Chapter 79: Hunting Geese and A Big Tree Attracts the Wind

After the general process is completed, the next step is the betrothal ceremony.

Yang Wenyuan naturally didn't have to worry about the many complicated processes and rituals of the betrothal ceremony. He just had to follow them when the time came.

However, Yang Wenyuan had to hunt the wild geese, which were the main betrothal gift, himself.

Yang Wenyuan didn't expect that after he released a pair of wild geese, he would have to hunt another pair now that time has passed.

But even so, Yang Wenyuan is still very confident in his archery skills.

As long as the wild goose appears in his sight and is not too far away, Yang Wenyuan can shoot it down without hurting its lungs.

This was about the time when wild geese began to migrate north, and Yang Wenyuan felt that this task should not be difficult.

But the ideal is very full, and the reality is very skinny.

Yang Wenyuan waited in the suburbs for several days, but there was no sign of wild geese.

Yang Yuqing suggested setting some traps and waiting for the rabbit to come out, but Yang Wenyuan was unwilling to do so. He thought why rely on luck when he could get it by himself.

Isn’t it just a little bit of hardship?
If you are not enthusiastic about getting married, there is something wrong with your thinking.

I, Yang Wenyuan, directly confronted Dayan!

……

The news of the marriage between the Yang family and the Sheng family had already spread, and it was a hot topic throughout the entire Bianjing city. Naturally, it could not be hidden from the emperor's eyes.

The emperor was very satisfied with the Yang family's tactful behavior.

That’s right. In the emperor’s view, Yang Wenyuan marrying the daughter of a minor official, rather than marrying a high-ranking official while he was in favor, was a signal of friendship.

The emperor is supporting the Yang family.

If Yang Wenyuan married into a prominent family at this time, then when the next emperor came to the throne, the court would be unstable and the Yang family would be seen as too powerful to be eliminated, with the potential risk of becoming a powerful official.

This was naturally not what the emperor wanted to see.

What he needed was for the Yang family to be strong while he was alive, so that they would support his decision not to appoint a crown prince. He did not want the Yang family to remain strong and lay a mine for the next emperor.

And now it's good.

The Yang family was a very honest family. They knew that they were now conspicuous, so they took the initiative to find a daughter of a minor official to marry, thus cutting off the possibility of an arranged marriage.

Since the Yang family "cut flesh to show their loyalty", the emperor considered himself to be kind and certainly could not treat his loyal ministers unfairly.

Therefore, upon learning that Yang Wenyuan had been away for a long time without being able to hunt geese, the emperor granted Yang Wenyuan special permission to hunt in the royal gardens - there were many resting places for geese in the wetlands of the royal gardens.

At the same time, when the emperor was playing mahjong with his ministers, he mentioned Yang Wenyuan's title intentionally or unintentionally, as if he intended to let Yang Wenyuan directly inherit the title after he got married.

The emperor intends to let Yang Wenyuan inherit the title directly after marriage!
Once the news spread, the noble ladies who were already jealous of the Sheng family became even more jealous.

Today Yang Wenyuan is eighteen.

Considering the Yang family's eagerness to continue having offspring, it is possible that they will welcome the baby in the second half of the year.

This means...

The Great Zhou is about to produce an eighteen-year-old marquis?
Think about the Sheng family today.

I heard that Sheng Hualan was only seventeen years old and had only been married for two years.

Seventeen...

The seventeen-year-old Marquise, the eldest lady of the Marquisate?

Oh my God!
Even though they already knew the result, they were still shocked when the facts were laid out before them.

Sheng family.

Old Madam Sheng had experienced the scene of "the only daughter of a marquis's mansion marrying a scholar who had won the third place in the imperial examination" in the past. What's more, the difference in status between Hualan and Yang Wenyuan's marriages is even greater now. So before Madam Wu sent the invitation, she had already told Sheng Hong to be more cautious in his actions during this period.

A big tree attracts wind; a big name attracts slander.

