Princess Yongjia and Princess Yongcheng couldn't help but smile slightly bitterly. You must know that the husbands of the two of them have served as lieutenant generals in the Yulin Army, and no one can say that no one knows better than them how rotten this mess is. So for the words of Princess Danyang's little niece, both of them were quite unimpressed.

However, Princess Danyang actually trusted Lianchenghuo so much, which was really unexpected by the two princesses. Take a closer look at the look between Princess Danyang's eyebrows, the two princesses, who have come over, already know it in their hearts. For a moment, they all subconsciously laughed.

Princess Yongcheng said with a smile: "Since the rule of Emperor Taizu, the position of this Lin Zhonglang general has been held by a horse. This time will surely be no exception. No matter how great Uncle Shen Yong's ability is, if he doesn't marry the princess, even if there are many people to help him speak, I'm afraid it will be useless. The Son of Heaven will not break this ancestral precedent. ”

Princess Yongjia also smiled and said: "Danyang, since you like Uncle Shen Yong so much, it is better to simply propose to the Son of Heaven to marry Uncle Shen Yong." Speaking of which, the two of you are also childhood sweethearts. After you get married, Uncle Shen Yong will definitely be very good to you. ”

Princess Danyang's cheeks were hot, and she said, "This, how can this work?"

Xiao Weiwei also smiled and said: "Your Royal Highness Yongjia and Your Highness Yongcheng, don't make fun of Danyang, this little girl." The little girl is thin-skinned, but she can't stand this.

Besides, I seem to have heard Xiao Qi say that Uncle Shen Yong has the support of Old Master Yan, but the man surnamed Cheng also has the support of Mrs. Zhuge . The Son of Heaven couldn't make a decision, so he ordered that Uncle Shen Yong and the man surnamed Cheng should pursue Qingyang together. Whoever gets Qingyang's heart first will be given a marriage to whoever he wants, and that person will be appointed as the general of Yulin Zhonglang. ”

"Oh, is that true?"

This is the first time that many nobles present have heard of this. For a while, I couldn't help but be surprised.

Princess Xingyang frowned and said, "It's ridiculous to do this. How could Qingyang's sister's lifelong event be decided in such a child's play? Hmph, I don't know which traitor actually slandered the Son of Heaven. It's a heinous sin. ”

Princess Wuyang hurriedly said, "Second sister doesn't need to be so angry. The Son of Heaven has always valued brotherhood the most. I would never casually joke about Qingyang's sister's marriage. Well...... That man surnamed Cheng might really have some ability? Otherwise, how could he get the recommendation of Master Zhuge ?"

Princess Xingyang shook her head again and again: "No matter how capable you are, you can't do it." It's just a mustard and recklessness, and I'm not even qualified to look at the fourth sister more, let alone talk about marriage? No, I have to go into the palace when I go back and persuade the Son of Heaven to succeed. ”

Xiao Weiwei frowned, feeling unhappy in her heart. Why don't you even have the qualifications to look at Princess Qingyang more, this is too contemptuous of people, right? You know, the man surnamed Cheng has already accepted Xiao Jianshi as an apprentice. If this person is really as lowly as you say, then wouldn't the Xiao family, who worship him as a teacher, also become lowly?"

At that moment, Xiao Weiwei smiled and said: "It's okay to say anything else, but Your Highness Xingyang, you said that the surname Cheng is just a reckless person, I'm afraid you are wrong." Listen to my Xiaoqi say that the Son of Heaven has given that person the title of Uncle of Longcheng. In terms of titles, he can be the same as Uncle Shenyong. ”

This news has not been heard by anyone either. They were all amazed at the moment. You must know that the Great Wei Dynasty has always had a very strict grasp of the matter of knighthood. You have to make great contributions, otherwise you will never be indiscriminately knighted. This Jianghu man surnamed Cheng was able to get a knighthood, which shows that there must be something extraordinary. Everyone can be sure of this.

Princess Wuyang couldn't help but ask Xiao Weiwei, "This surnamed Cheng's ...... Wrong. What does this Uncle Long Cheng look like, have you seen it?"

Xiao Weiwei shook her head and said, "I haven't seen this before." But...... Listening to my family's Xiaoqi, when this Longcheng Bo entered the palace to face the saint, it seemed that he had met His Royal Highness Danyang and Uncle Shen Yong. ”

The nobles were very interested, and they immediately gossiped and asked Princess Danyang. Princess Danyang said disdainfully: "I've seen it, but it's nothing good." It's just a vulgar man with a name in the world. Compared with Big Brother Lian, it's far worse. ”

The crowd listened to it with amusement. Princess Yongcheng couldn't help but joke again: "There is a saying among the people. said that it was the ass of the sister-in-law, half of the brother-in-law. Danyang, you're good. Your fourth sister hasn't married Uncle Shen Yong yet. You're a little sister-in-law, don't talk about half of your ass, I'm afraid that your whole heart has already been given to Uncle Shen Yong, right?"

