A Cutie Spoiled by Her Seven Uncles

Chapter 1132: Chapter 920: The Deadly Letter Paper_2

But the Duke himself insisted on forming a marriage alliance with the Ji Family, forcing her to actively reach out!

"What do you know?

The Ji Family is the new nobility!

The Emperor is young and has no heir yet. Among his trusted people, it’s the Ji brothers who have captured his favor the most.

In the future, the Ji Family is sure to be favored and prosperous for decades.

If we form a marriage alliance with such a family, our status in the capital will be secure forever!"

"Why, husband, do you have to put in so much effort? Are there not enough promising young talents in the capital?

Just a few days ago, the lady from the Minister’s Mansion sent an invitation, asking me to accompany her to the West Mountain for prayer tomorrow!

I suspect Madam Lu has her eyes on our Ning’Er."

"Madam Lu?

You mean the lady from the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue’s residence?"

The Duke’s mind conjured up the face of Lu Zezhong, and he recalled Lu Yunsheng’s background.

"Madam, keep your distance from the Lu Family. Lu Yunsheng’s background is uncertain; don’t think that he might be a royal descendant, heir to the Prince Qing’s title, and seek to attach yourself to them. I’m telling you, you..."

"Alright, alright, husband, don’t lecture me so. I know what you’re trying to say.

You’re just trying to tell me not to go to the prayer with Madam Lu, right?

Well, let me tell you this: I have no interest in the Ji Family either. Previously, I merely tried to gauge their intentions to comply with your wishes.

Now that Ji Youzhi himself has come to visit, you handle it yourself. But let me be clear, I do not agree with this marriage!"

The Duke’s wife, saying this, angrily flung her handkerchief and left.

The Duke rubbed his temples, feeling both a headache and irritation.

The steward called from outside.

"Your Grace, are you ready? Divine Hunter Ji Youzhi has already had three cups of tea."

"Alright, I’m coming!"

When he arrived at the Flower Hall, Ji Youzhi was already growing a bit impatient.

But upon seeing the Duke, he amiably exchanged pleasantries.

"Nephew, please sit. We could say that our families are old friends; your father and I have some acquaintance.

If you find yourself free, please do visit us regularly. My young daughter Ning’Er is about your age, and you young people should have plenty to talk about."

Upon hearing this, Ji Youzhi understood that the Xiao Family truly intended to form a marriage alliance with the Ji Family.

"Your Grace, you are the elder, and I am the junior. I’ve been working for several years now.

Naturally, I wouldn’t visit without reason; Your Grace, I’m here on a mission this time."

Upon hearing this, the Duke’s expression changed, and he quickly stood up, his expression becoming very solemn.

"What do you mean by this?"

"Your Grace, please have a look yourself!"

Ji Youzhi took out the Emperor’s secret decree, and the Duke immediately knelt down.

After nervously finishing reading it, his forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.

"Is this... truly the Emperor’s own handwriting?"

Ji Youzhi: "..."

He took a deep breath, reminding himself that this man was the Emperor’s uncle, and if he were injured, the Emperor would hold him accountable.

"Your Grace, please proceed swiftly!"

"Alright, alright! I will go to the West Mountain right away."

Ji Youzhi nodded at him, then turned to leave. The steward of the Duke’s Mansion hurriedly ran back, just missing Ji Youzhi as they passed each other.

"Your Grace, something terrible has happened, something terrible has happened. Just now I heard from outside that the Minister’s Mansion has been surrounded." freewebnøvel.coɱ

"The Minister’s Mansion?

Which Minister’s Mansion?

Let it be surrounded; it’s not our Duke’s Mansion that’s been surrounded. Why are you in such a rush?"

Ji Youzhi slightly curled the corner of his mouth, left with large strides, went to a Ji Youcheng’s shop for a good meal, and as he was leaving, he said to the waiter, "Put it on my third brother’s tab."

"Of course, Seventh Young Master! Does a meal for you even need to be on account? In the end, the Third Young Master will erase it anyway."

Ji Youzhi turned and went directly back to the Palace; just as he reached the gates, Eunuch Ling met him.

"Seventh Young Master, you are finally here. Please quickly go see the Emperor with me!"

"What’s happened? At this time, shouldn’t the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and Princess Lianchun be dining?"

"They have already eaten. Chang Rongshun and Princess have taken several laps to aid digestion. They could almost be swinging on the swings in our Imperial Garden."

"Alright, alright, let’s go. Since the Emperor let you wait for me at the Palace gates, it means the situation is urgent. You walk slowly, I’ll go ahead."