Ji Xiaomu took the lead in getting up and listened with his hands down, and the Yang family and several others also hurriedly stood up and listened to Master Ji's words.

Master Ji nodded with satisfaction, and let Ji Xiaomu sit down.

"The old lady left the filial piety sent by the uncle and grandmother, and praised the uncle and grandmother to the people who served around her." Aunt Xiao came up with the fruit and said flatteringly.

Master Ji half-squinted his eyes and nodded.

Mrs. Ji glanced at Aunt Xiao.

Aunt Xiao's heart suddenly struck, and she didn't dare to speak anymore.

The topic turned away, and he talked about Ji Xiaolian's entry into the palace as an alternative. Now most of the alternative beauties from all over the country have come to the capital, and the primary election will be held soon.

"Don't worry about the primary, it's the last thing to do." Master Ji said.

Master Ji has decided to let Ji Xiaolian and Ji Xiaoqin both enter the palace to run for female officials. For the primary election, just relying on the appearance of Ji Xiaolian and Ji Xiaoqin, coupled with Xinhuatang's family background, it is guaranteed to pass.

The competition is fierce, and it is at the back.

"Don't worry about re-selection." Mrs. Ji then said, although the old mansion of Yang Ge will also send Yang Pianpian and Yang Shanshan into the palace for alternatives, but at the same time, it is not a problem to ensure that Ji Xiaolian and Ji Xiaoqin pass the second election.

The most important thing is the final selection.

At that time, the Empress Dowager Han, Emperor Longqing and Empress Han would all be present, and they would finally select the female officials.

Master Ji and Mrs. Ji are full of hope for Ji Xiaolian to be selected.

"Xiaolian has seen the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother has a very good impression of Xiaolian." Mrs. Ji said with a smile.

"Xiaolian's qualifications. It's also excellent. Even Xiaoqin has to work hard to pass the second election. When the final election is made, even if it can't be selected in the palace. In the eyes of the Queen Mother and Her Majesty, it is also a very decent thing to give a marriage. ”

This is Master Ji's plan.

Aunt Xiao stood aside, although she lowered her head and ears, but after listening to Master Ji's words, she still couldn't hide her excitement.

Ji Xiaoqin sat at the bottom, but lowered her head.

Master Ji saw Ji Xiaoqin like this at a glance. Frowning slightly. Ji Xiaoqin's appearance is good, but she is too timid and cowardly.

Speaking of alternatives to enter the palace, everyone inevitably thought of Ji Xiaotang again.

"I don't know how the Queen Mother and Her Majesty will arrange?" Mrs. Ji said.

"Prince An has entered the palace. asked the Queen Mother for marriage. Master Ji said quietly.

Mrs. Ji and everyone present were taken aback. They don't even know about it.

"If there is such a thing, did the Queen Mother agree?" Mrs. Ji asked.

"It's true, the Queen Mother hasn't agreed yet. Su Wangye's side. I'm afraid there will be movement soon. Master Ji touched his beard. It's a bit like a god.

Ji Xiaotang was in King Su's mansion today, Ji Xiaolian had already told him.

I have to say that Master Ji's judgment is accurate, but his news is a step slower. However, he can't be compared with Qin Zhen, and being able to know that Qin Zhen entered the palace to ask for a decree can already be called well-informed.

Mrs. Ji seemed to be reminiscing about the news, and did not speak for a long time. Ji Xiaolian almost tore the silk handkerchief in her hand.

"I don't think that's a good thing. Xiaotang climbed too high. Accidentally falling off is not fun. Ji Xiaolian couldn't help but speak. In this case, if you change the tone and wording, it is not a matter of worry.

However, in Ji Xiaolian, there is no such problem at all. She was just out of jealousy, and she couldn't wait for Ji Xiaotang to fall down as she said, and something bad happened.

Master Ji didn't seem to notice Ji Xiaolian's jealousy, but nodded.

"There are women in a family. Xiaotang is indeed outstanding, and he has the identity of the county lord. But if the people who ask for it are usually just that, but these two are them. I really don't know if it's a blessing or a curse. Master Ji raised his hand and touched his beard again. If King Su knew about King An's request, it would be better to give it up. If the king of Su also goes to ask for the decree......"

