Chapter 649 Taking advantage of guilty conscience (4K big chapter)
Today, Fan Jinglan is wearing a red fur collared cloak, with a warm smile on her face, like a little sun in the cold winter, bright and dazzling.
Just seeing Fan Jinglan like this makes people feel warm in their hearts.
A heartfelt smile appeared on Xia Mingyue's face, and she and Fan Jinglan completed a huge hug.
"Sister has arrived in the capital." Fan Jinglan said with excitement, the tip of her nose turning red. "Since I heard that the emperor and the empress wanted to summon my sister to the capital, I counted the days with my fingers every day, and I even looked forward to my sister's early arrival. , my neck has grown a lot in anticipation, it’s my sister’s arrival.”
"When did my sister set off on her journey? The journey was smooth. Did she encounter anything on the way? Was there anything interesting?"
"Wu Jin also came with his sister? I heard that my sister came with Jin Weiguo's peace negotiation delegation, and those responsible for escorting the peace negotiation delegation were Commander Lu and Commander Xia. Where are they?"
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Fan Jinglan said a series of questions in one breath, like beans poured from a bamboo tube, crackling.
Xia Mingyue laughed dumbly and said, "You asked so many questions at once. I don't know which one to answer. How did you find this place?"
She came with the peace negotiation delegation. The arrival of the peace negotiation delegation in Beijing yesterday was not a secret. It was not unusual for Fan Jinglan to know about it. However, this house was purchased privately by Lu Qiyan, so Fan Jinglan probably didn't know about it.
"The emperor told me." Fan Jinglan raised her chin, her face full of pride, "I was in the palace, and when I heard that my sister was about to arrive in the capital, I wanted to go out to meet her, but the emperor didn't allow it. He also said that he knew where my sister was staying. I can just come to my sister directly after she has settled down, so I followed the emperor’s suggestion and came to look for my sister today.”
"That's it." Xia Mingyue responded with a smile, but her brows wrinkled slightly.
Her arrival in the capital was indeed reported to the emperor, and for the convenience of summoning the emperor and empress in the future, her current residence would also be explained.
But according to Fan Jinglan, the emperor knew that they were going to settle in this house before they entered the city gate?
Did Lu Qiyan mention the purchase of this house to others?
Xia Mingyue had some doubts in her heart, but she didn't show it in front of Fan Jinglan. She just planned to ask Lu Qiyan when he came back in the evening.
Fan Jinglan was so happy to see Xia Mingyue that she didn't notice anything unusual about Xia Mingyue. Instead, she pouted, "I answered my sister's question. Shouldn't my sister also answer my question?" ”
"But you have too many questions, and I'm afraid it will take a long time to answer them. You need to sit down and talk slowly."
Xia Mingyue smiled and invited Fan Jinglan into the room, served tea and prepared some snacks suitable for chatting.
They even took out all the food they brought from Jinqiu County to entertain Fan Jinglan.
Millet crispy rice, smile, fish skin and peanuts...
Fan Jinglan usually likes all of them, and more importantly, there is spicy rabbit jerky.
Seeing this, Fan Jinglan's eyes almost lit up like stars in the sky, especially when she saw those dried rabbit meats, she was full of surprises, "Sister also likes to eat dried rabbit meat now?"
"I'm okay, mainly because Yunji seems to like it very much recently. When he was heading to the capital, he hunted some rabbits on the way. In addition to making braised rabbit meat, he also wanted this spicy rabbit meat jerky, which I made. Some came, but he didn’t eat them, so he took them all the way to the capital. If you like them, I’ll give them to you.”
So, these spicy rabbit jerky are made from rabbits hunted by Xia Yunji?
And according to my sister, Xia Yunji also likes dried rabbit meat very much now?
Did you like it from the beginning, or...
Seeing that Fan Jinglan was distracted, Xia Mingyue reached out and pinched her nose, "What are you thinking about, so lost in thought?"
"The food made by my sister tastes so good that even my tongue was swallowed into my stomach. I was busy looking for the tongue."
Fan Jinglan made a pretense, but at the same time she felt a little guilty, so she hurriedly took the food and stuffed it into her mouth.
Seeing that Fan Jinglan was enjoying her meal, Xia Mingyue's face was full of joy. She added a cup of tea for her and opened her mouth to answer the questions that Fan Jinglan had just asked.
Although there were many questions, they actually all revolved around her trip to Beijing. Xia Mingyue would tell Fan Jinglan the details one by one, starting from the time she was summoned by the emperor and the empress.
