Chapter 176
The temptation to sacrifice the first
Chapter 176 The temptation to sacrifice the first
Now that Si Hei has given the bride price to Xu Wu's family, it means that the trap set by Xiao Yi is half successful.
Next, is the main event!
After Li Ran learned that the beauty plan was successful, he followed the previous plan and led Xu Wu to go to Zichan's house.
At this time, Zichan still stayed up all night because of his unresolved heart disease.Now, he is sick at home with no strength.
Hearing that at this time Li Ran actually brought Xu Wu to ask about such trivial matters as Xu Wu's daughter's marriage, that really made him speechless.
"Your Excellency, Caomin Shemei is here to hire both of them at the same time, and both of them are Dr. Gongsun. Now I really don't know how to choose to avoid the disaster, so now I can only come to ask my lord Already!"
Xu Wuzheng was also quite clever, and immediately bowed down in front of Zichan, crying and whining.
And most of what he said was true. After all, no matter whether it was You Chu or Si Hei, neither of him could afford to offend them.Although Si Hei said that he would help him solve You Chu, but how could he really believe what this kind of person said?
Therefore, he can only place his hopes on Zichan, who is most famous for his virtues.
"Hey, can't we blame you, a commoner, for this matter? This is all caused by the chaos of the country. As the secretary of state, I also have an unshirkable responsibility."
As the saying goes, "A gentleman asks for himself."This Zichan really deserves to be a dignified gentleman, at this juncture, he is still introspective.
"Lingmei can marry whoever she wants, and there is no need to ask Ben Qing for such trivial matters."
In fact, Zichan was speechless for a while, but because of Li Ran's face, he finally gave Xu Wuzhen some suggestions.
But Xu Wuzheng is a civilian, but he still doesn't know what's going on.
What is this saying?Leave it to my sister to choose?How can this be done? !
Xu Wuzheng thought that Zichan's words were perfunctory, so he was about to ask again.
Thanks to Li Ran's sharp eyesight and quick hands, he hurriedly pulled him away silently.
"Okay! The doctor has already said that, Lingmei can marry whoever she wants, so don't bother the doctor here anymore!"
"Go back quickly, there are still many follow-up things in your family! You can get ready first."
Li Ran is such a smart person, how could he not understand the mystery in Zichan's words?
What does it mean to marry whoever you want?Can the daughter of Xu Wu's family choose to decide this kind of thing?
Obviously not.
Logically speaking, whether it is You Chu or Si Hei, their identities and status are enough to make Xu's family feel uneasy.And Xu Wu's family can only endure it. Where does it have the right to choose?What's more, she is just a woman who is waiting in a boudoir.
But now it's different.
With the words of the ruling Qing Zichan in the background, Xu Wu's family can be regarded as having "Shang Fang's sword".All the things after that, for them, there is some room for maneuvering.
And this is exactly what Li Ran needs!
After Xu Wu committed the crime, Zichan shook his head again, then looked at Li Ran helplessly and said:
"Ziming, what are you doing? Is this what you say?"
Of course Li Ran knew what Dr. Zichan was complaining about, but he just replied with a smile:
"Don't worry, doctor, this is just the beginning!"
As soon as his words fell, Zichan pondered carefully again, and suddenly thought of something again, and his complexion suddenly turned better.
"Oh!...So that's how it is! In that case, it's not bad."
"However, this matter is of great importance, Ziming, you must remember that Wanmo is showing some flaws!"
Zichan understood it in just a few moments of thinking, and immediately said seriously.
Li Ran also understood, and immediately got up and bowed again:
"promise!"
……
Back to the priest's house, it was already evening.
Li Ran was about to ask Xiao Yi to notify Xu Wu of the crime, so he had to prepare properly.After all, for the rest, we still have to watch Xu Wu's performance.
But who knows, at this time, Ji Xian sent another servant to let Li Ran enter the lobby to discuss matters.
This was Li Ran's first invitation to Jixian after he came back from the Guodi meeting, and he couldn't refuse, so he just went.
When he came to the main hall, he saw that all the elders of the clan were also present, and Jixian deliberately left the second seat to Li Ran.
It turns out that what was discussed today is a commonplace topic again.It's nothing else, it's still about the successor of the Patriarch of Jishi.
It needs to be mentioned here that the so-called "house master" and "house master" are essentially different. The so-called "house master" is equivalent to the CEO of a family, while the "patriarch" is nominally the chairman of the entire family.
