Chapter 4: The Whole Family's Darling Daughter-in-Law

  The next day, a gentle breeze blew, and the Huo family's mansion was unusually lively. The servants and maids got up early to clean the estate and prepare fruit platters.

  Huo Xi was also woken up early by Meng Die, today she was in charge of the bedroom, Lin Shuang Er was in charge of the study, so her delicate little face appeared in his line of sight early on.

  "Young master, is it going to be a rushed marriage after the blind date?" Dream Butterfly asked softly while helping Huo Xiao wash up, she seemed quite dissatisfied with today's blind date.

  Lin Shuang'er was also like that, she almost jumped into a well and killed herself when she found out last night that Young Master would be having an arranged marriage tomorrow!

  "It should be, after the blind date I think it's suitable, and the wedding day is not far away!" Huo Hai knew that Xiao Nizi was worried that he would not be intimate with her after getting married, so he came over early to cherish this last moment together.

  Actually, if it were really like that, Huo Hai wouldn't be willing either. Although he is now in ancient times, his thoughts are still those of the 21st century. Who gets married right after a blind date? At least they should spend some time together to see if they're compatible!

  From his point of view, at the very least, he still needs to see if that little girl is really punctual. What's important is appearance, but such a big thing as marriage can't be taken lightly, in case he marries a *** and regrets it afterwards.

  Even if it's repaired in time, the stench will last a lifetime. As soon as you walk out on the streets, people will point and whisper: "The woman from that family loves to have affairs!"

  "Master, master, what are you thinking about? Master must be thinking of that girl's appearance. No need to think about it, who in Shu Yuan County doesn't know that Zhang Dajie is as beautiful as Xi Shi, and her piano skills are also unparalleled? She and the master are truly a match made in heaven!" Meng Die interrupted Huo Hai's thoughts, her words full of jealousy.

  "Little girl, what's wrong with you today? You've been chattering nonstop since morning. Do you believe Master will 'punish' you?" Huo Hai pretended to be angry, but being seen through by the maid made him feel a bit embarrassed!

  "Young master only knows how to bully people, isn't it because I'm worried that in the future I won't be able to serve you well, so I'm like this? Young master can't understand my heart at all!" The little girl cried and shook her body, with two things wandering on the back of Huo Xiao's clothes, making her feel a wave of ecstasy.

  He couldn't help but think that this little girl, after countless reincarnations, must be the most *** among modern girls, and her coquettish level is truly top-notch.

  Lin Shuang'er's sweet voice can win over many repeat customers at work, but Meng Die is not to be underestimated either. Her timely movements and coquettish expressions are enough to make a considerable number of men fall under her spell.

  "Want to serve 'serve' this young master, you have to behave well, crying is useless, do you know? Actually, the current Huo Hai was made to be extremely pleased by the little girl behind him, but it's a matter of principle, can't show it."

  "Well, young master, how's Meng Die doing?" Meng Die stopped her teasing and directly pressed herself against Huo Xiao's back, making him tremble slightly.

  Actually, Huo Ji knew that she didn't mean it, Meng Die was not even fifteen years old yet. In the Tang Dynasty where sex education was lacking, what would a fifteen-year-old little girl know?

  "When the white sun sets behind the mountain, the Yellow River flows into the sea. To exhaust the gaze of a thousand miles, ascend another floor!" A poem from elementary school third grade, *** wrote it at that time, but even if Ho knew this person couldn't have known it, taking it out to show off as a genius is absolutely no problem!

  "'Desire' exhausted, to ascend another floor?" Looking up at the receding back of Huo Jie, Meng Die was overjoyed, Young Master had finally 'recited' poetry again.

  Her full enthusiasm could be expressed in a lively and playful poem, Dream Butterfly felt that feeling was like the "essence" of the male fish's body, and she was the female fish, now fully empowered!

  Young master means to let me work harder, young master, I know! Meng Die secretly delights in her heart, as long as she can be with the young master again and listen to the young master recite poetry, even if it's going up a knife mountain or down a fire sea, she is willing!

  At the entrance of the Ho family's mansion, on both sides stood neatly dressed house servants with their heads held high and chests out. Near the golden gate was a maid about the height of a child, each one spirited and alert.

  Standing in the middle was Huo Qing, on either side were the stewards, the older one being Li Fugui, who had fought alongside Huo Qing since the early days of the Huo family, and the younger one being Li Guanjia's son, Li Sheng, with a sly and cunning look about him. Thanks to his father's connections, he was in charge of managing the firewood room for the Huo family.

  Huò Jià was late, and after finishing the ceremony with her father, she saw a distant sedan chair arriving. Apart from the sedan bearers and family servants, there seemed to be guards following behind. In front was a brown official sedan, and behind it was a small white sedan, very clearly carrying Zhang's older sister inside.

