Chapter Nine, Proposal of Marriage

The little girl hurried over, her flushed face resembling that of a red apple

Therefore, without any conflicts of interest, the relationship among the three brothers has actually improved, especially for Lei Wei, who rarely returns home more than a few times a year. However, each time he does return, he brings many novel items for Lei Dao.

Leidao also nodded in acknowledgment as a return gesture, and then sat down

By the way, I will send a group of people to escort you back to the city. This stretch of road is often plagued by mountain bandits, and it is not very safe

He saw a young man standing inside, who was about the same height as him, but was much more robust and strong. Moreover, his features bore a striking resemblance to his own.

Ahem, alright, madam, Yuer, you may come out now

The Lei family is indeed a powerful clan, with its core located in Lei Family Fort, representing the epitome of local power.

Leida found it somewhat strange; since his arrival, he had hardly seen his father a few times, yet he knew that his father would almost never allow him to enter the reception room

Have seen mother

Lei Hong seemed to recall something and reminded them

County Magistrate Liu wields considerable influence in the county town, and he is quite adept at interpersonal relations. His most proficient tactic is forming alliances through marriage.

Oh, a mere petty thief, with the expert arranged for me by my esteemed father, I shall have a smooth journey ahead.

Lei Dao always felt that the other party's gaze seemed to look down from a height, subtly carrying a hint of disdain

Leidao walked in, while the young maid stood guard outside; this living room must not be entered by the maid at will

No wonder the old man has no concubines, and even most of the maids in the Lei residence are plump in figure

Yuer, do you still have any regard for this Liu Sangongzi?

Whenever he recalls this information, Lei Dao feels a bit of a headache

The third brother has arrived, please take a seat. This is the third son of the Liu County Magistrate's family, who has already passed the examination and is a scholar with a recognized title, thus he must not be treated without due respect

With the assistance of Xiao Ya, Lei Dao quickly arrived outside the living room

Reido hesitated

Leidao and Leiwei hurriedly stood up to pay their respects; this plump woman is their biological mother

As Lei Dao just entered the hall, he heard a chorus of astonished voices

In fact, he has already guessed a little about it; this Liu County Magistrate is well-established in the county town, known for the saying that the county magistrate is as solid as iron while the county governors come and go like flowing water

Alright, let us go and take a look

Leidao began to mobilize the influence of the Lei family to gather some martial arts that could strengthen the internal organs. However, Zhang Qinglong was unaware of the existence of such martial arts, which must be extremely rare, making the task of collecting them exceedingly difficult

Leida grinned, recognizing the identity of the man before him; it was none other than his elder brother, Lei Wei

After Leidou and Lei Wei exchanged pleasantries, they noticed a man in a Chinese robe standing across from them. He was quite handsome, with an impressive appearance and demeanor. Moreover, his etiquette was very proper

This is the Third Young Master of the Lei Family? It is a pleasure to meet you

Elder brother

As I walked into the living room, two women unexpectedly emerged.

Lei Hong did not say anything else, but instead first inquired about Lei Yu

Regarding Leijia Fortress, the current head of the Leijia family is Lei Heng, the father of Lei Dao

Only Leidou was dumbfounded; since his crossing over, he had lost some memories and had no recollection of any "mother" at all

The sound of rustling

Indeed, it is disdain, much like how people from big cities perceive those in small villages, who appear to them as unsophisticated bumpkins

Lei Hong cleared his throat lightly, appearing somewhat awkward

It is evident that County Magistrate Liu has made arrangements for his son's safety as well

Leihui, Leiwu, Leidao ... ... and there is also Leiyu

Little sister

Moreover, there is a guard team of more than 20 people, which is sufficient to deal with ordinary strong individuals

Soon, Young Master Liu San left the Lei residence with the members of the Liu family

Young Master Liu San appeared calm and unperturbed. Behind him stood a man wearing a cloak, with twin swords strapped to his back, his face obscured and remaining silent.

However, the words of the old Taoist from Qingyuan cannot be disregarded, and Lei Dao can only wait patiently for news.

Father asked me to go to the reception room. Do you know who the esteemed guest is

Young master, young master, the head of the family requests your presence in the reception hall, stating that there are distinguished guests arriving

In the blink of an eye, more than ten days have passed

However, the bond among the three brothers is quite strong. The second brother joined the army and is not at all concerned about the modest wealth of the Lei family fortress; he is capable of forging his own future.

Originally, the name "Leidao" should have been "Leiba," according to the thoughts of Leidao's rather indulgent father, as it needed to embody a sense of might and dominance. However, later on, when Leidao fell ill, a wandering monk remarked that the name "Leiba" was too forceful and would shorten one's lifespan

From a young age, Lei Wei was trained by Lei Hong and became involved in family affairs early on. There is no doubt that this was to cultivate an heir, and in the future, the Lei family stronghold will be inherited by Lei Wei

There is also an elder brother, Lei Wei, who manages the Lei family's business in both the county town and the capital. Additionally, there is a second brother, Lei Wu, who is rather mysterious. It is said that he joined the army at a young age, following a formidable general. Now, he has become a military official of some standing, but he rarely returns.

At this moment, Leidou felt somewhat grateful to the monk who had come to beg for alms; otherwise, he would be Leidaba now, and that would truly be a storm of heavenly thunder

Then there is the younger sister, Lei Yu, who is also the only daughter of Lei Hong

Today, Young Master Liu San personally came, and his purpose is self-evident

"Lao San, having heard what the Daoist priest said, you followed him in meditation and energy cultivation, focusing your mind and calming your spirit, and surprisingly, it has alleviated your condition?"

County Magistrate Liu can be regarded as a representative of scholars, yet he took the initiative to seek a marriage alliance, which must certainly have its reasons

Moreover, since a fourth son had not been born, the name was changed to its current form, Lei Dao.

But now, seeing that Brother Lei Wei is genuinely expressing his feelings, there is no doubt that this fat woman is his mother

However, would a county magistrate, who wields significant power, actively seek to marry into a rural strongman’s family? This left Lei Dao somewhat perplexed, as this era still witnessed a struggle between civil and military authorities

Some of the fragmented memories he received are indeed not fragmented at all

Uncle, it is getting late, so I will not disturb you any longer. We must return before the city gates close

Leida cast a sympathetic glance at his father, but his father sat upright, seemingly contemplating a significant matter

As long as the Lei family does not object, the Liu family will likely come with a betrothal gift next time

After all, the reception room is where serious and important matters are discussed. What serious matters can a patient with tuberculosis discuss?

As for Leidou, he has been frail and sickly since childhood, and now he is suffering from tuberculosis. Even if he wishes to take over, it requires someone to agree first

Generally, scholars look down upon warriors, and even more so on families like the Lei family, which have gradually developed into powerful clans relying on brute force

Young Master Liu San displayed a faint smile on his face, and his demeanor and conduct showed no signs of impropriety, fully embodying the elegance of a scholarly family

Leidao was also unwilling to recall in detail; once he did, he would suffer from a splitting headache

Indeed, the Liu family subsequently took the initiative to express their intention to propose marriage, while Lei Hong neither agreed nor disagreed, remaining noncommittal.

Xiao Ya hesitated for a moment and then quietly said, "I heard that some distinguished guests have come to the county town, related to Miss Lei Yu."

In this situation, silence is indeed the best response

He knows that the Lei family is powerful and martial, not composed of scholars, but at least they can recognize some characters, right? Just look at the name Lei Hong gave to his own son.