Chapter 3

In the main hall of the front yard, the servant girl lowered her head and served tea. Princess Qingfu was calm and patient for a long time. She said, "Madam Xue, the marriage of children is not a trivial matter. Do you think about it?"

Huo Xue's smile, said: "since I come to see the princess, I will not do some mindless things. The eldest girl is really a good one. I'm glad that the princess and Mrs. Hou are well raised, but I'm glad to see that such a thing as the marriage of young children requires you to love me. This kind of thing can't be forced. "

Qingfu Princess listen to heart angry, also you love I wish? She bah, when they Yichun Marquis's house is eager to marry Huo Changyuan?

Princess Qingfu scolds her in her heart. She is not angry because her nominal daughter has been withdrawn, but because Cheng Yujin's previous engagement row is so noisy. Now she withdraws, doesn't it make her lose face?

Qingfu Princess Qi return to Qi, but have to say, Huo Changyuan is really a son-in-law can not ask more. Looking at the capital, the childe brothers of other noble mansions, at Huo Changyuan's age, have just moved out of the inner courtyard, waiting for their parents to entrust them to seek official positions. Just like Huo Changyuan, there are few people who are both meritorious and marquis.

Huo Changyuan's father, Marquis Jingyong, died in the war in the ninth year of Jianwu. At that time, the Huo family got into some trouble. The following people speculated about Yang Shoufu's intention. In the name of his son Huo Changyuan's youth, they refused to let Huo Changyuan inherit the title. At that time, Jingyong Marquis's house was an empty shell. There was a marquis's house brand, but there was no one in charge. Everyone could step on it.

Huo Xue was a young widower, and she was bullied like this. She refused to bow her head, but she pulled her seven year old son up. Fortunately, Huo Changyuan is also proud. When he is 16 years old, the patriarchal clan still doesn't mean to return the title to the Huo family. Huo Changyuan knows that he can only rely on himself, so he goes to the battlefield at the age of 17, regardless of the weeping Huoxue family.

Just in the same year, the Xue family case, which had been overstocked for many years, was rehabilitated. The Huo family smelled the smell and tentatively handed a letter to the palace. Although there was no news, zhozi had not been returned. Huo Xue was very happy to know that his son had attacked Jue, and most of them had something to look forward to.

Huo Changyuan himself is also a cruel man. In his second year in the army, he made his first contribution on the battlefield and officially entered the public field of vision. Next, he won several battles in succession. The emperor was overjoyed and met Huo Changyuan in person at the celebration banquet. When the emperor saw that Huo Changyuan was young, he was curious and asked why he wanted to join the army. Huo Changyuan said about his widowed mother. The Emperor didn't know what was wrong. After hearing this, he was silent for a long time. Finally, he sighed: "I pity my parents. My prince has been lost for 12 years. If he's alive, he should be about your age

The emperor asked Huo Changyuan how old he was, and he became more and more sad: "he is only 18 years old, and he is one year younger than you. You have a mother to protect you. Even so, he is left alone and exiled among the people. He doesn't know how much suffering he will suffer. "

The emperor choked and left early. After the emperor left, the hall was so quiet that the needles could be heard. Finally, Yang Shoufu raised his glass, and all the people raised the atmosphere again.

No one dares to say anything about the inner palace. However, after the emperor asked that, the next day, some officials from the Ministry of rites came to ask Huo Changyuan why he didn't succeed. Just a casual question from the top will change the attitude of the people below. Soon, the Ministry of rites and the zongrenfu said that it was the dereliction of duty of a petty official. In October, they sent Huo Changyuan an iron certificate Dan Shu.

At the age of 18, he won the recognition of the emperor by himself. He also made great contributions in the army. Huo Changyuan became famous in the capital, and Jingyong Marquis's house became a hot upstart in the capital.

Princess Qingfu is no longer eccentric. Now when you think about your nephews, your own family and your grandparents' grandchildren, you still have to admit that people are different. Huo Changyuan is really proud. Huo Xue's family has a good son. No wonder they dare to make such publicity.

So it's true that Huo Xue's family came to retire. It's really bad for the reputation of Jingyong marquis. But who let Huo Changyuan himself be here. Without Cheng Yujin, there are other better Gongqing ladies who rush to get married.

Cheng Yujin and Huo Changyuan's marriage, from the beginning, is the Cheng family took advantage. Qingfu Princess feel difficult, to say to leave, their family certainly do not want to leave. But Huo Xue's family went to the door in person. It was said that Huo Changyuan had come. If they didn't let go, they would lose their share. Princess Qingfu didn't know how to do it for a moment. She complained in her heart. She had already sent a servant girl to inform Mrs. Cheng. Why didn't she come?

