Poor Family

During the festive season, the streets and alleys of the capital city will be very lively. If there are any outing activities in the palace, the excitement will be doubled directly.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, because the emperor also came to watch the dragon boat race, the Yongding River Wharf was surrounded by crowds from the inner three floors and the outer three floors early.

When the Shi family arrived, there were dense crowds of people everywhere on the river bank.

"Fortunately, we have a separate stand, so we don't have to be crowded with these people."

On the river bank, the positions with the best view were all separated by guards with knives. With the royal stand as the center, honorable officials sat on both sides in order of rank.

The Shi family surrounded Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi and walked towards the location of the Shi family. When they were about to arrive, Gan Tang who was beside Shi Fuyin came over.

"Old Master, Old Madam, there are few people at the Duke's Mansion, Madam, please come over." After all, the location of the Shi family is not as good as that of the Duke An's Mansion.

The old man Shi felt that doing this was a bit eye-catching and would cause people to gossip, so he didn't say anything.

On the contrary, Mrs. Shi agreed with a smile: "Since it's Sister Yin's kindness, let's go there."

The old lady Shi did not expect that the old wife would agree, and wanted to refuse, but it was not easy to refute the old wife in public, so he had no choice but to remain silent.

Afterwards, Gan Tang led the way and led Shi's family to the stands of Duke Anguo's mansion.

The grandstand of An Guogong's mansion is relatively close to the imperial platform, and the Shi's is a little further back. Along the way, we have to pass through the stands of many noble and powerful officials.

As a result, the Shi family received a lot of cryptic scrutiny and advice.

"Climbing to the Duke of Anguo's mansion, even if the title of the Shi family is taken back, it will still be able to preserve the wealth for another generation."

"The girl in the family still needs to be cultivated well. If she marries into a noble family, it will be the glory of the whole family."

"That's not true. At this time, the family just wanted to marry their daughter."

Hearing everyone's whispering, Mrs. Shi was very uncomfortable, and said to Mrs. Shi in a low voice: "You shouldn't come to Anguo Gong's mansion."

But the old lady said: "Even if we don't go, the good people will talk about it in private, it's better to admit it openly."

"In this capital city, there are many families who rely on marrying their daughters to honor their ancestors. There is nothing shameful."

Just at this time, the grandstand of Duke Anguo's Mansion arrived, and when she saw Shi Fuyin and Xiao Ziqing coming to meet her, Mrs. Shi ignored Mrs. Shi, and walked towards Shi Fuyin quickly: "You are pregnant, go back and sit down."

The elders sat down, but the younger generation climbed on the railing and looked at the dragon boat on the river.

"Sixth Sister, look quickly, Ninth Brother and Master Fan Xiaohou are on the No. 6 dragon boat." Shi Dingxu pointed to the dragon boat and pulled Shi Fuxin excitedly.

Shi Fuxin pulled back her sleeve: "Shilang, calm down, look at the young masters on the left and right stands, which one is like you?"

"You are grown up now, and you have to start paying attention to your image outside. Girls like a respectful son. You have to continue to be reckless, and be careful not to find a wife."

Shi Dingxu didn't take it seriously: "Ninth brother said, he will take care of my daughter-in-law."

When Shi Fuxin heard this, she laughed immediately: "Listen to him, his own daughter-in-law hasn't been seen yet, so I can't control you."

"It's better to rely on others than to rely on oneself. Rather than waiting for others to help, it is better to find a way by oneself."

As he spoke, his expression froze.

On the river, a colorful dragon boat rowed towards the pier from far to near.

Dragon Boat No. 5, drummer Chu Yao!

When the dragon boat approached the pier, Shi Fuxin clearly felt that the left and right stands were much noisy, and there were several times more girls beside the fence than before.

Hey, there are many people who are as nympho as her these days!

Chu Yao appeared in front of people on weekdays, he was naughty and flirtatious, it was rare to see him in a serious manner.

People who work hard, regardless of gender, are very eye-catching, such as Chu Yao, who is beating the dragon boat drum intently at the moment.

"Tch, Mr. Yao is too high-profile. Others quietly park their dragon boats at the pier. With him appearing so ostentatiously, I'm afraid that others won't know that he also participated in the dragon boat race." Shi Dingxu said with a curled lip.

