Chapter 212 Wishful Thinking

After saying that, Xie Guangzong looked at Xie Tingzhou, "Why are you looking at me like this?"

The maid brought tea.

"There is no shortage of money in Beilin." Xie Tingzhou picked up the tea cup.

Beilin is a fiefdom, self-sufficient, does not have to pay taxes to the court, is not subject to the control of Shengjing, and has its own way of doing things.

"You kid." Xie Guangzong slapped him on the shoulder, "Do you really think that your father sold you for the Lu family's money?"

The tea that was brought to his lips was suddenly slapped by Xie Guangzong, and most of it spilled on Xie Tingzhou's robe.

Xie Tingzhou breathed out and looked at him. Before he could speak, Xie Guangzong said:

"No, you, just pat it and sprinkle it. Isn't it empty? Go back and ask the doctor to take a look at you."

"No need." Xie Tingzhou said, "Since you are fine, I will leave for Hezhou tomorrow to propose marriage."

"Propose marriage?" Xie Guangzong lowered his crossed legs and said proudly: "Just thank your father. The betrothal gift is on the way now, escorted by six thousand Qingyun Guards. How about it? It's impressive enough." Son?"

Xie Tingzhou was surprised and asked, "When did it happen?"

Xie Guangzong calculated the time and said, "We set off about half a month ago. I think we will arrive in Hezhou in a few days."

"It's too hasty." Xie Tingzhou said.

"Don't worry, I can't wrong your daughter-in-law. One hundred and sixty yuan is only one standard lower than the queen."

Xie Tingzhou asked: "Why is she lower than the queen?"

This question made Xie Guangzong stunned for a moment before he reacted, and deliberately said: "That's true. My wife is so capable. If there is anything the queen can't do, how about adding twenty more units as a way to send her to Beijing?" A congratulatory gift for the queen? Hasn’t the emperor not yet established a queen?”

Xie Tingzhou: "..."

As expected of a biological father, he is dedicated to poking holes in his heart.

Xie Guangzong won the game and was very happy. He said, "I gave away all the treasures at the bottom of the box."

Xie Tingzhou looked him up and down, "This is very different from the old man I remember as a money-losing dad. Is he sick?"

"Have you ever said that about your father?" Xie Guangzong sneered, "When did I stop plucking a dime?"

In fact, the intersection between King Beilin and the Lu family in Hezhou goes far beyond that.

That was when disaster struck in the early years. The harvest in the fields was not good, the people had no food to eat, and they were unable to plant seeds during the spring plowing the following year.

So the King of Beilin borrowed money and grain from the Lu family of Hezhou on the condition that it would be convenient to travel on the trade road.

At that time, King Beilin was cutting back on food and clothing, and the expenses of the palace were halved. Why? In order to raise soldiers, he got the title of Iron Rooster.

Xie Tingzhou chatted with Xie Guangzong for a few more words. When they went out, Xi Feng was waiting by the door, and Chang Liu had gone to someone unknown.

"Your Highness, I have asked but there is no letter from you."

Xie Tingzhou said "hmm".

Xifeng went on to say: "Hezhou is not much closer than the north. It only takes a few days for the girl to come, so you don't have to worry."

"Am I anxious?" Xie Tingzhou looked as usual.

The wind blows but the smile is silent.

I don’t know who it was just now, but as soon as I entered the door, I asked him to ask if he had a letter, but now he refused to admit it.

Xie Tingzhou looked at Xifeng, "Why are you laughing?"

Xifeng hurriedly put away his smile and said, "I'm not laughing at anything. I'm happy to be home."

…

Although Lu Shi was adopted from a side branch, he was taught by Mrs. Lu and could help in business. He was also kind and filial. Every morning and every night, the couple went to greet the old lady.

Mrs. Lu's yard was very lively, and she heard a burst of laughter before she even got close.

When the maid saw the couple coming to say hello, she smiled and said, "The young lady and the young master and the young lady are all inside."

The two of them entered the house and said hello. Lu Shi had something to do in the shop and left first, leaving Zhang behind.

With Shen Yu's previous preparation, Mrs. Lu liked Yu Wanqiu very much, so the wedding was scheduled after the Double Ninth Festival. Yu Wanqiu was getting married from the Lu Mansion, so it was just a formality to go around the city and marry into the Lu Mansion.

Mrs. Zhang sat for a while, but couldn't say anything, so she stood up and left.

When Lu Shi came back in the evening, Mrs. Zhang took him and said, "The old lady looks much better."

Lu Shidao: "It's a good thing to be in good spirits. I hope my mother can live a long life. The Lu family has a great cause. I'm afraid I can't manage this family well."

Thinking of today's situation, Mrs. Zhang was dissatisfied and said with a smile: "Yes, but you don't have to worry, sir. I don't know who will be blamed for this matter."

Lu Shi paused for a moment, then continued to unbutton his robe, "What do you mean, madam?"

"Master." Mrs. Zhang said, "I told you, please don't think my words are unpleasant."

"Say it."

Mrs. Zhang took the robe and put it on the clothes hanger with an upturned head, and considered: "We are not blood relatives after all, we are half outsiders. Naturally, we are not as good as the direct grandchildren and granddaughters, but the old lady is too partial. "

"What we use in our hospital is the best, how can we be biased?"

"As soon as the direct grandson comes back, arrangements are made to get married. But our brother Heng is a month older than Shen Zhao. The old lady doesn't worry at all. This is not a biological grandson, so we can't be so partial." The more Zhang said, the more he became more and more interested. Not angry.

Lu Shi frowned and scolded, "How dare you say this in front of your mother."

"Of course I don't dare." Mrs. Zhang complained: "Aren't you just complaining to me? Brother Heng is my son. If the old lady doesn't love me, a mother, I have to worry about him."

"A woman's opinion." Lu Shi sat on the stool, pointed to the teacup and gestured for her to pour water, and said, "I think the old lady kept Jiaheng for other purposes. She is not worried about whoever Sister Yu marries. It’s better to leave it alone.”

Zhang thought for a moment, "You mean..."

Lu Shi nodded, "This is also my guess."

Zhang's previous depression was gone, and she clapped her hands happily, "Oh, it turns out that I got distracted. I'm going to find Jiaheng right now."

"He's looking after the accounts. Why are you disturbing him so late at night? Besides, this is just my guess."

Mrs. Zhang had the temper to do what she said and felt that this matter could not wait, so she had to tell Lu Jiaheng the good news quickly.

"Is this what grandma means?" Lu Jiaheng raised his head and looked at Ms. Zhang.

Mrs. Zhang smiled and said, "Can this be false? Think about it, there used to be a lot of people who came to your door to ask for a kiss, but the old lady blocked them all. You were not allowed to take concubines, and you were not allowed to take over the house. Isn't that right? In order to get closer to her, she is preparing for her precious granddaughter."

Lu Jiaheng frowned slightly, "But my cousin and I..."

"Just tell me whether you like your cousin?"

"I have no such thoughts about my cousin."

"Emotions can be cultivated." Mrs. Zhang encouraged, "Your cousin is a bit fiery, but who makes her a granddaughter? You should be accommodating. I don't have to listen to everything when I get married."