Overlord's Road to Ancient Emperors

The servants of the Kou Mansion moved very quickly, before Li Xu left, the mansion was covered with red lanterns and red silk, although it could be seen that it was old, it also made the Kou Mansion full of joy.

Mrs. Kou came late, and the whole family couldn't accept Kou Xiao's marriage. The old lady valued the combination of interests more. The old lady didn't like to take care of things, but Mrs. Kou was different. Kou Xiao was her only reliance. When Xiao married a wife and came in, she had a companion, but the daughter-in-law disappeared, but a son-in-law was added, how could this be possible!

She came out with a gloomy face, she was one of the high halls, and she should have a place here, but the old man knew that the visitor was not friendly when he saw her face, so he hurriedly winked at the housekeeper and persuaded her to go back.

Mrs. Kou stared at Li Xu, looking like she was going to eat people, "Oh, King Shun is a good trick! I admire him! But don't be too complacent, if you have me around for a day, you won't be able to achieve your wish!"

Everyone was confused, what happened to Mrs. Kou?Why does it seem like there is a blood feud with the prince?

Mrs. Zhong said displeasedly: "Mrs. Kou, don't make trouble on this big day. The old man has no objection. If you don't like it, you can go back to the back house and stay there. Don't spoil the celebration of this mansion."

It's very rude to say this, but Mrs. Zhong's age and seniority are there, she can't be too much, and everyone basically thinks the same way. No one is happy that a black widow appears in a good way.

Madam Kou screamed, stretched out her hand and pushed down a table, and the porcelain cups and plates on it fell to the ground with a loud shattering sound.

The hall suddenly fell silent, everyone was a little stunned, and didn't understand why she made such a fuss, if it was because of the matter of the prince and General Kou, it wouldn't be a day or two, why did she choose this day to make a fuss?

If it was for the prince to marry Kou Sanniang, it shouldn't be. Kou Sanniang is just a concubine and a concubine. Even if the prince just let her take the title, it would be her honor.

Kou Xiao grasped Mrs. Kou's arm, leaned into her ear and whispered, "Mother, do you have to do this?"

Mrs. Kou struggled to shake off his hand, and screamed: "You are my son! You are my son who was born in October! Not a girl... um..."

The housekeeper at the side covered Mrs. Kou's mouth, and glanced at Kou Xiao, or his expression was gloomy, obviously on the verge of anger.

Kou Xiao let go of his hand, and told the butler: "Madam is not feeling well recently, and her spirits are not very good, you can send her back to her room, and send a few more smart maids to serve her, the previous ones are too careless, change them."

The old housekeeper made a promise, called two wives, and dragged Mrs. Kou back to the backyard. The people in the hall were either high-ranking officials or in-laws of the Kou family. Seeing this scene, his heart fluttered. It's true that the general has an affair with the prince.

But everyone was not surprised. Apart from a little sympathy for Mrs. Kou, there was nothing to say.

The scene was a bit embarrassing for a while, Li Xu coughed dryly, and bowed to the old man above him, "This king is negligent, there are no female elders in this king's family, and there is no profitable female officer around me, I forgot to talk to Madam Kou beforehand." Heart to heart, Madam Kou must have been terrified when it happened so suddenly."

The old man squeezed out a smiling face to accompany him: "No, no, it's because the Kou family's family education is not strict. The daughter-in-law was informed of the marriage before, but she was reluctant, after all, she was also born in the palace."

Everyone just remembered that Mrs. Kou is the daughter-in-law of the superior king, and her status is also very valuable. She and King Shun are still cousins. Logically speaking, this is considered a close relationship. Wait... Then the relationship between King Shun and General Kou ...Don't dare to think, don't dare to think.

Everyone Qiqi expressed their understanding of Mrs. Kou's anger. If this happened to their family, it would definitely be a bigger trouble. How could it really cut off the blood of the family, just like King Shun and General Kou, so no one dared to speak up.

The letter of engagement was issued, and the dowry gifts were counted. The Kou Mansion invited guests to a banquet, which was regarded as an engagement banquet. Li Xu sat in the first place, and Mrs. Kou and Kou Xiao sat on the left and right of him. People dare to mention a word, let the princess-to-be come out and show her face.

Li Xu held up the wine glass to toast everyone, and said sincerely: "This king is able to have today, thanks to your support. In the days to come, I hope everyone will work together. This king promises that everyone's life will be better and better. On weekdays, if you have any difficulties, feel free to mention them to the king, don't be cautious."

