Chapter 26: The Phoenix (2)

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Han Zhen actually said in front of everyone in the Ji family in Xinyuan: If it is not Ji Xiaotang, he will not marry. Although Ji Xiaotang had clearly rejected him before.

Master Ji was about to step forward to play a round, but he looked left and right, and finally chose to be silent. Ji Xiaomu was in this situation, there was little room to speak, not to mention that he was still in shock, and he couldn't say anything at all.

"The prince has a good intention, but we ......" Second Master Ji finally spoke, naturally he meant the same as Ji Xiaotang, and did not agree with this family business.

But Han Zhen didn't let Second Master Ji speak, he raised his hand to interrupt Second Master Ji, then stood up, picked up the guqin and walked to Ji Xiaotang's side.

"This phoenix tail guqin is called Phoenix, which was my mother's favorite before her death, and I will give it to Xiaotang today. Thinking that the mother concubine is under Jiuquan, she will be very relieved to know that this qin has to meet a master like Xiaotang. Han Zhen wanted to give Ji Xiaotang, the phoenix guqin, a relic of the concubine, and also told Ji Xiaotang, "This qin is still the thirtieth birthday of the mother, and the father carefully selected it from the inner treasury and gave it to the mother." ”

Not to mention that this piano is so precious, it is what Han Zhen said, the meaning represented on this piano, Ji Xiaotang can't accept this piano. That's what she thinks, and that's what she says.

However, Han Zhen is not such an easy person to be rejected.

"Why does Xiaotang bother to refuse people thousands of miles away." Han Zhen smiled, "This piano will be placed here by Xiaotang first, and then decide whether to stay or not when Xiaotang thinks about it." …… I can wait. ”

Han Zhen said that he could wait for Ji Xiaotang to think about it, but he would not accept the refusal at this moment no matter what.

His attitude was so resolute. It seems to be clear that Ji Xiaotang will not accept this piano, and the big guy will be in this water pavilion today. Don't even think about leaving.

Ji Xiaotang thought about it, such a stalemate is not a way after all. To persuade Han Zhen to change his mind is not something that can be done on such an occasion.

"It's a relic of the noble concubine, Xiaotang really doesn't dare to take it for himself. But the prince was sincere, and Xiaotang admired the concubine, so he left the guqin here for the time being, and let me look at it. Ji Xiaotang temporarily accepted the phoenix guqin. But he didn't say it to death.

In this way, on the one hand, Han Zhen can step down, and on the other hand, it also leaves an opportunity to persuade Han Zhen to change his mind later.

Han Zhen was not satisfied with such an answer. But he still smiled and agreed. After all, he had thought about it before he came, and he came too suddenly. Even if he didn't come suddenly, Ji Xiaotang would not immediately agree to his proposal.

He came today to express his wishes to Ji Xiaotang and the Ji family. At the same time, it is also for the palace and Yang Ge to see.

Yes. Han Zhen already knew that Ji Xiaotang went to the Yang Mansion for a banquet in the second year of junior high school, and that the Ji and Yang families intended to get married.

Han Zhen couldn't wait any longer.

He has long wanted to marry Ji Xiaotang, and now he can't tolerate others taking the lead.

Ji Xiaotang accepted the piano, and everyone came out of the water pavilion, but Han Zhen obviously lost the interest in continuing to visit the garden. In other words, he doesn't like the company of Master Ji and others.

"It's cold today, so why don't I go to my father's study, who has collected two new books these days. Maybe the prince is interested in taking a look. Ji Xiaotang proposed.

Han Zhen knew that Ji Xiaotang had something to discuss with him. So he immediately nodded in response, and surrounded by everyone, he went out of Xinyuan and arrived at Jinghuatang.

He said that he wanted to see the collection of books of Master Ji, and made a vague hint to Master Ji. Master Ji immediately realized that Han Zhen was going to talk to Second Master Ji alone. Although he was a little uncomfortable in his heart, he didn't dare to disobey Han Zhen, so he made an excuse and left with Ji Xiaomu.

