Chapter 6 Qin Mansion Flower Hall.
Sitting in the hall was a man in his early 40s, with a fair complexion and a beard under his nose. He did not look old. This man was none other than Jia Zhen, the third-ranking and powerful general of Duke Ningguo.
Behind him stands Jia Rong, the legitimate son of Duke Ning, who has a delicate face, a handsome figure, a light fur belt, and a beautiful dress. This battle is not simple at first glance.
After a few casual remarks, Qin Ye raised his hands and said humbly: "I don't know what the important matter is for your visit, but I hope you will make it clear."
The dignified General Wulie, a third-class nobleman from the Duke's Mansion, came to visit him personally. It couldn't really be a visit, right? ! ! Jia Zhen had a kind face, showing no trace of the majesty of a powerful family, and said with a smile: "Mr. Qin is an old friend of my father's, there is no need to be so outspoken."
Qin Ye felt sad when he heard this. When he was young, he and Jia Jing, the Duke of Ningguo, were classmates and friends. They often met with each other through long essays and felt like brothers. However, something unexpected happened and the two parted ways and had no contact with each other anymore. As for the so-called old friends, the officialdom was ups and downs, and the Qin family I can't bear it. If it were really an old friend, how could Jia Zhen call him Mr. Qin?
"You're welcome, sir." Qin Ye bowed his hands and bowed.
Jia Zhen didn't care about this. She held the teacup in her hand and played with the tureen. After a moment, her eyes flashed and she ordered Jia Rong, who was standing beside her: "Brother Rong, Mr. Qin is an old friend of our family. I have never met Qin Shibo."
When Jia Rong heard this, she bowed her hands and said, "I have met Qin Shibo."
Upon seeing this, Qin Ye hurriedly stood up and returned the courtesy. Jia Rong was the young master of Duke Ning's mansion, so it was not his fault, and the title of Shibo seemed wrong! ! ! Suddenly, Jia Zhen changed the topic and asked warmly and kindly: "What does Mr. Qin think of the dog?"
Qin Ye raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Although he was puzzled, when faced with Jia Zhen's inquiry, Qin Ye replied "honestly": "Young Master Ling is gentle and elegant. He is a rare young talent."
No matter what kind of person Jia Rong is, just looking at his face, he is indeed a talented person. What's more, even if the other person is as stupid as a pig, he still has to praise the good things. How can he not know how to be human.
Jia Zhen nodded with satisfaction after hearing this, and said seriously: "I have such a son under my knees. In the future, the family property of Ningguo Duke's mansion will also be given to him. Since Mr. Qin thinks the dog is acceptable, then I will not I hid it. Two days ago, my father sent someone to deliver a letter about the marriage between the two families, so he came to visit me."
After saying that, Jia Zhen took out a letter from her pocket.
Qin Ye received the letter in surprise. After reading the content, he said with a reminiscing expression: "I never thought that I would still remember the honor in my heart."
With a sigh, Qin Ye put the letter away and said respectfully: "Sir, the good relationship between Qin and Jin was just a joke at the beginning. Times have changed and people have changed. Please tell Mr. Jing that you don't need to take it to heart."
"Joke..." Jia Zhen raised her brows with a look of dissatisfaction on her face. Originally, he sneered at this marriage. How could the dignified government marry the daughter of such a wealthy family? However, due to his father's orders, he had to come. Propose marriage.
However, when I passed by the courtyard and saw a beautiful woman, I was immediately shocked and my soul was taken away. I asked the servant who led the way and found out that she was the daughter of the Qin family.
In a moment, Jia Zhen made up her mind that the marriage would definitely come true.
It was hard to disobey his parents' orders, so he let his son marry first. When the Qin family's daughter entered the Ningguo Duke's mansion, he had no final say in everything. As for her being his son's wife, what does it matter?What belongs to his son is not his, not to mention that it is natural for a daughter-in-law to fulfill her filial duty for her son. It is also natural for me to worry about my son working hard and share his worries for his son. Isn't this "the father is kind and the son is filial"? But now, the other party actually said it was a joke and what a joke.
"Why, the Qin family looks down on my Jia family." Jia Zhen looked cold and said in a deep voice.
Before, it was Mr. Qin, but now it is the Qin family, and the Jia family is the residence of the Duke of the country. How dare the Qin family look down on the Jia family? This is clearly using power to suppress others.
Qin Ye looked bitter when he heard this. Jia Zhen came to visit and mentioned the marriage. It must be an official marriage, and Jia Zhen had stated in advance that Jia Rong would be the future head of the Ningguo Palace. If her daughter could marry into the Ningguo Palace, it would be a great joy. .
Although the Beijing Palace is more noble, Qin Keqing is at best a concubine, and the difference in status is self-evident. However, the matter has reached this point, and he has no choice, so he bluntly said: "To be honest with you, it's not that I don't want to be lowered, it's just that I don't want to be lowered. The little girl has been spotted by a noble man."
Jia Zhen's face turned gloomy when she heard this. She proposed to Ningguo Gongfu, and she was favored by a noble man. Is there such a coincidence?
"Fart, I, the daughter-in-law of Duke Ningguo's mansion, whoever dares to snatch her away will die." Jia Zhen shouted sternly.
