Chapter 15: Interest First, Regain Friendship (Part 2)
Also forced by Ji Lingyu, Wei Congyun felt completely different this time.
Although going to Ruoshui City to propose marriage was a life-long matter for him and he failed in the end, he did not feel humiliated.
But his adoptive mother asked him to take the initiative to show his kindness to Ji Yinzhu, which was really difficult for him to accept.
Both of his parents died when he was young, and he had no grudges against the royal family of the Kingdom of Jin.
If it weren't for the advice from his adoptive mother for more than ten years, and if it wasn't to repay her for her kindness in raising him, why would he regard Emperor Ji'an as his enemy, and why would he be at odds with Ji Yinzhu that day?
But he never imagined that what awaited him would be the merciless scolding from his adoptive mother.
What he didn't expect even more was that his adoptive mother actually arranged such a difficult task for him.
Ji Yinzhu is not a man of courage at all. If he takes the initiative to join in, he doesn't know how much humiliation he will suffer.
He supported his adoptive mother in revenge, but he still couldn't understand why she was unwilling to cooperate with her nephew Ji Fengzhuo.
Ji Fengzhuo was the only son of Emperor De of Qing Dynasty and was recognized by the former ministers and many common people.
As his power grew, more and more rebels joined him, and last year he successfully captured eight counties in the southwest.
If the adoptive mother is willing to settle the old feud with Ji Fengzhuo and the two families are united, I believe it won't be long before the Ji'an dynasty is overthrown and the war in Jin country can be ended.
But the adoptive mother was determined to have her own way, and she repeatedly obstructed her, and the hatred between her and Ji Fengzhuo became deeper and deeper.
According to reliable information, Ji Fengzhuo will prepare to launch troops again after the new year, and God knows how much territory he will be able to capture this time.
Maybe his adoptive mother was anxious, so she forced him to make this trip.
But has she ever thought about it: if Emperor Ji'an's head was so easy to get, how could it be kept to this day?
Seeing his uncertain expression, the entourage said boldly: "Young Master, how about I go to Prince An's Mansion to pay my respects first?"
He had already planned that he was just an errand boy, and even if he got scolded a few times, it wouldn't be considered a loss.
The young master of the village cares about face, so if Prince An refuses to meet him, or even makes some insulting move, he may not be able to bear it.
Once things mess up again, it will be really difficult for Her Royal Highness the Princess to deal with.
Wei Congyun took a sip of tea and said: "That's good. In addition, you can send someone to carefully check the gifts brought this time. There must be no mistakes."
"Yes, I will take care of it now." The attendant bowed and left.
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After escaping hastily back to Jin Kingdom from Ruoshui City, Ji Yinzhu fell seriously ill.
Considering his age and physical condition, his physical illness would be cured in seven or eight days, but his mental illness would never be cured.
Shangguan Nanxiao's arrogant attitude and arrogant words have been swirling in his mind? The longer it takes, the clearer it becomes.
——Your surname is Ji? This city lord is waiting for you. If you don’t dare to show up within a month? I will chop up your aunt and feed it to the dogs!
Will his aunt be chopped up and fed to the dogs? He doesn’t really care.
Although the opportunity to please the imperial grandfather was lost, the impact would not be too great.
Anyway, it’s the imperial grandfather who’s feeling distressed? The most he can do is pretend to shed a few tears, just to show off.
What he couldn't accept was the previous sentence? What does it mean not to dare to show up for a month?
A small, weak city? It’s just a small place, but it dares to threaten him!
So he put some effort into his grandmother, the Concubine Wang, and asked her to blow a few gusts of wind into his grandfather's ears.
As expected, the imperial grandfather did not punish him, and even rewarded him with many good things? This made Ji Yinfeng, who originally planned to watch the show, full of jealousy.
Although he let out a fierce breath, he failed to achieve his goal of deploying troops to attack Ruoshui City.
Now that a month and a half has passed, I think Shangguan Nanxiao has already regarded himself as a coward!
The more Ji Yinzhu thought about it, the more annoyed he became. He hid in his study all day and sulked. Even Prince An, Ji Fuqing and Princess An were rejected several times.
Wei Congyun's entourage handed the greeting card and a bulging purse to the concierge of Prince An's Mansion, receiving a big smile.
"Please wait a moment, sir? I will go back to the prince right now."
The attendant cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, little brother."
The concierge trotted all the way, and soon arrived at Wei Congyun's yard. He gave a greeting card and a tael of silver to a boy: "Brother Chunsheng, please help me give this greeting card to the prince."
Chun Sheng hesitated.
The prince has had a very bad temper these days. It doesn’t seem worth it to get into trouble with him just for a few taels of silver.
"Brother Chunsheng..." the concierge lowered his voice and said, "I think that person seems to have some background."
Chun Sheng was willing to listen to him and opened the greeting card.
After seeing the signature clearly, he murmured in a low voice: "This person seems familiar..."
"It sounds familiar!" the concierge said, "Brother Chun Sheng, why don't you hurry up and give this greeting card to the prince? In order to avoid missing important events."
"Okay!" Chun Sheng stuffed the money into his sleeve and walked into the study with the invitation.
"What are you mumbling outside?" Ji Yinzhu raised his eyes and looked at him.
"Your Majesty, this is a greeting card sent by the concierge." Chun Sheng responded.
Ji Yinzhu scolded: "I have told you a long time ago that you will not see anyone when you come. Are you deaf?"
Chunsheng bravely handed him the greeting card: "It's from the young master of Congyun Villa. I remember that the prince mentioned him before, so..."
"Who are you talking about?" Ji Yinzhu's eyebrows rose.
"Young Master of Congyun Villa..."
Ji Yinzhu grabbed the greeting card and opened it.
"Well, Wei Congyun, I was worried that I had no place to vent my anger, but you came to my door!"
He laughed and cursed a few times, then tore the greeting card into pieces.
Chun Sheng was startled and said hurriedly: "Master, please go and drive that person away right now."
"Wait a minute!" Ji Yinzhu stopped him: "Who told you to make your own decision? Go and tell that person that I, the Crown Prince, will be waiting for Master Wei Shao in the mansion tomorrow morning."
"Yes..." Chun Sheng glanced at him and quickly walked out of the study.
The concierge came back with a smile, and the entourage's thoughts, which he had been raising for a long time, finally returned to their true state.
He cupped his hand again and said, "Thank you, brother."
The concierge smiled and said: "Sir, you are welcome. Our prince has said that he will be waiting for Master Wei Shao at the mansion tomorrow morning."
The attendant thanked him again and hurried back to the house.
He repeated what the concierge said, but Wei Congyun frowned.
Ji Yinzhu agreed so simply, could he have some hidden agenda?
"Young Master, what are you..." the attendant asked.
"Nothing." Wei Congyun waved his hand: "You go down to eat and rest, and follow me to Prince An's Mansion tomorrow morning."
The attendant responded and stepped back.
Wei Congyun leaned back in his chair and fell into deep thought.
Ji Yinzhu would definitely make things difficult for him, but no matter what, he never refused his request.
This is enough to show that although the guy has a quick temper, he is not a brainless person.
Chapter completed!