Chapter 248 Meeting Yinglian (First Update!!)

Chen Heng still didn’t know about the affairs at home. At this moment, he was taking his two younger brothers as guests at Wang Xianming's house. Since Lin Ruhai left Yangzhou, Wang Xianming also moved out of Lin Mansion. I rented a courtyard near the academy to live in.

Now that there were no outsiders, Chen Heng took his two younger brothers and kept toasting to the teacher and chatting. When Wang Xianming was in a happy mood, he also became drunk after drinking too little. The atmosphere between teachers and students gradually regained the feeling of Shanxi Village in the past with every conversation. Old feelings come back with new meanings, which makes people reminisce and makes people reminisce happily.

After Chen Heng drank another cup, he suddenly stood up and saluted: "Teacher, I have a question, and I sincerely ask my teacher to help me."

"You kid, I told you that you drank so much as a teacher today, I know you didn't hold it in well." Wang Xianming cursed with a smile, then lovingly stretched out his hand to pick it up, and asked with a smile, "Tell me, what else is there?" The matter is worth all the effort and effort for this champion."

Mrs. Liu is in a really good mood today, not only because her husband's student won the first prize in the exam, but also because he and Yu'er are about to have something good happen. Hearing this, he also smiled and said: "I'm afraid it won't be an easy thing. Heng'er came prepared."

Chen Heng chuckled, stood up straight in front of Master and Mistress, and said solemnly: "The student would like to ask Master and Mistress to accept Yinglian as his adopted daughter."

"What?!" Wang Xianming suddenly came to his senses. He glanced at Chen Heng blankly and said in disbelief, "No, no, no, it's a big matter of your majesty's marriage. I, I, I'm just an old boy, how can I get out of this? Become this in-law and be imbued with this dragon spirit.”

Chen Heng was not impatient after hearing this, but patiently advised him from the side. Yinglian has no father and no brothers or sisters at home. She only depends on her mother alone. He had this idea, but it was not a temporary idea.

Wang Xianming was persuaded several times by Chen Heng and was already a little moved. After all, this is a lifelong event for students. If I can participate in it and provide Chen Heng with some help to the best of my ability, I can also create a good story between teachers and students.

It's just... Wang Xianming glanced at Mrs. Liu quietly, and the latter immediately said: "Look at what I do, Heng'er can lay this plan on you, not because he respects you as his disciple." Master's wife. After he finished speaking with a smile, he pondered for a moment and said worriedly, "It's just that you and Yu'er have discussed this matter."

After all, Daiyu was the official wife. Despite Li Zhi's wishes, no one dared to say no to the marriage. But no matter how great the emperor is, he can't control the young couple and live their lives behind closed doors. Whether the married life is harmonious or not depends entirely on whether the husband and wife respect each other.

After all, Daiyu wanted to call her aunt. Liu was worried that Chen Heng was young and would make the decision based on his own temperament. Chen Heng saw Liu's concern and immediately replied: "This is Yu'er's idea, and it also has my intention."

It was a simple sentence, but Mrs. Liu smiled happily after hearing it. She clapped her hands repeatedly and said: "If you two can have this kind of thinking, we really don't have to worry in the future."

What does it mean to have the other person in mind, and what does it mean to consider the other person in everything? Heng'er's words have made the two people's feelings towards each other clear.

Ms. Liu nodded happily, then looked at Wang Xianming, who was now at peace, and said with a smile: "I married one away back then, but I didn't expect that I would be able to marry another daughter when I got old. Fortunately, blessings are not exclusive to oneself, and good things in the world come in pairs."

The tacit understanding between the old couple made Wang Xianming immediately understand what Liu meant. He also smiled and nodded: "Good things come in pairs, and dowry must also come in pairs. In the end, this little family fortune will have to be settled by this boy."

Hearing this, Chen Heng hurriedly opened his mouth to explain. However, Mrs. Liu and Wang Xianming said in unison: "Hold on, since you asked us to recognize the child Yinglian, we should listen to the arrangements of our elders."

The couple looked at each other and smiled, and then said: "With us here, if you treat Yinglian badly in the future, we will not listen to you..."

Chen Heng suppressed the emotion in his heart. At this point, he had already prepared everything he could for Yinglian, and he could finally come to propose marriage without any distractions.

"Thank you, Teacher and Master." Chen Heng bowed again.

"Silly boy, get up quickly. I am happier than anything else to see you get married and start a career, as a teacher and as your master's wife."

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On the way back, Chen Heng naturally followed his two younger brothers. The time for his return this time was short, and he had many matters to deal with. I had no choice but to take my brothers with me whenever possible to enhance the brotherly bond.

Chen Qingyue couldn't help suppressing laughter on the road, and asked about how Chen Heng and Yinglian met each other from time to time. Chen Heng was a little drunk and only said a few words. When the two younger brothers heard the details, they were moved by Yinglian's infatuation.

"No wonder these years, when someone came to propose marriage, they were blocked by sister Yinglian." Chen Yin sighed, the two of them were neighbors. What happens next door can't be hidden from the eyes and ears of the Chen family.

