Lord: Start with a copy of Water Margin

The newly arrived Wang Jin, Yang Zhi, Qiao Lie and Gongsun Sheng, accompanied by Yang Lin and Li San, went to various important places in Liangshan to get acquainted with the heroes in the county.

Liu Guang's family, who lived in Baishizhuangyuan, were all sitting in the hall with worried looks on their faces.

Liu Qi said: "Father, I was chatting with the two brothers Lu Fang and Guo Sheng today. I heard that [Green Faced Beast] Yang Zhi, [Charging Front] Wang Jin, and [Huan Demon Lord] Qiao Lie who came to the county the day before yesterday all arranged tasks. , I don’t know why, but the officials are ignoring me, my father and my son.”

Liu Guangdao: "Perhaps the senior officials don't trust me. After all, I am now dismissed because of my high title. I am afraid that the senior officials have no intention of offending the Gao family for my family. They will just keep it in the village."

Liu Lin said: "Father, what are you worried about? Isn't [Charging the Front] Wang Jin also on the run for escaping the punishment of Captain Gao? [Green-faced Beast] Yang Zhi and [Huan Demon Lord] Qiao Lie, now they can He is still a fugitive wanted by the government."

Mother Liu snorted: "Didn't the two daughters-in-law go riding horses with the wives of high officials yesterday? Is there any news?"

After hearing this, Zhuang Yun and Zhong Ling said, "I had a very pleasant conversation with Hu Sanniang. We also asked the senior officials what arrangements they had for my family. Sanniang just said that I would ask for help. All matters in the county are handled by the senior officials. People decide.”

"Who is asking this? I'm asking how Xiu Yatou's marriage is going?" Mother Liu said with a strong squeeze on the crutch in her hand.

Mrs. Liu said: "Mother-in-law, it's just that the lady of a high-ranking official family said it once, but she didn't say it again, and we didn't take it seriously, so why did she mention it again?"

Liu's mother said: "I'm so confused. Now that I'm suspicious, if the beautiful girl can get married to someone close to the high official, she can naturally dispel the high official's doubts."

Liu Guang said anxiously: "No, with Xiu'er's appearance, there are a few in Liangshan County who can match her, so don't be too hasty."

Liu Huiniang secretly breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

Liu's mother looked at Hui Niang and asked, "These days, beautiful girls often go to the eldest lady to be a prostitute. Has the eldest lady ever revealed a word?"

Liu Huiniang listened and shook her head: "Grandma, the eldest lady just asked her granddaughter to sew clothes with her, and she never said anything."

Liu's mother sighed after hearing this and said to Liu Guang: "My son, if you are not allowed to be appointed, do you have any plans for the future?"

Liu Guangdao: "I have heard in the past few days that Qingzhou is going to raise troops to attack the Qingzhou bandits. Why don't we and my whole family join the Yuntianbiao brothers?"

After hearing this, Liu Huiniang hurriedly said: "Dad, no, since Qingzhou is going to raise troops, how will my family cope with the chaos of war? Moreover, if Ruan Qixiang inquires about us and join Uncle Yun's family, what should we do if we attract high-ranking dignitaries?"

Liu's mother said: "This won't work, and that won't work either. Could it be that the Liu family can only be a country rich man from now on?"

After hearing this, Liu Guang looked embarrassed and said: "Don't worry, mother, I will think of something else, my child. Although the world is unclear now, I dare not be like the brothers Gou Huan and Gou Ying and fall into trouble and become bandits."

Liu's mother said: "My family has been officials for generations, and I can't end my future by coming to you." After saying that, Liu's mother turned to Mrs. Liu and said: "Daughter-in-law, today you go to the backyard and ask the eldest lady if she accidentally asked you during the banquet that day. . If there is a suitable one, marry Xiu Yatou. Firstly, Xiu Yatou has reached the age of marriage. If not for this accident, the son of the Yun family has been arranged. Secondly, the marriage will be arranged with Liangshan County. , it can also eliminate the wariness of high-ranking officials, and my son and two grandchildren can also serve in the county. "

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu replied: "Mother-in-law, I'm going to ask at the back." After saying that, Mrs. Liu stood up to leave.

Liu's mother scolded: "You are also ignorant. There is no reason to leave empty-handed. Go to my room and take the "Gao Wang Sutra" in my room with you. Buddha said: I have "Gao Wang Sutra" in my house. "Sutra", war and fire cannot invade. There is a temple built on the east mountain of the high official's house. I went up there to burn incense a few days ago. There are seven or eight old villagers living there. There must be Buddhists in the house. .”

Mrs. Liu responded, took the "Gao Wang Jing" and hurried to Cheng Wan'er's residence on the mountain.

After seeing the gift, Cheng Waner asked Qingzhu to serve tea, and Mrs. Liu also presented the "Gao Wang Jing" in her hand. Cheng Waner took it, thanked Mrs. Liu, and then asked: "Madam, why are you free to come here today?"

