The war in the southeast was in full swing, but the south was still singing and dancing.

After all, this is the place where Nanjing is located, and no matter how arrogant the Japanese are, it is impossible for them to enter the Gyeonggi of the Ming Dynasty, which is the core of the empire, and 100,000 soldiers are stationed here, like a needle of the sea to deter the group of robbers led by Wang Zhi.

The people and officials of Nanjing never cared about the war in the southeast of the empire, and even the war that had just broken out not long ago was not as attractive to them as a piece of gossip news in Nanjing.

What's more, this news is that the daughter of Yue Guogong is about to get married.

"Father, am I going to see my unmarried wife?"

Eighteen-year-old Xu Shixing was of marriageable age, and he sat in the carriage, full of anticipation, and turned his head to look at his adoptive father.

"Not bad." Xu Shangzhen, the prefect of Suzhou, sat not far from him, and nodded slightly when he heard his question:

"Yue Guogong can take a fancy to you, that's a great luck. With the help of the country, your future is limitless! You have a chance, and I, as well as my father, will be relieved. ”

He gently patted his adopted son on the shoulder, his eyes were full of excitement and excitement, and he was sincerely happy for his adopted son at this time.

Marriage with such nobles, this political resource is unimaginable! Not to mention that it will be smooth sailing in the future career, but at least there will be plenty of help.

Xu Shixing didn't think about it so much, he was still immersed in the joy of his upcoming marriage at this time.

The candle night in the cave room, when the gold list is inscribed, but that's it.

……

Nanjing City.

Yan Kunpeng had already inherited his father's title at this time. He is over sixty years old, he has a daughter, he is very fond of his daughter Yan Qihua, and now that he is of marriageable age, he has said a family affair for him.

"Father, he...... Just the son of the prefect of Suzhou? ”

Yan Qihua asked with some doubts, it was not that she looked down on the prefect or anything like that, but she was surprised that she didn't need to marry.

She has read a lot of books since she was a child, and she knows that a noble girl like her from a famous family will probably marry the son of another noble minister, and she has already prepared for this awareness. After all, he has enjoyed the glory and wealth that ordinary people can't have, and it is also appropriate to sacrifice his marriage for the family.

Surprisingly, however, her father ended up picking a Suzhou prefect, which she didn't expect.

In the Ming Dynasty, there are not too many such prefects, and the great Ming Dynasty is even more numerous than Xu Shangzhen's official rank, which is almost a marriage.

When Yan Kunpeng heard this, he sighed faintly and explained:

"Back then, the nobles who had followed Taizong to make great achievements, all followed Taizong to the north, they did their best for the emperor, and naturally won this honor, took root in the new Beijing Division, and served generations of emperors."

"The clan brothers in my north have indeed branched out, and many descendants have married into other noble mansions, such as the contemporary Liang Guogong and my niece, forming close political ties and advancing and retreating together in the court."

However, the nobles of the Taizu Dynasty were thrown aside like waste paper that had been discarded, although they were still prosperous and rich in Nanjing, but they no longer had the power of the past. What is the use of such a marriage? ”

"What's more, the noble sons of Nanjing are not as good as the generation. Marrying them, not only does not have the slightest effect, but also wrongs you. ”

"Actually, since you reached the age of marriage, many people have come to me to ask you to marry you, but I have rejected them one by one."

"I know your intentions, you have read poetry and books since you were a child, and you definitely don't want to marry those gentlemen, so I searched Nanzhi all over the world to find this Xu Shixing."

"This Xu Shangzhen's adopted son has been smart since he was a child, known for his talents, and his character is also excellent, he is a good match, and it is also good for us."

After listening to the explanation, Yan Qihua probably understood.

Talented and famous...... Is it?

The corners of her mouth rose slightly.

Free love, she never thought of it. Her father had already told her that the so-called stories of talented and beautiful women in the book were basically sour and lustful, and she had already figured it out as she grew older. Being able to marry a literati with a pure temperament is already very satisfying to her.

Xu Shangzhen's father and son soon came to the mansion, facing Yan Kunpeng, who was sitting on the main seat, Xu Shangzhen was obviously a little nervous, he had already heard the name of Yue Guogong in Suzhou, but he had never seen it. Now when I see this high-ranking big man, I even tremble a little when I speak.

In contrast, Xu Shixing was much better, his demeanor was calm, his words were decent, and he had both the elegance of a literati and the astuteness of a businessman, which made Yan Kunpeng very satisfied.

After that, he inspected Xu Shixing a lot, both in terms of knowledge and political insight, Xu Shixing said it all right, and many of his insights even exceeded what he should have at his age, like a seasoned old man, which was amazing.

"Did you bring your birthday?"

Yan Kunpeng asked softly.

Xu Shangzhen and Xu Shixing were stunned for a moment, and then they were overjoyed!

They know that this is a sign that Yan Kunpeng has already recognized!

They immediately handed over the eight characters of their birthdays and calculated with Yan Qihua.

The result is naturally good, and Mr. will not be so open-minded.

Yan Qihua also quietly poked out half of her head from the screen on the side at this time, and looked outside, she saw Xu Shixing kneeling down to her father and saluting, and Xu Shangzhen standing aside with a slight smile on her face.

She knew that the marriage had already been completed.

And after listening to the conversation, her impression of Xu Shixing is also very good, and she has recognized him in her heart.

This is my future husband, she whispered to herself.

A few months later, Xu Shixing officially married his wife Yan, and then at the insistence of his father, he restored his surname.

From then on, his name was Shen Shixing.

The chains of fate bind him to this large family, and together they take a step towards an unknown future.

……

Time doesn't stop because of someone, and in the blink of an eye, the vicissitudes of life.

Yan Song officially resigned in Jiajing's 35th year, and in the face of Jiajing's retention, his answer was very resolute:

"The minister is old and decrepit, and he no longer has the energy and ability of the past, how can he occupy the position of the first assistant and delay the major affairs of the court?"

He returned to his hometown, enjoying the joy of his children and grandchildren around his knees, and finally in the forty-fifth year of Jiajing, just a month before Jiajing's death, he left one step ahead of him.

"Wenzhen".

Xia Yan died of illness when he was thirty-three years old in Jiajing.

Jiajing continued to rule his Da Ming, and at the age of forty-five years, his body finally could no longer support it and came to an end.

In the last moments of his life, he reached out to the sky, as if trying to grasp something, and muttered:

"Why...... Can't live forever? ”

"I'm unwilling!"

In his heart, a figure appeared inexplicably.

King Jingping......

Have you already attained immortality?

I envy you......

He turned his head, stared at the portrait he had worshipped for most of his life, and then closed his eyes.

The Jiajing Dynasty is over.

(End of chapter)