Soon, Zheng Guo's team also came to the Shenhou Post House. Led by the ceremonial officer, he walked through the courtyard towards the lobby.

The dowry gift sent by Ji Yang the day before yesterday was still piled up under the old tree in the west of the court, like a hill. Jing Sheng looked a little weak, and couldn't help asking, "Is our gift a little too thin?" ”

"Is it important to have financial gifts or political rites?" Xian Ke expressed his confidence, "Shenhou is not a fool. ”

Digging Tu smiled and said, "We are not rude people like Ji Yang. Nacai will send Nacai's gift, and after asking for the name and Najib, the widow's gift will only be better. ”

As he spoke, Shenhou had already greeted him, and after greeting him, he politely asked Di Tu to ascend the hall from the west steps. Du Tu smiled and pushed: "Today, the widow is here to propose marriage, and I still expect to call you a father-in-law." So I still have to honor you as my elder. ”

"How dare you, how dare you, the widow still doesn't know if there is such a blessing! Today, you are still a distinguished guest, and you should be treated as a guest. ”

"It seems that Shenhou doesn't want to recognize me as a son-in-law."

"You're serious." Shenhou straightened his waist and pointed to Ji Yang's dowry with a little tug, "You have seen it all, and there is no way for the widow." ”

Dutu looked at Shenhou with his hands outstretched, knowing that this "embarrassed" expression was just a show. He held back the ridicule in his heart, leaned over and said mysteriously: "If you accept Ji Yang's son-in-law, can you sleep peacefully at night?" Don't forget that the example of Ji Yuchen being abandoned from the beginning to the end is right in front of you! ”

Shen Hou's face darkened, and looking at the other party's meaningful expression, his psychological defense line collapsed in an instant. He let out a long sigh, stopped pretending, and took Dutu's hand up the west stairs together, through the lobby, and went straight to the private back room. It seems that since Zheng and Wei exposed each other's secrets at the "picnic party", Shenhou also knows the importance of counterintelligence work. He did this because he wanted to get rid of the entourage of both sides and talk to Uncle Zheng alone.

As soon as the two of them sat down, Ji Jiang pushed the door and came in, as the only attendant in the secret room. Digging was a little embarrassed by this, and felt that it was a little inappropriate to talk about political deals in front of her. So when serving wine, Di Tu secretly glanced at her, but saw that her face was like a peach blossom, and the aftermath of her eyes flickered, but there was no trace of sadness. Probably as long as Uncle Zheng is willing to come, Ji Jiang's heart is already very relieved.

"Zheng Bo has made up his mind this time?" Shenhou leaned forward slightly, and couldn't wait to get to the point.

"Yes!" Di Tu glanced at Ji Jiang again, and replied firmly, "You must have heard about the past. There are many offences in the widowhood, and I hope that your father and daughter will understand. ”

"Where, where. Uncle Zheng dominated the world at a young age, after all, we have climbed high, how dare we ask too much. Shenhou Fengying said, "Besides, Uncle Zheng has always taken care of the Son of Heaven, and the old man has always been gracious. This peace meeting is an opportunity for you to secretly correct the name of the Son of Heaven, and I am grateful. ”

"You're polite, everyone will be a family in the future, it should be, it should be."

"It's a pity that the Marquis is too cunning, and he has repeatedly spoiled the good things of the Son of Heaven." Shen Hou suddenly changed his words, squeezed out a few tears pretendedly, and put on a very helpless tone, "The matter of the Son of Heaven is undecided, and the widow has no intention of marrying a daughter, I'm afraid it will violate Uncle Zheng's good intentions!" ”

Dutu knew that Shenhou was begging for a promise, so in front of Ji Jiang, he directly showed his hole cards: "Whether Ji Yijiu can sit firmly on the position of the Son of Heaven will be known within a month!" ”

Shenhou's eyes lit up, but soon a hint of cunning flashed: "The Son of Heaven has no troops, so he can only rely on the Mandate of Heaven." The widow has to ask the diviner about a hexagram. ”

Di Tu smiled: "What the widow has done during this period of time is also clear to you, compared with Wei Hou's treatment of Ji Yuchen, I don't know how many times more kind. As long as you believe in the widow and cooperate well in the next month, the widow will definitely do what he says! ”

When it comes to this, Shen Hou can't say anything more, after all, Xin Zheng Bo is always more reliable than Xin Wei Hou. So, he also expressed his attitude, and at the same time added a little bargaining chip to himself: "The widow naturally believes in Uncle Zheng." After the deed is accomplished, the Son of Heaven will definitely wish you all the best to ascend to the position of Zhou Zhao. ”

Digging Sudden nodded, this was what he needed. So, the two sides barely hit it off and toasted in celebration. Ji Jiang on the side just poured wine, and her face was not shocked, as if she had long been accustomed to her father talking about political transactions with his daughter in front of her.

