Gou was a member of the imperial family in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 521 Agree
Zhu Shenzhu was very surprised that Qiao'er's lover was actually Wang Hai.

But if you think about it carefully, it is understandable. After all, they grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and girls of that era did not have as wide social circles as those in later generations. It is normal for a boy and a girl to have feelings for each other after two children have been together for a long time, not to mention such an outstanding man as Wang Hai.

Zhu Shenzhui had no discrimination against Wang Hai's identity, and Wang Hai was indeed very outstanding, so it was reasonable for Qiao'er to like him. It was just that he had not thought of this before, which made Zhu Shenzhui a little surprised.

"Qiao'er, did you know that Wang Hai is Mongolian?"

"My niece knows."

"If you follow Wang Hai, you may not be able to stay in Ming Dynasty. The conditions in Mongolian grasslands are not like those in Ming Dynasty. Can you bear this?"

"Uncle, since my niece is getting married, I will naturally follow my husband wherever he is. I will naturally go wherever my husband is." Qiao'er replied. While speaking, she raised her head and looked at Zhu Shencui with a firm look on her face, which made Zhu Shencui feel emotional.

"Have you thought it through carefully?"

Qiao'er didn't say anything, but nodded solemnly. Looking at her expression, Zhu Shenzui knew that she had made up her mind.

"This matter... let me think about it..."

"uncle!"

"Don't worry, I didn't say I wouldn't agree to this, but I have to discuss this matter with your mother. Don't worry, leave everything to your uncle." Zhu Shenzui smiled at Qiao'er. Hearing him say this, Qiao'er, who was a little nervous, immediately felt relieved.

Qiao'er didn't know when she developed feelings for Wang Hai, especially in the past two years, Wang Hai often stayed in the grassland and seldom came back like before. But even so, Qiao'er was very happy every time she saw Wang Hai. Over time, this feeling unknowingly turned into love and took root in the girl's heart.

Originally, Qiao'er hadn't planned to say this, or she didn't know how to express this feeling, but when she learned that her mother and others had already started preparing for her marriage, Qiao'er couldn't help but feel anxious. Qiao'er had never told Zhu Shenzhu about her lover because she was concerned about Wang Hai's background. She was worried that Zhu Shenzhu would reject her if she told him.

Now, the wedding is approaching, and it will be too late if she doesn't say it now. This is why Qiao'er mustered up the courage to find Zhu Shenzhui and tell him what was in her heart. After she told Zhu Shenzhui that she liked Wang Hai, Qiao'er was very nervous, fearing that Zhu Shenzhui would reject her outright. It was not until Zhu Shenzhui gave her this promise that a bright smile instantly appeared on her face.

"Silly girl, go back and wait patiently." Looking at Qiao'er's smile, Zhu Shenzui touched her head lovingly. Qiao'er nodded vigorously in response, then left briskly.

After Qiao'er left, Zhu Shenzhui withdrew his gaze, recalled what Qiao'er had just said, and couldn't help laughing out loud.

He had never thought about this before. He didn't expect that the baby girl who spoke so sweetly in his arms back then now has a lover, and this lover is actually Wang Hai.

Zhu Shenzhui thought carefully and thought that this marriage was a good choice. Wang Hai was indeed a very good candidate. Not only did he know Wang Hai's background well, but he was also unmatched by ordinary young people in terms of character and ability.

As for Wang Hai's background, it was nothing to Zhu Shenzhui. What's more, Wang Hai had already made a name for himself and actually controlled the main army of the Tengger tribe. He was also loyal to Zhu Shenzhui. If he became his nephew-in-law, it would be a good thing.

Successful people don't care about trivial matters, and this matter is also a good thing for Zhu Shenzhui. Wang Hai will be of great use in the future. He is a talent. Whether he is placed in Mongolia or brought back to the Ming Dynasty, it will be of great help to him. From this point of view, when Zhu Shenzhui learned that Qiao'er liked Wang Hai and expressed this idea, Zhu Shenzhui agreed in his heart. But as he said to Qiao'er, this is not a trivial matter, and he has to ask his sister-in-law Zhang for her opinion. After all, she is Qiao'er's mother.

On that day, Zhu Shenzhu asked Xu Jingqiu to invite Zhang to come, and after they sat down, he tactfully told them that Qiao'er's heart belonged to Wang Hai. When they learned that Qiao'er actually had a lover, and that this person was Wang Hai, they were both shocked, especially Zhang. After all, Wang Hai had stayed in the Zhu family for many years, and they were very familiar with Wang Hai, but they did not expect Qiao'er to like Wang Hai.

"No! Absolutely not!" Zhang shook her head without even thinking: "My Qiao'er is a daughter of the clan no matter what, how could she marry a Mongolian slave!"

"Husband, this..." Even Xu Jingqiu didn't know what to say. Although she didn't care much about family background, she didn't think of letting Qiao'er marry someone above her station. She treated her niece Xu Jingqiu as her own daughter and raised her since she was a child. She and Zhang had the same idea. As long as Qiao'er was happy, it would be fine even if she married an ordinary person. But the problem was that Wang Hai was a Mongolian slave! It was really unreasonable for a clan daughter to marry a Mongolian slave, and this man was also a Mongolian.