Shi Fuxin glanced at him: "If you have the courage to make a show and have the capital to make a show, that's a skill. If it's another person, maybe you won't dare to go up, for example, you!"

Shi Dingxu choked, and looked at Shi Fuxin angrily: "Sixth sister, why are you still facing outsiders?"

Shi Fuxin patted Shi Dingxu on the shoulder: "Shiro, it's not a question of who I'm looking for, but that you need to be more open-minded."

"If someone else does something you want to do but dare not do, even if you can't appreciate it, don't be uncomfortable with it."

"I know what you just said, how do I feel when I hear it?"

Shi Dingxu: "How does it feel?"

Shi Fuxin sighed: "The complaint of a cowardly person."

Shi Dingxu blushed suddenly, turned to talk to Shi Fulin and the others.

Shi Fuxin shrugged her shoulders with a smile. At this time, the emperor arrived with all the princes, and everyone stood up to salute.

After the emperor sat down on the royal platform, the crowd resumed their excitement.

In this dragon boat race, many participants are well-known.

Dragon Boat No. 1 is a team headed by the Wei family;

Dragon Boat No. 2 is the team headed by the Liu family;

No. 3 and No. 4 dragon boats are teams composed of other princes;

Dragon Boat No. 5 is the clan team headed by Chu Yao;

The subsequent dragon boats were all formed by the children of officials from acquainted aristocratic families.

"I heard that the top three have imperial rewards, Sixth Sister, do you think Ninth Brother and the others can win the prize?"

Seeing Shi Dingxu approaching again, Shi Fuxin was a little amused, looked at the No. 6 dragon boat, the drummer was Master Fan Xiaohou, Master Fan Xiaohou didn't need to worry about the princes, maybe, should be able to get a ranking.

The sound of the dragon horn sounded, and the game began.

Dozens of dragon boats shot out like off-string arrows, but within a quarter of an hour, the gap widened.

"Sixth sister, look quickly, the No. 6 dragon boat is the second fastest."

"I saw."

Shi Fuxin dealt with Shi Dingxu perfunctorily. At this moment, her eyes were not on the No. 6 dragon boat where her younger brother was, but on the No. 5 dragon boat, which was rowing the fastest.

It's not that she doesn't pay attention to her younger brother, it's because someone is cheating and committing crimes because of her beauty.

She has always known that Chu Yao's appearance is quite lethal, but today he is serious, especially people can't take their eyes off.

"Why is this guy working so hard this time?"

Soon, Shi Fuxin knew the reason for Chu Yao's hard work.

Next door to An Guogong's mansion is Ming Guogong's mansion. At this moment, several girls from the Dongfang family are discussing Chu Yao's affairs in low voices.

"The third son Yao got the crown last year, and he hasn't engaged yet. The old concubine and the princess of the county are in a hurry. After the Chinese New Year, the palace held several banquets, just to show the third son Yao a look."

"Master Yao went to Duke Dingguo's mansion to propose a marriage last month, but unfortunately he was rejected!"

"Just like coming to our house to propose marriage, Duke Dingguo also thinks that Mr. Yao's reputation is too bad."

"The third son of Yao is not on good terms with the palace. He probably doesn't want his marriage to be arranged, but wants to choose his own wife. It's a pity that his reputation is too bad, and the people he likes are not willing."

"In this dragon boat race, I think Mr. Yao's performance is so hard. I guess he wants everyone to know that he is capable."

Shi Fuxin's expression froze after hearing this, Dingguo Duke's Mansion?

Chu Yao proposes marriage to Xiahou Huanyan?

Chu Yao was the head of the special supervision department, she didn't believe that he didn't know about Xiahou Huanyan and Cao Yunting, Cao Yunting had only been away from Beijing for how long, Xiahou Huanyan must have not let go of Cao Yunting in such a short time.

The fiancée has someone else in her heart, does Chu Yao not care at all?

"This guy chooses his daughter-in-law, really only by looking at the lintel!"

Shi Fuxin pursed her lips, feeling an indescribable feeling in her heart, hummed, and shifted her gaze to Dragon Boat No. 6.

Master Fan Xiaohou is actually pretty good in every way.

Time slipped away little by little, and the No. 5 dragon boat was rowed at the forefront from the beginning, followed by the No. 1 dragon boat, and then the No. 6 dragon boat.

