In the Dongyuan where the Princess Mansion entertained the royal relatives and important officials of the imperial court, Prince Ning held up the glass wine cup and raised his glass to Zhang Shuo, Minister of War.
"After Brother Suo returned to Beijing, I haven't had time to take care of Brother Suo."
Prince Ning shook the fruit wine in the glass cup and raised his glass to Zhang said: "This glass of wine is for the wedding of my niece, my dear brother!"
"Your Majesty has a noble status, how can I be worthy of being your brother?"
Zhang said he stood up in fear and held up the glass cup: "After I returned to the capital, I was supposed to pay a visit, but because I was busy with the general affairs, I neglected it. Taking advantage of today's wedding of Princess Yongmu and the prince-in-law, I am punished with three cups of wine. Let's do it first. Respectfully."
"Brother Said is such a cheerful person!"
Zhang said that after three glasses of wine, Prince Ning took a sip of the wine in the glass cup. When he left, he approached Zhang and said, "How can you, the Minister of the Ministry of War, not be the brother of this king?"
"Brother, you don't have to be polite. From now on, I will not have any more contact with my brother!"
King Ning's words were very meaningful, and others thought that he had a very pleasant conversation with Zhang Shuo.
Zhang said with deep eyes and a noncommittal smile.
He suffered a setback at the hands of Yao Chong and had him work in Beijing for so many years. He had already developed his ability to be calm and calm, not to use quick words and argue with others' opinions.
Prince Ning didn't notice at all. The smile in Zhang Shuo's eyes did not reach his eyes, and he continued to drink with others. At this time, the maid from the Princess Mansion came in in a panic to report.
"Your Highness Prince Ning, it's not good, the Lord of Ji'an County fell into the water."
"Here, how could Ji'an's good health fall into the water?"
Prince Ning grabbed Zhang and said, "Brother, would you like to accompany me to have a look?"
So she was waiting for him here?
Zhang Shuo's face was uncertain for a moment.
The Lord of Ji'an County was so embarrassed that he made the disciples of aristocratic families in the capital avoid him like snakes and scorpions. Prince Ning and his daughter deceived them because they had just returned to Beijing and did not know about the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet on the Double Ninth Festival last year.
What happened at Wangyue Tower a few days ago was the result of the ten princesses coming out to relieve the siege. I thought Prince Ning's Mansion would retreat in the face of difficulties.
As a result, people are thicker than the city wall, and today Princess Yongmu’s wedding is not going away.
It is still unclear who will win.
Zhang said that he should let this noble prince know that the Minister of War did not accept rags, so he hurriedly followed Prince Ning and Xuanzong.
Xiyuan is closest to the small lake. Someone fell into the water. The movement next to the small lake had already alarmed the guests in Xiyuan.
When Xuanzong led Prince Ning and Zhang Shuo to the small lake, they squeezed through the crowd of onlookers. Through the flickering lights of the verandah by the lake, one could clearly see Zhang Bian, who was all wet, squatting on the ground with the tenth princess.
The person rolled up in a ball by the man's robe on the ground should be the head of Ji'an County.
Because the robe that was rolled up on her was too wide, it almost wrapped her whole body in the robe, and her face could not be seen. Only a white hand was exposed, and the tenth princess was taking her pulse.
Seeing the concerned expression on Prince Ning's face, Li Sixu said to Xuanzong: "I rescued the person as soon as she fell into the water. It's nothing serious. I have used the drowning rescue method to remove the silt and water plants blocking her throat. After a while, Can wake up."
"As long as it's nothing serious, it's fine as long as it's nothing serious."
Princess Ning, who followed Xuanzong and Prince Ning to the small lake, let out a heavy breath, and then looked eagerly at Zhang Bian who was squatting next to Li Sixu.
"This young master who saved people is the second young master of the Zhang family?"
Princess Ning said gently: "I have heard Ji'an mention the second young master several times, saying that the second young master is a young and talented man with a rare dignified character and a high talent."
