Chapter 9: Door-to-door marriage proposal

Beijing·Bai Gongguan.

The Bai Mansion is quite large and luxuriously decorated. Because of Mrs. Bai's relationship, the furniture is mainly Japanese style and also equipped with Western gadgets such as lights and telephones.

Knowing that Jin Yanxi was coming today, the Bai family brother and sister were having an important conversation.

Bai Xiongqi advised: "Even if Jin Yanxi has made progress in his career, he is still a playboy in essence. Sister Xiuzhu, you have to think carefully."

Bai Xiuzhu asked: "With Duan in power reinstated, don't you urgently need to repair the relationship with the Jin family now? Why do you still advise me to think about it carefully?"

Bai Xiongqi replied: "Even if I quit as deputy prime minister, I can't sacrifice my own sister in my career."

Bai Xiuzhu said with emotion: "Brother, with you as my backing, I can pursue love. Thank you."

Bai Xiongqi said happily: "My sister Xiuzhu has grown up, and my brother believes that you can make the right choice."

Bai Xiuzhu expressed her position: "I am not playing romantic emotional games. I really can't let go of Yanxi. Moreover, Yanxi has changed a lot for me. I am also willing to change myself for him. Brother, sister-in-law, please believe us."<

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Bai Xiongqi reminded: "Since the old man in the Jin family, men have had three wives and four concubines. Jin Yanxi will definitely take concubines in the future."

Bai Xiuzhu said confidently: "Well, I am the eldest brother, so those concubines who are in the same room can still be allowed to be rounded and flattened by me."

(Bai Xiongqi:...)

In fact, it is a rare animal like Bai Xiongqi to stay with his wife for the rest of his life. In these days, no matter how loving the upper-class couple is, they will have several concubines in the same room. For example, Duan Hu is famous for his respect for his wife.

Lao Duan's wife, whose surname is Zhang, is very virtuous and has a very high emotional intelligence. She is also very good to her son Xiao Duan. Lao Duan never visits the house or lingers outside. He goes home as soon as he gets off work and plays cards, tea, chess, and even chess with his wife.

Sometimes they even farm together.

Mrs. Zhang made great arrangements to marry Lao Duan's fourth concubine. Lao Duan was still very reluctant, but Mrs. Zhang didn't think it would work. If you don't marry her, others would think I was jealous. But if you marry her back home, Lao Duan would like these few people.

Mrs. Fang had no interest. Later, after she moved to Tianjin and Hong Kong, a tragedy happened.

I don’t know whether it was Third Aunt Tai who seduced Xiao Duan, or Xiao Duan lost his mind and something happened to Third Aunt Tai. Anyway, that’s what happened. Old Duan doted on his son, and maybe he felt he was indebted because he often neglected his concubine, so he

I acquiesced, but the news was leaked somewhere, and it was made known to everyone, which completely embarrassed Lao Duan.

So taking concubines is really not a big deal in this world. Just like Lin Daiyu would not be jealous of Qingwen and Xiren at all. In Bai Xiuzhu's view, Jin Yanxi is willing to become an official for herself and is willing to engage in industry to make money and support her family. This is better than

How many girls you take in is much more important.

(Jin Yanxi: You are overthinking. I value power and wealth not for you.)

(Bai Xiuzhu:......)

Zhao's mother entered the hall and said: "Master, Master Jin Qi is here."

Bai Xiuzhu said excitedly: "Invite him in quickly."

Bai Xiongqi scolded: "Be more dignified, it's not like you can't get married."

Jin Yanxi entered the hall and said: "There are many good men in the world, but I, Jin Yanxi, have been lucky enough to be chosen by our sister Xiuzhu."

Bai Xiuzhu secretly said with joy: "You have a conscience."

Jin Yanxi took out the gift list and said, "My mother has prepared a betrothal gift. This is the gift list."

Bai Xiongqi gestured: "Yanxi, sit down, let's have a good talk."

Jin Yanxi asked, "Mrs. Bai, please take Xiuzhu out for a while."

Mrs. Bai stepped back and said: "You guys have a good chat, Xiuzhu, let's go out first."

Everyone walked out of the main hall. There were only two people left in the main hall. Bai Xiongqi raised his head to observe. Jin Yanxi sat on the sofa and took a deep breath. Even though he was a playboy, he was from a noble family after all. He was not afraid of honor and disgrace, and his character and appearance were outstanding.

, and is extremely smart, and now he is getting down to business for his sister, at least there is no problem with his future.

(Bai Xiongqi: I underestimated him before.)

Jin Yanxi said in shock: "I don't want to get involved in your relationship with your father, but you hit Xiuzhu. At that time, I wanted to have a fight with you, but after thinking about it, I forgot about it. You are Xiuzhu's biological brother.

We are the two most important men in her life, and any conflict between us will only make it difficult for her."

Bai Xiongqi said frankly: "Since you have said so, I will not fight with you. I am hasty in taking sides this time. I will definitely obey my uncle from now on."

Jin Yanxi refused: "No, I think your current position is very good."

Bai Xiongqi asked in confusion: "What do you mean?"

Jin Yanxi explained: "You can't put your eggs in one basket."

Bai Xiongqi suddenly said: "It's so good, it's so good."

Jin Yanxi reassured: "I will explain to my father that from now on we will be relatives in private, but we cannot use personal relationships to abolish public relations."

