Chapter 210: Resignation must defend one's dignity and status

During Wen Qingheng's wedding, the Wen residence was unusually lively.

The bride was the daughter of a general and had many brothers. When Wen Qingheng went to pick up the bride, he felt very sad. Fortunately, Gu Ci and Qin Lang were there so that he did not miss the auspicious time.

All the families who were on good terms with the Wen family came.

Even Mrs. Wang, who had been living a secluded life, was invited to the ceremony and sat in a side seat. Seeing this, many people at the wedding made fun of her.

"Qingye, is it time to drink at your wedding banquet?"

Gu Ci smiled brilliantly, as cheerful and clear as he was in the past. His joy was obvious, but he spoke in a low voice, "Let's drink the wedding wine first."

Everyone understood and congratulated with smiles.

There were also some people who had good sense and did not join in this heated discussion.

Because Prime Minister Pei was also there.

Although he is young, he has an aura that is not as cunning as one of his age. His prestige is growing and he is becoming a person that people look up to.

Most people regarded the matter about Pei Jian and Miss Wen as a rumor.

How can you take it seriously?

Prime Minister Pei devoted himself to government affairs. He first played a major role in suppressing the rebellion of Wang Xiao Xun. This was completely the responsibility and duty that a minister showed for the country and the people. How could it be the rumored anger for the beauty?

What's more, Pei Jian and Gu Ci are the twin stars of a country, one civil and one military, the backbone of the country, and they are also very good friends.

The story about Pei and Wen is pure nonsense.

Only a few people remained silent.

When the bustle surrounding Guci died down, he walked over.

It was March, a bright and sunny month in spring. Pei Jian was wearing a light fur coat and loose belt, looking very elegant.

"Shi Zhang, I'm getting married."

"Congratulations," the silent, thin face was calm, expressionless, only a pair of deep eyes, the voice was not loud, like the sound of cold jade chimes, "You got what you wished for."

Congratulations, your wish has come true.

This is his blessing.

Gu Ci nodded and said, "The wedding will be on the 18th of next month. I will come to support you then."

Pei Jian smiled, "No problem."

The people around seemed to be busy with their own things, chatting and laughing, but in fact they were all eavesdropping.

look!

There is no discord between Prime Minister Pei and Marquis Guanjun!

The two were talking and laughing.

Anyone who wants to spread the rumor that Pei Xiang is infatuated with Miss Wen is unscrupulous and has ulterior motives!

After a while, Nianxi's maid Cuilian came over and said, "Mr. Gu, our lady wants to ask you..."

Gu Ci ordered a few sets of headgear for Nianxi from Zhenbao Pavilion, but Nianxi thought they were too many and didn't want them, so she wanted Gu Ci to send them back.

Pei Jian readily followed suit, "You go and get busy."

Only then did Cui Lian see Pei Jian clearly and couldn't help but say, "Sir..."

Pei Jian remembered Cui Lian. But she had just escaped at that time, and she was skinny and emaciated. Now she was with Nian Xi, and she was well taken care of and became a little more charming.

It was a little hard to recognize at first.

"It's you."

Pei Jian's eyes were filled with smiles. "Are you thinking about... being on duty beside her now?"

He remembered that Nian Xi had arranged people in the Liuji Hall at that time.

Cui Lian nodded heavily, "Yes, I signed the contract. The lady said that if I regret it in the future, I can still go out and get married. But I have made up my mind to follow the lady for the rest of my life."

Pei Jian looked a little dazed, then softened a little, "Very good."

Even the third or fourth rank officials rarely saw him so amiable. Cuilian was just a maid, but Prime Minister Pei treated her so differently. Cuilian didn't notice it, but the guests around her were all speculating in their hearts.

He turned around and called out "Cui Lian".

Cui Lian bowed to Pei Jian again and ran to Gu Ci.

…

Zhou Yanli sat alone in a corner.

The imperial examination is held every three years.

The college entrance examination will be held in the early spring of next year, but many people have already speculated that Zhou Yanli will be the top scorer in the examination next year.

He is already extremely talented, and recently he has been chosen as a student by the Left Prime Minister. It can be said that he has a smooth road ahead. When he achieves fame, he will surely be a young man who cannot be underestimated in the court.

This is the reason why we say that the young are to be feared.

It is said that the daughter of the left prime minister has a good impression of him, and it is possible that he will become the prime minister's son-in-law.

Although he was sitting alone, many people came up to him and wanted to talk to him.

Although Zhou Yanli has a handsome appearance, he has a cold personality and is not someone who is easy to get along with. Many people are discouraged by his cold face.

It was not until he saw Nian Xi's personal maid Cui Lian coming out of the inner courtyard that his expression changed.

However, Cui Lian went to Gu Ci.

They are getting married soon.

Zhou Yanli clenched his fists, but felt confused for a moment.