"Don't dare to take it seriously..."
Zhang Bian wanted to speak, but unfortunately Princess Ning didn't give him a chance.
"If Mr. Zhang hadn't jumped into the water and carried my concubine Ji'an to the shore, Ji'an would not have escaped death this time."
Princess Ning said eagerly: "There is no way to repay the kindness of saving my life. I remember that the second son of the Zhang family has not discussed marriage, right?"
Is there anything more shameless than Prince Ning's Mansion?
Zhang said his face turned dark!
What's even more disgusting is that Princess Ning still hugged her and rescued her ashore. This was because of the Minister of War.
Before Zhang Bian could speak, Zhang Shuo spoke first: "The princess is too praised, and the dog's knowledge is shallow. Saving people today is just a simple effort, and it is not worth mentioning."
“How can it be such a big help to save a life with just a little effort?”
Princess Ning smiled lightly and said, "I heard that Mr. Zhang is a talented young man. When you were still serving as the governor of Shuofang, Mr. Zhang was already in high school. He is really a rare young talent."
"I believe that today's wedding banquet between Princess Yongmu and the Prince Consort, and that the Second Young Master saved Ji'an by accident, is truly a blessing from God."
She and Prince Ning looked at each other and said confidently: "Mr. Zhang has learned the ways of Confucius and Mencius and the etiquette of a gentleman. He is gentle, courteous, thrifty and has a sense of integrity. He is an extremely dignified character. With such a good son-in-law, I will soon choose a good matchmaker." Go to Shangshu Mansion to discuss marriage..."
Prince Ning and Princess Ning have made up their minds to buy and sell by force?
Zhang said that both father and son were outraged by such blatant behavior!
It's a fact that Zhang Yan saved people. He was standing in front of everyone all wet. Even though he was soaked, he was still a handsome and handsome young man.
Just when everyone thought that Princess Ning had handed him the Ji'an County Lord whose reputation had been ruined and that this young talent who had just returned to the capital could still keep his composure, Zhang Bian, who had been silent all this time, suddenly knelt down in front of Xuanzong.
Xuanzong felt that the matter was quite difficult: "What does this mean?"
"The students think that the princess's words are reasonable. Students have learned the ways of Confucius and Mencius, the etiquette of a gentleman, and should be gentle, courteous, thrifty, and aware of integrity. Today, the students jumped into the water to save people and hugged people from the lake to the shore. If they only think that it is a simple effort. , it will indeed damage the reputation of the boudoir woman."
As soon as Zhang Bian said these words, everyone onlookers were stunned.
Is Second Young Master Zhang crazy?
Prince Ning's Mansion forcefully handed him the Ji'an County Lord whose reputation had been ruined. Was he going to agree?
Prince Ning and Princess Ning couldn't help but look at each other, thinking that the Zhang family and his son were riding a tiger and they were in trouble.
However, Zhang Bian's next words made Prince Ning and Princess Ning feel like they were struck by lightning.
Because Zhang Yan was lying on the ground, he said to Xuanzong: "The student had no choice but to save Princess Yue who fell into the water. According to the princess's words, you should be gentle, respectful, thrifty and honest, and you must not damage the princess's reputation."
"But the student has no fame now and thinks he is worthy of Princess Buyue."
Zhang Bian said, neither arrogant nor humble, "February is coming, and the spring period of this year will soon come. If I am lucky enough to win, I will be named on the gold list and boldly ask the Holy General to betroth Princess Yue to me as my wife."
What?
Isn't that how the play works?
What Young Master Zhang and Sisi discussed was to knock out the boy who rescued Ji'an, throw him into the bushes with Ji'an, and hide him first. Then she pretended to be Ji'an and hid under Young Master Zhang's toga, leading to the culprits behind the scenes. urn.
Now, Prince Ning's intention was clearly revealed. It was time for her to get out of her robe and let her father see clearly the true face of her uncle.
Why is this Second Young Master Zhang adding drama to himself?