"Still calling me sister?!" Chen Qingyue scolded with a smile, "Third brother, you are about to change your name to sister-in-law." After saying that, I don't know what the kid thought of, and he was so happy that he laughed.

Chen Heng saw that this boy was laughing so stupidly that he asked why. Chen Qingyue laughed: "Brother, I like to call you younger brother. No matter the eldest sister-in-law or the second sister-in-law. As soon as I call them, they will know who they are. I am worried about Brother Yin, he will have two second sisters-in-law in the future, hahahahaha. Every time He will have a headache if he goes to one place during the New Year.”

Chen Yin was also dumbfounded. Yes, no matter what, the will was to marry a wife, so the only choice was to rely on his sister-in-law. The second brother's mind is too smart, and he immediately thinks of the difficulties in the future.

Chen Heng hadn't thought of this, but it was still far away. He thought about it and didn't worry too much about trivial matters. The three brothers got off the carriage at home, went into the house to report to their parents, and then went back to their rooms to rest.

The eldest and second sisters were married nearby, both in Yangzhou City, but their rooms were empty. One of them was temporarily converted into a guest room for Liu Xianglian to live in. The other was left to Xinda, because when the boy grew up, it would be difficult for him to sleep in the same room with his second brother every day.

Chen Heng washed up in the room alone, then stood in front of the window, quietly looking at the window nailed with wooden boards opposite. This was a precaution made by Feng Shi in the past to prevent the two children from getting close to each other and doing something unruly. It has not been removed until now.

The bright moon was in the sky, and Chen Heng was emboldened by the wine and went down to the yard to pick up a few small stones. He picked up the small stones one by one and gently threw them at the wooden window opposite.

In the quiet night, only a slight "dong dong" sound was heard. After a while, a bright candle lit up the originally dim room. The light came from far to near, standing in front of the closed window sill.

"It's me."

The night breeze carried the voice to the window frame.

"I... I... I know."

Even though they were separated by the wooden board, Chen Heng could hear Yinglian's nervousness.

"I have something to tell you." Chen Heng's words were filled with a bit of determination to move forward.

"I... I'll... go downstairs now."

Yinglian left a word and walked away with the candle.

Chen Heng was overjoyed when he heard it, and immediately put on a robe and ran downstairs.

At this time, it was late at night and Liu Xianglian, who was lying in bed, suddenly opened his eyes and smiled. He took down the mandarin duck sword from the wall, and quietly followed Chen Heng under the cover of the night.

Chen Heng didn't wait long at the door of Zhen's house, and saw Yinglian carefully open the door, close the door and slip out like a thief. It was dark, and in order to hide from others, she had no lighting tools in her hands. Fortunately, Chen Heng had foresight and held a lantern, slightly raised it, so that they could see each other clearly.

The moon was very bright tonight, shining on the earth like silver. After Chen Heng approached, he realized it belatedly and said, "Is your mother asleep?"

"She should be asleep." Yinglian only dared to look at Chen Heng's appearance, and then lowered her head. She had just gone downstairs in a hurry and carefully, and didn't bother to inquire about Feng's situation.

Her voice was very soft, as if she didn't expect this tryst under the moon. But her excited heart made her unable to refuse. In the cool evening breeze, Chen Heng held the lantern and shone it on the road ahead, inviting: "Walk together?"

"Yes." Zhen Yinglian nodded and walked down the steps in small steps. ,

The two walked side by side, and walked silently for a while.

The shadows on the ground were very interesting, and there were actually two pairs. One pair was illuminated by the bright moon above, stretching on the bluestone path. One pair of shadows was reflected by the candlelight behind, and Chen Heng had to look back to see them.

He shared this interesting story with the beautiful lady. He also used this opportunity to open up a conversation about his experiences in the capital. The things he could talk about were all fun and easy. There was no need to talk about the bitterness and hardship in the past.

After talking about some trivial things, Chen Heng asked her, "What about you?"

Chen Heng's patience relieved Yinglian's tension. She finally mustered up the courage to look up, looked at Chen Heng from the side, and said, "I follow my mother every day..."

Most people's days are spent in peace and silence. Yinglian's daily life is similar to what Chen Heng expected. She goes to work in Qiupu Street every day, and spends a simple and ordinary day, repeating over and over again. As she talked, Yinglian's topic inevitably fell on the annual Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. Yangzhou has a grand event every year, and new ideas are endless.

Chen Heng listened very carefully, nodding from time to time. In the past three years, he was not only fighting against the wind and rain outside, but also traveling through wind and rain. Yinglian also silently adhered to the promise she made that year in the peaceful days.

The two people who were obviously very close to each other seemed to be blocked by a layer of window paper. It made people want to break it, but they couldn't help but stop. Seeing that the atmosphere gradually warmed up, Yinglian's smile gradually increased.

Chen Heng finally asked: "Yinglian..."

