Chapter 247 Marriage
Song Qing patted Liu Mingzhi on the shoulder: "Third brother, a man must take responsibility and do what he does and what he doesn't do. Putting it off like this is not an option."
Liu Mingzhi rubbed his forehead: "Brother, it's not that I don't recognize it, but I really don't know how to face her and Yun'er. The thing is like this..."
Liu Mingzhi told Song Qing everything about his encounter with Qinglian, including the misunderstanding that occurred when he rescued Qinglian that day.
After listening to Liu Mingzhi's narration, Song Qing gradually came to his senses and frowned slightly: "This is really a confusing account. It's hard to explain and it's still messy."
Liu Mingzhi spread his hands: "That's right, it's not that I'm heartless, but I just don't know how to face her, and I don't know what she thinks. If she only regards this matter as a misunderstanding, I will be a little bit shy. We are no longer human."
Song Qing pondered for a while: "Touch your chest and ask yourself, what kind of feelings do you have for this Qinglian girl? Pity? Like? Sympathy? Or maybe a combination of both."
"It's really hard to explain. I usually don't think about this. Once I recall this incident accidentally, I always feel regretful. You also know that my younger brother and Yun'er were going to get married in a few days. I was a little upset for a while, but now that I think about it, I shouldn't have let her go, but it's too late to say anything now, just take it one step at a time."
Song Qing patted Liu Mingzhi on the shoulder: "Brother, I have to say something inappropriate. Miao women have a loyal view on relationships. Do you think she will get married in the future? If you just let nature take its course, Doesn’t she want to die alone, especially since she would rather endure the heart-gnawing pain of the infatuation Gu than hurt you at all. This little affection alone is not much worse than that of her younger siblings. It’s up to you to decide what to do, but you have to think carefully about what the eldest brother says. Think about it, the eldest brother is not an unreasonable person when it comes to looking at his younger siblings. Having multiple wives is nothing given your status in the Liu family. Don’t the eldest brother and your two sisters-in-law live harmoniously and happily now? It is not human nature for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Well? Which young master in the capital doesn't have a lot of wives and concubines?"
Liu Mingzhi nodded in astonishment: "Thank you for your teachings, elder brother. Once the Spring Festival matters are over, I will personally find Qinglian and come back. But where should I find her in such a big world?"
"The White Lotus Sect was slaughtered to pieces by the Longwu Guards of the Protector of the Country. Since Qinglian's sister and sister have left the White Lotus Sect, according to what you said, she has only one place to go back to Miao territory."
"That's true. It's just that my younger brother, the authorities, are confused. Let's talk about it after finishing the matters in the capital."
"Just think about it. Your uncle has already prepared a banquet. Let's have a good drink today. Today's banquet was prepared by my eldest brother's house. You can't mix it with water this time."
Liu Mingzhi was a little embarrassed: "Why do you know that too?"
"Haha... You kid, you are smart, even if you don't have to go to the right place, you can still do tricks when drinking with eldest brother. Today you have to get drunk with eldest brother before resting. There will be no guard in the palace tomorrow, so we brothers can have a good time. .”
"That's alright. I'll risk my life to accompany the gentleman and make up for all the wine I've had over the years."
"I'm just waiting for your words."
Entering the second hall, which is where the Song family eats, Song Qing put his arm around Liu Mingzhi's shoulders: "Third brother, eldest brother, let me introduce to you, this is your eldest sister-in-law, this is your second sister-in-law, this little guy It’s my son Song Jiang.”
Liu Mingzhi looked at a five or six-year-old little guy with a thorn in the sky and gnawing his fingers with a tangled expression. Could this be Liangshan's future brother, Song Jiang and Song Gongming's brother?
"My younger brother Liu Mingzhi has met his elder sister-in-law and his second sister-in-law. Liu Mingzhi is now polite."
The two ladies of Song and Qing Dynasties were both of high-class beauty, dignified and pleasant. When they saw Liu Mingzhi saluting, they both stood up and said, "I have met my uncle. He is well."
"You two sisters-in-law are very polite. Please take a seat. I don't dare to accept it."
Song Yu snorted softly: "We are all a family, so don't be polite to each other. Let's sit down and eat."
