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Chapter 545
Because of the various battles of wits and courage between An Lushan and Li Linfu in Chang'an City, people far away at the border temporarily got a little respite. Cui Pu also seized the time to supplement all kinds of combat knowledge everywhere, and his relationship with the big guys became more and more serious. good.

In a blink of an eye, it was Tianbao's 11th year.

At the beginning of this year, when Cui Pu went to eat spring wine at Jiedushi's mansion, he met a group of old acquaintances, including Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi and others.

At the banquet, everyone drank, listened to music, talked and laughed, and had a great time.

When the wine was hot, Jiedu envoy An Sishun suddenly said to Li Guangbi: "The last time I went to the Shuofang army, I saw a young man who was very heroic and well-arranged in tactics. I only knew it was from your family when I asked. Mr. Erlang. Judging by his appearance, he must be quite young, right?"

"Report to Jiedushi, he will be 20 years old this year." Li Guangbi said hastily.

"Are you 20 years old? Then it's time to think about life's major issues!" An Sishun stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then smiled again, "It just so happens that a young lady in my husband's family is at the age of leaving the court, otherwise we will marry Qin Jin good?"

As soon as these words came out, there was a moment of silence in the room.

Li Guangbi's face remained as usual, but the hand holding the wine glass shook heavily, and most of the wine in the glass spilled out.

The others also looked at him, then at Cui Pu beside him, and then quickly lowered their heads.

"Xiaguan, thank you Jiedu Envoy for your concern. But the puppy is stubborn, and he has been obsessed with increasing his knowledge these years. The Xiaguan also mentioned to him about getting married earlier, but he used it as an excuse that it was too early, he had not yet established a career and did not want to have a family. Refused. This kid has too much temper, and the subordinate officials can't control him. This matter, the subordinate officials still have to go back and discuss with him." It took a long time for Li Guangbi to stand up and thank him.

After An Si uttered the words, the reaction at the scene made him aware that something was wrong.Hearing Li Guangbi's polite refusal now, his heart trembled even more.But at least there was a step down, so he laughed loudly: "That's all! The old man is free in the spring, so he just mentioned it casually. If Mr. Erlang still doesn't want to get married, then just don't mention this matter in the future! "

Everyone also apologized, but the atmosphere at the scene couldn't go back to the beginning.

After the banquet, Li Guangbi hurriedly said goodbye and left.

When Cui Pu returned home, he saw the eldest lady standing at the gate of the yard, looking at him with red eyes.

"Ma'am, why are you here? It's so cold, what if you freeze up? Hurry up and warm up at your mother's place!" Cui Pu hurriedly grabbed her hand and wanted to pull it in.

But the eldest lady remained motionless. "Father, is what they said true?"

Cui Pu frowned. "The rumors outside, what do you care about them?"

"I just want to ask, is it true that the Jiedu envoy said that he will marry his daughter to Li Xiang?"

"Hey!" Cui Pu sighed helplessly, "Jiedu envoy is Turkic, and Li Fu envoy is from Khitan. They are both alien races, and they are relatively excluded in the court. It is actually the most correct for two families to get married. s Choice."

The big lady's face turned pale. "So Dad, you also agree with this marriage?"

"I'm just explaining the objective situation to you." Cui Pu said calmly, "And, didn't Vice Envoy Li decline the envoy Jiedu? This shows that he is also unwilling to this marriage."

"He doesn't want to, it's just because he doesn't want to offend Brother Shuhan!" The eldest lady said coldly.

An Sishun and Ge Shuhan worked together under Wang Sizhong's account back then, and they were both generals whom Wang Sizhong valued very much, but due to various reasons, the two had long since turned against each other and hadn't had much contact with each other.But these two people valued Li Guangbi very much.So now, when An Sishun threw out a marriage to win him over, Li Guangbi immediately refused.After all, if he agrees, then he and An Sishun will be on the same side, and will be on the opposite side of Ge Shuhan.Li Guangbi has always acted cautiously, how could he have such a big hatred for himself?

However, now that Li Xiang's marriage has been brought up, there will definitely be more people in the future who will come forward to make love for him.Li Guangbi rejected one or two people, could he still reject them all?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but her eyes began to sore again.

