Lady of Fortune, Jiao Niang

Xu Bao was smart since he was a child, but his reputation was not as big as other children.

There is a genius who reads in an ordinary family, and his parents have to take it out and blow hard, wishing everyone to know that my child is promising, or else like Xiao Zhengfu, who participated in the imperial examination at a young age, took a small three yuan and returned to the lintel. .

Xu Bao was different. He studied at home, and later became a prince's companion, so he has not shown his talents to his peers.

Xu Bao and Ning Bao discussed this matter: "There are so many young talents in the DPRK, let alone others, the third uncle’s brother Quan is very good, why not choose him?"

At this time, Ning Bao is no longer the little doll that can be taken away with just a hug. The young man is much taller than ordinary children. Even at home, he always wears clothes that are easy to move, and his belt is tied. It's exceptionally neat.

It’s just that the baby face hasn’t completely faded away, making him look small, but he seems very calm when speaking: "Sanshu and the emperor have a good relationship, everyone knows that, if you send Quan'er again as a companion , I'm afraid it will be difficult to control in the future. After all, Quan'er is still young and her temperament is undetermined. If she is touted too much, I am afraid that she will be crooked. As for other people, whoever is going to be a companion to the Prince is easy to be overinterpreted, it is better to find you Go like this."

Xu Bao looked at his brother: "What happened to me?"

Ning Bao slowly put the dagger he was holding into the sheath, and said lightly: "Being a merchant, he often goes in and out of the palace, and he has relatives with many high-ranking households. It is naturally suitable."

After hearing this, Xu Bao thought about it in his heart, and thought it all.

It sounds strange to find a businessman's son to do accompanying reading, but my home is like a special case, at least I have never heard of anyone who can go in and out of the palace casually, and now doing accompanying reading is nothing.

Thinking of this, Xu Bao couldn't help but look at Ning Bao, and said, "I think you are more and more like daddy when you speak."

Ning Bao usually doesn't like to laugh, but now he curls his mouth.

He is the closest person to Ye Jiao, but his temperament and style are very similar to Qi Yun, and in Ning Bao's heart, his father is also synonymous with omnipotence. To be like him is something Ning Bao cannot ask for.

But before Xu Bao left, he asked, "Actually, you are more suitable than me."

Ning Bao just fiddled with the dagger without speaking.

After Xu Bao left, Ning Bao yawned and said lazily: "Brother Silly."

In fact, Prince Chu Jingming liked Ning Bao the most, but Ning Bao liked to dance with spears and sticks since he was a child. Reading is also a strategy of war books. Chu Chengyun doesn’t mind the friendship between two people, but for the emperor, he still needs to read more scriptures. It’s a good collection, it’s about governance, not a little emperor who will be brought up by himself.

Therefore, the ambassador who accompanied the reader fell on Xu Bao.

For Ning Bao, he deliberately let Chu Chengyun know that he was obsessed with martial arts and did not like to read, because Ning Bao wanted to be a general, he wanted to be a general, he wanted to ride and shoot arrows, he could read books, but he knew he could not be a civil official.

The elder brother is different. Xu Bao is a real talent who can understand Qi Yun's shops. He can discuss the country management strategy with his third uncle. He is born to be an official.

If you were to study with the prince, the days after this would naturally be much smoother.

These Xu Bao were not unexpected, but he hadn't thought about that his brother was so transparent at a young age.

But the children's thoughts can't be hidden from the parents' eyes, especially Qi Yun, who can see Ning Bao's thoughts at a glance.

When he asked, Ning Bao honestly admitted, without concealing the least.

This made Ye Jiao a little surprised, and then she laughed. She didn't feel that there was anything wrong with her child being so young at a young age. After all, Qi Yun was like this. Ye Jiao got used to seeing more and got used to it. Ning Bao kissed his forehead, and he did not hesitate to compliment: "Ning Bao is really smart."

Ning Bao's ears were red, and his mother squeezed his face obediently.

Then I heard Ye Jiao say: "Ning Bao has grown up with this flicker. At first, you and Ruyi looked very much like you when you were born. Now, the longer you look, the more different you are."

Qi Yun also looked up, and couldn't help saying: "This is a good thing, even Xu Bao couldn't tell them apart before."

"Yes, afterwards Xu Bao always secretly hid Ning Bao's trousers. When I think about it, Xu Bao was also very interesting."

Ning Bao didn't have a good memory like Xu Bao. What Ke Niang said was true, and Ning Bao calmly wrote it down.

As a result, Xu Bao's pants were missing overnight, which became a long-lasting mystery in Xu Bao's mind.