  "Haha! Mr. Zhang has arrived, and it's an honor to have him in my humble abode!" Huo Qing, being experienced and worldly-wise, immediately went forward to greet him. In an era where agriculture was valued over commerce, someone who had made a fortune through business must be skilled at flattering and bootlicking.

  The people around have already started discussing, everyone thinks this marriage is quite promising. Both families have a good reputation in Shuyuan County, and with the talented young man marrying a beauty, it's a match made in heaven, who can object?

  "Director Zhang is above, and I have paid my respects here!" Hao Hai also stepped forward with a four-square step, looking knowledgeable and reasonable.

  If it were in the past when he was a tout, he would immediately go up and shout, while handing out cigarettes and patting Zhang's shoulder, saying: "Boss Zhang is really a noble person, hasn't been here for half a year to sit and do business!"

  "Ah, young master, no need to be so polite! A talented scholar is a talented scholar, and he has the air of one!" Zhang Da Guan Ren had a swarthy complexion and a round face like a bandit's. He seemed very pleased with his future "daughter"'s husband-to-be, smiling as he gazed at Huo Xiao.

  If placed in modern times, Huo Wei thinks that this guy would probably have a shadow every day, because this guy looks like he's quite ***!

  A white sedan chair opened, and a slender and elegant woman came down, holding an ancient zither in her hand. Her face was powdered and rouged, extremely shy, with the intention of half covering her face with the zither!

  "Zhang Yun, come over and meet He Bo and He Dacai!" Zhang Da ordered the white-clad woman.

  "Huo Bo is above, Zhang Yun has paid her respects! Huo... the great talented son is above, little 'daughter'... has paid her respects!" Zhang Yun asked softly, and the surrounding family servants and common people were all stunned. It's said that Miss Zhang is as beautiful as Xi Shi, and today she indeed lives up to her reputation.

  He was already drooling on one side, so this is what Xi Shi looks like! I don't know if it's Xi Shi who is beautiful or the little girl in front of me who is beautiful!

  If this 'marriage' were to happen, he felt that he would probably have to exhaust himself to death once again!

  What he didn't understand was that when Little Girl paid respects to Huo Qing, she called herself Zhang Yun, but when she paid respects to him, she said she was Little 'Girl'? Indeed, it has a bit of flavor.

  "Hey, hey, what are you staring at! Hurry up and invite Mr. Zhang and Miss Zhang in to sit down!" Huo Qing almost shouted out, "Hey, drooling over her? This little girl will be yours sooner or later anyway!"

  "Oh, Officer Zhang, Miss Zhang, please come in!" Huo Hai immediately reacted, making way for Xiaonizi and his father while wiping the saliva from the corner of his mouth.

  His gaze still hasn't moved away from Zhang Yun's slender and elegant figure, this kind of figure would definitely be in high demand if it were at ***'s workplace.

  He's family gathering is naturally in Shui Shang Ren Jian again, where the mountains are clear and the water is beautiful, the cool breeze is gentle, and it's perfect to gather here in summer.

  Yesterday, He Qing and He Qie came to the pavilion where they played. Here, there are lotus leaves all over the lake and lotus flowers that have not yet bloomed, which can bring guests a pleasant mood, and the matchmaking matter is already half done.

  "Mr. Zhang, Miss Zhang, please take a seat!" Huo Qing had a hint of elegance amidst his enthusiasm.

  Everything was already set up here, with a large red silk screen, maids standing on both sides, and the stone table in the middle covered with brocade, on which were fresh fruit trays.

  "Huo Lao Ban is too polite, quickly sit down!" Zhang Da Guan Ren sat down with a smile all over his face, occasionally glancing at the maid behind him!

  "Colorful" brat! Huo Hai pretended to be calm on the surface, but in his heart, he was cursing profusely. This old man had changed his tune so quickly and was now calling him "Hai'er", it seemed that this marriage had already been settled!

  He was still paying attention to Zhang Yun beside him. Even if the Buddha were sitting next to Xi Shi, he would probably be moved by her beauty!

  Huo Xi found that Zhang Yun seemed to be paying attention to her as well, and she was facing the man she would rely on for the rest of her life, so how could she not take a good look at him?

  But Huo Ji was not worried that Xi Shi would look down on him, with his reputation as a great talent of Shu Yuan County, he could make her infatuated for a while.

  In this era, a talented young man is more popular than a county magistrate, no way around it, the country attaches great importance to culture and talents!

  Since the other side values their own talent, Huo Hai feels he should find an opportunity to show off a bit!

  In this era, isn't a genius just someone who can recite poetry? Simple, although Huo Wei's grades weren't great before, he still knows a few Tang poems by heart, which is enough to make him stand out for decades in this era!

  He Qing and Zhang Da were whispering to each other, while Zhang Yun sat on the side with a deep expression. He Qi stood up: "Zhang Bo, Father is above, today everyone is rarely gathered together for fun, mainly to see Miss Zhang's beautiful face, I, He Qi, suddenly had a surge of poetic inspiration, and dare to present a poem, please critique!"