Li Ran and Ji Le both knew that if Shu Niu was severely punished at this time, it would not only break Ji Xian's heart, but also cause a series of unnecessary troubles.
Nowadays, the importance of Shu Niu within the Ji clan is self-evident. Therefore, Li Ran stopped it this time and pushed the matter to Ji for first-hand decision, which was actually out of consideration for the stability of the Ji clan. p>
And with the usual practice of worshiping ancestors, there is a high probability that they will choose to settle the matter and never expand the matter further.
"You all should go back first. As a father, I have something to say to Ziming."
Turning his head, Ji first looked at Ji Zeng and then at Ji Le, his expression was dull.
Ji Meng was startled when he heard the sound, and turned to look at Ji Le, only to see Ji Le nod his head very understandingly, and then gave Li Ran a meaningful look before retreating.
"Oh, the child will go back first."
"Ziming, be prepared."
Before leaving, Jiyi gave Li Ran a playful nod.
Li Ran didn't know what was going on, so he just nodded and dealt with it.
After the two of them left, Ji Xian looked at him and said:
"Now let's talk about your affairs. How are you preparing for your wedding recently?"
Of course Li Ran told the truth:
"Everything has been prepared, old sect master, please rest assured."
This wedding is a major event in Li Ran's life. Even if he doesn't need to be reminded by others, he definitely knows the importance of this matter. Therefore, he is extremely cautious when preparing, and almost has to do everything himself.
"That's good."
"As for tonight's events, I have already given my instructions. You must be prepared by then."
Ji Xian only said this lightly before getting ready to get up and leave.
However, Li Ran was confused when he heard this, and looked at Ji Xian in surprise:
"Tonight? I don't know what's going on? Please tell me, the old sect leader."
Hearing the sound, Ji turned his head first and looked at him in surprise:
"Ziming, you are quite smart. Why are you pretending to be confused now?"
Even though Li Ran was very knowledgeable about things, he was a little confused by what he said. He thought that he had already prepared everything he needed to prepare, and that everything would go smoothly once the wedding day arrived.
You are getting married to Ji Le, what are you going to do halfway through?
He really didn't know what Ji Xian was talking about, and besides, there was nothing special about tonight. What exactly did "tonight's events" refer to?
"I have already made arrangements, you just need to prepare."
"This is the rule!"
Ji Xian emphasized the last four words.
After saying this, I saw him leaving the other courtyard without looking back.
Looking at Ji Xian's back, Li Ran couldn't react for a while: Rules? What rules? You should make it clear?!
"This father-in-law is not happy at all. He has to hide everything he says. Is there anything that can't be said openly?"
"Really, this makes people confused..."
Li Ran cursed for a while after sitting down.
At this time, Sun Wu came in from the outside, saw Li Ran's unhappy look, and immediately asked:
"Huh? What's going on, sir? Why are you so unhappy?"
Li Ran had no choice but to spread his hands and said helplessly:
"The old sect leader said that he had arranged something tonight and asked me to prepare for it, but he didn't tell me what it was. How should I prepare?"
If it comes to other things, Li Ran can more or less guess something.
But Ji Xian only said half of what he said, and there was no reason for it, but how could he make his guess?
Just when he was in trouble, Sun Wu suddenly smiled and said:
"Oh, so that's what happened. Haha, sir, you will know about it in the evening, so why should you be anxious now?"
"What? You know this, Captain? Then why am I the only one who is kept in the dark?"
Seeing the meaningful smile on Sun Wu's face, Li Ran suddenly felt that this matter was not simple.
……
In the evening, Li Ran knew that something was going on tonight, so he waited in the main hall for a long time.
Suddenly I heard movement in front of the courtyard gate.
Owl Wing opened the door and took a look, only to see Ji Xun leading several servants of the Ji family and walking in with a girl wearing a gauze bamboo hat.
"Inquiry? Who is this?"
Li Ran came out from the main hall and asked immediately when he saw the sacrifice.
But who would have thought that Ji Xun also looked at him in surprise, and then said:
"How could you, Li Ziming, not even understand this?"
