Aspirations

Chapter 131
"No, there is no time to delay the marriage proposal." Xiao Jia smiled slightly, "Mister also said that you must have a good wife to help you, so that you can make a big splash in Zhending."

"I am in favor of Mr. Proposing marriage." Xiao Wu jumped out suddenly, with a chuckle, "Is Mrs. Xiao going to propose marriage to Mr. Mantuo on behalf of Mrs. Mantuo? I think Mrs. Mantuo is the most suitable to be my mistress."

As soon as these words came out, even Ruohan and Cao Shuli were shocked, and they both looked at Mantuo at the same time.

Man Tuo's face was calm, and he stood solemnly behind Xia Xiang, turning a deaf ear to Fang Cai Xiao Wu's words, and never even raised his eyelids.

"No, no, Miss Mantuo is not a good match for Xiaxian Zun." Zheng Hao couldn't help but said again, "Ms. Mantuo is naturally first-class when it comes to beauty and character. It's just that Mrs. Mantuo follows Xia County Zun. It's about personal grievances, not for the country and the people. When the personal grievances are over, she will definitely go back to the mountains and forests like a wild crane in the clouds. Therefore, Xia Xianzun's good match is a well-educated lady."

Xiao Jia nodded slightly at Zheng Hao: "Zheng Tongpan is right, the two I proposed marriage on behalf of Xia Xianzun, one is Mrs. Lian, and the other is... Mrs. Cao."

Although it was expected, even Ruohan and Cao Shuli looked shy when they heard Xiao Jia say it with their own ears, and they both lowered their heads.

"Not right, not right." Xia Xiang waved his hands again and again, "My mother's whereabouts are unknown, Xia Lai Xia's life and death are uncertain, and I have no intention of marrying a wife. What's more, even though I have two families on one shoulder, how can I have the heart to let Lady Lian and Lady Cao be married? Marry me alone at the same time?"

When Lian Ruohan and Cao Shuli heard this, they both raised their heads at the same time, Lian Ruohan looked sullen, and Cao Shuli looked aggrieved.

"Let's not talk about Xia Lai and Xia Go for the time being. Regardless of life or death, the two of them will hope that you will marry a wife as soon as possible. Even the aunt wants to have a grandson as soon as possible." Xiao Jia recalled the years when he was with Xia Xiang in Zhongshan Village, and his face turned slightly It was gloomy for a moment, and then he smiled again, "Don't shirk Xia County anymore, don't you want to marry Mrs. Lian and Mrs. Cao?"

Xia Xiang didn't expect Xiao Jia to press every step of the way. It would be a great fortune in life if he could marry Lian Ruohan and Cao Shuli at the same time. , in the capital, Xingwang and Hou Pingpan are watching covetously, about to set off a huge wave, this is really not a good time to get married.

"I have always admired Mrs. Lian and Mrs. Cao, but right now..." Xia Xiang didn't want to hurt Lian Ruohan and Cao Shuli. Facing the second daughter.

"Xia Xianzun, Ling'er shouldn't talk too much, but you are too deceitful, Ling'er has to say." Ling'er stepped from behind Lian Ruohan, came to Xia Xiang, and stood proudly, "Before you Before becoming a Jinshi, she was just a commoner. For you, my wife personally told His Royal Highness that she and you have made a private decision for life. How many princes and nobles want to marry my wife, my wife has always dismissed it. Only for you, My wife does not hesitate to be famous."

Lian Ruohan wanted to stop Ling'er from continuing, but Xiao Jia took a step forward and pressed Lian Ruohan's arm, telling Lian Ruohan to be calm and let Ling'er tell the truth.

Lian Ruohan sighed slightly in his heart, why is this so?It's not that Xia Xiang will not marry, if Xia Xiang really doesn't care about her, she would rather die alone than rely on Xia Xiang's side.It's just that she is a bit unwilling, how can she not be worthy of Xia Xiang?With her appearance and net worth, her background and character, looking around the world, how many people are willing to kneel under her skirt.

Maybe that's how people are, the more unwilling they are, the more they want it.Lian Ruohan shook his head and stopped insisting.

