After a moment, Wang Changling asked in a low voice.
"The outside matters will depend on you for the time being. I may stay in the Zhou Mansion for a while."
Li Mo never hesitates. Now that he has made a decision, he will never be a mother-in-law again.
"Yes, my lord!"
Wang Changling was overjoyed when he heard this. He already understood his lord's choice.
"Then my lord, I and I will go first!"
"Um!"
........
After a while, Li Mo came to Xiuge again, "My uncle is back, can I go to the front hall to see him now..."
When the housekeeper saw Li Mo coming back, he hurriedly came to greet him.
"good!"
Li Mo first looked at Zhou Yurou meaningfully, and then nodded.
"Uncle, please come this way."
The steward was overjoyed and hurriedly led the way.
Zhou Yuangui is the minister of etiquette of the third rank of the dynasty. The mansion is not small. The reception hall is located in the center of the mansion. After walking around for a while, Li Mo and his party arrived at the entrance of the lobby after half a stick of incense.
In the lobby at this time, in addition to Zhou Yuan and his wife sitting at the main seats, Zhou Yuan's eldest daughter and second daughter were also there.
It is said that Zhou Yuan also has a son who is working as an official in other places and is not present.
"My new uncle is serving tea!"
When Li Mo and Zhou Yurou entered the door, the housekeeper shouted loudly, and immediately two maids came to them carrying red cloth trays with two extremely exquisite tea cups on them.
However, the atmosphere in the lobby was slightly quiet at this time, and Li Mo and Zhou Yurou did not pick up the tea cups immediately.
After Li Mo entered the lobby, he stared at Zhou Yuan, and Zhou Yuan also looked at Li Mo.
Everyone can feel the smell of gunpowder. Especially Zhou Yuan. He read too much information from Li Mo's eyes. In the end, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "It seems... this door
The hastily arranged marriage will most likely be concluded today."
Although he had told the housekeeper adamantly before that it would not be a loss even for Li Mo to withdraw from the Zhou family,
But words are hard words, and from the bottom of his heart, he still hopes that Li Mo can accept his three daughters. After all, this is the most perfect ending.
One breath, two breaths,
When the lobby became more and more silent, Zhou Yurou finally broke the silence. She mustered up her courage and said sadly: "Father... Li Mo is here this time...
"
"Li Mo pays homage to my father-in-law!"
However, the next moment, Zhou Yurou was interrupted halfway through her words by Li Mo.
I saw him slowly picking up the tea cup and saying this.
"Um?"
Huh! Everyone looked at Li Mo. Especially Zhou Yurou, whose eyes were full of disbelief and surprise.
She chatted with Li Mo for most of the night last night, and she could feel Li Mo's attitude towards the marriage. How...now...why? Why? For a moment, Zhou Yurou couldn't understand what was happening in front of her.
This man with a handsome face.
"Okay! Okay! Okay! Third Miss, my uncle has already served tea. What are you waiting for?"
The housekeeper on the side was overjoyed. Seeing that Zhou Yurou was still dazed, he hurriedly urged her in a low voice.
"That's right, Xiaorou, hurry up and bring the tea..."
Unknowingly, with Li Mo's "father-in-law", the atmosphere in the entire lobby instantly reached its peak from the lowest point. Not only the old lady sitting in front of the hall, but also Zhou Yuan let out a long sigh of relief.
"Yurou serves tea to father!"
........
The tea ceremony was not complicated. After burning incense, everyone in the Zhou Mansion dispersed. Li Mo and Zhou Yurou returned to Xiu Pavilion first.
"Why?"
As soon as she entered Xiu Pavilion, Zhou Yurou stared at Li Mo. She really didn't understand why Li Mo did this.
Ever since she saw Li Mo's conversation last night, Zhou Yurou could sense that Li Mo was by no means the kind of person who compromises easily. Besides, with his talent, there was no need to marry a woman who was destined to defeat his husband.
"I can marry a beautiful woman by accident, why should I refuse?"
Li Mo naturally would not tell the truth, so he asked instead.
"Can....."
Zhou Yurou was speechless.
After a long time, she finally plucked up the courage again,
"Aren't you afraid that I'm a murderer?"
"Kev's fate? Am I not living a good life? How can I say it?"
Li Mo sighed inwardly.
I have to say that the girl in front of him really impressed him many times. Ordinary people would not dare to face the word "Kefu" directly, but she did not shy away from it, which showed her honesty.
"I....."
Zhou Yurou's expression became more and more complicated, and she looked at Li Mo with gratitude and a hint of other emotions.
"This matter has become a matter of course and there is no possibility of going back on it. However, according to etiquette, Madam, you may have to leave the Zhou Mansion and follow me to the Eastern Capital soon."
After a pause, Li Mo said again, and also changed his title.
