The four seasons in Shangjing have always been winter and summer. It is cold and cold from the autumnal equinox to Grain Rain, but it is unbearably hot from summer to the beginning of autumn.
Therefore, although it is already the beginning of autumn, the temperature outside is getting higher and higher.
On days like this, even though there was an ice basin in the house to cool off, Jiang Nianjiao still felt restless.
In addition, the bad debts caused by Yu Se in the family are now all in her own hands. She is afraid that the trouble Yu Se has caused for the Jiang family will be noticed by the Holy Emperor, and she is stretched by the huge financial deficit of the Jiang family. Jiang Nianjiao only feels that she I was exhausted every day.
However, during this period, her aunt seemed to be thinking about her marriage, and only made appointments with her to meet young men of the right age in the capital from time to time.
This summons every three times is really frustrating.
In order not to show that something had happened to Chu Se, she had to go to see her aunt pretending to be nonchalant.
Just thinking about it gave her a headache.
Today she was summoned by her aunt again, and she even wanted to pretend to be sick.
However, once she entered the palace, she could have secret meetings with Zhao Yanzhen and seek advice from Zhao Yanzhen. Therefore, although it was very annoying, she still chose to listen to her aunt every time.
And I heard that Queen Min also held a tea party for Zhao Yanzhen today to choose a wife.
Thinking of Zhao Yanzhen's ridicule every time she chose her blind date, she decided to go to the palace to see Zhao Yanzhen's show.
But before that, she naturally had to go to Yuxiu Palace to report.
Therefore, while her aunt was chatting with a beautiful woman, Jiang Nianjiao thought that today would be just a formality.
She was preparing to greet today's blind date and their parents in a very well-behaved way.
Unexpectedly, this greeting made a handsome young man wearing an ultramarine embroidered magnolia round-neck robe look towards her.
The two looked at each other, and there was obvious surprise in the young man's eyes.
Jiang Nianjiao also had a ghostly expression on her face when she suddenly saw the young man.
What kind of law is this? She has been very careful to avoid this person, and has also changed a lot of the original plot. How come she can meet this person again now, and her aunt introduces him again.
"Jiaojiao, this is Lu Zhizhang, this year's new science prospect." Concubine Yu Xian saw the two people's eyes intersecting and immediately introduced them to them.
Concubine Yuxian then introduced to Lu Zhizhang and his mother, "This is my niece Jiang Nianjiao."
Although Lu Zhizhang was obviously stunned for a moment when he saw Jiang Nianjiao again, the two actually maintained the same tacit understanding and never mentioned that they had met as early as today.
Although Jiang Nianjiao wanted to turn around and leave when she saw Lu Zhizhang, she suppressed the discomfort in her heart and just sat next to Concubine Yu Xian.
Concubine Yuxian was obviously very satisfied with Lu Zhizhang. After all, Lu Zhizhang was talented, well-mannered, and handsome.
Although now due to the suppression of the Chen family and the Jiang family, the Tanhua Lang still only has an idle job.
However, for noble people like them, a person's position never matters to them. After all, if they really want to support him, there are many ways to make this young man soar to the sky.
Therefore, when Jiang Nianjiao sat next to her, Concubine Yu Xian only grabbed Jiang Nianjiao's hand, and then reminded her in a low voice, "Jiaojiao, Lu Tanhua's character and appearance are not picky. I think he is even better than Chen Jinghuai." A hundred times. Your uncle often says that this person has good talents and knowledge, and he is planning to recommend him to your Majesty in the future. You must take good care of this Lu Tanhua."
The aunt's voice was very low, and the distance was so far that the people below couldn't hear clearly what Concubine Yu Xian was saying to Jiang Nianjiao.
Jiang Nianjiao really wanted to refute, but Lu Zhizhang was indeed a hottie now, even if she said he was a hypocrite. I'm afraid no one will believe it.
Therefore, even though Jiang Nianjiao felt extremely disgusted, she could only nod her head casually.
Concubine Yuxian didn't know Jiang Nianjiao's reluctance. Seeing Jiang Nianjiao nodded, she was naturally very happy. After chatting for a few words, she encouraged the two young people to go for a walk outside.
Jiang Nianjiao still hoped to escape from here, so even though she resisted being alone with Lu Zhizhang. But he still took Cui Qiao and Lu Zhizhang for a walk outside the courtyard.
Lu Zhizhang seemed to be interested in getting closer to her, so Jiang Nianjiao separated from her again.
distance.
After such a back-and-forth, most people might know what Jiang Nianjiao means, even if some people don't mind Jiang Nianjiao's scandal-ridden reputation and her reputation in Beijing. But he couldn't stand Jiang Nianjiao's alienation.
On the contrary, Lu Zhizhang, after several attempts to get closer to no avail, suddenly asked, "Miss Jiang seems to be afraid of me? I wonder when have I ever offended a girl?"
Jiang Nianjiao didn't expect that he would ask this directly.
However, the range of his movements was not too small. Lu Zhizhang was already a sensitive person, so how could he not notice that he was alienated from him.
And thinking about Concubine Yuxian's attitude towards him, Jiang Nianjiao felt that she still needed to explain something clearly to him.
