Sure enough, Chen Jinghuai's mood obviously relaxed when matters related to Guanyuan Town were not involved.
She could even subtly capture Chen Jinghuai's happy mood.
Naturally, she became more and more satisfied with Chen Jinghuai.
This man is really easy to understand, easier to handle than his cousin, and much more magnanimous than the hypocrite Lu Zhizhang.
In her previous life, she couldn't see people's hearts clearly and was too obsessed, which is why she ended up like that.
Now that she has found someone who can see her true feelings clearly, she won't make the same mistakes again.
But if her aunt knew that she was actually interested in the Chen family, she might be annoyed with herself.
However, the situation in the DPRK was changing rapidly, and Emperor Yong really seemed to be a bit of a loser. It was clear that the Jiang family and his aunt's Gao family had all contributed greatly to helping Emperor Yong overthrow the Chen family.
But as soon as the Chen family fell, Emperor Yong's butcher knife swung at the Jiang family. If her father deserved what he deserved, his purpose was just to take over the Chen family and replace him.
That uncle really had no selfish motives at all. He just wanted to help Emperor Yong truly take back all his power. But even so, nothing good was left behind at my uncle's house.
My uncle offended too many people while handling the case, and in the end he was retaliated against. His uncle was beheaded and sent back to the palace.
Although he was granted the title of Marquis Boyuan after his death, he also entered the Mingchen Pavilion.
But these have nothing to do with future generations. On the contrary, his descendants died inexplicably one by one.
Although her aunt was a high-ranking concubine, she had no children throughout her life. She died of illness in the palace at the age of thirty-three. After her death, she was posthumously named Empress Dowager Wenyuan because Zhao Nianze ascended the throne.
But at that time, there was no direct descendant of the Gao family.
In the end, the three families of Chen, Jiang and Gao, who were so prosperous back then, all ended up with their fortunes withered.
Before Jiang Nianjiao had time to sigh, the sound of boots stepping on dead branches suddenly came from outside the peach forest path.
At the same time, a cold white, slender hand with clear joints suddenly pulled out the flower branches.
It's too late to avoid it now.
Jiang Nianjiao and Chen Jinghuai only looked at the visitor subconsciously.
The man was wearing a moon-white round-collared robe embroidered with crane patterns. His body was like an orchid and a jade tree, and his appearance was astonishingly beautiful.
Seeing that the people talking in the woods were Jiang Nianjiao and Chen Jinghuai, the visitor showed only a faint smile, "I wonder who is talking in the woods, but it turned out to be cousin Jinghuai and Jiaojiao."
Chen Jinghuai was obviously very happy to see him. He brushed his sleeves and saluted, "Wei Chen has met His Highness the Third Highness."
But the young man half helped Chen Jinghuai and said, "Why are cousin Jinghuai and I so different from each other?"
Jiang Nianjiao was somewhat surprised by Zhao Yanzhen's sudden appearance.
After all, he should be attending classes in Taixue Hall today.
Why did you end up here?
Zhao Yanzhen seemed not to notice Jiang Nianjiao's prying eyes, and only concentrated on talking to Chen Jinghuai, "Cousin, when I wrote to you that day, was the task I asked you to be completed?"
Chen Jinghuai was obviously worried about Jiang Nianjiao being here, so he just gave a vague hum.
Jiang Nianjiao couldn't help but be intrigued by Zhao Yanzhen's words.
Her intuition told her that what Chen Jinghuai and Zhao Yanzhen said was most likely related to her uncle.
It's a pity that the two men only changed the topic halfway through the conversation.
"Cousin, my mother has been waiting for you at Fengchen Palace. If you and Jiaojiao have nothing important to do at the moment, why don't we go to Fengchen Palace first?"
Chen Jinghuai naturally agreed with Zhao Yanzhen's proposal.
When the two were about to leave the forest, Zhao Yanzhen turned around and glanced at Jiang Nianjiao and said, "Jiaojiao, what are you doing? My cousin and I are going to Fengchen Palace. You have to come with us."
He asked very casually, as if he was very familiar with Jiang Nianjiao.
Although Zhao Yanzhen's voice was clear and pleasant, Jiang Nianjiao still felt uncomfortable when he called her like that.
After all, she had always been on guard against Zhao Yanzhen's sudden appearance.
She didn't believe it was a chance encounter now. After all, Chen Hongnian, who had agreed to let him go, couldn't leave here on his own initiative. But now, until he showed up, Chen Hongnian didn't come over to notify him.
When he showed up like this, I didn't know what trouble he was going to make.
However, Jiang Nianjiao's bad intentions did not happen until she returned to Fengchen Palace.
Could it be that I really think too much?
While Jiang Nianjiao was thinking wildly, Queen Min had apparently finished talking to Chen Jinghuai, whom she hadn't seen for a long time.
She cast her eyes on Concubine Yuxian and suddenly asked, "Concubine Xian, what do you think of my nephew?"
Concubine Yu Xian naturally praised her, saying, "You are a talented person, you are young and promising."
Empress Min then said, "My nephew is just over his age now, but because he has been in Yunzhou all year round, the marriage has been delayed. When he comes back this time, I just want to arrange a marriage for him."
After hearing this, Concubine Yuxian began to feel that something was not right about this matter.
Although she also heard Yaozhu mention that Queen Min had been a matchmaker for Jiaojiao, she didn't expect the marriage to come so quickly.
But now in Fengchen Palace, she couldn't refuse to leave, so Concubine Yuxian could only bite the bullet and said, "Of course Colonel Chen is a very talented person, and he can be chosen by the Queen herself. I don't think the noble ladies in the capital will be able to do it." Who wouldn’t want to?”