Bai Xiong laughed and said: "Haha... Okay, this time the Jin family proposed marriage and the Bai family agreed. Xiuzhu was spoiled by my arrogance. After marriage, you should be more patient with her and take good care of her."

Jin Yanxi promised: "I will."

Shiro Xiongqi picked up the sword and said: "I bought this Shujumaru Tsuneji when I was studying abroad in Fuso. It is one of the five famous swords in Fuso. I don't know why Jiuyuan Temple in Minobu Mountain does not recognize this sword as authentic and refuses to collect it."

, so it flowed into the auction and fell into my hands. I will now give this sword to you to protect the Xiuzhu for me."

Jin Yanxi took the sword and said: "Brother, I will call you eldest brother together with Xiuzhu from now on. Don't worry, eldest brother."

Bai Xiuzhu entered the hall and said, "Are you done talking?"

Jin Yanxi smiled and said: "I knew you were eavesdropping. My eldest brother has promised to betroth you to me. We will get married when we return from Tianjin."

Bai Xiuzhu said happily: "Really!"

Mrs. Bai fulfilled her wish and said: "I have long said that these two people are a match made in heaven. Now it's better. It's finally come true. Today I have to order the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes to entertain your new uncle."<

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Seeing that the rain had passed and the sky was clear, Mrs. Bai started to joke and joke in order to adjust the atmosphere, filling the Bai Mansion with laughter.

……

Beijing·Jin Mansion·Dafang.

"In spring, the wind blows and everything grows, the flowers are red, the leaves are green, the grass is green, the peach blossoms are bright, plum blossoms are thick, the apricot blossoms are luxuriant, and poplars in front of servants are flying all over the city..."

The eldest mistress Wu Peifang and Wu Nong's soft words, sweet voice, graceful and graceful, and stunning beauty in embroidery and singing made the eldest young master Jin Fengju on the side secretly praise her inwardly, and she also clapped her hands in approval.

Jin Fengju praised: "You are doing needlework and singing songs here alone. It's quite elegant. But now it's time to go to dinner with me."

Wu Peifang refused: "I know, what does it matter if you eat cold rice in the summer? I'm still two leaves short of finishing the embroidery. Really, I'm just missing these two stitches."

Jin Feng took the embroidery and said, "Oh, it's different to embroider after dinner. You don't do it if you don't do it. Once you do it, you can't bear to let it go. Let me see what you embroidered. Hey, the color of this flower is quite good."

It’s beautiful, but it’s two flowers side by side. This is the Husband and Wife mentioned by Xiang Ling in Dream of Red Mansions.”

Wu Peifang took back the embroidery and said: "Is there such a beautiful man in the world? In the Three Kingdoms, isn't there a pair of beauties, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao? One is married to Sun Quan's brother, and the other is married to Zhou Yu. Look, these are not a pair of sisters.

Flowers?"

Jin Fengju suddenly said: "Oh, these are sisters. I understand. Xiao Lian, Xiao Lian, help the eldest mistress to embroider this."

Wu Peifang stopped her and said, "Stop shouting, Xiao Lian is no longer here."

Jin Fengju asked: "Then where is she?"

Wu Peifang replied: "I gave her to my seventh brother."

Jin Fengju stood up angrily and said, "What, you gave her to Yanxi!"

Wu Peifang said angrily: "Why are you so angry?"

Jin Fengju said unwillingly: "How can you give someone to Lao Qi? I will go to Yanxi to ask for someone now."

Wu Peifang blocked her and said: "Stop, why are you so angry? This person is mine, and I will give her to whomever I want to give her to."

Jin Fengju smiled apologetically and said, "You misunderstood me. I was afraid of causing Miss Bai's misunderstanding. Peifang, I am yours, but you should discuss such a big matter with me."

Wu Peifang informed: "Yan Xi will take care of Miss Bai's place. Besides, it's too late for you to go to the seventh room. Xiao Lian has accompanied Yan Xi and Miss Bai out of the city early this morning, and should have boarded the train by now."

(Jin Fengju:......)

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Beijing·Jin Mansion·Shangfang.

"Farmers are happy because the crops are alive, but travelers are frightened because the roads are too dirty. Of course there are people who can take care of things, and peace is a joy."

Jin Quan put down his brush and said, "Madam, what do you think of my calligraphy?"

The golden mother praised: "The dragon is flying and the phoenix is ​​dancing, good, good, your writing power is still so strong. Seeing that you are in such a good mood today, is it because of Yanxi?"

Jin Quan smiled and said: "Those who know me, madam, this poem was written by Yan Xi."

The golden mother reminded: "There is some literary talent, but the last sentence seems to be flattering you. Don't be flattered by your son."

Jin Quan praised: "I'm not so happy because of a poem. I had a long chat with Yan Xi last night. His analysis of today's world situation hit the mark and made me feel old."

Mother Jin was pleased and said: "It's rare that you have such a high opinion of your children. It seems that Yanxi has really done some outstanding things."

Jin Quan asked: "More than being outstanding, do you know what he did in Tianjin and Hong Kong?"

Jin Mu replied: "Didn't I take Miss Bai to buy some dyeing factory, what is it called? By the way, open a printing and dyeing factory in the port."
To be continued...