Looking at the afternoon for a long time, Li He led Master Ren to the study, and talked about the future operation and cooperation of the shop, because the matter of the shop had been handed over to Aoki, so naturally there was not much to talk about. The second is Qingqing's marriage with Aoki. The two of them are already well informed in their hearts, so they don't need to say much. First, I sat down and drank tea, chatted about some family matters, and then talked about business.

Li Hedao: I heard that the emperor of the Hill Country is going to get married, I don't know if that's the case?

Master Ren said: Yes, there is only half a month left.

Li Hedao: The emperor is not ordinary, I heard in my early years that he was not only well-versed in the past and the present, but also born in a graceful manner, and over the years, he has not changed at all. I don't know whose girl is the girl who got married?

Master Ren said: The daughter of Lord Zhang of the Household Department of the Hilly Country, Zhang Yunshu.

Li He sneered: I saw that Lord Zhang in my early years, such a person who coveted wealth and nobility, but he didn't want to give birth to a good daughter. He was a blessed man.

When Master Ren heard this, he only picked up the tea and drank it. I heard Li He say again: In my opinion, that Zhang Yunshu is not as good as Qingqing. If Aoki can marry someone like Qingqing, it will be my wish.

Master Ren smiled and said: My brother praised it falsely, my daughter's heart is uncertain, and no one can guess her thoughts.

Li Hedao: I saw Qingqing, but she was very good! That's what you said. Well, if the virtuous brother doesn't object, it's decided. After I discussed with Aoki, I chose an auspicious day to propose marriage.

Master Ren smiled and said: Although this matter is excellent. But I'm afraid that Qingqing will not want to do it for a while.

Li Hedao: In this regard, I also bothered my brother to say some good things in person, thinking that my niece is a reasonable person, and she will not object.

As he spoke, he raised the tea bowl, and the two of them touched the cups together and drank all the tea. Then, he personally led Master Ren to various places in the house to see and enjoy them, and they talked happily with each other. Then Qingqing returned home, and the two quit Li He, got into a sedan chair, and returned to the mansion.

At dinner, Master Ren called Qingqing to have a meal, and when he was about to stay, he said: Qingqing, your Uncle Li likes you very much and wants you to be a member of his family, what do you think?

Qingqing listened, understood the meaning, and replied: Uncle Li is very good, and Aoki is also very good. But I don't want to marry Aoki.

Master Ren said: How do you say this?

Qingqing said: Aoki and I are just ordinary friends, and we don't have any special thoughts.

Master Ren said with a smile: How can a daughter's family say that they have wrong thoughts about men, even men may not be able to say that. As he spoke, he only smiled. Fang Dao: Since you have a good impression of him, whoever said that you must have that kind of thought before you can get married. How many people don't know a thing or two when they become relatives, and life is still prosperous. Well, that's it. Let's eat.

Qingqing knew that her parents' fate was difficult to disobey, and when Master Ren said that today, she knew that she couldn't help it, and after a pause, she said: But it's different, father. When I came back from the mountain, I told you that the leader of the bandits recognized me as his sister, and that he had told me that the time limit for going down the mountain was only one month. Now that half a month has passed, there are only a few days left, how can these ten days become a marriage?

Master Ren didn't want to have this matter, so he was stunned for a while, and after thinking about it, he said: Since this is the case, this matter will be discussed later.

After the meal was over, the two went back to their rooms.

Early the next morning, Master Ren, who had not slept all night, ordered the little servant to prepare a carriage and went all the way to the Li Mansion. After thinking about it last night, I felt that it was best to make a decision after discussing it with Li He in advance, so I came by car as soon as it was dawn. The concierge of the Li Mansion heard the knock on the door, rubbed and put on his clothes, muttered and complained all the way, opened the door, and saw that it was Master Ren, but he was sober. Knowing that it was a distinguished guest, he invited him in. Send someone else to report it.

Li He had the habit of getting up early in the past, and at this time he was standing in the courtyard boxing and practicing martial arts to keep fit. Suddenly, I saw the little guy come to report: Master, Master Ren is here. He stopped his movements and dressed carefully. After a while, I saw Master Ren walking over quickly.

Li He took a few steps forward and asked, "Brother Xian, what's the matter with coming to be my brother so early?"

Master Ren didn't spare him, and said bluntly: The younger brother came to discuss countermeasures with his brother for Qingqing's affairs.

Seeing that he looked nervous and uneasy, Li He said: Brother Xian has something to say, and he will do his best for what his brother can do. As he spoke, he invited Master Ren into the study. A small servant had already made tea and brought it, and after the two of them were seated, Li He said: First drink tea to refresh yourself.

Master Ren nodded, picked up the tea and drank it all, his expression was a little clearer. said: When I went home yesterday, I explained the marriage to Qingqing. At that time, she only said that she didn't want to, but how could her parents' order be up to her, and a good family like Aoki could no longer be found, so I just said that it was decided. But the girl told me another reason, and I didn't know what to do. As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh.

Li He listened and asked: What did she say?

Master Ren made Qingqing's original words clear. When Li He heard that, it was difficult for him to do it for a while. In the early years, I heard that in the deep mountains at the border of the country, there was a gang of bandits, and those bandits did all kinds of evil, like the reincarnation of demons, burning, killing, looting, and plundering were all what they did. I didn't want Qingqing to be kidnapped by those people, but by chance I recognized the bandit leader as my brother, which sounds incredible.

Li Hedao: I didn't expect so many things to happen in it, but fortunately, Qingqing came back safely. In my opinion, it is not a bad thing to recognize you as a brother. It's just that it's limited to one month, but it's embarrassing.

Hearing this, Master Ren said: Brother, I don't agree with this. The bandit leader is just a group of bandit leaders who specialize in doing dirty things, if Qingqing is with them, wouldn't it ruin the reputation of her daughter's family!

Seeing that he was angry, Li He said: Okay, okay. Let's take a sip of tea first. As he spoke, he picked up the teacup in his hand. Master Ren knew that he was out of shape, so he covered up the past by drinking tea.

After his mind calmed down, Li Hefang said: I heard that those bandits have great powers, and Qingqing has recognized the bandit leader as her brother, for her, there will be more reliance in the future, so isn't it a good thing to be in one place? Of course, what the virtuous brother said is naturally right, it is not good for a woman like Qingqing to fall into that kind of dirty place. But looking at the other side, there is nothing to worry about. is the sister of the bandit leader, so naturally he will not treat her lightly. I am only afraid of the month that is limited to the month, and if the day of your father and daughter is only one month, what difference is there between her and her being taken captive?

These words sound like a fact. Master Ren only sighed and said: My brother is right, and it is true. After speaking, he looked at Li He and said: I don't know if my brother has any way to let Qingqing stay for a long time?

After hearing this, after pausing for a while, Li Hefang said: Those bandits do all kinds of evil, and the government does not dare to provoke the slightest bit, it is useless to report the matter to the government, and relying only on the power of the family is even more like hitting a stone with an egg. In my opinion, this matter still depends on what Qingqing does.

Master Ren said: How do you say this?

Li Hedao: She is already the sister of the bandit leader, and it is okay to be taken captive, let alone at this time. Between brothers and sisters, anything is easy to discuss, and I think the bandit leader will also consider her ideas.

Master Ren said: But I'm only afraid that the bandit is good for a while, if he doesn't go along with that person's wishes, who would think that he would do something vicious.

When Li He heard this, he felt that it made sense. But even if he wanted to help, he couldn't do anything when it came to things in the shadows. So he could only accompany Master Ren to say some comforting words, and then thought that the marriage would not be successful, and the two sighed for a while.