Lord, don't be afraid, the princess is not angry

Chapter 113 Choice
Zhang Liang has three older sisters, one younger sister, and Xu Mu's mother is his younger sister. Although she is not well married, her life is more comfortable than the other older sisters.His third sister committed suicide, and his elder sister and second sister had a bad life these years. It wasn't until he won the exam that his husband's family changed their attitude towards them, and even supported them a little.His second sister knew the benefits of studying, so she wanted to marry her daughter to a scholar, preferably Xu Mu.Xu Mu's mother also loves her niece very much, and seems to have the intention of getting married.

Speaking of which, Zhang Liang selfishly felt that if Xu Mu could marry the Cheng family, it would be of greater benefit to him.These days, he visited friends everywhere, and also got to know some talented people in the capital. He vaguely heard that Cheng Dashan was very popular with the emperor, and he probably could make further progress. Moreover, Cheng's mansion and Anguohou's mansion had a good friendship, and they could be regarded as a firm foothold in the capital. .It's not bad for a military officer with no roots and no roots to do this.And his second sister, to put it bluntly, was a bit too ostentatious after being promoted from him, and he wanted his mother to help type a few words, lest they get carried away and do something.

Xu Mu had been looking forward to Zhang Liang's proposal of marriage since he woke up, but Zhang didn't make any moves. He took him to visit a few new friends and then came back to review.They still have to conduct palace examinations, and one hundred first-class and two hundred second-class and third-class will be selected. I heard that if they are classified as top-three, it will be difficult to get an official position. He estimates that he will fall to top-three, and he doesn't know what to do then?
After calming down, he and Zhang Liang stayed in the yard and read carefully.The day before the palace examination, the examinees had to go to the Ministry of Rites to learn the rules for a long time. Zhang Liang recognized a handsome young man who was the top ten son of the Si family in the examination, and quietly said to Xu Mu: "If this time really To choose a son-in-law for the princess, this Mr. Si is a good candidate."

Zhang Liang nodded, thinking that Mr. Si looked familiar again, and after thinking about it again, he remembered the young master he supported outside the examination room during the first exam.It's just that his mind was swollen at that time, and he didn't remember very clearly.

When the two of them learned the rules and returned to Cheng's mansion, Mrs. Sun asked for two sets of brand new clothes, shoes and socks.The next day, when the sky was bright, they arrived at the gate of the palace. Seeing that many people queuing up in front were wearing new clothes, they were even more grateful to Cheng Fu.Of course, there are some students who wear old clothes, and they all stand tall, not wanting others to underestimate them.

Finally when it was time to enter, they entered one by one under the arrangement of the housekeeper, and after verifying their identities and a series of etiquettes, they arrived in front of their own examination cases.After everyone was seated, Yang Chengjian and several examiners also entered the hall. After the examinees saluted, Yang Chengjian said goodbye, and then came the shrill voice of the servant announcing the start of the examination.

There are the emperor and several examiners on it, and there are guards from the Habayashi Army around, and the examination questions are also a policy topic that Yang Chengjian just decided in the morning, so that cheating is basically eliminated.The exam time was two hours in total, and after about half an hour passed, the emperor and several examiners came down to watch the candidates do the questions.Xu Mu was so nervous that his palms were sweating, and the first few words were trembling. Fortunately, it was just a draft, and he would copy it into the exam paper after he finished writing and revised it.When the emperor walked up to him, he didn't even dare to breathe. The emperor took a few glances and walked away, but stayed not far in front for a long time. He remembered that there was Mr. Si's examination paper.

Not caring about thinking too much, Xu Mu concentrated on writing his paper, and when it was two quarters of an hour before handing in the paper, a servant came out to remind him.Xu Mu checked what he had just answered, and quickly copied it on the answer sheet after making some revisions.After copying, he checked it again, and he closed the paper after confirming that there were no mistakes.When the exam time came, the examinees followed the servants out of the hall and left the palace one by one. Xu Mu saw that Zhang Liang was in front, but he saw that everyone around him was walking with their heads bowed and no one talking loudly, so he had to follow obediently. walking behind.