Madam Liu did not hide anything, and repeated what Miles Wan'er said at the previous banquet, and asked: "Madam, I don't know which husband is here, I asked Liu Qi and Liu Lin to take a peek. Let’s see if it suits my daughter’s taste.”

After hearing this, Cheng Wan'er hesitated and said, "I saw my sister's beauty that day, and I couldn't help but speak."

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu was greatly disappointed: "So it turns out that I was wrong. My daughter has reached the age of leaving the court, and she still thinks that there is some good family here who is well-matched."

Seeing Mrs. Liu's appearance, Cheng Waner suddenly said: "Madam, are you willing to let sister Huiniang be your concubine?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu changed her face and was about to refuse when she heard Cheng Wan'er say: "I heard from your husband that sister Huiniang is smart. She was taught by a strange person. She knows everything about the art of war, battle formations, and Qi Men Dun Jia. People must have good luck. Besides, Huiniang is the only one in Liangshan County who can show her talents. It is indeed a bit unfair for Huiniang to be my husband's concubine. I will just say, Madam. After thinking about it, if it’s not suitable, forget it.”

Mrs. Liu pondered for a moment and said, "I never thought of what Madam said today. Let me go home and discuss it with Madam and Master before I reply." After saying that, Madam Liu said goodbye and left.

After seeing Mrs. Liu off, Qingzhu asked: "Miss, why are you thinking of taking a concubine for your uncle today?"

Cheng Wan'er touched her belly and sighed: "My husband now occupies a county, and he still has no sons and a half. Bai Langzhong's family has seen it, and they can't see why. I thought, Liu My daughter must be lucky to be taught by a stranger, and she might be pregnant. "

Besides, Mrs. Liu returned home in a hurry. Seeing that Mrs. Liu was distracted, Mrs. Liu hurriedly asked: "What's wrong?"

Mrs. Liu looked up and saw that the whole family was there, so she repeated what Cheng Wan'er said. As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Guang said: "No, my son is so smart, how can he be willing to be a concubine?"

Liu Qi, Liu Lin and their wives Zhuang Yun and Zhong Ling also expressed their own opinions. Mother Liu patted the table and shouted: "What is it like?"

The four of them all stopped talking after hearing this.

Liu's mother asked, "I think it's good."

Everyone looked at Mother Liu in astonishment. Liu's mother said: "The high officials have no children. As long as the beautiful girl can give birth to a son and a half, the mother will be more valuable based on her children from now on. Once the beautiful girl is married, the high officials will have no doubts, and my son and two grandchildren will naturally be the same." You can find a job. Besides, with your good looks, good looks, and cleverness, you will definitely be favored by the officials. You are not afraid of not being favored. Xiu girl, you have been smart since you were young. What do you think?"

Liu Huiniang became increasingly worried as she thought that her father and brothers were no longer useful in the past few days, and her grandmother was also a lot more irritable. In addition, she had secretly watched Zhao Zhen practice martial arts in the past few days, and he looked so heroic. She hoped that his luck would be higher than that of Gao Feng Yifu. The magistrate was much richer, and immediately blushed and said: "Grandma said, it is up to grandma to make the decision. But even if I am a concubine, I must be a good concubine."

Liu Guang heard this and said: "My son, have you thought clearly? There is nothing wrong now. Once you pass the paperwork, you will never regret it."

Mrs. Liu also said: "Xiu'er, don't make a decision in a hurry. Being a concubine is not as good as being a royal wife."

Liu Huiniang said: "Dad, Mom, I have thought clearly. I have learned a lot of military tactics and formations from my master. I will never be able to use them elsewhere. But I can show my talents by marrying a high official. Dad, these days On the same day, you also saw the team of female cavalry at the village. The leader of the army is the high-ranking official's wife. Madam Bai Zhi goes to the hospital for consultation every day. Madam Jin Cuilian also trains the singers every day. The two concubines of Xin Na are Chu Yuan. , Chu Yan, I can also show my face and run a house. I can also ask high-ranking officials to serve as military counselors and show off my talents. "

Liu Guang listened and nodded.

Liu's mother said: "Young girl Xiu is right. This matter should be done sooner rather than later. Wife, please go there again and inform the eldest lady. Let her choose a good date, exchange the marriage certificate, and get hired, so that the family can prepare for it." dowry."

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu responded, got up and went to Cheng Wan'er's room.

After meeting Li again, Mrs. Liu told Cheng Wan'er the results of the family discussion and handed Liu Huiniang's Gengxin invitation.

After hearing this, Cheng Wan'er said: "Madam, don't worry. I'll tell my husband and I'll send someone to the Lingguan Palace to ask Mr. Dong to combine the eight characters. During the engagement period, Sister Huiniang will come over early."

Mrs. Liu said: "Everything is done according to the lady's instructions. Xiu'er's dowry has been prepared a long time ago."

The two talked for a while, and then Mrs. Liu said goodbye and left. Cheng Wan'er asked Danju to go ahead and look for Zhao Zhen when he came back to talk.