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Ji Xiaotang did not hide such a thing. And after Qin Zhen found out, he also sent his henchmen to assist Master Li in escorting grain and grass along the way.

Although he didn't hide it from Qin Zhen, Ji Xiaotang didn't want to make this matter public and didn't want the court to know. At least for now, that's what she intended. The court doesn't know, it's better for everyone than it knows.

"It should be almost." Qin Zhen glanced at Ji Xiaotang and replied, "According to my estimate, this batch of grain and grass can be delivered to Ayou's hands before the Battle of Hanyang. ”

And this is Ji Xiaotang's hope.

Hanyang is the throat of Shuzhong, and taking Hanyang is equivalent to occupying half of Shuzhong. The Battle of Hanyang was too important for Qi Younian. Not to mention asking Ji Xiaotang to take out all the stored food, even if she asks her to take out all her family wealth, she will not hesitate.

"Xiaotang, if Ayou takes Hanyang as scheduled and recovers Shuzhong, Xiaotang will make great contributions." Qin Zhen said with a smile. Ji Xiaotang not only told him about the grain delivery, but also told him about Han Kerang.

"Xiaotang didn't dare to take credit." Ji Xiaotang waved his hand lightly, "In this matter, the prince has also made a lot of efforts. Ayou wants to be thanked, and the first to thank is the prince. ”

Qin Zhen helped Qi Younian withstand a lot of pressure from the imperial court before, and after that, in the matter of the imperial court transporting grain and grass to Shuzhong, Qin Zhen also came forward in person, completely preventing anyone from deducting or shoddy, etc., although these are not within his purview, but Qin Zhen still took the initiative to do these things.

In Qin Zhen's own words, on the one hand, it was his personal relationship with Qi Younian. On the other hand, it is also for the sake of Daqin's Jiangshan Sheji.

If Shu is uneven, Great Qin will not be able to deal with the Northern Barbarians with all his strength. And once the Northern Barbarians broke through the northern defense line and moved south, Daqin's Jiangshan Sheji was in danger. And the people of Great Qin will also be poisoned.

"Xiaotang is too humble." Qin Zhen smiled slightly and looked at Ji Xiaotang meaningfully. Of course, he understood that Ji Xiaotang attributed the credit to her without mentioning his own reasons.

Ji Xiaotang can't help but keep a low profile in this matter at this time, and on the other hand, it is also a very important aspect, Ji Xiaotang is showing him this. Between her and Qi Younian, there is no need for a word of thanks.

"Yesterday when I entered the palace, the Queen Mother also told me about Shuzhong. …… The Queen Mother asked me to help her find a coral bonsai. Qin Zhen said suddenly.

There seems to be no logical connection between the things in Shu and coral bonsai, and Ji Xiaotang feels strange. That's how I asked.

"It was the Queen Mother who prepared the dowry for Changning. I already have a coral bonsai, I want to find a similar one, make a pair, and ask for a good omen. If it weren't for that, a pot of coral bonsai, the Queen Mother would not have mobilized the crowd to let me help her find it. After Qin Zhen finished speaking, he squinted his eyes slightly at Ji Xiaotang.

Qin Zhen's meaning, Ji Xiaotang naturally understands.

He was telling Ji Xiaotang what he meant in the palace. At the same time, it is also an indication of his attitude.

Ji Xiaotang didn't pay attention to it, as if he didn't take these things to heart at all. She quickly changed the subject.

"Lord Wang, that scientific research fraud case ......" The reason why Ji Xiaotang informed Qin Zhen of Han Kerang's matter was that he planned to ask Qin Zhen to help investigate this matter thoroughly.

Now the investigation cannot be put on the surface, it can only be carried out secretly, and only Qin Zhen has such manpower and ability.

Speaking of this case in the early years of Longqing, even Qin Zhen immediately restrained his other thoughts, and his face became solemn.

"The truth of this case is not difficult to find out...... Speaking of which, as a member of the royal family, Qin Zhen naturally knows more about the truth of this case than Ji Xiaotang.

"The hard thing is to break through the resistance and make the truth public, right?" Ji Xiaotang immediately took Qin Zhen's words.

Qin Zhen looked down at Ji Xiaotang, his eyes flashing.

"Xiaotang guessed?"

"The general truth is naturally guessed, and it's not difficult to guess, isn't it?" It is related to Rulin, and it is such a big case, although there are many suspicions, no one dares to touch it, and the truth is deeply buried.

For such a reason, Ji Xiaotang can only think of one.

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing.

