Chapter 329 A Hundred Years of Marriage and an Early Childbirth
"You are indeed far-sighted. Although James is smart, he probably won't get much benefit." Seeing the couple standing side by side, Zhao Qi glanced sympathetically at the shadow of the carriage where James and others were leaving.
"Master Zhao, I heard that you have now taken up a position in Taixue. Congratulations. Taixue is the highest institution of higher learning in Dasheng. Master Zhao has learned a lot and will definitely be able to achieve great things." Jiang Hexi said with a smile.
Zhao Qi smiled slightly and said, "Don't laugh at me. I'm just looking for a piece of food. Now Ayun and Axuan have also arrived in the capital. I wonder where they are studying now."
"Ah Yun and Ah Xuan are now studying with the military advisor at the Zhennan Marquis Mansion. The military advisor has no intention of pursuing an official career, but he treats Ah Yun and Ah Xuan very well. My uncle felt that it would be a pity if the military advisor's talents were wasted, so he begged the military advisor to teach Ah Yun.
And Ah Xuan."
"Military advisor? Is he the man who is full of knowledge and knowledge as mentioned by Master? It is said that Editor Liang studied under the military advisor of the Liang family. With his amazing talent, Editor Liang must be an extraordinary military advisor. Ah Yun and Ah Xuan can learn a thing or two.
, I will gain a lot in my life from now on.”
"The military advisor is indeed very talented. I feel more at ease if Ah Yun and Ah Xuan follow him." Jiang Hexi responded with a smile and said, "It's getting late now. Let's go back first. See you later, Master Zhao."
"Goodbye." Zhao Qi nodded slightly to Huo Jingchen and strolled into the restaurant.
The two got on the carriage and drove towards Duke Huo's Mansion under the moonlight.
"It's okay. Although Master Zhao and Mr. Zhao are brothers, their temperaments are completely different, which really surprises me." Jiang Hexi leaned half against Huo Jingchen and played with his palm.
"Zhao Qi has an unruly temperament and has been unwilling to be restrained since he was a child. I studied with him at Taixue for several years, so I have some understanding of his temperament."
"Prime Minister Zhao also wanted to control him a little at first, but Mrs. Zhao loved Zhao Qi the most during her lifetime and never wanted Prime Minister Zhao to control him. On the other hand, she was indulging Zhao Qi's temper."
"Moreover, Zhao Qi lost his mother when he was young, and Zhao Qi's father also had an unruly temper. After Mrs. Zhao passed away, Uncle Zhao was completely free from restraints and traveled around the world. With the precedent of Uncle Zhao, Zhao Qi is even more free and unrestrained."
Jiang Hexi was stunned and blurted out: "Does Prime Minister Zhao not care about the father and son? Just let them act like this, and the Zhao family's lintel does not need to be supported?"
Huo Jingchen smiled slightly and said: "Xiang Zhao is half of my teacher. He taught me my calligraphy. Xiang Zhao is upright, open-minded and calm. Naturally, he doesn't care about family fame and fortune. Moreover, Xiang Zhao is prosperous."
A well-known henpecked person, with Mrs. Zhao's legacy, he will definitely not force Zhao Qi and Uncle Zhao."
"Zhao Xiang is really a good husband, a good father, a good grandfather, and a good minister." Jiang Hexi was full of emotions. She didn't expect that Zhao Xiang was so open-minded, and she couldn't help but be in awe.
"Moreover, the Zhao family's family business is supported by Zhao Fei. Zhao Fei has been taught by Prime Minister Zhao since he was a child. He is both civil and military and is a minister of Dasheng. Now he has been transferred to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
With Zhao Fei's talent, he will definitely be able to become a marquis and prime minister in the future."
Jiang Hexi couldn't help but think of the glamorous man from before, and nodded in agreement. Suddenly, she remembered the incident of Zhao Xu chasing Huo Jingchen in Jingzhou, and hummed, "It's okay. Didn't Miss Zhao almost get engaged to you before?"
Are you there? You are considered childhood sweethearts, no wonder you are so clear about the affairs of the Zhao family."
Hearing this, Huo Jingchen trembled, and subconsciously looked at Jiang Hexi. Sure enough, he saw her looking at him with a half-smile, and his heart trembled. He hurriedly explained: "I just studied calligraphy with Zhao Xiang for a few years, and now I have some understanding.
That's all, Miss Zhao and I abide by etiquette and never go beyond the rules, so you have to believe me."
Looking at Huo Jingchen who wanted to swear, Jiang Hexi raised her eyebrows slightly and said deliberately: "How do I know what you think? I thought you liked Miss Zhao before. After all, Miss Zhao is a famous and talented girl in the capital."
"My aunt, that was all eight hundred years ago. Why do you still remember it? It was all a misunderstanding before. My mother and grandmother saw that I had been unwilling to get married for a long time, so they thought of bringing us together, but this is not the case.
Didn’t it succeed?”
Huo Jingchen pressed his eyebrows, and when he saw Jiang Hexi's narrow eyes, he understood that she just wanted to tease him, angry and funny. Thinking of Jiang Hexi's reaction to the good show before, he felt even more uncomfortable.
"Before, you deliberately helped Yao'er to bring me and Miss Zhao together. You must know these things best. What's more, I explained it to you immediately afterwards, but I didn't have any other thoughts."
