Hidden in the court

Chapter 131: Is it caused by the real and fake Monkey King?

庐江

The Zhou family's mansion in Lujiang was not in the city, but outside the city, covering a very large area. If it were not for the low wall, one would have thought that a small city was built outside Lujiang City.

Zhou Family Ancestral Hall

This ancestral hall of a local aristocratic family is located deep in the courtyard. It is a forbidden area and a holy place in the hearts of family members. The door of the ancestral hall is closed, and there are complicated totems carved on the door, showing the dignity and sacredness of the family.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a breath of history hits you. The light in the ancestral hall is dim, but it looks particularly solemn. In the center are tablets of the family's ancestors and the heroes of the past generations, with their names and achievements engraved on the tablets, as if telling the glorious history of the family.

The walls of the ancestral hall are covered with portraits and genealogies of family members, recording the family's growth and changes. Each portrait is lifelike, as if it can travel through time and space and talk to the ancestors.

In a corner of the ancestral hall, there are some sacrificial utensils and offerings, showing the family's respect and gratitude for their ancestors. On important festivals or family events, family members will gather in the ancestral hall to remember their ancestors and pray for the prosperity of the family.

This ancestral hall is not only a place for worship, but also a symbol of the family spirit. Whenever there is a major change, it is also the place where the family discusses matters.

And today they are still gathered here just to discuss one thing: what should they do when Marquis Jiangning arrives in Lujiang?

It's no wonder they worry too much, Ji Jun has a special identity, the son of the King of Jin, the son-in-law of the Prime Minister, and the adopted son of His Majesty. In addition, during this critical period, the Zhou family is almost the only one left among the aristocratic families in Liangwu.

With such an identity, one must be on guard at such a time.

"Why should I be afraid of him? Can two people and two horses really turn the world upside down?"

But the person who spoke was a young man with a good-looking face, who obviously had never experienced the harsh punishments of society.

"Boxian, stop talking nonsense!"

The current head of the family, Zhou Hai, who was sitting in the main seat, scolded him with an unhappy look on his face, and the young man named Bo Hyun stepped aside timidly.

The uncles present looked at it, some shook their heads, some laughed, and some whispered.

Even many young people are eager to try. If the eldest brother gets married, it means he is useless, and the position of the head of the Zhou family is anyone's guess.

"This eldest son is a fool. No wonder the family hasn't decided on an heir yet."

"Haha, if he was smart, why would he be sent out for marriage?"

There were some hollow voices echoing in the huge ancestral hall. Zhou Boxian listened silently to the whispers of the people around him, and an indescribable irritation and uneasiness surged in his heart. These words pierced his ears like thorns, making him feel extremely harsh.

Zhou Hai's eyes revealed a trace of disappointment and helplessness. Looking at his eldest son in front of him, he couldn't help but feel hatred. It has come to this point, but his eldest son is still so naive and has not made any progress. And now, it seems that the only way left for them is marriage.

When Zhou Hai thought of this, he couldn't help but feel annoyed. He knew that the status of the Zhou family was not comparable to that of the small Tan family. However, Tan Heng was a famous talented woman. In comparison, his son seemed unknown and had little reputation. For this marriage, they had to spend a lot of money to prepare gifts. Every time he thought of this, Zhou Hai would feel a sour feeling in his teeth, as if countless ants were gnawing at his flesh.

But there are indeed uncles who do not spoil Zhou Boxian at all.

"My dear nephew, what you said is wrong. Can't they arrange personnel secretly?"

"That's enough. Stop arguing and think about how to deal with Ji Mingshang."

When someone ridicules someone, there will naturally be someone to help him out.

"In my opinion, there is no need to worry. Lujiang has become a solid rock after years of hard work by my Zhou family. It will be difficult for him to move forward."

"After all, Ji Mingshang has a special status. All families should stop their actions and make full preparations. If he comes, my Zhou family will treat him with courtesy. The current priority is Bo Hyun's marriage."

Zhou Hai's words were still somewhat useful, at least for now. All the Zhou family members were silent, and after silently bowing, they all left.

Lujiang City

Ji Mingshang and Dashan, who had eaten and drunk their fill at the city gate, stayed in the city for two days, leaving the Zhou family's stall a little confused.

Finally on the third day, he saw the Tan family's carriage entering the city. Ji Mingshang immediately found the carriage with people sitting in the middle and got in.

"I heard that my old friend came to Lujiang, so I came here to ask to see him."

The people in the convoy were a little wary when they saw the young man suddenly appear next to the young lady's carriage.

The people in the carriage obviously heard it. They opened the curtain and saw a familiar face.

Her face was slightly pale, like the softest color under the moonlight, and the right amount of boneiness gave her a gentle and fragile beauty. Between her brows, a hint of sadness gently lingered, adding a touch of touching tenderness to her.

Her eyes were deep and bright, like a pool of clear autumn water, flashing with wisdom and sorrow, as if they could see into people's hearts and touch the depths of their souls.

Despite her sick appearance, she looked even more elegant and refined, like a willow in the wind.

It was closer than the last time at Suo Wei's wedding, and this time I could see clearly that it was Tan Heng.

"Oh, sorry, I got the wrong person!"

After saying that, Ji Mingshang ran away without waiting for her to react. When Tan Heng looked again, he had disappeared without a trace.

At this time, the Tan family's entourage also came to her carriage and asked, "Miss, what happened?"

Tan Heng felt strange but didn't think much of it.

"I think he recognized the wrong person, let's keep going..."

It's really fucking weird, Tan Heng and Tan Yuewan don't look alike at all. In terms of body shape and figure, Tan Heng is half a head taller than Tan Yuewan. The former's every word and action is elegant, while the latter is nothing to say, after all, they are just "fellow villagers", and are almost the same as me.

In other aspects, the two can even be said to have completely different styles and are completely unrelated. How did my fellow villager think of pretending to be her? Moreover, Tan Yuewan found her own home when she first appeared, and Tan Heng was at Suo Wei's wedding. They were both in the capital and at that time. This time it was Qing'an City and Lujiang City again. If the "fellow villager" is also in Lujiang now, then it would be interesting. But it seems that these two people have never appeared at the same time?

The more he thought about it, the more headache he had. Ji Mingshang suddenly cursed, "Damn it, is this the real Monkey King or the fake one?"