Marriage of the Di Daughter

After two days of uproar in the Golden Luan Hall, a decision was finally made.

Zhongshu Shelang Shen Yurong and Li Xiang's eldest son Li both resigned from office, as for Princess Yongning, she was demoted to a commoner. Shen Yurong and Li Xian were fine, they didn't have to wait for Emperor Hong Xiao to get angry, and they resigned on their own initiative. Princess Yongning was demoted to a commoner, and she fell into the mud from a high princess overnight, but it was the will of Emperor Hong Xiao himself.

After hearing that Concubine Liu got the news, she went to Emperor Hong Xiao immediately to intercede. The emperor didn't see her at all, and only asked Eunuch Su to come out to cope with his discomfort. Concubine Liu originally wanted to follow the example of those concubines in the past, but she kept waiting until the emperor came out. But after waiting, her body was too much to bear, and Emperor Hong Xiao didn't show any mercy to her. Seeing that there was no room for change in this matter, Concubine Liu left angrily after waiting for a long time without mentioning the matter.

The gate of the Princess Mansion is guarded by officers and soldiers. From then on, this mansion no longer belongs to Princess Yongning. Princess Yongning had just reconciled with Li Xian, and she couldn't go back to her own princess mansion. She was really desperate and homeless.

Concubine Liu immediately told King Cheng that she wanted King Cheng to find Princess Yongning and settle her down. Even if Princess Yongning is demoted to a commoner, Concubine Liu must not ignore her. Thinking that now it is just flattering Hong Xiaodi on the surface, and after a few days, when the world changes to a new master, her daughter can still enter Beijing with a good reputation.

King Cheng was also helpless, he made people secretly accept Princess Yongning, took the money with Princess Yongning, and let her live in the inn temporarily. I can't live in a good hotel yet, because I'm afraid of being discovered. After all, it is the imperial decree. Once someone finds out that she disobeyed the imperial decree, no one will be able to save Princess Yongning.

Princess Yongning has never lived in such a dilapidated inn in her life, and she will find King Cheng to change the place immediately. King Cheng reprimanded her angrily, because of Princess Yongning's disturbance in the Jinluan Hall, Shen Yurong resigned, and Li Xian also resigned. Because of this, the Li family had a rift with him. Although King Cheng appeases the right minister, how can the crack in the heart be so easily restored? On the surface, Li Zhongnan said that he should let the past go, everything is in the past, but who knows what he thinks in his heart. At this juncture, if his subordinates were separated from him, it would pose a big problem for King Cheng.

Therefore, King Cheng was quite angry with Princess Yongning, the culprit. He also accused Princess Yongning: "Since you are pregnant, why didn't you tell this king? You still insist on marrying Li Xian? Don't you know that the Li family can't be messed with? How dare you be so arrogant?"

"If I tell elder brother, elder brother may not let me get what I want!" Princess Yongning was not to be outdone, and said tit-for-tat: "The emperor's imperial edict has been issued, and there is nothing that mother and concubine can do, what else can elder brother do? Maybe in order to appease the Li family, let me not have this child before then! The eldest brother said it sounded grand, but I don’t know why I have become like this! If you have the ability, sit in that position, and the concubine mother and I Why have you swallowed your anger for so many years!"

King Cheng was furious, and immediately slapped Princess Yongning, and the two broke up unhappy.

Therefore, from being settled here until now, Princess Yongning has never stepped out of this inn. Because as soon as she went out and saw the way those people outside looked at her, she couldn't help but want someone to arrest them and chop off their heads. But with her current status, she can no longer do these things as she pleases.

She became a commoner.

It's ridiculous to say that she laughed at Xue Fangfei back then, but she was just the daughter of a petty official, her status was low and she could be trampled and insulted by her, but now she is worse than Xue Fangfei and has become a commoner.

This is about not true.

Princess Yongning lay on the couch, closed her eyes, only thinking that when she opened her eyes, someone would tell her that all this was just a dream, and she was still a princess that no one dared to despise.

There was a sound at the door, she sat up and saw that Mei Xiang came in from the outside.

After Princess Yongning was demoted to common people, the maids in her princess mansion no longer belonged to her. But Mei Xiang followed her side unanimously. After Mei Xiang entered, she closed the door, walked up to Princess Yongning, and said softly: "Your Highness, I just heard the news from the outside that Master Shen has resigned."

"What?" Princess Yongning, who was still sleepy, was startled and said, "Why did he resign suddenly?"

"It is said that they resigned early this morning, and Li Xian also resigned. It is not the emperor's imperial decree, but it seems to be their own decision."

