Putting the lantern into the water, Xu Lang held Chen Danxia's hand and took her away from the lake to the stall selling candy and fried chestnuts. As soon as they left, Gao Yang walked out of the crowd with two subordinates. Gao Yang looked at the lanterns floating on the lake and said, "Go and fish the lanterns up."

One of the subordinates obeyed the order and took the lantern up and handed it to Gao Yan. Gao Yan did not connect the lamp, but stretched out his fingers and took out the two notes in the lantern. Expanded the notes, and the font on one note was small regular script, and the font on the other note was cursive script. The fonts were different, but the wishes were the same, "Form a alliance, life and death are united." Below these eight characters, the words "Lang" and "Xia" were written respectively.

Gao Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, tore the two strips of paper into pieces, scattered them into the lake, and left with his two subordinates with a cold face.

After the Spring Festival, the year is over and life has returned to normal. Chen Muke went to the Ministry of Personnel every day. The three brothers of the Shen family and Qiao Zhijia began to go to the study room frequently. In the afternoon, Chen Muke finished his official duties and went to Qinshuo to check the homework of the seven people. "I will visit Lord Wu, the Zuo Shishi of the Ministry of Rites in a few days. I will give you a question and write an article. You will bring the article with me at that time."

Although Chen Muke is more optimistic about Qiao Zhijia among the four students, no one can be in high school before the exam. Therefore, Chen Muke treats them equally at this time.

Shen Baimi and Shen Baiyu were relatively calm. After all, it was very easy for them to meet these people. The other five were very excited. The Ministry of Rites' ritual system Qingye Department was in charge of the imperial examination. However, because the three brothers of the Shen family were going to take the examination, Xu Kui, as the Minister of Rites, had to avoid it. The emperor ordered Lord Wu, the Left Master of Rites' ritual system, to be the chief examiner of this year's spring examination, and accompanied the examination to be the doctor of the Ministry of Rites' ritual system Qingye Department and the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.

Chen Muke was willing to take them to visit other adults, which showed that he valued them very much. He was able to get to know the officials of the Ministry of Rites, which was beneficial to them. The five people saluted in unison and said, "Thank you, sir."

Chen Muke walked to the desk, picked up his pen and dipped ink, and wrote a title on the paper, "You can write it carefully according to this topic."

Gu Qingshan took the paper with both hands, and the seven people said they would write it well. Chen Muke nodded with satisfaction, encouraged them a few words, and then went out with his hands behind his back.

When the seven people searched for information and wrote articles, the eldest prince chose the descendant for the Ninth Princess, Zheng Quanji, the eldest son of the Changren Marquis' Mansion. Although Empress Zhao did not know why Gao Ju had to care about the Ninth Princess's affairs more, she still helped convince the emperor and issued a marriage decree.

Although the Ninth Princess is not favored, she is a son and a grandson of the dragon and phoenix. As long as she does not participate in the plot of rebellion, she has already fallen into a defeat. The Changren Marquis Mansion, which is about to become a third-rate marquis' mansion, will be at least rich and honored for two or three generations. The Changren Marquis Mansion is very satisfied with this marriage, and she is quite happy that she is hit by the sky and is hit. But the Ninth Princess is unwilling. It is Xu Lang that she wants to marry. She still remembers that eavesdropping on the day when he eavesdrops on him calling Jiuer to a flower. How could she let down such affection?

The Ninth Princess cried loudly in front of Liang Taipin, "I won't marry, I won't marry."

The marriage the emperor refers to is a great favor, no matter whether it is good or not, and those who dare to disobey the will of the holy will end up miserably. The Ninth Princess must marry even if she doesn't marry. There is no other way except to persuade her to stay at ease with her.

The Ninth Princess's descending had nothing to do with Chen Danxia. That afternoon, Madam Hua went out to do business. Chen Danxia didn't have to learn etiquette and rules. She was idle. When she saw the weather was clear, she went to the garden, took a walk, sat down on the swing, and shook slowly.

When Xu Lang came, he saw this beautiful and peaceful picture. The corners of his lips raised and said softly: "Jiu'er."

Chen Danxia looked back and smiled and said, "Brother Lang, come here quickly, let's swing together."

Xu Lang walked over, sat side by side with her, and asked with concern: "How are you cured of your illness?"

"Okay." Chen Danxia smiled, "I just had a little cough and just took a dose of medicine."

"The spring is chilly, so be careful to keep warm." Xu Lang reminded.

"I know." Chen Danxia responded obediently. She will no longer be stinky and beautiful again. Before the weather was really warm, she will never take off her thick winter clothes and change to a cool spring shirt.

The two sat on the swing and talked for a while. The wind blew, and the sun hid in the clouds. Xu Lang sent Chen Danxia back to Zhiyuan and entered the house. Xu Lang did not leave immediately, but hugged her in his arms, lowered his head and covered her lips on her sandalwood mouth to taste her fragrance.

