bayedsolid Chapter 396: Talent and Skill
Chapter 396: Talent and Skill
"It doesn't matter whether it's good or not, as long as you like it." Cheng Yun'er showed a knowing smile on her face. She was really happy, and she was happy just thinking about it.
"Although Li Xiaoxiao comes from a farming family, she has a strong temper. If you rashly go to her and ask for marriage, she will definitely not agree. So, you should ask your father to go to the emperor and ask for an imperial decree to grant the marriage. In this way, Li Xiaoxiao will have to agree even if she doesn't want to." Cheng Yun'er said firmly.
When Cheng Kun first heard this, he frowned, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that his sister was right. Once the imperial decree was issued, Li Xiaoxiao must get married.
"Sister, I've made note of what happened today. If you need my help someday, I will definitely do my best to help you." Cheng Kun was excited and bowed respectfully to Cheng Yun'er.
Cheng Kun quickly arrived at the prime minister's study. The prime minister had just returned from court and was discussing matters with his staff in the study.
Seeing him come in, several aides looked at Cheng Kun's expression and realized that he had something to say to the Prime Minister, so they tactfully retreated.
"What are you doing here?" The Prime Minister had a stern look on his face and a hint of disdain in his tone. He had high hopes for his son when he was young, but although the son was not stupid, he never focused on his studies.
He just loves to play, so much so that at this age he has not achieved anything, works in a sinecure, has no future, is even worse than Cheng Yuner, a girl.
Although Cheng Yun'er is a girl in the boudoir, she is known as the most talented woman in the capital, which really brought him a lot of face. On the other hand, this son only caused trouble for him and never made him feel at ease.
"Dad, I want to ask you a favor." Cheng Kun was still a little afraid of his father. He knew that the prime minister didn't like him, but this was his lifelong event, so he had to say it.
With a look like Li Xiaoxiao, there are probably countless people in the capital who are eyeing her. If he acts too late, she will be snatched away by others.
"Speak." The prime minister looked displeased, and he had a hunch that something bad was going to happen.
"Dad, I want to marry a girl. Her name is Li Xiaoxiao." Cheng Kun lowered his head and did not dare to look at the prime minister.
"Which official's daughter?" The prime minister said with a sullen face.
"Her father is just a commoner, and her mother is the eldest sister of the current Marquis of Yong'an. She was lost when she was young and was found just a few years ago." Cheng Kun lowered his head even more, feeling inexplicably uneasy.
"It's her." The prime minister muttered to himself, frowning even deeper. He had heard of such a person before. It seemed that she got lost and married a farmer.
If he really married into his family, then his in-laws would be a farming family. How is this possible? No matter how useless his son is, he is still the eldest son of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Even if the wife he marries is not particularly outstanding, she must at least be a daughter of an official family, otherwise he will be pointed at when he goes out.
Becoming a relative of a peasant family seemed unreliable, so she glared at Cheng Kun fiercely.
Cheng Kun could feel his father's sharp gaze even without looking up.
"This girl is not suitable. Don't think about it anymore. I will find you a daughter of an official family. You think about all kinds of things all day long. Just get out of here." The prime minister became more and more annoyed the more he looked at him, so he just asked him to leave. Out of sight, out of mind.
“Dad…” Cheng Kun raised his head timidly. What else did he want to say?
"Get out." The Prime Minister's face was so gloomy that water could drip out of it, and he was about to lose his temper.
Cheng Kun didn't dare to stay any longer and left quickly.
Before he came, I thought his father might not agree, but I didn't expect such a big reaction.
Then go find his mother again. Compared to his father, his mother loves him more.
So they soon arrived at the residence of the Prime Minister's wife. The Prime Minister's wife's yard was very large, with several large sycamore trees in the yard, and a swing was built between two of the trees.
The Prime Minister's wife had nothing to do, so she liked to take a nap on the swing. This was the scene Cheng Kun saw when he came in.
The Prime Minister's wife was seen with her eyes closed, swaying along with the swing, looking very leisurely. A maid beside her was gently swinging the swing, and it was unclear whether she was asleep or not.
Cheng Kun had already arrived, so he was not in a hurry. He sat down on the stool next to him and looked at his mother.
The Prime Minister's wife is now thirty-six years old. Before she got married, she was also a daughter of an official family. She was spoiled since childhood and has well-maintained skin. She looks only about thirty years old.
After sitting quietly for a while, the Prime Minister's wife slowly opened her eyes. It turned out that she was not asleep. When Cheng Kun came just now, she heard footsteps and knew who was coming.
"Mom, you're awake." Cheng Kun diligently poured a glass of water and handed it to the Prime Minister's wife.
The Prime Minister's wife sat up gracefully, reached out to take the tea, and glanced suspiciously at her unfocused son.
"Mom, what are you looking at? Are you doubting your son?" Cheng Kun pretended to be unhappy and frowned.
"It's not a doubt, it's a certainty. Tell me, what's the matter?" The Prime Minister's wife said affirmatively. Didn't she know what kind of person her son was?
"Mom, you are so smart. Your son really has a little problem." Cheng Kun immediately changed his expression, walked a few steps behind the Prime Minister's wife, and massaged her back.
The Prime Minister's wife was very pleased with her son's praise. She closed her eyes and enjoyed her son's service.
"It's like this, I've fallen in love with a girl and want to marry her, but my father doesn't agree. Can you help me persuade him? I really like that girl." Cheng Kun carefully considered his words before speaking tentatively.
"Oh, why doesn't your father agree?" The Prime Minister's wife closed her eyes and was very good at grasping the key points.
"Because this girl is from a farming family. Her mother is the eldest daughter of Marquis Yong'an. Although she is from a farming family, she is extremely talented and artistic. She is not inferior to those young ladies in the capital. Her talent can even be compared with my sister." What Cheng Kun said was no exaggeration. Li Xiaoxiao is indeed a real talent.
"There is someone in the capital who can compare with your sister. How come I don't know about such a person?" Wasn't the eldest daughter of Marquis Yong'an lost many years ago? Could she have been found now?
"Of course. Do you remember the banquet held at the Censorate last year?" Cheng Kun reminded her.
"I remember that there seemed to be a woman who was particularly outstanding that day, especially a game of Zhenlong chess, which was very popular in the entire capital." The Prime Minister's wife recalled carefully. She did not go that day, but she knew everything that happened.
"Yes, it's her. The woman's name is Li Xiaoxiao." Cheng Kun's men worked even harder.
"Even if she has some talent, she will never be able to enter the gate of our Prime Minister's Mansion. Her status is there, and I don't agree."
No matter how talented she is, the wife her son marries must bring benefits to the family. It is a marriage of interest. Marrying a peasant girl will only make people laugh at him.
"Mom, please don't. She is really nice and you haven't even met her." Cheng Kun was anxious.