A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 7: Winning a beautiful woman, the family is beginning to show up
At night, candlelight flickered in the lobby of Ji Mansion.

Ji Xin is sitting in the main seat, Ji Li is on the left and Ling is on the right.

Ling is the woman in martial arts uniform that Zan met in the living room.

"Father, it was my child's mistake this time. I have learned a lesson and will not be so frivolous next time!"

Ji Xin stroked his white beard and said happily: "If you know your mistakes and you can correct them, there is no greater good. You must not be so rude in the future."

Ji Lu replied: "Here!" and then asked Ji Xin:

"I would like to ask my father for advice, how can we apologize to Si Zong so that we can eliminate the rude impression that the world has on our family?"

Ji Xin closed his eyes and thought for a while, then said slowly:

"You can't hide anything. There are so many servants in the house, and there were many servants present when the incident happened. There must be others among them who are careful. It is better to guard against the people's mouth than to guard against the river. In my opinion, it is better to block it than to sparse it." After that, Opening his eyes, he continued to say to Ji Lu:

"In this way, after two days, choose an auspicious day, widely invite the nobles who have good relations with my family, send them banquet invitations, inform them of the banquet location, banquet time, banquet purpose, and most importantly, send close friends to inform them in advance The purpose of this banquet.

On the day of the banquet, you will need to use a carriage with four horses hitched, and you will personally take him to the banquet hall.

After the dancing, music, and food have been removed, you must personally apologize to him in the presence of all the guests. After the banquet, you will personally send him back to the house, so there should be nothing rude about him. "

After hearing this, Ji Lu cupped her hands in front of Ji Xin and said, "My child knows this and will never be rude again on the day of the banquet."

Ji Xin stroked his white beard and nodded, then thought of something again and said to Ling:

"Ling'er, you, you are nineteen years old now, right?"

Ling saluted Ji Xin and said, "Yes, my daughter will be twenty after this year."

When Ji Xin heard this, he smiled and said, "I'm twenty, and it's time to get married. I wonder if Ling'er has a noble son that he likes, and his father may be able to advise you."

After hearing this, Ling felt shy and raised her voice and said, "Father!"

Ji Xin continued to smile and said: "It doesn't matter, just tell your request to my father, and he will help you pay attention."

After hearing this, Ling knew that she could not avoid getting married. In order to find a good home, she had to make a request:

"Father, my daughter wants to find a husband who is both civil and military, and she will never give in."

Ji Xin heard this and said: "Yes, we can't make do with it. My son is not only beautiful and handsome, but also capable of civility and martial arts. How can a tiger girl marry a dog son? This is what Mingyu does in the dust!"

When Ji Lu heard Ling's request, he couldn't help but interjected: "Isn't this just Si Zong! Apart from him, I really can't think of anyone who has both strength and wisdom."

When Ji Xin heard Ji Lu's words, he thought for a moment and said: "Sirong is indeed a good man. I am very optimistic about his potential. Moreover, he is also a capable person beside the young master. His future is limitless, he is humble and polite, and he has good looks." Although he is not as handsome as Rongwei, he is still very manly, which I think is good."

After saying that, he turned to look at Ling and asked, "Ling'er, what do you think?"

After listening to the descriptions of his father and brother, Ling was quite satisfied. Thinking about the children of other noble families, there was no comparison with him. If he missed this family, he would not know what his next family would look like. At least this one himself. I have seen it before, but I have to ask in person. Then he said to Ji Xin:
"Father, Dr. Zhu Ling'er also knows that his ability to kill generals and capture flags with force is recognized by the world. In terms of strategy, I heard from my brother that he has given advice to the young master, so he must be exceptional.

However, my daughter still doesn’t know what Doctor Si thinks about her, so I request to ask Si Si in person and ask her father to take pity on Ling’er and agree to my rude move. "

When Ji Lu heard this, she couldn't help but said weakly: "This is against etiquette."

When Ling heard Ji Lu's words, he couldn't help but glared angrily: "Ji Lu, you are willing to leave me to other men like this. Don't you want to be responsible? Have you forgotten the promise you made before my mother's bedside?"

Ji Lu felt very ashamed when she heard Ling's question. Thinking of the promise she made before her mother's bedside, she said with tears in her eyes:

"How dare you forget? I said I would protect you and I will protect you." Then he walked to the center of the lobby, knelt down to Ji Xin and said:

"Father, just agree to my sister. This is the last thing we can do for her."