When they sat in Jinghuatang's study, in addition to the people serving the henchmen of both sides, there were only three people: Han Zhen, Second Master Ji and Ji Xiaotang.

"What is the intention of the prince's actions today?" Without the presence of Master Ji and the others, Ji Xiaotang's attitude towards Han Zhen was no longer so respectful, but asked directly.

Han Zhen laughed.

"Xiaotang, I didn't do it on a whim. I have long had this intention, Xiaotang is not ignorant. Han Zhen said very calmly. He did express or hint to Ji Xiaotang several times, but Ji Xiaotang clearly refused.

"I said I wouldn't give up." Han Zhen said with a straight face, "Master Ji, Xiaotang, marriage is also a big deal for me, and it is definitely not child's play." I am sincere to Xiaotang. ”

"We are flattered by the prince's affection. It's just that Xiaotang is still young, and she was spoiled by me and her mother, and she just married into an ordinary family, and she really didn't deserve the prince. Second Master Ji said hurriedly.

He didn't doubt Han Zhen's sincerity, but he didn't want Ji Xiaotang to marry into the palace.

As soon as you enter the Hou Gate, it is as deep as the sea, not to mention the palace. Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji also talked about Ji Xiaotang's marriage in private, hoping that Ji Xiaotang could live a more worry-free and happy life.

When you enter the palace, you can't save your heart. As for the happy ......, both Second Master Ji and Second Mrs. Ji know that Ji Xiaotang doesn't hate Han Zhen, but she likes someone else.

"Master Ji is too modest. I am happy with Xiaotang, if I am not Xiaotang, I will not marry, but I am only careful that I am not a match for Xiaotang. Xiaotang married into the palace and was the mistress of the palace, everything was naturally as he wanted, and it was completely unnecessary for Master Ji to be a little worried. Han Zhen looked at Second Master Ji and said, obviously he interpreted the meaning of Second Master Ji's words.

Although Han Zhen said so, Second Master Ji still waved his hand.

“…… Unless, Xiaotang has already chosen her mother-in-law's family, is it Yang Ge's hometown? I don't think I'm as good as a milky kid! Han Zhen has always been polite and smiling, but when he said this, there was a hint of anger in his tone.

"Daddy, Lord, the family matter is postponed for the time being, we have more important things to discuss." Ji Xiaotang opened his mouth and said.

"What's the matter with Xiaotang?" Han Zhen immediately asked.

"That's what the prince just said......" Ji Xiaotang picked up the teacup and slowly took a sip of fragrant tea.

"Elder Yang Ge? Or is it his stinky kid? ”

Han Zhen asked like this, and saw Ji Xiaotang's gaze resting on his face. It seems to have a hint of sarcasm. He reacted immediately. Yang Xuanrang is indeed an underage teenager, and he can be called a milky smell, but he mentioned it again and again in front of Ji Xiaotang. It's a bit out of grace.

It seems that he really regards Yang Xuanrang as a rival in his heart.

What Ji Xiaotang wants to discuss with him is naturally a big matter, it can only be related to Yang Ge Lao, and what can Yang Xuan do.

Han Zhen knew that he was out of shape.

Reason came back, he knew. He wasn't supposed to be like this.

There is only one explanation, he is really moved by Ji Xiaotang. It's not a little tempting. It's about getting caught up in it.

Realizing this, Han Zhen was silent for a while.

"Lord Wang?" Han Zhen was silent for a long time, Ji Xiaotang was surprised in his heart, so he reminded him.

"Oh." Only then did Han Zhen come back to his senses. "Xiaotang went to the old mansion that day. But I found that Yang Ge was ...... What's wrong? ”

"The prince is a god." Ji Xiaotang nodded. He told Han Zhen that he found Yang Ge Lao a little suspicious, however, "I know very little about Yang Ge honestly, so I want to ask the prince to come and see it together." And, if my suspicion is correct, it is a matter of great concern for the survival of my family and country. ”

The look on Han Zhen's face immediately became much more serious, and he sat upright. Make a deaf look.

Only then did Ji Xiaotang tell Han Zhen what had happened and her suspicions from beginning to end.

