The sudden separation must be reluctant, Qin Feng does not need to be served by others, so she does not have to insist on sending Mingshuang back. Anyway, her monthly money is also from Shainin's share.

Thinking of this, Xie Ning didn't insist with Qin Feng anymore, but continued to talk about the martial arts hall with the other party.

Previously, before the people in the Yan Wu camp arrived, Qin Feng suffered from wind and cold again, so they failed to put this matter on the agenda. Looking at it now, although the Yandi bandits were successfully suppressed, there were not a few dead and wounded. Hou Zheng made military merits and won the title of captain, and this statistical matter was handed over to him.

As for the opening day, Qin Feng has already found someone to calculate, it will be the ninth day of the next month. This day was well chosen, and there was plenty of time, so Xie Ning didn't have to worry about not having time to participate in the banquet in the Xiao Mansion.

said that after beating her at the Mid-Autumn Palace banquet because of Qin Feng, Hou Fuzhong had a lot of banquets for a while, but she was not familiar with these people, so she never agreed to the appointment, and properly replied to the declined greetings.

"That's right," Xie Ning was still out of the world, and Qin Feng spoke up again: "There is only more than a year to prepare for the female official exam. Your foundation is too poor, you still have to practice piano, chess, calligraphy and painting earlier. Although there is a distraction from the martial arts hall at the moment, it can also be used to cover it up. ”

Although Qin Feng didn't say it explicitly, Xie Ning could understand what he meant. After all, the 'deal' between the two is not known to outsiders, and if Qin Feng invited several famous teachers to her at once, it would inevitably cause people to be suspicious. Although the martial arts hall is in the name of the imperial gift, it can also be regarded as the territory of the two of them, and when they are instructed there, they will not have branches.

Xie Ning nodded, and then smiled at Qin Feng: "Then there will be Brother Lao Ziyue." ”

***

In the main hall of the Jade Courtyard of Jingyang Houfu

"Bang". The jade pot that was originally placed on the table was vigorously thrown to the ground, and although it was not broken into pieces, the original smooth and clear body of the pot also exploded with a few cracks.

The maids in the hall all held their breath and stood motionless, but their lowered eyebrows and bowed figures still revealed the tension in their hearts. On the other hand, the initiator was still unrelieved, and snorted coldly: "Isn't the Duke of Wei blind in his eyes?" My Yao'er is both talented and beautiful, where is she not as good as Xie Ning, a vulgar wild girl? Now he actually handed over the greeting post in person, and chose an auspicious time to come to the door to propose! ”

Lou's mother, who was standing aside, secretly lifted her eyelids. The timing was right. Only then did he cautiously answer: "Since the Duke of Wei is so short-sighted, you don't have to deal with them in the future, madam." The door of our Jingyang Marquis Mansion is there, and the eldest lady's character is outstanding, so she doesn't worry about being a good son. He said. Then he had to reach out and help Xiang.

"You know what." Xiang flicked his sleeves impatiently. He sat back in the top position, "The Duke of Wei takes a fancy to Xie Ning, how can it be so simple behind it?" It is necessary to prevent the excessive authority of the in-laws from arousing people's fear. I want to borrow the power of our Jingyang Marquis Mansion—"

After a slight pause in his voice, Xiang immediately sneered: "Hmph, how can there be such a beautiful thing in this world." Since they have the courage to marry, don't blame me for sabotage. ”

"I wonder what Madame's plans are?" Lou's mother stepped forward and asked.

Xiang glanced at her, but he didn't sell it, curled the corners of his mouth, and said proudly: "Isn't the old lady going to worship the Buddha in a few days?" The ladies of the mansion are walking together, if something happens to Xie Ning by then-"

"Madame is really smart," Lou's mother's eyes lit up, and she praised respectfully: "The old slave is really ashamed of himself." ”

"However, Xie Ning, this girl, can not only be pushed to the front of the palace by King An himself, but also get the blue eyes of the Duke of Wei. I underestimated her before," Xiang raised his hand to his eyes thoughtfully, and while looking at the long armor on his fingers, he said, "It seems that she does have some real kung fu." In this way, if you want to deal with her, you should also plan carefully. ”

Mother Lou's eyes flashed, "Madam, the old slave has an idea......

***

Xie Ning, who didn't know anything about the plans of the Xiang family's master and servant, had already left King An's Mansion at this time. She had received Wei Chengcheng's post before, so she made an appointment with the other party to meet at Wangxian Tower.

Without taking the carriage, Shainin was delayed on the road for a while. When they arrived at Wangxian Tower, it happened to be the time agreed by the two. Following Xiao Er's guidance, Xie Ning walked to a side room on the second floor, but he could open the door, but he only saw Wei Tingcheng alone.

"Sister Xie!" When Wei Qingcheng heard the sound, he smiled slightly and looked at Xie Ning a little shyly.

