Beyond Gold and Jade [Rebirth]

Ye Chongjin glanced at Gu Chen, who was drinking himself, and cast a playful look, which made him grit his teeth in hatred.

Want to make yourself beg him?Don't even think about it.

He looked at Gu Xueyi, and said cautiously: "General, there may be something wrong with this matter."

"What's wrong?"

Ye Chongjin said: "Firstly, I am young and do not know the importance of things. If I say something wrong or commit some taboo, it will make it more difficult for the general. Second, the younger generation has always been afraid of Uncle Lu's majesty. When you see him, don't say anything. If you are a matchmaker, you can't even speak. If I ruined a good thing, wouldn't it be a crime? Why don't you let Junshi Liu go, he used to have friendship with the Lu family, so it's not difficult to do this."

This time Gu Xueyi didn't speak, but Liu Jinyun spoke.

"Mr. Ye's words are wrong. Mr. Liu was supported by Lord Hou many years ago, and he cherishes the old love and affection in his heart, but friendship is far from being talked about. Besides, the young master of the Hou's mansion has some prejudices against him. Liu If someone comes to the door with a Geng Tie, I'm afraid the little prince will send someone to throw him out if he can't say a few words."

"..."

Ye Chongjin had a headache, if he went, wouldn't he be kicked out?Most likely, Lu Ziyan would still hear Lu Ziyan scolding him for "careless making friends" and "heartless".

He stirred the jade-white porcelain spoon in his hand, and said, "So, the general must make Ah Jin go this time."

Gu Xueyi squinted at him, and said: "That's right. This general is a round older than you, and I don't want to bully you. If you have any demands, just ask. I know you have everything you need, But in this world, no matter how perfect it is, there is always something you can’t ask for.”

Ye Chongjin was silent, and said: "I can't think of what I want for a while, so I owe you something first."

"Owing?"

"Just think that the general owes Ah Jin a favor, and when I think about it, I will ask the general for it."

Gu Xueyi laughed loudly, and said: "You are a bit mean, kid, you were in those days, and you are even more so now. Well, this general owes you a favor, as long as you don't violate the laws and regulations of the country, you will get what you want."

Ye Chongjin curled his lips, thinking to himself, being scolded by Lu Ziyan in exchange for a promise from General Lei Ting, this deal is too worthwhile.

When Gu Xueyi and Liu Jinyun left, Ye Chongjin wiped his hands with a handkerchief, and got up to leave.

Gu Chen strode forward, blocked his way, and asked with a smile, "Are you angry?"

Ye Chongjin said coolly, "Don't dare."

Gu Chen smiled lowly, he also loved Ah Jin's angry appearance.He smiled and asked: "Since you don't want to be a matchmaker, why don't you give in to me? You should know that as long as you speak, I will never let General Lei Ting bully you."

"..."

Ye Chongjin frowned, but didn't answer.

Gu Chen stretched out his hand, clasped his chin with his thumb and index finger, and forced those bright eyes to look directly at him.

He said helplessly: "Ah Jin is always like this. What you want, you never say it outright. Let me guess your thoughts. It was the same before. You wanted to ask for grace for Mrs. An, but you used two uncles as rafts. If it weren't for you I accidentally heard that these two people are fighting for family property and are jealous, so I will follow your words and give some rewards, and then you will be angry again.

Ah Jin, I'm not a roundworm in your stomach. Sometimes, I can't figure out your thoughts. If you don't tell me, how can I treat you well. "

Ye Chongjin looked away uncomfortably, and after a while, he whispered: "You are right, but I am also wrong."

Gu Chen sighed softly, stretched out his long arms, embraced the slender young man in front of him, smelled the elegant medicinal fragrance on his body, and said in a hoarse voice: "It's okay, I like Ah Jin's petty temper."

Ye Chongjin blushed, leaning lightly on the man's broad arms, she had the illusion that it could last forever.

In fact, he didn't want Gu Chen to guess his thoughts, but he was afraid that if he was too addicted, it would be difficult to get away in the future.

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Prince Sheng's Mansion, the garden.

Princess Sheng pulled Gu You to sit in the pavilion and talked, her words could not stop loving.

She had lived a smooth life, and the only thing that was criticized was that she did not give birth to a son. Although she was quite tough in front of her husband and kept him from taking concubines, she felt a little guilty in her heart.