After leaving the palace, the crowd started to discuss, some people were asking how the questions were, others were talking about how majestic the emperor was, Zhang Liang also chatted with a few people he knew, until someone's stomach rang and he remembered that they took the exam all morning I haven't eaten yet.Everyone laughed and went to have dinner together. After taking the exams again and again, everyone's mentality was much calmer. Regardless of the results this time, they were all among the top three, at least they passed the exam.

Xu Mu was about to go to a restaurant for dinner with Zhang Liang and others, when he heard someone calling him from behind.

"Brother Xu Mu, please stay."

Xu Mu turned his head and saw Young Master Si striding towards him. After the two had seen the ceremony, he thanked him: "Thanks to Brother Xu for helping me outside the Gong Yuan that day, please accept the next bow."

"Brother Si, you're welcome, it's just a matter of raising your hands." Xu Mu quickly supported him, and the two chatted a few more words. It happened that some of the people Zhang Liang was going to eat with knew Mr. Si, so he invited him to eat together. The young master is happy to go with him.

Mr. Si was talking to Xu Mu along the way, and Xu Mu started to be a little cautious, but gradually let go. After chatting, he found that Mr. Si had a good conversation and had a good impression of him.When they arrived at the restaurant, when everyone was drinking, Mr. Si chatted with Xu Mu about the Cheng residence.Xu Mu was grateful to Cheng Fu, so naturally he said it better, especially Yinhua, she was the best woman in his heart.Mr. Si didn't hear anything else, and thought that Xu Mu was simple and honest, and he could get along with him.

After having a relaxing meal, everyone went home separately. The next day, the ranking of the palace examination came out.Zhang Liang was in the second class, Xu Mu was in the third class, and Si Sanlang was in the first class. The emperor appointed him as Tanhua Lang.

As soon as the news that Si Sanlang was selected as Tanhua came out, it was rumored in Beijing that he might be the future son-in-law.If he became a son-in-law, he would no longer be able to hold important positions, and even his close relatives would have to avoid suspicion.He has always had the heart to serve the community, and he doesn't want to be buried at a young age. As the youngest Tanhualang in several imperial examinations, he doesn't want to be the only one who can get the name of Tanhualang from now on.

After he told Mr. Si what he wanted, Mr. Si discussed with his wife to settle Si Sanlang's marriage as soon as possible.Mrs. Si was originally choosing a wife for Si Sanlang, but she was picky and picky, and she couldn't always choose the right one.But Si Sanlang revealed a name to her himself, that is Cheng Erniang.Mrs. Si thought it was wrong at first, but after being coaxed by Si Sanlang a few words, she agreed to ask someone to find out.

When Mrs. Sun received the relatives of the Si family who had acquainted with her for a few times, she was still a little surprised. After the other party explained their intentions, she showed a embarrassed look, because not long before she came, Zhang Liang also turned the corner. He asked her if she had a crush on Xu Mu, a silly boy.Generally, the woman would delay for a day or two when she got a message, and she would not reply immediately, so Sun naturally delayed.I didn't expect that before asking over there, another one came here. When did Yinhua become so popular?The other party is Si Tanhua, who has been in the limelight recently. Could it be that he still lacks a girl with better conditions than Yinhua?
As usual, she didn't reply right away, after seeing off the lady who came to talk about it, she immediately called Zhuhua over.Zhuhua was practicing calligraphy in the house, when she heard Mrs. Sun was looking for her, she put down her pen in surprise and hurried over.

"Mom, what do you want to eat again? I know all the cooks, so don't ask me to do it again." She complained as soon as she entered the room, whether it was true or not, she should stop Mrs. Sun's mouth first.

Mrs. Sun frowned, "I asked you to cook a few times for my mother, but you just shirk it, do you think you don't like this idea in the mansion, and want to go out and take charge of the house yourself?"

