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    ~.< Shuhai Pavilion >-~ Two hundred and eighty-four

    From Meng Ju's point of view, taking a concubine was not a big deal. He asked a matchmaker to pick a good day, hired Zhang Huaqiao to carry Ouyang Qingqing back, and then invited a few close friends and subordinates over to eat and drink.  During the last meal, everyone said a few words of congratulations, and the matter was settled, and he could hold the beauty in his arms and enter the bridal chamber.

    But that¡¯s often the case, the simpler things are, the more things can go wrong.  On this day, Meng Ju was still resting at home when Ouyang Hui came to the door.  The Inspector of the Integrity Department came to ask for advice on a bunch of unrelated official matters, and finally he mentioned it casually: "Grand Governor, there is something funny to say. There has been a rumor in Jing'an City in the past two days, which has spread throughout the city.  "It's said that the Governor wants to take Miss Ouyang as your concubine. All the colleagues in the department have heard about it and are very concerned about it."

    "This is not a rumor, I do have this plan. A year ago, Qingqing and I had agreed to admit her, but at that time the border troops were pressing down on the border, and it was really inconvenient to hold a wedding. After repelling the border troops, we had to  Rescue Akagi, then go south, and then have to fight outside the fortress when we come back - in the past two years, the fighting has not stopped, and I have not had time, so I have to put it off until now. Ouyang, if you are free then  , come and have a drink at the bar.¡±

    Ouyang Hui said solemnly: "It turned out to be true? This is great. The governor is not young anymore, so he should have a woman around him to help make the bed and fold the quilt.

    ????????????????????????????????????:  Governor, you are a hero in this world, and only someone as beautiful as Miss Ouyang is worthy of you. It is truly a match made in heaven.  The governor-general gave the good news and hired Xiaoxing, which was a double happiness. I congratulated you in advance because I was in the humble position, and you will inevitably come to bother me when the time comes.  "

    After a few words of congratulations, Ouyang Hui asked about the day of the wedding and where the banquet would be.  Meng Ju said casually: "We'll tentatively decide on the beginning of next month. Xiaojiu is running the specific arrangements, so I don't know."

    "Um Mayor, please excuse me for your humble position. Xiaojiu is indeed very capable, but he is a young boy who has not yet gotten married. He has no experience, so how can he handle it properly? Governor, you want to accept it?"  Concubine, this is not your personal matter, it is also a major event of our Dongping Department. The news has spread, and there must be congratulations from all parties. Let Xiaojiu preside over such a big occasion. If something goes wrong, I'm afraid it will be lost.  Governor, you are so dignified."

    Meng Ju was stunned for a moment. He glanced at Ouyang Hui calmly: "That's right. Ouyang, what do you think we should do?"

    "This is not because I am boasting about my humble position. I have a wife and four concubines in my family. As the saying goes, I have never eaten pork and I have seen pigs run away. I have experienced a lot of concubinage and I am very familiar with it. If the governor  If you don't mind it, I would like to help Mr. Xiaojiu handle this matter, and it would be good to help fill in the gaps."

    "Umwhy are you embarrassed? Ouyang, you are the chief steward of the Mausoleum Office. It is already hard enough to take care of the official affairs of the office, and you are asked to worry about my private affairs. I feel really sorry."

    Seeing that Meng Ju¡¯s refusal was not firm, Ouyang Hui knew that something was going on.  He knew this truth very well. Even if he was exhausted from the official duties of the department, he might as well help the town governor with a private matter, let alone a private matter such as concubinage. If he could help with it, it would mean that he  Squeezing into the town governor's closest personal circle, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

    Ouyang Hui said with a more determined attitude that the office was not busy with official business, and he was so idle that he almost got moldy.  His favorite thing in this life is to help others organize weddings. If he doesn't do this job for half a month, his back and legs will ache and he will feel uncomfortable. The governor must give him a chance to display this skill.

    Meng Ju laughed and said: "Ouyang, you have said so, so it will be hard on you. You also know that I am too busy to take care of things. You can just discuss the specific matters with Xiaojiu. I only have two requests.  , First, it is still a period of war, and we in Dongping are still not well-off, so we should not be too extravagant in organizing things, otherwise it will not be good for the soldiers to look at; second, uh don't be too wronged, Miss Ouyang.  , it¡¯s just good enough.¡±

    "Yes, I know this, and I will definitely comply with it! Governor, don't worry, everything will be done properly for you!"

    After coming out of Meng Ju's place, Ouyang Hui turned around and found Wang Jiu outside his house: "Brother Xiaojiu, come on, brother has something to tell you."

    Ouyang Hui is really stress-free as the inspector of Dongling Guards and the senior officer of the Mausoleum Department are brothers and sisters with a servant.  He hugged Wang Jiu's shoulders affectionately and explained the matter simply: "Brother, you also know that I am very busy. There are so many big and small things in the department. I am so busy that my steps cannot even touch the ground."  , are about to fly!