"Master Lu has misunderstood. Jiaojiao and Master have only met for the second time today. You saved me before. How could I be afraid of Master?"
At this point, Jiang Nianjiao paused slightly.
Lu Zhizhang didn't say anything more. He just lowered his eyes and smiled and said, "I feel relieved knowing that the girl is not afraid of me. After all, the last time I met the girl, I didn't have time to ask her her name. I always felt that It’s a pity. I didn’t expect that we would meet again today.”
Jiang Nianjiao just smiled lightly and said, "It was my fault that day."
"After all, I have already fallen in love with the person in my heart, and I am afraid that he will misunderstand me." After saying this, Jiang Nianjiao only lowered her head shyly.
"Girl, you already have someone in mind?" Lu Zhizhang was obviously very surprised by this.
Jiang Nianjiao just nodded her head pretending to be shy, and said softly, "I am in love with the person I love, but unfortunately there are dangers. But I think as long as he doesn't let me down, I will definitely let him down."
And the moment she lowered her head, Lu Zhizhang's eyes only flashed with coldness for a moment.
Could it be that the person she was talking about was His Highness Zhao Yanzhen?
It's just that he always thought that the rumors between these two people were originally rumors.
After all, there were rumors that she liked the eldest prince in the past, but in the end she chose not the eldest prince, but Chen Jinghuai from the Chen family.
I just didn't expect the rumors to be true this time.
But so what if it's true? Sooner or later, the Holy Spirit will overthrow the Chen family, and the Chen family is now at the end of its tether.
If not, he would not have dared to quote scriptures and discuss the ills involved in the Chen family in the imperial examination, which was about his future and destiny.
The Third Highness may seem noble, but once his backer, the Chen family, falls, he, the prince, will be completely expelled from the center of power.
So rather than let such a woman who is connected to several power centers waste a chess piece that will be scrapped sooner or later.
It would be better to let that woman become the foundation for his meteoric rise.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhizhang only chuckled, "The girl and the person you like are more in love than gold. Please forgive Lu for asking, could the girl's person be the Third Highness?"
Jiang Nianjiao just lowered her head pretending to be shy, seemingly acquiescing.
Lu Zhizhang then said, "It is truly his blessing that His Highness is able to win the girl's heart so much."
Jiang Nianjiao said, "It is my blessing that I can win His Highness's heart. After all, he has been under a lot of pressure for me during these days. Seeing him like this, I am determined not to marry him in this life."
After saying this, Jiang Nianjiao looked at Lu Zhizhang with great expectation and said, "So when Mr. Lu goes back today, can you tell my aunt that you have no feelings for me?"
Lu Zhizhang was obviously very embarrassed when he heard this. He smiled bitterly, "It's hard for me to say this. I have been in love with the girl since the day we met. Although the girl seemed to be rejecting me with her words, But how do you know that I am not your lover?"
Hearing Lu Zhizhang's last words, Jiang Nianjiao almost laughed out loud: If he, Lu Zhizhang, could be considered a good match, wouldn't she, Jiang Nianjiao, be considered a good person.
But she didn't say this out loud, and it was actually not surprising at all that Zhao Yanzhen would reject her.
She said this just to draw the flames of war to Zhao Yanzhen.
After all, this guy was leisurely laughing at himself and teasing himself.
Now that Lu Zhizhang was here to set him on fire, she wanted to see if Zhao Yanzhen could still take it easy.
By the way, she also wanted to use Lu Zhizhang to try Zhao Yanzhen's
Mind.
"Since Mr. Lu insists, I can't say anything else. It's just a matter between His Highness and I. Please don't tell Mr. Lu to my aunt and several elders." Jiang Nianjiao then requested.
Lu Zhizhang was a gentleman at this time, so he naturally agreed to Jiang Nianjiao's proposal.
And Jiang Nianjiao is not afraid that he will threaten her with such things.
Even if he did tell his aunt about this, she could refuse to admit it. After all, the rumors between Zhao Yanzhen and her have now been suppressed. And she later behaved well and cooperatively in front of her aunt.
If he really acted like this, it would be impossible for his aunt to trust him between herself and him, and she could also use this to question his character.
At the same time, a tea party was quietly held in Fengchen Palace. Most of the women attending the tea party came with their daughters.
The Chen family is still a popular family of powerful ministers, and His Highness the Third Prince is still a popular candidate for the throne.
Therefore, until everything is settled, these official women do not dare to offend the Chen family, whether they actively pursue the wealth.
Almost all the official ladies who had been invited also came.
Watching Fei Huan and Yan Shou below, they were all greeting each other in the venue, each using his talents. Queen Min was obviously very satisfied. She only exchanged a few warm words with the ladies in the room from time to time, and from time to time ordered the palace officials to urge Zhao Yanzhen to come over.
However, the palace official who went to invite him said that His Highness was not in his palace. It was said that Emperor Yong had temporarily invited him to the study room. ..
After hearing the news, Queen Min couldn't help but crush the walnuts in her hand angrily.
After all, it was impossible for Emperor Yong not to know that he was choosing a wife for his son today, but he chose to summon Yanzhen away at this time. Wasn't this going against him?