Hearing this, Jiang Hexi stiffened. She couldn't help but remember that she had thought that the Bai Yueguang in Huo Jingchen's heart was Zhao Xu's stupid idea. She had helped Huo Yunyao do many things before, but she didn't expect that they were all unnecessary things. She couldn't help but feel guilty.
Look away.
Seeing her like this, Huo Jingchen was helpless and angry. A smile flashed in his eyes and he said: "You are a bad girl, you always want to make fun of me. I just follow the routine, but you have to ignore me.
I have to teach you a lesson today."
Several strange sounds came from inside the carriage, disappearing into the grunting sound of the axle.
The night was as cool as water, and by the time the carriage arrived at Duke Huo's Mansion, the dusk was getting darker and darker.
Huo Jingchen walked back to Canglan Courtyard with Jiang Hexi half in his arms.
"Eldest Young Master, you are finally back. My wife sent my servant to see if the Eldest Young Master is back. I originally thought that the Eldest Young Master and my grandmother would stay at the Zhennan Hou Mansion today. Fortunately, you are back. Now that the Eldest Young Master and *
Mrs. Huo Guogong's mother, the steward next to her, smiled and greeted her.
Huo Jingchen said: "It's getting late today. I will take Xi'er to pay my respects to my mother tomorrow. You can go back and report."
"Yes!" The steward's mother responded respectfully. When she saw Jiang Hexi and Huo Jingchen's tightly clasped palms, the corner of her mouth curled up, thinking that she must go back and have a good talk with her to make her happy, so she turned and left briskly.
Jiang Hexi glared angrily at the culprit who had caused her such embarrassment, angrily held Xi Yue's hand and walked back into the house.
Huo Jingchen touched his nose and hurriedly chased after him.
As soon as she walked into the house, she saw Jiang Hexi sitting on the soft couch by the window, and Xi Yue beside her was helping her lower her shoulders.
Huo Jingchen waved his hand towards Xi Yue, sat down next to Jiang Hexi, took over Xi Yue's work, pressed his shoulders and begged for mercy: "Okay, don't be angry, I was wrong today. Lord Xi'er has a lot, please forgive me."
How’s your husband doing for once?”
Xiyue had already wisely stepped back and closed the door considerately.
Jiang Hexi lost her scruples and pinched Huo Jingchen's cheek to vent her anger. She had been wanting to do this for a long time, but now she found Jin Hui, so she pinched her until she saw Huo Jingchen's white jade face was a little red.
Then he grunted and mercifully let him go.
But he was still a little upset, so he said fiercely: "You are not allowed to do that again. There are so many people on the street, what if, what if..."
"What if?" Huo Jingchen asked, pretending not to know. Sure enough, he saw that the blushing face of Jiang Hexi, who was already shy, became as red as blood, and her moist apricot eyes looked as if they had been washed with water. The waves in her eyes were still there, and the traces of just now were still left in the corners of her eyes.
A hint of charm.
Huo Jingchen looked away with difficulty, lest he could not suppress it and end up making her even more angry.
"You are becoming more capable now, how dare you do this!" Jiang Hexi stamped her feet angrily, and drank a cup of tea to calm herself down.
"Don't be angry. I was wrong and I won't do it again."
"you!
"You must be coaxing me again, I don't believe it!"
"Okay, don't be angry. If you are angry, your health will be bad."
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"Master, madam, Liuying wants to see you!"
Hearing the familiar voice, Jiang Hexi was overjoyed and hurriedly pushed Huo Jingchen, "It's Liuying. She's back. Please let me go quickly."
Huo Jingchen grinded his teeth before he was willing to let her go.
Jiang Hexi's delicate body trembled, she bit her lip and shouted loudly.
"come in!"
With a click, Liuying and Jingyun strode in.
"I've met the master, madam!"
"No courtesy." Huo Jingchen nodded slightly and said, "How was the investigation?"
Liuying said: "Master, subordinates and Jingyun have been investigating for many days, and finally found some clues. We followed the clues and discovered that the person behind the Qingzhou case is actually related to Beidi."
After saying that, Liuying glanced at Jingyun.
Jingyun took over the words tacitly: "The mysterious man is quite powerful in Beidi, and he is also involved with the second prince of Beidi. Now that my subordinates and Liuying have found some evidence, I suspect that there may be a case of murdering my master before.
It also has something to do with the people behind the scenes."
Hearing this, Huo Jingchen straightened his body and said solemnly: "Tell me in detail what is going on."
"By chance, my subordinates and Jingyun rescued the attendant who killed Vice General Liu before. He was almost silenced that day. Fortunately, my subordinates and Jingyun passed by and took him away."
"It's a pity that the thief leader escaped after all, and his subordinate was seriously injured. The doctor still couldn't save his life after long treatment. However, his subordinate and Jingyun pried open his mouth, and finally learned some useful information."
"The people behind the scenes often do business with Beidi. Vice General Liu also indirectly facilitated the transportation of silk from Qingzhou to Beidi. Vice General Liu always wanted to get rid of the people behind the scenes, so he secretly investigated and found out that
The person behind the scenes had contacts with the second prince of Beidi."
"My subordinates also went to Beidi with Jingyun. Sure enough, they found some clues. The person behind the scenes is probably a wealthy businessman. He has been traced in the Western Regions, Beidi, and Dasheng. This person acts mysteriously and has been there many times.
Entering and leaving the Beidi Royal Court, your status must be extraordinary."
Huo Jingchen's eyes flashed, and he suddenly remembered the figure who had fled in embarrassment before, and said firmly: "It's that mysterious man!"