Splendid Book

Chapter 88
Because the emperor decided to draft this year, it is not for the purpose of enriching the harem.Among the unmarried princes, the fourth prince Ji Chang is the oldest. He was born in the 13th year of Mingde.This year is 21 years old, and it has been rumored that the emperor does not want to see the fourth prince Ji Chang, so even bringing him to the wedding has been delayed until now.

And Ji Yu was born in the 16th year of Mingde, so in this draft, the emperor will definitely propose a marriage for him.

These princes, even if they are as cold as Ji Chang, still have the position of concubine who is staring at him.Besides, the emperor has ordered the Ministry of Rites to assign the titles of the princes. Although the information is confidential, it is not completely airtight.

However, apart from these princes of the right age, there was another person, which made people feel uneasy.

Zhennan Wang Jiheng, since he left Beijing to travel around a few years ago, the news about him becoming a monk has not stopped.This prince believed in Buddhism since he was a child, but no one thought at that time that he actually had the idea of ​​becoming a monk.

After all, Buddhism is prevalent, not to mention that all the women in the back house are devout believers, and even many literati and refined scholars respect Buddhism.But believing in Buddhism is one thing, but being a monk is another.

For Ji Heng to become a monk, even the emperor had a headache.Although Ji Heng and him are not biological brothers, Ji Heng has been raised in the palace of his mother and concubine since he was a child, so there is no difference between Ji Heng and him being biological brothers.When the Empress Dowager was dying, she was still thinking about Ji Heng's matter, for fear that he would really become a monk and leave no heirs.

Since it was the queen mother's dying wish, the emperor certainly didn't want to go against it.So he was earnest, and only hoped that Ji Heng would change his mind.Even if he married the princess and left behind a son and a half daughter, he would not be so opposed to it to the end.

At this time, in the imperial garden, the emperor rarely had the leisure and elegance to sit and talk with King Zhennan.

With the holy driver here, naturally no one would dare to offend him.The king of Zhennan originally returned to Beijing years ago, but there was some delay, and he did not return until after the year.Although February is still a bit cold, it is not as piercingly cold as Ling Dong.

"You have been suffering outside these few years." Although I have met several times, the emperor still remembers the appearance of King Zhennan entering the palace to greet him for the first time when he came back. The ground is dark and thin, and it really looks like an ascetic monk who has gone through all kinds of difficulties and dangers.

The emperor naturally couldn't understand the asceticism of this young brother.Since he was a child, he has been educated in the art of local emperors, and all he has learned is how to start a business, benefit the people, and preserve the Ji family's country forever.However, Ji Heng received the same education as him, and even when he was studying in the study, his studies were excellent.

But in the end, all he wanted to do was to have a small meditation room in a Buddhist temple.

The emperor also rewarded Ji Heng with a lot of treasures and beauties. In his opinion, what men in this world pursue is nothing more than power and beauty.Ji Heng is the king of Zhennan, and his fief is in Yunnan. Among all the fiefs, he has the largest fief and the most autonomy, so his power is almost below one person and above ten thousand.

As for beauty, the emperor was afraid that those aristocratic women would hold on to their identities, so they couldn't serve Ji Heng in a humble way.He also specially asked people to select those gentle and gentle Jiangnan women from Jiangnan, each with outstanding talents and looks.But even so, Ji Heng was still unmoved.Among the women in his mansion, there are those who sink fish and goose, and those who close the moon and shame flowers, but no matter what kind of flowers they can't catch his eyes.

Even the emperor thought that he was unmoved by female sex, so he asked someone to find a young lady and send him to his residence.In the end, Ji Heng still didn't touch it.

Probably from that time on, the emperor was really helpless.Although he is an emperor, he really has nothing to do with this young brother.

"My younger brother doesn't feel bitter, and the emperor doesn't have to blame himself. This road is all chosen by my younger brother," Ji Heng said calmly. If he felt bitter, he wouldn't have been wandering outside.He is the king of Zhennan, if he wants to roam around comfortably, he naturally has a way.

But since he made such a choice, he will not regret it easily.

"You should also come and see this draft. If you like it, you can select the princess." The emperor paved the way for a long time, and finally said the most important thing of the day.

When he said this, Ji Heng had a clear smile on his face, he was born very well.Even though he used to wear only a monk's robe, he still has a fairy-like demeanor.Not only is she very thin now, but she is also much darker. Even the emperor felt distressed when he saw it for the first time.

"Brother Huang," Ji Heng looked embarrassed, he wanted to become a monk, but the emperor never allowed it, and he couldn't make it difficult for his brother.So the two brothers have been balancing for so many years. He no longer brings up family matters, and the emperor brother does not force him to marry a wife.

But now that the emperor brought up the matter of marriage again, Ji Heng couldn't help but smile wryly.

Born in the emperor's family, although enjoying all the glory in this world, there are some unsatisfactory places.