    What can be done?  Since the governor has sent him,Brother, what can I do?  Even if you don¡¯t sleep or eat, you still have to handle the governor¡¯s affairs well!  Brother, we are going to be tired this time. Think about how we can work together to help the governor get things done.  Brother, tell me, how do you plan to handle this matter?  "

    Wang Jiu looked at Ouyang Hui suspiciously, with alertness in his eyes: It was a bit strange for the mausoleum department steward to interfere in such a private matter as the governor taking concubines.  Although he couldn't say anything wrong, he still instinctively felt threatened, like a male beast discovering another male beast in its territory.

    But Ouyang Hui came with Meng Ju's instructions, and Wang Jiu had no choice but to reluctantly tell him his preparations - in fact, he just asked someone to carry Ouyang Qingqing back from the flower bridge.  A few relatives and friends came over to celebrate and eat and drink - in general, this was Meng Ju's original intention, to keep things simple.

    But this was obviously not Ouyang Hui¡¯s original intention.  If he handles the matter so simply, how can he show his skill as a senior officer of the Dongling Guard and the chief steward of the Tomb Office?

    "Brother Xiaojiu, your method is not bad, but"

    Ouyang Hui shook his head and said: "Well, are you saving too much money for the mayor? Miss Ouyang is the first woman the mayor welcomes into the door. With the status of the governor today, all the distinguished guests who come to congratulate him will be welcome.  There must be quite a few, but Brother Xiaojiu, you have only booked three tables. If the guests who come to congratulate you have no seats, wouldn¡¯t it be disrespectful to the governor?"

    "Ah, Mr. Ouyang, you are right, I almost missed a big event. I will go and inform them right away to add ten tables and twenty tables. I would rather have more food than can be eaten by then."

    "Wait a minute! Brother Xiaojiu, if you set up dozens of banquet tables, how can the governor's small courtyard accommodate them? If you let the distinguished guests drink wedding wine in the open space outside the courtyard, wouldn't you be neglecting the distinguished guests again?"

    "This" Wang Jiu thought for a while and slapped his thigh: "In this case, I will simply put the banquet at Tianxiang Tower and let Tianxiang Tower handle it for us"

    Before he finished speaking, looking at Ouyang Hui's dull expression, Wang Jiu felt something was wrong: "Uh, Mr. Ouyang, is there anything wrong with this?"

    Ouyang Hui said calmly: "There's nothing wrong with it. It's just that the governor is taking a concubine. Brother Xiaojiu, you arranged to go to a place as extravagant as Tianxiang Tower and made such a big noise. It seems that you have exceeded the etiquette a little. For the governor,  Isn't your reputation a hindrance? The Governor also wants to make things simple, so he may not like it - well, I'm afraid the wife that the Governor is marrying in the future may not be happy with this either, right?"

    Thinking that he would inadvertently offend the future eldest lady who would be the governor of the town, Wang Jiu was startled and cold sweat broke out on his forehead: "Sir Ouyang, you are right I didn't think carefully and almost made a big mistake.  "

    At this time, Wang Jiu realized how many sinister traps were hidden in this small matter of welcoming him, which he thought was an easy thing to do. Fortunately, the governor sent Chief Ouyang to help. He is indeed a chief in the department.  , considers the problem thoughtfully and meticulously. If it weren't for him, he would really be in trouble.

    Thinking of this, Wang Jiu immediately dropped his guard and said sincerely: "Sir Ouyang, Xiaojiu, I have never read and am not sensible, so I almost missed a big event. You have to help me with the mayor's proposal to marry Miss Ouyang."  I'll think of a way."

    Ouyang Hui chuckled and said, "That's natural. Brother Xiaojiu, what's our relationship? Your business is my business. Let's work together to handle the major affairs of the governor."

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT  In case there are some uninvited guests who cannot sit in the house, we will prepare twenty tables in the kitchen of the department. For those guests who are not very important, we will invite them to sit there and have a meal. Isn't that right?  May I?  This way it won't be extravagant, and the governor won't lose face. Isn't it the best of both worlds?  "

    Wang Jiu nodded repeatedly: "Sir Ouyang, you are very thoughtful. If there is anything wrong, please feel free to point out."

    Ouyang Hui was really rude and pointed out Wang Jiu's poor thinking: When is the auspicious time to arrange the marriage?  Have you looked at the almanac?

    Who should be arranged to greet guests at the door?  Don't underestimate this detail. If the person greeting the guest is not smart enough, it will be a trivial matter to offend the distinguished guest. If some thieves who want to fish in troubled waters or assassins with evil intentions are also welcomed in, it will be troublesome.  Therefore, some smart and alert people had to be arranged, and Wang Jiu himself even sat at the door to screen.

