As soon as the news came out that Xavier Zheng had drawn lots to take Concub!nes. Inside and outside the ancient town, all parties involved in marriage proposals, matchmaking arrangements, and posthumous invitations are eager to give it a try and actively request door-to-door bidding. For this reason, Mrs. Zheng chose an auspicious day to set up the altar and informed all the matchmakers that they expected to come to the house on time to cast lots.
Xavier Zheng respected his mother's order and invited Zhuang Fengshan to preside over the ceremony in advance. When Zhuang Fengshan heard the message, he lived up to his great trust and happily accepted the promise, and the ceremony of setting up an altar to accept his Concub!ne was held as scheduled.
In the morning of an auspicious day, the sky is suddenly cloudy and clear. The Zheng family's living room was decorated with a new look, and the couplets on the front wall were also replaced with new banners;
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Crowds of aristocratic and luxurious halls
In front of the living room, a large rectangular table is placed, and some benches and chairs are arranged for the guests. In the middle of the table, there is a big bucket for weighing grain, with a big red square cloth floating on top of the big bucket. Next to the big bucket, there are some writing brushes and several large inkstones with ink, as well as a stack of red paper cut to specifications and three inches square.
In front of the mansion, matchmakers from all walks of life arrived one after another, including many local famous families and dignitaries. They were neatly dressed and full of enthusiasm. They all seemed to have the momentum of "winning the lottery" and walked into the Zheng family gate one after another.
Sun Tou, the gatekeeper, has a thin face and gray hair. Although he is not yet fifty, he looks like a slow-moving old man because of his old appearance and stooped body. At that time, he received guests outside the door, led them into the hall, guided them to their seats, called for them to take care of them, and was overwhelmed with greetings inside and outside.
At this time, a short, thin man, about forty years old, was observing and wandering outside the mansion for a while. This person has small eyes, a big mouth, and deep pockmarks on his face. He has been spying on the situation in front of the door. Taking advantage of Sun's busy chatter inside and outside, he followed the others and walked into the Zheng's house in a alert manner.
Following the crowd, Ma Lianzi blended into the living room and found a seat in the corner to sit down. He squinted his small eyes, silently making calculations in his mind.
A guest in purple clothes who was a little closer caught a glimpse of the pockmarked man who was disheveled and looked slovenly. He felt that he was a bit unusual in this kind of occasion? Curious for a moment, he poked the guest in green clothes next to him, pursed his lips, and muttered in a low voice: "Hey, turn around and take a look - the pockmarked guy in the corner could be the one in front of you." Are you here to cast lots?"
The guest in green clothes glanced at the corner and replied disdainfully, "Well, don't make wild guesses. He looks like a bear. How could anyone with dignity send him here to cast lots?"
"Ahem, you said this man didn't come here to cast lots, so why did he come to such an occasion?" The man in purple clothes glanced at the pockmarked face with disdain, still sitting with his neighbor.
The guest in green clothes smiled disapprovingly and replied sarcastically: "Hey, brother, just look at that man's shabby appearance, you don't even need to count? What if Xavier Zheng 'shot' his paper lot?" , I'm sure he will break the contract."
The matchmakers are here and everything is ready. At this time, a middle-aged man with short stature, regular features and strong steps walked into the living room. This man was wearing a bronze Han Chinese costume, neatly dressed, steady in manner, and with bright eyes. Standing in front of the hall, he looked around at the furnishings and atmosphere, introduced himself and said, "I, Zhuang Fengshan, have been entrusted by the old lady of the Zheng family to preside over the ceremony of setting up an altar and accepting Concub!nes for boss Xavier Zheng." . It is really eye-opening to see so many media personnel at the scene, and I feel extremely happy and happy. In such a warm atmosphere, people can feel and predict that Mr. Xavier Zheng will rejuvenate his family. , the business is prospering, and it can be passed down from generation to generation! Xavier Zheng is really lucky and blessed. As the supervisor of Xavier Zheng’s establishment of a Concub!ne, I feel very happy and prosperous. "
As soon as the host's words came out, the venue immediately fell silent. Then, Zhuang Fengshan looked solemn, with an excited mood, and solemnly announced in a loud voice: "Today is a happy day. Boss Xavier Zheng held a ceremony to set up an altar and accept a Concub!ne here. This move can be described as auspicious. Zheng Fenglu, a match made in heaven. Welcome all friends and guests to join the candidates and bid actively. We all congratulate each other for coming. Among so many candidates, Xavier Zheng will be the one who hits the lottery. Mr. Xavier Zheng’s second wife. Now, the media personnel have arrived, and the altar setting ceremony is about to begin. During the altar setting ceremony, I don’t need to say more about the rules and procedures in the venue. I believe everyone can compete fairly. The principle is to follow the order and stick to the rules! Then, ask the boss Xavier Zheng to draw lots on the spot and announce the Concub!ne candidate on the spot. "
Immediately, Zhuang Fengshan turned his face, took off the red cover on the big bucket, and put it aside. Then, he picked up the pile of red paper on the table, held it in his hand, and solemnly explained to the guests present: "Now, I will distribute the lottery papers to everyone one by one according to the order of the scene. . Please write the address, family name, father's name, and the girl's age and name you provided in a simple and detailed way on the red lot paper. I was worried that everyone wouldn’t understand, so I just made a very vivid demonstration of kneading a ball of paper. Then, he pointed at the big bucket and declared seriously: "After you have written the paper for setting the mark, gently crumple it into a ball, and then throw the crumpled paper ball--- into the big bucket. Just go inside. Do you understand?"
