So Youran

Two months later, the renovation of the other palace was completed, Qi Feng only went back to the mansion to rest for one night, and went to court the next day.

Officials from all ministries arrived early as usual. While waiting for the court hour in the side hall next to the main hall, Qi Feng entered the side hall. There were already several officials in the side hall. Everyone greeted each other and chatted with each other.

Qi Feng was not very good at greeting his colleagues, so he stood near the door and waited.As soon as he stood still, there was a noise at the door, Prime Minister Xie approached, followed by a few officials as usual, they were talking, and Prime Minister Xie was listening.Seeing Qi Feng, several people stopped their voices, pretended to say hello to several officials waiting inside, and left Xiang Xie's side.It seems that everyone has heard about Mr. Xie's son, and when the two enemies meet, they naturally hide away so as not to be out of breath.

Xie Xiang's face was a little ugly, and when he saw Qi Feng greeting him as if nothing had happened, he became even more gloomy.He cupped his hands symbolically, walked in front of Qi Feng, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Take care of your Shi Zifei, don't let her fall into my hands."

Qi Feng's heart trembled, he didn't expect that Xie Xiang would declare war on him in this way at this moment, and saw that the old man had already walked in, with a calm expression on his face.

At this moment, the eunuch delivered an edict to go to court, Qi Feng was a little disturbed, secretly planning how to deal with this battle.

In the court hall, Qi Feng reported the completion of the other palace to the emperor, and the emperor was very happy.

Qi Feng went on to say: "For this repair, among the artisans requisitioned, there are several skilled craftsmen. I request that they be included in the Ministry of Industry."

The emperor said: "The director of the Ministry of Works, since the Ministry of Works is short of manpower, these people will be included in the book, and the salary is the same as other craftsmen in the Ministry of Works."

Mr. Chen from the Ministry of Industry blushed slightly. Although the emperor did not speak out to reprimand him, a man with a beard who hadn't grown his beard did what he said was impossible. This embarrasses him more than any reprimand.Out of the corner of his eye, he sneaked a glance at Mr. Xie, but Mr. Xie just looked ahead and stood there in a well-behaved manner.

The emperor went on to say: "Qi Feng completed the renovation of the other palace ahead of schedule, and he only used [-]% of the silver taels I allocated to him. This matter was done very well. I said that there will be rewards, but rewarding gold, silver, and silk is a bit vulgar. Qi Feng, I will give you whatever reward you want today."

As soon as this remark came out, the minister was in an uproar.

It is true that Qi Feng is the emperor's cousin, he is talented and learned, and he is able to handle affairs this time, but it is the first time he has received such an uncapped reward.

Qi Feng fell to his knees and said: "I should not be rewarded for my dedication to the emperor, but I need the emperor's permission for something."

The emperor said: "Tell me and listen."

Qi Feng said: "I invite the emperor to grant my marriage."

The emperor sat up straight, stared straight at Qi Feng and asked, "Do you have a girl you like?"

Qi Feng said: "Yes."

The emperor smiled and said, "Whose family's daughter?"

Qi Feng said: "She is Mr. Lu Li and Lu Qingran's adoptive daughter named Youran."

"It's a righteous daughter, what about her biological parents?"

"She is an orphan and was adopted by Mr. Lu since she was a child."

"That means you don't have a family background? What's the opinion of Uncle Seven?"

"Father has agreed."

"Uncle Seventh Emperor is open-minded."

Some senior courtiers beside him heard something wrong. Wasn't Lu Qingran the same stubborn official who confronted Prime Minister Xie back then and was forced to leave?Although Lu Qingran voluntarily resigned back then.But the old man had a lot of students, and many officials resigned, which caused turmoil in the court for a while.They looked at Xiang Xie from the corner of their eyes, but Xiang Xie looked calm, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

The head of the Ministry of Officials next to him took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness is a member of the royal family. If the woman she marries is a homeless orphan, I am afraid that the world will laugh at my royal family. It will make them think that everyone in the royal family is a member of the royal family. Yes, all relatives are married, and it is not a joke to spread it. If a precedent is set, the dignity of the royal family may be damaged."

