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"The Prince of Qin intends to marry his sister to me."
Sun Jing poured tea on the side, thinking that the prince had asked the prince about this matter, and he really asked the right person.
His Royal Highness Prince Zhao and Lord Gu grew up together, and he knows Lord Gu's character, personality, and talents very well.
If this marriage can be accomplished, with His Highness in charge, it will also add glory to the marriage of the two families.
Lu Jing did not touch the teacup and told Sun Jing to leave first.
He said, "Why don't you stay with your sister for a few more years?"
These words hit Qin Yu's heart: "I think so too."
He only has this one precious sister. Not to mention keeping her at home for another three or two years, even if his sister doesn't want to get married, he can protect her for the rest of her life.
However, my mother was worried about my sister's marriage, and was afraid that if she delayed any further, there would not be many good families in Beijing for her to choose from.
Qin Yu told her his plan in detail: "So I thought we could make an engagement first, and there's no need to rush the marriage. Three to five years would be fine."
When he was choosing a husband for his sister, the most important thing was that he had to be from the capital and live there.
Now that his sister had found a lover, Qin Yu respected her wishes. His biggest concern was the political situation. Lord Gu was the Crown Prince's Assistant. If he married his sister to him, he feared the Eastern Palace would try to win him over, which would be detrimental to his Highness.
But when he saw that there was no bad blood between His Royal Highness Prince Zhao and Lord Gu, and that Lord Gu seemed to be willing to withdraw from the fight for the throne, he felt much more relieved.
Qin Yu was trying to convince himself, and Lu Jing gently put away the teacup: "Are you confident in marrying your sister into the Xuanping Marquis's mansion?"
Just a simple sentence, but it immediately woke up the people involved.
Qin Yu frowned. The Duke of Qi's Mansion had only a few people, but the Marquis of Xuanping's Mansion had all three branches gathered together.
Just talking about the eldest house, there are two ladies competing with each other, and there is also the dispute over the crown prince that is already exposed.
Qin Yu used all the information he had learned in the past three days. Madam Shen not only had the support of the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion, but also carefully paved the way for her daughter to marry into the Ningguo Duke's Mansion. She just wanted to add a few more chips to Gu Sanlang's position as the prince.
If the eldest branch is like this, and the second and third branches are also involved, one can imagine how complicated the interpersonal relationships are.
If his sister marries him, she will probably have a hard time living a peaceful life.
Qin Yu said: "Thank you, Your Highness. What you said makes sense."
Given the situation at the Xuanping Marquis' Mansion, I'm afraid that few families in Kyoto would be willing to marry their daughters there with peace of mind.
But Lu Jingshun thought about it and felt that he should be able to do it.
The worst that could happen is that we could overthrow the Marquis’s Mansion.
Qin Yu also felt that he had asked the right person, and his sister's marriage still needed to be considered carefully.
Let's not talk about this matter anymore. At dusk, Xie Qian and Zhen Yuan, who had finished their shift, also rushed to Prince Zhao's mansion.
Qin Yu returned, and the three generals of the Xuanjia Army gathered together. Tonight was the real celebration banquet.
Sun Jing had already made arrangements in the kitchen and opened the fine wines stored in the palace's wine cellar.
Prince Zhao's palace closed its doors early to visitors, the banquet hall was brightly lit, and not many servants were left to serve.
There is nothing to worry about tonight. You can get drunk as much as you want in the territory of His Majesty Prince Zhao.
Being in Kyoto, with various forces mediating, it is rare to be able to indulge yourself.
The wine cups were refilled, and in silent understanding, the three young generals of the Black Armor Army raised their glasses to His Royal Highness King Zhao.
No words are needed, just a simple gesture. The bond between brothers on the battlefield is a bond that lasts through life and death.
A new jar of wine is opened, and the aroma is overflowing, mellow and strong.
This time, the military achievements were distinguished. Qin Yu cleared Hebei and was ranked first among the three generals of the Xuanjia Army.
Xie Qian filled the jar with wine, and a new round of desire to win was transferred to the wine jar.
They talked about their old friendships and the events of Kyoto, and as they toasted each other, the wine jars were emptied one after another.
Xie Qian saw that His Royal Highness Prince Zhao was also in high spirits and drank almost the most among them.
In the past, His Royal Highness Prince Zhao had never been drunk on the battlefield, always leaving a way out. Even after defeating Zhao Jianan and forcing Wang Xingman to surrender, His Royal Highness had not been seen drinking as recklessly as tonight.
"Really?" Lu Jing drank the wine in the glass without changing his expression.
The sky was full of bright stars. Sun Jing, who was sitting in the corridor, estimated that the wine was still not enough, so he hurriedly ordered someone to bring some more from the cellar.
