When the news was reported to the Governor's Mansion, Xu Huan was also shocked.
He had just finished welcoming King Liang and the concubine when he heard that the Sixth Young Master Zhao was coming. As soon as he saw the Sixth Young Master Zhao, envoys from the Hexing Prince's Palace entered the city soon.
Although he had already guessed that there would be more powerful ones later, it was not until this moment that he truly realized how big a fight his daughter's Ji Ji Li had caused.
The Sixth Young Master Zhao was originally calm and confident, but when he heard that it was the Ninth Young Master who came to the Hexing Prince's Mansion, his expression froze.
King Hexing had many concubines, and his only legitimate son had died of illness. Among the dozen or so remaining sons, the ninth son was the most favored because of his talent. Unfortunately, his mother's family was humble and had no support, so King Hexing wanted to establish an heir apparent but could not.
The sixth master of Zhao was also in a big family, and he immediately knew that this was probably because King He Xing wanted the ninth master of Chu to get a noble family, so that he could ascend to the throne of the heir apparent.
Although he is a legitimate grandson, his father has an older brother, so inheriting the family business is only a possibility.
I thought that based on the reputation of the Zhao family in Zhangzhou, one of his direct grandsons came to Nanyuan to propose marriage, which would be enough to flatter the Xu family, who had only been rich for two generations. Unexpectedly, a Chu Jiu Gongzi came out. This was his true identity.
His fierce rival - if she were related to the Chu family, Miss Xu San would have a chance to become the Princess of Hexing!
Not to mention that Mr. Zhao Liu was in a state of confusion, Xu Huan went to greet the prince's son, and his brain ached for a while.
——The reasons for asking for marriage are getting bigger and bigger than the last, but Zhao Guogong’s palace is still nowhere to be seen. Is there something wrong?
…
The envoy from Guanzhong has already set off.
As early as last year, Duke Zhao's wife knew Yan Ling's thoughts and started preparing the betrothal gift. Now that the marriage is to be discussed, everything is complete.
Yan Ling personally watched the messenger set out, and then returned to Rongguan to guard it with satisfaction.
As October enters, Guanzhong becomes colder.
Yan Ling was extremely busy. With his experience in the capital, Duke Zhao left the front line to him, rectifying military affairs, training new soldiers every day, and always paying attention to the situation on all sides.
Then a piece of news reached his ears.
"What? Zhangzhou sent people to Nanyuan?"
Ji Sanniang should have said: "It is Mr. Zhao Liu who is going, and his luggage is enough for more than a dozen cars."
The Zhao family belongs to a distinguished family, so it is inevitable that the young master will go out without luggage, but half of the dozen or so carts are filled with gifts.
Yan Ling sneered: "They are bound to win! Why, do you want to use Nanyuan's power to help his father rise to power?"
Wei Gong is already old, and the Zhao family is fighting fiercely. The father of the sixth son of Zhao is an evildoer, and he still lacks support if he wants to rise to power. Now the Xu family is not what it used to be. If they really form this family relationship, they might be able to impress Wei.
male.
Because they had a friendship before she came here, Ji Sanniang had always been casual in front of Yan Ling and said with a smile: "Second Young Master, don't worry, Miss Xu San already has you in her heart. No matter what other identities are, it's all in vain!"
Yan Ling was a little embarrassed and a little proud by what she said. She pretended to be calm and said "hmm" and ordered: "Keep watching and report back if there is any movement."
"yes."
As a result, Ji Sanniang came again in the afternoon: "Second Young Master, we received intelligence saying..."
"say what?"
"King He Xing also sent people to Nanyuan, and it was his ninth son who went."
Yan Ling was stunned for a moment. King He Xing actually wanted to interfere? Chu Jiu was his favorite heir!
Just then he thought about it, and he glanced at the booklet in Ji Sanniang's hand: "What is it?"
"It's compiled by paperwork." Ji Sanniang handed it over, "We know the list of guests going to Nanyuan this time."
Yan Ling took it and became more and more angry, and finally threw it on the table with a "slap": "How dare you think about each of them!"
Seeing his angry look, Ji Sanniang was very amused and said: "Second Young Master, please don't be angry. These people are just toads who want to eat swan meat. Miss Xu San will not look at them twice."
Even so, he is still unhappy!
Moreover, he had a new doubt: "They all went there in person?"
Ji Sanniang nodded: "Mostly."
Yan Ling immediately frowned. Originally, he wanted to go there in person, so that he could show his sincerity. But who said he had a small family? If such a big thing happened, he had to guard the door for the Yan family.
Although he knew that Xu Yin was informal and that Governor Xu was a reasonable person, but with so many wolves staring at him now, compared with others, he seemed so rude!
Ji Sanniang had no choice but to comfort her: "Although Second Young Master didn't go, you personally picked out the gifts one by one. Miss Xu San will definitely understand your thoughts. Besides, Miss Xu San is such a transparent person, can you still..."
Do you know the situation in Guanzhong? If you let go of these things, I'm afraid she will still think it's inappropriate!"
This sentence comforted him. Xu Yin's temperament did not care about such trivial matters. She only looked at people's hearts, and those tricks could not deceive her.
Yan Ling smiled again: "I understand."
He believed that Xu Yin had already agreed, and she would not agree to anyone else! He just had to do his own thing quietly and wait for the messenger to come back.
With this advice in mind, Yan Ling counted the days uneasily.
Her birthday is getting closer and closer. What will happen then? Those guests are of extraordinary status. If he accepts and refuses other houses, will there be trouble? A girl's hair extension gift is so important, and it cannot be ruined by others.
Already...
"Sir, it's not good!"
He was lost in thought when suddenly he heard Yan Ji running in shouting and scolding angrily: "You are not good, I am very good!"
Yan Ji turned pale with anxiety and said, "Master, it's really bad. King Duan sent an envoy to Nanyuan!"
Yan Ling picked up the tea and was about to drink it when she suddenly paused and turned to look at him: "What did you say?"
"King Duan sent people to Nanyuan with an imperial edict!" Yan Ji said loudly, "He wants to accept Miss Xu San into the palace as his concubine!"
"Crack!" The tea cup shattered.
But the matter was not over yet, Yan Ji continued: "Moreover, they disguised themselves as bandits and robbed our limo, and tore up the marriage proposal letter written by the Duke of Guo. Young Master, your marriage cannot be concluded!"
Yan Ling didn't say a word.
This reaction made Yan Ling puzzled: "Sir, aren't you angry?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Ling stood up and strode out.
Yan Ji hurriedly chased after him: "Master, Master, what are you doing?"
"Order troops!" Two words came out coldly.
Yan Ji was startled and quickly advised: "Master, please calm down! The Duke of Guo said that we cannot be the first to take the lead. If we send troops rashly, something will happen!"
Yan Ling glanced at him: "Who said I would send troops?"
Yan Ji was stunned for a moment and sincerely asked for advice: "Then why are you ordering troops?"
"Of course we are going to Nanyuan. I will kill anyone who dares to steal my wife!"
You dared to tear up his marriage proposal letter even though you were forced to do so by decree. Do you really think that he is a soft persimmon and you can pinch it whenever you want?