    With all the guests gathered, someone will definitely want to give a gift. Who will be responsible for receiving the gift?  Who is responsible for registering gifts?  It is necessary to arrange reliable people to prevent villains from taking advantage of the situation.  This matter should be left to two young girls, Su Wenqing and Jiang Leilei.

    &nbsp; There is no elder in the town governor in Dongping, who will be the chief when the time comes?  You must know that many of the guests who came here were generals and officers under the command of the governor. These people were all Qiu Ba who had fought to the death on the battlefield. They would go crazy after drinking alcohol.  The town governor is a newcomer, so it is not easy to take care of them. It is best to invite a respected senior to take charge of the situation, such as Chief Lan Zheng and General Xiao Heng. They are all friends of the town governor and should come.  With these highly respected veterans sitting at the head of the queue, the drunken officers had to restrain themselves a bit.  .  .

    Wang Jiu was sincerely convinced when he heard this: He is indeed a big shot in the mausoleum bureau, and he considers issues much more thoughtfully than himself.  Fortunately, the town governor sent Chief Ouyang to assist, otherwise I would not know many tips and tricks as an unmarried person.

    "Sir Ouyang, I wonder what else is wrong?"

    "There is one more thing, but it is really difficult to handle."

    Although there was no one else at the scene, Ouyang Hui still tried to lower his voice as much as possible: "Brother Xiaojiu, you also know that Mrs. Ouyang, the governor's wife, used to be the most beautiful concubine in Tianxiang Tower. Everyone knows this.

    You and I understand that Miss Ouyang must be a pure and flawless good girl, but those common people don¡¯t know that!  Especially those rude Qiu Ba, who lost their mouth after drinking and didn't know what to say.  If any lunatic drinks too much and mentions Madam Ru¡¯s previous visit to Tianxiang Tower at the banquet, or even says that he has been to Tianxiang Tower before and met Madam Ru or something like that - well, I would also think the worst, what the hell?  It's not good. Even the town governor has become the laughing stock of everyone, which will be troublesome.  "

    Wang Jiu¡¯s face darkened.  The marriage between Ouyang Qingqing and Meng Ju was accomplished with great difficulty by him taking great risks and connecting them.  Aspiring to become the chief steward of the Meng Mansion, he also hoped that Ouyang Qingqing would become Meng Ju's concubine and support him at home. How could he allow this marriage to go wrong?

    Now, what Wang Jiu is most taboo about is people mentioning Ouyang Qingqing's background. Indeed, as Ouyang Hui said, the mayor married Mrs. Ru, who came from Tianxiang Tower. That family background and background will inevitably be talked about.  If at a banquet, any ignorant person mentioned this matter, everyone would be embarrassed.

    "Sir Ouyang, you are a scholar and well-informed. Is there anything you can do about this matter?"

    After talking for a long time and spending a lot of saliva, I finally got the words.  Ouyang Hui cheered up: "Xiaojiu, I've thought about it. After all, this matter is still because of Mrs. Ru's background, and she has a certain relationship with the town governor It's wrong to be out of the family. We need a solution.  We can only start with this: since Miss Ouyang's family background is not high, then we can help her improve a little bit and make her worthy of the town governor."

    "Improve your family status?" Wang Jiu said in surprise: "Sir Ouyang, isn't your family status innate? How can you improve it?"

    "Haha, besides our Dongping Chang Tiancai, you have also seen him: Ten years ago, he was a beggar. He traveled a few times outside the Great Wall as a boy for a caravan, and somehow he suddenly became rich. He is rich.  After that, he went to the Shike Chang family in Shuozhou and said he wanted to recognize his lineage and trace it back. It turned out that his lineage was actually a scattered branch of the Chang family who had wandered away - how could the Chang family be willing to recognize him? Haha, Xiaojiu, you  This is a stupid question to ask. A large sum of money was sent to build the ancestral temple, and it was dedicated four times a year. Why did the Chang family refuse to recognize this relative? It would be weird not to recognize it!

    We have seen this kind of thing a lot. After the poor people get rich, the first thing they do is to meet relatives and those wealthy families - after twists and turns, they can always find some connections - so they suddenly become  , and became a decent person.

    We will also help Miss Ouyang find a relative and find a person with status so that Miss Ouyang can recognize him as a foster brother or foster father.  In this way, Miss Ouyang becomes the daughter of an innocent family, and she is naturally a good match for our Lord Mayor.  "

    Wang Jiuyi received the initiation: "Master Ouyang, you are so awesome, this idea is so brilliant!"