Ji Xin looked at the brother and sister kneeling below and sighed:

"It is against the rules and regulations for me to be with your mother. Although your mother is just a barbarian, she is also a person who knows the world. Despite the pressure of the hatred between the two countries, she left the tribe alone and came to Xiqi to find me. , I still can’t imagine the dangers on the road. What a strange woman this is!

Anyway, Ling'er, I'm happy as a father that you can inherit your mother's ambition and courage. In you, I can often see the shadow of your mother. Today I will agree to your request, but there is still There is something operable. "

Then he looked at Ji Li and said: "Zi'er, when you send Zhuan back home after the banquet, I will ask Ling'er to wait on the carriage. If you have any questions, Ling'er can ask on the carriage. I think it should be able to do that." Let’s avoid other people’s detection.”

After hearing this, Ji Lu replied: "Here!"
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Si Zong Mansion

"Master, Doctor Chu sent someone to deliver an invitation. He said he had something important to discuss." Quan found Zhi who was reading in the study.

"Lead the guests to the living room, I will be there soon." After saying that, he put down the "Business Book" in his hand, carefully arranged his clothes, and walked towards the living room.

The confidants sent by Ji Lu saw Zhuan coming and hurriedly came forward to pay their respects.

Zhuan quickly returned the greeting and said, "I wonder if Brother Ji sent Mr. Ji here to discuss something important with Zhuan?"

His confidants quickly told Zhen that Ji Lu wanted to pick him up personally on the day of the banquet and all the reasons and processes involved.

After listening to this, he said to his confidants: "Sir, please tell Brother Ji that I already know his thoughts and concerns. Please rest assured that I will do my best to cooperate with him."

After sending Ji Lu's confidants outside the door, he said to the dog:
"Quin, go tell Yuan and ask him to go hunt a wild goose in the wild tomorrow. I will take this as a gift to Zhi."

After hearing this, the dog immediately replied: "Here!"

After he finished his instructions, he went to the study room to continue studying.
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The 25th day of May in the 11th year of the king's reign is auspicious. It is suitable for visiting friends and having a banquet, but it is taboo for moving residence and relocating a grave.

Si Zong Mansion

"Master, Doctor Ji Lu has arrived at the door!" "Open the middle door!"

He put on Xuanfu and Xuanmian, hung a bronze ceremonial sword on his left side, and hung a piece of jade on his right side to hold down the hem of his skirt.

I saw a wooden carriage pulled by four horses outside the door. It consisted of a carriage and a cover. The cover was decorated with belts, belt hooks, buckles and string ornaments. The carriage was rectangular and made of wooden boards. There are pictures on it and there are two doors at the front and back.

Ji Lu was standing next to the car. When he saw Zong coming out, he quickly stepped forward to salute. When Zong saw this, he returned the salute. Then Ji Lu grabbed Zong's forearm with one hand and motioned for Zong to get in the car.

After the two got into the car, Quan quickly took the wild goose and sat next to the groom. Seeing that everyone was coming, the groom drove the four-horse carriage towards Ji's mansion.

Ji Lu Mansion

Ji Lu and Mei came in hand in hand. Quan handed the wild goose to the concierge and heard:

"Xia, Da, husband, Si, Zhu, here."

The banquet was held in a proper manner, and Ji Lu solemnly apologized to Yan during the banquet. Yan accepted the apology and said that he would not hold the past accountable.

After the banquet was over and the guests took their leave one by one, Ji Lu went to Zong's office and said, "Brother Si, please wait a moment. I have something to discuss, so please sit down in the side hall."

After drinking tea in the side hall for a while, Ji Lu arrived. The two of them bowed and took their seats.

Ji Lu looked at Zhu and said straight to the point: "Brother Si, do you want to get married?"

After hearing Ji Lu's words, Zhu felt a little unbelievable and asked, "What?"

Ji Lu saw that Zong was a little confused, so he explained:

"To be honest, Brother Si, I have a sister who is of marriageable age. My father knows that Brother Si has the virtues of a gentleman modestly and elegantly, so he intends to betroth her to you. I also agree with it. I don't know what Brother Si wants. ?”

After listening to this, he thought for a while and then said:
"This year, I have three in my twenties. Next year, I will have four in my twenties, but no match. The commander-in-chief thinks highly of her, so I will naturally be very grateful. I would be willing to marry two families, but I don't know what Ms. Li'er is interested in." Is it intentional?"

