The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

Hearing that Third Sister You intended to marry, Liu Xianglian immediately got her long-cherished wish for many years. She was so happy that she couldn't help but wish she could marry Third Sister You right away.

However, he understands that the safety of going to the West Sea is unpredictable, if there is good or bad because of this, how can he repay the third sister's unwavering love at this time?Therefore, he insisted on refusing to allow it, and only asked that when he returned safely, he would naturally marry the third sister in a grand manner.If he can't come back, it won't delay the third sister's discussion of marriage.

It was a good idea, but it was a pity that the words reached the ears of the third sister, who directly scolded "shit doesn't make sense".

Third Sister You was too lazy to go back and forth with Liu Xianglian, so she directly said to Uncle Chen who was in charge of the message: "I am too lazy to break up with him. Uncle just went to tell him, although I, Third Sister You, is not a good person." The master who died in love is not a cold-hearted person who shrinks his head when encountering difficulties. Now he is asked to propose a marriage, and he just obeys. After proposing a marriage, he will go to war. If he returns victorious, we will wait for you. He marries me. If he dies in Xihai, I will marry someone else. No matter how I plan, it is my own business and has nothing to do with him. If he keeps messing around, be careful that I will get annoyed and give up on this marriage. He is dead and alive. I am not willing to marry." Chen Gui couldn't help laughing, and turned around and had to tell Liu Xianglian what Third Sister You said to her face.Yin said again: "I said niece and son-in-law, you have to stay awake. The third sister of our family is not an ordinary boudoir girl. Her temperament is the most uncompromising and arbitrary master. If you can't If I accept her, I'm afraid this marriage will really fail."

Liu Xianglian was very anxious, so she could only bow to Chen Gui and said: "So that you, the old man, will know, and the younger generation will naturally know that the third girl is a strong and virtuous person. But the younger generation will go to the West Sea, and the fortunes and misfortunes are unpredictable, so I really dare not Delayed the third girl—”

"Hey, the nephew and son-in-law's words are a bit unfounded. You said that going to the west coast is unpredictable, why don't I think so?"

When Chen Gui said a word, Liu Xianglian was stunned when he said it immediately.He looked at Chen Gui suspiciously.

I saw Chen Gui smiled slightly, and said unhurriedly: "Although the king of Nan'an County has been operating along the West Sea for many years, he has quite a lot of influence. However, in the whole world, is it the land of the king, and the shore of the land is the king's minister. He is the king's mansion of Nan'an County. Although there is a lot of response in the West Sea area, in the final analysis, isn’t it just relying on the imperial court to provide military supplies and salaries every year, so as to attract people’s hearts? But I don’t know that the imperial court allocates money every year, so that the soldiers of Xihai Yanzi can fight with peace of mind, eliminate banditry and protect the country’s security People. Now the king of Nan'an County sits in Xihai, holding a lot of money every year, but he can't share the worries of the court and the saint. As a result, bandits invade our border from time to time, ruining countless people. Of course, the court and the saint can't tolerate such a behavior of the king of Nan'an County. So I sent Er and others to the West Sea to train soldiers and clean up military discipline. I don’t know if I’m right or not?”

Liu Xianglian blinked in a daze before nodding her head.But I don't know why Chen Gui brought up these well-known things?

Liu Xianglian was drawing an arc in her heart, but she saw Chen Gui smiled again, and continued: "As a king of a different surname granted by the imperial court, the king of Nan'an County guarded the West Sea according to Emperor Taizong's order. Since the king of Nan'an County came to Xihai, in order to gain power, he has been doing things that invite and buy people's hearts. This is a crony. If you want to buy people's hearts, you must eliminate dissidents. In this way, if there is any more meritorious service in war, the soldiers built The merits and rewards must not be fair. Otherwise, how can it reflect the benefits of cronyism and inviting people's hearts? If things go on like this, it will definitely arouse the resentment of some honest generals who don't like crony disputes. Furthermore, This world is the most unpredictable human heart. You think you are inviting to buy people's hearts. Others may not think that what you give is what they want. People's hearts are always lacking, and if there are deficiencies, there must be dissatisfaction. The so-called insatiable desire is nothing more than this. Therefore, outsiders see Looking at the West Sea, it is an iron bucket, but I feel that the dark tide is surging inside, and it is not far from falling apart."