Ling'er's face flushed red, feeling that Lian Ruohan was worthless: "This time when I came to Beijing, the Patriarch forced my wife to marry Lu Zhiyue. The lady took out Lu Zhiyue's divorce letter. Seeing that the king proposed marriage to the lady in public, the Patriarch In a rage, she agreed to see the king's marriage proposal. For the sake of Xia Xianzun, the lady did not hesitate to destroy her reputation, and publicly revealed the fact that she and Xia Xianzun already had a physical relationship..."

As soon as these words came out, Xia Xiang was astonished!

What happened?Lian Ruohan is so bold?Lian Ruohan has such deep-rooted affection for him?

Lian Ruohan coughed lightly, calmed down the ups and downs in her heart, and smiled lightly: "Presumably Xia Xianzun is thinking, how can Lady Lian be so bold and how can she have such deep affection for me?"

Xia Xiang's eyes widened in shock, as if encountering a ghost, he thought it was strange, how could Lian Ruohan guess what he was thinking?

Lian Ruohan continued: "Although the little girl admires Xia Xianzun, she will not degrade her status and destroy her reputation in order to marry Xia Xianzun. It's not that she has to marry Xia Xianzun, but the situation forces her to marry her." In desperation, I had no choice but to use Xia Xianzun as a shield. If there is any offense and abruptness, I hope Xia Xianzun will forgive the crime. Xia Xianzun doesn't have to take it seriously, the little girl just said it casually. Literati, there are many confidante , The little girl tried her best to destroy her reputation by saying that she had a skin-to-skin relationship with Xia Xianzun, but it just gave Xia Xianzun a little more talk and elegance."

This speech made Xia Xiang speechless, Xia Xiang coughed a few times in embarrassment, and forced a smile: "Ms. Lian said that, but I feel ashamed. How can I be such a irresponsible person? Since I have hurt Mrs. Lian Reputation, my official, my official..."

Lian Ruohan thought that Xia Xiang would immediately say the words to marry her, but unexpectedly he hesitated, procrastinating, without sincerity, couldn't help being annoyed, and walked away: "The little girl just said it, Xia Xianzun don't force it. Today Let’s stop with the marriage proposal, don’t mention it again!”

"Ms. Lian, Mrs. Lian..." Xia Xiang yelled at Lian Ruohan's back several times, but Lian Ruohan didn't turn his head back. He couldn't help shaking his head and sighing, "What a Mrs. Lian, I really dare to love and hate."

"What Xia Xianzun means is that I don't dare to love or hate?" Cao Shuli also stood up with a determined look on her face, "Since Xia Xianzun has no intention of getting married right now and aims at the court, I don't want to ask for it. It's boring. Mrs. Xiao, let's forget about proposing marriage."

As soon as she finished speaking, she also got up and left.

This... Xia Xiang looked innocent, who did he provoke, and the matter of proposing marriage was obviously not brought up by him, so why did it all become his fault in the end?He smiled wryly: "Zheng Tongpan, is this really my fault?"

"Of course it's your fault, is it my fault? Could it be the fault of Mrs. Lian and Mrs. Cao? You are not satisfied with enjoying the blessings of Qi people, and you want to include Mrs. Xiao in the house, Mrs. Xia, Whether you are a human being or an official, don't be too greedy." Zheng Hao deliberately stimulated Xia Xiang.

Xia Xiang was shocked: "Why did Zheng Tong judge say that? When did this officer want to take Mrs. Xiao into the house? Why are you talking nonsense?"

"It's fine if you don't think about it, it's fine if you don't think about it." Zheng Hao laughed, took a step forward, and bowed deeply to Xiao Jia, "I don't know if Mrs. Xiao is married? I'm Zheng Hao, the official judge of Zhending Mansion, a native of Xingyang, aged 21 Years old, not yet married."

Xiao Jia burst into laughter: "Is Zheng Tongpan going to propose to me?"

Seeing Xiao Jia's generosity, Zheng Hao was even more elated: "That's right, that's right."

"To be honest, Zheng Tongpan, Xia Xianzun and I are apprentices to Mr. Li Dingshan. Mr. said, before Xia Xianzun is married, I will not consider my marriage in advance." Xiao Jia politely rejected Zheng Hao.

