Although Shao Yi has not yet proposed to the Xia family, his enthusiasm makes his thoughts revealed. That is, Xia Zitang didn't pay attention to this, so he didn't see it.

Therefore, although Xia Ke has not regarded him as a preparatory son-in-law, he has the mind to examine him.

Xia Ke dispersed a little later today, parked a sedan chair in his yard, and just walked a few steps down, Xia Zitang accompanied Shao Yi to greet him.

Shao Yi hurriedly stepped forward to salute, but was supported by Xia Ke, "Cheng'an doesn't need to be polite." But I was strange in my heart, a few days after the last time Xia Zixi Lu invited him to come over, this kid came again.

Then when he saw Shao Yi turn around and respectfully ask him to go first, he took advantage of Xia Zitang's lack of attention and said in a low voice: "The little nephew has something to tell my uncle." ”

Xia Ke only glanced at him, and did not respond, only ordered Xia Zitang to accompany Shao Yi to the living room to sit for a while, and he went to change into civilian clothes first.

Because there are foreign men who are guests in the house, the Xia family's dinner is still divided into two places.

Xia Ke and the other four chatted about court affairs while eating, and they also talked about interesting stories about the capital.

Several grandsons of Taishi Liu Jianfu were continuously exposed to misconduct, and the four of them also mentioned it slightly during the banquet. Shao Yi's face was as usual, as if that incident really had nothing to do with him. The other three were not gossip people, and Xia Ke just sighed at the helplessness of his descendants, so he also changed the topic.

After dinner, the point came.

Xia Ke didn't make excuses, and directly instructed his two sons: "Zixi and Ah Tang will sit with your mother and sister for a while, and I will say a few words to Cheng'an." ”

Xia Zixi glanced at Shao Yi, guessing in his heart that his father probably had some ideas about the matter of the little sister, and he wanted to explain a few words to Shao Yi. It's not necessarily avoiding him, but I'm afraid that Xia Zitang won't be able to accept it for a while.

Xia Zitang really didn't understand, his eyes quickly hit Xia Ke and Shao Yi back and forth, his eyes full of questions. But he didn't dare to ask more, he only said hello to Shao Yi, and then left behind Xia Zixi.

Shao Yi was flattered here, he originally hoped that Xia Ke would find an opportunity to separate Xia Zi's cousins for a while, let him explain his intentions to Xia Yanqing, and then tell Xia Ke that he had received the emperor's consent.

Who knew that Xia Ke didn't say anything when he heard his request, but he attached so much importance to the specific implementation, so there was no reason for him not to be flattered.

Sending the two Xia Zixi brothers to the door, Shao Yi turned around and didn't sit down first, but bowed deeply to Xia Ke with a respectful attitude.

Xia Ke didn't know what he was going to say, so he hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's sit down first." ”

After that, he ordered the little servant to serve tea, and then sent the people back, and then asked, "Isn't there something?" Let's talk about it."

Shao Yi had already thought about the order of the things he said, "Before, the emperor asked about Qingyunzhai, and the little nephew said frankly to the emperor that Miss Fei Xia would not marry. ”

Xia Ke has been in the officialdom all the way for so many years, and he can be said to have seen a lot of ups and downs, but after listening to Shao Yi's words, his face also showed surprise: "This, when did it happen?" ”

"Early last year." Shao Yi replied, but he felt extremely relieved about Xia Ke's reaction.

From Xia Ke's questioning, it can be known that Xia Ke was surprised, but he had made a statement to the emperor very early. For him to threaten not to marry Xia Yanqing, but he chose to acquiesce.

"So early?" Xia Ke seemed to be talking to herself. He really didn't expect that Shao Yi would have such a firm heart at that time.

"The emperor is against it, right?" Xia Ke asked, and he also understood that Shao Yi was so enthusiastic about his daughter's affairs, why he never mentioned the matter of proposing.

"Yes, the emperor resolutely refuses to allow it." Shao Yi continued, "Recently, there has been an endless stream of female relatives in my uncle's family, and the little nephew is very worried, for fear that any family will ask the emperor for a holy decree to give marriage, so he has checked all the men of the right age in his family for the Taishi Mansion. ”

Such honest words made the corners of Xia Ke's mouth twitch a little, are you checking that? To put it more seriously, you're setting up a trap.

In fact, after the Taishi Mansion expressed its intention to Xia Yanqing, he was also thinking about this matter, he originally wanted to ask to see the emperor, and begged the emperor to let his family choose a son-in-law.

I didn't expect to be by this kid like this.

Fortunately, he was not very reckless, and only targeted Mrs. Liu's family. If you ruin the reputation of all the sons and daughters who are interested in their daughters, I am afraid that the reputation of their daughters will also be criticized.

Shao Yi was also afraid that Xia Ke would think too much, so he hurriedly said: "Master Liu has many children and grandchildren, and only by targeting his family can he make a big move." The emperor knows the little nephew's thoughts, and Commander Liu has a lot of eyes and ears, so he will definitely pay attention to this matter, and the little nephew just wants to see the emperor's attitude towards this matter. Today, the little nephew asks to see the emperor......"

Shao Yi said, "...... The emperor agreed. ”

"No dead cards?" Xia Ke was surprised again.

Shao Yi nodded, looking at the always serious old man who was surprised one after another, and was quite proud: "After five generations, the children of the Shao family are interested in entering the office, so they will return the death-free card to the royal family." ”

"You can talk about such things?" Xia Ke wanted to admire this kid.

"The little nephew is here to inform my uncle about this, and I hope that my uncle will not object to the little nephew's request to marry Miss Xia." Shao Yi got up and bowed deeply to Xia Ke again, "The little nephew assures my uncle that after Miss Xia marries the little nephew, she can still do what she likes, and the little nephew will never restrain her." But if it were the other clans, they wouldn't, they ......"

Xia Ke raised his hand to stop him from continuing, "No need to explain, I understand, sit down and talk." ”

Shao Yi was overjoyed, and hurriedly sat back in the chair according to Xia Ke's meaning, and asked anxiously, "Uncle, did you agree?" ”

Xia Ke glanced at him: "My Yan Qing is different from other women, and she has to be willing to do it." ”

As he spoke, he thought of the family affair that his daughter was willing to do last time, and added, "Of course, the old man must agree first." ”

"I understand, I understand. Therefore, the little nephew did not dare to ask the emperor for marriage, because he was afraid that he did not ask for the consent of his uncle and aunt, and he was also afraid that Miss Xia would be unhappy. ”

Xia Ke and Shao Yi didn't talk for a long time, but it wasn't short.

Half an hour later, the two brothers, who were chatting with their mother and sister in the inner courtyard, heard the word in the front yard that Shao Gongzi was leaving, let them see each other off, and the two returned to Xia Ke's study.

Seeing off Shao Yi, Xia Ke and his son returned to Mrs. Jiang's room. At this time, both Yang and Gao sent their children back to sleep.

Xia Yanqing also continued to stay here in order to wait for Xia Ke to see him.

When the father and son walked back, Xia Zitang was itching, but he didn't dare to ask Xia Ke and Shao Yi what they said.

The father took their brother away and talked to Shao Yi alone, which was naturally inconvenient for the two of them to know. Even if he asked again, all he would get would be a plain look with majesty.

As a result, the three of them entered the door, and after Xia Yanqing gave Xia Ke a salute, he didn't hesitate at all, and asked Xia Zitang's heart: "Father left Shao Gongzi alone to speak, what did he say?" ”