The spring list is released, and Xu Zheng will be in high school.

After Xu Zheng returned home from the banquet in the same year, he met Xu Jinyu of the Zou family, and there is no need to elaborate on how happy they were.

The Cao family learned the good news on the same day. Cao Ying was secretly happy for Xu Zheng in her heart.

Mrs. Cao was also very pleased, and laughed in a low voice: "Xu Zheng is really talented and lucky, this time he took the Huiyuan exam, if he is the emperor in the palace examination and then the emperor is the champion, it is even three yuan." There is no limit to the future career. ”

Fortunately, there was no rejection of the Xu family's family affairs that day because of the family's opinion. Otherwise, you will miss such a good son-in-law who rides the dragon.

Cao Yingqiao's face was slightly red, and she hummed softly.

Mrs. Cao sighed regretfully: "It's a pity that your grandmother is gone, you have to keep filial piety for a year, and the family affair with Xu Zheng is only a verbal agreement, and it has not yet been decided." ”

Fortunately, the Xu family and the Cao family are happy to see this family business come to fruition. Even if you don't officially get married, it doesn't matter, there is no way to go wrong!

This thought flashed through Mrs. Cao's heart, and she was quickly forgotten

In the palace.

The palace maid Xue Qing carefully took the boiled medicine into the inner room, and called softly: "Your Royal Highness Princess, it's time to get up and drink the medicine." ”

After a while, a faint voice came from the bed: "I don't want to drink." ”

Princess Murong Xiang of An Ning was lying on the bed, her delicate and beautiful face was haggard and thin, her lively and smiling eyes were dim, lying on the gorgeous and delicate bed, in a daze, looking pitiful.

On the night of New Year's Day, Princess An Ning was cold, with a fever and a cough. The next day he was bedridden. It's been intermittent, it's going to be March, and Princess An Ning is still lying in bed all day long.

Seeing that Princess An Ning was in a state of limbo. Xue Qing felt distressed in her heart, and coaxed softly: "Your Royal Highness Princess, you have been sick for so long, and you stay in the house every day, it is really boring and boring. Drink the medicine, and the slave will accompany you to the imperial garden to relax, maybe it will be better sooner. ”

Princess An Ning looked sad: "I don't want to go." ”

said. turned his body to the inside, refusing to look at Xue Qing again.

Xue Qing smiled helplessly and put the hot medicine bowl on the table. Princess An Ning stuffed herself in the house all day. and refused to drink the medicine on time, no wonder the condition recurred.

She serves Princess An Ning all day long, and she knows a little about Princess An Ning's heart. At this time, he pretended to say casually: "Your Royal Highness Princess, this year's Spring Festival has been released." Guess who the first place will be won? ”

Don't wait for Princess Anning to speak. Xue Qing smiled again: "Speaking of which." This princess has seen this person a few times! ”

Princess An Ning really reacted, and quickly sat up straight from the bed, her eyes flashing with a long-lost light: "Are you talking about Xu Zheng?" ”

Xue Qing responded with a smile: "It's Gongzi Xu!" ”

Xu Zheng actually passed the Huiyuan exam!

Princess An Ning's heart burst with joy, and a smile appeared on her face. Xue Qing took the opportunity to bring the medicine bowl over, and while serving the medicine, she said, "In a few days, it will be the palace test." Xu Gongzi has only learned people, and he was born Qingjun Siwen, and the emperor will appoint him to be the champion nine times out of ten. Our Great Yan Dynasty has never produced such a young champion."

Princess An Ning listened attentively. Before I knew it, I drank all the medicines.

Xue Qing secretly breathed a sigh of relief and put down the medicine bowl. He comforted in a low voice: "The princess's heart, the slave and maid also know something. If the princess is interested in Xu Gongzi, why not take the initiative to show her mind to Concubine Xian. Niangniang has always loved the princess, and maybe she is willing to fulfill the princess's heart."

Princess An Ning didn't see joy, but sobbed quietly.

Xue Qing was taken aback, thinking that she had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly knelt down to ask for the guilt: "The slave and maid are talking nonsense for a while, and I also ask Her Royal Highness the princess to forgive her sins!" ”

Princess An Ning wiped her tears with her sleeve, her eyes were red, and she whispered: "It's because I'm in a bad mood, it has nothing to do with you, you don't have to be nervous and afraid, get up!" ”

Xue Qing calmed down and stood up.

Princess An Ning thought that no one knew what was on her mind, and she had been depressed in her heart. Now that Xue Qing said through her thoughts, she was embarrassed and ashamed, and only after a while did she whisper: "On the day of the New Year, Xu Jinyu entered the palace to meet the queen mother. At that time, she told me that Xu Zheng had already made a marriage with Miss Cao."

When she learned the news, she was very sad. That night, I cried for a long time, suffered from the cold, and was depressed, and I lay in bed all day long, not wanting to see anyone. The condition has also been revolting.

Xue Qing suddenly realized.

I see!