"...Your nephew and son-in-law are going to Xihai, so you don't have to think too much about it. Let me tell you, Qiao Zonger, as long as you are willing to do so, you will be able to fulfill the saint's orders safely and beautifully. And there is no bloodshed, let alone the slightest bit There is no danger at all, at least not to the point where swords meet. How do you feel?"

Liu Xianglian's eyes were brightened by Uncle Chen's words. Hearing what Chen Gui said, she immediately got up and bowed to Chief Chen Gui, and asked with a hopeful face, "Please teach me, my lord." Chen Gui stroked his beard Silent.Only after Liu Xianglian begged again and again, the thief who suddenly laughed gave Liu Xianglian a look, and it was only then that the appearance of a master was completely destroyed.He took the time to cough twice, and said straight to the point: "I want to know! If you want to know, go to You's house to propose marriage. When will my third sister be happy. Come to me again to ask for advice."

After finishing the sentence, without waiting for Liu Xianglian to react, she directly served tea and said, "Come here, see off the guests!"

Liu Xianglian was dumbfounded by Chen Gui's actions and was at a loss.Seeing that Chen Li who was guarding outside really came in to chase people away, he had no choice but to back out dumbfounded.

On the way, I ran into my uncle, Chen Rong, who came to pay my father's respect.Liu Xianglian couldn't help but tell the whole story about Cai Cai, but she saw that Chen Rong was also gloating and said with a smile: "You deserve it. Who told you to disobey our aunt's wishes? This time I have to let you know how powerful she is. She hasn't married our third sister yet. How dare you refuse to listen to her when you come in the door. According to what you said at the beginning, "I would like to marry the third sister with all my heart", what "only listen to her alone, and marry her without looking at others, from then on Qin Se and Ming Is it true that what you say and what you say are all false? Why do we all believe it?"

Liu Xianglian was squeezed out by Chen Rong's words, sweat broke out on her anxious face, and she hurriedly opened her mouth to confess.Chen Wei looked at Liu Xianglian who was anxious like an ant on the fire, and just now smiled and said: "It's not too bad. Since my father asked you to come to propose marriage, you can do as my father wants. Don't you just need you to be affectionate? Don't let the third sister of our family never leave? When you are in prosperity, I would like to recruit you as a son-in-law, and when you are in danger, I will stand by. What do you think of our Chen family? No wonder my father and my sister are angry with you. You also underestimate people."

After speaking, without waiting for Liu Xianglian to reply, she waved her sleeves and left.

Liu Xianglian was the only one left standing there, staring blankly at Chen Rong's back as he walked away in a daze.For some reason, I feel hot inside.Almost shed a few tears.

Because of the words of Chen's uncle and Chen's cousin, Liu Xianglian finally made up her mind, prepared all kinds of gifts, and tied two of them, which were caught when they were in Guangdong, and are now being raised in her backyard. Dayan, and invited a matchmaker to You's house to propose marriage.

Ever since Liu Xianglian showed her desire to marry, in order to please the Yue family and uncle's family, she had already visited all the food and wine restaurants in Chang'an City.You and Chen's family received Liu Xianglian's filial piety, and they also enjoyed a lot of delicious food and gadgets.In such a situation of "cannibalism and short hands", seeing Liu Xianglian came to propose marriage, and Third Sister You was willing, everyone was naturally not dissatisfied, and agreed to the marriage happily.

After agreeing to propose marriage, the You family handed over the third sister You's birth date to a matchmaker to take back to Liu's family. Because both of Liu Xianglian's parents died, there was no direct elder to handle the marriage for him.Liu Xianglian was afraid of neglecting her third sister, so she asked an aunt who was married outside Chang'an to take care of her.His aunt knew about his nephew's future, and also knew that the You family was an official, and the Chen family was rich and powerful, so she was very happy to befriend such in-laws.At present, it is very meticulous to take care of everything and make arrangements.It is also said that the master combined the horoscope, which is naturally a match made in heaven.