Several of the other ministers also echoed the words of the Ministry of Officials.

These people are all the people of Xie Xiang, and they blocked him so much to stand up for Xie Xiang.

Prime Minister Xie has held important positions in the court for many years, and his vassals have already figured out Prime Minister Xie's thoughts.This kind of situation is not once or twice today. Usually, Minister Xie does not speak, and other people bring it up, and finally he makes a summary, and the matter is settled, which can be described as a tacit cooperation.

Just when everyone was playing cards according to the routine, Prime Minister Xie came out and said: "Your majesty is wise, and I don't think so. The common people know that the prince married a commoner orphan, and they will only say that my royal family values ​​friendship more than reputation, and treats the emperor even more." will surrender."

If it weren't for the fact that they were still in court, those who just seconded the proposal would have opened their mouths.At this moment, I was thinking to myself: What is going on?Xie Xiang's son suffered a great humiliation, why not only did he not embarrass Qi Feng, but also helped him.Is this a step back?

Qi Feng was also deeply surprised, he made such a decision because of Xiangqian's words.Xie Xiang is a man who keeps his word and keeps away from his side leisurely. If he really encounters any difficulties, he will be beyond his reach.But now Xie Xiangyou suddenly agrees to his request.Is it a cover-up, he has another conspiracy, or is he just putting on a show to show others that he is generous?

After thinking about it for a while, Qi Feng still insisted on his own thoughts, no matter what the purpose of Xie Xiang is, he must put You Ran under his wings.

The emperor looked at Xie Xiang's rare cooperation with great interest at this moment, knowing that he must have a back game in doing so, and then looked at Qi Feng, his eyes were still firm and steady, and he did not intend to change his mind.He knew that this cousin was a person who would not look back even if he hit the south wall, so he thought for a while and said, "I understand the painstaking efforts of the Qing family, but how can the dignity of my royal family be damaged because of such a trivial matter. Qi Feng , if you marry an orphan girl like this, that girl will also be pointed out by others in the future. Why don't I help you, then Lu Qingran was also a good official back then, let's make an exception today, Wu Cai proposed to seal Lu Qingran's adopted daughter as Township lord, give marriage to the son. Choose a day to get married."

Qi Feng thanked the emperor and returned to the queue.The emperor's decree has been made, and those who oppose it can't say anything, otherwise they will be resisting the decree.Standing behind Xie Xiang, Qi Feng didn't see the coldness flashing across his slightly drooping face and eyes.

The court discussed some trivial matters in the early morning, which were irrelevant. The emperor was irritated and withdrew from the court early.

Qi Feng went down to court with the imperial decree, and on the way back to the mansion, he repeatedly thought about what the man was planning.It was only when I got to the palace that I realized that I hadn't discussed with my father about today's affairs, even though I knew that my father would agree with me most of the time, the premise was that You Ran was a woman.Even an open-minded father would not agree to his only son marrying a man, and there would be no hope of success from then on.What's more, now that the imperial decree has given You Ran the title of a woman, if he is found to be a man, it will be a serious crime of deceiving the emperor.Do everything possible to hide this fact.The less people know about it, the better.

The Seventh Prince knew that Qi Feng was back, but he waited for a long time before he saw his son come to greet him. He was about to inquire, but saw Qi Feng's face was serious, and he stopped talking. Qi Feng walked to his father and said with a deep bow: " Father, Feng'er has a request, I hope father can agree."

The Seventh Prince was startled. He looked at Qi Feng, who was obviously thin. This son, who always talked and laughed about difficult things, suddenly asked for help. He couldn't help feeling nervous. He said softly, "Speak. All agreed.

