The day of the small ceremony came soon.

Liu Gu invited a wife of Rokubu Lang, who was quite close to her husband, to preside over the ceremony. This lady is not young, but she is a blessed person with both parents, in-laws and children, and in the circle of middle- and lower-level officials in the capital, if there is a child to marry, six or seven times out of ten will ask this lady to come forward, so she is very famous in Beijing. She is familiar with all matters related to marriage, but it is the first time that she has been invited by high-ranking officials at the level of Shangshu and Shilang, so she is quite flattered and more attentive.

The gifts given by the Liu family to the Gu family were all prepared by her. Although there are only four kinds of gold jewelry, four kinds of silver jewelry, and two pieces of silk, it seems a little too simple and not in line with the style of the Shangshu Mansion, but compared with the average little rich family in the capital, it is not too outrageous. Although Mrs. Langzhong was a little puzzled in her heart, seeing that Liu Gu insisted, she didn't say anything. However, when they were about to go out, Liu Dongxing sent someone to send two more boxes of things, one box was gold and silver jewelry, although it was not very valuable, but the workmanship was excellent; The other box is the best clothing materials, all of which are extremely delicate and rare colors from the south, which have only been seen in the princes and nobles, and the ladies and ladies of the Liushang Mansion may not be able to get them. Liu Gu's face sank when he saw it, and he waved his hand expressionlessly to let the girl add things to the small ceremony. Mrs. Langzhong wanted to open her mouth to say a few good words, but in the end she was frightened back by Liu Gu's face.

They went to the Shilang Mansion, drank tea, and spoke, and Jiang Shi was in good spirits and proposed to start the ceremony.

At this time, Wen Yi was already dressed and sat on the kang in the middle of the room and waited. Mrs. Li and Mrs. Luo Si were all by the side, but the Wenxian sisters did not appear.

Originally, Wen Yi still had two months to go, but Jiang Shi thought that she would not be able to tie up her hair, and it would not be good to wear hairpins and other things, so she asked the girl to comb her a simple double-ring bun, except for a pair of big red silk flowers, there were no other ornaments on her head. But she is at the age of her youth, she doesn't need any fancy clothes and ornaments, she only needs to wear a red dress and a red dress, with a little fat powder, and she is already beautiful and refined.

That Mrs. Langzhong is used to doing it, so naturally she is praised again, and she is said to be a peugeot, and she is well-read, courteous, and has an extraordinary bearing, blessings, and so on. This was originally a common saying of Quanfu people during the small ceremony, Wen Yi blushed a little when she heard it, but she still smiled faintly, hung her head slightly, and looked very dignified and generous.

Liu Gu was a little impatient, and directly interrupted Mrs. Langzhong's words and said: "It's not too early, let's plug it in for the child, don't miss the auspicious time." He pulled Jiang Shi and asked, "When will the second brother and his wife arrive in the capital?" I still have to discuss with them Brother Ning'er's family affairs, what does my mother mean? Are you going to let you, sister-in-law, preside over the ceremony between the five girls and Brother Ning? "She's here today for this great event

Mrs. Li and Mrs. Luo Si looked a little uncertain. When a matchmaker says auspicious words, how can he interrupt casually? If you want to discuss the marriage of your own children, you don't have to rush for a while, and the latter will set his sights on the Jiang family. She is the hostess of this mansion, and she is the eldest sister-in-law of the Liu Gu family, so she happened to speak.

Jiang Shi said with a dark face: "Isn't it okay?" I can come forward for the nine girls' ceremonies, and the five girls are getting closer and closer to me, can't I preside over them? ”

Liu Gu opened his mouth and said curtly: "I didn't mean that either, it's just that I saw that your sister-in-law didn't have a good face, and I was afraid that I would tire you......"

Jiang Shi sneered and said lightly: "How can this little thing tire me?" I know the etiquette of marriage," she is also the one who is about to marry a daughter-in-law, "Besides, who else can come forward besides me?" You can't work your mother-in-law, can you? Sister-in-law, you haven't experienced it, how do you know the rules here? Okay, let's stop talking, the little ceremony of the nine girls has not been completed yet, according to the rules, it cannot be interrupted halfway, otherwise it will be unlucky for the in-laws and the mother's family" Then he changed into a kind smile and said to Mrs. Langzhong: "Please continue, our aunt just doesn't know these etiquette." He apologized to Mrs. Li and Mrs. Luo Si with a more cordial smile, and asked them not to be surprised.

Mrs. Li nodded with a reluctant smile and glanced at Liu Gu with disdain. Mrs. Luo Si smiled kindly and said: "Don't be careful, people who have not experienced it are inevitable that they are not clear about the etiquette, we all know that you have always been the most thoughtful, how can I blame you?" ”

Liu Gu's face was red and white for a while, and he gasped for breath for a long time, but he couldn't say a word.

