Li Qishang led Guan Tuantuan on a tour of the entire mansion.
Finally, he collapsed in the back garden, completely exhausted.
They actually spent half a day touring the entire mansion, which was so big.
The Su residence.
"Sir, we've found him."
Su Xu asked nervously, his voice trembling slightly, "Who is it?"
Xu Qing whispered, "The fourth young lady of the family of the Vice Minister of Rites."
After listening, Su Xu frowned slightly, as if he was thinking or savoring the moment; in any case, it was a very tense situation.
Xu Qing didn't dare to speak and could only keep his head down silently. Heaven knows how much effort he had put in to find out such an embarrassing thing.
After all, it concerns a daughter's reputation, so how could such a thing be made public? Isn't it all kept tightly under wraps and kept secret?
Su Xu said calmly, "Have Lord Liu bring the Fourth Miss to our residence as a guest tomorrow."
Xu Qing understood, clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "Yes, I will take care of it right away."
Before leaving, Su Xu added, "Be careful. I need to see her in person to know if she is the woman from that day. I don't want to ruin her reputation."
Xu Qing: My lord, you're really funny!
"Yes, I understand."
Su Xu lay on the bed, looking at Xu Qing's back, and couldn't help but recall the scene from that day. He seemed to have really been possessed.
He shook his head. "Yue'er, I'm sorry, I need to repay your kindness."
He said this to himself, then chuckled self-deprecatingly.
He never had her, so why should he feel guilty? It was all just wishful thinking on his part!
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Liu Mansion.
Liu Ming looked at the invitation on his desk, somewhat puzzled. That young, powerful minister…
They actually sent me an invitation and specifically asked me to bring my fourth daughter. Is there something fishy going on here?
He thought it over and over, shook his head uncertainly, but finally took the invitation.
He went to Liu Chengcheng's courtyard, intending to test whether that person was indeed the Grand Secretary.
He held the rank of a second-grade official, but that was still lower than the Grand Secretary, so he had to be humble and subservient!
depressed!
If his daughter really is... that kind of person, how should he handle this situation?
oops!
My head hurts!
Can a man tolerate his son-in-law having a higher official position than himself?
What is all this nonsense?
Liu Ming was speechless, feeling depressed! His hand holding the invitation even felt hot to the touch.
Moreover, the Grand Secretary is such an unpredictable person, won't my daughter suffer?
If they are bullied, can someone with such a low-ranking official position stand up for his daughter?
Just thinking about it gives me a headache. What is he going to do?
Liu Ming arrived at Liu Chengcheng's courtyard looking constipated.
After asking around, we finally found out that the person was hiding in the study.
"Chengcheng, it's Daddy. Open the door, Daddy has something to tell you."
Liu Ming's voice was full of patience as he gently knocked on the door.
Liu Chengcheng was somewhat surprised. Why was her father coming to her courtyard so late at night? How could he be so impolite?
"Father, what brings you here?"
"Come on, come on, let's go inside. I have something to tell you."
Liu Ming entered the study and looked his daughter up and down.
He prayed silently, "Please don't! He doesn't want his daughter to marry into a wealthy family; he can't afford to offend him!"
Liu Chengcheng looked at her father, who was staring at her with a constipated expression, somewhat frightened. "Dad, what's wrong? Just tell me."
The way you're looking at me makes it feel like you're trying to kill me.
Liu Ming sighed and handed her the invitation, "Take a look for yourself!"
When Liu Chengcheng took the invitation, her eyes widened instantly. It was an invitation from Chief Minister Su.
The Prime Minister Su invited her father to take her on a visit to the higher authorities, this...
Looking at his daughter's terrified expression, Liu Ming knew everything. Hadn't everything he had just thought of already come true?
This is even more effective than praying to Buddha! It truly works for everything, except for good things.
My God!
Why is his life so miserable?!
"Chengcheng, can you give your father a heads-up?"
Liu Chengcheng looked at her father, her eyes instantly welling up with tears, and she knelt down with a pitiful expression.