Cui Pu felt very uncomfortable seeing his daughter who was single-handedly raised sad because of a man in front of him.

"Ma'am, marriage is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. Don't you know this in your heart?"

"But, Father, you were obviously chosen by Aunt herself!" the eldest lady said loudly.

Cui Pu blushed. "Although I said that, this matter was also agreed by both parents! It was your grandfather who fell in love with your aunt, and then the Cui family came forward to propose marriage to the Mu family. There are three matchmakers and six hires, and there are many of them. Your aunt is I married you gracefully!"

"Does that mean that if he persuades his father to agree to this matter, father, you will also agree?" the eldest lady asked.

What is this all about?Has he ever said such a thing?

Cui Pu felt more and more unhappy.The daughter who was once so soft and lovely is now talking about her marriage with him in a serious manner. Is she so impatient to get married?Isn't he good enough for her?Why did she insist on being with that brat?In terms of appearance, family background, and ability, what point does that kid have that can be put on the table?
Seeing his hesitation, two big teardrops rolled back and forth in the eyes of the eldest lady.

"Actually, Dad, you don't want me to marry him, do you? You don't like him, do you?"

Nonsense, that kid stole his precious daughter's heart, it's no wonder he still likes that thief!God knows, if Li Xiang was right in front of him now, Cui Pu could tear him alive on the spot!
"It doesn't matter whether your father likes it or not, what matters is that you ask yourself, if you really like him to that extent, is it his fault that he will not marry you in this life?" A soft voice suddenly sounded, and Mu Jiaojiao came out wearing a cloak.

As soon as Cui Pu saw her appear, his face changed, and he hurried over to hold her hand: "Didn't I tell you, don't you go out in this weather? If you get wind and frostbite again, you will have to lie down for a long time." time."

"I'm already dressed warmly enough, I'm fine." Mu Jiaojiao said with a faint smile, and then slowly walked up to the eldest lady, "What was your answer to the question I asked you just now?"

The eldest lady bit her lower lip tightly and nodded after a long time: "Yes!"

"Okay. If their family can come to our house to propose marriage, your father and I will agree." Mu Jiaojiao said quickly.

"Lady!" Hearing this, Cui Pu couldn't help shouting.

He still doesn't want to marry his daughter!

Mu Jiaojiao glanced at him indifferently: "Believe it or not, if you can't do this well, the eldest lady will hate you for the rest of your life?"

Hate it, hate it, that's better than watching her get into that brat's den of thieves.Cui Pu said sullenly in his heart, but looking at the tears in the eyes of the eldest lady, he still nodded his head helplessly: "Well, as long as their family has the courage to come to propose marriage, I will have the courage to respond!"

The eldest lady was overjoyed immediately. "Thank you, Father and Mother, I'll go find him now!"

He turned around and ran away.

Cui Pu almost couldn't hold back, he really wanted to reach out and grab the old lady back.But Mu Jiaojiao grabbed him.

"My lady, why are you dragging me again?" Cui Pu called out.

"I'm cold." Mu Jiaojiao said in a low voice.

Cui Pu quickly held her hands in his palms again: "You have the nerve to say that! Who said just now that you are not afraid to go out if you are dressed warmly? Look at you, your hands are already cold, what is this called?" Are you dressed warmly? Why don’t you hurry in and warm yourself up to the fire!”

He hastily dragged her back to the room.

But when the eldest lady left the Chuihua Gate, she rode on her little red horse and went all the way to the posthouse where Li Guangbi and his son lived temporarily.

When I arrived at the gate of the post house, I saw a group of people in armor coming in and out, carrying things.The person she was thinking of was standing at the door, directing the soldiers to do things.

Seeing the eldest lady appearing from a distance, someone quietly pushed Li Xiang.Li Xiang turned his head and saw the big lady sitting on horseback, his eyes flashed.

"Don't plan to run away for me!" Seeing the man kicking back and starting to retreat, the eldest lady immediately shouted.

Li Xiang really didn't dare to move anymore.

