Liu Mingzhi glanced sideways at his little sister Liu Xuan, who was still letting nature take its course, and flicked her finger lightly on Liu Xuan's fair and jade-like forehead.
"Silly girl, you are not young anymore, and you have a lot of skills. If you are alone, you will really starve to death, but you can't help but consider the mood of the old man and mother, right?
The two elders are about to reach the age of sixty. After working hard for most of their lives, don’t they just hope that we, the children, can start a family and start a business as soon as possible and stabilize?
You are a girl. Although you don’t have to start a career, you can’t stay without a family, right?
Is there any girl who doesn't get married outside the court? What I know is that you, Xuan'er, a lady of the world, have high vision and can't find the man of your choice for the time being to form a happy marriage.
But what about those who don’t know? Those who don’t know think there is something wrong with you, Xuan’er, that prevents you from getting married!
You don’t need to be told by your elder brother that people’s words are to be feared. You know it yourself, right?
The old man and mother are so old. Do you think that if any gossip reaches their ears in the future, how will they bear it in their hearts?
The eldest brother of the third brother Mingjie heard what the old man said a few days ago. It should be that he has had a special relationship with the eldest lady of the Duan family since last year. As for the specific extent of their private relationship, the eldest brother has not taken the initiative to ask.
Pass.
But since the old man mentioned this matter, he thought that he should prepare for the matchmaking in the next two years.
The third child is the youngest among our four siblings. He is about to start a family and start a business. Do you think it's appropriate for you, the elder sister, to not get married yet?
Listen to Big Brother, find a good man as soon as possible and settle your marriage.
If you can't find the good man you like, your elder brother can help you with advice.
Whether you are from the military, from a well-known family, or you are a talented young man in the court who has not yet started a family, we can help you connect the dots.
As long as you like it, no matter what kind of good man he is, he will try his best to help you match him up.
In this huge world, brother, I don’t believe that I can’t pick out a good man that Xuan’er can make your heart secretly fall in love with.
How's it going? Do you want big brother to help you?"
Liu Xuan glanced sideways at her elder brother who smiled lightly and shook her head hurriedly.
"No, Xuan'er doesn't want you to mess around. You are a forty-year-old man, how can you understand what kind of men a young man like Xuan'er likes?
Xuan'er is still the eldest brother. As you taught Xuan'er before, it's better to lack than to overdo it.
There is a time in life that must come, but there is no time in life. Don't force it. Xuan'er believes that sooner or later, Xuan'er will find a suitable husband by herself.
You, don't worry about this little sister's trivial matters, and think carefully about how to make Chengzhi's marriage a success!
If Chengzhi's nephew is dissatisfied with his marriage and comes to complain to his younger sister, then you can see how Xuan'er will deal with you."
"Smelly girl, you still have the nerve to say that Chengzhi is your nephew, and his wedding day will be in two days.
Your nephews are about to get married, but you, the aunt, have not found a single partner, and you are not afraid that your nephews and nieces will be disgraced when you meet Chengzhi and the others."
"What are you afraid of? Since ancient times, many talented people have matured late. Today, I can also have my younger sister and my eldest daughter marry later.
My little sister just hasn’t found the right person, it’s not like she can’t get married.”
Liu Mingzhi looked at Liu Xuan staring at the peaceful scenery outside the hall, pursed her lips for a long time, and wanted to say something but still didn't say it out.
Raising his hand to gently stroke Liu Xuan's black hair that hung straight down her waist, Young Master Liu's deep eyes contained a hint of apology.
"Xuan'er, there are some things that big brother understands in his heart. Big brother is sorry for you!"
"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? How could you be sorry to Xuan..."
"Girl!"
"Xuan'er!"
While the brother and sister were talking, the joyful voices of Liu Zhi'an and his wife sounded from behind, and Liu Xuan immediately turned around and looked behind her.
Seeing her parents standing at the entrance of the back hall, staring at her with excited expressions, Liu Xuanying opened her lips slightly and showed a beautiful smile, and trotted towards Liu Zhi'an and his wife.
"Dad, mother. The child Liu Xuan has met her father and mother."
Liu Zhi'an happily supported Liu Xuan's hands and lifted her up: "Good boy, get up quickly, get up quickly."
Mrs. Liu raised her hand and gently stroked her good daughter's gentle and beautiful face, and the distressed look in her eyes was self-evident.
"Girl, you've lost weight compared to half a year ago. You've been suffering a lot outside in the past six months, haven't you?"
Liu Xuan reached out and grasped the young man's wrist and shook her head with a smile.
"No, no, don't worry, mother, Xuan'er has not suffered at all in the six months she has been wandering around the world.
Xuan'er is at the same half-step innate state as you, mother. She can easily break gold and gravel with one Tiangang finger. If Xuan'er doesn't bother others, they will have to secretly enjoy themselves. Who dares to take the initiative to come to Xuan'er and feel unhappy?
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"Stinky girl, you have to know that there are people outside the world, and there is a world outside the world. If you encounter those old monsters who live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, you will have no chance to regret it.
I have told you several times, my mother, that the most taboo thing is to be arrogant when traveling in the world. Strange people and strangers have existed in the world since ancient times. If you meet an old man with a weird temperament..."
"Oh, mother, you have said these words almost eight hundred times, and Xuan'er has almost engraved them in her mind. Xuan'er has never dared to forget, otherwise she would not have returned to our home intact, right?
"
After speaking, Liu Xuan raised her arms and turned them around gracefully in front of Mrs. Liu: "Look, look, Xuan'er is fine."
