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    ​‍‌​‍‌☆、General Order 3

    Tan Heng’s study was on Fuzhong West Road. Yao Ji took the maids and servants there, knocked on the door, and saw He waiting for Yao Ji behind the desk under the window.There were huge stacks of confidential documents on the table. Yao Ji glanced at them without stopping for a moment. After bowing, she bowed her head respectfully and stood in front of the case.

    Tan Heng put down the pen in his hand: “You went to Qingzhou, how did things go?” He is a rather handsome middle-aged man. Because he is at home, he is only wearing the most ordinary azure colored dress. He looks like an ordinary family man. He looks gentle and elegant, but when he speaks, his eyes are shining and majestic.

    It turned out that Qingzhou had just been conquered by Tan Heng not long ago, and there were still several rebellious parties in the territory. Yao Ji followed Tan Heng’s order and rushed to Qingzhou to quell the chaos.Most of those rebellious parties were ordinary people who turned into bandits. Not to mention the Xuanjia Army, which was carefully trained by Yao Ji, even ordinary soldiers could easily suppress them. Tan Heng sent Yao Ji specifically to quell the chaos. The most important thing was to deter the Qingzhou nobles.

    Yao Ji understood what he meant, so she reported everything about her arrival in Qingzhou.After Tan Heng listened, he was obviously very satisfied. He stroked his beard with his right hand, said “good” three times, and said, “You have worked hard all the way. Sit down.”

    Until then, Yao Ji sat down under him, and she couldn’t help but feel strange. In the past, after talking about business, Tan Heng would teach her to stand down.As the governor of a powerful party, Tan Heng had to deal with countless important military and political affairs every day, but he had no time to chat with his daughter.

    Just when she felt that something was wrong, she heard Tan Heng say: “The Cheng family has entered the city a few days ago and lives in Anningfang.”

    This Cheng family is a powerful local family in Qingzhou and a family with deep roots in Qingzhou.After Tan Heng conquered Qingzhou, he ordered the largest aristocratic families in Qingzhou to move to Jizhou City. This move was obviously to weaken the local noble families so that Tan Heng could truly control Qingzhou instead of being a puppet in the hands of the aristocratic families like the governor of Jingzhou.

    But how could the aristocratic families in Qingzhou be happy to leave their hometown? After entering Jizhou City, they would have to rely on others.This matter has been going on for more than a month. Now that the Cheng family has entered Jizhou, it means that the Qingzhou nobles have bowed their heads. Yao Ji then smiled and said: “I am very happy.”

    “Hey,” Tan Heng waved his hand, and he was indeed very happy about this, with a smile on his face, “Sanniang also has a big happy event.” Seeing Yao Ji stunned, he said, “You are also seventeen. You have worked hard for your family for so many years, why didn’t you think about yourself? It’s time to think about your life-long events.”

    Hearing this, Yao Ji’s face was calm, but her heart was filled with turmoil. Although she had long thought about whether Tan Heng would marry her off, she didn’t expect this day to come so quickly.What should I do? I was thinking of countermeasures in my head quickly, and then I heard Tan Heng say: “Your brother and sister’s marriage has always been handled by my wife. I never interfered. It’s just that you have always been a well-behaved child. Naturally, my father has to think more about you.”

    These words were extremely hypocritical, but Tan Heng’s eyes were full of kindness, as if he were a good father who truly loved and cared for his children: “The seventh son of the Cheng family is about the same age as you. He has been studying and practicing martial arts since he was a child. He is a good and motivated boy. Dad means he, what do you think?”

    He was not a general in the Jizhou army, but a son of the Cheng family?

    Yao Ji had expected that Tan Heng would not marry her to someone outside the Jizhou clan. After all, she was a daughter who could fight and lead troops. It would be a waste if she just married an outsider.She originally thought that Tan Heng would marry her to a general in the Jizhou army, so that her daughter would still be part of the family even after getting married, and she would be able to win over his subordinates, killing two birds with one stone, but she was wrong.

    When Tan Heng saw that she was silent, he gave a rare explanation: “Although you have been on the battlefield for a long time, you are still a girl. Those big bosses in the army do not understand the style, are they delaying you? Cheng Qilang is a son of an aristocratic family, he is not bad in knowledge, and he will get married in the future, and he will have something to say with you.”

