Chapter 243 Inquiry

He made a promise in front of Hao Ling. The next day, after eating breakfast, Ding Yezi went to the North Courtyard to look for Hao Lingzhu.

After the Spring Festival, Hao Lingzhu was also idle for the time being. When she was free, she either wandered around the yard, chatted with her close sisters, or buried in her boudoir to do needlework.

Ding Baizi entered the room and sent the maids out, leaving only her aunt and sister-in-law.

Ding Yizi first chatted with her about the endless stream of guests these days because of the old lady's birthday.

"In the past, you and I didn't care about so many idle things, and we didn't know that there were so many relatives in the clan. This time it was a complete one."

Hao Lingzhu nod and said, "Isn't it? Looking at it this way, my aunt is usually worried enough.

Ding Nianzi smiled and said, "How many people can be the head of a family who don't worry about it? It's just some exchanges between relatives. When you get married in the future, you also have to take care of these things. You have to learn well now. When you go to your mother-in-law's house to learn in the future, it will be too late.

Hao Lingzhu's cheeks turned red and she said shyly, "What are you talking about? Can't you wait to drive me out?"

Hao Lingzhu was originally a little stuffy, but after being with Ding Page for a long time, she actually learned to joke with her.

Ding Page pretended to be aggrieved and said sadly, "Lingzhu, you can just say this. Don't say it in front of your brother. If he knows that I can't tolerate you like this, he must divorce me."

Hao Lingzhu covered her mouth in panic and said, "Big brother won't be like this, will he?"

Ding Page spread out his hands helplessly, "What do you think? You are his own sister. He has been watching and growing up since he was a child. Do you think his heart is partial to you or will he bias towards me?

Hao Lingzhu frowned slightly, blinked, and said in a little confusedly, "I have a deep relationship with my eldest brother, but now that you have the eldest brother's child, how can the eldest brother still help me?"

Ding Nihangzi saw that she looked serious and seemed to be scared by her for a moment. He couldn't help laughing, waved his hand, and said happily, "Ok, okay, Lingzhu, I'm kidding you. Besides, I can't wait for you to stay with me for two more years. How can I kick you out? However, my mother passed away early and I can't help you plan your marriage. As the saying goes, my eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. My eldest sister-in-law should worry about your marriage.

After a pause, Ding said, "Lingzhu, let me tell you the truth. According to your eldest brother, when my mother died, she only made a request to my father. Guess what it is."

Hao Lingzhu was young at that time. She didn't remember what last words her mother had left. Hearing Ding Yizi mention, she asked excitedly, "Did your mother leave a last words?" What is it? Sister-in-law, tell me quickly."

Thinking of her mother, Hao Lingzhu couldn't help but feel sad, and her eyes turned red.

If her mother did not die early, as the eldest daughter of Hao Mansion, how could she live such aggrieved life? How can you let Hao Lingwei everywhere? How can there be bitterness that only knows how to swallow in the stomach?

Ding's page saw that she was emotional and remembered that she had lost her mother when she was a child. It was really pitiful. He quickly took her hand and said, "Lingzhu, don't be excited. Listen to me tell you slowly."

Hao Lingzhu took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, barely bent the corners of her mouth, and whispered, "Sister-in-law, tell me, I'm listening."

Ding Xiaozi said slowly, "Actually, it's not a big deal, and it has nothing to do with you, so your brother has never told you, only your brother, father and Aunt Shen know. Lingzhu, you also know that marriage is the most important thing in a person's life. A young lady like you may not have a few people who can marry their favorite people and listen to the words of their parents' orders. When my mother was about to leave, she only left a sentence for my father, that is, he will decide all your brother's marriage events in the future.

Hearing this, Hao Lingzhu's eyes suddenly widened. She really didn't expect that her mother's last sentence was this.

Ding Yizi patted her hand and whispered, "Lingzhu, you didn't think about why your brother wanted to marry me?"

When it came to this matter, Hao Lingzhu's face suddenly turned red again, and she looked at the ground intuitively.

Ding Xiaozi smiled and said, "Did you think I was not worthy of your brother?"

Hao Lingzhu was embarrassed to speak, and just looked up at Ding Page with some embarrassment.

Ding Xiaozi smiled carelessly and said, "If you really thought like that at the beginning, it's actually nothing. I'm just a little girl selling tofu in the market. I have no talent and no beauty. Your brother is the young master of Haofu. He is good-looking. If you want to marry him, I'm afraid you have to queue up all the way from the South Gate to the North Gate. If it hadn't been for your brother's illness, what would have happened to me in the position of young lady Haofu?

Hao Lingzhu listened lightly and didn't say anything, but the emotions in her eyes seemed to be the same as what she had said on Ding Page.

