At the beginning of the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, the founding emperor of the Zhou Dynasty imitated the palace style left over from the previous dynasty and built a number of palace groups south of the capital, which is where the imperial palace of the Zhou Dynasty is located today, called Showa Palace. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Just after the unitary time, the civil and military officials were dressed neatly, passed through the Zhengyang Gate of the Showa Palace in turn, and went to the Taiji Hall to discuss politics.

At that time, before the dragon arrived, officials from all walks of life gathered in the hall to talk, and Cheng Yan sent Nan Chu back with honor, and naturally surrounded by a group of sycophants.

And Gao Heng was still standing calmly, but Gao Xun beside him seemed a little uneasy, pacing in place a few times, and finally couldn't help but approach Gao Heng and asked softly: "Third brother, do you think this Lord Cheng knows about Jin Zhi's affairs in your mansion?"

"What if you know, what if you don't know?" Gao Heng had no fear in his eyes, "He was the one who put her own daughter to death, and it was me who saved her daughter. ”

"That's good, that's good. Gao Xun breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, "As long as the third brother says it's okay, I'll be relieved." ”

"Because the person I'm really worried about is the crown prince. ”

Gao Heng looked at the prince who was talking and laughing not far away, his eyes slightly condensed.

"He has always regarded me as an enemy, and if he knew about it, he would definitely take the opportunity to make a big fuss in front of my father. ”

Gao Xun was in a hurry when he heard this, and just as he wanted to speak, the prince on the opposite side had already swaggered towards them.

"Third brother, you have a lot of relationship with Master Cheng, he is now back from Nanchu, and his merits are complete, why don't you go and greet him?"

"Whether to greet or not, don't bother with big brother. Gao Heng calmly met the prince's provocative gaze, "I heard that the queen mother has been unwell recently, I wonder if the eldest brother has gone to visit the Suxi Palace?"

"It's not bothering you, the queen mother's body has always been tough, but there have been a lot of harem affairs recently, so I occasionally feel a cold......"

Halfway through his words, the prince suddenly realized something and tugged at the corners of his mouth in displeasure.

"Third brother, when you ask this, it seems that you are making a mockery of Prince Ben's meddling?"

"The eldest brother misunderstood, and the younger brother didn't mean it. ”

Gao Heng has long been accustomed to the prince's daily routine provocations. Emperor Zhou did not have many heirs, although the crown prince as the eldest son of the emperor has been established as the prince, and there is Queen Zhao behind him to rely on, but in recent years, because of his perverse behavior, he has been reprimanded by Emperor Zhou for failing to be virtuous.

It just so happens that Gao Heng is in his prime, and among the ministers, there will always be a plausible voice of Yi Chu, so in the eyes of the prince, Gao Heng has become the best candidate to threaten his throne at all times, so he is the enemy of him in everything, picking quarrels and provoking trouble everywhere.

"Really?" the prince sneered, his sly gaze swept around, and suddenly deliberately raised his voice, "By the way, third brother, I heard... There's a treasure hidden in your palace. ”

As soon as the prince's words came out, all the officials invariably stopped talking and focused their attention on Gao Heng. And Cheng Yan, who was originally full of spring breeze in the crowd, also put away his smiling face in a timely manner, and his eyes showed a confused color.

Although Gao Heng's heart rippled slightly, he still responded calmly on the surface: "When it comes to baby, I'm afraid that my younger brother is not as good as my eldest brother, right?"

"Third brother, you really know how to pretend to be stupid. The prince said proudly, "After a while, I will tell my father about this, if you can pretend to be stupid in front of your father, then I really have nothing to say." ”

"Your Majesty has arrived—"

As the celebrant resounded, the hall fell silent. Emperor Zhou was dressed in a black and gold dragon court suit, and stepped on the dragon throne with steady steps. Everyone present was respectful and solemn, stood in order, and saluted the mountain together.

Although Emperor Zhou is over the age of sixteen and his temples are white, he is vigorous and powerful, and his eyes are mighty, and he does not show an old state. After announcing the peace, his eyes first fell on Cheng Yan, who had just returned from Southern Chu.

"Cheng Yan. ”

"The old minister is here. ”

"This time, you sent an envoy to Southern Chu for several months, not only temporarily calmed the disputes between Zhou and Chu, but the king of Chu also intended to send the princess of Southern Chu to the court and relatives, and wanted to marry Qin and Jin with my Great Zhou. This is a fortunate thing for the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the people of Li, I am very relieved, and you have contributed a lot to the public and private. ”

Emperor Zhou stroked his gray beard, and his face suddenly showed joy.