Master Ji paused, although he didn't continue, but from his expression and tone, it was not difficult to guess what he meant.

If King Su also went to ask for an order, it would be a blessing in disguise for Ji Xiaotang.

"Father, what do you say?" Ji Xiaomu and Ji Xiaolian asked almost at the same time, both brother and sister were very anxious, but their moods were very different.

"No matter how good Xiaotang is, to the royal family, she is just a woman. Brother Tianjia, how can he ruin the affection of siblings because of a woman's wanton competition. Master Ji slowly said his inference, "The Queen Mother just wanted Xiaotang to enter the palace, and she couldn't help but give up Xiaotang, let alone give Xiaotang to King An or King Su." ”

"Xiaotang will be given to marry someone else? Does Xuan Rang have another chance? The Yang family rarely spoke in front of Master Ji, but at this time, he couldn't help but ask.

The Yang family likes Ji Xiaotang and is looking forward to the prospect of Ji Xiaotang marrying Yang Xuanrang.

Master Ji shook his head slowly, his eyes swept over the faces of Ji Xiaomu, Yang, and Ji Xiaolian, and naturally he also saw the expressions of the three of them in his eyes. Regarding the reaction of the three people, Master Ji was not satisfied.

In his opinion, all three children were a little sluggish and lacked the acumen needed to be officials in the court. The Yang family and Ji Xiaolian are okay, but the lack of this is fatal for Ji Xiaomu.

Ji Xiaomu is smart and can read, but he is ...... for being an official

Master Ji sighed secretly, but still gave an explanation.

"What kind of characters are King An and King Su, over the years, who has ever seen these two princes so obsessed with who and what things?! No matter what kind of family Xiaotang marries into, that family, even if it has a grudge with the two princes of King An and King Su......"

Further down, Master Ji didn't say anything.

"How so!" Ji Xiaomu and Yang were both surprised and sad.

"I guessed it!" Ji Xiaolian was excited, "Then will Xiaotang become a monk in the end?" Definitely, or not. Keeping her is also a threat to our family. Who knows if the two princes will be angry with Xinhuatang. ”

Mrs. Ji lifted her eyelids and gave Ji Xiaolian a warning look.

Ji Xiaolian stopped talking. However, the expression of joy on his face did not change in the slightest.

"Father, there should be room for maneuver in this matter now." Ji Xiaomu asked Master Ji.

Master Ji did not directly answer Ji Xiaomu's words.

"I will remind your second uncle of this matter and discuss it with him." This can be regarded as an answer to Ji Xiaomu's question. Master Ji still had some words that he didn't say.

In fact, he agreed with Ji Xiaolian's statement. Master Ji thinks that Ji Xiaotang is too much of the limelight. In the end, it will be very detrimental to Xinhuatang. Although later, with Ji Xiaotang's appearance and talent, there will always be scholarly people who don't care so much about her career who are willing to marry her. However, the best ending for Xinhuatang is that Ji Xiaotang became a nun.

Only in that way can the anger of King An and King Su be completely eliminated, so that they will not be angry with Xinhuatang.

This thing. It's also better to do it before things get to the end. That would be more beneficial to Xinhuatang.

Of course, there is one more thing that Master Ji didn't say, or he didn't realize it at all. The reason why he thinks so has a lot to do with Yang Gelao's analysis and inspiration.

The next day, Master Ji learned that King Su had also entered the palace to ask for a decree, and he immediately became anxious and invited Second Master Ji to the study to talk.

Although the two brothers had not seen each other for many years, they continued to exchange letters. After the reunion in the capital, the two were also extremely harmonious. There has been little disagreement.

At least there are no differences that need to be put on the surface.

However, this time, the result of the discussion between Master Ji and Second Master Ji was unhappy.

When Second Master Ji was in the study, Master Ji could still maintain his composure and demeanor on the surface, but when Second Master Ji left, Master Ji couldn't hold back anymore, and even dropped Duanyang, the side he liked on the bookcase.

"How can this be true? It's so selfish, and he doesn't think about the family at all! Is he still his brother, in his heart, and his nephews! ”

When Master Ji returned to Qianhua Hall, he was still angry.

