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The sky has completely darkened, and the merchants in the yard are all weak. Seeing the merchants in Hangzhou and Suzhou walking around donating silver, they just think that they can also donate silver, and then have a good meal, and then go to the building to find A beautiful sister Meimei had a good night's sleep.

The double test of spirit and body made them face the moment of collapse.

They just thought that if they returned to Yangzhou in the future, they would be suppressed by the Fang family because they advocated donating money without permission, so they could only endure it and continue to wait in the cold wind.

Fang Xiaohu really wanted to keep his past breeze, at least his old tough stance, but under the smiling face of this young man, he felt that his body and mind began to collapse.

He is over 50 years old and has reached the time of abstinence. He has always been secretly proud of his lack of lust for women. A person who can't resist temptation.

But at this moment, he suddenly thought of a woman, and even his body felt hot, and his lower body, which had not been prestige for a long time, felt ready to move.

Xue Poye saw it in his eyes and was very happy in his heart.

It seems that the effect of Die Lianhua has already started to work. In that glass of wine, he has already added a strong drug like Die Lianhua, the purpose is to make Fang Xiaohu hurry up and react.

Butterfly Love Flower not only makes people feel excited, but also makes people hot-headed. In this urgent situation, Fang Xiaohu always has to make a decision.

Xue Poye believed that even his own threats and persuasion could not impress Fang Xiaohu, so his sexuality might be able to completely defeat Fang Xiaohu.

Fang Xiaohu is a smart person, although he didn't know what drug he had taken for a while, but he knew that there was something wrong with the wine he just drank when he swiped his glass.Although the Minister's lord's despicable means were a bit despicable, it just showed that Xue Poye was determined to take out the money himself this time, and these thoughts had been planned long ago.

"Master Xue, I didn't bring so many banknotes, you...you allow me a few days!" Fang Xiaohu said helplessly, short of breath.

Xue Poye clapped his hands and said: "Okay, good, Master Fang understands righteousness, and I thanked Master Fang on behalf of the court. It doesn't matter if you don't bring this bank note with you. Master Fang wrote a note, took out a token, and sent My personal servant returned to Yangzhou. I asked two Habayashi guards to escort me, and I took it. I will accompany Mr. Fang on a tour of Hangzhou in the past two days. By the way, Xue’s wedding day will be in a few days Wouldn't it be a good thing to invite Master Fang to have a few glasses of wedding wine?"

Fang Xiaohu's eyeballs shot out a venomous light, but his body was unbearable. Knowing that this was Xue Poye's trick to make the prisoner tiger, he could only nod in agreement.

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"My lord, a total of 5107 million taels of silver has been collected this time. It's just that although many merchants have donated the amount, they can't get that much silver bills. They have already sent someone home to pick them up." Xue Poye: "Master He has sent troops to guard the Lu Mansion, no one will be able to get out, and only when the money arrives can they be let go."

Xue Poye nodded with a smile and said: "Good job, these people don't need to worry here, the Lu family has always been well-known for their hospitality, and they are here, I think the Lu family will treat them graciously." Looking through it, Sighing: "The old man actually donated 8 taels, hehe, it's more than I thought."

The accountant hurriedly said: "My lord, Mrs. Qiao is not bad at a single penny, and the 8 taels of silver bills were handed over in one go."

Xue Poye said with emotion: "Before the old man came, he was ready to donate so much. His old man is highly respected. Compared with those businessmen, he is more benevolent and righteous."

He Ruhui also entered the elegant hall at this time, and said respectfully: "My lord, will the money be exchanged into cash and shipped to the capital? Your Excellency is willing to escort the donated silver to the capital with your lord."

Xue Poye pondered for a while, but he was thinking in his heart. The capital of Hangzhou is closer to the northern border. If His Majesty wants to use this money for military expenses at the border, it is better to transport it directly to the border. , but it can save a lot of manpower and material resources, so he waved his hand and said: "It's okay to exchange the banknotes into silver, but we have to discuss whether to transport them to Kyoto. Well, in this way, I will make a note first, please tell me, my lord." Just show it off."

"Subordinate to obey!"

At that moment, Xue Poye drew up the scripture and sent someone to rush to Kyoto to deliver it.

In the next few days, the banknotes of the merchants gradually donated according to the amount, and Fang Xiaohu, who had been under strict guard by Habayashi Wei, only regained his freedom when the banknotes came.

