Chapter 160: Playing secret chess and setting up a secret game
In the Zheng family’s mansion located in the middle altar of Yecheng City, Zheng Daozhong, the head of the Zheng family, couldn’t help but become angry after hearing the statement of his grandson, Shiro Shiro.
"I didn't expect that this Gao Changgong turned out to be a lecherous person. He went to Nanchen and was so confused by the women of the Southern Dynasty. Did he really say that he didn't need me, Zheng Daozhong, to speak kind words for him in the court?"
"Grandpa, it's more than that. I haven't given Ah Yue a good look at all. I see that you, grandpa, worked hard for him in the court and repeatedly offended He Shizhong and Lord Lu for him. You are really being sentimental!"
The 14th Lang said, and actually suggested: "In my opinion, Grandpa, you should stop your losses immediately. The marriage between A Yue and Prince Lanling will definitely not work. Why not switch to Lu Junjun and He Shi, there are Lu Junjun and He Shi If I can speak kind words for you in front of His Majesty, I, the Zheng family of Xingyang, will not worry about not having a glorious day in the future!"
Before he finished speaking, Zheng Daozhong glared at him angrily and shouted: "Who are He Shizhong and Lu Lingxuan? My Zheng family has been pure for generations, how can I join in with such treacherous sycophants!"
"Grandfather, you take the word "pure generation" too seriously, which is why I, the Zheng family of Xingyang, have less and less status in the Qi court, and are less and less valued by the emperor. What about the background of the slaves and maids of Lu County? So what if the ancestors of He Shizhong were profit-seeking Hu merchants? But now they have become the favored ministers of the Emperor of Qi!"
"Shut up! Who encouraged you to say these things!"
Zheng Daozhong shouted sharply, and Zheng Shilang didn't dare to say any more!
After a period of silence, Zheng Daozhong suddenly said: "The woman married by King Lanling is said to be from the Xiao family of Lanling. Why do I feel that I have ever had an acquaintance with this girl?"
After listening to this, Zheng Shilang seemed to have thought of something, his eyes couldn't help but brighten, and he wondered: "Could it be...that she? Grandfather, do you still remember that when your son was in his old house in Luoyang, he met a A stunningly beautiful woman who is as beautiful as a fairy. She is also good at medicine and painting. The last painting she gave to her grandfather was burned by itself. This woman is very strange and has some witchcraft..."
When Zheng Shilang said this, Zheng Daozhong seemed to remember it. He remembered a painting that was comparable to yesterday's Bingjingtai night banquet picture. There was also a poem in the painting, but he only glanced at that painting. It actually burned up on its own, saying he didn't deserve it!
For a long time after that, he felt very regretful!
"Yes, it's possible that it was her. Is the marriage really destined? At that time, she didn't know Prince Lanling, right? But they met and got married in the south?" Zheng Daozhong suddenly pondered.
"Grandpa, why are you still celebrating for others? Your precious granddaughter just ignored her when she was wronged?"
Zheng Daozhong glanced at Zheng Shilangang angrily and helplessly, and strode towards the door again. He happened to meet Zheng Yue running back from the street with red eyes and crying. A maid behind him kept calling: " Girl, be careful!"
When Zheng Yue walked up to him, Zheng Daozhong asked: "A Yue, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing that it was his grandfather, Zheng Yue quickly wiped away his tears and said with a forced smile: "Grandpa, A-Yue is fine. A-Yue just hasn't figured it out yet and can't let go!"
"Is it still for Gao Changgong?"
When Gao Changgong was mentioned, Zheng Yue couldn't help bursting into tears again. Zheng Daozhong said angrily: "Gao Changgong doesn't marry you. It will be his loss. A Yue, you are the granddaughter of my Zheng family. As my Zheng family's Noble, you are worthy of being a prince, Gao Changgong is just an unpopular prince, not to mention that he is now involved with that monster-like woman, and he will not end well in the future!"
At this point, he sighed and advised, "Ayue, let him go! Grandpa will make a good marriage for you!"