After kissing for a while, Xu Lang let go of her without feeling satisfied. He panted and looked at Chen Danxia, ​​who was flushed on his face, and called out softly: "Jiu'er, when you are in the hairpin, I will let my grandmother come to propose marriage."

Chen Danxia looked up at him, and he kissed him and hugged him. Who else could he marry if he didn't marry him? But he had to be reserved, "My mother can't bear to marry me so early."

Tao did not want Chen Danxia to marry her as soon as she was in the hairpin. She wanted to raise her daughter until she was eighteen years old. Unfortunately, Chen Muke didn't think so. Although his father-daughter relationship with Shen Danxia was not deep, Chen Danxia was his only legitimate daughter after all, and he was also thinking about her marriage. Chen Muke had previously asked Chen Danxia to climb up the high branches as Chen's mother planned, but Dong Qixiu spared no effort to slander Chen Danxia in front of him, which changed his mind. The legitimate daughter who was raised by Tao was too indulgent to marry into a high school, which would not bring help, but might be a disaster.

Chen Muke decided to choose a son-in-law who was inferior to Chen Danxia and had a future. After a while, he fell in love with Qiao Zhijia and called Qiao Zhijia into the study. Qiao Zhijia bowed to Chen Muke and sat down on the chair at Shen Muke's instructions.

The servant brought the tea, retreated, and closed the door. Chen Muke took a sip of tea and asked, "Which year was the Scholars born?"

The Shihui is Qiao Zhijia's name. Qiao Zhijia put down the teacup, stood up and replied respectfully: "The student was born on September 17, 16th year of Taichang."

"You don't have to be so restrained, sit down and talk." Chen Muke smiled.

Qiao Zhijia sat down again.

Chen Muke continued, "There are twenty-three people in the scholastic association, and it has reached the age of marriage. Why have you not married or engaged yet?"

"Jia Yan Jiaci once wanted to marry a student, but the students thought that as a man, he should start a career and then start a family. If he had not achieved fame, how could he marry and have children? Moreover, the students had not met the woman he liked. Although he should follow the orders of his parents, the students thought that he should find a soul-to-heart relationship to be together to be united and grow old together." Qiao Zhijia lowered his head, his lips were curled up. He was a smart and smart person. After hearing this, he knew that Chen Muke intended to promise his daughter in the family to himself. Although he was respectful, he did not enter the inner house and did not see the Shen family daughter, but he had heard about the fact that Chen Muke's legitimate daughter was about to go to the palace.

Chen Muke was touched by his words. It was his lifelong regret that he had not been able to marry the person he wanted to marry. He didn't say anything for a long time. Qiao Zhijia felt nervous. Did he say the wrong thing? Looking back on what he said just now, there was nothing wrong with it, and he forced himself to calm down and bring a cup of tea.

"Scholars Association, Lord Wu read your article last time and I have a good impression of you. If you keep it, the spring exam will be passed smoothly." Chen Muke disconnected the topic.

"Yes, sir." Qiao Zhijia followed his wishes and changed the topic. Regarding the imperial examination, Chen Muke mentioned him a few words and drove him away.

Chen Muke sat in the study for a while and got up to go to Ruoshui Courtyard. Tao took an objective rest. The faint fragrance of orchids drifted out of the fragrance. The maids sat in the corridor, putting insoles, embroidered veils, or tweaking the yard. The whole yard was quiet and there was no strange noise. Seeing Chen Muke coming in, they stood up and bowed their knees.

Tao was awakened when he heard the sound and frowned. What did this person come here at this time? After returning from Renyi Bo Mansion in the third year of the junior high school, the two of them had never met again. But he had already come in, and Tao could not drive the person out for no reason, so he had to put on his outer clothes and walk out.

"Is there anything wrong with the master here?" Tao asked directly.

Chen Muke sat down on the chair, "I have decided to betroth Sister Xia to Qiao Zhijia."

Tao was shocked and flatly refused, "I don't agree with this marriage." Not to mention that the person Chen Danxia liked was Xu Lang, even if Chen Danxia didn't like, she would not marry her daughter to a man coveted by her concubine's daughter.

"Although the Qiao family is a merchant and has a low family, Qiao Zhijia is talented and knowledgeable. He is the master of the provincial examination. Now he is under my disciple. I read his article. This spring exam, he is very likely to enter the first class and change the family. If I mention him in the court, he will definitely be able to survive. He will be able to win the wife and son at that time, and Sister Xia can enjoy happiness with him. Sister Xia is a low-key marriage to the Qiao family. As long as the Shen family does not fall, his parents, brothers and sisters-in-law will definitely treat Sister Xia well. Sister Xia will definitely live a relaxed life. What's wrong with this marriage? Why do you, a short-sighted woman, disagree? This matter is decided so. After Sister Xia is in the face, the Qiao family will come to propose marriage." Chen Muke was still considerate.

