diskusbooks Chapter 177 Before the person even arrived, their hand reached out first!
Chapter 177 Before the person even arrived, their hand reached out first!
Xue Huaiyu looked at Consort Jiang sitting opposite him and asked softly, "I heard that you seem to have an older sister?"
Consort Jiang nodded slightly and replied, "Your Majesty, I do indeed have an elder sister."
Xue Huaiyu nodded, and continued thoughtfully, "I originally intended to find a suitable marriage for the young master of the Ji family, but this candidate is really giving me a headache. I wonder what kind of character your sister is?"
Consort Jiang quickly rose and bowed, responding respectfully, "My elder sister is an outstanding person. She is not only kind-hearted, gentle and virtuous, but also well-read and exceptionally talented."
“However, Young Master Ji is the grandson of Scholar Ji, and the Ji family is a noble family. My father is merely a court attendant. If you, sister, were to marry Young Master Ji, it would be an honor for my Jiang family to be of higher status,” Consort Jiang replied.
Xue Huaiyu nodded, pondering: The Jiang family's social standing is indeed higher than theirs, but if the Jiang family's daughter is good, it's not a problem. If Consort Jiang's rank and the official position of Imperial Diarist Jiang are raised, the issue of social standing will naturally be easier to resolve.
Xue Huaiyu felt that the matter could be settled.
Not long after, Xue Huaiyu issued an imperial edict, bestowing the title of Consort upon Jiang.
Jiang Caiwei, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, was also bestowed upon Ji Beichen as his wife by the Emperor's great favor.
Originally, there was a difference in social status between the Imperial Diarist of the Jiang family and Scholar Ji, and the two were not a good match. However, there was a favored Consort Jiang in the palace.
Now, Jiang, the Imperial Diarist, has also been promoted and transformed into the Xuanzheng. It should be noted that the Xuanzheng is a sixth-rank official, while the previous Imperial Diarist was only a seventh-rank official.
When Jiang Wulin learned that Xue Huaiyu had given Jiang Caiwei to Ji Beichen, a sly glint flashed in her eyes: Sister, you'd better accept this big gift from your younger sister.
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Prime Minister's Mansion
"We've found out, sir. Yunze is working for the Second Princess of Beirong, Tuoba Yanran," Boyu reported.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Luoqi, who was drinking tea, suddenly paused, his hand holding the teacup trembling. He frowned slightly, a hint of surprise and doubt flashing in his eyes: "The Second Princess of Beirong?"
Zheng Luoqi's lips curled into a cold smile, her tone filled with disdain and sarcasm: "Ha! This person hasn't even arrived yet, and he's already reaching out to me. He's got quite the ambition!"
At this moment, He Jinyu also came to report on his observation of the Pei siblings: "Reporting to Your Excellency, regarding the young master and young lady of the Pei family, since they entered the Imperial Academy and Baitong Academy, they have always kept to themselves and rarely interacted with other classmates."
"However, because the Pei siblings were too solitary, they were ostracized by other young masters and noble ladies."
"A few days ago, the second young master of the Pei family had a conflict with other young masters during the Imperial Horse Training Class. It was Young Master Yu Yifei who came to the rescue."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Luoqi frowned slightly and asked, "Oh? Whose family did you have a conflict with?"
“It’s Zhang Zhiyan, the young master of the Zhang family,” He Jinyu replied.
“Zhang Zhiyan, the grandson of Vice Minister Zhang? The nephew of Governor Zhang, that Zhang Zhiyan?” Zheng Luoqi asked.
"Yes, sir!" He Jinyu replied respectfully.
"What caused the conflict?" Zheng Luoqi continued to ask.
"It must have been a long-standing grudge, which finally erupted over a trivial matter. It was just that during a regular horse-riding class, Young Master Zhang and Second Young Master Pei both took a fancy to the same horse, and neither of them would give way, which led to a conflict!"
"The main reason is that Young Master Zhang has a wide circle of friends in the Imperial Academy. Furthermore, Young Master Zhang is loyal, generous, and good to his friends."
"Therefore, because Young Master Zhang is very famous in the Imperial Academy, many students are willing to befriend him. Since Young Master Zhang is unwilling to befriend Young Master Pei, those who are on good terms with Young Master Zhang naturally are also unwilling to befriend Young Master Pei."
"Furthermore, because the Zhang family is on our side, and because the Imperial Power Party tried to frame the Zhang family last time, Young Master Zhang still remembers it."
"That's why, up until now, Young Master Zhang has never given a kind look to the clansmen of the imperial faction officials."
“So, ever since Young Master Pei entered the Imperial Academy, Young Master Zhang has disliked him. Although he doesn’t usually provoke him, they often clash over trivial matters while living together in the Imperial Academy. Over time, this has led to their current irreconcilable differences,” He Jinyu explained.
After hearing He Jinyu's words, Zheng Luoqi simply smiled and then asked, "Who won?"
“We didn’t win either!” He Jinyu replied.
"How so?" Zheng Luoqi didn't expect He Jinyu to answer like that.
"Because of Yu Yifei, Young Master Yu appeared! Young Master Yu invoked your name, sir, claiming to be your underling, and then stole the horse!" He Jinyu reported honestly.
"Ha!" Zheng Luoqi was truly speechless at Yu Yifei's actions.
However, considering how much money Yu Yifei had made for the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zheng Luoqi figured he could use the title to intimidate others if he wanted, as long as it wasn't too outrageous.
"How is Zisang doing? He's been monitoring Ye Churan these past few days. Has he noticed anything unusual?" Zheng Luoqi continued to ask.
Boyu quickly bowed and replied, "Reporting to you, sir, so far nothing unusual has happened. However, I will certainly instruct Zisang to be extra vigilant and report to you immediately if there is any disturbance!"
"Hmm!" Zheng Luoqi picked up her teacup, took a sip, and continued, "Any news from Quan Yuyuan? Has he joined the army?"
"Reporting to Your Excellency, he has already joined the army. On the surface, the young master is in the Huainan region, but in reality, the King of Huainan has placed him in the Pei family army, starting from the bottom. No one else knows this! He is just nominally in the Huainan region!" Boyu replied.
"The King of Huainan truly lives up to his name!" Zheng Luoqi thought to herself.
Although the King of Huainan cherished his son, he was able to harden his heart and let Quan Yuyuan start from an insignificant soldier. Such decisiveness is truly admirable!
However, fighting on the battlefield is no child's play; a slight mistake could lead to certain death.
The King of Huainan probably made this decision precisely because he knew this.
Allowing the entire Yuyuan team to accumulate experience and gradually grow through real battles is undoubtedly far more effective and reliable than simply engaging in theoretical discussions.
If Quan Yuyuan wants to inherit the mantle of the King of Huainan and become a powerful general, he must personally experience the baptism of the battlefield to truly understand the cruelty and ruthlessness of war. Only after hovering on the edge of life and death can he understand the responsibility he bears.
All of this is inseparable from the King of Huainan's foresight and careful cultivation!
Zheng Luoqi is already looking forward to seeing Quan Yuyuan again. What kind of transformation will Quan Yuyuan have undergone? He probably won't be so naive anymore!