Three middle-aged men in their thirties and forties looked at the boy.
There was no final word, because even with the slightest hint of coercion, the three middle-aged men still did not want to break up with the young man.
In a quiet atmosphere.
for a long time.
The young man finally spoke, but what surprised the three middle-aged men was that the young man did not rush to agree or refuse, but asked a question.
"Uncle Cai just said that he would marry Jun Zhu to my house?"
Bai Yan asked.
While speaking, Bai Yan looked at Bai Yu, then turned to look at Uncle Bai and Bai Junzhu's father, Bai Yan.
Hear the words.
Bai Yu did not speak, but turned his head and looked at Brother Zhong Bai Yan.
Bai Yan looked at Bai Yan and met Bai Yan's eyes.
"yes!"
Bai Yan nodded.
Whether in Qin or other vassal states, men who married into wives, especially those who married into noble families, had a very low status.
For example, in the State of Wei, according to the Wei household law, a son-in-law cannot establish a household, that is, he is not allowed to own his own land and house under any circumstances, let alone be an official, and this includes heirs and grandsons.
official.
In the Qin State, it was even worse. Not only did the status of a bride-in-law be the same as that of a humble servant, but even the person who killed the bride-in-law was not guilty of murder by family members and children.
Therefore, with Bai Yan's current status, the Bai family would naturally not let Bai Yan get married, but would send Jun Zhu to Bai Yan's mansion.
"Bai Yan has one more question!"
After Bai Yan listened to Bai Yan's words, he thought for a while: "Yan would venture to guess that the reason why the king trusted Yan so much before is that Bai has informed the king of Yan's true identity!"
After saying this, Bai Yan looked at the three people in front of him calmly.
Bai Yan has always known about this matter.
In front of the wooden table, under the candlelight, Uncle Bai heard Bai Yan's words, and a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes. Even Bai Yu and Bai Yan's expressions were a little unnatural, because Bai personally promised the young man not to reveal his identity.
But behind this young man, his abilities and abilities were beyond everyone's expectations.
If you keep hiding it, something will happen!
"The Bai family cannot deceive the king, and this is for your own good! Besides, you came to Qin to support the Zou family."
Bai Yu sighed, thought for a while, and explained.
Bai Yu did not choose to hide Bai Yan, because after being in contact with Bai Yan, Bai Yu knew Bai Yan's intelligence very well. Since it was mentioned now, it would be better not to hide it, otherwise there would be estrangement in the future.
However, as Bai Yu's words fell.
"If this is really the case, why did Bai never inform Bai Yan in a letter from beginning to end?"
Bai Yan asked.
With one sentence, Bai Yu's eyes widened in an instant, and he turned his head to look at his uncle Bai with a puzzled expression.
Even Bai Yan turned his head and looked at Uncle Bai with a frown.
Bai Yu and Bai Yan were not at the mansion when they were informed by letters in the past. Everything was decided by their father, Bai Zhong, and his brother after discussion. They had always believed that when reporting to the king, they should also inform Bai Yan.
Why is Bai Yan now saying that he never received the letter from beginning to end?
"this?"
Facing Bai Yu and Bai Yan's gaze, Uncle Bai was also a little confused: "I thought my father ordered someone to inform my nephew!"
At this moment, Uncle Bai couldn't help but sweat stains appeared on his forehead, and his back felt cold.
It was only then that Uncle Bai realized his original negligence.
"This matter is Bai's fault. Has my nephew informed the king?"
Bai Yan looked at Uncle Bai's appearance, feeling helpless in his heart. Suddenly he turned his head and looked at Bai Yan.
In fact, Bai Yan had a hunch that if the king trusted Bai Yan so much, he might have reported his identity himself.
If Bai Yan did not report and only Bai Shi reported, I am afraid that not only would it lead to extremely serious consequences, but at least the king should trust Bai Shi more than Bai Yan.
In the study room.
Under the gaze of Uncle Bai and Bai Yu, Bai Yan nodded.
Seeing this, Uncle Bai and Bai Yu both breathed a sigh of relief. Just tell them. As long as you don't tell others, the king will know that everything is fine.
In this matter, both Uncle Bai and Bai Yu knew that it was Bai's fault.
"What does the wise nephew mean?"
Bai Yan looked at Bai Yan and asked doubtfully.
Hong Shang comes into contact with all kinds of people, and Bai Yan knows that Bai Yan's appearance should not be particularly accusatory.