"No -" As soon as Zheng Daozhong finished his words, Zheng Yue knelt down and begged, "Grandpa, please don't promise A Yue to anyone else. A Yue will not marry unless she is tall and respectful in this life. If possible, she will marry that person." Women of the same status, A Yue is also willing to serve the same husband!"
"What did you say?"
Zheng Daozhong couldn't believe that these words came from his granddaughter.
"Grandpa, if we can discuss with Xiaoguan, I would like to be the right wife, just like Jia Chong in the Jin Dynasty, who could have the left and right wives. I just want to be with Xiaoguan. If he really loves that woman, then Ah Yue I don’t mind sharing it with her either,
A Yue really can’t give up..."
"you--"
Zheng Daozhong was so angry that he wanted to slap her, but Zheng Shilang immediately rushed out to stop her.
"Grandpa, Ayue just can't let go for a while. I just need to help my grandfather persuade her. Grandpa, don't be angry. She is the only legitimate daughter of our Zheng family after all!"
It is also used as the best bargaining chip for marriage with royal relatives or aristocratic families!
Zheng Shilang's words seemed to remind Zheng Daozhong. Zheng Daozhong looked at Zheng Yue and sighed heavily, and then strode towards the palace.
Zheng Yue cried even more sadly.
Zheng Shilang advised: "Ah Yue, don't be sad. If you really like Gao Changgong so much, brother can help you!"
"You, help me?" As if he had found a life-saving straw in drowning, Zheng Yue asked with joy and fear, "How can you help me?"
"Yes, brother, I will take you to see a person. She can predict people's fate and change their fate. Maybe she can help you realize your wish?"
…
Zheng Shilang took Zheng Yue to a tavern in Yuanzisi, Yecheng. He found one of the elegant rooms and sat there. A huge mica screen divided the elegant room into two. When Zheng Yue sat down, You can see the silhouette of the woman across from you projected on the screen. She is very dignified and noble, with a steady demeanor and a commanding presence.
"Does the girl come to my place to seek marriage?" Zheng Yue didn't know how to speak, but the woman on the other side of the screen started to ask.
The voice is very soft, giving people a mother-like feeling of intimacy.
"Yes, my brother said that you have the ability to predict people's fates and change their fate. May I ask you something?"
"you say!"
"What should Ah Yue do so that she can stay together with Prince Lanling Gao Changgong in this life?"
"As far as I know, King Lanling brought back a woman from the southern region. He cherishes her very much and has already married her as his official wife!"
"Yes, Ah Yue knows that she cannot compare with that woman, nor can she replace her position in Chang Gong's heart. Now her only wish is to be with him forever in this life!"
The woman behind the screen laughed, and there seemed to be a hint of contempt and sympathy in her smile.
"If even you admit that you can no longer compare with that woman, how can you win Gao Changgong's heart?"
Zheng Yue was suddenly startled. She seemed to be frightened by her own foolish thoughts. She thought that no matter whose banquet she went to in the past, there was never a time when those noble ladies came to please her, and how many husbands from aristocratic families came to please her. They showed favor to her and wanted to hire her as their wife. After she reached the age of hairpin, there was an endless stream of people coming to the Zheng family to say goodbye. This was the dignity and glory that the Zheng family name and family brought to her.
And just because there was only one woman in Chang Gong's heart who never looked at her again, she became so inferior and contemptuous?
No, this is not her Zheng Yue!
"Zheng Yue, you are also the legitimate daughter raised by the Zheng family in Xingyang with the power of the clan. You are also proficient in the six arts of a gentleman, including piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, even if your current painting skills are not as good as that of Princess Lanling , but if you practice harder, you may not be able to lose to her!"
"If you want to win Gao Changgong's heart, you must learn to love her as much as you can, and humiliate yourself to please others. Even if you hate this person, you must respect her and love her as much as Gao Changgong loves her.
Until one day, you learn If you have all her skills, you can completely replace her!"
