EBE Chapter 265 The 5-grid Lover
Chapter 265 The 5-grid Lover
Chapter 265 Wu Ge's ideal partner
A year had passed since the Ulanara Mansion, and the festive atmosphere of the wedding had not yet faded, so the white sails were hoisted again. However, due to the one-year mourning period for the retired emperor, even if the old lady passed away, the Ulanara Mansion could not hold a grand funeral. Everything could only be done in accordance with the old lady's wishes, and she was buried quietly with Buer and Mafa.
After the old lady's funeral came to an end, Buerhe began to plan Wu Ge's marriage.
Of course, Wu Ge didn't have to marry his bride right away. After all, a wedding, from planning to completion, always involved many tedious procedures. Once the emperor's one-year mourning period was over and a bride was chosen, Buerhe would surely be eager to urge Wu Ge to marry.
Anyway, this year Fourth Brother is already 34 years old. In modern society, this age is the so-called "31st flower" for men, the prime of life.
But in the Qing Dynasty, people followed the ancient saying "At thirty, one is established; at forty, one is free from doubts." Getting married at an age like my fourth brother was indeed considered late.
If he were born in a remote rural area, marrying so late might be mistaken for being too poor to marry. However, Wu Ge's unmarried status wasn't due to any bad habits or a poor family background. It was simply that despite being introduced to numerous women over the years, none of them caught his eye.
You know, since ancient times, marriages have been arranged by parents and matchmakers. But sometimes, even if the stubborn cow’s neck is held tightly, it still refuses to drink water obediently. What can you do in such a situation?
Moreover, Wu Ge had been stationed in the army for many years and rarely returned home. Even if his family had carefully selected a suitable candidate, as long as Wu Ge did not return home to meet the man, the marriage would ultimately be difficult to achieve.
There's another crucial factor that shouldn't be overlooked: Bull and his family have a peculiar cousin who's single-mindedly determined to marry Wu Ge. Even after the Emperor himself issued a decree forbidding close-kin marriage, this woman remained steadfast.
As soon as Wu Ge returned home, she would visit him immediately and would cling to him like a piece of taffy, making it impossible for anyone to get rid of her. What was even more shocking was that in the end, this woman actually tried to drug Wu Ge to achieve her goal.
After Wu Ge found out about this, he was so frightened that he hurried back to the military camp that night, and he didn't even want to go home for the New Year. If Min Yan hadn't accidentally let it slip later, Bu Er He would probably still be in the dark!
However, faced with such a situation, even the powerful Ulanara family was helpless. If they forcibly blocked the door and refused to allow this cousin to visit, that wouldn't work. After all, she was a legitimate relative, and the biological daughter of Buer and his aunt! If word got out, not only would the girl's reputation be damaged, but Wu Ge's reputation would also be badly affected.
This is a typical case of being afraid of damaging the jade bottle by killing the mouse, so Wu Ge keeps hiding.
Sitting at the table, Buerhe thought to herself that further delay would not be a solution. So, taking advantage of her free time that day, she quickly sent a message to Wu Ge, inviting him to meet at a restaurant in the city.
This restaurant was one of the properties that Buerhe inherited as part of his dowry. Although its business has lagged behind the renowned Longyuanlou in recent years, it still boasts a bustling crowd. Furthermore, its tranquil environment is ideal for gathering with friends and discussing important matters. Consequently, its patrons are mostly royalty and nobles.
Buerhe walked into the private room and waited quietly for Wuge's arrival. Not long after, he saw Wuge hurried to the door and pushed it open.
The brother and sister smiled at each other, each feeling a complex mixture of strangeness and familiarity welling up in their hearts. Thinking back, the last time they had spent such a long conversation alone was before Buerhe got married! Time flies, and the years are like a shuttle. It really makes one sigh at how quickly time flies!
After the two of them sat down, Buerhe was the first to break the silence, softly asking, "Brother, I asked you to come here today specifically because I wanted to ask you in person what your plans are for marriage. Could it be that... you really have a preference for male homosexuality?"
Before he could finish his words, Wu Ge reached out his hand in annoyance and gently tapped his sister's forehead, scolding her: "You little girl, what kind of weird thoughts are in your head all day long? How could your brother like men?" Buerhe rubbed the place where he was hit and said with a pout: "If that's the case, why haven't you married after all these years? Don't tell me, sister, it's all because of my cousin! I don't believe that a little cousin can really stump you!"
After hearing what Buerhe said, Wu Ge couldn't help but laugh foolishly, with a bit of shyness and embarrassment in his smile.
Seeing this, Buerhe's eyes suddenly lit up, and he thought to himself, "What's going on? Could it be that my brother has a sweetheart?"
So she quickly said, "Brother, stop keeping me in suspense! Don't be so shy. Tell me what's new! Maybe I can give you some advice and help you!"
After hearing what Buerhe said, Wu Ge's smile became more shy and sweet. Seeing him like this, Buerhe could not help but feel goose bumps all over his body.
You know, Wu Ge is a sturdy seven-foot-tall man with solid muscles all over his body. Although he has not yet grown a beard, his bronze skin shows his masculinity.
In addition, he looks 50% similar to Bullhe. It is really uncomfortable for such a rough and bold man to suddenly show such a shy smile, and even makes people feel a little chilly.
However, Buerhe was not going to let Wuge off easily. She kept pressing Wuge, insisting he tell her everything. Finally, Wuge couldn't resist Buerhe's insistence and blushed as he revealed the truth.
It turns out that Wu Ge had fallen in love with a girl a long time ago.
He described the girl as not only hardworking and kind, but also very considerate. Unfortunately, her family was quite poor, and both her parents died when she was young, leaving her and a younger sister alone to depend on.
In order to take good care of her younger sister and give her a bright future, the girl refused to agree to the matchmaker's proposal even though she had reached the marriageable age.
For all these years, she had remained single, never marrying or starting a family. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, her sister had grown up and was ready for marriage. Sadly, though the girl was past the marriageable age, the only suitors who came to her were widows or remarried men with children.
Faced with such a situation, the girl couldn't help but get angry, and resolutely decided not to marry again in this life. After her sister was successfully married, she would spend the rest of her life alone.
When Bull learned of this, he asked suspiciously, "Brother, since you know so much about this, why don't you go to the girl's family and ask for her hand in marriage? If you could marry her sooner, wouldn't she have to endure less hardship and suffering?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Ge shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Don't you know the actual situation of our family? Mother and Father have always valued family background. With their eyes, they would definitely look down on that woman's background.
Besides, her age and the rules and etiquette she follows may make it difficult for her to integrate with the sisters-in-law in our family, and there will definitely be many discomforts when living together in the future.
What's more, my cousin's matter has not yet been properly handled. Before it is completely resolved, I really dare not provoke her lightly! Her life is already quite difficult. If I rashly intervene at this time, not only will it not bring her happiness and peace, but it may also add a lot of troubles and sorrows to her.