Jingyuan Marquis Chen Man is already the governor of the Dadu Governor's Mansion, which is a position under the Dadu Governor and the Deputy Governor. Compared with the identity of the Marquis of Chen Man, it is very appropriate, but with an idle noble like Chen Man, he can get such a five-grade substantive position, if it is not for him to work for King Zhao in the matter of King Qi, it is impossible to have the opportunity to obtain this kind of substantive official position.

After being appointed as the governor of the capital, Chen Man's power and status were slightly improved, and the gatekeeper of the Marquis of Jingyuan's mansion also had guests to visit every day, which made Chen Man quite satisfied.

The two sons have also negotiated the marriage, and they are also considered to be relatively high-status families in Fuzhou, and it is the king of Zhao who can succeed, Chen Man is extremely grateful to the king of Zhao, and he thinks that the matter of attaching to the king of Zhao can be said to be the wisest decision in his life.

In the evening, when Chen Jingzhong heard the news, the first time was to rush to the flower hall, there were five or six guests in the hall, all of whom were more prominent in Fuzhou City, but not as good as the guests of the Jingyuan Marquis Mansion, they were of course very respectful and polite to Chen Man, the atmosphere in the flower hall was very good, and the fragrance of wine and coriander wafted far away.

Chen Jingzhong walked behind Chen Man and whispered to his father about the news he had gotten.

Chen Man originally disagreed, thinking that his son was sneaky and unorthodox, his chopsticks were hovering in mid-air, with a smile on his face, and his eyes were full of smiles, he nodded politely, as if he was sorry, look, I don't teach my son properly, my son is not very decent, but after all, my son is the heir of the marquis, the future Marquis of Jingyuan, even if he is Lao Tzu, he has to give his son some decency.

But when Chen Jingzhong finished speaking, Chen Man's face changed instantly, and the guests present all saw that Jingyuanhou's face changed, and as soon as his hand was released, the chopsticks fell on the table, making a crisp sound.

Chen Man, who was stunned, didn't come back to his senses for a while, he was sluggish at first, and then became extremely anxious.

The guests were also stunned, they went to Chen Man's place to feast, of course, they were all from King Zhao's family, and now when they heard such news, they were already thinking about whether King Zhao was starting to lose power.

If it was in the period of Chengping, when the Great Wei had the ability to solve all contradictions and troubles, and respected the titles and official positions of the imperial court, then no matter how many meritorious contributions Xu made first, it would not be a trouble and problem for King Zhao before he was crowned king.

But now it is obvious that it is approaching the troubled times, at least there are signs that the troubled times are coming, and the local princes are anxious to grab troops and store grain, in case the era of great contention comes, even if every powerful person can not establish his own foundation, he can also rely on the strength in his own hands to obtain a better position in the new pattern.

Even if it takes decades in troubled times, if you have a certain strength, it is easier to protect yourself in troubled times.

Many people tend to worship King Zhao, not necessarily because they are all greedy for wealth and nobility, but considering that if there is really a great chaos in the world and it is difficult for the imperial court to control the situation, the local forces in Fujian are still the most powerful in Zhao.

The father of the Son of Heaven, the prince, these are secondary, King Zhao has at least fifty or sixty thousand troops in his hands, as well as three armies of the forbidden army, which is the most critical point.

In troubled times, force is the most trustworthy and reliable thing, compared to what title, official position, prestige, only the mastery of force is the most important.

And if the news is true, Xu Zixian's strength obviously exceeds that of King Zhao, and also exceeds that of the pacification envoy, he will be the number one force in Fujian Road, and King Zhao and Lin Douyao must retreat to avoid its edge.

Tens of thousands of powerful pirates were defeated by Nan'anhou Mansion, showing only the strength of Nan'anhou Mansion army on land, but it is far more than that, if the pirate's fleet is also defeated by Nan'anhou Mansion, then it can only show one point, Nan'anhou Mansion's strength at sea is far beyond people's imagination!

King Zhao became a joke, Lin Douyao was no better, and Chen Man, who was full of ambition before, thought that he was also a part of the decisive force, and only at this moment did he suddenly realize that his group of people was really nothing.

"Impossible, impossible!" The guests got up one after another to say goodbye, this kind of news is so shocking that they need to go back and consult with someone, and if it is true, the next decision is quite important.

Chen Man couldn't turn back, and there was no way to make another decision, he could only scream, the louder he was, the more pitiful and ridiculous it was.

The guests gradually walked away, and Chen Man said to Chen Jingzhong in a hoarse voice: "Do you think the news is true or false?" ”

Chen Jingzhong looked depressed and said: "When I came over, I asked a lot of people, and everyone was very cautious, except for Liu Guangsi and a few people, most of them said that this matter was not clear, and they did not dare to say that it was true, nor did they dare to assert that it was false. After all, it is true that the pearl divers went to the Eastern Domain, but if it is said that a few thousand government troops can defeat tens of thousands of pirates, the son still dares to believe it...... I know Xu Zixian's ability to lead troops and control. To say that the few broken ships of the Nanyang Navy Division can defeat the hundreds of warships of the pirates, it is really too hard to believe. ”

Chen Jingzhong is also much more stable than before, if he changes the previous one, I am afraid that he will be the same as Chen Man, jumping up and shouting impossible.

