Chapter 117: A Promise, a Condition
Cham Palace
"The post given to me by the crown princess said that the day after tomorrow is the birthday of the emperor's eldest grandson, and invited me to come over the house for a gathering."
King Zhan glanced at the post and didn't speak!
Rong Tian looked at King Zhan and said, "Husband, do you think I want to go?" β
"Feel free!"
"Random?" Rong Tian sighed and said, "If it is according to my own wishes, I don't really want to go." β
"Why don't you want to go?"
"Because it's not interesting! And, gifts. β
This honest words caught her ears, and King Zhan glanced at her, "This is what you can say?" β
Rong Tian blinked, "Can't you say it?" That's what I want to sing! β
King Zhan scolded, "I don't know the proportion, I don't know the severity!" β
Rong listened, but smiled, "Who let me be a family with my husband!" If it is for outsiders, I must be dignified and well-behaved! β
King Zhan snorted lightly, "Don't beg for this king." β
"I'm telling the truth."
"I think you're underwhelmed."
Rong listened to the words, stretched out his head and leaned his face over, smiling, his voice greasy, "Call you!" β
King Zhan lowered his eyes, looked at the pretty little face, raised his hand, and stroked her cheek. With, screwed ......
"Hmm...... It hurts! Raising his hand, he slapped King Zhan's big hand, covered his aching cheeks, and pouted, "You are so screwed!" β
Looking at the reddened cheeks, what King Zhan remembered was the delicacy and softness between his fingers.
"Don't play tricks for the master!"
"You're so ruthless."
"Dislike the master?"
"How so? Don't you know, my favorite thing is that you have no grace, no style, and don't know how to pity the fragrance and cherish the jade? β
"Looks like you're really itching!"
"Where, ah...... It hurts! I'm obviously complimenting you. β
"Are you a fool? Can't even tell the difference between praise and loss? β
"Hmm...... Good men don't fight with women, and gentlemen don't use their mouths. Lord Wang, this is not a gentleman's behavior. β
"Ye is not a gentleman!"
"In this way, the husband is admitting that he is a villain! Ah......h
"Repeatedly!"
"Obviously you said it yourself!"
"It was the master who said it, but who allowed you to go along with it?"
"You're being unreasonable...... Woo...... Hurt! No more spanking. β
"Shut up ......"
Listening to the movement in the house, standing outside the door with the food, stunned, a little at a loss, more shocked, shocked! Because, they have never seen such a king of Zhan.
Although it is still so domineering, it is still so unreasonable. But there is no common coldness in the voice, but a rare bit of softness. That kind of strangeness......
"Let's go down first! Come back after a stick of incense. β
Hearing Rin Go's voice, they hurriedly lowered their heads, restrained their expressions, bowed their heads, and walked away quickly.
Rin Wu turned his eyes to look at Rin Yi with a hint of emotion, "Actually, this is also very good!" β
Rin bowed his head, "It's really good." β
It's just that this kind of daily life, such an atmosphere, this kind of warmth, lively. There are still some people who are not used to it.
Palace
Imperial examination, selection of talents. The emperor still attaches great importance to this. Talent is an important part of the country's social security. Especially the person who was the top of the high school this time......
"Rong Yibai!" The emperor muttered softly, thoughtfully.
Rong Tian's brother, the titular brother-in-law of King Zhan. This heavy identity, the emperor can't help but think about it.
"Dragon Tiger!"
The emperor's voice fell, and a figure appeared in front of him, kneeling on one knee, "Your Majesty!" β
"Let's check Rong Yibai's past!"
"Yes!" The dragon and tiger took the order and flew away.
Looking at the disappearing figure of Long Weifei, the emperor's eyes were deep.
late
Lin family
Lin Mingyu looked at Lin Hai, and Mrs. Lin said, "Daddy, mother." Calling my daughter over so late, is there anything wrong? β
Mrs. Lin nodded, "I have something to tell you." Come, sit here. β
"Oh, good!" Lin Mingyu sat down, looked at Mrs. Lin and said, "But it has something to do with my daughter?" β
Looking at Mrs. Lin's expression and Lin Hai's expression, Lin Mingyu was sure. It's not a family thing. Or her business.
