Tiantang

Chapter 189 Li Qi proposes marriage
Chapter 199 Li Qi proposes marriage

This is a huge misunderstanding.

This is a fatal misunderstanding.

Although Princess Xianyi was furious, Sheng Wang Li Qi still "fleeed in a hurry" without giving Xianyi any chance to explain.

In the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the defense of ethics between men and women was useless, and the affair between men and women was commonplace.

In Li Qi's view, Xianyi's affair with Zhang Xuan was a little surprising, but it was not impossible.In this city of Chang'an, it is not uncommon for things like your wish and my wish to happen all the time.

Otherwise, how could it be possible for Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying to have a scandal with Li Bai about a gifted scholar and a beautiful woman, and now it has come to fruition.

Li Qi returned to his Prince Sheng's Mansion, hesitated again and again, and finally made up his mind.

He went up to Xianyi's mansion again, Xianyi was a little surprised to see Li Qi go and come back.Just as he was about to speak to persuade Li Qi to stop thinking about the heir to the throne, Li Qi directly made a request.

Hearing Li Qi's request, Xianyi couldn't help but laugh, knowing that his younger brother's ambition had grown to a level that could not be ignored, and forcibly suppressing him would only cause him to react violently.

Li Qi actually wanted to marry the Zhang family.

Zhang Xuan's uncle, Zhang Jiuming, had a young daughter named Zhang Xuemei, who was beautiful and talented and well-known in Chang'an.And now, with the rise of Zhang Xuan, Zhang Xuemei can be regarded as a well-known lady in the elite circle of Chang'an.

Princess Li Qisheng died of illness last year and has never remarried.I don't know when Li Qi came up with the idea that he wanted Xianyi to come forward to help him as a matchmaker, and wanted to marry Zhang Xuemei as his concubine.

It is not uncommon for the royal family to marry powerful ministers.If Li Qi simply took a fancy to Zhang Xuemei, Princess Xianyi would naturally be happy to consummate this marriage.It's a pity that Li Qi wants to get married with the Zhang family, obviously because he wants to get closer to Zhang Xuan.In Xianyi's view, this kind of political purpose is very naive. With Zhang Xuan's personality, how could he change his mind for Zhang Xuemei?
If it is Zhang Xuan's own sister, maybe it is still possible.Cousin, it's just one level behind.

In fact, Xianyi didn't know Zhang Xuan well, and even his closest relatives couldn't influence his decision about what Zhang Xuan didn't want to do.

Xianyi smiled wryly, looked at Li Qi helplessly, unable to say a word.

"Sister, please trouble me to help me once, I will be grateful!" Li Qi bowed and saluted.

The corner of Xianyi's mouth twitched slightly, "Brother Qi, it's not that my sister won't help you. It's not something you can decide on your own to marry Concubine Sheng. The imperial court... the prince brother, I'm afraid they won't agree."

"He is his prince, and I will marry my concubine. I have a crush on Miss Zhang, so what has he got to do with him? Why should he stop me? Sister, I'm going to the palace to ask my father's permission, and my sister Go to Zhang Jiuming's mansion and talk about it for me." Li Qi was clearly agitated.

Xian Yi sighed, and nodded helplessly.

She could already see that Li Qi had made up his mind, even if he disagreed, he would find someone else.Instead of letting others get involved in this matter, it is better to deal with it expediently, so as not to cause troubles.

After Li Qi left, Xianyi hesitated for a long time, but went out to Zhang Jiuming's residence.

Although the Zhang family has become a prestigious and powerful family in Chang'an because of Zhang Xuan's existence, after all, Zhang Jiuming's official rank is too low, and compared with the real rich, it is still far behind.

Hearing that Princess Xianyi was visiting, Zhang Jiuming didn't dare to neglect, led his wife and two sons to open the middle door of Zhang's mansion, and came out to welcome her.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Jiuming, is late in welcoming Highness Xianyi, please forgive me!"

Zhang Jiuming bowed down, his wife Cao, eldest son Zhang Lin, and second son Zhang Tong also bowed down together.

Xian Yi smiled slightly, and leaned over to give him a little help, "Your Majesty Zhang, you don't need to be too polite, my palace came suddenly, please forgive me for disturbing you."

Zhang Jiuming respectfully accompanied Princess Xianyi into the main hall of the Zhang family and sat down to talk.

Although Zhang Xuan didn't pay much attention to Princess Xianyi and other royal children, for Zhang Jiuming, none of these royal princes and princesses could be easily offended.Offending any one of them is enough to make him beyond redemption.

Zhang Lin and Zhang Tong quietly looked at the very famous first-line princess in Chang'an City, with a strange light flashing in their eyes, secretly speculating about Princess Xianyi's coming.

Zhang Jiuming knew very well in his heart that Princess Xianyi treated him so courteously only because of his nephew Zhang Xuan.Without Zhang Xuan, it would be impossible for me, a low-level civil servant, to be under the eyes of the royal princess.

"Your Highness, please drink some tea!" Zhang Jiuming had been in a position of ups and downs for many years, but at least he still had some composure.He didn't ask any questions, just held the courtesy very respectfully, quietly waiting for Xianyi to say what he wanted.

"My lord Zhang, I won't hide it anymore. Concubine Sheng passed away early, and King Sheng has not married a wife yet. I heard that Ms. Xuemei from the Zhang family is waiting in her boudoir. She is both talented and beautiful, virtuous and virtuous, and can be a good match. Therefore, I will be a matchmaker for King Sheng..."