Xiaotang was suspicious. Elder Yang Ge is the real broken army! Listening to what Ji Xiaotang said, Han Zhen couldn't help but be surprised.

"Yes, it's just suspicion, it needs to be confirmed." Ji Xiaotang nodded.

"Yes, it needs to be confirmed." Han Zhen also nodded, "However, if Yang Tingyu is the broken army, then many things that are difficult to explain will be explained." ”

For example, how did the Xie family's thieves avoid the investigation of the imperial court over the years, for example...... The death of the seven killings.

"I still suspect one thing." Ji Xiaotang said this, and looked at Second Master Ji. "I just remembered about it, and I haven't had time to tell my dad yet."

"What's the matter?" Second Master Ji asked.

"At the beginning, the eldest uncle repented of his marriage and insisted on marrying the eldest aunt. My grandfather and grandmother were adamantly opposed, and in the end they almost effectively kicked my uncle out of the house. Elder Yang Ge should have known these things, but he still insisted on marrying his daughter to his eldest uncle. ”

Marriage is a major event, the parents' life is the words of the matchmaker, and the parents' life is still ahead. It was Yang Ge who honestly took a fancy to Master Ji, but knowing that the other party had a marriage contract and his parents were resolutely opposed, he still made a marriage, which is a bit unusual.

"Xiaotang, you mean?"

"Maybe the Xie family's anti-thieves have already targeted the Ji family earlier." Ji Xiaotang's words were amazing. "The first one they chose was the eldest son of the Ji family, that is, the eldest uncle."

If this is the case, it can explain why Yang Ge Lao insists on being a parent.

"They didn't get anything from your uncle, that's why they turned their attention to me?!"

"It should be." Ji Xiaotang nodded, of course, the premise of this matter is that Yang Ge Lao's identity is indeed a member of the Xie family's anti-thieves.

Han Zhen listened to the conversation between the father and daughter in his ears, and he also felt that it was very possible: "It is reasonable." ”

"If Elder Yang Ge really broke the army, it would be quite bad."

Ji Xiaotang immediately asked Han Zhen: "What are the plans of the prince?" ”

"Naturally, it's going to check." Han Zhen did not hesitate at all, he attached great importance to and trusted Ji Xiaotang's analysis and judgment.

"There are some things that only the prince can find." Ji Xiaotang asked Han Zhen to discuss this matter, and he also had the intention of letting him go to check Yang Ge's details.

There are a lot of things to investigate, such as Yang Ge Lao's background, his footprints of promotion over the years, and the government affairs he has dealt with that have an impact on the Xie family's anti-thieves.

"The son of the Yang family, as soon as he enters the officialdom, he will serve in the military department." Ji Xiaotang said again.

Second Master Ji didn't know about this matter, Han Zhen thought about it for a while, and gave a positive answer.

Obviously, Han Zhen has long been concerned about the affairs of the Yang family, one of the elders of the Three Pavilions.

"This means that it is easier for Elder Yang Ge to know the military affairs in the world, and it is also easier to influence the deployment and decisions of the military department." Perhaps, this is an important reason why the Xie family's anti-thieves have been almost invisible for so many years, although they are numerous and powerful.

"I'll immediately arrange for someone to investigate." This matter is not trivial, Han Zhen immediately beckoned his henchmen to step forward, and ordered like this.

ordered people to investigate Yang Ge Lao, but Han Zhen himself did not get up.

Yang Gelao's matter is related to the family, the country and the society. It can't be delayed, but his life's work is just as important. Or more so, marry Ji Xiaotang. For him, it was just as important.

"Xiaotang, I'm sincere to you." Han Zhen said solemnly to Ji Xiaotang, "Moreover, there is no one more suitable for you than me." I know that except for Yang Ge Lao, it was arranged by your eldest uncle. Master Ji is also optimistic about the sons and nephews of two friends. You are worried about the selection of female officials in the palace, and you are reluctant to enter the palace, so you want to settle the family affairs first. ”

Han Zhen was right. Second Master Ji and Ji Xiaotang couldn't refute it.

