strictlysupreme Chapter 64 So happy he became a fool
Chapter 64 So happy he became a fool
Since that's the case, I'll act as the middleman this time.
The Imperial Censor usually admired Lin Ruhai, and since his old friend had asked him to do so, he was willing to make a good connection.
The next day, after the Censor-in-Chief finished his court session and went to the Censorate for his duty, he sent someone to fetch Lin Ruhai. Lin Ruhai assumed that the Censor-in-Chief wanted to see him because he had something to tell him, so he straightened his clothes and went over.
Upon seeing Lin Ruhai approach, the Imperial Censor smiled and said:
"Come sit down, Ru Hai. You've been in the Censorate for some time now. Are you settling in well?"
Lin Ruhai, not understanding his meaning, cautiously replied:
"Your Excellency, I think it's excellent."
"Okay, okay, you'll get used to it!"
The Imperial Censor said with a smile.
Seeing Lin Ruhai's respectful yet unobsequious attitude, their opinion of him rose even higher.
"Ruhai, I heard you're all alone in Beijing. You can't do without someone at home. Do you have a girl you like? I might be able to play matchmaker for you."
Lin Ruhai frowned slightly.
"Thank you, sir. But marriage is a major event and requires the consent of parents and the words of a matchmaker."
"If you have someone you like, I, the Imperial Censor, can act as your matchmaker. If you don't have anyone you like, I do have an excellent marriage proposal to discuss with you."
Lin Ruhai was somewhat surprised. Since high school, many matchmakers had come to his door, so he wasn't particularly surprised. He was only surprised that his boss would arrange a marriage for him.
Upon hearing that he had someone he liked, Miss Jia immediately came to Lin Ruhai's mind. However, he couldn't say that he knew nothing about Miss Jia, and that revealing it rashly would cause her trouble. He could only wait and see.
Seeing Lin Ruhai's hesitation, the Imperial Censor felt uneasy. Could it be that Lin Ruhai already had someone he loved? After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said:
"Don't be nervous. If you really like someone, that's fine too. It's a matter of mutual consent, so there's no need to force anyone."
Lin Ruhai quickly replied, "No, I am just grateful for your concern, sir."
Upon hearing that there was still a chance, the Imperial Censor said:
"Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush with you. Someone asked me to act as an intermediary, and you know that this person is the Duke of Rong. But don't worry, if you don't want to, just drop the matter and don't mention it again."
The phrase "suddenly being hit by a priceless treasure while walking down the street" is insufficient to describe Lin Ruhai's feelings at this moment.
He was overwhelmed with joy. Yesterday he thought he was destined to be apart from that fairy, but today he learned that he could marry her. The usually elegant Lin Ruhai was now like a silly boy.
The Imperial Censor found it rather amusing, noting that Lin Ruhai seemed to know about the young lady of the Rongguo Mansion.
The Imperial Censor suddenly felt like doing something mischievous, so he sighed and said:
"Fine, fine, if you don't want to, that's fine too. Don't worry, I'll talk to them. It won't affect you."
After saying that, he shook his head dismissively and walked out.
Lin Ruhai suddenly came to his senses, and without thinking of anything else, he quickly walked up to the Imperial Censor and bowed deeply, saying:
"I am willing, but I am more surprised than pleased. Please forgive me, sir."
The Imperial Censor, seeing the man before him blushing with anxiety, laughed and said:
"It seems that Ru Hai is very satisfied with this marriage."
Lin Ruhai blushed slightly but also felt relieved when he learned that the Imperial Censor had done it on purpose.
The Imperial Censor smiled and stroked his beard, saying:
"Since you're willing, my role as middleman is complete. Ru Hai, you should have your mother come to the capital as soon as possible."
Lin Ruhai:
"My mother did not inform me that I had entered the capital, but I will arrive in the capital in two days."
"That's excellent. A good marriage should be arranged as soon as possible."
The Imperial Censor patted Lin Ruhai on the shoulder again, speaking in a teasing tone. Sure enough, Lin Ruhai looked embarrassed again.
The Imperial Censor burst into laughter again. He had thought Lin Ruhai was composed and calm in all situations, but in this matter, he was still just a greenhorn. He couldn't help but recall his own engagement to his wife, when he was just as inexperienced.
"I'm getting old, I'm getting old," the Imperial Censor sighed, patting Lin Ruhai on the shoulder. "Young people are so full of energy."
"Don't worry, I will definitely take care of this for you."
Lin Ruhai bowed again and said:
"Thank you very much, sir. I am deeply grateful."
The Imperial Censor laughed and said:
"Just remember to invite me to your wedding."
As Lin Ruhai looked at the sun after leaving the Imperial Censor's residence, he felt an unsettling sense of unease, as if he were dreaming.
He then smiled, shook his head, and went back to his office; he needed to calm down.
Lin He picked up his young master, who was off duty, and noticed that his young master was unusually happy today, unlike the cold face he had when he came to work earlier.
Seeing that the young master was in a good mood, Lin He asked:
"Young master, there is good news today."
Lin Ruhai curled his lips into a smile.
"It's a good thing."
Seeing his family laughing, Lin He became even more curious.
"Young Master, what good news is it?"
Lin Ruhai:
"Wait a minute, you'll find out soon enough. Has Mother sent any more letters?"
Lin He shook his head.
"No, it should be arriving soon."
Lin Ruhai:
"It will be soon."
The Imperial Censor felt that the matter had been handled perfectly, and as soon as he finished his shift, he sent a letter to Zhang Heming inviting him to a restaurant for a meal.
Zhang Heming was also waiting for a reply so he could inform his in-laws. Once the matter was settled, he immediately went to the restaurant where they had agreed to meet.
He had barely arrived when Imperial Censor Zhang Jinzhong also arrived.
As soon as he sat down, the Imperial Censor said:
"I have successfully completed the mission, Brother He Ming. Should you thank me or should your in-laws thank me?"
The two had a good relationship and both knew that the Jia and Zhang families only superficially maintained a distance.
"Hey, looks like it's done."
Zhang Heming knew that his good friend, who usually pretended to be serious and aloof, was actually the most mischievous person in private, and he knew that this was also his nature.
As expected, Zhang Jinzhong immediately said upon hearing this:
“I’ll go and tell them, how about it? You’re a good in-law.”
Zhang Heming: "Since you know it was him who asked you to do this, then go and ask him for some benefits."
Zhang Jinzhong laughed and said:
"Your in-laws have good judgment. Even if Lin Ruhai relies solely on himself, his future achievements will not be low."
He was actually ranked first among the three in this category.
Zhang Heming was a little surprised.
"You speak so highly of him?"
Zhang Jinzhong:
"I don't think he's made any mistakes. Lin Ruhai is a person with youthful vigor but who doesn't show off his talents."
Zhang Heming sighed:
"Jia Daishan's two sons are not very good, but his son-in-law and grandson are so lucky."
Zhang Jinzhong glanced at Zhang Heming and smiled:
"Your grandson is so big already, and you're still acting like this."
Zhang Heming, thinking of Jia Hu, immediately said with affection:
"You haven't met my little grandson, you don't know how adorable he is."
Zhang Jinzhong, having another sudden thought, deliberately said:
"No matter how much you like it, it belongs to the Jia family."
Zhang Heming glared and said, "What Jia family? They still have half of my Zhang family blood, otherwise my grandson wouldn't be so good."