Mrs. Ji naturally stepped forward to inquire.

Master Ji told Mrs. Ji that he warned of the danger of Ji Xiaotang's matter, and instructed Second Master Ji what to do. His words had already been said very tactfully, but the second master Ji, who had always been peaceful, reacted violently.

Second Master Ji told Master Ji that things were not as desperate as Master Ji thought, and even if things really developed in the direction that Master Ji thought, he would not treat Ji Xiaotang like that.

"He told me, his brother, that I should never think of it again! Who am I for, I'm not here for our Ji family! For the sake of Xiaotang's daughter, he didn't care about the overall situation of the Ji family and the future of our father and son! ”

Master Ji was a little excited, and analyzed it to Mrs. Ji.

"Naturally, he is not afraid, he only has one immortal, and he is only a little older. He had a good idea, and when Chang Chang entered the officialdom, this matter would fade away, and it would not have any impact on Changsheng. However, Xiao Mu and Xiao Xue can't wait! ”

Master Ji thinks that Second Master Ji has considered all this, is selfish, and doesn't care about his career and life or death in this room.

"I mislooked him, I misjudged him!" Master Ji said repeatedly.

Mrs. Ji naturally tried her best to comfort Master Ji, but she did not have a word to explain to Second Master Ji.

"When the matter comes, I can't help the second master when the time comes. After all, the master is the eldest brother, so he should show the identity of the eldest brother, and if you don't believe him, he won't agree. And in the capital, unlike Qingyuan, there is also my father and aunt, and I will not stand idly by. ”

Neither of them mentioned Mrs. Ji, it seemed that they were determined, when the two brothers clashed, Mrs. Ji would never come forward to speak.

After some persuasion from Mrs. Ji, Master Ji really slowly dissipated his anger.

What they have to do now is not to let Ji Xiaotang affect Ji Xiaolian and Ji Xiaoqin's options for entering the palace.

At the end of March, a war report came from Shuzhong, Qi Younian's army had recovered Shuzhong, and most of the anti-thieves were ambushed.

As soon as the battle report was announced in the court, the whole court, including the entire capital, was almost boiling.

Qi Younian really completed the impossible task, and within three months, he pacified Shuzhong.

Ji Xiaotang naturally heard the news. I was secretly happy in my heart.

And the next day, Ji Xiaotang received an unexpected guest in Yanhua Hall.

This guest did not walk through the door of Xinhuatang. Instead, he went directly to the east back corner gate and asked to see Ji Xiaotang.

The person in charge came to report to Ji Xiaotang, saying that the visitor was a young woman who was dressed luxuriously and was not an ordinary person at first glance. However, the woman did not identify herself.

"It was the adult who accompanied him, showing his waist card."

Because the most commonly used thing in the East Road Courtyard is the East Corner Gate, Ji Xiaotang arranged capable stewards and servants in the East Corner Gate, these stewards and servants. They all know how to read.

The steward told Ji Xiaotang that the adult who accompanied the woman showed the waist card of the palace guard.

"What does that adult look like?" Ji Xiaotang immediately asked. I had vaguely guessed the identity of the person who came.

"That lord is very decent." In the steward's account, the man who accompanied him was in his early thirties and was of great stature. Handsome appearance. He is a pampered and beautiful man.

After listening to the steward's words, Ji Xiaotang no longer had any doubts, the person who came was obviously Princess Changning, and the one who accompanied her should be the commander of the forbidden army.

Ji Xiaotang ordered someone to report to Mrs. Ji that he knew, and while he was busy, he sorted out his clothes and skirts, and took someone to pick up people at the East Corner Gate in person.

Waiting at the East Corner Gate is indeed Changning. She was dressed luxuriously. But he didn't dress up in palace clothes, but wore the common dresses of big women in Beijing.

On Changning's side. It was the commander of the Praetorian Guard, Feng Changshuo, and Lord Feng.

Changning obviously came in Weifu and didn't want to be discovered, just like last time, she went to the back street of the Weiwu Marquis Mansion late at night to find Cheng Dazhong.

Ji Xiaotang hurriedly stepped forward and greeted Changning.