"Wang Hai is not a Mongolian slave. Although he always calls me master, I have never treated him as a Mongolian slave." Zhu Shenzhui said solemnly, "A hero is not judged by his origin. Although Wang Hai is a Mongolian and was a slave when he was young, he was no longer a slave the moment I brought him to Ming. This child is sincere and grateful, and his character is absolutely beyond reproach. I think you all know what kind of person he is at home over the years."

"Besides, what does his early identity mean? If you really want to talk about it, Emperor Taizu not only had to eat, but also worked as a monk. Didn't he achieve great things?"

"In addition, Wang Hai is no longer the same person he was before. His current status in the grassland is not low. If we use the official position of the Ming Dynasty as an example, he is almost a general. Moreover, Wang Hai is still young. Not to mention that he is a good match for Qiao'er in age, he will definitely achieve greater success in the future. Qiao'er will not feel wronged if she marries him. She may even be proud of him in the future. In my opinion, this is a good marriage."

Zhu Shenzhui's words made the two women ponder. After thinking carefully, they realized that what Zhu Shenzhui said was not unreasonable. They knew what kind of person Wang Hai was. After all, they had watched Wang Hai grow up from a boy, and they knew Wang Hai's character very well.

But no matter how good a person's character is, he can't avoid his origin, and Wang Hai is a Mongolian, which is always in their hearts. However, Zhu Shenzhu's attitude is inclined to match them up, which makes them feel a little embarrassed. After thinking about it, Zhang couldn't help but say, "But if Qiao'er marries Wang Hai, she will have to go to the grassland? Qiao'er grew up by my side, and it's fine for her to marry in the Ming Dynasty, but once she goes to the grassland..."

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. Qiao'er won't suffer even if she marries to the grassland. Although Guihua City is not as good as Daming, it is also a famous city on the grassland. Living in Guihua City is actually not much different from living in Daming. In addition, I will also make arrangements on the grassland. Someone will take care of Qiao'er and she will never be wronged. As for the future, don't worry about it. Maybe in a few years, Wang Hai will take Qiao'er back to Daming. By then, there will be no such worries."

Hearing this, Zhang didn't know what to say for a moment. She was still reluctant in her heart, but Zhu Shenzhui's attitude and what he said also forced Zhang to think carefully. After all, Zhu Shenzhui was the head of the Zhu family now, and he had loved Qiao'er since she was born and treated her as his own daughter. He would never harm Qiao'er.

"Husband, you just said that Wang Hai's current position is equivalent to the general of the Ming Dynasty. What's going on?" Xu Jingqiu suddenly asked this question with a puzzled look on her face. She only knew a little about the grassland and didn't know much. This was the first time she knew about this.

Facing these two women, Zhu Shenzhui thought for a while and decided to tell them about the situation on the grassland. After all, they were his relatives, and there would be no problem if he told them some things. Moreover, Qiao'er's marriage would eventually have to get Zhang's consent, so he had to dispel their concerns.

Zhu Shenzhui immediately told them about Wang Hai's experiences on the grassland, especially Wang Hai's current status and position on the grassland. This was the first time Xu Jingqiu and the others had heard about these things. As Zhu Shenzhui told them, they were not surprised at first, but soon their expressions changed. When they heard that Wang Hai had made great contributions on the grassland several times and was reused, and now he was given a thousand households and actually led nearly half of the Tengger army, becoming Zhu Shenzhui's right-hand man and a powerful figure, they could not hide their surprise at all.

Xu Jingqiu was better off, as she knew Zhu Shenzhui's plan on the grassland, and was also aware of Tana and Tenger's existence. However, Zhang, as a woman, heard about this for the first time, and she never expected that her brother-in-law would quietly do such a big thing on the grassland.

Especially when she learned that the current Shunyi King Tengger was actually Zhu Shenzui's son, Zhang's eyes widened, she raised her hand to cover her mouth and almost screamed out loud, and she looked at Zhu Shenzui with astonishment and surprise, and a hint of excitement.

"If what my husband said is true, then Wang Hai is indeed a good candidate. Moreover, Qiao'er's heart is already with Wang Hai. If this marriage can be successful, it may be a good thing for Qiao'er." Xu Jingqiu is not an ordinary woman. She immediately understood the benefits of Qiao'er marrying Wang Hai. Since Wang Hai has such ability and such a foundation on the grassland, let alone using a niece to win over a general, even if it is Xu Jingqiu's own daughter, she thinks it is worth it.

After showing her attitude, Xu Jingqiu began to help Zhu Shenzhu persuade Zhang. Zhang was shocked by what Zhu Shenzhu said. She was just an ordinary woman. How could she have experienced this? And now she heard that Wang Hai was in good condition. In addition, Zhu Shenzhu and his wife agreed and persuaded her. Finally, she nodded and agreed to the marriage.

(End of this chapter)