Chapter 222

When the Ye family and the yuan family were in chaos because of this sudden marriage, the Yan family was quiet.

The servants here have been in the clouds for a long time. The folk customs in the clouds are simple and tough, which is not as lively as Yanjing City, because Yin Zhan is also a general, and the boys in ordinary days also seem to have got the habit of barracks, walking quietly, which is not as lively as other houses. In addition, seeing the masters' faces look ugly tonight, the boys dare not say more.

After getting out of the carriage and entering the house, Mrs. Yin wanted to take Yan Zhiqing back to the yard first. Yan Zhiqing broke away, took two steps, came to Yan Zhan, wanted to say something, but he couldn't say anything, his mouth was flat, and he almost cried.

Yan Zhan glanced at her and said, "love, you go back to the house with your mother first."

Yan Zhiqing blinked, and Yan Zhili patted her on the shoulder, saying in a warm voice, "let's talk about something tomorrow. It's very late today, Zhiqing."

Mrs. Yin also nodded, nervously looking at Yan Zhiqing. Yan Zhiqing suddenly felt a little embarrassed, so he simply turned his head and ran back to the yard without paying attention to Mrs. Yin's cry behind him. Mrs. Yin had to smile at Yan Zhan and Yan Zhili reluctantly, and said sorry, so she caught up.

Yan Zhili looked at the back of Yan Zhiqing and sighed.

Yan Zhiqing was charming and beautiful, but in fact, the son Yan Zhili loved most. Although the love for Yin was also spoiled, it was not the same as Yan Zhili, who personally taught him to read, ride and shoot arrows. Yan Zhiqing was brought up by the nanny, but from small to large, Yan Zhan didn't lack Yan Zhiqing anything, and because there was no aunt in the Yan family to connect with sons and daughters, Yan Zhiqing's life was also innocent.

However, compared with Yin Zhanlai, Yin Zhiqing and Yin Zhili, who are half siblings, have better feelings.

When he was still stunned, Yin Zhan's voice sounded in his ear, and he said, "come with me."

Yan Zhili followed Yan Zhan to Yan Zhan's study.

Under the light, Yan Zhan's face faded from the freshness of the Palace Banquet. Although it was not gloomy, it was absolutely unpleasant. He said, "do you know what happened tonight?"

Yin Zhili shook his head, "I don't know."

"I guess you don't know." Yin Zhan said, "today I see Jiang Yuanbai's expression, which doesn't look like knowing. Ji Heng's such behavior is really surprising. Didn't you get along well with Miss Jiang Er before?"

Yin Zhili suppressed his bitterness and said, "it's very good."

"This is very strange," Yin Zhan said, "when Jiang Li received the order today, she was not surprised, and even smiled at me. I also doubt whether she had known about it long ago, and even colluded with Ji Heng. After all, before this, Zhiqing once said that when they first returned to Yanjing City, they took the same carriage."

Yes, Yan Zhili thought, that's him, but Yan Zhili is only in his twenties now. When he was a child, he can follow his father's wishes. When he grew up, he also had his own ideas. In particular, his father often didn't tell him why, but only let him do so. Over time, Yin Zhili himself would also produce resistance.

This time, Yin Zhili refused to come to Yanjing city to marry Jiang Li at first. If it weren't for the rumors and deeds of Jiang Li later, Yan Zhili's heart would not be very willing to see Jiang Li in person. Unfortunately, he rarely thought the same as his father, and something he was willing to do failed under such abrupt circumstances.

Yan Zhiqing was very sad, and Yan Zhili said, "don't cry, it's okay. You see, I'm just like you, and I didn't cry. You're so beautiful, naturally I can find a better one in the future."

"I don't like people who can be better." Yan Zhiqing answered stubbornly.

Yin Zhili heard the words and didn't think so. She had just met Ji Heng several times, and didn't even say much. It was just a whim, and she would soon forget what she said. On the contrary, it's him. He seems to be indifferent, but in fact... No one knows his depression.

It's all over. Yan Zhili looked at the sky and took a deep breath.

Be willing to gamble and admit defeat.

……

In the palace, the Chinese banquet dispersed, the lights were dim, and after the excitement disappeared, it looked more deserted than usual.

The Empress Dowager and Emperor Hong Xiao are walking to the imperial garden.

Emperor Hong Xiao let his concubines disperse. He drank some wine today, but he was not drunk, but he looked very happy. The queen mother looked at him and said with a smile, "the emperor is very happy today."

