Ximen Zhanying's request may be a bit incredible in the eyes of others, and even feels it is not a decent matter at all, but for Qi Ning, it is really not a problem.
He thought Ximen Zhanying would put forward more harsh conditions, but when he heard her say it, he almost burst into laughter, but immediately realized that in this era he was in, Ximen Zhanying's idea was really ahead of his time.
He believed that if Ximen Zhanying came from a family of officials who followed the rules, he would probably not even think of such a problem.
However, Ximen Zhanying lost her mother when she was young, and it was Ximen Wuhen who was brought up by her. Ximen Wuhen was between the court and the world. It was even said that the aura of the rivers and lakes was stronger than that of the court. The Shenhou Mansion was a yamen that had been dealing with the forces of the rivers and lakes all year round. His style was full of the atmosphere of the rivers and lakes. Ximen Zhanying was influenced by her and her temperament seemed much more independent.
"Is Miss Ximen the only condition?" Qi Ning asked with a smile.
When Ximen Zhanying put forward such conditions, Qi Ning not only did not have any pressure, but also praised Ximen Zhanying from the bottom of his heart.
Ximen Zhanying thought that such conditions were also very difficult for Qi Ning, but she didn't want to change her temperament because she was accommodated by Qi Ning, and said, "Do you agree?"
Qi Ning smiled and said, "If it were just this condition, I can tell you now, and it will not be a problem. After getting married, if you are willing to continue working in the Shenhou Mansion, I will never be able to stop you at all, but I will also propose a condition."
Ximen Zhanying knew that Qi Ning was quite cunning and thought that he was going to make things difficult for him again, but thinking of his own conditions would make people embarrassed. If Qi Ning agreed, even if he proposed some harsh conditions, he would not be unable to consider it and asked: "What are your conditions?"
"I know that the Shenhou Mansion is sometimes busy with official duties." Qi Ning said seriously: "But you have to go home every night. If there is any delay in official duties, you must send someone to tell me, otherwise it will be difficult for the mansion to arrange supper."
When the ministers heard this, their eyes almost fell out.
Qi Ning agreed very happily, and everyone was surprised. He heard that there were conditions, and they were as thoughtful as Ximen Zhanying, thinking that he would put forward more harsh conditions to make things difficult. Who knew that it was such a sesame and green bean condition.
At first, Ximen Zhanying thought she was listening to the wrong person, but when she was sure, she was sure, her pretty face showed joy and asked, "Did you really agree to me?"
"If you promise me, I will promise you." Qi Ning smiled.
Ximen Zhanying bit her lip and nodded, "You promised me, of course I will do what you said."
Ximen Wuhen turned his head and looked at Qi Ning, and his eyes also showed a strange look, and then he said with relief: "The Hou of Jinyi is reasonable and admirable."
"Divine Hou must not say this." Qi Ning hurriedly said, "Zhan Ying has always been determined to do something in the Shenhou Mansion. If her ideal is ruined because of this marriage, she will not be happy in her life. The Lord asked me to take good care of Zhan Ying. I also said that I would not let her suffer any grievances, so naturally I cannot make her unhappy all the time, otherwise how can I fulfill my promise?"
Ximen Wuhen smiled and nodded. When Ximen Wuhen heard what Qi Ning said, he was even more excited. He felt that these words were the most beautiful love words he had ever heard.
The ministers around him all had their own thoughts. Some people sneered in their hearts and thought that although Qi Ning agreed, they might not be willing to do so. Jinyi Qi's family must be worried that this marriage would not be accomplished, and that they formed an alliance with the Shenhou Mansion, so they compromised.
Longtai smiled and said, "Ximen Zhanying, since the Jinyihou has agreed, he dare not regret it if I testify for you. After getting married, you are still working in the Shenhou Mansion. If anyone stops you, please tell me that I will make the decision for you."
Ximen Zhanying naturally wanted to marry into the Qi family, but it was her heartbreaking to leave the Shenhou Mansion after getting married. When she thought of leaving the Shenhou Mansion one day after getting married, she felt a lot of troubles in her heart. It was because of this that although she had long been married, marriage was always her rebellious scale, and no one dared to mention it.
But I didn't expect that the thing I had always worried about was solved so easily in Qi Ning. Not only could I marry into the Qi family, but I could also continue to work in the Shenhou Mansion. I felt very happy, and naturally showed joy between my eyebrows, and my whole body looked even more beautiful.