    These words were quite sincere. It was rare that he was willing to consider this for his daughter. Yao Ji thought that her two concubines would never receive such treatment.Back then, she practiced martial arts with all her strength, knowing exactly what she would face when she stepped onto the battlefield, but she still had no hesitation. Wasn’t it just so that Tan Heng could show some care for her because of her abilities?

    But this little care is no match for Tan Heng’s planning for the future.It is true that he considers his daughter, and it is even more true that he wants to use his daughter to win over the Cheng family who has just defected and has not yet been in love with her.Yao Ji knew what kind of person he was and was not cold-hearted at all. She knew that she could not object directly, so she pretended to be shy and remained silent.

    Tan Heng couldn’t help but laugh: “After all, it’s still my daughter’s house, that’s all. You can go, I’m just saying this for your listening, and there’s no need to be in a hurry.”

    After saluting like this, she exited and returned to her own yard. Only then did Yao Ji lose her face.No, she couldn’t sit still and wait for death. But before she could stand still, she heard the report from the little maid outside: “Sanniang, Sister Aguo from the eldest son’s courtyard is here.”

    Aguo is the eldest maid in Tan Boyu’s yard. This time she is here to deliver fresh fruits to Yao Ji on Tan Boyu’s order.

    Yao Ji ordered someone to call her in. Seeing that the fruit was juicy and quite cute, she picked one up and asked, “Who can get this fresh fruit?”

    Aguo Yingying smiled: “Go back to Sanniang and see the second, third, and fourth young masters in the king’s room and the madam’s room…”

    “Come on,” Yao Ji stopped her, “I just said a word, but you have a wheel.”

    She was in a bad mood and looked languid. Aguo knew the opportunity and said goodbye. The maid in her room, Atui, sent Aguo to the door on her order. Aguo asked in a low voice: “I think Sanniang seems to be weak, but is she not feeling well?”

    Atui and Aguo had always been on good terms. Thinking that although the eldest son was lukewarm to Sanniang, he was still Sanniang’s biological brother, so he said: “I don’t know, I’m just speculating privately. I’m afraid that the prince wants to propose marriage to Sanniang, and Sanniang is not happy.”

    Yao Ji didn’t know what was going on outside, so she retreated and went to the study to take out a locked pineapple box.In this era where patriarchy is paramount, Yao Ji, as an unmarried girl, cannot disobey Tan Heng at all. In troubled times, human life is like a piece of grass, and she cannot leave the Tan family and run away.For the current plan, if he doesn’t want to be easily sacrificed, he can only increase his weight in Tan Heng’s heart.

    Gently stroking the small box with her delicate hands, Yao Ji took a deep breath and opened the lid of the box.

    There was a notebook in the box, which was ordinary and nothing unusual.But Yao Ji knows that this is something that cannot be easily seen with others. It contains the “rebellion plan” that she has summed up with her own wisdom and experience through many lives.

    Yes, rebellion.

    She knows, Tan Boyu knows, and Tan Heng’s confidants all know that one day, this man will rebel.His goal is not just to be the governor of a state, or even to be powerful, but what he wants is the world.

    World, what a tempting word. Since the “Five Kings Rebellion”, rebels have emerged all over the place. I am afraid that the governors and nobles have become restless.Since they are far stronger than the person on the dragon throne, why can’t they think about that seat?

    Among them, some people openly raised the banner of rebellion, but more people, like Tan Heng, were still controlled by the court on the surface and acted as “loyal ministers” to counter the rebellion for the emperor, but in their hearts they were fighting against their own little Jiujiu.

    Just because “rebellion” is only two words, but it weighs more than a thousand words.

    Once he really breaks up with the court like the “Five Kings”, even if he finally ascends to the throne, he will never be able to erase from the history books that he was a rebellious minister and traitor.Therefore, Tan Heng continued to recruit troops and expand his territory, but he always carried the title of imperial governor. Not long ago, he even accepted the emperor’s canonization and was named Qingyuan Marquis.

    All planning can only be carried out in secret. No one thinks or dares to say those two words.

    If the person who spoke was a minister, Tan Heng would definitely be suspicious of him. If it was a son, wouldn’t he be encouraging his father to become a sinner?