Everyone stood up, thanked and bowed to Li Xu, and really heard the words in their hearts.

Li Xu poured another glass of wine, and said to Kou Xiao, "I respect General Kou with this glass of wine. Thank you General Kou for everything you have done for Nanyue. Without such a strong army, Nanyue would not be here today, and this king would not be able to live in peace." Today, it is even more impossible for the people to live a stable life, and the contributions and sacrifices made by the Kou family army must be remembered by everyone."

The corner of Kou Xiao's mouth twitched, he clinked glasses with him, and he drank the wine in a sip, he replied: "I also want to thank the prince, for giving the general the opportunity to drink freely, so that he will never go home without getting drunk."

Everyone lamented that before King Shun came, food in South Vietnam was in short supply every year, not to mention wine making, it was difficult even to have a full meal. Of course, their aristocratic family did not lack this little food, but they were not so happy.

"The third cup is toast to everyone. Today is the day when the king and the Kou family are engaged, and it is also a major event in this king's life. I am very grateful for your support. I will let people choose a wedding date later. At that time, I would like to ask everyone Come and have a wedding drink."

Everyone secretly glanced at General Kou's face, and saw that he didn't refute or get angry, but just looked uncomfortable, so they didn't dare to praise, but just drank the glass of wine silently, otherwise, with their eloquence, how could they not To flatter a match made in heaven or something.

The banquet didn't last long, a group of people left after eating and drinking, Li Xu was going to go back with Kou Xiao, but was stopped by the old man, he gave Kou Xiao a look, and persuaded Li Xu : "My lord, although you two don't have to completely follow the rules of getting married, you still have to have the proper form. The two parties who are engaged can't meet before getting married. Kou...well, Xiao'er stays at home." Help prepare for the wedding, he is the pillar of the family, without him in charge."

Although Li Xu was reluctant, he expressed his understanding, "It's impossible not to see each other at all. After all, I still have to do official business, but General Kou is staying in Kou's mansion recently, so I should spend more time with my elders."

The servants didn't look sideways, thinking that it was the old man who wanted to take the opportunity to call General Kou back to live, and they didn't take it seriously in their hearts. When the prince got married and there was no worries at all, the general went after King Shun?

Kou Xiao didn't object either, there were indeed a lot of things to be arranged in the family, although the two families were close to each other, there was not much difference between marrying and not marrying, but the family affairs should be clearly assigned before he got married, so as to avoid disputes afterwards.

Watching Li Xu leave, Kou Xiao stood at the door for a while, and heard the old man's displeased cold snort, "Everyone is gone, what else is there to see? I can't stand it after only a few days of separation? "

Kou Xiao shrugged, pointed to the big lion at the door and said, "Someone will tie red silk to these two lions, and replace the red lantern at the door with a newer and bigger one, and paste new couplets, and take this opportunity to repair Kou's mansion." Let's do it."

The old housekeeper wrote down one by one, these things should be done without the old man's consent.

The old man has long wanted to repair the Kou Mansion, but he didn't have much money left at home. He used to think that his grandson would marry a wife, and his granddaughter would marry a big money, so he didn't dare to move. Now look at the courtyard full of people. Dowry, what else can he object to.

He walked around the boxes all over the yard, touched this one to see that one, read the gift list again, and praised: "King Shun is really capable, he just came to Nanyue poorly, only three years He can save so much money, and in the past three years, how much gold and silver has he spent?"

Kou Xiao caught a glimpse of a familiar box, then looked at the familiar treasures and antiques inside, and knew that they were found on Shelter Island, and Li Xu picked out several boxes, all of which were priceless treasures, and two of the boxes said he would keep them. As a dowry for the little princess, the rest is probably here.

The old man reluctantly looked away from these boxes, and discussed with Kou Xiao: "Our Kou family is poor, so it is impossible to double the dowry, but you can take all these things away, as well as the original ones. Add the dowry gift I saved for you, so it won't be too ugly."

Kou Xiao shook his head and said, "You can pick and keep some of these things you like, and then sell some of them to exchange for the armor of Kou's army. Also, you don't need to give me the part at home, and keep it for my younger sisters to marry in the future."

