Aspirations

Chapter 151 The Oath
Lian Ruohan looked slightly flustered for a moment, and then pretended to smile calmly: "The little girl is just a businessman, how could she know the emperor? On His Royal Highness Xingwang's birthday, the emperor appeared in front of Xingwang's mansion, obviously to show favor to Xingwang, but in fact Beat all the civil and military officials in Xingwang's mansion to celebrate Xingwang's birthday. According to Mr. Jin Jia, the emperor's dragon body is already in good condition, but in front of the gate of Xingwang's mansion, he still looks weak. It can be seen that the emperor intends to show weakness..."

Lian Ruohan's words could barely be justified, but Xia Xiang still suspected that she had an unknown connection with the emperor, he turned and looked at Cao Shujun: "Mr. Cao Lang, did Mr. Jin Jia say that the emperor is in good condition? "

Xia Xiang called, and Cao Shujun passed Mantuo as if he had received an imperial order, swiped his nose with his right index finger, snorted at Mantuo, and quickly came to Xia Xiang: "Mr. Jin Jia said that the emperor's condition has improved. I also said that the emperor's physical illness is easy to cure, but his mental illness is difficult to heal."

Xia Xiang nodded and pondered for a moment: "If that's the case, it's really the luck of Daxia and the people. I hope that the emperor will be in good health, and when he goes south, he will plan a strategy to take down the traitors and traitors in one fell swoop, and return Daxia to a bright future."

"I hope so." Lian Ruohan responded faintly, looking at the night sky with blurred eyes, "I don't know what happened to Xiao Wu? I hope everything goes well for him."

"Xiao Wu will be fine. He is quick-witted and fickle, and he should be back tomorrow." Cao Shujun fell into Lian Ruohan's confused eyes, and his heart trembled, "Even the lady should get married, you and Xia Lang The kings help each other and work together to advance together, and fortunately, in the coming winter, we can hug each other to keep warm."

"What nonsense, who wants to marry him?" When it came to getting married, Lian Ruohan suddenly lost her temper, remembering Xia Xiang's refusal when Xiao Jia proposed marriage, and took off her cloak and returned it to Xia Xiang, " Even if I marry Cao Langjun, I will not marry Xia Xianzun."

"Really?" Cao Shujun was overjoyed, even though he also guessed that Lian Ruohan was trying to tease him and just used him as a shield, he still worked hard to cooperate with the acting, "If Miss Lian really marry me, I will marry you." Definitely raise eyebrows with Mrs. Lian and respect each other as guests."

"It's too cautious to raise eyebrows together. Respecting each other as guests is still alienation after all, or intimacy is the way of husband and wife." Xia Xiang pushed Cao Shujun away, "Go aside, my wife, you are also thinking about it. How decent? Since even my wife After meeting me for the first time, it was a mistake for the rest of my life. I swear here that in this life I will not even marry a lady."

Lian Ruohan's footsteps were as heavy as a thousand catties, and she couldn't take a step no matter what. She only felt her cheeks were hot, her legs were weak, and she could hardly stand upright!
Since she was a child, she has always claimed to be strong, even when dealing with many admirers and suitors, she has always been honest.Among the many admirers and suitors, there are many princes, grandsons, nobles and descendants of aristocratic families. Although they have their own merits, they have never said the love words that Xia Xiang just said-even though Xia Xiang's love words just now are more like vows.

Does he really want to marry me?Lian Ruohan's heart was pounding, and she wanted to turn around to look at Xia Xiang, but she didn't dare. When she was hesitating, she suddenly felt her shoulders tense, and Xia Xiang was holding her in her arms.

This pedant!The villain!When has Lian Ruohan ever been so close to a man?No matter how powerful she is at the helm of Daxia No. [-] Commercial Firm, she is also a woman, her legs suddenly softened, her body tilted, and she fell into Xia Xiang's arms.

"This, this, this is in broad daylight, hugging and hugging, it is indecent." Cao Shujun jumped up and said loudly, "Master Xia, as the magistrate of a county, it is disrespectful for you to hug Mrs. Lian." .”

Xia Xiangcai ignored Cao Shujuan's sour and jealous bluff, laughed, and hugged Lian Ruohan even tighter: "It's the willow tree on the moon now, after the evening of the appointment, where is it in broad daylight? Although I am The county magistrate is also a man in his prime of life. Marriage between a man and a woman is human nature. How could he say that he is indecent and unofficial? Mr. Cao, Mrs. Mantuo, you two testify today, and I solemnly say Propose marriage to Mrs. Lian."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Xiang took a step back and bowed deeply: "Mrs. Lian, Xia Xiang, a native of Lingshou, is now the magistrate of Zhending County and has not yet married. I admire your lady's demeanor and long for her beauty. I am willing to marry you in Qin and Jin Dynasties together. It's good, so that the qin and the harp will be in harmony, and the phoenix and the phoenix will sing in harmony!"

