Li Qi asks for marriage

Li Qi asks for marriage

This is a huge misunderstanding.

This is even more a fatal misunderstanding.

Although Princess Xianyi was angry and embarrassed, Prince Sheng Li Qi still "fled in a hurry" and did not leave any opportunity for Xianyi to explain.

In this prosperous Tang Dynasty, the defense of ethics between men and women was useless, and the personal affairs of men and women were common as usual.

In Li Qi's opinion, although Xian Yi and Zhang Xuan had an ambiguous relationship, it was a bit surprising, but it was not impossible. In this Chang'an City, love and love happenings are happening all the time, and it is not rare.

Otherwise, how could Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying have a story about a talented man and beautiful woman with Li Bai, and now she has achieved a perfect result.

Li Qi returned to his Prince Sheng’s mansion, hesitated for a while, and finally made up his mind.

He went up to Xianyi's mansion again. Xianyi was a little surprised to see Li Qi coming back. He was about to persuade Li Qi to stop beating the heir to the throne, but Li Qi made a request directly.

After hearing Li Qi's request, Xianyi was ridiculous and knew that his younger brother's ambition had expanded to a level that could not be ignored, and forcibly suppressing could only cause him to rebound fiercely.

Li Qi actually wants to marry the Zhang family.

Zhang Xuan’s uncle Zhang Jiuming had a ***, named Zhang Xuemei, who was beautiful and talented, and had a good reputation in Chang'an City. Now, with Zhang Xuan’s rise, Zhang Xuemei is also a well-known lady in the circle of powerful people in Chang'an.

Princess Li Qisheng died of illness last year and has never married another woman. I don’t know when Li Qi had this idea, so he even asked Xianyi to come forward to help him match and marry Zhang Xuemei as the princess.

It is not uncommon for the royal family to marry powerful ministers. If Li Qi simply likes Zhang Xuemei, Princess Xianyi will naturally be happy to become a marriage. Unfortunately, Li Qi wants to marry the Zhang family, obviously because she wants to get closer to Zhang Xuan. In Xianyi's opinion, this political purpose is very naive. With Zhang Xuan's character, how could she change her mind for Zhang Xuemei?

If it was Zhang Xuan’s real sister, it might be possible. My cousin is just one level short of it.

In fact, Xian Yi didn't know Zhang Xuan. Even if Zhang Xuan was unwilling to do, even if he was a close relative, he could not control his decision.

Xianyi smiled bitterly and looked at Li Qi helplessly, unable to say a word.

"Sister, I'm sorry to help me once, I'm so grateful!" Li Qi bowed and bowed.

Xianyi twitched slightly, "Brother Qi, it's not that my sister doesn't help you. If you marry Princess Sheng, it's not that you can decide. The court... the prince brother, I'm afraid I won't agree."

"He is his prince, and I marry my princess. I like Miss Zhang's family. What does it have to do with him? Why should he stop him? Sister, I will go to the palace to ask my father for permission, and ask my sister to go to Zhang Jiuming's mansion to talk about this matter for me." Li Qi was obviously a little excited.

Xian Yi sighed quietly and nodded helplessly.

She could see that Li Qi had made up his mind. Even if he didn't agree, he would go to find someone else. Instead of letting others get involved in this matter, it would be better to deal with it at the right time to avoid causing trouble.

After Li Qi left, Xianyi hesitated for a long time and went out to Zhang Jiuming's mansion.

Although the Zhang family became a well-known and powerful family in Chang'an City because of Zhang Xuan's existence, Zhang Jiuming's official rank was too low, and compared with the real wealthy family, it was still much worse.

When he heard that Princess Xianyi was visiting, Zhang Jiuming did not dare to neglect, so he led his wife and two sons to open the Zhang Mansion's gate and greet him.

"The lower-ranking official Zhang Jiuming welcomes Xianyi's descending. Please forgive me!"

Zhang Jiuming continued to worship, and his wife Cao, eldest son Zhang Lin and second son Zhang Tong also continued to worship.

Xian Yi smiled slightly and leaned over and helped him, "Mr. Zhang, don't have to be too polite. I came suddenly. Please forgive me for any disturbances."

Zhang Jiuming respectfully accompanied Princess Xianyi into the main hall of the Zhang family, sat down and talked.

Although Zhang Xuan didn't take Princess Xianyi and other royal children seriously, for Zhang Jiuming, none of these royal princes can easily offend. Offending any of them would be enough to make him doomed.

Zhang Lin and Zhang Tong quietly looked at the famous princess in Chang'an City. Some strange light flashed in their eyes, secretly speculating about Princess Xianyi's purpose.

Zhang Jiuming knew very well that Princess Xianyi was able to treat her so politely because of her nephew Zhang Xuan. Without Zhang Xuan, she would not have been able to catch the eyes of the royal princess.

"Please use tea for your highness!" Zhang Jiuming's official career has been ups and downs for many years, and at least he was calm. He didn't ask anything, but just held the courtesy and was quietly waiting for Xianyi to express his intentions.

"Mr. Zhang, I will not hide it. Princess Sheng died early, and King Sheng has not married yet. I heard that Miss Xuemei, the Zhang family, is both talented and beautiful, and has a virtuous character. Therefore, I will serve as a matchmaker for King Sheng..."