"Now the king trusts Bai Yan because Bai Yan is not a member of the Bai clan. If Bai Yan marries Jun Zhu at this time, it will be different in the eyes of the king."
Bai Yan said this and looked at Bai Yan: "Bai Yan saved General Yang Yan, and now he is interceding for General Yang Duanhe. Soon Bai Ping will marry Feng Hui, the daughter of General Feng Jie. Bai, Yang, and Feng are all here
There are officials in the court and generals in charge of military power outside the country, so the marriage of three families is already eye-catching."
Bai Yan slowly told Bai Yan the pros and cons.
"Besides, marrying Junzhu means restoring the Zou family identity. When Bai Yan has offended so many people, I'm afraid this move will be detrimental to both the Bai family and the boy. Not only will he lose the king's trust, but he will also give him an excuse to make enemies. He has been holding back.
Lord Changping will definitely obstruct it."
Bai Yan said.
However, Bai Yan didn't say anything, because Bai Yan knew that even Bai Yu had made up his mind tonight. It was obvious that Bai didn't want to delay it any longer and was worried about changes.
After Bai Yan finished speaking, he looked at Uncle Bai, Bai Yu, and even Bai Yan who looked thoughtful and hesitant.
Anyway, the pros and cons have been clearly explained. If he marries Jun Zhu through marriage rather than as a wife, Zou Xing's identity will definitely be exposed.
When the time comes, not to mention the nobles, dignitaries in the court, and generals outside the court who have offended, even Mi Qi, the Lord of Changping in the court, will not sit idly by and do nothing, and will definitely take action to stop it.
Lord Changping once wanted to get rid of him because he thought Bai Yan was a descendant of the Bai family.
Now it is known that he is not a descendant of the Bai family, but a descendant of the Zou family of Qi, who came to Qin from Qi.
Naturally, Lord Changping would not just watch Bai Yan marry Bai Junzhu and become a member of the Bai family, not to mention that after interceding for Yang Duan and the general, the middleman in the relationship between the Bai family and the Yang family was Bai Yan.
After Lord Changping sees this clearly, he will definitely use various means to obstruct it.
Since Lord Changping was Yingzheng's uncle, the Chu clan and Qin's clan forces all interfered.
By then, the Bai family will no longer be able to decide who Bai Yan marries and who Bai Junzhu marries.
In the study room.
Bai Yu and Uncle Bai looked at each other, and then looked at Bai Yan. At this moment, Bai Yan's brows were furrowed.
Because after listening to Bai Yan's words, Bai Yan also realized that behind this incident, I am afraid that it may exceed previous expectations, and even affect the whole body, and the entire Bai family will fall into chaos again.
Originally, the Bai family had also considered the matter of Lord Changping. Regarding the matter of Lord Changping, the Bai family was also prepared to use means to make Lord Changping realize that without spreading the news, Bai Yan had already guessed what happened to Shangjun. It was his Lord Changping who was there.
Doing things behind your back.
This way.
They have already made enemies and are also enemies. Naturally, Lord Changping will not stop him. After all, he has already made enemies with Bai Yan. If Bai Yan marries the daughter of another general, he will not make enemies for himself in vain.
With Bai Yan's current status, apart from the Bai family, if Bai Yan marries any other woman as his wife, the status of the noble family behind her will definitely be high.
But against all odds, Bai Yan did not expect that when he returned to Xianyang, he would intercede with Yang Duan and the old general.
Yang Duanhe is an old general of the Qin State, and behind him is the entire Yang family. Although Yang Xian is not as good as before, the connections behind Yang Xian can be seen from the time he invited those two gentlemen to serve as officials in the Qin State.
There is this huge variable.
Mi Qi, Lord of Changping, would probably no longer be willing to see Bai Yan marry Bai Junzhu, after all, compared to the Bai family.
Bai Yan and the Yang family are even more terrifying.
"Things can be postponed, but Bai needs guarantees!"
Bai Yan sighed and looked at Bai Yan: "I need you to swear an oath and write a letter. When I regain my surname Zou in the future, it will be the day I marry my eldest daughter Junzhu. Apart from my eldest daughter, the Zou family's official wife cannot
Then there’s the second person.”
"Can!"
When Bai Yan heard Bai Yan's words, he didn't hesitate and nodded happily.