Hearing this, Mrs. Lin glanced at Lin Hai. Seeing Lin Hai nodding, Mrs. Lin sighed silently, and said, "Someone came to propose to you today." β
When Lin Mingyu heard this, he was slightly stunned. Although she has reached the age when she should say goodbye, she still feels a little sudden when she hears it. What's more, in addition to going to the dealer to hang filial piety recently. She hadn't been to anyone's house.
I've never seen each other, I've never moved, what's ......
Lin Mingyu frowned slightly, "Which one is it?" β
"Rong family!"
Hearing this, Lin Mingyu's heart jumped, "Rong family? The Rong family of the Shilang Mansion? β
"Hmmm! The eldest son of the Rong family's three-room - Rong Yibai! That is, the brother of Princess Zhan. He is also the champion of this imperial examination. β
When Lin Mingyu heard this, his expression was uncertain, and there was an accident in his eyes that could not be concealed.
The son of Shilang's Mansion, the brother of Princess Zhan, the upstart that everyone is vying for, and the promising champion duke. How did the Rong family remember to marry the Lin family?
Although Lin Hai is in the position of Dali Temple. But because his temperament is too stubborn, his popularity among his colleagues in the officialdom is not good. It is really difficult to predict what the future official career will be.
In this way, marrying the Lin family can be regarded as an adventure. At the same time, because of Lin Hai, Rong Yibai has already offended a group of people before he has even stepped into the official career. What's in it for him?
Looking at Lin Mingyu's uncertain expression, Mrs. Lin said again, "It's the matchmaker who Prince Zhan personally came to mention!" β
Hearing this, Lin Mingyu was taken aback again, "Lord Zhan? In this way, it means that this relationship is settled.
I don't know what kind of person Rong Yibai is, but he has lost the right to refuse. this
The right to refuse was lost. This made Lin Mingyu uneasy.
Seeing Lin Mingyu's apprehension, Mrs. Lin gently held her daughter's hand and said softly, "You don't have to worry. Your father has already seen Rong Yibai today. Your dad is very happy with him. β
Hearing this, Lin Mingyu raised his head, "Daddy has seen him?" β
Lin Hai nodded, "Steady, modest, understand the rules, know the etiquette, not impetuous, not arrogant!" There is a degree of advance and retreat, except that it is somewhat sleek. However, being tactful in officialdom is a plus. Although it is impossible to do it for the father, it cannot be denied. In general, Rong Yibai is a good person, completely different from his father. β
After Lin Hai finished speaking, Lin Mingyu couldn't help but be a little surprised. Because Lin Hai rarely praises a person. But now, I've only met once......
Lin Mingyu's tense heart couldn't help but ease, and he smiled lightly, "Daddy said so." Come to think of it, Rong Gongzi is indeed very good. β
"Okay!" Lin Haizhong said, "When he came back, he spoke to his father; The key to this family affair depends on you, if you don't want to, he will explain to King Zhan on his behalf, and he will not embarrass the Lin family. β
Whether this is true or false, let's not say it for the time being, the key is to listen to it, which is also an attitude. proves that Rong Yibai's ideas are very thoughtful and can be regarded as heartfelt.
Lin Mingyu couldn't help but smile when he heard this, "Daddy is right, Gongzi Rong is indeed very tactful." β
Seeing that Lin Mingyu did not have a trace of rejection, Mrs. Lin breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and at the same time felt a little uncomfortable. This family business, whether to be happy or worried, it's really hard to say for a while.
looked at her daughter's expression, and she didn't like it. Lin Hai lowered his eyes, and then took out a letter from his sleeve pocket and handed it to Lin Mingyu.
"It's ......"
"Rong Yibai gave it to you."
When Lin Hai spoke, Lin Mingyu's face suddenly burned, and the letter in his hand suddenly became a little stinging, and he was a little at a loss for a while.
Mrs. Lin was speechless, "Master, you ...... How can you ......"
Isn't that what happened? Take the letter and come back. This...... Isn't this a private teaching? Where is there a Father who does this? If this doesn't happen, isn't this a pit for your daughter?