And when the case occurred, it was when Emperor Longqing had just ascended the throne and the dragon chair was not yet hot.

"This case is also a matter on my mind." Qin Zhen's gaze looked into the distance, as if he had thought of some old past. "It's not that I don't want to overturn the case, but the time has not come."

"There's never been a better time." Ji Xiaotang said.

Qin Zhen retracted his gaze and looked at Ji Xiaotang faintly.

"If Ayou can't plot against Han Kerang, then everything is another matter. If Ayou comes back from this victory and brings back Han Kerang, then it will be providence. God tells us the time has come. Ji Xiaotang's voice was brisk, "If you don't take it, you will be blamed for it, don't you know this truth?" ”

"Just you and me, and the power of Ayou......"

"Of course it's not just us......"

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen lowered their voices and discussed for a long time, then they saw Qin Zhen nodding again and again.

"This matter has a lot to do with it. Master Ji, you should stay out of it. Qin Zhen said to Second Master Ji.

Ji Xiaotang smiled: "Lord Wang, even if we don't do anything, even if we make our position clear and stand on the opposite side of the prince, who can believe it?" Unless...... Unless I go to be a sister to Zheng Gui, to be a partial concubine of King Su's Mansion, or ......"

Or simply go to the palace, with her identity and reputation, she doesn't have to be a female official, and she can be a concubine as soon as she enters the palace.

"Then don't ......" Qin Zhen said immediately, although he knew that Ji Xiaotang was joking, he was still a little annoyed.

After waiting for a while, Qin Zhen reacted, Ji Xiaotang's joke was actually a radical method. However, such a simple method of agitation, and even when he knew Ji Xiaotang and knew that Ji Xiaotang would not enter the palace and marry Qin Lin at all, he still fell for the trick.

What does this mean?

can only show that he cares too much about Ji Xiaotang. The extent to which he cared about Ji Xiaotang even exceeded his own expectations.

"Xiaotang, this king doesn't allow you to say such things again." Qin Zhen bluffed.

"Lord, I won't say it again. The prince should know. I would never do such a thing. Ji Xiaotang smiled.

"That's good." Qin Zhen's face turned from cloudy to sunny, and he finally remembered another thing, "The Queen Mother did call me to go." The Queen Mother asked me, has Xiaoyun been going to Uncle Shunyi's house often recently? ”

Qin Zhen's words landed, and Second Master Ji and Ji Xiaotang were silent for a while, and did not answer immediately.

After a while, Ji Xiaotang nodded.

There is such a thing, Ji Xiaoyun often goes to see Shunyibo.

"Oh......" Qin Zhen sighed, and there was no other word. It seems to be thinking about something.

"What else did the Queen Mother say?" Ji Xiaotang asked Qin Zhen.

"The Queen Mother didn't say anything, just asked me some things about Qingyuan, and asked me. Have you ever had a marriage contract with Huai Jin? ”

"So how did the prince answer?"

"Naturally, I answered truthfully." Qin Zhen said that he told Empress Dowager Han before Xie Ziqian's conspiracy was exposed. Ji Xie and his family have plans to let Xie Huaijin and Ji Xiaotang become husband and wife. It's just that the two have never really been married. Later, Xie Ziqian's conspiracy of rebellion was exposed, and he and the Ji family became inseparable enemies, not to mention any affinity and kinship.

However, Ji Xiaotang and Xie Huaijin grew up together since childhood, Ji Xiaotang is soft-hearted, and he pities Xie Huaijin's background, so he takes great care of Xie Huaijin, and even disregards the benefits. Do not avoid suspicion.

"Even if the prince doesn't say it, I'm afraid that the queen mother will already know about this." Ji Xiaotang said slowly.

Qin Zhen was noncommittal about this.

The Queen Mother asked again. Xiaotang and Shunyi Bo grew up together, and it is natural to have affection, but Xiaoyun doesn't seem to be ......"

Hearing Qin Zhen say this, Ji Xiaotang raised his eyebrows slightly.

"The Queen Mother asked me if Xiaoyun went to visit Uncle Shunyi and was entrusted by Xiaotang."

"What did the prince say?" Ji Xiaotang immediately asked.

"What can I say, I just say I don't know." Qin Zhen laughed, "I said again, with my understanding of Xiaotang, Xiaotang wants to go to see Shunyibo, and he will definitely go by himself." ”

"What did the Queen Mother say after that?"

"The Queen Mother didn't say anything, only said that it was interesting." Qin Zhen replied.

Ji Xiaotang and Second Master Ji exchanged glances.