Even Bai Yan's straightforwardness surprised Bai Yu. After all, Bai Yu was worried that Bai Yan would still hesitate.
Never thought about it.
Bai Yan actually didn't hesitate at all.
However, Bai Yu was still very happy when he saw this, and even Uncle Bai beside him breathed a sigh of relief.
Obviously, in their eyes, the reason why Bai Yan hesitated just now was because, apart from the estrangement between Bai's actions when they first met, more importantly, they were worried about the impact that Lord Changping and other forces would have on his future career and the Bai family.
It’s not that I don’t like Bai Junzhu.
Also, that man would reject a woman who was knowledgeable, came from a noble family, and had a good reputation.
Who wouldn't want to take such a woman back to the house and play the music every day?
soon.
Under the watchful eyes of Uncle Bai, Bai Yu and Bai Yan, Bai Yan raised his hand and swore an oath.
"Bai Yan swears an oath!"
Bai Yan just spoke, and when he saw Bai Yu's eyes, he realized something. Then he looked at Bai Yan and quickly changed his words.
"If Zou Xing restores the Zou surname in the future and revitalizes the Zou family, he will definitely marry Bai Junzhu, the daughter of the Bai family, as his wife. If he violates this, Wuxing will die badly!"
Bai Yan swore, and his words were divided into two sentences. The first sentence was obviously wrong, and Bai Yu corrected it in time.
And along with Bai Yan's oath.
Uncle Bai, Bai Yu, and even Bai Yan who were present all breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the young Bai Yan, feeling very satisfied.
Different from the quiet atmosphere just now, the eyes of the three of them looking at Bai Yan at this moment were full of intimacy.
As long as there is Bai Yan's oath and letter as evidence.
No matter what happens in the future, Bai Yan will always be a member of the Bai family.
"My dear nephew, you should work harder and restore the surname Zou as soon as possible. When the time comes, you can marry Jun Zhu and enjoy the happiness of both men and women. Then let Jun Zhu add a new member to your Zou family!"
Bai Yu was straightforward by nature. In Bai Yu's eyes, Bai Yan was definitely a member of the Bai family. When he was happy, he began to joke around.
As soon as this statement came out.
Bai Yan couldn't help but shake his head, and then took out a jade pendant from his arms.
This jade pendant is surprisingly the token that Bai Yan gave to Bai Yan when he first came to the Bai family.
"I will return this jade pendant to you. Now there is a letter and an oath. If one day this jade pendant is sent to you, I will order it to be taken to your father's tomb and buried."
Bai Yan said.
Bai Yan, who is now nearly middle-aged, has a slightly fatter complexion, but is very steady. When he looks at Bai Yan, he is completely looking at his son-in-law.
In this world.
When kings marry, their country is the most important thing, so they often fall out after marrying a woman from another country.
But the nobles and clans stick together, and the relationship is not a life-and-death struggle between vassal states, but a life-and-death relationship between feudal lords. Therefore, they will never fall out, they will negotiate even if there are conflicts, and they will provide real help when there are difficulties.
Just like many vassal states hundreds of years ago, they had not yet been destroyed and were mostly fighting for hegemony. Therefore, even the Qin State sent troops to help other countries many times after the marriage. Even before the Qin State became a country, it fought with many Rong and Di.
After a small tribe in the Qin Dynasty got married, that tribe also sent troops to help Qin many times.
Therefore, after confirming that Bai Yan is his son-in-law, if Bai Yan needs it in the future, Bai Yan will not need to ask. Whether it is his father-in-law Bai Yan or the entire Bai family, they will provide help to Bai Yan.
"good!"
Bai Yan took the jade pendant handed over by Bai Yan with both hands and looked at the jade pendant that had come to Qin with him from Qi State with emotion on his face.
Unfortunately.
Zou Xing had told him where his father was buried, but Bai Yan was not Zou Xing, and Zou Xing had no request.
As for this jade pendant, Bai Yan probably won't take it back until he is on his way.
Thinking of Zou Xing.
Bai Yan could only apologize to him in his heart. Zou Xing was indeed killed anyway, and this oath was of no importance to Zou Xing.
Moreover, Bai Yan has not really stolen Zou Xing's fiancée to this day, so he can be considered worthy of Zou Xing.
Put away the jade pendant.
"Uncle, uncle, Bai Yan will go back home first!"
Bai Yangong compiled the etiquette in his hand. From the time he returned to Xianyang until late at night, neither he nor the soldiers had rested.
