12dz Chapter 396: Both the host and the guests are happy
Chapter 396: Both the host and the guests are happy
Lotus flowers are not uncommon in summer, but now it is late autumn and I didn’t expect to see such beautiful scenery in the deep mountains.
"Ayu, how do you know there are lotus flowers blooming here?"
"I haven't been here either, but I heard someone mention that the lotus flowers in the temple are in full bloom in late autumn. I asked my subordinates to come and see it, and they found that the lotus flowers were in full bloom, so I thought of bringing you to see it."
When Shen Li bent down, she could already smell the fragrance of lotus at the tip of her nose. Her fingers gently touched a pink and white lotus.
I reached out my hand and felt the water in the pond. I found that it was warm. I guess that's why the lotus blooms in late autumn.
"Thank you, Ayu."
He turned his head to look at the person squatting next to him, and a touching smile broke out on his face.
Pei Yu pinched her cheek, then took her to a pond and pointed to her, "Ali, look where there is a lotus with two stems."
Shen Li looked in the direction of his finger and saw a pure white lotus with some water droplets on the petals.
The ancients liked the lotus flowers with two stems, which indicated that good things come in pairs.
There was a pavilion next to the lotus pond, with tea and snacks prepared on it. The two sat in the pavilion, and Pei Yu picked up the kettle beside him and began to boil water.
"Ali, besides the lotus, there is something else in this temple that is famous in the area, and that is the mountain spring water."
"The tea brewed from this spring water is a little sweeter than other teas, so many people come here to get water. The strange thing is that only the water that flows through the temple is sweeter."
"So magical? Then I want to try it."
Pei Yu took out a small can of tea from his sleeve. This was given to him by Shen Li. Ever since he drank this tea, he couldn't get used to any other tea, so he would always carry some with him when he went out.
Shen Li also noticed this scene and said with a smile: "Ayu, if the tea I gave you is gone, can you still drink other teas that you are used to?"
"Ali, don't worry, I'm not very picky and it's easy to feed."
Shen Li almost believed his lies. In all the time she had known him, except for the time when he was recuperating from his injuries, she had always been particular about his food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Seeing that Shen Li didn't respond, Pei Yu didn't say anything else. He quickly pushed a cup of tea in front of her and asked, "Would you like to try?"
Shen Li picked up the tea and drank a cup. The tea brewed with hot water was indeed better than the tea brewed with water from other places, but she couldn't tell why it was better.
"tasty?"
"Delicious."
The hosts and guests were all happy in the Su Mansion. The Shen family did not mention the marriage on their own initiative. They came here to attend the banquet recently, so there was no need to mention those things.
During the time spent at the table, Shen Changshan and his wife had already realized that the marriage could be successful, so they decided to check the betrothal gifts when they got home and propose marriage again tomorrow.
After lunch, the Shen family did not stay any longer. This time they were escorted out of the house by County Magistrate Su and his wife.
Matchmaker Chen, Shen Changshan and Lin Cuicui rode in the same carriage. Matchmaker Chen smiled as soon as she got in the carriage. "I would like to congratulate Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen in advance."
Lin Cuicui had a gentle smile on her face, "I also want to thank Sister Chen. I will definitely give you a big red envelope when the marriage is settled."
When Matchmaker Chen heard this, she was extremely happy. Although she started to be a matchmaker because she liked it, who would refuse to make money?
No one would say a word if you used the money you earned with your own ability to buy things.
After sending Matchmaker Chen home, Shen Changshan and his party were driving the carriage back to Daohua Village.
"I don't know where Zi'an took Ali to play?"
Shen Changshan held Lin Cuicui's hand and put her head on his shoulder. "Madam, don't worry about that. You get up early in the morning. Sleep for a while. There are still things to do when you get home."
"it is good."
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"Mom, you are so kind!"
Su Zhihui ran to Mrs. Su, hugged her arm and shook it continuously, making Mrs. Su dizzy.
"Stop, stop, stop."
Su Zhihui stopped what she was doing and looked at Madam Su, the smile in her eyes unable to be concealed.
After being comforted by Shen Qian'an today, she carefully observed how her father and mother interacted with the Shen family at the banquet, and what they said.
I found that although my parents did not directly agree to the Shen family's proposal, it can be seen from today's banquet that they are still very satisfied with the Shen family.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a banquet, and the person would not be sent directly out of the county magistrate's mansion afterwards.
Madam Su looked at her and shook her head as she was so happy that she didn't know what to do. Just like that, from now on, when someone coaxes her, she won't have to give up everything.
"Ah Hui, do you really want to marry Shen Qi'an? Think it over before you answer. This is the last time your mother will ask you this question."
Su Zhihui said "OK" but did not answer immediately. Instead, she thought about it for a while as Mrs. Su said.
After a while, Su Zhihui nodded affirmatively, "Mother, I want to get married."
"Are you willing to follow him even if you have to suffer in the future?"
"willing."
After answering, he looked at Madam Su, "But mother, I believe he won't let me suffer."
Then he hugged Madam Su and leaned on her shoulders and acted coquettishly, "And my father and mother won't ignore me either."
"You!"
Madam Su reached out and gently poked her forehead, then exchanged a glance with Magistrate Su beside her. They both smiled helplessly and shook their heads.
Su Heng had already returned to his study to read. He was originally going to return to the academy today, but thinking that Ah Hui might get engaged in the next two days, he asked the teacher for two days' leave.
At the same time, an idea emerged in his mind that Lushan Academy could no longer provide him with much help, and it was time for him to find another academy, or a scholar to come and teach.
My father has been the county magistrate for ten years and has made many political achievements but has not been promoted. It is obvious that there is someone suppressing him from behind.
Over the years, I asked my father more than once who he had offended, but he never mentioned anything. Could it be that even my grandfather who was far away in the capital couldn't help him?
Or maybe the person who prevented my father from getting promoted was my grandfather!
This idea suddenly popped up in his mind and startled him for a moment. After he calmed down and thought about it carefully, it seemed that this was indeed possible.
As far as he can remember, he and his sister were the only ones who returned to Beijing to celebrate the New Year; his father and mother never went back.
Could it be that it was really as he guessed?
He was wavering in his mind. Every time he and Ah Hui went back, their grandparents treated them very kindly. It shouldn't be that bad, right?!
No, I have to test my father some other day. The status of the Shen family is different now. If the marriage is really arranged, my father does not have a matching status, and he is worried that his sister will be bullied.