Chapter 343 Random Thoughts and Marriage
New arrivals Wang Jin, Yang Zhi, Qiao Lie and Gongsun Sheng, accompanied by Yang Lin and Li San, went to various emergency places in Liangshan to get acquainted with the heroes in the county.
Liu Guang's family, who lived in Baishizhuangyuan, were all sitting in the hall, with worried looks on their faces.
Liu Qi said: "Father, I was chatting with brothers Lu Fang and Guo Sheng today. I heard that [Green Faced Beast] Yang Zhi, [Charging Front] Wang Jin, and [Huanma Lord] Qiao came to the county the day before yesterday. Liedu has arranged tasks, but for some reason, the senior officials are indifferent to my father and son."
Liu Guangdao: "Maybe the senior officials are not trusting me, after all, I am now in a high position. I am afraid that the officials will not offend the Gao family for my sake, so I will just keep it in the village.”
Liu Lin said: "Father, what are you worried about? Isn't [Charging the Front] Wang Jin on the run for escaping the punishment of Captain Gao? [Green-faced Beast] Yang Zhi and [Huanma Lord] Qiao Lie are now on the run." They are still fugitives arrested by the government."
Mother Liu snorted: "Didn't the two daughters-in-law go riding with the wife of a high-ranking official yesterday?"
Zhuang? After hearing this, Yun and Zhong Ling said: "I had a very pleasant conversation with Hu Sanniang, and I also asked the senior official what arrangements he had for my family. Sanniang just said that I would ask for help. All matters in the county are handled by the senior official." Make the decision."
"Who is asking this? I'm asking about Xiu Yatou's marriage?" Mother Liu said with a strong hand on her crutch.
Mrs. Liu said: "Mother-in-law, it's just that the lady of a high-ranking official family said it once, but she didn't say it again, and we didn't take it seriously, so why did she mention it again?"
Liu's mother said: "I'm so confused. Now that I'm suspicious, if Xiu'er can marry someone close to the official, she can naturally dispel the official's doubts."
Liu Guang said anxiously: "No, Xiu'er There are a few people in Liangshan County who are worthy of her, so don’t be too hasty." Liu Huiniang sighed secretly after hearing this.
Mother Liu looked at Huiniang and asked: "These days, beautiful girls often go to the eldest lady to be a female celebrity. Has the eldest lady ever revealed a word?"
Liu Huiniang listened. , and shook his head: "Grandma, the eldest lady just asked her granddaughter to accompany her to sew clothes, and never said anything."
Liu's mother sighed after hearing this and said to Liu Guang: "My son, if you are not allowed to be appointed, do you have any plans in the future?"
Liu Guangdao: "I have heard in the past few days that Qingzhou is going to raise troops to attack the bandits in Qingzhou, why not wait for me? The whole family went to join Brother Yun Tianbiao. "
After hearing this, Liu Huiniang said hurriedly: "No, Dad, since Qingzhou is going to raise troops, how will my family cope with the chaos? Besides, if Ruan Qixiang asks about us, we will join Uncle Yun's family. What should I do if I am a high-ranking official? "
Liu Guang said: "This is not possible, and that is not possible. Can the Liu family only be a country rich man in the future?"
Liu Guang After hearing this, he looked embarrassed and said: "Don't worry, mother, I'll think of something else, my child. Although the world is unclear now, I don't dare to be like the brothers Gou Huan and Gou Ying, and fall into trouble and become bandits."
Liu's mother said: "My family has been officials for generations, and I can't end my future by coming to you." After saying that, Liu's mother turned to Mrs. Liu and said: "Daughter-in-law, today you go to the backyard and ask the eldest lady if she accidentally asked you during the banquet that day. . If there is a suitable one, marry Xiu Yatou. Firstly, Xiu Yatou has reached the age of marriage. If it hadn't been for this accident, the son of the Yun family would have been married. , it can also eliminate the wariness of senior officials, and my son and two grandchildren can also serve in the county."
After hearing this, Mrs. Liu replied: "Mother-in-law, I will go and ask later." With that said, Mrs. Liu stood up to leave.
Mother Liu scolded: "You are also ignorant. There is no reason to leave empty-handed. Go to my room and take the "Gao Wang Sutra" in my room with you. Buddha said : My family has the "King Gao Sutra", which cannot be invaded by fire. The official's family built a temple on the east mountain. I went up there to burn incense a few days ago. There were seven or eight old villagers living in it, and they were sweeping the temple. There must be some Buddhists in the family. "
Mrs. Liu responded, took the "Gaowang Sutra" and hurried to Cheng Wan'er's residence on the mountain.
After seeing the gift, Cheng Waner asked Qingzhu to serve tea, and Mrs. Liu also presented the "Gao Wang Jing" in her hand. Cheng Waner took it, thanked Mrs. Liu, and then asked: "Madam, today Why do you have time to come here?”
