Chapter 279 Fire Pit
Lan Ci was taken into the box on the top floor, where there was only General Wei.
He cupped his hands and said, "Young General, I'm here to see you. Is there something important?"
His attitude was humble, but his demeanor was neither humble nor arrogant, which made General Wei very dissatisfied.
Wouldn't such a person really be able to hide his thoughts and bite him behind his back?
Despite General Wei's suspicious eyes, Lan Ci sat down opposite him.
Immediately afterwards, the waiter brought a few snacks on a tray.
"Ruyiju is the property of my sister-in-law. These special snacks are very popular. It is a rare occasion for the young general to come here. I am here to serve as a host. Please try some of Ruyiju's refreshments."
The man opposite didn't respond, just sipping the cup of tea in his hand.
Lan Ci was not in a hurry, just waiting for the other party's next words.
Compared with endurance, this is the shortcoming of General Wei.
Before I had half a cup of tea, I couldn't help but ask: "Ms. Xie, have you agreed to this marriage?"
Lan Ci looked sad, "There are many elegant and elegant young masters from aristocratic families attending the banquet today. There are two young masters...Mrs. Ji's attitude is even more enthusiastic."
General Wei, who was already impatient, became even more impatient after hearing this.
If Xie Yunling marries a son of an aristocratic family, even if he and Zhao Yuqing reconcile in the future, it will be impossible for him to marry Xie Yunling.
Three years from now, no one can tell.
Maybe by then, he will change his mind and no longer want to marry Xie Yunling.
But he wanted to leave himself a way out.
Therefore, the person Xie Yunling married must be Lan Ci.
This person has no foundation at all in the capital. Even if he is in the top three, and with the support of the Xie family, it is impossible to climb to a high place in just a few years.
Thinking of this, General Wei felt a little more relieved.
No matter what plots and schemes he has, they are of no use in the face of power.
He breathed a sigh of relief without any trace.
Said: "I have long heard that Mr. Lan is so wise and brave that Miss Xie favors you. Isn't it possible that such a small thing can't be done?"
Lan Ci didn't know why the Wei family insisted on bringing him and Miss Xie together.
He had guessed whether General Wei wanted to follow Xu Zhou's path.
The children of the Xie family were deliberately allowed to marry powerless people in order to check and balance the power of the Xie family.
But looking at General Wei's expression, he felt something was not right.
His concern for Miss Xie was extraordinary.
Rubbing the pattern on the cup with his fingertips, "Miss Xie is the legitimate daughter of the Duke's family. Her future husband must come from a noble family. I'm afraid my methods... are of no use."
General Wei's face darkened.
I cursed in my heart: Trash!
He said angrily: "Could it be that you are still thinking about that child bride?"
Lan Ci looked humiliated, "I and my widowed sister-in-law are innocent, the young general should be careful what he says."
After saying that, his expression became annoyed and anxious.
Staring closely into Lan Ci's eyes.
General Wei was wondering whether this man was just holding himself up to the wall and was too timid to be a man.
Or are you putting on a show in front of him, deliberately making him relax his vigilance?
"Don't talk around in circles with me. This general has only one request. No matter what method you use, this marriage must be finalized!"
Lan Ci sighed, "It's a blessing to be appreciated by the Duke of the Kingdom. I don't dare to hope for anything else."
After drinking all the tea in the cup, General Wei said: "I will help you when necessary."
Lan Ci lowered his eyes and stared at the pattern on the cup, without responding for a long time.
When General Wei became impatient, he said calmly: "My sister-in-law often says that pie will not fall from the sky. I am really curious, why do you want to help me?"
"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."
If the Xie family knew his plan, they would definitely not betroth Xie Yunling to Lan Ci.
Maybe he would take advantage of the opportunity to choose a concubine and send Xie Yunling to the palace to put an end to his thoughts.
Based on the friendship between the Emperor and Xie Yunzheng, Xie Yunling would be able to occupy the concubine position no matter what she entered the palace.