Everyone said in unison: "I understand." "I understand."
Zhuang Fengshan finished explaining the ceremony procedures. Then, the red papers were sent to everyone one by one according to the on-site order. The pockmarked man stood behind the crowd, acted cunningly and secretly, and cleverly got a piece of lottery paper.
The guests received the paper and came to the table one after another. They took up their writing brushes one after another and filled out the address, family background, father's name, age and name of the girl they provided on the red square paper in a simple and standardized manner. Then, he gently crumpled the paper into a ball and threw the paper balls into the big bucket one by one.
The pockmarked belly contains secrets, come prepared. When no one was watching, he secretly changed the papers distributed and used a large piece of red paper without authorization. While everyone was busy writing, he filled in the woman's address, father's name, and girl's name. Age and name. Then, he crumpled the paper he had written into a ball, held it in the palm of his hand, followed the crowd, and quickly threw the paper ball into the big bucket.
Immediately, the pockmarked man acted smartly and quickly returned to his seat in the corner. He squinted his small eyes, silently, secretly proud, quietly waiting for the result of the lot.
Everyone had written the papers and the casting of lots was completed one after another. Then, Zhuang Fengshan picked up the red square cloth and covered it on the big bucket. Then, in accordance with the steps and procedures of the ceremony, he solemnly announced: "Now that everyone has finished casting lots, we will invite the marriage seeker, Boss Xavier Zheng, to attend the scene, draw the lots publicly, and announce the results on the spot. Today, whether Boss Xavier Zheng enters the urn or shoots, The girl from which family they married is a marriage established by the two of them in their previous lives. Please pay attention to it? "
At this time, Xavier Zheng, wearing a rosewood-colored silk gown and a blue soft satin mandarin jacket, walked in from the side door of the living room. In the past, this boss Xavier Zheng was known by business people for his flexible mind, thoroughness and prudentness, and steady handling of affairs, no matter what big or small things he encountered outside. However, at this moment, he was thinking heavily, looked a little reserved, and felt that he was walking on thin ice. He walked closer to Dadou and nodded slightly to everyone, even as a simple hello.
Everyone in the venue watched, and there was silence for a moment. Xavier Zheng was nervous, his nerves were suppressed, and he felt that countless eyes were looking at him harshly? He mechanically raised his left hand, lifted up a corner of the cover on the big bucket, and then put his right hand into the big bucket. At the bottom of the big bucket, the paper lots thrown in were densely packed, forming a thick layer. When he touched his palm to the layer of paper lots below, he felt uneasy and confused. He didn't know which paper lot he should grab? For a moment, I was confused and lost my mind. I couldn't help but stroke the paper ball back and forth a few times with my palms. Among them, a slightly larger paper lot is always blocked under the palm of the hand. At that time, he was in a trance, his mind went blank, and his fingers couldn't help but tremblingly grabbed the big lot that was blocking his hand. Immediately, he took out his hand and handed the lot to the host.
At this time, the atmosphere in the venue immediately relaxed. Everyone holds their breath, pricks up their ears, and listens attentively to the result of the lottery?
Zhuang Fengshan took the paper lot and slowly unfolded the ball. The handwriting on it was a little blurry and crooked. After careful identification, he solemnly read out: "The girl's name is Lan Yinghong. She is nineteen years old. My father, Lan, keeps his business and lives in the lowland in the west."
The candidate was decided and everyone was disappointed. The pock-marked man was sitting in the corner, his small eyes blinked fiercely, his pupils turned strangely a few times, and an unconcealable smile appeared on his face.
The person who was shot had an unfamiliar surname and a poor address. Everyone couldn't help but whisper to each other, and they were confused and suspicious for a long time, but they all shook their heads for a while and didn't know the details? Occasionally, someone would inevitably ask: "Who is Lan Shouye who lives in the western depression?"
Among them, a visitor from the west of the city seemed to know something about it. At that time, he couldn't help sticking out his tongue, curling up the corner of his mouth, and said in a strange voice: "Could it be that there is a girl nicknamed 'Lan Xiaogui' in the Xixia Depression? Lan Yinghong, right?"