Lin Hai coughed lightly, "I'm measured." The letter, Rong Yibai wrote it in front of me, and I know very well what is written on it. β
When these words came out, not only Mrs. Lin was speechless. Even Lin Mingyu was speechless.
"Since Daddy knows what it is? So what are you going to do with this? "After all, it's my daughter's family, and now I don't feel comfortable holding this.
"Let's take a look first!"
Lin Mingyu listened to the words, said no more, stretched out his hand to open the letter, and unfolded the ......
Looking at the above content, the expression on Lin Mingyu's face changed with it. With that changeable look, Mrs. Lin's heart went up and down.
After Lin Mingyu finished reading, Mrs. Lin hurriedly spoke, "Yu'er, what is written on it?" β
Lin Mingyu turned his eyes, looked at Mrs. Lin, and was silent for a while before he found his voice and spoke, his voice was slightly trembling, and his heart fluctuated, "He...... He said, "If you should be a concubine, he can promise me that I will not take a concubine in this life......"
"What...... What the? Is what he said true? Before Lin Mingyu finished speaking, Mrs. Lin had already exclaimed, her eyes were horrified, and her face was excited, which was clearly visible, "He really said that?" β
That's what he said. However, there is one condition......"
"On what terms?"
"Just to be good to his sister!"
Mrs. Lin listened, "You mean Princess Zhan?" β
Lin Mingyu bowed his head, looked at the letter in his hand, and his eyes overflowed with a touch of amazement, more complicated, "Princess Zhan lost her mother at a young age, and in the days of Rongfu, she received very little love. He only hopes that in the days to come, there will be someone like him, wishing her well, wishing her well! β
It boils down to one sentence, marry him. He won't let you be wronged, but in the same way, he wants you not to wronged his sister.
If you want it, you have to pay! It seems fair. But it also clearly proves that in his heart, the most important person will not be you in the end. And, the woman who has become the princess of Zhan.
With a brother like this, Princess Zhan is lucky.
But if a husband is like this, what should he say? Is it luck or misfortune?
Rong Yibai is a sleek person, but he is also a cold and cool person enough.
Before you get married, tell you clearly what he can give you. I also tell you what he wants and what you want to do. Whether to refuse, or to agree, the choice is yours. This approach is very gentlemanly, but it is also very villainous.
Because, the choice is given to you, if you can't do it, don't blame him for his gaffe in the future, you're welcome!
Lin Mingyu thought about it, and suddenly couldn't tell what it was like in his heart. There are no concubines in this life, and there are no two wives in this life. This is what many women dream of, but dare not hope for.
But Rong Yibai promised to give her this for the sake of Princess Zhan. It's just that...... Want to be good to Princess Zhan? How good does it have to be to meet his requirements?
Mrs. Lin was in a similar mood to Lin Mingyu.
Hearing that Rong Yibai actually offered not to take a concubine in this life, he was shocked and surprised.
But when I heard his request, I was a little angry and a little powerless.
Did he marry a wife for the sake of someone who loved his sister? What did he think of other people's daughters? It's really ......
Mrs. Lin suppressed the churning love in her heart and looked at Lin Haidao, "Master, what kind of person is that Princess Zhan." Do you know a thing? β
Lin Hai thought for a moment and spoke, "I don't know thoroughly. However, Princess Zhan is a different person from the average daughter's family. β
"Definitely a different person. Otherwise, how can you be the princess of Zhan. Mrs. Lin responded. What I thought in my heart was that I could make King Zhan look at him differently, and I could make my brother treat him like this, and how deep the city should be. It's definitely unfathomable!
Lin Mingyu asked softly, "Daddy said it clearly." "She has heard a lot about Rong Tian. It's just that, everyone says
It's just that there are different opinions, and there are all kinds of things to say. In this way, what kind of person Rong Tian is, Lin Mingyu has no way of being sure.
Lin Hai looked at Lin Mingzhu and said, "That time, Rong Yibai was accused of killing the Gu family's daughter, Gu Jing. Do you remember this? β
"Hmmm! Remember. β
The cousin killed his cousin, which was quite a fuss at the time. How could she not know. However, it has not been explored, and the process is not clear. only knows, in the end, it turned out that the murderer was the Wang family, not Rong Yibai.
