On the 14th day of the first lunar month, the auspicious day on the almanac. Xu Qiqiu invited two friends, Hong Wensheng, to take the letter of gifts, gifts and betrothal gifts to the woman's house as a letter of letter and deputy letter of letter to take the ceremony of receiving the ceremony.

The specific ceremony was that the envoy and the deputy envoy read the rituals at the woman's house and asked the woman's house to count the gifts brought according to the rituals. Then, the woman returned the gifts and brought back by the male envoy.

There is naturally no problem with gifts and betrothal gifts. The two mirrors are worth thousands of stakes at the market price.

Not only was the Chen family surprised, but they were also very proud. This was a very respectful thing, which showed the excellence of their own girl.

The two envoys were also surprised and turned to look at Xu Qiqiu with admiration. They also knew about Xu Qiqiu's situation, but they did not expect that their family members were so rich.

Chen Laocai is not stingy, and he is quite decent in returning the gift. The dowry is for his daughter, that is, for his daughter. Even if he marrys into his husband's family, his wife has the right to control and use his dowry.

Even if you divorce later, it means divorce. If the woman is right, she can take the dowry away.

After sending the envoy away, Chen Laocai was excited, but a little sad. The envoy had passed, and in name, his daughter was already a member of his husband's family.

Unlike poor families who are eager to marry their daughters, they cannot afford to support them. Chen Laocai really couldn't bear to think that a woman would marry far away and would go to Xiangzhou after getting married.

Chen Mengwei's life is so miserable. Her mother died early, and she was crazy about gaining and losing. Thinking about those days, Chen Laocai couldn't help feeling sad.

"Don't worry, father." Chen Mengwei was also careful and saw her father's sorrow. She walked over obediently, suffused her father, and said slowly: "Xiangzhou is not far away. If the father wants his daughter, he can go there for a long time."

"Besides, Xu Lang may not be able to serve there for a long time. With Xu Chongrong, Xu Xiaolang, and His Majesty personally gave him a golden sword, he will come back to become a Beijing official soon."

When Chen Mengwei talked about Xu Xiaolang, she felt strange for no reason. This kind of emotion did not exist now, but had existed for a long time. She always felt that she couldn't explain it clearly for Xu Qilin.

Perhaps Xu Xiaolang cured his madness, or perhaps Xu Xiaolang had known him for a long time. I heard from my father that in Chang'an, she bumped into Xu Xiaolang's horse in the street; she was also sent back by Xu Xiaolang when she got lost on the mountain.

Therefore, Chen Mengwei regards this emotion as gratitude and favor, but it is definitely not admiration. She is a thirteen-year-old boy, so she naturally thinks that it will not be like this.

As for Xu Qiqiu, the two have been in contact for a long time. They have literary talent, good temper, good looks, and their family background is even more unmatched by their own family. Such a marriage is considered to be a success in her Chen family, so there is nothing they are dissatisfied with.

After hearing his daughter's advice, Chen Laocai smiled bitterly, said with a slight look on his face, "Wei'er is happy to have such a good marriage, but he just can't bear to leave it alone! Okay, okay, don't worry about being a father, you go and prepare to clean up, the marriage is important!"

"What's the preparation for my daughter?" Chen Mengwei smiled and said, "I just want to talk with my father and go out for a walk."

Chen Laocai was so relieved that his eyes were in a crack. He smiled and said with a smile: "There are no elders in the Xu family, and Wei'er will not be so troublesome after passing the door. The Xu family's little Lang doesn't seem to pay attention to any falsehood, and even invited our family to enjoy the fireworks tomorrow. I wonder if it's difficult for men and women to meet before they get married?"

"The Xu family does not pay attention to these complicated and complicated verses, if we refuse, it will seem to be picking up the etiquette of others." Chen Mengwei said: "Besides, if you celebrate the Zhengyuan Festival, who will say that you meet on the street?"

"Well, this is right." Chen Laocai nodded repeatedly and said, "If you get married, there is no reason not to let go, let alone Zhengyuan Festival."

Chen Mengwei was so happy when she saw that she moved her father. She just said that she had chatted with her father and forgot about it. She rushed to the back to choose the clothes and jewelry she would wear tomorrow, and she should appear in front of her husband in the most beautiful posture.

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A banquet was held in the Xu Mansion, celebrating the successful completion of the two letters. All of Xu Qiqiu's classmates and friends were present.

"Get married and take office. Brother Xu is here to celebrate his two joys, which is a happy congratulation!"

The wine glass was served and the toast was enthusiastic. Xu Qiqiu had to serve the glass and drink it, and his face was filled with joy.

"Qi Qihu, I wish you a good wife for your brother and a smooth career." Another enthusiastic face.