It is impossible for him to stay in Chang'an all the time. Luoyang, the eastern capital, is his base camp.
In this way, Zhou Yurou will also go to Luoyang together, otherwise outsiders will still have excuses.
"Um!"
Zhou Yurou said nothing more, but lowered her head and whispered,
But after a moment she actually raised her head again and said,
"Don't worry, sir, my little girl is not the kind of person who despises poverty and loves wealth. Even if she goes to Dongdu, she can live the life of an ordinary person..."
"Well...that's good! Your husband-in-law is poor!"
Hearing this, Li Mo made a little joke in order to lighten the atmosphere.
"I'm not afraid!"
........
The atmosphere in Xiuge gradually became harmonious. On the other side, Zhou Yurou's eldest sister and second sister were also curious as to why Li Mo suddenly agreed to such a marriage.
"Sister, what do you think Li Mo is thinking? Rumor has it that my little sister is..."
The second daughter, Zhou Yujiao, was holding a tea cup with a puzzled look on her face.
"I guess it's just to gain access to our Zhou family! He is just a storyteller..."
The eldest sister Zhou Yuqing showed a trace of disdain on her face.
"But... my father once said that this Li Mo is still somewhat talented. The novel "Journey to the West" he wrote made the imperial concubine very happy. The Ministry of Official Affairs has given him an official title of ninth grade, although he is a junior.
It’s a little small, but it’s an official status after all. Although my father didn’t mention it today, the document has arrived at the house.”
Zhou Yujiao shook her head slightly.
She didn't know why, although she met Li Mo for the first time today, she always felt that this Li Mo was not as useless as the rumors said.
Especially when he looked at his father, his aura was not weak at all.
"I'm only from the ninth rank... I'm still a scribe, and it's not a powerful official position. There's no comparison with your eldest brother-in-law. Didn't you just say that? My father hasn't informed Li Mo about the scribe yet.
, if informed in advance...Li Mo may not agree."
Zhou Yuqing snorted coldly.
Anyway, in her eyes, Li Mo only agreed to the marriage in order to establish a relationship with the Vice Minister's Mansion. Otherwise...who would marry a woman who has the fate of defeating her husband?
"Sister, what you said makes sense! That is to say, my father did not inform the clerk about the incident. It would not be certain if he had informed him in advance!"
Zhou Yujiao slowly put down the tea cup.
"Forget it, let's not mention Li Mo's matter. Have you heard anything about it recently... There is news from Dongdu that a restaurant has made a kind of meal that has never been done before. It is simply wonderful.
, even the governor of Luoyang had to wait in line."
Zhou Yuqing waved her hand and said.
As the daughters of an official family, their husbands are also officials, and most of their daily concerns are about eating, drinking, and having fun.
"Well, I've heard about it too! It's just that... even the governor of Luoyang has to queue up... We're afraid... and we don't have the chance to go to Dongdu."
Zhou Yujiao shook her head helplessly.
Although she and her eldest sister's husband are both officials, they are not as good as the governor of Luoyang.
"No chance? Your eldest brother-in-law will be transferred to Dongdu soon to be the governor of the Protectorate, a fifth-grade official. You and I will go there at that time. After the governor has used it, it will be your eldest brother-in-law's turn!"
Zhou Yuqing smiled proudly.
Her husband before was only a fifth-grade junior, but this transfer was regarded as a promotion.
"Oh? Congratulations to my eldest brother-in-law!"
Zhou Yujiao said with some envy.
"Hey, it's time to make some moves after staying up for such a long time. What about heading to the Eastern Capital?"
"Okay, I have nothing to do lately... I might as well go to Dongdu for a walk. I don't know when eldest sister will leave."
"In one month's time, you and I will travel with your eldest brother-in-law in an official car."
"Um!"
.......
Less than half an hour later, Zhou Yuan walked into the lobby of the Ministry of Ceremonies with light steps.
In recent times, he has never been in such a relaxed mood as he is today. He has solved a lot of big troubles single-handedly, and he doesn't have to deliberately lower his head to avoid his colleagues when he sees them later.
Not only did my daughter get married, but she also married a man with an official status. What happened?
Before leaving the house, he had asked his housekeeper to let the matter go about Li Mo's appointment as clerk, just to save face.
"Sir! You are here..."
As soon as I sat down and before the tea was served, an official hurriedly came in front of me.
"What's the matter?"
Zhou Yuan asked with a smile.
"Sir, we have discovered a masterpiece among the manuscripts, and the queen will definitely like it."
"Oh? Found a masterpiece? What book?"
Zhou Yuan was stunned.
What day is it today? Good news comes one after another.
He had been busy with housework before, and he really thought that if he could not select a good copy during the book delivery this time, the imperial concubine would definitely have something to say. Unexpectedly, good news would come out in an instant.
