Chapter 199: Li Qi courted
This is a big misunderstanding.
This is even more of a fatal misunderstanding.
Although Princess Xianyi was annoyed and angry, Li Qi, the king of Sheng, still "fled in a hurry" and did not leave Xianyi any chance to explain.
In this prosperous Tang Dynasty, the defense of male and female etiquette is in vain, and the affairs of men and women are commonplace.
In Li Qi's opinion, it is a little frightened that Xianyi has ambiguity with Zhang Xuan, but it is not something that cannot be produced. In this Chang'an City, every moment, there are love things that you and I want all the time, and it is not uncommon.
Otherwise, how could Princess Yuzhen Li Zhiying have a scandal with Li Bai about a talented and beautiful woman, and now it has achieved positive results.
Li Qi returned to his Sheng Wang's Mansion, hesitated again and again, and finally made up his mind.
He went to Xianyi Mansion again, Xianyi saw Li Qi go and returned in vain, and was a little surprisedβ wanted to open his mouth to persuade Li Qi to say two words, don't fight the idea of the heir to the throne again, but he heard Li Qi directly make a request.
Hearing Li Qi's request, Xian Yi laughed, knowing that his younger brother's ambition had swelled to a level that could not be ignored, and forcibly suppressing it could only cause him to react violently.
Li Qi actually wanted to marry the Zhang family.
Zhang Xuan's uncle Zhang Jiuming has a young daughter named Zhang Xuemei, who is beautiful and talented, and is quite famous in Chang'an City. And now, with Zhang Xuan's rise, Zhang Xuemei is also a well-known lady in Chang'an's elite circle.
Princess Li Qisheng died of illness last year and has never married another. I don't know when Li Qi had this idea, and he wanted Xianyi to come forward to help him matchmaker and marry Zhang Xuemei as the princess.
It is not uncommon for the royal family to marry powerful ministers.
If Li Qichun really took a fancy to Zhang Xuemei, Princess Xianyi would naturally be happy with Yucheng's marriage. It's a pity that Li Qi wants to marry the Zhang family, obviously for the sake of getting closer to Zhang Xuan, for some β political purposes, in Xianyi's opinion, it is very naΓ―ve, with Zhang Xuan's personality, how can he change his mind for the sake of a Zhang Xuemei?
If it is Zhang Xuan's own sister, it may still be possible. Cousin, it's just one layer away.
In fact, Xianyi actually didn't know Zhang Xuan, and what Zhang Xuan was unwilling to do, even if it was a loved one, he couldn't influence his decision.
Xianyi smiled bitterly, looked at Li Qi helplessly, and couldn't say a word.
"Sister, bothering my sister to help my little brother once, my little brother is grateful!" Li Qi bowed.
The corner of Xianyi's mouth twitched slightly, "Brother Qi, it's not that my sister won't help you, it's not something you can say if you marry Princess Sheng." Asahi is...... Brother Prince, I'm afraid he won't agree. β
"He is his prince of the prison country, I marry my princess, I take a fancy to Miss Zhang, what does it have to do with him? Why should he stop it? Sister, I will go to the palace to ask for my father's permission, and ask my sister to go to Zhang Jiuming's mansion for me to talk about this. Li Qi's emotions were obviously a little excited.
Xianyi sighed faintly, and reluctantly addressed his head.
She could already see that Li Qi had made up his mind, even if he didn't agree, he would go to find someone else. Rather than allowing others to get involved in this matter, it is better to take expedient measures yourself, so as not to breed trouble.
After Li Qi left, Xian Yi hesitated for a long time, but still went out to Zhang Jiuming's mansion.
Although the Zhang family has become a powerful family in Chang'an City because of Zhang Xuan's existence, Zhang Jiuming's official rank is too low, and compared with the real wealthy family, it is still a lot worse.
Hearing that Princess Xianyi was visiting, Zhang Jiuming didn't dare to slack off, and led his wife and two sons to open the door of Zhang's mansion and greet him.
"Xiaguan Zhang Jiuming greeted His Royal Highness Xianyi late, and asked His Highness for forgiveness!"
Zhang Jiuming bowed down, and his wife Cao, eldest son **, and second son Zhang Tong also bowed down together.
Xianyi smiled slightly, leaned over and helped him, "Lord Zhang, there is no need to be polite, this palace came suddenly, please forgive me for the disturbance." β
Zhang Jiuming respectfully accompanied Princess Xianyi into the main hall of the Zhang family, sat down and spoke.
Although Zhang Xuan actually doesn't take Princess Xianyi and other royal children very seriously, for Zhang Jiuming, none of these royal princes and princesses can be easily blamed. Getting any of them to blame is enough to make yourself irreversible.
** and Zhang Tong quietly looked at the famous princess of tomorrow in Chang'an City, and a certain strange light flashed in his eyes, secretly measuring the intention of Princess Xianyi.
Zhang Jiuming knew very well in his heart that Princess Xianyi could treat herself so politely, just for the sake of her nephew Zhang Xuan. If there is no Zhang Xuan, he, a lower-level civil official, would not be able to enter the high eyes of the royal princess at all.
"Your Highness, please have tea!" Zhang Jiuming has been up and down in the sea for many years, but at least he is still calm. He didn't ask anything, just bowed very respectfully, quietly waiting for Xian Yi to say what he meant.
"Lord Zhang, the palace is no longer hidden, the princess died early, and King Sheng has not married a wife so far. The palace heard that Miss Xuemei of the Zhang family is in the boudoir, and she is both talented and beautiful, virtuous and virtuous, and can be a good match. Therefore, the palace will be a matchmaker for King Sheng......"
