To Hold One’s Joy

  Chapter 388 Spring Comes

  Not to mention the changes brought about by marrying a bride in the Pingnan Palace, after nine consecutive days of examinations, no matter whether it was Sheng Dalang, Sheng Erlang, or Su Yao, they all shed a layer of skin.

   People are thinner and wilted.

   Governor Luo specially rewarded his devastated nephews in a wine shop.

   While waiting for the food to be served, Governor Luo smiled and asked, "How did you do in the exam?"

  Su Yao performed normally, and he expected to do well in the exam, but he came to eat by the way, so it is naturally inconvenient to rush to answer.

  Sheng Dalang and Sheng Erlang felt that this question was a bit suffocating.

  Governor Luo was unaware of the pressure on his nephews, and asked another sharp question: "Are the questions in this session difficult?"

  Sheng Dalang and Sheng Erlang: "..."

   "Scholarly family in Shengfu, it's no problem for you to be on the list, it depends on your ranking."

  Three straight-to-soul questions were thrown in a row, and Sheng Dalang, who was as steady as he was, began to turn blue.

  Sheng Erlang twitched the corners of his mouth, and really wanted to ask Governor Luo: When will the cousins ​​get married?

   Fortunately, the food was served at this time, and the chopsticks were flying around as if they were being pardoned.

  Luo Dadu was half full, looked at the few people who were working hard and smiled and asked: "Da Lang, do you know the tradition here every time the apricot list is posted?"

Tradition?

  The nephews looked at the uncle blankly.

  Luo Dadu stroked his short beard and said: "It's very popular to catch a son-in-law under the list."

  Sheng Sanlang's eyes lit up: "That's right, you don't have to bother to marry a lady from a big family, my brother congratulates my brothers in advance."

  Several sharp eyes immediately shot at Sheng Saburo.

   Governor Luo explained kindly: "It's not just the daughters of everyone who are catching sons-in-law, but also the girls of the local rich family. Maybe they have big arms and round waists and pockmarked faces..."

Several people:"…"

  Does the governor want them to eat less and eat alone?

  Only Uncle Sheng glanced at his round son and sighed enviously.

   I hate his son for being ignorant, if he can be caught under the list, he will save a lot of worry.

  Sheng Erlang couldn't help but said: "Uncle, is this bad habit left alone?"

  Big shoulders and round waist? pock?

  Is the capital so scary?

   "It's a bad habit, it's an elegant thing. But if you don't want to solve the marriage issue like this, just send your servants to look at the rankings that day."

  Looking at his nephews nodding like chickens pecking at rice, Governor Luo smiled and took a sip of his wine.

   These words are not so much a reminder to the nephews, but a rainy day.

   These days, he watched coldly. The three nephews of the Sheng family are all good. They don't let their fat go to other people's fields. What if one of them can be his son-in-law.

   How about letting someone else catch it?

  As for Su Yao, Governor Luo didn't even give him a wink.

  Sheng'er doesn't like him now, but a man who has been involved with Sheng'er cannot be assigned to another daughter.

   If any girl is so ignorant, he will not agree.

  In this case, let's see what he does.

  Kuer walked in and whispered something in Luo Sheng's ear.

  Luo Sheng got up: "Father, Second Uncle, take your time, a friend is here, I'll go see him."

   "Go."

   Seeing his daughter leaving without any regrets, Governor Luo sighed silently.

   It seems that Sheng'er, the three nephews, didn't like one of them.

  Luo Sheng left the private room and went downstairs, and saw Xu Fang waiting in the lobby.

  In order to seize the private room, Governor Luo came early on purpose. At this time, it was not time to receive guests, only Wei Han sat by the window and drank tea silently.

  If so, Xu Fang is inevitably cramped.

  The Marquis of Changchun was impeached and her stepmother was divorced. Although she was happy in her heart, she had received many strange looks along the way.

