Xie Guangde didn't know where to start for a moment, so he said instead: "Li'er, first go to the ancestral hall and put incense sticks for your ancestors, and then I'll tell you slowly."
The two of them turned around and entered the house. Xie Guangde looked back at the empty alley, feeling a little empty in his heart.
Move to Xie's Ancestral Hall.
After the old ancestral hall was burned down by Xie Fu, this Xie family ancestral hall was newly built not long ago.
After the ancestral hall was burned down by Xie Fu, Shi Xie Teng, the governor of Yuezhou, became more powerful and demanded that the Xie family ancestral hall be rebuilt in Yuezhou and that the spiritual throne of Duke Yao Qing be moved back to the old place of Kuaiji.
How could Xie Guangde be so willing? Once Yao Qing's official spiritual position was moved, the name of his direct descendant was also lost. From now on, every spring festival, the Xie family's descendants from all over the country will no longer set foot in Yangzhou to worship the sages. Over time, the Xie family in Yangzhou will naturally
Lost everyone.
Xie Guangde went against all opinions, sold all his land and property, and borrowed a lot of money to rebuild the Xie family's ancestral hall and keep the name of the direct descendant of the Xie family in Yangzhou.
Xie Li saw that the vast mansion was empty, with not even a servant sweeping the fallen leaves off the ground, and said, "Grandpa, where are the servants?"
Xie Guangde responded: "I'm the only old man in the house. Why do I need so many servants? It's enough for me to have Ah Quan to take care of me."
Xie Li turned around and looked at Uncle Quan, who was walking slightly bent over, "Uncle Quan is getting old too."
Uncle Quan immediately held his head high and said, "Don't worry, young master, I'm still strong."
Xie Li smiled and suddenly thought of something. He took off the heavy package and handed it to Xie Guangde, "By the way, grandpa, this is what Fu gave you."
What was in this package was the silver and gold silk that his sister-in-law He Qing had prepared for him. The thank-you gift was almost untouched.
Xie Guangde hesitated for a moment, then took it and asked, "What is it?"
As soon as he took over Shen Dian, he knew what it was. When he opened it, he saw that it was indeed silver and gold, but he had a bad look on his face: "Are you going to use this to bribe me? I don't care about his dirty money."
After saying that, he threw it directly on the ground.
Xie Li smiled helplessly, it was really hard to get down the stairs for grandpa to accept the money.
The housekeeper Quan Bo's eyes lit up when he saw the silver, gold and silk scattered on the ground. This is what the family lacks most now!
Xie Li winked at Uncle Quan, who nodded. After the two of them walked away, he quickly picked up all the silver, gold and silk on the ground.
A smile bloomed on my face, oh my, I haven't had this sense of security without having to worry for a long time.
Entering the dormitory, Xie Guangde lit the evergreen lantern and burned incense himself. He said to Xie Li, "Li'er, you are able to become a high school scholar and enter the official career because of the blessings of your ancestors. Please offer incense to your ancestors and wish you smooth sailing."
A meteoric rise."
After thanking him, he wiped the dust off his body, put on his clothes, received the incense and knelt down to worship.
After inserting the incense stick into the incense burner, Xie Guangde chuckled and said, "Okay, okay."
Xie Li asked: "Grandpa, what good thing is going on that makes you have to summon me back urgently?"
Xie Guangde smiled and said: "A few days ago, Gu Quan asked someone to send me a letter. In the letter, he said that he would come in person to discuss the marriage between the two families. Do you want me to be called back immediately?"
Xie Li's heart trembled when he heard this: "Huizhou Gu family!"
Xie Guangde responded: "Of course it's the Huizhou Gu family who have a century-old relationship with my Xie family!"
Miss Gu Xianting, the beautiful appearance of Gu Xianting has already appeared in my mind.
After meeting Gu Xianting that day, the thank-you gift gradually became filthy. I knew I was not worthy of him, so I gave up the idea.
Unexpectedly, the Gu family actually came to propose marriage. Xie Li was immediately overjoyed and said in disbelief: "Really?"
Xie Guangde's happiness in thanking him was as expected. After all, Miss Gu is a lady from a famous family. Besides, after a hundred years, the long-cherished wish of the two families' ancestors has finally been fulfilled. It is really gratifying and congratulatory.
"Li'er, I couldn't believe it at first, but this is so real."
"Okay, okay..." Xie Li was so happy that he really didn't know what to say other than saying yes.
Seeing my grandson so tall
Xie Guangde was also very relieved, as if everything suddenly went smoothly.
Li'er High School became a Jinshi and became an official, and now a good match is in sight. It's really a double happiness.
Perhaps the surprise came too suddenly, but Xie Li felt a little uneasy: "Why did the Gu family suddenly agree to this marriage? Haven't they always looked down on our Xie family?"
Hmm... Xie Guangde began to think thoughtfully: "I also feel a little strange." As he said this, he looked at Xie Li, who had a dignified appearance and a majestic appearance, and said with a smile: "Maybe he fell in love with you as his son-in-law. After all, you have a wife now.
Officials who are in office have a bright future."
Afraid of patting the arm to thank Li, he smiled and said, "My Li'er is almost as good as that Miss Gu."
Xie Li smiled bitterly and said: "Grandpa, you don't know how beautiful and gentle Miss Gu is. To be honest, my grandson has never seen such a beautiful woman, so my grandson has gradually become filthy."
Xie Guangde asked in surprise: "Have you met Miss Gu?"
Thank you and nodded: "I met you once."
Xie Guangde burst out laughing after hearing this: "I think Miss Gu has fallen in love with you."
Xie Li was confused when he heard this: "Did you fall in love with me?"
Xie Guangde smiled and said, "Think about it, just after you met her, the Gu family took the initiative to discuss a marriage between the two families. Is it such a coincidence?"
Xie Li said: "Grandpa, Miss Gu is really not an ordinary woman. You have never seen her before..."
Xie Guangde interrupted: "Don't underestimate yourself, I don't know anything else, but you two brothers are so shiny."
Xie Li smiled softly. Although his handsomeness can make a young lady attracted, but among the upper class nobles, it is the most negligible advantage. Is there any famous prince who is not handsome and talented?
"Okay, let's wait until the equity comes. Since you took the initiative to bring up the equity and came here in person, you must be very sincere. As long as you pass the equity hurdle, the matter must be a done deal."
As he spoke, he shouted loudly: "Ah Quan, prepare a sumptuous table of wine and food to welcome the young master. Our grandson and grandson are very happy today and want to have a good meal."
In the past, Uncle Quan would definitely have been worried when he heard this, wondering what else he would have to pay for from the house, but now his pockets were full and he responded loudly: "Okay, sir, I'll go right away."
Uncle Quan actually prepared a table of food and wine. Xie Guangde had not tasted the delicacies of the mountains and seas for a long time. I don’t know since when, the Xie family has always been very frugal and did not dare to be extravagant and wasteful.
Looking at this table of delicacies, Xie Guangde frowned slightly. Isn't this idiot Ah Quan going to pawn my treasure?
Suddenly I realized that I should have used the money that Mr. Xie sent me. That’s all. I raised him so big, so what’s wrong with spending him a little money?
I gave Xie Guangde some food as a thank you gift, and the grandfather and grandson also had a drink, and they were very happy.
I haven't been so happy for a long time, and this cold home seems to be warm and cozy.
Xie Li took the opportunity to say: "Grandpa, it would be great if Fu were here."