Zheng Yue seemed to understand, and only murmured to himself: "Can I really replace her position in Chang Gong's heart? But Chang Gong treats her..."
"Nothing is impossible. As long as you are willing to persevere, be willing to give up, work hard and even risk everything, then everything is possible!"
Is it really possible?
Zheng Yue felt excited after hearing this, and suddenly her confidence doubled. She hurriedly raised her hand and saluted: "Please ask Fairy Lady for advice!"
"Send her your way and go to her side. Even if you are just one of her maids, you will still have plenty of opportunities!"
…
While Xiao Jinyu was practicing the hand-holding game taught to her by Li Mi, word spread outside the house that Zheng Yue and Gao Yanzong were coming to visit!
At this time, King Lanling happened to be ordered into the palace by Gao Zhan. Xiao Jinyu was surprised by Zheng Yue's visit. "Madam, Ayue of the Zheng family is afraid that she has come here with bad intentions. Axiu has also heard something about this girl in Yecheng recently. She seems to have said that she will not marry anyone who is not a county prince in this life..."
Xiao Jinyu just nodded and thought to himself: It stands to reason that Chang Gong made it so clear last time that this girl from the Zheng family should give up, but now she wants to bump into her head-on. Why?
“Let them in!”
"Madam..." Axiu was puzzled.
"Let her come in and see what she's going to do?"
"Okay...okay!"
Axiu was about to walk out of the mansion, but saw that Fenghuang had already strode outside the mansion, and soon arrived in front of the mansion.
Zheng Yue and Gao Yanzong were slightly shocked when they saw that the person who opened the door was Phoenix, and then they came to the mansion together.
Zheng Yue kept her head down, not daring to look at this handsome young man, until she led him straight to the back garden.
"Are the four brothers not here today?" Gao Yanzong couldn't help but ask as he didn't see Gao Changgong along the way. He had arrived at his destination before he knew it. When he looked up, he saw Xiao Jinyu in a white dress and a veil sitting in the pond from a distance. On the rocky beach next to me, there was a gentle breeze, and my white coat was fluttering lightly, which seemed to give me an unreal feeling.
Gao Yanzong stepped forward, bowed respectfully and said: "Fourth sister-in-law, I take the liberty of disturbing you!"
After saying that, he asked apologetically, "You suffered a lot on the way back to Yecheng with your fourth brother. Is it true that the injury on your face will never heal? I heard that you knew how to heal and your medical skills were very good..."
"Um!"
Xiao Jinyu only nodded in response, then turned her eyes to Zheng Yue beside her. Seeing that she was holding a box in her arms, she was slightly surprised and confused.
Gao Yanzong then seemed to think of Zheng Yue and hurriedly explained: "Oh, Zheng's Ayue said that she had given up on her fourth brother, but she still wanted to be friends with her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law, so she brought a wedding gift to bless you today.
Speaking of which, we are not good brothers. Although you have not held a wedding in Yecheng yet, you have traveled thousands of miles from Chen State to marry me in Qi State. You should be the first to marry you when you arrive in Yecheng. God sends a gift!”
After that, he ordered his servants to carry a large box and placed it in front of Xiao Jinyu.
"Fourth sister-in-law, I give this to you. Yanzong sincerely hopes that you can love each other and grow old together!"
After hearing the last ten words, Zheng Yue couldn't help but turn pale, and her hands were shaking slightly. She tried her best to suppress the unhappiness in her heart, and then she managed to squeeze out a smile and handed the box in her arms to Xiao Jinyu.
"Zheng's Ayue also wishes that the princess and the prince will stay together forever and never be separated!"
Xiao Jinyu asked Phoenix to put the box away.
At this time, Gao Yanzong asked very excitedly: "Sister-in-law Fourth, can you really pray for rain?"
After asking, he looked full of worry, "Our country, Yecheng, Qi, has not had rain for more than a month. If it continues like this, there will be no harvest during the autumn harvest. Food has become the biggest problem. And if my prediction is correct, by the end of this year, There will definitely be another war between our State of Qi and State of Zhou, and by then I am afraid that the soldiers’ salaries will be all..."
