Li Xiao finally gave Zhu Gaoxu a chance.
After all, Zhu Gaoxu's money came from the salt mine. He had been busy for a long time, and he also heard about the salt mine.
Even if you don't distinguish any advantage from him, it's somewhat unjustifiable.
Have you not become an ungrateful villain?
As a result, Li Xiao took out 10% of the salt farm's shares, and Li Xiao and Zhu Gaoxu each took half.
The remaining 90% will be given to his father-in-law as a betrothal gift.
There is a saying that goes well: No matter how poor you are, you will not work for relatives, and if you starve to death, you will not plow your father's land.
My father-in-law wants to give me his land, so I can't just leave it to others to gossip.
And Zhu Gaoxu also left with satisfaction.
Not long after Zhu Gaoxu left, a servant came to report that another person had arrived.
Li Xiao came to the main hall and asked his servants to invite the people in.
"I've met Mr. Li Xiao."
The person who walked in was a very delicate young man, about twenty years old, wearing an official uniform, he cupped his hands and said:
"I am Ma He, the ceremonial officer of Prince Yan's Palace. I am here to discuss the engagement with the young master."
This ceremonial center was an institution under the jurisdiction of the Palace Chief Shi Si of the Ming Dynasty and was established in the fourth year of Hongwu.
The main responsibility is etiquette, and the duties are not much different from those of the ceremonial supervisor in the palace.
The top leader of the ceremony office, Dian Yi, belongs to Zhima Guan of the ninth rank.
Li Xiao, who had a lot of rules for getting married, nodded slightly and led the person inside: "It turns out to be Master Dianyi, come in and sit down."
"I don't dare to take this seriously. Just call me Ma He."
Ma He handed over his hand. After all, the other party was the future Jun Ma. How could he, a ninth-grade official, be called an adult?
"Huh?"
Li Xiao suddenly thought of something and asked, "What did you say your name was? Where are you from?"
"I'm from Xia Ma He, a person from Kunyang, Yunnan." Ma He replied.
"Are you Ma Sanbao?"
Li Xiao was a little surprised, this was a famous person.
The famous Three Treasures Eunuch, Zheng He's voyages to the West to connect the Maritime Silk Road, has been learned in primary school textbooks.
"Exactly, why do you know my official's nickname?"
Ma He asked doubtfully.
"Nothing, nothing."
Li Xiao smiled and waved his hand and said, "I heard your name from my servants' gossip. You are very responsible in the house."
"Young Master is so complimentary."
Ma He was a little flattered.
Now Ma He is just a nobody, with no hope of climbing up. He also hopes that someone can give him some guidance.
"Please take a seat, please take a seat. I don't know what the engagement process is and what I need to do. Come and make tea for Mr. Ma."
Li Xiao said very politely.
Ma He picked up the tea cup with both hands and said politely, then began to reply:
"The first two steps of getting married are called accepting and asking for names. The official has already arranged this step, so we will skip it directly."
"The third and fourth items are betrothal, which are called Naji and betrothal. The lower official has also made arrangements."
"Master Li Xiao only needs to send his family members to deliver the betrothal gift to the palace on the day of the engagement, and also send a letter of approval, and the woman will reply with approval. It is called a wedding, which means that the alliance has been reached, and the marriage can be arranged on a selected date."
Li Xiao nodded and asked: "In other words, I only need to bring the betrothal gift and write a letter of acceptance. I don't need to worry about anything else. You have already arranged it. Is that what you mean?"
"Yes, Mr. Li Xiao."
Ma He nodded and said: "But I heard that Mr. Li Xiao has no family and has to come and send him off by himself. I'm going to measure his size today so that I can prepare embroidered pythons, gauze hats, gold belts, and court gifts for him." Boots etc. to put on.”
It concerns the dignity of the palace and the royal family, so this should not be taken carelessly.
"Okay, that's no problem."
Li Xiao didn't care about this and asked, "Is there anything special about this betrothal gift?"
Ma He said: "According to your own financial resources, you can do whatever you want."
This is what Xu Miaoyun specifically explained in advance. The other party was born in a poor family and could just do whatever he wanted.
"That won't work."
Li Xiao frowned and said, "Just tell me, if I were from a wealthy family, what should I do?"
I still have the two thousand taels of silver given by Zhu Di in my pocket. If I don't manage things beautifully, will I be worthy of my father-in-law's good intentions?
Ma He then spoke: "Master, for a wealthy family, a small gift of thirty-six, a medium gift of sixty-four, and a big gift of one hundred and twenty, silks, gold and silver can be carried through the door in a box. As for how much, it is within one's ability." "
Are gold and silver items carried in boxes?
Li Xiao thought for a while and decided to forget it.
However, you can prepare some gold and silver jewelry.
It’s not too ugly in terms of appearance.
Wouldn’t hardware be required for modern marriages in the future?
Li Xiao plans to buy some hardware to express his feelings.
Seeing the change in Li Xiao's expression, Ma He said: "Master Li, there is no need to worry too much. I can still see that both the prince and the princess are quite satisfied with you and know your situation."
"Okay, I understand. I'll prepare it right away. As for how to write a letter for delivery? Please give me a sample."
Li Xiao said he understood.
Ma He handed the sample to Li Xiao, "The sample has been brought, Mr. Xiao, keep it."
"Then let me measure your height and waist."
Ma He cupped his hands and pulled out the rope used to measure his body, "Master, please stand up straight."
"okay."
Li Xiao stood up and let Ma He use the rope to draw signs on his body.
He took the opportunity to ask: "Ma He, how are you doing in the palace?"
Ma He just thought that the other party was chatting with him, and while measuring, he said:
"Only after being appreciated by the King of Yan, the lower officials have the opportunity to leave the military camp. I have been in the Prince of Yan's Mansion since I was fourteen years old."
"Xiaguan is a useless person and thinks he has no hope in this life."
"But when you enter Prince Yan's Mansion, you realize that being able to enter the Prince's Mansion is a blessing gained through three generations of cultivation."
"Princess Yan treats us servants very well. She has selected knowledgeable officials to come to Prince Yan's Mansion to teach us servants and improve our skills."
"Xiaguan was also fortunate enough to be appreciated by Princess Yan, who allowed her to browse the books in the palace's library, and learned a lot of knowledge. Only then did she have the opportunity to serve as a ceremonial official in the palace."
Li Xiao nodded secretly, feeling extremely surprised.
In feudal society, did the servants who entered the mansion have a way to rise?
People trained in this way are definitely loyal to the palace!
My mother-in-law, Xu Miaoyun, is amazing!
Although the top of their promotion channels is the institutions within the palace, and the highest is a ninth-rank official.
But this little bit of hope, in a feudal society, was enough for people to follow with their lives!
No wonder King Yan was able to successfully rebel. His mother-in-law was working quietly behind the scenes.
There are countless people who are willing to risk beheading and sacrifice their lives for King Zhu Di of Yan without hesitation.
Heroes don’t ask where they come from.
Selecting some capable people from among these people and slowly cultivating them can also cultivate some talents.
And this horse and is one of them.
He was originally a servant, to put it bluntly, he was a slave, but now he was able to become a ninth-rank official. He was already a turned serf and could sing.
Ma He said with a smile: "Mr. Li Xiao, it is a great blessing for you to marry Princess Yong'an. Although you are a farmer, I will guarantee with my life that King Yan and Princess Yan will not be affected by your status." I despise you."
"I agree with this."
Li Xiao nodded.
Who are the people around Zhu Di?
The loyal military man, the ambitious monk. If Zhu Di looked down upon these people, he probably wouldn't be able to accomplish anything.
(End of chapter)
