The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 311 Unrequited Love

Jia Lian knew the news that Princess Zhaoyang was going to get married. Although he had nothing to do with him, for some reason, he felt somewhat apologetic.

Speaking of which, he has a good feeling for Princess Zhaoyang.

Cheerful and casual, as a princess, but without the feeling of domineering.

Unfortunately, this is not the Ming Dynasty.As princesses, if the imperial court needs a marriage, that is their mission.

As for helping, not to mention that he basically has no right to speak in the court, but from a standpoint, what right does he have to get involved in this matter?

If you don't marry someone else, why don't you allow them to marry?
Therefore, Jia Lian could only inquire about the news secretly, and then he should eat and drink.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Su came to look for him that day.

When Jia Lian came out of the house, he found that not only Zhang Su, but also his younger brother Zhang Tao and Feng Ziying were there.

Seeing Jia Lian, Feng Ziying bowed to Jia Lian through the carriage window, and an indescribable meaning flashed in his eyes.

Zhang Tao was in the same car with his brother, and when he saw Jia Lian approaching, for the first time, he didn't give him a look of disdain.

After meeting and exchanging greetings, Zhang Su cut to the chase: "Today is the Dragon Boat Festival. The Fourth Prince is holding a Dragon Boat Festival reception in the palace, and invited me to attend the meeting. Go back and pack up, and come with us."

Upon hearing this, Jia Lian questioned, "Did the fourth prince ask my cousin to call me?"

"Ah."

Jia Lian frowned slightly.

Although he hadn't seen the fourth prince since the queen mother forced her to marry him, Jia Lian knew that the royal siblings had a very good relationship.

So you don't need to ask, the fourth prince must be somewhat dissatisfied with him.

Besides, if it is not urgent, invite someone to be a guest at least three days in advance, this is the most basic etiquette nowadays.

As it is now, Jia Lian immediately sensed the unusual atmosphere when he sent someone to invite him.

Could it be, Hongmen Banquet?

Seeing the hesitation in Jia Lian's eyes, Zhang Su sighed: "Brother Lian, don't worry, although the fourth prince is sometimes self-willed, he is a sensible person, he...

Anyway, you haven't done anything wrong, so don't worry too much, just be careful when the time comes. "

Zhang Su knew that the fourth prince was dissatisfied with Jia Lian.He thought that the fourth prince was not an arrogant and unreasonable person. If he really wanted to make things difficult for Jia Lian because of Jia Lian's refusal to marry Princess Zhaoyang, he would just have to deal with it.

Faced with Zhang Su's comfort, Jia Lian smiled.

"Since the Fourth Highness invited me, I have no reason why I shouldn't.

There's nothing to clean up. If my cousins ​​don't mind, I'll take your carriage, so as not to keep you waiting. "

While speaking, Jia Lian tore off a filial belt tied on his forehead and handed it to the servant behind him.

Seeing this, Zhang Su admired Jia Lian even more.

Nowadays, men's love of beauty is not weaker than that of women.For some men, it takes a long time just to fix their appearance before going out.

I thought that with Jia Lian's status and conditions, he would also care about this.Unexpectedly, she was a bit more free and easy than him.

Sure enough, with good looks, she can do whatever she wants!

So I didn't say much, and let Jia Lian get in the car.

Although Zhang Su's carriage was not too small, it was still a bit compact for three big men.

Fortunately, the three of them are cousins ​​and are very familiar with each other, so they don't feel awkward.

After Jia Lian sat down and Zhang Su ordered to set off, Fang said to Jia Lian, "You must have heard about the marriage, right?"

Jia Lian nodded. The reason why he chose to ride with Zhang Su was to learn more about the situation from him.

Although he is not afraid of the fourth prince's troubles, after all, the fourth prince still owes him favors, and he would not really turn his face for not marrying his sister.

But it is always beneficial to learn more about the situation and avoid unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings.

"The alliance with Oala is the most important event of the imperial court at present. It is said that it is to smash the conspiracy of the Tatars to unite with the Western Seas, so there is no room for loss.

The imperial court has decided to canonize the current king of Oara as Khan and marry Princess Zhaoyang to the third prince of Oara.Therefore, His Royal Highness the fourth prince was very annoyed by this matter, and lost his temper several times. "

Zhang Su introduced to Jia Lian.

"It's easy to understand the marriage, but why is it Princess Zhaoyang? Isn't she the most favored by the royal family? Your Majesty, they are willing to marry Princess Zhaoyang far away?"

"One of His Majesty's princesses, only Princess Zhaoyang is an adult. Second, Prince Nawara insists on asking for marriage, so the court has no other choice."

Jia Lian was slightly silent.

It is not necessarily that there is no other way, but I am afraid that he has never thought of other ways.

For the princes of the court, it is really a good deal to be able to achieve political goals with a woman.

Since a woman is needed to make peace, why can't it be Princess Zhaoyang?

Although Princess Zhaoyang is very favored in the royal family, but obviously, to the princes of the court, she is just a princess.

If the emperor didn't have a suitable reason, I'm afraid it would be difficult to maintain.

"Did the queen mother not object?"

"This, I don't know."

As the fourth prince's companion, Zhang Su had a good relationship with the fourth prince, so he was naturally on the side of the fourth prince.

He also wondered why the Queen Mother didn't speak out on this matter?
With the Queen Mother's status, if her elders come out to object, I'm afraid His Majesty will need to think more about it.

Zhang Tao was squeezed into a corner by his brother, and had no intention of participating in the discussion.

He hung up the car curtain and wandered aimlessly on the street.

Occasionally, he turned his head and glanced secretly at Jia Lian, with a lonely expression.

When he thought of His Royal Highness Zhao Yang, who was as bright as a banished fairy, was about to marry into a barbarian country and be abused by those ruthless barbarians who drank blood, he felt very uncomfortable.

But what can be done?

If only His Royal Highness Zhaoyang had chosen one of these suitors.

Even marrying the disgusting Jia Lian is better than what it is now.

It's a pity that he still doesn't want to! !
He felt that he should scold Jia Lian for not knowing what is good or bad, but he always felt that he lacked confidence.

That's right, he didn't accept Jia Lian in the past, it was really disobedient, from the inside out.

He was a little hurt after going through the incident of the princess choosing her son-in-law.

The princess knew that Jia Lian was going to marry and chose him, but she turned a blind eye to their suitors... Could it be that Jia Lian is really much better than them?

The cousin who wanted to be strong all his life finally received the first blow in his life in front of the goddess.

"What's up with him?"

As soon as Jia Lian got into the car, he found that Zhang Tao's mental state was not right, so he asked Zhang Su.

"Guan, it's none of your business, I'll look at the scenery!" Seeing the two people looking at him, Zhang Tao felt guilty, but his mouth was stubborn.

Zhang Su knew a thing or two about his younger brother's thoughts.

He was also helpless.

Probably, my brother was hurt emotionally.

But, Zhang Su wanted to say, Feng Ziying and the others could also be said to be the suitors of Princess Zhaoyang, so they had the right to speak of failure.

But brother, you never revealed your intention of pursuing the princess in front of outsiders from the beginning to the end, so you wrote a crappy love poem behind your back, which is still the kind that you dare not publish.

At best it counts as unrequited love.

It is estimated that His Royal Highness Zhaoyang does not know that there is such a number one person as you among the suitors.

Why are you here?
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(End of this chapter)