Sun Jingwen was in his early thirties, lean and withered, with a wretched appearance, looking like a monkey. The luxurious brocade robe on his body was empty, and he looked like a hanged man.
In the twelfth year of Hongzhi, Sun Jingwen took part in the imperial examination as a student. Because he brought a cheat sheet into the examination room, he was caught cheating on the spot. Therefore, he was disqualified from the imperial examination by the Ministry of Rites and was not allowed to participate in the imperial examination from then on. If his family hadn't gone bankrupt to find it for him, I'm afraid he will be locked up in the prison of the Ministry of Justice for three to five years.
After Sun Jingwen returned to Ningxia Town, he hated the imperial court and felt dissatisfied. However, after all, he had read some books and could write some crooked essays. It happened that Anhua King Zhu Zhixiu was ambitious and wanted to recruit talents, so Sun Jingwen went to Zhu Zhixiu. Became the guest of the Anhua Palace.
Over the years, Sun Jingwen helped Zhu Zhixiu come up with many bad ideas, and helped Zhu Zhixiu bribe many local officials and border town generals. After the court began to clean up the farmland, Sun Jingwen smelled it. Zhu Zhixiu Sun Jingwen played a big role in choosing to raise troops, and also provoked the emotions of many generals.
Now, Sun Jingwen has soared into the sky and was appointed as the military adviser of the rebels. That is equivalent to being the first civilian official. If Zhu Zhixiu can gain a foothold in Ningxia Town, or even become the emperor in the future, Sun Jingwen will be the prime minister. Or it may be the position of chief assistant.
Sun Jingwen fell into madness after meeting Zhu Qingyi, the princess of Prince Qing's Mansion, at a banquet a few years ago. He fell in love with Zhu Qingyi in his heart. But he knew that he was a toad who wanted to eat swan meat. Zhu Qingyi was of noble birth, and He is beautiful and dignified, but given his status, it is impossible to reach him. I have met Zhu Qingyi several times, and Sun Jingwen always went to show his attentiveness. But Zhu Qingyi didn't even look at him from the corner of his eye.
Sun Jingwen was naturally angry, and secretly vowed that he would let Zhu Qingyi be his wife in the future. Not to mention that Zhu Qingyi was not married, even if she was married, he would get her.
When planning the rebellion against King Anhua, Zhu Chixiu asked him what he wanted after the project was completed, and Sun Jingwen said that he could want nothing but marry Zhu Qingyi.
Zhu Zhixiu didn't care. His niece had always been nice to him. He wanted to occupy Prince Qing's Mansion and get everything in Prince Qing's Mansion. Marrying Zhu Qingyi to Sun Jingwen could win people's hearts, so why not do it. So he agreed. he.
However, Zhu Qingyi refused to agree before, and Zhu Zhixiu didn't get what he wanted, so it was hard to force him. In addition, Sun Jingwen meant that it was best to persuade Zhu Qingyi to volunteer rather than use force. If that didn't work, use force again. It's not too late. Although the melon that is forced is not sweet, it is better than not getting it. But before that, it is better not to force anyone's life, otherwise it will be all in vain.
Today, Sun Jingwen suddenly received a report that Zhu Qingyi wanted to see him. Sun Jingwen was really overjoyed. It was Sun Jingwen's suggestion that Zhu Zhixiu came to give an ultimatum yesterday. After all, the imperial army was approaching the border and they urgently needed money to recruit troops. Moreover, Prince Qing's Mansion had a good reputation in Ningxia City. Gao, if we appeal to the people in the name of Prince Qing's Mansion, we will definitely be able to further gather people's hearts. Sun Jingwen has read books, and he knows the importance of gathering people's hearts.
Of course, forcing Zhu Qingyi to submit is what Sun Jingwen wants to do most.
Zhu Qingyi wanted to see her. Could it be that the ultimatum had an effect? Or maybe she had figured it out?
Sun Jingwen quickly dressed up deliberately, put on a brocade robe, put on a gold ring on his finger, and held a folding fan in his hand. Looking at himself in the mirror, he felt that he was graceful and extraordinary. I believe Zhu Qingyi saw it.
If you fall in love with yourself, you should be attracted by your elegant and noble temperament. After all, you are different now.
Sun Jingwen led two attendants up to the second floor, and his maid Caiyun stood in the small hall to greet him.
"Master Sun, the princess invites you to come into the room to talk." Caiyun said in a deep voice.
Sun Jingwen was even more surprised. The princess actually let him enter her boudoir to talk. What does that mean? Could it be that there might be a chance for a kiss today? Sun Jingwen was so happy that he almost laughed out loud. But he quickly controlled his emotions.
, warned myself not to act so impatient.
As for women, the more you value her, the less inferior she will be. It is said that 'women are like villains and are difficult to raise'. My status is different now, so I can't let Zhu Qingyi look down on her. Only after marrying her in the future, she will
Take good care of yourself and respect yourself.
"This... is not good. It seems inappropriate. How can Sun enter the princess's boudoir casually?" Sun Jingwen said seriously.
Caiyun frowned and said, "Master Sun doesn't want to see the princess, right? Then please go back. When the princess sees that Master Sun has something to say, why is Master Sun so pretentious? Pretending."
Sun Jingwen was instantly discouraged and said hurriedly: "No, since the princess invites you, wouldn't it be even more disrespectful if I don't obey? Miss Caiyun, don't speak so harshly. We will get along easily in the future. In the future, maybe we will also be a family."
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Caiyun almost cursed out loud. The implication of Sun Jingwen's words was that you will marry me with your princess in the future. You must treat me better.
"Did you see me? If you don't see me, I'll report it to the princess and see her off." Caiyun said coldly.
