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Chapter 824 Birthday
Mu Fanghe's coffin was parked in the mourning hall and had not been buried for a long time, just waiting for Mu Cangping to come back to see him for the last time.Now that Mu Cangping has returned, preparations for the funeral are about to start.

Mu Zhongcheng and the brothers and sisters of the Mu family were all summoned to Qingshan.

Mu Dian certainly wouldn't go.

After the beginning of winter, the weather became colder and colder every day, and her body was not as strong as before, so she put on thick clothes early.In the morning, I either go to the Sanjin Courtyard to light lanterns or practice dancing; after a nap, I read in the yard, read for a while, and look up at Lou Zhong and Qi Xuanzhi for a while to practice knives.

"Hurry up, Guard Qi." There was a dead tree branch standing at her feet, she picked it up, and followed Qi Xuanzhi's moves just now. Halfway through, there was a slight pause, "Here, slow down to the original ten-tenths. Three."

She is not as proficient in swordsmanship as in swordsmanship, but the fighting skills are the same.

Lou Zhong and Qi Xuanzhi also trusted her very much.

At that moment, Qi Xuanzhi responded with a full mouth: "Okay." He turned back to fight Xuanyuantong with the old moves, went to the place where Mu Dian could speak, concentrated all his attention, and slowed down his saber movements.

Unexpectedly, at first he was overwhelmed by Lou Zhong and was at a disadvantage, but after one move, he unexpectedly turned around and gained the upper hand.

It was not easy for Lou Zhong's knife to return, but because Qi Xuanzhi left room for his previous move, it was easier to change his move. If he was pressed for a round, it would be much more calm to make his subsequent moves.

After a match, Qi Xuan won a small victory.

Lou Zhongben was a smart man, he saw some mysteries, he was very excited, wiped off his sweat, raised his knife and shouted: "Come again!"

Mu Dian is good at enlightenment, but not enough to be their teacher.Just occasionally making one or two suggestions, Lou Zhong and Qi Xuanzhi realized it by themselves.

She then lowered her head and continued reading.

Kucaihua and Mei Longxue bit their ears, "Don't look at Lou Zhong as ugly, but his brain is quite easy to use. If you give advice to others, he can also gain some benefits."

Mei Longxue is a martial arts prodigy and also a martial idiot.She had been fascinated by the battle between the two masters for a long time, so she didn't listen to Kucaihua's words.

Lou Zhong heard it.

It was not once or twice that Kucaihua disliked him for being ugly to his face.At the moment, he was a little annoyed, and when he was nervous about facing the knife, he turned around and said, "What's wrong with being ugly? Did you eat your rice?"

Kucaihua's martial arts are not very good, and Lou Zhong can still overwhelm the limelight by bickering, "It doesn't matter whether you eat whose rice or not, I'm afraid no one will eat your rice."

Lou Zhong choked.

He didn't have this problem before, but since he came to Mu Dianke, he has chest tightness from time to time. What's the matter?

This time, Lou Zhong lost again without any suspense.

He stopped hitting, and walked towards Kucaihua with a knife in his hands, "Come on, come on, let me reason with you little girl, how can you love mean people at such a young age, and learn to judge people by their looks ?”

He was not actually angry, but because of his appearance, when he frowned, he looked extremely vicious.

Kucaihua hid back in fright, and pushed Mei Longxue away, "Axue, Axue, he wants to hit me!"

Mei Longxue didn't notice what the two were arguing at all, when she saw Lou Zhong approaching with a knife, her eyes lit up, and with the push of Kucaihua, she jumped directly in front of Lou Zhong.

"Guard Lou, shall we fight together?"

***
Mu Fanghe's death triggered infighting among the three families, and many Qingshan people died.A long mourning shed was set up next to the main mourning hall, and there were dense black coffins waiting to be buried with Mu Fanghe.

For several days, the road from the foot of the green hill to the outside of the city was paved by the funeral procession of the Mu family.

There are dozens of new graves outside the city, and the people in the city have a lot more talk.

The birthday of Chang Qian Buddha is approaching at this time.

The Chang family's family style is simple, and their daily life has always been simple, and there are few shops for banquets.

Ever since Chang Qianfo can remember, his birthday has been roughly the same every year—going to Hesheng Tang to eat a bowl of longevity noodles made by Uncle Fu himself, the family sits together to drink tea and talk, and the elders who care about him send some birthday gifts one after another.I don't care whether the etiquette is light or heavy, I just express my heart.

It's just a little bit different this year.