Looking at Uncle Bai, Bai Yan, and Uncle Bai in front of him, Bai Yan didn't know what was going to happen in the future.
But whether in other vassal states or in Qin, there is only one head wife.
If Bai Yanruo had a chance to marry, he would still want the only woman in Qi who would not dislike the smell of corpses when he was down and out.
When he was rich, Bai Yan saw too many people who flattered him, and even the Bai family was no exception, and his attitude towards him changed drastically.
Now Bai Yan has many trusted generals around him, and a lot of people of all kinds.
But what Bai Yan will never forget is the girl who remembered to pinch her nose every time she left by the river when she was down and out.
Also of noble birth.
But that girl is better than any woman in the world! Thousands of times better!
As for the Bai family.
After Ying Zheng pacifies the world and destroys Yan, Wei, Chu, and Qi, if his identity is really revealed, it won't be Zou Xing. By then, the Bai family will know his real name, and after reading the letter, he can't be said to have breached the contract.
.
As for what Bai would do if he knew his name was Yan.
Bai Yan doesn't know.
This is something that will happen in the future, and no one can predict it. At the moment, Bai Yan just wants to obey his heart, lead the troops in Yanmen with peace of mind, and return home one day. The future matters will be dealt with according to the situation.
In the study room.
When Bai Yan was about to leave, no one stopped him this time, whether it was Uncle Bai, Bai Yan or Bai Yu.
"Well! You should go back and rest early. By the way, when you see Junzhu in the future, you don't need to be too polite! You can communicate as your wife! Maybe Junzhu can help you understand the affairs of the countries."
Bai Yu stood up, with a smile on his face that had experienced the battlefield.
The ridicule in the words made Bai Yan stunned when he heard the words. Then he couldn't help but laugh, turned to Uncle Bai, and Bai Yan held his hands in a ceremony.
They had already breathed a sigh of relief when they suddenly heard Bai Yu's words.
Bai Yan felt his scalp numb when he thought of Bai Junzhu.
What should I do if I go to Bai's next time, and how should I face Bai Junzhu?
Under the friendly and kind eyes of Uncle Bai and Bai Yan, Bai Yan followed the servants of the mansion and left the study amidst Bai Yu's laughter.
It wasn't until he arrived at the gate of the mansion and looked up at the moonlight in the sky that Bai Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
In the night.
The carriage arrived at Bai Yan's mansion. After Bai Yan got off the carriage, he asked the soldiers to rest quickly.
When Bai Yan returned to his mansion, before he could return to his room, he saw candlelight lighting up in the study.
After asking the servants.
Only then did Bai Yan learn that the Bao family had been waiting for him to come back.
Worried about drinking too much at General Bai Yu's residence, Bao had been waiting with warm soup.
Come to the study room.
Bai Yan gently opened the door, but the servant did not follow him into the study.
Bai Yan walked to the wooden table in small steps, looked at Bao Shi who was sleeping on the table in Qin uniform, gently took off his official uniform and covered Bao Shi.
Come to the other side.
Bai Yan knelt down behind the wooden table, looked at the already cold soup on the table, picked it up and took a few sips.
Looking at the sleeping Bao Shi, he looked at Bao Shi's stunning and pretty face with her eyes closed under the hairpin.
Bai Yan did not disturb the Bao family.
In fact, for Bai Yan, the real place of gentleness and beauty has never been Bai Junzhu, who was born in the Bai family, or Bai Yingxue, or even the charming Zhao Qiu.
But in front of him was Bao Shi, who was wearing Qin clothes and sleeping soundly.
Fortunately, I am an upright person!
Bai Yan thought of this, turned to look out the window, and sighed melancholy.
After the destruction of Zhao, except for Dai, all other Zhao lands have become Qin lands. Gaotang, which is the border area, has bordered Qi and Yan.
Today in the palace study, Ying Zheng also mentioned that envoys between Yan and Qi, as well as royal family members of the two countries, had frequent exchanges.
Yao Jia has already sent envoys to Qi and Yan.
He was gentle to Qi and threatened Yan.
Bai Yan knew that behind this news, Ying Zheng was reminding him that the next target to send troops to should be between Wei and Chu!
Thinking room.
Bai Yan thought of Wei Jia who had threatened him in the first place, and the young master of Wei who wanted to kill him to avenge the dog.
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