  She had already prepared for this, after all, the turmoil in the Changchun Hou Mansion a few years ago was not very glorious.

  Luo Sheng nodded to Wei Han as a greeting, and invited: "Miss Xu, let's sit in the courtyard."

  Xu Fang had something to say, so she responded immediately.

   Wei Han watched the two go to the backyard, and unconsciously squeezed the teacup tightly.

  Spring is here, is it time for the persimmon tree to sprout?

  The persimmon trees in the middle and late February are actually bare, but fortunately, there are young and lovely girls who add a touch of color to the dullness.

   "Sister, why are you here?" Xu Qi asked Xu Fang with a frown while holding the ax easily.

   Could it be that he was wronged in the Hou Mansion?

  Xu Fang felt very relieved when she saw her younger brother with dark complexion but energetic.

   "Come and see you."

  Xu Qi said with a stern face: "Go back if you have nothing to do, I am not from the Changchun Marquis Mansion anymore, there is nothing to see."

  Father, no, he has learned that man's heartlessness.

  God knows that even if he was reduced to chopping firewood in a wine shop, deep down in his heart, the thought of that man changing his mind and looking for him came back.

  But the ruthless facts slapped him loudly in the face.

  He can't go back, and he doesn't mind going back.

   Although it was difficult under the female devil's leadership, the food was good, and he didn't want to go anywhere until he couldn't take the cook away.

  The eldest sister always comes to him, what should I do if I get implicated?

  Xu Fang smiled and said: "I also came to find Miss Luo, so you can continue chopping firewood, brother."

  Seeing Luo Sheng and Xu Fang entered the house together, Xu Qi's face turned black, and he struck down heavily with an axe.

   It was agreed to come and see him, and after a few words, he followed the devil?

  The room is simple and clean, and hot tea is always prepared.

  Luo Sheng poured two cups of tea and handed a cup to Xu Fang: "Ms. Xu, if you have something to say, just talk about it."

  Holding the slightly hot teacup, Xu Fang gradually blushed her cheeks, and said softly, "My marriage is finalized."

  Luo Sheng's eyes showed joy: "Congratulations, I don't know which one?"

  Xu Fang blushed slightly and said: "It's the young master of the Xu family in the general's mansion. General Xu is my cousin's old subordinate, and my cousin came forward to be my matchmaker."

  Luo Sheng thought for a while and said with a smile: "General Xu brought his youngest son to the restaurant for dinner. That Mr. Xu is handsome and has a good conversation."

   Exactly what kind of conduct is, it is not possible to know by looking at the surface.

  But Mrs. Ning Guogong really loves Xu Fang, and Xu Fang's natal family is unreliable, so she should be cautious about her marriage.

  In terms of family background alone, it is a good marriage for a niece who lost her mother since childhood and was born in the Marquis of Changchun to marry into the Xu family of the General's Mansion.

   This is also the reason why she encouraged Xu Fang to ask Mrs. Ning Guogong for help.

  With Mrs. Ningguo coming forward, it means that after Xu Fang gets married, the Ningguo government is willing to be her backer.

  The man is willing to make this marriage, and he is not looking at the Marquis of Changchun, but the Duke of Ningguo.

   "Is the wedding date fixed?"

   "It hasn't been decided yet, but it is agreed that it will be in the second half of the year."

  Luo Sheng nodded.

  For a wealthy family, this is already a very fast speed.

   "Miss Xu, wait a moment."

  Luo Sheng went out, and when he came back, he handed something to Xu Fang.

   "Miss Luo, this is—" Xu Fang's face became hot.

  Miss Luo, could it be possible to add makeup to her now?

  Luo Sheng smiled, and said meaningfully: "Ms. Xu's marriage is settled, and she is considered a pampered guest who temporarily lives in the Marquis's Mansion in Changchun. Everyone in the Marquis's Mansion will be polite. Things will be much more convenient in the future, and some things can be done."

  (end of this chapter)