Not everyone is like her Meng family, who doesn't take the inheritance of children seriously.

Her father, General Meng, is a well-known beloved wife. When he got her as a daughter, he refused to let his frail wife regenerate, fearing that she would lose his body. Unfortunately, even so, her mother did not live much longer. Year.She also persuaded her father to renew her life and continue the incense, but his father was very stubborn, saying that he promised her mother back then, and would love her for the rest of his life, and refused to marry again.

She thought that she would marry a man like her father in the future, and she would only love her for the rest of her life, and could not have other women.

Later, when she married into the palace, Prince Sheng did accommodate her everywhere, but because of his heirs, he had quarreled all these years.She also understands, which man doesn't expect his son to inherit his father's career and shine in the family.

But she is not reconciled, why should her husband share it with others, why should she give it to another woman's son after painstakingly managing the family business for most of her life.

Even if it is all put into the national treasury, I don't want to cheapen the wild foxes outside.

She gritted her teeth and persisted for many years, but now, she has a son and does not have to be bullied by others. It is really the best of both worlds.

The fifth prince is of the blood of the former emperor, her husband's nephew, and the adoption is under their knees, so it is not uncommon for him to be treated as his own son.Of course, if it was another prince, she might not be happy, but the fifth prince is different. He lost his mother since childhood, has no one to rely on, and is innocent and simple by nature. She is [-]% satisfied with this child.

She looked at the young man in front of her, a pair of water-cut apricot pupils were shining brightly, and her face was like a peach blossom. She couldn't think of any kind of girl who was worthy of him. No wonder everyone in Beijing said—Ye Wenmengwu's carefree appearance.

Ye Hengzhi's literary talents, Meng Shengnan's bravery, and Xiaoyao Wang's beauty are the three best.

She asked: "You'er, do you have a girl you like?"

Gu You shook his head and said, "You'er doesn't recognize girls."

Princess Sheng laughed, and said: "That's not okay, we You'er are eighteen, and we should meet some girls. The weather is getting hotter and hotter. This year, like in previous years, my aunt will entertain guests at the summer resort in the suburbs of Beijing to enjoy the flowers." , all the good-looking girls in Beijing will go, and we You'er will also join in the fun, okay?"

"Then, can Yu'er call some friends?"

Princess Sheng patted the back of his hand lovingly, and said: "There are so many people, as long as You'er is happy."

Gu You said happily: "Thank you, Aunt Huang."

With his smile, all the flowers really lost their color, Princess Sheng couldn't help but stare dumbfounded, she came back to her senses, she kept stuffing food into his hands, she couldn't get enough of it, she just wished that he would become her son immediately.

After sending Gu You away, Prince Cheng just returned to the mansion, so she chased after him and said, "My lord, when did you mention the matter of adoption to His Majesty? Didn't the edict be written long ago, and it took so long to submit it? what for?"

Prince Sheng had a headache and said: "This king has already informed His Majesty about this matter, but..."

Concubine Sheng raised her brows upside down, "But what? This is the late emperor's last wish, so there is nothing to discuss. Let me tell you, no business trips are allowed on this matter, otherwise I will try to be ashamed and ask His Majesty to reason."

"Princess, don't worry, it's not that you can't say it, but looking at His Majesty's appearance, it seems to be a little bit reluctant, but it is also human nature. The crown prince has been in the border for so many years. He has never forgotten the birthday gift of His Highness the Fifth Highness for a year. He sent it back. The gift is not expensive, but this friendship is really precious. Besides, the late emperor is still in the mourning period. According to the etiquette of Daegu, the big mourning is three years, and the minor mourning is [-] days. Don't worry about this matter, the princess, the son Xiaowu, I will definitely come here for the princess."

The concubine nodded and said with a smile: "The concubine is in a hurry, but the prince is considerate. The concubine is just waiting for the good news from the prince."

Prince Sheng laughed twice, embraced her, kissed her on the side of the cheek, and went to the backyard together.

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On this day, Ye Chongjin flipped through the imperial calendar and looked at it. It was a good day to go out. Putting on festive attire that was only worn during the New Year and holidays, he summoned the iceman arranged by Gu Xueyi and prepared to go out.