"Natural." Emperor Hong Xiaodi said, "I remember a few years ago, general Ji told me that if I met the right girl, I must marry Lord su. The government lacked a hostess. After a few years, I finally met general Ji's wishes and fulfilled my trust."

There was a smile on the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, and he didn't hide it at all. The Empress Dowager followed with a smile and said, "today's matter, AI family was also surprised. Originally, I thought I would give marriage to the prince's son, but I didn't expect Duke Su to take a step first. The Emperor didn't tell AI family before that."

"The mother didn't know that it was because Duke Su found him in front of me. Yanjing city said that Duke Su was moody and didn't care about anyone. But he took the initiative to mention to me that he wanted to marry Miss Jiang er. I happened to think that the Jiang family was good. Miss Jiang er's previous performance in the Tongxiang case was also brave and resourceful. Duke Su's vision was not bad, so I would push the boat with the tide and be a beauty of success."

"It's just a pity for the prince." The Empress Dowager sighed, "the mourner looked at him today and was very hurt."

"That's because he has no fate with Miss Jiang ER and can't blame others." Emperor Hong Xiao said with a smile, "besides, why does a big husband have no wife? Don't be so angry."

"That's what I said. Duke Su really got what he wanted this time." The Empress Dowager seemed to think of something, with a look of some memories on her face. "Ai Jia still remembers that when he was a child, he was taken into the palace by general Ji. He was really like a doll coming out of the painting. When he was a child, he was also clever, but the more he grew up, the more he became elusive and frightening."

Emperor Hong Xiaodi disapproved: "Duke Su is just acting a little crazy. If others don't provoke him, he won't go to trouble."

This is clearly on Ji Heng's side. The Empress Dowager looked at Hong Xiaodi with a smile and didn't go on. The two passed the last section of the royal garden. It was not early, and the Empress Dowager said she was tired, so they returned to the palace of mercy and tranquility first.

Hong Xiaodi stood in the garden, with a happy smile on his face, quietly watching the Empress Dowager and the palace people go away. Duke Su stood aside, bowed his head, and somehow, there was a trace of uneasiness in his heart.

"Let's go." Emperor Hongxiao said.

After returning to the palace of mercy and tranquility, the Empress Dowager went back to Ruota and sat down. The palace ladies hurried to hammer her shoulders and legs, serve tea and fan her, and the incense was still burning in the hall. The Empress Dowager's mood seemed to be calmer.

"Yesterday, Duke Su entered the palace?" She frowned and asked.

The palace maid nearest to the queen mother replied, "I haven't seen the trace of Duke su."

The Empress Dowager frowned tighter. After a while, the maid in waiting in front of her said, "send a message to Yan Zhan, don't act rashly now, Emperor... Guard him."

The maid in waiting nodded and said yes. Looking up, she was surprised to see a familiar face. It was Meixiang, the closest servant girl whom Princess Yongning trusted most at the beginning.

……

Anyway, things have happened.

In the late summer and early autumn, Jiang Li's marriage was decided. And it was still a marriage. The marriage with the Marquis of Ningyuan in those days was only a verbal agreement. Zhou Yanbang said that he would destroy it and change people if he said so. Now it has become the golden words of the emperor. Who dares to destroy it and who dares to replace it? All have to prepare obediently.

Jiang Yuanbai went to the government house in person. When he came back, he told Jiang Li that he had discussed with old general Ji. Because the marriage came suddenly, the Jiang family was not prepared for anything, so they would not get married until next summer. Jiang Li guessed that Jiang Yuanbai wanted to delay for some time, probably because he thought that Ji Heng was really unbelievable, but all this was still just a delaying measure, and could the emperor's edict be changed? Unless Ji Heng is not in the world, but even if he is not in the world, he may have to watch the door.

But anyway, things have to be done one by one.

The Jiang family had nothing to do with this marriage, so it was not very enthusiastic. Lu Shi didn't know what was at stake, but simply thought that Yin Zhili was much more gentle and kind than Ji Chen. He sighed and regretted in front of Jiang Li several times.

Jiang Li didn't think so. The happiest ones were the servant girls in fangfeiyuan. To be exact, they were Bai Xue and tong'er. Both of them have always liked Jiang Li. Jiang Li can marry the person she likes. There is nothing better than this. So as for wedding clothes and jewelry, and what patterns should be embroidered on the purse, tong'er and Bai Xue are actually hotter than Jiang Li.

Jiang Li couldn't laugh or cry. After learning about the gift of marriage, Jiang Li also went to Ye Fu. Ye Mingyu took her and asked what was going on. It was easy to appease Ye Mingyu. It was Xue Huaiyuan's turn and Xue Zhao's turn. Jiang Li didn't know how to explain.

