Chapter 282 Xichun Engagement

On the third day of the new year, Jia Rong went out to visit

The first stop was Wang Qiyuan’s house.

Wang Qiyuan is his right-hand man and his minister of finance. The two families must have a good relationship.

The second stop is Liu Fang’s house.

As a famous person in the imperial court, Liu Fang is rarely at home.

Hearing that Jia Rong was coming, Liu Fang left her guests behind to greet her.

"General Yunqiwei is here, but he is too far away to greet you."

Jia Rong handed over his hand and asked Dongzi to give him a gift.

Jia Rong smiled and said: "My lord is so polite, does that mean you no longer regard Zi Qian as a brother?"

"How dare you, please come inside."

Liu Fang took Jia Rong to a more private courtyard to prevent ignorant people from bumping into Jia Rong.

The servant served hot tea and cakes, and Jia Rong boasted to Liu Fang.

This flattery made Liu Fang blush.

"That's enough, that's enough, don't say any more." Liu Fang herself was embarrassed.

"If I am as wise and powerful as you say, I don't have to do murder."

Jia Rong followed Liu Fang and changed the subject, "I'm afraid you will have to work for another two years."

"The war will start in the second half of the year. If you want to compete for military glory, you have to sharpen your sword more."

Liu Fang: Jia Rong is really smart, and he immediately understands what he wants to say.

Liu Fang followed the topic, "The emperor really wants to start a war?"

"Even if the Emperor doesn't start a war, the Supreme Emperor still wants to start a war."

Jia Rong bribed some eunuchs and often boasted to the emperor about opening up new territories and becoming an emperor through the ages.

The Supreme Emperor is ready to take action. He also wants to see the scene of land expansion and preside over the battle.

"The emperor wanted to start a war, but the instability in the court made the emperor very uneasy, and he seemed to be delaying the idea of ​​starting a war."

Liu Fang's curiosity aroused, "Are you talking about Yang Shoufu's resignation? Isn't this supported by everyone in the court?"

"Yang Chief Fu resigned, the conservative faction is leaderless, and the new Chief Fu's family dominates the court. He is either a radical or a radical in his work. How do you think the emperor can feel at ease?"

Liu Fang's thoughts changed again and again, and he was a little confused about Jia Rong's intentions.

He has captured thoughtful murderers and tried mentally strong officials, but he cannot see through this Jia Rong.

Zhang Ding is his father-in-law, so the next chief minister of the cabinet should be Zhang Ding.

But he, the son-in-law, actually came here to say that he did not want Yang Shoufu to resign.

Did you break up with Zhang Ding?

I haven’t heard of it either.

The spies came to report that Jia Rong went to the Zhang family's residence yesterday to bring five carts of goodies.

This doesn't look like a breakup.

Could it be that something happened at Zhang’s house yesterday?

Liu Fang's enthusiasm dimmed, "The Emperor has a problem, and we should help him solve it, but why are you doing it?"

Jia Rong: "What else could it be for? Of course it's to gain credit. I'll be the one who will help pull Yang Shoufu down. My father-in-law won't be allowed to look down upon me?"

The reason is too simple.

But it’s also reasonable.

Liu Fang: "You are insidious enough."

"However, you don't have to come to me. According to the emperor's temperament, Yang Shoufu will not be allowed to leave."

Jia Rong tapped the table, "You have thought of it too, right? I would say you are the smartest person in the world."

Liu Fang:Yes?

Jia Rong said: "The emperor needs a step down. Someone has to stop Yang Shoufu and give him a strong dose of medicine to make him full of energy and continue to work until the war is over."

Liu Fang asked him directly, "Do you have any good suggestions?"

"I don't have any good suggestions. I just don't want to see some scum living in human skin."

Jia Rong gave Liu Fang a list with the names of two people on it.

Liu Fang immediately knew who these two people were, "These two people are just promoted by your father-in-law. They do things well, are eloquent, and have important positions.

Is it really not out of envy?"

Jia Rong pointed to the name of one of them, "This one established a Baishen sect in the local area and harmed countless young girls between the ages of eleven and fifteen."

"In order to get promoted, this man colluded with local bandits to kill his ex-wife and his family; he became sworn brothers with the bandits, robbed a mine, and massacred an entire village."

Liu Fang's expression was solemn, she had no idea that the two smiling people could be wolves in sheep's clothing.

"How did you know?"

Jia Rong waved her hand: "I was traveling all year long last year, dealing with caravans everywhere, what can I not know?

The information I got is much more than what you got."

Just because of Jia Rong's words, Liu Fang started to eye Jia Rong.

He secretly sent someone to find out how many guards and private soldiers Jia Rong had.

This investigation did not reveal any private soldiers, but found that Jia Rong had contacts with many officials and scholars from other places.

Jia Rong’s third stop was to Gu Ming’s house.

Go to Gu Ming's place and take Gu Ming out to have a drink with his former classmates and friends.

As soon as my classmates and friends who stayed in Kyoto heard that Jia Rong was calling, they immediately left home to attend the appointment.

When these classmates saw Jia Rong, Gu Ming was respectful and did not dare to be presumptuous.

After a drink, the unfamiliar feelings came back.

……

On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, Mrs. Chen Ruiwen, the general of Sanpinwei Town, personally brought her son and the official media to the Ningguo Mansion to deliver betrothal gifts, and betrothed Jia Xichun of the Ningguo Mansion to Chen Wei, the fourth-generation eldest son of the Duke of Qi, as his wife.

Thirty-three brought betrothal gifts, all of which were gold and silver. These were the money used to buy Xichun’s dowry.

The suona team beat gongs and drums and walked through two streets and alleys toward Ningguo Mansion.

The Ningguo Mansion had already made preparations. Xichun dressed up and went to the middle courtyard accompanied by Li Wan and Tanchun.

The women of Ningguo Mansion and the women of Jia Mansion gathered in the middle courtyard to watch their future son-in-law.

"So handsome."

"Compared with the uncle, the uncle is better looking."

"The old man of the Chen family is very naked, not much worse than the old man."

"I heard he is a scholar."

Being surrounded by so many people, Chen Wei was a little embarrassed.

Xichun, the other end, was pushed out. He was shy and did not dare to look at anyone.

"Okay, okay, we have to go through this journey after all, let's exchange tokens."

Chen Wei put the jade pendant on the tray.

Xichun put her hosta on it.

The two took back each other's things.

Xichun looked up at him and saw him looking at her. She was so ashamed that she turned around and buried her head in Li Wan's arms.

"It's done."

"Look, our girl is blushing."

"My future brother-in-law must be too outstanding."

Mrs. Zhang greeted everyone: "Everyone, we have prepared good wine and food in the backyard and front yard respectively. Please come and have a feast."

"It's gone, let's go."

The stewards asked everyone to go to the front yard and the back yard.

There were two newly engaged couples in the hall of the central courtyard. They were so shy that they left without chatting for a few words.

Chen Wei was taken to the front yard to get to know everyone in the Jia family.

Jia Rong proudly set up a situation to make things difficult for Chen Wei, "I asked three questions, a pair, a poem, and a riddle.

If you can figure it out, you will come to welcome me in three years' time. If you can't figure it out, the marriage will be over."

Chen Wei: "I will definitely make it next time."

Bystander: "Sir, you are too embarrassed. This newbie is not as good as you."
Chapter completed!