The beautiful scenery on the way, the delicious food everywhere, the interesting things that happened during the period, and even what happened between the soldiers of the Great Zhou Kingdom and the Jin Wei Kingdom...
No matter the details.
Fan Jinglan listened with great interest, especially when she heard Xia Mingyue mention that Xia Yunji competed with the Jin Weiguo guards and Tao Ankang in martial arts and succeeded in roasting a whole lamb, her eyes were filled with light.
"It sounds like Commander Xia's skills have improved a lot compared to before. If there is a chance, it would be better to compete again."
Hearing this, Xia Mingyue recalled the previous scene when Xia Yunji and Fan Jinglan were still competing in Jinqiu County.
It was an extremely hearty fight, which even a layman like Xia Mingyue found very lively.
The most important thing is that Xia Yunji and Fan Jinglan look very happy and in a happy mood.
Xia Mingyue smiled and said, "We will probably stay in the capital for a while this time, so there is probably a chance."
"Yeah, right." Fan Jinglan nodded excitedly, "If it doesn't work out, the Queen Mother and the Empress have been asking me to show off my talent at the New Year's Eve banquet, so why not just use my competition with Commander Xia as a show of talent? It’s also an excellent opportunity!”
If there is no chance, then she will create opportunities.
This is nothing!
Xia Mingyue, "..."
The women next to them showed off their talents, playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry and songs, and the daughter of the Fan family showed off her talents, fighting with fists and feet, fighting with swords, guns and sticks, and the main one did whatever she wanted.
But again, as long as Fan Jinglan said this, the Queen Mother, the Emperor and even the Queen Mother would probably all disagree!
The two of them chatted, drank tea and had snacks until the sun went down before Fan Jinglan said goodbye and left.
"I have to go back to the palace to have dinner with the Queen Mother in the evening, so I will leave first. I will come to see my sister tomorrow and take her out for a walk."
"Okay." Xia Mingyue agreed with a smile and personally sent Fan Jinglan out.
It was dark, Lu Qiyan and Xia Yunji returned from the inn, both of them smelled of alcohol.
"The Third Highness rewarded us two for our hard work in escorting us all the way. He held a banquet at noon, and Yunji and I had a few drinks."
Lu Qiyan explained, seeing the plates and refreshments that had not been removed from the table, "Are there any guests coming today?"
"Ms. Fan is here. After chatting with Tian'er for a long time, she also said that she would take me out for a walk tomorrow." Xia Mingyue explained with a smile. While talking, she looked at Xia Yunji.
Fan Jinglan is here?
Xia Yunji's movements suddenly stopped as he was trying to grasp Wu Jin, and he subconsciously looked at Xia Mingyue.
The two siblings looked at each other, and Xia Yunji felt guilty inexplicably. He lowered his head hurriedly and rubbed Wu Jin's big head, "There will be roasted whole lamb at the lunch banquet. I brought you a large piece of lamb chops, and even more. Lots of bones, you’ve been in a good mood these past two days!”
Hearing this, Wu Jin raised his eyelids slightly.
Grilled lamb chops?
Interested, but not much. And for things like good taste, you have to eat food cooked by the owner. That is the real good taste!
Wu Jin's reaction was much colder than expected. Xia Yunji rubbed his nose in embarrassment and smiled, "Wu Jin, you are getting more and more picky..."
Nonsense!
Wu Jin barked twice, expressing disapproval.
"Why not?"
No, no, no!
……
Xia Yunji and Wu Jin began to argue, while Lu Qiyan and Xia Mingyue looked on and laughed.
Xia Mingyue smiled with her eyebrows crooked, "Speaking of which, Mrs. Fan also said that she planned to compete with Yunji during the New Year's Eve banquet, as a New Year's Eve performance to please the Queen Mother, the Emperor and the Queen."
"Although this matter is not entirely certain, I think the Queen Mother and the Emperor will probably not refuse to accept Mrs. Fan's words. It is better to inform you in advance so that you will not be too surprised when the time comes."
"Yeah." Xia Yunji didn't look up and just nodded, "It's not a big deal. I know how to do it. Don't worry, sister."
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Especially when his opponent is Mrs. Fan.
Then you know better what to do.
Lu Qiyan smiled and said, "Since the Queen Mother and the Emperor want Lady Fan to show off her talents at the banquet, they probably want to help Lady Fan choose a husband."
The New Year's Eve banquet has a part where noble ladies show off their talents. Whether they are princesses or noble ladies from the capital, they can participate. However, on the surface it is a so-called talent competition, but in fact it is a wedding signal released to the outside world.