"At that time, it was Liu Zhen who presided over the case. I also had some contact with it, and Liu Zhen also spit bitter water on me because of the pressure. Said that he admired a person. said that he has been an official for more than ten years, and he still can't bear the anger of King Zhan. But there is one person who not only resisted the coercion of King Zhan, but also withstood that pressure, and gave birth to himself and his brother to earn a way out. β
To your brother?
When Mrs. Lin heard this, her expression was uncertain, "That person is ......"
"It's Princess Zhan!" After Lin Hai finished speaking, he sighed and said, "So, there is a reason why Rong Yibai loves Princess Zhan so much. Not because of who she is, but because of how much care she used to him. It can be seen that Rong Yibai is also a loving and righteous person. And he is a sincere person, he has always been dissatisfied with the Rong family's cold treatment of Princess Zhan. In this way, if you marry in the past, Rong Qi or that stepwife, if you treat you harshly, he will definitely protect you and will not let you be wronged foolishly. β
After hearing this, Mrs. Lin sighed silently. Rong Yibai is too affectionate to Princess Zhan, which is not a good thing for Mingyu.
It's just that Mrs. Lin also understands that there are always gains and losses in everything, and nothing good will be taken up by one person. She only wishes that Rong Yibai is not fooling and deceiving when she says that she will not accept concubines in this life.
Lin Mingyu lowered his eyes, was silent for a long time, and spoke, "Daddy, mother, I want to think about it." β
"You should think about it!"
"Good!"
"The daughter went back to the room first."
"Go ahead!"
Lin Mingyu left. Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Haidao, "Master, if Yu'er should go, I also promise to love Princess Zhan well." Then, Rong Yibai will also keep his promise and will not lose his word! β
"He won't lose his words."
"The lord believes in him so much?"
"Hmmm! I can't tell it, I believe it for no reason. For this, Lin Hai was also a little speechless.
It can only be said that Rong Yibai has a skin that is good at deceiving people. is obviously a ruthless and scheming wolf, but he has a harmless face and a gentle and kind body.
I have to say that at this point, Prince Zhan can't catch up even if he is a horse.
Just looking at the appearance, Rong Yibai looks that good. And the prince of Zhan is extremely charming and moody at first glance.
"But what if he loses his words?"
"Gaffes? Hum! The old man is not a vegetarian either. β
When Mrs. Lin heard this, she didn't know what to say. Because Lin Hai obviously likes this family business.
At this time, Mrs. Lin suddenly had a strange feeling. That is Lin Hai and Rong Yibai, who is obviously the one who made a fool.
Originally! Lin Hai's original intention to see Rong Yibai should have been to understand and deter him again. But now, Lin Hai's departure happened to give Rong Yibai a chance. He even became a letter boy once.
In this way, Rong Yibai is not affectionate, sincere or insincere, and it is not good to say absolutely. But Rong Yibai is absolutely shrewd and terrifying.
The pro has not yet been decided, the dowry has not been released, he has not done anything, so he will tell the sΓΉ family first, and he must be prepared to be good to his sister. This person is really annoying, and he is brazen enough. However, this kind of person will definitely go a long way in his official career. Because it's bad enough, and there are enough eyes in the heart.
Cham Palace
After eating and drinking, and after freshening up, King Zhan, as usual, leaned on the bedside and flipped through the books. And Rong Tian rarely didn't make trouble today, lying on the bed honestly.
Accustomed to her noisy, such a peaceful point, King Zhan is really not used to it. This can be said to be cheap!
"Rong Jiu!"
"Hmm!" It should be a little weak.
The voice was strangely clear to his ears, and King Zhan looked away from the book, "Speak well!" β
"I'm sick to my stomach."
"Exhausted?"
"I'm so useless in your eyes!"
"That's right!"
Rong Tian didn't even have the strength to roll his eyes, turned around and looked at King Zhan, his face was a little pale, "I'm menstruating, my stomach hurts!" β
Hearing this, King Zhan frowned slightly, "What's the menstrual matter?" No wonder there was always a vague smell of blood lingering between his noses, and it didn't seem to be his delusion.