After finishing the horoscope and taking the ceremony of wending, it will be set on the second day of February next year, which means that the dragon raises its head, which is a good omen.

There is a custom among the folks that the woman must return the gift with the needle and thread she made with her own hands at the time of engagement.Although Third Sister You has studied female red since she was a child, her needlework female red is really not very good.Barely can sew a purse and cut a forehead.

Now it is not enough to just make a purse to wipe the forehead.The Liu family had already sent Liu Xianglian's body size, so it would be reasonable for Third Sister You to tailor a set of clothes.This is really difficult for Miss You.The hands that usually make no mistakes in planning and making mistakes, now pick up the needle and thread, no matter how careful they are, the stitch patterns they embroider are all crooked.

The angry Third Sister You was furious, and after being annoyed, she still had to pick up her needle and thread and continue her work.

In this room, the third sister You was struggling with needles and threads at home, but in that room Liu Xianglian had to leave for the West Coast.

However, his long-cherished wish has been fulfilled at this time, and he has concerns in his heart, so he naturally acts more prudently and carefully.I'm afraid of a mistake, it doesn't matter if I get hurt or hurt, if I can't come back to marry my third sister, that's a big deal.

Before leaving, Liu Xianglian had no choice but to visit the Chen family's door again, and seriously ask Uncle Chen what the "Qiaozong" is about.

Chen Gui really gave him all he could.Just tell Liu Xianglian to keep in mind three things: The first thing is to take what you expect and give it first.When you arrive at the West Coast, don't make a posture of incompatibility.To know how to live with the light, first appease the king of Nan'an County, gain a foothold in the Xihai Navy, and then plan for the funeral.

Speaking of this, Chen Gui picked up a few stacks of letters from the table and handed them to Liu Xianglian, and said with a smile: "These are some letters written by Jia Zhen from the Ningguo Mansion, and you will hand them over to each other when you arrive at Xihai Yanzi." The king of Nan'an County and several other generals. You must know that Rongning and Ningfu are all meritorious elders. The dead camel is bigger than the horse. Nowadays, there are many people in the various armies who recognize the incense and fire of Rongning Ergong. If you don’t look at the monk’s face and look at the Buddha’s face, at least you can have personal affection.”

Liu Xianglian suddenly realized, and gratefully took the stack of letters in Chen Gui's hand, and put them away carefully.

Chen Gui continued to mention: "The second point is to watch the fire from the other side and sow discord."

"As the old saying goes, sugar is not sweet and acetic acid is used. Now you are flattering the emperor's order and rushing to the West Sea Navy. Who in the whole court doesn't know that you are going to cut down the domain for the sake of the Holy One? So even if you show your willingness to be like the light, Whether it is the king of Nan'an County or the generals of Xihai Yanzi, they will not seriously trust you. Since they are guarding against you, they will naturally not let you participate in major military affairs. You don't need to try your best to break into it —and it's just a waste of effort."

"There's only one thing you have to do—"

"Practice the West Sea Master well." Before Chen Gui could finish speaking, Liu Xianglian said confidently.Just as he was about to continue expressing his loyalty and determination, Chen Gui rolled his eyes at him and said to himself, "Practice ass. You are going to Xihai Yanzi to fight for power with the king of Nan'an County. He is not stupid. If he can let you go After successfully training into a navy, the saint still needs to work hard to cut down the feudal clan?"

Liu Xianglian was dumbfounded when she heard the words, so she had to humbly ask for advice, "Please teach me, uncle."

Chen Gui quickly said: "When you arrive at the West Sea, you only need to do one thing - eat and drink with public funds. By the way, when you drink, flatter the person who drinks with you. How do you come here? It's best to brag that he is the number one in the world, ancient and modern." Wushuang. Finally, I would like to lament that he was born at the wrong time, and his ability and credit do not match... The speed of this is up to you. Just don't let others notice that you are deliberately provoking."

After Chen Gui finished talking about the second point, before Liu Xianglian digested it, he said: "The third point is also the most important one, remember to be wise and protect yourself."