It was daybreak, and it was dusk again. Xiang Jiuding stood outside the inn and looked at the bonfires lit around him. It seemed that there was no hope of setting off tonight.
"Do you want to celebrate the little governor tonight?" Xiang Jiuding said, patting his belly.
The attendant reminded: "Master Jiu, please look happier."
Xiang Jiuding stretched out his hand and raised the corner of his mouth: "Of course I am happy that the young master has become the governor. Do you need to remind me? But this is too slow."
Although he left Jiangling Mansion at once, he didn't go very far these days. Li Minglou stayed up all day and night. His journey at night was inherently slow, and he often stopped for two or three days at a time.
"The eldest lady is not in good health." The attendant gave the reason.
Xiang Jiuding put down his hand: "The eldest lady is not in good health, and she still doesn't want to go fast. I don't have any objection. Why does the eldest lady need a reason?"
The attendant smiled: "Master Jiu is right."
Xiang Jiuding curled his lips, and then showed a bigger smile: "It's better to go slowly, so that the family can prepare a more comprehensive and grand wedding."
He had already received Xiang Yun's letter, which said that the wedding would be held in Taiyuan Mansion, and it would no longer be the engagement originally discussed.
Li Fengan's last wish was to see that his daughter would have a stable life without having to observe filial piety, but Li Minglou was still young and was in no hurry to consummate the marriage. However, this did not affect the grand wedding. Now that Li Mingyu has inherited the title of Jiedushi, it is even more important to have a double happiness.
The attendant's smile became even stronger: "Double happiness comes to our door, Master Jiu wants to drink two more drinks tonight."
Xiang Jiuding patted his belly and laughed and walked towards the camp outside: "I'll treat everyone tonight."
The people who escorted Li Minglou to Taiyuan include Li Fengjing of Jiangling Prefecture with the guards and entourage of the Li family, the soldiers and horses of Jiannan Road led by Yuanji, the servants and girls, and the soldiers and horses of the Xiang family of Taiyuan Prefecture led by Xiang Jiuding.
All expenses are borne by Jiannan Road, and there is no difference between you and me.
But of course everyone can spend their own money to eat, drink and have fun.
When Xiang Jiuding first received this task, he wanted to take care of them. The Xiang family had to bear all the expenses along the way. After all, they wanted to marry a wife. However, after looking at the number of people and horses in the Li family and the amount of food and clothing they had, it turned out that
It was so rotten in my stomach that I didn't dare to speak out.
Xiang Jiuding dared to say it even if he had to bear the cost of eating and drinking for one night.
The people around heard echoes, stirring up the atmosphere. There was also a commotion in the camp ahead, but it was not the response to Xiang Jiuding. They came from different camps. Armored and armed horses quickly gathered into a queue.
Founder and solemn.
Huh? Do you want to set off? Xiang Jiuding stood there in surprise, and others looked over in confusion.
Setting off on a journey is never so sudden.
"There is no need to set off." Yuan Ji walked out. He also put on his luggage, and followed him to lead the horse. "I have found out about the whereabouts of a famous doctor. The eldest lady and I are going to visit him."
On the other side, Fang Er drove the carriage out of the backyard of the inn. The girl Jin Jue was holding a black umbrella in her hands. She followed behind and gave some instructions to the two maids who were following her. Then she climbed into the carriage. The curtains were raised, and she could see in the dusk.
Sitting inside was Li Minglou, wrapped in a black robe and hat, covering his head and face.
Xiang Jiuding set off in a hurry: "I will accompany you."
Yuanji stopped him: "Master Jiu, just look over here. You can't leave people here."
Li Fengjing wiped his sweat and followed him: "Excuse me, Master Jiu, please stay and help me. I really can't stand it alone."
Xiang Jiuding's heart skipped a beat when he thought of the belongings in the motorcade. This was still part of it, and more dowry was following on the road behind him.
"It's not too far to go, we'll meet up in Xiangyuan City." Yuanji said.
Xiang Yuan City, Xiang Jiuding sketched a map of the direction in his mind. It was near Eyue and not on the route to Taiyuan Prefecture, but it was nothing. It was just a detour from Zhongwu territory. It was just a longer walk. It was important to treat the injury.
Girls want to wear black robes with their heads and faces wrapped around them and become brides.
"Okay." Xiang Jiuding clasped his fists at Yuan Ji and looked at the approaching carriage, "Don't worry, young lady, be careful along the way."
Jin Jue lifted the car curtain: "Thank you, Mr. Jiu."
Xiang Jiuding smiled and said it wasn't hard, it wasn't hard.
Jin Jue looked at Li Fengjing again: "Four Masters, I have already given instructions to Mother Meng. If you need anything, please give her instructions."
Li Fengjing smiled and nodded reservedly: "I understand, don't worry."
Jin Jue smiled: "Of course I can rest assured that the Fourth Master is here."
Li Fengjing's smile grew stronger, and he twirled his short beard and looked at Yuan Ji: "Be careful on the road, don't worry if you can't find the doctor."
Yuanji responded yes.
Although his attitude is not very respectful, it is much better than before. At least he can answer questions and look like a servant.
Li Fengjing was very satisfied, especially since the string of pairs of cards that had just been hung on his waist was so heavy that he stood firmly on the ground with his waist straight.
Soldiers and horses surrounded Li Minglou's car and galloped away in the dusk, turning into dots of starlight and then disappearing on the ground. Only then did Xiang Jiuding and Li Fengjing withdraw their sight.
Li Fengjing sighed: "I hope I can find a good doctor this time."
Xiang Jiuding was full of confidence: "The eldest lady is a lucky person."
As for how the eldest lady got this injury, everyone agreed not to mention it, but to talk about happy things. Li Fengjing smiled slightly: "Master Jiu wants to treat you? No need, of course we are here to treat our Mingyu's happy event."
Xiang Jiuding's eyes fell on Li Fengjing's waist, and he chuckled: "The fourth master is rich and thick now."
This was their second time together, and since they had shared joys and sorrows for the first time, Li Fengjing and Xiang Jiuding were already very close and could make some harmless jokes.
Li Fengjing put his hand on the pair of cards. As the only bastard in the family, his waist had never been so thick in his life.
"Four Masters." A steward looked from a distance and then ran over. He saluted respectfully and handed over a piece of paper. "This is the horse feed we purchased for ten days."
It's different whether there is a card dealer or not. Just a moment ago, he seemed to be a non-existent person in this convoy, especially the people in Jiannan Road, none of them seemed to recognize him.
Now any groom can recognize him at a glance.
Li Fengjing took it with a calm expression, but his hands couldn't help but tremble when he saw the number on it. Ma, do you want to eat so much money? Is the food too good? But after all, Li Fengjing is the master of the Li family.
He didn't really ask, so he calmly gave me the right card, and the steward respectfully thanked me and backed away.
"Then it's up to Fourth Master to spend the money tonight." Xiang Jiuding held his arm and whispered, "I can't even afford to hire your horse."
Li Fengjing laughed and joked with him: "We don't eat as much as horses."
"It's better to drink less tonight. We'll be on our way tomorrow morning." Xiang Jiuding joked and then became serious, "Try your best to keep up with the eldest lady's schedule."
"That's natural." Li Fengjing also nodded solemnly, rubbing the cards in his waist. It would be better if he could stay for a few more days.
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I went to reinstall the system with my notebook in hand and came back. How should I put it, I feel that a lot of things have not gone well recently, but when I think about it, the reasons are actually all my fault, so I still have to be serious and work hard to get it right, and I would like to share my encouragement with everyone.