Yu Tang Golden Boudoir

Chapter 119 Passing the Decree (2)

Li Tian's anger dissipated little by little, and he moved a few steps and threw himself on the kang. Yue Niang swayed over, sat sideways on the edge of the kang, stretched out her hand and patted Li Tian and said, "You don't often say anything. If you come here, you will be at ease." , Actually, I think this is pretty good, how good-looking is that fifth master, not useless at least good-looking."

"Are you the one who persuades people like this?" Qing Zhi looked at Yue Niang dissatisfiedly and said, "Fifth Lady has always been able to think about it, why can't she think about it today? Didn't we talk about it yesterday, you said you don't want to ask for anything else, Jiang Regardless of the family or the Xu family, as long as they can get married in a decent manner, it is a blessing. At least the fifth master is no worse than the two masters of the Jiang family and the Xu family, right? Besides, it is a marriage under the imperial decree, not only married, but also married. Or is it a grand marriage, what kind of temper is Wu Niangzi having?"

"That's right, Qingzhi is right! Could it be that you really want to be a favored concubine with that fourth master?" Yue Niang followed, Qingzhi gave her an angry look, Li Tian patted the kang , Qingzhi slightly raised her voice and said: "Fifth lady! The imperial decree has been issued, what else can I do? Didn't you say that it is the same to marry anyone?"

"Then I never thought about marrying the royal family!" Li Tian turned over and sat up: "Nine times out of ten, life is unsatisfactory. We have to find happiness in the unsatisfactory, and let ourselves live well no matter what. You didn't say that. ?" Yue Niang interrupted angrily.

"That is, at the beginning you wanted to marry Dalang of the Leng family, but he refused. Jiang Jiulang and Xu Qilang wanted to marry, but you refused. You thought that this was bad and that was bad, and you wanted to marry Xu Jiulang, but he refused. You Looking back, I want to marry Jiang Jiulang again, and later on, you are willing to marry Xu Qilang, if you can marry Jiang Jiulang, why can’t you marry Fifth Master? What’s the difference?” Qingzhi spread his hands, Li Tian breathed a few times and sighed Said: "That's the royal family, the royal family! Longtan and tiger's lair!"

"Whatever, now that the imperial decree has been issued, the rag will definitely not go back. You should gather your energy and make plans for the future, or I will find you a master who is good at poison and prepare it first when I come back?" Yue Niang went out. Thinking of such a bad idea, Li Tian sighed for a long time: "This referencing marriage is very strange, there is no need for a master of poison, you hurry to find shopkeeper Cheng, tell him about the referencing marriage, and let him." Where did this confusion come from? How about it?Li Tian frowned and thought for a while before continuing to order: "First, pay attention to find out what gossip is going on in the palace about this marriage, and what they say." Yue Niang agreed, stood up and laughed: "That's right, since you're here If you want to fight, whoever is afraid of whom."

"Also." Li Tian called Yue Niang again: "I remember just now that eunuch Zheng said that he still needs to find the fifth master to pass the decree, so you go and stare at the eunuch Zheng first, and see how the fifth master responds, as much as you can see. "

"Okay!" Yue Niang simply agreed, turned around and jumped out the door.

Qingzhi breathed a sigh of relief, made a cup of tea and brought it over, Li Tian didn't take the tea, looked out of the window for a long time before ordering: "Mr. Shui, please come and talk, she doesn't care about the six rituals, leave it to Madam Xiong Zhang Luo is fine. Firstly, our family was defeated, and secondly, we have never been married to the royal family. Who doesn’t know these two things in the capital? Poor etiquette is common sense. I have more important things here." Qingzhi agreed, and went to the front yard to find Shui Qiuniang to pass on Li Tian's words.

Eunuch Zheng rode a horse, and arrived outside Qingfeng Building with a very calm demeanor. The servants at the gate of Qingfeng Building were well-informed and naturally recognized Eunuch Zheng. Notify Shopkeeper Min and Shopkeeper Huang on the edge of the back lake, and the rest of the servants rushed out together, leading the horses to lead the horses, greeting those who greeted you, and led Eunuch Zheng to the Huanmen.

Shopkeeper Min came out very quickly. Although Eunuch Zheng walked slowly but kept walking, he walked straight to the small courtyard by the back lake in the inner courtyard, and asked slowly and kindly: "Where is Fifth Master enjoying the scenery by the back lake?"