After three rounds of banquet, everyone at the table was already a little drunk.
Under the dim light, Lu Jing held the wine cup, and that handsome figure appeared in his mind.
He smiled. If he were there, he would have been drunk long ago based on his alcohol tolerance.
It’s better to be drunk, Lu Jing thought.
At least at this moment, I don’t have to think about those worries anymore.
…
The prince of Qi returned to the capital and became a hot new noble in the court.
The Crown Prince of Qin was the first person after King Zhao to achieve military merit in pacifying the states of Zheng and Xia.
The Ministry of Rites, following Your Majesty's orders, is busy preparing for the ceremony of the Crown Prince of Qin's succession to the title, and is paying close attention to every detail.
As the weather turned colder, the Ministry of Works became increasingly busy. It was busy building farmland and water conservancy projects everywhere, and the construction of several dams in the suburbs of Beijing was also put on the agenda.
After a busy day at the Ministry of Industry, Gu Ningxi simply tidied up the duty room, still thinking about the last drawing he had read.
The carriage left the palace smoothly, and on the way back to the Xuanping Marquis Mansion, Gu Ningxi happened to meet the upstart that was being talked about by the court and the public.
"Brother Yanming." Gu Ningxi greeted him. They were classmates and had known each other for many years.
Gu Ningxi had no intention of making friends and was planning to exchange a few pleasantries before leaving, but unexpectedly, Qin Yu took the initiative and said, "I wonder if Master Gu is free this evening? Since we've met, why don't we go to a teahouse and chat?"
There was confusion in Gu Ningxi's eyes. There were countless people who wanted to visit the Duke of Qi's Mansion recently. Prince Qin must be very busy.
Why did he come to ask me out for no reason?
Even though he was puzzled, since Qin Yu had spoken, Gu Ningxi did not refuse his response.
She nodded in agreement, and Qin Yu smiled and said, "Master Gu, please."
Wangyun Tower is not far ahead, and the shopkeeper has reserved an elegant room for Prince Qin.
Seeing this, Gu Ningxi sat down in the private room, realizing that Prince Qin must have something to discuss with her.
She couldn't guess it for a moment, so she just listened to what happened next.
Soon, all the dishes were served in the private room, and there was no other sound. Gu Ningxi and Qin Yu sat across the table from each other in silence, feeling a bit awkward.
Although she and Qin Yu were old friends and could talk to each other, they rarely met alone before.
Gu Ningxi couldn't help but sigh quietly. If only His Royal Highness Prince Zhao was here too, it wouldn't be so uncomfortable.
While she was daydreaming, she didn't realize that Qin Yu opposite her was looking at her calmly.
He nodded secretly. Lord Gu was a man of excellent appearance, his eyebrows and eyes as delicate as jade. He was a gentleman as bright as the bright moon and gentle breeze. Although he looked a little weak, Qin Yu could understand his sister's love.
After returning from Prince Zhao's mansion that day, he sobered up at dusk the next day and found out that his mother and sister had taken turns visiting him several times.
He knew that his sister was still thinking about the young master of the Gu family, so he picked a suitable time and had a frank talk with her.
Lord Gu might be a good match. Qin Yu remembered how he had taken care of her sister over the years and also accepted Gu Ningxi's kindness.
But marrying into the Xuanping Marquisate was definitely not a good match. The Gu family's financial situation was too complicated, and my sister would likely suffer a great loss if she married into the family. Furthermore, although Lord Gu was the Xuanping Marquis's eldest son, he might not inherit the title.
According to Qin Yu, it would be best to choose a family for his younger sister, one that was well-off and had a good family background. The family didn't have to be high-class, but the family members had to be kind and easy to get along with. If Qin Yu could support his younger sister, most of the young men in Kyoto would be able to be chosen by the Duke of Qi's mansion.
His analysis was so powerful that his mother was somewhat persuaded.
Unexpectedly, my sister, who is usually gentle and obedient, suddenly had her own opinion.
"I...I'm not being nice to Master Gu because of the status of Marquis Tu's wife."
"I don't care about titles or not. If Master Gu wants to fight for the position of Crown Prince, I can help him. I will take care of everything in the harem. If he doesn't want to fight, then he and I can leave the Marquisate and live separately, serving my mother-in-law. Wouldn't that be better?"
He was surprised and relieved to hear his sister's eloquent speech. He and his mother had originally worried that his sister was too indecisive and lacked independent thinking. Unexpectedly, his sister had grown up so quickly, far exceeding their expectations.
My sister lowered her head and smiled sheepishly: "I studied and learned painting with Master Gu, and he taught me a lot."
