NOVEL NEXT Li Zhi, don't be a coward
Chapter 30
Chapter 30
High-ranking marriage, the order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker.
The marriage between the Li family and the Cui family is completely in accordance with the etiquette, the parents of both parties are satisfied, and it is also in line with the interests of the two families.
Perhaps the only ones who are dissatisfied are the parties concerned.
Li Qinzai hated arranged marriages in his heart. He was afraid that he would be betrothed to a shrew with a pockmarked face.
What about Cui Jie, the daughter of the Cui family?
In the ancient mansion, Cui Jie walked gently into the front hall with small steps.
Kneeling to worship his father Cui Linqian, the kneeling movements are impeccable, from stretching the sleeves, to kneeling on the ground, to palms on the forehead, the movements are smooth and smooth, revealing an elegance that has been refined for many years.
Cui Linqian looked at his daughter with satisfaction, stroked his beard and nodded and smiled.
Cui Jie is almost here this year.
These days girls get married relatively early, most of them have already decided to get married around the age of 16, and Cui Jie's marriage is already considered a late marriage.
If it is an ordinary family, the government's official media will come to the door to urge the marriage.
Kneeling in front of Cui Linqian with her head bowed, Cui Jie remained motionless, even if the mountains collapsed and the ground cracked.
, is the age when a flower is quietly blooming.
Cui Jie, who was sitting in front of Cui Linqian, looked very quiet, her thin body exuded a frail and youthful style, and there was a hint of Cui Linqian's appearance between her brows and eyes.
Her eyebrows are like Liu Dai, her eyes are like autumn water, her thin lips are a little less bloody, and she looks more and more fragile and helpless.
After three years of mourning for her mother, Cui Jie still hadn't fully recovered from the grief, and when she raised her eyes and frowned, there was still a hint of sadness on her face.
Cui Linqian looked at her daughter quietly, and sighed softly: "Jie'er, your mother has passed away. This is the destiny. There is nothing for mortals to do. Those who are alive should live well and try to be happy, otherwise your mother's spirit in heaven will not be at peace."
Cui Jie lowered her eyelids and said softly, "Yes."
"The three-year period of filial piety has passed. Yesterday, the British government in Chang'an sent a letter, urging you to marry Qin Zai, the fifth young man of the Li family. I have already agreed to the old man. In a few days, the British government will send someone to accept it."
Cui Jie's drooping eyelids trembled, she lowered her head and bit her lips tightly without speaking.
Cui Linqian stared at her, and said: "The meritorious officials of the three dynasties of the British government, the family members are upright, and the descendants of his family have received a lot of favors. If you marry into the Li family, you will not be wronged."
Cui Jie said in a low voice: "My lord, my daughter wants to keep filial piety for her mother for a few more years."
Cui Linqian laughed: "Nonsense, the three years of filial piety have been completed, you have fulfilled your filial piety, the man has passed away, there is no reason to let your children delay their youth and filial piety."
Cui Jie bit her lips fiercely, remained silent for a while, then suddenly leaned down and said, "My lord, my daughter would like to never marry for the rest of her life and be a filial piety in front of her father's knee. Please, my lord, please do it."
Cui Linqian shook his head again and again: "The marriage was decided four years ago, and there is absolutely no possibility of changing it. A woman will marry after all. How can I keep you as my sister-in-law? Let's not talk about it again."
Cui Jie couldn't bear it anymore, and protested: "Father, the fifth young man of the Li family...is not a good man, and my daughter really doesn't want to marry him, so I beg my father to forgive me and call off the marriage."
Cui Linqian was startled, and then furious: "How did you hear that Li Qinzai is not a good man? Don't listen to the gossips in the backyard. The marriage is already fixed, how can you let yourself be willful!"
Cui Jie, who was originally agitated, suddenly calmed down and returned to her cold and weak appearance.
She was smart since she was a child, and from her father's resolute tone, she knew that it was absolutely impossible to change this marriage.