What Han Zhen said next shocked both father and daughter.

"I can tell you right now that Xiaotang is already the queen mother's candidate for the selection of female officials in the palace this time."

"What?" Second Master Ji was surprised.

"Is there such a thing?" Ji Xiaotang frowned slightly.

"Of course." Han Zhen gave an affirmative answer. "Think about it. With Xiaotang's conditions, how can the palace let her go? The last time Xiaotang entered the palace, not only did the Queen Mother admire Xiaotang very much, but the queen also had a good impression of Xiaotang. ”

These are all news that Han Zhen heard from the palace in private, and both Empress Dowager Han and Empress Han hope that Ji Xiaotang can enter the palace.

"These things, Elder Yang Ge will not be ignorant of the slightest news." Han Zhen said slowly. Elder Yang Ge knew such news, but he still wanted to marry Ji Xiaotang for Yang Xuan. "So. I have the same suspicions as Xiaotang. ”

Ji Xiaotang's relationship with the Yang family will definitely not be done.

"As for the two that Master Ji is optimistic about. If you know this news, you are afraid and dare not come to the door to ask for marriage. ”

This is almost certain, and Second Master Ji can't know that he will cause trouble for his friends, and still insist on family affairs.

"Only I can enter the palace to ask for a will to marry Xiaotang to me."

"Lord Wang, aren't you afraid of angering the palace because of this? Perhaps, because the prince values me so much, the palace insists that I enter the palace. ”

Han Zhen glanced at Ji Xiaotang, he didn't think about this problem, but no matter what, he had to marry Ji Xiaotang, especially not let Ji Xiaotang enter the palace.

"I have a way, as long as I open my mouth, the Queen Mother will definitely agree."

"What can the prince do?" Ji Xiaotang asked, there was still an unspoken sentence. She knew that the palace was jealous of Han Zhen, so how could she let Han Zhen get her wish in this matter.

Her reputation among the people, as well as her identity, marrying into the palace is like a tiger for Han Zhen.

"The prince said that he was the only suitable person, but in fact, he was not. If I marry into an ordinary eunuch family, I am afraid that it will be better to pass in the palace. ”

Ji Xiaotang actually said it well, but Han Zhen would never admit it.

"Xiaotang, you can stop thinking about it, the palace will never allow it."

"It's the prince who doesn't allow it." Ji Xiaotang was unceremoniously.

Han Zhen looked at Ji Xiaotang, just smiled, but did not directly answer Ji Xiaotang's words.

"Xiaotang, if you are like that, isn't it a pearl secret investment. There are some things that God predestined and cannot change. Han Zhen told Ji Xiaotang, "The Queen Mother, I will go and ask for a will." Xiaotang doesn't have to ask me what I can do, you just need to know that I am sure that the Queen Mother will definitely agree. ”

As he spoke, Han Zhen stood up.

"Xiaotang may be strange, I came suddenly today. I can't help but come. Do you know that now that it has spread all over Beijing, you and Yang Xuanrang are happy with each other, and you have to get married. ”

Ji Xiaotang raised his eyebrows.

Second Master Ji was even more surprised.

"Where do you start?"

"Naturally, someone deliberately spread the news." Han Zhen said lightly.

Needless to say, the person who spread the news is Yang Ge Lao.

"If there are still people from the Ji family here, then those who hear the news will believe it if they don't believe it."

Han Zhen said this, and then said goodbye and left. The purpose of his coming to Xinhuatang has been achieved, and there are still many important things to deal with.

Ji Xiaotang and Second Master Ji exchanged glances, they both knew that Han Zhen would not tell a lie in this matter, and Master Ji was indeed able to do this kind of thing.

sent Han Zhen away, and Mrs. Ji Er also returned to Jinghuatang.

Just now, Han Zhen played the phoenix in Xinyuan and gave the phoenix guqin to Ji Xiaotang, and now everyone in Xinhuatang already knows about it.

"What is going to be done?"

A family of women should be happy, but it is not always the case.

Recommend the weak face to complete the abandoned woman farming article "The Flower of Rebirth is Full Moon" (to be continued......)