Drinking! Xu Qiqi laughed and had another drink.

"Qi Qi is considered a success in life-" On the other table, a young man was both envious and sighing, "I missed the opportunity, but I have to wait three years to get the imperial examination!"

"It's not necessary to go through the imperial examination!" Another man turned his wine glass and said lightly: "Qi Qi's younger brother has become famous and has been awarded an official position."

"It seems that I am only thirteen years old, I am already a fifth-rank official and was awarded the title of Great Wall County." Someone exclaimed, "You and I are absolutely incomparable. But they also have the ability to find another way and not take the path of imperial examinations and official positions."

"Brother Pei also received high school and was awarded the position of Zuowuwei Cangcao's military service. It's a joyful congratulation." Someone raised his glass to toast Pei Xingjian.

Pei Xingjian raised his glass to return, fucked, smiled bitterly, and said, "It's a pity that I can only study the scriptures. If I were a Jinshi, I would be awesome. Can you see the court's future actions? This Jinshi is being taken more and more seriously, and he is a true disciple of the emperor!"

"There is indeed a trend." A young man nodded and said, "For poor families, this should be good news, right?"

"A noble son from a poor family?" Someone curled his lips and said disapprovingly: "Who is from a poor family except Ma Zhou? In terms of background and talent, the scholar family still has the advantage. Unless the court does not use talent to win people, how many talented men can a poor family produce?"

This is true. Even if His Majesty Li Er values ​​poor families, how can it be achieved in a short time if many talented poor children emerge?

"The Dayingku has printed no less than ten kinds of books, and the price is low." Someone was still worried and said, "The establishment of libraries is also conducive to the rise of poor families. With time, it may not be impossible to establish a court."

There are only so many official positions, one more poor family will be less than one less scholar's family, which is indeed a crisis.

"As long as the court still only has its own talents, we will study hard and have real talents and knowledge, how can we be buried?" Pei Xingjian was so excited that he smiled and said, "Come on, don't talk about messy things. It's rare to have such good wine and good dishes, let's have a good drink."

Pei Xingjian was born in the "Hedong Pei Family" family and became a member of Hongwensheng for his predecessors. He was selected for the Mingjing exam this year and was appointed as the military officer of Zuowuwei Cangcao.

But who would have thought that a liberal arts student who was assigned to the army and engaged in logistics management could be valued by Su Dingfang. He was passed on to military strategy and thus became a famous general and known as the hero of Confucian generals?

This is the fate that makes people feel good, and it also corresponds to the saying that gold will always shine. Pei Xingjian must have a smart mind and good talent to teach Su Dingfang.

Everyone was having a lot of food and drink, and Xu Qilin quietly came in, found the brother, and asked about Na Zheng. He heard that it was going well, so he decided to invite the wedding date.

Invitation date is also called begging day. After the man divines good fortune and bad luck, he chooses a good day for the bride to welcome the bride, he prepares gifts and discusses the date of the bride. After the woman accepts the gift and agrees to welcome the bride, the date of marriage will be set.

It is just a statement of respecting the girl's family. In fact, it means that the man is optimistic about the wedding day and fulfills his obligation to inform the woman's family to prepare quickly!

Xu Qiqi had already drunk a little high, and after answering in a confused manner, he pulled his younger brother and insisted on introducing him to his friends present.

Xu Qilin had no choice, although he didn't want to know these people. But the old man had drunk this way, so it would be better to just follow him.

After walking over, Xu Qilin and these big brothers greeted each other, but they were just polite and polite, and they didn't even remember their names.

But when he arrived at Pei Xingjian's table, Xu Qilin was shocked when he heard Pei Xingjian's name. This is the one who made the Western Regions famous and trembled, making the Turks call him dad?

He is just a literary scholar! Xu Qilin was not sure yet, so he walked around and came back.

"Brother Pei is still studying in Hongwenguan?" Xu Qilin sat down on the empty seat on the table, raised his glass to signal Pei Xingjian, and asked with a smile.

Pei Xingjian responded with a cup and said, "I will be awarded the Ming Jingshi this year. I will go to Zuo Wuwei to serve as the military officer of the Cangcao."

Zuo Wuwei?!Su Dingfang?!Well, this really matches it.

Xu Qilin smiled and nodded, saying, "I think Brother Pei is not a person in the pool. Although he was from the imperial examination, he will make achievements in the military in the future."

Pei Xingjian looked at Xu Qilin, smiled for a while, and said, "I think Yujian people have a lot of skills, but I don't expect Xu Cheng to be good at this."

To learn from others? Oh, is it to know people? You are the master of idealism, so how powerful is my prediction?

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "I don't read the horoscopes of each other, but I know people and talents, but I am quite accurate."