"Of course I'll see you, Miss Caiyun, please lead the way." Sun Jingwen said hurriedly.
Caiyun snorted and pushed open the door and went in, followed by Sun Jingwen. Caiyun walked into the inner room without stopping, and Sun Jingwen followed him in excitement. Then, he saw the dream he had been dreaming about.
The middle man is the woman whom I have lusted after countless times in lonely nights.
Zhu Qingyi was sitting at the table, smiling and charming. Behind her stood a tall and beautiful maid, who also seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
"My Sun Jingwen, I have met the princess." Sun Jingwen controlled himself strongly and did not fall to the ground and kowtow.
"Master Sun is here, Qingyi is polite." Zhu Qingyi nodded slightly and said softly.
"Yes, yes, the princess invites you, how dare you not come? Even if you break your leg, you will crawl here." Sun Jingwen said, licking his face.
Zhu Qingyi smiled, and this smile made Sun Jingwen's bones numb and he almost collapsed to the ground. A pair of thief eyes stared at Zhu Qingyi's face.
"Master Sun, please sit down. I don't have good tea here, so I won't invite Master Sun to drink tea."
"Okay, okay." Sun Jingwen hurriedly thanked him and sat down on a chair.
After sitting down, Zhu Qingyi frowned but said nothing. Sun Jingwen was beating a drum in his heart and said with a smile: "The princess asked me to come here today, what are your orders?"
Zhu Qingyi sighed softly, looked up at Sun Jingwen and said, "Master Sun, does my uncle know that you came to my place?"
Sun Jingwen smiled and said: "Your Majesty was patrolling the city to arrest assassins, but he didn't know that I was coming. What's wrong?"
Zhu Qingyi said: "That's good. Qingyi just doesn't want him to know, so as not to implicate Mr. Sun."
"Implicated? How do you say this?" Sun Jingwen asked in surprise.
Zhu Qingyi said: "Is it possible that Mr. Sun doesn't know what my uncle forced me to do? He gave me a three-day ultimatum. He said that if I didn't comply, he would deal with the people in Prince Qing's Mansion. My uncle is very dissatisfied with me now.
, if I knew that Master Sun and I met privately, I would probably blame Master Sun."
Sun Jingwen chuckled and said: "The princess is overly worried. Even if the prince comes to see the princess, he will not blame me. The prince has great regard for Sun, so how can he blame me for this matter."
Zhu Qingyi nodded and said: "That's right. Mr. Sun is now the backbone of my uncle's side. My uncle has great trust, so how can he blame you? Then I'll be relieved."
Sun Jingwen waved his fan and smiled proudly, and asked: "So, why did the princess call you here?"
Zhu Qingyi smiled and said, "Can't I see Mr. Sun if I have nothing to do?"
Sun Jingwen smiled brightly and whispered: "Of course, but the princess has ordered that Sun can come to see you at any time. No matter what time, Sun will be on call."
Zhu Qingyi smiled and said: "I don't believe it. If Qingyi and my uncle ask you to meet at the same time, who will Mr. Sun go to meet?"
Sun Jingwen said in astonishment: "This..."
Zhu Qingyi sneered and said: "Master Sun, it's better not to boast about some things. That's all, Qingyi is naturally not such a difficult person. She will not embarrass Master Sun."
Sun Jingwen said in a deep voice: "Actually, if the princess invites you, Sun will come to see the princess instead of the prince. The princess may not believe it, but Jingwen definitely thinks so in his heart."
Zhu Qingyi smiled and said: "Let us assume that you are telling the truth. Mr. Sun, in fact, Qingyi knows your feelings for Qingyi. Do you really want to marry Qingyi?"
Sun Jingwen stood up, bowed to the ground, and said loudly: "Princess, Jingwen has been in love with Princess for a long time. A few years ago, when Jingwen saw the Princess for the first time, he was attracted by her grace. In this life, if
If he can win the favor of the princess, Jing Wen is willing to live ten years less, no, twenty years. He is willing to have his body broken into pieces, his liver and brains ruined."
Zhu Qingyi suppressed the discomfort in her heart and said softly: "I'm afraid what you said is a lie."
When Sun Jingwen heard this, he raised his hands to the sky and said loudly: "If Jingwen tells a lie, he will be destroyed by heaven and earth."
Zhu Qingyi waved her hand and said: "That's all, I'm not asking you to swear. In fact, with Mr. Sun's talent and sincerity, it's not that Qingyi can't agree."
Sun Jingwen was overjoyed and said loudly: "So, Princess, you have agreed to this marriage?"
Zhu Qingyi sneered and said: "Master Sun, Qingyi could have agreed to this matter. Originally, if Master Sun came to propose marriage seriously, Qingyi might have agreed. But now, don't even think about it."
Sun Jingwen said in shock: "Why is that?"
Zhu Qingyi said in a deep voice: "Qingyi has been stubborn since she was a child and refuses to be persecuted. My uncle forced me to do this and wants to make me submit. That is absolutely impossible. I invite you, Mr. Sun, to come today.
I want to ask Mr. Sun to tell my uncle that he can never get a tael of silver from our Prince Qing’s Palace. Our Prince Qing’s Palace has saved hundreds of thousands of taels of money over the years, but he can’t get even one tael.
We, Prince Qing’s Mansion, will never be coerced by him to act according to his wishes. We have already made up our minds to die. As for the matter with Mr. Sun, Qingyi can only say... we are destined to do so.
Even if Mr. Sun is deeply in love with Qingyi, Qingyi may have no choice but to let him down. Qingyi will never discuss marriage with Mr. Sun under the circumstances of being coerced."
Sun Jingwen looked at Zhu Qingyi angrily and was speechless for a moment.