Wen Yi still had a little complaint against her in her heart, but she was half angry when she saw this. The eldest aunt is right, the third aunt just doesn't understand the rules, why should she be as knowledgeable as her? Besides, she is being ridiculed now, but she can't refute it, she can only sulk alone, isn't it better than scolding her own side?

That Mrs. Langzhong didn't dare to speak openly for Liu Gu in front of Jiang and Mrs. Li, so she could only laugh and say the good things she had just said, and then took out a golden hairpin inlaid with agate and plum blossoms that had been prepared a long time ago, and while reading auspicious words, she inserted it on Wen Yi's head. The ceremony is complete.

Wen Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and faintly felt a little happy. She is Liu Dongning's real fiancée from now on, and no matter who she is, she can't let them separate.

According to the customs of Beijing, when the time is too small, the female family should set up a table to entertain the matchmaker. Jiang Shi is not stingy, and he has a good relationship with Wen Yi, so he has already ordered to go down, and prepared a very rich banquet, as well as four meat, four honey, four dry, four fresh, four dim sum and other twenty dishes and good Jinhua wine, which is very decent. At the same time, she also prepared a gift for the man's family, the four treasures of the study, clothes, shoes and hats and other things, all of which are of the highest quality. Mrs. Langzhong took it in her hand, and after saying the auspicious words, she couldn't help but glance at Liu Gu's side several times, and Liu Gu's face became more and more unsightly, and even began to count the girl: "The eldest lady has been behind for so long, why hasn't she come back yet?" How are you all waiting? Don't you know a reminder? ”

The girls confessed their guilt on their lips, but they were all wronged in their hearts: the eldest lady Liu Su naturally brought someone with her, but the people around her didn't urge her back, so what does it have to do with those of them who are waiting in front?

Liu Su came with her mother-in-law today, only to visit her cousins—of course, without mentioning Wen Hui's name—Liu Gu also wanted her to pass the word to Wen Xian, so she went to the backyard.

Liu Su arrived in the backyard, but only met with Wen Xian, Wen Juan, Wen Ya and Jiang Yao and talked a few gossips. Wen Xian was originally very worried about this family business, and was worried that her cousin would have a deep affection for Wen Hui and would temporarily change his hexagram, so her reputation would really be hopeless, she might as well hang herself on a rope Liu Su comforted her for a long time, and repeatedly assured that her brother was aware of this family business, and he did personally promise his parents that he would marry Wen Xian as his wife, and there would never be a temporary ruin of the marriage, Wen Xian was a little relieved, and began to be a little shy, and asked about Liu Dongning's body - when he was in Luwangfu last time, he was also injured.

Wen Juan kept her head shut and didn't speak, but when she heard the words, she couldn't help but raise her head and look at her sister. The sarcasm on Wen Ya's face became even stronger, and Jiang Yao suddenly became interested in the blue and white vase on Duobaoge, and looked at it over and over again in his hand.

Liu Su's smile remained unchanged, and he answered Wen Xian's words one by one: Liu Dongning is currently very good, he only kowtowed a little last time, in fact, he didn't suffer any injuries, he has been taking no less supplements at home these days, his complexion is much better, and he has begun to pick up his homework again. I heard that Wen Xian's heart was full of flowers, and her expression slowed down a lot.

But Liu Su's next words made her face gloomy again: Liu Su wanted to go and see Wen Hui.

Wen Juan, who had been silent, couldn't help but speak: "What are you going to see her for?" Could it be that Cousin Liu still has a letter to give her? To be honest, she still doesn't dare to believe that the person who has always been identified by her as the sixth brother-in-law will actually become her fifth brother-in-law, Liu Dongning, has a heart for Wen Hui, the sisters are all looking at it, and she doesn't want her own sister to be hurt by them

Liu Su smiled and said, "Where is the letter?" I just left something at my sixth cousin's place and wanted to get it back. Originally, it didn't matter, and it was the same to wait for the sixth cousin's condition to improve and then ask her for it, but recently I happened to use this thing, so I had to take the liberty of asking the fifth cousin to agree. After that, he leaned into Wen Xian's ear and whispered: "It's that bracelet, the eldest brother said, you must take it back."

Wen Xian's expression moved slightly, a trace of unknown light flashed in her eyes, and after glancing at her, she called Shiqin: "You bring Miss Biao over." If anyone stops them, tell them that I promised. If grandmothers, uncles, and aunts are to blame, I will carry them. He gave the squire another look.

Shiqin blinked knowingly, smiled and asked Liu Su to come with her. Yoo Su didn't seem to notice anything, and went with a smile. Wen Juan immediately asked Wen Xian: "Sister, are you confused?" You're not afraid of her...... And what did you do? Wen Xian pursed her lips and stood up: "I have my own measure, don't worry about it." Then he turned and went into the inner room. Wen Juan was so anxious that she stomped her feet outside, but Wen Ya burst out laughing. She sat next to Wen Xian, but she vaguely heard a few words, and her tone became more and more sarcastic: "The fifth sister has really grown up, which is impressive......"

