Dong Song had two main reasons for sending Dong Zhuo to Cai Yong's place to propose marriage.
First, the ancient people paid attention to the words of the matchmaker when they got married. Dong Song asked Dong Zhuo to go to Cai Yong's place to propose marriage, which could reflect the importance the Dong family attached to Cai Yong's parents.
In addition, Dong Zhuo's reputation had not been completely ruined yet. As the prefect of Hedong and a powerful man of Longxi, Dong Zhuo still had a lot of face.
Secondly, Dong Song would soon leave New City to continue his campaign to the south. If he told Dong Zhuo about this, Dong Zhuo could send someone to help Dong Song keep an eye on Cai Yong and his daughter. This was to prevent Cai Yong and his daughter from secretly leaving Xin City and heading to the east of the river to form a marriage with the Wei family.
"Wenyou, you're finally here. I'll leave the matters of New City to you for the time being. I still have an important matter to deal with.”
Li Ru and Guo Si had just arrived at the new city when Dong Zhuo dropped a sentence and followed Dong Song to the place where Cai Yong and his daughter were staying.
"Hahaha, Brother Bo Meng, I didn't expect to see you in New City.”
When they arrived at the courtyard where Cai Yong and his daughter lived, Dong Zhuo greeted them enthusiastically.
"Lord Dong, it is an honor to visit my humble house. However, my humble abode is too simple and crude, so please stop outside the courtyard.”
Hearing Cai Yong's words, Dong Zhuo's face turned cold, but soon a smile crept back onto his face.
"Brother Bo Nai, did my son Dong Song offend you before? If so, I won't forgive him.”
"Humph, General Dong is a talented man in both civil and martial arts. He is an outstanding talent among the younger generation. How would I dare to be angry with General Dong?”
Dong Zhuo naturally understood what Cai Yong meant. As soon as Cai Yong finished speaking, Dong Zhuo immediately raised his whip, as if he was going to ruthlessly chop down at Dong Song.
"Lord Dong!"
Seeing that the horsewhip was about to land on Dong Song, Cai Yan hurriedly took a step forward and shouted in a low voice.
"Lady Zhao Ji, did my son Dong Song offend you? If so, I'll break one of his legs in front of you today.”
Seeing Dong Zhuo's ferocious expression, Cai Yan could not help taking a step back again.
"Young Master didn't offend Cai Yan, so please don't punish Young Master.”
Hearing Cai Yan's words, Dong Zhuo couldn't help grinning.
Dong Zhuo was a rather smart person. Dong Zhuo was basically certain that as long as he could convince Cai Yong, everything would go smoothly.
"Brother Bo Pang, I came here without stopping, and my mouth is dry and my lips are cracked. Can't you let me into the courtyard to ask for a cup of water?”
Cai Yong was also well-versed in the ways of the world. Seeing Dong Zhuo lower his stance, he couldn't continue to put on airs. He cupped his fists at Dong Zhuo and took two steps to let Dong Zhuo and Dong Song enter the courtyard.
"I, Dong Zhuo, am a boorish person. Today, I came here to propose marriage for my son. I hope that Mistress Cai will betroth Lady Zhao Ji to my son.”
Cai Yong had already guessed Dong Zhuo's intention, so when Dong Zhuo finished speaking, Cai Yong calmly replied,"My daughter has already had a verbal engagement with Wei Zhongdao of the Wei family in the east of the river. I hope that Lord Dong and General Dong will not force her.”
"That's just a verbal engagement. It's okay to give up.”
Dong Zhuo casually waved his hand and continued,"I've seen Wei Zhongdao of the Wei family. Although he has some talent, his body looks weak. If you marry Miss Zhao Ji to Wei Zhongdao, you will be harming her.”
Dong Zhuo was even more direct than Dong Song. Cai Yong's expression instantly changed.
"Let's look at my son. He's tall and sturdy, and he's handsome. Previously, he had led three thousand soldiers to conquer the two cities of Qu Yang and Xin City. In addition, my son has been studying poetry and books since he was young. He is much stronger than Wei Zhongdao. If Lady Zhao Ji is willing to marry my son, my Longxi Dong Clan will ensure that she will live a carefree life.”
"Hmph, stop talking. There's no room for negotiation on this matter.”
Seeing Cai Yong refusing to budge, Dong Zhuo was about to get angry. Dong Song quickly stepped forward and asked Cai Yong,"I wonder what kind of requirements does Mistress Cai have for choosing a husband?”
"Writing can bring peace to the world, and martial arts can set the world on a horse. Can you do these two things?”
"Of course I can do it!"
Dong Song raised his head." If I can't do it, Wei Zhongdao will be even worse."”
"You…You…"
Cai Yong pointed at Dong Song's nose for a while before he said," Wei Zhongdao can imitate the calligraphy style of Flying White Book that I created. Can you do it?"”
"So what if I can do it?"
"If you can do it, I'll go back on my word and cancel the verbal engagement with the Wei family.”
Cai Yong saw craftsmen writing on the wall with a broom that swept white powder, thus creating the Flying White Book.
This font was famous for being difficult to imitate. Wei Zhongdao had studied it for three years before he could imitate it.
In addition, the Flying White Book was not widely circulated, so Cai Yong did not believe that Dong Song could imitate the Flying White Book.
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