Red makeup against the world

Chapter 451 Meeting the Empress Dowager
Chen's complexion changed drastically, and she shortened her body, and hurriedly distinguished: "My wife absolutely has no such intention!"

Empress Dowager Xiao squinted at her without speaking, her eyes were full of sharp light.At this moment, the decisive Queen Xiao in the past returned to her again.

It is not a day or two for the Chen family to deal with Queen Mother Xiao. Although it is not very close, Queen Mother Xiao treats her well.

This was the first time, seeing such a stern look on Empress Dowager Chen's back.

It is said that Empress Dowager Xiao was powerful when she was young, but Mrs. Chen has only learned the lesson today.She hurriedly said: "When Brother Xiang was ten years old, his grandfather found him an excellent master to practice martial arts. He went there for several years, and only returned to the mansion in the old year. I didn't see anyone, so even if my wife wanted to plan for him , but also powerless!"

Wu Zhengxiang left the residence at the age of ten, and was taught by Ying himself in front of Emperor Qinglong. This matter is extremely confidential.In Duke Zhong's mansion, no one knows except Wu Sheng.Externally and internally, it is said that he went to practice martial arts with his master.

Empress Dowager Xiao's face paled slightly, and this reason was barely plausible.However, if Mrs. Chen really has a heart, there are many ways.It's just that he didn't take him seriously, maybe he wished he would die outside.

Taking a sip of tea, Empress Dowager Xiao asked lightly, "What about now?"

Chen Shi finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she was not afraid when asked about the current situation, she sat up slightly and said: "The Empress Dowager knows that apart from Brother Sheng, there is only Brother Xiang in our family. How can the minister not plan for him? The married woman must consider everything besides family status, character, virtue, and appearance."

Empress Dowager Xiao nodded, her face softened slightly, that's the reason.

"So, brother Xiang's old year and the crown, the minister's wife thought that these days had been delayed, so she secretly started to look at each other, and asked Jiao'er and brother Sheng's daughter-in-law to search all over the capital."

Mrs. Lu nodded quickly, and said: "The queen mother doesn't know something, and the mother has already ordered it down. The minister's wife even went home to discuss with the mother, and asked her to pay attention to it in the clan. It's just that the mother's requirements are high, and the girls in the clan , the concubine's daughter who has been carefully raised is unwilling to marry the concubine, and the mother of the concubine's daughter does not like it."

With Lu's testimony, Chen's selection of a daughter-in-law can be regarded as meticulous, Empress Dowager Xiao finally put aside the sharpness in her eyes, and said: "It can be regarded as meticulous."

"This year, the emperor named Xiang Geer Yunhui as General. The minister's wife thinks about it, and the daughter of the best family can also think about it." Chen said with a smile: "It just so happens that the minister's wife picked a very good one. A good candidate can be regarded as a well-matched, quiet and dignified woman. I have asked Duke Zhong and Brother Sheng, and they all said that she is excellent. The court lady asked Jiaoer to go to the mansion of Duke Anguo, and asked Mrs. Zhuang to come to her daughter's house. Home media."

"Oh?" Wu Zhengxiang's identity is really not easy to find a wife. Seeing that Mrs. Chen said so firmly, Empress Dowager Xiao also became interested, and laughed and scolded: "Quickly stop playing tricks, which family's woman is it?"

Mrs. Chen said with a look of embarrassment: "It's Madam Zhuang's new adoptive daughter, the great-granddaughter of Tu Shanzhang, who will be born next year. She is doing well in everything, but it's a pity that she is still serving her mother and cannot discuss relatives. Today, she is the queen mother." If you don't ask, all the ministers will come to ask the Queen Mother. Such a good woman, the minister is really worried that if you don't make an appointment quickly, you will not be able to find it again."

"The adopted daughter of Duke Anguo's mansion?" Empress Dowager Xiao thought for a while, and realized that she was the eldest daughter of the Xu family who came to Beijing in the early spring.She doesn't care about things now, but it doesn't mean that she doesn't understand the situation in the capital.