"This book is called The Story of the Stone, also known as A Dream of Red Mansions, and it was written by a Mr. Zhao Hai."
After the official said this, he took out a copy from his sleeve and handed it to Zhou Yuan.
"The Story of the Stone? Let me take a look!"
Immediately, Zhou Yuan took the copy and read it carefully.
.......
There is no airtight wall under the sky!
Time flies and it’s noon in a blink of an eye.
The news of Zhou Yurou, the third daughter of the Zhou family, the Minister of Rites, getting married to Li Mo has spread throughout the streets and alleys. Neighbors are interested in it as a novelty, and they can say anything.
southwest corner,
Li Chen was walking around the mansion, wanting to make a final inspection before his birthday to see if there were any areas that had not been repaired properly.
"Master...Master..."
At this moment, the housekeeper ran into the courtyard with a hurried and out-of-breath look.
"Why are you so nervous?"
Seeing this, Li Chen frowned.
Everything in the Li family is going smoothly at the moment, nothing can happen before his birthday.
"Master, it's the third young master!"
Li Guan took a long breath and said.
"What's wrong with Li Mo? Didn't I ask you to send him away?" Li Chen raised his eyebrows.
"Sir, the Third Young Master...he became the son-in-law of the Minister of Rites, and he also worked...as a secretary!" Li Guan was so anxious that he stuttered a bit when he spoke.
It is said that he went out to do business this morning, and after overhearing the discussion on the way, he didn't believe it. In order to confirm the news, he finally went to the Zhou Mansion to find out what was going on. As a result, when he walked to the door of the Zhou Mansion, the servant guarding the door of the Zhou Mansion
She seems to know him and is extremely polite to him.
So, he hurried back.
"Wait, what did you say? Li Mo became the third son-in-law of the Zhou family?"
Li Chen stared, stunned on the spot,
"The paper engagement we had with the Zhou Mansion has long been a piece of waste paper. With the Zhou Mansion's attitude, how can we go to Li Mo again? What's more, the young master from the Prime Minister's Mansion has already gone to the Zhou Mansion to propose marriage."
"This is what the master is like..."
Li Guan did not dare to neglect and told everything he had heard.
"Sir, there are rumors that the third daughter of Zhou's family seems to be a swindler... The prime minister's house canceled the engagement because of this. As a result, Mr. Zhou, the minister of etiquette, found the third young master overnight and got married to his three daughters."
"Ke Fu Ming?"
Li Chen gradually came back to his senses.
Just talk about how Zhou Fu suddenly changed his mind and let his precious daughter marry Li Mo, who had accomplished nothing. It turned out to be because of this.
"Then what's the point of becoming a scribe?"
After a pause, Li Chen asked again.
Unknowingly, he began to become concerned and interested in Li Mo's affairs.
"It is said that it was because of the Journey to the West Shie Zhuan written by the Third Young Master in Dongdu. After Mr. Zhou sent this copy to the inner palace, the imperial concubine liked it very much after reading it, so she gave it to the Ninth Grade Scribe. Of course, there are also
The people said that Mr. Zhou was seeking a way out for his son-in-law by seeking personal gain through power.
However, after some inquiring, I found out that the Third Young Master’s appointment as scribe is really not a favoritism of Mr. Zhou, but has been reported to the Ministry of Personnel long ago.”
Li Guan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
What does it mean for a crow to fly on a branch and become a phoenix? Maybe this is it.
Overnight, Li Mo transformed from a lecturer in Yibolou to the third son-in-law of the Minister of Rites, and he also had an official status himself.
Even now, when the head of the family sees his son, he has to call him Master Li.
As for the rumors that the three daughters of the Zhou family are destined to be defeated by their husbands...that's all for later, let alone rumors. The three daughters of the Zhou family have never married anyone. Only the top wealthy families will pay attention to these things. And even if they want to be defeated, it will be Li Mo who will be defeated.
, has nothing to do with the Li family.
"Then where is Li Mo now?"
The more he listened, the brighter Li Chen's eyes became.
He and Li Guan thought together, what happened to Kefu? Let's start a rumor. Now that he is the in-law of the Minister of Rites, his status has increased sharply, and he has an additional son with an official status. Why not?
"The Third Young Master should still be in the Zhou Mansion right now."
The housekeeper said hurriedly.
"Okay! Great... Li Guan, you go to the Zhou Mansion immediately and tell him that there is something important at home. Let Li Mo go home quickly after finishing his work there."
Li Chen hurriedly opened his mouth to make arrangements.
"But Master...we just drove away the Third Young Master..."
Hearing this, Li Guan was immediately embarrassed.
"Hmph! So what if we drive him away? As long as his surname is Li, he will still be my son, Li Chen."