She said in a very embarrassed manner, "Father, I don't want to marry him as a concubine."
Liu Ming really wanted a bolt of lightning to strike him dead!
"This matter is not up to Father to decide. The other party is the Grand Secretary, and Father's official rank is not even as high as his."
The only thing your father can do is prevent you from marrying, but what if the Grand Secretary…
"Even I, as your father, cannot stop you from taking me as a concubine!" Liu Ming said.
Liu Chengcheng was sobbing and crying, her heart pounding with tension and fear!
"Father, I don't want to go tomorrow!"
Liu Ming shook his head, indicating that he could not refuse. He also told her to dress up more elegantly the next day, hoping to catch the Prime Minister's eye and make him marry her as his official wife.
These matters were originally handled by his wife, but his first wife passed away early.
None of his later concubines were ever officially recognized as wives; he didn't want the children born to his first wife to become his legal wife.
Letting the aunt teach the child was the only way to ensure that the aunt was involved in everything.
"Alright, you should get some rest. I'll take you to visit him after my father finishes court tomorrow."
Liu Ming made the decision and then got up and left Liu Chengcheng's study.
Liu Chengcheng was inwardly seething with anger and frustration. Why was her life so miserable? How could her mother be so heartless as to abandon her?
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The next day.
The Grand Secretary's Office.
"Your humble servant greets Your Excellency the Grand Secretary."
"This humble woman pays her respects to Your Excellency the Grand Secretary."
The father and daughter, one after the other, gently greeted Su Xu, who was leaning against the bed. After resting for a few days, Su Xu was in much better spirits.
Looking at Liu Chengcheng, who was far away from him, he said, "Come forward."
Liu Chengcheng was hesitant and awkward, so Liu Ming raised his hand and tugged at her, gesturing for her to come forward.
Finally, he walked to Su Xu's bedside, about three steps away.
Su Xu then saw the girl's appearance clearly, and she actually looked somewhat like Guan Zhiyue. Was this a consolation from heaven?
"May I have your name?"
"Your Excellency, my name is Liu Chengcheng."
Su Xu nodded, then asked, "How old are you this year? Are you married?"
Liu Chengcheng blushed, but still nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I am nineteen years old this year and am not yet married."
After Su Xu understood, he looked at Liu Ming behind her and said, "Lord Liu, what do you think of me becoming your fourth son-in-law?"
These words shocked everyone present; they were completely stunned!
Xu Qing\u0026 Xu Zhou: Young Master, has this finally come to your senses? Or is it to repay a debt of gratitude?
Liu Ming: Can I not answer?
Liu Chengcheng: I don't want to be a concubine!
"Hmm? What's wrong, Lord Liu? You don't think much of me?"
Liu Ming quickly waved his hand, "No, no, it's just that I'm not worthy of your status. My lady has a fiery temper."
She's not suited for such a prestigious family, and besides, she's too naive to compete for the throne within the inner quarters of the household.
Liu Chengcheng quickly added, "Yes, sir, I am uncouth and yearn for freedom. I am not suited to be confined to the courtyard and forced to serve others."
Hearing the father and daughter's words, Su Xu chuckled softly, "A grand wedding with eight bearers, a proper marriage, and a ten-mile-long procession of red bridal procession to make you the wife of the Grand Secretary."
There's no need for you to humble yourself, and you won't have the chance to do so.
"I will only marry one person, for life, one and only."
Liu Chengcheng nodded in disbelief, "Is it really true, one person for life, one love?"
Su Xu: "Hmm. We request Your Majesty to issue an imperial decree to grant the marriage and to include these words in the decree."
Without hesitation, Liu Chengcheng replied, "I'll marry him."
Su Xu covered his mouth and chuckled. This girl really did have that kind of passionate and decisive personality.
Liu Ming: Don't you know anything about self-restraint? My God!
"What is it, Father-in-law? Are you satisfied with your son-in-law?"
Su Xu was also a straightforward person, and he immediately became Liu Ming's father-in-law.
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When Liu Ming brought Liu Chengcheng out, he was still floating on air; he found it unbelievable!
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