depend on for life

When the appointed time came, Li Qi saw that Moon Jae-in hadn't come to the house yet, and Chen Shishi was not at the house, so Li Qi went to Li Lanfeng for advice.

"My son, the dowry and other things are all ready, but Moon Jae-in hasn't arrived yet, what should I do?"

Li Lanfeng once received a letter from Li Lanzhi, saying that Chen Shiyi is a person who values ​​friendship, and asked him to let him treat Chen Shiyi with sincerity and affection, especially those she loves, and try to protect Chen Shiyi and Xiao Shiyi. Jinyi and the two reunited.Therefore, he didn't mind being kind to Chen Shishi.

"It's impossible for Wen Jae-in not to come, something must have happened. You fly the pigeon to pass the letter to Chen Yi, and then send someone to closely monitor the movement of Wen's house, especially pay attention to Wen Shizhao, and never let him come out to make trouble. If you see Wen Shizhao If you come out, stop him even if you use extraordinary means. In addition, ask the clan uncle Li Gao to come over and let him lead the team to the Xiao family to propose marriage. Don't miss the time. Also, send another team to protect the dowry."

"My lord, the servant will do it right away."

When Chen Shiyi heard the crowing of the cock, he got up on time. After waking up, he did 200 push-ups first, and then went to the courtyard to fight boxing.

After punching, change clothes, and the family eats breakfast.

Mo Yi asked: "I have never asked you, what are your plans for the future?"

"Marry Jinyi, have a baby, and bring you, Granny Zhang, and Mrs. Xiao Jinyu to Beijing as a family to live a good life together."

Granny Zhang still didn't ask any questions. Although she was puzzled by the conversation between Mo Yi and Chen Shiyi, she knew that Mo Yi was the head of the family. Just listen to Mo Yi.

"Do you have to go to the capital?"

"Ah."

"Do you know that the capital city is very dangerous for you?"

"I know, but I have no choice now, and I don't want to be separated from you." She offended King Xin, and the secret of her identity was in the hands of Prince Qingping, so she could only keep climbing to maximize her use value.

Mo Yi pinched his beard and thought for a moment, "Your grandma and I are getting old and don't want to move anymore. When the time comes, you and your family in the capital should live a good life."

Chen Shiyi would not have persuaded Mo Yi to go to the capital in the past, but now she absolutely cannot leave Mo Yi and them in the country.

"Grandpa, I heard from Jinyi that you are compiling medical books. As far as I know, if you want to pass on medical books to future generations, they need to be approved by the imperial court and famous doctors in the world before they can be published. Especially your decades of expertise in surgery. Wouldn’t it be a pity if the research results were buried? One-on-one inheritance is weak after all. I hope you can go to the capital to establish a reputation in the apricot altar, recruit apprentices, and pass on this medical skill, so that your years of hard work will not be in vain. Besides, you and grandma are so kind to me. I always want to serve you and support you for the rest of my life. Besides, you don’t want to see my and Jinyi’s children grow up healthy and call you grandpa? So, I implore grandpa and grandma to be with me then. Go to the capital!"

Mo Yi sighed and said: "I can always be persuaded by you, that's all, my old bones will accompany you for a while! However, I am not related to you now, and going to the capital with you may cause criticism."

"So, I can only wrong Grandpa to be a doctor in Qingping Palace for a while."

After eating, Chen Shishi received the pigeon from the palace. After reading the letter, he immediately rode to the official road to meet the marriage proposal team.

Unexpectedly, I met Wen Shizhao and others first.The two sides reined in their horses, greeted each other and bowed their hands.

"I heard that county magistrate Wen is ill. Judging by the situation, he must be cured. Congratulations."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your concern!" If he hadn't used the beauty trick when he was sober, and promised the two women to let him out and take them as concubines, how could he have escaped and rebelled against his father.Thinking of those days of absurd captivity, his hand holding the rein was bloodstained.

"I don't know where the county magistrate Wen is going so early in the morning, wearing light clothes and riding a few horses?"

