In the following time, Yan Bing, led by Li Jing'an, searched through the entire Xuzhou City, collecting Mr. Li's favorite snacks, his second favorite tea, and his usual pen, ink, paper and inkstone, together with the best chess,
I bought a set of Go chess each, and finally some common new year items for the Chinese New Year.
From the beginning there were large and small gift boxes, but eventually I couldn’t hold them anymore, so I hired a day laborer to push a cart and pull them back...
The momentum seems scary, but in fact, the total sum of the zeros and zeros cost less than 200 taels of silver. This is the price in Xuzhou. If it were in the capital, these things would probably not cost even 100 taels.
Until the two of them led the day laborers to push the cart back, Yan Bing still had a skeptical attitude...
After much hesitation, Yan Bing finally couldn't help but speak, and he tried to speak as tactfully as possible...
"Fourth Uncle, although there are many types of gifts, the prices of these things...are not a bit sincere..."
Li Jing'an, who was leading the way with his hands behind his back, heard this and slowly turned his head to look at Yan Bing, then he chuckled and said slowly in the tone of an experienced person: "Don't worry, I know the old man's temper best. If you use these simple things
If it gets complicated, the old man will not only refuse to accept it, but he might even spit in your face directly. Only then will the gain outweigh the loss..."
"My fourth uncle's tone sounds like he understands it deeply...?"
"That's right! When I was just one year old, and it was time for the old man to celebrate his birthday, I... Hey?? You silly girl, you want to hear my joke, right??" After Li Jing'an finished speaking, he gave Yan Bing a sideways look.
, continued to stride forward with his hands behind his back.
Yan Bing smiled evilly, shrugged, and followed silently.
The two of them chatted all the way. When they returned to Baolong Pavilion, several Black Jin Guards were already painting the newly installed door. Yan Bing couldn't help but secretly pick on Brother Thumb with their skillful movements and smooth techniques.
!
As expected of a spy department, it is indeed versatile...
But... Uncle Zeng is so good, why do you want to replace the door?
Li Bing's puzzled expression was also caught in the eyes of Li Jing'an who was standing aside...
"Last night, your best friend came to the door and tore down the door. It happened that the old man was in a bad mood, so the eldest brother came to discuss the matter. The eldest brother meant that the other party also came to help out of good intentions. It was a misunderstanding.
Field, then we can repair this door ourselves, but the commander is obviously a fool and arranged for people to build a new door overnight. I guess the eldest brother still doesn’t know about it yet. Let’s go... This is not what we want
Concerned..."
In just a few words, Li Jing'an relieved Yan Bing's confusion, and then he took the lead and walked towards the backyard until he arrived in front of Li Chengxiao's bamboo house. Li Jing'an snatched the gift list from Yan Bing's hand, hugged it in his arms, and said in a deep voice
Said: "You go in first, my fourth uncle will accompany you to finish singing this double act..."
After saying that, Li Jing'an stretched out two fingers and waved them in front of Yan Bing, obviously reminding Yan Bing of their previous agreement. Yan Bing nodded quickly, and Li Jing'an smiled and said
On Bing's back, he lightly said two words: "Go!"
"Dong dong"
"Dong dong"
"Dong dong"
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Yan Bing can clearly hear his heartbeat every time he steps up a step...
She didn't know what kind of "storm" would be waiting for her behind this door...
But the only thing she knows is that she will eventually have to face this disaster by herself, whether she is dead or disabled, she cannot complain...
Don't……
people……
Yan Bing stared at Li Lingyue who opened the door with wide eyes, and froze on the spot...
"Why are you here!??"
"Nonsense! This is my grandpa's room, why can't I come?" Lingyue rolled her eyes at Yan Bing angrily, then raised her hand, pulled her in, and closed the door...
"I have told my grandpa the cause and effect. Well, I also called Wen Miao and Xuekui. The three of us have been chatting with my grandpa all morning, but we can't find you. It's so early in the morning.
Where did you go!?"
"I...I went to buy some New Year expenses..." Yan Bing explained hesitantly, and then hurriedly gave Li Chengxiao a deep bow...
At this moment, Li Chengxiao no longer looked as angry as yesterday. Instead, he waved his hand at Yan Bing with a smile, pointed to the seat next to him, and said softly: "Come on, kid, come and sit."
"Hey, yes." Yan Bing tried his best to put on a very well-behaved smile, and then slowly sat on the pillar beside him. During this period, he also took a peek at the profiles of Xue Kui and Wen Miao...
Xuekui... still looked carefree, sitting there as if she were at home, crossing her legs, holding a tea bowl, and talking...
And Wen Miao... still looked like a lady, sitting upright and polite, but her face no longer had the shyness she usually had when meeting strangers. She obviously had a great time chatting with the old man...
"They are all good children... clean at heart... and they value love and justice... You girl, this is a blessing that has been cultivated in several lifetimes..." Li Chengxiao took advantage of Xue Kui's break to drink tea, and then said:
He looked at Yan Bing with a beard and nodded gently.
What!???
My heart is clean!???
You said this about Lingyue and Wenmiao, I agree!
But Xuekui has a clean heart!??Master, there’s nothing wrong with your eyes!???