After hearing this, Ji Lu said with a strange expression: "Let her tell you herself!"

Zan asked in confusion: "What?"

After Ji Lu finished speaking, he stood up, saluted Zhuan, and signaled that he wanted to send Zhuan home. Zhi was a little confused, but followed him obediently.

When Zui, who had been confused all the way, opened the carriage door and saw a fair lady, he understood everything.

Ling stood in the carriage and bowed to Zanli, then sat down and stopped.
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in the compartment

Zhuan looked at Ji Lu, who responded to Zuan's silent question with a look of helplessness. At this time Ling spoke:

"The little girl heard that the doctor has good advice, so she begged her brother to ask the doctor for some confusion. I rudely asked you to meet. I wonder if the doctor can help the little girl clear up her doubts. If so, the little girl would be very grateful."

After hearing this, Zhuan replied: "But please ask, madam. If I know, I will never hide it."

Ling looked at Zhu and asked, "I wonder what the doctor thinks of women practicing martial arts and studying?"

Zhuan thought for a while and then replied: "I heard that Shang King Wuding had a wife named Fuhao (zi). Before she married Wuding, Fuhao was the princess of the Fang Kingdom in the northern part of the Shang Kingdom. She had an extraordinary background and experience.

Fu Hao had extraordinary arm strength. One of the weapons she used weighed nine kilograms. Every time she went on an expedition, she was sure to gain something. Therefore, the people of the Shang Dynasty and the King of Shang loved her very much. After her death, the King of Shang led the people to sacrifice many times to commemorate her. . Isn't this the result of a woman who likes to practice martial arts and can help her husband?
We all know that Wu Ding was a very accomplished emperor, and their son's filial piety was praised by the world. Isn't this not the result of a good wife? I don’t think so. It is precisely because of their good wives that they can grow into emperors and filial sons praised by the world. Isn't this also the result of a woman who is good at studying and can help her husband and children?

I have never heard of a case where the wife was immoral and the father and son were virtuous. Therefore, I think it is very beneficial for a woman to study for her family and even the family. Isn’t it stupid to abandon what is beneficial and do something that is not beneficial?

What's more, a wife respects the elderly, comforts her husband, and teaches her sons and grandchildren. A virtuous wife can benefit three or even four generations. What a crucial position this is. How can an unvirtuous person occupy such a position? How can a woman be virtuous? I think the only way is to read. "

After listening to Zhuan's explanation, Ling looked at Zhuan with bright eyes and said, "Doctor, you are a true gentleman."

As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage stopped, and the coachman said: "Young Master, Si's Mansion has arrived."

After hearing this, Yan bowed to Ji Lu and Ling and got out of the car. After getting off the car, he bowed to Ji Lu who was standing in front of the car again and watched the carriage leave.

in the compartment

Ji Lu looked at Ling and asked, "Mei, how are you?"

Ling looked at Ji Lu and said with firm eyes: "Si Zhu, I'm married!"
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March 3rd, the twelfth year of the king's reign, is auspicious and suitable for marriage and travel. Taboo, breaking ground, breaking ground.

After going through the pre-wedding rites, that is, asking for your name, asking for your name, accepting your honor, accepting your invitation, and asking for your period,

Today, Zhuan officially marries Ling, which is called the formal wedding, including the ceremony of welcoming the bride and groom, joining the wedding ceremony (jǐn), and setting up the wedding ceremony (rèn). Zong's elder is Lu Gongdan, who was invited by Gongzi Feng for help.

Tomorrow there will be post-wedding rites (coming-of-age rites), including rites such as the woman meeting her aunt, the aunt marrying her husband, and the woman giving gifts to her aunt.

After three years of being a slave, the Battle of Makino, the Battle of East China Sea, and a year of life as a doctor, Yu finally welcomed his significant other, which can be said to be a new life.
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Whenever Wu Zi had free time, he would never let go of the scroll. It can be seen that learning cannot stop.

——"Bai's Encouragement to Study"

Wu Zi said: It is virtue for a woman to be talented.

——"Bai's Spring and Autumn Period"

The mediator controls the judgment of all peoples. Every man and woman who has become famous or above has his/her name written down with the date, month, and year. Marry a man at thirty and a woman at twenty. Anyone who marries a convict wife and has a son will write it down.

——"Zhou Rites, Local Officials, Matchmaker"

(End of this chapter)