Princess Qingfu's idea just came to an end, and a voice came from outside. Princess Qingfu was relieved. She stood up and said, "mother is coming."

Surrounded by the crowd, Mrs. Cheng came in. She was wearing a brown Zhijin Bijia with a short dark jacket and a thin fluff on her collar. Seeing that Mrs. Cheng was coming, Huo Xue had to stand up and said with a smile, "here comes the old lady."

Although Huo Xue stood up, she didn't show much respect. Her son is Hou ye, and she is now an old lady. In terms of seniority, she is older than Mrs. Cheng, the Yichun Hou lady. It's just that old lady Cheng is old, and Huo Xue's family gives Cheng family a face.

Old lady Cheng noticed the change of Huo Xue's family, and her heart sank again. Once Cheng Yujin and Huo Changyuan got married. Huo Xue and Princess Qingfu were of the same generation. When they met old lady Cheng, they wanted to give a family gift. But now Huo Xue just nodded and didn't pretend to be the younger generation. It seems that the marriage between Huo Changyuan and her eldest sister really won't work.As Mrs. Cheng approached, the maids rushed forward to replace the tea sets and put on brand new brocade mats. Old lady Cheng was leaning on a crutch, supported by a servant girl, and slowly sat on the chair.

Huo Xue's looking at this scene, the heart is quite despicable. The two girls in their family did such shameless things. The older girl took credit for her younger sister's success. The girls brought up were more and more disrespectful. Where did Mrs. Cheng have the confidence to show such prestige in front of her?

However, they are all aristocratic women's dependents. What they usually pay attention to is a face. Instead of showing their contempt, Huo Xue said to Mrs. Cheng with a smile, "I haven't seen you for a long time. How is your wife recently?"

Mrs. Cheng's face was calm, and said, "Mrs. Xie Huo is concerned. I'm still healthy."

"It's cold and dry these days. Old lady should be careful to catch fire."

"Mrs. Xie reminds me." Mrs. Cheng replied with a smile. She suddenly changed her words and said, "I've become more and more confused in recent years, thanks to the filial piety of several granddaughters, especially the big girl. It's not that I boast, but that I've grown up with my own eyes. I've always been good at rules and women's celebrities. Who's the lady who comes and goes to see my granddaughter? I loved her most when I was a child. In recent years, my health has been getting worse and worse. I'm waiting to see her decide to live her whole life and fulfill her wish. "

Huo Xue's smile was a little light, and said: "what the old lady said is that the big girl is really a good one. I seldom walk around after I am widowed, but I have also heard about the reputation of the big girl. It's just that you can't agree with your children's marriage when you are well. Yuan Er doesn't want to, this I can't help it as a mother. "

Mrs. Cheng's face remained unchanged and said, "what is agreement? It's not a matter of looking at the flowers on horseback. Marriage is the best way to form two surnames. It's about the right family. How can you decide whether you like it or not? Young people are very popular. They always think about love. This is concubine, not wife. Lord Huo is here today. I'll talk to him in person. "

It's not like the old lady who's been managing the furniture for so many years. Huo Xue's family was also suppressed by Mrs. Cheng's momentum, so he could only keep his face on his face and said, "go and invite you."

Huo Changyuan is indeed in the Marquis's residence in Yichun today. He was surprised and surprised to learn the truth of the snow night yesterday. He stayed up all night. After daybreak, Huo Changyuan made up his mind to come to Yichun Marquis's house to retire and marry the goddess who really saved her.

Huo Changyuan went to Huo Xueshi to talk about it. Huo Xueshi thought it was bad to turn back, but his son wanted to leave his family, so let's leave. Without saying a word, Huo Xue changed his clothes and went to Yichun Marquis's house with his son.

Huo Xue's family goes into the second door to see his wife. Huo Changyuan is in the outer courtyard. He goes directly to his father-in-law, uncle Cheng, the son of Yichun marquis.

Early in the morning, Cheng Yuanxian, the elder of the Cheng family, had just come out of the beautiful concubine's house. Before he came out of the gentle village, he saw his son-in-law to come to find him, and immediately said he was going to leave. You can imagine Cheng Yuanxian's surprise and anger.

When Huo Changyuan and Cheng Yuanxian came in, their faces were not good.

The elders of both sides were there, and there was nothing to avoid. Huo Changyuan and Cheng Yuanxian went directly into the inner room and sat down with their wives. After several people stood up and changed their seats again, Mrs. Cheng looked at Huo Changyuan and asked: "Lord Huo, although you are equal to me in terms of rank, I am much older than you after all. Can I ask you a few words as an elder? "

Huo Changyuan arched his hand and said, "please, madam Hou."

