vstars Chapter 331: The Scholar Who Married into the Imperial Examination (9)
Chapter 331: The Scholar Who Married into the Imperial Examination (9)
The most important thing was his eyes. There was something wrong with the way Zhang Shili looked at him.
Zhang Shili looked at Jiang Zui deeply, with sadness in his eyes, and asked in a low voice: "Brother Jiang, you...you really want to marry Hang Huaijing?"
"No." Jiang Zui glanced at Zhang Shili and said coldly, "It's marrying into the family."
"You!" Zhang Shili's pupils shrank, and he asked in surprise: "Brother Jiang, how can you marry into my family?"
Zhang Shili was anxious, and without considering his current status, he blurted out: "Marrying into a wife's family is despised by others, you..."
Before Zhang Shili could finish his words, Jiang Zui shot him a cold look, causing Zhang Shili to shut up involuntarily.
Jiang Zui said calmly: "Mr. Shi, don't meddle in other people's business."
After saying that, Jiang Zui strode away.
However, Zhang Shili looked at Jiang Zui's carefree and indifferent back, his hands holding the food box clenched continuously, his mouth corners tightly pursed, with a look of gritting his teeth, his eyes full of hatred for Jiang Zui.
For several days in a row, Hang Huaijing would sneak out every day to look for Jiang Zui, and on the last day of Jiang Zui's vacation, Hang Huaijing was caught on the spot by Hang's father.
At that time, Hang Huaijing was about to take the opportunity to sneak out from the back door, and happened to meet Hang's father across the street. When Hang's father saw what Hang Huaijing did, his face darkened instantly and he asked directly: "Where are you going?"
Hang Huaijing had an awkward smile on his face. He touched his nose, not daring to look his father in the eye, and stammered in a low voice: "I... I didn't do anything... I just... I just took a stroll... That's right, it was a bit boring in the mansion, so I took a stroll to exercise."
After a pause, he continued, "Then...if Dad is okay, I will go back first."
After saying this, Hang Huaijing wanted to turn around, but his father stopped him, "Stop."
Hearing his father's deep voice, Hang Huaijing tensed up suddenly, with a hint of guilt in his tone, and said, "Dad... Dad, is there anything else?"
"Hang Huaijing, don't think I don't know your little tricks. Go back to your own courtyard and stay well. If I find out again..."
Although Hang's father didn't mention any punishment, the murderous look on his face made Hang Huaijing a little scared.
"Dad, I didn't do anything. I really didn't do anything. If you don't believe me, then find someone to watch me."
"Okay, stop being sour."
Hang Huaijing was unable to slip away, so he could only ask Yuan Le to help him send a message to Jiang Zui.
Jiang Zui waited at the gate of the academy for a long time, but still did not see Hang Huaijing, and became a little anxious.
It was almost time for class when Yuan Le arrived with a lunch box, panting and saying, "Master Jiang, my son has something else and can't come, please forgive me.
By the way, this is today’s meal.”
Yuan Le said as he handed the food box to Jiang Zui.
Jiang Zui took it and asked, "What happened to your young master?"
"Nothing...nothing..." Yuan Le said with a guilty conscience.
Jiang Zui heard something unusual in Yuan Le's words and asked, "What happened?"
Seeing that Jiang Zui was a bit fierce, Yuan Le thought for a long time and told Jiang Zui about how Hang Huaijing sneaked out and was caught by Hang's father.
"So...that means Jing'er has been sneaking out these days?" Jiang Zui asked puzzledly.
Yuan Le nodded and replied: "...Yes."
Hearing this, Jiang Zui had a helpless look on his face. If he knew that Hang Huaijing had run away secretly, he would never let him come every day.
It's his own fault too.
He and Hang Huaijing had only known each other for a few days, and Hang Huaijing had been protecting him both overtly and covertly. In addition to his background, Hang's father must have regarded him as a scumbag who was trying to curry favor with a rich and powerful man.
Hang's father didn't let Hang Huaijing see him because he wanted to do good for the other party.
Jiang Zui: "I understand. Just let your son wait patiently. I will come to propose marriage tomorrow."
"Yes."
After Yuan Le returned to Hang Mansion, he told Hang Huaijing about this.
Hang Huaijing was very happy, "Really? Did Jiang Zui really say that?"
"Really, really, really." Yuan Le said helplessly: "Sir, how many times do you want me to say it? Young Master Jiang said that you should wait patiently, and he will come to propose marriage tomorrow."
Yuan Le sighed silently, thinking to himself: The young master has asked this question no less than a dozen times, and he keeps asking it, which makes him annoyed.