"Thank you uncle, thank you auntie."
Mrs. Song smiled warmly: "Don't be so polite, kid. When you were a child, you were lawless, and you always caused trouble after following your elder brother."
"You're so young, it makes my aunt laugh."
Song Yu picked up a piece of mutton with his chopsticks and handed it to the little guy Song Jiang. Then everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
"How is your father's health?"
"Back to uncle, my father's body is still strong, but I'm worried about you."
"Eat when you have to, don't be so polite, let's just talk about family matters. You have to write a letter saying that your family is going to have a baby again? Is it true or not?" Song Yu couldn't help laughing when he said this.
Liu Mingzhi nodded awkwardly. This matter was indeed not easy to discuss: "My uncle is right. When my nephew went to Beijing, my mother was already pregnant with Liujia."
After finishing speaking, Liu Mingzhi shook his head helplessly. This matter was very common in his previous life. Having a child when you are old is a great joy in life. However, in this era, people who are thirty years old can call themselves "old man". At the age of 18, it was time for a grandson to take care of him, and Mrs. Liu was pregnant with Liujia.
It would not be a big deal if Liu Zhi'an favored a maid and a concubine, but Mrs. Liu's age was a bit embarrassing, as she was an advanced maternal age.
Women who gave birth to children at the age of thirty-seven or eighteen in the Dalong Dynasty would most likely suffer from underlying diseases or even die from childbirth. This shows that Mrs. Liu's situation is not so optimistic.
Song Yu shook his head helplessly: "I am still the same as I was when I was young. Back in Yanyu Tower..." Song Yu suddenly stopped and looked at Mrs. Song who rolled her eyes in embarrassment: " Eat, eat, eat..."
"Yes, uncle and aunt, you guys can eat too."
Liu Mingzhi glanced at the virtuous and dignified Mrs. Song in confusion. It seemed that his uncle, the old man and the third uncle all only married one wife. Could it be that the three brothers had agreed upon it when they were young.
Song Qing turned sideways and muttered softly: "Even though your uncle usually yells and drinks outside, he is actually just like him."
Liu Mingzhi was stunned for a moment and whispered: "Hep-pecked?"
Song Qing gave Liu Mingzhi an expression that could only be understood but not expressed.
Liu Mingzhi hissed, could his father-in-law be the same way? It seems that there is only one main wife, the mother-in-law.
"You're confused, aren't you?"
Liu Mingzhi nodded blankly: "Yes, a little bit."
"My eldest brother and grandpa live in the Zhang family in Mobei. My father can sit in the position of Minister of the Ministry of War partly because of himself, partly because... you know?"
"So the Protector of the Country is arrogant?"
"My uncle."
"Qing'er, I heard from the housekeeper that the stone hammer you used to practice in the backyard is a little too light. How about you find someone to make you a hammer made of hundreds of refined steel?" Song Yu's voice came softly to Song Yu's ears. Clear ears.
Song Qing groaned: "It's not too light, it's only been used for a while, so don't rush to replace it."
"Then I'll eat your food. I won't be able to stop your mouth even if I eat."
Song Yu and his son looked at the three women who were holding a mirror and cheering with sad expressions. It was true that the three women were acting in a show. Ever since they received Liu Mingzhi's gift, Mrs. Song's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had not stopped discussing it.
Song Yu stared at the innocent Young Master Liu with a sad face: "Your father is so evil-minded. I'm afraid my salary will be ruined."
Song Qing scratched his head helplessly: "Third brother, you are unjust. You are really unjust."
Liu Mingzhi took out two folded thousand-tael silver notes from his sleeves and handed one to each of Song Yu and his son: "Uncle, eldest brother, for drinking."
The father and son groaned at the same time and slapped Liu Mingzhi's hand behind his back, gritting his teeth: "I'll give it in private, it's not convenient now."
"Brother, what are you afraid of?"
Song Qing narrowed his eyes: "Your sister-in-law's surname is Wanming Jiangdie."
"So what?"
"Wu Guogong Wan Buhai is an old killer, I can't afford to offend him."
Liu Mingzhi narrowed his eyes. The forces in the capital were indeed intertwined and complicated. Is this a marriage?
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