Faced with Xia Xiang's sudden marriage proposal, Lian Ruohan was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to respond. There was a lingering voice in his heart, which kept circling in his mind-he finally expressed his love, he finally proposed , he still has a conscience...

Seeing that Lian Ruohan was stunned, Xia Xiang said three times in a row: "I would like to marry Qin and Jin with my wife, so that the qin and the piano will be harmonious, and the phoenix and the phoenix will sing in harmony!"

"Miss Lian, you just agree!" Man Tuo's heart was full of joy, and he took a step forward to help Lian Ruohan, and said softly, "You and Xia Xianzun are a match made in heaven, and agreeing to him at this time is the time to see the truth in adversity." .”

"Miss Mantuo's words are very true." Xia Xiang knew that there must be a step for Lian Ruohan to go down. "Although I have a sincere heart for Mrs. Lian, it's just that my future is uncertain, and there may even be a disaster of life and death. Even if I pass by luck , is also a poor official with neither real estate nor family property, if even the wife despises me, I can just say it bluntly, I have self-knowledge.”

"Bah!" Lian Ruohan's eyes widened, "Who thinks you are poor and your future is uncertain? I am not a person who hates the poor and loves the rich, nor is it a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. It's just that you treated me dishonestly before. I don't want to marry you yet."

"I don't know when Miss Lian wants to marry me?" Xia Xiang giggled, "How can I treat Miss Lian dishonestly?"

"How do you treat me dishonestly, you know in your heart." Lian Ruohan took a step back and moved away from Xia Xiang for fear that he would act abruptly again, "Forget it, there is no need to mention the previous things, I don't want to marry you now , It was you who said that your future is uncertain, life and death are uncertain, and you will propose marriage after you have settled your future and no longer have life and death disasters."

Xia Xiang smiled sheepishly: "It's understandable even if the lady is so clear. No one wants to bet their life on a little magistrate who is in danger."

Seeing Xia Xiang's displeasure, Lian Ruohan was overjoyed and filled with the joy of a small victory: "Yes, getting married is the same as doing business. No one would do business with too much risk and low profit." Do it. However, if the risk is high but the profit is also huge, I am still willing to take a gamble."

"Betting on Xia Xianzun is definitely not wrong. I also bet my whole life on Xia Xianzun. No matter whether he is good or bad, dead or alive, I will not regret it, nor will I retreat." Man Tuo took a step forward and stood in front of Cao Shujun, with a determined face, "Whether it's going up the mountain of swords or down into the sea of ​​fire, I will stay with Xia Xianzun to protect him."

"I also firmly stand by Xia Xianzun's side!" Although Cao Shujun still had a love for Lian Ruohan in his heart, he still firmly stood by Xia Xiang's side at such a juncture, "Xia County Zunji is a man of heaven and earth." , no matter how big the dangers are, they will turn bad luck into good luck. Even Ye Zhenren said that the emperor’s blessings are long, and he must be assisted by good ministers and ministers who are protected by heaven. .”

Xia Xiang was moved in his heart, he was very pleased to have Man Tuo's life-and-death relationship and Cao Shujun's perseverance.Mencius once said that a gentleman should have three joys: having both parents and brothers without reason, one joy; looking up to be worthy of the sky, bowing not to be ashamed of others, two joys; winning the world's talents and educating them, three joys.He told him that a man should have four joys, in addition to the three joys of a gentleman, he should also have a lovely wife and like-minded friends in order to be successful.

Of course, he also knew that Lian Ruohan's disgust was intended to anger him, and he also deliberately put on a show to make Lian Ruohan feel relieved. He didn't want this move to cause Man Tuo and Cao Shujun to compete to express their feelings, but it made him Feel the warmth.

Even Ruohan felt warm in his heart. Xia Xiang was able to get the life-and-death follow of the wind-like strange woman Mantuo, and the unruly Cao Shujun's firm support. It must be his charisma and character.It can be seen that her judgment of Xia Xiang is also correct.After thinking this through, he wanted to spare Xia Xiang once, but couldn't let go of his reserve. After thinking about it for a while, he still said, "You guys follow him all the way together. I'm different. I want to marry him. If you go back on your word, it's a big deal and you go away." In short, if I marry him as my wife, if I go back on my word, I will lose my life's happiness."

"Ms. Lian's words are wrong..." Xia Xiang said seriously, "Isn't marrying Mrs. Lian my wife as a gamble on the happiness of my life? It seems to be the right bet. If you are happy, I will be happy too." , Wrong bet, you are miserable and I am still happy."

"So you are here, no wonder you couldn't find where you went after searching for a long time, and you need to eat."

Before Lian Ruohan could reply, Cao Shuli's voice sounded behind her, and they turned around to see that Cao Shuli came slowly with a smile on her face.

"Although the moonlight is beautiful, it's cold after all, so it's not advisable to stay outside for a long time." Cao Shuli came to Xia Xiang, stood on Xia Xiang's right side, smiling like a flower, "Mr. Xia Lang, what are you and Mrs. Lian talking about? Didn't you quarrel?"