Qin Yu then began to seriously consider this marriage.
The reason is simple: Master Gu is sincerely guiding my sister. If my sister follows him, she will grow better.
Putting aside his status as the legitimate son of the Marquis, Lord Gu himself was a newly-appointed third place scholar in the imperial examination, a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Works who had not yet reached the age of twenty, and had a bright future in his career.
Even if His Highness ascends the throne in the future, he will select people based on their talents and will probably make use of Lord Gu.
His sister's heart and eyes were filled with Master Gu, and she couldn't stop talking about him. Even though Qin Yu felt jealous, since his sister was determined to marry Master Gu, he still had to help her make this happen as soon as possible.
He wanted his sister to be happy and successful.
Qin Yu was waiting for Gu Ningxi today to test Mr. Gu's attitude.
If Lord Gu is also interested in my sister, this marriage will be almost done.
Gu Ningxi was so shocked that she almost couldn't hold her chopsticks steady after understanding the implicit meaning in Qin Yu's words.
Who, who will marry Qin Ying, her?
How come the Prince of Qi, who had only been back in Beijing for a few days, had given her such a big problem?
She quickly lowered her head to look at the dishes on the plate, hiding the expression in her eyes.
After Qin Yu made his meaning clear, he did not speak any further.
It is customary to look up when marrying a daughter and bow your head when marrying a daughter-in-law. If Lord Gu is interested, this matter should be initiated by the Xuanping Marquis' Mansion.
Gu Ningxi had no appetite at the Hongmen Banquet. When she returned to Leyou Courtyard, she sat at the desk, exhausted both physically and mentally.
She carefully sorted out the details of the banquet. Should she tell her family first?
Gu Ningxi shook his head and quickly rejected the idea.
Prince Qin had sought her out privately, not making his words clear, and there was no one else present to testify. If she had told her family, things would have become complicated and difficult to resolve.
Of course, she couldn't marry Qin Ying, and she had to reject the marriage proposal. But she couldn't hurt Miss Qin either. She had finally become more cheerful, and if she was frustrated by this marriage, wouldn't it be her fault?
This matter must be resolved as soon as possible, and the fewer people who know about it the better.
I don't know if she and Qin Yu can still be friends after this incident. It's really difficult to deal with this situation in the court where they meet each other every day.
Gu Ningxi hung his head dejectedly, resting his forehead against the table.
The Ministry of Industry had not yet sorted out its general affairs, and now this difficult problem has arisen.
Why is her life so miserable?
…
In the study of Prince Zhao's mansion, the newly delivered official documents had only been half read.
Sun Jing stood outside the door, hesitated for a moment, then walked forward and knocked on the palace door. He entered and said, "Your Highness."
Lu Jing didn't raise his head: "What's the matter?"
"Your Highness, Lord Gu requests an audience."
Lu Jing looked up from his desk, and Sun Jing said, "It's Lord Gu who wants to see you."
Sun Jing was also feeling strange. Today was not a day off, and the office should not be closed at this time. He wondered why Lord Gu came.
Lu Jing casually pushed the document aside and said, "Let him in."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Without needing a guide, Gu Ningxi entered Prince Zhao's study with familiarity. Having been up most of the night before, she knew she had to cut the Gordian knot quickly, otherwise it would delay Miss Qin's chances of finding a true match.
But this matter was really a headache. After thinking about it, Gu Ningxi finally thought of someone who could help.
"Long live Your Highness."
"Sit down."
Gu Ningxi had a clear plan. His Highness Prince Zhao had a close relationship with the Crown Prince of Qin, so asking him to act as a go-between was the perfect choice. Furthermore, His Highness Prince Zhao was not one for gossip, so there was no harm in telling him about this matter, and there was no need to worry about damaging Miss Qin's reputation.
Gu Ningxi spoke carefully. Lu Jing knew what he wanted at once and said indulgently, "Just say it."
He never failed to agree to it.
Gu Ningxi also saw the pile of documents on Prince Zhao's desk and said, "Then I'll make it short."
"Um."
She thought for a moment and said, "Yesterday, Prince Qin invited me to a chat and expressed his intention to marry his sister to me."
Lu Jing: “…”
Lu Jing: "...So? You want me to help you propose marriage?"
"No, no," Gu Ningxi tried to gesture, knowing that he had troubled His Royal Highness Prince Zhao with a personal matter. "I just want to ask... Your Highness, could you please help me, help me convey a message to Prince Qin in a tactful way..."
Her voice gradually lowered: "Postponed this marriage?"
【Author’s words】
Xiao Lu: Yes, I packed it! Yes, I packed it.
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