kingnovel Chapter 465 Qi Ningliang's Marriage Proposal
Chapter 465 Qi Ningliang's Marriage Proposal
Although her parents doted on her very much at home these years, she could not escape the gossip of relatives and neighbors. Even the girls she had met at home school before were unwilling to play with her.
They have been married and have children for a long time, and they have nothing in common.
From then on, she became a lonely person, and apart from playing with her maid, she had no other playmates.
Every year, there are many beautiful young ladies in Kyoto Prefecture, some of them are talented.
They can sing and dance, and are proficient in playing various musical instruments. More importantly, they are all young girls in their early teens.
And I should have been engaged five years ago, and then got married and had children like all the other young ladies.
Whenever she attended a poetry or horse racing meeting, she would always hide in a corner. In order to hide her inner feelings, she began to like eating, always feeling that eating could bring her endless sense of security and happiness.
It was only after she met Qi Ning'an that she had a friend of the same age.
But so what?
She still felt inferior and did not dare to contact Qi Ningan much. She only chatted with Qi Ningan for a few words at some banquets where everyone else attended.
Everyone laughed at her for being stupid, but she was the only one who knew that if she wasn't a little more stupid and couldn't please her parents, her life would probably be ruined.
She liked it when her mother stood in her yard and said, "Ah Huan, I shouldn't have given you this nickname when you were a child. You always do things slowly and never rush. Now you're not even in a hurry to get married. Oh."
She would never forget the endless love in A'niang's words, and she liked it very much.
Hearing Qi Ningliang's words at this moment, she seemed to suddenly realize that in addition to her father and mother, she could also be loved by others in the world.
Since she was little, her mother and father told her to learn how to take care of her husband and children, to learn needlework and embroidery, and to be a good wife and mother. She never knew that there were other ways to live in this world.
She envied Qi Ning'an. She didn't know how she managed to run such a big restaurant in such an orderly manner and opened so many shops. She was extremely envious from the bottom of her heart.
When she first saw the atmosphere of Anyong Marquis's Mansion, she was also envious and felt that if she could stay in this home, it would not be a bad thing. At least she would feel much more comfortable.
But when Qi Ningliang came to call Qi Ningan, she took a look at him from a distance and felt that this man was not a match for her and there could be no future with him.
Qi Ningliang was so anxious that he turned around. What happened to this seemingly optimistic young lady? Could she cry like this just because of a few words he said? Then he really felt guilty.
"No... No... Miss Shen, if you don't want to get married, just tell me. You, don't cry. I asked in advance just to ask about your wishes, not to force you."
Who knew that Shen Rongrong looked up, her face still covered with tears, and suddenly she smiled, "Mr. Qi, please find a suitable day to propose marriage. I cannot agree to your request. Marriage is a matter of matchmaker's words and parents' orders."
After saying this, Shen Rongrong stood up, lifted the curtain and walked out.
Qi Ningliang wanted to say something more, and raised his hand to pull her, but he felt that it was impolite, so he didn't use any strength. So, Shen Rongrong's fine coat passed across Qi Ningliang's palm.
My heart felt itchy.
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Here, the Gu and Qi families quickly exchanged draft invitations, and then asked someone to look at the eight characters and then the date.
Then they would bring the betrothal gifts to the door and wait for the marriage.
After exchanging notes, Gu Qingyun stood in the yard and was unwilling to leave. "I want to talk to An Qiao."
Lord Gu couldn't stand his useless appearance any longer. "Do you know how to behave after you leave?"
Gu Qingyun was taken away just like that. Qi Ning'an hid behind the screen and laughed secretly. It was the first time that An Yonghou saw his daughter like this. He couldn't help but sigh that this was what a young girl looked like.
Before Gu Qingyun left the Gu Mansion, Qi Ningliang was already standing at the gate. Everyone could see that he was extremely anxious.
Gu Qingyun, who was originally a little indignant, suddenly laughed out loud, "You and I are not much different, and you are making fun of me."
Lord Gu already knew Gu Qingyun's number 8, this was just an exchange. He casually stuffed the piece of paper into his arms and went out with Qi Ningliang.
On the way he couldn't help thinking, he really didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, they were both going to be engaged within a day, they really had to do it together.
Qi Ningliang felt a little uneasy sitting in the carriage. If it were not for the ban on riding horses in broad daylight in Kyoto Prefecture, he would have rushed to the Shen Mansion as fast as possible.
"It's useless for you to worry about that old fox Shen Jijiu. If you can't get past him, you'll die of anxiety here, and your father won't be able to do anything about it."
Qi Ningliang... OK... I get it... I understand...
Marquis An Yong was even more annoyed. He had two children, but when it came to marrying off their own children, the people he chose were all people of similar status to his own.
After changing the draft invitation, he still had to go to the palace to report to the Emperor, Empress, and Queen Mother, and he had to wait for the Emperor's approval.
It's extremely troublesome.
After a period of restlessness, they finally arrived at the Shen Mansion.
Shen Rongrong had probably already told her mother about this, so when Mrs. Shen saw the carriage of Marquis An Yong's family, she was not surprised.
Qi Ningliang was sitting in the main room. When he saw the mandarin duck screen, he thought it was more beautiful and lifelike than his sister's screen.
Shen Jijiu was indeed an old fox. Although he had never taught Qi Ningliang personally, he knew that Qi Ningliang had always performed well in the Imperial College.
Then he was asked a few questions, under the pretext that our youngest daughter would not marry an uneducated and rough man.
An Yonghou... Who are you calling a reckless man? I was at least among the top three back then. Don't look at me with those intentional or unintentional eyes.
Fortunately, Qi Ningliang handled it well and answered quickly.
Shen Jijiu kept nodding his head. He was indeed a good student in the Imperial College and answered the questions with ease. What's more, he had no intention of making things difficult for Qi Ningliang.
Ever since his wife told him a few days ago that their daughter Shen Rongrong was favored by Mr. Qi from the Anyong Marquis's Mansion, he had been very satisfied.
I just feel that this marriage is likely to be successful and it seems unlikely to fail.
In the past, those people were not only untrustworthy, but also feudal and superstitious.
Soon, the two families finalized the agreement and exchanged draft invitations.
Generally, the man's family looks at the horoscope. Although the woman's family will also look at it, they mostly check to see if there is anything that is too incompatible with their lady.
So this time, Marquis An Yong took Shen Rongrong's birth date and horoscope more seriously and agreed to send someone to the Shen Mansion after finding a good day.