When the ancient etiquette was not relaxed, when a man reached the age of weak crown, he had to choose auspicious fortune, and perform crowning ceremony in the family temple to show that he was an adult and had the ability to take responsibility on his own.

Chang Qianfo is exactly 20 years old this year.

The continuous swords and soldiers destroyed the ceremony and music. Since the first dynasty, the folks have downplayed this custom. Only the royal family and some aristocratic families still continue this ritual passed down from the Zhou Dynasty.

Changjiabao practiced medicine and did not pay too much attention to etiquette.But no matter what, [-]th is a whole birthday, and it is also a very important node in a man's life, so we should be more cautious.

Ling Fu prepared three crowns in advance: a cloth crown, a leather crown, and a jade crown.

I didn't invite crowned guests.

On the day of Chang Qian Buddha's birthday, Chang Jihai put it on for him.Looking around the rivers and lakes, I am afraid that there is no one who is more virtuous and respected than his old man.

There are also many people who want to give gifts to Chang Qianfo this year.

The next day, someone came to ask Ling Fu, asking Chang Qianfo what he likes recently, whether there is anything he likes to eat or play, or what he lacks.

Although Chang Qianfo is young and has been with Chang Jihai for a long time, he has cultivated a calm mind, has no special liking for external things, and lacks nothing.

Ling Fu made the decision for him and picked something that Mu Dian would probably like.This day I was sorting out the accounts in the Clumsy Hall, and when I talked with Chang Qianfo, I laughed: "Everyone comes to ask me, I am feeling worried. My son is getting older and has seen a lot of the world, so I don't know what to give as a gift. You got it."

Chang Qianfo raised his wrist and dipped a brush of ink, and was concentrating on approving the accounts that had just arrived from Qiantang, but he answered slowly, "...no matter what you want, it suits your heart. It doesn't have to be sent."

Suddenly raised his head, raised his serious eyebrows, looked at Ling Fu and smiled showing his white teeth, "I really want something, I don't know if Uncle Ling is willing."

Ling Fu has been in Gusu since February, and followed Chang Qianfo to various places in the south of the Yangtze River for half a year. It is also heartbreaking to see him never thinking but not getting, and now suffering from splints at both ends.

——If Chang Qianfo has ever been obsessed with dealing with any personnel and affairs in his life, it must be Mu Dian.

He smiled and said: "The old man is arbitrary in matters of marriage, I dare not agree with you. But I reckon, the old man's mind has loosened a lot. If you want to invite the fourth lady to Changjiabao to have fun on your birthday, I can try it." Give it a try."

Chang Qianfo was agitated, and accidentally poked a line of heavy ink on the paper, "Do you really mean what Uncle Ling said?"

If this happens, it will mean more than inviting Mu Dianke to Changjiabao for a birthday party.

You must know that with Chang Jihai's current prestige and status, a casual move can cause great disturbances in the government and the public.

Chang Jihai himself is well aware of this point. For many years, he has lived in Changjiabao, planting flowers and walking birds, and rarely communicates with the outside world.The last time he asked Ling Fu to personally invite Mu Dianke to come to Changjiabao to talk, it was unprecedented.

If she really agrees again this time, the marriage can be said to be a certainty.

The old man will not invite a girl who has not been out of the cabinet to his house over and over again when he is not inadvertent.

——Yu Mu Dianke has a bad reputation as a boudoir, so it's not that he has damaged Changjiabao's reputation.

Ling Fu nodded and smiled.

He has been with Chang Jihai for more than 20 years, and he thinks he still has some judgment. "It shouldn't be a problem." He reminded, "Miss Si, you have to notify in advance, lest she won't like it. "

After all, she is a girl, after what happened last time, how can she not have any grudges in her heart?

Chang Qianfo stood up immediately, "I'm going to find her now!" While speaking, he turned his thoughts, hesitated, and stopped again, "I'd better wait for Grandpa to let go before mentioning it, because she really doesn't want to. Come on, I can find an explanation to prevaricate—"

But if Mu Dianke was touched by Chang Jihai but Chang Jihai refused to agree, it would be another embarrassment for Mu Dianke.

"My lord's concern is not unreasonable." Ling Fu said with a smile, "Then wait for my news."

"Is it really possible?" Chang Qianfo was still worried, "Why don't I mention it, and Uncle Ling persuaded me from the side, it's best to let the third aunt also come forward, the chances of winning are bigger."

Ling Fu was amused to see him worrying about gains and losses, "It's not about fighting, the more people there are, the better. You——don't go."

So as not to make the old man angry.

(End of this chapter)