Font
Large
Medium
Small
Night
Prev Index    Favorite Next

Chapter 1042 such a coincidence

Xu Jin couldn't help but feel nervous and asked quickly: "Princess Yongfu's wedding date is scheduled to be August 26?"

Gu Dingchen looked at Xu Jin strangely and nodded, "That's right, the marriage of the princess is a grand event in our dynasty, especially Princess Yongfu, who is the emperor's only sister. Therefore, this time it is very grand. Local vassal states will send envoys to Beijing to watch the ceremony, and local officials will also send representatives to Beijing to congratulate. It is said that after Duke Wei landed in Nantong on July 22, he also escorted Wang Zhi and four Japanese kings back to Beijing without stopping."

Xu Jin couldn't help but frowned. Today is the fifth day of the eighth month, and there are still twenty days left before August 26th. If you walk on water, it is absolutely impossible to get there. Even if you ride a horse and travel by land, it is difficult. You must be light and simple.

The Gu Dingchen governor was obviously very good at observing his face and said with a flattering smile: "If Lord Xu had started lightly and simply, he should still be able to hurry up. It was just a little harder. If Lord Xu planned to return to Beijing, the subordinates would then order people to prepare horses."

Xu Jin was not polite when he heard this. After all, his "death" must have been passed back to the capital. Now his family is not confused. The sooner he returns to Beijing, the better. So he clasped his fists and said, "It will be a blessing for Lord Gu."

Gu Dingchen said with a little flatteringly: "You are polite, Lord Xu, this is what the officials should do, but it is almost noon now. Lord Xu and the generals are exhausted. Why not go to the city to rest for half a day and set off tomorrow morning?"

Xu Jin thought it was right. Anyway, it was not a long time to fill his stomach first. Moreover, it was bumpy on the sea for more than a month, and everyone needed to rest. After all, they were not iron-clad, so he nodded and agreed to Gu Dingchen's proposal.

Next, Xu Jin walked to Hangzhou City surrounded by local officials. Since Xu Jin led a small number of soldiers, only about one thousand, he followed him into the city to settle down and everyone was very happy.

After everyone entered the city, Gu Dingchen soon ordered people to prepare a sumptuous welcoming banquet to welcome Xu Jin. Xu Jin was not pretentious and did not miss it.

Mr. Li was just a businessman with a low status and was not qualified to participate, but he was also invited by Governor Xu. After all, this is the savior of the Governor, so Gu Dingchen did not dare to neglect him.

Mr. Li was very happy. This was worth his life and he was finally rewarded. You must know that those who participated in this welcome banquet were all bigwigs in the officialdom in Zhejiang. It would be difficult for him to do business in Zhejiang in the future.

Mr. Li was originally from Ningbo, Zhejiang. He was excluded by his peers and then went to Guangzhou Prefecture to take root in business. Now he can finally return home with a proud look. Hehe, let's see who dares to exclude himself!

Mr. Li held his head up and raised his chest, and with his prestige ten times that of Hu Hansan, he followed Xu Jin into the yamen of the governor. Although he was unable to share the same seat as the governor and the chief inspectors, he was also lucky to have fun with the officials of the fifth and sixth rank below.

After three rounds of wine, the dishes were on the five stages. At this time, Xu Jin finally couldn't help but ask: "I just returned from Japan, but I don't know who the prince consort is!"

Gu Dingchen smiled and said, "Mr. Xu doesn't know that the prince consort happened to be from Ningbo Prefecture, Zhejiang. His name is Li Chun, and his name is Shouyi."

"Li Shouyi?" Xu Jin raised his eyebrows. For some reason, the name sounded a little uncomfortable.

Cao Shu, the right governor next to him, finally caught the opportunity and interrupted: "It is said that the new prince consort is a student of the Imperial College. He is handsome, handsome, and majestic. He is a little bit of a bad background. His father is a businessman in the trough business. His name is Li Bingcai and his family is rich."

Mr. Li, who was sitting in the next seat, was stunned for a moment and blurted out: "Li Bingcai?"

The eyes around him suddenly looked at Mr. Li, and most people had a hint of contempt in their eyes. After all, merchants were merchants, and they were really vulgar and didn't know any etiquette. When the adults were chatting, when would they be surprised when they talked about you? If it weren't for the Governor's face, there would be no seat here.

Mr. Li's face was slightly embarrassed, and obviously realized that he had lost his composure. He quickly bowed and said, "I have an old acquaintance, also known as Li Bingcai, who is also from Ningbo Prefecture. Therefore, he was excited and said a moment of remarks. Please forgive me."

Everyone couldn't help but suddenly realize that an official in the same seat couldn't help asking: "This old acquaintance, Mr. Li, is a person from Cixi County, Ningbo Prefecture?"

"That's right!" Mr. Li replied.

The officials' expressions changed slightly. The official who was asking just now slapped his thigh and said, "Okay, that's definitely the same. This old acquaintance of Mr. Li is the new prince consort's high hall!"

Mr. Li couldn't help but look surprised and looked like he was still speechless. The officials at the deskmate didn't care and toasted Mr. Li one after another, with an obvious enthusiasm. Although this person was just a merchant, he not only saved Governor Xu's life, but also was a friend to the son-in-law's son-in-law, which was worthy of his fellow disciple!

Xu Jin naturally heard the talk of Mr. Li and the others, and couldn't help but mutter that this was too coincidental.

When Gu Dingchen saw that Xu Jin seemed to be very interested in the prince-consort, he agreed to his preferences and said something gossip.

"Master Xu may not know that Li Chun is already the third princess of Princess Yongfu." Gu Dingchen whispered, and leaned forward to Xu Jin. The Sanba Po, who was talking about right and wrong in the village, lost a black mole on the corner of his mouth.

But when the officials in the same seat all showed meaningful expressions when they heard this, Xu Jin was stunned and frowned and said, "How do you say this?"

Gu Dingchen coughed lightly and said, "Princess Yongfu's first qualifying princess was Tang Xianji, the son of the former marquis of Lingbi. He was killed by the Tartars in Tongzhou. I believe Lord Xu also knew about this. The second qualifying princess was Sun Bin, who was the son of Sun Gui, the head of the Ministry of Works' Construction and Repair Office. However, he died of the previous month and died of illness..."

Xu Jin couldn't help but be confused and waved his hand and said, "Wait, what's going on?"

Gu Dingchen explained: "Sun Bin was the son-in-law he chose when he first chose a marriage. He suddenly fell ill last month and had no choice but to choose one more. Li Chun is now. By the way, Li Chun is really lucky and picked up a son-in-law for free."

As a result, the Zhejiang commander next to him said with a smile: "Lucky? I may not be able to see!"

The other officials at the same table all showed tacit eyes. Princess Yongfu died two qualifying princesses. Is this third one lucky or unlucky or unknown?
Chapter completed!
Prev Index    Favorite Next