    Ouyang Hui coughed dryly: "Xiaojiu, this is easy to say, but it's not that simple to do it. We don't have many wealthy families named Ouyang in northern Xinjiang, and we have to have a clean family and a good reputation.  Someone who is good and willing to come forward to recognize Miss Ouyang. Time is tight for such a family, I'm afraid it's really not easy to find"

    Ouyang Hui coughed hard: "Ahem, alas, Xiaojiu, tell me, where can we find such a person? Alas, let's talk about the Ouyang family in Jizhou where I was born. It can be regarded as a noble family in Jizhou.  He has always had a good reputation and was admired by the villagers"

    Ouyang consciously hinted clearly enough, but unfortunately, his performance was completely for the blind.  Wang Jiu stood up excitedly: "Mr. Ouyang, this is a great idea! Let's go and report to Miss Ouyang right now! Take your leave and we'll discuss it later!"

    &nbsp; "Hey, Xiaojiu, don't walk so fast. Hey, I mean Hey, please stay for a while. I have something else to say to you"

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    "You want to recognize a relative?" Meng Ju put down the memorial in his hand and raised his head: "Qingqing, why did you suddenly think of this?"

    Ouyang Qingqing's face was slightly red. She bowed slightly and said, "Sir, I am in the shape of a willow tree and can serve you. It is a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes. But I was born in a wealthy family, and I am afraid that some idle people will chew my tongue  "

    "Qingqing, why should we care about this between you and me? Don't I still know who you are?"

    Ouyang Qingqing said softly: "Your Majesty is considerate and does not give up on me. I am born in a wealthy family. I am a humble concubine. However, my own reputation is fine, but if it damages your reputation, I will not be able to atone for my sins even if I die."  .According to my humble opinion, even if it¡¯s just a cover, it¡¯s good to be able to cover it up to a certain extent.¡±

    Meng Ju was slightly surprised: Ouyang Qingqing is gentle and gentle, she is always obedient and rarely stubborn.  Today's situation is quite rare.

    He pondered for a moment and understood a little bit of the other party's thoughts: Ouyang Qingqing was born in poverty and married into Meng Ju's family, so she was a little ashamed of herself and a little timid.  If you don't find out your family background, I'm afraid your life will be difficult in the future, and even the servants at home will dare to bully you.  If she could get married to a wealthy family - even if it was a dry marriage, others would not dare to underestimate her too much. If she was bullied in the future, she would have a husband to support her.

    The subtle thoughts of a daughter¡¯s first marriage are the most difficult to fathom.  Thinking that Ouyang Qingqing, such a beautiful and talented woman, could only be her concubine without even a formal title, Meng Ju couldn't help but feel a little guilty: he had really wronged her.

    "Then, Qingqing, who do you want to recognize?"

    Seeing that Meng Ju agreed, Ouyang Qingqing's eyes flashed with surprise.  She said: "I heard that there is Inspector Ouyang Hui in the department. He is a senior official in the department. He comes from a well-established family. He is smart, capable, fair and strict. He is very prestigious and has always been convinced by everyone. I have always had a good impression of him."  I heard it. Coincidentally, Master Ouyang and I have the same surname, and they should have been in the same family five hundred years ago. I have a delusion. I wonder if I can recognize this Master Ouyang and become a sworn brother and sworn sister. In the future, I will treat him as an elder brother.  With respect, my lord, what do you think?"

    "Ouyang Hui?" Meng Ju was startled: "It's a coincidence. He is a very enthusiastic person and wants to help us with our marriage" He stopped and felt something strange in his heart: Ouyang Hui was so active over there.  He took the initiative to sign up to help, and here Ouyang Qingqing took the initiative to ask him to become a relative - how could things be such a coincidence?

    Meng Ju didn't bother to investigate the strangeness: as a superior, he didn't have to speculate too much about the thoughts of his subordinates.  It is not a bad thing for subordinates to please and cling to themselves, but they do not need to be taken too seriously.

    "You want to recognize Ouyang Hui as your adopted brother" Meng Ju stood up and paced back and forth for a long time. He shook his head: "Although Inspector Ouyang has the same surname as you and is enthusiastic and proactive, this person is not responsible enough. You  If you want to recognize your adopted brother, I'm afraid he is not a good choice."

    Ouyang Qingqing's face darkened, and she forced a smile and said: "I don't understand these things, everything is arranged by my husband."

    "Actually, if you want to recognize your adopted brother for marriage, there is someone who is the most suitable."

    "Ah, who is it?"

    Meng Ju stared at Ouyang Qingqing and said softly: "Brother Wang Zhu. Wang Zhuzhu, do you still remember him?"

    When the deceased friend was mentioned, the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.  Ouyang Qing's beautiful face darkened, and she stopped her smile: "How could I forget? Sir, you really don't remember if you don't tell me. Before I knew it, it has been almost two years since Mr. Wang left.

    "Mr. Wang was a loyal and loyal man during his lifetime. He was loyal to you. He also had a deep affection for me and took good care of me. I am also very grateful.  Your Excellency, you are right. If he were still alive in this world, I would very much like to recognize such a sworn brother.  It's a pity that God does not bless the beloved.  "

    Meng Ju nodded slowly, with a sad look on his face.  In order to hold back the assassin, Wang Zhu died tragically on Tianxiang Tower.  He died for Meng Ju.  Meng Ju has always felt guilty about this close friend.