The old man was pregnant that day, and he was not allowed to go out to find his sister, let alone find a woman in Lu's mansion in front of his daughter, Mrs. Fang, so he could only solve the problem with his hands in his own small room. , released four times in a row, exhausted, the obscene poison in the body can be considered to be eliminated.In his heart, he really resented this servant of the household department to the extreme, and secretly vowed in his heart that one day he would seize the opportunity to put Xue Poye to death.

Mr. Xue is busy preparing for the wedding these days, and the post-financing matters can be handed over to He Ruhui. For the sake of future future, He Ruhui will naturally do his best to deal with the matter Xue Poye explained this time. good.

In the east of the city, Xue Poye bought a set of gardens, perhaps because of the identity of Xue Houye, the servant of the household department. Well, as a place in the south of the Yangtze River, the garden has its own particularity, including pavilions, terraces and pavilions. Although this garden is not too big, it is beautiful and quiet, and it is an excellent place.

In addition to handling the affairs of the restaurant, Lao Song was also responsible for renovating the new garden, separating the east and west courtyards. After all, on the wedding day, there were two brides who wanted to enter Xue's house.

Although they are not yet married, Xue Poye and Yuezhu will do the beautiful things between husband and wife almost every day. After half a month, Yuezhu has already cooperated very tacitly with many postures. Although she is still extremely shy, she When enjoying the love between men and women, he can gradually let go of his hands and feet, which naturally makes Xue Poye ecstasy, which is beyond words.Xue Poye loves Yuezhu to the utmost. Not only is Xiaonizi docile, but her body is also first-class and delicate. Her skin is smooth, tender and delicate. When excited, she turns red slightly, like a peach blossom with water.

According to the strange customs here in ancient times, before the first three days of the door, you can't meet each other, so when there are three days before the big wedding, Yuezhu avoided Xue Poye, which made Xue Poye, who was entertaining every night. Ye was very uncomfortable, but thinking that after three days, not only would there be Yuezhu to love and care for, but also Xiao Suzhen, a talented woman with plump breasts and buttocks, would immediately feel better.

Xue Poye felt that his recent life was really good. Although he could not be regarded as a title on the gold list, his current official position seemed to be more interesting than the title on the gold list. In this world, is there any place where you don't hide your mind?

At the time of the gold list title, there will be a night of festive candles in the bridal chamber!

On the day of the big wedding, the weather was beautiful, it was a sunny day, the sun was shining brightly, and the winter ice began to melt. All the shops of Xue's enterprise in Hangzhou were decorated with lights and festoons. These shops, except for Xue's enterprise Their own berths naturally include the merchants who have joined Xue Pai's sect and some hidden stakes of Qinglianzhao. These hidden stakes are all businessmen on the surface, and buying goods from Xue's company is naturally decorated with lights and festoons without exception. It's nothing more than adding joy to Mr. Xue's wedding.

The newly purchased house has also been repaired. The east and west courtyards are like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each with its own characteristics, decorated with lanterns and festoons everywhere, full of joy.

For this wedding banquet, because Xue Poye is both the owner of Xue's business and an important member of the imperial court, all the people from the shopping malls and official circles came, even the sworn rival Lu's family gave generous gifts, and the second young master came to congratulate him in person.

The Hanyuan Restaurant is big enough to receive these guests, and with the sound of firecrackers, the whole of Hangzhou knows that today is Xue Poye's big wedding day.

Originally, getting two wives in one day is a good thing for double happiness, but this kind of good thing is very complicated. The matter of getting married is troublesome enough. Just imagine that Xiao Suzhen and Xiao Yuezhu have fleshy palms and backs. Who should marry first? Woolen cloth?

Fortunately, both Xiao Pinshi and Xiao Yuezhu are sensible people. After all, Mr. Chen Yin's family has a big face, so it is not easy to offend, and here is his own family, so there is no need to be rigid, so Xue Poye decided to marry Xiao Suzhen first.

Wearing a festive big red robe and big red flowers, leading the gong and drum team and suona team, crossing the streets and alleys, carrying a sedan chair, Xue Poye led everyone to greet the bride in a mighty manner, and Xiao Shitou followed with great excitement. beside.

There were spectators all along the street, it was extremely lively, and Xue Poye also ordered the team to distribute the fruit to both sides in order to celebrate.

