Those who were able to enter the palace to attend the New Year's Eve banquet were all of the same family background and upbringing. Seeing that Qi Wang had no intention of saying anything to them, but looked at Shang Wanqing differently, the other people did not continue to move forward, but took the space Leave it to Qi Huang and Shang Wanqing.
The person who served them personally stood a little further away, not too far away, just in a position where they could be seen but could not hear their conversation.
Shang Wanqing looked at Qi Huang who was sitting opposite her, her pink face was full of spring, her eyes were rolling, her voice was a little softer than usual, but it didn't make people feel artificial.
"Your Highness, I have heard of your talent and name on weekdays, and Wanqing has longed for it. I have been friends with you for a long time. A few days ago, Wanqing wrote some poems, and the maids bound them into a collection of poems. Do you want to give me some advice from the government?"
Looking at the shy woman in front of him, Qi Huang shook his head and rejected her.
The blush on Shang Wanqing's face receded, and there was a bit of embarrassment in her expression.
Originally thought that Qi Huang treated her differently, did she just pretend to be affectionate
But she quickly adjusted her mood again, and said with a smile: "It's not Wanqing's fault. Your Highness is afraid of the cold. There is no earth dragon in Shangshufu. If you go, I'm afraid you won't be able to adapt. It's Wanqing's consideration." It's not a week, I hope your Highness will forgive me."
Qi Huan nodded, and said in a warm voice: "I also like to write poems. If Miss Shang is willing, I can enter the palace in a few days. Let's appreciate each other's poems together."
Shang Wanqing originally thought that there was no hope for herself, but she didn't expect the turn of events to turn bright. A smile appeared on her face immediately, and she nodded in agreement.
It took a long time for them to come out, and after a few more brief chats, they returned to the banquet hall.
Naturally, the temperature in the side hall outside was not as high as that in the hall. When Qi Wang came back, his face was a little blue from the cold. Qi Heng noticed his appearance, and handed over the Tang Pozi that had been prepared a long time ago.
"An'an, don't you know your physical condition? Why did you run out for so long?"
Qi Huang smiled, and said warmly: "Brother, I understand, I promise I won't do it again next time."
His attitude of admitting his mistake was good, Qi Heng didn't want to say anything more, he ordered his subordinates to serve him some hot soup again, seeing Qi Huang drank it, and his pale face returned to rosy, he felt relieved.
The New Year's Eve banquet lasted until Xushi, and Qi Wang left early because of his poor health, and returned to the Longevity Palace early.
There were a lot of delicacies at the banquet, but most of them were cold, and Qi Huang didn't use much. After he came back, he asked Hong Hong to make cakes and sweet soup for him. After eating warmly, he went to bed.
Qi Wang rested early, but the atmosphere in the Minister's Mansion of the Ministry of War is not very good.
What happened at the New Year's Eve banquet is not a secret, and it's not a secret that Qi Wang looked at Shang Wanqing differently. It is an indisputable fact that Qi Wang chatted with those young and talented young ladies in the side hall, and that Shang Wanqing came back at the latest.
When he was in the palace before, Shang Bingjun kept holding back, and only after he got home did he send someone to call Shang Wanqing over.
Shang Bingjun's wife, Du Yueli, saw that his expression was not very good-looking, so she persuaded him gently: "Master, Qing'er has also reached the age to talk about marriage, if she really catches the eyes of His Royal Highness, she will be a prince and concubine at worst in the future." , such a good marriage, where can we go to ask for it?"
Shang Bingjun glared at Du Yueli, and said angrily: "What do you know as a woman? Anyone in the capital can marry the young Highness, except Wanqing."
When he said this, Du Yueli's complexion changed instantly, she was not the kind of submissive character, her natal family was also a wealthy family, so there was no need to be afraid of Shang Bingjun.
"Master, what you said is too much. Even your eldest daughter can enter the palace and become a nobleman. Why can't my Du Yueli's daughter even be a princess?"
Shang Bingjun had a headache at first, but Du Yueli was still here relentlessly, and he became more irritable and his tone became extremely rude.
"Wanqing is my daughter, can I still harm her? Before she thinks about it, give up this idea as soon as possible. Your Highness is not someone she can think of."
Du Yueli originally wanted to continue to say something, but seeing Shang Bingjun's gloomy expression, her heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't say what she originally wanted to say.
The atmosphere in the room became a bit dull and depressing, and it was not until Shang Wanqing rushed over that the depressing atmosphere was broken.
"Father, mother, why did you call your daughter here in such a hurry?"
Shang Wanqing is a smart girl, she felt that the atmosphere was not right when she came in, she glanced at Shang Bingjun, then her eyes fell on Du Yueli's face, seeing her mother's complexion was not good, she seemed to be in a bad mood, her heart skipped a beat , The mood of the whole person also became tense.
Just came back from the palace, why can parents quarrel? Could it be that she and the little Highness came down to see parents who disagreed
Various thoughts swirled in Shang Wanqing's mind, but she didn't show the slightest bit on her face, she still had an obedient appearance.