After saying this, he took a group of servants and left, leaving only the veiled girl alone in the other courtyard.
Li Ran looked at Sun Wu and Owl Yi behind him, but saw that both of them were silent. He then turned to look at the slim girl, and suddenly slapped his forehead: Oh, I should have thought of it earlier...
At this time, the girl had already lifted her veil, revealing a slightly green face.
"Who are you?"
Li Ran was a little surprised when he saw this girl's appearance, because she looked quite similar to Ji Le.
The little girl nodded and said:
"The little girl Ji Sheng is the daughter of Ji family's small clan. In terms of seniority, she should be of the same generation as Ji Le. I have met Mr."
At this time, Sun Wu and Owl Yi also retired one after another, leaving Li Ran alone to face this unexpected encounter.
Of course Li Ran understood it at this moment and immediately invited Ji Sheng in.
"Since the old sect leader arranged for you to come here, then you must be a concubine, right?"
A concubine refers to a girl from a wealthy family who marries her uncle along with her daughter, that is, a dowry girl.
The higher ones are married by sisters, the middle ones are married by women from the same clan with higher status, and the lowest ones are married by maids.
This is the custom of this era, and it can also be said to be the result of the system.
Although Li Ran was familiar with Zhou Li, he didn't think about it at first.
It wasn't until just now, when he saw the sacrificial sheng, that he suddenly understood that this sacrificial sheng was the concubine whom the sacrificial sheng had first sent as a dowry.
Ji Le had no biological sisters, so Ji first chose a daughter from the same clan to marry Li Ran.
And according to the customs of this era, the concubine would go to the uncle's house a few days before the wedding to conduct a "trial marriage" for the official wife whom the matchmaker was marrying.
But Li Ran actually knew in his heart that this system was not actually for the welfare of men, but more for the protection of noble women.
For example, if the main wife cannot be pregnant, but the concubine has children and can inherit the family business, then it can also be regarded as coming from the same family.
For another example, if the man has a hidden disease, then the concubine will be the first person to know. In this way, it is equivalent to a pre-marital physical examination.
Of course, there are many other "benefits" for the bride. All in all, this kind of treatment can only be enjoyed by married daughters of nobles.
Since Ji Le is the daughter of the Ji family, she is naturally worthy of it.
"The old sect leader is really thoughtful, but it's a pity that I, Li Ran, don't have the blessing to accept it."
"Girl, please come back. By the way, please tell the old sect master that this matter will never happen! By the way, please tell the old sect master that you can relax. I, Li Ran, have no hidden illness."
After Li Ran finished speaking, he turned around and entered the house. Ji Sheng stood aside blankly, his expression changed drastically and he stood there for a long time. Then he left the other courtyard crying.
……
The next day, Ji Le De heard about this and hurried to the other courtyard. When he entered the courtyard, he saw Li Ran elegantly looking at the bamboo slips in the leisure courtyard.
Li Ran naturally saw her, and with a gesture, he pulled Ji Le into the room to talk.
"Did my sister come here yesterday?"
"Well, I came, but I sent him away."
Ji Le looked at Li Ran with confusion and couldn't help but ask:
"Why is this? Could it be that Zi Mingjun doesn't like my sister?"
But who would have thought that Li Ran immediately hugged her waist and spoke to her affectionately and softly:
"Le'er, no matter what the world is like, since I, Li Ran, have decided to marry you, I will only grow old with you in this life. I will never marry any other woman, no matter who she is, no matter what her status is and for whatever reason."<
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After listening to Ji Le, she couldn't help but feel moved. Although Ji Le is not a postmodern woman, when this kind of words comes from the mouth of a man she likes, no one can resist her.
"Zi Mingjun... Le'er... Le'er is really happy to marry you..."
After saying that, he jumped into Li Ran's arms.
Being able to marry the one you love and get such love and respect from your loved one would make even ordinary people so happy that they can’t sleep for days and nights. Not to mention someone with a noble birth like Ji Le, who is actually very wealthy.
What about girls who may be used for "political marriage"?