Chapter 150 The good wife and mother type of young woman can do it all!
Polo will start soon.

And this "inside information" that has not yet been disclosed is certainly not something that Lin Qinshuang, a concubine, could figure out.

After much thought, Lin Qinshuang decided to use the method she was best at - letting Sheng Hong act as her pawn.

Due to weather reasons, Wei Shuyi's physical condition deteriorated again, so Sheng Hong's focus in recent days has returned to Lin Qinshuang, and he spends almost half of the month staying in Linqi Pavilion.

Wei Shuyi——Do you know what a version hero is?

That night.

Lin Qinshuang told Sheng Hong what she had seen and heard during the day.

Sheng Hong naturally understood what Lin Qinshuang meant, and immediately said that he would go to Wang Ruofu to ask.

In fact, Sheng Hong knew a lot of things very well. After all, as a shrewd official in officialdom, how could he not understand the twists and turns of his family?

It was just that he doted on Lin Qinshuang too much and treated her as his true love, and also because Wang Ruofu's words and actions were really unpleasant, Sheng Hong let it go.

The next day he was dismissed from office and went home.

Sheng Hong went to Weiruixuan and asked Wang Ruofu.

Hearing Sheng Hong's question, Wang Ruofu immediately understood that this was the idea of ​​that bitch Lin Qinshuang. However, thinking of Hua Lan's repeated instructions, Wang Ruofu barely suppressed her anger and reluctantly "took the initiative" to say to Sheng Hong:

"Mrs. Wu is going to hold a polo match in a few days. Huaer and Wenyuan told me that we should bring all our daughters with us."

Then, he said with a hint of sourness:

"Now that I have said it, go find the 'report' at Linqi Pavilion."

Sheng Hong had been prepared to face Wang Ruofu's "sweet words" again, but he unexpectedly only heard a few sarcastic remarks. He couldn't help but feel that it was not harsh. Instead, he felt that Wang Ruofu had changed her personality and he felt a little happy.

Hualan: I have given so much for this family!
Two days later.

After Mrs. Wu's post was completed, it was sent to the homes of the ladies.

At the same time, the news of Madam Wu's polo club spread throughout the madam circle in Bianjing City.

Wang Ruo, the eldest daughter of the Wang family and the eldest lady of the Kang family, who had been members of the Wang family for generations, naturally received the news in advance.

However, with the passing of the two old masters, the younger generations of the family had no one to support the family, so although Wang Ruoyu knew about the polo club earlier than others, he did not receive an invitation.

Of course, we are welcome to attend Madam Wu's party, but there is no special tent, so we can only sit in the open air with only a layer of curtains hung.

Apart from secretly cursing Mrs. Wu for looking down on others, Wang Ruoyu could only lament that he had trusted the wrong person and met someone as unmotivated as Kang Haifeng.

Even at his current age, he is still young at heart. Not long ago, he found a young and ignorant actor from some brothel and brought him into his home.

Kang Haifeng: Life lies in movement!

But fortunately, I have a good sister like Wang Ruofu.

When Wang Ruofu heard that all the children of the Sheng family, including the students studying in the family school, would go to the polo match together, Wang Ruoyu immediately became interested.

After just a few simple words, Wang Ruofu agreed to let her take her daughter with her.

Wang Ruofu thought that since Yang Wenyuan had reserved a tent for his family, there must be enough space.

In fact, as Wang Ruofu said before, Yang Wenyuan fell in love with Hualan when they were in Yangzhou.

Wang Ruoyu, however, did not quite believe it. She thought that Wang Ruofu was afraid that her daughter would marry into a marquis's mansion like Hualan.

After all, Yang Wenyuan's reputation did not include the option of "being attracted by beauty", and it was most likely that this happened after he came to Bian Jing, and it was very likely that they hooked up at the first polo game.

Therefore, Wang Ruoyu also wanted to take this opportunity to find a good family for his daughter.

Wang Ruoyu was quite satisfied with his two daughters, Kang Yuner and Kang Yuaner.

Except for the eldest daughter Kang Yuner, who is a little softer in character.

But this is not a big deal. As her mother, I will help her keep an eye on it in the future.

……

Three days later.

On the Sheng family's holiday, the polo match was held as scheduled.

It is now the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, and the cold winter wind has begun to rage slightly.

It's early morning again.

Therefore, when Yang Wenyuan, Hualan and his wife, and Yang Ruijin arrived at the polo club, most of the people present were wearing thick brocade clothes.

As for Madam Chen...

When we went to pick them up just now, Mrs. Chen said that she was not feeling well, so she did not come along, but let Yang Ruijin come alone.

