Chapter 80
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Ji Heng came very late.
Even so, Emperor Hong Xiao was not half unhappy, as if he was used to it. Not only that, no one, including Cheng Wang, dared to speak up.
Jiang Li saw it in her eyes, although it was said that many people were afraid of Duke Su because he was insidious, ruthless and moody. But Jiang Li thought that in the court, the Duke of Su Guo dared to do whatever he wanted, and it must be others who relied on it. There are so many people who run amok, but anyone who provokes people of higher status can naturally teach each other a lesson and make amok people suffer severely.
But it seems that the person who taught the Duke of the state of Su has not appeared. Even if the people of Princess Liu are arrogant and domineering, they probably did not speak disrespectfully to the Duke of the state of Su. Even Princess Yongning didn't say much when she saw Duke su.
People in the world, those with low status fear those with high status, and those with high status fear those with higher status. Although emperor Hong Xiaodi is the son of heaven, he may not be much easier than Duke su.
Jiang Li thought that he was satisfied to be a Duke of Su. At least no one dares to bully or insult.
Thinking of this, I felt that my thoughts were really funny, so I shook my head to get rid of these inexplicable thoughts.
After seeing the ceremony with emperor Hong Xiao, Ji Heng found a seat and sat down. The position of the Palace Banquet, where he sat, was close to that of King Cheng, and was almost equal.
Jiang Li noticed that many young girls on the court, and a large part of them will turn their eyes to Cheng Wang or Shen Yurong, turning to Ji Hong.
After all, in terms of appearance, all the men in the temple can't compare with Ji Heng. Such handsome eyebrows as Shen Yurong and ye Shijie seemed to be covered with dust in front of Ji Heng.
Such a person is born with all the stars and the moon, and compares everyone.
However, today's Ginger pears are not half happy about their appearance. At the beginning, Xue Fangfei was still the first beauty in Yanjing, and she couldn't compete with glory and wealth in the end. Beauty in visible light is no good.
"Duke Su is highly valued by his majesty." Catkins whispered to Jiang Li.
"Your Majesty has no confidants," Jiang Li smiled, "we can only rely on the Duke of Su." Now the throne of emperor Hongxiao is unstable, and the Chengwang faction is eyeing covetously. The former Chengwang still has to converge a little. Now Youxiang and Chengwang support each other, and the Chengwang faction is more and more stable. On the other hand, Jiang Yuanbai, the father of Jiang Li, is the head of the literary ministers, and the power in the court is vast. Maybe the yuan family is not rebellious, but for a weak emperor, the strength of the yuan family is a threat.
On one side is the Yuan Fu school, on the other side is the Cheng Wang school, plus Hong Xiaodi himself, today's Beiyan is like a tripartite confrontation. Jiang Yuanbai is powerful. If Jiang Yuanbai is absent, many things in the court may not work. On the one hand, Emperor Hong Xiao should rely on Jiang Yuanbai to maintain stability in the court, on the other hand, he should be wary of King Cheng's cold arrows behind him. Among the three forces, Emperor Hong Xiaodi has become the thinnest. Jiang Li felt hard for emperor Hong Xiao.
Most of the ministers in the central court were divided into two factions, one supporting Jiang Yuanbai, which was conservative, the other supporting Cheng Wang, which was ambitious, and few people could be used by Emperor Hong Xiao. Even though emperor Hong Xiaodi had established some of his confidants about seven years after his accession to the throne, seven years was far from enough time to grow up enough ministers to compete with the other two factions. Under such circumstances, the Duke of the state of Su Jihe was a great choice.
First, there is the old force of Ji Heng's father, general Jin Wu, general Ji Minghan. He has soldiers and horses under his command, and his force is not weak. Second, Ji Heng's grandfather, the old general, grew up on horseback since childhood, and firmly believed that he was loyal to the monarch and served the country, and his character was beyond doubt. Emperor Hong Xiaodi is relieved to use it. Come on, Ji Heng is moody and ruthless, but such a person is more difficult to be bribed. In addition, his usual whereabouts are mysterious, and he is not friendly with the Jiang family and the Cheng Wang faction. He is clean and innocent.
In this way, it is natural for emperor Hong Xiao to value Ji Heng and regard him as his confidant.
However, will Ji Heng really be willing to be the confidant of emperor Hong Xiao? Jiang Li couldn't help looking at the young man in red. She always felt that Ji Xuan was not the moody temperament that others said. The reason why it was difficult to figure out was not that he was nowhere to be found, but that he was too deep.
Jiang Li felt a little strange again, but she couldn't tell what was strange. In short, in the relationship between Hong Xiaodi, Cheng Wang and Ji Heng, Jiang Li noticed a slight difference, which was not simple, but on the surface.
Before she thought clearly, catkins had gently pulled the corner of Jiang Li's clothes and said, "the Palace Banquet is about to begin."
The Palace Banquet is about to begin, and everyone should take their seats.
Jiang Li had to sit with the Jiang family members, so she separated from catkins. When seated, Jiang Li sat between Jiang Youyao and Jiang yu'e. Jiang Youyao smiled maliciously at her, and Jiang Li couldn't bear to look at it.
If you don't want to laugh, don't laugh. Why wronged yourself in front of the public?
Before emperor Hong Xiaodi took his seat, the queen stood beside him, and the concubine leaned back a little. In the end, she was also standing beside emperor Hong Xiaodi. Jiang Li's eyes flashed. Emperor Hong Xiao's love for Li Bin was more than she thought.
Emperor Hong Xiaodi said, "I heard that this year's official school red list has been published. Who are the top of the Imperial College and the capital of the Ming Yi hall in this hall? Come out and let me see what kind of good son Lang and good girl they are."
Jiang Li and ye Shijie stood up at the same time.
Jiang Youyao put her hand under the table and secretly tightened her veil. Jiang yu'e watched Jiang Li stand up helplessly, almost unable to hide her jealousy.
Ye Shijie got up and walked to the temple, and Jiang Li followed him.
It was about the first time to meet the saint. Ye Shijie tried to keep calm, but he still couldn't help revealing a little tension, and his pace was slightly stiff. However, no one will talk about his nervousness here. The person who can win the first place in the imperial college examination is admirable anyway.
What surprised people was Jiang Li. With the foil of Ye Shijie, she looked calm and quiet, as if she was facing an ordinary family instead of a 95 year old.
Emperor Hong Xiao's eyes showed some interest.
The captain of the light car, Kong Liu, also came today. He sat next to Ji Hong, wearing familiar armor, and whispered to Ji Hong, "the little girl doesn't show timidity, but looks very arrogant."
Ji Xuan glanced at him and said with a light smile, "nonsense."
Jiang Li and ye Shijie saluted, and Emperor Hong Xiao ordered them to get up. First, he looked at Ye Shijie and asked, "are you ye Shijie?"
"Your Majesty, it is the grass people." Ye Shijie respectfully said.
"It's good to hear that you are from a merchant's background and have such knowledge that you are the best in the imperial college examination." Emperor Hong Xiao said with a smile, "Gu attaches great importance to your progress and must reward you well. The Ministry of household has recently been vacant, so Gu will let you be a member of the Ministry of household, and take office after the Palace Banquet!"
Hearing the words, ye Shijie was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly kowtowed, "I'll thank your majesty for your kindness!"
Jiang Li was also surprised. He never thought that emperor Hong Xiaodi would directly appoint Ye Shijie as a member of the Ministry of household. You know, this position looks inconspicuous, but many people in Yanjing city want to enter. For one thing, this is the capital official. Many young people released from the Imperial College have to be released for the first year, but ye Shijie can stay in Yanjing city. Second, this position is from the fifth grade. You know, Jiang Yuanxing, the third room of the Jiang family, has been in the official career for many years with the reputation of the Jiang family, and will be a school book from the seventh grade.
As soon as ye Shijie entered the official career, he was ahead of many people!
Li Lian's hand shook slightly as he held the cup. He had long valued Ye Shijie's achievements in his career. He wanted to win over, but everything went smoothly, but he didn't know why, ye Shijie suddenly alienated him. Now ye Shijie is really as he expected. He has such a good record in entering the official position, but his relationship with Ye Shijie is far from what he thought at the beginning, which is difficult.
On the man's table, Jiang Yuanxing's mouth was bitter. A young man who has just entered the official position is higher than his official position. After returning to the mansion, Yang must have a big fight with him again.
Jiang Yuanping and Jiang Yuanbai looked at each other and understood what they meant in their eyes. Speaking of it, ye Shijie is also a relative of Da Fang. They are people who are in a certain position and always like cronyism. If ye Shijie is a man who can be made, promote him more, and I'm not sure he can return in the future.
Ji shuran frowned slightly. It was unexpected for ye Shijie to become a member of the Ministry of household affairs at one stroke. Naturally, she can't make the Ye family good. It's best that the Ye family has been declining, so that no one will remember ye Zhenzhen. She is the only first wife. However, thinking of what will happen tonight, Ji shuran's eyebrows are relaxed again. No matter how ye Shijie and Jiang Li are, after tonight, ye Shijie is not blessed to enjoy the fat and lack of a member of the Ministry of household. Two notorious people may not be able to survive this summer, so why care about the current discomfort?