Qi Feng said: "I want to marry a woman." The Seventh Prince didn't understand what he heard at first, but when he thought about it carefully, he suddenly said excitedly: "That's a good thing, there is a girl who can fall into your eyes, since it's you If you like it, it's too late to be happy for your father. How could you not agree?" The excited voice of the Seventh Prince slowly fell, Qi Feng's expression at this time had nothing to say.

Sure enough, Qi Feng said: "The woman I want to marry is disabled and weak. I'm afraid she won't be able to continue the incense for the Qi family."

The seventh prince's heart suddenly fell to the bottom.Thinking that he would not be able to enjoy family happiness in the future, the Seventh Prince's face darkened.But looking at Qi Feng's eyes again, the Seventh Prince secretly sighed in his heart, so what?If it were someone else, he could just take it as a joke, tell him absolutely not, and make him give up.But Qi Feng is his son, and he knows his son's character better than anyone else.He should have already made up his mind. Once he has made up his mind, no matter how much he pays, it will be done.You can't give up your son for the sake of holding a grandson. Where can a grandson come from without a son?Maybe it's not hopeless at all?The Seventh Prince laughed dryly and said, "I don't know whose family the girl is from?"

Qi Feng said: "Two months ago when I was looking for Mr. Lu, I ran into a beautiful woman. I played a game of chess with her and she won two pieces. Not only is that woman beautiful in appearance, but she also behaves gracefully, fresh and clean. The meeting made Feng'er think about it day and night. Before I went to the other palace, I wrote to Mr. Lu to ask about the beautiful woman. Mr. Lu replied that the woman was an orphan who was adopted by Mr. Lu as a righteous daughter. She was a speechless person. Frail and sickly, it is difficult to live a long life. Because he is an orphan, he has no family and no family, and Mr. Lu named him Youran."

Although the Seventh Prince planned for the worst, he never thought it would be so bad.Given their status and status, it's hard for them to be worthy of a high-ranking official's family, let alone orphans, disabled, and short-lived.At this time, the Seventh Prince wanted to cry, and he said that he agreed to everything just too early.The only consolation is that Lu Qingran is the adoptive father of the girl, considering the child's knowledge and character must be good.

Thinking of this, the Seventh Prince said weakly: "Since you have already thought about it, just do it according to your own ideas."

Qi Feng kowtowed a second time and said: "Please forgive me for beheading the child first and then playing. I have already appointed the emperor this morning, and the emperor decreed that Youran be the lord of the town and give me a marriage."

The seventh prince was a little annoyed. He didn't discuss such an important matter with himself first. The son ignored the father too much and was about to question him, but he swallowed the words. Although the son wanted to have his own opinions, he rarely looked at him. No elders.Then he asked instead: "You must have a reason for doing this. Let's hear it."

From meeting Xie Bang at the foot of the mountain to today, Qi Feng whispered to his father what Xie Xiang had said.

The Seventh Prince felt chills in his heart.Then Xie Lishen was the first-class celebrity around the former emperor, and he had been deeply rooted in the court for many years. He knew his methods best, and even the current emperor couldn't do anything to him.Although he is a prince, he has no power and power, and is idle in the capital. Qi Feng was hired by the emperor because of his friendship with the emperor since he was a child, and his talent, but he is just some trivial errands in the Ministry of Rites.Now being targeted by Prime Minister Xie, I'm afraid he will have to be cautious in the future, be careful, and make no mistakes.

Seeing his father's silence for a long time, Qi Feng knew what he was worried about, it's not like he hadn't thought about it himself.If he is alone, even if he loses in the end, it is nothing more than a life.But his father is still alive, and Qi Feng really can't bear to bear the risk with his troubled father.But things have come to this point, he has no way to retreat.Only by giving it a go, maybe there will be a turning point.

The Seventh Prince was silent for a while, and then he sighed and said: "The matter has come to this point, it is useless to talk. I think even if you come here again, you will do the same thing. Now we father and son can only work together, and the worst is to die. Cover the sky with one hand." While talking, he helped Qi Feng up.

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