But Yang Wenyuan, who was always observant, could not tell from his aunt's eager expression to send Yang Ruijin out that she was not tired at all, only that she was trying hard to hide her impatience.

I also learned from Yang Rujin that my uncle Yang Yuqing took a day off yesterday and today...

Yang Wenyuan had every reason to doubt the authenticity of his aunt's discomfort, fearing that it was too...

Damn middle-aged love, and the unlucky daughter who gets in the way at home!

Seeing that Hualan wanted to postpone today's polo match and go to accompany her, Yang Wenyuan hurriedly stopped her and said that the most important thing for his aunt at this time was to rest. Only then did he successfully persuade her.

Yang Wenyuan: Uncle, you’re welcome. This is what a nephew should do!

The carriage was parked in the designated area of ​​the polo field. Mrs. Wu had just finished receiving the Duke of England and her only daughter, Zhang Guifen. She immediately turned around and greeted them with a smile on her face.

Speaking of which, this heroic daughter of a general was actually about to be promised to Zheng Xiao, the second son of the Zhongjing Marquis of the Zheng family in Xunyang.

The Zhang family of the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion and the Zheng family of the Marquis of Zhongjing's Mansion are old acquaintances, and they have a relationship in which they can cooperate with each other in the court and in the army.

The two families' family backgrounds were not much different, and their political views in the court were very similar. In addition, Zhang Guifen and Zheng Xiao had known each other since childhood under the guidance of their parents. Therefore, although the marriage had not been decided, in the eyes of everyone, Zhang Guifen and Zheng Xiao were already a match made in heaven.

If there was no new official in the original timeline who intervened for political reasons.

In the original timeline.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, in order to consolidate the imperial power and secure the throne, he was anxious to win over important officials in the court, especially the military heroes who held military power.

The best way to win people's hearts is through marriage.

When the official's eyes swept across the civil and military officials in the court, he suddenly discovered that the Zhang family and the Zheng family each had a man and a woman of marriageable age who were waiting to be married, which naturally caught the attention of the royal family.

So the golden boy and jade girl were separated immediately.

Zhang Guifen was promised to the new queen's younger brother Shen Congxing.

Zheng Xiao married the new queen's sister, Xiao Shen.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Zhang family was a stronghold that the military could not get around.

Generations have been in the army, with sons taking over from their fathers. Even the Gu family of Ningyuan Marquisate cannot compare to them.

Therefore, the government deliberately asked, "Zhang Guifen and Shen Congxing are suitable for each other."

But the emperor was not deaf or stupid. He must have known about Zhang Guifen and Zheng Xiao. He just asked on purpose.

It seems that he said ambiguous words and gave the British prince a chance to choose, but in fact he just wanted to save face for both sides. And it is obvious that the British prince is also very sensible.

Not wanting the Zhang family to be targeted by the new emperor and shackled in every way, he immediately and cruelly promised his beloved daughter Zhang Guifen to Shen Congxing to show his loyalty to the new emperor.

He deserves the title of loyal to the emperor and the country.

You have to know that Zhang Guifen married Shen Congxing to be a stepmother, and her own son could not inherit the title. You can see how aggrieved she was.

The same is true for Zheng Xiao.

At that time, at a young age, he was already the deputy commander of the imperial guards, and was truly a son of a general.

Just as little Shen was brought up by the new queen, little General Zheng was almost brought up by his sister-in-law, Madam Zheng.

When talking about Mrs. Zheng, we have to mention her maiden family, the Yan family.

The Yan family is a prestigious family with high moral character and great reputation, and has a good reputation.

Among my family’s ancestors, there were not only military generals who were enshrined in the Martyrs’ Shrine, but also civil officials who were enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

It can be said that except for the lack of a hereditary title, the Yan family is in the best possible state that the Qi family envisions.

Zhang Guifen was considered one of the top noble ladies in the capital.

But compared with Madam Zheng, there is still some gap.

Because the Zhang family was descended from military generals, while Madam Zheng's family, the Yan family, was a family of both civil and military talents. Not only did they have a say in the military, they also had a great influence among the civil officials.

What is even more difficult to underestimate is that not only are the men in the Yan family outstanding, motivated and hardworking, but even the women in his family are chaste and strong-willed.

The Yan family accounts for almost 10% of the chastity arches in the Great Zhou.

This is the entire territory of Da Zhou!

It is hard to mention the pain of being influenced and brainwashed since childhood, but the result is that the Yan family has unparalleled influence in the circle of ladies in Bianjing!

Never underestimate the reputation accumulated from generation to generation.

Just like the "Confucian royal family", once these things become word-of-mouth reputation, they are most intimidating, especially in ancient times when information exchange was inconvenient.