Shang Bingjun sent out the slaves who came with Shang Wanqing, looked at his daughter with a little uneasy expression on his face, and said directly: "Qing'er, I have already chosen a marriage for you. Hu Ce, the editor of the Imperial Academy, is my student. He has a gentle temperament, is kind to others, and has a good literary talent. Although his family background is a little poor, but according to his ability, it is no problem to be promoted to the fifth-rank Zhongshu Minister in a few years. After the fifteenth day, I will ask your mother to make an appointment for this marriage."
After hearing what Shang Bingjun said, Shang Wanqing was struck by lightning.
In the past, she had never heard that her marriage was booked, why did Hu Ce, an editor, suddenly appear? The editor of the Hanlin Academy is nothing more than a seventh-rank official. How can she be the daughter of a dignified second-rank official with a seventh-rank editor
It is said that marrying a wife from a low family and marrying a daughter from a high family, no matter how bad it is, is a marriage of a similar class. How can she be willing to marry her to a seventh-rank editor at once
Not to mention that the little prince looked at her differently at the New Year's Eve banquet today, even without this incident, she would not have agreed to the marriage.
"Father, daughter disagrees, daughter..."
Before Shang Wanqing could finish speaking, Shang Bingjun interrupted her directly.
"It's up to you whether you agree or not. Marriage matters are based on the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. Everything is decided by the parents. Your opinion is not important. You just need to feel at ease and prepare for marriage."
Shang Bingjun has talked to this point, and Shang Wanqing's thoughts are completely lost. No matter how much she thinks, she is just a seventeen-year-old girl. How can she suddenly go through such a change? can bear it
Shang Wanqing didn't dare to argue with her father, so she lowered her head and began to cry.
Hearing her daughter's cry, Du Yueli's heart was about to break.
She has five children under her knees, and she only has a daughter like Shang Wanqing, who is spoiled like an eyeball. Whenever she cries, her heart breaks.
Her precious daughter, who can obviously marry into the royal family, why should she marry a seventh-rank editor
How many editors are there in the Hanlin Academy, and how many are in their early years? How can that Hu Ce get ahead
What's more, he just entered the Hanlin Academy this year, and if he wants to be promoted, it will take at least three years. After three years, if he has the skills, he can stay in the capital as an official. If he has no skills, he can only be released. Don't think about promotion, if the performance is not good, it will take another three years.
How could she marry such a man with such a delicate daughter
Even if he is promising, it will be six years later when he is in his early years. At that time, wouldn't her daughter have to suffer for so many years in vain
Du Yueli stepped forward and hugged Shang Wanqing, and after comforting her in a low voice, she turned her head and stared at Shang Bingjun, and said angrily: "Master, you are too much, Qingqing is my daughter, you want to control her as you like?" Her marriage depends on whether I agree or not, I don't agree to this marriage!"
Shang Bingjun was furious, but Du Yueli didn't bother to continue talking with him, and left the main courtyard directly with Shang Wanqing.
After they left, Shang Bingjun was so angry that he smashed all the furnishings in the house to pieces. Looking at the messy room, he couldn't suppress the gloom in his heart.
His daughter must never be associated with His Highness, if they were really together, then the business would be completely ruined.
Shang Bingjun was going to take good care of Du Yueli and Shang Wanqing's mother and daughter, but before he could take action, Du Yueli took Shang Wanqing back to the Annanhou Mansion at dawn the next day.
Du Yueli is the second daughter of the Marquis of Annan. She grew up pampered and pampered. Back then, she chose to marry Shang Bingjun because she liked him for his good looks, talent, and good family background. The most important thing was that Shang Bingjun When he came to ask for marriage, he said that after marriage, he would only have Du Yueli alone, and he would not accept second-guessing, which moved Du Yueli.
Who would have thought that Shang Bingjun had a concubine's eldest daughter before he got married, if it wasn't for the fact that the mother of the concubine's eldest daughter passed away early due to dystocia, and Shang Bingjun did not take concubines afterwards, Du Yueli would never have swallowed this breath .
Originally, because His Royal Highness looked at his daughter differently, the daughter was likely to marry His Royal Highness as a prince and concubine, and she would become a high-ranking princess in the future. Shang Bingjun didn't agree, but he wanted to marry his daughter to a seventh-rank editor like crazy. , how can she bear it
After taking her daughter back to Annanhou's mansion, Du Yueli went to Mrs. Hou, cried hard, and told all the ridiculous things Shang Bingjun did.
Mrs. Hou dotes on Du Yueli's daughter, and even her granddaughter Shang Wanqing is very embarrassing in front of her. Knowing that Shang Bingjun wants to marry Shang Wanqing to such a person, Mrs. Hou became very angry at that time .
"Yue'er, you and Wanqing are living at home. I think Shang Bingjun is a fool. Don't be afraid. As long as your father and I are still alive, he won't be the master of Wanqing's marriage."