At this time, I heard the emperor make the decision again, and I was even more happy and cheered and bowed my head to thank me.
Longtai smiled and said, "It's a great pleasure to have accomplished the two marriages today. All my dear friends will retreat first." He looked at the King of Huainan and said, "Uncle Wang, please stay for a while, I have something to discuss with you."
The King of Huainan immediately bowed and said, "I will receive the order!"
Amid the drums and music, Longtai rose up and the ministers respectfully sent the emperor away. Some of them came forward to congratulate Su Shi, and many officials came over to congratulate Qi Ning and Ximen Wuhen. Ximen Zhanying was shy and didn't stay much, so she didn't dare to look at Qi Ning again. Seeing everyone congratulating Qi Ning, she knew that this marriage was a foregone conclusion, so she hurriedly left with shame.
Qi Ning knew that many officials congratulated him may not be really for his own sake, but the Qi family and the Ximen family got married today have become a force that cannot be underestimated in the court. The ministers knew it well, so they did not dare to offend him. This superficial skill was naturally necessary.
Seeing that the prince of Dongqi Duan Shao took people away without saying a word, Su Xu hurriedly chased after him and said with a smile: "Prince, please stay."
Duan Shao failed to achieve his goal today, so he was naturally very unhappy. What's more important is that he also saw that there seemed to be something between Qi Ning and Ximen Zhanying, and he felt even more unhappy. At this time, Su Feng caught up with him. Although he was disdainful, he stopped and turned around, smiled and bowed: "Marquis Wuxiang!"
Su Qin thought to himself that after a while, I will be your father-in-law. Sooner or later, I will be the father-in-law of Dongqi. I was filled with joy in my heart and said with a smile: "Prince, I have a little wine tonight in my humble house. I wonder if the prince is free, go to have a glass of water and wine?"
Duan Shao was very unhappy and had no intention of eating water and wine, but he kept smiling and said, "Marquis Wuxiang, your country has been in great hospitality these days, and the wine and meat are constantly coming. Duan Shao rested for a few days first, so I won't have to worry about Wuxiang Hou tonight."
"No worries, no worries." Su Qing smiled and said, "The prince is greasy when he eats too much. After I go back, I will ask someone to prepare some light flavors."
"The Marquis of Wuxiang doesn't have to be angry. The future is long, so there are opportunities." Duan Shao smiled and said, "The emperor's sister will be getting married in a few days. I, the elder brother, also need to prepare for it. What should I say next day?"
Su Zhen hurriedly said, "The big thing is important. Since that's the case, I will hold a banquet for the prince before returning to China."
Duan Shaogong bowed his hand and said nothing more, and took the people away quickly.
Su Zhen looked at Duan Shao's leaving figure, smiled and stroked his beard. At this time, several people came to congratulate him. Su Zhen only felt that his back seemed to be much tougher, and he bowed and smiled and returned the favor. Suddenly, someone behind him said, "Marquis Wuxiang, it's still early, so don't worry, you can send someone to him at night."
Su Zhen's heart sank, but he saw Qi Ning had already passed by him. Within a few steps, he had already caught up with Shang Dou Kui, the Ministry of Revenue, who was about to leave, and stopped him in front of Dou Kui and smiled: "Mr. Dou, don't forget to send the money."
Dou Kui looked ugly and sneered: "I am willing to accept the loss of the bet. If I don't say anything about the waiter of Jinyi, the officials will not forget it. I can still take out the five thousand taels of silver."
"That's natural. Not to mention 5,000 taels, even 50,000 taels. It's not a big problem for Lord Dou." Qi Ning smiled, raised his hand and pointed at several officials, saying, "Don't forget all the masters, Lord Liu, you are 800 taels, and Lord He over there, you seem to be 500 taels, hahaha, Lord Situ, you are 500 taels too!"
The officials looked very bad. They thought that the betting with Qi Ning today was no different from picking up silver, but they didn't expect that this would be the result. They were all covered in dust and bowed to Qi Ning and left quickly.
Qi Ning then smiled at Su Zhen and said, "Marty Wuxiang, congratulations to Miss Su on marrying to Dongqi. One day, when Miss Su becomes the queen of Dongqi, you, Marty Wuxiang, will be the father-in-law of Dongqi."