"How can it be, I just love to stay in front of mother, for the rest of my life." Zhuhua immediately flattered her.

"I don't want you to stay for a lifetime. I'll get you a meat roll later. It's okay to eat that thing as a snack." Sun said deliberately, and seeing Zhuhua's mouth flattened, she told her the business, "It was you last time. Went to Yinhua to find out, her meaning is irrelevant, and she is still as uncertain as before. This time there is another candidate, which is exactly what she was looking for before, that is, the third son of the servant of the Ministry of Rites. Si Sanlang Si Tan Hua."

"Tanhualang? How did he find my house?" Zhuhua couldn't help but said, afraid that Mrs. Sun would say that she looked down on her sister, she immediately added, "I mean, our two families don't have much relationship, he didn't mention this before. What happened, now that he has become Tan Hua Lang, he should be more picky, but he thinks of my family? Why is that?"

"You ask me, who do I ask? Anyway, there is such a person who proposes a marriage, you go to check on Yinhua's tone. Also, Xu Mu's uncle also came to ask, you can ask Yinhua which one she wants to choose more? "

"Mom, it's inappropriate for you to always ask me to talk about it. You should talk to the second sister yourself about this, so that you can make it clear. Besides, you know the temper of the second sister, and you are always uncertain. If she He also said that it is up to you to decide, you have to ask her again."

The last time Zhuhua went to talk about it, she said that when the list came out, would she marry a student who was single, about the same age, and had a small family?She even used Xu Mu as an example to give a little hint.Unexpectedly, Yinhua didn't respond, she just said one sentence, it's all up to mother to decide, and then there's nothing else to do.After hearing this, Sun felt that Yinhua probably agreed to what she said, but at that time Xu Mu was still taking the exam, and the man had to raise these things, so she put the matter aside for the time being.

Hearing that what Zhuhua said made sense, Sun said, "Of course I would ask about your sister's place, so I'll ask you, if it were you, which one would you choose?"

"Choose Xu Mu."

"Why?"

"Looking at Xu Mu's performance, it is estimated that Xu Mu will not have a bright future for a while, and he may have to endure it for a while. However, this kind of hardship is nothing to those of us with a family background; It’s really hard. He wants to go further, and he needs our family’s help. He doesn’t look like a ruthless person. If he can achieve anything in the future, he will never forget our family’s favor. He can be taller. But in the Si family, this Tanhualang let the princess not marry and instead married a lady of ordinary family. He definitely doesn't want to be a son-in-law and wants to climb up in the officialdom. Is it because he hastily engaged or is it true? , our family may be used by him to prevent disasters, if His Majesty really intends to marry the princess to him, maybe the empty space will anger our family.

Even if he really wants to marry his sister, as an ambitious man, he must have a lot of entertainment in the future, and by the way, the second sister will have to deal with her, thinking about it, I feel tired for my sister.For the sake of my family and my sister, I think it is better to choose Xu Mu.But this is also my own opinion, maybe my sister doesn't feel tired, and she still likes to fight with the lady, to show off her poisonous tongue skills? "

"No matter how poisonous you are, you are not poisonous." Gradually, Sun also accepted the few novel words that Zhuhua sometimes said.After thinking for a moment, she winked at Zhuhua, "Then go and call your sister, and make some dim sum by the way."

Remember dim sum?Zhuhua was speechless, and after snorting, she pretended to be sad and shook her handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes.

"I'm really the daughter's body and the life of a maid."

"Hurry up, when your sister's marriage is settled, I'll lock you out too. You will be ordered not by a maid but by your wife."

"Then I will serve a whole family of strangers, why am I so miserable, ehhhh~"

Mrs. Sun got annoyed when she said this, and was so angry that she reached out to hit her, but she dodged and ran away immediately.Seeing her like this, Mrs. Sun was not angry anymore, but secretly had a headache, what about the marriage of the third daughter.

(End of this chapter)