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At night, the prefect's banquet was bustling with people. There were more than a hundred people present. Almost all the students who had passed the autumn examination in this field were invited. Li Qingzhou, Zhao Xuewen, Qian Xiuyuan, and Ma Zhigao also gathered among the crowd. , and talk to others around you from time to time.
At the banquet, because Li Qingzhou was the first member of this class, many students present took the initiative to come over to talk to Li Qingzhou and say hello, hoping to take this opportunity to get to know Li Qingzhou. This also caused Li Qingzhou to become a The protagonist of this banquet, the prefect Cai Daoming at this time, had not yet appeared, and all the students present were mingling freely.
"The prefect has arrived."
Nearly half an hour passed in this way. As a clerk shouted from the door, he remembered that the prefect Cai Daoming had arrived belatedly. He was dressed as a scholar in Confucian robes, with a majestic face and extraordinary demeanor. He is a big shot who has been in a high position for a long time.
"I've met the prefect."
Seeing Cai Daoming walking in from the door, everyone present immediately bowed and saluted. Li Qingzhou didn't put on any airs and just followed the good example with Zhao Xuewen, Qian Xiuyuan and Ma Zhigao.
"You're welcome. It's a rare honor to invite so many young talents today. I won't talk about state affairs, only elegance."
Cai Daoming smiled upon hearing this, appearing quite easy-going, and then invited everyone to sit down, while he walked up to the chairman's chair.
After Cai Daoming took the chair, the group of people took their seats one after another.
"This must be Li Jieyuan."
Then Cai Daoming's eyes fell on Li Qingzhou again, and he said with a smile. When everyone heard this, they all looked at Li Qingzhou in unison.
"Qingzhou has met the prefect."
Li Qingzhou stood up and saluted Cai Daoming.
"I've heard of Li Jieyuan a long time ago. When I saw him today, he was truly a talented person, one of the best among men."
Cai Daoming touched the goatee on his chin and exclaimed in admiration.
"Your Majesty, the prefect has given you too much praise."
Li Qingzhou immediately hummed again, and many other people present could not help but look at Li Qingzhou with envy. In their opinion, it was such an honor to know that Fu Cai Daoming praised him.
However, Cai Daoming didn't say much to Li Qingzhou. He just said these two words and then hosted the formal dinner.
About half an hour later, after three rounds of wine and five dishes, Cai Daoming suddenly stood up and spoke.
"Everyone, today is a beautiful day, and all the literati and talented people are gathered together. I just take this opportunity to announce something here, so that everyone present can bear witness."
After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but stop and look at Cai Daoming again. At this time, a beautiful woman who looked to be in her twenties walked out and walked towards Cai Daoming, accompanied by two maids.
"Daddy."
The woman called out to Cai Daoming and glanced at everyone present, looking a little shy.
"This is the little girl Mingyue."
Cai Daoming introduced to everyone present that the woman was Cai Mingyue, Cai Daoming's daughter.
"I've met Miss Mingyue."
"I have long heard that Miss Mingyue is fragrant and beautiful. Today, when I see her, she is indeed well-deserved."
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Everyone present immediately said again, including all kinds of compliments, but these compliments were obviously very flattering, and then Cai Daoming said again.
"My daughter Mingyue has reached the age of leaving the court. I am here today just because I want everyone to help bear witness and announce my daughter's marriage."
At this time, another man in green shirt who looked about thirty years old but looked suave came from the door behind Cai Daoming. Cai Daoming pointed at the young man.
"This is Shiqing. I believe everyone will be familiar with it. I have decided to betroth my daughter Mingyue to Shiqing. The marriage will be consummated in seven days. I hope everyone can help bear witness today."
The man is Chen Shiqing.
Wow——
As soon as he said these words, there was a commotion on the scene, and countless envious eyes immediately looked at Chen Shiqing.
"My son-in-law has met my father-in-law."
Chen Shiqing in front also bowed to Cai Daoming humbly and respectfully.
"Shiqing."
Cai Mingyue looked at Chen Shiqing with joy and affection.
There is no doubt that the winner tonight is Chen Shiqing. Not only was he a high school student, but he also married Cai Mingyue and became the son-in-law of the prefect Cai Daoming. This is undoubtedly a step to the sky, and it is foreseeable that he will rise to the top in the future.
