Chapter 164, The Betrothal Banquet (1)
Hubei, the Jin family!
The military compound that is solemn and majestic on weekdays ushered in the eagerness and noise that has not been seen for a long time tonight, the fluffy flowers bloom in the air, the lights inside and outside the compound are colorful, and the plane tree that leads directly to the inner courtyard is plastered with happy words, hung with red silk, shining under the light, looking around, full of joy! Even the soldiers on guard hung garlands and greeted visitors with smiles on their faces!
The courtyard of the Jin family in the middle of the compound of the military region is even more crowded, laughing and jubilant. Jin Xueliang took off his majesty and coldness, laughed loudly from time to time, and personally came to the door to welcome guests from all walks of life and accept the blessings of the visitors.
4, 15, night, engagement banquet!
The wedding night of the Hubei Jin family and the Lin family in the capital!
As early as during the Spring Festival, high-level officials from all walks of life in China received this surprising and even trembling news, Jin Xueliang met with Lin Guoxiong, and the two ...... Marriage!
The Lin family in Beijing has been in politics for four generations, until now the three of them have entered the top level of the central government, and they are well-known in the political circles, and there are many direct connections to local political powers, so they are well-deserved political giants. The new generation of Lin Yuebin is shrewd and capable, and the city government is deep, and he is recognized as the prince of the capital with a great reputation.
The Jin family in Hubei changed from politics to the army in the early years, until now the family members are all over the top of the two major group armies in Hubei, Jin Xueliang's father Jin Yongquan was successfully awarded the rank of general three years ago, and the status of the Jin family rose again and became a new upstart in the military circles. In addition, the Jin family has a close relationship with the Nangong family, one of the eight major families in the business world, which has virtually enhanced its status in the military world again. Jin Xueliang's daughter Jin Yixuan is not only as beautiful as a lotus, but also versatile, intelligent and smart, and is a rare woman in the new generation who combines beauty and intelligence.
This marriage has been widely recognized among their relatives and friends, Lin Yuebin's feelings for Jin Yixuan have long been no secret, the beauty that can be hugged this time will naturally be warmly congratulated by friends, and the Jin family's good impression of Lin Yuebin has long existed, and it will not be blocked, "Golden Boy and Jade Girl, Perfect Match" The reputation is crowned by this couple, and it is envied by many young men and women.
However, the most critical point of this marriage is the impact of the interests brought about by the union of the two families, the Jin family is in the army, the Lin family is in politics, and then there is a friend Nangong family in the business world, the strong alliance of the three families is bound to affect the vital interests of many people, and the formation of the political, commercial and military united front is not conducive to the stability of the national power structure. Therefore, this marriage has been blocked by many parties from the beginning, and even the central government has intervened, but this time the old man of the Jin family and the old man of the Lin family have an extremely tough attitude, and all the obstructions have not worked in the end.
Engagement Night ...... In the end, it came as scheduled!!
"Haha, Brother Jin, I really envy me for being a fast son-in-law who rides the dragon like this." At the gate, several former friends patted Jin Xueliang's shoulder and laughed loudly.
"You guys haven't come to see me for more than two years, you should be punished, you have to be punished, you must give me a few more drinks tonight." Jin Xueliang deliberately lowered his face, but the smile in his eyes couldn't be stopped.
"A few brothers will sacrifice their lives to accompany the gentleman tonight, as long as Brother Jin dares to get drunk, our brothers will dare to drink tonight." Several people patted their chests and promised.
"Haha, happy!! I can remember your words, go in first, and I'll find you to drink later. Jin Xueliang beckoned the descendants of the family to welcome him and led a few friends in, the smiles on his faces were piled up again, and he hurried to greet the couple who came over: "Guoxiong, brother and sister, you are here." ”
Lin Guoxiong, who was dressed in a Tang costume and showed his elegant bearing, hurriedly greeted him with a smile and shook it with Jin Xueliang: "Let Brother Jin wait for a long time, oops, we are in a hurry, but the plane was delayed, sorry, sorry." ”
Lin Guoxiong's wife smiled apologetically: "We have to apologize to you first, the old man was originally scheduled to come tonight, but suddenly the old problem of back pain was committed again, and he couldn't stand up straight." So ...... tonight."
Jin Xueliang waved his hand again and again: "In the future, we will be our own family, why are you so polite." This engagement banquet was supposed to go to the capital tonight, but ...... You also know that the little girl has a stubborn temper and says that the engagement must be in her own home, and then go to the capital after getting married. At that time, her mother educated her, where you come to my house, it is my own family. Haha......"