Xu Bao discovered new joys while serving as a companion to Chu Jingming.

The study in the palace is really big!

Bigger than the Xiao family, and bigger than the Su Wangfu's!

The books in the library are carefully selected. The library is managed by special officials. Even the books in different categories are organized by different officials. It is easy to find, and there is no need to worry about bad teaching. The Prince's book is here.

Chu Jingming is actually a playful temper, but Xu Bao likes to read, and Chu Jingxian always comes to him. Xiao Jingming will inevitably be a little bit competitive, so he squats in the library every day when he comes and goes, unless he is Ning. Bao called him to play polo, otherwise he would not go out easily.

This made Chu Chengyun looked at him happy and worried, and said privately to Empress Meng: "Ming'er loves to read is a good thing, but this calm is too early. When I was his age, I was more lively than him. too much."

Empress Meng glanced at Chu Chengyun, not embarrassed to say clearly, but in her heart she thought that she would stop harming Qianli Pond. The koi in there were all hard to find.

In order to leave the capital, Empress Meng encouraged Chu Chengyun to roast Qianlichi, but now if Chu Jingming did the same, Empress Meng would be anxious.

Fortunately, Empress Meng had already figured out Chu Chengyun's temper a long time ago. At this moment, she just stuffed the peeled grape meat into Chu Chengyun's mouth and said softly, "I think it's a good thing for you to be like this tomorrow."

Chu Chengyun looked at her with some doubts.

Empress Meng smiled and said: "Ming'er is our only son, brothers and sisters without direct relatives. This makes him less fighting, but it also makes his life too smooth and inevitably slack. Now there is Qi Cehe Xian'er two often come to accompany him, and both of them are older than him, and they are better in reading than him. It is a good thing to have a competitive heart to read more, as long as you have an unbiased temperament."

Chu Chengyun nodded and swallowed the grape meat in his mouth.

As an emperor, Chu Chengyun is different from many emperors in that he is very self-aware.

He knows what he is good at, what he is not good at, and he is not arrogant. On the contrary, he is very humble. Putting the right person in the right position is probably what Chu Chengyun is best at doing.

As for educating children, Chu Chengyun knew that he was not as good as Queen Meng, so he would carefully consider what Empress Meng said.

After asking Queen Meng to feed a few more grapes, Chu Chengyun said again: "Will this be bad for Xu Bao?"

Empress Meng was taken aback, and then laughed, not because of Chu Chengyun's words, but because of Chu Chengyun's name.

Probably because Xu Bao was the first one who dared to hold on to Chu Chengyun and said he was a villain who abducted children, so Chu Chengyun was very impressed with Xu Bao. Xu Bao was never afraid of him. He was straightforward and smart. Chu Chengyun was in Xu. Bao used to talk to him when he was young.

As a result, even Empress Meng has changed his mouth to call her child's name, but Chu Chengyun still keeps her mouth open.

But this sounds cordial, and Empress Meng will not take the initiative to ask him to change his words, only channeling: "Why does Xiang Gong think so?"

Chu Chengyun also peeled a grape and handed it to Empress Meng: "Xu Bao is a wise man. I will definitely not let him be a wealthy and idler like his father. In the future, he will be regarded as an official. The court is a blessing, but if he is a head taller than Minger now, it will inevitably make Minger unhappy."

In the throne, Chu Chengyun looked very open.

Sooner or later, he was going to give Chu Jingming the throne. Originally he was forced to become emperor. Chu Chengyun naturally had no desire for power.

But if it was because I had asked Xu Bao to study as a companion, there would be discord between Chu Jingming and Xu Bao. In the future, the crown prince would inevitably find Xu Bao to be unhappy, but Chu Chengyun felt that the gain was not worth the loss.

Empress Meng was exceptionally peaceful: "Don't worry, Qi Erlang has three children, all of whom are smart and kind. Our Minger is just like you, generous, and it's hard for them to get into conflict."

Chu Chengyun was complimented by Empress Meng, and immediately had a smile on his face and leaned in to kiss her.

Empress Meng's face blushed, and there was no one else in the left and right room, so she let him, and then whispered: "They are all this old..."

Chu Chengyun smiled and shook her hand: "Hui Niang is still beautiful and charming, where is it bigger?"

Empress Meng's face was even more red, and she glanced at him, but said nothing.

As expected, the children getting along with Empress Meng said it smoothly, without any intention of fighting.

Even Chu Jingming and Ning Bao quarrel occasionally, but he and Xu Bao have always been friendly.