After ye Shijie thanked him, Emperor Hong Xiaodi looked at Jiang Li with a smile: "Gu had known that there was a legitimate young lady in the Taifu family, and he had never seen her before. Are you the second young lady of Jiang?"
Jiang Li raised her head and said with a smile, "I have seen your majesty."
Compared with Ye Shijie's embarrassment, she is much more magnanimous, calm and calm.
There is not even a little excitement to see the sky.
Jiang Yuanbai, who was originally nervous about Jiang Li's mistakes, was relieved to see this scene.
Jiang Yuanping said, "brother, pear girl is surprisingly stable."
Jiang Yuanbai was also a little stunned.
Emperor Hong Xiao looked at the little girl in front of him. Her eyes did not fear the heavenly family, but it would not make people feel offended and disrespectful. But it was very peaceful. Jiang Li's eyes were very pure and clear, more like those of young children. Emperor Hong Xiaodi was not angry. He noticed the Buddha beads between her wrists and remembered that Jiang Li had lived in an nunnery for eight years. He asked, "do you read Buddhist scriptures on weekdays? What do you read?"
"If I avoid it, when I'm free, I like to copy Buddhist scriptures and read Prajna Sutra, Huayan, golden light and lotus." She talked slowly.
Emperor Hong Xiao said with a smile, "no wonder you have a calm temperament. Your temperament is compatible with the Empress Dowager."
Now the Empress Dowager is very fond of worshiping Buddha. Emperor Hong Xiaodi's words can be regarded as a great compliment to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li smiled and looked at emperor Hong Xiao. Hong Xiaodi is now only twenty to seven, but he looks older than his peers, and he is particularly stable. Probably because as an emperor, there are many things to worry about. Moreover, today's Beiyan is not as singing and dancing as it seems. In a peaceful and prosperous era, Jiang Li can understand some emperor Hong Xiao.
Hong Xiaodi was also very surprised. He had heard many rumors about Jiang Li early, including killing his mother and killing his brother, but it was probably because Jiang Li lost his mother when he was young, which made Hong Xiaodi feel sorry for her. For Jiang Li, Hong Xiaodi didn't have much disgust. Now Jiang Li has become the top of the mingyitang school examination. In addition, as I have seen with my own eyes, Jiang Li is gentle and pure. Unlike the people who are rumored to be evil, I appreciate Jiang Li a little.
Emperor Hong Xiaodi said, "Jiang Aiqing, you have a good daughter. You can be the Pearl of your eyes. It is not only the top of the Mingyi hall, but also a reward." He waved at will, and a man like a eunuch came, holding cloth and reading out a long list of names.
It's nothing more than jewelry. Jiang Li has a headache. After all, Emperor Hong Xiaodi can't give her an official position. If she was given a county head, it would be a little abrupt now. Jiang Li had no love for precious jewelry, and heard it calmly. After hearing it, Jiang yu'e at the banquet was even more jealous of the sour water.
Kong Liu said, "see, Miss Jiang Er is not moved at all. She is definitely a good girl who doesn't eat human fireworks and is not moved by wealth and honor."
Ji Xuan's lips were hooked, and she laughed slightly mockingly: "she had more than these intentions in her heart, and of course she was not moved." Another glance at Kong Liu, "not everyone is as short-sighted as you."
"I'm short-sighted?" Kong Liu said, "I can walk through a hundred fucking steps!"
Ji Chen was too lazy to talk to him.
Jiang Li thanked her kindness and returned to her seat with the envy of everyone on the court. Ji shuran smiled and praised her and said, "pear really gives our family a long face."
"The second sister is much better than me." Jiang Youyao also complimented.
Ji shuran is just like this. Jiang LiXiao makes Ji shuran used to doing such behavior. It's just that even Jiang Youyao has to resist unhappiness and make face, which makes Jiang Li a little surprised.
Jiang Youyao should be like Jiang yu'e, saying nothing and hating herself in her heart.
She looked at Jiang Youyao carefully again, and found that there was some expectation and excitement hidden in Jiang Youyao's eyes, so she couldn't help but wake up.
Anyway, the Palace Banquet still needs to start.
The dishes are rich, but ginger and pear are not intentional to taste. Jiang yu'e explained all kinds of dishes for Jiang Li somewhat ostentatiously, as if to prove that she had seen much more about the world than Jiang Li. Or deliberately don't remind some dishes how to eat, waiting to see Jiang Li make a fool of himself. However, Jiang Li either survived unharmed or didn't include the dish at all, which made Jiang yu'e's plan come to naught.
At the back, Jiang yu'e didn't care much about Jiang Li. Just show your best side, intentionally or unintentionally sideways towards the man's seat, about "attracting attention".
Jiang Li only thinks Jiang yu'e's behavior is ridiculous, and I don't know what Yang thinks. However, if everyone in the third room is Jiang yu'e, Jiang Li can understand why Jiang Yuanxing is just a schoolbook for so many years.
It's stupid to become a joke without knowing it.
On the husband's seat, Zhou Yanbang looked in the direction of Jiang Li from time to time.
Because Jiang Li and Jiang Youyao were sitting together, when others saw them, they only thought that Zhou Yanbang was looking at his fiancee Jiang Youyao, and people around him were still teasing him. Zhou Yanbang smiled, but his mind was not here at all.
It has become Zhou Yanbang's obsession to dissolve his engagement with Jiang Youyao and let Jiang Li become his wife again. It's a pity that Mrs. Ningyuan Hou didn't agree with this matter, and Ningyuan Hou was even angrier after hearing it. Zhou Yanbang also knew that his idea was absurd. After all, the yuan family was not a small family. How could they destroy their relatives again and again?
But Jiang Li is really different.
Every time Zhou Yanbang sees Jiang Li, he can appreciate the beauty of Jiang Li more. She looks different from the noble girls in Yanjing. The more she alienates herself, the more unwilling Zhou Yanbang is. Zhou Yanbang knew that since the verification, Miss Jiang er's reputation has improved, and many noble children's families will begin to turn their eyes to Jiang Li. Recently, when Emperor Hong Xiaodi gave the gift, Zhou Yanbang could also clearly feel that many of these young sons around him were also staring at Jiang Li.
Talented, gentle, beautiful, and well-known, the first daughter has also been favored by his majesty today. This is also one of the best girls in the noble circle of Yanjing city.
Zhou Yanbang was worried about scratching his heart and liver, for fear that he would drive Jiang Li away in the wrong way. But his marriage with Jiang Youyao has been set at the end of next winter. If there is no accident, he can only brush with Jiang Li.
Zhou Yanbang was not reconciled.
When he frequently looked at Jiang Li, he naturally didn't find that his action had fallen into the eyes of another person, but this person was Shen Ruyun.
Shen Ruyun was naturally delighted to see that his sweetheart could finally meet him. But the joy was soon dissipated. Although he was in the same place with Zhou Yanbang, Zhou Yanbang's eyes had never looked at her, but in the direction of Jiang Youyao.
Shen Ruyun is very sad. She admires Zhou Yanbang in her heart, but she used to be unworthy of her identity. Now she is the sister of the number one scholar Lang, and her brother is also a court official. She can stand with Zhou Yanbang, but Zhou Yanbang has an engagement again.
If this is just an engagement, Shen Ruyun can also clearly see that Zhou Yanbang's eyes looking at Jiang Youyao are full of love, which means that Zhou Yanbang also has Jiang Youyao in his heart.
Shen Ruyun's heart suddenly fell to the bottom of the valley. In addition to being sad, there was a wave of unwillingness and jealousy. He just wanted to see some twists and turns in the marriage between Jiang Youyao and Zhou Yanbang, so that this marriage could not be true.
Jiang Lixiang also felt the same with the dishes. Just because she saw Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning, she was disgusted and couldn't eat. However, the Palace Banquet still had to continue, and she had to restrain her discomfort and reluctantly continue.
This Palace Banquet lasted for a long time. The bureaucrats were drinking and preparing, pushing cups for lanterns and talking about officialdom, while the ladies were gossiping and exchanging irrelevant anecdotes of each other's family. The young ladies and childe, who were secretly looking at each other from time to time across the long banquet curtain of the men and women's families, glanced at each other carelessly, and quickly staggered their eyes. As if nothing was wrong, they secretly remembered each other's appearance and actions, and planned to inquire after returning to the house.
Each has its own shape and unique appearance of all beings.
Between King Cheng and Emperor Hong Xiao, there are also brothers and sisters, but the hidden undercurrent is turbulent, but it is not known. The Empress Dowager was as quiet as ever. Princess Liu was talking to the queen, and the concubine sat gently aside, pouring wine for the emperor from time to time - something she shouldn't have done. She also did it naturally and kindly.