No wonder Princess Anning's illness has not improved, it turned out to be a heart disease

Xue Qing is quite stable and gently comforts Princess An Ning. After Princess An Ning fell asleep, she quietly retreated

Coincidentally, as soon as Xue Qing came out of the inner room, she met Concubine Ji Xian who came to visit her.

Xue Qing hurriedly saluted and asked for peace, Concubine Ji Xian was worried about her daughter's condition, and hurriedly asked, "Xue Qing, is An Ning better today?" She drank all the medicine prescribed by the imperial doctor! ”

Xue Qing replied truthfully: "Her Royal Highness the princess still refuses to drink the medicine, and the slave and maid persuaded her for a long time before she barely finished drinking, and just fell asleep to rest." If the maid goes in, the slave will go and wake up the princess."

"No need." Concubine Ji Xian sighed: "Since she is asleep, let her rest well, don't wake her up." ”

Concubine Ji Xian didn't return to the palace, so she sat down in the side hall and waited. Carefully asked Xue Qing about Princess Anning's daily life.

When she heard that Princess An Ning refused to drink medicine or go out, Concubine Ji Xian couldn't help frowning: "An Ning has been strong since she was a child, lively and fun-loving, this time she has been sick for so long, and she refuses to drink medicine and refuses to go out, what is going on?" ”

Xue Qing wanted to speak and stopped.

Concubine Ji Xian's eyes swept away, and her voice was a little more majestic: "Xue Qing, do you know something, be honest." ”

Xue Qing didn't dare to hide it anymore, and whispered what she had just said: "The slave maid was not sure, so she said something tentative, but she didn't expect Her Royal Highness the princess to admit her heart to Gongzi Xu." It's a pity that Gongzi Xu has already married Lord Cao's daughter, and Her Royal Highness the princess is in a depressed mood. These days I am sick in bed. I won't even drink the medicine."

Concubine Ji Xian was shocked and angry when she heard this, and her face changed.

After Xue Qing finished speaking, she hung her head and stood up. Don't dare to say anything more.

After a long time, I heard Concubine Ji Xian say coldly: "You know that it's okay to know about this matter, and you must not tell others to know." Otherwise, this palace will not be spared. ”

Xue Qing's heart froze, and she only agreed.

Concubine Ji Xian pondered for a moment and ordered: "Liuli, you can go out of the palace to the Weining Marquis Mansion now." Ask Sister Yu Xu Zheng about the marriage between Sister Yu and Miss Cao Jia for this palace. The inquiry is clear and careful, and then go back and forth. ”

Princess An Ning slept groggily for a long time, and did not wake up until night.

As soon as I opened my eyes. Concubine Ji Xian's concerned face suddenly came into view: "Xiang'er, you have finally woken up." ”

"Let the mother concubine worry, it's all because the daughter is not filial." Princess An Ning whispered guiltily.

Concubine Ji Xian glanced at Princess An Ning with disgust: "You really shouldn't have something to hide from me!" "It's clear that there is something in the words.

Princess An Ning was already weak-hearted, and her heart was pounding when she heard the words. didn't dare to look at Concubine Ji Xian at all: "Mother." When did my daughter hide something from you?"

"It's all at this time, and I haven't told the truth to my mother yet." Concubine Ji Xian was distressed and angry, and her tone hardened: "I asked Xue Qing today, and she has already told me the truth." You've been sick for nearly three months, and it's all for Xu Zheng! ”

Princess An Ning heard these words coldly, and her face suddenly turned red: "Mother Concubine"

"The concubine is not blaming you. You have also reached the age of the beginning of love, and it is nothing to admire a talented and good-looking teenager. Concubine Ji Xian softened her tone: "However, you should always tell your mother." You shouldn't be tossing your body like this. I was sick for three months in a row and was bedridden. Do you know how worried the mother is for these three months? ”

Princess An Ning's eyes suddenly turned red, tears swirled in her eyes, and her voice was choked: "It's all because the daughter is not good, so that the mother concubine is worried day and night." ”

Children are debts of past lives.

Concubine Ji Xian sighed secretly, but comforted her: "That's it, what's the benefit of talking about this now." I instructed Liuli to go to the Marquis of Weining's mansion today to inquire about Xu Zheng's relatives. Only after this question did I know that the Xu family was indeed discussing marriage with the Cao family. It's just that the old lady of the Cao family died unexpectedly, and this family affair was delayed. ”

Princess An Ning was a little dazed and hesitated: "Mother, what do you mean by that?" ”

Concubine Ji Xian was amused, and glanced at Princess An Ning: "Silly girl, can't you hear such an obvious thing?" Xu Zheng and Miss Cao only have a verbal marriage contract, and they have not yet been officially married. If you like Xu Zheng, then recruit Xu Zheng as a colt! ”

Princess An Ning was stunned for a long time before she reacted, and her face suddenly turned red: "No!" How can this be! Xu Zheng and Miss Cao have two hearts and have similar affection, and the two of them are the most suitable pair. How could I?"