The welcoming team stopped in front of the Xiao Mansion, and it was already full of people here, most of them were scholars, the old gentlemen naturally stroked their beards and looked happy, but the young scholars were full of indignation, a dignified Hangzhou talented woman However, the beauty in the south of the Yangtze River that everyone dreamed of was actually married by Xue Poye, which broke the heart of countless young people who regarded Xiao Suzhen as the lover of their dreams.

Amidst the uproar of the crowd, the welcoming team finally welcomed Xiao Suzhen, Xiao Hanxiang became a bridesmaid, Xiao Moting confessed to Xue Poye a few more times, and the team returned in a mighty manner.

There is still the sound of firecrackers along the way, and the sound of gongs and drums is very lively.

Xiao Suzhen's sedan chair stopped in front of the gate, but she didn't go in immediately. Xue Poye approached the sedan chair and said something in a low voice, and immediately led another group of people to Hanyuan.

Fortunately, Hanyuan is not far from the new residence, Xiao Suzhen didn't wait too long, Xue Poye came with another daughter-in-law's sedan chair, this time it was Xiao Yuezhu, Xiao Lingxian was the bridesmaid.

The onlookers felt that it was very novel. Although it is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines in this era, it is interesting to marry two daughters-in-law on the same day.

Led by Xi Niang, the two brides entered the gate of Xue's house amidst the sound of firecrackers.

According to the rules of Da Chu, when a bride enters the house, she first has to step on the fire plate, which is to drive away evil spirits, and then she can rest in her own room and come out to pay homage at night.

The guests and friends were full of people, bustling with each other, all waiting to see the fire-treading plate, when the ceremonial officer over there was about to call out, he suddenly heard a voice from outside shouting: "The imperial decree has arrived!"

This cry not only broke out in a cold sweat from the guests, but even Xue Poye was taken aback. He really didn't expect that there would be an imperial decree coming at this time, so he immediately ordered Lao Song to bring people to set up the incense table to welcome the imperial decree. The courtyard was full of guests And the bride also knelt down to receive the order with Xue Poye, and there was a large crowd of people kneeling in the yard.

Under the protection of several Habayashi guards, the eunuch who passed the decree walked into the garden slowly, and looked at a group of people, all of whom were travel-stained, as if they had rushed here in a hurry.

Xue Poye looked up, his heart trembled, the eunuch who passed the decree was actually very familiar, it was the eunuch Zhou Bing, who bestowed the death on Prince Yin that day, Eunuch Zhou was the eunuch who passed the decree, and he personally delivered the poison liquor.

When Eunuch Zhou saw Xue Poye, he smiled and opened the imperial decree immediately.

"By the command of the heavens, I have heard that the way of a gentleman is as good as a husband and wife, and as far as it goes, to observe the heaven and the earth...!"

Xue Poye can only hear the general idea of ​​what it means, anyway, it means blessing.After thanking you, Eunuch Zhou helped Xue Poye with a smile, handed the imperial decree to him, and said: "The Holy Majesty's favor to you is beyond words. After issuing the decree, he said that this time he can't come here in person to serve Xue Poye." Congratulations from the Qing family, you still have to show your heart. Master Xue, these are gifts from the Holy Majesty, please take them away."

Hearing this, Xue Poye quickly knelt down again with the two brides.

"Two pairs of dragon and phoenix candles bestowed by the imperial court - two pairs of gold-plated dragon and phoenix jade cups - two sets of pinched gold dragon and phoenix quilts - one pair of gold-plated dragon and phoenix buckets - two pairs of nine dragon white jade bowls - two fishes with turtle buttons hidden in the inner mansion A pair of mirrors—a pair of yellow-glazed blue-and-white beauties in the Neifu collection—a tuanlong jade pendant—a pair of gilt nanmu lacquer screens bestowed by the imperial court—a pair of four treasures in the royal study—boa robes with eight collars—two jade belts ——Thousands of silk and colorful satin from the inner palace——Hundred pieces of red gold——Two pairs of golden talismans blessed by the imperial court——Two boxes of imperial palace incense—In addition, a plaque written by the imperial pen of Long live—— A golden plaque of loyalty and diligence written by the imperial pen——a horse from the Imperial Supervisor——!”

Every time Eunuch Zhou recited the same words, someone sent someone to send one in, and the surroundings were full of exclamations. Everyone was shocked to the extreme. Unexpectedly, Xue Poye was married in Hangzhou, and His Majesty the Emperor would actually reward things here. Xue Poye's favor can be seen from this.