Now that Li Ran is the housekeeper of the Ji family, he also has a certain say in the matter of the successor of the family head.Although it will not be a final decision, his words will also greatly affect the weight of the two brothers Ji Wang and Ji Xun at both ends of the balance.
Therefore, Li Ran immediately gave his own suggestion.
"My son-in-law thinks that now is not the time to discuss who should be the heir."
"Whether it's brother Zhong or uncle, neither of them can be alone. If he is so anxious to establish an heir, the son-in-law is worried that it will lead to disharmony between the two brothers. I'm afraid..."
In fact, Li Ran knew in his heart that the reason why Jixian was so anxious to establish a successor was to stabilize some recent rumors in the clan.
Since Li Ran came back from the Guodi meeting, there have been rumors in the Ji clan that Jixian intends to "cease" the Ji clan's family business to Li Ran.
It's no wonder, after all, these people saw that Li Ran was highly valued by the ministers of various countries at the Guodi meeting.After returning to the country, the court of the state of Zheng issued an edict to the whole country to show his approval.
As a matter of course, Li Ran's status in the Ji clan has also increased accordingly. Anyone in the clan who sees him will give him three points of courtesy.
As a result, the rumors about Jixian's intention to make Li Ran the heir of the Ji clan also spread like wildfire, and spread wildly.
Therefore, Jixian is in a hurry to establish a reserve right now, in order to fundamentally eliminate these rumors, so as to avoid instability of the people in the clan.
Of course, these two visits were also to test Li Ran further.
So, after Li Ran finished speaking, Ji Xian's face suddenly became slightly ugly.
"But Ziming, do you know how old my birthday is this year?"
His voice was as low as ever.
"Back to my father-in-law, my father-in-law's body is fine now, so why do you say that?"
"Father-in-law is still in good health. As long as this body is well-conditioned on weekdays, he can live a long and worry-free life. Therefore, if father-in-law wants to choose a suitable heir to take over as the head of the family just because of this, then my son-in-law suggests Things can be slowed down a bit, don't be so impatient."
"Father-in-law should be the one who knows Brother Zhong and Uncle the best. If the family business is entrusted to any one of them at this time, then the other person must be resentful. When the disaster of Xiao Qiang recurs, how will the Ji clan be safe?" ?”
"So, my son-in-law thinks that this matter still needs a chance, a chance for everyone to have no complaints. I wonder what father-in-law would like?"
In the matter of choosing an heir, Li Ran has always maintained an attitude of dealing with it impartially, neither favoring Ji Wang nor anyone in the interview, and never showing the slightest idea that he wants to replace him.
The Patriarch of the Ji Clan must be a member of the Ji Clan, and he knows this better than anyone else.
Jixian heard the sound, and immediately showed a thoughtful expression on his face.After a while, he said, stroked his beard and asked tentatively:
"Then... what if there is no such opportunity?"
That's right, such an opportunity is something that can't be met after all. If he still can't wait, then wouldn't he be unable to successfully hand over the position of Patriarch to his son in his entire life?
"Father-in-law, please don't worry. If there is no such opportunity, my son-in-law will share his worries for my father-in-law. My father-in-law can just blame my son-in-law for this matter."
"In this way, the two elder brothers will only bear hatred for the younger son-in-law in the future, and will not implicate the father-in-law, let alone turn against the other one."
Li Ran is too familiar with such things as hatred.
In order to stabilize the internal stability of the Jishi, it is the safest way to graft this kind of hatred onto outsiders.But now, the only outsider who can take on this important task is Li Ran.
Of course, Li Ran still didn't worry about being hated by sacrifices or inquiries in the future.
After all, to deal with these two brothers, it's not to the point where Li Ran will burn his brains.
"Hehe, Ziming is indeed a smart person. Every time I talk to Ziming, I always win the old man's heart."
"Okay, I'll listen to you on this matter, take it easy and take it easy."
Hearing Li Ran's reassurance to him, Ji Xian immediately became happy again.
Because Li Ran can say this now, which means that he really has no intention of getting involved in the fight for the heir.
After all, if he still wanted to gain a foothold in Jishi in the future, he would count on the words spoken in the lobby today.
After all, besides Jixian and Li Ran, there were so many clansmen present in the hall.