Wen Shizhao knew that this person asked the truth, but now he could not go to the Xiao family to threaten Xiao Jinyi, so he had to say:

"My fair lady, a gentleman is so sweet. This official has admired Miss Xiao for a long time, and today he is also here to propose marriage."

A cold light flashed in Chen Shishi's eyes, and he snorted, "County Wen is so courageous, knowing that Miss Xiao is the girl I like, but you still dare to propose marriage, it seems that you are determined to fight against me. huh?"

"I don't dare to be a lower official. But the man is unmarried, the female is not married, and the lower official has the right to pursue his own happiness. As for whether the Xiao family agrees to the adult's marriage proposal or the lower official's marriage proposal, the choice is not up to you and me, but to Miss Xiao and Mr. Xiao, right?"

Chen Shiyi sneered: "'Since County Magistrate Wen does not give up, let's go together, and see who Miss Xiao and Mrs. Xiao will choose, lest you say that the official is bullying the small." Wen Shizhao has already come out , and it's Qipin county magistrate again, she can't stop him for a while, so it's better to let him give up completely.

Wen Shizhao knew that he had little hope, but this Chen Yi did not necessarily have hope either.It's better to fight for it again than to sit and wait.

While speaking, people from Qingping Palace came with a brigade dowry. Wen Shizhao saw the dowry of the other party's team, and looked at the number of people in his own party.

A group of people arrived at Xinghua Village, attracting countless villagers to watch the excitement.When they arrived at Xiao's house, Chen Shishi dismounted, led by Li Gao and the matchmaker.Xiao Zaidao was also shocked when he saw the dowry gifts piled up in the courtyard and hall.After seeing Wen Shizhao, my heart skipped a beat again.What is he doing here at this time?Could it be that they are here to make trouble again?

After Li Gao finished speaking, he began to read the betrothal gift list.

"1 taels of silver."

"1000 taels of gold."

"A box of jewels and jade."

"Hundred bolts of silk and satin."

……

"A box of books."

"Ten sets of the Four Treasures of the Study."

"A box of calligraphy and painting."

"A pair of night pearls."

"Jade Ruyi pair."

"A pair of golden steps."

……

It took almost 5 minutes to finish reading eloquently. Chen Xiyi lamented that the Qingping Palace is really rich and powerful, and she really wants to sell herself in the Qingping Palace in this life.

The people present and the villagers watching the excitement were stunned by the betrothal gifts. With these betrothal gifts, even if the Xiao family does not work, they can live comfortably and be rich for several generations!

Seeing Wen Shizhao's pale face with embarrassment, Chen Shiyi raised the corners of his mouth, and thought: Money is really a good thing.Thinking about it, he didn't dare to ask for marriage again, so that his face would be ruined.

Xiao Zaidao also recovered from the dizziness. He did not expect Chen Yi to attach so much importance to his daughter. Chen Shiyi saw Xiao Zaidao's gaze, bowed and saluted: "I still hope Master Xiao will marry Miss Xiao to you." Give it to me, I will take care of her for the rest of my life, protect her, and never let her down."

Xiao Zaidao was about to agree, when Wen Shizhao said: "Master, over the years, my sister has kept the chastity for her brother-in-law and rejected so many people's marriage proposals. It can be seen that she has a deep affection for her brother-in-law, and she is worthy of the name of chastity. Master, you can't do it for money. Regardless of the reputation of yourself and Jinyi!"

Chen Shishi really wanted to crush Wen Shizhao to death, but he knew that the boy would make trouble if he was uneasy and kind.

Xiao Zaidao calmly said: "The deceased is gone, and Jinyi should pass away no matter how deeply she feels about Shishi. Besides, according to her parents' order and matchmaker's words, it is time for Jinyi to find a lover again, like Chen Is there any reason for the old man not to agree to such a good son-in-law who sincerely asks to marry Jinyi? If I don’t agree, the world will say that I am pedantic and stupid for delaying the happiness of my daughter’s life for the sake of my high reputation? Caibo, I believe that everyone in Xinghua Village knows the character and behavior of the old man. Even the county magistrate Wen should know that if the old man hadn't taken you in and educated you, you would have starved to death on the street long ago. How could you have achieved what you are today? ? Over the years, has this old man asked you for anything in return?"