"According to the prince, does the Queen Mother have any deep meaning?" Second Master Ji asked Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen thought about it and shook his head. It's not that I think that Empress Dowager Han doesn't have a deep meaning, but he can't be sure.

"The Queen Mother never says meaningless things." Qin Zhen finally said.

"From then on, I had to let Xiaoyun go to Shunyi Bofu less." Second Master Ji sighed and said, it's just, will Ji Xiaoyun agree?

Second Master Ji was a little worried.

However, although this matter is also tricky, it is not a big deal compared to other things.

"Princess Su sent me a post, saying that on February 15, she invited a small drama at home, and she wanted to set up a banquet, so I must go." Temporarily put aside Ji Xiaoyun's matter, and Ji Xiaotang told her about Zheng Gui's post.

Coincidentally, when Qin Zhen came, the grandmother of King Su's Mansion had just left.

"Zheng Gui please? February 15th? She only hired you? Qin Zhen asked.

"No, I also invited my big sister." According to Ji Xiaotang, who asked the grandmother who sent the post, in addition to her and Ji Xiaolian, Zheng Gui also invited three other girls, all of whom she was more familiar with, one was Wu Jiayan, and the other two were Yang Pianpian and Yang Shanshan sisters.

"Oh......" Qin Zhen let out a long sigh, a sneer on his face.

Zheng Gui's intention to invite these girls in the next post was quite obvious to him, but according to his guess, on February 15, King Su Qin Lin would definitely be in the palace.

"Brother Three Emperors is like this, I don't know what the Queen Mother and His Majesty in the palace will think." Qin Zhen said slowly.

Ji Xiaotang glanced at Qin Zhen and said nothing.

Yes, what will Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing think? They had just made a decree to elect female officials to enter the palace, but as a result, Qin Zhen was the first to come to Xinhuatang and play a song of Phoenix Seeking Phoenix.

Coincidentally, Princess Su Zheng Gui specially rushed to Deyue Tower to give Ji Xiaotang the heirloom Dongzhu necklace of Su Wangfu, and also said that she wanted to be sisters with Ji Xiaotang. That's not all, Princess Su is still inviting these girls to come over at this time.

And these girls not only have the qualifications to enter the palace as female officials, but also are the best among them.

This is almost openly competing with Emperor Longqing, and it is the first to strike.

Qin Zhen seemed to understand the meaning in Ji Xiaotang's eyes. He also thought of himself.

"It's different." Qin Zhen was right. "I'm a widower!"

Ji Xiaotang immediately turned her face away, saying that she really didn't have the face to look at Qin Zhen, who was such a righteous widower.

Seeing Ji Xiaotang like this, Qin Zhen was not only not angry. Instead, I couldn't help laughing.

"Xiaotang, are you going to go?" After laughing, Qin Zhen asked Ji Xiaotang.

"Can I not go?" Ji Xiaotang asked rhetorically.

She could refuse Zheng Gui's heavy gift, but she couldn't refuse the request for a banquet. Moreover, she has no intention of refusing.

Qin Zhen also guessed Ji Xiaotang's answer, and he couldn't stop Ji Xiaotang from going to Suwangfu.

“…… In short, you are careful. Although let go of the boldness, everything depends on the heart. Whatever happens, just remember. It's all about me. Qin Zhen solemnly told Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang smiled.

Qin Zhen left a meal in Xuanhuatang that day, and one of the dishes was the taro he brought. Ji Xiaotang didn't say anything, but Mrs. Ji said that she liked to eat very much.

Soon. It's the sixth day of the second month. That is, Gu Xueer's marriage date.

Gu Xue'er got married, and the Ji family didn't invite guests, but waited until the wedding team came, and then sent Gu Xue'er out. Although Gu Xue'er's dowry is rich, there is not much difference between the marriage and ordinary people.

In addition to the dowry, Mrs. Ji also gave Gu Xue'er a little girl as a dowry. The reason why I didn't accompany people much was because although the Huo family had some family assets, the family had never liked extravagance. The family hired a worker, but only one of the old ladies of the Huo family served in the house.

Gu Xue'er naturally couldn't surpass the old lady of the Huo family.

“…… There is some perseverance in my heart. I was so reluctant to say that I was reluctant to let the old lady go, and I didn't have a single tear when I got on the sedan chair just now. After marrying Gu Xue'er, Ji Xiaotang was walking on the bluestone road, and he heard the voice of his mother-in-law in the distance.

Ji Xiaotang ignored it, but turned his gaze to Mama Cheng.