Yuan Le was bought by Hang's father specifically to be Hang Huaijing's servant. He has followed Hang Huaijing since he was a child. Although they are master and servant, they actually have a deep relationship.
Hang Huaijing looked like he was in love. He grabbed Yuan Le and happily told Yuan Le about what happened between him and Jiang Zui.
Hang Huaijing was so excited that he couldn't even sleep. He tossed and turned. Finally, it was Yuan Le who said something that made Hang Huaijing fall asleep quickly.
Yuan Le: "Sir, if you don't go to sleep, you might not look good when you wake up tomorrow, and Master Jiang will see you..."
Before Yuan Le could finish, Hang Huaijing pulled the quilt over himself and said quickly, "I'm going to sleep now."
the next day.
Jiang Zui arrived at the door as promised.
Although Hang's father and mother did not quite believe what their brother said, they still waited in the mansion.
According to the servants' report, Jiang Zui has really arrived.
Hang's father and mother looked at each other and saw surprise and a hint of joy in each other's eyes.
Well, that’s good. At least he came to propose marriage without any hesitation.
As soon as Jiang Zui entered the room, he saw Father and Mother Hang sitting above him. He quickly bowed and said, "Uncle, Aunt, I am Jiang Zui."
"Please sit down." Father Hang said lightly.
"Yes."
"I heard that you want to marry Huai Jing? Have you ever heard of my family's requirements?"
"Of course." Jiang Zui said as a matter of course: "I know that I am not worthy of Jing'er, but I can assure my uncle and aunt that I am willing to marry into the family, and I will only have Jing'er in this life and will never take a concubine."
After these words were spoken, Hang's father and mother were stunned.
Father Hang coughed and pretended to be calm: "Just a casual remark? How can I tell whether it's true or false?"
“Uncle, I like Jing’er.
If you don't believe me, I can write a letter of guarantee. If I betray Jing'er, have a third person, or take a concubine, then I will divorce Jing'er and I will compensate Jing'er for everything I have. How about that?"
When Father Hang heard this, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, "Are you sure you want to write it? Once you write it, if something happens in the future, you won't get anything."
"Nothing will happen." Jiang Zui said righteously, "What I want is Jing'er. I will never make him sad, so in my opinion, the letter of guarantee is just a piece of waste paper."
"Okay!" Father Hang said loudly, "I agree to this marriage."
After a pause, he continued, "As for the letter of guarantee, since Huai Jing believes in you, you don't have to write it."
Hearing this, Jiang Zui smiled instantly and thanked him, "Thank you, uncle."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hang Huaijing came running over in a hurry. Seeing Jiang Zui bowing to Hang's father, he thought Jiang Zui had been wronged, so he quickly rushed to Jiang Zui, with stubbornness in his eyes, and said, "Dad, Mom, why are you bullying Jiang Zui? I don't care, I want to marry Jiang Zui, and I won't marry anyone else except him."
Hang Huaijing spoke so quickly that the other three people didn't have a chance to explain themselves before he finished speaking.
As soon as the words fell, the air froze.
Both Hang's father and mother looked helpless.
Jiang Zui, who was protected by Hang Huaijing, said with a smile: "Jing'er, you can't marry me."
"What?!" Hang Huaijing turned his head subconsciously, staring at Jiang Zui with confusion and anger in his eyes. He grabbed Jiang Zui's collar and asked, "Are you not going to marry me?"
Hang Huaijing's tone was soft and there was a hint of sadness in it.
"Well, I never intended to marry you."
"Jiang Zui Ni!" Hearing this, Hang Huaijing burst into tears and said aggrievedly: "You...you lied to me!"
Jiang Zui saw Hang Huaijing crying, and realized that he had gone too far in joking, so he quickly helped wipe away her tears and explained, "I didn't lie to you."
"You still say you didn't lie to me? You won't even marry me!"
"I said I won't marry you, but I didn't say I won't marry you."
As soon as the words fell, the tears on Hang Huaijing's face stopped instantly, and he was stunned for a moment and said: "You...marry me?!"
Jiang Zui nodded and replied, "Of course."
"You are willing...willing to enter...do you know..." Hang Huaijing hesitantly said.
"I do." Jiang Zui said with a firm tone: "As long as I can be with you, I am willing to do anything."
Then he added: "From now on, I will be supported by you."
Hang Huaijing hugged Jiang Zui excitedly.
He didn't expect Jiang Zui to actually offer to marry into his family. He thought it was his luck that Jiang Zui could marry him.
However, he did not expect that the other party would give him such a big surprise today.
Father Hang felt a little uncomfortable to see his son taking the initiative before they got engaged. He coughed and interrupted, "Huai Jing."