"There will be no problem..." Xiao Jinyu interrupted with a smile.
After hearing her decisive answer, Gao Yanzong asked curiously, "Can the fourth sister-in-law calculate when the rain will fall?"
Zheng Yue's eyes lit up with anticipation.
Xiao Jinyu caught a glimpse of her expression out of the corner of his eye, thought for a moment, and then replied: "It should be at 3:30 noon three days later!"
"Really? Can it really be calculated?"
Gao Yanzong was very happy and didn't even question it at all.
"yes!"
When Xiao Jinyu answered without hesitation, Gao Yanzong couldn't help but feel happy. He cupped his hands and said thank you before saying goodbye and leaving. He originally wanted to take Zheng Yue away with him, but who knew that Zheng Yue actually said: "Ah Yue" I admire the princess’s talent, and I wonder if I can come to the mansion to discuss my painting skills with her from time to time?”
"Zheng Yue, what are you talking about? How can the fourth sister-in-law have time to compete with you on her painting skills? She will pray for rain in three days. This is related to her life. Don't bother her again!"
Zheng Yue's nose felt sore and she seemed about to cry again. At this moment, she heard Xiao Jinyu say: "Okay, but, Zheng's Ayue, I don't like hypocritical people. If you treat me with sincerity, I will treat you with sincerity." You, but if you have ulterior motives and other agendas, I will not tolerate you!"
It was originally a very calm sentence, but Zheng Yue could hear the chill in it.
"Of course... Zheng's Ayue must remember the princess's words and never do anything against her will!"
After Zheng Yue finished speaking, he left the house with Gao Yanzong.
Fenghuang asked very puzzledly: "Brother Qing, this Zheng Yue is clearly here with bad intentions, why do you still agree to her coming to the house?"
"If the person who came here is really evil, then he has evil intentions! Phoenix, can you help me check her whereabouts these days?"
"So Brother Qing wants to use a trick?" Fenghuang, who understood what he meant, showed joy and said resolutely, "Yes!"
…
When Prince Lanling returned to the mansion, Fenghuang had already put the discovered information in front of Xiao Jinyu, and the results surprised her.
"Zheng Yue and her brother Zheng Shilang went to Fenglai Tavern on Yuanzisi East Street to meet a person. At that time, Mu Dipo, the son of Lord Lu, was in the tavern. Zheng Shilang had a close relationship with Mu Dipo and seemed to be flattering. meaning."
"Brother Qing, the most hateful thing is that this Zheng Shilang is the man who took away the property and land title that your aunt left for you in Luoyang. This shameless villain wanted to force Brother Qing to be his concubine... …
Unexpectedly, Zheng Yue turned out to be his sister..."
After hearing this sentence, Prince Lanling became uneasy, especially when he thought about how Xiao Jinyu had just lost his mother and had only Fenghuang to rely on, and he had even been robbed and bullied by Zheng Shilang.
Gao Changgong felt a slight pain in his heart and immediately called Lu Yu over.
"Your Majesty, what do you want me to do?"
"Find some people to tie up Zheng Shilang. I have something to ask him!"
"yes!"
After Lu Yu obeyed the order and left, Gao Changgong took Xiao Jinyu into his arms and asked worriedly: "I heard that Zheng Yue came to the house with Yanzong. Did she put you in trouble?"
"Chang Gong is worried. Who can make things difficult for me? Not only did she not make things difficult for me, but she also meant to be loyal to Jin Lan." Xiao Jinyu replied with a smile.
Gao Changgong couldn't help but smile, but was quite puzzled, and said to himself: Zheng Yue must have figured it out, why did he suddenly show his favor to Ayu?
When he was so confused, he heard Xiao Jinyu say: "It's just that Zheng Yue is probably being used by others!"
"Chang Gong, why is Your Majesty ordering you to enter the palace?"
(End of chapter)