The whole ceremony was still promoted by Liu Xunjiao for Guan Zhuofan, and Hu Xueyan and Mrs. Luo of the women's family are also people who are familiar with customs, so naturally there is no problem.

The post of the treat has been sent out, and the list is also drafted by Liu Xunjiao. Guan Zhuofan originally only wanted to invite some people closest to him to make trouble, but as the governor, he found that this was something that could not be done, otherwise it would cause a lot of trouble if he invited anyone or not, so he took Liu Xunjiao's list in his hand, looked through it for a long time, and still had to "approve what he was invited".

On this day, the guests came first and came, and there was also a deep knowledge in it. As usual, the first group of friends and colleagues who are always the most familiar with them arrive first, either to help with some chores, or to take the place of the host and greet the guests who come after. Then there are subordinate officials, who estimate the degree of closeness to each other, and arrive one after another. Zuihou is the boss, taking care of his identity, of course, he has to appear in the finale, and he needs to be personally greeted by the master.

This set of things has never been found in the Ming Classics, but the people in the officialdom are all familiar with it, and they will never mess up the time and order, which is a self-evident unspoken rule.

But in Guan Zhuofan's case, there is inevitably some embarrassment - the boss is gone, there is only one Xu Gengshen, who has booked a position as the first guest as a servant of the Ministry of Officials, who used to be the messenger of the Xuanzhi. There are no friends - looking at Jiangsu, there is only one Xu Gengshen who can be regarded as a friend of equal friends, but with his identity, how can he let him come early to greet guests?

Guan Zhuofan thought blankly, I don't know how Lao Tzu has mixed up in the past two years, and he has become a lonely person.

As a result, the first to come to the door were Daniel Zhang and Ixan - when he was still in the Chengnan horse team, Daniel Zhang always regarded himself as the boss's cronies. Once upon a time, Guan Zhuofan invited a big guest in the old house in Shoubi Hutong. It was Daniel Zhang who helped Zhang Luo. This time. He counted with his fingers, and felt that it should be his turn to arrive first, so he pulled Ixan with him and came to report to the governor's yamen early.

It's really time to "report for duty" - Guan Zhuofan was stunned when he saw the two of them, and asked in a daze: "You two, what are you going to do?" ”

On such a happy day, of course, you must dress neatly. You can't be too casual, but you should wear casual clothes anyway. However, the two in front of them are not afraid of the heat, they wear a full set of official uniforms, and they are brilliant, and the most surprising thing is that they also have a yellow jacket outside, which is very eye-catching.

"We're here to help the boss." Daniel Zhang said triumphantly, "Boss, you think, you have made Hou Ye, and today is another day of great joy." We wear this to show you up, how grand is this? to be worthy of your status today. ”

These two rough embryos! Guan Zhuofan couldn't cry or laugh. Before he could think about how to tell them, he saw Daniel Zhang take out another red envelope and offer it with both hands.

"Boss, I ate a good meal from my aunt's wife last time, and I haven't thanked her yet." Daniel Zhang said with a smile, "This money, please ask the boss to give his aunt a face." ”

Ixan was not as brazen as Daniel Zhang, and at this moment, he also took out a red envelope, and said clumsily: "I also ate it under the standard, and I ...... also gave his aunt a first face. ”

"Huh? Not? Didn't the invitation be written, all gifts and money, thank you for not being sensitive? ”

"Write and write, send and send." Daniel Zhang still has that natural tone. Guan Zhuofan was in a trance, as if he had returned to the scene three years ago, when he was entertained in Shoubi Hutong.

"Hey, hey." He laughed dryly, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the two first-class masters under him with a smile.

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Jin Yulin also arrived early, got off the sedan chair at the entrance of Qingya Street, beckoned the two elders holding things to follow behind, walked steadily, and walked towards the side door of the governor's yamen.

He has now changed from the general office of the Shanghai General Administration of Contributions to the general office of the Jiangsu General Administration of Donations, with the title of Sipin Daotai. And all of this is due to the dedication and dedication of the assistant to Guanzhi County. On the one hand, I want to thank the current Guan Futai for his appreciation and promotion, and on the other hand, I think that I am a person who has shared hardships with Guan Futai, and I think I can also be worthy of the word cronies, so I have to come early to see what I can help.

