By chance, someone saw Gongsun Jiayan leaving Qinghua Mansion, and then there were rumors that Gongsun Jiayan dragged his sick body to visit the princess, which showed that he had deep feelings for the princess. In addition, it was heard that the Queen also went to Qinghua Mansion early in the morning, and Gongsun Jiayan did not show any strange expression when he went out, so it seemed that the two of them were about to get married.

Perhaps the Queen has been preparing to grant a marriage every year. This news reached the ears of Gongsun Wan'er, who had just been brought to the Gongsun family. She hurried to tell her mother Cheng Zhu, who was still kneeling in the ancestral hall as punishment.

When the Gongsun clan saw Gongsun Jiayan's sister running in rashly, the clan leader couldn't help but get angry.

"Cheng Zhu, look at this, this is the good daughter you have taught her. If Jiayan hadn't come to the capital to study, I don't know what she would have become under your teaching."

"I'm sorry, Grandpa Patriarch, I was reckless. My brother, he..."

"How is he?" Upon hearing this, the other members of the clan couldn't help but anxiously question Gongsun Wan'er.

"I heard from people outside that my brother went to the Princess's residence, and the Queen Mother seemed to want to grant a marriage between the Princess and my brother."

These words hit everyone's heart like a heavy punch, and made the woman kneeling on the ground look even paler.

However, the head of the Gongsun family smiled and said to the clan leader, "Father, Jiayan not only won the first place in the imperial examination, but also got promoted by the Queen. It seems that he has a bright future."

The wife of the head of the family was also secretly proud. Cheng Zhu's son was really good. He was well-educated, good-looking, and had sharp eyesight. He even knew how to climb up the ladder. When the clan leader set a date for the adoption, Gongsun Jiayan would be her son. By then, her family would benefit greatly.

"Clan leader, I strongly disagree with the adoption. If you insist on doing so, don't blame me for taking my children away from the Gongsun family."

"Haha, you say you want to leave? Do you think my Gongsun family is some street market where you can leave whenever you want?"

"Cheng Zhu, over the years, you and your son have enjoyed so much benefit under the protection of the Gongsun family. Now that your son has stepped on my Gongsun family to rise to power, do you want to leave?"

Before Cheng Zhu could say anything, the clan leader led a large group of people out of the ancestral hall. Before leaving, he did not forget to send a few strong maids and old women to guard the ancestral hall and keep an eye on Cheng Zhu.

Gongsun Jiayan went to the academy to bid farewell to his teacher and was still on his way back home.

The wife of the head of the Gongsun family could not wait to go to the Jin family, and brought a dozen servants with her in a grand manner. She did not look like someone who would try to make peace.

The door of the Jin family was slammed with a loud bang. If the gatekeeper was a little slower, the door would have collapsed. At that time, everyone in the Jin family was drinking tea and chatting in the yard, and Madam Gongsun was not polite and shouted directly: "Jin Yan, where is Jin Yan?"

Mrs. Jin had a sturdy figure but a gentle face. She was a harmonious woman. When she heard the arrogant voices outside, she just frowned and felt unhappy.

Mr. Jin is a well-mannered middle-aged man, but his expression is a little gloomy at this moment.

He had received news about his daughter and Gongsun Jiayan a long time ago, and he had also heard about some of Gongsun Jiayan's deeds in the capital. In addition, he was extremely familiar with the unique loud voice of the wife of the head of the Gongsun family.

After asking the servant to open the door, Master Jin looked even worse.

"Madam Gongsun is so arrogant. This is not your Gongsun family!"

Madam Gongsun was very arrogant, and when she saw Master Jin, she became even more arrogant: "Your Jin family is now just a poor family, and your daughter just passed the imperial examination and got a useless third place. What's so impressive about that?"

This was not a pleasant thing to say. Madam Gongsun now regarded herself as Gongsun Jiayan's elder, and her adopted son was about to become the brother-in-law of the current Queen Shen Qiuchi. Naturally, her expression and tone were not very good. Her adopted son was so outstanding, how could she let the Jin family stand in her way?

"Besides, don't you think about your own character? I'm willing to come to your house, which is already a face for your Jin family."

Master Jin's face turned pale, but he did not get angry. He just looked at Madam Gongsun coldly and said, "Since Madam Gongsun is here, please come in and have a cup of tea."

Madam Gongsun was puzzled when she saw that Mr. Jin was not as furious as she had imagined. But then she thought that she came here well prepared and the Jin family would not dare to do anything.

So she walked into the Jin family's gate with pride.

The atmosphere in the living room of the Jin family was a little tense. Madam Gongsun sat in the main seat without any hesitation, while Master Jin and Madam Jin sat on both sides. Madam Gongsun glanced at the two of them and said, "Master Jin, Madam Jin, I am here today to draw a clear line between Gongsun Jiayan and your Jin Yan."

Upon hearing this, Madam Jin's face changed slightly, but Master Jin remained calm and said calmly, "Oh? What do you mean, Madam Gongsun?"

Madam Gongsun smiled proudly and said, "My Jiayan has already asked the Queen for a marriage, and the Queen has agreed. So, my Jiayan will soon be the fiancé of Princess Ningde. I don't think the Jin family will be so ignorant of the current situation as to object, right?"

There was a flash of anger in Master Jin's eyes, but he suppressed his anger and said calmly: "Madam Gongsun, marriage is about mutual affection. Although Jin Yan and Jia Yan know each other, they are not at the stage of discussing marriage. What's more, Jin Yan's marriage still needs the approval of me as her father."

Madam Gongsun curled her lips in disdain and said, "Master Jin, you don't really think that your Jin family is still qualified to oppose this marriage, right?"

"Are you ill? If you are, go get treatment immediately. When will my Jin family marry your Gongsun family?"

Madam Gongsun ignored Master Jin's words and continued, "Gongsun Jiayan is now the fiancé of Princess Ningde. I think you also know that Princess Ningde is the Queen's favorite. It is the ability of our Gongsun family to get this marriage. If your Jin family is sensible, you should take the initiative to withdraw, otherwise you will end up in disgrace."

Mr. Jin's face darkened completely. He looked at Madam Gongsun coldly, "Madam Gongsun, you are going too far. Marriage is about fate and mutual affection, not status and power. Besides, the children of the two families are just socializing by chance, and it is not to the point of discussing marriage as you said. Don't slander my Jin Yan. If you ruin her reputation, my Jin family will definitely fight your Gongsun family to the death."

Madam Gongsun was choked by Mr. Jin's words. She didn't expect that Mr. Jin would dare to refute her like this.

But she also knew that the purpose of her trip had been achieved, so she stood up and said, "Master Jin, you take care of yourself. The marriage between Gongsun Jiayan and Princess Ningde is a foregone conclusion. You in the Jin family had better be sensible and not regret it later." After saying that, she turned around and left with the attitude of a winner.

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