"Yeah." Yinglian seemed to sense something, her face blushed, and she forced herself to look at Chen Heng with bright eyes. Three years later, she was no longer more immature than an ordinary girl.

At this moment, it is more than just a charming description. That stunning appearance, under the bright moon, cannot be concealed even by a simple dress. Women of this age are stepping into the most beautiful years.

Chen Heng had no thoughts in his heart, just looked into the other's eyes and said in a deep voice: "I will fulfill our promise that year. Yinglian, are you still willing..."

"Yeah." Yinglian blushed and nodded. Her feelings would not change no matter how long it took. Her temperament has always been like this. She doesn't fight or compete, and is as gentle as water. No matter what the outside world says, as long as Chen Heng doesn't reject her in person, she will wait in Yangzhou day by day. It is precious to be vigorous and vigorous, but it is also extraordinary to be able to keep one's heart in the ordinary.

"It's just that my mother is a little unhappy when she knows that you are going to marry Miss Lin..." Yinglian whispered. Although the journey from the capital to Yangzhou is long, some things always need to be passed on by word of mouth.

This is human nature. Chen Heng nodded and was not annoyed by Feng's attitude. But he also knew that this matter could not be divided into right and wrong. If it weren't for Yinglian's selflessness, he would not have realized the matter of feelings. If it weren't for Feng's intention to stop it, their marriage would not have been delayed until now.

Maybe if there were a little change, everyone's current situation would be different. Chen Heng shook his head. Things have developed to this point, it is time and fate, there is no need to worry too much. He said directly: "I asked for the decree from His Majesty, please His Majesty to decide for us to get married."

Chen Heng paused, "Today I went to see the teacher. If your mother does not object, the teacher will accept you as his adopted daughter. At that time, he and your mother will sit in the hall and receive our three bows. With the teacher in charge, your mother should be more assured and believe in my sincerity."

Tell her all his plans. Yinglian listened silently, the man in front of her said it easily. But she knew that an ordinary farmer's son would have to go through so much effort and think so much to achieve these.

"Tomorrow morning, my mother will ask the matchmaker to come to the door first. When our family comes back from the ancestor worship, we will formally propose marriage." Chen Heng continued, his plain tone, in the night, sounded like a kind of unyielding determination.

Listening to the whispers of the people around her, Yinglian couldn't help but stretch out her hand, as if to hold up a bright moon. After several years of infatuation, it was finally time to wait for the blossoming and fruiting time. The girl felt a sudden panic in her heart.

"Chiheng..."

Chen Heng blinked, and Yinglian was so nervous that she called his name wrong. Hiding this wonderful mistake, he continued to listen silently.

The girl hooked her hair with her fingers, and said nervously with some fear: "Do you like me?"

Chen Heng fell silent and thought seriously. The bluestone path was illuminated by the lanterns. In the brief silence, the two shadows moved forward for a while, and he said: "Do you still remember that when Yangzhou was flooded, you came to the academy to find me despite the danger."

"Yeah." How could Yinglian not remember her selfless dedication at that time?

"Yinglian, what was your mood at that time?"

"I don't know." Yinglian shook her head. Recalling the past, she showed a bright and dazzling smile again, "I just thought that no matter whether I was alive or dead, I had to see you once."

"My mood now..." Chen Heng raised his head slightly and looked at the bright moonlight above his head, "It's the same as you that day."

This night has nothing to do with romance.

Chen Heng turned his head to look at Yinglian, looking at her eyes and himself in her eyes. The girl's brown pupils were lit by the candlelight, moonlight, and the words of her lover.

He said seriously: "I like it."

Yinglian laughed with relief. She saw Chen Heng's seriousness. The two of them lowered their heads tacitly and walked a few steps on the ground. She said: "I'll wait for you."

"Okay."

Then the two of them just walked casually. As they walked and talked, they did not avoid the presence of Sister Lin, and said whatever they thought of. Hearing that Daiyu had prepared a gift for herself, Yinglian also asked what gift she should prepare in return. After walking together for a long time under the moon, Chen Hengcai sent the girl back to the house.

Liu Xianglian, who had protected the two all the way, could finally go back to the house and sleep with peace of mind.

What a pity, why didn't a blind robber rob her halfway, and my poor mandarin duck sword had no chance to be unsheathed and shed blood.

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The next day, Gu invited an old matchmaker from Yangzhou to convey the intention of proposing marriage on behalf of the family. According to etiquette, it would take a few days for the Zhen family to reply. The Chen family was not in a hurry. They packed their bags first and returned home to prepare for the ancestor worship.

The way back was chosen by water and horse carriages, so the speed of returning home was extremely fast. It only took four days to return to Shanxi Village, which had been away for a long time.

A champion came out of a small Shanxi Village. The whole village, men, women, young and old, was naturally very excited. The Chen family's carriage had just arrived at the head of the village, and the sound of firecrackers never stopped. Compared with the bustle of the Yangzhou dock, it was not much less.

Thank you for the tip from the book friend ‘It’s the breeze that blows into my breathless eyes’.

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