As soon as this remark came out, Wen Shizhao was insinuating that Wen Shizhao was a villain who did not repay his kindness. Wen Shizhao's face turned blue, and he still did not give up: "Master, marriage is a big matter. Although parents ordered the matchmaker to say, but I still listen to Jinyi's words." It's better to have her own opinion, lest she continue to commit suicide and go with her brother-in-law because of her master's insistence on going her own way."

Chen Shishidao: "Master Xiao, Miss Xiao committed suicide, why not ask her to come out, if she doesn't want to, Chen will go back home immediately today."

Not long after, Xiao Jinyi came out in a naked body, and her whole person was even more cold and alienated.

"Miss Xiao, do you still remember me?" Chen Shixi suppressed the excitement in his heart.She felt that she was still a stunned young man who had just fallen in love, whenever she saw Xiao Jinyi, she couldn't stop being excited and enthusiastic all over her body.

"Remember, congratulations to Big Brother Chen for his success now."

Wen Shizhao interjected, "Jinyi, do you know Lord Chen?"

"A few years ago, when Eleven was a guest at Qingping Palace, he and Mr. Chen were good friends. After being introduced by Eleven, I met Mr. Chen once."

Chen Shiyi answered: "Just this time, let me never forget it. I know that a friend's wife should not be bullied, but Brother Eleven has passed away for many years now. I hope Miss Xiao will give me a chance. I will take good care of you and let Brother Eleven feel at ease underground."

This is what she and Xiao Jinyi had already said.

"Jinyi knows from the bottom of her heart that the parents' order and the matchmaker's words, I can't just go my own way and never get married again to worry my father, but I don't want to feel sorry for Eleven. Over the years, I have often regretted that I didn't leave a child for Eleven, and I am sorry for my grandfather. My training and teaching. If Master Chen can agree to the three conditions of the little girl, the little girl is willing to agree to marry him, otherwise the little girl will never remarry for life."

Chen Shiyi was a little puzzled, not knowing what conditions Xiao Jinyi would raise, but she believed that Jinyi would not raise conditions that she could not meet, and even if she couldn't achieve it, she had to work hard to achieve it for Xiao Jinyi's sake.

"Miss Xiao, please tell me."

Xiao Jinyi said: "First, I hope that my first child's surname is Mo. If I only have one child, he can only be named Mo, and it will be recorded under the eleventh name."

Everyone gasped, the faces of the people in Prince Qingping's Mansion were not very good-looking.The villagers of Xinghua Village who watched the excitement praised Xiao Jinyi's loyalty.

The corners of Wen Shizhao's mouth turned upwards. Once Xiao Jinyi made this condition, almost no man would agree to it. What's more, a young talent like Chen Yi was an official of the court at a young age, and he was also the adopted son of King Qingping.

Xiao Jinyi didn't care about everyone's expressions, and continued: "Second, I will bring Mo Yi and his wife to my side to take care of them when they grow old. I hope you can take care of them as your own grandparents."

The complexion of everyone in the palace is extremely bad. This Xiao Jinyi is the daughter of a young talent, and she is still married. My lord is willing to marry her as his wife, which is already giving her face. I didn't expect this woman to be so brazen and raise so many harsh conditions. .

The villagers of Xinghua Village once again praised Xiao Jinyi as a filial and sensible woman.

"Third, I know that I am not good enough for you, and I don't know why you married me, but I would rather be a poor man than a rich man. Jinyi has her own integrity. I don't like sharing myself with other women." Husband, if the adults can be a couple for a lifetime, there will be only one wife, Jinyi, and they will not divorce their wives or take concubines, Jinyi is willing to marry the adults and have children for the adults."

Everyone in the courtyard and the hall was shocked. They never imagined that this woman would be so bold, and she would speak frankly about her jealousy.Who gave her such confidence?Or does she really not want to marry?As soon as this statement came out, which man would want to marry her!