Gu Tingye can command the support of many people in the army because of his status as the eldest son of the Gu family. The Yan family is even more powerful among the ladies in the circle.

Take Hualan as an example.

No matter how well Hualan behaves, how can she be worthy of the status of the eldest lady? But because of her poor family background, if the Yan family insists on this point and forcibly says that Hualan was not well educated, then they will never be able to refute it.

However, this kind of nuclear-level combat power cannot be used easily.

If it is frequently activated, it will also lose credibility and be attacked by the public.

But just like the current uncertainty, the Yan family is very independent in the circle of mistresses.

Yang Wenyuan was thinking this in his mind. After exchanging a few simple greetings with Madam Wu, he saw that the Lady of the Duke of England and Zhang Guifen did not leave in front, but stood there looking at this side, as if they were deliberately waiting for him and Hualan.

Yang Wenyuan felt a little strange.

I don't have much friendship with the Duchess of England or Zhang Guifen.

Could it be Hualan?
The reason why Yang Wenyuan thought of Hualan was that during these days, Hualan had attended many gatherings of officials' wives with Madam Chen. Perhaps they met during this period.

Yi Hualan's temperament makes her very popular among young girls.

This was what happened to Yang Ruijin before, and she was easily "captured" by Hualan.

After all, which girl doesn’t have a dream of being a good wife and mother?
Yang Wenyuan turned his head and saw Hua Lan nodding in that direction with a smile on her face, and Zhang Guifen was even more delighted.

Seeing that the two families seemed to have something to say, Mrs. Wu tactfully turned around and left, returning to the tent she had specially set up near the gate.

The personal maid who had been serving him was still waiting outside.

When they saw the ladies who had sent their business cards arrived, they went in to report and asked Madam Wu to come and greet them personally.

As for the rest, Mrs. Wu doesn't have the time to deal with them.

Laughing for free?
When they arrived, Yang Wenyuan was the first to greet them.

"Madam Guogong, the younger sister of the Zhang family."

...Aunt Guihua?
Hua Lan also said:
"Aunt Yi'an, sister Guifen."

? ?
Yang Wenyuan was stunned when he heard Hualan's affectionate address.

Then he saw that the Duchess of England opposite him still looked normal, and greeted him and Hualan with a smile. Zhang Guifen simply greeted him, then quickly walked to Hualan, put her arm around her and spoke to her affectionately.

This made Yang Wenyuan look sideways.

what's the situation?
How long has it been since then, and you have such a good relationship with the Zhang family?

But Yang Wenyuan soon felt relieved.

It seems that young women who are good wives and mothers are not only liked by themselves, but are also a killer for young girls and old ladies!
Seeing the familiarity between the three women in front of him, Yang Wenyuan secretly speculated in his heart -

Could it be possible that I could try my hand at diplomacy as a lady?

After all, the Zhang family is the big brother among the military heroes, and a young man like me must pay homage to them.

Rich woman, plus lady diplomacy...

Yang Wenyuan suddenly felt a little "sad".

Could it be that Yang Ruijin's words really came true, and he would never be able to return to the path of living off his wife?
Oh no, who saw through the stubbornness in my strong character?

Why do I feel like laughing for no reason?

The four of them walked in and talked.

Yang Wenyuan listened for a while before he realized that the Duchess of England brought her daughter Zhang Guifen to the polo club today and it was not a coincidence that they met by chance, but it was something they had discussed in advance.

Today, Madam Zheng of the Zhongjing Marquis Zheng family also brought her brother-in-law, Zheng Xiao, to attend the polo match. It was like the two families were using the polo match to get to know each other.

Although we have been familiar with it since childhood, the necessary procedures for marriage proposal are still necessary.

After today's polo match, Zheng Xiao will join the Lingzhou army in a few days, so this can be considered a meeting before departure.

With Zheng Xiao's family background, he must understand the cruelty of the Battle of Lingzhou.

However, he was not the eldest son in the family and had no title waiting to be inherited. Therefore, if he wanted to stand out and make a difference, he still had to join the army and fight on horseback for his future.

Although Lingzhou is currently led by Ningyuan Marquis Gu Yankai, the scale of this battle is too large, and a figure like the Duke of Ying who has devoted himself to the military for decades is needed to take charge of the overall situation.

In a few days, the court will issue a new appointment, asking Duke Ying to set off in compliance with the order.

According to the unwritten rules of military honors, whenever a major leader in the army takes charge, other nobles must contribute.

The Zheng family of Marquis Zhongjing and the Zhang family of Duke Yingguo had a close relationship, so they needed to send their own people to participate in it to show their support.

From any perspective, Zheng Xiao is the most suitable candidate.

(End of this chapter)