When Xianyi said why he came, Zhang Jiuming was startled, very surprised.On the other hand, Zhang Lin and Zhang Tong were very pleasantly surprised, exchanged a look of joy, and quickly cast their expectant eyes on their old father.

Although both belong to the Zhang family, Zhang Jiuling and Zhang Jiuming are two different small families after all. It is okay to count on Zhang Xuan as a nephew for the time being, but in the long run, it is not reliable.It is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for Zhang Jiuming's family to have the opportunity to marry the royal family.

What kind of honor would it be if my younger sister could become Princess Sheng?

But Zhang Jiuming thought more and more far-reaching.

The first thing he wondered was why King Sheng wanted to marry him suddenly.Judging from his political experience, Sheng Wang Li Qi must have a political purpose.Behind the marriage must have something to do with Zhang Xuan's power.

And since Zhang Xuan is involved, Zhang Jiuming cannot be allowed to act carelessly.

Zhang Xuan is the biggest backer of the Zhang clan today, and the hope of the Zhang family's rise.As an uncle, Zhang Jiuming would never do anything that would be detrimental to Zhang Xuan's development.

Zhang Jiuming immediately thought of a gossip that had been buzzing in the court recently: it was said that Prince Li Heng was suspicious of Zhang Xuan, and gradually developed suspicions, and in order to maintain his own power, Zhang Xuan had changed his intention to support Sheng Wang Li Qi, and so on.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jiuming was shocked, but he smiled without changing his expression, "His Royal Highness Sheng is favored by a lowly official. It's just that the little girl has a bad personality and a simple appearance, so I'm afraid she won't be worthy of His Royal Highness Sheng!" "

Xianyi sighed lightly, and Zhang Jiuming obviously meant to refuse when he said this.Of course, it may not be a real rejection, he must first seek Zhang Xuan's opinion.

And if this matter comes to Zhang Xuan, it will definitely be vetoed by Zhang Xuan.

"Your Majesty Zhang, you don't have to be too humble. Miss Xuemei is famous far and wide, and she is a well-known lady in Chang'an City..." Xianyi smiled lightly, "Although King Sheng is not talented, he is still the heir of His Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince younger brother……"

Zhang Jiuming's heart skipped a beat, knowing that Xianyi's words were a bit of a superior threat.

He gave a wry smile, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, how about allowing the official to discuss with his wife and daughter?"

"Okay. I am waiting for Master Zhang to give you an answer as soon as possible." Xian Yi stood up with a smile, "I will take my leave first."

After sending off Princess Xianyi, Zhang Lin and Zhang Tong said to Zhang Jiuming almost at the same time, "Father, marrying Prince Sheng is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For our family, my little sister can be Princess Sheng..."

Zhang Jiuming glanced at his two sons angrily, and said coldly, "Shut up! You know nothing!"

"You don't even think about it, why did King Sheng take a fancy to Meier suddenly? It was only because of Xuan'er. How dare the old man agree to this matter without Xuan'er's consent? If Xuan'er is involved in this matter, the old man is Zhang The eternal sinner of the family!"

Zhang Jiuming walked away with a flick of his sleeves.

Zhang Jiuming went out of the mansion and went straight to Zhang Xuan's Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.

Uncle Zhang Jiuming arrived, and Zhang Xuan hurriedly greeted him personally.After all, he is the elder of his family, no matter how powerful he is, he is still a junior.

"Xuan'er pays respects to Uncle."

Zhang Jiuming chuckled, "Xuan'er doesn't have to be like this, you are an important minister of the court now, I don't dare to pay homage to you."

"Hehe, even if Xuan'er is the chancellor of a country, he is still the uncle's nephew." Zhang Xuan smiled, "In the inner house, regardless of public etiquette, only senior and young are ranked."

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After listening to Zhang Jiuming's words, Zhang Xuan frowned, couldn't help but shook his head and laughed, "Master Uncle, this Prince Sheng is serious and persistent, making you speechless."

Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Zhang Jiuming immediately understood that Zhang Xuan had no intention or plan to support Li Qi.Otherwise, he wouldn't have said so.

Although Zhang Jiuming was smiling, he was actually a little disappointed.

In his opinion, it is of great benefit to his family that his daughter can become Princess Sheng.Being on the side of a royal family member naturally has infinite benefits.

But the Zhang family clan looked forward to Zhang Xuan's leadership. Since it was something Zhang Xuan opposed, Zhang Jiuming would definitely not do it.

In fact, he still didn't know his nephew.For Zhang Xuan, what he hated most in his life was this kind of political marriage with utilitarian purposes.Not to mention that he has no intention of supporting King Sheng, even if he did, he would never use his cousin's happy marriage as a bargaining chip.

However, a trace of disappointment in Zhang Jiuming's eyes also fell into his eyes.

His heart fluttered, and he suddenly smiled slightly, "Master Uncle, you have to ask Sister Xuemei about this, right? If Sister Xuemei is willing, in fact..."

Zhang Xuan kept silent and pondered.

Zhang Jiuming saw that although Zhang Xuan didn't say what he said to death, his tone was revealed.He disapproved of the marriage, though not strongly against it.

Zhang Jiuming sighed softly in his heart, and made up his mind, deciding not to mention this matter again.Opportunity is certainly an opportunity, but without the existence of Zhang Xuan, this opportunity is actually not an opportunity, and it may become a suffering for the daughter.

(End of this chapter)