Zeng Dazhuang only knew before that Yuehuan was An Zhichen’s sister-in-law and wasn’t clear about the specific situation of the Lian family. Now, having stayed in the Capital City for so long, how could he not know that Yuehuan is Miss Lian from the Lian family, which has produced four Palace Graduates? For such a long ti, Yuehuan hasn’t given him a definite answer, so Zeng Dazhuang had no further thoughts. Zeng Dazhuang felt that a girl from a scholarly family like the Lian family, even if considering a second marriage, wouldn’t fancy him, not to ntion that Yuehuan is so beautiful.
Zeng Dazhuang’s first reaction to Steward Hong’s statent that Yuehuan agreed to the marriage proposal was disbelief: "Are you serious?"
Steward Hong smiled and said, "It’s true, how could I deceive you? My madam said to invite you to bring a matchmaker to the Lian family in a couple of days to propose formally."
Steward Hong wasn’t surprised. Even though Zeng Dazhuang now held a Fourth-Rank Military Official position, his background was quite humble. Zeng Dazhuang’s grandfather was a small vendor, and his father was a farr. It wasn’t until Zeng Dazhuang saved the son of the then Tongzhi in Xuanfu that he got the chance to join the military and gain a Seventh-Rank minor position. During the war in the Northwest, Zeng Dazhuang was under command of their Old Master, and because of his bravery in battle, he accumulated military rits and continued to rise in rank. However, even then, Zeng Dazhuang’s family background was considered insufficient for the Lian family. But as Yuehuan was marrying for the second ti, the requirents were relatively lower. Otherwise, Zeng Dazhuang wouldn’t have had this fortune.
Zeng Dazhuang felt that happiness ca too quickly and was a bit dizzy.
Yuehuan dared not return to the Lian family alone, fearing that she might never co out again, so she planned to let Tingyuan discuss this matter with Tingyi and make plans after the Lian family’s attitude was confird.
Tingyuan couldn’t accept it after hearing: "Sister, that Zeng Dazhuang, even if he’s a Fourth-Rank official, is just a rough brute who knows only a few characters. Sister, you’re not suitable for him." Moreover, that Zeng Dazhuang was even a year younger than his sister. For such a person to achieve a Fourth-Rank position was just luck. Such a person was unworthy of his sister.
Yuehuan laughed and said, "Why not suitable? At least Lord Zeng is much better than Qian Tu!" Yuehuan was puzzled; Zeng Dazhuang, despite being a brute, was at least a Fourth-Rank official. Marrying him would make her an Imperial Decree Lady of Fourth-Rank, but Qian Tu was just a rchant, yet no one in the Lian family opposed.
Tingyuan was even more puzzled by Yuehuan’s choice: "Sister, why didn’t you choose Lord Yu then? I think Lord Yu is a hundred tis better than that Zeng." Tingyuan had never t Zeng Dazhuang, yet in his mind, he was just a rough brute. Lord Yu, on the other hand, was a refined scholar.
Yuehuan smiled and said, "Lord Zeng promised that he would accept Chenghong, and he also promised not to take concubines in the future. Besides, Lord Zeng only has a daughter and no son, so life would be easier if I marry him."
Tingyuan opened his mouth to argue but couldn’t. He was no longer a naive child; the surna Zeng promising these things was sothing Lord Yu would never do: "Sister, even if he promised these things, who can guarantee he won’t go back on his word? If he does, we wouldn’t be able to seek justice for you."
Yuehuan smiled and said, "He won’t, Lord Zeng is an honest man. Since he promised, I believe he can do it." Having made up her mind, Yuehuan no longer hesitated.
Tingyuan was still uneasy: "Sister, I need to et him." If this man with the surna Zeng is really as trustworthy as his sister says, then the marriage could proceed.
Yuehuan smiled and nodded, saying, "See him if you wish! However, after you return, tell this matter to our second brother. Lord Zeng will invite a matchmaker to the Lian Mansion in two days to propose, so our second brother should be inford." With her understanding of Lian Dongfang, there’s no way he would allow her to marry from the Lian family.
Tingyuan’s expression was unpleasant; without his approval, no matchmaker would dare co to the door.
Watching Tingyuan’s expression, Yuehuan felt warmth in her heart. Despite encountering many malicious individuals, in the end, there were still those who cared for and cherished her, which was far better than being isolated in modern tis.
Military generals deeply respected scholars, let alone Palace Graduates. So, knowing it was his future brother-in-law visiting, Zeng Dazhuang greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm.
A polite face never receives a slap. Seeing Zeng Dazhuang’s deanor, Tingyuan couldn’t keep his stern face, although his deanor remained cool: "My sister said you agreed to let her bring Chenghong with her, is this true?" He better not deceive his sister.
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