Fortunately, the emperor not only called him today, but also called several princes.It had been a long time since everyone had seen this Uncle Zhennan Wang, so they would come over this time, and everyone wanted to chat with him.

Among these princes, the one who has the closest relationship with Ji Heng is naturally Ji Yu.

Even though King Zhennan has been wandering around all these years, he would write greetings to the emperor every month, and sometimes he would also write letters to Ji Yu.He was just talking about the Buddhism that he saw along the way. In his opinion, among these imperial nephews, Ji Yu had the most connection with Buddhism.

It's a pity that such an outlier has already appeared in the royal family.

When he was about to leave, Ji Heng took a step first, and Ji Yu didn't catch up to him until he reached the gate of the palace.Ji Heng was about to get into the carriage, when he saw Ji Yu coming, he paused, and said with a smile: "I didn't have time to see you when I came back, in two days, you can find time to go to my house, I brought back a lot of good tea."

"Thank you, Uncle Huang, that nephew just came to bother you," Ji Yu immediately cupped his hands respectfully.

Ji Heng nodded, and got into the car. This is the gate of the palace, and there are cars coming and going, so it's hard to say much.And after he got in the car and left, Ji Chang also came over.He looked at Ji Heng's carriage, walked up to Ji Yu, and said enviously, "Seventh brother, the emperor still values ​​you the most."

King Zhennan is the emperor's younger brother, and he has won the emperor's favor for so many years.The princes have always respected him, but there are not many who can be liked by Ji Heng...

"Fourth Brother, I'm joking, it's just because I like Buddhism, so I often ask Uncle Huang for advice," Ji Yu nodded, but his expression was indifferent, but he didn't take Ji Chang's words into his heart.

"Fourth Brother, Seventh Brother, what are you doing standing here?" Fifth Prince Ji Xuan was also going out of the palace at this moment and was about to go back when he saw these two people standing at the door.

Ji Yu turned around and nodded slightly: "Fifth Brother."

"It's going to be very windy, but it's very cold." The fifth prince was easy-going, and he always smiled when he saw everyone, so he spoke more casually.

Ji Chang laughed hurriedly, "Isn't this about to go?" But he suddenly remembered and asked, "Fifth brother, I heard that there is a very good song in your house, why don't you invite us brothers to listen to it?" listen."

Ji Chang and Ji Xuan officially left the palace to build a mansion last year, so they both have their own mansions outside the palace.On the other hand, Ji Yu still lives in the palace, if not for chasing Ji Heng, he would not come to the gate of the palace.

"It's just an actor. It's not as good as what you say. If the fourth brother wants to hear it, I'll be the host later. Please come to my house for a gathering." Ji Xuan waved his hand and said with a nonchalant smile.

Ji Chang was thoughtful, the reason why he mentioned this actor was because he heard that his fifth younger brother fell in love with the little girl who sang in his house, so he asked more.But who knew that when Ji Xuan said it, he didn't care at all.Doesn't it look like he's obsessed?
At this moment, the carriages of both of them came over, and Ji Chang and Ji Xuan were ready to get on the carriage.But at the end of the day, Ji Xuan really took this matter as a serious matter, and told Ji Yu: "Seventh brother, you are the most difficult person to invite when we are brothers. So next time when I am the host, you can You have to show some face."

"Fifth brother, if you say that, you're making me sick," Ji Yu said slowly, with a gentle smile on his face that was always frosty and snowy.

"Okay, let's make a deal, when the time comes, you will bring Xiao Jiu together," Ji Xuan also knew that the two brothers had a good relationship, and Ji Ting liked to be behind his seventh brother.

After finishing speaking, he also turned around and got into the carriage. Ji Yu watched the carriage of the two of them leave, and then turned back to the palace.

The reason why he was so anxious to see King Zhennan was because he had something to ask for.So the emperor's uncle gave a word, and he turned around and went to visit the Zhennan Prince's Mansion.When he was a child, he often came to the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, but after Uncle Wang often traveled around the world, he came less often.

Now that I do the calculations, the last time I came back was three years ago.

"This kind of Tibetan tea is quite bitter. It was fried by a lama master I met. I really like it." Ji Heng really took out his private collection.

Ji Yu picked up the teacup and tasted it, it was really as Ji Heng said, the taste was extremely bitter, but after the astringency passed, he tasted the final sweetness.He was originally a beautiful man, and rarely showed his emotions or anger, but when he tasted this tea today, there was a little bitterness between his brows.

"But I think it's too bitter," Ji Heng said in a deep voice.

Ji Yu naturally knew that his expression fell into the eyes of the emperor's uncle, a smile appeared on his lips, and he said helplessly: "I made the emperor laugh, but this tea is too different from what I usually drink. I'm not used to it."

"It's right not to be used to it. There are few fruits and vegetables in Tibet. If the locals eat beef, this kind of Tibetan tea is suitable for them," Ji Heng explained.