Not only because of Chu Jingming’s generosity, but also because Xu Bao is a temperament who knows how to consider others, and as a brother for a long time, he naturally has a responsibility. No matter what happens, he will be the first to stand up and take care of Chu Jingming. Respectful, but more often, Chu Jingming couldn't breathe at Xu Bao when he was the most rebellious.

Who can take a cold face at someone who thinks about everything for you and is extremely reasonable?

His best friend is still Ning Bao, but for Xu Bao, in addition to the companionship, he is more close.

When Xu Bao was going to prepare for the imperial examination and ceased to be a companion to Chu Jingming, Chu Jingming often came out to look for him. He brought rare books with him every time, and the relationship was extremely warm.

Chu Chengyun couldn't help but suddenly thought: "Otherwise, I will talk to Qi Erlang, see if I can marry him?"

Empress Meng replied without hesitation: "I'm afraid it won't happen."

"Why?"

"The Xiao family mentioned it to me a long time ago and wanted to marry Ruyi. It was only because the two elder brothers were not yet married, so that they could not speak. I will come to you for your will after I think about it."

Chu Chengyun was not in a hurry when the mandarin duck score was not clicked, his attention was quickly attracted by the upcoming meeting.

Xu Bao is among them in this year's test.

No one dare to say about Xu Bao’s possible results. After all, the imperial examination is unusual. In addition to being able to withstand the hardships in the room for a few days, it must also be the taste of the examiner. Otherwise, even if the writing is colorful, Lord The examiner doesn't like it.

The only one full of confidence is Xiao Zhengfu.

As the champion of six years ago, Xiao Zhengfu trusted Xu Bao's abilities especially, even when someone praised him as a rare talent, Xiao Zhengfu would say: "I can't make more plans."

Some people just listen to it as a joke. After all, the Xiao and Qi family are very close. Xiao Zhengfu's sister and Qi Ming's eldest son Qi Yun have made a marriage. Even Xiao Zhengfu herself runs to the Qi family. Everyone thinks Xiao Zhengfu is trying to give Xubao momentum. .

But when Xu Bao took the three yuan, everyone began to face Xiao Zhengfu's words.

After Xu Bao won all the way and was finally named the champion of the gold list, everyone knows that Xiao Zhengfu is not humble, but that Qi Ce really deserves such praise.

But for Xu Bao, the champion is not just as simple as glory.

Listening to the sound of firecrackers outside, watching the red silk hanging at home, Xu Bao, who has reached a weak crown, turned his head and looked at Ning Bao. He wanted to say something, but when he realized that he was looking up at Ning Bao. A little helpless: "How come you grow so tall?"

Now Ning Bao can't see the chubby appearance before, with a long and handsome appearance, and his eyebrows are just like Qi Yunsheng's.

Hearing Xu Bao's words, Ning Bao said lightly: "I'm tired from practicing martial arts, just eat more."

"……I also ate."

"Brother, you are different from me. Isn't your hat one size bigger?" As he said, Ning Bao glanced at the door and frowned slightly, "Speaking of which, the top scholar must wear an official hat, are you? Want to customize one?"

Xu Bao:...Bah!

Fortunately, Xu Bao didn't really care about Ning Bao, but started to worry about the hat in his heart.

He is good at everything, but his head is a bit bigger than an ordinary person, and he can't usually see it, but he always wears a hat with a wide circle.

Ning Bao couldn't help but smile when he saw Xu Bao was really upset, and changed the subject: "Brother, what did you want to say to me just now?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Bao immediately threw the hat matter aside, and said slowly: "I was named the champion, I want to come to your majesty to have a plan."

Since he was a child, he has been familiar with the Four Books and the Five Classics, and he also regarded being an official as his life belief. Xu Bao is naturally familiar with the twists and turns of the scholars.

Those who can get middle-class scholars don't have a big gap in writing articles, but who can be ranked in the top three is very knowledgeable.

In the previous Qi Ming's class, Xiao Yuanbai, the champion, was because of the big family of the Xiao family, Guo Chengji, the second place in the ranking, was because of the influence of General Guo, and Tanhua Qiming was the emperor's heart.

Now that he, a person who has neither the Xiao family background nor the Guo family's influence, has become the champion, it must be Chu Chengyun's own plan to do so.

Ning Bao nodded, staring at Xu Bao, and said, "The future is unpredictable, and I always have to take this step. Fortunately, Lord Shi has a strong position now, and his third uncle has also been promoted to the Privy Council. Brother Shishi also has a firm foothold in Yushitai. , Brother’s life will never be sad."

