While everyone in the Ji family was busy preparing to hold the wedding ceremony for Li Ran and Ji Le, on the other hand, Shu Niu was jealous of Ji Xian in the Ji family, and many of his real rights were gradually deprived of by Ji Xian.
Ji Xian wanted to transfer most of the merchant trade that was originally under his control to Ji Zeng, and Ji Xun took over.
As the saying goes, "Thousands of fair-weather friends, none of them are in trouble." Those who were usually close friends with Shu Niu have now become self-protective.
This kind of thing "adding insult to injury" is absolutely contagious and penetrating. Therefore, Shu Niu is working outside now, but he is still the omnipotent person he was before.
However, after all, Shu Niu has worked hard for many years, and it is absolutely impossible to say that he does not have a group of die-hard fans around him. Therefore, although they have been suppressed, they cannot be suppressed in a short time.
Furthermore, Shu Niu relied on the support of several elders of the Ji clan that he had won over before. At this time, he could intercede for him in front of Ji Xian, so Ji Xian did not continue to kill everyone.
In the season when the north wind was blowing and the white grass was blowing, a wedding that was lively throughout Zhengyi was held at the sacrifice house.
From the powerful ministers to the businessmen, everyone who was in Zhengyi City on this day went to pay homage to their families and congratulate them. The family home was full of guests, laughing and joking, and the moment when the bridegroom and bride paid homage to each other pushed the atmosphere to a climax.
Li Ran never thought that he would get married so soon. For him, this was originally a modest wish in his heart.
But now when he looked at Ji Le in front of him and saw himself through her eyes, he suddenly realized that he had longed for this moment in his heart.
Yes, people must have some pursuits when they are alive. As the saying goes, there are three joys in life, and getting married is one of them.
The presence of Dr. Zichan certainly brought more nobility to the wedding. After sending the bride off to the bridal chamber, Li Ran made a special trip back to the auditorium to find Zichan and toasted him with a glass of wine.
In fact, Li Ran also understood that these days in Zheng Yi, if it were not for Zi Chan's secret help, how could he be so peaceful?
But starting from today, he has some confidence. This is exactly what "it's good to enjoy the shade under a big tree". Now anyone who wants to touch him, whether it is the undercurrent of Qi State or the Ji family of Lu State, will have to think twice.
After the wedding banquet ended in the evening, Ji Xian left Li Ran alone and took him to the ancestral hall dedicated to Ji's ancestors.
It stands to reason that although Li Ran is the son-in-law of the Ji family, he is not the Ji family and cannot enter this ancestral hall.
However, Ji Xian uncharacteristically did not listen to the opinions of any clan elders this time and called Li Ran here alone.
Looking at the rows of memorial tablets in front of him in honor of his ancestors, Li Ran acted calmly and respectfully. Of course he knew what these tablets represented and meant. This represents Ji Xian's recognition of his status as "brother-in-law".
"Hey...I have three sons on my knees. Although the ox is long, this person is not the legitimate son. Ji Wang, although Ji Xun is the legitimate son, he is not a person who can hold a big position."
Ji first looked at the ancestor's tablet in silence for a while, then turned to look at Li Ran.
He lamented:
"Ziming, you have witnessed with your own eyes what the three of them have done in aiding the country. If my family's hundreds of years of inheritance fall into the hands of the three of them in the future, we really don't know what the future will be like."
At the age when he knew his destiny, he was no longer surprised by the storms and waves in the world. I also know that things in this world are constantly changing and manpower is always insufficient. The only choice is to comply with destiny or the best choice.
Of his three sons, none of them can satisfy his wishes. It may have such shortcomings, or it may have that shortcoming, but it will never become a great thing.
Although he knew this, there was nothing he could do.
Over the years, he has tried his best to train the three of them, but the final result still seems to be unsatisfactory.
These three people were really different from Li Ran who was standing next to him at this moment.
To this day, he is relieved.
He was thinking, maybe Li Ran is the so-called "destiny"?
"The two brothers just lack experience. If my father-in-law can give them time to practice, they will always be successful in the future."
"As for Brother Meng..."
At this point, Li Ran paused slightly, a little embarrassed.
Ji Xian smiled when he heard the sound and said rather nonchalantly:
"I know what he is thinking very well. I just want to give him some opportunities for the sake of his mother and the fact that he has been working for the Ji family all these years."
"If he continues to be stubborn in the future, I, the Ji clan, will definitely not tolerate him!"
As he said that, he turned to look at Li Ran, a flash of hope flashed between his brows, but it was fleeting.
"You are still young. With your intelligence, not to mention Zheng Guo, there will always be opportunities for you to show off your talents even in Jinchu. However, you have to know that Leer is the apple of my eye. She is now married to You are my wife, and the two of you are husband and wife, sharing weal and woe."
"If you dare to let Le'er suffer even half of it, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"understand?"
The reason why Ji Xian is a smart man is not only his ability to take advantage of the situation, but also his ability to plan ahead and be resourceful.
After passing through the Wei Kingdom, Li Ran is now well-known among all the vassal states. Whether in the Lu Kingdom or the Zheng Kingdom, the ministers treat Li Ran with great courtesy.
Even in Jin State, Qi State already has considerable reputation. In addition, his ability to make wise and accurate strategies made many powerful officials in the princely states flock to him, intending to buy him with huge sums of money.
But along with his rise in fame came one crisis after another. Li Ran is now like a top. Once it starts, there is no possibility of stopping.
Perhaps, it can only be done until death.
God is always fair. Whatever he gives you, he will take away from you. God will never give you 100% perfection.
Li Ran is no exception. He is just an ordinary person. Because he has received too much attention from people now, he has naturally been hated by many people.
Ji Xian's cleverness lies in that although he married Ji Le to him today, he clearly told Li Ran that if something happened to Li Ran in the future, as long as Ji Le was not involved, That's okay.
But if something happens to Ji Le, then Ji Shi will choose to protect himself wisely and will never let his daughter suffer like this.
But thanks to Li Ran's carefulness, these words sounded like he was telling Li Ran to cherish the festival music, but in fact, it also expressed another meaning at the same time.
As for the saying that "none of the three sons under his knees has achieved anything", in fact, it may just be that the business of worshiping the ancestors has been doing poorly.
However, Li Ran did not feel disgusted by this, but admired Ji Xian's foresight. After all, it takes a lot of courage to say something like this to a new son-in-law.
Ji Xian asked him to come to this ancestral hall today, presumably because he wanted to tell himself that the Ji family's foundation must not collapse because of him, Li Ran.
"Father-in-law, please rest assured. My son-in-law has nothing to do but his self-awareness. He should handle matters in the future with caution and never dare to implicate the Ji clan."
