Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan fulfilled the promise he wrote on the invitation and gave part of the treasure to the main nobles in Jingzhou. Of course, as the general of Xiangyang, Le Jin also got a share of the pie...
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After recognizing his god-sister and taking care of the main nobles in Jingzhou, Ma Xiaoquan felt relieved.
The rest of the work has to be done by the cavalry. As the father of Ma Yun and Ma Yu, his son wants to marry a daughter-in-law, so of course he has to show off his glory. Although Ma Yun and Ma Yu are not his eldest son, nor his
Ma Bing felt that these two cowards were more promising than his eldest son and successor.
Thinking of this, Ma Bing felt very proud and especially grateful to his deceased uncle. If it weren't for his uncle's unique vision, I'm afraid he would be just a small official in Jingzhou now, and his Ma family would be even more powerful.
Not worth mentioning.
"Hey" Ma Bing sighed, stood up slowly, and told the housekeeper, "Prepare the invitation. Ma Yun and Ma Yu are getting married. Mobilize all the servants in the whole family for me. If you do well, you will be rewarded.
If you are lazy, just get out!"
The butler said respectfully: "Yes!"
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On the third day, Ma Yun and Ma Yu got married.
As their fathers, Ma Bing and his wife naturally had to sit in the upper seat. On the other side of the upper seat, Ma Xiaoquan and Ling'er sat. Behind Ling'er stood Murong Ziyan.
Following the high-profile announcement by the emcee, Jack Ma and Ma Yu entered the venue.
The two of them came to their father and mother together, knelt on the ground in unison, kowtowed three times, and said in unison: "The ancestors of the Ma family are on top, son... Ma Yun and Ma Yu."
Say hello to your parents!"
The horse soldier and his wife were laughing so hard that they quickly waved their hands to help their two sons up.
Ma Yun and Ma Yu came to Ma Xiaoquan and Ling'er again, knelt down on the ground with a thud, and banged their heads three more times.
"Master, Mistress Ling'er, Ma Yun and Ma Yu would like to greet you!"
Ma Xiaoquan just nodded and signaled Ling'er to help the two of them. Ling'er understood, stood up slowly, and helped the two of them up.
Ling'er was in a good mood and immediately gave the two of them two small red envelopes.
Since banknotes were not popular in the late Han Dynasty, and there were no valid certificates of deposit, Ling'er put a gift in each red envelope that Ma Xiaoquan could not have imagined.
Ma Xiaoquan once asked Ling'er what was in the little red envelope. Ling'er smiled and said nothing, very mysterious.
As early as a month ago, Ling'er wrote a letter back to the Ma family compound in Yecheng, telling her sister Hua Yuexin about Ma Yun and Ma Yu. Hua Yuexin immediately replied with two letters, the first letter expressing her blessings.
and hope, and also told Ling'er to keep an eye on Ma Xiaoquan; the second letter was written to Ling'er by Qingyi, the seventh lady on behalf of the seventh generation. The letter had a diagram of a machine drawn on it, and two sentences were attached under the picture, which meant that Ling'er hoped that Ling'er should keep an eye on Ma Xiaoquan.
Er helped Ma Yun and Ma Yu create such a mechanism in order to protect themselves and their master Ma Xiaoquan.
Ling'er drew two pictures of Ji Kuo, and wrapped them into small red envelopes respectively, and included a sentence: Only you can know about this, not your master. If the master asks, just tell him.
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Jack Ma and Ma Yu still don’t know what’s in the little red envelope. According to custom, Chinese people cannot open the red envelope in person when they receive a gift, but can only open it afterward.
After putting the little red envelope away first, Ma Yun and Ma Yu bowed respectfully to Ma Xiaoquan and Ling'er, and then stepped aside.
At this time, Sister Dongfang slowly walked into the main hall wearing a red headscarf.
The two girls were supported by the maid and walked towards Ma Yun and Ma Yu step by step.
Ma Yu was a little excited. Just as he was about to take a step, Ma Xiaoquan coughed twice, and then Ma Yu took back his steps with a chuckle.
The two girls walked up to Ma Xiaoquan and Ling'er and bowed slightly. Ling'er stood up again, took the two girls' hands, patted them hard, and said with a smile: "Two little sisters, we are already one."
We are family, starting from today, you will officially become members of my Ma family."
Sister Dongfang wore a red scarf on her head, so they could only bow slightly to express their gratitude.
Ma Yun and Ma Yu stepped forward, supported the two girls, and then the four of them got up and came to Ma Bing and his wife.
The master of ceremonies nodded, stepped forward and said loudly: "The newlyweds enter the hall and bow first to heaven and earth. Second, they bow to the high hall and the husband and wife bow to each other and send them to the bridal chamber."
As the host of the ceremony finished his last words, Ma Yun and Ma Yu quickly came to the Dongfang sisters and hugged the two girls horizontally in a unified manner.
"Yeah" I don't know whether it was unintentional or intentional, but at the same time the two women turned around, they even shook off half of the red veil covering their heads.
