I traveled through time with my best friend.

Chapter 255 Jiang Jian tests Pei Zhijin.

Jiang Xue looked at Pei Zhijin who said these words seriously and couldn't help laughing. Then she nodded and said, "What if my daughter doesn't want to?"

"The spring rain is a mirror that will reflect my bleeding heart, and the gods are beside me to testify to my sincere words."

Jiang Xue looked at Pei Zhijin and said so seriously. Her nose suddenly felt sore. She took a step forward, hugged Pei Zhijin tightly, and said softly, "Okay, I promise you."

"Cough cough cough..." An untimely sound interrupted the two of them.

Jiang Xue and Pei Zhijin turned around at the same time, only to see Jiang Jian and Aunt Zheng standing at the gate looking at them.

Jiang Xue immediately came out of Pei Zhijin's arms and lowered her head in embarrassment.

Pei Zhijin bowed respectfully and said, "General Jiang, Madam."

Aunt Zheng nodded happily, covering her mouth with her hands, and then looked at Jiang Jian and said, "Master, you see, they are really a good match."

Jiang Jian had a sullen look on his face and didn't say anything. He looked at Pei Zhijin and said, "Since you're here, come in." Then he walked in.

Jiang Xue glanced at Pei Zhijin and said softly, "I'm afraid it won't be so easy for Master Pei to come out today."

"Will my uncle lock me up in the Jiang Mansion?" Pei Zhijin said with a smile.

Jiang Xue took Pei Zhijin's hand and said with a smile, "Let's go in."

In the front hall.

The atmosphere suddenly became serious. After the maids served tea, they all stood aside. Aunt Zheng was the first to ask Pei Zhijin, "I heard that Lord Pei has taken the position of the Northern Pacification Office at such a young age. It seems that he is highly regarded by the emperor?"

"Madam, you are joking." Pei Zhijin said gently.

"How old is Master Pei this year?"

"Twenty-one."

Aunt Zheng silently recited to herself, then looked at Jiang Jian and said, "Master, Xue'er is nineteen this year, she is quite a match."

Jiang Jian nodded slightly, looked at Pei Zhijin seriously and said, "You and Xue'er haven't got married yet, so it's inappropriate for you to act like that at the door!"

Pei Zhijin immediately stood up obediently and said softly, "General, that's right."

"Yes." Jiang Jian paused and continued, "You and Xue'er haven't had much interaction, why did you come to propose marriage?"

Pei Zhijin replied again: "To be honest, we have been together in Anren County. We have experienced a lot since then. Miss Jiang is upright and kind-hearted. It is my honor to meet Miss Jiang."

"Men's words are not counted. If you marry Xue'er, how will you deal with the widow that your elder brother Gu entrusted to you?"

After hearing this, Jiang Xue looked at Jiang Jian in a daze. She didn't expect that her father knew everything. Her heart couldn't help but warm up.

Pei Zhijin said without hesitation: "Miss Han and I have nothing to do with each other. After we get married, I will entrust Miss Han to my subordinates to take care of her."

Jiang Jian wanted to ask something else, but Aunt Zheng interrupted him and said, "Okay, Master, why are you making the atmosphere so serious? I think Master Pei is very good in every aspect. What else are you worried about?"

Jiang Jian looked at Aunt Zheng lovingly, "Xue'er is my daughter after all, I have to ask in detail."

"Well, you still don't believe Xue'er's view of men?"

Jiang Xue lowered her head and chuckled, then stood up and said, "Father, you should know more about Master Pei than I do. Didn't you just say that he is a very good person?"

Jiang Jian's face flashed with embarrassment, and he stood up and said, "Okay, okay, you two, can't I just not ask?"

Aunt Zheng laughed out loud, looked at Pei Zhijin and said, "Master Pei, please stay for lunch later."

Pei Zhijin did not refuse, and nodded, "Excuse me for bothering you."

"Don't bother me. We are almost a family. Don't be so formal in the future." Aunt Zheng said, then looked at Jiang Jian and said, "I'll go to the kitchen and ask someone to prepare it. You guys chat."

"Okay." Jiang Jian nodded, then looked at Pei Zhijin and said, "How is Master Pei's chess?"

Pei Zhijin raised his lips slightly and said, "I know a little bit."

"Oh? Then... the next one?"

"Yes." Pei Zhijin replied respectfully.

After Jiang Jian walked out first, Jiang Xue approached Pei Zhijin curiously and asked, "Why haven't I seen you play chess before?"

"There are still many things you don't know. You can learn about them slowly in the future." Pei Zhijin said gently.

In the pavilion in the courtyard, the two had already started playing chess. Jiang Jian frowned, looking at the white piece in front of him that was surrounded by black pieces. He raised his head and looked at Pei Zhijin and said, "Are you sure you only know a little bit?"

Pei Zhijin nodded slightly, "To be honest, General, this is my second time playing chess."

"Hiss..." Jiang Jian frowned and scratched his head. "It's really strange. I was clearly on high alert, so how did you manage to sneak in?"

Pei Zhijin lowered his head and chuckled, then said, "Playing chess is like being on the battlefield. You shouldn't let the enemy guess your thoughts, otherwise, you will lose everything."

Jiang Jian looked at Pei Zhijin with some sudden realization and said, "Is it because my expression was too obvious?"

"No." Pei Zhijin shook his head slightly, pointed to a white piece surrounded in the middle and said, "If you mess up your formation, the flaws will be exposed at a glance."

Jiang Jian squinted his eyes and looked closer, staring at the white piece, then suddenly raised his head, "I was impatient and made a wrong move." Then he put down the white piece in his hand and said, "I lost."

"I've heard that the general likes to play chess. I see today that he is really good at it."

"I can't even beat someone who I've only played chess with twice, so stop teasing me." Jiang Jian said somewhat discouraged.

Pei Zhijin chuckled.

When Jiang Xue came back from the yard, she saw that the two had finished playing, so she asked curiously, "Did father win?"

"He won." Jiang Jian pouted at Pei Zhijin.

Jiang Xue leaned on Jiang Jian's shoulder and said mischievously, "It seems that it's useless for father to read so many chess books."

"Even you tease me."

Jiang Xue laughed and then got up from Jiang Jian's shoulder.

Jiang Jian looked at Pei Zhijin and said, "Come on, follow me to the study." After that, he stood up and strode towards the study.

Pei Zhijin looked at Jiang Xue.

Jiang Xue knew that her father had something to say, so she said, "I won't go. I'll go see Aunt Zheng."

"Okay." Pei Zhijin nodded, "Then I'll go over first."

"kindness."

After Pei Zhijin left, Jiang Xue walked towards the kitchen.

In the study, as soon as Pei Zhijin walked in and closed the door, Jiang Jian asked, "Master Pei, have you heard about the Queen Mother?"

"Yeah, I listened to a few things."

"Who do you think is responsible for the sudden death of the Queen Mother?" Jiang Jian looked at Pei Zhijin with deep eyes.

Pei Zhijin had not yet entered the palace, so he did not know much about the Queen Mother. However, he thought that since it was His Majesty's order, there must be some unforeseen event, and then he said, "The palace said that the Queen Mother died of illness, so it doesn't matter who did it."

Seeing that he hadn't gotten any results from his question, Jiang Jian continued to ask, "Do you think King Cheng would rebel?"