How can you snatch love with a sword?!

Concubine Ji Xian raised her eyebrows and smiled faintly: "Why not?" Men and unmarried women are married, as long as they are not officially married, some changes are nothing. You can make a promise, it is a blessing that he has cultivated for several lifetimes. Recruiting him as a colt is the honor and glory of the Xu family. ”

"You are the most noble princess of the Great Yan Dynasty, as long as you like it, no one wants to compete with you! What is the daughter of the Cao family! ”

The last few sentences are extremely domineering.

Princess An Ning's heart was confused when she heard this. Reason told her that this kind of behavior of robbing people's husbands was inappropriate, but when she thought of marrying Xu Zheng, she couldn't help but feel her heart pounding.

For a moment, it was difficult to decide.

Concubine Ji Xian saw that her face was flushed and she was silent, and she immediately showed a smile in her heart. Stretched out his hand and touched Princess An Ning's head: "Xiang'er, life is only a few decades in the world, why should you wronged yourself everywhere." Since I like Xu Zheng, what's the harm in grabbing it. You don't have to worry about this, I'll go to your father and ask your father to marry you! ”

Princess An Ning bit her lip, her eyes flickered, and after a long time, she whispered, "What if Xu Zheng is unwilling to be a colt?" ”

Concubine Ji Xian's eyes flashed, and she said lightly: "Being a colt is a happy event to ascend to the sky, how could Xu Zheng be unwilling." ”

Even if you don't want to, you can't help him!

As long as the emperor opens his golden mouth, he has no room to refuse at all!

Concubine Ji Xian comforted Princess An Ning carefully before leaving.

Princess An Ning sat on the bed and lost her mind for a long time

The emperor liked beauty when he was young, but now that he is old, he has set foot in the harem a lot less. Recently, the court has been busy, and I have to prepare for the palace examination of the new science and technology jinshi, and I have no time to set foot in the harem.

Concubine Ji Xian wanted to see the emperor, so she could only take the initiative.

The next day, Concubine Ji Xian personally cooked and made snacks, carried the exquisite food box to the Chongzheng Palace, and said to the eunuchs guarding outside the palace with a pleasant face: "You go in and spread the word, and say that the palace is here to send some snacks to the emperor." ”

When the emperor was busy with political affairs, ordinary concubines couldn't enter the Chongzheng Hall at all. However, Concubine Ji Xian, who has a son and a daughter and is quite favored, is an exception.

The eunuch hurriedly smiled and answered, and quickly ran in to pass the message.

A moment later, Concubine Ji Xian entered the Chongzheng Palace.

Concubine Ji Xian saluted the emperor with a coquettish smile, and took out a well-made snack: "The emperor is busy with political affairs, don't be too tired." The concubine specially made the dim sum today, and asked the emperor to taste it. ”

The emperor put down the fold in his hand and said with a smile: "I haven't tasted the dim sum made by my concubine for a long time. ”

Of course, dim sum can't just enter the emperor's mouth, and a eunuch on the side tested the poison with a silver needle, and after tasting it, it was presented to the emperor.

The emperor ate a snack and chatted with Concubine Ji Xian.

Of course, Concubine Ji Xian would not miss such a good opportunity, and quickly brought the topic to Princess An Ning: "The concubine came to see the emperor today, but it was actually for Xiang'er. ”

The emperor has always loved his young daughter, and when he heard this, he immediately asked, "Xiang'er's illness is not cured?" ”

Concubine Ji Xian sighed and said, "The concubine went to see Xiang'er yesterday and asked carefully for a long time. Only then did I know that Xiang'er was born with heart disease. ”

Secret trouble?

The emperor was stunned again, and blurted out: "What kind of heart disease did she have?" ”

Concubine Ji Xian said implicitly: "Your Majesty, after the New Year, Xiang'er will also be fifteen years old. ”

The emperor was dumbfounded, and he didn't know how to react for a while. Concubine Ji Xian's implication is obvious, Princess An Ning is thinking of marrying

"Men should get married, and women should get married. Xiang'er has a sweetheart, but she is ashamed to tell her concubine that she always holds it in her heart, and she actually holds it back. Concubine Ji Xian smiled helplessly: "The concubine feels sorry for her daughter, so she can only come to the emperor with a cheeky face." ”

The emperor groaned slightly, opened his mouth and asked, "Who is the man Xiang'er likes?" ”

"It's the new branch of the Yuan Xu Zheng."

Concubine Ji Xian had already prepared, and immediately said: "Xu Zheng is the aunt and nephew of Mrs. Weininghou, and she borrowed it from Weininghou Mansion last year. Xiang'er has been to the Weining Marquis Mansion a few times, and has also seen Xu Zheng. This Xu Zheng is two years older than Xiang'er, born with a handsome appearance, outstanding talent, and good at calligraphy and painting. is barely qualified to be Xiang'er's colt. In a few days, it will be the palace test, and the emperor can just meet Xu Zheng. ”

(To be continued......)