After receiving Mrs. Hou's words, Du Yueli was relieved, and her whole mood was much better than before. With Mrs. Hou's assurance, Shang Wanqing's frowning brows were loosened, and her hanging heart was relieved .
Although Shang Bingjun is the minister of the Ministry of War, the status of the Marquis of Annan is not low. As long as the grandmother is willing to protect her, she doesn't need to marry the seventh-rank editor of the Imperial Academy.
The mother and daughter stayed in Annanhou's mansion just like that, and did not return to the Minister's Mansion of the Ministry of War for a long time.
Shang Bingjun came to pick her up twice, but Du Yueli still refused to go back. Shang Bingjun didn't take his wife and daughter back. Instead, he was asked by his father-in-law and his mother-in-law. He felt ashamed, so he didn't come again.
Qi Heng has been sending people to keep an eye on the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of War, and his subordinates have truthfully reported to Qi Heng what happened in the last two days.
Because of the Chang'an matter, Qi Heng was wary of the Minister of the Ministry of War. He originally thought that the Minister of the Ministry of War had placed Chang'an next to Qi Wang so that it would be convenient for the businessman's daughter to marry Qi Wang as his concubine.
After all, Chang'an is Qi Wang's personal attendant, and Qi Wang's preference for Chang'an is the clearest. If the Minister of the Ministry of War really wants his daughter to marry Qi Wang, it seems to be able to explain it.
However, the news that his subordinates had returned made Qi Heng somewhat puzzled.
Shang Bingjun is not willing to let his prostitute daughter marry Qi Wang, he would rather betroth his prostitute daughter to a seventh-rank Hanlin editor than let her marry Qi Hua as the prince concubine.
This is obviously extremely abnormal.
Because of Shang Wanqing's marriage, Shang Bingjun and Du Yueli had a falling out, and Du Yueli took Shang Wanqing back to Annanhou's Mansion, and the relationship between the husband and wife quickly dropped to freezing point.
After sorting out the information obtained, Qi Heng always felt that he had overlooked something, but he couldn't remember what he had overlooked for a while.
"Send people to keep watching Shang Bingjun, and also send some people to watch from the Marquis of Annan."
After the subordinates took their orders, they withdrew.
After Qi Heng sat in the study for a while, he felt a little uneasy. After thinking about it, he finally went to Qi Wang's Longevity Palace.
In the last two days, Qi Wang has returned to his previous life, perhaps because the weather is getting colder and colder, he spends most of his time on the bed, and won't get out of bed unless necessary.
When Qi Heng came in, Qi Huan was putting something into the quilt, his movements were a little slower, and Qi Heng happened to see him right.
"An'an, what are you hiding?"
was found.
Qi Wang silently took an oiled paper bag out of the quilt, and put it into Qi Heng's outstretched hand.
Inside the oiled paper bag was freshly baked chestnut cake, probably for the convenience of eating, so it was put into the oiled paper bag.
Qi Heng weighed the weight of the chestnut cake in his hand, and looked up at Qi Wang who was sitting there with his eyes on his nose, his nose, his nose and his heart.
"Is this your 'order' of chestnut cake this afternoon?"
Qi Wang nodded: "Yes, I can only eat a little this afternoon, you see there is only one serving, not double servings."
Qi Heng was about to be amused by Qi Huang, and with a bit of helplessness on his face, he said, "An'an, if this chestnut cake is put on a plate, I'm afraid it can hold two plates, don't you think so?" Is it a little bit more?"
Qi Huan coughed, and said somewhat uncomfortably: "Crimson prepared this for me, I didn't know there were so many."
Qi Heng glanced at him: "If you don't know, what did you hide just now?"
Qi Huan: "..."
Careless.
Ever since, Qi Du watched helplessly as Qi Heng ate half of the chestnut cake before handing over the remaining half to him.
Qi Huan: "..."
If he knew that he couldn't keep his chestnut cake, he should have eaten more.
"Brother, why did you suddenly remember?"
"If I don't come, how can I find you stealing food?"
Qi Huan: "..."
He shouldn't have asked if a mistake would cause eternal hatred.
Seeing his younger brother's mood drop because of his words, Qi Heng couldn't help showing a smile on his face. He sat down beside Qi Wang's bed, and put on a face that he wanted to have a good talk with him. The posture of talking.
Qi Wang also restrained his thoughts and looked at Qi Heng.
Calculating the time, Qi Heng will come here at this point, he should have found something.
After Qi Heng organized his language, he said, "An An, what do you think of the lady from the Shangshu family of the Ministry of War?"
Qi Huang replied frankly: "Miss Shang is very beautiful, very talented, and has a good temper. She is a very good girl. I admire her very much."
After hearing Qi Wang's words, Qi Heng immediately asked: "Then what if you let her be your concubine?"
Qi Wang was silent for a while before he said: "We just met, it's a bit early to say this."
It's too early to talk about marriage now.