It's a pity for Mrs. Cheng to see that Huo Changyuan is neither humble nor overbearing, and shows a certain degree of advance and retreat. She is really optimistic about this posterity. She can foresee an unlimited future. It's a pity that she can't tie it up by marriage.

Old lady Cheng asked, "do you really want to leave your elder sister?"

Huo Changyuan pause, voice firm: "yes."

His resolute attitude made Cheng Yuanxian angry. Old lady Cheng pressed Cheng Yuanxian down with her eyes and asked, "why?"

Huo Changyuan thought of that cold and piercing winter night. He woke up from the ice and fire. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a bright and beautiful woman, smiling at him.

He heard the sound of the heart clearly. He thought that yesterday was her, warming him with her skin. Its fragrant and tender touch seems to stay at the fingertips now.

Huo Changyuan thought that it must be his good fortune to marry her in this life.

But Huo Changyuan didn't expect that she would cheat him! Such a beautiful woman should have such a vicious heart.

Huo Changyuan's thoughts returned to the present. He looked at Mrs. Cheng, who was expecting, Princess Qingfu, who had nothing to do with himself, and Cheng Yuanxian, who was about to come up to beat him. He said without hesitation, "there's no reason. The big girl in your mansion may be really good, but it's not suitable for me."

Cheng Yuanxian really wanted to roll off his sleeve this time. Qingfu quickly grabbed him. Huo Xueshi also stood up and yelled, "what are you going to do?"

In the chaos, a clear voice came from the door of the main hall: "I'm sorry I can't agree with Jingyong Hou."

Everyone turned back in amazement. When Mrs. Cheng saw the visitor, she stood up and knocked on her crutch: "elder sister, why are you here?"Huo Changyuan thought that Cheng Yujin's "no agreement" meant that he didn't agree with them to withdraw their marriage. He was very tired of it. He said, "I've made up my mind. I can't ask for a marriage. I'll get together with the eldest lady. The eldest lady doesn't want to make trouble so that both sides don't look good."

With a dignified, elegant and perfect smile on her face, Cheng Yujin came in gently from the door. After she came in, she ignored Huo Changyuan, but first gave a salute to the elder: "Yujin, please say hello to grandma. Father and mother are well

Huo Changyuan has never been ignored like this. His face is even more heavy. He thinks that quitting marriage with this woman is a timely stop. It's absolutely right. Huo Changyuan's face was not good. He asked, "what does Miss Cheng mean?"

"I'm just a weak woman. How dare I have any opinion about Jingyong Hou." Cheng Yujin looked at him with a smile. Her back was straight and her eyes were clear. She was as bright as the moon on the cliff. She was noble and beautiful.

However, as soon as the words came to an end, Cheng Yujin continued to say, "but everything has to be reasonable. At the beginning, Marquis Jingyong was in a coma. I rescued you from the cave to his mother's villa. This is one thing. After being rescued, you rushed to propose marriage to the Marquis house of Yichun. I, Cheng Yujin, did not force you, and my Cheng family did not beg you Two months after the engagement, it's known all over the city, but you break the engagement privately, come to my parents in an open and dignified way, and speak ill to my elders. This is three. One is injustice, two is unbelief, and three is shamelessness. I would rather not marry you all my life than to be your wife. Today, in front of the elders, I made it clear to Marquis Jingyong that Cheng Yujin was not ashamed of Marquis Jingyong, so he retired from marriage. "

The people in the main hall stood in a daze, but they couldn't respond to what Cheng Yujin was doing. Since ancient times, only the husband divorces his wife, the man withdraws his marriage, how can the woman take the initiative? Huo Xue's completely stunned, or old lady Cheng first reaction, in the heart secretly said sentence no white raise, is a brain. Huo Changyuan is determined to give up his marriage. It seems that there is no way to recover it, so he has the moral advantage. As long as the operation is good, Cheng Yujin may not be able to talk about another prominent family in the future.

Old lady Cheng made up her mind and changed her attitude: "well, since your family is obsessed and determined to do this kind of inhuman and unjust thing, my Cheng family is not afraid of you. Lord Huo, if you do anything unjust, you will die. Do it yourself. "

Both Princess Qingfu and Cheng Yuanxian can't respond. Cheng Yujin's long period of scolding is really cool. The quarrel between people with good looks is just different. But do you really want to quit?