If someone else said this, Su Zhen would naturally smile, but Qi Ning felt a little uncomfortable, but this was not a bad word after all. He smiled faintly and said, "I also congratulate you on marrying Miss Ximen. Mr. Jinyi. Your vision is really good. With the care of the old god, you will be the glorious ancestor."
His words were full of sarcasm, which meant that you, Qi Ning, wanted to marry Ximen Zhanying, was nothing more than being attracted to the power of the Shenhou Mansion.
Qi Ning laughed and said, "It is not worth mentioning that the Guangyi family is glorious, but being able to receive the holy grace and the God's answer is the blessing of this marriage. The emperor said that when marrying Zhan Ying, you must be glorious. Originally, the Jinyi family was simple and there was not much money in the treasury. If it were not for the sponsorship of the Marquis of Wuxiang and all the adults, I would probably not be able to do it. Hehe, now with your help, you will naturally have to do it. Wuxiang Marquis must drink a few more drinks at that time."
He threw out ten thousand taels of silver at once. Even Su Zhen was so painful that he snorted coldly, and walked away with his hands on his back. Qi Ning reminded himself behind him: "Don't send someone to send the silver too late. If he sends it to the middle of the night, I'm afraid that the mansion will fall asleep."
After leaving the palace, Qi Ning rode back to the mansion and turned to the vicinity of Dewende Bridge. Thinking that the Qinhuai River was not far ahead, he immediately thought of Zhuo Xian'er.
Before he went to Qi State, Qi Ning had met Zhuo Xian'er, but he had never come again since then. At this time, he couldn't help but think of Zhuo Xian'er's beautiful face, and wanted to go over and see him, but he also thought that he had just been given a marriage in the palace today. At this time, he saw a singer on the Qinhuai River, which seemed a bit inappropriate.
But when I thought of Zhuo Xian'er's reluctant look every time I left, I couldn't help but sigh, thinking that if Zhuo Xian'er had been living in the Qinhuai River, the future would be bleak and there might not be any good results. I could not ignore her love for her.
This time, he bet with Su Zhen and others, and he suddenly earned more than 20,000 taels of silver, which was quite large. He thought that it was really impossible, so he took out part of it and redeemed Zhuo Xian'er and found a place to settle it.
While thinking, I couldn't help but arrive by the Qinhuai River.
The emperor's wedding was about to come, and the people in the capital knew that red lanterns had been hung in many places. However, a long row of red lanterns had been hung on the Yiyi trees on the bank of the Qinhuai River. Although it was more beautiful and spectacular when lit at night, it also made a scene during the day.
The Qinhuai River during the day is naturally not as lively as the night. Many pleasure boats rest on the shore, and tourists are not as as the night.
Qi Ning vaguely remembered the location where Zhuo Xian'er's pleasure boat was docked before. He rode a horse by the river, sweeping the boat on the shore. After walking for a while, he saw Zhuo Xian'er's pleasure boat at the place where he stopped last time. He couldn't help but pin the horse on the shore. He saw someone at the bow of the boat commanding a few people to do something, and whistled at the other side.
The man turned his head and saw that it was Qi Ning. He hurriedly ran over and jumped from the side of the boat to the shore. It was Wang Xiang, the head of the pleasure boat. He quickly stepped forward and bowed, "Mr. Marquis, why are you here?"
Qi Ning smiled slightly, glanced at Huafang, and asked, "Is your Miss Zhuo on the boat?"
"Here!" Wang Xiang nodded immediately, but immediately showed a look of embarrassment and whispered: "Marty, the girl has just fallen asleep and looks very tired. Do you want her to get up?"
"Just just went to bed?" Qi Ning frowned and said, "There are often people on the ship recently?"
"Mr. Marquis, the girl never sees me." Wang Xiang said: "If someone is willing to listen to the piano, the girl can let him get on the boat, but he must be outside the cabin and cannot enter the cabin, otherwise he will not receive anyone." He smiled bitterly: "Mr. Marquis, there are also a large group of people to support this boat, so!"
Qi Ning nodded, knew Zhuo Xian'er's difficulties, and asked, "Was Miss Zhuo playing the piano for someone last night?"
Wang Xiang wanted to speak but stopped. Qi Ning saw something was wrong and frowned and said, "What do you say and don't hide it. What's going on?"
Wang Xiang looked around and then approached, lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Marquis, the girl was not on the boat last night. Not long after it was dark, he was picked up by someone and didn't come back until the third day."
Chapter completed!