Ling Qingsong was about to make a big statement with emotion and courtesy, thinking that the bitter meat was enough to make those rich people donate some silver, but before he could speak, a crisp voice came from the crowd behind him: "Changfeng Dart Bureau is willing to contribute 1,000 taels to help Lord Ling benefit the people." ”

It must be said that the air immediately froze, and everyone followed the prestige, only to see a heroic woman in a green shirt coming out of the crowd behind Ling Qingsong, who was this person not Li Han.

Ling Qingsong had already heard that it was her when he heard the voice, but he still turned around and looked at her approaching step by step with a little surprise.

Xiao Yizheng and Qingxi, who were standing outside the crowd, were also surprised, and when they looked at each other, they both looked at Li Han.

Li Han approached Qing Song's side with his head held high, showed a hearty smile, and said quite magnificently: "Lord Ling has worked hard to renovate Nanhu, and it hurts his mind and body. She deliberately tilted her head and glanced at the back of his head before continuing: "I, Changfeng, am willing to contribute, and Lord Ling doesn't need to worry about whether I, Changfeng, want to use the Nanhu governance to get any benefits. ”

She raised her eyebrows and looked at Qingsong proudly, her eyes were bright, full of sincerity and a little cunning at the same time.

The crowd whispered questions, "Who is this girl?" ”

Li Han looked around and said lightly: "Changfeng, Li Han." ”

Everyone exclaimed, and then with excitement, they began to talk about it.

It turns out that this is the young master of the Changfeng Dart Bureau, Li Han.

Qingsong looked at her with a little puzzlement, but immediately cleared his throat and said with a smile: "Changfeng has supported and benefited one party, and this official has thanked her here." In other days, if the South Lake is managed, the people will become a place for the people to travel and watch, and the official can promise that Changfeng will get the priority of the surrounding merchants. ”

Li Han smiled slightly, thanked him, and said casually: "Lord Ling, I kindly remind you, this hurts your head can be big or small, and the cost of seeking medical advice is not low, dare to ask if you need Changfeng's generosity?" ”

Qing Song's face was straight, and he waved his hand and said: "This official's personal matter, how can he accept the kindness of the boss for no reason, it must not be." ”

Li Han crossed his arms and squinted at Qin Yuanwai and said, "It's not a private matter for adults, after all, it's an injury in the line of duty." ”

Qin Yuanwai listened to this back-and-forth conversation, his mind moved, and he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "I should be responsible for the cause of my adult's injury. In addition, this adult also came because of the Nanhu incident. If Nanhu can be well managed, we will also benefit, and I am willing to support it. ”

Qing Song immediately turned his smile again, "Okay, well, it's still Qin Yuanwai's heart for the people, and he will accumulate good fortune by doing good deeds." This official's injury, a trivial matter, does not need to be taken to heart by Qin Yuanwai. In the future, the income from the development of Nanhu Lake will also benefit Qin Yuanwai. ”

Qin Yuanwai's opening was followed by a group of people who donated generously.

Xiao Yizheng took Qingxi's hand and said in a low voice: "Let's go back, the play is over." ”

Qingxi nodded with a smile.

The two turned around, walked slowly, enjoying the scenery all the way, and laughing all the way.

"It's your birthday in a few days, and after your birthday, let's also sum it up and see if we can ask Lord Ling for a place and do some small business to make a living, it's not good to eat and live for nothing." Xiao Yizheng was joking and half serious.

Qingxi asked with a smile: "So what skills does the sixth master have that can support his family?" ”

Xiao Yizheng pretended to shake his head mysteriously: "That's too much, don't worry, I can raise you with white fat." ”

White fat?

Qingxi showed a look of rejection.

Xiao Yizheng laughed.

The two returned to Chen Yuan and told what they had seen and heard.

Chen Ji dropped a sentence: "That kid is fine." As for the careful thinking in the officialdom, you don't need to tell me. Then he said to Xiao Yizheng: "If you have nothing to do, go and lead Xiao Qi to my study to learn calligraphy." ”

Xiao Yizheng was overjoyed and immediately said yes.

Chen Ji turned around and went to the study.

Qingxi said angrily: "How do I think you will leave me as soon as you meet something good." This is to accompany my grandfather and not to accompany me. ”

Xiao Yizheng knew that she was deliberately coquettish, and her mood was as warm and sunny as this spring day, so she leaned into her ear and whispered: "Otherwise, I will accompany you back to the house now...... Sleep ......"

Qingxi blushed and pushed him: "Go quickly, don't let Ah Gong wait." ”

Xiao Yizheng led Xiao Yiran to practice calligraphy with Chen Ji for an afternoon.

In the study, Chen Ji didn't say half a superfluous sentence, just watched intently as they copied one word after another.

Xiao Yizheng originally thought that he was here to accompany Xiao Yiran to study, but he never thought that Chen Jiyi would also treat him as a pre-teaching student.

He was both happy and worried.

"Xiao Qi, when you come here today, you go to your sixth sister-in-law first." Chen Ji put down the tea cup in his hand and said to Xiao Yiran.

Xiao Yiran exhaled and hurriedly retreated.