Many people even looked at Li Qingzhou because of this. In this autumn test, Li Qingzhou was ranked first, and Chen Shiqing's ranking happened to be second behind Li Qingzhou. Originally, everyone thought that the biggest winner in this autumn test was The winner is undoubtedly Li Qingzhou, but now, that may not be the case.
Many people are starting to feel that Chen Shiqing may be the biggest winner in this autumn exam. Although he lost to Li Qingzhou in the exam, the same may not be true in other aspects.
"Come, Shiqing, let me introduce you. This is Li Jieyuan."
Cai Daoming then introduced Li Qingzhou to Chen Shiqing. The purpose of holding this dinner tonight was actually to announce the marriage between Chen Shiqing and his daughter and pave the way for Chen Shiqing.
"Brother Li, I have long admired your name."
Chen Shiqing immediately smiled and offered his hand to Li Qingzhou with a smile on his face. Originally, he was ranked second in this autumn exam and was snatched away by Li Qingzhou. He was still a little depressed, but at this moment, he felt that his body and mind were clear. Although he was taking the exam He lost to Li Qingzhou in battle, but in life, he had already taken a big step away from Li Qingzhou.
"Congratulations, Brother Chen."
Li Qingzhou also smiled and bowed his hands to Chen Shiqing. He looked calm on the surface, but in his heart he was thinking whether this Chen Shiqing was Bai Sanniang's husband.
Later, Cai Daoming left, and Chen Shiqing became the protagonist of the banquet. His face was full of joy and high spirits.
However, Li Qingzhou, Zhao Xuewen, Qian Xiuyuan, and Ma Zhigao couldn't help but make mistakes.
"Ziyu, do you think this Chen Shiqing is Sanniang's husband? Otherwise, it would be too much of a coincidence that the names are exactly the same."
When there was no one else around, Zhao Xuewen couldn't help but look at Li Qingzhou in a low voice and asked.
"Shhh."
Li Qingzhou immediately made a silent gesture and whispered.
"Don't say anything more about this matter before it's certain."
The three of them nodded immediately after hearing this, knowing in their hearts that Chen Shiqing had now become the son-in-law of the prefect. Regardless of whether this Chen Shiqing was Bai Sanniang's husband or not, this matter must be treated with caution.
Afterwards, they stayed at the banquet for more than half an hour. When the banquet was over, the four of them, Li Qingzhou, dispersed one after another along with the crowd.
Wait until everyone has dispersed, Caifu.
"My son-in-law has met his father-in-law."
Chen Shiqing came to Cai Daoming and bowed respectfully to Cai Daoming.
Cai Daoming nodded slightly when he heard this, then looked at Chen Shiqing and said.
"Since I have agreed to betroth Mingyue to you, from now on, I hope you can devote yourself to Mingyue and take good care of Mingyue."
"Don't worry, father-in-law, my son-in-law will definitely take good care of Mingyue with his life."
Chen Shiqing said without hesitation.
"Well, you go down."
Cai Daoming nodded with satisfaction after hearing this, and then waved for Chen Shiqing to leave. In fact, he didn't like Chen Shiqing very much originally. One was that Chen Shiqing was a bit old, nearly thirty years old now, but his daughter really liked it. , I don’t know what kind of poison Chen Shiqing had, and insisted that Chen Shiqing not marry. It just so happened that Chen Shiqing did well in the autumn exam and got second place in the high school examination. It seemed that his talent and potential were pretty good.
That's why Cai Daoming finally agreed to the marriage.
As for Chen Shiqing's family, according to Chen Shiqing, he was originally from Zhoucheng, but his parents have passed away and he has not married a wife. Now he is alone. It doesn't matter whether he goes back or not. If he can marry Cai Mingyue, he is willing to stay in Fucheng directly. Marrying into the Cai family was another reason why Cai Daoming agreed to the marriage. He only had a daughter like Cai Mingyue, so if she were to marry her directly, he would naturally be reluctant to part with her. It would be best if she could stay with her.
Under these various factors, Chen Shiqing was undoubtedly a very suitable son-in-law candidate for him.
And although Chen Shiqing is a bit older, he seems to be quite decent. He is humble and polite in dealing with others, and he loves his daughter very much. He should be a trustworthy person.
But what Cai Daoming didn't know was that he was wrong this time.