"Yes, just arrived." Shopkeeper Min replied with a respectful smile.Eunuch Zheng didn't speak any more. He was far away from the small courtyard near the lake. The shopkeeper Huang rushed over to greet him. He cupped his hands and smiled from a distance: "Today's palace exam, why did Mr. Zheng come to Qingfeng Building in time? It's too far to greet him. , and hope Haihan."

"Treasurer Huang is too polite. I have come to look for the fifth master, and I have an order for him." Eunuch Zheng was as gentle and polite as Huang Jingjie's expression did not change at all, but a trace of surprise and solemnity flashed in his eyes. Mr. Zheng came to give the fifth master in person. Preaching a decree, what is this decree?Although Huang Jingjie was restless, he didn't dare to reveal anything, let alone ask questions. He winked and turned away Shopkeeper Min, and respectfully led Eunuch Zheng into the courtyard by the lake.

The fifth prince was wearing a sapphire-blue Kesi gown, with a white jade belt around his waist, and was shaking a folding fan. He was already standing at the gate of the courtyard to meet Eunuch Zheng. Take me to be squeezed by those Jinshi? Big Brother, Third Brother, and Fourth Brother are enough, I have no education and skills, and I really can't get on the stage."

"There is a will for the fifth prince." Eunuch Zheng looked at the fifth prince carefully. How could such a person who is like a fairy, like a fairy, be afraid of guilt?Li Jianizi looks very gentle, how can she look like a lion who can roar in the east of the river?But these things can't be explained clearly, just like the incidents of the officials back then, they can't be explained clearly.

"Is there a decree?" The fifth prince was stunned. Huang Jingjie had already asked someone to set up an incense table. Eunuch Zheng was not picky. , let him see for himself.

The fifth prince took the imperial edict suspiciously. There were only two or three lines of words on the imperial edict, which was clear at a glance. After the fifth prince scanned it, he shook his head in disbelief, read it again carefully, and closed the imperial edict with a snap. Raising his hand and rubbing his eyes, he looked at the unfolding of "wow" again, there were all kinds of expressions on his face, but he couldn't tell what expression, he looked up at Eunuch Zheng and whispered carefully: "Mr. right?"

Huang Jingjie was so frightened by the fifth prince's words that his liver trembled, and he hurriedly let eunuch Zheng divert the fifth prince's rebellious remark: "It's a coincidence that Mr. Zheng came today. I just got a few cakes yesterday, and I'm about to bake them tomorrow." Let's taste it with Fifth Master, Fifth Master is determined to present it to the officials for a taste, Zheng Daguan came just in time, so hurry in and have a cup to see if this year's new tea suits the official's taste."

"The official family loves to drink the tea that the fifth prince entered. There is still a big event in Jixian Hall, so I won't drink tea today." Eunuch Zheng and Huang Jingjie said politely. The reaction of the fifth prince was as he expected. , It's hard to imagine.

"Officer Zheng!" The fifth prince grabbed the eunuch Zheng who was about to leave and said anxiously: "Is it true? Whose idea is this? Mrs. Jiang? No, I have to find Father. Who is going to die here?" Trick me? Don’t daddy know daddy doesn’t know, so I’ll tell him!” The fifth prince’s last words were so sharp that Huang Jingjie’s heart skipped a beat when he heard it, and he was about to reach out to take the imperial decree from the fifth prince’s hand to see what was written , the fifth prince had already rushed out in a gust of wind, and the eunuch Zheng ran behind, waving while running: "Fifth Lord! Fifth Lord, slow down, this is the official's will, it is the official's will!" Zheng eunuch shouted ' Slow down', the fifth prince had already run across the rockery in front of the courtyard and disappeared.

Huang Jingjie was in a hurry, and followed Eunuch Zheng anxiously with his robe in his hand, asking anxiously, "What did you say in the decree? Officer Zheng should tell you at least!"

"It refers to the decree of marriage, the fifth master and the fifth wife of the Li family." Eunuch Zheng answered frankly and clearly, but Huang Jingjie couldn't react for a while: "The Li family? Which Li family?"

"Which other Li family can there be? The Li family of Yongguo Duke's Mansion."

"Ah?" Huang Jingjie stood there with his mouth wide open as if struck by lightning, his eyes almost fell out.