"Allure," Xie Ning's eyes looked around, the tips of his ears trembled slightly, and after repeatedly confirming that there were only two people in the room at this time, she and Wei Chengcheng couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't your brother come?" ”

Wei Qingyang has always been a competent brother. Wei Xiaomei is cowardly, does not like to interact with people, even in front of acquaintances, it is difficult to let go, he will not force his sister to change, nor will he have the slightest impatience with her, but has always been considerate by her side and takes good care of her. It seems that they have never been with each other today, but in Shainin's impression, it is the first time.

Could it be ...... Wei Qingyang did not appear, was it because the two of them discussed marriage to avoid suspicion?

But Daqin's atmosphere is civilized, don't say that the two of them have not yet decided on a family affair, even if they really have a marriage contract, they don't need to worry about so much. Xie Ning shook his head secretly, dispelled this thought in his heart, and guessed instead: "Is there something wrong with him?" ”

"Flutter-" Wei Tingcheng couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, and nodded strangely: "That's right." My brother has a very important business to do today. ”

Xie Ning only thought that she was making fun of herself for caring too much, so she pretended to smile calmly and smiled: "No wonder." ”

Wei Qingcheng pursed his lips, a clear smile flashing in his eyes. Xie Ning couldn't help but be embarrassed, and hurriedly changed the topic and said, "What are you looking for me today?" ”

"I—I have something to ask you," Wei Chengcheng's face turned red, and he suddenly twisted. The two little hands also unconsciously clenched the corners of their sleeves.

Xie Ning quietly took her small movements into his eyes, and then sat down on the low stool beside her, but did not respond directly and happily, but asked softly, "What is the matter?" Let's start with that. ”

Wei Chengcheng lowered his head and deliberately staggered Xie Ning's gaze. He said, "I want you to accompany me to the Xiao Mansion for a banquet." ”

"What else should I do, I will also be present at the banquet of the Xiao Mansion," Xie Ning laughed first when he heard this, then suddenly stopped, looked at Wei Tingcheng with a strange expression, and asked: "Allure, you go to the Xiao Mansion - is it arranged at home, or is it your own will?" ”

She had already learned from Qin Feng that the banquet in Shangshu Mansion was to be chosen for Xiao Yanxiang. She responded because she hadn't thought too much about it. In addition, Xiao Shangshu deliberately misled. I didn't turn a corner for a while. But when she thought about it later, she also felt that something was wrong—what was a lady Shangshu doing to see so many young ladies in the boudoir? What's more, except for Xiao Yan, she doesn't have any friendship with Shangshufu.

I didn't know that Wei Qingcheng was scolded like her. Still knowing the intentions of Shangshufu. I'm going to take the initiative to go. Xie Ning thought of her intimacy with Xiao Yan and others. His eyes suddenly sank by three points.

Sensitively perceiving the change in Xie Ning's expression, Wei Qingcheng couldn't help but shrink back, and said in a slightly trembling voice: "It was the Xiao Mansion who invited him first." Grandmother wanted to push it back. But I ...... I wanted to give it a try, so my brother interceded for me, and my grandmother agreed. ”

Although Xie Ning is good friends with Xiao Yan, she has really heard a lot of rumors about the other party in these days in Beijing. If the sleeping flowers and willows are barely called merry streams, then it is really difficult to call it a good reputation if the relationship with the woman in the boudoir is too close.

Wei Xiaomei is so devoted to him, which is really tricky for Xie Ning. But the Duke of Wei never intervened, and she had no way to put a gimmick, so she had to frown without a trace, and said in a deep voice: "Well, on the day of the feast, we will meet at the gate of Shangshu Mansion." You go in with me. ”

Fortunately, Wei Xiaomei is timid and wants someone to accompany her, otherwise Xie Ning will not be able to stare at her at that time.

It's just that judging from the current situation, before she went to the banquet, she should have explored Xiao Yan's tone. After it was confirmed that he had no intention of Wei Qingcheng, that Mrs. Xiao really liked her, and Xie Ning also had to find a way to break up this marriage.

She had already made up her mind, but poor Wei Tingcheng didn't know anything about it, and after smiling brightly, she said happily: "I know that Sister Xie is the best." ”

Thinking that he was planning for Wei Xiaomei, Xie Ning didn't feel any discomfort when he heard this, raised his hand and touched the top of the little girl's head, and called Xiao Er in.

***

After lunch, Xie Ning walked in the direction of the Hou Mansion under the eyes of Wei Xiaomei. Looking at Wei Xiaomei's smiling eyes, she only thought that the other party was happy because her wish was fulfilled, but she didn't know that she had just entered the door of the Hou Mansion, and she instantly realized the deep meaning of Wei Xiaomei's smile.