Gu Xue'er got married, and Mama Cheng was next to help take care of it.

Mama Cheng nodded.

"County lord, do you want to send someone to ...... the Huo family," Mama Cheng asked Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang waved his hand, indicating that he didn't have to.

The affairs of Huojiazhuang are still handed over to Qin Zhen. Qin Zhen's people are all veterans in doing these things, and they are much more skilled than the people of the Ji family.

When he arrived at Xuanhua Hall, Ji Xiaotang saw Mrs. Ji sitting on the kang, holding Ji Xiaoyun's hand and talking.

Gu Xue'er got married, even if Mrs. Ji didn't have deep feelings for her, she still felt a little emotional, and felt empty. Older people are prone to be sad about these things.

"If grandmother feels lonely, she will call Miss Zhou to come and talk with her." Ji Xiaotang stepped forward and persuaded Mrs. Ji.

"Miss Zhou, their mother and daughter come every day, and there is your sister, they don't feel lonely. It's just this ...... in my heart, hey, the days go by so fast, and I see you all grow up. ”

Gu Xue'er is married, Ji Xiaotang's family affairs will not wait too long, Zhou Nianhong's age is not young, and Ji Xiaoyun ......

Mrs. Ji asked Ji Xiaoyun to help her find a certain trick, and she broke Ji Xiaoyun away.

"Xiaotang, your sister is like this, it's not a game. I've been thinking about this for the past two days, thinking that when Xue'er's matter is over, I'll discuss ...... with your parents, and you can also help pay attention, so that you can find a safe family relationship for your sister......"

Before Mrs. Ji finished speaking, Ji Xiaoyun went and returned: "Grandmother, I don't marry!" ”

After Ji Xiaoyun finished shouting this sentence, her eyes turned red. She rushed to Mrs. Ji and looked at Ji Xiaotang.

"If you have this mind, you will force me to be a sister-in-law."

"Xiaoyun!" Old Lady Ji sighed.

Ji Xiaoyun turned around, ignored Mrs. Ji, ignored Ji Xiaotang, and walked away.

The Qin family's family affair still hurt Ji Xiaoyun too deeply after all, and Mrs. Ji sighed and told Ji Xiaotang that she regretted "the intestines are going to be green".

"It's not that our family can't afford to support her, but she is a girl's family, and she can't go on like this at a young age, so she has a place to go and gives birth to a son and a half daughter, otherwise she will die in the future, and she will be a lonely ghost." Mrs. Ji took Ji Xiaotang's hand, in her opinion, in the family, Ji Xiaotang has the best way.

Because of this, she didn't tell Ji Er and Ji Er about Ji Xiaoyun's family affairs, so she told Ji Xiaotang.

"Grandmother, don't worry, my sister is still young, I can't turn a corner for the time being, and I'll be fine slowly." Ji Xiaotang persuaded Mrs. Ji.

"How long will it take, I don't know if I'll live to see it? …… I can't close my eyes when I'm dead. ”

"Grandmother will definitely see it with her own eyes." Ji Xiaotang said.

"Really?" Mrs. Ji's eyes widened, as if as long as Ji Xiaotang's words were Jinkou's words.

"Really." Ji Xiaotang nodded.

"That's good." Mrs. Ji breathed a sigh of relief. "Xiaotang, you have to worry more about your sister. Grandmother misses you well, but also shares the worries of your father. ”

"I know, grandmother." Mrs. Ji is indeed a heart for Ji Xiaoyun, and Ji Xiaotang is very patient.

Soon, the day of returning to the door in three days came, although Gu Xue'er was not the daughter of the Ji family, but on this day, Xinhuatang still made preparations.

The auspicious time has passed, but Gu Xue'er and Huo Erlang are nowhere to be seen.

Xuanhuatang, Old Lady Ji frowned slightly.

Second Master Ji immediately sent people to greet Huo Erlang and Gu Xue'er along the road where Huo Erlang might come.

After about two quarters of an hour, the steward hurriedly led Huo Erlang here.

Huo Erlang's side, but Gu Xue'er was nowhere to be seen.

As soon as Huo Erlang entered the door, he knelt down with a thud. Although he was wearing a bright red wedding dress, his hair was scattered, his head was covered with sweat, and he was very embarrassed all over his body.

"What's going on?" Old Mrs. Ji vaguely felt bad, and immediately asked.

Huo Erlang cried, but it was still the steward's words when he stepped forward.

Gu Xue'er ran away.

Recommend the weak face to complete the classical romance "Jinping Story" (to be continued......)