But even this matter, Xue Zhao also helped her do it in advance. Xue Huaiyuan actually said that he had known the relationship between Jiang Li and Ji He for a long time. If Jiang Li really liked Ji He, Xue Huaiyuan would not have any objection. Jiang Li knew immediately that Xue Zhao had told his father everything. Xue Zhao was still elated and said that if it weren't for him, it would take a lot of effort to explain to Xue Huaiyuan now.

In a word, what is difficult to do in the Jiang family is easily understood in the Xue family. Xue Huaiyuan also told Jiang Li that he had not seen Ji Heng, but according to Xue Zhao, it should not be the evil doing as rumored. In addition, Xue Huaiyuan also believes that Jiang Li is a measured girl. If Ji Zhen is such a villain, how can Jiang Li like it? He believes Jiang Li's vision, but he still hopes to see Ji Heng with his own eyes one day, so that he can rest assured.

Jiang Li naturally agreed, but only after returning to the Jiang family began to make trouble. Ye Mingyu saw that Ji Heng was not pleasing to his eyes. How could he take the initiative to let Ji Heng go to Ye's house. Besides, Ji Heng goes to Ye's house to see Xue Huaiyuan... What if someone knows?

She felt a little headache and couldn't help pressing her forehead.

Tong'er was painting flowers. Seeing her like this, he said, "what's the matter with the girl? Is she tired? Why don't you go to collapse and have a rest for a while? I've read books in the morning."

"It's you who should take a break." Jiang Li replied, "aren't you tired of sitting here painting flowers since you got up in the morning?"

"Not tired." Tong'er said with a smile, "I'm happy to make it. Girl, look, how about making peony patterns on the embroidered purse? Or the butterflies are also beautiful? The girl drew out several flowers. The girl carefully selected one, and the others were made for other slaves. For the Duke of the country, the girl had to make it by herself."

Jiang Li was speechless and said, "why should I make a purse for him?"

"It's no longer what it used to be." Tong'er was still happy. "The girl and the LORD had an engagement, so naturally she had to exchange keepsakes."

"I don't like sewing." Jiang Li Dao. In fact, it's not that she doesn't like sewing. When she used to be Xue Fangfei, she also made clothes for Xue Zhao and Xue Huaiyuan. After marrying Shen Yurong, the same is true. However, after becoming Miss Jiang Er, although she didn't have to stretch out her clothes and open her mouth, she really didn't have to do many things by herself, and she didn't touch much sewing.

So it is now.

"But if the girl makes a purse for the Lord, the Lord will be very happy. Isn't it, snow white?" Tong'er asked Bai Xue who was drying tea on one side.

Snow White was suddenly shouted, she is a sincere person, stunned for a while, then said: "I'm not a lord, I don't know if he will be happy."

Jiang Lihu doubts, will Ji Xuan be happy? This man is very particular about the clothes he wears. Jiang Li has seen it several times. The material of his clothes is excellent and needs to be changed every day. Although they are all red, the patterns are different. Although her craftsmanship is not bad, it is really shabby by comparison.

It's better to be clever than to be clumsy. This is the truth that Jiang Li knows well. She has no reason to ask for trouble.

"Girl, do you want to go to the jewelry store again in a few days? Make some new jewelry. Ah, there is no girl in our family to get married, and we don't know what to prepare when we get married." Tong'er said, "I'd better ask someone about it."

Among the young ladies in the Jiang family, only Jiang yu'e married, and she was still a concubine. There was no auspicious day and no eight lift sedan chair, so it was not married at all.

"It's still early." Jiang Li said, "don't worry."

Several people were talking and laughing. Mingyue panted out of the yard and ran in, saying, "girl, the country and the country are coming!"

Tong'er and Bai Xue were stunned. Then they came back to their senses and understood that Mingyue was talking about Duke su. Jiang Li stood up and said, "how could it be?"

"Really! The maid just came from Wanfeng hall. The Lord of the country was talking to the old lady. The old lady also wanted to ask sister pearl to come to you. The Lord of the country said no, he came to you." Mingyue finished in one breath.

Jiang Yuanbai and Jiang Yuanping are not in the mansion now. What is Ji Chen doing here?

Jiang Li was thinking about it, when she heard Ji Heng's voice think of it from the gate of the yard. He said, "your servant girl is really smart. She came to inform you so soon."