As for the congratulatory gift, he was a literati after all, so he did not give money naked like Daniel Zhang, but carefully selected two things, one is a painting by Sun Kehong, a master of the former Ming Dynasty, and the other is a five-inch tall white jade Guanyin. Sun Kehong is a native of Huating County, and Guanyin means sending a child, both of which can be regarded as the right time and the occasion, and you will definitely be satisfied if you want to come to Futai.

Before I walked to the side door, I had already seen that in addition to the pro-soldiers standing on duty and Zhang Shun, the housekeeper who greeted the guests, there was a person standing against the wall on both sides of the door, not to mention wearing a public uniform, and he was wearing a yellow jacket!

"Old Kim! Old Kim! Before Jin Yulin could come back to his senses, Daniel Zhang had already shouted out.

"Zhang Junmen, Yijunmen," Jin Yulin walked over quickly, already seeing clearly. The heart said that these brothers in Futai are really loyal, and on a hot day, there is a shortage of two commanders in chief, and a full set of official uniforms will stand here for him to welcome guests, which is too grand. It's just strange how both of them hold big hats in their hands.

"Lao Jin, on the day of great joy, why did you come empty-handed?" Daniel Zhang looked at Jin Yulin and smiled incomprehensibly.

"How can you be empty-handed," Jin Yulin took something from Chang's hand and said with a smile, "Naturally, you have to prepare a little courtesy." ”

"Didn't you write it on the post, all gifts and money, thank you for it?"

"Write and write, send and send," Jin Yulin didn't understand which play Daniel Zhang was playing, "Zhang Junmen, you also underestimate me, don't I understand this rule?" ”

"Okay, good, Lao Jin, what you picked must be a good thing." Daniel Zhang nodded repeatedly, "Send it in quickly, the boss is waiting inside." ”

Jin Yulin smiled and was about to enter the door, but was stopped by Ixan.

"Old Jin, don't listen to Lao Zhang, he is wronging you," Ixan did not have as many tricks as Daniel Zhang, and said with a bitter face, "Your things are sent in, you must eat and hang up." ”

"This ......" Jin Yulin was stunned, looked at Daniel Zhang, and then looked at Yixan, "Yijunmen, then ...... you two?" ”

"We're ......," Ixan hesitated for a moment before he said honestly, "it's here." ”

Jin Yulin was taken aback. He turned around and shoved the thing he was holding into his hand. Raised his hand again and again: "Go!" Walk! ”

Wait a few steps with him. Jin Yulin called him back again, whispered a few words in his ear, and then slipped into the side door like a thief.

Daniel Zhang and Ixan stood at the door for half a point before being called back by Guan Zhuofan Pai Tulin. Zaijian to the boss, Ixan is inevitably neatable, but Daniel Zhang is not ashamed. I took civilian clothes from the bag brought by the messenger and changed into them, and I still did what I should do.

This time, when the officials who entered the governor's yamen again, everyone was empty-handed, and when they met, they smiled awkwardly at each other, and said in their hearts that thanks to Jin Yulin's long entourage who was guarding the street to spread the news, otherwise they would be afraid of going out to the west.

After all, it was a happy day, and this small turmoil soon disappeared invisibly. In the side hall of the governor's yamen. The high hall was full, and everyone said goodbye to Futai. So they all came here to wait for the feast. The military attache was greeted by Daniel Zhang, the civilian official was entertained by Jin Yulin, and several foreign officers talked around Wall, and a room full of people smoked and drank tea, talking and laughing, which was really lively. It wasn't until the procession arrived that everyone poured out to see the bride.

The procession to send off relatives was from Hu Xueyan's house on George Street in the concession, and entered the city from the north gate and traveled all the way here. A total of four sedan chairs are clustered around the sedan chair, and the front and rear are escorted by the Fubiao cavalry under the command of Tulin, dignified and atmospheric, but not extravagant, and there is no need for drums along the way, until the sedan chair is carried into the governor's yamen, only a joyful suona sounds, announcing the arrival of the bride.

This is all discussed by Liu Xunyan and Hu Xueyan, which is not only in line with Guan Zhuofan's current identity, but also as for making it luxurious and noisy, otherwise with Hu Xueyan's style, it will definitely cause a noisy pomp, which is not Guan Zhuofan's original intention.