Although Xu's family is inconspicuous, Tu Shanzhang and Anguo Gongfu behind Xu Wanzhen are both among the best families in the capital.If Queen Mother Xiao didn't even know about these two families, she wouldn't be sitting here today.

This family is a perfect match, the Xu family's status is a bit low, but fortunately, she has the status of the adopted daughter of the Duke's Mansion, and she just matches the Shuzi of the Duke of Zhongguo's Mansion.Since family status is not a problem, the rest is to look at people.

"Ms. Zhuang is going to protect the media, what does the Xu family say?" Even if they intend to facilitate this matter, they still have to figure out whether the Xu family is willing. Empress Dowager Xiao doesn't want to be scolded for doing something good.

"The Xu family only said that because they are in the period of filial piety, they can't discuss relatives for the time being, and they have to think about it." Facing Empress Dowager Xiao, the Chen family dared not lie, and said [-].

With a smile on her face, Lu looked at Empress Dowager Xiao and said, "Empress Dowager, Mrs. Zhuang and Miss Xu are here today, why don't you ask them face to face? We have come to ask for marriage, so it is not considered rude to ask now. .”

"So you two mother-in-law and daughter-in-law came up with this idea." Empress Dowager Xiao laughed, "What if the young lady doesn't want to?"

Lu Shi pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "That also has a result, the minister has no choice but to see each other quickly. Regardless of the age of the second younger brother, how can we afford to wait a year before discussing?"

Having said that, in fact, she is very sure in her heart, with Xu Wanzhen's hypocritical temperament and family background, she can marry into the Duke's mansion, such a good thing that can't be found even with a lantern, how can she not agree?
Empress Dowager Xiao nodded and said: "That's right. If that's the case, Aijia will help you once."

Chen suddenly burst into a smile from the bottom of her heart, this time the smile reached her eyes, making her face look much softer, she hurriedly lowered her body to express her gratitude: "My wife, thank you, Empress Dowager."

"Madam Zhuang and Miss Xu, please come here." Empress Dowager Xiao instructed Liuli.

Mrs. Zhuang was talking and laughing softly with Shi Jingfu, and she was slightly surprised by Liuli's arrival.According to the old rule, when the female family members of the Zhongguo Gongfu returned to their seats, it was their turn in the Anguo Gongfu.

She got up and left her seat, Liuli said again: "Miss Xu family please come with me."

Mrs. Zhuang glanced at Mrs. Chen who was standing in front of Empress Dowager Xiao, she suddenly came to her senses, and said with a smile, "Zhener, let's go."

There was a trace of surprise in Xu Wanzhen's eyes, and she pressed it again immediately.Wu Zhengxiang had discussed this arrangement with her a long time ago, and there was a tacit understanding between the two.Judging from the situation, it should also be his handwriting.

There are several spring benches in front of Empress Dowager Xiao, just for these ladies and ladies to sit and do daily chores.There are only Chen family and Lu family in Duke Zhong's mansion, and there are still many vacancies.

Mrs. Zhuang brought Xu Wanzhen forward to meet the ceremony. Xu Wanzhen's eyes lowered slightly, and she found a seat not too far away. She only sat on a small stool, her back was straight, with a quiet smile on her face, and she listened silently. Watch Mrs. Zhuang and Empress Dowager Xiao talk.

Empress Dowager Xiao was talking, her eyes glanced at Xu Wanzhen who was sitting silently, and she nodded slightly in her heart.

Although this child was born in a merchant family, his etiquette and rules are not bad.Tu Qionghua is worthy of being the "Shuangshu of the capital" back then, and the girls she raised were really good.

She looked over with a smile and said: "This child is a fresh face, come here and let Aijia take a good look at it."

Xu Wanzhen stood up gracefully, her skirt didn't move at all while walking.When he arrived in front of Empress Dowager Xiao, he smiled and said: "Go back to the Empress Dowager, this is the first time for my daughter to enter the palace today, and I am very happy to be able to see the Empress Dowager Tianyan."

(End of this chapter)