When the nobles heard this, they couldn't help but laugh and make a mess. At this moment, suddenly the door of the wing room opened, and a young woman dressed in a dignified and gorgeous way walked in and said, "Yo, it's so lively." What are you talking about?"

This young woman is none other than Zhao Guogong's eldest daughter-in-law, Princess Anyang, the eldest sister of the Son of Heaven. Seeing her come in, except for the two princesses Yongcheng and Yongjia, who are elders, they don't have to greet their nieces in turn. The rest of the nobles all stood up and greeted Princess Anyang.

Princess Anyang signaled that everyone didn't need to be polite, and she went to see the two aunts again. Only then did he sit down next to Princess Qingyang and sighed, "I'm tired of dying of people." Since the morning, I have been spinning continuously, and even at noon, I can only deal with two mouthfuls indiscriminately. Only now has I been a little idle. Hey~ By the way, why did I seem to hear you talking about Qingyang just now?

Princess Xingyang, Princess Wuyang and others talked about the topic just now. Princess Anyang's eyes widened, and she smiled and said, "Alas, there is such a thing? By the way, you want to know what the new Dragon City Uncle looks like? Before I came in just now, I saw that your brother-in-law was accepting a prayer post, and it seemed that the Long Cheng Uncle had come to celebrate his birthday. ”

When everyone heard this, their eyes couldn't help but light up, and they asked for details. Princess Yongjia rolled her eyes, clapped her hands and smiled: "Why do we have to ask and guess here? Since that Long Chengbo has already come to the door, why don't we go out together and take a look, and also check for Qingyang, how about it?"

Princess Yongcheng also smiled: "Good idea." Go, go, let's all go together. If this person can still see it, then it's okay to say. If this person is really too unsightly, then desperately make the Son of Heaven angry, we have to let the Son of Heaven take back his life. In any case, Qingyang's lifelong event must not be delayed. ”

In fact, chatting and chatting here, the noble ladies are already full of curiosity about the mysterious Long Chengbo. It's just that he rashly ran out to see a man, and it was too embarrassing to say this, and he lost the identity of the nobles, so no one was willing to run out first. At this time, there were two princesses, Yongcheng and Yongjia, who came up with such a high-sounding excuse. Bu said that the others, even Princess Qingyang herself, couldn't help but feel their hearts fluttering.

At that moment, all the noble ladies applauded in unison and unanimously agreed. Without delay, he hugged Princess Qingyang and walked outside.

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The ladies hugged each other, and after a few moments, they had already passed through the corridor, through the back door, and into the central hall.

The so-called nakin is "a hall located in the center of the mansion". It is the most formal reception hall in the house. As the head of Zhao Guogong's honor, there are not too many guests who are qualified for him to receive in the middle hall. Even if there are such guests, Zhao Guogong will generally receive guests in the side hall, flower hall, and even in the study. Although it is less solemn, it is also a little more casual and cordial.

But today is Zhao Guogong's fiftieth birthday. So according to the rules, he must receive guests in the middle hall. Therefore, in the middle hall at this moment, not only is it decorated with joy, but also there is a large "longevity" word hanging in it. Zhao Guogong was sitting under this painting, gossiping with the guests. Among them are Yan Chongyan, the old minister, as well as Song Guogong, Lu Guogong, Shen Yong Bo Liancheng Huo, Happy Hou Fang Zhan Mei and so on.

Princess Yongjia, Princess Anyang and other noble ladies did not dare to go out of the hall, so they hid behind the screen, their eyes did not blink, and they looked at the direction of the door with curiosity. Because they all know that Uncle Long Cheng will either not come, and if he wants to come, he will definitely have to pass through the gate. Otherwise, if he doesn't go through the gate, will he still not be able to fly?

In a moment, I heard the servants of the Zhao Guogong Mansion who were standing outside the gate of the middle hall, responsible for receiving guests and confirming the identity of the guests, shook their spirits and shouted loudly: "Uncle Longcheng has arrived." ”

Before the shouting fell, I saw two figures, one in front of the other, cross the threshold and enter the hall. The man at the head was as handsome as a fairy, dressed in brocade clothes, as if he would return at any moment. It was Cheng Li. As for the one walking behind him, of course, it was the imperial guard, Xiao Jianshi.

