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Chapter 57: Request, grant marriage!

After a simple meal, the rain outside stopped.

When Pei Jingcheng asked reservedly what to do next, Ji Nanxing smiled easily, "Didn't we agree to just stroll around? Let's go!"

Are you really just strolling around?

I've said it all,
Two people,
Three pounds of tricks.

Pei Jingcheng only has half a catty and eighty percent, and the rest belongs to Ji Nanxing.

She had long noticed that Pei Jingcheng was an artistic young man who liked to show off. After doing some research, she targeted some of the niche activity locations he chose.

A cool studio that looks ordinary on the outside but is a world of its own on the inside;
Experience kneading clay at a pottery kiln in the east of the city;
At the end of the alley, there is a place for storytelling by all kinds of people, which is basically only visited by hawkers and peddlers...

Seemingly random,

In fact, it is very important.

It was not until almost nightfall that Pei Jingcheng realized that he had been out for so long.

"Is it fun?"

"Ah."

Pei Jingcheng nodded.

For the first time, he felt that Ji Nanxing was a girl who was not only outstanding in her abilities but also interesting in other aspects.

Even back at the mansion,

When handling official business,

Thinking of the scenes of the afternoon outing, he couldn't help but smile.

When the counselor Xun Ting came in, he saw it and couldn't help but joked, "Your Highness, did something good happen to you?"

Pei Jingcheng did not answer, nor did he deny. He finished dealing with the last memorial from his subordinate, then turned around and took out a treasured painting, "Sir, what do you think of this painting?"

"It's an authentic work of Mr. Ouyang Ming. It's a good thing."

Hearing Xun Ting's praise, Pei Jingcheng asked someone to wrap it up and said, "I'm going to give it to Miss Ji Er."

"It seems that His Highness is very happy today. I heard that Lord Ji cherishes his three children very much. If we can capture the second Miss Ji, Lord Ji will definitely help us."

After Xun Ting finished speaking, he changed the subject and said, "His Royal Highness the Second Prince has made a big move. The Cui family has sent several women from the side branches over there."

The dispute in the court will involve the backyard.

He reminded: "Your Highness, there is no time to delay this matter."

Pei Jingcheng looked out the window at the stars in the sky, weighing the importance of Ji Nanxing in his heart, "We really can't delay any longer..."

That night,

He went to the palace of Concubine Xian to discuss the matter with his mother.

I want to marry Ji Nanxing.
He is bound to win!
The virtuous concubine would naturally do her best for her son.

Emperor Wenxuan looked at the virtuous concubine who risked her dignity to ask him for a marriage, and his face showed no joy or displeasure. He turned the jade ring on his thumb and asked, "Do you think this girl is good, or did Cheng'er ask for her?"

"Your Majesty, Cheng'er really likes Miss Ji."

Concubine Xian said cautiously: "These two children should be in love with each other, please help your Majesty."

The emperor's bedroom was quiet for a while. Just when Concubine Xian was feeling uneasy, he suddenly said, "In that case, have someone prepare the writing brush and ink."

The next day
Just as Ji Yongchang was about to go to court, the imperial edict was delivered to his door.

[Blessed by heaven, the emperor issued an edict:

I have heard that Ji Yongchang's daughter Ji Nanxing is extremely intelligent, gentle and virtuous. I have granted her marriage to the eldest prince Jingcheng after the Mid-Autumn Festival next year. I wish the two of them will be together forever and live in harmony.

I, in consideration of your meritorious services, have granted you the title of Marquis Yongxin to honour your virtue.

Admire this! 】

The sudden blessing of marriage and title made Ji Yongchang confused.

As the emperor's favorite,
Boxes of gold, silver, jewelry and various gifts from the eldest prince were delivered in the streets of the capital.

For a time,

The news spread throughout the capital.

In the Imperial Observatory, Pei Yanli, who was copying a book, noticed the movement below. At this time, the sound of officials talking next door also rang out.

"This Lord Ji is really amazing. In less than a year, his official position has been promoted three times. His daughter was betrothed to the eldest prince, and he was specially granted the title of Marquis of Changxin."

"Indeed, he is really capable. I am afraid there is no other official in the whole capital who has such an honor..."

The envy of the two,
It's about to overflow from the sound.

Pei Yanli, who happened to hear the conversation, thought of the green skirt of Chanxu Temple and the silkworm pupae wrapped tightly in the moonlight.

did not expect,
She has been married.

However, being the most popular is not a good word, as his father's mind is the most fickle.

Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger...

Ji Yongchang also agreed with this.

Suddenly he became the Marquis of Yongxin and his daughter became the future princess. He was so scared that he hurried to thank the emperor and begged him to revoke his decision.

"Lord Ji, you are a key minister in the court and a pillar of the country. You deserve these honors."

The emperor said with a smile and patted his shoulder to reassure him.

Ji Yongchang acted more carefully and conscientiously in the court.

But even so,
He now holds a high position and is married to the eldest prince, so in the eyes of the second prince he is already an enemy!

"Who the hell is Ji Yongchang? I really underestimated him."

As the emperor's favorite,
Pei Jingcheng's attempt to win him over was much more useful than winning over the impoverished Cui family himself.

"Mr. Miaoshan, you said before that you would give up the Ji family and win over the noble families. Look at it now. With Ji Yongchang, Pei Jingcheng has a tendency to suppress us in the court."

"Don't worry, Your Highness."

Miao Shan stroked his beard and smiled, "The eldest prince can't wait to join forces with Ji Yongchang. It's obvious that he is afraid because you have taken over the Cui family.

Unfortunately, Ji Yongchang is still a fledgling.
He’s not a difficult person.”

"Isn't this difficult?"

Pei Yulin looked at him, "He has now been made a marquis and appointed prime minister!"

"Your Highness, Ji Yongchang has no background at all. He looks strong on the outside but is weak on the inside. With just a little bit of manipulation, he will be doomed..."

Not long after,

above the hall.

When the Ministry of Revenue talked about taxes, it happened to mention Xuzhou.

As the former official of Xuzhou, Ji Yongchang was well aware of the harm the epidemic had caused to the local people. So when the Ministry of Revenue brought up the issue of taxation, he tried his best to ask the emperor to exempt Xuzhou from taxes for two years!
Immediately, the Second Prince's men stood up to oppose.

"Your Majesty, there is indeed an epidemic in Xuzhou, but it does not affect the harvest. Moreover, Xuzhou has always been a land of fish and rice, and the epidemic has reduced the number of people. Fewer people means more harvest, so we should collect taxes."

"This is ridiculous. The epidemic in Xuzhou has displaced the people. No one is taking care of the crops in the fields, and the harvest is much less than before."

Ji Yongchang knelt down and said, "I ask Your Majesty to exempt Xuzhou from taxes and reduce corvée labor!"

The people sent by the eldest prince also stood up at the right time.

Emperor Wenxuan looked at the two factions below and finally made the decision, "Then let's do as Lord Ji said."

The two sides confronted each other.

Ji Yongchang wins,

with no doubt.

Pei Yulin was furious. "Sir, I have done what you said. But if this continues, the court will become a place where Pei Jingcheng's faction has the final say."

“Isn’t this result exactly what we want?”

Miao Shan heard this and said: "Your Highness,
This season, Yongchang,

I have fallen into the trap."

Ji Nanxing, who was busy designing the production line at this time, sneezed twice...

Babies, since this is an important transition chapter between two chapters, it is a bit difficult to write.

The next chapter may be late!
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