Zheng Hao was very angry for a while: "What's the reason? This is unreasonable trouble! Where is Mr. Li? I want to argue with him face to face, and I must persuade him not to confuse people for life."

"Sir, since you don't even marry Mrs. Cao, it's better to let Mrs. Mantuo be my mistress." Xiao Wu said seriously, "Ms. Mantuo is loyal to Mr. and saved Mr.'s life, Mr. Let her have a stable life, and she should."

It was rare for Xiao Wu to say such tender words, which made Xia Xiang take a look at Xiao Wugao.As soon as Xiao Wu finished speaking, Mantuo snorted coldly: "Why do you drag me in? What does the marriage of men and women have to do with me? I only want to protect the safety of Xia Xianzun. Why do I need others to promise me a safe life? I can walk the world with my sword alone, and make my home all over the world."

As soon as he finished speaking, Man Tuo also turned around and left, leaving Xiao Wu who was bewildered to stand on the spot.

Xia Xiang spread his hands helplessly: "Xiao Wu, don't talk too much in the future, look, you've annoyed Man Tuo again."

Xiao Wu scratched his head and smiled: "Sir, I don't know. If Mrs. Mantuo is really angry, she will not leave. After leaving, she is not really angry, but shy."

"Hmm..." Xia Xiang was stunned, "How do you know Mrs. Mantuo so well?"

"Recently, I practice martial arts with Mrs. Mantuo, and with her every day, I will naturally know her temperament over time." Xiao Wu grinned, "Ms. Mantuo still has a husband in her heart."

"Don't talk about it." Xia Xiang waved his hand, sat back on his seat, took a few deep breaths, and resumed his calm posture, "Zheng Tongpan, Fuke's case, in your opinion, Cui Fuzun wants to The officer closed the case within three days, why?"

Seeing that Xia Xiang was talking about serious matters, it happened that Zheng Hao also wanted to discuss this matter with Xia Xiang, so he also sat down and pondered for a while: "It must be that Cui Fuzun received a letter from the capital. Fu Ke's case is now under trial. Do you have any eyebrows?"

Since Xia Xiang wanted Zheng Hao to help him restrain Cui Xiang, he had no choice but to tell Zheng Hao the truth. Xiao Jia happened to be there too, so he confessed that Wu Yidong was implicated in Fu Ke's case.

Zheng Hao's face showed a look of astonishment: "The case is so complicated? Wu Yidong, as the commander of the imperial guards stationed in Zhending Mansion, bought [-] dans of grain from grain merchants privately. He is suspected of treason..."

"Don't talk nonsense about this matter." Xia Xiang stopped Zheng Hao from continuing, "Wu Yidong is only under the restraint of Cui Fuzun, and it is absolutely impossible to find out the truth about Fu Ke's case within three days. If you want to interrogate Wu Yidong, especially not. I'm afraid I won't even be able to see Wu Yidong..."

"What's so difficult about this?" Zheng Hao raised his eyebrows, "I will immediately revise a letter, and Cui Xianzun will send someone to Xingzhou to hand over the letter to Zheng Shanzheng for punishment."

"Zheng Ti's prisoner is in Xingzhou?" Xia Xiang naturally knew that Zheng Shan, as the criminal officer of Hebei West Road, was in charge of the four prefectures, Kyushu, and the Sixth Army of Hebei West Road. He also had the duty of supervising local officials, but Although the judge is a judge of a certain road, he has no fixed location. He either stays in the capital or patrols the place. He is not always in the government office like the magistrate.

"That's right, Zheng Tixing is on patrol in Xingzhou. According to the original itinerary, he will arrive at Zhending seven days later. If so, I'm afraid it will be too late." Zheng Hao said with an urgent expression, "I will serve you with pen and ink."

Xiao Wu hurriedly went down to fetch pen and ink, Zheng Haoyun wrote a letter with a flick of his pen like flying.Handing the envelope over to Xia Xiang, he said solemnly, "It's not too late. I'm going to Xingzhou. It will take a day at most, or half a day at least. After Zheng Tixing reads the letter, he will set off immediately, and he should be able to reach the real city within three days. Certainly."