Princess Yongning was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and then said: "It's my palace who got him into trouble, if it wasn't for that bastard Li Xian...how could he be here!"

While she was resentful, a trace of uneasiness flashed through her heart. For Princess Yongning, whether she was demoted to a commoner or lived in this inn, it was only temporary. As long as Cheng Wang becomes the emperor, everything in the past will not count, and she will still be a princess. Therefore, there is always a glimmer of hope in Princess Yongning's heart, so as not to let her completely despair.

But Shen Yurong was different.

Princess Yongning could see Shen Yurong's ambition and desire for power, but she didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Shen Yurong himself is capable and talented, and it is normal for him to want to realize his ambition. But now because of his humiliation, he voluntarily resigned from office. For Shen Yurong, this was not only a change in status, but also a severe step on his self-esteem.

And Shen Yurong is a very proud person in his bones.

He was afraid he would blame himself for it.

Princess Yongning is restless, she has nothing now, no status, no children, and the only thing she has is Shen Yurong. If Shen Yurong also leaves her because of this matter, then she has spent so much on Shen Yurong with all her efforts, how much will she get back?

She jumped off the bed and said: "Mei Xiang, I am going to Shen's residence."

"His Royal Highness wants to see Lord Shen?" Mei Xiang hesitated and said, "Should we live for a while..."

"I can't wait, and there's nothing wrong with it. Anyway, he's resigned now, and he's just a commoner like Bengong. And everyone in the world knows his relationship with Bengong, so there's no need to avoid it. Bengong and Bengong It's only natural for him to be together, and there is no excuse to stop him," she said.

Mei Xiang paused and stopped talking.

...

At the same time, Jiang Li's carriage was driving towards the Duke's mansion.

Zhao Ke still led Jiang Li to the side road, so as not to be discovered by others, but he also wondered in his heart, when did the second young lady of Jiang's family and his own adults get so close to each other? You must know that when others are coming to the Duke's Mansion, no matter how old they are, they must write a post in advance. Even that post, it is very likely that Ji Heng will throw it in the corner of the study and leave it covered in ashes for ten and a half months without reading it.

Second Miss Jiang was able to say that and just go.

Jiang Li was sitting in the carriage. She went to find Ji Heng today, but there was nothing special about it. Regarding Princess Yongning and Shen Yurong, Ji Heng had already done the most difficult part for her, and the rest much easier. I always feel like thanking you in person.

There is one more thing, I just want to know exactly where Princess Yongning locked Jiang Youyao, and I don't mind letting Jiang Youyao add such a thing to Princess Yongning's crimes in the future. No matter how bad Jiang Youyao's reputation was, she was still the daughter of the Jiang family's descendants. Princess Yongning was mainly proven to have harmed Jiang Youyao, and she was sure to murder officials.

The carriage drove to the gate of the Duke's mansion, and the porter greeted Zhao Ke familiarly and smiled with Jiang Li. The concierge boy was also very handsome, and seemed to like ginger pears very much. Jiang pears came a lot, and sometimes he secretly stuffed Tonger Baixue with melon seeds and candies.

Jiang Li walked to the Duke's mansion, but today she didn't see Wen Ji, nor Ji Heng. I only saw General Ji practicing sword in the yard. When he saw her, he put down the sword in his hand and walked over, happily asking her if she came to help roast the venison.

Jiang Li had no choice but to say: "I'm here to find the Duke."

"Aheng went out," Old General Ji said, "I don't know when I'll be back. Why, he didn't tell you?"

Jiang Li said: "I haven't greeted the Duke today, so he doesn't know when I will come."

Hearing this, Old General Ji immediately showed a clear expression.

Jiang Li felt uncomfortable being looked at by him, so she asked: "Since the Duke is not here now, can the old general allow me to stay at the mansion for a while, waiting for him to come back?"

"You want to wait for that kid to come back?" Old General Ji said: "He usually leaves early and returns late, and he doesn't know when he will come back when he goes out. If he is not sure, it will be night. Do you want to wait?"

"If it's really that late, I'll leave first, but if I leave now, it would be a pity if he comes back the next moment." Jiang Li said with a smile: "It's not easy for me to come out."

"Since you don't mind waiting in vain, then wait in vain. The Duke's Mansion can still afford you a cup of tea." After that, Old General Ji said: "Go to my study, it's hot outside, I'll let you The servant will serve you a pot of tea." After that, without waiting for Jiang Li to say yes or no, she went to the study room first.

Jiang Li looked at his back and sighed in her heart, Old General Ji looked more domineering than Ji Heng.

