And now, she won't compromise anything that belongs to her.

Xue Ling stood quietly, without backing down, raised his head and asked, "Lord Wang, where should the head of the Xue family sit?" ”

A little smile appeared in King Gangneung's eyes, and he appreciated the right amount of struggle more than the cowering back-down.

He looked at Xue Jihong, "That is the position of the head of the Xue family." ”

Although Xue Jihong was thick-skinned, he also had a feeling of sitting on pins and needles, and then got up disdainfully and sat in the back.

Xue Ling walked over and sat down.

King Gangneung then continued, "Since all the heads of the four major families have arrived, let's talk about the great drought in the north. I'm sure you're already aware. ”

He looked at Zeng Yi and said to everyone, "The court has issued an order for the witch doctor family in Jiangling to send two witch doctors to the north. This Mr. Zeng came in person, it was for this matter, the emperor's eldest grandson invited Ying, he has gone to the north to preside over the overall situation, the court attaches great importance to it, the four of you are the head of the Jiangling Wu clan, naturally you want to set an example, a total of two places, one of which must have a family head. If there is any self-recommendation, priority will be given. ”

All the people in the room looked at each other, and for a moment no one spoke.

It's not a good errand.

The road is far away, not to mention the hard work, although the prayer for the rain is successful, fame and fortune are reaped, but the prayer for the rain is not successful, not to mention the loss of face, but also to bear the responsibility, if you find a reason at this time, at most you do not set an example, and you will not be punished.

Zeng Yi had already expected such a situation, he stood up and bowed and saluted, "The four family heads are the most prestigious witch doctors in the land of Jiangling, and the four can recommend themselves. If they can help the northern land survive this calamity, His Royal Highness the eldest grandson and Zeng are grateful. ”

Several people looked at each other, but no one spoke first.

Xue Ling sat quietly.

Old lady Qiu glanced around, no longer hesitated, and took the lead in saying, "Among the four family heads, the old man is the oldest, if such a drought happens near this Jiangling land, even if he boils this old bone, he will go anyway, but this northern land, thousands of miles away, a long journey, my age, all the way, it is difficult to say whether I can live to the northern land, this bone is estimated to fall apart halfway." A few of the juniors of the Qiu family are also a little unsuccessful, and it is difficult to take on a big responsibility, so I will not go to the north to embarrass people, and my Qiu family is willing to contribute tens of thousands of dollars to share worries for the north, that is, to talk about a little heart. ”

King Jiangling looked at Old Lady Qiu, his hair was already gray, he sighed, turned his head to Zeng Yi and said, "Old Lady Qiu is indeed old and not suitable for long journeys. ”

Zeng Yi said, "What the prince said is extremely excusable. This matter is a good deed, and there is no reason to ask the old lady to come to support at this age. ”

One person opens the beginning, and the rest is easy to speak.

The head of the Wu family hesitated for a moment, and then slowly spoke, "Lord, I can't hide it, although I am younger than Old Lady Qiu, but I fell ill when I was young, and in addition to coming to the palace to discuss matters over the years, I have never gone out, this prince knows." I have already reported to the prince in private. As for the few unsuccessful rebels in the family,"

The head of the Wu family smiled bitterly, "As we all know, although the eldest son of Yan became a weapon, he died young, this young son," he sighed, "There is a lot of uproar in Rongcheng, I think you have already heard that you don't even have the qualifications for the witch doctor exam, so you won't go to the north to be embarrassed." My Wu family is also willing to contribute 10,000 gold to express my heart. Share worries for the Northland. ”

The prince sighed softly, the matter of the head of the Wu family falling ill is not false, he also knows it, if he presses the head of the Wu family to go to the north this time, he is afraid that it will be a few points worse than the old lady Xue.

He said apologetically to Zeng Yi, "Don't hide what Mr. said, I know that the head of the Wu family does have an old illness and is not suitable for long-distance travel. If the husband does not believe him, he can find someone to consult a doctor. ”

Zeng Yi waved his hand again and again, "I trust the prince, there is no need to investigate, the head of the Wu family has a stubborn illness, so naturally he can't go." ”

The Wu family and the Qiu family have already shirked, and since then only Xue Ling and Jiang Mingxu have left.

Xue Ling remembered that in the previous life, only the Jiang family went, and in this life, his uncle did not stand up for a long time, probably in order to wait until the end.

Xue Jiman hit him hard because of what he said to Xue Ling in the carriage.

His mind was in turmoil at the moment, and his mind was full of Xue Hao's letter of repentance and the shop that was about to be handed over in his hands.

He sat dejectedly, silent, thinking about the countermeasure.

Xue Jihong saw that Xue Ling didn't speak for a long time, and his heart fluctuated slightly.

Xue Jihong was a little anxious, and hurriedly said, "Lord Wang, our Ah Ling has just taken over as the head of the family, and it is a little girl's house, so naturally we can't go." ”

Xue Ling got up.

Xue Jihong said again, "My Xue family has been in the past few months,"

"I volunteered to go to the Northland to help and ask for rain." Xue Ling's cold voice echoed in the hall, attracting all eyes.

"You little girl, you know what to ask for rain, now is not the time for you to be in the limelight." Xue Jihong was afraid that Xue Ling would affect the Xue family.

King Jiangling looked at Xue Ling, "Ah Ling, since you have already sat on the position of the head of the family, it is natural for you to decide." ”

Jiang Mingxu didn't plan to go in person, but originally planned to let his eldest son Jiang Xiuwen go to the north to train himself.

A Jiang family's witchcraft, compared to other families, is indeed weaker, even if you go, it can't help, but it can't be said to refuse directly, let the eldest son go, the Jiang family can be regarded as contributing, and Jiang Xiuwen is young, and Zeng Yi is an old friend, but it is extremely safe.

Worried about Xue Ling at this time, he stood up without hesitation and said, "Lord Wang, Ah Ling is a girl, and she has just taken over as the head of the family, the Xue family is in this difficulty, it is reasonable, she should not let a girl's family take on this big responsibility, although my Jiang family's witchcraft is average, since it is difficult in the north, it is naturally incumbent, the north and the south are a family, so I will take a trip." In addition, the Jiang family also contributed 10,000 gold to express their hearts. ”

According to the will of the DPRK, there only one head of the family in the list.

King Jiangling said with a smile, "The Xue family and the Jiang family are worthy of being the first and second ranked families in the land of Jiangling, and they have responsibilities, but only one of the two needs to be one, and the other family can choose a witch doctor." ”

Xue Ling took the lead in speaking, "Lord Wang, I recommend myself, as we all know, the Xue family's technique of praying for rain is also well-known in the south, I have been practicing witchcraft with my father since I was a child, and I have also learned to pray for rain, although I have never fought in actual combat, but now that the north is in trouble, I must not stand idly by, although I am a little woman, I also understand this truth, please ask the prince for permission." ”