nashuaworldcup Chapter 145 Because your second sister is already engaged
Chapter 145 Because your second sister is already engaged
She suddenly called out to Qiu Shaoheng, who was standing in front of her, and said, "Brother, now that you and father are back, it's time to start building relationships in the capital. The prince praised your writings before. If you have time, you can come to the palace and have a look."
The implication is that Prince Yong also intends to win over Qiu Shaoheng.
Qiu Yao knew her father well and was rather conservative. Although she had just revealed to him the news that Prince Yong was willing to reuse the Qiu family, for double insurance, she felt it necessary to let Qiu Shaoheng turn against the king first, and then it would not be too late to persuade her father.
Qiu Shaoheng naturally understood that Qiu Yao was sending him some kind of signal, and immediately said:
"I understand. When I have time in the future, if there is an opportunity, I will definitely pay a visit to the prince."
When Qiuyao heard this, she felt there was hope, so she smiled and said, "Then I'll wait for good news from my brother."
"Well, speaking of which, my second sister will be sixteen soon after the Chinese New Year. Because she was in the cold palace before, she didn't even have a coming-of-age ceremony. Now she's at the age to get married, it's time for her to get married!"
Qiu Yao's seemingly casual sigh suddenly made Qiu Shaoheng feel guilty.
Yes, if they hadn't been implicated, Qiuyao and Qiuning would have had a wonderful life. At least Qiuyao wouldn't have become someone's concubine.
"You're right. I'll tell my father and mother about this matter later and ask my mother to arrange for my second sister to find a good family as soon as possible."
Seeing the topic had come to this, Qiu Yao naturally spoke up, "Mother hasn't been around the noble circles in the capital for a long time, so I'm afraid she doesn't know much about the daughters of various families. Since you and father are men, I'm afraid it would be inconvenient for you. Why don't you leave this matter to me? I will definitely help you choose a good husband for your second sister."
Qiu Shaoheng felt that her analysis made some sense. After thinking about it, he said, "You're right. I really need your help in this matter. Then I will take your place, Second Sister. Thank you, Yao'er."
Qiuyao immediately smiled calmly: "Qiu Ning is also my biological sister. Big brother, what you said is really embarrassing."
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After leaving the Prime Minister's Residence, Qiu Yao boarded the carriage and immediately instructed Xiang He, "Go and find out if there are any young men from aristocratic families in the capital who have a good reputation but are actually immoral in private, or have some special habits. Their status cannot be too low."
Xiang He heard this and suddenly thought of something, so she asked, "Miss, you don't want to..."
As if to verify Xiang He's guess, Qiu Yao sneered, glanced in the direction of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and snorted coldly:
"Humph! Since Qiu Ning repeatedly refuses to treat me as a family member, why should I be polite?
This time, I must choose a good husband for her."
Anyone could hear the gritted teeth in her words.
Xiang He felt relieved when she heard this and immediately said, "Yes, Miss, I will go and find out right away."
Later, Qiu Shaoheng seriously conveyed Qiu Yao's thoughts to his parents, which roughly meant that he hoped to find a good husband for Qiu Ning as soon as possible, so that she would not become an old maid.
After a brief moment of thought, Qiu Chengde did not rush to express his opinion. Instead, he stroked his beard, cast his gaze on Qiu Shaoheng, and said:
"There's no rush for your second sister's affairs. As the eldest son, your marriage should be put on the agenda. I'll go ask my colleagues in the next few days to see which aristocratic women of marriageable age are available in the capital. After some time, we can find a reason to invite some of these ladies to our house and meet them."
Qiu Shaoheng naturally had no objection, and after a little thought, he agreed to this matter.
"But father, why don't you also help my second sister to look after her at the same time?" Qiu Shaoheng asked in confusion.
Zhang on the side also turned to look at Qiu Chengde, wanting to hear his explanation.
At this time, Qiu Chengde first drank a sip of hot tea, and then said:
"Because your second sister is already engaged."
After these words were spoken, Zhang and Qiu Shaoheng were both stunned. They looked at each other, and both saw confusion in their eyes.
"Master, when did this happen? Why don't I know about it?"
Qiu Ning was her daughter, so how could she, as her mother, not know when she got engaged?
Qiu Chengde sighed slightly and began to explain to the mother and son.
The story goes like this: Gu Li's grandfather and Qiu Ning's grandfather were old friends, one a scholar and the other a warrior. They had once, while drunk, proposed that if their grandchildren were a boy and a girl, they would marry their children to each other. Double happiness.
But after he sobered up, he suddenly heard that the Huns were invading the border, so Lord Gu went to the battlefield without leaving a single word.
After Qiu Ning's grandfather woke up, he also recalled the incident and felt that it was a bit too abrupt. In addition, neither party left a token of love at the time, so he treated it as a joke and did not take it to heart.
However, not long after, they were shocked to hear that the old Marquis Gu had died in the battlefield, and his only son and daughter-in-law also died in the battle. Gu Li was the only one left in the entire Gu family.
At that time, Qiu Ning's grandfather had already been appointed prime minister. He was deeply saddened after hearing the news and died of illness not long after.
However, before he left, he told Qiu Chengde about this matter and told him that if he had the chance, he must find the only child of the Gu family and take care of him. If possible, he hoped to marry the eldest daughter of the Qiu family to the Gu family to continue the friendship between the two families.
When Qiu Ning's grandfather passed away, Zhang had not yet entered the mansion, so she had no idea about this matter.
Qiu Chengde later found out that the boy from the Gu family had gone to the military camp for training at a young age. He was able to lead troops in battle and defeated the Huns in countless battles at such a young age.
It's just that I haven't had the chance to see it for so many years.
Now Qiu Ning is the only legitimate daughter left in the Qiu family. According to the last wish of Mr. Qiu, Qiu Ning should be married to the Gu family. Coincidentally, he also heard that the boy from the Gu family had recently returned to Beijing and became the Censor-in-Chief, becoming the emperor's confidant.
Qiu Chengde wondered when he could meet Gu Li and test her opinion to see if she was willing to comply with the wishes of the two elders.
Zhang and Qiu Chengde, who were standing by, also sighed after hearing this.
"Since this is my father's last wish, then this matter should be carried out according to reason. However, Aning is my flesh and blood, born after ten months of pregnancy. If Gu Li is a good person, it would be fine. But if she is not, Master, I am worried..."
Zhang expressed her concerns, and Qiu Shaoheng also had the same concerns.
"That's right, father. Grandfather's last wish was probably to see my sister live a happy life. Tomorrow, I'll ask someone to find out about Gu Li and see what kind of person he is. And I suggest that you don't tell my second sister about this for the time being."
Judging from what his father said, there is a high probability that Gu Li doesn't know about this.
I heard that Lord Gu died on the battlefield. How could he still remember a joke he made with his best friend when he was drunk when such a big thing happened?
Therefore, in Qiu Shaoheng's opinion, Gu Li would have no idea that he had a verbal engagement with the Qiu family.
However, just as he finished speaking, a servant came to the door to report.
"Master, Madam, Young Master, we have a distinguished guest."