Hidden in the court

Chapter 132: Classic, Classic of Classics

"Based on my fellow villager's style of doing things, does that mean that Lao Zhao might also appear here?" Ji Mingshang pondered in his heart.

He felt that this matter was most likely related to Lao Zhao. After all, based on the fellow villager's style of doing things, she would not have mentioned it without Lao Zhao, so the two must have some connection.

Thinking of this, Ji Mingshang decided to observe the marriage between Lujiang Zhou and Tan Heng first, and make plans for the next step after figuring out the matter.

The Tan family's team took a short rest in the city, bought some necessary items, and then headed out of the city to the Zhou family.

Tan Heng was also thinking about her future. She knew that this time she came to return the favor to the Zhou family, but the convoy not only brought all the gifts from the Zhou family, but also a lot of extra property from the Tan family.

Tan Heng already had her own plan for this trip to the Zhou family. She prepared a set of words, the purpose of which was to persuade the Zhou family to give up the marriage with the Tan family. She knew that this was not easy, but she had to try.

When they saw the Tan family's convoy leaving the city, Ji Mingshang and Dashan immediately followed. They galloped and even arrived at the destination one step earlier than the Tan family's convoy.

"Your Excellency, Marquis Jiangning, I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. You too, why didn't you tell me you were coming to Lujiang? I could have done my best to be a good host."

As soon as he arrived at the door, Zhou Hai came out to greet him. It was funny to say that his Zhou family was also a peculiar one among the famous families. At this moment, the highest official in the Zhou family was Zhou Hai, who was just a small Lujiang County official. In addition to these people, there was his father Zhou Huai, a minister of the Ministry of Rites who was about to retire.

The Zhou family has little say in the court and is weak in power, but they are good at doing business.

He was fortunate enough to be included in the ranks of aristocratic families because of the glory of his ancestors, and he had an unclear relationship with Prince Jin. This is why all the aristocratic families were wiped out, leaving only his Zhou family.

After entering the gate of Zhou Mansion, Ji Mingshang couldn't help but be shocked, "Tsk tsk... so fucking inhumane, how much better than my Jin Palace?"

"Marquis Jiangning, you are joking. Do you have any instructions from His Majesty?"

Ji Mingshang thought, are you trying to trick me now? He smiled and said, "Oh, that's not the case. I came to Lujiang just to enjoy the scenery."

Zhou Hai smiled awkwardly, "Please don't make fun of me, Marquis Jiangning. What is there to do in my little Lujiang?"

Ji Mingshang looked at him with a puzzled look, wondering how could this guy be so ignorant? Then he put on a smile and said, "Actually, I was asked by your old man Zhou Huai to come and see you."

Zhou Hai was even more confused when he heard this. He couldn't help but ask, "My father?"

Ji Mingshang nodded and answered seriously: "Yes, your father! If Master Zhou doesn't believe it, you can send someone to the capital to verify it."

"No, no, no. I naturally believe what Marquis Jiangning says."

Zhou Hai waved his hands quickly, indicating that he had no doubts, but was just a little surprised. He was secretly wondering in his heart, why did his father ask this Jiangning Marquis to visit them, what was the meaning of this visit? Did something happen? Thinking of this, Zhou Hai's mood became heavy.

I decided to send someone to the capital to ask, but for now I should deal with Ji Mingshang.

Before he could open his mouth, Ji Mingshang said excitedly, "I heard that the Zhou family came to Qing'an City to propose marriage, and the only daughter of the Tan family in Qing'an City came today. I have heard about the appearance of Mr. Zhou and the talent of Miss Tan in the capital for a long time. I wonder if I can see this scene."

Zhou Hai was a little depressed. Are you sure you are not here to make trouble? Since ancient times, people have always said that a man should be talented and a woman should be beautiful, but how can you say that a woman should be talented and a man should be beautiful? But after thinking about it, he realized that his son really didn't have much talent. Maybe he only had this face. He smiled awkwardly and didn't say much.

"Ah this..."

Zhou Hai looked embarrassed. This matter was neither big nor small. Coupled with Ji Mingshang's identity, it was difficult for him to refuse.

Ji Mingshang naturally understood what he meant, "Oh, I am so abrupt. After all, this is your family affair, and Ji Jun should not interfere..."

Hearing this, Zhou Hai couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"but……"

This sentence made his heart rise to his throat again. He didn't understand why the young man had to gasp for breath when he spoke?

"But, regarding this matter, Minister Zhou... you know..."

Ji Mingshang's tone was strange, and his words were "reminding" him implicitly.

Zhou Hai heard it, and he couldn't help but think again. Ji Mingshang said that this matter was related to his father. Could it be that his father knew something, or that his father did not agree with this marriage?

Seeing Ji Mingshang winking at him, he had no choice but to agree to Ji Mingshang and let him witness it.

Soon, the Tan family's team also arrived at the Zhou family.

Ji Mingshang also met the protagonist of this incident, Zhou Boxian, the eldest son of the Zhou family, in the main hall.

Haha, the boy is only okay in appearance, even I can't compare to him. His temperament is even worse than Tan Heng's, it's really like a flower stuck in cow dung.

Seeing him coming up to say hello, Ji Mingshang, in accordance with the principle of not hitting someone who smiles, responded: "Mr. Zhou, right? It's true that meeting you in person is not as good as hearing about you."

When the atmosphere was dull, the heroine Tan Heng finally appeared.

As soon as she entered the door, the corners of her skirt fluttered gently in the wind, as if bringing a faint fragrance.

"Gulu——"

Zhou Boxian, who was standing by, swallowed his saliva when he saw Tan Heng walk in. He stared at Tan Heng, completely forgetting Ji Mingshang's insults and the need to maintain his image. The corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, revealing a silly smile.

When Ji Mingshang saw his behavior, he knew that this guy had even thought of what to name his child.

However, Tan Heng didn't care at all and looked at the head of the family, Zhou Hai.

She bowed slightly and saluted.

Zhou Hai was also amazed, and quickly asked her to sit down, introducing her: "Yugui, this is my eldest son Zhou Boxian, and the one next to him is the prince of Jin, the Marquis of Jiangning Jijun, who is here to travel in Lujiang."

Tan Heng took a look at the two of them and felt that Ji Mingshang looked somewhat familiar.

Looking at Zhou Boxian, this guy? He doesn't seem very smart...

Zhou Hai kicked his son again in frustration, and finally woke Zhou Boxian up.

He handed her a cup of tea with both hands, then looked at his father.

"It's all up to my father!"

The excitement on his face and the exaggeration on his behavior made Zhou Hai close his eyes and remain silent. He couldn't bear to watch it!

Just when Zhou Hai wanted to say something else, Tan Heng spoke first. Although his voice was soft, it was very clear:

"Uncle Zhou, I came here today to bring back the gifts and apology I gave you, in order to ask you to take back your decision."

Oh ho~

This sudden change almost made Ji Mingshang very happy. This long-lost plot of breaking off the engagement appeared...

He was looking forward to Zhou Boxian's answer. Could he utter the classic quote "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. Don't despise the young and poor."?