the East! The six ceremonies with Lu and Xie were very tight, and Nacai was picked at the beginning of the month. At the beginning of the old piece state, Zhang Ping and Xi two matchmakers respectively obtained from Lu and Xie Erfu the version with the names of Xie Daoyun and Lu Weirui and the date of birth, Xie Daoluo was born on December 16 of the first year of the founding of Emperor Kangdi of the Jin Dynasty, that is, the year of Jumao, the month of Yichou, and the day of Jusi; Lu Weirui was born on the eighth day of August in the second year of the founding of Emperor Kang of the Jin Dynasty, that is, the year of Jiachen, the month of Renshen, and the day of Xinsi

On the third day of the second lunar month, the old patriarch Chen Xian, accompanied by Shi Jiabizhi, the commander of the spectrum spy, sent the birth date of the sixteenth nephew Chen Caozhi (Jiachen year, Bingzi month, Renshen day) and the year, month and day of Lu and Xie February to Dr. Taichang to determine whether the marriage was appropriate. Not surprisingly, both of them were auspicious, Chen Xian and Chen Man prepared a gift to land at Xie Er's house in the afternoon of the same day, and reported the auspicious omen of Dr. Taichang Bu Sheng, and the three parties decided to tie the knot, which was Najib's gift

On the sixth day of the second month of February, it is a big gift, that is, the man officially gives a dowry to the woman, and in the capacity of Chen Cao's six officials, he must have two leopard skins, two silk horses, brocade horses, silk horses, cloth horses, two calves, two lambs, six sheep, six ginseng, 20 taels of wine and Qinji rice and flour, and another 200,000 yuan

Chen Caozhi gave two dowries at the same time, spending no less than two million dollars, and Chen Man, the sixth uncle who was responsible for taking care of the family's property, was very painful, if it weren't for the rapid expansion of Chen's manor in the past two years, this dowry would not be able to afford it, but fortunately, Chen Man firmly believed that the dowry of Lu and Xie would be very considerable. I heard that two years ago, the Yu family would marry Lu Na's nephew, Lu Shi. There are 20 hectares of fertile land for marriage alone, and the status of the Lu clan of Wu County and the Xie clan of Chen County is still above the Huiji Yu clan, and the dowry will be rich and gratifying

After the four ceremonies of Nacai, asking for names, and Najib Xiaonazheng, it is the invitation period, which was originally to ask the man to choose a good date after divination by Dr. Taichang and then notify the woman, but Chen Caozhi's double-married wedding has never been seen in ancient times, and there is no convention to follow, and I am afraid that the Lu family and the Xie family will not welcome the day to live behind. Therefore, on the evening of the seventh day of the second lunar month, Chen Xian invited Xie An, Lu Na, Xi, and Zhang Ping to the main hall of the East Garden of Chen's Mansion to discuss the first day of the personal welcome

Zhang Ping smiled and said: "Chen Zizhong marries a wife." The government and the opposition are concerned, in the past few days, the Xiangqufang has been talking about Chen Zizhong's double marriage, and the people are most concerned about when is the day when Chen Zizhong's wedding is scheduled? Did the left and right ladies come first, or did they marry on the same day? If you get married on the same day, how will this cave house be arranged for candle nights? Ha ha. ”

Xi smiled and added: "Even if you marry on the same day, there are first and second, and there is only one son, so you can only go to the woman's house to marry one by one." ”

Xie An and Lu Na are both relatively unreasonable, and it is impossible to require everything to be held fairly, so it depends on who is willing to take a step back?

Xi looked at Chen Caozhi who was standing on the side. Smiled and asked: "Zizhong is more wise, what is the best strategy?" ”

Chen Caozhi said honestly: "I can't do anything." ”

Everyone laughed and the atmosphere was relaxed.