"The princess is careful, why don't you send someone to inform you in advance, it's really rude and sinful to be unwelcome." Ji Xiaotang saluted and said.

Changning held Ji Xiaotang and didn't let her salute, while looking left and right, signaling to Ji Xiaotang that she didn't want more people to know that she was here.

"I'm here for you today just to talk to a friend. Don't treat me like a princess, and don't alarm anyone. Let's go to you and speak quietly. ”

Changning's face was slightly red, and his eyes were shining.

Seeing this scene, Ji Xiaotang had to nod, and she didn't forget that there was also a Feng Changshuo next to her.

"Please go to the front study for tea."

"It doesn't have to be." When Feng Changshuo saw Ji Xiaotang talking to him, he smiled, revealing a mouthful of snow-white and neat teeth. "Xiaguan is waiting for the princess here."

"Xiaotang, don't worry about him." Changning said to Ji Xiaotang.

"How can that work?" Ji Xiaotang said with a smile.

Changning can ignore Feng Changshuo, but Ji Xiaotang can't. Not only can you not leave Feng Changshuo alone, but you must also entertain him very carefully and wholeheartedly.

"If it is inconvenient for Lord Feng to go to the study to sit, there is a study in front of you, you can drink tea and look at the scenery in the garden. If Lord Feng is not too lazy, please wait there for the princess, otherwise I really don't want to go. Ji Xiaotang was very polite to Feng Changshuo, even more serious than his attitude towards Changning.

Feng Changshuo turned out to be a very good talker, so he nodded, and it was really inconvenient for him to wait outside the door or in the porter here.

Ji Xiaotang hurriedly sent the capable steward to lead Feng Changshuo to the study, and sent someone to find the second master Ji, and then took Changning to Yanhuatang.

Ji Xiaotang led Changning into the main hall, greeted each other again, and then took a seat.

Mrs. Ji Er had already gotten the news, and at the same time knew that Changning didn't want to see anyone else, so she didn't come, but just asked the kitchen to prepare a lot of delicate alms and sent them up at a low price.

Changning only took a sip of tea and nodded slightly, thinking it was not bad. Although she is in the palace, she has also heard some rumors about the Ji family, the ancestor of the Ji family was born in a businessman, and has accumulated a lot of wealth over the generations. The first time she came to Yanhuatang today, although she had something on her mind, she didn't pay much attention to it, but at a glance, when she saw the furnishings in Ji Xiaotang's house, as well as the amount of food and clothing, she knew that the rumors were true.

Changning was very satisfied with this, and felt that Ji Xiaotang was really qualified to be her friend.

"Xiaotang, you must have heard of it......" After only taking a sip of tea, Changning couldn't wait to speak.

When she came to Ji Xiaotang, she really knew the news of Qi Younian, and she was full of joy and pride, but no one shared it with her. In the capital, she only thought of Ji Xiaotang, and she couldn't even wait to arrange a meeting with Ji Xiaotang in the next post, so she explained Feng Changshuo. secretly went out of the palace and came to find Ji Xiaotang in person.

"I heard that." Ji Xiaotang didn't pretend to be confused, and responded with a smile.

She knew Changning would be happy. But I really didn't expect that Changning would come to her.

She was also happy, but this joy could not be shared with Changning.

“…… Those fools, they didn't believe it at the beginning, saying that Ayou was talking big, but now what is it, but they have been slapped in the face. Those people are thick-skinned. As if the previous discouraged words were not what they said, they all began to praise Ayou. Ah You and I are not uncommon to hear the praise of these repeated villains! ”

"Xiaotang, you say. From ancient times to the present, there are a few Ayou like this, and I also believe that he is the god of war, and he is specially here to protect my Great Qin River. It was destined to come from heaven...... My ......"

Speaking of the latter sentence. Changning was also a little shy. Although the words were difficult to speak, the eyes had perfectly conveyed her meaning.

Changning believes that Ji Xiaotang must understand.

Ji Xiaotang understood, but he didn't agree, just smiled.

Changning didn't suspect it, and didn't even blame Ji Xiaotang. She was so happy, and she also thought that Ji Xiaotang was shy, and it was not good for her to say that sentence.

