July shook his head, nodded again, and replied pretending to be helpless and indignant, "It's not a relationship, it's just that I have a distant clan uncle who used to be his enlightened mentor, and then married my cousin to this person." Later, my uncle passed away, but I didn't expect this person to be a beast, and after bringing my cousin home, he treated her as a rough girl, and when I found the news of her family, she had already died. I couldn't get angry enough to inquire. Hearing you say this, I'm afraid that he started the idea of Miss Shangshujia, it's really a wolf-hearted thing. ”

There was anger in July's expression when he said it, Duan Yu kept observing Qiyue, and saw that her expression did not seem to be fake, and he also believed Qiyue's words seven or eight points, and at the same time was even more disdainful of Xu Pengyu's character.

"Then what does Brother Qi think?" Duan Yu asked July after calming a few words.

July sighed and said half-truthfully, "What else can I do, it's just that I'm just upset for my cousin, it's just that how can a person like him be worthy of the character of Miss Song, but he spoils others." ”

Qiyue had been paying attention to Duan Yu's expression, and seeing that he was thoughtful, he seemed to be talking to himself in a low voice, "It must be someone like Brother Duan who is a good match for Miss Song, so it is not an insult to this talented woman in Beijing." ”

Duan Yu's heart was moved by what Qiyue said, he didn't think about this, it's just that although this Miss Song is mediocre, her talent is extremely outstanding, and she has always threatened to find someone who has just passed Zijian to marry, so she has stayed until today. He has seen Miss Song's poems and paintings, all of which are excellent, and they are not inferior to men. Although Duan Yu thinks that his literary talent is also good. But I don't think I can really make Miss Song admire.

Although Duan Yu was moved by July's words, he still pretended to be annoyed and said, "Brother Qi, isn't it making fun of the younger brother? Where would my literary talent get into the eyes of the Song family's young lady, I'm just afraid that people will laugh at it when the time comes!"

July couldn't help but smile when he heard him. Without waiting for Duan Yu to get angry, he said, "Brother Duan, it's only one and not the other, if I didn't dare to say such a thing a few years ago, but did Brother Duan ever think about it, how old is this Miss Song this year?"

Duan Yu was stunned for a moment when he heard Qiyue's words, thought for a while, and then said, "It's nineteen." After Duan Yu finished speaking, he was a little stunned.

Seeing him look like this, July continued, "That's right, Miss Song is already nineteen. As far as I know, when Miss Song was not in time, she threatened to marry a talented man. But those who rush to take the exam are outstanding, and those who are quite old and have not been married are a minority, and there are even fewer who have good looks and conduct. She can't look down on the children of the powerful in Beijing. But there are those who are both talented and beautiful. But if I say something heart-wrenching, I may not be able to look down on her. So I can only find it from this rush to take the exam. This back and forth has staggered her to her current age, if she is not married after twenty, it will be a big joke in the capital. Presumably, Miss Song is willing to wait for another three years for the scientific examination. Lord Song can't wait. ”

As soon as July said this, Duan Yu's eyes suddenly glowed, but then he frowned and said, "Even if this is the case, I am not considered to be outstanding in today's imperial examination, I am afraid that I may not be able to enter the eyes of Lord Song." ”

"Brother Duan's words are wrong. July smiled and patted him on the shoulder and said, "Brother Duan's literary talent is slightly inferior, but his appearance is first-class outstanding, not to mention that your family background is not bad, if you have the heart, you will definitely be able to get what you want." I heard that this Miss Song usually loves plum blossoms, and I remember that your plum blossom paintings are excellent. If you paint a painting and submit it to Lord Song for evaluation, it should be very promising. ”

July was not a random idea, because at that time, Xu Pengyu won Miss Song's blue eyes with a picture of plum blossoms. Pondered this question before July. It stands to reason that Xu Pengyu was born in poverty, his painting was still taught by Shan Minglan's father, not to mention that the paint rice paper used for painting is an expensive thing, Xu Pengyu's family background cannot have that spare money to practice often, according to July's idea, even if he has talent, it is impossible to paint well.

So the question arises, why did Miss Song fall in love with him at that time with a painting that was not very good?

As July said, Miss Song is nineteen years old this year, although she is not in a hurry, but in this era, if she doesn't marry, she will be poked in the back. The Song family is a big family, even if the subordinates of the family have to eat inside and outside to report to outsiders, it is impossible to tell others about when the female relatives of the family can go to burn incense, if Xu Pengyu smashes the silver, he may still be able to have a sense of profit, but Xu Pengyu can have a lot of money?

Before, because of Miss Song's remarks that she would not marry if she was not a talented son, all the people who suited her relatives were discouraged, and the Song family could be regarded as giving herself a step. Xu Pengyu's family background is unsatisfactory, but his knowledge is not bad, his growth is also very good, the family population is simple, and Miss Song's mother's family is not bad after marrying.

But this is the premise that no one else proposes marriage, what if there is a Duan Yu with a better family background and character to disrupt the situation?

Thinking of this, July thought a little evilly, I wonder if the good story that everyone praised back then will not exist!

Duan Yu's heart was tumbling by July's words, his mother passed away early, his stepmother suppressed him everywhere, and his father didn't like him very much, and if he wanted to get ahead, he might be able to make a name for himself. It's just that he is mediocre in learning, and he is self-aware, so I'm afraid that even if he is admitted, he will be a fellow jinshi. This is a very embarrassing existence with Jinshi, even if it is Jinshi, it is actually not, at best it is a consolation prize. Some people joke about Tong Jinshi and compare Tong Jinshi to Mrs. Although Mrs. Ru has the word Mrs., she is actually a concubine, and she has the same name as Tongjinshi. So July's words hit his heart, but he still had doubts and said, "I have something to understand and want to ask Brother Qi for advice." ”

July nodded, and Duan Yu continued, "As far as I know, Brother Qi is not married, since you know this, why don't you go for your own future? ”

July wants to say that the benefits are great, as long as it can block Xu Pengyu, it is a benefit. But she couldn't say that, so she looked up at the sky, put on a melancholy face, and said in a low and hoarse voice, "Alas!

The latter words of July are not said, but they are very reverie. Duan Yu made up countless stories of love and hate in his own mind, and couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Qiyue and comforted, "There is no grass at the end of the world, Brother Qi take a look! If you help me plan today, I will definitely keep it in mind, and if he needs it in the future, I will definitely die and never give up." ”

"Don't it, I have something to ask you for help with now!" July didn't know what politeness was at all, and looked at Duan Yu with a wicked smile on the corner of his mouth, and he was creepy to see. (To be continued......)