Chapter 356 – Selection of marriage
The old master said boldly, “Why not, let Meng Shen bring more escort grannies, set up a restaurant or teahouse where Jiang Xun is going to pass by, and sit inside to watch. Especially the brats, let them go to see more of those top students, top students, and scout flowers, and set up ambitious goals for themselves.”
He also signaled Meng Zhaocun with his gaze, meaning that only this little dot can’t go, but all the others can go.
Huang Xin hurriedly said, “Set it now, if you’re late, you won’t be able to set it.”
The crowd was still eating when Meng Lianshan was sent back by Meng Zhimo to deliver another letter.
He reported, “Congratulations Great Grandma, Inspector Jiang has been appointed by the Sage as a second class sword-bearing guard before the Imperial Court, the fourth rank. ”
This position was both prestigious and responsible, as well as deeply trusted and appreciated by the Emperor. Although Jiang Xun’s wish to go to the borderlands was temporarily put on hold, when the Emperor released him to go out to train, he would definitely be entrusted with a heavy responsibility, and it could be said that his future was unlimited.
The old master nodded with satisfaction. He asked again, “What positions were bestowed on the top scholar and the top ranked scholar?”
Meng Lianshan laughed, “Scholar Li was given the position of a third-ranked guerrilla general in the Fifth Regiment Battalion, and Song Bung-eye was given the position of a fourth-ranked dushi in the Left Guard Battalion.”
Regardless of liberal arts and martial arts, the top scholar was the most popular, followed by the scout, and sometimes the scout was even more notable than the top scholar. The main reason is that the scout must be young and handsome, everyone is interested in the scout, and many people who catch son-in-laws under the list also like the scout boy the most.
For example, in the current section, Li Scholar is nearly thirty years old, and his son is about to decide on a daughter-in-law. Song is twenty-six years old and has a daughter-in-law, not to mention that he looks strong and powerful, but his face is mediocre.
Jiang, on the other hand, is young and handsome, from a noble family, both military and civilized. Tomorrow’s parade, Jiang is sure to be the most popular one.
The old master and Jiang Yishi both knew in their hearts that if it was purely about achievements, Jiang Xun would definitely not rank third. But he is young, handsome, these two gave him a lot of points, only to be appointed by the emperor as a flower scout.
In the evening, Meng Ruimo came back, said the emperor received the martial arts scholar thing, look very self-satisfied.
“The emperor recruited the first prize winner, the top scorer and the scout to ask questions, and praised the young Jiang Xun, saying that he was ‘a hero out of the youth’. I heard that he is grandfather’s student, my brother-in-law, and said that grandfather taught him well. Today a number of courtiers have inquired of me whether Inspector Jiang is betrothed.”
Jiang family, hanging red and green as fast as possible, at this time a large family is waiting for Jiang Xun to come back in Ruyi Hall.
Even the third master has gone home.
Before the Jiang family felt that Jiang Xun can be on the examination is good. The examination on the lifer, but also think that the examination on the scholar is good. I did not expect to end up being the emperor point for the flower, but also was appointed as the second-class sword guards before the emperor.
Today, in the morning, many people came to matchmaking, including the big families, including the county king’s house.
The third master laughed and said, “I have been in the military camp for more than ten years, and the Meng family to promote, only this year to the third rank. Xun’er, on the other hand, was less than seventeen years old when he won the scouting prize and became a fourth grade imperial guard with sword. This official position is not only decent, but also has a great future.”
Uncle Jiang and Jiang Jin’s hearts were even more sour. Not to mention the title of the light on the official position, the two of them than just joined the Jiang Xun is far worse. However, Jiang Xun having a good future was still a happy event for the Jiang family, and it would always be good for their own children and grandchildren.
Their happiness is greater than jealousy.
The old lady Jiang was so happy that her old face soured, and her own family had the possibility of becoming relatives with the county king’s family. Although the girl was only the county king’s concubine daughter, the two families were also in-laws.
She somewhat regretted giving Jiang Xun’s marriage to Jiang Yishi.