"Yes, yes, yes, it's all my own family." Lin Guoxiong had a smile on his face, holding Jin Xueliang's hand tightly, and his usual majesty had long been thrown away.
"Uncle...... Hello Dad. Lin Yuebin walked up at the signal of his mother and bowed deeply to Jin Xueliang.
Jin Xueliang hurriedly pulled him up and said with a smile: "You are welcome when I said just now, you see...... Here the kid is again. Haha, let's go, go home. ”
With the arrival of Lin Guoxiong, tonight's banquet entered the first Gao chao, with congratulations and bursts of laughter, filling the entire compound. Today is just an engagement banquet, so Jin Xueliang invited friends who have a good relationship, and there is basically no restraint between each other, throwing away the mask on weekdays, and only coming for friendship tonight.
However, many government officials who had never met with Lin Guoxiong congratulated at the same time, but also seized the opportunity to show themselves as well, the union of the Jin and Lin families means that the two major factions of Jin and Lin are in contact, and those who have been valued by Jin Xueliang can not let go of such an opportunity, if they rely on the Jin family and then get the favor of Lin Guoxiong and other central giants, their career will definitely embark on a broad road.
"Big brother, big brother, hehe, I found you." Zhao Minghui, who had just arrived, rushed in front of Lin Yuebin.
"Who came with you?" Lin Yuebin left his father's circle and followed Zhao Minghui to the neighborhood.
"You're engaged, of course it's Mom and Dad, they're here." Zhao Minghui looked around at the lively courtyard and smiled: "There are a lot of beautiful women tonight, do you want to have the last madness before getting engaged?" ”
Lin Yuebin said angrily: "Don't come up with some bad ideas, if my father-in-law sees it and takes his baby daughter back, I will be completely blind." ”
Zhao Minghui raised his eyebrows and said, "I haven't gotten married yet, but my father-in-law and father-in-law called me." How's that, it's not beautiful in my heart now. Hmph, I'll just say, it's yours after all, what is that Di Cheng, and you dare to fight with us? I don't know what to do, but it's not dead now, and you can't die anymore. ”
Zhao Minghui's family background is illustrious, and the news of being buried in Chixiang Prison has naturally been obtained a long time ago, although Di Cheng was not tortured to death, but being buried alive is barely acceptable, so he is in a good mood, and even held a feast on the night he got the news and invited friends.
However, the news that a large number of prisoners escaped before the burial of Chixiang Prison was blocked by the high-level, and they did not know about it at the level of young masters, and they also did not know the news of being blocked by the Jin family...... Jin Yixuan once committed suicide for Di Cheng's death.
This marriage was proposed by the Jin family, and Zhao Minghui and others naturally thought that Jin Yixuan had changed his mind and accepted Lin Yuebin's feelings. Although Lin Yuebin himself always thinks that there is something wrong in it, the beloved woman is finally going to become his wife, and that joy buries all the doubts.
"I don't want to hear the word Di Cheng anymore." Lin Yuebin's face changed slightly.
"They're all dead anyway, so what are you worried about?" Zhao Minghui shrugged, grabbed Lin Yuebin's shoulders again, and said with a smile: "Do you want me to help you find Jin Yixuan's room?" Take a look at the bride in advance? ”
"The people in the Jin family are staring at me, I don't want to be too anxious. When everyone arrives, Yixuan will come out, and he is not in a hurry at such a time. Lin Yuebin pretended to respond easily, but the nervousness in his heart was only known to him, and his eyes couldn't help but look at the window on the second floor that was covered by a red cloth.
Wrapped in a velvet sweater and embellished with a little sadness, the emaciated Jin Yixuan stood in front of the window, looking at the noisy people outside the curtain blankly.
Before I knew it, it was April 15, and the day had finally come.
Two lines of tears silently slipped down the emaciated face, cardamom at that time, who had promised who an ethereal agreement, fate just started, but in the blink of an eye, yin and yang were separated, was it fate to play tricks, or love was over.
The first time I laughed sincerely was because I met you and snuggled with you, and the first time I cried sadly because of your departure and your passing, but at this moment, I am smiling and crying because I can't have you anymore, you can't have me.
Thinking back to the past, recalling the trance of the past, recalling that face, that figure, and experiencing the pain of breaking his heart, Jin Yixuan's emaciated body trembled slightly.
You said you would come back to me, you said it......
Can...... Why......