The old general's study is completely different from Ji Heng's study. In Jiheng's study room, it was a serious study room, but it was a bit chilly. In the study of the old general, except for a few military books thrown on the desk, there is nothing but pen, ink, paper and inkstone. There are weapons hanging all over the walls, all kinds of swords, axes and spears, and a pair of armor standing in front of the desk, which looks golden and very majestic.

Seeing Jiang Li staring at the armor, the old general laughed and said, "Why, it looks good! This is what I wore when I went to the battlefield." There was pride and pride in his words, but he suddenly became disappointed , "It's a pity that I can't wear it anymore."

Jiang Li could understand his feelings.

She said: "The old general's collection is very rich."

"Of course," Old General Ji said, "It's a pity that Aheng boy refuses to use my well-known weapons. He only knows what fans to use for those fancy ones!"

Jiang Li thought to herself, that was probably the scene when Old General Ji didn't see Ji Heng killing people with his fan, and he was no less blunt than these swords.

She remembered that Ji Heng's father was also a general, so she asked the old general Ji, "Why didn't the Duke of the country become a general? When the late emperor was alive, he had great trust in the general, and he had the military power in his hands. Although the world is now prosperous and peaceful, he has never seen him." General training."

Old General Ji said: "I lost the soldier talisman."

"What?" This time, Jiang Li was genuinely surprised.

Old General Ji said to Jiang Li: "You should have heard about Ming Han. Ming Han disappeared back then, and he disappeared with the tiger talisman. He hasn't disappeared for so many years. When the late emperor was alive, he was also investigated, including the current emperor. The investigation was unsuccessful, but nothing came back. This matter cannot be known to others, and others thought that the military power was still in the Duke's mansion, but Ah Heng acted without a clue."

"There has been no military incident in Beiyan for so many years, so this incident is suspected by some people, but it cannot be confirmed. But when there is a military incident, if people ask about the Jinwu army, they will know sooner or later. Although everyone always says Jinwu The army is now in decline, in fact..."

Old General Ji smiled and looked at Jiang Li: "Girl, you know a lot. I am not afraid to tell you that the Jinwu Army has been handed over to Ah Heng early on. Ah Heng has no soldier talisman, so he cannot order the Jinwu Army, and those who Soldiers also obeyed Ming Han's orders. It is true that the Jinwu army is down, so once there is a military incident, the Jinwu army will not be dispatched. Our Duke’s Mansion only has the title of Duke.”

Jiang Li listened to General Ji's words, and General Ji's expression did not seem to be fake, but Jiang Li always felt that this was not the case. Everyone in the court was jealous of Ji Heng, and King Cheng didn't dare to do it right easily, so he definitely had the confidence. Even if it is not the Jinwu Army, there are others. What's more, with such an army in hand, how could Ji Heng waste it in vain. Perhaps Old General Ji was concealed by Ji Heng, and Ji Heng might be worried about something.

Suddenly, he remembered that the last time he saw Ji Heng, he had mentioned Yin Zhan, the King of Xia Jun who was as famous as the Jinwu Army, General Zhaode. Jiang Li asked, "Does the old general know anything about Zhaode General Yin Zhan in recent years?"

As soon as this remark came out, old general Ji's face changed, and he didn't speak for a long while. After a while, the old general said: "Girl, there are many things, you don't know the inside story, so don't ask. If you ask too much, it's not good for you. Good point. If Jiang Yuanbai knew that you were inquiring about these things, he would also persuade you to stop. I don't care what Ah Heng said to you and what you know, but don't interfere, and you will be safe."

Ever since Jiang Li saw Old General Ji, it was the first time he saw him talking to her with such a serious expression. Jiang Li was also taken aback, she thought for a while, and said, "Understood, old general, I won't ask any more questions."

Old General Ji nodded in satisfaction: "Smart girl."

Although Jiang Li said on the surface that he didn't ask, she knew in her heart that there might be something wrong with General Zhaode. Otherwise, Old General Ji would not have reminded her so severely, and Ji Heng's expression would not have been so strange that day. Jiang Li never understood why Ji Heng divided Cheng Wang, Emperor Hong Xiao, and the Jiang family into three stable forces, and took advantage of this split to become Emperor Hong Xiao's confidant.

Now it seems that Jiang Li has a little bit of understanding. This is her random guess, but sometimes the guess may be wrong and hit the truth. Perhaps just as Emperor Hong Xiao was growing up, Ji Heng was also growing his power. He may have to deal with a certain force that he could not deal with before, so he has to increase his bargaining chips. Between Hong Xiaodi and Hong Xiaodi, Hong Xiaodi took advantage of his power, so why didn't Ji Heng take advantage of Hong Xiaodi's power? Cheng Wang is just a cover, and Ji Heng's real purpose has never been Cheng Wang, but the person behind it.