However. It's enough to be able to understand what she means.

Changning continued. cite the names of many famous generals in history and compare them with Qi Younian. Compared, compared, and felt that no one could compare to Qi Younian.

"There is only Hou ......, the champion of the Han Dynasty"

"Lord Qi will be blessed for a long time and live a long life, which is incomparable to the champion Hou." Ji Xiaotang immediately answered.

"Xiaotang, you're right!" Changning was excited, so he held Ji Xiaotang, "It's because I didn't think about it for a while." ”

Next, Changning said a lot, all about Qi Younian, and finally mentioned her own marriage shyly.

"The queen mother and the royal brother have said that my wedding date will be arranged in June this year. The queen mother has found someone to calculate, and the days in June are the best for me. Obviously, Changning's default marriage partner is Qi Younian.

After talking about Qi Younian and herself for half a day, Changning finally remembered Ji Xiaotang.

"Xiaotang, I don't know which family your relatives are in." Changning looked at Ji Xiaotang, his face was full of joy, but there was more meaning in his eyes. "The third and fourth emperor brothers both asked the queen mother to marry her."

"I don't know which family my family affairs fall into, but I'm afraid that the princess knows better than me. Can the princess give me a reminder? Ji Xiaotang asked Changning with a smile.

When Ji Xiaotang said this, Changning smiled. She really once asked Empress Dowager Han who she wanted to give Ji Xiaotang's soul to.

"Xiaotang, you also have to enter the palace to choose. I would also prefer you to be my imperial sister-in-law. The palace is very boring, if you enter the palace, it will be good. The queen mother likes you very much. Brother Huang will like you too. ”

Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but feel a sinking in his heart.

Changning's words are not just Changning's own words, to a large extent, they represent the wishes of the Empress Dowager Han.

"I'm afraid I don't have this blessing." Ji Xiaotang said this, and the listeners could understand it according to their own wishes.

Changning looked at Ji Xiaotang with a somewhat unpredictable look.

In her opinion, Ji Xiaotang's entry into the palace is naturally a good thing. No matter how rich the Ji family is, where can it compare to the palace. At the same time, however, she thought of something else. It was when she listened to the conversation between the Empress Dowager Han and her imperial sister-in-law, Empress Han.

Queen Han has been in the harem for many years, but she has never given birth to a boy and a girl.

Emperor Longqing urgently needs the prince to stabilize the hearts of his courtiers and the people, and continue his bloodline and throne, and Empress Han also needs a prince to sit firmly on her throne.

Empress Han is old and sick, and she is no longer able to give birth to an heir for Emperor Longqing.

This time, the palace selected a female official, the first woman to give birth to a prince, will definitely be extremely noble, but that dignity is only a flash in the pan.

Go to the mother and keep the son, and raise the first born little prince under the name of Queen Han.

Empress Dowager Han and Empress Han both believe that Ji Xiaotang has a good appearance, a good temperament, and is smart and generous, and she still looks like she can give birth, and the qualifications of the children she gives birth to will definitely be guaranteed,...... The Ji family's power in the court is not to be feared.

Ji Xiaotang is young, although he does not delay childbirth, he is more likely to have accidents in the process of childbirth.

Thinking of this, Changning looked at Ji Xiaotang's eyes with a hint of regret, but there was no pity. She regretted that she would probably lose such a friend who was extremely pleasant to get along with in the future.

And the idea of reminding Ji Xiaotang, and even thinking of not letting Ji Xiaotang enter the palace, in order to prevent Ji Xiaotang from becoming a tragedy, has never appeared in Changning's mind.

"The Queen Mother says you are a blessed man. The queen mother is extremely accurate. Changning said with a smile.

At this time, Feng Changshuo sent someone to remind Changning that the time for them to come out was not short, and if they didn't go back, they were afraid that they would be noticed by the Empress Dowager Han.

Changning got up and said goodbye.

Second Master Ji also sent Feng Changshuo out.

"Daddy, what the Queen Mother means is to let me enter the palace." Ji Xiaotang told Ji Er.

Recommend the weak face to finish this Xianxia Meng article "The Most Enchanting" (to be continued......