As long as this woman shows her face at the talent show at this night banquet, anyone who is willing to get married can come to propose marriage. If she does not want to get married and wants to keep her daughter for another two years, she will only attend the banquet and will not show off her talents. Everyone Then he will know the intentions of his family, so as not to bring trouble to himself.
Over time, this became a custom, and even princesses were not exempt from it.
Fan Jinglan has passed her hair age, and she was brought up under the care of the Queen Mother and the Empress. Now it is normal for her to arrange her marriage.
"That's about it." Although Xia Mingyue didn't understand the rules, she felt that what Lu Qiyan said was quite reasonable and said with a smile, "Ms. Fan's temperament is really smart and straightforward."
To use the martial arts competition with Xia Yunji as the content of the talent show, that is to tell others openly that she, Fan Jinglan, is such a person, and if she doesn't accept it, don't disturb her.
Compared with others who try hard to package themselves as gentle and virtuous ideal daughter-in-law, Fan Jinglan is indeed a little different.
But it is precisely in this way that people who are inconsistent with her personality and ideas can be deterred and put an end to this idea as soon as possible.
"Ms. Fan has her confidence, and even if she is so, I am afraid that those who want to come to ask for marriage will also level the threshold of the Fan family."
After all, being able to marry Fan Jinglan would bring many benefits to the entire family.
Under the great interests, it is normal to abandon the so-called emotions and face.
Xia Mingyue nodded in agreement, "There are countless young talents. The Queen Mother, the Empress, and the entire Fan family will probably be spoiled for choice..."
The couple were talking, but Xia Yunji came over and muttered for a long time before speaking with some difficulty, "Sister, brother-in-law, who do you think will be Mrs. Fan's husband?"
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Xia Mingyue and Lu Qiyan looked at each other and smiled, "This is a very difficult question for you to ask. This candidate must be liked by Madam Fan, and he must be in the eyes of the Queen Mother and the Emperor."
Madam Fan likes it...
Xia Yunji blinked.
Madam Fan likes hunting and martial arts, she has a frank temperament, and she has a pleasant face when she comes into contact with him. Even if she can't say she likes him, she at least doesn't dislike him.
Then he still has a chance?
But the latter one...
Xia Yunji opened his mouth and asked, "Then what kind of person can fall in the eyes of the Queen Mother, the Emperor and the Queen?"
Xia Mingyue laughed when she heard this, "Why do you ask this?"
"Ms. Fan and I are considered friends. Let's take care of it. Well, yes, take care of it." Xia Yunji touched his nose a little guiltily, "But it's mainly out of curiosity. I want to see what this marriage means to the man. Pay attention to and demand ”
"Are you also thinking about your marriage?" Xia Mingyue pursed her lips and smiled, "Don't worry, your brother-in-law and I are also thinking about this."
"Yes." Lu Qiyan also nodded, "Yunji will come to the capital this time. The emperor will reward you for his merits. Yunji will probably become famous and attract attention in the capital. Yunji is young and promising, and he will definitely be in the eyes of many people. Chenglong Kuaisheng, I’m afraid our family’s threshold will also be trampled by then.”
What's more, he also has a sister who is highly admired by the emperor and the empress, and a brother-in-law with great military achievements. He comes from a poor family and almost meets all the expectations of the nobles in the capital for a perfect husband.
It can be said that Xia Yunji's marriage does not require too much worry.
Just see Shi Xia Yunji's own thoughts and emotional preferences.
Xia Mingyue and Lu Qiyan were discussing Xia Yunji's marriage. Xia Yunji, the party involved, saw that the situation was not right and fled the scene quickly, dragging Wu Jin to play in the yard.
When Xia Mingyue and Lu Qiyan saw this, they still looked at each other and smiled.
The couple kept the matter secret and tacitly agreed not to talk about it any further.
"Ms. Fan came today and mentioned something. It's not a big deal, but I always feel like telling you something."
Xia Mingyue said, "Ms. Fan seems to have known where I live before we even entered the capital, and she even learned about it from the emperor's mouth. But have you previously revealed to the public that the residence is located here?"
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"No." Lu Qiyan denied, "I left this matter to my subordinates and did not announce it to the outside world."
"This way..." Xia Mingyue pursed her lips.
Lu Qiyan also frowned slightly.
If the emperor knew about this, it meant that he had sent someone to keep an eye on them.
It is not even ruled out that the emperor used Lady Fan to convey this signal to them.
Their every move is under the eyes of the emperor, so don't have any other thoughts.
In this way, this matter becomes interesting.