Xiao Yizheng put down the brush in his hand, looked at Xiao Qiyi's jumping back, and just wanted to say something, but heard Chen Ji ask: "Who is your handwriting from?" ”

"Mr. Retreat."

"Huang retreated?" Chen Ji walked to the desk and flipped through the paper.

"Yes, when I was ten years old, my father asked Mr. Huang to teach me."

Chen Ji nodded: "I also appreciate Huang Huizhi's academic talent. I heard that after he became a minister, he went back to his hometown to farm, which was very good. ”

Xiao Yizheng said in his heart, this gentleman and he are sympathetic.

"Before you were ten years old, your mother didn't teach you how to write?"

Xiao Yizheng was stunned for a moment, and said slowly: "Yes, my mother's words are very similar to Ah Heng's, and Liu Feng is a book. ”

He watched as Chen Ji's fingers tapped on the desk, and sat back on the Taishi chair in silence. Since his words had come to this, he asked directly: "Mother grew up in Jiangnan, maybe Ah Gong knows something about her?" ”

Chen Ji raised his eyes to look at him, and then smiled faintly, "Yes, there is no need to beat around the bush, it is best to be simple and direct." He sighed, but did not answer, but asked rhetorically, "Your father has given you a generous gift, do you want to know what it is?" ”

Xiao Yizheng frowned, feeling that the old lady's problems were always like waves, with great ups and downs.

"I don't have much interest, but when Ah Gong asks like this, if he doesn't want to, it's really inappropriate."

Chen Ji's eyes lit up and his laughter was hearty.

After laughing, he said in a deep voice, "It's what your mother left behind." ”

Although Xiao Yizheng was prepared, he was still stunned when he heard this answer.

In an instant, he was sure that his mother must have something to do with the Chen family, and his father must have known about it a long time ago.

Then, his marriage to Ah Heng was carefully arranged by his father.

He remembered that on Baoding Mountain, he asked his father when he had taken a fancy to Qingxi, whether it was when he learned that he was trapped in the library with her, when he ordered Ling Deyan to take her to Baoding Palace, or when he ordered Ling Deyan to inspect the southwest.

At that time, Xiao Zhe did not answer.

Now he knows that his father took a fancy to Qingxi even earlier.

Why?

His unconscious heart sank, and his hands trembled.

He didn't know what kind of considerations were hidden behind his marriage to Qingxi.

Previously, he did have all kinds of speculations, but when Chen Ji said this sentence so simply and clearly, he was still nervous.

Chen Ji said unhurriedly: "When the marriage between you and Heng'er reached Sujiang, we knew that this might be your mother's arrangement......

Xiao Yizheng was shocked, his mother's arrangement? How could it be a mother's arrangement? It's been more than ten years since my mother died.

"Shangdu sent back the news that you are happy with each other, so we will write to Heng'er, hoping that you can go back to Sujiang." He looked at Xiao Yizheng's face in surprise and confusion, and without concealing it, he paused and snorted softly: "Boy, you won't be so unbearable, right?" ”

Xiao Yizheng took a deep breath, swallowed his throat, and said solemnly: "Grandpa, please speak." ”

Chen Ji shook his head slightly: "There's nothing to say." ”

Nothing to say? Xiao Yizheng closed his eyes: "Grandpa, can you act like this, are you testing me?" ”

"Oh? No one taught me how to act for many years. Chen Ji raised his voice, but his smile was warm. I'm testing you, don't you know. ”

"Then I'm going to pass the test." Xiao Yizheng also laughed. "Otherwise, you wouldn't have said these things to me today."

Chen Ji got up and walked in front of him and patted him lightly

His head, with the love of the elders for the juniors, said in a deep voice: "Although you are old, you can see the love and admiration of your young people. Yes, I know your mother, and I know your mother very well, and I would not have said these things to you if I had not seen that you were in doubt. Because it has nothing to do with your life at the moment. On this point, I agree with your parents that you will never have to know the story behind it. So, that's all you need to know now. Your marriage to Heng'er should not be affected by this. You must know that your fate is the expectation of your parents, and your happiness is our deepest expectation. What I say to you today, I don't need to tell Heng'er. ”

"Grandpa" Xiao Yizheng obviously wanted to ask something.

But Chen Ji made a silent move.

Xiao Yizheng kept his mouth shut, knowing that it was useless to ask again, although he was more puzzled.

But today's conversation somewhat relieved him, that is, his marriage with Qingxi was blessed by his loved ones, even if there may be other considerations, but none of them can change and affect their dependence and love for a lifetime.

"Also, Xiaoqi's child has good qualifications, but I never accept students, so don't persuade you."

Xiao Yizheng didn't think that this matter would be easy to solve, but when Chen Ji said it so bluntly, he was a little anxious, but he still said calmly: "This matter will come a long way, Xiao Qi lives in Chen Yuan, and Ah Ping will teach him a lot during the day." ”

Chen Ji walked out, and said as he walked: "That's not easy to say, I don't like the way of teaching according to the rules. He can't stay in Chenyuan all the time, and my teachings won't help him gain a foothold in Shangdu. ”