~~~~~~

After leaving Mao Wenlong's tent, Li Yuanqing felt much more relaxed.

Although no substantive compromise was reached with Mao Wenlong, at least the two reached a certain consensus on a large level.

Mao Wenlong basically recognized Li Yuanqing's interests in southern Liaoning at this time, and Li Yuanqing also made a statement that in this thousands of miles of Liaohai, the overall situation is still dominated by the Dongjiang River.

As a result, the split between Dongjiang and Liaonan was controlled within a small area and did not affect the overall situation.

The interests of Mao Wenlong and Dongjiang headquarters in southern Liaoning were guaranteed, and Li Yuanqing also had the dominant power he wanted most.

Back at the official hall, it was almost time to order, but the lights were still bright in the official hall, and maids and servants were coming and going, busy cleaning up everything in the official hall.

The entire official hall was now decorated with red colors, red silk, red lanterns, red flowers, maids, and servants also put on red clothes, and everyone looked happy.

According to the customs of the Ming Dynasty, getting married is actually a very troublesome matter.

The ordinary process generally follows the Zhou rites, accepting gifts, asking for names, accepting gifts, accepting levies, and asking for dates.

Li Yuanqing and Zhang Yuniang are both from Shenyang, and they prefer the customs of Liaoning.

From the initial meeting, wedding ceremony, financial banquet, notification, superiors, etc., to the welcome and ceremony on the wedding day, including the return home three days later.

However, Li Yuanqing and Zhang Yuniang are both orphans now, and Zhang Yuniang is pregnant and about to give birth...

Some tedious processes have been simplified.

At this time, Zhang Yuniang had moved to Shang Laoliu's house temporarily, and the process at the woman's mother's side was simplified.

But the official hall is the most important place. Many distinguished guests will come to watch the ceremony, so naturally they cannot be neglected.

However, these tedious matters are naturally handled by Shang Laoliu, Ma Guanjia, Liu Chunhua, Yang Jiao~niang, and Li Yuanqing does not need to worry about it himself.

All he needs to do is to complete the process like a puppet.

Although it was late at night, Li Yuanqing was not very sleepy. He rested for a while in the main hall of the official hall, and then went for a walk in the garden connecting the middle courtyard and the backyard.

Li Yuanqing's official office does not occupy a large area, only about ten acres. However, a large area has been set aside around it, firstly to leave room for future expansion, and secondly, to reward these lands for merit. Give meritorious generals close to Li Yuanqing and let them build their own houses.

After all, being able to live next to the generals is also a way to reflect the glory of the generals.

After two years of development, Changsheng Island is no longer what it used to be, and Li Yuanqing's official office is gradually expanding, with green bricks and blue tiles, and it gradually has the prosperity of a wealthy and powerful family.

In the garden, the small trees and flower beds planted early last year have all grown up.

Although the small trees are not too thick, they are carefully tended and pruned by servants every day. They are straight and lush. Various flower beds are used to grow better. In addition, it is midsummer at this time, which is a good time for all kinds of seedlings to bloom. During the season, Li Yuanqing felt extremely happy while walking in his back garden, with the birds singing and the flowers fragrant.

It's a pity that Qu Minqiu, Caizi, and Wan'er have all gone to bed. Otherwise, it would be a different mood to be with a beautiful woman.

After wandering around for a while, the number of maids and women became less and less. It was already late at night and most of them had gone back to their rooms to rest.

Li Yuanqing was about to go back to Qu Minqiu's room to rest when he suddenly noticed a pretty figure in front of him, walking towards him hurriedly.

When she saw Li Yuanqing, she was also startled and hurriedly saluted respectfully, "My maid, please see me."

Li Yuanqing's drunkenness had dissipated a lot at this time. When he saw her pretty face, he couldn't help but smile, "It's so late, why are you wandering around here?"

This is a little girl about sixteen or seventeen years old. She is very pretty, especially her big eyes, which are very lively. She looks very much like a later actress who was famous for playing the role of "mistress" but successfully married into a wealthy family.

She came back from the capital with Li Yuanqing a few days ago. She is Yang Jiao's mother. Li Yuanqing was very impressed with her at first. Unexpectedly, he met here...

At this time, when she heard what Li Yuanqing said, the little girl was shocked and said hurriedly and respectfully: "Master, the second lady asked the maid to deliver this box of fragrant powder to Manager Liu in the front yard at night. The maid is busy at night.

I forgot, I will send it to Manager Liu now."

Manager Liu is Liu Chunhua.

She is mainly responsible for the decoration and grooming work in the official hall.

There was one day left, Li Yuanqing's wedding day, and there were many things in the government affairs, so she naturally did not dare to neglect them.

Li Yuanqing looked at the powder box in her hand, couldn't help but smile, took it over, and smelled it, "What does this smell like? It's not bad."

The little girl's pretty face suddenly turned red, and she said softly: "Master, this, this is jasmine flavor."

Li Yuanqing smiled and grabbed her little hand with his backhand, "What's your name?"