As beautiful as jade, delicate and pitiful, the Dongfang Sisters' stunning faces immediately appeared in front of everyone. Although half of them were still covered by the red veil, the white jade-like jade necks instantly stood out in the eyes of all the guests.
In my heart.
Some of the rich and aristocratic children couldn't hold it back and began to swallow their saliva on the spot, while some eldest ladies simply turned away with envy, jealousy and hatred.
At this moment, Mao Gang, who had gone to handle the final matters, finally arrived belatedly.
After presenting the gift, Mao Gang obediently stood behind Ma Xiaoquan, parallel to Ling'er.
During this period, Mao Gang said a few words. Although it sounded like congratulations to everyone, in the minds of Sister Dongfang and Murong Ziyan, they couldn't help but think of a person who seemed to be in Wangxiang Tower before.
For those who have had a vague impression, it was just that the scene was so lively and noisy that the three women couldn't even remember who they were.
Before the Dongfang sisters could figure it out, they were already eagerly carried into the bridal chamber by Ma Yun and Ma Yu...
late at night......
Murong Ziyan nestled in Ma Xiaoquan's arms, feeling her man's hot chest and strong heartbeat, and suddenly said: "Brother Ma, do you have a disciple?"
"Yes, his name is Mao Gang. You have seen it, right. Well, I sent him to Jingzhou several years ago. This time he returned to Yecheng with us and went home!"
"Him?" Murong Ziyan sat up, tilted her neck and murmured, "I seem to have seen him somewhere, oh no, I have heard his voice."
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled, sat up, and hugged Murong Ziyan into his arms: "Many people have similar voices, Zi Yan, I'm afraid you heard wrong."
Murong Ziyan groaned, nodded, and clung to Ma Xiaoquan's arms...
In another side room, Ding Yi stood respectfully in front of Mao Gang and whispered: "Master, do you want to do something with the three little girls who came out of Wangxiang Tower?"
Mao Gang frowned and thought for a moment, then responded: "That's not necessary. Except for those two bitches Ximen Wuhen and Zi Xiao, no one else has seen me in person. However, I said it at the wedding banquet during the day.
A few words aroused their suspicion, hmm...is there something special about my voice?"
Ding Yi chuckled and said: "Master, don't worry too much, this is easy to handle. I will arrange for a few people with similar voices to yours to go around in front of those three girls tomorrow..."
Mao Gang nodded: "Very good, but you must find someone with a similar body shape to me. Well, it is best to find someone who has been to Wangxiang Tower..."
"Yes!" Ding Yi raised his head and asked again, "Master, what should I do if he accuses Ma Xiaoquan?"
Mao Gang gritted his teeth and said softly: "After spending the past few days with him, I found that he has mastered a fire-bending spell. Well, I originally planned to send ANBU to kill him, but now it seems that I have to postpone it.
By the way, you haven’t found those two bitches Zixiao and Ximen Wuhen after they slipped out of Wangxiang Tower?"
Ding Yi blushed, shook his head and apologized: "Master, I am aware of my guilt, but I haven't found it yet!"
Mao Gang snorted coldly and said: "Forget it, those two shameless bitches have already been shaved. I guess they won't be much better, so I won't care about them for now. Well, I will go back to Ye with him first."
City, as for the Mao family mansion in Xiangyang, Ding Yi, you can take care of it, and you can keep the money!"
Ding Yiyi was overjoyed when he heard that, and he quickly knelt down on the ground and made three loud noises.
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At lunch the next day, Ma Xiaoquan formally proposed to Ma Bing the idea of saying goodbye.
Ma Bing felt that although he was a little anxious, he thought that his two sons were already married, so he stopped trying to persuade him and immediately ordered his servants to start preparing the goods for Lord Shangxian to return home.
Although Ma Xiaoquan repeatedly blocked the cavalry from preparing too much, but including the treasure cart, there were more than twenty carts.
"Tongxin, look at you... you are really..."
The horse soldier laughed and said: "Sir, this car is full of specialties from Jingzhou, and there is nothing valuable. My two unfilial sons followed you. It is really a great pleasure for you. A small gift is not enough."
Respect!"
Ma Xiaoquan pointed at the horse soldiers and laughed and said: "Okay, then it is better to obey orders than to be respectful, so I will accept it, but... horse soldiers... we may not be able to say goodbye to each other."
See you soon."
The horse soldier nodded, choked with sobs and said, "Sir, I can't bear to leave you..."
Ma Bing burst into tears instantly and looked very emotional, but Ma Xiaoquan understood that Ma Bing was crying not only because of him as a person, but because of his special status.
Since Ma Xiaoquan moved into Ma Bing's home, he brought not only wealth to Ma Bing, but most importantly, the blessing he brought to Ma Bing.
To be precise, Ma Xiaoquan brought great help to Ma Bing's career.
Relying on Ma Xiaoquan's dual status as the Immortal Marquis of Han Dynasty and Lord Shangxian, Ma Bing has been promoted to three levels in Jingzhou's officialdom. Ma Bing originally only wanted to be promoted to level 1, but he did not expect to be promoted to three levels in a row.