    Thinking of Wang Zhu, he couldn't help but think of Ye Canaan - thinking of those once unforgettable lovers and close friends. In his memory, those vivid faces had gradually become blurred and gray, and he felt melancholy.

    "Qingqing, although brother Wang Zhu died, he left a message before he left, asking us brothers to take care of you. Uh You and I, this goes without saying, but there is another brother who is with Wang Zhu.  Brothers are friends who share life and death together. This brother is kind and generous. I think it is most appropriate for you to consider him your adopted brother."

    &nbsp; "My husband is responsible for my fate. I wonder who this brother is?"

    "Lu Liulou, Governor Lu."

    Although Ouyang Qingqing is a well-known family member, she has also heard of Lu Liulou's famous name - Meng Ju's most trustworthy general, the highly respected Governor of Wuchuan, regardless of status or real power, he is already vaguely  He is the second person in the Dongping military and political group after Meng Ju.  In terms of status, the weight of the governor of this town is naturally not comparable to that of an inspector in Dongling Guards.

    From Ouyang Qingqing's point of view, if you want to get married, the higher the status of the other party, the better.  But when she heard that it was Lu Liulou, a high-ranking official who opened a town and set up a government, she felt a little timid: "Sir, this Governor Lu is guarding one side and is busy with official duties. I'm afraid it won't be troublesome to trouble him for such a trivial matter as my concubine.  All right?"

    Seeing Ouyang Qingqing's guilty conscience, Meng Ju laughed and said, "It doesn't matter. The Sixth Floor Brotherhood will be very happy - you don't have to worry about this matter. I told the Sixth Floor. Just wait for the good news."

    As Meng Ju expected, Lu Liulou¡¯s reaction was very positive.  Within a few days of sending the letter to Wuchuan, Meng Ju received a reply from Lu Liulou.  Governor Wuchuan said that he would be happy to recognize Ouyang Qingqing as his adopted sister.

    Lu Liulou was not just talking about it. On the third day after Meng Ju received the letter, Lu Liulou had already returned to Dongping in person. He came to see Meng Ju as soon as he entered the city, which made Meng Ju feel a little sorry.

    "Sixth floor, why are you back? We can just make it clear in the letter about the family recognition. Why do you have to go there in person?"

    Lu Liulou smiled honestly: "Governor, I was also present when Brother Wang Zhu died. Wang Zhu wanted us to take care of Miss Ouyang and complete Brother Wang's will. I am also responsible. I will not personally handle this important matter.  How about coming back? Besides, I¡¯m still waiting to drink your wedding wine, the Governor!¡±

    Meng Ju laughed loudly and patted Lu Liulou on the shoulder, but didn't say anything: Lu Liulou came back in person to serve wine to recognize relatives, which is of course more solemn and more weighty than a letter to recognize relatives. For Ouyang Qingqing,  , which is certainly better.

    On the same day, Meng Ju invited some of his subordinates and well-known gentry in Jing'an City to his home, and everyone witnessed the ceremony of the Wuchuan Governor Lu Liulou and Ouyang Qingqing becoming brothers and sisters with different surnames.  Ouyang Qingqing offered tea to Lu Liulou, and Lu Liulou drank it safely. Then the two exchanged birthday messages and burned incense. Then Lu Liulou changed his name to Ouyang Qingqing as his sister.

    "Xianmei, Brother Yu came in a hurry and didn't prepare any gifts." As he said that, Lu Liulou took a jade bracelet from his side: "This is the bracelet passed down from Brother Yu's family. Brother Yu usually wears it with him. Let's make one for Xianmei."  Commemorated.¡±

    "this"

    The jade bracelet is green and translucent, carved from a single piece of mutton-fat jade. Not to mention the expensive material, the carving process is also top-notch. Ouyang Qingqing can tell at a glance that this thing must be expensive.

    She didn't know whether she should accept it or not. She glanced at Meng Ju who was standing aside and saw him smiling calmly, so she knelt down and said blessing and accepted it: "In this case, my little sister is disrespectful. Thank you brother for your kindness.  .¡±

    When the two of them were talking to each other, Liu Zhen was standing in front of Meng Ju. He muttered: "This guy Lu Liulou is trying to trick people again."

    "Fat man, don't talk nonsense."

    Others may not know, but Liu Zhen and Meng Ju know the details of Lu Liulou.  When we first met, Lu Liulou was a poor and down-and-out veteran. He could not find five coins in his body. He did not become prosperous until he followed Meng Ju on a red mission to search his house.  This kind of veteran ruffian who eats everything and drinks everything has a "family heirloom jade bracelet" worth several hundred taels of silver?  This kind of joke can only be told to children - this bracelet must have been obtained by Lu Liulou from somewhere to please Mrs. Meng Juru.