If you gain the emperor's favor, you may be promoted to a noble concubine or an imperial concubine.
This is not the result that General Wei wants to see.
First, he wanted to marry Xie Yunling, but once she entered the palace, it was completely impossible. Secondly, Xie Yunling is innocent and innocent, which is what many men like. If she is favored, it will threaten her younger sister's status.
Third, Princess Anhe was born in the royal family. Now Xie Yunzheng is in charge of the Duke's palace. Coupled with the influence of the maternal family, the foundation is deeper than that of the Wei family.
If Xie Yunling enters the palace and is favored, people in her network will support her with all their strength.
It's hard to say whose son will inherit the throne at that time.
Publicly and privately, he wanted to get Xie Yunling and Lan Ci's affairs settled.
The more General Wei didn't say anything, the more suspicious Lan Ci became.
Miss Xie is just a weak girl. If it is for the benefit of the Wei family, there is no need to target her so early.
His eyes moved slightly, and he had an idea in his mind.
Lan Ci raised his glass and said, "Then I would like to thank the Major General for his support."
General Wei snorted coldly, "Remember your identity and don't worry about things you shouldn't have."
Now that the dust has not settled, he cannot tell the whole story.
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You have to take it step by step.
Otherwise, Lan Ci would turn around and sell him out, and he would be in trouble again.
Fortunately, Xie Yunzheng will leave Beijing after the Lantern Festival. Without this Buddha, things will go much smoother.
In less than two quarters of an hour, General Wei left Ruyiju.
Liu Xu was doing her accounting in the box next door, sitting near the window. As soon as she got up, she saw General Wei's carriage.
The Wei family had threatened her before, preventing her from continuing her business in the capital.
She also needs to be self-aware and not cause trouble, which may affect the marriage between Lan Ci and Miss Xie.
Liuxu has come into contact with many people, including rural farmers, traffickers, and even dignitaries in the capital.
This is the first time I have seen someone acting like General Wei.
Liuxu's imagination is wide open.
Could this man be unable to break off the engagement and deliberately find a weak husband for Miss Xie so that he can take her back later?
After all, when General Wei proposed to marry Miss Xie in the Jinluan Palace, although the news was suppressed, if you are interested in prying, you can still get some information.
Young General Wei is now given a marriage gift and cannot disobey the king's orders.
I was thinking about Miss Xie again.
Seeing that the Duke's Mansion was about to show off to Miss Xie, he had no choice but to find a suitable person to occupy the position of Miss Xie's husband.
And Lan Ci is this "lucky person".
After all, he has no power and seems quite easy to bully.
The more I thought about Liuxu, the more I felt I had guessed the truth.
Although this is a bit strange, aren't human beings so inexplicable?
He clicked his tongue and said, "If this is really the case, this person is quite shameless."
Hearing that the Duke had saved him on the battlefield, he turned around and plotted against another sister.
What is the difference between this and white-eyed wolf?
Fortunately, Lan Ci is not a despicable Phoenix man, otherwise this girl Xie would really have fallen into a pit of fire.
After another three to five years, General Wei fell in love with someone else and pretended that nothing happened. Miss Xie's life was immediately over.
There is even no room for reasoning.
Liu Xu came through time travel. She knew that her views were not in harmony with those of ancient people, so she never thought about starting a family.
Lan Ci was ten years younger than her, so he gave her a place to stay, so she took care of him as a younger brother.
Now that Lan Ci has reached adulthood, he is no longer a little kid who needs her care.
She could finally focus on making money and enjoying her single life.
As for raising children for old age, she didn't think much about it. She would just leave her property to Lan Ci's children in the future.
Treasures of gold and silver cannot be brought with them in life, nor can they be taken with them in death.
As long as she enjoys this life, she will not lose anything.
Now that General Wei is threatening her, he is her enemy.
She will not show mercy to her enemies.
Liu Xu told the waiter at the door, "Let Lan Ci come over. I have something to say."