In the jade white fine porcelain bottle on the table is apricot blossom wine. Because the women were unable to drink, the wine prepared for the court banquet was also sweet fruit wine, which was not intoxicating. In front of Jiang Li, there was only a cup of tea, but the wine glass was not touched at all. Since Shen's mother's birthday, Jiang Li often remembered that if she hadn't drunk the previous glass of wine, it would be a different scene now.
Drinking spoils things, and she never drinks. The more the Palace Banquet is, the less she will make a mistake.
Jiang yu'e didn't know this, and seemed to like the sweet taste of fruiting wine very much. She was drunk, and her face climbed up to purplish red, showing a little charming that she didn't usually have.
At this time, Ji shuran asked with a smile, "why don't pear try this apricot blossom wine?"
Jiang Li looked up and saw that Ji shuran naturally picked up the wine cup in front of Jiang Li, filled it for her, put it in front of Jiang Li with a smile, and said, "the apricot blossom wine in the palace is different from that made in our house. It tastes sweeter and not intoxicating. It's also good to drink more at your daughter's house."
Jiang Li glanced at Ji shuran. Ji shuran smiled gently, but somehow, Jiang Li suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if a voice in her heart was reminding her not to drink this glass of wine.
Jiang Li believed her intuition and said, "thank you, mother, but I'm not good at drinking."
"This is not wine, but actually sweet sugar water." Ji shuran laughed and said, "I see pear, you don't use much for dinner tonight. It's easy to get tired and lazy in summer. Drink some apricot blossom wine to relieve the summer heat."
Jiang Li's heart burst, and her eyes accidentally caught a glimpse of Shen Ruyun and Shen's mother talking not far away from her. In her heart, she was surprised. For a moment, some pictures flashed through her mind. Jiang Li immediately knew where she had seen Ji shuran's eyes. Why did Ji shuran's eyes make her feel so familiar.
Ji shuran's expression, which tried to suppress expectations and pretended to be nothing, like the dormant eyes of a poisonous snake, was not the eyes of Shen's mother at the original Shen's birthday banquet, as well as Xiao Deyin's smile when he persuaded her to drink!
In an instant, Jiang Li almost changed her face.
Although the suspicion is inexplicable, Jiang Li can almost conclude that Ji shuran's mother and daughter made an idea, just like those people made an idea at Shen's mother's birthday party that year, that is to make her disgrace!
From the daughter of an official to the daughter of the first assistant, she was reborn. She unexpectedly encountered the same scene again.
Jiang Li's heart couldn't say whether she was more angry or more ridiculous. In the end, she just wanted to sneer.
She lived a miserable life because of this in her previous life. Now a group of people have changed, but they want to repeat their old skills. In that case, she is not as good as these people want!
Jiang Li looked at Jiang Youyao and said with a smile, "the third sister didn't drink this wine."
"You Yao can't get contaminated with things made of apricot flowers," Ji shuran said. "If you do, you will have a red rash all over your body. Don't look at her not touching at all, I'm afraid she's greedy."
Jiang Youyao curled her mouth and said nothing.
Jiang Li knew that Ji shuran was safe. She was afraid that something might happen in the middle of the journey, causing trouble for Jiang Youyao to drink wine by mistake. Even this reason could be made up.
Just, does Ji shuran think that as long as Jiang Youyao doesn't drink, everything will be fine and everything will be all right with her?
Then she is very wrong.
Jiang Li smiled and said lightly, "is it? It's the first time I heard that three younger sisters can't stick apricot flowers. So, thank you, mother." She took the glass, covered her face with her sleeve and took a sip, which was then put down.
Most of the cup is left.
Ji shuran saw it, but she didn't persuade Jiang Li to drink the remaining half cup, and mixed vegetables with Jiang Li. She was a gentle mother, and couldn't pick anything wrong at all.
Jiang Li was cold in her heart. She looked up at the men's table and saw that ye Shijie was also being persuaded to drink. After all, ye Shijie was only appointed as a capital official today. Many people came to drink to him, and ye Shijie had to drink more or less. This was understandable, but Jiang Li saw that the eunuch who poured the wine was too attentive.
There are so many young gentlemen, and the eunuch is guarding Ye Shijie. It is clear that Li Lian, Li Jing, Zhou Yanbang and Shen Yurong are also beside him. The eunuch also wants to take care of the people around him, but he only stares at Ye Shijie.
In fact, after so many years of Palace Banquet, the banquet was full of wine and preparation, and no one went back to pay attention to the behavior of a small eunuch. But Jiang Li noticed that she followed Xue Huaiyuan when she was young. When Xue Huaiyuan handled official business, she occasionally taught her some. The more complex the situation is, the more attention should be paid to details.
This trivial detail was seen by Jiang Li at this time, and finally made her suddenly enlightened.
I see. It turns out that the "adulterer" arranged by Ji shuran's mother and daughter is Ye Shijie.
It seems to be suitable for both emotion and reason. Ye Shijie and herself are cousins, and they have a relationship. At the beginning, she helped Ye Shijie out of the street, which can also become a symbol of having an affair. Of course, young men and women favor each other, which is not a big deal. But at the Palace Banquet, it is a big mistake to make a scandal and be broken by someone.
As a woman, her reputation must be ruined, and all the efforts made by mingyitang verification were in vain. Ye Shijie was just appointed as a capital official, so he acted like this. The furious emperor Hong Xiao could not tell how to punish him. At least Ye Shijie's official career stopped there.
The Ye family had a deeper grudge with her. Being married is also resentment, and not being married is also resentment. In short, her life and ye Shijie are ruined.
What a thoughtful plan!
Jiang Li's eyes turned sharp, but he immediately lowered his head. When he raised his head again, his smile was still as pure as at first.
Jiang Youyao was turning her head and suddenly saw the wine cup in front of Jiang Li. She didn't know when it was empty. She was stunned and subconsciously said, "when did you drink it up?"
"Well," Jiang Li replied, "it's sweet and delicious, so I drank it up. But don't be greedy. One cup is enough." She smiled.
Ji shuran's heart fell down.
Jiang yu'e at the other end will put down the wine cup in front of her.
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Ji Heng came very late.
Even so, Emperor Hong Xiao was not half unhappy, as if he was used to it. Not only that, no one, including Cheng Wang, dared to speak up.
Jiang Li saw it in her eyes, although it was said that many people were afraid of Duke Su because he was insidious, ruthless and moody. But Jiang Li thought that in the court, the Duke of Su Guo dared to do whatever he wanted, and it must be others who relied on it. There are so many people who run amok, but anyone who provokes people of higher status can naturally teach each other a lesson and make amok people suffer severely.
But it seems that the person who taught the Duke of the state of Su has not appeared. Even if the people of Princess Liu are arrogant and domineering, they probably did not speak disrespectfully to the Duke of the state of Su. Even Princess Yongning didn't say much when she saw Duke su.
People in the world, those with low status fear those with high status, and those with high status fear those with higher status. Although emperor Hong Xiaodi is the son of heaven, he may not be much easier than Duke su.
Jiang Li thought that he was satisfied to be a Duke of Su. At least no one dares to bully or insult.
Thinking of this, I felt that my thoughts were really funny, so I shook my head to get rid of these inexplicable thoughts.
After seeing the ceremony with emperor Hong Xiao, Ji Heng found a seat and sat down. The position of the Palace Banquet, where he sat, was close to that of King Cheng, and was almost equal.
Jiang Li noticed that many young girls on the court, and a large part of them will turn their eyes to Cheng Wang or Shen Yurong, turning to Ji Hong.
After all, in terms of appearance, all the men in the temple can't compare with Ji Heng. Such handsome eyebrows as Shen Yurong and ye Shijie seemed to be covered with dust in front of Ji Heng.
Such a person is born with all the stars and the moon, and compares everyone.
However, today's Ginger pears are not half happy about their appearance. At the beginning, Xue Fangfei was still the first beauty in Yanjing, and she couldn't compete with glory and wealth in the end. Beauty in visible light is no good.
"Duke Su is highly valued by his majesty." Catkins whispered to Jiang Li.
"Your Majesty has no confidants," Jiang Li smiled, "we can only rely on the Duke of Su." Now the throne of emperor Hongxiao is unstable, and the Chengwang faction is eyeing covetously. The former Chengwang still has to converge a little. Now Youxiang and Chengwang support each other, and the Chengwang faction is more and more stable. On the other hand, Jiang Yuanbai, the father of Jiang Li, is the head of the literary ministers, and the power in the court is vast. Maybe the yuan family is not rebellious, but for a weak emperor, the strength of the yuan family is a threat.
On one side is the Yuan Fu school, on the other side is the Cheng Wang school, plus Hong Xiaodi himself, today's Beiyan is like a tripartite confrontation. Jiang Yuanbai is powerful. If Jiang Yuanbai is absent, many things in the court may not work. On the one hand, Emperor Hong Xiao should rely on Jiang Yuanbai to maintain stability in the court, on the other hand, he should be wary of King Cheng's cold arrows behind him. Among the three forces, Emperor Hong Xiaodi has become the thinnest. Jiang Li felt hard for emperor Hong Xiao.
