Hidden in the court

Chapter 125 Nangong Lin's Confusing Behavior

Ji Zangyin didn't finish his words. He really couldn't understand why a marquis would cry like this over a few taels of silver.

Unexpectedly, Ji Mingshang cried even more sadly after hearing this, and said with tears in his eyes: "Wuwuwu... Brother, you don't know, I have only been the Marquis of Jiangning for a few months, and I have used my salary in the past few months to pay for prostitution, and I haven't paid it back yet. Although my big brother has a bad reputation, you can't go back on your word and owe the girls money, right?"

"Ah, this..." Ji Zangyin was stunned. He didn't expect such a thing to happen.

Ji Mingshang continued to cry and complain: "Besides, you know that my father is also a stingy person, and I don’t have any pocket money..."

Ji Zangyin did not say anything else, but began to eat obediently. He thought about it and felt that he should help his brother, so he took out two money bags from his pocket, handed them to Ji Mingshang, and said, "Brother, this is a little gift from me, please accept it..."

Before he could finish his words, Ji Mingshang quickly snatched it away, weighed it and it was about several dozen taels, then said with gratitude: "How can I be so embarrassed? Thank you, brother! Dashan, take this money to the street to buy meat tomorrow, so that the little girl can also have something good to eat."

Although he said sorry, he didn't hesitate at all and turned around and handed the money to Dashan behind him.

Ji Zangyin showed shock on his face, but he was at ease in his heart. This elder brother was really a greedy and lustful man, without strategy and short-sighted. The position of the crown prince was easy for him to get!

But for now, let’s eat first…

Royal Palace

Nangong Xiao and Hu Die went there with so many carts of silver and rare treasures, and when they came back they brought back so many carts of mountain products and dried goods.

"Well, Ji Liancheng is even more stingy than his eldest son."

Nangong Lin listened to Su Youde's report and commented with dissatisfaction, curling his lips.

Nangong Xiao and Hu Die entered the palace to report, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Prince Jin was watching too closely and we didn't find anything."

However, there was surprisingly no disappointment on Nangong Lin's face.

He had expected this result a long time ago. The spies he usually sent out were not there to do nothing. He only sent them this time to pave the way for their promotion.

In the end, the crown prince was still the crown prince, and the princess was still the princess. It was just that the princess became the shrine official of the Ministry of Rites, and the crown prince was still the regent.

"You can leave now. I still have some matters to discuss with the old general and the princess."

After Nangong Xiao left, Hu Die faced the smiling Nangong Lin with a puzzled look on her face. She could only look at her grandfather who was sitting next to her. Unexpectedly, Grandpa Hu was also confused and didn't know what tricks His Majesty was going to play.

Nangong Lin sat on the dragon throne with a smile on his face, appearing to be in a good mood.

"Su Youde, add a seat for Ying Er first and have some tea."

Hu Die was even more confused by this.

Nangong Lin didn't care about her surprise, but turned to look at Mr. Hu.

"Old General, I have a happy event to discuss with you." Nangong Lin's voice sounded urgent, gentle and solemn.

Mr. Hu looked up, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he had a bad feeling in his heart, but he still bit the bullet and asked respectfully: "Your Majesty, what is the good news? This old minister would like to hear the details."

The emperor chuckled and slowly said, "The prince has reached the right age for marriage. After much thought, I feel that Ying'er is both talented and beautiful, and is a good match for the prince. Therefore, I want to arrange a marriage to unite the two families and work together for the future of the country."

Hu Die was stunned when she heard this.

Mr. Hu even spat out the tea he had just taken a sip of, and was so excited that he said, "Oh no, it's coming for me."

I still remember that Nangong Lin did this more than ten years ago, and Ji Liancheng was so scared that he immediately sent his eldest son to the military camp. He stayed there for several years, and when he came out, Ji Jun and Luo Lin were almost enemies. Besides, marrying into the royal family would mean that his Hu family would be extinct!

The old man didn't say anything, and Hu Die was silent too.

Nangong Lin also knew that this matter could not be pushed too hastily, and he also took their concerns into consideration, and said: "This matter is my own decision, and the Crown Prince does not know yet. If Ying'er does not want to, forget it. If she does, I can promise that in the future, one of your children can take the mother's surname. If there is only one son, each generation can also do so."

To be honest, Mr. Hu was a little angry. This Nangong Lin was really going backwards as he got older. What was he talking about? For the sake of your family's great cause, it's not enough for all my sons and daughters-in-law to die. You even want my granddaughter to commit herself to you. And his mother wants to take this matter of extinction of my Hu family as a gift!

"Cough cough..."

Mr. Hu suddenly started coughing violently. For some reason, he missed his sons and looked at his granddaughter beside him.

Hu Die didn't say anything, but one could still see obvious gloom on her face.

Nangong Lin stepped forward and showed concern for Grandpa Hu. Grandpa Hu suppressed his physical discomfort, looked at his granddaughter with a serious face, his eyes full of heartache and encouragement.

"Your Majesty, this matter is entirely up to Ying'er. If she is willing, I will never stop her. But if my granddaughter is unwilling, then please forgive me for disobeying your order!"

The old man's voice was steady and powerful, with obvious anger. If Nangong Lin couldn't hear it again, his reign as emperor would be in vain, but he still didn't give up and wanted to fight for it.

Then he calmed down, pondered for a moment and said, "Old General, what are you talking about? If Mengyang can win Ying'er's favor, it is his luck, and it is also a blessing for our royal family. Marriage is a serious matter and needs to be carefully considered. I understand. This matter concerns the interests of both families and the future of the country. Therefore, I want to discuss it with you and then let Ying'er make the decision to ensure that this matter goes smoothly. I believe in Ying'er, she is a good girl who understands the overall situation and takes the overall situation into consideration..."

"Your Majesty, this matter depends on Ying'er's wishes!"

Old Master Hu interrupted him harshly after hearing him babble on and on. He didn't want Nangong Lin's words to affect Ying'er's judgment, and he didn't want his granddaughter to feel any pressure anymore.

Nangong Lin finally shut up. Being so close to the old general, he could truly feel his anger.

He also knew that he had acted too hastily on this matter, and now it had caused some unpleasantness.

"We can't rush this matter. Ying'er can think about it slowly..."

Old Master Hu took his granddaughter out of the palace and happened to run into Nangong Xiao.

Nangong Xiao even went up to greet him, "General Hu..."

Then he noticed that both grandfather and grandson looked unhappy. Hu Die remained silent, while old man Hu only said, "Your Highness, take care of yourself..."

This made Nangong Xiao a little confused, and he planned to find a time to ask his father.

The Hu family grandfather and grandson walked all the way home. The old man touched her head comfortingly and said, "If you want to cry, just cry. You are a princess now, you can cry..."