For Qin Keqing, Jia Zhen is determined to win. His Jia family has two sons, who is more valuable than theirs?Regardless of whether it is an excuse or not, Jia Zhen will take back whoever dares to get there Ye groaned and reminded: "Sir, please be careful. It is the prince of the Prince of Beijing who is interested in the little girl. The Prince of Beijing will send someone to take the little girl into the palace tomorrow."
Jia Zhen's face suddenly choked up when she heard this, and her old face turned red. The person she had been dreaming about was going to enter the palace, and she was afraid that he would look like the prince of Beijing. Moreover, he had just scolded Beijing. The grandson of the royal family’s eldest son?Wouldn't that be insulting the royal family? This is disrespectful.
Thinking of this, Jia Zhen shuddered. If this spread, he would definitely get nothing good.
Jia Zhen couldn't help but cough slightly to cover up her embarrassment, and looked sharply at Qin Ye, who was half-hunched over. Since Qin Ye said it with certainty, it was obviously not a lie.
For a moment, Jia Zhen was extremely dissatisfied with Qin Ye. The Prince of Beijing took a fancy to you and agreed, completely forgetting the "goodness of Qin and Jin". It was a spineless thing.
It's just that although Jia Zhen is dissatisfied, she doesn't want to get angry. After all, the Qin family's daughter is favored by the Beijing Palace, and the Qin family is also related to the Beijing Palace. Although the Ningguo Palace is noble, it is not as good as Beijing Palace. Prince Jing's Mansion, not to mention the rude words he had just made, Qin Ye could not be allowed to file a complaint.
Jia Zhen suppressed her anger and said kindly: "Mr. Qin, after all, this is an agreement between you and your father. How can a gentleman break his promise?"
Although Ning Guogong's palace is not as prestigious as Beijing's palace, it is not at his mercy. As long as Qin Ye talks about the marriage contract, Qin Keqing still has room for change in entering Beijing's palace.
Qin Ye looked embarrassed when he heard this. As Jia Zhen said, a gentleman should keep his promise and should not break the contract. However, he and Jia Jing broke off the relationship early. He thought that the other party had forgotten about it. Who would have thought that Duke Ning would come to propose marriage.
It happened to be a coincidence that the Prince of Beijing wanted someone, and the Duke of Ning also wanted someone. If he had known this earlier, he should not have accepted Princess Beijing today, leaving no room for maneuver.
Qin Ye understood what Jia Zhen said. If it was as he said, the Qin family would definitely offend the Beijing Palace, but if they refused, they would also offend the Ningguo Palace.
If he offends Ning Guogong, he still has the support of Beijing Prince, but if he offends Beijing Prince, it will be difficult to do well. The two powers will harm each other, whichever is the lesser. What's more, Qin Ye is very unhappy with Jia Zhen's style. If he hadn't been concerned about his identity, he would have been kicked out long ago.
Thinking of this, Qin Ye cupped his hands and said, "Sir, the original agreement with Duke Jing was for the children of both parties, but the young master is the grandson of Duke Jing."
The engagement was intended for the children of both parties. However, Qin Ye had no children in his early years, and only adopted his daughter Qin Keqing in the Yangsheng Hall in his later years. The marriage was not appropriate at the time, so it naturally did not count.
Jia Zhen's face turned gloomy and scary when she heard this. His father had good intentions, but who would have thought that Qin Ye would be so ignorant. If he knew that the daughter of the Qin family was so beautiful, he would have come to ask for her hand in marriage when it was time to renew their relationship.
"Since Quan Zi doesn't have such good fortune, I can't say much. I just want to let this matter go. Mr. Qin doesn't need to tell anyone about it."
Since the other party didn't know each other, Jia Zhen had no choice. Firstly, the Qin family was her father's old friend and she couldn't fall out with him. Secondly, the Qin family was on good terms with the Prince of Beijing and it was hard to offend her. Jia Zhen had no choice but to hold back her anger.
Qin Ye understood clearly after hearing this. This was a warning to him not to talk nonsense. In fact, he had no intention of telling the matter in the first place. After all, this was the Duke's mansion and the Qin family could not afford to offend him, so he handed over his hand and said, "Don't worry, sir. I will definitely be careful in my words and deeds."
Jia Zhen didn't say much when she saw this, and took Jia Rong away with a cold face. Qin Ye got up and saw him off.
When Jia Zhen left the Qin Mansion, Jia Zhen's expression became unbearable and she began to curse loudly, which frightened Jia Rong behind her.
Seeing Jia Zhen's face gloomy, Jia Rong thought for a while, then stepped forward cautiously and said: "Father, since the Qin family's daughter is favored by the prince, there is nothing we can do. She is just a small family, and she is not worthy of anything. "
Regarding Qin Keqing, Jia Rong was also shocked. Thinking that the beauty was his wife, he felt very happy. However, at this point, he had no choice. Thinking that his father had worked hard for his marriage, he could only comfort him. old father.
Jia Zhen naturally knew that she was just trying to vent her anger. Unexpectedly, Jia Rong stepped forward and said these words without realizing it. Jia Zhen immediately became furious. She raised her hand and slapped Jia Rong in the face. She scolded: "You bastard." , If you don't learn well all day long, you can't even find a satisfactory daughter-in-law. Let me tell you, if you don't change your mind in the future, you will be careful."
Jia Rong covered her cheeks with a look of grievance. He was the one without a wife, not Jia Zhen, so why should he take it out on himself? (End of this chapter)