vrcanaries Chapter 179 My dear, let's give up on this sister-in-law.
Chapter 179 My dear, let's give up on this sister-in-law.
"What is it?" Shen Jinzhu asked nervously.
"Did something happen at home?"
"No, no, what are you thinking? Everything's fine at home." Shen Youqian waved his hand.
"What I want to talk about is Ziheng's marriage."
"Huh?" Shen Jinzhu was stunned.
Shen Youqian continued, "You know Jiuruxuan, right? It's located on the back street of the fur trade store in Zhushikou outside Zhengyangmen?"
Shen Jinzhu nodded.
"I know, it's owned by the Lu family, a prestigious family that supplies imperial merchants with wines from the Western Regions. The Lu family exclusively supplies wines from the Western Regions to the Guanglu Temple."
“That’s right.” Shen Youqian nodded.
“Our family and the Lu family have recently been cooperating, and Lu Ce, the head of the Lu family, invited me to dinner. During the dinner, he mentioned his eldest daughter, Lu Yunshang.”
"He knows that Ziheng is my nephew, so he asked me to come and talk to you about this. If you are interested in a marriage alliance, you can give him a try."
"His eldest daughter is sixteen years old this year, and she is indeed very beautiful."
“Uncle, including the Lu family you mentioned, there are already six people who want to be my brother’s girlfriend.” Yu Ningyao counted on her fingers.
"Huh?" Now it was Shen Youqian who was surprised.
Is my nephew so popular these days?
"Yes. Yaoyao is right, there are several families who want to arrange a marriage." Shen Jinzhu nodded.
Before the emperor's decree was issued, no one had inquired about his son's marriage.
After all, everyone is afraid of being implicated.
What if the Emperor holds a grudge against them for reporting the Xingguo Duke's family, causing Consort Huo to commit suicide and Princess Ning Le to leave the capital?
Now there is an imperial decree granting him a promotion.
Only when her husband's position as the Left Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was a sure thing did people dare to befriend them.
"So, have you decided which one you want to choose?" Shen Youqian asked.
"No, I need to ask my husband what he thinks." Shen Jinzhu shook her head.
"If Yaoyao were a little older, we could have her come along to the meeting and give us some advice."
“I can do it now!” Yu Ningyao quickly raised her hand.
“I’ll be staying at home for at least another eight or ten years. If my brother’s wife doesn’t get along with me, you’ll be in a dilemma. Taking me along on a blind date would be perfect.”
She could also ask the system to check if any of these people's families had engaged in illegal or criminal activities.
If so, politely decline.
“Yaoyao has a point.” Shen Youqian nodded in agreement.
Since her brother had said so, Shen Jinzhu pondered for a moment and then said, "In that case, let my husband and I discuss it and see which family to consider."
With so many families, it's impossible for them to meet with each one individually.
That would be seen as frivolous or insincere, and would make people think that their family has poor discipline.
If the news leaks, it could also cause dissatisfaction among other families, affecting the son's reputation and the husband's official standing.
“Alright. Then we’ll wait for your news. If the Lu family is unwilling, just send someone to let me know.” Shen Youqian nodded.
That night.
When Yu Kangjing returned home after his shift, before he had even changed out of his official robes, Shen Jinzhu handed him a teacup and brought up the matter.
Yu Kangjing first ruled out two answers: "The Lu family and Judge Zheng probably both refused."
He took a sip of tea and tapped his fingertips on the table.
“It’s not that I look down on merchants. We don’t lack those gold and silver items. If we add a mistress who comes from a merchant family, people will say we’re greedy for money.”
Shen Jinzhu nodded: "That makes sense. I also think the Lu family is not suitable."
Yu Kangjing put down his teacup and continued, "With Yaoyao here, our family and the Zheng family are already close enough. There's no need to make our relationship even closer. If the young couple falls out in the future, it will only damage our relationship for no reason."
"What do you think of the remaining four families, Madam?"
Shen Jinzhu shook her head: "It's probably not appropriate for Ambassador Baoquan to have her as his only daughter. I've heard that her family dotes on her excessively. I saw that girl at the Lantern Festival; even a cup of tea had to be brought to her lips by a maid. The eldest daughter-in-law is supposed to manage household affairs; such pampering makes her unfit for important responsibilities."
"Madam's considerations are thorough." Yu Kangjing held his wife's slightly cool hand and nodded slightly.
"Ziheng is the eldest son, and his marriage is related to the foundation of the Yu family for centuries. We must choose carefully. A spoiled young lady is really not suitable for our family."
So now only Xie Yuntan, the eldest daughter of the Right Councilor of the Court of Judicial Review, Cui Xueji, the cousin of the Marquis of Jingwu, and Li Wanning, the niece of the Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy, remain.
Shen Jinzhu tapped the name card on the table.
"The eldest daughter of the Xie family is only sixteen years old. I heard that she has been able to help her mother manage the accounts of the sacrificial fields since she was twelve. The cousin of the Marquis's family is fond of horseback riding and archery. Last month, she even saved a child who had fallen into the water at the hunting grounds in the western suburbs."
Shen Jinzhu paused, pondered for a moment, and said, "This member of the Li family... rarely attends banquets. I've only heard that he grew up under the tutelage of the Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy and loves books like his own life."
"In that case, each has its own merits," Yu Kangjing said, tapping the table in contemplation.
"The Xie family's daughter is skilled in managing mundane affairs, and she can help Madam relieve her worries. The Cui family's daughter has a chivalrous heart, and Ziheng should like that. The Li family's niece loves to read, and she might get along well with Ziheng. In the future, she could be a lovely companion..."
Shen Jinzhu smiled and said, "However, there are still many unknown details. I think it would be best to inquire further."
Yu Kangjing: "If that's the case, then we'll listen to Madam. We can refuse on the day the results are announced. After all, it concerns Ziheng's lifelong happiness, so we need to be careful."
"Okay." Shen Jinzhu nodded again.
……
The next day.
Yu Ningyao came to inquire and learned that after her parents made their choices, only three families remained. She then volunteered to help inquire.
"Don't go around telling everyone. If it gets out, it will damage your brother's reputation and the reputations of the girls as well," Shen Jinzhu quickly stopped her.
"Don't worry, Mother, I won't tell anyone. I'll just ask Tie Tou and the others to help me find out. They know all sorts of people and can find out some things that are unknown to others," Yu Ningyao said confidently.
Shen Jinzhu thought about it and finally agreed to her approach.
She repeatedly instructed, "You must keep a low profile and be cautious, understand?"
"Understood, understood, I promise I won't leak a single word." Yu Ningyao nodded quickly.
She plans to have the system check for her.
That way there won't be any risk of the news leaking out.
As soon as I stepped out the door.
Yu Ningyao then began to use the system.
[System, system, first check on that young lady from the Marquis's mansion, Cui Xueji.]
Why did she choose to live in the Jingwu Marquis's residence? What kind of person is she? What is her family background?
The system resigned itself to being her slave and went to inquire about it.
The system returned shortly afterward.
"Sweetie, let's give up on this sister-in-law."
That probably won't work.
Yu Ningyao's interest was piqued instantly:
【How to say? 】
In what ways is she incapable?