Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 1807

The Huo family came to propose marriage twice more, but Qiu Zhiyan rejected both offers on the grounds that "my sister is still young."

The more he refused, the more anxious the Huo family became.

The Huo family thought he had other ideas. Now many people know that Qiu Hongyan is not only the sister of the runner-up Qiu Zhiyan, but also the most beloved sister of Princess Haiyan.

"Don't always count on Huo Siwu to win the top spot in the martial arts exam." Shi Anxia reminded Qiu Zhiyan.

In the most recent martial arts examination, Huo Siwu failed again.

"The top three in the imperial examination is just a secular yardstick. How can it measure all the talents in the world?" Shi Anxia never thought that the top three can be achieved by hard work. "Fifteen's talent lies in the ingenious strategy of deploying troops. He was able to enter the Ministry of War, not relying on the protection of the Huaiyang Marquis' Mansion, but relying on his own strength."

Today, Huo Siwu is serving as the director of the Fangsi Department in the Ministry of War. Although he is only a sixth-rank official, he is highly regarded by all the generals in the court.

The "Nine Kun Chain Formation" he developed was so impressive that even the Minister of War applauded, which earned him the honor of being promoted out of turn.

In this world, some people are born to wield brushes and paint, and to bring peace to the world with their pens; some people are born to wield swords and rule the world, and to protect the vast land.

Huo Siwu is more like a chess player hidden behind the scenes, using mountains and rivers as the board and pawns as pieces. Every move he makes is a brilliant move that others could not have imagined.

Qiu Zhiyan could tell Shi Anxia's attitude towards Huo Siwu from her conversation and laughter.

He smiled and said, "I had a feud with him in the early years."

When he first entered Wencang Academy, Huo Siwu took the lead in bullying him.

"My cousin is quite vindictive." Shi Anxia smiled.

Qiu Zhiyan actually didn't care about it anymore. "I'm worried that the Huaiyang Marquis's Mansion is too complicated. I heard that he doesn't get along with his father and mother."

He didn't know much about the Huo family. He was too busy. He used to be dealing with his mother, but later his heart was in books and the court.

Shi Anxia answered his questions and talked about Huo Sishan's death and how Huo's parents had treated Huo Siwu badly and now they wanted to do their best to make up for it.

She said, "Generally speaking, the Huo family is a good one. If a beauty marries there, she will only be doted on. Besides, she and Huo Siwu have been in love for a long time."

Qiu Zhiyan said, "Then I will agree."

The eldest brother is like a father. Although their father is still alive, it is better not to mention him. Their vision and knowledge are not up to par, and the way of flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak is engraved in their bones.

Qiu Zhiyan looked down on his father.

His father wanted to go to the government several times to sue him for not valuing filial piety, but he always replied, "Go ahead and sue me."

Even a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water. His father couldn't do anything to him, so he naturally couldn't control Qiu Hongyan's marriage.

Shi Anxia suggested, "Cousin, you can trust my mother and let her arrange Hongyan's marriage."

Qiu Zhiyan felt warm in his heart, "How can I do that?"

His former aunt was a big shot. Her status as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Guard was already noble enough, but who would have thought that after the divorce, she would suddenly become the Empress Dowager. How could he have dared to imagine that?

If she can take care of it, Hongyan will not be bullied even if she is in the circle of powerful women in the capital in the future.

Shi Anxia knew that her cousin had concerns. "In order to give Hongyan support, I originally thought about registering Hongyan under my mother's name and adopting her as my adopted daughter. But you refused, and Hongyan also refused, saying that they didn't want to take advantage of the Duke of Huguo's Mansion. In fact, my mother likes Hongyan very much, saying that she is considerate and has a good heart."

Qiu Zhiyan has always had a question in his mind, "Cousin, can you tell me the truth? Why do you treat your beauties differently?"

He didn't think his cousin was a compassionate person; on the contrary, she was ruthless.