Most of the ministers in the central court were divided into two factions, one supporting Jiang Yuanbai, which was conservative, the other supporting Cheng Wang, which was ambitious, and few people could be used by Emperor Hong Xiao. Even though emperor Hong Xiaodi had established some of his confidants about seven years after his accession to the throne, seven years was far from enough time to grow up enough ministers to compete with the other two factions. Under such circumstances, the Duke of the state of Su Jihe was a great choice.
First, there is the old force of Ji Heng's father, general Jin Wu, general Ji Minghan. He has soldiers and horses under his command, and his force is not weak. Second, Ji Heng's grandfather, the old general, grew up on horseback since childhood, and firmly believed that he was loyal to the monarch and served the country, and his character was beyond doubt. Emperor Hong Xiaodi is relieved to use it. Come on, Ji Heng is moody and ruthless, but such a person is more difficult to be bribed. In addition, his usual whereabouts are mysterious, and he is not friendly with the Jiang family and the Cheng Wang faction. He is clean and innocent.
In this way, it is natural for emperor Hong Xiao to value Ji Heng and regard him as his confidant.
However, will Ji Heng really be willing to be the confidant of emperor Hong Xiao? Jiang Li couldn't help looking at the young man in red. She always felt that Ji Xuan was not the moody temperament that others said. The reason why it was difficult to figure out was not that he was nowhere to be found, but that he was too deep.
Jiang Li felt a little strange again, but she couldn't tell what was strange. In short, in the relationship between Hong Xiaodi, Cheng Wang and Ji Heng, Jiang Li noticed a slight difference, which was not simple, but on the surface.
Before she thought clearly, catkins had gently pulled the corner of Jiang Li's clothes and said, "the Palace Banquet is about to begin."
The Palace Banquet is about to begin, and everyone should take their seats.
Jiang Li had to sit with the Jiang family members, so she separated from catkins. When seated, Jiang Li sat between Jiang Youyao and Jiang yu'e. Jiang Youyao smiled maliciously at her, and Jiang Li couldn't bear to look at it.
If you don't want to laugh, don't laugh. Why wronged yourself in front of the public?
Before emperor Hong Xiaodi took his seat, the queen stood beside him, and the concubine leaned back a little. In the end, she was also standing beside emperor Hong Xiaodi. Jiang Li's eyes flashed. Emperor Hong Xiao's love for Li Bin was more than she thought.
Emperor Hong Xiaodi said, "I heard that this year's official school red list has been published. Who are the top of the Imperial College and the capital of the Ming Yi hall in this hall? Come out and let me see what kind of good son Lang and good girl they are."
Jiang Li and ye Shijie stood up at the same time.
Jiang Youyao put her hand under the table and secretly tightened her veil. Jiang yu'e watched Jiang Li stand up helplessly, almost unable to hide her jealousy.
Ye Shijie got up and walked to the temple, and Jiang Li followed him.
It was about the first time to meet the saint. Ye Shijie tried to keep calm, but he still couldn't help revealing a little tension, and his pace was slightly stiff. However, no one will talk about his nervousness here. The person who can win the first place in the imperial college examination is admirable anyway.
What surprised people was Jiang Li. With the foil of Ye Shijie, she looked calm and quiet, as if she was facing an ordinary family instead of a 95 year old.
Emperor Hong Xiao's eyes showed some interest.
The captain of the light car, Kong Liu, also came today. He sat next to Ji Hong, wearing familiar armor, and whispered to Ji Hong, "the little girl doesn't show timidity, but looks very arrogant."
Ji Xuan glanced at him and said with a light smile, "nonsense."
Jiang Li and ye Shijie saluted, and Emperor Hong Xiao ordered them to get up. First, he looked at Ye Shijie and asked, "are you ye Shijie?"
"Your Majesty, it is the grass people." Ye Shijie respectfully said.
"It's good to hear that you are from a merchant's background and have such knowledge that you are the best in the imperial college examination." Emperor Hong Xiao said with a smile, "Gu attaches great importance to your progress and must reward you well. The Ministry of household has recently been vacant, so Gu will let you be a member of the Ministry of household, and take office after the Palace Banquet!"
Hearing the words, ye Shijie was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly kowtowed, "I'll thank your majesty for your kindness!"
Jiang Li was also surprised. He never thought that emperor Hong Xiaodi would directly appoint Ye Shijie as a member of the Ministry of household. You know, this position looks inconspicuous, but many people in Yanjing city want to enter. For one thing, this is the capital official. Many young people released from the Imperial College have to be released for the first year, but ye Shijie can stay in Yanjing city. Second, this position is from the fifth grade. You know, Jiang Yuanxing, the third room of the Jiang family, has been in the official career for many years with the reputation of the Jiang family, and will be a school book from the seventh grade.
As soon as ye Shijie entered the official career, he was ahead of many people!
Li Lian's hand shook slightly as he held the cup. He had long valued Ye Shijie's achievements in his career. He wanted to win over, but everything went smoothly, but he didn't know why, ye Shijie suddenly alienated him. Now ye Shijie is really as he expected. He has such a good record in entering the official position, but his relationship with Ye Shijie is far from what he thought at the beginning, which is difficult.
On the man's table, Jiang Yuanxing's mouth was bitter. A young man who has just entered the official position is higher than his official position. After returning to the mansion, Yang must have a big fight with him again.
Jiang Yuanping and Jiang Yuanbai looked at each other and understood what they meant in their eyes. Speaking of it, ye Shijie is also a relative of Da Fang. They are people who are in a certain position and always like cronyism. If ye Shijie is a man who can be made, promote him more, and I'm not sure he can return in the future.
Ji shuran frowned slightly. It was unexpected for ye Shijie to become a member of the Ministry of household affairs at one stroke. Naturally, she can't make the Ye family good. It's best that the Ye family has been declining, so that no one will remember ye Zhenzhen. She is the only first wife. However, thinking of what will happen tonight, Ji shuran's eyebrows are relaxed again. No matter how ye Shijie and Jiang Li are, after tonight, ye Shijie is not blessed to enjoy the fat and lack of a member of the Ministry of household. Two notorious people may not be able to survive this summer, so why care about the current discomfort?
After ye Shijie thanked him, Emperor Hong Xiaodi looked at Jiang Li with a smile: "Gu had known that there was a legitimate young lady in the Taifu family, and he had never seen her before. Are you the second young lady of Jiang?"
Jiang Li raised her head and said with a smile, "I have seen your majesty."
Compared with Ye Shijie's embarrassment, she is much more magnanimous, calm and calm.
There is not even a little excitement to see the sky.
Jiang Yuanbai, who was originally nervous about Jiang Li's mistakes, was relieved to see this scene.
Jiang Yuanping said, "brother, pear girl is surprisingly stable."
Jiang Yuanbai was also a little stunned.
Emperor Hong Xiao looked at the little girl in front of him. Her eyes did not fear the heavenly family, but it would not make people feel offended and disrespectful. But it was very peaceful. Jiang Li's eyes were very pure and clear, more like those of young children. Emperor Hong Xiaodi was not angry. He noticed the Buddha beads between her wrists and remembered that Jiang Li had lived in an nunnery for eight years. He asked, "do you read Buddhist scriptures on weekdays? What do you read?"
"If I avoid it, when I'm free, I like to copy Buddhist scriptures and read Prajna Sutra, Huayan, golden light and lotus." She talked slowly.
Emperor Hong Xiao said with a smile, "no wonder you have a calm temperament. Your temperament is compatible with the Empress Dowager."
Now the Empress Dowager is very fond of worshiping Buddha. Emperor Hong Xiaodi's words can be regarded as a great compliment to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li smiled and looked at emperor Hong Xiao. Hong Xiaodi is now only twenty to seven, but he looks older than his peers, and he is particularly stable. Probably because as an emperor, there are many things to worry about. Moreover, today's Beiyan is not as singing and dancing as it seems. In a peaceful and prosperous era, Jiang Li can understand some emperor Hong Xiao.
Hong Xiaodi was also very surprised. He had heard many rumors about Jiang Li early, including killing his mother and killing his brother, but it was probably because Jiang Li lost his mother when he was young, which made Hong Xiaodi feel sorry for her. For Jiang Li, Hong Xiaodi didn't have much disgust. Now Jiang Li has become the top of the mingyitang school examination. In addition, as I have seen with my own eyes, Jiang Li is gentle and pure. Unlike the people who are rumored to be evil, I appreciate Jiang Li a little.
Emperor Hong Xiaodi said, "Jiang Aiqing, you have a good daughter. You can be the Pearl of your eyes. It is not only the top of the Mingyi hall, but also a reward." He waved at will, and a man like a eunuch came, holding cloth and reading out a long list of names.