"If it's really ......" Chen Man shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said, "I'm afraid we're over." ”

Chen Man suddenly had some expectations in his heart, and he whispered: "Xu Zixian is not a stingy person, how about we serve in the past?" ”

"He's really not a stingy person." Chen Jingzhong smiled bitterly: "But what is the use of him wanting us?" ”

"Someone has to give him a shout and give him advice?"

Chen Jingzhong didn't say anything, he felt that his father was too unbelievable. Not to mention the previous grudges, even if he got involved in poisoning the King of Qi, the Marquis of Jingyuan's Mansion would not want to get out.

As for the people who wave the flag and shout, as long as Xu Zixian can maintain the current momentum, will there be a shortage of people?

Make suggestions, it will be even more ridiculous, Xu Zixian in a short period of time, from the broken Hou Mansion to the current number one force on Fujian Road, and even if it is managed properly, Nan'an Hou Mansion will become the first force of the entire Great Wei Sea Power, Xu Zixian has risen all the way, who does he need advice?

The deceased King of Qi may be counted as one, and others should die as soon as possible.

"Xu Zixian is afraid that he will be crowned the Duke of the Kingdom this time." Chen Jingzhong felt more and more that the news should be true, which was a very strange feeling. Of course, he is quite hateful and hostile to Xu Zixian, and if he has the opportunity now, he will not hesitate to kill Xu Zixian. But people will have a very strange psychology, if their past enemies become stronger and stronger, they will have a sense of powerless reverence, and Chen Jingzhong and Xu Zixian's insignificant past, I think Xu Zixian will not pay attention to it at all. This made Chen Jingzhong feel lost, but not angry.

Since Xu Zixian established the Nan'an League and won big victories repeatedly, the actual status of the two has been judged.

When he said such things, Chen Jingzhong was not angry, and even faintly respected, after he said a word, he said to Chen Man: "If the imperial court orders him to go to Fuzhou to preside over the military and politics and squeeze out King Zhao, our father and son can only go to Jiangling to flee." ”

Chen Man said sullenly: "I hope there is no such day." ”

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For two days in a row, no senior officials in Fuzhou came forward to express their positions, no one affirmed them, and no one came forward to deny them, which shows that there is a market for rumors, but they have not yet been officially confirmed.

The so-called official confirmation that on the premise that there was no high-level military and political officials in Fuzhou to send people to the Eastern Domain, they could only wait for news from the Nan'an Hou Mansion.

Whether it is ordinary news or Lubu's victory, without the confirmation of the Eastern Domain's Nananhou Mansion, it can only be said to be speculation.

The high-level of the Changwen Hou Mansion, including Chen Dujing, Chen Duguang, Chen Duli, and Chen Duzhong, from morning to night, all gathered together, Chen Duguang's temper attacked, and he dropped several teacups in a row, and he did not pretend to the servants, and he kept scolding, and the people in the Changwen Hou Mansion were walking on thin ice, for fear of being pulled over by the third master and scolded him.

However, the overall atmosphere of the Hou Mansion is quite relaxed, including the back house.

The adults and men gathered together, and the back house was the world of the women, Chen Wenjun was surrounded by a group of women in the middle, most of them were respected elders, they would not say it explicitly, but the flattering look in their expressions could be seen without looking closely.

Chen Wenjun is tireless, but she can only try her best to socialize, she also knows that after she marries, she will be Mrs. Hou, and I am afraid that there will be more similar occasions in the future, even if she doesn't like it, she needs to do her duty.

As a human being, many times you can't live according to your heart, even if you are extremely wealthy.

In the evening, Chen Zhengzhi walked over with a relaxed face and dragged Chen Wenjun to the courtyard.

When the night is at dusk, the surrounding green pines seem to be ghosts hidden in the shadows, and there are people everywhere lighting lanterns, in the process of alternating light and dark, under the strange scene, Chen Zhengzhi said to Chen Wenjun: "The front is decided, you can't wait like this, ask me to go in person." ”

"That's what the third uncle meant, right?"

"Uncle Nine also agrees, and Uncle Nine is the most relaxed one." Chen Zhengzhi said: "Uncle Nine and Mingda have been cooperating for a long time, he said that the news is true, he believes in Mingda, and also believes in the government army of Nan'an Hou Mansion. ”

Hearing Chen Zhengzhi's words, Chen Wenjun said softly: "Uncle Nine also has a business in the Eastern Domain, so I wish I could retreat from the pirates as soon as possible." ”

The words are a little harsh, Chen Wenjun also suffered a lot a while ago, the girls of the big family always have to suppress themselves and cover themselves, even if they are worried and afraid, they always have to pretend to be generous and calm when they are in front of people. Who can know what kind of worries and inner torments Chen Wenjun has encountered during this period of time.