A wealthy family takes the word "reputation" very seriously, and since the wedding date has been set, there is basically no possibility of retiring the engagement.
The Li family and the Cui family are both wealthy families in the world. If the two families divorced, they would be a big laughing stock, and the two families would not be able to afford the consequences.
"Yes, my daughter understands." Cui Jie said calmly.
Cui Linqian looked at her in astonishment, the excited look she had seen just now was completely gone, as if it was his own hallucination.
At this moment, she has become the lady of aristocratic family in the eyes of everyone, elegant and demure.
Cui Linqian pursed his lips, and said softly: "Jie'er, don't listen to the rumors outside, the Li family has made meritorious service in three dynasties, and the emperor is very kind to him. Qinghe's Cui family's daughter is married to the descendant of the dynasties' meritorious person, it is a good match."
Cui Jie still lowered her eyes and said: "Yes."
The daughter's reaction was too calm, Cui Linqian suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, looked at her suspiciously, then shook his head to let her back away.
Walking out of the front hall, Cui Jie's calm and pretty face flashed a trace of unruliness in an instant.
She had never heard of Li Qinzai's reputation in Qingzhou. Ever since she knew that he was her future husband-in-law, Cui Jie was very concerned about his news, and even secretly sent people to Chang'an City to inquire regularly.
Four years have passed, and the news that has been inquired about is certainly not good news.
In the past four years, Li Qinzai's actions have completely exposed his reputation, personality, and character.
It may be an exaggeration to say that he was "full of evil", but it is very appropriate to say that he is "notorious".
The more she heard about it, the more Cui Jie became disgusted with this husband-in-law whom she had never met before, and her heart became more and more repulsed by this marriage, and now it has reached a point where hearing his name makes her whole body feel uncomfortable.
Don't ask for gold and jade halls, don't ask for Lianchengbi, but ask for a good man in this life.
Li Qinzai is definitely not a good man.
Cui Jie studied poetry and books intensively since she was a child, her knowledge is not inferior to that of a Jinshi, her self-cultivation is no less than that of an eminent monk, and her knowledge and self-cultivation have boosted her arrogance.
A person like Li Qinzai, no matter how noble his family background, is not worthy of her marriage.
The moment she walked out of the front hall, Cui Jie, who had been a good girl for many years, suddenly had a very bold idea in her heart...
…………
Chang'an City.
Zhuyan ointment is popular all over the city, and the supply is in short supply.
A bottle of Zhuyan cream sells for [-] yuan, and the ladies in Chang'an are still flocking to it.
Not only that, guests from the British government also came to the door in an endless stream, most of them were the dignified ladies of Chang'an City, and they came to ask to see Li Cuishi directly.
Li Cui obviously has the characteristics of a strong woman. When she found that the supply of Zhuyan cream was in short supply, she immediately sent people to expand the workshop outside the city, and recruited all the people in the village. Both men and women were put into the workshop to start producing Zhuyan cream day and night.
A few days later, five carriages were loaded with the proceeds from the sale of Zhuyan Cream, and the coachman drove the money into the Li family's warehouse.
Even Li Ji was shocked now.
The Li family has never been short of money. It has been in business since the reign of Emperor Gaozu Wude. Over the decades, Li Ji has also earned a lot of property for the family. There are many shops in several big cities in Guanzhong, and he even formed a joint venture with the powerful. Several caravans.
However, Li Ji has never seen such a lucrative business in his life, and he loaded five carts of money in just a few days after opening.
The Li family is going to send it out!
Does that thing called "Zhuyan Cream" really have such a great magic power?
I heard that Li Qinzai made it again?
It's always worth a bottle, and this evil person really dares to sell it.
The foolish ladies in Chang'an City really dare to buy it.I don't know how many prodigal wives have been exposed with a small bottle of beauty cream.