Xu Bao could hear the subtext.

It won’t be sad now. As for the future, whether it’s going to be flat, or hiring people to suppress, that means everyone has their own future. There is no way to mess around, so try to have a future.

Xu Bao whispered back: "Don't tell my mother, I'm afraid to scare her, as for daddy..."

Ningbao interface: "Daddy is smarter than you and me."

Xu Bao nodded silently.

Fortunately, Xu Bao has a clear temper, and he quickly looked away.

After all, since he was a kid, he just wrote down everything. It was not a good thing to keep all the details in his head, but it was annoying.

In addition to his good personality, Xu Bao is also very protective of his family. No matter how the Qi family thinks about the outside world, they always treat their family members straightforwardly. Ye Jiao teaches well, at least everyone is upright, Xu Bao before he runs off. , He grew up to be a good person.

Such a transparent temper quickly made Xu Bao optimistic, and the next day he happily went to the cross-horse parade.

The tall horse he was sitting on was the one that Ye Pingrong had promised to give him. It was a maroon red color. It was an excellent breed. It walked steadily and arrogantly. It was also very spiritual. The horse looked down at the scarlet that was tied in front of him. Flower, a look of disgust.

Xu Bao also tied a big red flower on his body, if it weren't for wearing official clothes, he really looked like an official groom.

And for the first time, he also faced the flood of rain.

It has become a habit in the capital to throw flowers at the top three Jinshi to express praise. Xu Bao has also seen it before, but it feels different from seeing it next to him.

At least Xu Bao was particularly surprised at the sky full of flowers, but the feeling of being smashed in the face was completely beyond the expected expectations...

Because this year's No. 1 Tanhua is over 30, Xu Bao is left with a young man, so he has the most flowers.

But for Xu Bao's marriage, neither Qi Yun nor Ye Jiao was too anxious.

It wasn't until Xu Bao entered Yushitai for three years that the Qi family remembered to show Xu Baoxiang to see the lady.

It's probably because the women of the three brothers Qi Yun are all going well, and even Stone's marriage to Wu Miao'er is a matter of course. Therefore, the Qi Er couple never thought that finding a daughter-in-law would be such a difficult task.

Xu Bao took a mouthful of "just relying on his father and mother to be the master", and then rushed to the yamen, obsessed with political affairs, not at all concerned about marriage.

In the end, Qi Yun and Ye Jiao could only come forward to find him a wife.

We must not only consider family history, but also consider being a person, always pay attention to everything.

In the end, Queen Meng came to help and organized a flower appreciation banquet, inviting many young and middle-school girls to attend.

Although it is divided into two sides, male guests and female guests, there is no curtain in the middle. Today's male and female defenses are not that serious. It is always possible to talk, but in fact, they are given some opportunities to see each other.

Ning Bao came with Xu Bao. Ning Bao was outstanding in appearance, and he was the first one in this capital city. Naturally, it attracted many ladies' attention.

It's just that at the moment Ning Bao's thoughts are all on his brother. Seeing that he doesn't care about him at all, Ning Bao couldn't help but feel helpless: "Brother, Ruyi is letting go. As long as you look at someone, she will help you find out. At least you need to have a plan in your mind, but to say, who do you look at?"

Xu Bao was talking about the Jiangnan Finance of the last few days. He is Qi Yun's child. He is very sensitive to numbers and never forgets. As long as he reads the account once, he can remember it firmly.

After listening to Ning Bao's words, Xu Bao blurted out: "I see that Jiangnan chief ambassador should pay more attention." The book is messy, what is it.

Ning Bao:...

At this moment, a horse neighs suddenly came from behind.

The voice Xu Bao is too familiar. It is his bay red horse, which was originally placed in the stable after riding today. How did it come out?

Xu Bao hurriedly got up, turned his head to look, and saw a strange-looking half-year-old sitting on it. He was already panicked at the moment, and the red horse was arrogant, except Xu Bao would not let others touch it. It was even more irritable now. , Keep going up and down.

If it goes on like this, fall off the horse, I am afraid it will break!

Xu Bao grabbed the young man who came in a hurry and asked, "What happened?"

The little boy hurriedly said: "I also ask the adults to help. That is the princess's son. He has to ride a horse. I caught the horse. I heard that the owner still climbed up secretly. This is..."

"Okay." Xu Bao stopped asking, and immediately stepped forward. Ning Bao followed him, going to calm the horse down.

But at this moment, I suddenly saw a woman flying on her horse. She didn't care about the horse, she just hugged the child and got off the horse and landed steadily.