The old patriarch Chen Xian said: "It is better to welcome you on the same day. If there is a first and then according to the divination period, I am afraid that it will be half a month apart and a month apart, what do An Shigong and Zu Yangong think? ”

Xie An and Lu Na both expressed no objection, Chen Caozhi wants to marry the second daughter on the same day, then marry, how to arrange the candle night in the cave room is your Chen family's business. But as Xi said, there are also first and second marriages on the same day, whether Chen Caozhi will go to Lu Mansion to welcome his relatives first, or to Xie Mansion to welcome his relatives first This matter must be decided first, because it is necessary to choose a good day and auspicious time in advance, Chen Caozhi runs at both ends, but he is afraid that it will be rushed and it is not Zhuang enough

Xie An has long been careful, just like his niece Xie Daoyun was going to be a celebrity, Xie An was never in a hurry. He believes that there is always a time to find a solution. At this time, he said: "I have a suggestion, say it and discuss it with Patriarch Chen and Lu Shangshu."

Chen Xian and Lu Na both said: "An Shigong, please speak." ”

Xie An said: "Since the Lu girl and my niece were married by the Empress Dowager Chongde, it is better to implore the Empress Dowager to come forward, and on the day of the kiss, the left and right ladies will go to Chongde Palace to thank them, and then go to Chongde Palace to welcome the two daughters back to the Chen Mansion." In this way, there will be no first and last, and there will be no back and forth, what do you think? ”

Chen Xian and Chen Cao's great joy, Lu Na also felt that this method was exquisite, comprehensive, and the most feasible, and secretly praised Dongshan Xie Anshi in his heart for being really talented, which can also be reflected in small things

This major problem is solved, and other things will be easy to do, and the period of personal welcome is discussed, because Chen Caozhi will go to Jingkou in the near future to assist Twist Xi to rebuild the Beifu soldiers, and the next few months will be very busy, and Xie An knows that the period of the Northern Expedition is not far away, so Chen Caozhi's wedding date should be before the Northern Expedition and after the Beifu soldiers are initially formed, then August should be the most appropriate

In the afternoon of the same day, Chen Caozhi wrote a letter for the third brother Chen Shang to submit to the Empress Dowager Chongde, and the Empress Dowager Chongde sent an attendant to reply in the evening, willing to become the beauty of the people.

The next day, Chen Xian went to visit Dr. Taichang on the eighth day of August, and the two matchmakers, Du and Zhang, went to Lu Mansion and Xie Mansion respectively to ask for opinions, and Xie Mansion had no objection, and Lu Mansion was very happy, because the eighth day of August was Lu Weirui's birthday, which can be described as double happiness. The five rites have been decided, and the Ming Dynasty must also be killed by Sima Ye of Sizhou to go to Gu Yu Xifu to help Ji Si, and then take a boat from Gu Yu to Beijing

The day before Chen Caozhi went to his aunt, he went to Lu Mansion and Xie Mansion to resign, and learned in Xie Mansion that Xie Xuan would marry Huan Huo Nu on the ninth day of the next month, and he couldn't help but worry that he would not be able to come back by then, Xie Xuan smiled and said: "It doesn't hurt if you can't come back, Zizhong's marriage with my sister is confirmed, this is the thing I am most happy to see, it is important to rebuild the Beifu soldiers, Zizhong should not think about my marriage date." ”

That night, Chen Xian, Chen Man, Chen Shang, Chen Caozhi, Ran Sheng, as well as Ding Youwei and Chen Zongzhi's mother and son discussed in the main hall, and decided that Chen Man and Jing Nu would return to Qiantang at the end of the month, and the old patriarch Chen Xian would stay in Beijing, and wait for Chen Caozhi to marry a wife before returning to Qiantang. You can participate in Qiyun Mountain's elegant collection and ordering. With Zongzhi's knowledge and initial reputation, as well as the status of the Qiantang Chen clan after marrying the Lu and Xie clans, it is completely expected that Zongzhi will be promoted to a high-grade by the state university

Of course, Ding Youwei and Run'er stayed in the capital. Run'er likes the new home in Dongyuan very much, and these days she often visits the two ugly uncles, like fish water, very comfortable, she and Lu Weirui together to wait for flowers, learn painting, ask Xie Dao to ask Xuanru about difficult problems, learn to play the piano, Ding Youwei sometimes goes with her, and Lu and Xie get along very well

The discussion has been decided, each returned to the sleeping place, and Chen Caozhi sent his sister-in-law and Zong Zhi back to the "Water Champs" on the north bank of the lotus pond. This "Water Champs" is also named by Run'er, and the plaque of Chen Cao's book is hung on the door.