In the afternoon at the end of summer, Li Ji sat in the yard, watching the figures of the housekeepers and servants who suddenly became busy, and watching the second daughter-in-law Li Cuishi resolutely shuttle between the warehouse and the front yard, shouting loudly from time to time, the gentle and virtuous woman in the past The appearance is completely broken.
The majestic mansion of the Duke of the State, the mansion of the meritorious officials of the three dynasties, turned into the office of the Li family shop in Chang'an.
The butler Wu Tong hurriedly followed behind Li Cuishi, almost waving a small handkerchief to call the old man outside to come in and play...
Li Ji's hand stroking his beard trembled slightly.
The Li family got rich, Li Ji should be happy, but why is there an unknown fire in his heart?
Li Qinzai suddenly appeared behind Li Ji, carefully kneading Li Ji's old shoulders.
The old shoulders are slippery, use some strength.
"Grandpa, it's been a bit noisy in the mansion these past few days. Many noble ladies come to the door. It's hard for my mother not to entertain me personally. You..."
Li Ji waved his hand: "No problem."
After a pause, Li Ji asked suddenly: "A few days ago, you said that you wanted to make something called a 'mask', didn't you mean to cure pockmarks?"
Li Qinzai was taken aback: "Yes, Zhuyan ointment can cure pockmarks... right?"
Li Ji pointed to the gate of the Li Mansion, which was constantly flowing, and said, "Are there so many pockmarks in Chang'an City?"
Seeing that Li Ji's expression was a bit strange, after thinking about it, he felt that Li Ji might be a little upset because his home has become a vegetable market.
Li Qinzai said cautiously: "One side of the water and soil support the other side, maybe Chang'an's special water quality pockmark..."
Li Ji was silent for a while, then said calmly: "Very good, the old man is not yet 70 years old this year, so you have fooled the old man for a fool, Qin Zai, the old man is struggling today, so take my horse."
Li Qinzai's heart sank: "Grandpa wants to dance?"
"No dance, just a sparring with you. Please!"
"Who are you inviting?" Li Qinzai was startled.
(End of this chapter)
High-ranking marriage, the order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker.
The marriage between the Li family and the Cui family is completely in accordance with the etiquette, the parents of both parties are satisfied, and it is also in line with the interests of the two families.
Perhaps the only ones who are dissatisfied are the parties concerned.
Li Qinzai hated arranged marriages in his heart. He was afraid that he would be betrothed to a shrew with a pockmarked face.
What about Cui Jie, the daughter of the Cui family?
In the ancient mansion, Cui Jie walked gently into the front hall with small steps.
Kneeling to worship his father Cui Linqian, the kneeling movements are impeccable, from stretching the sleeves, to kneeling on the ground, to palms on the forehead, the movements are smooth and smooth, revealing an elegance that has been refined for many years.
Cui Linqian looked at his daughter with satisfaction, stroked his beard and nodded and smiled.
Cui Jie is almost here this year.
These days girls get married relatively early, most of them have already decided to get married around the age of 16, and Cui Jie's marriage is already considered a late marriage.
If it is an ordinary family, the government's official media will come to the door to urge the marriage.
Kneeling in front of Cui Linqian with her head bowed, Cui Jie remained motionless, even if the mountains collapsed and the ground cracked.
, is the age when a flower is quietly blooming.
Cui Jie, who was sitting in front of Cui Linqian, looked very quiet, her thin body exuded a frail and youthful style, and there was a hint of Cui Linqian's appearance between her brows and eyes.
Her eyebrows are like Liu Dai, her eyes are like autumn water, her thin lips are a little less bloody, and she looks more and more fragile and helpless.
After three years of mourning for her mother, Cui Jie still hadn't fully recovered from the grief, and when she raised her eyes and frowned, there was still a hint of sadness on her face.
Cui Linqian looked at her daughter quietly, and sighed softly: "Jie'er, your mother has passed away. This is the destiny. There is nothing for mortals to do. Those who are alive should live well and try to be happy, otherwise your mother's spirit in heaven will not be at peace."
