The Possession of My Beloved

Master Li was in a hurry to rush on the road, his back was soaked, and he did not rush to see the prince when he entered the gate of the house, but took it out from the back bag of the donkey and folded it neatly After changing into a clean and refreshing white gown, he entered the hall and waited for the prince and Miss Liu to sign the marriage certificate.

After all, she is the guarantor of the marriage certificate, so she has to dress neatly.

Miantang originally thought that Cui Xingzhou was joking, but he didn't expect that he actually asked Master Li to send the marriage certificate. He hurriedly combed his hair and dressed up to meet Mr. Li, and at the same time said annoyed: "Have I agreed to sign the marriage contract? You are calling someone here, so why don't you drive the ducks to the shelves!"

Cui Xingzhou inserted gold hairpins into her hair, and said in a long voice, "Did you agree last night?"

Miantang blinked suspiciously, not remembering that she ever answered him. So Cui Xingzhou put his thin lips close to her ear and said a few words in a low voice.

Miantang's cheeks turned red as if they had been smoked by the heat. Last night when the two of them were messing around, Cui Xingzhou indeed made a way to agree to sign the marriage contract when Miantang was so madly in love.

"Then...how did you count at that time?" Mian Tang turned her head and pursed her lips, refusing to admit it. But Cui Xingzhou hugged her tightly and said, "If you don't want those miscellaneous things, at this moment I'm the only one who won't marry you, have you ever wished you'd be the only one who won't marry me?"

Miantang went silent. Yes, if she only wanted this moment, she would only want to be with him...

At this moment, Bi Cao said outside the house: "Master Li is waiting for the lord and miss!"

Cui Xingzhou pulled Miantang up, shook her hand, and dragged her out of the room to the hall.

Arriving at the door, Miantang didn't want to step into the hall for a while.

Seeing that Miantang refused to go out to receive the marriage certificate, Cui Xingzhou took her by the hand and said, "What? Do you have to let Master Li wait at the door for a day?"

Liu Miantang took a deep breath, threw off his hand and went to the hall. After seeing Master Li, after greeting him, he called Fang Xie to pour water for Master Li.

Li Guangcai was thirsty, took a cup of tea handed over by Fang Xie, drank it and said: "Miss Liu, this is a document issued by the government, if the prince does not recognize it one day, Come find me!"

your hand?"

Li Guangcai almost didn't spit out the tea in his mouth. He originally thought it was only Miss Liu who was worried that King Huaiyang's marriage was not solemn, and that there was no elders in the palace to make the decision, when the prince changed his mind, The name of the girl's family is not guaranteed.

But he never thought that this girl Liu did not sign the marriage certificate, so she was thinking of breaking the marriage... Does she know what she is talking about?

Thinking of this, Li Guangcai couldn't help but look at the prince suspiciously. The King of Huaiyang was just the right age, he had already left the youthful childishness of that time, and he still had an undisguised heroic spirit in his elegance, and his charm was even better than before!

They met together in the capital and got acquainted. Although Cui Xingzhou was withdrawn from the examination paper by the late emperor, he did not delay friendship in the same year. It's just that when he was young and frivolous, he would occasionally drink and have fun at the same table, when singing and dancing girls would accompany him. However, this King of Huaiyang has always been light-hearted. I fell in love with the prince, and secretly handed him a note.

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It's a pity that a group of flowers are intentional, but the young prince is ruthless.

It's just that the background doesn't match. What Li Guangcai never expected was that this young lady seemed to dislike King Huaiyang a little and was reluctant.

Liu Miantang looked surprised at Li Guangcai, only to realize that she had lost face to Cui Xingzhou in front of people.

Don't worry about what's going on in private, but Miantang doesn't want others to look down on Cui Xingzhou, so she quickly said, "Don't misunderstand, my lord, it's just because the concubine of the palace probably doesn't know about this marriage, if she is an old man Oppose... This marriage letter must not be counted, otherwise the prince will not bear the name of unfilial piety."

Yan's national law is clearly written, unless the marriage is granted by Long Live, how can anyone not dissolve the marriage certificate?"

Li Guangcai was not annoyed when he saw that King Huaiyang was rejected, and he was amazed, but after being entrusted by King Huaiyang, he naturally wanted to finish the errand, so he immediately replied: "If Miss has the intention of repenting, after you have discussed it with the lord, you will naturally be able to solve it..."

Mian Tang pursed her lips, still uncertain in her heart, but Cui Xingzhou looked at her silently, she pinched her fingers for a long time before hesitantly picked up the brush beside him and smeared it Dipped in ink, he neatly wrote his name on the marriage certificate.

Li Guangcai let out a long sigh of relief for the king, and hurriedly handed over the ink pad, let Miantang dip it and press the handprint on the name.

And Cui Xingzhou did not hesitate to write down his name and surname on the marriage certificate.