Mrs. Liu wanted to say something else, but Liu Zhi'an waved her hand and stopped her.
"Madam, please don't say these words of education to the girl just after she came back. The girl has been eating and sleeping all the way home. She must not be able to eat or sleep well. Go and tell the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous banquet for the girl to wash away her dust.
Let the girl have a good meal."
"Hey, I'll go right away."
"Xuan'er, you chat with your father and your eldest brother for a while first, while mother prepares a feast for you."
"I understand, mother, you go and do your work first."
After Mrs. Liu left, Liu Zhi'an pointed to the chair beside him and walked towards his seat: "Girl, let's sit down and talk."
"Hey, Dad, please sit down first. Xuan'er will pour you some tea."
Liu Zhi'an took the tea that Liu Xuan had poured and blew on it, looking at Liu Xuan up and down with fond eyes: "Your mother is right, she is a little thinner than she was half a year ago.
Dad was still thinking about it two days ago, worried that you might not be able to come back in time due to the long journey, so he was relieved to see you back."
"Dad, what are you talking about? Xuan'er, Chengzhi's nephew's wedding day, has to rush back home in time no matter how far away it is. How can it be possible without Xuan'er, the little aunt, to have a wedding ceremony on Chengzhi's wedding day?"
"Hehehe... It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back. This time when I come back, I'll stay at home for a while and spend time with my father and your mother and kiss us.
Dad and your mother will be old in the blink of an eye. If you don't stay with us properly, you might turn around and never see us two old bones again."
"Dad, don't say such depressing words. You and your mother will live a long life."
"Okay, okay, listen to you, it's okay if dad doesn't say such things..."
"Old slave Liu Yuan has met the master."
Liu Zhi'an's smiling expression faded slightly: "Brother, what's the matter?"
"Master, there are some accounts that you need to handle personally."
Liu Zhian's dim eyes flashed, and he put down the teacup in his hand and looked at Liu Xuan with a smile.
"Xuan'er! You and your elder brother can have a good time catching up on old times while dad goes to the study to handle some accounts. You also know that our family has constant accounts every day, so dad will go over first."
"Okay, dad, please walk slowly."
"You bastard, stay with your little sister properly. If you dare to make Xuan'er feel the least bit unhappy, I will tear her bones apart for you."
Liu Zhi'an glared at Young Master Liu with a sullen expression, flicked his sleeves and walked towards the back hall.
Liu Xuan looked at her elder brother's unhappy expression, covered her lips and walked over with a soft smile: "Brother, let's go for a walk in the garden."
"Okay, the scenery in the garden is pretty good now, you can feast your eyes on it."
The brother and sister walked toward the garden outside the hall, talking and laughing.
After a few sticks of incense, under the green shade next to the small artificial lake in the garden, Liu Xuan pointed to the lawn a few steps away and said, "Brother, let's sit down and have a rest."
Young Master Liu chuckled and nodded, taking the lead towards the green lawn, choosing a cool shaded place and sitting down cross-legged.
"Brother, I will listen to you. The old man just said that I can't let you feel the slightest bit unhappy. I dare not disobey you."
"Come on, when did you really listen to what our father said?"
After Liu Xuan finished speaking, she didn't care how precious the clothes made of Shu Brocade were and lay down on the ground. She leaned her head heavily on Young Master Liu's thighs and stretched her arms high.
"It's still a comfortable life at home. Brother, please tell me the stories you told me when you were a child.
Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Xuan'er has almost forgotten what the content of the story is, so you can help Xuan'er recall it."
Liu Mingzhi looked down at his little sister who was staring at him expectantly and shook his head helplessly: "Haha...those fairy tales are only meant to coax children. Xuan'er, you are already in your twenties. It is not appropriate to listen to those anymore."
Already.
How about this, big brother, how about I give you a fortune telling about your future marriage?"
"Can you tell fortunes?"
"Of course, there's no one in the capital who doesn't know the name of my eldest brother, the great fortune teller."
"When did it happen? Why didn't Xuan'er know?"
"There are still many things you don't know! Since you are my eldest brother's sister, I will do a fortune-telling for you for free to see where your future husband will be."
"How to calculate?"
"Let's do this. If you are thinking of a man you know and feel good about, but who is not married yet, let me first calculate how close you are to each other."
"All right."
"I've thought about it, forget it!"
"Okay, just wait and open your eyes."
After finishing speaking, Mr. Liu took out a few copper coins from his cuffs, shook them in his hand a few times, and threw them directly to the ground.
Liu Xuan hurriedly turned over and looked at the copper coins on the ground. After staring at the coins for a while, Liu Xuan raised her head and looked at Young Master Liu.
"How's it going? Brother, have you figured out where Xuan'er's marriage is?"
Young Master Liu smacked his lips, frowned slightly and shook his head: "This hexagram is not very good, I will give it to you again."
Liu Mingzhi picked up the copper coins on the ground, repeated the action just now, and threw it to the ground again.
"How about this time?"
"It's still not good, let's continue."
After a dozen times in a row, the copper coins rolled to the ground again. Liu Xuan's exquisite almond-shaped eyes no longer held the curiosity as before, and she stared at Young Master Liu as if she were a charlatan.
"Brother, it's better not to worry about Xuan'er. With your ability, you can only coax a three-year-old child."
"The result this time is still not good."
"Stop giving it to Xuan'er. Just tell me the consequences."
Liu Mingzhi picked up the copper coins on the ground and looked at Liu Xuan with deep meaning.
"There are sixteen lots for marriage, but there is no luck in all the lots. Xuan'er, it's safe to turn around!"