Cui Jie lowered her eyelids and said softly, "Yes."
"The three-year period of filial piety has passed. Yesterday, the British government in Chang'an sent a letter, urging you to marry Qin Zai, the fifth young man of the Li family. I have already agreed to the old man. In a few days, the British government will send someone to accept it."
Cui Jie's drooping eyelids trembled, she lowered her head and bit her lips tightly without speaking.
Cui Linqian stared at her, and said: "The meritorious officials of the three dynasties of the British government, the family members are upright, and the descendants of his family have received a lot of favors. If you marry into the Li family, you will not be wronged."
Cui Jie said in a low voice: "My lord, my daughter wants to keep filial piety for her mother for a few more years."
Cui Linqian laughed: "Nonsense, the three years of filial piety have been completed, you have fulfilled your filial piety, the man has passed away, there is no reason to let your children delay their youth and filial piety."
Cui Jie bit her lips fiercely, remained silent for a while, then suddenly leaned down and said, "My lord, my daughter would like to never marry for the rest of her life and be a filial piety in front of her father's knee. Please, my lord, please do it."
Cui Linqian shook his head again and again: "The marriage was decided four years ago, and there is absolutely no possibility of changing it. A woman will marry after all. How can I keep you as my sister-in-law? Let's not talk about it again."
Cui Jie couldn't bear it anymore, and protested: "Father, the fifth young man of the Li family...is not a good man, and my daughter really doesn't want to marry him, so I beg my father to forgive me and call off the marriage."
Cui Linqian was startled, and then furious: "How did you hear that Li Qinzai is not a good man? Don't listen to the gossips in the backyard. The marriage is already fixed, how can you let yourself be willful!"
Cui Jie, who was originally agitated, suddenly calmed down and returned to her cold and weak appearance.
She was smart since she was a child, and from her father's resolute tone, she knew that it was absolutely impossible to change this marriage.
A wealthy family takes the word "reputation" very seriously, and since the wedding date has been set, there is basically no possibility of retiring the engagement.
The Li family and the Cui family are both wealthy families in the world. If the two families divorced, they would be a big laughing stock, and the two families would not be able to afford the consequences.
"Yes, my daughter understands." Cui Jie said calmly.
Cui Linqian looked at her in astonishment, the excited look she had seen just now was completely gone, as if it was his own hallucination.
At this moment, she has become the lady of aristocratic family in the eyes of everyone, elegant and demure.
Cui Linqian pursed his lips, and said softly: "Jie'er, don't listen to the rumors outside, the Li family has made meritorious service in three dynasties, and the emperor is very kind to him. Qinghe's Cui family's daughter is married to the descendant of the dynasties' meritorious person, it is a good match."
Cui Jie still lowered her eyes and said: "Yes."
The daughter's reaction was too calm, Cui Linqian suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, looked at her suspiciously, then shook his head to let her back away.
Walking out of the front hall, Cui Jie's calm and pretty face flashed a trace of unruliness in an instant.
She had never heard of Li Qinzai's reputation in Qingzhou. Ever since she knew that he was her future husband-in-law, Cui Jie was very concerned about his news, and even secretly sent people to Chang'an City to inquire regularly.
Four years have passed, and the news that has been inquired about is certainly not good news.
In the past four years, Li Qinzai's actions have completely exposed his reputation, personality, and character.
It may be an exaggeration to say that he was "full of evil", but it is very appropriate to say that he is "notorious".
The more she heard about it, the more Cui Jie became disgusted with this husband-in-law whom she had never met before, and her heart became more and more repulsed by this marriage, and now it has reached a point where hearing his name makes her whole body feel uncomfortable.
Don't ask for gold and jade halls, don't ask for Lianchengbi, but ask for a good man in this life.
Li Qinzai is definitely not a good man.