Pei Xingjian blinked his eyes and smiled, "I don't believe in the saying of face, I only see people based on temperament and measurement."

Yes! This guy was also confident. Xu Qilin pointed at himself and smiled and said, "Brother Pei, what will happen to me in the future?"

Pei Xingjian shook his head and said, "I have never had any contact with Xu Cheng, I don't know my temper and behavior, but I dare not speak nonsense."

Xu Qilin laughed and said, "Brother Pei, remember something. If there is a noble person in the Zuowu Guard, he will be able to achieve both civil and military affairs." As he said that, he stood up and bowed, said goodbye and left.

Pei Xingjian was puzzled, but he didn't dare to underestimate Xu Qilin. Everyone knew that he had a powerful master. Could it be that he learned divination and vision from his master?

There are many famous generals! Xu Qilin sighed as he walked, saying that this was the early Tang Dynasty. It was full of the aura of martial arts and pioneering, so many famous generals emerged and established the great reputation of the Tang Dynasty.

Unfortunately, in the Wu Zetian era, Cheng Wuting, Zhang Qianxu, Wang Fangyi, Li Duozuo, Heichi Changzhi and others did not die in the battlefield, but died tragically at the hands of Wu Zetian and cruel officials.

Although historical books evaluated that Wu Zetian's rule was "heraled from Zhenguan and opened from the Yuan Dynasty", some people believed that Wu Zetian's rule was the beginning of the decline of the Tang Dynasty.

Because of the chaos in the court and the cruel political struggles, they could not be cured in a hundred years. Behind the Kaiyuan prosperous era was a mess, and the Anshi Rebellion gave the Tang Dynasty no longer the opportunity to revive its momentum.

In any case, Xu Qilin had already made up his mind. The scumbag Li Zhi could not take the lead, and Wu Meier squinted honestly. There was no one except him who led the Tang Dynasty to glory.

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The next day is the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, which was called "Shangyuan Festival", "Yuanxi Festival" and "Yuan Night Festival" in the Tang Dynasty.

In the early Tang Dynasty, the Lantern Festival was just a day of lively, and after that, it was only a day of carnival of fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen. In the Song Dynasty, it was five days, and in the Ming Dynasty, it seemed that it would not stop in the future.

After the Spring Festival, it also means that the Chinese New Year is over. Everyone is calm. Those who should go to school and those who should go to work. If you want to be so lively, you will have to wait for the next year.

The curfew system in the Tang Dynasty was very strict, and only the Lantern Festival was cancelled. Citizens who were so worried had to come out and wander around, and even sing and dancing in front of the palace. Do you think it's a good time? Is it a carnival for the whole nation?

How lively the Lantern Festival can be? You can refer to the Great Wall and Jiuzhaigou during the golden holidays in later generations.

According to historical records, floats parade in the city, colorful lights hang high, and the lights make the night bright like day. Men, women, young and old flock out, swirling shoulder to shoulder, and when crowded, they can float up to more than a dozen steps without touching their feet.

Is it like squeezing the bus and subway in the morning? It’s so crowded that it’s hanging in the air. Lingbo Weibu’s magical technique doesn’t need to be practiced.

Before the lights were on, Xu Qilin, Xu Qiqiu, Xiao Zhao took his maids, Chen Laocai and his family also rushed to the city to stay temporarily. After making an appointment, they went out together, taking a car and riding a horse, and heading to the Zhuque Gate of the Imperial Palace.

After leaving the gate, Xu Qilin and Li Wuzhong, Yuchi Huan, Cheng Chubi and others set off the way forward.

Fortunately, I ate early and came out early. Although there were already many people on the street, they were not yet crowded.

"Hehe, that little lady is smiling at Qi Lin!" Cheng Chubi grinned, as if it was real, and as if it was a joke, "Don't Qi Lin go and make an appointment?"

Xu Qilin didn't go to see it at all and smiled and said, "If Brother Cheng can see it, just go there. It's a good thing to make an appointment to watch the fireworks together."

"The little lady is watching you, why did you make an offer?" Cheng Chubi shook his head, "I don't understand the charm, I have no chance after tonight."

The Lantern Festival in the Tang Dynasty was also the Valentine's Day for young men and women, and it was far more popular among the people than the Chinese Valentine's Day. There are really people who see it right, but it does not include Xu Qilin.

This was the first time that Li Wuzhong celebrated the Lantern Festival in Chang'an, a metropolis, but saw all kinds of lanterns on both sides, with many charms, and crowds on the streets, mixed with men and women, and no distinction between monks and laymen.

There are also gamblers who are dressed up in a colorful manner, which attracts the attention of many men. He is also dazzled and wants to have more pairs of eyes.
Chapter completed!