novelaction Chapter 262 She is willing
Chapter 262 She is willing
Chapter 262
In the Zhou Dynasty, the process of seeking marriage rituals began with the man's request for a matchmaker to visit the woman's home to inquire about her birth date and eight characters. If the woman was willing to provide her birth date and eight characters, it would signify her approval of the marriage, and only then could the next step be taken.
Although this is the procedure, in reality, most people, like the Right Prime Minister's wife, inquire thoroughly beforehand and only allow the matchmaker to officially visit the house after receiving verbal consent from both families. This is also done to avoid rashly asking for the woman's horoscope, which might damage her reputation if she disagrees.
Similarly, to avoid being too ostentatious and drawing attention from outsiders, the matchmaker is usually not received by the male head of the household, but by the mistress of the household. However, many families, wishing to demonstrate their importance to the match, will appoint accomplished and capable descendants to participate in the reception, expressing their respect for the matchmaker.
The Marquis's wife knew her husband wouldn't object to this matter, but it was natural for husbands and wives to discuss things. She sorted out the situation and recounted it to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. Then she said, "When Yuan Zheng comes over later, tell him about this. Tell him to postpone his other matters tomorrow and come early. Don't wait until the last minute and get bogged down in other matters."
The Loyal and Brave Marquis nodded and said "OK." He then stood up and called to Zhang, the steward: "Go and call the eldest son to the study. I have something to say to him."
Manager Zhang bowed and said yes, then stepped back and left.
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On this side, Ye Yunxing returned to his yard. As soon as he pushed open the door, he saw Ye Yunzhou standing there, staring at a flower that was climbing up the wall at the corner outside the courtyard and was in full bloom. He didn't know what he was thinking about.
Ye Yunxing only took one look at the back and recognized it as his elder brother. He shouted in surprise and joy, "Brother, are you free to come back today?"
After saying that, he placed the wooden box in his hand on the table next to him, walked over quickly, and looked at Ye Yunzhou with a smile on his face.
The two brothers had a deep bond since childhood, and to be more precise, it was Ye Yunxing who clung to his elder brother one-sidedly. Later, his elder brother went out with his father for several years. When he returned, not only did the two of them not become estranged, but Ye Yunxing's respect for his elder brother deepened.
He didn't feel the slightest bit unhappy about his elder brother entering the house without his permission. On the contrary, he was filled with joy. In his eyes, his elder brother had always been self-disciplined and polite over the years, and now he did this out of closeness to him, so he especially cherished this rare closeness.
In fact, Ye Yunzhou had already noticed Ye Yunxing's footsteps when he approached. When he heard Ye Yunxing calling him, he slowly retracted his gaze and turned his eyes to look at his brother standing in front of him.
This sight made him feel a bit dazed. The tearful, skinny, tiny child in his memory had grown so tall now, almost reaching his own height. Although his face still held a trace of childishness, he already had the youthful vigor and vitality of a young man.
Ye Yunzhou's fist, hidden in his sleeve, first clenched, then slowly loosened. This wasn't out of anger, but worry. For the first time, he was so worried that he wasn't as likable as others, that he would be boring and annoying.
He had witnessed the scene firsthand, and for a moment, his blood boiling. It was too much to accept, so he made a hasty conclusion. After leaving, he calmed down for a while and thought that perhaps he had made a mistake and misunderstood them.
He didn't believe Luo Shuiyao was that kind of person, but if he asked her directly now, she would definitely feel that he didn't trust her, which would only make her unhappy. She had already wanted to break up with him, and if he did this, there was no doubt that she would leave him even faster. This was not the situation he wanted to see. After much deliberation, he went to his brother's yard, intending to ask for the whole story.
Ye Yunxing found that his brother was staring at him with deep eyes, but he didn't say a word.
He felt a little unsure, so he touched his face and then checked his clothes, but didn't see anything wrong. He looked up and asked tentatively, "Brother, what's wrong?"
His voice brought Ye Yunzhou's wandering thoughts back. Ye Yunzhou turned around, sat down on a chair beside him, and motioned for him to sit down as well.
At this moment, Ye Yunxing also noticed that his elder brother was in a bad mood. He respected and was close to his elder brother, but he couldn't help but feel a little scared. Seeing his elder brother's uncertain expression, the smile on his face gradually disappeared. After hearing the offer of a seat, he sat down obediently across from him, placed his hands on the table properly, and sat up straight, his head held high and chest puffed out, fearing that his elder brother would take the opportunity to scold him.
Perhaps because his expression was so funny, the tense expression on Ye Yunzhou's face relaxed a little. Ye Yunzhou looked at him, thought for a moment, and then asked, "How is your relationship with Cousin Luo?"
Who is Ye Yunxing? He has always been very good at observing people's expressions and naturally heard the easing in his elder brother's tone. After hearing this, a smile appeared on his face again, "My relationship with cousin Luo is naturally very good."
"Oh?"
Ye Yunzhou narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "How good is it?"
After hearing this, Ye Yunxing fell into deep thought. That was his young master, how should an apprentice treat his master? This was his first time as an apprentice, and he had no idea about the daily interactions between a master and an apprentice.
But, it should be similar to treating a teacher, right? So why not treat her like a teacher? Thinking of this, he said, "If she wants to drink water, I will add tea for her; if her legs hurt, I will massage her legs; if she wants to scold me, I will endure it; if she praises me, I will listen."
"Yeah, that's it." After thinking it over, he nodded with great conviction. If he continued this way, he should be able to be a good apprentice. He thought it was a good idea.
He had his head down at this time, so he didn't notice that his elder brother's face had turned dark and his eyes were full of suppressed anger.
Ye Yunzhou couldn't believe it. Ordinary siblings wouldn't be this close. How far had their relationship progressed to allow them to get along like this? It was practically the same as a married couple's. But he still wasn't satisfied and pressed on, "Would she also accept this kind of relationship with you?"
Ye Yunxing, who had originally intended to look up and ask his eldest brother why he asked this, lowered his eyes and thought after hearing this. Isn't this how a disciple treats his master? I am her disciple, and I am filial to her. She shouldn't refuse, right? Thinking of this, he nodded with certainty and said, "She is willing to accept it."