When the woman raised her face, she met Xu Bao directly.

It was a pair of beautiful Danfeng eyes, only one glance made Xu Bao stunned on the spot, but his always clever mouth was unable to say a word at the moment.

Ning Bao looked at him, looked at the woman again, and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

After another month, Xu Bao, who kept telling his parents to be the masters of his marriage, suddenly took the string of emerald beads that Empress Meng had given him before and found Qi Yun and Ye Jiao, and said respectfully after saluting: "Daddy. Mother, I hope you will propose marriage for your son."

Ye Jiao was taken aback when she heard the words, she couldn't help looking at Qi Yun.

Qi Yun didn’t know that his son had quietly set down his favorite object, so he shook his head gently at Ye Jiao, and then looked at Xu Bao and asked, “You’ll talk about it first. Which girl?"

Xu Bao replied solemnly: "The second girl from the Wen family."

Qi Yun knew the Wen family.

His family official admired the doctor, and his two daughters, the eldest girl Wen Yun, had already decided to be the crown prince’s concubine, and the second girl Wen Dan, who had been quiet and quiet, compared with Wen Yun’s reputation as a talented woman. Wen Dan was in the capital. It has never been mentioned.

Qi Yun couldn't help but say: "Do you know the temperament of Wen Er girl?"

Xu Bao nodded: "I know."

"How to know?"

"Ruyi helped me to inquire about the five daughters of the Wen family, and the second girl is the most low-key, but she can manage the family affairs. It is good not to have friendship with anyone, and that is good." Then Xu Bao paused. "My son likes her, he likes her at first sight."

Ye Jiao originally measured the character of the second girl in her mind, but when she heard the words behind Xu Bao, she nodded.

Qi Yun couldn't help looking at her, and asked softly in a voice that only two people could hear: "Why, Jiao Niang, do you recognize these two girls?"

Ye Jiao shook her head and replied softly: "I don't know, I just understand some Xu Bao's thoughts."

"what idea?"

"I like it at the first glance. I liked it the first time I saw my husband. At that time, I recognized you. I am afraid Xu Bao also recognized the girl."

Even if they have been married for so many years, they can be considered to have seen all the big scenes, and Qi Yun's ears are still blushing after hearing what his wife said.

Xu Bao couldn't hear what they were saying, and Qi Yun was not ready to let him hear, so he nodded to Xu Bao and said, "You go first, and you can ask me and your mother before you talk."

Xu Bao knows that his parents care about him, but he is very confident in Wen Er girl.

Then Qi Yun said: "You have also been cautious in your words and deeds recently. Before this is done, you should think about the girl from the Wen family. Don't ask anyone to talk about it."

Xu Bao nodded: "My son knows, he will definitely not overstep the rules." There is good luck on the left and right, and my sister helps, so it is natural.

As Xu Bao thought, Ye Jiao asked Shi, Meng, and even Hua Ning, and they all said that these two girls are good, good-natured, bold and careful, and her mother was born in Jiangmen. .

Since Xu Bao likes it, Ye Jiao will naturally not stop it, but before the proposal, Ye Jiao called Xu Bao to ask: "How do you know that a girl is happy?"

Xu Bao is confident: "I have seen it with my own eyes."

Ye Jiao looked at him: "What have you seen?"

Xu Bao laughed: "When I won the champion, she threw flowers to me." Even if the second girl Wen Er refused to admit it when she met him these few days, Xu Bao's memory is really good. , Even if it’s a glimpse, I didn’t notice it at the time, but I can remember it later.

Ye Jiao was relieved when she heard the words, and promised him to propose marriage.

The next thing is simple, three books and six ceremonies, check the eight characters, naturally everything is good.

On the night when the marriage was set, Ye Jiao lay on the bed, as if thinking of something, patted Qi Yun: "Msang Gong, I think the imperial examination is indeed good."

Qi Yun opened his eyes and subconsciously took Ye Jiao into his arms, and asked, "How good is it?"

Ye Jiao leaned against him with a soft voice: "You think, the third brother and Xu Bao found the lady after they were admitted. This is much better than me looking at each other."

Qi Yun smiled, did not speak, but he was relieved in his heart.

Children’s marriages will always make parents worry about. Qi Yun used to worry about Xubao’s marriage. Now that the elder son is settled, Qi Yun will naturally be more at ease.

I heard Ye Jiao continue: "But Ning Bao is also very old, but he doesn't take the imperial examination or parade, how can he find a wife?"

Qi Yun:...

At this moment, Qi Jia Erlang felt that having more sons is sometimes annoying.

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