In Luoyang City, among the most prosperous southern markets, there is a gossip news circulating today that attracts people's attention. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Before the unitary, the info spread all over the streets.

"Have you heard? Mrs. Gan went to Xu's house early this morning to ask for marriage, but she was beaten out, and even the bride price was thrown away. ”

"She deserves it, she also has today, who has always made her unsightly."

"But I heard that it was Miss Xu who seduced the prince of An Guo at the Peony Flower Meeting. Otherwise, what do you think, what mansion is An Guogong, how can you fall in love with a merchant's daughter? ”

"That's right, tsk, the world is going down, and women are becoming more and more indecent now."

"If you want to climb high, you don't need to use such means, and you don't want to embarrass Tu Shanchang."

As soon as Xu Wenmin entered the city, he heard many versions of rumors, including "Miss Xu seduced the prince of Anguo", "The prince of Anguo fell in love with Miss Xu at first sight", and even "the two have already exchanged songs and secretly knotted the pearl fetus". He was so angry that his face turned red and green, and green and red.

He was angry in his heart, and when he arrived in front of the Anguo Mansion, he didn't go through the side door, and went straight to knock on the door with red lacquer and brass rivets.

The porter came out of the small door on the right side of the gate in surprise, who will come to shoot the door? Is the door of the Guogong Mansion so easy to open? Even if his master goes out, he usually walks through the side door.

Seeing that it was a handsome man with raw eyes, he said half-yin and non-yang: "Did you go to the wrong door?" He pointed to the gold-painted plaque with gold trim on the black background on his head, rolled his eyes and said, "This is the Anguo Mansion." ”

Xu Wenmin's face sank, and he choked and said, "What I am looking for is the Anguo Mansion." ”

Stretched out his hand and took out the name card in his arms, handed it to the porter and said, "Xu Wenmin, I am here to visit the prince of Anguo." ”

"Xu Wenmin?" The porter recited the name several times, and was sure that he had never heard of this person in the capital. After looking at the name card in his hand, he naturally knew about Tu Shanchang, the head of "Songxi Academy", and saw that he was menacing, so he obviously wouldn't be like this if he didn't have any confidence.

He has been looking at the door here for decades, and a pair of old eyes have long been trained into fiery eyes, although he is suspicious, but his face changed in a blink of an eye, and he said with a smile: "This descendant, please wait a while, I will go to pass it on." Buff! Take this junior to the side door and entertain him well. ”

"Hey! With a bang, a teenager in a green coat and a small hat came out in response, saw Xu Wenmin with a smile on his face, and said again and again: "Young master, please come with the little one." ”

As the saying goes, "Stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling person", even though Xu Wenmin was angry in his heart, he also knew that it was none of these subordinates, so he snorted coldly and went with him.

Shi Jingze received a report from the porter, and when he heard the name "Xu Wenmin", he felt a little familiar. When I took the name card again, I knew it in my chest.

A wry smile appeared on his face, isn't Xu Wenmin the eldest brother who was just released from prison in Dali Temple not long ago and Xu Wan is really the eldest brother? The matter of asking for marriage was really annoyed by the Xu family, no, they all came to the door.

"Bring him in, I'll wait for him in the study." There is no escape, who made him not resolutely refuse when the prince was tempted? That's what made a fuss.

Xu Wenmin strode into the study room in the outer courtyard of the Anguo Mansion, and in front of him was a handsome and extraordinary young man, just from his standing posture, he could see his unique dignity.

This was the first time he had seen Shi Jingze, and the first time he had a direct conversation with the high-ranking prince of the Guogong Mansion, but when he thought of his sister, he was not afraid: "Shi Shizi? ”

Because he saw Xu Wanzhen's eldest brother, Shi Jingze put away those lazy postures, nodded and said, "It's here, Brother Xu, please take a seat." ”

The little guy came up with tea, and Shi Jingze said with a smile: "Brother Xu came all the way, rest your feet first, and let's talk slowly after drinking tea." ”

Xu Wenmin was unmoved, and asked: "I came here rashly to ask for an explanation for my sister." Early this morning, the official media came to the door to propose marriage, and all kinds of gossip in the market slandered my sister's reputation. These are all instructed by Shi Shizi? ”

"If I say no, will Brother Xu believe it?" Shi Jingze couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head, and said, "For Miss Xu, I just admire it, and I don't have the slightest blasphemy thought." ”

"In that case, how does Shi Shizi plan to end up?" There is no point in pursuing what has already happened. Xu Wenmin also knew in his heart that this matter was manipulated by the prince behind his back. But Shi Jingze, as the person concerned, is particularly important whether he intends to make a mistake or have other ideas.

Shi Jingze discussed this matter with his father An Guogong all night last night, and he already had a preliminary countermeasure, but it was not yet time to reveal it, so he had to answer vaguely: "Please Brother Xu believe me this time." In less than ten days, these rumors will surely be dissipated. ”

I inadvertently thought of the indifferent but stubborn woman in my heart, and sighed secretly. After such a fuss, I am afraid that there will be no fate between her and herself. But it's okay, she is so outstanding, even if she is a side concubine? It's a concubine after all, where can she be matched?

Xu Wenmin looked into his eyes and saw sincerity in his eyes. The purpose of his visit this time was to find out his attitude. Whether he is perfunctory or solemn, he can't be influenced by his own identity, but he can adjust the Xu family's response because of this.

At present, Shi Jingze can give a promise, which is tantamount to the best result, he nodded, stood up and gave a careful salute: "In the next generation of sisters, thank you Shi Shizi." ”

Shi Jingze hurriedly helped him up and said, "Brother Xu, don't do this." This matter, I am sorry for the Xu family. ”

Out of the Anguo Mansion, Xu Wenmin finally put down a stone in his heart. But thinking of those rumors, I couldn't help frowning tightly, how important is the reputation of the girl's family, even if the rumors can be clarified this time, but the girl's reputation has been ruined, who wants to marry a woman who was once unclear with other men? How will this be discussed in the future.

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In the princess's mansion, Princess Zhaoyang stood behind the bookcase, concentrating on the brush in her hand. Laurel was at her side, waiting for pen and ink.

After a while, after a famous poem was written, she put the brush in her hand on the red sandalwood pen holder and looked at the newly written words with satisfaction.

"The princess's words are getting more and more sophisticated."

Princess Zhaoyang smiled and nodded: "It's better than before!" How's that going? ”

Yue Guiyu said: "Early this morning, Mrs. Gan went to Tu's house, but she was thrown out with a bride price. At the same time, there are unbearable rumors of Miss Xu and Shi Shizi's fornication. ”

Princess Zhaoyang clapped her hands, and a sarcastic smile appeared on her lips: "I, the prince's brother, am too anxious!" Where is this marriage, it is clearly a feud. Did he think that as long as he made a big deal and created an established fact, the Anguo Mansion would be at his mercy? Stupidity! ”