The old lady discussed with her eldest son and third son, “The seventh girl of the Ming County King’s House and the second girl of the Xiping Marquis’ House are both quite good, so let’s talk to Xun’er about it. If Xun’er agrees, Ma’am Shiyi won’t object.”
Uncle Jiang said, “The third girl from the Huang Imperial Household is also good.”
Third Master said with deliberation, “These girls are indeed good. However, since Maiden Shih has already greeted them in advance, it’s better to listen to that sibling duo’s opinions more.”
Jiang Xun drank with his fellow yearlings at the food and only returned at the end of the eleventh hour. He did not go directly to Ruyi Hall, but went to the ancestral hall.
When Mrs. Jiang heard that Jiang Xun had gone to the ancestral hall again, her face did not look worried. It wasn’t good to lose her temper and reassured herself, “That’s a filial child.”
Jiang Xun did not leave the ancestral hall until the second hour of the night.
He thought his family had rested and was about to go back to his own small courtyard when Wang Fu said, “Second master, the second gate is still open, the old lady and others are waiting for you in Ruyi Hall.”
Jiang Xun looked up at the stars in the sky and went to Ruyi Hall again.
Except for Jiang Jin’s little daughter, everyone was waiting for him in Ruyi Hall.
Jiang Xun was slightly drunk, his face was flushed, and he was wearing a tanhua helmet and a tanhua belt sword, which made him even more handsome and heroic.
The old lady greeted him to the side and sat down, pulling his hand to see not enough to see, so that Jiang Xun is very uncomfortable.
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At the request of the crowd, Jiang Xun said how the chamberlain sang the name, how the emperor is wise, how to praise with him, let people envy.
The old lady looked around and said, “What should be heard has been heard, the oldest, the oldest three, Jin’er, Xun’er stay, you go back.”
The women and children left contentedly.
The old lady’s smile was even more kind, “Xun’er, today there are six families coming to the house to talk about marriage, grandmother feels that the girls from the Ming County King’s House, the Xiping Marquis’ House, and the Huang Imperial House are all quite good ……”
Jiang Xun pursed his lips and said, “Grandmother, I’ve got my eye on a girl, she’s beautiful and virtuous, and second sister knows her, I want to marry her.”
Now that he has won the scouting flower, marrying her is even more certain. But he was still afraid that the Zheng family’s parents wouldn’t agree, and wanted to ask Elder Duke Meng to intercede after discussing with his sister.
Uncle Jiang asked, “Whose girl?”
Jiang Xun mused, “She comes from a high family, I’m afraid I can’t reach her. I’ll talk to my sister in a few days to see if I can ask Grandfather Meng to intercede.”
Tomorrow will be a horse parade, the next few days will be celebrating with Mr. and fellow students and fellow yearlings, and then go to the Duke of Cheng Mansion after finishing these.
The old lady then stopped dwelling on it.
High gate, but also ask Meng Lao Guo Gong to say goodbye, this marriage is certainly not bad.
Their Jiang family, relying on the second house of this pair of siblings to open the glory of the old ancestors.
The old lady smiled and said, “Today there are many people who have sent gifts, we want to invite guests three days later.”
Jiang Xun said, “The time for the treat will be determined.”
He wanted to invite guests after the marriage was finalized.
Now that Inspector Jiang also had the power of speech, several elders did not object to his words.
Two days later, the list of liberal arts tributes was released.
Qu Xiu won the sixty-sixth place and Hu Jiwen won the two hundred and sixty-eighth place. A total of three hundred names were taken in this sector.
Qu Xiu was ahead of the pack, and would be a successful candidate for the academy without any surprises.
Hu Jiwen was behind in the rankings, but he was sure to be the same scholar, which already made him happy. If he didn’t live in the Meng Mansion, didn’t follow Qu Xiu to study at the same time, and at the same time went to consult a famous teacher, this ranking can’t even have.
He knew that even if he won the same grade, with the Meng family as his noble relatives, he would still be waiting for a good job.
Unfortunately, Jiang Yishan’s fiancé, Gong Yiming, failed to make the grade.