After Liu Pei finished handling his official business, he arranged for the guards to set off and go to Ye County to prepare to propose. Liu Pei was preparing unhurriedly here, but he didn't know that the people in Wang Changde's family were already waiting for him to come.

After Wang Changde returned home with his son Wang Rui, the family was already eager for Liu Pei's arrival! Especially the lady chattered every day, and urged Wang Changde to write a letter to Liu Pei, asking him to come to the door to propose marriage. It annoyed Wang Changde! It's annoying, but it's really impossible to write this letter. If you write it, it won't seem like your daughter can't get married!

Before Liu Pei arrived in Ye County, he had already sent guards to inform the Wang family in advance. When Wang Changde's wife got the news, she immediately smiled, and began to direct the servants in the house to sweep the room, prepare a banquet, and prepare to welcome the delicate guests to the door.

In the afternoon, Liu Pei took Liu Jiang to the palace. Liu Jiang strongly asked to follow Liu Pei to come. Because his master told him: "People like me who work as factory guards often don't end well." Although it seems that the handsome is quite benevolent at present, we have to guard against it! The handsome man loves Miss Wang, this is our way out. If you can please her, you will be able to save your life in the future! What's more, you have made a few shots three times, which has ruined the marriage of Miss Wang, and it is good if the handsome husband and wife are harmonious. If there is a slight disturbance, will she not be angry with you? So this time obediently kowtow to admit your mistakes in the past, so as to avoid some cause and effect! ”

As soon as Liu Pei arrived in the courtyard, Wang Changde and his son greeted him. Even Madame eagerly followed. Liu Pei stepped forward and saluted and said, "I've seen Lord Wang, madam." Brother Wang. ”

Although Wang Changde was about to laugh out loud, he still forced himself to put on a plain look. Madame simply stared at Liu Pei's figure up and down.

Today, Liu Pei is wearing the robe of a military attaché, and he is even more upright, plus Liu Pei is in power. It is the so-called transfer of the body, the residence of the nourishment of qi! Liu Pei stood there, and a breath of superiority came to his face! This is to make Madame even more satisfied!

Wang Changde said: "Since the people are here, let them order the people to eat." ”

Naturally, the lady went back to eat with her daughter. Wang Changde and Liu Peidi held a banquet personally. Because everyone had something in their hearts, it didn't take too long to finish the meal, and when Wang Changde asked people to serve tea, Liu Peicai said: "Lord Wang, the lower officials have come to ask for relatives this time, I wonder if Lord Wang can give an accurate answer?" ”

Wang Changde said with a straight face: "Since ancient times, there have been few people who have courted for themselves!" But it's okay if you have no one in the house. It's just that these three books and six rites are indispensable. ”

Liu Pei said: "Don't worry, my lord, the lower officials have arranged for someone to invite the official media." I'll be home tomorrow. As for the rest of the items, they are all ready. ”

Wang Changde nodded and said, "That's very good." It's just that there is another question, that is, how did you and I get acquainted, and what do you want to say to the outside? ”

Liu Pei thought for a moment and said, "Didn't adults go to see their friends a few days ago?" He said that he met me on the way to visit a friend, and you and I had a very happy conversation, so they called me as a son-in-law. I wonder if this is possible? ”

Wang Changde thought for a while and said, "Yes, then it's decided." ”

According to traditional Chinese etiquette, men and women need to be married with "three media and six hires", also known as three books and six rituals.

"Three Books" refers to the documents exchanged in the process of courtesy, namely: "Letter of Appointment" - exchanged at the time of engagement; "Book of Gifts" - pay when the big gift is over; "Welcome book" - when greeting the kiss, the man will hand it over to the woman.

"Six rites" refers to the procedures from courtship and matchmaking to marriage and marriage. Specifically: Gifts: The male family invites someone to prepare a gift to the female family to propose marriage and matchmaking; Asking for a name: The man writes the man's name, ranking, and birth date on the big red Geng post, and the matchmaker sends it to the woman's home. If the female family intends to marry, write the girl's name and ask someone to take it into account; Najib: If the eight characters of the man and the woman do not contradict each other, the marriage is preliminarily agreed; Na Zheng: also known as the big gift. Similar to today's engagement; Duration: Choose an auspicious day to get married. In the old days, auspicious days were generally chosen as two months and two days. I don't like to choose March, June, and November;

Wedding: On the day of the wedding. The man brings the letter of welcome to the woman's house to marry the bride.

