Dong dong dong——
The gongs and drums were loud and the atmosphere was full of pomp.
Li Xiongzhi was very reliable in his work. He hired thirty people to move the boxes, and also found two honor guards in Peiping who specialize in weddings to form a pair.
There were gongs, drums, and suona players, playing festive tunes rhythmically.
When I brought Li Xiao to the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion, the sound of firecrackers started crackling.
The firecrackers prepared by Prince Yan's Mansion covered the entire ground!
The momentum was really loud with gongs and drums, firecrackers blasting, red flags waving, and huge crowds of people!
Li Xiao led the team carrying the boxes and strode into Prince Yan's Mansion.
"There are quite a lot of people. It seems that my father-in-law and mother-in-law value me very much."
"It seems that he has performed well during this period. If he was really an ordinary farmer, he would not have such a big show."
Li Xiao thought like this, and his chest straightened up even more.
"Congratulations!"
"congratulations!"
"Prince Yan is so happy to have a good son-in-law!"
Along the way, people kept clasping their fists at Li Xiao and saying festive words.
Li Xiao didn't know who these people were, anyway, he didn't know any of them.
Judging from his clothes, he must be an official or powerful person of the Beiping Prefecture generation.
"Thank you!"
Li Xiao smiled and returned the favor.
Li Xiongzhi behind him was numb with excitement. Anyone picked out here would be a big shot!
He walked all the way to the lobby of the main house before stopping.
The lobby is full.
There were so many people coming just for an engagement, which was enough to show King Yan's cards.
At this time, King Yan Zhu Di and Princess Yan Xu Miaoyun were sitting in the lobby, looking at Li Xiao with smiles.
Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaosui and others were also sitting on the left side, all with red faces.
Zhu Gaoxu also winked at Li Xiao and looked very excited.
Because he knew that there would be a good show to watch soon.
Ma He, who was in charge of the etiquette, said loudly: "I have found a peach garden to avoid the Qin Dynasty, and it is another spring for peach blossoms. The auspicious time has come, let us make an alliance!"
"The in-laws have written a book!"
After the words fell, Li Xiao took out the written letter and handed it to Ma He with both hands.
There was no way, it was not Li Xiao who did the engagement in the first place.
But he had no relatives, so he had to do it on his own.
Li Xiao wrote the book again last night. Because he had become proficient in calligraphy, he wrote it again and his handwriting looked much better.
The writing is written in the format provided by Ma He.
Ma He took the book and handed it to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di took it and looked at it carefully, and then gave it to Xu Miaoyun.
Although it was just a formality, Xu Miaoyun was a little surprised. He knew that Li Xiao's handwriting was not good-looking, and his daughter had been teaching him how to practice calligraphy during this period.
I didn't expect it to progress so quickly, and the writing in block letters is already in shape.
The two of them were very satisfied and then replied.
"The woman replied!"
"Red and green writing paper, the alliance is complete!"
"Choose a good time and auspicious day to hold the wedding ceremony! The ceremony is over!"
Ma He shouted loudly.
Once these words are spoken, it means that the engagement has been completed.
Then the sound of congratulations could be heard from below.
Because relatives on both sides are absent, and there is no matchmaker.
Many steps in getting engaged are omitted.
Li Xiao quickly raised his hands and said respectfully: "Thank you, Your Highness King Yan, and Princess Yan. Li Xiao will live up to Princess Yong'an in this life. In addition, Li Xiao also prepared a small gift to show his sincerity."
Zhu Di laughed and said: "Li Xiao, you came just as you came. What gifts do you bring? Our Prince Yan's Mansion does not lack your things. Even if you only bring a copper plate, I will be very happy!"
Zhu Di had no intention of accepting the betrothal gift.
Unexpectedly, Li Xiao actually carried more than a dozen boxes of things today.
He indeed gave Li Xiao two thousand taels of silver.
But with so little money, what good things can I prepare?
But since the other party is ready, he must accept it.
But Zhu Di is also a face-conscious person.
The reason why he said this was that he was afraid that Li Xiao's courtesy would be too thin and others would laugh at him.
It's like giving a vaccine to the guests present!
He was interested in Li Xiao as a person, not his background. It didn't matter if he was a little polite!
But it's different when it falls in other people's ears.
Everyone present was extremely surprised.
King Zhu Di of Yan was so kind to his son-in-law? ?
Would he be happy if you brought a copper coin? ?
As a result, everyone present turned their attention to Li Xiao.
Most of them don't know who the son-in-law of His Highness King Yan is.
Until I arrived at the mansion today and asked Zhu Gaochi privately.
Only then did I know the details of Zhu Di’s son-in-law.
Just an ordinary farmer.
After getting the news, these people made their own judgments about Zhu Di's new son-in-law.
Everyone knows the situation of Zhu Di's eldest daughter, Princess Yong'an.
It must have been brought about by the public recruitment for a son-in-law some time ago.
Most likely, they came here for the power of Prince Yan's Mansion.
After all, few normal people are willing to accept a disfigured woman.
Although everyone on the surface was very polite to Li Xiao and smiled.
But that was for the sake of His Highness King Yan.
The only ones who can stand here are fourth-grade officials.
No officials below the prefect level can enter this gate.
Not many people looked up to Li Xiao.
Especially watching Li Xiao enter Prince Yan's Mansion with such a proud look made people secretly unhappy.
Privately, no one is scornful.
Those who seek fame and reputation are shameless!
For the sake of his future, he doesn’t even give up a man’s dignity!
tui—
But His Highness Prince Yan seems to be unusually happy today?
This made them a little puzzled.
Even if the disfigured princess gets married, she won't be so happy, right?
In the lobby, several people were already muttering in low voices:
"What's going on? His Highness Prince Yan seems to think highly of this son-in-law?"
"It's not a matter of importance. Maybe he said this because he saw the farmer's son-in-law brought a dozen wooden boxes and was afraid of losing face."
"Indeed, there was no betrothal gift mentioned in the previous ceremony."
"So, it's true. What good things can a farmer give?"
"It is estimated that there are some worthless items inside. But it is also in line with common sense. After all, Princess Yong'an"
"Keep your voice down, it won't be good if His Highness Prince Yan hears you."
Everyone felt like they were watching a show, looking at Li Xiao.
Facing these looks, Li Xiao acted very naturally and did not feel any discomfort. After all, he really had something and had confidence in his heart.
He cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, King Yan, although I am just a farmer, you also know etiquette and understand the importance of etiquette and affection. No matter what Your Highness thinks, Li Xiao must also show his sincerity according to etiquette."
Zhu Di nodded with a smile: "Okay! Okay! He is a person who values love and righteousness more than etiquette. I will do it according to your wishes."
Hearing this, Li Xiao raised his hand.
He immediately looked at Li Xiongzhi and said, "Xiao Zhi, please give me the betrothal gift."
"okay!"
Li Xiongzhi was very excited.
It's rare to perform in front of so many big people, this life is worth it!
He waved to his men to open the first box, and then said loudly:
"The man's betrothal gift is twenty kilograms of ambergris for His Highness King Yan!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Not only Zhu Di, everyone's jaw dropped.
There were constant exclamations from the field!
(End of chapter)