Behind the screen, a deliberately suppressed low voice suddenly sounded. From Princess Yongjia and Princess Anyang onwards, all the nobles looked extremely surprised and deeply unexpected. In their imagination, this "Jianghu man surnamed Cheng" was originally a market bully in his forties, full of meat, scumbag, and vulgar.

But I never expected that "Long Chengbo" turned out to be a handsome man, who looked like Pan An, better than Song Yu, and had a chic and romantic temperament. Even if these nobles looked at him with the most critical eyes, they couldn't find any flaws in him at all. Suddenly, including Princess Qingyang, several unmarried noblewomen couldn't help but be moved. The cheeks like white jade also instinctively flushed a little red.

Princess Yongjia was straightforward and couldn't help but admire: "Yo, it's such a handsome little gentleman, we all thought badly before." Such a talent, if you want to say that you are worthy of a princess, I think you can also deserve it. I used to think that it was the Son of Heaven who messed up the mandarin duck spectrum, but now it seems that I have a preconceived idea, a sin and a sin. ”

The youngest princess Danyang had met Cheng Li in the palace before. Even though it was amazing at the time, but after so much time, the shocking feeling of impact was naturally almost gone. So goodbye at this moment, she is not like the other sisters, she just pursed her lips disdainfully, and said, "I see, most of them are silver-like wax gun heads, which are useless." Look at Brother Lian, how heroic. Like an eagle in the sky. Look at this Cheng Li? At most, it's just a crow. ”

Princess Wuyang hugged her little sister, angry and funny, and said, "What kind of silver-like wax gun head? Otherwise, be careful to tear your mouth apart. ”

Princess Danyang was said by her sister, so she had to agree aggrievedly, pursed her lips tightly, and didn't dare to speak again. His eyes were full of dissatisfaction. When he looked at Cheng Li through the gap in the screen, there was already a very obvious resentment in his eyes. Obviously, Cheng Li did put this account on his head.

Outside the screen, in the hall of the middle hall, Cheng Li naturally didn't know that he hadn't done anything, and he had already offended Princess Danyang. He took Xiao Jianshi, who was one step behind him, stood still in the hall, and saluted Zhao Guogong, who was sitting in the center, with his fists in the middle, and said: "After the end of school, I will stand up and bring my disciples to congratulate Zhao Guogong on his birthday." I wish the grandfather of the country a blessing like the long flowing water of the East China Sea, and a longevity than the old pine of Nanshan. The name has been passed down from generation to generation, and the mountains and rivers have been flowing for centuries. ”

Zhao Guogong has a national face, although he has entered the year of knowing the destiny of heaven. But the body is still very strong, and the waist is still straight. The hair and beard are only slightly grayish. At first glance, it is still not much different from a middle-aged person in his forties. He laughed and said, "Uncle Long Cheng is polite. ”

Cheng Li stood up and waved his hand to Xiao Jianshi. Xiao Jianshi nodded, and also made a gesture outside the hall. In an instant, I saw several servants of the Guogong Mansion working together to carry a wooden frame in. The shelf was covered with a white cloth, and under the white cloth was the gift that Cheng Li prepared for Zhao Guogong's birthday.

Cheng Li bowed slightly and said, "Grandpa Guo, a little bit of courtesy is not a respect." Please laugh at it. He pulled the white cloth away. In an instant, a white clams the size of a coffee table. Completely in plain sight. The natural formation of the lines on the surface of the clams is condensed into a "longevity" character. The lines are cleverly inlaid with gold wires to make the words clearer. It looks even more honorable and luxurious.

In addition, there is a statue of Duowen Tianwang, which is more than three feet tall and carved from a whole piece of mutton fat white jade - Duowen Tianwang is one of the four heavenly kings, who is not only the god of war, but also the god of wealth. and a "fortune boat" carved from a single piece of ivory.

Such three birthday gifts are indeed exquisite. In terms of value, it adds up to at least about 70,000 or 80,000 taels of silver. You must know that even a duke like Zhao Guogong only earns about 10,000 taels of silver every year.

Cheng Li's shot showed his wealth. But the gifts he gave were quite elegant, and they didn't have the nouveau riche temperament of piling up wealth indiscriminately. At this moment, not only Zhao Guogong was very satisfied, but even the other guests sitting in the hall nodded secretly, quite satisfied with Cheng Li's style of "Uncle Longcheng".

Zhao Guogong laughed and said: "Uncle Long Cheng is so generous, it really makes the old man feel ashamed." Come on, please take a seat. It's like being at home, so you don't have to be formal. ”

Cheng Li has completed the task of "birthday celebration", and he didn't say much at the moment, smiled and thanked him, and then sat down with Xiao Jianshi. Immediately, a servant served fragrant tea and pastries. Cheng Li immediately picked up the tea bowl, and when he looked up, he saw the happy Hou Fang sitting next to him raising his eyebrows, and he was smiling at himself.