Seeing Ji Jiang like this, he no longer cared about her emotions, and urged eagerly: "Since this is the case, then let's immediately carry out the other etiquette required for marriage, and complete the marriage as soon as possible." ”

"The widow also wants to do this, but now we have to solve Ji Yang's problem first."

"What's wrong? Wouldn't it be over if you replied to him directly? ”

"If Ji Yang, a junior, proposes, the widow can do so. But now that it is the face of the elder Wei Hou, and it has already caused a lot of uproar in the city, I am afraid it is not appropriate to refuse directly. ”

"And what are you going to do?"

"There is no good plan for a few people." Shenhou spread his hands again, "Judging from the last banquet, Ji Yang has a bit of a scoundrel temperament. If there is no suitable reason to gag him, I am afraid that everyone will be embarrassed. ”

"You ......" Di Tu was a little angry, thinking that Shenhou Bacheng wanted to talk about some conditions again.

Suddenly, Ji Jiang stood up and interrupted their conversation, I don't know if it was to relieve his father or to appease Ruyi Langjun. I saw her kneeling on the ground, her hands arched in front of her forehead, and she said in a firm tone, "I have a way." ”

Shenhou was stunned for a moment, obviously not knowing his daughter's move in advance: "Uncle Zheng is here, don't talk about it." ”

Ji Jiang looked at the digging and saw the other party's encouraging gaze, so he told his thoughts. When Shenhou heard this, he also felt good, but he asked without hesitation: "Will Ji Yang be led by our nose obediently?" ”

"Yes." Ji Jiang said affirmatively, "Ji Yang is not sincere to me, but he is just competitive." This approach will only cater more to his psychology. ”

Di Tu nodded, feeling that Ji Jiang's analysis was correct, so he made an arrangement with Shenhou on the spot.

As a result, a big news soon broke out in Ruicheng - Shenhou is going to marry a daughter to recruit relatives!

"Zhou Li" has said: "Raising the son of the country with Taoism is the six arts of teaching: one is five rites, two is six music, three is five shots, four is five royals, five is six books, and six is nine numbers." This is the so-called "six arts", which is a compulsory course for the nobles of the Zhou Dynasty. Among these six arts, four are literary and martial arts, and the other is martial arts. The competition proposed by Ji Jiang to recruit relatives is to compare the two martial arts of archery and royalty.

After Ji Yang heard the news, as Ji Jiang expected, not only did he not scold, but he was very interested. He has always been very playful, and he feels that this kind of competition is like a game, and it is very rewarding to play it level by level.

Wei Hou poured cold water on the side and said: "If something goes wrong, there must be a demon." If you really want to marry Ji Jiang, you can find another way for you, don't wade into the troubled waters of martial arts competition. If you lose, there is no room for maneuver. ”

"What is the monarch afraid of? I sent someone to keep an eye on them, and who could cheat in plain sight? Ji Yang said confidently, "I have been learning the six arts with a famous teacher since I was a child, and the art of archery and royalty is unmatched in the defense of the country, and I am afraid that he will not be able to dig through!" ”

Ji Yang is not completely bragging. The six arts are the standard configuration of the nobles of the Zhou Dynasty, although he is a gentleman, but he cannot be sloppy in this regard. And since Wei Hou dotes on this little son, it is natural for him to be equipped with a top famous teacher. But how did he know that he was usually used to flying and domineering in the country, and he couldn't hear the truth at all except for flattery. Others touted the sentence "Defending the country first", and he actually took it seriously.

The ministers of the country wanted to warn, but they did not dare to tell the truth. Only the guard envoy who had been hunted down by the digging and turf stood up and said tactfully and cautiously: "The minister has personally seen Zheng Bo riding and shooting, and the arrows are not missing, so it is better for the prince to be careful." ”

"Cowardly as a mouse! Grow the morale of others! Ji Yang immediately jumped up and cursed like a lit cannonball. The ministers shrank their necks, and no one dared to speak again. Wei Hou shook his head, and had no choice but to rely on this precious son.

Three days later, the martial arts competition was held on the banks of the picturesque Wei and Luo.

Due to the peach blossom flood, the water level at this time has risen a lot, and most of the tidal flats in the center of the river have been submerged. The peach blossoms are still blooming, but the mood of digging suddenly is not as relaxed as last time. The phenological phenomena in his eyes reminded him that time was running out to prepare for the operation.

Therefore, despite relying on the eighteen martial arts that this body has practiced since childhood, Di Tu still does not dare to slack off. He arrived early in the arena and warmed up in the warm spring breeze. Now in this strong body, there is no longer a trace of the decadence of the earth youth, and some are just the high fighting spirit inspired by male hormones.