Until the end of the game, this order has not changed.

Chu Yao's team won the first place, and the emperor rewarded Chu Yao with a bracelet made of thumb-sized East beads.

The reward for the second place is a red coral bracelet, and the reward for the third place is a string of pink tourmaline bracelets.

The emperor looked at the three people who received the reward with a smile: "I have been choosing this reward for a long time. Brother Yao and Ming Yu are not married yet, so you can just give it to your sweetheart."

Then, he looked at Wei Yichen who was in second place, "Give yours to your wife."

The three of Chu Yao bowed down to thank each other.

Afterwards, the emperor received the other top three personnel in turn, and everyone received their own rewards.

On the viewing platform, all the families saw that Chu Yao and the other three won the prize, and they also knew that the emperor did not reward any knives or swords this time, but the bracelets that the girls liked.

As a result, Chu Yao and Fan Xiaohou, who had attracted the eyes of the female family members, received even more eager attention.

After receiving the reward, Master Fan Xiaohou first returned to the stands of the Yongchuan Hou Mansion.

When Princess Chengyang saw her son come back, her face was full of pride.

As soon as Princess Chengyang returned to Beijing, she was anxious to show Master Fan Xiaohou's face and did not hide it from everyone. Therefore, those who wanted to marry the Yongchuan Houfu brought their girls over before the dragon boat race to accompany Chengyang. Princess Yang laughed.

Under the eager eyes of all the female relatives, Princess Chengyang asked her son to admire the tourmaline bracelet bestowed by the emperor, and passed it around to the female relatives present before returning it to her son with a smile.

Princess Chengyang looked at the girls around her, looked at her son with a smile, and pointed out: "Mingyu, this bracelet is from the girl's family."

Master Fan Xiaohou smiled and put away the bracelet: "My son knows."

Seeing his son put away the bracelet, the eyes of the girls around him dimmed, and the smile on Princess Chengyang's face deepened.

"Mother, I'm going to find Kuro."

Princess Chengyang's expression became lighter: "Come back soon."

"good."

After finishing speaking, Master Fan Xiaohou quickly left the stands.

Princess Chengyang watched her son go straight to the stands of Duke Anguo's mansion, greeted Mr. An Guogong and his wife, and then walked straight to Miss Six of the Shi family, the smile on her face froze a little.

When she saw her son take out a tourmaline bracelet and hand it to the sixth girl of the Shi family, Princess Chengyang stood up with a 'chuckle'.

"Princess, what's the matter?"

Princess Chengyang realized that she had lost her composure, and quickly sat back down again: "It's okay." She didn't want to attract attention, so she resisted not to look at the stands of Duke Anguo's mansion.

"This is a royal gift, do you really want to give it to me?"

Shi Fuxin didn't immediately take the tourmaline bracelet handed over by Master Fan Xiaohou.

Master Fan Xiaohou said with a smile: "This is something a girl brings, and I don't need it." After speaking, he directly stuffed the bracelet into Shi Fuxin's hand.

Shi Fuxin felt the surprised eyes cast by her family, looked at Fan Mingyu's upright and open smile, held the bracelet, felt a little sweetness in her heart, turned around and lay down on the railing, looked at the river and laughed.

Seeing Master Fan Xiaohou, the smile on his face became brighter.

When the river wind blew, Shi Fuxin turned her head and glanced at Master Fan, who happened to be looking at her too, their eyes met, and they both turned their heads with a smile.

Behind the imperial platform, Chu Yao was annoyed because the princess of the county sent someone to call him over. He knew that his mother called him over to introduce him to the eldest girl of the dealer. Shi Fuxin and Master Fan Xiaohou.

The river breeze was gentle, the girl's dress was fluttering, and the smile on her face was so bright that people couldn't take their eyes off it.

How happy!

Is it because she received the Royal Bracelet, or because Fan Mingyu gave her the bracelet?

Chu Yao frowned, and looked down at the Dongzhu bracelet in his hand.

A string of tourmaline beads is nothing more than a string of tourmaline beads, not as valuable as coral beads, let alone the Dongzhu in his hand. If he gives the Dongzhu bracelet to a girl who wants to marry, will the girl happily accept it and agree to it? Married yourself?