The night in the middle of spring is still a little cold, the bright moon is half-round, and the camphor and magnolia by the pool are fragrant. The water in the pond is like a mirror, and the reflection of the moon is like a sinking one

Ding Youwei said: "Zongzhi, you go back to the water Champs first." Mother and your ugly uncle have something to say. ”

Chen Zongzhi agreed and stepped forward. Ah Xiu and the two maids of Swift listened to what the young lady said, and they also quietly lagged behind, so that it was convenient for the young lady to talk to Xiao Langjun

The two-acre pond twists and turns, about 100 steps around the pond (about 150 meters in modern times), and Ding Youwei clasps his hands. Walking slowly, he said: "These days, my sister-in-law is very fast, Xiaolang's marriage is confirmed, and my sister-in-law has a heavy heart, and my sister-in-law has thought of Xiaolang marrying Weirui and Dao Roller into the door these days. I can't help but laugh, I really haven't had such a pleasant thing. ”

Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "In the past few years, I have let my surname worry about it, and my sister-in-law has never blamed me for being so ambitious." ”

Ding Youwei chuckled: "Xiao Lang can always do things that others dare not do, or even dare not think" Xiao Lang is magical! ”

Chen Caozhi smiled and didn't say anything.

Ding Youwei got to the point: "Xiaolang will go to his aunt tomorrow, don't you take Xiaochan with you, you have always been served by Xiaochan." ”

Chen Caozhi said: "I went to Jingkou, and I couldn't stay in peace for a few days, so I had to go to Lianghuai to lobby the Zhuwu Sect, and I was running around like last year's envoy, and it was inconvenient for Xiaochan to follow me." ”

Ding Youwei said "um" and Ding said: Xiaolang himself is outside, so cherish it.

Chen Caozhi said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I can come and go in Chang'an and Qicheng for thousands of miles, what is the Lianghuai, I will take care of myself."

Ding Youwei was silent for a while, and then said: Xiaolang is now married to Xiaochan, Xiaochan has been waiting for you for many years, Shanchan is the concubine that Aunt asked you to accept before her death, you can't bear her, you also know that Xiaochan is dead set on you, a few years ago, Qingzhi married Laide, she just refused to marry, she said that she would rather be an old girl like Yinggu, what do you think? .

Chen Caozhi said: "I have always treated her as Xiaochan's sister, just like my own relatives."

Ding You smiled and said, "That's fine, so be it." After you marry Wei Rui and Dao Tao. Just take Xiaochan as a concubine, Li Daochang of the first balcony once said that Xiaochan is the appearance of Yizi, my West Building Chen family is sparse, and Zongzhi also expects Xiaolang to spread out and his children and grandchildren are full. ”

Chen Caozhi is the only one.

On February 12, Chen Caoyi entered Taicheng early to bid farewell to Emperor Sima Yu, and Sima Yu praised him with kind words. With high hopes, Chen Caozhi showed his loyalty and bowed to the emperor out of the palace, went to the car door, and met several chamberlains and palace ladies accompanied by a painting wheel palace car slowly driving to the front. The wheeler stops. The car opened slightly, and Sima Daofu, the princess of Xin'an, sat in the car, Sima Daofu was surprisingly calm, and said: "Chen Caozhi, I really didn't expect you to marry Lu and Xie's second daughter, your wish was granted, right?"

Chen Caozhi didn't answer, but just said, "Her Royal Highness the princess is fine."

Sima Daofu sighed and said, "Where is it safe, it is not safe at all." ”

Chen Caozhi didn't dare to say more, bowed down and said, "I have something important to do, so I leave." ”

Sima Daofu was quite knowledgeable and did not shout. Looking at Chen Caozhi's back, his lips moved slightly. I don't know what you're muttering?

One by one (to be continued)

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