Red makeup against the world

Chapter 275 Questioning
In the city of Luoyang, in the most prosperous city of Nanshi, a piece of gossip news was circulated today to attract people's attention.Before Youshi, it spread all over the streets and alleys.

"Have you heard? Matchmaker Gan went to Xu's house early this morning to ask for a marriage. She was kicked out and even threw away the bride price."

"It's what she deserves. She also has today. Who made her always defiant."

"But I heard that it was Miss Xu who seduced the prince of An Guogong at the Peony Flower Festival. Otherwise, think about it, how could An Guogong's mansion fall in love with a merchant's daughter?"

"That's right, tsk tsk tsk, the world is getting worse, women are becoming more and more indiscreet these days."

"If you want to climb high, you don't need to use such means, and you don't feel ashamed of Mr. Tu Shan."

As soon as Xu Wenmin entered the city, he heard many versions of rumors, such as "Miss Xu seduced the prince of An Guogong", some said "The prince of Anguo Gong fell in love with Miss Xu at first sight", and even "the two have already exchanged songs , bead tire dark knot ".He was so angry that his face turned red and then green, green and red again.

He was so angry that he didn't go through the side door when he arrived in front of Duke Ango's mansion, but went straight to "bang bang bang" on the red lacquered door inlaid with brass rivets.

The concierge came out of the small door on the right side of the gate in surprise. It's not a festival, who would come to take pictures of the gate?Is the gate of the Duke's Mansion so easy to open?Even if his master went out, he would always go through that side door on weekdays.

Seeing that he was a handsome man who was unfamiliar to him, he said in a half-hearted way: "Did you go to the wrong door?" He pointed at the gold-painted plaque with a black background and a gold border on his finger, rolled his eyes and said, "This is An Guo The government."

Xu Wenmin's complexion darkened, and he said in a choked voice, "I'm looking for Duke Anguo's Mansion."

Reaching out from his bosom, he took out a name card, handed it to the concierge and said, "Xu Wenmin, I'm here to visit Prince Anguo."

"Xu Wenmin?" The concierge pronounced the name several times, making sure he had never heard of such a person in Beijing.Looking at the name card in his hand, he naturally knew the head of "Songxi Academy" Tu Shan, and seeing that he was approaching menacingly, he didn't have the confidence to do so.

He has been here for decades, and his old eyes have long been trained to be sharp. Although he was suspicious, he changed his face in a blink of an eye, and said with a smile: "Young man, please wait a moment, I will go pass it on. Niu Zi ! Take this young man to the side door and treat him well."

There was a sound of "Hey!" from inside, and a teenager in green clothes and cap came out, seeing Xu Wenmin with a smile on his face, he bowed repeatedly, "Master, please come with me."

As the saying goes, "stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling face", even though Xu Wenmin was angry, he knew that it was none of the business of these servants, so he let him go with a cold snort.

When Shi Jingze received the report from the concierge, he heard the name "Xu Wenmin" and thought it sounded familiar.Take a look at the famous post again, and you will understand it clearly.

There was a wry smile on his face, isn't Xu Wenmin the eldest brother of Xu Wanzhen who was just released from Dali Temple not long ago?The Xu family was really annoyed by the matter of coming to ask for a marriage, no, they all came to the door.

"Lead him in, I'll wait for him in the study." Escape is inevitable, who made him not resolutely refuse when the crown prince tempted him?That's what made me so pissed off.

Xu Wenmin strode into the study in the outer courtyard of Duke An's Mansion, and in front of him was an extraordinary handsome young man. Just from his standing posture, he could see his extraordinary dignity.

This was the first time he saw Shi Jingze, and the first time he had a direct conversation with the high-ranking prince of the Duke's Mansion, but when he thought of his sister, he felt happy and fearless: "Shi Shi?"

Seeing Xu Wanzhen's eldest brother, Shi Jingze put away those lazy gestures, nodded and said, "I'm right here, brother Xu, please sit down."

The servant served tea, and Shi Jingze smiled and said, "Brother Xu is coming all the way, let's rest first, let's talk slowly after drinking tea."

Xu Wenmin was unmoved, and questioned: "Your Majesty's rash visit is to seek an explanation for my sister. Early this morning, the official media came to my door to propose a marriage, and there was a lot of noise, and all kinds of rumors in the market slandered my sister's boudoir reputation. These , are all ordered by Shi Shizi?"

"If I say no, will Brother Xu believe it?" Shi Jingze couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "I just admire Miss Xu, and I don't have any thoughts of blasphemy."

"In this case, how does Shi Shizi plan to end?" It is meaningless to pursue what has happened.Xu Wenmin also knew in his heart that the prince was behind the manipulation of this matter.But Shi Jingze, as the person involved, is particularly important whether he intends to make the mistake, or has other ideas.

On this matter, Shi Jingze discussed with his father An Guogong all night last night, and he already has a preliminary countermeasure, but it is not yet time to disclose it, so he can only answer vaguely: "Brother Xu, please believe me this time. It will definitely be less than ten days. Let these gossip die."

Inadvertently thinking of that indifferent but stubborn woman in my heart, I sighed secretly.After such a commotion, there may be no fate between her and herself.But it's okay, she is so outstanding, so what if she is a side concubine?After all, she is a concubine, how can she be worthy of her?

Xu Wenmin looked into his eyes and saw sincerity in his eyes.The purpose of his visit this time is to find out his attitude.Whether he is perfunctory or serious, he can't control it in his own capacity, but he can adjust the Xu family's countermeasures accordingly.

Now that Shi Jingze can make a promise, it is the best result. He nodded, stood up and bowed solemnly: "Sister of the next generation, thank Shi Shizi."

Shi Jingze hurriedly helped him up, and said: "Brother Xu, don't do this. I am sorry for the Xu family in this matter."

After leaving Anguo Gong's mansion, Xu Wenmin finally let go of a stone in his heart.But thinking of those rumors, I can't help but frown tightly. How important is the reputation of a girl's family? Even if the rumors can be clarified this time, the reputation of the girl has been ruined. Unclear woman?How to discuss marriage in the future.

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In the Princess Mansion, Princess Zhaoyang stood behind the desk, concentrating on the brush in her hand.Laurel was by her side, serving the pen and ink.

After a while, she finished writing a famous poem from the previous dynasty, and then she put the brush in her hand on the red sandalwood pen stand, and looked at the newly written words with satisfaction.

"The princess's handwriting is getting better and better."

Princess Zhaoyang smiled and nodded: "It's better than before! How about that?"

Yue Gui said: "Early this morning, Matchmaker Gan went to Tu's house, but she was thrown out with a bride price. At the same time, there were unbearable rumors about Miss Xu's affair with Shi Shizi."

Princess Zhaoyang clapped her hands, and a sneering smile appeared on her lips: "My brother, the prince, is too impatient! This is not a marriage, it is clearly an enemy. He thought that as long as the matter is made big, it will become an established fact. , can An Guo Gongfu be at his mercy? Stupid!"

(End of this chapter)