The old man frowned and retorted: "How is this possible? There is not much dowry in the first place, and it has to be sold. When the dowry is delivered, I have to go around the whole city. If there is too little, I will lose face in Kou's house. Don't underestimate these things." Vulgar thing, your lack of confidence in the palace depends entirely on this."

Kou Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Grandfather, you've misunderstood, I, Kou Xiao, really don't need to rely on these things in the palace, it's the prince's job to support the family, I'm only responsible for protecting the family and the country."

The old man rubbed his head and thought: That's right, his grandson is a general, leading tens of thousands of Kou's troops, how can those backyard women compare.

But the more he thought about it, the more he felt uncomfortable. Why couldn't his good-looking grandson, an indomitable man, think about getting married?Wouldn't it be good to marry a daughter-in-law and come back?

But this matter can no longer be changed. The old man didn’t waste his time arguing. He glared at Kou Xiao, shook his sleeves and left, “You can do whatever you want. Anyway, I’m not afraid of being ashamed.” What about shame?

Although the people outside didn't dare to laugh at them, they might despise them in their hearts. Thanks to their high status, if they were ordinary people, they would have been beaten to death by the family.

"Also, your mother should try to persuade her more, she can't be locked up for a lifetime, and it's not a good thing for her to be crazy and make her house restless."

Kou Xiao said seriously: "Yes, grandson knows."

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When Li Xu returned to the palace, he saw Ji Hanyu and Zhang Yao waiting for him in the mansion, so he left them to have dinner at home, and also invited some close officials and the heads of Zhong, Xie and Tian's family.

Ji Hanyu looked for an opportunity to tell Li Xu what they had discussed, and said sincerely: "My lord has wronged General Kou, and I have to give some compensation, just smile like Bo Jun."

Li Xu shook his head with a smile, "There's no need to do that, Kou Xiao and I have reached an agreement on this matter, we won't wrong him, even if he is wronged, he is willing."

Ji Hanyu didn't expect him to object, and continued to persuade: "The general is a straightforward and resolute person, and it is indeed unlikely that he will feel wronged, but the subordinates also want to congratulate him face to face and let him know our sincerity."

Li Xu said ambiguously: "Let's talk about it after we get married." Once they know who they are marrying, there should be no such proposal.

But this proposal is also very good. Introducing Kou Xiao openly is also to rectify Kou Xiao's name and improve his face. We can consider doing it again after we get married.

Eunuch Yang listened to his attendants recount the excitement of the day, and heard about the boxes of expensive betrothal gifts, he asked suspiciously: "My lord didn't bring much money out of the palace, and it is said that he spent all his money all the way south. Can you accumulate so much wealth in three years?"

Na Sui said in a low voice: "The people outside say that the prince has a good business and can make a lot of money, and you forgot that the Kou family army once attacked pirates, and they should have seized a lot of good things."

Eunuch Yang doesn't think how much money King Shun can make, and even if he has, most of them are filial to his subordinates. With the name of King Shun, the common people are not willing to compete with the royal family for profit, so it seems that King Shun is very easy to do business. Without this identity, who would let him?

"There should be a part of the Kou family's secret funding. Anyway, it will be given to the daughter of the Kou family in the end. It is beneficial to both parties to take it out first to save face for the prince."

"It also makes sense. The Kou family has been tyrannical in South Vietnam for hundreds of years, and they are also a family of generals. They must have accumulated a lot of wealth."

Eunuch Yang was not envious of these things, he asked: "Have you seen that Kou Sanniang? How does he look? Are you really pregnant?"

The attendant shook his head and said: "I didn't see anyone at all, and I don't know if it's the local customs or something. No one asked the prospective princess to show her face. Maybe she was concerned about her body. After all, it's like that, and it's not very good to show up."

"According to the time, the childbirth is about to happen. The prince should get married after she gives birth. I don't know whether the child will be a son or a daughter. Why don't we wait a little longer. If the prince gives birth to a son-in-law, we can go back and announce the good news."

"You are right. There have been no newborn grandchildren in the palace for many years. The emperor must be very happy to know."

Eunuch Yang laughed. He didn't think the emperor would be so happy, and the eldest son of the king was going to be raised in the capital. In the past, many fathers and sons had turned against each other because of this.

It's understandable when you think about it, the son who was finally looking forward to, if he wants to be sent to the capital as a hostage, maybe he will be cultivated into some kind of temperament, who would like it?Especially for someone who loves so deeply like the prince, how could he be willing?