"Uh-huh!" Rong Tianying, a little pitiful, begged for comfort, "Husband, you can help me rub my belly!" β
King Zhan didn't pay attention to her!
All right! Rong Tian didn't really count on it. Anyway, King Zhan has never been the one who pities incense and jade. This little bit of cognition is tolerant of it. However, King Zhan's next move let Rong Tian know that King Zhan not only doesn't know how to pity the fragrance and cherish the jade.
"Sparrow!"
Hearing King Zhan's voice, the little sparrow opened the door and walked in quickly, "Lord Wang, what do you command?" β
"Make a couch for the princess!"
When the little sparrow heard this, she was stunned, and her first reaction was, what did the young lady do wrong? You can't even sleep in a bed?
Rong Tian sat up with his stomach pressed, "Husband is really considerate. β
"This king doesn't like the smell of blood."
"That's really a concubine."
"Rong Jiu, pay attention to the tone of your voice."
"I lost too much blood, I was upset, and if there was anything wrong with what I said, I asked the prince to bear more." Aunt period, irritable period, menstrual cramps together, happy mood is the hell.
It's a pity that King Zhan doesn't understand all of them. Menstrual affairs, how his body is, and what his mood is, are all floating clouds for him. He didn't understand and didn't want to. The only clear, tolerant attitude and tone at the moment made him extremely unhappy.
"Rong Jiu
"Rong Jiu, this king indulges you, it doesn't mean that you can be lawless in front of this king."
"That's what the prince said!"
"Go down!"
King Zhan's voice sank, Rong Tian didn't say a word, and raised his feet to the bed.
"Sparrow, help me make a few more layers of mattresses."
"Yes!"
"I'll get some hot water later."
"Good!"
The sparrow responded, and Rong Tian raised his feet and went to the bathroom.
When Rong tilted back, the sparrow was ready.
Rong poured some hot water and slept under the covers. The little sparrow tucked the quilt for Rong Tilt, and seeing that King Zhan had no other instructions, he walked out lightly. For a while, there was no sound in the room except for the sound of King Zhan turning the book.
Rong Tian didn't know when she fell asleep, but before she went to bed, she clearly felt that there was a line of sight on her, not on the book. A low curse, a man without grace. Rong fell asleep in a trance.
Following
Rong Tian woke up, and King Zhan was gone.
"Miss, the prince has entered the palace. You start by drinking some hot porridge to warm up your body. β
"Good!" Rong poured halfway through the meal, and the girl at the door came to report.
"Princess, the aunts are waiting to see the princess outside the door."
"I'm not feeling well, let them all go back! Also, now that it's cold, you don't have to come over every day to say goodbye. Just come once every five days. β
The little girl listened to the words and leaned over, it should be. Turn around, go out, and truthfully convey the princess's orders.
When Aunt Lin and the others heard this, they lowered their heads with uncertain expressions on their faces. It's just that Shane's voice is not small at all.
Because of the cold weather, they are specially allowed to ask for peace every few days. The princess is kind and considerate. It's definitely not because they don't want them to see the prince. So, they should be grateful.
Rong Tian didn't have the energy to probe their minds at this time. While eating, he said to the sparrow, "Finch, when these few days are over, you teach me to practice both hands." β
"Miss is really going to learn kung fu?"
"Move and bounce, for exercise. I hope that every time I have a menstrual period, I can feel a little more comfortable. β
"Okay, wait for the past few days, the slave will teach you."
"Hmm!"
As soon as the words fell, a girl walked in again and said, "Princess, there is a woman named Xiangzi at the door who wants to see the princess." β
Shoko?
"Let him in!"
"Yes!"
After a while, Shoko didn't come over, but Rin Wu walked in with a box. Put the box in his hand in front of Rong Tian, and said calmly, "This is what Gongzi Rong asked Xiangzi to send." In addition, Shoko has already gone back. β
Rong listened to the words, didn't say much, reached out to open the box, saw the contents inside, was slightly stunned, picked it up, "What is this?" Medicine? β
Rin Wu nodded, "The princess is not feeling well, and Gongzi Rong remembers this day very carefully." So, I specially asked Shoko to send it. Just now, I have let the imperial doctor see it, and the princess is available. It can relieve physical discomfort and is not harmful to the body. β
"I see! Hehe...... "Rong Yibai, this guy, it's good to have a heart." There's no need to even remember this!