It's nothing more than jewelry. Jiang Li has a headache. After all, Emperor Hong Xiaodi can't give her an official position. If she was given a county head, it would be a little abrupt now. Jiang Li had no love for precious jewelry, and heard it calmly. After hearing it, Jiang yu'e at the banquet was even more jealous of the sour water.
Kong Liu said, "see, Miss Jiang Er is not moved at all. She is definitely a good girl who doesn't eat human fireworks and is not moved by wealth and honor."
Ji Xuan's lips were hooked, and she laughed slightly mockingly: "she had more than these intentions in her heart, and of course she was not moved." Another glance at Kong Liu, "not everyone is as short-sighted as you."
"I'm short-sighted?" Kong Liu said, "I can walk through a hundred fucking steps!"
Ji Chen was too lazy to talk to him.
Jiang Li thanked her kindness and returned to her seat with the envy of everyone on the court. Ji shuran smiled and praised her and said, "pear really gives our family a long face."
"The second sister is much better than me." Jiang Youyao also complimented.
Ji shuran is just like this. Jiang LiXiao makes Ji shuran used to doing such behavior. It's just that even Jiang Youyao has to resist unhappiness and make face, which makes Jiang Li a little surprised.
Jiang Youyao should be like Jiang yu'e, saying nothing and hating herself in her heart.
She looked at Jiang Youyao carefully again, and found that there was some expectation and excitement hidden in Jiang Youyao's eyes, so she couldn't help but wake up.
Anyway, the Palace Banquet still needs to start.
The dishes are rich, but ginger and pear are not intentional to taste. Jiang yu'e explained all kinds of dishes for Jiang Li somewhat ostentatiously, as if to prove that she had seen much more about the world than Jiang Li. Or deliberately don't remind some dishes how to eat, waiting to see Jiang Li make a fool of himself. However, Jiang Li either survived unharmed or didn't include the dish at all, which made Jiang yu'e's plan come to naught.
At the back, Jiang yu'e didn't care much about Jiang Li. Just show your best side, intentionally or unintentionally sideways towards the man's seat, about "attracting attention".
Jiang Li only thinks Jiang yu'e's behavior is ridiculous, and I don't know what Yang thinks. However, if everyone in the third room is Jiang yu'e, Jiang Li can understand why Jiang Yuanxing is just a schoolbook for so many years.
It's stupid to become a joke without knowing it.
On the husband's seat, Zhou Yanbang looked in the direction of Jiang Li from time to time.
Because Jiang Li and Jiang Youyao were sitting together, when others saw them, they only thought that Zhou Yanbang was looking at his fiancee Jiang Youyao, and people around him were still teasing him. Zhou Yanbang smiled, but his mind was not here at all.
It has become Zhou Yanbang's obsession to dissolve his engagement with Jiang Youyao and let Jiang Li become his wife again. It's a pity that Mrs. Ningyuan Hou didn't agree with this matter, and Ningyuan Hou was even angrier after hearing it. Zhou Yanbang also knew that his idea was absurd. After all, the yuan family was not a small family. How could they destroy their relatives again and again?
But Jiang Li is really different.
Every time Zhou Yanbang sees Jiang Li, he can appreciate the beauty of Jiang Li more. She looks different from the noble girls in Yanjing. The more she alienates herself, the more unwilling Zhou Yanbang is. Zhou Yanbang knew that since the verification, Miss Jiang er's reputation has improved, and many noble children's families will begin to turn their eyes to Jiang Li. Recently, when Emperor Hong Xiaodi gave the gift, Zhou Yanbang could also clearly feel that many of these young sons around him were also staring at Jiang Li.
Talented, gentle, beautiful, and well-known, the first daughter has also been favored by his majesty today. This is also one of the best girls in the noble circle of Yanjing city.
Zhou Yanbang was worried about scratching his heart and liver, for fear that he would drive Jiang Li away in the wrong way. But his marriage with Jiang Youyao has been set at the end of next winter. If there is no accident, he can only brush with Jiang Li.
Zhou Yanbang was not reconciled.
When he frequently looked at Jiang Li, he naturally didn't find that his action had fallen into the eyes of another person, but this person was Shen Ruyun.
Shen Ruyun was naturally delighted to see that his sweetheart could finally meet him. But the joy was soon dissipated. Although he was in the same place with Zhou Yanbang, Zhou Yanbang's eyes had never looked at her, but in the direction of Jiang Youyao.
Shen Ruyun is very sad. She admires Zhou Yanbang in her heart, but she used to be unworthy of her identity. Now she is the sister of the number one scholar Lang, and her brother is also a court official. She can stand with Zhou Yanbang, but Zhou Yanbang has an engagement again.
If this is just an engagement, Shen Ruyun can also clearly see that Zhou Yanbang's eyes looking at Jiang Youyao are full of love, which means that Zhou Yanbang also has Jiang Youyao in his heart.
Shen Ruyun's heart suddenly fell to the bottom of the valley. In addition to being sad, there was a wave of unwillingness and jealousy. He just wanted to see some twists and turns in the marriage between Jiang Youyao and Zhou Yanbang, so that this marriage could not be true.
Jiang Lixiang also felt the same with the dishes. Just because she saw Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning, she was disgusted and couldn't eat. However, the Palace Banquet still had to continue, and she had to restrain her discomfort and reluctantly continue.
This Palace Banquet lasted for a long time. The bureaucrats were drinking and preparing, pushing cups for lanterns and talking about officialdom, while the ladies were gossiping and exchanging irrelevant anecdotes of each other's family. The young ladies and childe, who were secretly looking at each other from time to time across the long banquet curtain of the men and women's families, glanced at each other carelessly, and quickly staggered their eyes. As if nothing was wrong, they secretly remembered each other's appearance and actions, and planned to inquire after returning to the house.
Each has its own shape and unique appearance of all beings.
Between King Cheng and Emperor Hong Xiao, there are also brothers and sisters, but the hidden undercurrent is turbulent, but it is not known. The Empress Dowager was as quiet as ever. Princess Liu was talking to the queen, and the concubine sat gently aside, pouring wine for the emperor from time to time - something she shouldn't have done. She also did it naturally and kindly.
In the jade white fine porcelain bottle on the table is apricot blossom wine. Because the women were unable to drink, the wine prepared for the court banquet was also sweet fruit wine, which was not intoxicating. In front of Jiang Li, there was only a cup of tea, but the wine glass was not touched at all. Since Shen's mother's birthday, Jiang Li often remembered that if she hadn't drunk the previous glass of wine, it would be a different scene now.
Drinking spoils things, and she never drinks. The more the Palace Banquet is, the less she will make a mistake.
Jiang yu'e didn't know this, and seemed to like the sweet taste of fruiting wine very much. She was drunk, and her face climbed up to purplish red, showing a little charming that she didn't usually have.
At this time, Ji shuran asked with a smile, "why don't pear try this apricot blossom wine?"
Jiang Li looked up and saw that Ji shuran naturally picked up the wine cup in front of Jiang Li, filled it for her, put it in front of Jiang Li with a smile, and said, "the apricot blossom wine in the palace is different from that made in our house. It tastes sweeter and not intoxicating. It's also good to drink more at your daughter's house."
Jiang Li glanced at Ji shuran. Ji shuran smiled gently, but somehow, Jiang Li suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if a voice in her heart was reminding her not to drink this glass of wine.
Jiang Li believed her intuition and said, "thank you, mother, but I'm not good at drinking."
"This is not wine, but actually sweet sugar water." Ji shuran laughed and said, "I see pear, you don't use much for dinner tonight. It's easy to get tired and lazy in summer. Drink some apricot blossom wine to relieve the summer heat."
Jiang Li's heart burst, and her eyes accidentally caught a glimpse of Shen Ruyun and Shen's mother talking not far away from her. In her heart, she was surprised. For a moment, some pictures flashed through her mind. Jiang Li immediately knew where she had seen Ji shuran's eyes. Why did Ji shuran's eyes make her feel so familiar.
Ji shuran's expression, which tried to suppress expectations and pretended to be nothing, like the dormant eyes of a poisonous snake, was not the eyes of Shen's mother at the original Shen's birthday banquet, as well as Xiao Deyin's smile when he persuaded her to drink!
In an instant, Jiang Li almost changed her face.
Although the suspicion is inexplicable, Jiang Li can almost conclude that Ji shuran's mother and daughter made an idea, just like those people made an idea at Shen's mother's birthday party that year, that is to make her disgrace!
From the daughter of an official to the daughter of the first assistant, she was reborn. She unexpectedly encountered the same scene again.
Jiang Li's heart couldn't say whether she was more angry or more ridiculous. In the end, she just wanted to sneer.
She lived a miserable life because of this in her previous life. Now a group of people have changed, but they want to repeat their old skills. In that case, she is not as good as these people want!
Jiang Li looked at Jiang Youyao and said with a smile, "the third sister didn't drink this wine."
"You Yao can't get contaminated with things made of apricot flowers," Ji shuran said. "If you do, you will have a red rash all over your body. Don't look at her not touching at all, I'm afraid she's greedy."