    Just at this moment, Lu Liulou looked at Meng Ju, he winked mischievously, and Meng Ju gave a wry smile in return.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    There was a commotion outside, and the crisp sound of "cracking" firecrackers rang out again and again. Amidst the noise of the firecrackers, a servant's voice came from outside the door: "Miss, please be ready. The wedding bridge sent by the town governor's office  We are almost entering the alley, please hurry up and dress up."

    "I know. I'll come out."

    She said yes and came out, but Ouyang Qingqing had no intention of getting up. She opened her beautiful eyes wide, moved closer to the bronze mirror, and searched her face repeatedly - was the rouge too thick?  Are your lips too red?  Are your hair neatly combed?  Today, with all the guests gathered, I have to be perfect even in the smallest detail, and I must not embarrass him.

    The temples are combed with clouds, the black eyebrows are like smoke, and the neon clothes are like fire. As you look around, your beautiful eyes are flowing, and they are dazzling.

    Ouyang Qingqing put down the eyebrow pencil and smiled on her lips.  Today I am so beautifulEveryone is intoxicated.  She believed that even with the most critical eye of a woman, there would be no way to find any flaws on this face.

    "More than three years of waiting and hard expectation have finally come to an end, and I can finally step into the door of the Meng family as I wish.  Although she is not the official wife of the Ming Dynasty media, Ouyang Qingqing already feels very satisfied: with Meng Ju's current status, his first wife is probably only matched by a daughter of a noble family, right?  This position is not something that a commoner woman like herself can covet. Ouyang Qingqing is a smart woman and knows that she should not dream about the impossible, lest she cause trouble.

    No matter what my status is, as long as I can always be by his side and stay with him - as long as he loves me, I will be very satisfied.

    But, is the person he loves the most really me?

    Thinking of this, Ouyang Qingqing's slender hands trembled slightly, red fat splashed on the table, and a delicate red flower dropped.

    Meng Ju didn¡¯t say it clearly, but from some clues in daily interactions, Ouyang Qingqing still keenly felt that Meng Ju had more pity for herself than love.  There was someone else he loved more in his heart.

    When the sun sets, he always likes to sit by the window, watch the sunset, and write something.  But he never let others know what he wrote, and always burned it immediately after writing.  Taking the opportunity to pour tea, Ouyang Qingqing once took a peek. A white page was filled with a name densely written on it. In a daze, he couldn't see it all. It was the name of a woman named Ye.

    On snowy days, he always likes to go out and walk in the snow, letting the snowflakes get all over him.  Looking at the snowflakes, his eyes were affectionate and sad, as if he were looking at a lover who had been separated for a long time.

    And this kind of affectionate look has never appeared when he looked at himself.

    These little details are like thorns in Ouyang Qingqing's heart.  Because of her humble background, Ouyang Qingqing could understand Meng Ju's future marriage with a wealthy and well-matched family - this was a political obligation as the governor of Northern Xinjiang. She understood this very well, and it was for the overall situation.  But what she couldn't bear was that the woman Meng Ju truly loved was not herself.

    The face is like a flower, and the fragrance is like water, all turned into smoke and dust.

    Looking at the beautiful girl in the bronze mirror, Ouyang Qingqing's heart trembled slightly, her nose was sore, and the corners of her eyes were slightly moist.  But she didn't even dare to cry, because tears would wash away her makeup. The sedan chair to welcome the bride had already arrived outside, and she had no time to put on her makeup again.

    Someone knocked on the outer door again, and Ouyang Qingqing shouted impatiently: "I know, don't make any noise!"

    The knock on the door paused for a moment, and then a steady male voice came in: "Xian sister, please hold on tight, the sedan has arrived outside the door."

    Ouyang Qingqing was startled: the person who spoke was not a servant, but the sworn brother he had just recognized, Lu Liulou, the governor of Wuchuan.  Today Ouyang Qingqing is getting married, and Governor Lu also came to Ouyang Qingqing's residence. As her mother's family, she sent Ouyang Qingqing to the wedding sedan to support her - in fact, she was helping Ouyang Qingqing to support the scene.

    Ouyang Qingqing stood up quickly. She walked quickly to the door and said through the door, "I didn't know it was my eldest brother who was here just now. My little sister was so anxious that she spoke in a conflict. I'm really sorry."

    "Haha, it doesn't matter. Today is an auspicious day for Xianmei. It's normal to spend more time on her makeup. But the guests are waiting at the Governor's side. Xianmei remember not to miss the auspicious moment. Brother Yu is waiting outside.  Just stay here, dear sister, don¡¯t be impatient.¡±

    Lu Liulou said it politely, but Ouyang Qingqing didn't have the courage to let Meng Ju's most trusted general and the governor of a province wait outside for him to apply makeup.  She quickly put on her makeup and put on a red hijab, and two maids helped her out.  Beside the door, Ouyang Qingqing stopped, and she raised her voice: "Brother Lu, are you outside?"