Especially at the most dangerous time, in addition to complaining that the family is too deeply connected with the Nan'an Hou Mansion, the cooperation is too deep, and the investment is too much, there are also many people who have suggested that they simply abandon the marriage contract with the Nan'an Hou Mansion, marry Chen Wenjun to Xu Ziwen, and repair the relationship with Zhao Wangfu.

In this way, you still have to lose some money, but at least you will score politically, and the Changwen Marquis Mansion will continue to grow and develop on Fujian Road.

There are still some people in the family who agree with this kind of quick success and quick profit, but fortunately, Chen Dujing and others didn't pay attention to it at all, but Chen Wenjun himself also knew that if the Nan'an Hou Mansion was really defeated, the Eastern Domain was destroyed, and Mr. Xu Zi died, it was only a matter of time before the marriage contract was destroyed.

Girls from big families, while enjoying wealth and nobility, married for the family and maximized the benefits of the marriage contract, which was originally their mission.

Chen Zhengzhi smiled, knowing that his sister was full of resentment, and the people who surrounded Chen Wenjun today and said those flattering words may have been the group of fools who were clamoring to retreat with the Nan'an Hou Mansion a few days ago.

At that moment, Chen Zhengzhi smiled and said: "Uncle Jiu is really confident, he has been in the Eastern Domain for the longest time, and he knows what they are doing best. Uncle Nine said a few days ago that unless Mingda couldn't afford to be ill, the Eastern Domain would be as stable as Mount Tai. Now that the news is coming, Uncle Nine is the most affirmative, saying that it must be true. The father and the third uncle were skeptical, and the father ridiculed that when people hear good news, they will subconsciously deny it, because the fear is fake. Now there is no other way, I can only hurry to the port of Fuzhou, my Chen family has a ship in the port, and I have already sent someone to summon the sailors, and I will be in the Eastern Domain tonight. ”

Chen Wenjun said: "Big brother has to work hard, and he must also be careful about his own safety." ”

"It's okay ......" Chen Zhengzhi has a magnificent bearing, and his actions seem to be casual, but he can always live up to the trust, just like now, he smiled very casually and said: "I asked someone to find a soft sailing boat, we have it, a small soft sailing boat, turn around quickly, eat the wind quickly, and ordinary boats can't catch up with me." If it's not right, I'll just tell someone to run. ”

No matter what, it is always risky, Chen Wenjun's eyes are slightly red, and the meaning of worry is very obvious.

"Father, third uncle, ninth uncle, they have a resolution." Chen Zhengzhi knew that his sister was worried, so he said in a half-joking tone: "They said it all, once the pirates are done, the cotton and bean fields are over, at most about half a month, the wedding date will be almost up, and there will be no delay for a day at that time, and directly call Mingda to come over to greet you and pick you up in style." ”

Chen Wenjun didn't speak, this is what should have happened, even if she is as close as a big brother, she will not say it clearly, when people are talking violently, she hides a pair of scissors in her sleeve, if the family decides to break the contract, then she will commit suicide with scissors, and she will never marry Xu Ziwen.

She has seen strange men in the world, and she also understands that Xu Zixian is worthy of entrusting her life, and she also feels Xu Zixian's deep affection, in such a situation, how could Chen Wenjun remarry someone else?

"It's better to hurry up with the Eastern Domain's movements." Chen Zhengzhi's face was full of pleasant smiles, and he continued: "Father, third uncle, sixth uncle, and ninth uncle, they all feel that this time Mingda will not be crowned as a prince, and this merit is not impossible to say that he is crowned a prince, but the Son of Heaven will definitely delay it again, but no matter what, it is inevitable that the prince will be crowned." When you marry your little sister, you are not Mrs. Hou, but the Duchess of the second grade, and your status is higher than that of your father. ”

Chen Wenjun finally smiled lightly, of course she was not happy for the Duchess of the Kingdom, she was happy for Xu Zixian, Chen Wenjun knew Xu Zixian in Qizhou, he was a depressed and unhappy young man at that time, and in addition to being unruly and unruly, he was unwilling and unyielding in his eyes. Later, Chen Wenjun learned that the old Nan'anhou at that time had lost the battle, and the entire Nan'anhou Mansion was a gloomy fog, and Xu Zixian's depression and unyielding were all because of this incident.

In the following years, the Changwen Hou Mansion was still beautiful, but the Nan'an Hou Mansion quickly fell into disrepair, and the old Nan'an Hou had made efforts for the Hou Mansion, but it still failed.

Xu Ziwen is becoming more and more arrogant, among the young children of the clan and the nobles, Xu Zixian's reputation is not good, this person thinks too highly of himself, but his ability is not outstanding, and everyone dislikes him. Only Chen Wenjun knows what happened to this teenager who once lived in Qizhou, and he can guess what he wants to do.

Occasionally, Chen Wenjun could find the admiration in Xu Zixian's eyes, and she would be very happy at that time, but this kind of look was always fleeting, and she understood why.

The marriage contract, which used to be a joke, has really become a joke with the different circumstances of the two families, and Chen Wenjun sometimes can't help but think, if Xu Zixian didn't work hard, what would the current situation be?