"Uncle Huang has traveled all over the world for so many years, and has seen a lot, which really makes Han Yuan envious," Ji Yu told the truth. Although he has a firm goal, he also likes Ji Heng's way of life. You don't need to intrigue and travel around the world It is a pleasure to think about the folk customs of this vast world.

Fortunately, although he was envious, he would not really live this kind of life.

"Did you come today to talk to me about something?" Ji Heng suddenly changed the topic, but fell on him again.

Ji Yu had come to ask Ji Heng about something, but when the emperor uncle mentioned it, his cheeks felt a little hot, and he didn't know where to start.He has always liked Shen Changle, and he has never mentioned it in front of others. Whether he likes Shen Changle or loves him, it is all his own business.Over the years, he has watched her grow up and accompanied her to grow up.

But this time, it was the first time that she mentioned her name in front of her elders.Besides, this elder is Uncle Wang, if he hadn't followed Uncle Wang to Guangping Mansion, he would never have met Changle.He still remembers that poor little girl kneeling on the futon and crying, such a cute little person, has become his yearning for the rest of his life.

"Han Yuan came here this time because he really wanted to ask Uncle Huang for something," Ji Yu lowered his head unconsciously when he said this.

This made Ji Heng look very strange, his nephew, his temperament is cold on the outside and cold on the inside.Whatever he wants to do, he has always been righteous, why is he so shy when he talks to himself.

Although he felt strange, he still held his breath and wanted to hear what Ji Yu was asking for.

"Uncle Huang must also know that Emperor Father is going to hold an audition," Ji Yu said, Ji Heng's heart trembled.

He really thought about it, but he never thought that his nephew came here for this matter.He smiled and asked, "Which girl do you want to see?"

"It's not that I like it, it's that my nephew has someone he really wants to marry." Although he knew that the emperor's uncle didn't belittle Shen Changle, he couldn't bear it, and she felt a little wronged.

Even Ji Heng couldn't help but be surprised to see him being so solemn and cherished so much.So he also became serious and asked, "Then tell me about it?"

"The girl I want to marry is the third girl in Duke Wei's mansion," Ji Yu said sincerely.

Since Ji Heng has not been in Beijing for a long time, he is naturally not very familiar with these noble girls in the capital.It's just that when the Duke of Wei's mansion was mentioned, he had some impressions, and he asked back: "The Duke of Wei's mansion, but the Shen family?"

"It's the Shen family in Guangping Mansion," Ji Yu specifically mentioned Guangping Mansion.

At this moment, Ji Heng remembered everything. When Ji Yu almost had an accident in Guangping Mansion, it was to save the little girl from the Shen family.It's just that he thought about it for a while, and asked with some doubts: "Is that girl too young?"

Because Ji Heng only met Shen Changle when she was young, so the impression he would have of Miss Shen San was that she was sweet and cute, like a little doll in a New Year painting.So he subconsciously felt that his nephew actually liked a child.

Ji Yu couldn't help smiling, and hurriedly said: "Uncle Huang, she is 14 years old now, and her age is just right for this draft."

"14 years old? She's already this old." After saying this, ten years have passed, Ji Heng was in a daze, but it really is time that makes people grow old.I think he was also a young man in Yushu Linfeng back then, but now he has gone through vicissitudes.

But he also said: "14 years old, isn't that still too young?"

Aristocratic girls in Beijing usually marry after Jiji, because it is usually after Jiji that marks the girl's official adulthood and it is time to grow up.Generally speaking, the elders in the family will start to look after their marriage when they are about 14 years old. After all, it is not easy for a woman to live a lifetime, so it is natural not to be sloppy in choosing a marriage partner.It looks like I haven't found a suitable partner for two or three years.

When Ji Yu heard this, she thought that Ji Heng was unwilling, and immediately said: "You can ask Father to marry her first, and then get married after she grows up."

Ji Heng didn't intend to tease him at first, but just mentioned something casually, so he couldn't imagine that this young man was so anxious.Seeing him like this, Ji Heng obviously made up his mind to marry him, so he couldn't help but asked again with a smile: "This refering to marriage is not a joke, although you want to marry him, what does the girl mean?" ?”

"Uncle Huang, if I can really ask my father to marry me, I will love her and protect her for the rest of my life, and I will never let her suffer any grievances," Ji Yu said firmly.

When Ji Heng saw that such a cold person like him could say such words, he knew that he had really made up his mind.

But he said with a smile: "You should say this to Duke Wei."

Although he laughed, he didn't mean to laugh at him at all.On the contrary, Ji Yu's scorching words and sincere appearance made Ji Heng appreciate it.When a man is alive, he should be in the light of the wind and the moon, Lang Lang and Qian Kun.Ji Heng thinks it is too rare for him to have such a heart.After all, he is also a member of the royal family, knowing that the royal family is weak, but he did not expect that this generation has a kind of love.

Don't say he didn't expect it, I'm afraid no one else thought it would be Ji Yu.

(End of this chapter)