Li Qinzai found that the wedding ceremony was only enjoyable in the night before the wedding, but the social activities before the wedding were disappointing.
Anyone who has experienced it knows that not all the guests who come to congratulate the couple know each other.
Many of them were distant relatives who were separated by eight poles. They were summoned by some close relative for no apparent reason. The new couple and them were as if they had just met for the first time in their lives.
Some are friends of friends, friends of parents, friends of parents’ friends, and a bunch of friends who are inexplicable whether they are living people in the human world or friends from the spirit world.
Li Qinzai, who was used to a quiet and peaceful life, could no longer stand facing this noisy and unfamiliar environment, but he still had to stand by the door and try his best to smile and welcome guests from all directions.
It's probably nothing more than selling smiles at the door, Zhang Shuwei, etc.
At noon, Li Qinzai was already a little impatient. He had been socializing against his will for too long, and he almost began to doubt the meaning of marriage.
Why do so many people come to congratulate the couple on the legal ceremony of sleeping together? What does it have to do with you? Can't you just put down the gift and leave?
Unexpectedly, Xu Jingzong, the right prime minister, also came to congratulate him in person. Li Ji in the backyard was surprised when he heard about it.
The gifts given by the Xu family were very heavy. Li Qinzai glanced at the gift list casually. It included South China Sea red coral, Dadong Pearl, ivory and rhinoceros horns, etc. This gift was worth at least ten thousand yuan.
This was the first time Li Qinzai met Xu Jingzong.
This person can be considered a celebrity, and has received mixed reviews from later generations. Generally speaking, he is capable, but not so clean.
Before Li Shimin killed his brother, Xu Jingzong was one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Palace. During this period, he experienced many ups and downs. During his life as an official, he had some exposure to both good and evil.
Xu Jingzong smiled warmly as soon as he entered the door. His demeanor was calm and graceful, neither losing the composure of an elder nor making people feel condescending. His attitude and tone were just right, making people feel close to him.
"I am here to congratulate the daughter of the Li family on her wedding." Xu Jingzong said with a hearty smile.
Li Qinzai hurriedly saluted: "Li Jingchu pays homage to your right minister..."
Xu Jingzong said displeased: "What does it mean to call me an official here and now? I am the same generation as Lingzu and have been colleagues in the court for decades. Don't I deserve to be called grandpa?"
Li Qinzai then hurriedly changed his words: "Boy, pay homage to Grandpa Xu."
Only then did Xu Jingzong become happy, stroking his beard and smiling: "I am busy on weekdays and don't go around your house much. I heard from my uncle Yan that you are kind-hearted, have extraordinary bearing, and have the demeanor of a gentleman, haha."
"Your Majesty has fought for the country all his life and made countless contributions. He is considered a blessing when he reaches old age. God has given the Li family a good Qilin son, who can ensure that the Li family will not decline for hundreds of years. I really envy him."
Li Qinzai pretended to be ashamed and didn't even dare to say anything.
Xu Jingzong hummed, and then said: "Uncle Yan talked to me about something the day before yesterday. He said that you two wanted to do business together and that you could make ice out of thin air on a hot day. Is it true or false?"
Li Qinzai nodded: "It's true."
Xu Jingzong sighed: "Isn't this magic? It is said in Chang'an that the Qilin son of the Li family has great talents and unfathomable abilities. I have seen this."
Then Xu Jingzong said: "Uncle Yan told me the day before yesterday that he secretly sold your Li family's facial cream without telling me and the Xu family. I only found out about this villain's behavior the day before yesterday. It's a shame that he hid it from me." …”
"After I heard about it the day before yesterday, I already punished him severely. I am here to apologize to my son for his fault. For the sake of my decades of relationship with the British father-in-law, I hope that my great nephew will not care about it."
Li Qinzai said hurriedly: "Grandpa Xu's words are serious. Brother Xu is not a thief, let alone a villain. He buys and sells openly and honestly. How can he be called a villain?"
