Chapter 1265: Steal the limelight
Chapter 1265: Steal the limelight
Chapter 1265: Steal the limelight
Chapter 1265: Stealing the limelight
The Xu family is a wealthy family in the county, and all three of their relatives are prominent figures. His family came from famine, and even if his son is a scholar, he has a weak foundation. Going to such a family to give a betrothal gift will make him feel intimidated when facing relatives and friends of the Xu family.
As Gu Dafu said, he was stunned when he saw Mrs. Xu Wang, and quickly stepped aside. Seeing this, Mrs. Xu also stepped aside. The two of them stayed far away from each other, for fear of causing any misunderstandings.
Gu Dexing was following Gu Dafu and was stunned when he saw this scene. Thinking of the misunderstanding between his father and Xu Wang, he felt a little guilty and suddenly had an idea.
My mother is very good, and my father is still thinking about her. But after all, my mother has passed away a few years ago, and my father is not too old. If he wants to pursue an official career in the future, he will have to leave home often, and he may not be able to come back for a few years. trip.
If only Dad could have a companion, his life would be easier in the future.
With this thought, Gu Dexing took the initiative to say hello to Mrs. Xu Wang for the first time: "Aunt Xu."
After hearing this, Mrs. Xu Wang was stunned and froze in place. She didn't understand why Gu Dexing called her?
But Xu Wang was smart and quickly came to his senses. He saluted Gu Dexing and asked, "Master Xing, what's the point of calling you a slave?"
Gu Dexing:
Master? Minion?
That's not what he meant.
Gu Dexing had no choice but to say: "It's okay, you have worked hard, go and do your work."
Xu Wangshi was startled, and she followed Wang Mashi.
Gu Dewang was walking from the kitchen with two meat pies in one hand and a bowl of soy milk in the other. When he saw this scene, he took a bite of the meat pie, came over, and asked secretly: "Brother Dexing, what are you doing?" Do you want a mother?"
He looked at Xu Wang's retreating back and said, "Well, Aunt Xu is very nice, and Xu Qing is also very honest. If she becomes a family with us, it won't be too much trouble."
It's better than going to those widows who have bad tempers and are promiscuous.
Gu Dexing's face turned green and he glared at Gu Dewang: "Stop talking nonsense. When did I have this intention?"
Since Sister Mei's death, he thought about his past and realized that he was quite a bastard. Later, he was able to listen to An Geer's words and decided to learn how to behave from An Geer.
Now that I have learned a lot, I know that tongue is the source of trouble, so I scolded Gu Dewang and not allowed him to talk nonsense.
"I understand, I understand, so I asked in a low voice." Gu Dewang winked at him and asked: "Brother Dexing, what did I guess? Did I guess it right?"
"What's right? If you dare to talk nonsense again, be careful that the second aunt will beat you up." Gu Dexing did not admit it, but when he saw Xu Qing, he said to Gu Dewang: "Xu Qing is young and can't do heavy work. Let him be treated well." If you don't know a word, just teach him."
Hahahaha, let him teach Xu Qing? Brother, are you kidding me? For someone like me who doesn't like studying, teaching Xu Qing would be ruining him.
However, if Aunt Xu really marries her uncle, then Xu Qing will be his brother, and the teaching will be fine.
"Okay." Gu Dewang agreed, went to Xu Qing, kindly gave him one of his meat pies, and asked: "Xu Qing, do you want a brother?"
Look at how smart he was in asking questions. He only asked whether Xu Qing wanted a brother, but not whether Xu Qing wanted a father. This would not make anyone suspicious at all.
Xu Qing:
Gu Jinan got up at the last quarter of the day. He didn't sleep well last night and his head was a little heavy. After getting up, he took a Xingshen pill first, and then went out to brush his teeth and wash his face after his head was clear.
Brother Cheng had already brought him breakfast back to the main room in the yard, and greeted him: "Brother, come quickly and have breakfast. After eating, you have to go to Brother Dexing's house. We have to leave for the county seat at 1:30. It's half past midnight." Enter the Xu family gate." Auspicious times are considered good, but you can't do it too late, otherwise it will be unlucky.
Gu Jinan nodded, quickly ate breakfast, and glanced at Brother Cheng again, wanting to remind him not to talk nonsense when he saw Mr. Ouyang today. But thinking about it, this was undoubtedly reminding Brother Cheng of his affair with the third girl, but he gave up in the end.
Lets go and put on new clothes. Lets go to Brother Dexings house. After Gu Jinan finished eating, he cleaned his hands and urged Brother Cheng to go back to the house and change into new clothes.
When giving a betrothal gift, dont dress too casually.
Brother Cheng immediately ran back to his room, put on the new clothes that Cui had prepared for him, and asked Gu Jinan to tie his hair again. The two brothers went out together to Gu Dafu's house.
Hey, youre here, have you brought the carriage? Mrs. Chen saw them and immediately stretched her neck and asked.
The Xu family is a wealthy family in the county. The Chen family doesn't want to be underestimated by the Xu family. Knowing that Gu Jin'an's family has a carriage, she has already agreed to let them bring the carriage and drive the carriage to deliver the engagement gift and give it to Gu Dexing properly. Long face.
Gu Jinan said: "Take it with you and park it on the side of the road."
Mrs. Chen was very happy after hearing this. Seeing that everyone had arrived, she hurriedly said: "Brother, let's go. We have to pick up Mr. Ouyang when we get to the town. If we leave too late, I'm afraid we will miss the good time."
Then he said to the matchmaker Tong who was invited from Linhe Prefecture: "Aunt Tong, I'm going to trouble you today. You have to do this beautifully. This is only once in a lifetime."
Mr. Chen wanted to show her face. When she saw that Qin Sanlang and Gu Jinli were engaged in the engagement ceremony, they invited a matchmaker named Zong, who was famous in Da Chu. She also went to beg Gu Jinli and asked her to invite the matchmaker to shock the Xu family.
But how could it be so easy to hire a matchmaker? Qin Sanlang and Gu Jinli were able to hire a matchmaker because of General Guo.
Gu Jinli refused, saying he couldn't be invited.
Chen had no choice but to go around He'an Prefecture and found that all the matchmakers were not good enough. In the end, she spent a lot of money and sent Aling to Linhe Prefecture to invite matchmaker Tong.
Matchmaker Tong is a famous official matchmaker in Linhe Prefecture and also famous in He'an Prefecture. After getting the money, he came quickly and said at this moment: "Don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter for you today." You have to look pretty, it will definitely make your parents look proud!"
That's what Chen wanted, and he was so happy that he laughed.
Third Grandma urged: "Stop talking, it's getting late, hurry up and set off. This engagement ceremony is a big event, so we can't be late."
"Hey, hey, let's go right away." Mrs. Chen responded, immediately greeted matchmaker Tong, and went out with the engagement gift.
Everyone got on the carriage together and headed to the county town.
When I arrived in town, I went to invite Mr. Ouyang.
Mr. Ouyang had been waiting early in the morning. When he saw them coming, he took a carriage and headed all the way to the county town.
Dou Shaodong's family was very proud of Gu Dexing. They were waiting at the city gate. When they saw the Gu family's motorcade coming, they asked Dou Meng to follow them in the car, and they went to Xu's house together.
Ms. Chen was so happy that her jaw almost dropped with laughter. She didn't expect that even the golden mountain of Dou Shaodong's house would be willing to support them, so she was a little more arrogant.
A large group of people went to Xu's house in a fussy way, stealing the show along the way.