The altar setting ceremony ended and the guests walked out of the living room one after another. The pockmarked man was extremely lucky, and he was secretly happy in his heart. He just walked by the wall and quietly walked out of the Zheng family gate.
After the lot was drawn, could you hear the crowd talking a lot? Xavier Zheng guessed that something was wrong. He felt his chest was tight, his whole body was frightened, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead and palms. Before the guests had dispersed, he felt depressed and left the living room dejectedly.
In the east wing, the furnishings and arrangements are simple and elegant, comfortable and tidy. In the outer room of the house, there is a purple-brown square table and two chairs, and a floor-to-ceiling carved bookcase on the side. Inside the bookcase, there are various books on display, and some framed scrolls are placed on the top of the bookcase.
On the window sill, there is a pot of rose in full bloom, with moist green leaves, creamy yellow flowers, and a faint fragrance that you can smell.
Mrs. Yu knew her husband's character very well and knew that Xavier Zheng was in a bad mood today. She sat inside and outside the room, anxiously waiting for the result of the lottery?
At this time, a girl wearing a lotus-colored top and navy-colored trousers came over from the upper room. This girl's name is "Merci". She has a round face, curved eyebrows and bright eyes. She is petite and handsome, with a calm and calm demeanor. She is seventeen or eighteen years old. She stepped into the house, walked in slowly, and told the owner in a low voice: "Madam, over there in the living room, the lot drawing ceremony has ended, and the master will be back soon."
Seeing Mercy's displeased expression, Madam's face also became a bit sad. Immediately, when she saw her husband pushing open the door and stepping into the house, she asked, "Xavier Zheng, which family's girl did you catch?"
Xavier Zheng was upset, speechless and too lazy to reply. With a gloomy face and indifferent eyes, he passed through the outer room and directly entered the inner bedroom. He approached the bed, stumbled and fell on the quilt. Immediately, he held his head with both hands, his face turned a little pale, he felt anxious and uneasy, and he was breathing heavily and sighing heavily.
Yu then followed into the dormitory. Seeing her husband's sad face and a confused look in his eyes, he asked with concern: "Xavier Zheng, if you hit the lot, the happy event will come true and the candidate will be chosen. No matter which girl from the family is caught, what will be the result?" ? We have all settled down, but why do you look so depressed? "
Xavier Zheng's eyebrows were raised and his face turned blue, as if he felt an ominous omen. He sat up suddenly, spread his hands regretfully, and complained in frustration: "It was not my wish to take a Concub!ne by lot, but my mother had to force me to submit. This is good; in the fighting arena-- ---Throwing in a thick layer of paper lots, I put my hand in. I was at a loss as to what to do. I didn't know what to do. I was in a daze and somehow managed to catch a girl named Lan who had never seen anything before. From the guests' comments and conversations, we can guess and have a hunch that the family surnamed Lan has a particularly bad reputation. It makes people feel very uncomfortable. "
After hearing this, Mrs. Yu felt bitter in her heart and her face was full of sorrow. She is gentle and gentle, and she is well aware of her mother-in-law's coercive attitude and powerful methods, so she has no choice but to deal with this matter? Then, she calmed down and comforted her calmly: "Xavier Zheng, now--the altar setting ceremony is over, the candidates for drawing lots have been decided, and the whole city will know about it soon. This matter, It's the old lady's hard decision, and it's all arranged by the old man. I'm afraid my mother is right about it, but how can I tolerate it? Besides, the matter has been announced to the public, and we can only accept it. It's natural, just let nature take its course."
After hearing the consolation, Xavier Zheng relaxed a little and said with a long sigh, "Let's discuss this matter slowly for the time being. Let's delay it for a while and see how mother handles it."
Here, after learning that the candidate had been announced, Chunhua immediately ran to the old man's room. He opened the door and reported to the owner loudly: "Old lady, the lottery ceremony is over. The candidate for my Concub!ne has been decided, and the woman is a nineteen-year-old girl named Lan."
The old lady was sitting on the Taishi chair indoors, sipping the tea and just putting down her teacup. When she heard the results of the lot drawing, she was extremely happy. Her eyes flashed suddenly and she said with a smile on her face, "Well, the girl is nineteen years old, which is the best time for women to have children. That fortune teller That's absolutely true; this time, the daughter-in-law Xavier Zheng marries will definitely be able to give birth to children for the Zheng family, and I'm looking forward to having grandchildren. "
As a girl, Chunhua is very good at talking to people, and immediately joins her in cheering; "Old lady, when I finish planning the wedding, the Zheng family will be blessed with double happiness! You can wait happily to hold your grandson and enjoy your family." Have fun."
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