Jiang Li looked back and saw that Ji Heng was coming from the outside of the yard. His red robe was particularly prominent in the elegant Jiang mansion. Mingyue's servant girls hurriedly saluted, and Jiang Li asked them to do their own things, so they didn't have to stay here.

The little servant girls in fangfeiyuan blushed and bled. Jiang Li looked interesting. It seemed that it was the first time to see them like this. However, Ji Heng also appeared in the Jiang mansion for the first time. In the past, those nights without invitation did not count. His appearance is indeed not picky. Although Wen Renyao is gentle and handsome, he is not as good as he can hook people. The little servant girls are in their prime of life, which can withstand his unconscious provocation. Even if they look at him, they are afraid of yearning.

This man was obviously intentional, and Jiang Li was angry in her heart. Grab his sleeve, let him into his house, and shut the door. Suddenly, it seemed inappropriate to do so. She thought that in the past, the number of night visits to the government was more, and it was very natural for them to be alone.

Jiang Li was about to open the door. Ji Heng said, "why open it? Save someone else's sight."

"Others see?" Jiang Li asked, "what do you see?"

"I see the picture of you drooling over me and getting up and down." He said with a smile.

Jiang Li stared at him and said, "why did you come?"

Ji Heng leaned against the edge of Jiang Li's desk, conveniently picked up the book Jiang Li had read before, turned a few pages, and casually said, "come and have a look. You and I are both engaged. Let me see my father-in-law."

Jiang Li was taking a cup of tea and took a sip. Hearing the speech, she almost spit out all the tea in her mouth. She said, "what are you talking about?"

"No nonsense." He put down Jiang Li's book again, picked his eyebrows and said, "I've seen this father-in-law here. Although he doesn't like me very much, I don't care. The father-in-law of the Ye family, Ali, when will you take me to have a look?"

Jiang Li was stunned.

She almost suspected that Ji Heng was an Ascaris worm in her stomach. Her father wanted to see Ji Heng, but Jiang Li was still puzzled about how to open this mouth to Ji Heng, so he went out and said it himself, avoiding his embarrassment. Jiang Li looked at Ji Heng and asked softly, "would you like to see him?"

"Why not?" With one hand holding the folding fan, he leaned over, and with the other hand touching Jiang Li's head, he said, "this is not what it should be?"

Jiang Li burst into laughter.

The girl smiled brightly, as if she couldn't be happy. Because of his words, the whole person was lit up. People's hearts will melt when they look at it.

"Thank you." She said.

"You really want to thank me..." he suddenly sat beside Jiang Li, and the two chairs were extremely close. Jiang Li was caught off guard, and his face was close at hand. His voice was gentle, with some seductive bewitchment, and he said, "just sing me a song."

Jiang Li frowned and said, "I won't."

"I know you will." He said calmly, "I've heard of it."

"When did you hear it?" Jiang Li was surprised.

"Well, when the mingyitang school exam."

Jiang Li just remembered that she had sung a song of Tongxiang before the "18 photos of Hu Zhen". I think Ji Zhen heard it at that time. She said, "Wen Renyao also said that you could sing opera. Why didn't you sing it to me?"

He smiled and said, "I'll sing it to you later."

Jiang Li wanted to refute, turned her head and almost hit Ji Heng's face. His lips were extremely close, and his heart seemed to stop when he breathed and smelled. The young man's eyes fell on her delicate lips. Her lips were full, not greased, but as red as cherries. He slowly approached

Jiang Li suddenly looked away, "Ji Hong!"

He is too brazen! No one dares to say anything just because they can enter the Jiang mansion as "Uncle" at will now, but even if they have a marriage agreement, they dare to be so frivolous in the house before they get married. Isn't it going to heaven in the future?

Ji Xuan looked at her and laughed.

Jiang Li was a little flustered and angry, staring at him fiercely. Ji Heng touched her head like a pacifier, but her words were full of threats, "if you don't sing, little girl, I'll kiss you."

Jiang Li: "sing!"

She sang with anger and unwillingness.

"The moon rises on the spring river, the levee is flat, and the girls on the levee walk together, singing all the new words. You can't see them, and the red clouds and shadows of the trees sing... The new words are passed on from generation to generation, shaking your sleeves and pouring out your pockets in front of the wind and dew. The moon falls and crows, clouds and rain disperse, and the wandering children pick up mother of pearl on the street."

Her voice was clear and warm. It sounded different and beautiful. She was singing angrily, but she was soft.

Ji Heng stretched out his hand and grabbed her shoulder. He was tall, his chin against Jiang Li's forehead, closed his eyes, and his long eyelashes hung down.