Although Yan Bing smiled bitterly in his heart, he could not say this on his lips. He could only echo continuously: "I am very lucky...I am very lucky..."
"Especially this girl." As Li Chengxiao spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at Xue Kui in front of him, and then praised loudly: "Although this girl looks disrespectful and unscrupulous on the surface, she is the most pure.
...and the most transparent..."
She is still pure!??
Ah yes...pure...
Pure one color blank...
Yan Bing nodded in agreement on the surface, but almost laughed out loud in his heart...
I don't know how Xue Kui was able to fool the old man across from me, but the only thing Yan Bing is sure of is that she does have this strength...
"And this child... looks as weak as water and gentle, but in fact she has a resolute personality and is not complacent. Once she finds someone she recognizes, she will risk everything. This is somewhat similar to my Yue'er...
"Li Chengxiao pointed at Wen Miao cheerfully and seemed to agree with it.
Well……
This time you are right, I can't argue with you.
Yan Bing nodded sincerely...
"As for you kid...you have the tenderness and meticulousness of a girl, but also the courage and boldness that only a boy should have...In this regard, you are somewhat similar to Yue'er..."
Okay... I finally understand...
As long as there is an advantage in co-authorship, it has something to do with your precious granddaughter, right...
"Just now, I heard them tell a lot of interesting stories and anecdotes about the four of you getting along. You four have supported each other along the way and have gone through life and death many times, so I feel..."
"Dong dong dong..."
Just when Li Chengxiao was talking about the most critical point, and Yan Bing and others were listening carefully with bated breath, there was a sudden knock on the door of the Zhulou...
Old Man Li glanced sideways at the door and murmured in a low voice: "Leave it alone...so I think..."
"Dong dong dong..."
There was another knock on the door, interrupting Li Chengxiao's words. When everyone saw the old man's face, his face immediately dropped, and they hurriedly tried to persuade him and opened the door. As expected, the person who came in was the person waiting in the courtyard.
For a long time, Li Jing'an couldn't hear any sound.
After Li Jing'an entered the door, he was also slightly stunned. Looking at everyone's confused eyes, he smiled awkwardly and said politely: "Hey... everyone is here... I'll come back later..."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
"You're here, just tell me if you have anything to say! There are no outsiders here!" Li Chengxiao leaned back in his seat and glanced at Li Jing'an. With just this glance and the words "no outsiders", Li Jing'an immediately understood the progress of the situation.
, quickly rolled his eyes and changed his words...
"Dad, Qihua just bought some New Year's goods and put them in the front yard. I don't know whether I should collect them. I came here to ask for your advice so that I can take care of them..."
"That's it..." Li Chengxiao sat up slightly, smoothed his beard, then looked at Li Jing'an, and said loudly: "This thing is the child's filial piety, so you should accept it. Since you are here, dad still has some
I have to leave the matter to you."
"Hey, okay dad, tell me..." Li Jing'an knew that this hurdle would have been overcome even without his own efforts, so he naturally spoke as little as possible to avoid making too many mistakes.
But what Mr. Li said next still shocked everyone!
"In the afternoon, call your eldest brother and sister-in-law, as well as your third brother and his wife, to go get the red candles, phoenix crowns and harems, and then decorate the front hall. Tomorrow, Qihua and Lingyue will come to the hall to get married!"
"ah--!???"
When everyone heard this, they were shocked and stood up one after another and looked at Li Chengxiao...
Li Jing'an was even more confused and quickly reminded: "Dad, these three books and six etiquettes, three matchmakers and six hires, eight large sedan chairs, and ten miles of red makeup are all indispensable! In addition, we have to worship our ancestors tomorrow."
, this is a bit rushed...isn't this...a bit too hasty??"
"Ancestor worship? Your father and I were raised by your master. I don't even know who my ancestor is! Besides, children of the world don't have so many rules! I tell you to do it, so just do it! Don't do it!
Talk too much!" After Li Chengxiao finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and a gust of palm wind directly pushed the door of the bamboo building open on both sides. This move clearly said, if you don't leave, I will kick you out!
Li Jing'an was naturally aware of current affairs. He quickly lifted up his robe and ran out without saying another nonsense...
Looking at Li Jingan's hastily escaping back, Li Chengxiao waved his sleeves and the two doors closed in the wind. Then he looked at the crowd happily and said softly: "Come, sit down, let's continue talking about our..."
It’s as if what I just said was just a casual incident...
However, only Li Chengxiao knew best why he was so anxious...
Because through this morning's talk, he thoroughly understood three things.
First,
This child, Yue'er, has given up on marrying anyone except Qihua. If she blocks it, Yue'er will not only run away from home again, but there is a high possibility that she will never come back again...
second,
The two children, Xuekui and Wenmiao, are good-natured and have a deep relationship with Lingyue. They are as close as sisters. It is obviously impossible to break up the relationship between them and Qihua...
third,
Since he has no power to change this matter, he can only do the next best thing and confirm the position of Yue'er's wife. The only way to ensure that everything is foolproof is to complete the ceremony under his nose! To avoid long nights and dreams...
Li Chengxiao, a hero of a generation, basically used the little scheming and wisdom he had in his life to seek happiness for his precious granddaughter. It is really lamentable... sad...