Liu Pei is slandering in his heart, the matter has been almost discussed in the Ryukyus, what is the use of you putting on a face at this time? But this is the atmosphere at this time, and Wang Changde is still his future father-in-law, so he can only honestly agree.

After a few people chatted for a while, Liu Pei got up and left. Take Liu Jiang and the guards to the inn to stay. Liu Jiang handled things neatly and had already contacted an official media. The official media is a stout woman, with a face full of horizontal meat, but she has a clever mouth, and she is a famous matchmaker in Ye County.

He saw that Liu Jiang was generous, and kindly told the matter of Miss Wang's Kefu. Liu Jiang wiped the cold sweat on his head and said, "My lord is a military attaché, don't be afraid of this!" The matchmaker muttered that she should go on an errand.

Early the next morning, the matchmaker arrived at Wang Changde's house, and the Wang family had already swept the bed and waited! Don't wait for the matchmaker to say a few more words, and the matter will be done. When the matchmaker went to measure the eight characters, the fortune teller still wanted to make up a nonsense to cheat a few more taels of silver, Liu Jiang directly pulled out half of the waist knife, and bluffed the fortune teller into quickly commenting on the old age.

After tossing for a few days, the family affair was completely settled. The matchmaker happily took the reward and left. Liu Pei officially changed his words, and renamed Wang Changde and his wife as father-in-law and mother-in-law. After this incident, Liu Pei had to leave. Although Liu Pei wanted to say a few words to Miss Wang, the etiquette at this time did not allow it, so she could only leave. Fortunately, this engagement went very smoothly and Geng posts were exchanged. It can be regarded as a complete end to one of Liu Pei's thoughts.

Liu Pei didn't know that Liu Jiang returned to Wang's house just after he left. Wang Changde thought that Liu Pei still had something to explain to Liu Jiang, so he met with him.

As soon as they met, Liu Jiang bowed down and said to Wang Changde: "Lord Wang, I have a reluctant request below, please forgive me." ”

Wang Changde only knew that Liu Jiang was such a person, but he didn't know what Liu Jiang did. So Wang Changde asked: "It turns out that there is something to explain from Congyu!" So I wonder if this general has anything to say? By the way, I don't know what the general's position is? ”

Wang Changde called Liu Jiang a general, but he was really a general. This is just a polite statement for military personnel, and does not represent the real position.

Liu Jiang said: "Lord Huiwang, he will serve as the director of the Intelligence Bureau under the head of the family. ”

Wang Changde didn't know what this intelligence bureau was, and couldn't help but be a little stunned. Liu Jiang said in a low voice: "My lord, you should have heard of Jinyiwei, right?" ”

Wang Changde was shocked when he heard this! Wang Changde knows too well what the three words Jinyiwei represent! Like Jinyiwei and the East Factory and the West Factory, Wang Changde has already been taught. As an official, he naturally hates having people staring at him behind his back. But to be honest, as far as Wang Changde is concerned, he also feels that someone needs to keep an eye on these civil officials. And what he also knows is that he really can't afford to mess with these people, because a position like Liu Jiang must be Liu Pei's henchman.

So he said kindly: "Liu Jiangjun doesn't know what to ask? You say it first, and then the old man listens to it. ”

Liu Jiang said with a smile: "Just ask Miss's personal maid to come, and the little one can say a few words." It just so happened that Lord Wang could also be a witness on the side. ”

Although Wang Changde didn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in Liu Jiang's gourd, he hesitated for a moment and agreed. On the one hand, he wanted to know what Liu Jiang was talking about, and on the other hand, next to his son, Liu Jiang did not involve his daughter's name when he met Miss's personal maid.

A moment later, a pretty little maid came to the main hall. She first squatted down to salute Wang Changde and his wife, and then said, "I've seen the master, madam." I don't know what the old lady called the chess room to order? ”

Wang Changde coughed and said: "This is because General Liu is my uncle's subordinate, I have something to say to you, you can listen to it." ”

Shi Qi turned to Liu Jiang suspiciously, and saluted again, "I've seen General Liu." Please command, general. ”

Liu Jiang immediately arched his hand and said, "Don't dare!" Can't! I didn't talk about instructing, but I just asked my sister to help me pass a few words to Miss. ”