The fifth prince rushed to Jixian Hall anxiously like a spark, and the Jixian Hall was still in the palace test. No matter how anxious the fifth prince was, he knew that this was a national ceremony, and he definitely couldn't run into it. He found an inconspicuous place and looked inside the hall. He saw the eldest prince and The third prince and the fourth prince stood side by side on the west side of the throne, and stepped back two or three steps in shock. Does the fourth brother know about the marriage offer?Who is this trying to kill him?The fifth prince suppressed the impatience in his heart, looked left and right, and dodged into the cubicle where the servants rested, fidgeting and waiting for the end of the imperial examination.

It took a long time for eunuch Zheng to rush over, followed the guidance of the servant to find the fifth prince, looked at it from a distance, and then went about his own business.

No matter how anxious the fifth prince was, he could only wait patiently. Finally, the officials slowly walked out of Jixian Hall and went to the apse to rest temporarily. The fifth prince hurried into the apse to greet him. Well, why are you here again?"

"Father." The fifth prince glanced at the eldest prince, third prince, and fourth prince who were standing beside him with their hands down, and hinted desperately at the official family: "My son has something to tell you."

"Well, let's talk." The official lowered his eyelids and slowly sipped his tea, as if he didn't see the anxiety and hints of the fifth prince. The first prince, the third prince, and the fourth prince looked at each other, and took half a step forward Speaking, the official raised his hand and said: "What important matter can Xiao Wu have? Don't avoid it." The fifth prince's chest hurts when he said a word, but even if the fourth brother is here, he can't help but talk about it!
"Father." The fifth prince went all out, took out the will from his arms, held it in both hands and said: "This, this matter, is not appropriate."

"Oh? What's inappropriate?" The official asked in surprise, the fifth prince swallowed heavily, seeing that his father didn't know what to say, the official put down his glass, looked at the fifth prince, and persuaded him earnestly : "Mr. Zhongzheng has followed Taizu to travel the world since he was a child. Taizu mentioned it more than once. Back then, Mr. Zhongzheng served him through life and death, and saved him more than once. This has been recorded many times in Taizu's daily life notes. Over the past hundred years Come on, the Li family is safe and well-off, and their family style is honest and honest. Such a family is worthy of the children of our Qin family. Li Tian's father, Li Zhongxian, is amazingly talented and romantic. Some people have asked about it, this lady Li Wu is intelligent and virtuous, and she is worthy of you, as for fate, I let Mr. Jian have a look, everything is fine, don't worry."

Halfway through the fourth prince's hearing, he felt that everything was burning, his ears were buzzing, and his mouth was dry and unbearable. The surprise on the eldest prince's face could hardly be concealed. He looked at the official family, wanted to see the fourth prince, and was about to turn his head. , and felt that it was inappropriate to look at the fourth prince like this. The neck was twisted to half and stiffened there, not daring to move. Actually pointed out the fifth lady of the Li family to the fifth child?

"Father!" The fifth prince almost cried: "This marriage is not suitable, really not suitable, fourth brother?" The fifth prince was anxiously dizzy and looked at the fourth prince for help, and the official's face suddenly sank: "Your Marriage, what does it matter to your fourth brother? Could it be that this is not suitable for your fourth brother? Did your fourth brother fall in love with your daughter-in-law, or did your fourth brother despise your daughter-in-law? If you think it's inappropriate, why didn't you say it earlier? This decree has already been passed on, and now you come here and talk nonsense to me, I think you are dizzy!"

The fourth prince's face was pale, and the order has already been delivered!He fell in love with the fifth brother's wife!These words are too serious, but it is obvious that the fifth brother has robbed him of his heart!The fifth prince was sweating all over in a hurry. Did he really not know or pretended not to know?How could he not know?
"Father, who brought up this marriage? This is to kill me!" The fifth prince shouted, the official's face sank, and he slapped the kang a few times: "I mentioned it, what's wrong?" ? You want to sue me for harming you?" The fifth prince looked at the officials in disbelief, stunned. Oh! Why are you talking to Father like that?" The fifth prince kowtowed, looked up at the official with mournful fear, and the official reprimanded angrily: "I think you are getting more and more confused as you get older! You fool around all day long, You don't know who is good or what is bad, and even forget Gang Chang? Go, go kneeling outside! How can people disobey my will!" Two servants stepped forward and dragged the fifth prince to kneel outside the palace gate.

(End of this chapter)