"Thanks to Your Majesty's reputation, since the old minister was ordered to send an envoy, he should do his best to plan for the Great Zhou, and everything he did was within his own bounds, and he really didn't dare to take credit. ”

Cheng Yan said humbly, and the prince on the side suddenly stepped forward and interjected: "Lord Cheng, what my father said is extremely true, Nanchu has been harassing the border of my Great Zhou in recent years, and has the intention of starting a war.

Above the court, all the civil and military officials knew that the prince and Cheng Yan had always been at odds, and his words seemed to be praising Cheng Yan on the surface, but in fact, everyone with a discerning eye knew it in their hearts, he was secretly sarcastic that Cheng Yan was arrogant and pretended to be humble.

"What the prince said is, Cheng Yan, you don't have to shirk. Emperor Zhou nodded, and said thoughtfully, "I have rewarded enough of this gold, silver and jewelry, I heard that there is a daughter in your house who has passed the age of jasper, but she is not yet married, why don't you let me give him a marriage and find a good husband for him?"

Cheng Yan was stunned for a moment, his eyes flowed, and he hurriedly bowed down and agreed: "It is really an honor for a little girl to be given marriage by His Majesty." His Majesty can think so much about the little girl in the family, and the old minister is grateful. Everything is up to Your Majesty. ”

Emperor Zhou's temporary intention made Gao Heng and Gao Xun both feel excited, and the prince looked at Gao Heng meaningfully, gloating that a good show was about to start.

"Most of my princes are married......

Emperor Zhou thoughtfully swept over the prince in the audience, and his gaze unexpectedly stopped on Gao Heng's body.

"Heng'er. ”

"Erchen is here. ”

Gao Heng frowned between his eyebrows and came out in response.

"You are not young anymore, the other princes have three wives and four concubines, but you have not married a wife yet, which is really inappropriate. I intended to marry earlier, and you all refused, and today I will promise you Lord Cheng's daughter to be the princess, and you can't shirk it anymore. ”

Emperor Zhou's words were slightly harsh, and there was no room for maneuver, whether Gao Heng agreed or not, this marriage had already settled.

However, before Gao Heng could speak, Gao Xun behind him was already in a hurry to jump out.

"Father, the third brother has always been used to being alone, and this sudden marriage is inappropriate, I'm afraid something is wrong, right?"

"Nonsense! How can a manly husband not start a family?" Emperor Zhou glared at Gao Heng and said with a displeased expression, "After a while, you should also do the marriage business, marry the princess, and change your impulsive and abrupt temperament." ”

"Father, I ......"

Gao Xun wanted to say something more, but when he saw Gao Heng winking at him, he complied, pouted and retreated aggrievedly.

At this moment, everyone in the hall was waiting for Gao Heng's answer.

"Since it is the order of the father, the sons and daughters should not dare to disobey. Gao Heng said unhurriedly, "Don't hide what my father said, as early as the time of Cheng Da's birthday banquet, the sons and daughters of Cheng Daren had a heart of admiration, and they wanted to ask their father for marriage after a while, but now they can be fulfilled by their father, and their sons have to thank their father and the emperor." ”

"Third brother, you ......"

As soon as Gao Heng's words fell, whispers sounded among the ministers, and Cheng Yan glanced at Gao Heng with suspicion, obviously in disbelief.

And the prince originally stood aside and watched the show without smiling, but his expression became more and more stiff at this time, and there seemed to be some intention in his heart.

"Hahaha, so good, so it seems that I have done a good thing of adult beauty. ”

Emperor Zhou smiled happily, and the prince couldn't wait to stand up.

"Father, when it comes to the third brother and son, there is something to ......"

Gao Heng's face sank, and he immediately snatched the prince's words and saluted and thanked him: "My father's grace is great, and my sons thank my father for his grace." ”

Although Cheng Yan thanked Gao Heng together, the look of surprise on his face was still there. Because he didn't believe it anyway, Gao Heng would fall in love with Cheng Xiuning at first sight, but because the holy driver didn't dare to ask more in front of him, he could only secretly figure it out.

At this time, Gao Xun suddenly asked: "Third brother, you said that the one you like, is it ...... the daughter of Lord Cheng?"

Gao Heng stood calmly in place, the corners of his eyes swept over the prince's anxious and anxious face, the corners of his mouth were lightly raised, and his eyes were sharp.

"Naturally, it is Lord Cheng's youngest daughter, the third lady of the Yasukuni Mansion, Cheng Jinzhi. ”