Jiang Youyao curled her mouth and said nothing.
Jiang Li knew that Ji shuran was safe. She was afraid that something might happen in the middle of the journey, causing trouble for Jiang Youyao to drink wine by mistake. Even this reason could be made up.
Just, does Ji shuran think that as long as Jiang Youyao doesn't drink, everything will be fine and everything will be all right with her?
Then she is very wrong.
Jiang Li smiled and said lightly, "is it? It's the first time I heard that three younger sisters can't stick apricot flowers. So, thank you, mother." She took the glass, covered her face with her sleeve and took a sip, which was then put down.
Most of the cup is left.
Ji shuran saw it, but she didn't persuade Jiang Li to drink the remaining half cup, and mixed vegetables with Jiang Li. She was a gentle mother, and couldn't pick anything wrong at all.
Jiang Li was cold in her heart. She looked up at the men's table and saw that ye Shijie was also being persuaded to drink. After all, ye Shijie was only appointed as a capital official today. Many people came to drink to him, and ye Shijie had to drink more or less. This was understandable, but Jiang Li saw that the eunuch who poured the wine was too attentive.
There are so many young gentlemen, and the eunuch is guarding Ye Shijie. It is clear that Li Lian, Li Jing, Zhou Yanbang and Shen Yurong are also beside him. The eunuch also wants to take care of the people around him, but he only stares at Ye Shijie.
In fact, after so many years of Palace Banquet, the banquet was full of wine and preparation, and no one went back to pay attention to the behavior of a small eunuch. But Jiang Li noticed that she followed Xue Huaiyuan when she was young. When Xue Huaiyuan handled official business, she occasionally taught her some. The more complex the situation is, the more attention should be paid to details.
This trivial detail was seen by Jiang Li at this time, and finally made her suddenly enlightened.
I see. It turns out that the "adulterer" arranged by Ji shuran's mother and daughter is Ye Shijie.
It seems to be suitable for both emotion and reason. Ye Shijie and herself are cousins, and they have a relationship. At the beginning, she helped Ye Shijie out of the street, which can also become a symbol of having an affair. Of course, young men and women favor each other, which is not a big deal. But at the Palace Banquet, it is a big mistake to make a scandal and be broken by someone.
As a woman, her reputation must be ruined, and all the efforts made by mingyitang verification were in vain. Ye Shijie was just appointed as a capital official, so he acted like this. The furious emperor Hong Xiao could not tell how to punish him. At least Ye Shijie's official career stopped there.
The Ye family had a deeper grudge with her. Being married is also resentment, and not being married is also resentment. In short, her life and ye Shijie are ruined.
What a thoughtful plan!
Jiang Li's eyes turned sharp, but he immediately lowered his head. When he raised his head again, his smile was still as pure as at first.
Jiang Youyao was turning her head and suddenly saw the wine cup in front of Jiang Li. She didn't know when it was empty. She was stunned and subconsciously said, "when did you drink it up?"
"Well," Jiang Li replied, "it's sweet and delicious, so I drank it up. But don't be greedy. One cup is enough." She smiled.
Ji shuran's heart fell down.
Jiang yu'e at the other end will put down the wine cup in front of her.
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Jiang yu'e: are you surprised? Surprised or not?
Ji Heng came very late.Even so, Emperor Hong Xiao was not half unhappy, as if he was used to it. Not only that, no one, including Cheng Wang, dared to speak up.Jiang Li saw it in her eyes, although it was said that many people were afraid of Duke Su because he was insidious, ruthless and moody. But Jiang Li thought that in the court, the Duke of Su Guo dared to do whatever he wanted, and it must be others who relied on it. There are so many people who run amok, but anyone who provokes people of higher status can naturally teach each other a lesson and make amok people suffer severely.But it seems that the person who taught the Duke of the state of Su has not appeared. Even if the people of Princess Liu are arrogant and domineering, they probably did not speak disrespectfully to the Duke of the state of Su. Even Princess Yongning didn't say much when she saw Duke su.People in the world, those with low status fear those with high status, and those with high status fear those with higher status. Although emperor Hong Xiaodi is the son of heaven, he may not be much easier than Duke su.Jiang Li thought that he was satisfied to be a Duke of Su. At least no one dares to bully or insult.Thinking of this, I felt that my thoughts were really funny, so I shook my head to get rid of these inexplicable thoughts.After seeing the ceremony with emperor Hong Xiao, Ji Heng found a seat and sat down. The position of the Palace Banquet, where he sat, was close to that of King Cheng, and was almost equal.Jiang Li noticed that many young girls on the court, and a large part of them will turn their eyes to Cheng Wang or Shen Yurong, turning to Ji Hong.After all, in terms of appearance, all the men in the temple can't compare with Ji Heng. Such handsome eyebrows as Shen Yurong and ye Shijie seemed to be covered with dust in front of Ji Heng.Such a person is born with all the stars and the moon, and compares everyone.However, today's Ginger pears are not half happy about their appearance. At the beginning, Xue Fangfei was still the first beauty in Yanjing, and she couldn't compete with glory and wealth in the end. Beauty in visible light is no good."Duke Su is highly valued by his majesty." Catkins whispered to Jiang Li."Your Majesty has no confidants," Jiang Li smiled, "we can only rely on the Duke of Su." Now the throne of emperor Hongxiao is unstable, and the Chengwang faction is eyeing covetously. The former Chengwang still has to converge a little. Now Youxiang and Chengwang support each other, and the Chengwang faction is more and more stable. On the other hand, Jiang Yuanbai, the father of Jiang Li, is the head of the literary ministers, and the power in the court is vast. Maybe the yuan family is not rebellious, but for a weak emperor, the strength of the yuan family is a threat.On one side is the Yuan Fu school, on the other side is the Cheng Wang school, plus Hong Xiaodi himself, today's Beiyan is like a tripartite confrontation. Jiang Yuanbai is powerful. If Jiang Yuanbai is absent, many things in the court may not work. On the one hand, Emperor Hong Xiao should rely on Jiang Yuanbai to maintain stability in the court, on the other hand, he should be wary of King Cheng's cold arrows behind him. Among the three forces, Emperor Hong Xiaodi has become the thinnest. Jiang Li felt hard for emperor Hong Xiao.Most of the ministers in the central court were divided into two factions, one supporting Jiang Yuanbai, which was conservative, the other supporting Cheng Wang, which was ambitious, and few people could be used by Emperor Hong Xiao. Even though emperor Hong Xiaodi had established some of his confidants about seven years after his accession to the throne, seven years was far from enough time to grow up enough ministers to compete with the other two factions. Under such circumstances, the Duke of the state of Su Jihe was a great choice.First, there is the old force of Ji Heng's father, general Jin Wu, general Ji Minghan. He has soldiers and horses under his command, and his force is not weak. Second, Ji Heng's grandfather, the old general, grew up on horseback since childhood, and firmly believed that he was loyal to the monarch and served the country, and his character was beyond doubt. Emperor Hong Xiaodi is relieved to use it. Come on, Ji Heng is moody and ruthless, but such a person is more difficult to be bribed. In addition, his usual whereabouts are mysterious, and he is not friendly with the Jiang family and the Cheng Wang faction. He is clean and innocent.In this way, it is natural for emperor Hong Xiao to value Ji Heng and regard him as his confidant.However, will Ji Heng really be willing to be the confidant of emperor Hong Xiao? Jiang Li couldn't help looking at the young man in red. She always felt that Ji Xuan was not the moody temperament that others said. The reason why it was difficult to figure out was not that he was nowhere to be found, but that he was too deep.Jiang Li felt a little strange again, but she couldn't tell what was strange. In short, in the relationship between Hong Xiaodi, Cheng Wang and Ji Heng, Jiang Li noticed a slight difference, which was not simple, but on the surface.Before she thought clearly, catkins had gently pulled the corner of Jiang Li's clothes and said, "the Palace Banquet is about to begin."The Palace Banquet is about to begin, and everyone should take their seats.Jiang Li had to sit with the Jiang family members, so she separated from catkins. When seated, Jiang Li sat between Jiang Youyao and Jiang yu'e. Jiang Youyao smiled maliciously at her, and Jiang Li couldn't bear to look at it.If you don't want to laugh, don't laugh. Why wronged yourself in front of the public?Before emperor Hong Xiaodi took his seat, the queen stood beside him, and the concubine leaned back a little. In the end, she was also standing beside emperor Hong Xiaodi. Jiang Li's eyes flashed. Emperor Hong Xiao's love for Li Bin was more than she thought.Emperor Hong Xiaodi said, "I heard that this year's official school red list has been published. Who are the top of the Imperial College and the capital of the Ming Yi hall in this hall? Come out and let me see what kind of good son Lang and good girl they are."Jiang Li and ye Shijie stood up at the same time.Jiang Youyao put her hand under the table and secretly tightened her veil. Jiang yu'e watched Jiang Li stand up helplessly, almost unable to hide her jealousy.Ye Shijie got up and walked to the temple, and Jiang Li followed