Chapter 2813: Visiting to Propose Marriage
These two men were both Dukes of the dynasty and first-class important ministers. How could they come together to visit this low-ranking Taichang Shaoqing?
Just after thinking about it for a moment, Zhang Dun understood.
It must be because of the incident between my daughter and Fang Sanlang, and I personally went to Fang's house to complain. Although I didn't dare to speak arrogantly and unreasonably, I didn't have a good color. , must feel guilty and want to come to apologize.
With Fang Xuanling's status, it was naturally impossible for him to come to the door in person, and Fang Yizhi was a nerd, so only Fang Jun, the most outstanding child among the second generation of the Fang family, came forward.
However, Fang Jun has a bad temper and may not be willing to come to his house and be complained and scolded by him, so he takes Song Guogong to accompany him.
The Lanling Xiao family is a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, and is also the leader of Qingliu. The Zhang family in Jiangdong is located in Kuaiji, and is deeply involved with the Xiao family, so he must give him enough face.
After understanding the purpose of these two people's visit, he immediately did not dare to neglect and walked to the gate to greet them in person.
No matter how disgusted you are with the Fang family in your heart, Fang Jun's status is here after all, so you can't be rude, not to mention that he also invited Song Guogong Xiao Yu to accompany him...
When he arrived at the door, he saw that Xiao Yu and Fang Jun had just been welcomed in by the housekeeper. Zhang Dun hurriedly stepped forward, bowed his arms to the ground from a distance, and said respectfully: "The two princes have come to this humble abode, and the flowers are shining brightly. Your Majesty is polite here.”
Xiao Yu held the jade belt around his waist with his fingers and said in a gentle tone: "Without any courtesy or courtesy, we come here uninvited. We are being unwelcome guests, haha."
Zhang Dun said in fear: "The two pillars of the country can't even be invited by the lower officials, so I'm really frightened. Come on, come on, please speak in the main hall."
Xiao Yu looked at Fang Jun and said with a smile: "Erlang, please."
Go into the courtyard first.
Fang Jun had a smile on his face, talked more, and followed suit.
Zhang Dun slightly bowed his waist and followed behind, inviting the two of them into the main hall. After some humility, the elder Xiao Yu finally took the seat. Fang Jun sat on the left side, and Zhang Dun, the head of the family, sat on the last seat. .
After serving the fragrant tea, Zhang Dun dismissed the servants and poured tea for the two princes. After each had a cup, he asked: "The two princes are busy with work and came to my humble residence today. What advice can you give me?" ? I have a low official position and am terrified. Please give me some advice. ”
That's what he said, but since he had already guessed the purpose of the two people's visit, his expression was neither humble nor arrogant, and he was very sure of it.
It was your Fang family who made the mistake first. You can't just rely on your high status to dominate others, right?
Fang Jun was affectionate and calm, sipping tea with lowered eyebrows and eyes, without any intention of speaking.
Xiao Yu cursed in his heart, after all, I am also a dignified prince, one of the top figures in the court, but today I was dragged over by you to do such evil things at the expense of my old face...
Then he said with a kind face: "Zhang Shaoqing, there is no need to be nervous. I am here today not to overwhelm others with the dignity of a prince, but as a world friend to give Zhang Shaoqing a happy event."
Zhang Dun was stunned and thought to himself, aren't you here to apologize...
Cautiously asked: "What happy event is it?"
Xiao Yu stroked his neatly trimmed beard and said with a smile: "I heard that there is a daughter of your house. She is twenty or eight years old. She is still waiting to be named in the boudoir. She has a good nature and body temperature, and is virtuous and gentle in her behavior. Because she has won the heart of Bo Ji; her virtues are quiet and leisurely, and she has On the occasion of the Zhenjiang Festival, I have been entrusted by the Fang family to be a good matchmaker and come to visit Zhang Shaoqing shamelessly.
Zhang Dun was stunned and hesitated for a long time, then asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Isn't Sanlang of the Fang family already engaged to the Lu family of Fan Yang? There are rumors in the city that the wedding will be in two days. Is it possible that there is some misunderstanding? ”
His official position was too low and he had no contact with the Fang family, so he did not receive the invitation.
However, he has a very good relationship with his immediate boss, Taichang Qing. He went to his house for a drink a few days ago, and he had seen the invitation from the Fang family. The wedding date was clearly stated on it, so there was no mistaking it.
Xiao Yu laughed, stroking his beard and said: "The Sanlang of the Fang family is loyal, brave, benevolent and outstanding. His wife is naturally the legitimate daughter of Fan Yanglu's family. The daughter of your noble family can be your favorite concubine."
To be honest, Xiao Yu has been in a respected position and has high moral standards in his life. He has done the job of being a matchmaker countless times in his life, but he has never come to ask for a concubine like today.
This simply lowered Song Guogong's reputation...
But even if he could refuse Fang Xuanling, how could he refuse Fang Jun?