The little girl's pretty face turned redder and redder. She didn't dare to look into Li Yuanqing's eyes and murmured in a low voice: "In reply to the master, my maid, my name is Nian'er."

"Nian'er? Hahaha. Hahahaha! Yes, what a good name. What a name! She really lives up to her name!" Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing.

Nian'er was a little scared, but her big eyes revealed a hint of unspeakable joy, and she murmured softly: "Master, you..."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "I'll tell Manager Liu about this tomorrow. You don't have to do anything. By the way, I'm a little hungry. Please ask the kitchen to cook some side dishes and bring them to my room."

Nian'er understood what Li Yuanqing meant in the blink of an eye. She blushed horribly, but she understood that a road to the sky was already open to her, and she hurriedly said respectfully: "Yes, sir."

Looking at her pretty back, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but reveal an unspeakable smile at the corner of his mouth.

A powerful life is so wonderful!

…………

On July 17, Li Yuanqing rested peacefully in the back house and did not go out to socialize again.

But this little girl named Nian'er became Li Yuanqing's personal maid.

Although Li Yuanqing was not in a hurry to eat her, anyone with a discerning eye could already see that Nian'er's future career had almost already embarked on the golden road.

In the official hall, Butler Ma was reporting to Li Yuanqing the specific process of the wedding in detail.

Nian'er stood by and gently massaged Li Yuanqing's temples.

"General, we will set out to welcome the bride at midnight tomorrow and return to the official hall at noon..."

Li Yuanqing had already seen the flow chart and was basically familiar with it. He nodded and said: "Everything will follow the flow. Especially for the VIPs, they must be properly arranged."

"yes."

Butler Ma nodded quickly, but then said: "Master, the gifts of all distinguished guests have been calculated now. The total is 213,652 taels, not including gold. If gold is included,

Jewelry and other gifts may cost more than 300,000 taels!"

"so much?"

Li Yuanqing couldn't help being shocked.

Butler Ma nodded hurriedly and said: "The accountant in the mansion has checked it three times. There should be nothing wrong."

Li Yuanqing's eyes narrowed slightly and he couldn't help but smile.

It’s no wonder that in later generations, so many bigwigs are keen on having grand weddings for their children. This thing is indeed...

"Okay. I understand this matter. The accounts must be kept well. At this time, the wedding is the most important thing, and other matters will be discussed later."

"yes."

…………

The time soon came to July 18th.

Early in the morning, Li Yuanqing was served and put on the red groom's official robe.

Chen Zhong, Zhang Pan, Mao Chenglu, Chen Jisheng, Duan Xiliang, Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi, Wang Hai, Huang Guoshan, Kong Youde, Shunzi, Li Sansheng, Liu Dadou and many other generals are also wearing red official robes, all riding on On top of his tall horse, he waited outside the gate of the government office.

As soon as Li Yuanqing came out, he was surrounded by the generals and mounted on a pure black horse with a tall head. Shen Yourong's grandson Shen Jin personally led the horse for Li Yuanqing.

Under the protection of a group of generals, they slowly walked towards Shang Laoliu's house where the woman was staying temporarily.

Behind him is a long dowry procession, pulled by hundreds of mules and horses, with a total of six to seven hundred people.

Shang Laoliu's house is less than one mile away from the official hall, but to the east of Shang Laoliu's house is the town's small square.

Li Yuanqing's wedding team must first circle around the small square and then enter Shang Laoliu's home to welcome the bride.

But at this time, from outside the government office to the small square, there were dense crowds of people everywhere.

Li Yuanqing's marriage was a top priority on Changsheng Island, especially when Zhang Yunniang was about to reach full term.

All the people, soldiers and civilians of Changsheng Island got up early in the morning to celebrate catching up with the general.

"Generals and princes will be born for generations, may you give birth to a noble son soon!"

"I wish the general a happy family and many descendants!"

"General..."

Looking at the eager faces, Li Yuanqing rode on a tall horse and repeatedly gestured to everyone.

Behind him, members of the 'best man' team such as Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan were scattering money and copper coins in large amounts.

As the saying goes, ‘The richest water does not flow to outsiders’ fields’.

All the soldiers and civilians on Changsheng Island are his private property, Li Yuanqing.

Today is his big day, so he will not be stingy.

Just the total amount of wedding money along the way exceeded 10,000 taels.

Li Yuanqing also hoped to distribute some benefits to his people in this way.

However, the copper coins and broken silver had long been wrapped in small red envelopes, and each share was one tael. It was not like ordinary wealthy people just throwing money on the heads of the crowd, but people like Chen Zhong walked up to them. , hand small red envelopes to everyone's hands one by one, so as to avoid riots caused by looting.

But because of this, we originally planned to arrive at Shang Laoliu's home around 10 o'clock. The excitement subsided, and it was around 1 p.m. that the wedding team arrived at Shang Laoliu's house. outside.
To be continued...