You Shaoqing in the crowd was dumbfounded, and felt that he was really relying on a big backer like the sky, while He Ruhui and other officials became more and more in awe of Xue Poye from the bottom of their hearts.

After thanking the Holy Grace, Xue Poye stood up again, and cupped his hands at Eunuch Zhou: "Eunuch Mao, thousands of mountains and rivers have sent you the grace of the Holy Grace, thank you very much this time." Said, he leaned in front of Eunuch Zhou, and whispered A meeting ticket, and said in a low voice: "A little thought is not a respect, please accept it with a smile." Then he turned to Nan Huaiwu, You Shaoqing and others and said: "Please take a break, my father-in-law, and have a drink at the table, and make proper arrangements for everyone. Brothers!" This group of Habayashi guards are not brothers of Fenghuoying.

Nan Huaiwu and You Shaoqing rushed to greet the guests, but Eunuch Zhou stepped aside and secretly opened the bank note in his palm to see that it was 300 taels!Since entering the palace, it was the first time for Zhou Bing to receive such a large amount of money. In the past, people paid tribute to him, and three or fifty taels was extremely rare, enough for him to laugh for three or two days.At this moment, there was a sudden windfall, Zhou Bing was so excited that his hands were shaking, he just felt that this errand was really worthwhile, so he hurriedly put the ticket close to his body.He raised his eyes to look around, coughed, and then pinched his leg fiercely. Then he calmed down a little and took a seat at the main table.

Xue Poye patted the dust on his body, but a Habayashi guard came from the side, took out a small and exquisite box, and gave it to Xue Poye, saying: "My lord, this is Tan Yushi, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate." Entrust me with a gift just for adults."

Xue Poye took it, opened the box, and saw a note and a small piece of red string inside, which was very strange. When he opened the note, he saw that it said: "The matchmaker of the red thread, the final result! "

He was extremely smart, and immediately understood what Tan Ziqing meant, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.

It was Tan Ziqing who got acquainted with Xiao Suzhen in Huatou at the beginning, and it is considered intentional that he can send such a thing today.

Thinking of His Majesty's kindness to him, Xue Poye felt very moved. Although he knew that the Emperor was ruthless, but as far as today is concerned, the Holy Majesty has given himself a big face, which is tantamount to showing his respect to people in Hangzhou and even Jiangnan. favorite.

After the imperial decree, the wedding ceremony still needs to continue. After passing the fire plate and entering the main hall, the wedding ceremony is considered complete.

This big wedding requires two meals of wine. At noon, the usual guests are beaten, that is, those fellow merchants and officials, but in the evening, there are only a few close relatives and friends. in.

After a whole afternoon of commotion, when the lanterns first came on, they were going to worship and get married.The rules of worship in Xue's residence are the same as those of ordinary families.The three of them came to the incense table and listened to the order of the ceremonial officer. They worshiped the heaven and the earth first, the ancestors second, the high hall third, and husband and wife worship each other.

It's just that Xue Poye has no parents in this world, but he dragged Han Mozhuang to sit in front of the hall. The so-called "one day is a teacher and a lifetime is a father", Han Mozhuang can be regarded as half a father, the old man repeatedly declined, and Xue Poye Persevering, I had no choice but to agree. When I was worshiped, my eye circles were red.

The two brides followed Xue Poye to pay homage to Han Mo Zhuang, toasted tea, and also to their relatives. The so-called "worshiping relatives" means to pay respects to relatives according to their relatives by blood.

But Xue Poye doesn't have any blood relatives here, he just pays homage to Mrs. Qiao, Nan Huaiwu, Lao Song, Xiao Pinshi and other close people.

When everything is settled, the class will be considered over, and Xiao Suzhen and Xiao Yuezhu have a real nominal relationship with Xue Poye.Afterwards, the matchmaker sent the two brides with red hijabs and big red coats into the bridal chamber.

Xue Poye naturally can't do good things at this time. There are still a group of guests outside. Although the scale is not as large as dozens of tables at noon, there are still more than a dozen tables, most of which are merchants and important officials under Xue's enterprise. .

By the time Xue Poye was dizzy and a little drunk, it was already late at night, and the whole day's noise was coming to an end.

Please look forward to the next chapter of Xiao Suzhen's breaking point!