Chapter 1924 Stop and fight 82
As soon as the matchmaker came in, she said that she was here to marry Liu Lu on behalf of Li Cheng, the legitimate son of General Li Zhong.
At this moment, everyone was confused.
Half an hour ago, at General Li's Mansion, Li Zhongzheng was practicing martial arts shirtless, flipping a spear up and down, and dancing very fast.
Suddenly he threw the spear to the side, and Li Cheng, who just came back and stepped into the courtyard, caught it.
"Dad~" Li Cheng took the gun and put it on the weapons rack aside.
Li Zhong went to the basin to wipe his face. He was almost in his fifties. His hair was mixed with a few white hairs, but he didn't have any fat on his body. The old scars crisscrossing the body show how brutal the war with the Liao Kingdom was at that time.
After wringing his hand towel and wiping his face carelessly, Li Zhong asked, "How is it?"
"Yeah~" Li Cheng nodded: "Dad is right."
"Sure enough, he was robbed!" Li Zhong threw down his handkerchief, put his hands on his waist, and looked at his son in front of him. Then he laughed and patted his son's strong shoulder: "Good boy."
Li Cheng smiled bitterly, saying that all the noble sons in the capital were willing to be robbed by the Lord of Yong'an County, and they did so willingly and happily. Now he also went there, but was robbed by people from the Yongan County Lord's Mansion.
Li Zhong made a quick decision: "I'll go find your mother and find a matchmaker to propose marriage."
Li Cheng was stunned: "So fast?"
"Nonsense!" Li Zhong had a reason: "We are not as good as those noble families. Not only do we have salaries and fiefdoms. Can the government cover the expenses for five taels of silver each time? Besides, your boss is not young anymore. He must ask for the marriage today. If you do, you can stay in Beijing and return to Yanguan next year.”
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"Although Lieutenant Li is still a lieutenant now, it was because of his own initiative that he could not rely on his parents. If he can become a lieutenant after serving in the army for two years, he must be considered young and promising. The people in the Li family are also simple, General Li My wife and I have already said that we are willing to let the matchmaker marry Miss Liu Lu." The matchmaker kept talking, what exactly is she doing in this business, and she talks very clearly.
Xi Ning glanced at the military advisor, who understood and said leisurely: "As far as I know, Captain Li originally had two older brothers who died in the previous war with the Liao Kingdom, leaving behind two widows and three other brothers. A young child.”
The third master rolled his eyes: "If you marry in love, you are just waiting to be widowed. This is not acceptable."
The matchmaker was a little embarrassed, but then responded: "We are not at war with Liao Bu now. Besides, life and death are destiny. General Li is living well and can eat half a bushel of rice at a time. I heard that Miss Liu Lu also has a good appetite. Marrying into the Li family will ensure you have enough food. Also, the men in the Li family love their wives and will not take concubines.”
The fourth master nodded: "The man is away from home all year round, and the wife at home is holding the child and waiting. Knowing that the wife is working hard, the Li family has a conscience."
According to the laws of this dynasty, one must be a scholar or above before he can take a concubine, and he must be childless for many years before he can take a concubine. The prime minister can have four concubines, and the princes can have up to nine concubines. As for the others, they are all concubines.
General Li was already in the second rank and could take three concubines, but he still had only one wife for many years. Even though his two sons died in the war, his wife was no longer able to bear children and she still had no concubines.
The military advisor turned to look at her: "County Lord, Liu Lu is your man, please make up your mind."
Xining smiled faintly: "Liu Lu is from Black Tiger Village. This is a lifelong event for her. It's up to her to decide. I'll go and ask." After standing up, he went to the courtyard.
Liu Lu was in the room. She had probably heard the news and was sitting there in a daze. The funny thing is that when I was in a daze, I still held the sweet-scented osmanthus cake I took a bite of in my hand. I really never forget to eat.
Xining told her what had happened. Liu Lu's face suddenly turned red and she lowered her head and remained silent. "Just say something." I don't like this kind of coercion from humans. If you want it, you can take it, and if you don't want it, don't take it. It's tiring to pretend that you don't want something when you obviously want it.
Seeing that Liu Lu is still the same as before, it's better to use hard to get. He said in a long voice: "If that's the case, then I'll go back." After saying that, he stood up and walked out slowly.
But she was almost at the door, and she still didn't hear Liu Lu's voice telling her to stay.
This is wrong. Could it be that this girl really doesn’t want to get married?
He had the attitude that if he failed to bargain, he would have to shamelessly go back and continue. Xining turned back again, sat down, and said earnestly: "Liu Lu, you are already seventeen, and you will be eighteen after the Chinese New Year. It's time to get engaged. You must understand that if you miss Captain Li, you will have nothing in the future." There may never be such a good opportunity again. The Li family has already investigated clearly. They should be from good families. The two widowed daughters-in-law who are now living in the family have said that after being widowed for three years, the Li family is willing to let them find another family. She is willing to marry like a daughter, but both daughters-in-law are unwilling to remarry, which proves that Mrs. General Li is a kind person and will not embarrass her daughter-in-law. "
Liu Lu's eyes suddenly turned red. After sniffing, she started crying: "I can't let go of the village leader."
This... Xining couldn't laugh or cry, stood up and walked over. He hugged Liu Lu, who was strong and broad, and touched her head to comfort her: "Silly girl, is it possible that you want to stay by my side for the rest of your life?"
"I am willing to stay with the village master for the rest of my life." Liu Lu cried loudly.
This girl was indeed too tall. When she sat, her head was buried in her chest, and her clothes were wet with tears and snot.
"Okay, okay, stop crying." Liu Lu finally coaxed her to stop, took the handkerchief from Yun Lian, wiped her tears clean, and put some ointment on her face. Xining changed his approach: "I just want to listen to you now. What do you think of Li Cheng?"
Liu Lu's face turned red again. It's true that the ancients were simple and blushed at every turn.
Liu Lu lowered her head and twisted the corners of her clothes with her thick fingers, fearing that she would tear her clothes. Hesitantly: "He, he's pretty good."
Yes, I ate noodles with her, treated her to steamed buns, and most importantly, robbed her. Once you miss such a man, you may never find a better one.
"I got it!" Xining stood up and walked out: "This matter is up to me."
"Master of the village~" Liu Lu suddenly stood up, but she didn't know what to say and stood there extremely nervously.
"Don't worry." Xining said with a smile, "Just wait to be the bride."
Liu Lu breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately turned around in shame and covered her face with her hands.
It always feels a little weird that this body can make such little woman-like movements.
Xining and Yunlian...
When they got outside, the matchmaker beamed with joy when she heard that she had agreed, and went back with Liu Lu's horoscope.
Soon the Li family's messenger and matchmaker brought the adoption gift, and they officially came to propose marriage.
Xining was too lazy to take care of these things and asked Liu Lu to start preparing the dowry, and all these red tapes were directly passed on to the military advisor and the first-level master. Anyway, the military advisor and the fifth-level master were all familiar with the three books and six etiquettes.
Looking at Liu Lu holding a needle to embroider, it took her a while to get used to it. This time the Li family was marrying a wife, and there were a lot of three books and six etiquettes. Even the betrothal gift was given according to the second-grade wife. The maids and maids in the courtyard were extremely envious of him, and they also looked forward to a good marriage.
(End of chapter)