At this time, the sky was dark, between the dark and the dark, the entire governor's yamen, the palace lamps on the eaves, and the red candles on the hall were full of joy. Hu Qingqing, who was dressed in red makeup, put on a red hijab, and was helped out of the sedan chair by Mrs. Luo Si, the "elder sister", her skirt did not move, and she curled into the flower hall - the wedding ceremony and wedding banquet must be held here.

The case in the middle of the flower hall is surrounded by a red cloth table, red candles are shining, and the case is a pair of five-colored silk and a fairy of harmony, which is exquisite and abnormal. Guan Zhuofan, as the groom, stood in front of the case somewhat cowardly, and waited until Mrs. Luo sent the bride in front of her, and in the midst of everyone's coaxing, she reached out and lifted the soft satin hijab, and finally saw Hu Qingqing's shy, smiling, white and red pretty face again.

This time, full of love, she shouted "Qingqing" softly, and couldn't wait to kiss her delicate lips like a Western-style wedding.

"Salute—" The master of ceremonies shouted with a long voice.

This "salute", but he can't kiss as Lord Futai thinks, but as a concubine, he has to kowtow to the "groom". Hu Qingqing glanced at Guan Zhuofan, knelt down, and called out "Master" clearly, soft and tactful, so that Guan Zhuofan suddenly recalled the surprise when he first met.

Guan Zhuofan thought to himself, in the cold wind on George Street at that time, the appearance of the beautiful woman kneeling was really engraved in his heart. Now that she is kneeling for the second time, she is already her brother's woman.

Thinking of this, he refused to sit on the chair to accept her kneel according to etiquette, but returned the salute for a long time, and then picked her up with his own hands. When the guests on both sides saw it, they were all amazed, and said that Futai and his aunt were really affectionate, and it seemed that he would be able to give birth to a noble son early.

After the ceremony and the wedding banquet opened, Rao is Guan Zhuofan's amount of wine is "extraordinary", and after a round of salute, he can't help but get dizzy, but when he walks by a person, he can't help but be surprised.

"Ah, Mr. Qian, are you back from Jiangning?"

The person known as Mr. Qian, called Qian Dingming, was recently entrusted by Guan Zhuofan to go to Jiangning on a business trip. At this moment, when he saw Guan Zhuofan greeting himself, he hugged his fists and made a congratulatory expression.

"Congratulations, Sir!" After Qian Dingming finished saying this, he added in a low voice, "It's about to live up to the trust." ”

Guan Zhuofan only had time to nod, and was surrounded by everyone into the new house in the backyard, Mrs. Luo brought a few maids and mothers, who were already waiting for the bride to wait here, and when she saw him coming, she drove everyone out with a smile, and she also stepped out of the threshold, and closed the door with her backhand, so that the couple could do what they should do.

This night, Guan Zhuofan was not as anxious as the first time, but as Mrs. Luo said, he was full of blessings, and made a big fuss about the pair of "36 D", which made the beautiful chef gasp again and again, and then he picked up the gun and got on the horse, but he was extremely gentle and considerate, entering and exiting slowly, so that Hu Qingqing, who had just broken the melon, finally received the joy in the room for the first time.

When I woke up, the sky was already bright, and Hu Qingqing waited for her to get dressed and smile at each other. Then I took her hand, pushed open the door, took a deep breath of the morning air, it was very refreshing, and I felt that life was proud, nothing more than this.

At this time, when I saw the east wing where Hu Qingqing originally lived, the door opened, and a delicate and delicate girl came out. Guan Zhuofan was surprised, and before his thoughts turned around, he heard Hu Qingqing laugh loudly: "Wan'er, I've come to see the master." ”

"Hello master, good sister." The girl is blessed. Although he has changed out of the red jacket he wore at the beginning, his eyebrows are picturesque and beautiful, which one is not the Yang Wan'er he sent back from Jiangyin?

"This ......" Guan Zhuofan was completely confused, and turned his head to look at Hu Qingqing.

"How can the people you brought back be raised in Hu Daotai's house? I brought her back with me. Hu Qingqing smiled and said, "She is my sister, if you bully him, I won't follow." ”

"Hmm...... Hmm......" Guan Zhuofan was speechless for a while, but he understood in his heart.

This is a sister-in-law.

*(To be continued......)