Could that person be Prince Xia Yin Zhan?

Jiang Li didn't know.

Chatted with old general Ji, when old general Ji said he was thirsty, he drank all the tea in one go, and went to practice swords in the yard again. Jiang Li was sitting in the study, with her head propped on one hand, and outside she could vaguely hear Xiao Hong's emotional shout "good swordsmanship". Jiang Li thought of Jiheng for a while, Tiger Talisman for a while, and King Xia for a while. , groggy, and fell asleep at some point.

By the time Ji Heng returned to the mansion, it was already evening.

It is rare for a sunset glow to appear on the horizon of Yanjing City, and the golden-red sunset glow streams down from the horizon, dazzling the viewers. Ji Heng looked up and saw that there were scattered petals outside the flower garden, which was the mess made by General Ji when he practiced his sword. After the old general practiced the sword, he fell asleep when he was tired, completely forgetting that Jiang Li was still in his study. If the concierge in the Duke's Mansion hadn't told Ji Heng that Second Miss Jiang had come to the Duke's Mansion and hadn't left, Ji Heng might not have known that there was such a person in the mansion.

The servants around didn't know where Jiang Li had gone, and Ji Heng didn't ask Wen Ji to look for it, but went one by one by himself. His footsteps were unhurried, and he always looked so leisurely and calm, until he pushed open the door of Old General Ji's study.

He stopped.

The afterglow of the sun climbed up the girl's face through the window, turning her hair into a fluffy golden color. She closed her eyes, her eyelashes drooped, her nose was small, and her mouth was delicate. When she was sleeping peacefully, she was not as clear and occasionally cunning as usual, just quiet.

Wen Ji stood behind Ji Heng, and Ji Heng waved his hand to signal him to go out. Wen Ji backed out, and Ji Heng walked to Jiang Li's side.

Old General Ji's study, or rather his weapon room, is full of weapons. And these weapons are not newly made weapons that are placed in the blacksmith's shop. They are all weapons brought by the old generals to the battlefield, killed people, and stained with blood. People often say that the killing spirit in this room is too heavy and fierce. Except for the old general himself, no one else was willing to set foot there.

But Jiang Li fell asleep here peacefully, without the slightest discomfort. I don't know if it's because of the brutality and sharpness of these weapons in her bones, or because of her presence, the murderous weapons in the room have softened. Even the golden armor is like a gentle general, guarding the weak little girl.

Ji Heng sat down opposite Jiang Li, the tea on the table was already cold. He took a clean teacup, poured himself a cup, and drank slowly. Jiang Li didn't wake up, and she didn't make a sound. Everything was silent and picturesque, and it was beautiful.

Until Jiangli felt cold and woke up.

The strange thing is that she sleeps in the Jiang Mansion on weekdays, and often dreams, the dreams are all about the past life, and when she wakes up in the morning, she often can't tell whether everything is a dream or reality. But in General Ji's study, she slept very peacefully and without dreams. She vaguely felt that someone was by her side, which reassured her, and she slept without reservation.

And the first thing she saw when she woke up was the young man in red sitting opposite her, playing with the folding fan in his hand. The sunset look.

"Master?" She asked in a daze.

"You don't see outside," Ji Heng said with a half-smile, "Do you think this is your home?"

Jiang Li was silent, and laughed, "I don't know when I fell asleep, probably the old general's study is safe to sleep, there are so many weapons, it is very safe."

"Did you sleep very restlessly in Jiang's mansion, what are you afraid of, afraid that someone will kill you in your dream?" He asked sharply.

The smile on Jiang Li's face faded, and she said, "Maybe, maybe I'm more caring by nature."

After a moment of silence, Ji Heng asked, "Why are you here?"

"Huh?" Jiang Li remembered her purpose of coming, and said: "Princess Yongning and Shen Yurong are now common people, and King Cheng and the Li family have also had a rift. I didn't expect to succeed so soon. I am very grateful to the country. Grandpa."

Her eyes are clear and sincere, and when she looks at people, the haze in people's hearts is swept away. Ji Heng glanced at her, then suddenly spread out his fan, blocking Jiang Li and himself.

Jiang Li was taken aback.

Immediately afterwards, she saw Jiheng's fan with an extra fan pendant. It was the one I gave to Ji Heng earlier, the golden peony flying on the fan of the blood-colored butterfly follower, almost intoxicating. Such a murderous sharp weapon looks more and more lingering and soul-stirring.