These people have also heard it with their own ears.
(End of this chapter)
Now that Si Hei has given the bride price to Xu Wu's family, it means that the trap set by Xiao Yi is half successful.
Next, is the main event!
After Li Ran learned that the beauty plan was successful, he followed the previous plan and led Xu Wu to go to Zichan's house.
At this time, Zichan still stayed up all night because of his unresolved heart disease.Now, he is sick at home with no strength.
Hearing that at this time Li Ran actually brought Xu Wu to ask about such trivial matters as Xu Wu's daughter's marriage, that really made him speechless.
"Your Excellency, Caomin Shemei is here to hire both of them at the same time, and both of them are Dr. Gongsun. Now I really don't know how to choose to avoid the disaster, so now I can only come to ask my lord Already!"
Xu Wuzheng was also quite clever, and immediately bowed down in front of Zichan, crying and whining.
And most of what he said was true. After all, no matter whether it was You Chu or Si Hei, neither of him could afford to offend them.Although Si Hei said that he would help him solve You Chu, but how could he really believe what this kind of person said?
Therefore, he can only place his hopes on Zichan, who is most famous for his virtues.
"Hey, can't we blame you, a commoner, for this matter? This is all caused by the chaos of the country. As the secretary of state, I also have an unshirkable responsibility."
As the saying goes, "A gentleman asks for himself."This Zichan really deserves to be a dignified gentleman, at this juncture, he is still introspective.
"Lingmei can marry whoever she wants, and there is no need to ask Ben Qing for such trivial matters."
In fact, Zichan was speechless for a while, but because of Li Ran's face, he finally gave Xu Wuzhen some suggestions.
But Xu Wuzheng is a civilian, but he still doesn't know what's going on.
What is this saying?Leave it to my sister to choose?How can this be done? !
Xu Wuzheng thought that Zichan's words were perfunctory, so he was about to ask again.
Thanks to Li Ran's sharp eyesight and quick hands, he hurriedly pulled him away silently.
"Okay! The doctor has already said that, Lingmei can marry whoever she wants, so don't bother the doctor here anymore!"
"Go back quickly, there are still many follow-up things in your family! You can get ready first."
Li Ran is such a smart person, how could he not understand the mystery in Zichan's words?
What does it mean to marry whoever you want?Can the daughter of Xu Wu's family choose to decide this kind of thing?
Obviously not.
Logically speaking, whether it is You Chu or Si Hei, their identities and status are enough to make Xu's family feel uneasy.And Xu Wu's family can only endure it. Where does it have the right to choose?What's more, she is just a woman who is waiting in a boudoir.
But now it's different.
With the words of the ruling Qing Zichan in the background, Xu Wu's family can be regarded as having "Shang Fang's sword".All the things after that, for them, there is some room for maneuvering.
And this is exactly what Li Ran needs!
After Xu Wu committed the crime, Zichan shook his head again, then looked at Li Ran helplessly and said:
"Ziming, what are you doing? Is this what you say?"
Of course Li Ran knew what Dr. Zichan was complaining about, but he just replied with a smile:
"Don't worry, doctor, this is just the beginning!"
As soon as his words fell, Zichan pondered carefully again, and suddenly thought of something again, and his complexion suddenly turned better.
"Oh!...So that's how it is! In that case, it's not bad."
"However, this matter is of great importance, Ziming, you must remember that Wanmo is showing some flaws!"
Zichan understood it in just a few moments of thinking, and immediately said seriously.
Li Ran also understood, and immediately got up and bowed again:
"promise!"
……
Back to the priest's house, it was already evening.
Li Ran was about to ask Xiao Yi to notify Xu Wu of the crime, so he had to prepare properly.After all, for the rest, we still have to watch Xu Wu's performance.
But who knows, at this time, Ji Xian sent another servant to let Li Ran enter the lobby to discuss matters.
This was Li Ran's first invitation to Jixian after he came back from the Guodi meeting, and he couldn't refuse, so he just went.
When he came to the main hall, he saw that all the elders of the clan were also present, and Jixian deliberately left the second seat to Li Ran.
It turns out that what was discussed today is a commonplace topic again.It's nothing else, it's still about the successor of the Patriarch of Jishi.
It needs to be mentioned here that the so-called "house master" and "house master" are essentially different. The so-called "house master" is equivalent to the CEO of a family, while the "patriarch" is nominally the chairman of the entire family.