Xu Jingzong smiled and suddenly lowered his voice and said: "You and Yan Bo are partnering in the business of turning water into ice... Do you take it seriously?"
"Of course it's true. I don't dare to break my promise. If the business expands in the future, each family can get at least tens of thousands of dollars every year, which is considered a big deal."
There was no joy on Xu Jingzong's face. He just hummed, pondered for a moment, and then lowered his voice: "I also heard that you want to bring His Majesty in?"
Li Qinzai nodded and said with a smile: "Your Majesty's life is not easy. If you can earn tens of thousands of dollars for the palace treasury every year, your Majesty will be happy to accept it."
Xu Jingzong laughed, pointed at him, and said: "Not only do you have the ability, but you also have an exquisite mind. You will be great in the future!"
Li Qinzai blinked: "What do you think, Grandpa Xu?"
"Okay, okay! In this way, our Xu family will benefit from you. Even if we lose money, the Xu family will never quit." Xu Jingzong laughed.
Li Qinzai understood that this old guy didn't actually care about whether he could make money by selling ice cubes. What he cared about was whether Li Zhi would actually participate in the deal.
Moreover, Xu Jingzong personally came to visit him today to congratulate him on his wedding. Secondly, he mainly wanted to find out what Li Qinzai said. Obviously, he attached great importance to whether Li Zhi would participate in this deal.
If Li Zhi really participates, it will definitely be great news for Xu Jingzong.
Doing business in partnership with the emperor, this relationship is simply a gold medal to avoid death. No matter how big the storm is in the court in the future, Xu Jingzong will be firmly in an invincible position.
Li Qinzai thought about it for a while and said: "Grandpa Xu, I haven't mentioned the business to your Majesty yet, but I think your Majesty will not object. A few years ago, your Majesty wanted to repair Tai Chi Palace, but the court officials stopped him..."
Xu Jingzong immediately said: "If Your Majesty has some income, and I defend Your Majesty, who will dare to say anything in the court in the future?"
Li Qinzai and Xu Jingzong looked at each other with smiles.
You don’t have to say it thoroughly, just know what you should do.
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In the afternoon, Li Qinzai put on his auspicious clothes under the service of the maid. Li Jingye, Xue Na, Li Sujie and others acted as groomsmen. Li Ji and Li Siwen also gave him a few etiquette instructions.
It's almost dusk, and the auspicious time has arrived.
Li Qinzai rode on a tall horse, and hundreds of members of the Li family wore armor and helmets to clear the way. They tied red ribbons on the hilts of their swords, and the group headed towards the Cui family's courtyard in a mighty manner.
When the British government welcomes a bride, the central part of the government opens a road straight ahead. The betrothal gifts are carried without end, and the procession stretches for more than ten miles.
The citizens of Chang'an City were shocked by the extravagant wedding procession. They took to the streets one after another, watching and talking in secret.
Li Qinzai, who was wearing Jifu and riding on a horse, was watched inhumanely by the people of Chang'an City. He suddenly felt uncomfortable. The sight of the crowd made him very resistant.
Li Jingye rode his horse up and said in a deep voice: "Straighten your back! Marrying a wife is an honorable matter. Who taught you to look like you are knocking on the widow's door at night with a guilty conscience? You are a disgrace to our Li family!"
Li Qinzai licked his dry lips and whispered: "Can you give me an order to blind all the people watching us?"
Li Jingye said coldly: "No, if you feel uncomfortable, you can poke yourself in the eyes. Out of sight is pure."
Li Qinzai sighed and said, "When we arrive at Cui's house later, brother, please take care..."
Li Jingye was stunned: "What do you mean?"
Li Qinzai said with a sad face: "My brother-in-law and I don't have much to deal with. The part of beating the best man with a stick may be slightly adjusted..."
"How to adjust?"
"Instead of a mace, brother, you'd better borrow a pair of heavy armor from your subordinates and put it on, otherwise my special day will not become your death anniversary..." Li Qinzai rubbed his face and sighed: "Of course. It could also be the anniversary of my death.”
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