Jiang Li smiled and said, "The Duke has started to use this pendant, and it matches very well."

Ji Heng took back the folding fan, looked at the fan pendant, and praised: "Your craftsmanship is very good."

"Thank you." Jiang Li said with a smile: "It feels very worthwhile to be praised by the Duke."

Ji Heng smiled. In the twilight, the sunset glow was blurred and the lights were bright, making his face look near and far away, and the coldness in his eyes faded away and became gentle.

"What are you going to do next?" Ji Heng asked, "About the relationship between Yongning and Shen Yurong."

"After becoming a commoner, the privileges that belong to them, the nobles and grandchildren, should be disintegrated." Jiang Li said: "Xue County Chancellor has woken up. I think it's time for the case of Xue Fangfei and Xue Zhao to be brought to light again."

"Are you going to start fighting back?" Ji Heng asked with great interest, "In what capacity?"

"I don't need my identity. The fact that Xue Xiancheng is Xue Fangfei's father is enough to attract the attention of all Yanjing people. All I have to do is to help him. This is only natural. After all, I was also involved in the Tongxiang case. There is a Haitang, a Xiao Deyin, witnesses are all there. Xue Zhao's case is much more difficult, because the original people are no longer there, but if there is no evidence, try to find some evidence. When other evidence is convincing , no one will go to verify the new evidence one by one, will they?"

Her eyes reflected the light, which should have been bright, but turned dark. It's like a secret that exists in the bottom of my heart, and people can't get to the bottom of it.

Ji Heng said: "It's very thoughtful."

"There is one more thing, Jiang Youyao." Jiang Li asked: "Master, can you tell me where Princess Yongning hides Jiang Youyao? The time is ripe, Jiang Youyao's existence can also add another class to Princess Yongning's crimes. "

Ji Heng said: "In her private prison, it's not easy for you to get in. If something happens to Yongning, King Cheng will burn down her private prison as soon as possible. There are too many key people in it, and they must be eradicated."

Jiang Li said: "Grandpa..."

"You want me to help me again?" The corners of his lips curled up, and the softness just now turned into seductive coquettishness in an instant. He moved closer, and Jiang Li could see the red mole at the corner of his eyes clearly. He said: "The last time was Fan Pendant, what are you going to use in exchange this time?"

"What does the Duke want?" Jiang Li asked, "If I can do it, I will definitely do it."

"I don't like to ask others to ask for it," Ji Heng raised his eyebrows, "I like others to offer it to me. Since you want me to help with things, how to please me is something you have to consider." His tone was full of arrogance and also Hard to say no to.

"Then let me think about it." Jiang Li understood. Now she doesn't think Ji Heng is moody anymore, but he probably has some bad tastes.

Jiheng looked at her with his chin resting, and suddenly said: "You are so benevolent to the Xue family."

Jiang Li was startled, and said: "Don't you think the Xue family is very pitiful?"

"Pitiful?"

"The Xue family has fallen into such a state, Xue Fangfei is pitiful, but if it weren't for her stupidity and ignorance, she would not have lured wolves into the house. She didn't find that the person next to her pillow was harboring evil intentions, and even harmed her family." Jiang Li lowered her head, "Shen Yurong It is true that Princess Yongning is guilty, but Xue Fangfei, I am afraid that she is not completely innocent, right?"

Ji Heng looked at her meaningfully: "You have never been so harsh on the dead, why are you only doing this to Xue Fangfei?"

Jiang Li asked: "Does the Duke think what I said is wrong?"

Jiang Li and Ji Heng had also mentioned Xue Fangfei before, but at that time, their relationship was not as peaceful as it is now. Jiang Li deliberately concealed it, and Ji Heng deliberately tested it. No one knew whether what the other party said was true or not. Naturally, the discussions at that time could not be true.

But today, when Xue Fangfei was mentioned suddenly, Jiang Li suddenly wanted to know what kind of person Xue Fangfei was in Ji Heng's eyes in the past. She knew that he said that he was "beautiful without a soul", and then what? Is there anything else?

Ji Heng said: "What if it's right, so what if it's not?"

"The Duke should have met Xue Fangfei," Jiang Li asked the answer stubbornly, "In the eyes of the Duke, what kind of person is she?"

what kind of person? Jiang Li thought, maybe he would say stupid people, stupid people, people with bad brains. Even dull people, with the arrogance in Ji Heng's bones, look down on anyone, Xue Fangfei is definitely not worth mentioning in his eyes.

Ji Heng seemed a little surprised by her persistent questioning. His slender fingers stroked the handle of the fan, his amber eyes were deep, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Beauty."

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