Now that Li Ran is the housekeeper of the Ji family, he also has a certain say in the matter of the successor of the family head.Although it will not be a final decision, his words will also greatly affect the weight of the two brothers Ji Wang and Ji Xun at both ends of the balance.
Therefore, Li Ran immediately gave his own suggestion.
"My son-in-law thinks that now is not the time to discuss who should be the heir."
"Whether it's brother Zhong or uncle, neither of them can be alone. If he is so anxious to establish an heir, the son-in-law is worried that it will lead to disharmony between the two brothers. I'm afraid..."
In fact, Li Ran knew in his heart that the reason why Jixian was so anxious to establish a successor was to stabilize some recent rumors in the clan.
Since Li Ran came back from the Guodi meeting, there have been rumors in the Ji clan that Jixian intends to "cease" the Ji clan's family business to Li Ran.
It's no wonder, after all, these people saw that Li Ran was highly valued by the ministers of various countries at the Guodi meeting.After returning to the country, the court of the state of Zheng issued an edict to the whole country to show his approval.
As a matter of course, Li Ran's status in the Ji clan has also increased accordingly. Anyone in the clan who sees him will give him three points of courtesy.
As a result, the rumors about Jixian's intention to make Li Ran the heir of the Ji clan also spread like wildfire, and spread wildly.
Therefore, Jixian is in a hurry to establish a reserve right now, in order to fundamentally eliminate these rumors, so as to avoid instability of the people in the clan.
Of course, these two visits were also to test Li Ran further.
So, after Li Ran finished speaking, Ji Xian's face suddenly became slightly ugly.
"But Ziming, do you know how old my birthday is this year?"
His voice was as low as ever.
"Back to my father-in-law, my father-in-law's body is fine now, so why do you say that?"
"Father-in-law is still in good health. As long as this body is well-conditioned on weekdays, he can live a long and worry-free life. Therefore, if father-in-law wants to choose a suitable heir to take over as the head of the family just because of this, then my son-in-law suggests Things can be slowed down a bit, don't be so impatient."
"Father-in-law should be the one who knows Brother Zhong and Uncle the best. If the family business is entrusted to any one of them at this time, then the other person must be resentful. When the disaster of Xiao Qiang recurs, how will the Ji clan be safe?" ?”
"So, my son-in-law thinks that this matter still needs a chance, a chance for everyone to have no complaints. I wonder what father-in-law would like?"
In the matter of choosing an heir, Li Ran has always maintained an attitude of dealing with it impartially, neither favoring Ji Wang nor anyone in the interview, and never showing the slightest idea that he wants to replace him.
The Patriarch of the Ji Clan must be a member of the Ji Clan, and he knows this better than anyone else.
Jixian heard the sound, and immediately showed a thoughtful expression on his face.After a while, he said, stroked his beard and asked tentatively:
"Then... what if there is no such opportunity?"
That's right, such an opportunity is something that can't be met after all. If he still can't wait, then wouldn't he be unable to successfully hand over the position of Patriarch to his son in his entire life?
"Father-in-law, please don't worry. If there is no such opportunity, my son-in-law will share his worries for my father-in-law. My father-in-law can just blame my son-in-law for this matter."
"In this way, the two elder brothers will only bear hatred for the younger son-in-law in the future, and will not implicate the father-in-law, let alone turn against the other one."
Li Ran is too familiar with such things as hatred.
In order to stabilize the internal stability of the Jishi, it is the safest way to graft this kind of hatred onto outsiders.But now, the only outsider who can take on this important task is Li Ran.
Of course, Li Ran still didn't worry about being hated by sacrifices or inquiries in the future.
After all, to deal with these two brothers, it's not to the point where Li Ran will burn his brains.
"Hehe, Ziming is indeed a smart person. Every time I talk to Ziming, I always win the old man's heart."
"Okay, I'll listen to you on this matter, take it easy and take it easy."
Hearing Li Ran's reassurance to him, Ji Xian immediately became happy again.
Because Li Ran can say this now, which means that he really has no intention of getting involved in the fight for the heir.
After all, if he still wanted to gain a foothold in Jishi in the future, he would count on the words spoken in the lobby today.
After all, besides Jixian and Li Ran, there were so many clansmen present in the hall.
These people have also heard it with their own ears.
(End of this chapter)