Li Guangcai, as the guarantor, must also sign and stamp it with the official seal.

Although this marriage certificate did not have the presence of the elderly from the two families, it was not considered a private life-long agreement, and it was counted in the process.

Li Guangcai asked the two of them to sign two marriage certificates, and also wrote a guarantor certificate for the two to sign their first and last names.

Cui Xingzhou had the marriage certificate in hand again, and the whole person's eyebrows and eyes became relaxed.

It is not easy for Mr. Li to ride a donkey all the way. Since he is a witness, of course he has to stay and eat wine and meat before leaving, so Cui Xingzhou ordered Li's mother to cook.

Mother Li and Mo Rufang watched the prince sign the marriage certificate with Liu Miantang.

However, they both looked at each other with a stunned expression. They couldn't believe that the prince was really engaged to Liu Miantang.

Especially Mo Ru, tears are about to burst out. The prince is the master, and no one in the palace dares to judge him. But he followed the prince, didn't report the information, and went later... Shouldn't he be skinned by the concubine?

Mama Li thinks more than Mo Ru. She regretted that she had neglected to give guidance to Miss Liu before. If it was the day of the ceremony, Miss Liu would have to learn a lot.

And Miantang was half-coaxed by Cui Xingzhou to sign the marriage certificate, looking at the finger where he pressed the red seal, he was still a little like a dream, and he couldn't tell if he was annoyed or relieved, in short The name was signed, and the rest went forward step by step.

Although she is now an independent female householder, she still needs to inform her grandfather, so while Cui Xingzhou is about to have a drink with Mr. Li, she writes a letter back to her own room and asks people Tell your grandfather, let him know first, and then choose an auspicious day to go back to the Lu family with Cui Xingzhou to worship your grandfather.

Cui Xingzhou and Li Guangcai had a drink together. With the marriage certificate in hand, Cui Xingzhou felt a lot more refreshed, and when he drank in the same year as his best friend, he also had a sincere smile on his face.

After Cui Xingzhou and Li Guangcai had a few drinks, Li Guangcai remembered something important and said to the king of Huaiyang: "Your Highness, have you heard about the current situation in the capital? , it would be best if you could put it off for a while before entering Beijing..."

Cui Xingzhou understands that the "sunxia" in Li Guangcai's mouth refers to the palace.

The young emperor's body has always been not tough, and he has not been in court for a month in a row recently. Only the Queen Mother Wu behind the curtain is in charge of the government.

The emperor is young and naturally has no heirs. Now the courtiers are madly saying that if the emperor really has an accident, which prince will be chosen to continue to sit in front of the curtain.

What kind of heart do you press?"

Li Guangcai also nodded thoughtfully, no one else knew, but he had been with the King of Huaiyang for a long time, so he naturally knew that King Sui, who looked like a wild crane, had always had the ambition to become an emperor.

Nowadays, the young emperor's dragon body is not very clear, but the prince Sui Wang of the various prefectures left the capital as if nothing happened. This really does not meet the wolf ambition of Sui Wang.

Li Guangcai was attracted by King Huaiyang to think of this, his expression tightened, and he said, "Then... do you want me to send some people to King Sui to investigate..."

Cui Xingzhou took a sip of wine and said: "No need, no matter what he wants to do, we have to stay out of it, which is why I tried so hard to transfer you to Xizhou. The three counties in Zhenzhou...now The water is very deep!"

Li Guangcai heard this, but said with a hearty smile: "I thought that the prince had completely forgotten about the serious business, and sent me here to serve as a flower protector."

Cui Xingzhou smiled slightly: "You also know that my trip to the Northwest has been delayed too much, and the age is not forgiving. It is better to start a family."

Li Guangcai raised his glass: "Then I will give you a toast for the prince to marry what he wants!"

However, what Li Guangcai thought was that, whether public or private, the king of Huaiyang and the king of Sui were opposed. That King Sui also took a fancy to Miss Liu, and even went to the door to rob someone for Jonah.

The King of Huaiyang turned around, but married the beautiful woman whom King Sui wanted to take into his pocket.

I don't know what will happen if King Sui knows.

In the same year, these two people were attracted to exchange cups, but Liu Miantang next door was biting her pen.

Because there was an outsider, Mama Li prepared a small table for Miantang, arranged the food, and brought it over.

Seeing that Miantang was still stunned, Mama Li sighed secretly.

Others don't know, but she knows that Miantang is not a woman who climbs the dragon and the phoenix, and is eager to marry the King of Huaiyang.

It's also that her family's prince has the ability, and the cold bed in the northwest has opened up the second line of Ren and Du, and is willing to put down the air and come to Miss Miantang.

And Liu Miantang couldn't stand the fear of entanglement with the strong girl, plus the persecution of the Sui King, it seemed that her family's prince was gracious and generous, and spoiled Miss Liu.