him.It was about the first time to meet the saint. Ye Shijie tried to keep calm, but he still couldn't help revealing a little tension, and his pace was slightly stiff. However, no one will talk about his nervousness here. The person who can win the first place in the imperial college examination is admirable anyway.What surprised people was Jiang Li. With the foil of Ye Shijie, she looked calm and quiet, as if she was facing an ordinary family instead of a 95 year old.Emperor Hong Xiao's eyes showed some interest.The captain of the light car, Kong Liu, also came today. He sat next to Ji Hong, wearing familiar armor, and whispered to Ji Hong, "the little girl doesn't show timidity, but looks very arrogant."Ji Xuan glanced at him and said with a light smile, "nonsense."Jiang Li and ye Shijie saluted, and Emperor Hong Xiao ordered them to get up. First, he looked at Ye Shijie and asked, "are you ye Shijie?""Your Majesty, it is the grass people." Ye Shijie respectfully said."It's good to hear that you are from a merchant's background and have such knowledge that you are the best in the imperial college examination." Emperor Hong Xiao said with a smile, "Gu attaches great importance to your progress and must reward you well. The Ministry of household has recently been vacant, so Gu will let you be a member of the Ministry of household, and take office after the Palace Banquet!"Hearing the words, ye Shijie was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly kowtowed, "I'll thank your majesty for your kindness!"Jiang Li was also surprised. He never thought that emperor Hong Xiaodi would directly appoint Ye Shijie as a member of the Ministry of household. You know, this position looks inconspicuous, but many people in Yanjing city want to enter. For one thing, this is the capital official. Many young people released from the Imperial College have to be released for the first year, but ye Shijie can stay in Yanjing city. Second, this position is from the fifth grade. You know, Jiang Yuanxing, the third room of the Jiang family, has been in the official career for many years with the reputation of the Jiang family, and will be a school book from the seventh grade.As soon as ye Shijie entered the official career, he was ahead of many people!Li Lian's hand shook slightly as he held the cup. He had long valued Ye Shijie's achievements in his career. He wanted to win over, but everything went smoothly, but he didn't know why, ye Shijie suddenly alienated him. Now ye Shijie is really as he expected. He has such a good record in entering the official position, but his relationship with Ye Shijie is far from what he thought at the beginning, which is difficult.On the man's table, Jiang Yuanxing's mouth was bitter. A young man who has just entered the official position is higher than his official position. After returning to the mansion, Yang must have a big fight with him again.Jiang Yuanping and Jiang Yuanbai looked at each other and understood what they meant in their eyes. Speaking of it, ye Shijie is also a relative of Da Fang. They are people who are in a certain position and always like cronyism. If ye Shijie is a man who can be made, promote him more, and I'm not sure he can return in the future.Ji shuran frowned slightly. It was unexpected for ye Shijie to become a member of the Ministry of household affairs at one stroke. Naturally, she can't make the Ye family good. It's best that the Ye family has been declining, so that no one will remember ye Zhenzhen. She is the only first wife. However, thinking of what will happen tonight, Ji shuran's eyebrows are relaxed again. No matter how ye Shijie and Jiang Li are, after tonight, ye Shijie is not blessed to enjoy the fat and lack of a member of the Ministry of household. Two notorious people may not be able to survive this summer, so why care about the current discomfort?After ye Shijie thanked him, Emperor Hong Xiaodi looked at Jiang Li with a smile: "Gu had known that there was a legitimate young lady in the Taifu family, and he had never seen her before. Are you the second young lady of Jiang?"Jiang Li raised her head and said with a smile, "I have seen your majesty."Compared with Ye Shijie's embarrassment, she is much more magnanimous, calm and calm.There is not even a little excitement to see the sky.Jiang Yuanbai, who was originally nervous about Jiang Li's mistakes, was relieved to see this scene.Jiang Yuanping said, "brother, pear girl is surprisingly stable."Jiang Yuanbai was also a little stunned.Emperor Hong Xiao looked at the little girl in front of him. Her eyes did not fear the heavenly family, but it would not make people feel offended and disrespectful. But it was very peaceful. Jiang Li's eyes were very pure and clear, more like those of young children. Emperor Hong Xiaodi was not angry. He noticed the Buddha beads between her wrists and remembered that Jiang Li had lived in an nunnery for eight years. He asked, "do you read Buddhist scriptures on weekdays? What do you read?""If I avoid it, when I'm free, I like to copy Buddhist scriptures and read Prajna Sutra, Huayan, golden light and lotus." She talked slowly.Emperor Hong Xiao said with a smile, "no wonder you have a calm temperament. Your temperament is compatible with the Empress Dowager."Now the Empress Dowager is very fond of worshiping Buddha. Emperor Hong Xiaodi's words can be regarded as a great compliment to Jiang Li.Jiang Li smiled and looked at emperor Hong Xiao. Hong Xiaodi is now only twenty to seven, but he looks older than his peers, and he is particularly stable. Probably because as an emperor, there are many things to worry about. Moreover, today's Beiyan is not as singing and dancing as it seems. In a peaceful and prosperous era, Jiang Li can understand some emperor Hong Xiao.Hong Xiaodi was also very surprised. He had heard many rumors about Jiang Li early, including killing his mother and killing his brother, but it was probably because Jiang Li lost his mother when he was young, which made Hong Xiaodi feel sorry for her. For Jiang Li, Hong Xiaodi didn't have much disgust. Now Jiang Li has become the top of the mingyitang school examination. In addition, as I have seen with my own eyes, Jiang Li is gentle and pure. Unlike the people who are rumored to be evil, I appreciate Jiang Li a little.Emperor Hong Xiaodi said, "Jiang Aiqing, you have a good daughter. You can be the Pearl of your eyes. It is not only the top of the Mingyi hall, but also a reward." He waved at will, and a man like a eunuch came, holding cloth and reading out a long list of names.It's nothing more than jewelry. Jiang Li has a headache. After all, Emperor Hong Xiaodi can't give her an official position. If she was given a county head, it would be a little abrupt now. Jiang Li had no love for precious jewelry, and heard it calmly. After hearing it, Jiang yu'e at the banquet was even more jealous of the sour water.Kong Liu said, "see, Miss Jiang Er is not moved at all. She is definitely a good girl who doesn't eat human fireworks and is not moved by wealth and honor."Ji Xuan's lips were hooked, and she laughed slightly mockingly: "she had more than these intentions in her heart, and of course she was not moved." Another glance at Kong Liu, "not everyone is as short-sighted as you.""I'm short-sighted?" Kong Liu said, "I can walk through a hundred fucking steps!"Ji Chen was too lazy to talk to him.Jiang Li thanked her kindness and returned to her seat with the envy of everyone on the court. Ji shuran smiled and praised her and said, "pear really gives our family a long face.""The second sister is much better than me." Jiang Youyao also complimented.Ji shuran is just like this. Jiang LiXiao makes Ji shuran used to doing such behavior. It's just that even Jiang Youyao has to resist unhappiness and make face, which makes Jiang Li a little surprised.Jiang Youyao should be like Jiang yu'e, saying nothing and hating herself in her heart.She looked at Jiang Youyao carefully again, and found that there was some expectation and excitement hidden in Jiang Youyao's eyes, so she couldn't help but wake up.Anyway, the Palace Banquet still needs to start.The dishes are rich, but ginger and pear are not intentional to taste. Jiang yu'e explained all kinds of dishes for Jiang Li somewhat ostentatiously, as if to prove that she had seen much more about the world than Jiang Li. Or deliberately don't remind some dishes how to eat, waiting to see Jiang Li make a fool of himself. However, Jiang Li either survived unharmed or didn't include the dish at all, which made Jiang yu'e's plan come to naught.At the back, Jiang yu'e didn't care much about Jiang Li. Just show your best side, intentionally or unintentionally sideways towards the man's seat, about "attracting attention".Jiang Li only thinks Jiang yu'e's behavior is ridiculous, and I don't know what Yang thinks. However, if everyone in the third room is Jiang yu'e, Jiang Li can understand why Jiang Yuanxing is just a schoolbook for so many years.It's stupid to become a joke without knowing it.On the husband's seat, Zhou Yanbang looked in the direction of Jiang Li from time to time.Because Jiang Li and Jiang Youyao were sitting together, when others saw them, they only thought that Zhou Yanbang was looking at his fiancee Jiang Youyao, and people around him were still teasing him. Zhou Yanbang smiled, but his mind was not here at all.It has become Zhou Yanbang's obsession to dissolve his engagement with Jiang Youyao and let Jiang Li become his wife again. It's a pity that Mrs. Ningyuan Hou didn't agree with this matter, and Ningyuan Hou was even angrier after hearing it. Zhou Yanbang also knew that his idea was absurd. After all, the yuan family was not a small family. How could they destroy their relatives again and again?But Jiang Li is really different.Every time Zhou Yanbang sees Jiang Li, he can appreciate the beauty of Jiang Li more. She looks different from the noble girls in Yanjing. The more she alienates herself, the more unwilling Zhou Yanbang is. Zhou Yanbang knew that since the verification, Miss