Tao was almost angry at his own initiative and sneered: "I have already agreed with someone about the marriage of Sister Xia, so I don't have to worry about the master. Qiao Zhijia is so good, so you should leave it to the fifth girl? Isn't the master knowing that Qiao Zhijia is the one whom the fifth girl likes. On the Laba Festival, the fifth girl personally gave Laba porridge to this Mr. Qiao, and asked someone to send purse and letters. She also wanted the moon to go up to the willows and make an appointment after dusk."

"Shut up. Although Sister Nian was not born, she would call you a mother. How could you ruin her reputation so much?" Chen Muke asked.

"Master is waiting." Tao got up and went into the inner room, finding the note that Chen Dan asked Qiao Zhijia to go out to watch the lanterns on the day of the Lantern Festival.

Seeing the note, Chen Muke's face turned dark.

"Master, the fifth girl is worthy of being the master's beloved daughter. She has the same eyes as the master, and she has fallen in love with Qiao Zhijia." Tao smiled gloomyly.

"Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?" Chen Muke asked in a deep voice.

"The master is busy with official duties, and I can't even see the master. Where can I tell him about this? It's not better now. Marrying the fifth girl to Qiao Zhijia not only fulfills the fifth girl's thoughts, but also matches the master's wishes." Tao said sarcastically.

Chen Muke glared at Tao fiercely, grabbed the paper, and left angrily. Tao grabbed the soft pillow on the couch and smashed it towards his back. She would never let him take care of his daughter's marriage.

While the two were having a break, Chen Danxia wore a veil and stood by the roadside with Mo Si Mo Wang, waiting for the coachman to repair the car; Shen Baiyu was stared at by Shen Bai, and he was reviewing books at home to make the final sprint for the spring examination; Chen Danxia took Mo Si Mo Wang to Yongning Hou to check the account. After finishing the account, the carriage broke down on the way home.

"Girl, why don't we go to the teahouse over there to have a party?" Mo Si suggested.

Chen Danxia was about to make a promise, a car with green beads painted with golden Tenglong patterns drove over and stopped in front of the master and servant. Gao Feng got out of the car. Chen Danxia frowned. She was just encountering the wind at the top of the head, why did she meet this person at this time?

"Why is Miss Shen standing by the roadside? But the carriage is broken?" Gao Jing asked knowingly.

Chen Danxia turned a deaf ear and walked around from behind the carriage. Gao Yan stopped her and wanted to reach out to lift her veil. Chen Danxia retreated, leaving his hands empty. Gao Yan withdrew his hand and said, "It's almost noon. If Miss Chen doesn't dislike it, it's better to go to the restaurant in front with me and sit."

"I dislike it." Chen Danxia was glad that he was so troublesome today that he put on a curtain.

"Miss Chen, do you really have to keep me from thousands of miles away?" Gao Jing stared at her, his eyes cold.

"Prince, the little girl is stupid. I don't know where to offend the prince? Let the prince use this method to force the little girl to death." Chen Danxia lowered his head and said.

"I can't help but do such an ill-polite thing. I hope Miss Chen will forgive me." Gao Yan bowed and said.

Chen Danxia never expected that he would say this, which was really shameless. "The little girl knew that she had offended the prince and would inevitably die. The prince would not force the girl with a savage tongue. The little girl would apologize for death, and she just wanted the prince to spare her family." Chen Danxia turned around and ran away.

Mo Shi and Mo Wang were stunned for a moment and hurriedly went to chase people. Gao Feng did not chase them, but got on the carriage and left. He could run away and the monk could not run away from the temple. He went to the Shen family to wait, but he didn't believe it, and she would not go home.

Gao Feng suddenly came and confused Chen Muke, who was scolding Chen Dannian. He had no contact with this prince, so why did he visit? Chen Muke welcomed the guests in with full of doubts.

In the main hall, the guest of the host sat down and waited for the servants to bring the tea to the ground. Chen Muke asked with a smile: "The prince is here to the humble house, don't know what's important?"

"I came for Ling Yan, and I want to marry Ling Yan as the official concubine." Gao Yan made a clear idea.

Chen Muke's heart was sunk. He was not the dizzy idiot Xu Qi. He married the girl from the former Jin royal family. After getting the benefits, he married his legitimate daughter to Gao Jing. He went further, but he didn't think about it. The former Jin royal family was a royal prince and had no ambition to seize the throne. However, King Anping was the half-brother of today and was a person who was afraid to guard against him. Marrying his daughter to him was burning a cold stove and gambled on his own official career.

"Thank you for your love, your two daughters are married at home, and the marriage is decided. The other two girls are still young, so they can only let the prince down." Chen Muke declined politely.

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