Empress Min went straight to the point and said, "Then if I want to marry your niece, I wonder what Concubine Xian wants?"
At this time, Concubine Yu Xian only played Tai Chi, "Queen Min is joking. She and her parents will naturally decide on my niece's marriage. It is not my concubine's turn to talk about this matter."
It's a pity that Queen Min obviously didn't intend to give her a chance to refuse. "Concubine Yuxian doesn't have to be so presumptuous. Everyone knows that you, your niece, are equal to half of your daughter. She has always been willing to respect your wishes. This is why I have done this." Just ask."
After she finished speaking, she glanced at Jiang Nianjiao again, "I have asked Miss Jiang what she meant. She said she is willing to get to know each other with my nephew."
"As for her parents, I don't want to be the one who messes up the relationship. Therefore, this matter depends on the wishes of the two of them. If this happens, I will personally go to the Jiang family to propose marriage."
There was obviously room for manipulation in Queen Min's words, so Concubine Yuxian naturally had difficulty in speaking out.
"It is also Jiaojiao's blessing to have the Queen personally act as a matchmaker."
Seeing that Concubine Yuxian agreed to the matter, Jiang Nianjiao couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
But outside of this, there seemed to be a line of sight falling on him.
Jiang Nianjiao couldn't help but follow her gaze and looked over, not expecting that the person looking at her was actually Zhao Yanzhen.
Although she had never met Zhao Yanzhen a few times, this was not the first time that she noticed that the other person was sizing her up.
It's just that today he has lost his warm smile, and his amber wine-like eyes are even more cold and distant.
Seeing his expression, Jiang Nianjiao unconsciously thought of the four words "naturally cool".
This look is naturally not friendly.
Thinking of this man's trouble today, Jiang Nianjiao couldn't help but give him a fierce look.
He originally thought that the person opposite him would restrain himself somewhat because of his glare, but he didn't want to glare at him. Instead of looking away, the man instead raised the corners of his lips into a charming smile.
He was naturally handsome and had attractive peach blossom eyes, and now his smile seemed to be teasing.
Jiang Nianjiao glared at him again, then turned her gaze away from him.
Although Concubine Yu Xian and Empress Min, who were busy chatting above, did not see their interaction, Chen Jinghuai saw it.
After the banquet, Jiang Nianjiao naturally followed Concubine Yuxian back to Yuxiu Palace.
Chen Jinghuai stayed to talk to Zhao Yanzhen.
After all, he went to the palace on vacation today. In addition to reporting to Emperor Yong on the movements of the Qiangmo people at the border and visiting his aunt, he had more important things to discuss with his cousin.
Zhao Yanzhen had a tacit understanding with him. After returning to the Zhengyun Palace where Zhao Yanzhen now lived, Zhao Yanzhen dismissed all the servants around him.
"Yanzhen, everything is as you expected. Regarding the seizure of food and grass, Gao Yizhong really found the uncle's head. When I was rescuing him, I also read the file materials in his hand. I think the evidence he found It doesn't look like false evidence." Chen Jinghuai lowered his voice.
Zhao Yanzhen was not surprised by Chen Jinghuai's suspicion. He chuckled, "Fake evidence? I didn't say that the evidence he found was false."
Confirming his suspicion, Chen Jinghuai couldn't help but subconsciously clenched his fists. However, thinking that it was his uncle who did this, he had no choice but to loosen his fists. After repeated weighing and contesting, Chen Jinghuai finally considered and said: " Does grandpa know about this?”
Zhao Yanzhen was about to drink tea. Hearing this, he put down the tea cup in his hand and said, "I didn't tell anyone except you."
"For such a big matter, I think we should tell my grandfather. After all, Mr. Gao holds not only evidence of the military money that was withheld from our Yunzhou area, but also military money from several other states. So, If a large amount of money is investigated, not only the Chen family will be implicated, but also my grandfather's reputation will be destroyed." Chen Jinghuai said with excitement.
However, Zhao Yanzhen just said in a low voice, "This matter is not urgent. It doesn't make any difference if my grandfather knows it sooner or later, and it's not our turn to talk about it."
"Why is there no difference? If we knew earlier, he would have made preparations earlier. And if we don't tell him, who else can tell?" Chen Jinghuai couldn't help but asked when he saw Zhao Yanzhen looking like an old god.
Seeing that Chen Jinghuai was really anxious, Zhao Yanzhen continued, "It's too late as you said. Gao Yizhong has already found out about this matter. Sooner or later these things will be presented to my father. Do you think my grandfather will do it now?" How to do it?"
Chen Jinghuai thought of his grandfather's behavior and fell silent for a moment.
Zhao Yanzhen then continued, "Since we are going to take this step sooner or later, instead of letting us talk about this matter, which will make it appear that the Chen family has many hands and eyes, and only make my father jealous. It would be better for Mr. Gao, who will return to Beijing, to take the initiative to discuss this matter." Grandfather said, wouldn’t this make things more beautiful?”
"But Gao Yizhong is so loyal, how can he take the initiative to communicate with his grandfather?" Chen Jinghuai obviously felt that Zhao Yanzhen was talking nonsense.
Zhao Yanzhen said, "He is loyal, but he also remembers his kindness. Cousin, don't forget that you saved his life when his life was hanging by a thread. Although he will not betray my father for this, But for him, before his father makes a fuss about this matter, he can at least tell his grandfather in advance because of this kindness, and what his grandfather does only requires this little time in advance."