Mother Li knew nothing but Wang Ye's power of action. Since he made the decision to marry Liu Miantang, this little lady must marry and go back to the mansion and put her on her bed.

So Mama Li secretly reminded herself that she should take Miss Liu as the future princess and serve her well. If nothing else happens, she will be the future mistress of the Huaiyang Palace!

Thinking of this, she said softly: "Miss, eat quickly while the food is hot. Today I made your favorite stewed pork tonkotsu. The white soup is very thick, just serve it while it's hot. It's delicious to drink..."

As soon as Miantang looked up, she saw Mama Li smiling at him like a spring breeze.

Although she knew that Li's mother was very good to herself, but when she used to speak, she always had the slavish air of a big family, with her own restraint and a hidden sense of superiority.

I have known her for so long, but I have never seen Mama Li smile so tenderly with humility, humility and kindness... Her face seems to be a bit whiter than usual!

Taking the small soup cup handed over by Li's mother, Miantang took a sip. The soup that the white-faced mother boiled with heart was really mellow...

While Mama Li was serving her meals, Miantang asked about the population in the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion.

She didn't ask before because it had nothing to do with her. But just now, she was coaxed by Cui Xingzhou to sign the marriage contract, so she couldn't regret it and immediately tore it up, she could only take a step by step.

Mother Li knew everything, but said that in addition to the concubine in the Cui family, the remaining concubines of the old prince either entered the temple or went to the manor.

In this way, there are only two aunts left in the palace - Xiao Li and Qin.

And these two concubines can stay because the concubine is afraid that they will be gossiped by people if they are too clean. Said that as soon as the old prince died, she was mean to the concubine, so she let her son show mercy and stay.

Among the two concubines, Xiao Li has a daughter, Cui Wanglan, who is only thirteen years old and has not yet been engaged.

The Qin family had a son who suffered from atrophy when he was fifteen years old. He ranked fifth among his brothers, but he became paralyzed at a young age and could not walk. But also because of this, it was a blessing in disguise that he was able to survive the blood and rain in the royal mansion back then, and lived quietly in a corner of the royal mansion.

Of course, Mama Li wouldn't talk about the prince's actions, but after listening to Miantang, she also guessed something.

The Cui Xingzhou she used to think was the prince who grew up in the rich and noble piles. But when I heard Li's mother say that there were only twelve or three concubines in the original palace, and the concubines were not very clear, I couldn't help frowning.

He is a direct son, but he is the ninth eldest. Which elder brother can give him courtesy? One can imagine how serious the conflict between the brothers in the palace will be.

But...he has so many brothers, in the end there is only a paralyzed brother left in the house, his methods must be extremely cruel...

Cui Xingzhou like that is a Cui Jiu she doesn't know very well.

Mother Li watched Miantang eating and making notes on the notebook, but nodded her head in approval: "Miss, you are talented and intelligent, everyone knows that the prince's mansion is as deep as the sea, and the one who drowned is naturally unaware. You stupid bird. Our palace is much cleaner than other homes. The concubine is kind, and as long as you win her favor, there is no one else to promise..."

Mian Tang smiled and said: "No matter how much I pay, I can't compare to the concubine's niece... By the way, after that Miss Lian broke off the marriage, she shouldn't live in the palace, right? "

Mama Li can't say this for sure, so she can only say cautiously: "After all, they are relatives, they have to move around, and they will come during the festivals, but after Miss Lian gets married, she should Not walking too hard."

Miantang did not speak. Cui Xingzhou is still holding the post of commander, and she will be brought back to Zhenzhou to marry after she enters Beijing to report her work. At that time, Miss Lian should have also talked about her marriage, so as to avoid the embarrassment of meeting.

The biggest thing right now is that she and Cui Xingzhou go home with her grandfather.

This time is different from last time. Although Miantang has established an account, the Lu family can be regarded as her natal family. She signed the marriage certificate with Cui Xingzhou privately, and she always told her family in an upright manner.

So the day after the engagement, the sun is good, and it is also an auspicious day. Cui Xingzhou took Miantang back to Lu Mansion.

For the engagement ceremony, when he returned from the northwest, he was transported from Zhenzhou.

In the past few days, they have been transported to Xizhou by ship, just in time for loading.

It was Mama Li who was doing things here, commanding Cui Xingzhou's guards, checking the gift list, assembling the limousine, tying the red flowers and arranging them neatly, and then the whole team set off.

There are more than a dozen large carriages, all made of red cloth as sheds and hung with red flowers, which is really eye-catching.

The people of Xizhou have been looking at this extravagant betrothal convoy recently, and they were also curious about which prince came to Xizhou to propose marriage.

When they saw that the carriage was still heading in the direction of Lufu, people were frying. To put it bluntly, maybe someone proposed to Miss Lu Jia again?