"That's very good." Xia Xiang thought for a while, "Xiao Wu, you and Qi He will go to Xingzhou quickly, and when you arrive at the Xingzhou prefectural office, you must hand this letter to Zheng Tixing. Remember, remember."

"Yes, sir." Xiao Wu took the letter in his hand, turned around and went out, shouting: "Come here, prepare the horse, go to the county government." After finishing speaking, when he looked up, he saw Ding Ke, Cao Shujun and Qi He Several people are rushing over.

Xiao Wu stepped forward and grabbed Qi He's arm: "Coincidentally, Qi He, Xia County has an order to let you go to Xingzhou with me, and get on the horse quickly."

Qi He heard that Xia Xianzun ordered him and Xiao Wu to go out together, and he knew that it must be an important matter, Xia Xianzun entrusted him to handle the important matter, it can be seen that Xia Xianzun attaches great importance to him, he was secretly excited at the moment, and dared not Slack, took a horse and galloped away with Xiao Wu.

Xia Xiang heard Xiao Jia say that Zhang Hou had fallen for Xing Wang and intended to marry Shi'er to Xing Wang as his side concubine, he couldn't help feeling sad, thought for a while and said: "This should not be published in the "Yuan Xuan Chao Bao" beforehand. Posted on the Internet, so as not to scare the snake. Perhaps Zhang Hou was just confused for a while. After he saw clearly what Xingwang and Hou Pingpan are like, he would rein in the precipice. It’s just that Shi’er is poor. If he really wants to marry Xingwang, he might miss his life... ..."

"Xia Xianzun, is it a good thing that I accepted the "Yuanxuanchaobao"?" Xiao Jia is now facing Xia Xiang alone, and wants to call Xia Xiang Xia Dalang or Xia Langjun as before, but for some reason, When the words came to her lips, she became Xia Xianzun again. Could it be that it is difficult for her and him to return to the previous mutual love?

Xia Xiang thought for a moment, nodded and said: "It is indeed a good thing. Your unique vision and long-term perspective are really a great help to me. Miss Xiao, when there is no one in the future, don't call me Xia Xianzun, call me Da Lang will do."

"Little girl doesn't dare." Xiao Jia was secretly pleased, but pretended to be reserved.

"Nonsense, don't call me Dalang again, be careful I ignore you." Xia Xiang rolled his eyes, pretending to be angry.

"I would like to obey the orders of the Xia county lord." Xiao Jia smiled playfully, his eyebrows were flirtatious, "No, I obey Da Lang's orders."

"It's more or less the same." Xia Xiang smiled heartily, seeing Ding Ke, Lu Zhiyue and Cao Shujun rushing in, he couldn't help being taken aback, "What happened?"

"A big thing happened, Mr. Xia Lang, it's not good, it's not good." Cao Shujun uttered shocking words as soon as he entered the door. He first picked up a cup of tea and drank it without quenching his thirst. , poured another full cup, but like drinking tea, took a sip slowly, squinted at Xia Xiang, "Mr. Xia Lang, why don't you hurry up and ask me what happened?"

Xia Xiang smiled, Cao Shujuan's expression showed that even if something really happened, it was a good thing, he would not be fooled by Cao Shujun, and he smiled calmly: "I want to know what happened For important matters, just ask Master Lu or Ding Butou, why ask you."

With a "poof", Cao Shujun spit out all the tea, and he waved his hands again and again: "It's not fair, it's not fair, the incident happened because of me, and the credit should go to me. You can't let Master Lu and Ding Tutou do it for you." .”

Lu Zhiyue smiled: "Don't worry, Cao Langjun, Lu will not compete with you, especially Ding Butou."

Cao Shujun still didn't believe it: "Really?"

Seeing that Cao Shujuan took it seriously, Xiao Jia couldn't help laughing and said, "Cao Lang-jun, please hurry up and stop talking, Xia Lang-jun is teasing you."

Cao Shujun rolled his eyes, and gave a strange smile: "I already knew what he was thinking, and I just played tricks and deliberately teased him."

Xia Xiang also laughed: "Is there any progress in the case of Fu Ke?"

"Hey, strange thing, how did you get it right?" Cao Shujun slapped his head, turned around and sat down, "It's a long story, everyone, please listen to me slowly."

(End of this chapter)