all four eyes looked over.

Shen Ange leaned forward and saluted gracefully and elegantly: "I have met Uncle Zhou and Aunt Zhou; I have met my father and mother."

Shen Nantian said: "There is no need to be polite with dad, why are you here?"

"My daughter heard that Uncle Zhou and Aunt Zhou were here, so she came here to pay her respects."

Hearing what Shen Ange said, Shen Nantian really thought that she was rushing to marry the Zhou family. Even Shen's mother's expression was obviously sad. The Zhou family couple opposite were extremely happy.

Unexpectedly, the conversation changed and Shen Ange's words made Zhou Shichang and his wife lose their thoughts.

"Ge'er just heard a few words from Aunt Shen at the door and wanted to explain them."

"At that time, An Ge was only five years old, and Brother Jing was only eight years old. It just happened that Brother Jing saved him, so An Ge was kind to Brother Jing. All along, Brother Jing was like an elder brother to An Ge. An Ge is knew."

"I just didn't expect that this move would cause Uncle Zhou and Aunt Zhou to misunderstand something. Fortunately, it was in time. If the clarification was too late, I'm afraid it would have delayed Brother Zhou."

For a moment, the hall was silent.

Shen Ange suppressed the Zhou and his wife's plans with one word, brother Zhou, and settled the matter without being a slap in the face.

Shen Nantian and Su Yuzhen were stunned for a while before they came to their senses and agreed with Shen Ange.

"Brother Zhou, you see, it turned out that we had misunderstood. It's a pity that Zi Sheng is a talented person and deserves to be respected. It's the Shen family that doesn't have this fate."

Fortunately, I had been praising Mr. Zhou just now, otherwise I might not have been able to say these words at this time.

"Yes, Mr. Shen is right. Zi Sheng is a very good kid. It's a pity that he doesn't have this fate."

Shen Ange kept his eyes lowered and his eyebrows raised, not feeling that there was anything wrong with his grand explanation.

The Zhou couple's expressions were not so good. Although they tried their best to hide it, they could only say a few words and left.

Shen Ange thought to herself, maybe she was not sure what Mrs. Zhou would say in private.

Admittedly, it is a bit out of line for a girl who has not yet left the court to say these words openly. Since ancient times, parents have ordered matchmakers to speak, so it is not the girl's turn to speak.

But she knew that when the Zhou family came to her door, she only had one thought in her mind, and that was to stop her.

After a long silence, Shen Nantian finally asked her: "Ge'er, do you really dislike Zhou Jing?"

Mother Shen was also confused and said, "Yes, Ge'er, are you really unwilling to marry into the Zhou family?"

Shen Ange said: "Father, mother, if the Zhou family really wants to get married, they can ask a matchmaker to come to propose marriage as early as the day of Ge'er and Hairpin, or they can also make a marriage contract beforehand. Although Brother Zhou is a good person, Ge'er doesn't want to marry into a family that values ​​fortune like this."

Shen Nantian didn't expect that she, who had always been by Zhou Jing's side, would change so drastically. Her previous behavior could be said to be unmarried by Zhou Jing.

"That's all, it's not sweet if you force yourself to do it. It's hard for you to think about it Ge'er."

Su Yuzhen also sighed, held Shen Ange's hand and said, "My Ge'er has grown up, so there is no rush to get married. Mother will find a husband of your choice for you."

The sun shone slantly into the main hall, and the matter was resolved, making Shen Ange feel much more relaxed.
Chapter completed!