Others were jealous of the Sheng family's success. If you were to show off at this time, and someone were narrow-minded and jealous, they might lose their mind and do something unmanageable.

Sheng Hong had served as an official for a long time, and he understood the reason and nodded in agreement.

There were several times when Chang Feng wanted to go out and have fun with Rong Xian, Liang Han and others, but as soon as he said it, he was directly rejected by Sheng Hong.

I told him to study hard at home during this period and not to go out unless necessary.

In addition to restricting his children from going out casually, Sheng Hong himself would report to work early, go home after the office was over, and refuse social engagements whenever possible, acting like a person from a poor family.

For a moment, the entire Sheng family seemed to fall silent.

No matter what rumors the outside world says, I remain unmoved.

Linqi Pavilion.

Chang Feng was rejected by Sheng Hong again and returned to the main room with an unhappy look on his face.

At this time, Lin Qinshuang was teaching Molan how to dress up. When she saw her son Changfeng coming in dejectedly, she immediately knew what was going on. She and Changfeng immediately said, "Wei Ruixuan's daughter's wedding is too grand. It's like marrying her into the palace. He surrounded the whole house before the wedding and didn't let even a bird fly out."

Chang Feng also sighed.

He understood that his father wanted to reduce his family's presence at this time to prevent other families from taking the opportunity to slander him, but this time was too long.

Ever since he started hanging out with Rong Xian, Chang Feng had seen many things that he had never seen or thought of before, but now he had been stuck at home and felt uncomfortable all over.

Molan picked up the winter jasmine flowers she had just picked and put them next to her ears. She said calmly, "Brother is just thinking about going out to play with Brother Xian and Brother Han. It's not a serious matter. If he can't go out, then he can't go out."

"you……"

Chang Feng was choked by Mo Lan and wanted to refute but he didn't know how to say it.

"It's better to learn from Brother Yuanruo and study more. That's the right way." Molan was proud and arrogant. Her mind was on Qi Heng at the moment, so she didn't have any thoughts about the playboys Rong Xian and Liang Han, and spoke very directly.

Lin Qinshuang is not as optimistic as Molan.

She knew the ups and downs of life, and she knew that with Princess Pingning's arrogant character, she would definitely not let Molan enter the gate of Duke Qi's Mansion. She interrupted immediately and said, "Your brother is also doing this for your own good. He has a good relationship with Rong Xian and Liang Han. After you reach the age of 15, you will have a way out."

Chang Feng said, "Forget it. These two escape routes are unnecessary. There is nothing good about them."

Although Molan always talks back to him, Changfeng still cares about her.

He often played with Rong Xian and Liang Han. After a long time, he naturally knew what kind of people they were. He was afraid that except for their family background, they were inferior to him in everything else.

Therefore, Chang Feng felt that even if Molan could marry into a wealthy family in the future and was successfully promised to them, it would not necessarily be a good marriage.

After all, there is only one Yang Wenyuan.

Low-end versions are also rare.

Rong Xian and Liang Han were obviously not among them.

Lin Qinshuang didn't care.

"Just because they are not doing well now doesn't mean they will not be in the future. Besides, they are still a noble family after all. As long as I marry them, I can still enjoy wealth and honor. As for the rest..."

Lin Qinshuang gently pinched Molan's fair and delicate face and smiled proudly: "Our Mo'er is so beautiful, and she has been taught by me since she was young. She is both talented and knowledgeable, so she can naturally win the hearts of men."

Lin Qinshuang obviously treated all men as if they were her Honglang and could control them easily. Her words were full of confidence, and even Molan showed a complacent smile.

Chang Feng understood the nature of men and knew that men like his father Sheng Hong were extremely rare, let alone Rong Xian and Liang Han.

By analogy, I'm afraid that most of the children of nobles are not good people.

So Chang Feng is far less optimistic than his mother and sister, but it’s hard to say.

Besides, Molan still had several years to go before she reached marriageable age, so she just shook her head slightly, got up and left.

"Where are you going?"

"Go back to your room."

(End of this chapter)