Jiang er's reputation has improved, and many noble children's families will begin to turn their eyes to Jiang Li. Recently, when Emperor Hong Xiaodi gave the gift, Zhou Yanbang could also clearly feel that many of these young sons around him were also staring at Jiang Li.Talented, gentle, beautiful, and well-known, the first daughter has also been favored by his majesty today. This is also one of the best girls in the noble circle of Yanjing city.Zhou Yanbang was worried about scratching his heart and liver, for fear that he would drive Jiang Li away in the wrong way. But his marriage with Jiang Youyao has been set at the end of next winter. If there is no accident, he can only brush with Jiang Li.Zhou Yanbang was not reconciled.When he frequently looked at Jiang Li, he naturally didn't find that his action had fallen into the eyes of another person, but this person was Shen Ruyun.Shen Ruyun was naturally delighted to see that his sweetheart could finally meet him. But the joy was soon dissipated. Although he was in the same place with Zhou Yanbang, Zhou Yanbang's eyes had never looked at her, but in the direction of Jiang Youyao.Shen Ruyun is very sad. She admires Zhou Yanbang in her heart, but she used to be unworthy of her identity. Now she is the sister of the number one scholar Lang, and her brother is also a court official. She can stand with Zhou Yanbang, but Zhou Yanbang has an engagement again.If this is just an engagement, Shen Ruyun can also clearly see that Zhou Yanbang's eyes looking at Jiang Youyao are full of love, which means that Zhou Yanbang also has Jiang Youyao in his heart.Shen Ruyun's heart suddenly fell to the bottom of the valley. In addition to being sad, there was a wave of unwillingness and jealousy. He just wanted to see some twists and turns in the marriage between Jiang Youyao and Zhou Yanbang, so that this marriage could not be true.Jiang Lixiang also felt the same with the dishes. Just because she saw Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning, she was disgusted and couldn't eat. However, the Palace Banquet still had to continue, and she had to restrain her discomfort and reluctantly continue.This Palace Banquet lasted for a long time. The bureaucrats were drinking and preparing, pushing cups for lanterns and talking about officialdom, while the ladies were gossiping and exchanging irrelevant anecdotes of each other's family. The young ladies and childe, who were secretly looking at each other from time to time across the long banquet curtain of the men and women's families, glanced at each other carelessly, and quickly staggered their eyes. As if nothing was wrong, they secretly remembered each other's appearance and actions, and planned to inquire after returning to the house.Each has its own shape and unique appearance of all beings.Between King Cheng and Emperor Hong Xiao, there are also brothers and sisters, but the hidden undercurrent is turbulent, but it is not known. The Empress Dowager was as quiet as ever. Princess Liu was talking to the queen, and the concubine sat gently aside, pouring wine for the emperor from time to time - something she shouldn't have done. She also did it naturally and kindly.In the jade white fine porcelain bottle on the table is apricot blossom wine. Because the women were unable to drink, the wine prepared for the court banquet was also sweet fruit wine, which was not intoxicating. In front of Jiang Li, there was only a cup of tea, but the wine glass was not touched at all. Since Shen's mother's birthday, Jiang Li often remembered that if she hadn't drunk the previous glass of wine, it would be a different scene now.Drinking spoils things, and she never drinks. The more the Palace Banquet is, the less she will make a mistake.Jiang yu'e didn't know this, and seemed to like the sweet taste of fruiting wine very much. She was drunk, and her face climbed up to purplish red, showing a little charming that she didn't usually have.At this time, Ji shuran asked with a smile, "why don't pear try this apricot blossom wine?"Jiang Li looked up and saw that Ji shuran naturally picked up the wine cup in front of Jiang Li, filled it for her, put it in front of Jiang Li with a smile, and said, "the apricot blossom wine in the palace is different from that made in our house. It tastes sweeter and not intoxicating. It's also good to drink more at your daughter's house."Jiang Li glanced at Ji shuran. Ji shuran smiled gently, but somehow, Jiang Li suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if a voice in her heart was reminding her not to drink this glass of wine.Jiang Li believed her intuition and said, "thank you, mother, but I'm not good at drinking.""This is not wine, but actually sweet sugar water." Ji shuran laughed and said, "I see pear, you don't use much for dinner tonight. It's easy to get tired and lazy in summer. Drink some apricot blossom wine to relieve the summer heat."Jiang Li's heart burst, and her eyes accidentally caught a glimpse of Shen Ruyun and Shen's mother talking not far away from her. In her heart, she was surprised. For a moment, some pictures flashed through her mind. Jiang Li immediately knew where she had seen Ji shuran's eyes. Why did Ji shuran's eyes make her feel so familiar.Ji shuran's expression, which tried to suppress expectations and pretended to be nothing, like the dormant eyes of a poisonous snake, was not the eyes of Shen's mother at the original Shen's birthday banquet, as well as Xiao Deyin's smile when he persuaded her to drink!In an instant, Jiang Li almost changed her face.Although the suspicion is inexplicable, Jiang Li can almost conclude that Ji shuran's mother and daughter made an idea, just like those people made an idea at Shen's mother's birthday party that year, that is to make her disgrace!From the daughter of an official to the daughter of the first assistant, she was reborn. She unexpectedly encountered the same scene again.Jiang Li's heart couldn't say whether she was more angry or more ridiculous. In the end, she just wanted to sneer.She lived a miserable life because of this in her previous life. Now a group of people have changed, but they want to repeat their old skills. In that case, she is not as good as these people want!Jiang Li looked at Jiang Youyao and said with a smile, "the third sister didn't drink this wine.""You Yao can't get contaminated with things made of apricot flowers," Ji shuran said. "If you do, you will have a red rash all over your body. Don't look at her not touching at all, I'm afraid she's greedy."Jiang Youyao curled her mouth and said nothing.Jiang Li knew that Ji shuran was safe. She was afraid that something might happen in the middle of the journey, causing trouble for Jiang Youyao to drink wine by mistake. Even this reason could be made up.Just, does Ji shuran think that as long as Jiang Youyao doesn't drink, everything will be fine and everything will be all right with her?Then she is very wrong.Jiang Li smiled and said lightly, "is it? It's the first time I heard that three younger sisters can't stick apricot flowers. So, thank you, mother." She took the glass, covered her face with her sleeve and took a sip, which was then put down.Most of the cup is left.Ji shuran saw it, but she didn't persuade Jiang Li to drink the remaining half cup, and mixed vegetables with Jiang Li. She was a gentle mother, and couldn't pick anything wrong at all.Jiang Li was cold in her heart. She looked up at the men's table and saw that ye Shijie was also being persuaded to drink. After all, ye Shijie was only appointed as a capital official today. Many people came to drink to him, and ye Shijie had to drink more or less. This was understandable, but Jiang Li saw that the eunuch who poured the wine was too attentive.There are so many young gentlemen, and the eunuch is guarding Ye Shijie. It is clear that Li Lian, Li Jing, Zhou Yanbang and Shen Yurong are also beside him. The eunuch also wants to take care of the people around him, but he only stares at Ye Shijie.In fact, after so many years of Palace Banquet, the banquet was full of wine and preparation, and no one went back to pay attention to the behavior of a small eunuch. But Jiang Li noticed that she followed Xue Huaiyuan when she was young. When Xue Huaiyuan handled official business, she occasionally taught her some. The more complex the situation is, the more attention should be paid to details.This trivial detail was seen by Jiang Li at this time, and finally made her suddenly enlightened.I see. It turns out that the "adulterer" arranged by Ji shuran's mother and daughter is Ye Shijie.It seems to be suitable for both emotion and reason. Ye Shijie and herself are cousins, and they have a relationship. At the beginning, she helped Ye Shijie out of the street, which can also become a symbol of having an affair. Of course, young men and women favor each other, which is not a big deal. But at the Palace Banquet, it is a big mistake to make a scandal and be broken by someone.As a woman, her reputation must be ruined, and all the efforts made by mingyitang verification were in vain. Ye Shijie was just appointed as a capital official, so he acted like this. The furious emperor Hong Xiao could not tell how to punish him. At least Ye Shijie's official career stopped there.The Ye family had a deeper grudge with her. Being married is also resentment, and not being married is also resentment. In short, her life and ye Shijie are ruined.What a thoughtful plan!Jiang Li's eyes turned sharp, but he immediately lowered his head. When he raised his head again, his smile was still as pure as at first.Jiang Youyao was turning her head and suddenly saw the wine cup in front of Jiang Li. She didn't know when it was empty. She was stunned and subconsciously said, "when did you drink it up?""Well," Jiang Li replied, "it's sweet and delicious, so I drank it up. But don't be greedy. One cup is enough." She smiled.Ji shuran's heart fell down.Jiang yu'e at the other end will put down the wine cup in front of her.Jiang yu'e: are you surprised? Surprised or not?
