Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

Chapter 276: Lizhu’s Admiration

Upon hearing this, Murong Lizhu's clear eyes couldn't help but light up, and she blurted out, "But the one named Jiang Youchen who stayed in the house temporarily a while ago?"

"Have you seen this person?" The old lady was very surprised to hear Murong Lizhu say this, and asked with a surprised look on her face.

Murong Lizhu then realized that she had lost her bearings and quickly replied: "I just came back from you with my two sisters-in-law once, and the young master of the Jiang family happened to come over to pay you respects."

As she spoke, Murong Lizhu's cheeks flushed slightly, and her voice couldn't help but lower her voice: "We just met once by chance, so we can't be considered acquaintances."

The old lady knew that her grand-niece was a person who cared about etiquette, so when she saw her suddenly losing her composure, she guessed it.

She patted Lizhu's hand and said softly: "After all, this is about choosing a son-in-law for you. It is related to your lifelong happiness. It should be based on what you want. Since your cousin mentioned that Jiang Jia'erlang, do you feel satisfied?"

Hearing what the old lady said so straightforwardly, Murong Lizhu blushed as red as a ripe peach and was so embarrassed that she couldn't even lift her head. She responded like a mosquito: "Since ancient times, women's marriages have been decided by their parents. Lizhu lost her father when she was young, so my marriage is entirely up to my aunt."

This is how a lady should be reserved. Although Murong Lizhu did not explain it, the old lady already knew that the grandniece also liked Jiang Youchen, so she simply spread her arms and said: "This son of the Jiang family In terms of character and talent, he is naturally one of a million, and he is also a responsible master who can be trusted. But your second cousin just told me that he once had an engagement in Chaozhou, and his fiancée died due to illness before we even got married. There are vague rumors circulating in Chaozhou that he seems to be a wife-suppressant."

After hearing this, Murong Lizhu was silent for a while, and replied tactfully: "Since it is a rumor, how can we take it seriously? People in our hometown in Jiangdong also secretly say that I have a hard life, and I am so unreasonable. Defamation, I can understand the helplessness of this young master of the Jiang family."

 This means not caring.

The old lady nodded and continued: "The son of the Jiang family has just arrived in Beijing to take up a post, but his parents are still far away in Chaozhou. According to etiquette, if any son or daughter marries, they must learn the rules from their mother-in-law. When you learn to take care of the housework, you usually cannot go to work with your husband, and you have to live a life of separation in two places.

Murong Lizhu indeed fell in love with Jiang Youchen, but in today's world, if a woman fell in love with a man, it would be a treasonous act. If Li Ling didn't come to matchmaking today, Murong Lizhu planned to keep this worry in her stomach and let the old lady choose a husband for her.

She was rumored to be a master in the aristocratic circle in Jiangdong, so her uncle entrusted her to the old lady. Although the old lady loved her, Murong Lizhu understood in her heart that as far as the Zhenguo Palace was concerned, she was just an outsider. Even if you worry about her marriage, you are doing her a favor, but how can she reveal her inner thoughts without shame, which will make people look down upon her.

Murong Lizhu did not expect that Li Ling would actually come to play matchmaking. Since someone had already legitimately pushed her lover to her, she had to fight for her to make her life worthwhile.

Murong Lizhu finally raised her head, looked at the old lady with her full eyes, and replied implicitly: "When a woman is married, she should abide by her duties. I lost my parents when I was young. If my future husband's family can treat me sincerely, I will sincerely repay you and I will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties."

After hearing this, the old lady patted Murong Lizhu's hand and said: "My aunt understands what you are thinking. If you can find two people and live smoothly in the future, I will be able to settle a worry, and Your uncle’s trust is not in vain.”

Hearing this, Murong Lizhu stood up, stood in front of the old lady, and gave her a deep blessing: "Lizhu, thank you, my aunt, for taking care of me."

At about noon on the second day, the old lady ordered someone to invite Jingshu to Anxi Hall.

Jing Shu really didn’t expect that Li Ling would come as a matchmaker. When she heard that the old lady had fallen in love with Jiang Youchen, Jing Shu was very surprised.

The old lady fell in love with Jiang Youchen, and since Murong Lizhu was also willing to do so, the old lady no longer cared about anything else, and just said to Jingshu: "I am very fond of this marriage, but your uncle's family is far away in Chaozhou. I don’t know what they mean.” Not only is this something that my uncle and aunt disagree with, but I don’t know whether Jiang Youchen himself is willing or not. Xu Wanning just mentioned it casually that day. Who knew that a daredevil like Li Ling would be caught off guard? Come this time.

Jingshu had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply: "As the governor of Chaozhou, it is difficult for my uncle to escape. When I go back, I will mention it in a letter to my uncle and aunt. If they think it is good, I can invite them to come to Beijing to discuss it."

At this point, it was natural for Jing Shu not to mention that Jiang Youchen didn't know about the matter, so she had to deal with it in a perfunctory manner at first. When she asked Jiang Youchen later, it would be fine if he was willing. If not, she could only try to push it to her uncle and aunt.

 Children's marriages are all ordered by their parents, and the old lady naturally has no reason to respond to the matchmaker's words.

After leaving Anxi Hall, Jingshu couldn't help scolding Li Ling and said, "This man is so confused. He didn't even tell me about such a thing. I'm really angry."

Ziyun has been following Jingshu. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "I didn't expect that a person as cold and solemn as my uncle would be a matchmaker. He must be looking forward to the marriage of the young master of the Jiang family."

Jingshu glanced at Ziyun, scolded Li Ling with a cold snort and said, "Stingy."

Ziyun covered her mouth and snickered, and persuaded Jingshu: "Don't be upset, this Cousin Lizhu is also a rare lady. Maybe my uncle's little temper can actually promote the young master's marriage."

When the master and servant were halfway there, they happened to see Li Ling returning from duty. Before Li Ling could speak, Jing Shu gave him a hard look.

Li Ling glanced at his wife's unkind expression and saw her coming from Anxi Hall, and he understood in his heart. He grinned at his wife in a flattering way and said cheerfully: "If you have anything to say, let's talk about it when we get back."

Jingshu glared at him again, gritted her silver teeth and said bitterly: "When I get back, let's see how I settle the score with you."

Li Ling came over to support his wife as if to please him, and with a smile on his face, he lowered his voice and said, "If I make a mistake, you can go back and beat me and scold me behind my back, but you must not get angry. The imperial doctor said, you are now This body cannot be angry."

Jingshu shook off Li Ling's hand and replied with a stern face: "If you don't come to make me angry, there will be nothing in this world that makes me angry."

Li Ling was thrown away by Jing Shu, but he persisted and stuck to her again. He said with a flattering smile: "Madam is serious. Even if you lend me Li Ling two more courage, I don't dare to make Madam angry. There must be something in between." What a misunderstanding."

Jingshu saw that he was trying to evade the situation, so she pinched his waist and said through gritted teeth, "Let's see how I deal with you when I get back."

Li Ling let out an "ouch" when she was pinched, and complained while covering her lower back: "You started to attack even before we got back to the house."

 (End of this chapter)