Cheng Jin is annoyed when Huo yuan comes to teach him. This kind of evil girl, unexpectedly beat a rake, but Huo Changyuan turns to think, he is a man, can't and weak woman care. After all, she is Mo Er's sister. Let her take advantage of her face.

Huo Xue's Meng for a while, and so on reaction, immediately glared at Cheng Yujin. Huo Changyuan stopped his mother and said: "mother, no matter who takes the initiative, as long as you retire. Miss Cheng, I don't want to argue with you for the sake of being a lady. I hope you will keep your word and get out of marriage as soon as possible. "

"How could Marquis Jingyong despise women like this?" Cheng Yujin laughs. In front of Huo Changyuan, she takes out the marriage letter and tears it up one by one. "It's Marquis Huo who doesn't mean what he says. I hope you remember that it's not you who don't fight with me, but you who can't fight."

Cheng Yujin tore up the marriage letter, let go, and fell to the floor. Cheng Yujin finally takes a look at Huo Changyuan. She tells the elders one by one, and then turns to leave.

Even if Cheng Yujin scolds others, she should make herself impeccable and occupy the moral commanding height.

Huo Changyuan looks at that figure. At this time, her figure is still dignified and beautiful. Her pace is not long or short, and the accuracy is the same as that of calculation. Huo Changyuan's face became more and more gloomy. Suddenly he was angry and left.

Cheng Yuanxian and others were left behind and looked at each other. For a long time, they could not return to God.

Huo Changyuan soon caught up with Cheng Yujin. After all, with her enough pace to go to the draft, it's very easy to catch up with her. Huo Changyuan called from behind. Cheng Yujin didn't hear it and ignored it. Huo Changyuan couldn't bear it. He grabbed Cheng Yujin's arm and said, "stop!"

Cheng Yujin also turned back and slapped him: "let go!"

As soon as Cheng Yujin started, Huo Changyuan was shocked. He did not expect that a woman would dare to beat him, so he did not avoid it. It's a pity that Cheng Yujin's strength is limited after all. She shakes her painful hand with regret. She just gets red and doesn't make this scum look bad. Otherwise, his official career would be ruined.

Cheng Yujin was very sorry. Huo Changyuan touched the corner of his mouth in disbelief. He was furious, but somehow he knew his manners and didn't come back. He looked at Cheng Yujin coldly and said, "why don't you pretend now?"

"I'm the eldest girl of Hou's residence in Yichun. For many years, I've been praised for being dignified and quiet. I'm not willing to step on an ant. It's Marquis Huo. You should be careful when you walk. Next time you hit a stone, you should be careful to scratch your face and cut off your official career for the rest of your life. "

"You..." Huo Changyuan is angry. He frowns at Cheng Yujin. He can't imagine that there are such women in the world. He said: "fishing for fame, hypocrisy, you such a snake and scorpion woman, who will marry you in the future? It's a waste of your beautiful skin. "Cheng Yujin said with a smile: "thank you for your praise. Haven't you heard that the more beautiful a woman is, the more deceptive she is? Do you think all the women in the world are just like your sister Mo, innocent and kind, weak and deceptive? "

Cheng Yujin rolled her eyes and did not hide her disdain for Huo Changyuan: "I'm afraid it's not a fool."

"You

Cheng Yujin doesn't want to see this fool again. She turns back coldly and suddenly sees a group of people standing nearby.

Cheng Yujin and Huo Changyuan are just stuck in the only way out. I don't know how long it's been.

Cheng Yujin yelled at the mistake in her heart. In the blink of an eye, she changed into a dignified and beautiful smile and looked at the group quickly. Early in the morning, he appeared in the inner courtyard of the Cheng family. There was no one around him to show him the way. I think he was the fifth wife of the Cheng family. The first one was wearing a red Shasha, a black cloak, and an official bag on his waist. He was tall and straight as a pine.

Cheng Yujin originally thought that this was her own family. If she was a relative of the Cheng family, then her little mistake just now was nothing. But when she saw the man, her guess was uncertain.

If you can wear red TASA, you can see that you are an official in the central court, and your rank is not low. The wind blows in the morning, and the snow rises at night. Baimaohao soup can't see his appearance clearly. To be sure, however, he is not very old.

Young in high position, Cheng family, is there such a person?

The man's entourage coughed and said in a loud voice: "Ninth master, the Lord is waiting for you."

Jiuye?

Cheng Yujin suddenly realized that it was him! The other side seems to have endured enough. He slowly approaches with many retinues, and his eyes don't float to Cheng Yujin at all. Cheng Yujin has always been able to hold the table, she stepped back, let the road open, wrist slightly, made a standard Wanfu ceremony: "nine uncle Wanfu."