It's just been a few days since the last float proposal! Why did someone propose a kiss again?

When the carriage arrived at the entrance of Lu's house.

The Lu family members have been crowded together.

When Cui Xingzhou helped Liu Miantang down from the carriage. The female family members of the Lu family also took a deep breath.

They really didn't expect that Miantang would be engaged to this Cui Jiuye like this, and signed the marriage certificate without even saying hello to the family.

The old man just received the letter last night. This morning, the old man said to the family slowly: "Liu girl is engaged, I will come to the door today and let the kitchen cook more dishes."

Before everyone understands, the wagon team that will send the bride price has also arrived. Looking at the battle, it was even more pompous than the Sui King a while ago.

Quan's face was tense, and Lu Qingying's teeth were bubbling with acid water. When she gets married, the Su family's betrothal gift can be swept up into the sky by the strong wind!

Liu Miantang is sincere to run on her and make her look ugly, right?

Lu Mu's face is not good-looking, he didn't expect Miantang to be so ignorant, and he went to slap King Sui's face, refused King Sui's face, turned around and agreed to this Cui son's marriage.

Cui Jiu is rich, but does he have the power of King Sui? That is the former son of the current empress dowager! Long live the royal uncle!

Thinking of this, Lu Mu made up his mind, since Miantang opened a female account, she will go to her own way! What is the matter with this truckload of betrothal gifts being transported to the Lu family? If Cui Jiu's betrothal gift is allowed to enter the door, wouldn't it be the Lu family slapping King Sui in the face?

Think about it this way, when Cui Xingzhou was leading Miantang to the gate, Lu Mu first reached out to stop him, and without looking at Cui Xingzhou, he just took up the posture of an elder with a dignified expression, and said to her: "You I set up a female household early in the morning and moved out from the Lu family. It was agreed that from now on, I would not drag the Lu family. When you said this that day, I, as an uncle, am glad that you are better than your father who dragged people down. But now that you have made a marriage, you are eager to send the betrothal gift to the Lu family, what does this mean? I don't know, I thought that the elders of the Lu family chose you for the marriage you made privately!"

Lu Mu usually follows the routine of both sides, and rarely does he speak so harshly. Now I'm in a hurry, and now I want to distance myself from Miantang.

Lu Xian watched his second brother suddenly go crazy, and was so anxious to pull his hand: "You are crazy! Why are you talking like that!"

Lu Mu thought big brother was coming to fight the mud again, so he waved his hand impatiently: "Big brother, go to the side, this person is also recruited by you! It's not a good thing to look at! Since you want to Why don't you ask our Lu parents when proposing a marriage? Is he born without a mother, or is he without a father? How can he make his own decisions like this..."

Lu Mu's voice was so loud that everyone in the street could hear it. If the King of Sui did not accept Cheng Miantang, he must not have died. If he has his cronies here, he will know that this Liu Miantang is a private gift, and the Lu family does not agree!

Actually, in today's battle, I really can't complain about Miantang. It was Cui Xingzhou who insisted on letting her enjoy the honor in Xizhou, lest the matter of Sui Wang Qiangna tarnish the reputation of the Lu family.

The betrothal gift of more than ten cars was given to the Lu family alone. After all, the Lu family also raised Miantang for several years. As for the ceremony, he would just prepare another copy and put it into Miantang's dowry.

Unexpectedly, at the door, she was scolded by Lu Mu.

In fact, when Mian Tang heard the second uncle scolding people, he immediately understood his careful thoughts.

But... did my grandfather not inform the family of Cui Xingzhou's identity? Otherwise, why did the second uncle curse so recklessly?

The Quan family also came over to help her husband at this time: "Miantang, I don't blame your second uncle being angry. You can't be too shallow! You said you don't want to put on the appearance of King Sui, If you have to find someone with inconvenient legs and feet, no matter how much money he has, he can have the dignity and dignity of King Sui…”

Mo Ru, who was on the side, couldn't listen anymore, just when the Quan family was about to add more oil, he shouted loudly according to the etiquette of Na Li: "The lady from the Lu family is beautiful and intelligent, with a temperament like orchid, and a talent. Bixian. Therefore, Cui Xingzhou, the king of Huaiyang in Zhenzhou, came here to marry him, presented the gift list, and asked the old man in the house to look at it and agree on an auspicious day!"

The King of Huaiyang in Zhenzhou? Is it the Northwest Commander Cui Xingzhou who calmed the chaos in the northwest and swept away the seven tribes of barbarians? Where did such a great prince come from?

Even if he was really Cui Xingzhou, if he came to take a concubine, he would still be believed. But he kept saying that he wanted to marry the princess, but he chose Liu Miantang, the daughter of a criminal minister, which made people unbelievable!

Where is this scammer? He was so daring and pretended to be the grand marshal of the Northwest who had made great achievements to deceive his daughter!