"Brother Cheng, let's meet again. ”

Cheng Li nodded and said, "Master Fang, hello." ”

Fang Xiaohou Ye smiled: "It's not bad. But it is far inferior to Brother Cheng. When we met a few days ago, Brother Cheng was just a hundred. But see you again today, Brother Cheng is already an uncle. Although the golden scales are not in the pool, they turn into dragons when they encounter the wind and clouds. With Brother Cheng's talent, this is also a matter of course. But the speed of soaring is so fast, haha~ Brother Cheng, you have set a record since the founding of the Great Wei Dynasty. ”

After chuckling a few times, Fang Xiaohou said again: "I don't know Brother Cheng's Earl's Mansion, has the address been determined? If it has been determined, I will definitely come to the door another day to celebrate for Brother Cheng." ”

Cheng Li said indifferently: "Fame and wealth are all things outside the body." It's just like a piece of stuff for my generation. Knowing that it is not enough to be happy, and not enough to worry about it. There's nothing to celebrate. However, if Marquis Fang wants to come as a guest, I will naturally welcome 10,000 people. The address of the Earl's Court has indeed been decided, but it is still being renovated. After the repair is completed, you must ask Marquis Fang to come to the door. ”

Fang Xiaohou Ye chuckled and said, "Okay, good." Then I look forward to it from the bottom of my heart. That's right, Brother Cheng, let me introduce you to a good friend. ”

Immediately, he stretched out his hand, grabbed Lianchenghuo who was sitting beside him, turned around and smiled: "Brother Cheng, this is the son of Zeng Guogong, Lianchenghuo." He once relied on a Zhangba Wujin gun to crisscross the grassland and break Rongdi. Even the head of Rongdi Khan was cut off as a trophy, so he was crowned a god by the Son of Heaven. Such a heroic character, like the sun and the moon with Brother Cheng, can just complement each other. ”

Lian Chenghuo said coldly: "You don't need to praise your eyebrows." In the eyes of others, the head of Rongdi Khan is nothing more than a rotting dead rat in a rice field. And where will I, an owl triumphant with a dead mouse in my mouth, be in the eyes of the noble phoenix?"

"Hmm, how can Brother Lian say such a thing?"

Fang Xiaohou's eyebrows showed a little surprise. He subconsciously looked back at Cheng Li, and then at Lianchenghuo, and suddenly showed a look of sudden realization, and asked, "Oh, so the two of you have already met before?"

Cheng Li said lightly: "It's easy to say." I've met in the palace before. ”

Lianchenghuo sneered: "It's better to be famous than to meet, and it's better to meet than to be famous." Before we met, I thought that this Brother Cheng was really noble, and how disdainful he was for the fame and fortune of the world, it turned out to be just a joke. Long Cheng Bo, Yulin Zhonglang General, Princess Qingyang. Hehe, it seems that the phoenix is not as high as imagined, and it will eat dead mice. ”

Cheng Li didn't look at Lianchenghuo at all, but said lightly: "The phoenix soaring in the sky sometimes flies very low, even like an owl that only knows how to eat rotting rats." But the owl can never fly as high as a phoenix. That's the difference. ”

Lianchenghuo sneered: "Okay, good." In this way, even the princess Qingyang with golden branches and jade leaves, in your mind, is just a dead mouse? Princess Qingyang and the Son of Heaven are the biological siblings of the same mother. Cheng Li, where do you put the Son of Heaven in this way? Hmph, you are a disrespectful and heinous crime, and you should be beheaded by the whole family. ”

Cheng Li glanced at Lianchenghuo lightly, sneered disdainfully, picked up the teacup and drank tea, completely too lazy to take care of this kind of mouth-cannon behavior of seizing the name of righteousness and deducting the hat on the line. Seriously, this kind of behavior has no practical meaning at all except for wasting saliva.

This kind of thing, even the Son of Heaven himself does not dare to say it casually. Even if he dared to talk nonsense, he couldn't do it at all. It must be known that with Cheng Li's own strength, even if the Great Wei Dynasty dispatched 100,000 elite troops, it would not be able to hurt Cheng Li's hair at all.

Cheng Li didn't even need to take action himself, he only needed to put on the Fuxi Divine Armor, summon the "Ying Dragon", and release a thunderbolt, which could easily take the lives of thousands of people. The remaining soldiers, no matter how well trained, would collapse into a pack of rats that only knew how to escape, after witnessing thousands of their comrades being easily reduced to ashes.

A transcendent being like a raider is not something that ordinary beings can compete with. But on the other hand, the Liuli clan, the descendants of Nuwa, also belong to the transcendent existence.