    But Yao Ji is different, she is Tan Heng’s daughter.If a woman has no inheritance rights, Tan Heng will not doubt her motives.Before this, although she had outstanding military exploits, she had never intervened in political affairs – Tan Heng was a traditional man and did not like women to act too strong.

    But Yao Ji can no longer hide her clumsiness, she must show her ability, and it is an irreplaceable ability.A daughter who can tell Tan Heng’s most secret thoughts, and a daughter who can also make suggestions for him. Presumably Tan Heng will listen to her thoughts on the marriage even if it is to prevent her from betraying her.

    However, before Yao Ji could choose the time to act, news came from the front yard that the eldest son had been manipulated by his master.

    When the news reached the backyard, Tan Boyu had already been carried back by the servants. Mrs. Wei hurriedly took a bunch of maids and women to see Tan Boyu. She saw Tan Boyu lying on the bed, with blood stains below his waist and abdomen, and even the fabric of the skirt was soaked.

    “Why, how could it be so serious?” Mrs. Wei was shocked and immediately shed tears, “You are so cruel, my poor son,” she cried while holding the handkerchief, “Even if Da Lang said something unpleasant, you can’t, you can’t be like this…”

    Tan Boyu originally lowered his head. After hearing this, a sneer flashed across his face. He raised his head, his face was pale, but his expression remained gentle: “Madam, please don’t be sad. My son is fine. It was my son who offended his father. Madam must not blame my father for this.”

    Mrs. Wei paused with her hand holding the handkerchief, wiped the corners of her eyes and said, “What did you say? My mother just feels sorry for you. How can I blame your father?” She sighed, “You are so seriously injured, it’s a good time to rest. Don’t work too hard during this time.”

    She came in a hurry and left in a hurry, but shed a few tears in vain. The meaning behind her words was that the eldest son was ignorant and had offended the envoy.When people in the mansion talked about it, they all praised Mrs. Wei for her motherly heart, and she also loved the children left behind by the late wife.

    When Yao Ji heard about it, she just sneered, that’s all. Although she didn’t look down on Mrs. Wei’s style, after all, the second brother was very good to her. Considering the second brother’s face, she had always been respectful to Mrs. Wei.

    She had always known about Boyu’s temperament. This eldest brother acted impeccably, especially towards Tan Heng’s father, who always showed pure filial piety. How could he actually offend Tan Heng?You must know that Tan Heng could be so angry that he would resort to family violence. Beating Tan Boyu like this must not be a trivial matter.

    Over here, she was still trying to figure it out, but Tan Heng sent someone to look for her.Yao Ji arrived at Tan Heng’s study. Tan Heng was sitting behind the desk as usual and said straight to the point: “I won’t mention what my father told you last time.”

    Yao Jiyuan hadn’t reacted yet. She was stunned for a moment, then felt happy and suspicious at the same time.

    I heard Tan Heng say: “The seventh son of the Cheng family, although he has good talents and looks, is still a bit frivolous. You,” he paused, “what your elder brother said is that after all, A He only kept you as a daughter. You two brothers and sisters suffered a lot when you were young…” It was rare for him to say such words, and his expression was slightly startled. Finally, he said warmly, “Don’t worry, my father will definitely choose a better husband for you.”

    Regardless of Tan Heng’s promise, Yao Ji was filled with doubts and surprises on the way back to her room.She is a smart person, and after a moment’s thought, she understood that Tan Boyu probably knew from somewhere that Tan Heng wanted to propose marriage to her, and she was not happy, so she went to look for Tan Heng.I don’t know what he said to Tan Heng – it seems to be related to the late Mrs. He. Tan Heng was furious and took action against him, but he no longer planned to marry Yao Ji to Cheng Qilang.

    This is incredible. Tan Boyu has been indifferent to her for ten years. Even Tan Heng knows that the brother and sister don’t get along.Yao Ji never complained about Tan Boyu in her heart, but she didn’t expect that Tan Boyu would do this for her.

    She knows best what kind of person the gentle and elegant eldest brother is, because of his embarrassing status and disability. Against the backdrop of the brave and capable second brother, he looks dim and even a little cowardly. What kind of person is he?

    Talking about Boyu, eldest brother… She was walking, but suddenly stopped. It has been a long time since he and the brother and sister said a thoughtful word. It was obvious that they were so close.

    “Sanniang?” Atui called out.

    She suddenly turned around and walked away: “Go to the eldest son.”

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