    A calm reply came from outside the door: "Brother Yu is here. I wonder what happened to Sister Xian?"

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Ouyang Qingqing said softly: "Today, I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm sorry to have you come over to deliver the wedding in person. My little sister is so grateful that I really don't know how to express it."

    "You don't have to be polite, dear sister. Today is your big happy event. Brother Yu is here to present you with your wedding. It's only natural that he should come here, so there's no need to say thank you."

    "My younger sister heard that the eldest brother was the first to follow her husband, and they are sworn brothers. Regarding her husband, my younger sister has some doubts in her mind. I wonder if my eldest brother can help to clear up the confusion?"

    "What about the governor? It's okay for me to ask, but if brother Yu knows anything about it, I won't hide it."

    "In that case, thank you, brother." Ouyang Qingqing hesitated for a moment, then she said softly: "What I want to ask is, did my husband have any other women before?"

    There was a pause outside the door before Lu Liulou's voice came in: "On this special day, why do you suddenly ask me about this? The governor has always been serious about etiquette and rules. He is a gentleman, not a frivolous and greedy person.  A good girl doesn¡¯t have toSo worried.  The auspicious time is approaching, dear sister, please hurry up and get into the sedan chair.  "

    Gathering up the courage, Ouyang Qingqing finally asked: "As far as my little sister knows, the person that my husband is so attached to is a woman named Ye. I wonder I wonder if my elder brother knows this person?"  Who is she and how old is she? Since my husband is in love with her, why didn't he come to propose to her?"

    There was no sound outside the door for a long time, and Lu Liulou never answered.  Ouyang Qingqing felt anxious and anxious, so she couldn't help but said: "Brother why don't you speak"

    As soon as the door curtain was lifted, there was a sound of wind, and Lu Liulou had stepped in.

    Seeing a man suddenly break into Ouyang Qingqing's boudoir, the maid and mother-in-law who were helping in the room were startled.  A mother-in-law hurriedly came forward to stop her: "Young man, you don't understand the rules. How could you men come in this boudoir?"

    "You all get out."

    Lu Liulou looked around. His voice was calm, but it carried the awe-inspiring majesty of a general, with an aura that naturally made people obey.  Intimidated by the power of Governor Wuchuan, none of the women in the room dared to protest.  All the maids looked at Ouyang Qingqing, and when they saw Ouyang Qingqing nodding, they all tiptoed out.

    There was no one else in the boudoir. Ouyang Qingqing took off her red hijab. Lu Liulou looked at her seriously: "Xianmei, who told you what you just said?"

    Seeing Lu Liulou's majestic and solemn expression, Ouyang Qingqing felt a faint fear in her heart: "My little sister has never heard anyone say this. She just observes her husband's behavior and secretly speculates Brother is so nervous, but there is something fishy about this matter?"

    Knowing that Ouyang Qingqing did not hear this from outside, Lu Liulou secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but the solemnity on his face did not diminish: "Xianmei, since Brother Yu has recognized you as his adopted sister, he naturally wants you to be good.  . I have some harsh words of advice that Brother Yu wants to tell you. I wonder if you are willing to listen?"

    "My little sister is naturally willing to listen to your elder brother's wise words."

    "That's good. Sister Xian, although today you are just the governor's wife, the governor has a bright future. In the future, the future will not stop here. It is not surprising that he will break the earth and become the king. At that time, we will follow the governor  Those who serve as governors will naturally be able to lift the boat, and it will not be surprising that you will be named the concubine in the future"

    Ouyang Qingqing interjected: "My little sister only wants to stay with her husband for a long time. As for the princess's concubine, she dares to have wishful thinking"

    "Xianmei knows how to advance and retreat appropriately, which is good. But if you want to always maintain favor in front of the governor, as I said just now, you must never mention a word in front of the governor in this life, especially about Ye Zhen  ¡ª¡ªWell, you must never ask or mention anything about the Ye family girls. You must remember this!"

    "But brother, why is this"

    "There is no reason, no reason. Some scars will never heal in a lifetime, and even touching them is dangerous. Sister Xian, if you are not the one who said this today, if you are not Mrs. Ru, the governor of the city, then -  ¡ª¡±

    Lu Liulou looked around and lowered his voice: "Who dares to say such things outside? There is one. We will kill one immediately. We are determined not to let anyone spread."

    Frightened by Lu Liulou's awe-inspiring aura, Ouyang Qingqing nodded involuntarily: "My little sister has remembered the big brother's advice. Don't worry, big brother, I won't mention this matter again."