Madam Liu did not hide anything, she repeated what Miles Wan'er said at the previous banquet, and asked: "Madam, I don't know which husband is here, I asked Liu Qi and Liu Lin to take a peek. Let’s see if it suits my daughter’s taste.”
After hearing this, Cheng Wan’er hesitated and said, “I saw my sister’s beauty that day, and I couldn’t help but speak.” After hearing this, Mrs. Liu was disappointed: “That’s it. , I was really wrong. My daughter has reached the age of leaving the court, and she still thinks that Madam has a good family. "
Seeing Mrs. Liu's appearance, Cheng Wan'er suddenly said. : "Madam, are you willing to let sister Huiniang be your concubine?"
After hearing this, Mrs. Liu changed her face and was about to refuse when Cheng Waner said: "I heard from my husband that sister Huiniang is smart. , I have been taught by strange people, and I know everything about the art of war, battle formations, and Qimen Dunjia. This kind of people must be blessed with such knowledge. Besides, my husband is the only one in Liangshan County who can show her talents. It is indeed a bit unfair for my husband to be my concubine. Today, my wife came to ask, so I just said that if it is not suitable, let it go.”
Mrs. Liu pondered for a moment and said: "I have never thought of what the madam said today. Let me go home and discuss it with the old lady and the master before I reply." After saying that, Mrs. Liu said goodbye and left.
After seeing off Mrs. Liu, Qingzhu asked: "Miss, why are you thinking of taking a concubine for your uncle today?"
Cheng Waner touched her belly and sighed: "My husband is now According to a county, there are still no sons and a half daughters. I have seen Bai Langzhong and his family, and I can't see why. I thought that it must be some luck for the daughter of the Liu family to be taught by a stranger. Maybe she's pregnant."
Besides, Mrs. Liu returned home in a hurry. Seeing that Mrs. Liu was in a state of confusion, her mother hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
Mrs. Liu? When he looked up and saw that the whole family was there, he repeated Cheng Wan'er's words. As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Guang said: "No, my son is so smart, how can he be willing to be a concubine?"
Liu Qi, Liu Lin and their wives Zhuang Yun and Zhong Ling also expressed their own opinions. Mother Liu patted the table and shouted: "What's it like?"
After hearing this, the four of them all stopped talking.
Mother Liu asked, "I think it's good."
Everyone looked at Mother Liu in astonishment. Liu's mother said: "The high officials have no children. As long as the beautiful girl can give birth to a son and a half, the mother will be more valuable based on her children from now on. Once the beautiful girl is married, the high officials will have no doubts, and my son and two grandchildren will naturally be the same." You can find a job. Besides, with your good looks, good looks, and cleverness, you will definitely be favored by the officials. You are not afraid of not being favored. Xiu girl, you have been smart since you were young. What do you think?"
Liu Huiniang became increasingly worried as she thought about the loss of her father and brother in the past few days, and her grandmother also became a lot more irritable. In addition, she secretly watched Zhao Zhen practice martial arts with a heroic appearance in the past few days, and she looked forward to the good luck above his head. , much stronger than the prefect of Gaofeng, he immediately blushed and said: "Grandma said, it is up to grandma to make the decision. But even if you are a concubine, you must be a good concubine."
After hearing this, Liu Guang said: "My son, have you thought clearly? There is nothing wrong now. Once you pass the paperwork, you will never regret it."
Mrs. Liu also said: "Xiu'er, don't be in a hurry. When it comes to making decisions, being a concubine is not as good as being a royal wife. "
Liu Huiniang said: "Father, mother, I have thought clearly. I have learned many tactics and formations from my master, and I can't do it anywhere else. What's the point of being married to a high official, but you can show off your talents? "Dad, you have also seen the female cavalry team at the village in the past few days. The leader of the army is the high official's wife Bai Zhi." I went to the medical clinic for consultation, and Mrs. Jin Cuilian also trained the singers every day. The two concubines Chu Yuan and Chu Yan of Xin Na were also able to show their faces and run the house. Director Zhan."
Liu Guang listened and nodded.
Mother Liu said: "Young girl Xiu is right. This matter should be done sooner rather than later. Wife, please go there again and inform the eldest lady, let her choose a good day, exchange the marriage certificate, and get hired. , the family can also prepare a dowry.”
After hearing this, Mrs. Liu responded, got up and went to Cheng Wan'er's room.
After meeting Li again, Mrs. Liu told Cheng Wan'er the results of the family discussion and handed Liu Huiniang's posthumous letter.
Cheng Wan'er heard this and said: "Madam, don't worry, I will tell my husband and I will send someone to the Lingguan Palace to ask Mr. Dong to combine the horoscopes. During the engagement period, sister Huiniang will be here early."
Mrs. Liu said: "Everything is according to the lady's instructions. Xiuer's dowry has been prepared a long time ago."
The two talked for a while, and then Mrs. Liu said goodbye and left. Cheng Wan'er asked Danju to go ahead and look for Zhao Zhen when he came back to talk.
(End of this chapter)