Cui Jie studied poetry and books intensively since she was a child, her knowledge is not inferior to that of a Jinshi, her self-cultivation is no less than that of an eminent monk, and her knowledge and self-cultivation have boosted her arrogance.
A person like Li Qinzai, no matter how noble his family background, is not worthy of her marriage.
The moment she walked out of the front hall, Cui Jie, who had been a good girl for many years, suddenly had a very bold idea in her heart...
…………
Chang'an City.
Zhuyan ointment is popular all over the city, and the supply is in short supply.
A bottle of Zhuyan cream sells for [-] yuan, and the ladies in Chang'an are still flocking to it.
Not only that, guests from the British government also came to the door in an endless stream, most of them were the dignified ladies of Chang'an City, and they came to ask to see Li Cuishi directly.
Li Cui obviously has the characteristics of a strong woman. When she found that the supply of Zhuyan cream was in short supply, she immediately sent people to expand the workshop outside the city, and recruited all the people in the village. Both men and women were put into the workshop to start producing Zhuyan cream day and night.
A few days later, five carriages were loaded with the proceeds from the sale of Zhuyan Cream, and the coachman drove the money into the Li family's warehouse.
Even Li Ji was shocked now.
The Li family has never been short of money. It has been in business since the reign of Emperor Gaozu Wude. Over the decades, Li Ji has also earned a lot of property for the family. There are many shops in several big cities in Guanzhong, and he even formed a joint venture with the powerful. Several caravans.
However, Li Ji has never seen such a lucrative business in his life, and he loaded five carts of money in just a few days after opening.
The Li family is going to send it out!
Does that thing called "Zhuyan Cream" really have such a great magic power?
I heard that Li Qinzai made it again?
It's always worth a bottle, and this evil person really dares to sell it.
The foolish ladies in Chang'an City really dare to buy it.I don't know how many prodigal wives have been exposed with a small bottle of beauty cream.
In the afternoon at the end of summer, Li Ji sat in the yard, watching the figures of the housekeepers and servants who suddenly became busy, and watching the second daughter-in-law Li Cuishi resolutely shuttle between the warehouse and the front yard, shouting loudly from time to time, the gentle and virtuous woman in the past The appearance is completely broken.
The majestic mansion of the Duke of the State, the mansion of the meritorious officials of the three dynasties, turned into the office of the Li family shop in Chang'an.
The butler Wu Tong hurriedly followed behind Li Cuishi, almost waving a small handkerchief to call the old man outside to come in and play...
Li Ji's hand stroking his beard trembled slightly.
The Li family got rich, Li Ji should be happy, but why is there an unknown fire in his heart?
Li Qinzai suddenly appeared behind Li Ji, carefully kneading Li Ji's old shoulders.
The old shoulders are slippery, use some strength.
"Grandpa, it's been a bit noisy in the mansion these past few days. Many noble ladies come to the door. It's hard for my mother not to entertain me personally. You..."
Li Ji waved his hand: "No problem."
After a pause, Li Ji asked suddenly: "A few days ago, you said that you wanted to make something called a 'mask', didn't you mean to cure pockmarks?"
Li Qinzai was taken aback: "Yes, Zhuyan ointment can cure pockmarks... right?"
Li Ji pointed to the gate of the Li Mansion, which was constantly flowing, and said, "Are there so many pockmarks in Chang'an City?"
Seeing that Li Ji's expression was a bit strange, after thinking about it, he felt that Li Ji might be a little upset because his home has become a vegetable market.
Li Qinzai said cautiously: "One side of the water and soil support the other side, maybe Chang'an's special water quality pockmark..."
Li Ji was silent for a while, then said calmly: "Very good, the old man is not yet 70 years old this year, so you have fooled the old man for a fool, Qin Zai, the old man is struggling today, so take my horse."
Li Qinzai's heart sank: "Grandpa wants to dance?"
"No dance, just a sparring with you. Please!"
"Who are you inviting?" Li Qinzai was startled.
(End of this chapter)
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