    Lu Liulou breathed a sigh of relief. He took a step back and cupped his hands and said: "Brother Yu was in a hurry just now. How rude. The auspicious time has come. Sister Xian, hurry up and put on your makeup and get on the sedan. People outside are waiting impatiently. Brother Yu went out first."  .¡±

    Beside the door, Lu Liulou stopped for a moment and turned around. His expression was very solemn: "Xianmei, the girl from the Ye family you mentioned-three years ago, in order to resist the invasion of the Beibei, she  He¡¯s already gone.¡±

    Ouyang Qingqing's delicate body trembled, and her face suddenly turned pale: "Ah, the sister of the Ye family, she is no longer alive?"

    ¡°It¡¯s no wonderbut it¡¯s made him suffer.¡±

    Thinking of Meng Ju¡¯s affectionate look in memory, for a moment, her mood was mixed, sour and sad, and she didn¡¯t know whether it was happiness or bitterness in her heart.

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    Meng Ju had tried his best to keep a low profile, but after all, this was his first wedding. The news spread like wildfire, and there was an endless stream of distinguished guests from all over the world to congratulate him. Carriages filled the courtyard of the mausoleum.

    The time is approaching, the red lanterns have been hung high, and the guests are seated for the banquet. Those senior and distinguished guests can sit at Meng Ju's house, while ordinary visitors are led to sit in the courtyard of the cafeteria.  .  The candlelight was bright, and all the subordinates and staff were busy entertaining guests and registering gifts. Everyone was busy non-stop.  However, as the master, Meng Ju had some leisure time and could hide in the library.Rest here.

    "The Governor, Governor Sun of Shuozhou congratulates the Governor on accepting the gift, and presents a pair of mutton-fat white jade rabbits and a pair of jade rings."

    "The Governor, the Governor of Chicheng Mi Town has come in person to present a pair of thousand-year-old ginseng and two kilograms of fine deer antlers."

    "Grand Governor, Commander Guan has come uninvited and offers sixty-six taels of gold"

    "Grand Governor, Magistrate Hao, who was left behind in Woye, has come to present four volumes of calligraphy and painting by famous artists from the previous dynasty"

    "The Governor, Mr. Liu from Huaishuo has arrived and presented a gift list and a box of gifts. The details are unknown"

    "Xiao Du is here, and the gift is ten jars of fine wine and one hundred taels of silver"

    Hiding in the study, the news continued to come in.  Listening to Wang Jiu's continuous reports on the visiting dignitaries, Meng Ju seemed very calm and just said lightly: "I understand."

    Running back and forth like this to report, Wang Jiu was so tired that his legs and feet were soft and his mouth was dry.  He said cautiously: "Governor, all the distinguished guests are here. Everyone is asking where you are and saying they want to see you in person to congratulate you. Do you think it's time to go out and meet everyone?"

    Meng Ju smiled faintly and asked instead, "Xiaojiu, is Miss Liu here?"

    "Miss Liu?" Wang Jiu was surprised. He didn't expect that on this golden day of getting married, Meng Ju didn't care about the powerful governors and governors of various parties, but he specifically asked about an unofficial and unofficial person.  A working girl, this really puzzled him.

    "Look at the gift list, little one It seems that I didn't see Miss Liu just now. She must not be here."

    Knowing that Liu Kongqin didn¡¯t come, Meng Ju let out a sigh of relief, but he couldn¡¯t tell whether it was light or heavy.

    "Ah, Governor, I saw you. Miss Liu didn't come, but her companions did: Mr. Zuo and Mr. Han Jiu came, saying that they wanted to congratulate the Governor on behalf of Mr. Ye's father-in-law.  Star, give me two hundred taels of silverthe rest is gone."

    "Congratulations on behalf of the Ye family?" Meng Ju asked in return.  He shook his head: "Xiao Jiu, go out and entertain Mr. Zuo and Mr. Han well. Don't neglect them."

    Wang Jiu came out as ordered, and Meng Ju was the only one left in the study.

    He let go of his hand and looked at the tightly wrapped white handkerchief.  Then he opened the handkerchief carefully and cherishingly.  A lock of black hair was wrapped in a handkerchief.  Looking at the black hair, he was lost in thought for a long time, gently touching it with his trembling fingertips. The soft hair seemed like the longing of his lover.

    Unconsciously, tears have blurred my eyes.  In a trance, a beautiful girl in military uniform was smiling at him. She was graceful and had a smile like a flower.  In my ear, a gentle voice called softly: "Xiao Meng, you are disobedient again!"

    This feeling can be recalled later, but it was already at a loss.

    You and I have made a promise to hold hands in this life, and we will never forget you and me. That warm time and our oath have now disappeared like a dream.

    While I was waiting for you, there was also a good girl here who was willing to sacrifice for me without any regrets.  For me, she washed away her beauty and stayed like a flower for three years. I can no longer let her down.

    Meng Ju closed his eyes tightly, letting the hot tears roll down his face, and he held the handkerchief tightly: "Canaan, I'm sorry."

    On December 30, the 10th year of Taichang, Meng Ju, the governor of Northern Xinjiang, took Ouyang Qingqing as his concubine.

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