When Xianyi said the purpose of his visit, Zhang Jiuming was stunned and was very surprised. Zhang Lin and Zhang Tong were very surprised, exchanged a happy look, and quickly turned their expectant eyes to their father.

Although they are both Zhang clans, Zhang Jiuling and Zhang Jiuming are two different small families after all. It is okay to rely on Zhang Xuan, the nephew, for the time being, but in the long run, it is not reliable. Now that he has the opportunity to marry the royal family, it is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for Zhang Jiuming's whole family.

What a glory it would be if his sister could become Princess Sheng?

But Zhang Jiuming considered more and more profoundly.

The first thing he wondered was why King Sheng suddenly wanted to marry him. Judging from his political experience, King Sheng Li Qi must have political purposes. And the marriage was definitely related to Zhang Xuan's power.

Since Zhang Xuan is involved, Zhang Jiuming is not allowed to engage in it carelessly.

Zhang Xuan is the biggest backer of the Zhang clan today and is the hope for the rise of the Zhang family. As an uncle, Zhang Jiuming will never do anything that is unfavorable to Zhang Xuan's development.

Zhang Jiuming immediately remembered a rumor that the court had been dressed in a hot topic recently: it was said that the Crown Prince Li Heng was suspicious of Zhang Xuan, and gradually became rifted. In order to maintain his own power, Zhang Xuan had already changed his intention to support King Sheng Li Qi, and so on.

As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Jiuming was shocked, but he smiled without changing his face and said, "Your Highness Sheng's favor is honorable to you. It's just that the little woman is naughty and has a shallow attitude, so she is afraid she is not worthy of Your Highness Sheng!"

Xian Yi sighed softly, and Zhang Jiuming said this obviously meant to reject it. Of course, it may not be a real rejection. He must first seek Zhang Xuan’s opinion.

And if this matter comes to Zhang Xuan, it will definitely be rejected by Zhang Xuan.

"Mr. Zhang doesn't have to be too humble. Miss Xuemei is famous and is a famous lady in Chang'an City..." Xian Yi chuckled softly, "Although King Sheng is not talented, he is still His Majesty's descendant, His Royal Highness's younger brother..."

Zhang Jiuming felt a little thrilled, knowing that Xianyi's words were a bit threatening.

He smiled bitterly and bowed, "Your Highness, how about you discuss with your wife and the little girl?"

"Okay. I am waiting for Lord Zhang to give an answer as soon as possible." Xian Yi stood up with a smile, "I will say goodbye first."

After seeing off Princess Xianyi, Zhang Lin and Zhang Tong spoke to Zhang Jiuming almost at the same time, "Father, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to marry King Sheng. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our family to be Princess Sheng..."

Zhang Jiuming glanced at his two sons in anger and said coldly, "Shut up! You guys know nothing!"

"You don't think about it. Why did King Sheng suddenly take a fancy to Mei'er? It's just for Xuan'er. How dare I agree easily without Xuan'er's consent? If Xuan'er is involved in this matter, I will be the eternal sinner of the Zhang family!"

Zhang Jiuming left with his sleeves.

Zhang Jiuming left the mansion and went straight to Zhang Xuan's Grand Governor's Mansion.

When his uncle Zhang Jiuming arrived, Zhang Xuan quickly came out. After all, he was his elder, and no matter how powerful he was, he was still a junior.

"Xuan'er pays homage to uncle."

Zhang Jiuming smiled, "Xuan'er doesn't have to do this. You are now an important official in the court. I dare not treat you as a beggar."

"Haha, even if Xuan'er is the prime minister of a country, she is still the nephew of her uncle." Zhang Xuan smiled, "In the inner house, we are not polite to the superiors and inferiors, but only to be the elders and young."

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After hearing Zhang Jiuming's words, Zhang Xuan raised her eyebrows and couldn't help but shake her head and laughed, "Uncle, this King Sheng is serious and persistent, which makes people speechless."

After hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Zhang Jiuming immediately realized that Zhang Xuan had no intention or plan to support Li Qi. Otherwise, he would not have said that.

Although Zhang Jiuming smiled, he was actually a little disappointed.

In his opinion, it is still very beneficial to his family to be Princess Sheng. If he is involved in a royal family, he will naturally have endless benefits.

But the Zhang family clan follows Zhang Xuan's lead. Since it is something that Zhang Xuan opposes, Zhang Jiuming will definitely not do it.

In fact, he still doesn't know his nephew. For Zhang Xuan, what he hates most in his life is this kind of political marriage with utilitarian purposes. Not to mention that he has no intention of supporting King Sheng, even if he has, he will never use his cousin's happy marriage as a bargaining chip.

However, a trace of disappointment in Zhang Jiuming's eyes also fell into his eyes.

He felt a little moved and suddenly smiled, "Uncle, you have to ask Sister Xuemei about this? If Sister Xuemei is willing, actually..."

Zhang Xuan kept silent and pondered.

Seeing that although Zhang Jiuming didn't say anything, his tone was revealed. He did not agree with this marriage, although he did not strongly object.
Chapter completed!