Wen Juan turned her head to glare at her angrily, but she Shi Shiran picked up the tea bowl and took a sip. Jiang Yao has already begun to study the glaze red entwined flower jade pot spring bottle next to it.

Liu Su arrived at Wenhui's small courtyard, and it took a lot of effort, and there was a waiter to help pack the ticket, and the mother-in-law guarding the door let her in. But the squire immediately followed, and walked lightly under the window to eavesdrop on the conversation.

Wen Hui was very surprised by Liu Su's arrival, and almost immediately pounced on her and pressed her into the chair, and then began to argue that she was innocent, and that the Liu family could not ruin the marriage for something she had not done, let alone hire Wen Xian

Liu Su listened to it for a while, then interrupted her: "Sixth cousin, what's the use of talking about this now?" Do you know what day it is? Our brother has already married his ninth cousin."

"I know," Wen Hui was anxious, "but...... But Dongning hasn't decided to marry yet? She couldn't help but feel sad, "Does he know about this?" Does he really know about it? How could he say yes? He said it clearly...... I don't marry in this life......"

Liu Su put away his smile: "Big brother is very angry, and he feels discouraged, he was single-minded to you, but I didn't expect you to ...... He also said that when you returned to the hugging house that day, you didn't wear the bracelet he gave you, which shows that you didn't take him to heart. Even if it was unintentional for you to push him and his fifth cousin later, what do you say about this matter? ”

Wen Hui hurriedly stretched out her wrist: "I have what I wear, I have to wear it, you see, isn't this it?" At that time, it was someone else's house, and I was afraid that I would lose it by accident, so I put it away, but I definitely didn't mean not to take him to heart."

Liu Su sighed: "Even if I told him so, he wouldn't believe it if he didn't see it with his own eyes, maybe I deliberately coaxed him in order to help you, and even more annoyed me."

Wen Hui gritted her teeth, took down the bracelet, hesitated for a moment, and then stuffed it into Liu Su's hand: "You...... Take it back and show it to him, and tell him, 'I'm ...... I really want to marry him."

Liu Su put away the bracelet seriously, and then got up and said, "I'll tell him, sixth cousin, don't worry." I'll go back now, and I'll come back to see you tomorrow when I'm free. ”

Wen Hui was stunned and a little disappointed: "Leaving so soon?" ”

Liu Su smiled: "Mother is waiting in front, if she goes back, she will be angry." He turned around and took two steps, as if he suddenly remembered something, so he turned around and asked with a smile: "There is one thing, my eldest brother told me, and he wants me to ask you to understand." I almost forgot. ”

Wen Hui hurriedly said, "What's the matter?" Say it."

"On that day in the Luwang Mansion, you left for a while at the banquet, and waited until the banquet was dispersed for a while before you came back, yes or no?"

"Didn't I say that?" Wen Hui breathed a sigh of relief, "It was Zheng Lijun who got the fifth sister's ornament and took me out." ”

"Really?" Liu Su blinked, "You're back from Merlin, right?" Seeing Wen Hui nodding, he smiled slightly, "It's a coincidence, when my eldest brother went to look for you in Baoxia, he happened to meet an acquaintance, who also came out of Merlin and was heading to Xiaolou, who do you guess he is?" ”

Wen Hui's face changed, and she suddenly had some bad premonitions.

Liu Su raised his sleeves to cover his mouth: "It is the son of Dongping Palace, what about our cousin Jingcheng, the sixth cousin and he also went to Meilin, I don't know if we can meet in the forest?" Oh, sixth cousin, you quarreled with Miss Zheng family, what did Cousin Jingcheng do when he ran over? Or ......" she paused, "The person who asked you out was actually Cousin Jingcheng, and Miss Zheng just heard about it...... That's why I'm going to quarrel with you? ”

Wen Hui's face was as white as a piece of paper: "It's not like this...... I...... I...... I was really taken by Zheng Lijun...... Jingcheng's cousin...... I don't know how he came to ......."

Liu Su smiled and said lightly: "Sixth cousin, although I am a concubine, I also know etiquette and shame, will you still believe your words as a big brother?" You just have to board your Qingyun Road, our family won't stop you" shook the bracelet he got back again, "It's just that my eldest brother said, this thing is his sincerity, and it can't be left in your hands, and now I will take it back on his behalf From now on, you can do it yourself" After that, he turned around and left, and when he went out, he saw Shiqin standing under the porch in a little panic. She glanced at it, then looked up and walked forward, and the squire smiled secretly and spat disdainfully into the room.

In the house, Wen Hui only felt that her eyes were black, and she slowly fell to the ground: "That's not the case...... How could he think that...... He can't ......"

It wasn't until this moment that she was convinced that it was really impossible for her to be with Liu Dongning, so ...... What fate awaits her in the future?