Rin bowed his head and said, "Originally, I saw that the princess was really uncomfortable, but the master specially called the imperial doctor over." It's just that I didn't expect that Rong Gongzi was so hearted. In this way, it seems that the master has done too much. β
These words are prickly in the cotton seed.
"However, the Imperial Doctor did not make a trip in vain. It just so happened that Aunt Li in the backyard was not feeling well. I heard that it was because I had been enjoying the flowers for too long yesterday, and it was cold. The master took the imperial doctor to Aunt Li's place, and the princess didn't have to wait for the master for the time being. After Rin Wu finished speaking, he arched his hand, "The subordinates won't disturb the princess's dinner, and they will retire first." β
Rin Five leaves. Rong Tian looked at the medicine in his hand, and then tasted what Rin Wu said just now, his eyes were full of various colors, and then, he lowered his head and continued to eat!
On the other side......
Aunt Li (Li Li'er) never expected that King Zhan would come back to see her, she was surprised and happy for a while, excited, her eyes couldn't help reddening, and she opened her mouth, both to ask for sin, "It's all the concubines who are not angry, and the prince is tired, and they are all concubines." β
Hearing this, King Zhan was sure once again that he was indeed too accustomed to leaning.
Li Li'er was sick, and the first thing that came to mind was that she was not, so he shouldn't be tired.
And Rong Jiu, the woman, was not feeling well, so she asked him to rub her belly. As soon as he said that he didn't like the smell of blood, and as soon as he let her go down, she was immediately upset and began to throw her face at him.
"If you don't feel well, just lie down!"
Hearing this, Li Li'er's tears fell instantly, and she quickly reached out to wipe them away, and said tightly, "The concubine is okay!" You sit down, and the concubine will make you tea. β
King Cham sat and did not speak.
Li Li'er was busy working non-stop, pouring tea, serving water, and doing it herself, with a happy face.
That kind of joy is the most accustomed to King Zhan. Correct...... Different is different after all. Knowing this, King Zhan frowned.
"Lord Wang, are you tired? But you want the concubine to beat your legs for you......" Before Li Li'er's words fell, King Zhan suddenly got up, without saying a word, and strode out.
Li Li'er looked at this, her face turned pale, "Lord, the concubine has no other meaning." It's just ......" Before the words were finished, the figure of King Zhan was gone.
Coming and going in a hurry, Li Li'er was uneasy, turned her head to look at the girl next to her, and said worriedly, "Thrush, is he angry?" β
"Auntie thinks too much!"
"But ......"
"The prince should have something important!"
"Is that so?"
"Hmmm! The aunt also knows the prince's temperament. If he had been angry, he would have had a seizure. So, my aunt can recuperate with peace of mind! β
Yes! If King Zhan was unhappy, he would definitely not endure it, and he would have an attack immediately.
Thinking like this, Li Li'er's heart softened, "You're right, the prince must have something important." β
"Hmmm! Auntie, you rest, the slave maid will decoct the medicine for you. β
"Good!"
Main Courtyard
"Master!"
"Hmm!" King Zhan responded casually, raised his feet, and before he could reach the house, Rin Wu's voice came again.
"Master, the princess is out."
When King Zhan heard this, his footsteps paused, his eyes sank, and he turned his head, "Gone out?" β
"Yes! The Lin family should be down. Today, the Rong family officially went to propose marriage and looked at each other. In order to show sincerity and attention, the princess also went. β
When the king of Zhan heard this, he didn't say anything, but raised his feet and went into the house.
Rin Wu took a few steps back from the door, looked at Rin Yi, and said softly, "You say, who will be the first to lose his breath this time?" Is it the master who strikes first? Or will the princess seek peace first? β
Rin said expressionlessly, "It should be you who were locked up in the small mercy hall first." β