Ding Page has always been ** and knows people's hearts best, but she can also see it. After all, no matter who it is, it's normal to think like that. If the heroine is not her, she will definitely think so. She will definitely feel that the heroine is unlucky, so she will suddenly turn into a phoenix.

Ding Page smiled and said, "Lingzhu, in fact, there is one more thing in it that you don't know."

Hao Lingzhu has a very good relationship with Ding Page. When she heard Ding Page talk about that just now, she was a little embarrassed. She felt that she seemed to be sorry for Ding Page before. But now that she doesn't care, her face is still full of smiles. She can't help asking curiously, "Sister-in-law, is there anything else I don't know?"

Ding Shizi smiled, simply came to Hao Lingzhu's ear and whispered, "Actually, your brother met me before he got sick."

As soon as this sentence is said, how can Hao Lingzhu not know what she means?

"Is it that my sister-in-law and the eldest brother have been..." Hao Lingzhu's expression was full of surprise, and she didn't expect that there would be such an inside story at all.

Ding Page nodded without stinging and said with a faint smile, "Exactly."

Hao Lingzhu took a long breath and shook her head gently. "I really didn't expect it."

Ding Pagezi said, "In fact, there is nothing I didn't think of it. I think it's better to have a foresight. I expected such a thing earlier."

Hao Lingzhu nodded gently and agreed with Ding Yizi's words.

"Lingzhu, in fact, what I mean by saying this to you is that you are also at the age of marriage. If you have a man you like, just tell me, although your mother is gone, you still have my sister-in-law, and I will make the decision for you."

When it comes to the marriage of her daughter's family, Hao Lingzhu was too shy to speak.

Ding Xiaozi squeezed his eyes at her and said with a faint smile, "Lingzhu, you see, there is no one else in this room now. It's just you and me. Tell me, do you have someone you like? If there is, I'll tell your brother so that he can listen to the man's voice.

How can Hao Lingzhu have the nerve to take her words? He didn't say anything, just buried his head there and smiled.

Ding Niazi said it bitterly. He poured three cups of tea, but still failed to let Hao Lingzhu open his golden mouth.

"Lingzhu, whether you have it or not, can you at least tell me? Look, the lips I told you are worn out, and I drank three cups of tea. Isn't it really hard?

Hao Lingzhu was a little embarrassed to hear what she said so much. She has been entangled for so long. Just think about it. Anyway, she will know that matter sooner or later. Is it the same as talking early and late?

After a while, she whispered, "Sister-in-law, in fact, I also have something to hide from you."

Ding Yizi was happy when he heard the words. He thought that Hao Lingzhu already had a favorite, and hurriedly said, "Who is it? Lingzhu, tell me quickly, whose son is it?

Hao Lingzhu lowered her head in embarrassment and said, "It's what my grandmother means, that is, Mr. Xu, who is a guest in our house."

Ding Miao Zile clapped his hands and said, "I'll tell you, Mr. Xu and our family are not related. How can we stay for so long? It turns out that there is this inside story. So, this is the matchmaker made by the old lady?"

Hao Lingzhu didn't say anything and nodded gently.

Ding Yizi saw that Hao Lingzhu's reaction seemed to have some affection for Mr. Xu, and asked softly, "Lingzhu, what do you mean by yourself?"

Hearing Ding's question, Hao Lingzhu's face turned redder. She didn't nod or shake her head. She simply stared at Ding's page coquettishly, "Sister-in-law, how can you ask such a question?"

Ding's page laughed and said, "Well, I won't ask, okay? Anyway, I know it in my heart, Lingzhu. Don't worry about this matter. Mr. Xu just leave it to your brother to find out.

Although Hao Lingzhu has some meaning for Mr. Xu, she is introverted and has little contact with Mr. Xu, so she has no way to know what Xu Jie is thinking. Now she hears that Hao Ling will help her explore. Is there any reason why she is unhappy? At present, he looked straight at the page with a little excitement and trembling.

Ding said with a smile, "Okay, okay, I know what you mean. Don't worry, this matter will be done for you."

Hao Lingzhu clenched Ding Page's hand and looked at her slightly moved. To be honest, she is so old that she has the best relationship with her sister-in-law, who is not from a good background. I don't know what's going on. Although Ding Page is just a daughter of the market, whenever she looks at her, she always feels that she is so happy. There is always an endless smile on her face, which can bring her happiness from time to time. , which made her unconsciously fall in love with this sister-in-law.

Now, seeing her worrying about herself, Hao Lingzhu's heart is more and more moved.

Ding Page may have understood what Hao Lingzhu was thinking and quickly waved his hand and said, "Lingzhu, I can tell you that these are all I should do. Don't be too moved."