The eldest lady looked at him condescendingly: "Li Xiang, I'm here today, and I just want to ask you a question, just answer me honestly."

Li Xiang pursed his lips. "you say."

"Would you like to marry me?"

boom!
When she said these words, it was like throwing a red-hot iron into icy water, which immediately aroused violent reactions from everyone present.

Li Xiang's expression also changed. "In public, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"I'm just asking you about your attitude." The eldest lady said softly, "Anyway, I've already spoken my words now. I, Cui Zen, like you, and I want to marry you. If you are willing to marry me, I am willing to marry you. But, if you don't want to, then that's fine, I'll just follow my parents' arrangement and marry someone else."

After finishing speaking, she immediately turned her horse's head and galloped towards the governor's mansion.

So chic and decisive, Li Xiang, who has never expressed his opinion, looks like a little lady.

Everyone couldn't help turning their heads to look at Li Xiang, with envy and jealousy in their eyes, but more worry.

This person just got the blue eyes of the Jiedu envoy, and now he is forced to marry by the governor's daughter. Now he is in a dilemma, how should he choose?

Li Xiang still had a straight face, but his heart was already messed up.

He kept replaying the appearance of the eldest lady just now, and the words he said to him, and he was so confused that he didn't know what it was like.

At some point, Li Guangbi came out.

"Erlang, come with me!"

Li Xiang quickly looked away and followed his father into the post house.

After entering the room, Li Guangbi asked, "What's the matter between you and the wife of Cui Jieshi's family?"

Li Xiang immediately knelt down.

Li Guangbi's face changed drastically. "What do you mean? Don't tell me, you really want to marry her!"

Li Xiang said slowly: "Please help me!"

"You, you... how do you ask me to complete this?" Li Guangbi was so angry that the veins on his forehead were bulging, "what is Cui Jieshi's identity, don't you know? The eldest lady of his family is going to marry the five surnames. Other families in Qiwang got married! Even if you don’t get married with those people, there are some honorable families in Chang’an City who are willing to marry her. But what is your status? You are just a child of a different race, and you don’t have much to sell. Why marry her?"

"But she said that she is willing to marry me." Li Xiang said in a deep voice.

"She is willing because she is willing, but can we afford it? Not to mention that I just rejected An Jiedushi!" Li Guangbi yelled, "I just rejected An Jiedushi on the front foot, but we went to Cui Jieshi's house to propose marriage , What is this called? Doesn't it mean that An Jiedushi knows that we look down on him?"

"It's Father An Jiedu who loves your talents, not me." Li Xiang said.

"That won't work either! Anyway, you don't have to think about it, I won't agree! Now, let's go home quickly, we can't come to Liangzhou in the future, and we can't even stay in this place any longer!" Li Guangbi said anxiously Then, he glared at him again, "You'd better be quiet these two days. Otherwise, I'll tie you back!"

Li Xiang looked at him gravely. "Father, I really like her. In this life, I won't marry unless she is the only one!"

"You! You really pissed me off!" Li Guangbi was half-pissed off by his attitude, "I won't make it if I say so. Now, hurry up and go back with me, don't mention this kind of thing in the future!"

Li Xiang said nothing, just looked at him quietly.

Li Guangbi turned his head away. "You don't have to look at me like this. Now you are still young, maybe you don't understand why. But after another ten years, when you understand everything, you will know that Dad did this for your own good."

"Father understands his intentions, but I just like her. If I can't marry her, I would rather not marry her in this life!" Li Xiang insisted.

Li Guangbi was so angry that he had nothing to say.

"Whatever you want! Anyway, I don't agree with this marriage, I will never send a matchmaker to propose marriage!"

After waiting for a few more days, Cui Pu heard the news that Li Guangbi, the deputy envoy of Shuofang Jiedu, was seriously ill when he returned to his mansion after eating spring wine from the Jiedu envoy's mansion, and could hardly get up.So, he wrote to the sage, asking to resign and go home.

"They flinched." He said to the eldest lady.

He obviously felt that he should be happy, but why did he feel anxious and uncomfortable when he saw the overly calm face of the eldest lady?

(End of this chapter)