Of course, Chen Shiyi didn't say anything, and no one dared to insult Xiao Jinyi, but there were many insults in private discussions.

Chen Shiyi looked at her who stood out from the crowd and was full of confidence, but she was lost after all.In the past four years, she has lost her youthfulness and shyness, and has become more bold, independent, strong, confident and assertive. She is not afraid of everyone's whispered criticism.Chen Shishi's heart became softer and softer. Her Jinyi proposed these three conditions entirely for her consideration, especially the third condition, which was to protect her identity as a woman from being leaked. cost.How important is fame to ancient women?But Jinyi chose to stay with her. In order to protect herself, she would rather bear the reputation of being jealous, but what did she give Jinyi?The deceit at the beginning, the disappearance and evasion after confessing her identity, the heartless words in the prison, the fake death without any news for nearly four years, and the return made Jinyi suffer so many unknown risks and fears... She seems to have never taken good care of Jin Yi, protect Jinyi.As for Jinyi, she saved her regardless of her own life, gave her a warm home, forgave her deception, accepted her identity as a woman, and was determined to die for her, taking care of her grandparents for her, waiting for her for nearly four years. Years, but also to sacrifice her reputation...

The more she thought about it, the more Chen Shishi's nose became sour, and her eyes seemed to be clouded. She wanted to hold Xiao Jinyi tightly in her arms, but finally restrained herself.

"Miss Xiao, I agree to your three conditions. My first child's surname is Mo, and it will be recorded under the name of Brother Eleven. I will regard the grandparents of Brother Eleven as my grandparents, and I will take good care of them. Don't be negligent! I don't like messy women either. I have you alone for the rest of my life, that's enough! If I can't do it, let me die short-lived, and all property belongs to Miss Xiao Jinyi and her children. Please also write The county magistrate and everyone here should be a witness."

Everyone was shocked enough after listening to Xiao Jinyi's words, but they didn't expect Chen Shiyi's words to be even more shocking, and they were almost stunned!He thought to himself: Is this Mr. Chen also an infatuated kind, for the sake of a woman, he doesn't even want the dignity of a man?Xiao Jinyi's three conditions are a great shame to any man!What's more, at such a young age, Mr. Chen is already a court official of the fifth rank.

Wen Shizhao couldn't regain his composure for a long time. After hearing Xiao Jinyi's three conditions, he was overjoyed, knowing that Chen Yi must have nothing to do.Unexpectedly, Chen Yi agreed, and now it was his turn to be completely out of luck.He was thinking that if it was him, would he agree to Xiao Jinyi's three conditions?The answer came out immediately, he would not agree, never agree.He would not let his children have the surname of his rival, because it would make him always feel that his wife still loves his rival.He would not even take care of his rival's grandparents. He wasn't being taken advantage of, and he didn't want to watch his rival's grandparents worry him all the time.As for being a couple for life and not taking concubines, that's even more impossible. Men have three wives and four concubines since ancient times. As a county magistrate, he only has one wife. Where does this put his face?

Thinking of this, I have mixed feelings in my heart.He lost, a complete defeat.In terms of official position, he is not as good as Chen Yi, in terms of wealth and power, he is still not as good as Chen Yi, in terms of talent, it is hard to compare, but Chen Yi is the champion of martial arts, he is only from the same background as a Jinshi, in terms of heart and character, and in terms of liking for Xiao Jinyi , he is not as good as Chen Yi.What qualifications and positions does he have to fight for?

Chen Shiyi looked at Wen Shizhao, who was in a trance and pale, and said again: "Magistrate Wen, you are Master Xiao's disciple, please be a witness. If I fail to meet these three conditions, all my property will be returned to you." Xiao Jinyi and her child."

"Master Chen, have you really thought it through?"

"There are so many folks here, how can I tell lies?"

"why?"

Everyone wants to know why!

Chen Shiyi looked at Xiao Jinyi, and said tenderly, "Because I think she is the best woman in the world, and she is worthy of me!"