"Congratulations, Miss Biao, today the Duke of Wei sent someone to our Hou Mansion to make a marriage, and even the eldest prince of the Wei family has also arrived. It hasn't been long since he left, but the token of this marriage contract has already been left. Steward Hu stepped forward with a spring breeze on his face, but in Xie Ning's eyes, he only felt that he was smiling like a matchmaker at the moment.

Resisting the urge to twitch the corners of his mouth, Xie Ning nodded and responded, "Thank you Uncle Hu for telling me." ”

"Miss Cousin doesn't have to be polite. Master Hou had an order, and asked Miss Biao to move with the old slave to Songbai Courtyard first. ”

"Okay."

I didn't expect the Wei Mansion to move so quickly, Xie Ning couldn't help but be in a trance when she heard it at first glance, but she didn't have any rejection of this family business at this time, so she didn't feel at a loss for too long, and calmed down in a moment.

Gao Daonian didn't have anything important to do with Xie Ning, presumably he had learned from Wei Qingyang that Xie Ning knew about this family matter, so he didn't say too much to her, and after a few simple conversations, he took a brocade box on the case to Xie Ning, "Ning'er, this is a token given to you by the Duke of Wei, you can open it and take a look." ”

Xie Ning bowed slightly, then took the brocade box into his hand and opened it to take a look, but saw that there was a jade pendant on top of the red forging inside. She picked it up curiously, and shimmered through the window, but saw that the jade texture was very clear, but it was bright red all over, as gorgeous as blood, and the left and right were symmetrical mandarin duck shapes, with a round hole in the middle, and a black tassel rope through.

This thing must be very valuable. After Shainin saw it, he carefully put it back in its place. Holding the brocade box in his hand, there was a sense of heaviness for no reason, and he only felt a little uncomfortable with his nervousness at the moment.

"This is the ancestral heirloom of the Duke of Wei, the phoenix blood mandarin duck pendant, which has always been passed on to daughters-in-law but not daughters." Gao Daonian explained with a smile.

When Xie Ning heard this, his heart became more and more embarrassed, and he finally waited until the blush on his face faded, and before he could respond, Gao Daonian's voice came from his ears - "By the way, Ning'er, Wei Qingyang came to visit today, but he played a game with me." In between the conversations, he once mentioned to me that you intend to take the women's official examination. Are you serious? ”

At first hearing this, Xie Ning's expression was slightly stunned, but after a while, she already remembered that she had rejected Wei Qingyang on this ground, and her heart suddenly understood. Uncle Hou wouldn't laugh at her, so Xie Ning naturally had no need to hide it, so he looked at the other party's searching gaze and said calmly: "There is this plan." I've always been casual, I don't like to be restrained, and I'm not a good female red director, and I rarely talk to the ladies in Beijing. It would be a bit of a torture for me to stay in the house every day. It would be great if she could become a female official and do something practical for the court. ”

Although Xie Ning's words were sincere, she still had a reason why she had to take the female official examination that was not clearly stated, and this was also her original intention to take the female official examination - she didn't want to send people under the fence anymore, and she would be coldly regarded by Xiang's mother and daughter and even subordinates.

It hurts her feelings too much to say this, not to mention that the mother and daughter have not embarrassed her much recently, Xie Ning has no intention of turning over old accounts, and he doesn't want to sue behind his back, so after thinking about it for a while, he never mentioned it.

"Hmm," Gao Daonian groaned, then cast an appreciative glance at Xie Ning, and said with a smile: "You think well. I just don't know, among the six parts, where do you want? ”

Xie Ning had already thought about it, and immediately replied without thinking: "Naturally, it is the military department." ”

"You're actually going to the military department?" Gao Daonian glanced at Xie Ning in surprise, and his pupils had unconsciously dilated.

Unexpectedly, he would have such a reaction, Xie Ning suddenly asked in puzzlement: "Why did uncle say that?" Could it be that there is something wrong with this military department? ”

"Alas," Gao Daonian couldn't help but sigh at her, "You listen to me and you slowly, and then decide whether or not to participate in the selection of this military department." ”

"Okay."

Don't look at Shaining, she deserves to be refreshed, but at this time, a layer of fine beads of sweat has already oozed out of her palms. He barely maintained his composure on his face, but he couldn't help but feel a little weak in his heart, and looked at Uncle Hou who was sitting behind the desk worriedly.

"We Daqin has always had a practice of selecting female officials, and the female official examination is held once every three years, and most of the women of appropriate age from all over the country will go to Beijing to take the exam. Although the number of candidates for election is large, in the past 30 years or so, there has never been a single female officer in the military department in the past 10 selections. (To be continued.) )

PS: As a fan of the male protagonist's mother, even if Wei Qingyang comes to the door to propose, I have to set it this way, so that their strength will be missed~ (≧▽≦)( ̄┰ ̄*)