As soon as Xianyi's intention was said, Zhang Jiuming was stunned, and he was very surprised. ** and Zhang Tong were greatly surprised, exchanged a joyful look, and hurriedly turned their expectant eyes on their father.
Although they are both members of the Zhang clan, Zhang Jiuling and Zhang Jiuming are two small families that do not match, and it is expected that Zhang Xuan's nephew is okay for the time being, but in the long run, it is actually not reliable. Now that I have the opportunity to marry the royal family, it is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for Zhang Jiuming's family.
If his sister can become Princess Sheng, what a glory it would be?
But Zhang Jiuming thought more and more far-reaching.
The first thing he wondered was why King Sheng suddenly wanted to marry him. Judging from his political experience, Li Qi, the king of Sheng, must have a political purpose. And behind the marriage, it must be related to Zhang Xuan's power.
And since Zhang Xuan is involved, Zhang Jiuming cannot be allowed to be imprudent.
Zhang Xuan is the biggest backer of the Zhang clan today, and it is the place where the rise of the Zhang family is. If there is anything that is unfortunate about Zhang Xuan's growth, Zhang Jiuming, as an uncle, will never do it.
Zhang Jiuming immediately remembered the recent gossip that the court was wearing all over the court: it was said that the crown prince Li Heng was suspicious of Zhang Xuan, and gradually became suspicious, and Zhang Xuan had the intention of supporting Li Qi, the king of Sheng, in order to thin his own power.
As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Jiuming's heart was shocked, but he smiled without changing his face, "His Royal Highness King Sheng's favor is an honor. It's just that the little woman has a stubborn personality and a shallow appearance, I'm afraid she is not worthy of His Royal Highness King Sheng! β
Xianyi sighed lightly, Zhang Jiuming said this, obviously there was a refusal. Of course, it may not be a real refusal, he must first ask Zhang Xuan's opinion.
And if this matter comes to Zhang Xuan, it will definitely be vetoed by Zhang Xuan.
"Lord Zhang doesn't need to be too humble, Miss Xuemei is famous, and she is a well-known ......lady in Chang'an City," Xianyi smiled lightly, "Although King Sheng is not talented, he is still the heir of His Majesty after all, and the younger brother of His Royal Highness the Prince......"
Zhang Jiuming chuckled in his heart, understanding that Xianyi's words inevitably carried a bit of a high-level threat.
He smiled bitterly and arched his hand, "Your Highness, how about allowing the official to discuss with his wife and little girl?" β
"Good.
This palace is waiting for Lord Zhang to give an answer as soon as possible. Xianyi got up with a smile, "Bengong took his leave first." β
Sent away Princess Xianyi, ** and Zhang Tong opened their mouths to Zhang Jiuming almost at the same time, "Father, marrying King Sheng, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my sister to be Princess Sheng, it is ...... for our family"
Zhang Jiuming glanced at his two sons angrily, and said coldly, "Shut up!" You know the! β
"You don't want to think about it, why did King Sheng suddenly take a fancy to Mei'er? It's just for Xuan'er's β business, how dare the old man agree easily without Xuan'er's consent? If this matter brings Xuan'er in, the old man will be the eternal sinner of the Zhang family! β
Zhang Jiuming brushed his sleeves and left.
Zhang Jiuming walked out of the mansion and went straight to Zhang Xuan's Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.
Uncle Zhang Jiuming arrived, and Zhang Xuan hurriedly greeted him in person. In the end, the result is the elder of his own family, and no matter how powerful he is, he is also a junior.
"Xuan'er meets my uncle."
Zhang Jiuming smiled, "Xuan'er doesn't need to be like this, you are now an important minister of the court, and the old man doesn't dare to worship you." β
"Hehe, even if Xuan'er is a country Zaifu, she is still the nephew of her uncle." Zhang Xuan smiled, "In the inner house, it is not about public etiquette and humility, but only the order of the young and the old." β
After listening to Zhang Jiuming's words, Zhang Xuan raised his eyebrows, and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "Uncle, this Sheng Wang is serious and persistent, which makes people speechless. β
When Zhang Jiuming heard Zhang Xuan's words, he immediately understood that Zhang Xuan did not have the heart or plan to support Li Qi. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said that.
Although Zhang Jiuming was smiling, he was actually a little disappointed in his heart.
In his opinion, his daughter can become Princess Sheng, which is still of great benefit to his family.
But the Zhang family clan is looking forward to Zhang Xuan's horse, since it is something that Zhang Xuan vetoes, Zhang Jiuming will definitely not do it.
In fact, he still doesn't know his nephew. For Zhang Xuan, what he hates most in his life is this kind of political marriage with utilitarian purposes. Don't say that he doesn't have the intention of supporting King Sheng, even if he does, he will definitely not use his cousin's happy marriage as a bargaining horse.
However, a trace of disappointment in Zhang Jiuming's eyes also fell into his eyes.
His heart moved, and he suddenly smiled softly, "Uncle, I have to ask Sister Xuemei about this, right?" If Sister Xuemei is willing, it's actually ......"
Zhang Xuandu was silent and groaned.
Zhang Jiuming saw that although Zhang Xuan didn't say anything to death, his tone was lu. He actually disapproved of the marriage, although he did not veto it vehemently.
Zhang Jiuming sighed lightly in his heart, and he also made up his mind and decided not to mention this matter again. An opportunity is certainly an opportunity, but without Zhang Xuan's existence, this opportunity is actually not an opportunity, and banning it will become a hardship for her daughter. @γ