Now that I agreed, I naturally had to do my best to accept Fang Jun's favor. So Zhang Dun has already been mentioned in his words. His wife is the legitimate daughter of Lu family in Fanyang. Not to mention that the status of Zhang Dun in Jiangdong is not comparable to that of Zhang Dun. Your daughter is still a concubine, even lower than her. Therefore, the legitimate wife's status is The position is absolutely impossible. Being able to enter and become a concubine is already a compliment to your daughter...
When Zhang Dun heard this, his color suddenly changed!
"The Duke of Song Dynasty is an honest and honest gentleman with dignified character. He has always been admired by his subordinates. Why do you humiliate me like this today?! My niece Zhang Dun is one of the five good family members in this life. The ancient Buddha of Qingdeng died alone, and she must not be allowed to do it to others. Concubine!”
In fact, Zhang Dunfei was the legitimate son of the Zhang family in Jiangdong, and his daughter was just a concubine. Although it was inappropriate to marry into the Fang family as a concubine, it could not be said to be humiliating.
Their first wife is the legitimate daughter of Fan Yanglu’s family!
But the status of concubines is indeed low. He, Zhang Dun, is a Qingliu official, and he cares most about his reputation. Once his daughter marries into the Fang family as a concubine, she will definitely be ridiculed by the meddlesome people as being in favor of others, and he will not hesitate to send his daughter into the Fang family as a concubine. Concubine, I also want to climb on Fang Jun’s thick leg...
Zhang Dun absolutely cannot accept this.
Xiao Yu was a little unhappy. Although he also knew that what Zhang Dun was really worried about was the public opinion about this matter, which might damage his reputation, he deigned to go to the house to act as a matchmaker. But you don't give any face to the first-class nobles. Don't you have regard for me?
Just as he was about to speak, he saw that Fang Jun, who had been silent all this time, had already said with a smile: "Zhang Shaoqing may have misunderstood. I invited Song Guogong here this time, not because he is covetous of your Zhang family, but because of the previous relationship between his younger brother and me." The affair of your concubine is now known to the public The rumors in the streets will have some impact on my concubine's reputation. In the future, it will be difficult to find a suitable son-in-law. This is to make up for the behavior of her younger brother. I hope Zhang Shaoqing will think twice."
Zhang Dun was so angry that his face was as red as blood, and he wanted to throw the tea cup to chase him away!
Listen, is this human language?
Now that your daughter's tryst with my brother has become known in the streets, your reputation has been ruined. Who in the good family will want you to get married in the future? It’s better to deal with it as quickly as possible and marry her as a concubine to my family. My family doesn’t mind it...
It’s so deceiving!
Zhang Dun gritted his teeth and held back his anger, and said word by word: "If that's the case, then don't worry about it. My daughter of the Zhang family will never let anyone bully me!"
Fang Jun sighed and said: "What do you say? There is no distinction between two children who are right and who is wrong. However, in my family, it is the man who comes to propose marriage in a responsible manner. How can it be done?" Is it possible that Zhang Shaoqing still wants to cancel Fan Yanglu's marriage and marry the daughter of your family as his legitimate wife? "
Zhang Dun was so angry that he couldn't speak.
The truth is this, no matter what, his daughter is not as good as Fan Yanglu's legitimate daughter, but the problem is that I am not so angry that I insist on marrying my daughter to your family!
Fang Jun felt a little sorry when he saw Zhang Dun's face was as red as blood and the veins on his forehead were exposed, but for the happiness of the third child and the fulfillment of a pair of young children, he had no choice but to become a villain.
Then he continued: "Actually, I'm afraid Zhang Shaoqing can't decide on this matter."
Zhang Dun laughed angrily, biting his molar teeth and said: "I can't decide the daughter I gave birth to? Is it possible that the Duke of Yue wants to bring his troops into the palace to steal the bride?"
"What do you mean by that? Is this someone who bullies men and dominates women?"
Fang Jun waved his hand and said slowly: "After yesterday's shift, a certain person has already written a letter and ordered people to send it to the Zhang family's house in Kuaiji all the way to talk about the marriage. Of course, after all, this matter is my family's. To deal with the loss first, in order to make up for the losses of the Zhang family, I will definitely make appropriate compensation for the loss, and I hope that the whole Zhang family will make it happen. In the future, the two families will be able to cooperate with each other in many aspects. After all, they are all one family, and there are always benefits. Isn’t it about my own family?”
Zhang Dun was stunned, the color drained from his face.
This guy actually contacted the Zhang family directly. He said "appropriate compensation" lightly, but in the eyes of the Zhang family, that was the road to overseas wealth.
Not to mention a mere concubine, even if a few other clan girls were to marry her together, the Zhang family would probably agree to it.
Indeed, as Fang Jun said, this matter involves interests, and he really cannot be the boss of his daughter...
But why would Fang Jun want to give up his interests and marry two families?
Don't talk about it, just to make a couple happy with each other's children, when you reach a position as powerful as Fang Jun's, every word and every action has deep meaning, how can you be burdened by feelings.
There must be some deeper conspiracy...(End of Chapter)