Cui Lian and Pei Jian exchanged a few words, which attracted many people's attention.

Zhou Yanli thought sadly that he was not even as good as Pei Jian.

He is a coward.

He never took that step and never dared to express his feelings to Nianxi.

Obviously he knew him earlier than all of them, and obviously he had been with him longer than all of them.

Childhood sweethearts.

But in the end, I failed to wait for his deep love...

At Wen Qingheng's wedding, Lu Huai came on behalf of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion.

Emperor Jing abdicated at the end of the year.

Since the poisoning, his health has not been good. After being nursed back to health in the Imperial Hospital, he barely managed to stay alive. He even had difficulty getting up and lying down, let alone handling family and state affairs.

After Crown Prince Xiao Heng took over as regent for a year, the state was in good order and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Emperor Jing was relieved to pass on the throne and became the emperor emeritus.

Shufei was conferred the title of noble concubine.

Originally, Emperor Jing wanted to make Concubine Shu the empress, but she refused. The reason was simple: she only had one daughter, Xiao Nanxi, and she had no ambitions. Now that she was the only one in power in the harem, it didn't matter whether she was made empress or not.

I really don't want to go through this again.

He strongly refused.

This move unexpectedly had a positive effect, as it made the two highest rulers of the empire feel guilty.

Then the imperial seal of the noble concubine was gently sent into the palace of the ordinary concubine.

When Princess Wenshu woke up, she found that her fiefdom had been expanded by two counties.

Now the noble concubine is accompanying the emperor to recuperate in the royal garden. The emperor is in better health and can even walk around the garden.

When Empress Lu heard the news that Your Majesty had sentenced Prince Jing to death, she hanged herself that night.

Although Lu Wensheng withdrew early and the entire Fuguo Mansion was not greatly implicated, he was after all deeply involved with the rebel king. Under the new emperor's reign, it would be difficult for the Lu family to stand out.

The entire Fuguo Mansion fell visibly silent.

Lu Huai was originally a tyrant in the capital, but after experiencing the rebellion of Prince Jing and his mansion being sealed off and confined, he stopped being a rebellious person and became sensible.

Only in front of Nianxi can she vaguely see the shadow of Brother Lu Qi from the past.

"Alas, there is nothing we can do about it if we are destined to be together but not destined to be together."

Lu Huai's face was full of regret, and he said to Nian Xi, "It's a pity that there is a huge age difference between us. You don't like my father in this life. I will marry you in the next life."

Wang Muyi joked, "I have to enter your Lu family, right?"

Nian Xi also laughed, "But I will still be older than you in my next life."

"Old ladies always live longer than old men," Lu Huai said with a look of confusion on his face. "Go around the capital and you'll see that there is an old lady in every house, but few have old masters."

"I've thought it through. Nianxi will live to be 80, and I will live to be 70 at most. That way, I will reincarnate first, and in my next life I will be older than you!"

"whee."

When these words were spoken, not only Nian Xi, but everyone in the room laughed.

But when I think about it carefully, I feel that it makes a lot of sense and cannot be refuted.

Old men cannot survive without old women.

When Gu Ci walked in, he heard these lies and was so angry that he laughed.

OK.

There are so many people who want to undermine our company.

There are also reservations for the next life.

Do you think he is dead?

Having just met Pei Jian, he was already feeling sad, and now after hearing this, Gu Ci forgot about Nian Xi's usual "admonitions and teachings" to him, and started asking about his well-being as soon as he walked in.

"I carefully selected those headgear. I won't wear them at the wedding, but I can wear them for fun on weekdays."

"Are you hungry, Nian'er? It's a mess out there, I guess you didn't eat well. I just asked the kitchen to make you a bowl of shredded chicken noodles, it's easy to digest, you can eat some later."

"I've told my mother-in-law that I'll take care of you. You've been tired all day, so just rest in your room."

…

I wish I could care about you from head to toe.

As they spent more time together, Gu Ci's enthusiasm not only did not diminish in the slightest, but he became even more clingy.

So Nianxi often warned him not to do too much in front of others. At that time, Gu Ci was kissing her fingertips, and asked tenderly, "What about behind people?"

Dislike, and use the beauty trick.

Of course you can do whatever you want behind people's backs!

Gu Ci didn't want to embarrass Nian Xi, but since such a tiny kid wanted to marry Nian Xi, he had to defend his position.

"You can entertain male guests, but can you entertain female guests?" Wang Muyi glanced at Nian Xi and asked, "If she doesn't go out, who will entertain the female guests?"

But after asking this question, Wang Muyi regretted it immediately.

Because Gu Ci's eyes told her clearly:

Aren't you still here?

Good, very good.

She brought this upon herself.

At this time, Lu Huai asked Nian Xi, "Sister, do you think uncle is childish?"

elder sister.

Uncle...

Gu Ci's face turned dark.

Wang Muyi laughed very loudly.