Xia He asked him: "Where are you going, master, wearing this outfit?"

Ye Chongjin sighed and said, "Go matchmaking for General Lei Ting."

"Pfft..." Xia He covered her mouth and snickered.

Lei Ting General Meng Shengnan, also named Gu Xueyi, was Princess Ancheng who escaped marriage back then. Her deeds have already caused a sensation in the Central Plains and Kyushu. The notorious bully in Beijing in the past is now a great hero praised by everyone.Because of this, the new emperor ascended the throne, and instead of prosecuting her for concealing her identity, she was given the title of General Thunder and the alias: Meng Shengnan.

After the old general Meng passed away, the Meng family had no successors, and the Meng family army inevitably lost its morale. The existence of Meng Shengnan was far more meaningful than that of Gu Xueyi.

But the Rakshasa ghost on the battlefield is, in fact, just a daughter's family.

"If you're going to be a matchmaker for General Lei Ting, does the master have to go to Zhenyuanhou's Mansion?"

Ye Chongjin glared at her, and said, "Don't tell my mother that you're lying, otherwise, master, I'll pull out your tongue."

Xia He stuck out her tongue and muttered in a low voice: "Master, why are you making such a fuss, everyone knows that Master Lu is not close to women, and outsiders say he is a broken sleeve."

"..." The rumors are indeed not groundless.

He straightened his sleeves and snorted lightly: "Wouldn't it be better if he cut off his sleeves, General Lei Ting doesn't look like a woman either."

The girls in the room all pursed their lips and snickered, Xia He stopped talking and sent him out with a smile.

The carriage stopped in front of Zhenyuan Hou's Mansion.

This is not the first time Ye Chongjin has come back to the Hou Mansion, but in the past few years, it has not been frequent, and he is actually not very happy to deal with Lu Lin.

This man is both good and evil, and he was the most elusive in the court back then.

If you want to divide, the officials of the imperial court can be divided into four categories. The first category is the Qingliu faction headed by the Ye family.The second category is the nobles of the royal family, headed by Prince Sheng, a staunch royalist party who usually does not do much business, but once the interests of the royal family are damaged, they will become a sharp knife in the hands of the emperor.The third category is treacherous ministers who seek profit and schemes, amass wealth, offer bribes, and moths of the country and society.And the fourth category is the wavering group of people, whichever side has the upper hand, they will lean towards that side.

Lu Lin belongs to the fifth category. He doesn't rely on either side, but he has a little relationship with both of them.He has a good relationship with the Ye family, and he is a sharp blade in the emperor's hands, and he doesn't seem to be against such things as drilling camps. In his previous life, Song Li had a reputation like that, and anyone who saw him would avoid him, but this Lord Lu I don't care at all.

I don't know if it's really a big heart, or there is another purpose.

The iceman at the side had been waiting impatiently, and asked, "Young master, shall we knock on the door now?"

Ye Chongjin glanced at her and said, "Knock."

The corner of the man's mouth twitched, and his face became a little ugly.

The capital city is neither big nor small, and the most important thing for them in this line of business is to be well-informed. A few years ago, when Zhenyuan Hou was young, he saw someone running here, saying that he was a matchmaker. But no one made it, and was teased by the young master of the Lu family and kicked out. Afterwards, no one dared to come here.

After several years, when I saw this door again, I was still a little scared.

Ye Chongjin urged: "Hurry up, if you wait any longer, you won't be paying money."

The ice man couldn't do anything, so he lingered forward, grabbed the copper ring on the door and knocked three or four times, and the servants from the mansion came to open the door. Because Ye Chongjin was standing behind the servant, he only saw the ice man, asking : "What's the matter?"

The iceman smiled stiffly, uglier than crying, and said: "As entrusted by General Lei Ting, I came to the Marquis Mansion to ask for marriage." Seeing that the servant frowned and was about to close the door, she had a flash of inspiration and added: "Young Master Ye Family Come too, with me."

Ye Chongjin secretly thought it was bad.

The servant obviously didn't believe it, leaned out and took a look this way, they recognized Ye Chongjin's face, immediately widened his eyes, turned around and ran into the yard, shouting: "Master, something is wrong , the young master of the Ye family has brought someone to propose marriage."

"..."