Xia Xiang saw that Cao Shuli's eyes were particularly bright and charming against the light. They were like dots in the blink of an eye. Apart from admiration, Xia Xiang also had sly and playful eyes, so he knew that Cao Shuli had come to help him out.

"There was no quarrel, it's just that I proposed marriage to Mrs. Lian, but was rejected by Mrs. Lian..." Xia Xiang pretended to be in pain, "I'm so sad, I feel like I won't love again."

Cao Shuli smiled: "Ms. Lian rejected Mr. Xia Lang, not because she didn't want to marry Mr. Xia Lang, but because she wanted to be courteous and wanted me to be the first one. Sister Lian, don't worry, even if I marry Mr. Xia Lang first, If you are a newcomer, I will treat you like a sister, and I will not presume in the slightest."

Cao Shujuan looked envious: "Mr. Xia Lang hugs left and right, and enjoys the blessings of equal people. It is really enviable. Why don't I pick two doors on one shoulder? If that is the case, I can simultaneously Married to Mrs. Xiao and Mrs. Mantuo, one literary and one military, how wonderful."

"Bah, shameless, good thinking, who wants to marry you?" Man Tuo frowned at Cao Shujun, "Cao Langjun, why do you always like to think about good things? Sincerely do something for the country and the people, do something for the country and the people. A man who is useful to the imperial court is worthy of being born as a man."

Cao Shujun was not annoyed by Mantuo's lesson, and he smiled: "Miss Mantuo is right, the more ugly a person is, the more he likes to think beautiful. Of course, I am not ugly, I am suave and suave. A young talented man, although he has the heart to seek immortality, but he also has the heart to help the world, so following Xia Xianzun, doing things in the world with the heart of being born, can be regarded as doing things for the court. Lady Mantuo doesn't like me now It doesn't matter, one day, you will know my goodness. But I would like to advise Mrs. Mantuo first, after Mrs. Xia married Mrs. Lian and her sister, Xia Xianzun can no longer marry a wife, so you don't want to think about him. "

Man Tuo's expression changed slightly, and then he regained his composure: "I will not marry in this life. I will go back to the mountains alone after Xia Xianzun's important affairs are over. I only follow Xia Xianzun, and I have no love for men and women. , you can rest assured."

Cao Shujuan said stiffly: "What worries me? If you are really interested in Xianzun Xia, I won't make any plans for you. Anyway, I also know that as long as it belongs to Xianzun Xia, I can't grab it."

"Stop messing around." Cao Shuli smiled, pushed Cao Shujun away, and said to Xia Xiang, "Mr. Xia Lang, if you decide, who do you want to marry first?"

Xia Xiang was in a dilemma, looked left at Lian Ruohan, Lian Ruohan looked indifferent, looked right at Cao Shuli, Cao Shuli smiled, couldn't help thinking, Cao Shuli just wanted to help him out, why did he have to test him again in a blink of an eye ?Thinking about it again, I couldn't help but feel relieved, although Cao Shuli gave in to Lian Ruohan, she still had a bit of a competitive heart, and whoever was the first would be the best, it was a customary rule.Cao Shuli is also slightly younger than Lian Ruohan, if she is behind Lian Ruohan, she will not be happy.

Besides, in terms of background, although Cao Shuli was not from a famous family than Lian Ruohan, she was also a descendant of a famous family.

Lian Ruohan wanted to make some more decisions, so as to toss Xia Xiang, but Cao Shuli intervened, and she couldn't help but get nervous. The mood of worrying about gains and losses made her hard to hold back.She has always been unwilling to be second to others, as the helm of the world's number one business firm, how can she be inferior to Cao Shuli?Although Xia Xiang has two families on one shoulder, no matter how big or small, it will be different who is the wife of Xia Xiang's line and who is the wife of Uncle Xia Xiang's line.After all, Xia Xiang's wife would be looked down upon.

How could Xia Xiang not know Cao Shuli's small thoughts, he couldn't help but secretly smiled, and looked at Lian Ruohan calmly, seeing that although Lian Ruohan's expression was still pretending to be calm, there was a bit of panic in his eyes, knowing that Lian Ruohan Han's mind was shaken, and he said: "If I decide, I will naturally be willing to marry a gentle and virtuous person first. After all, marrying a wife and a virtuous person is a concubine and sex. Besides, virtuousness is the greatest. So in the final analysis, whoever starts first , it depends on who is more gentle and virtuous."

"If you talk about gentleness and virtuousness, it must be Mrs. Cao." Man Tuo gave a rare smile, "It's just that if you talk about the true love for Xia Xianzun, Lian Niangzi is even more desperate. What's more, Xia Xianzun has already asked Lian Niangzi. Proposed marriage, as long as Lian Niangzi nods, Lian Niangzi will definitely go first."

(End of this chapter)