I got into the carriage outside the Tang Mansion, and the carriage was very wide, and there were benches covered with brocade and the like.

As the supreme leader of the sergeants in the city, Tang Zihao did not need to go through any inspection at all to enter and exit the city gate, and as soon as the soldiers guarding the city saw that it was Tang Zihao, they retreated to both sides and saluted to let him pass.

Through the curtain of the carriage, Fang Ling also saw the guard of the city gate, there were more than a dozen soldiers inside the gate alone, each of them was wearing good armor, with a long knife at his waist and a spear in his hand, anyone who went out of the city had to be inspected, especially goods and the like, and the inspection was more strict.

And outside the city gates, there were also a dozen soldiers, checking on those who entered the city. Not far from the city gate is the residence of the garrison, and if something happens here, dozens or hundreds of soldiers can immediately come to support, which is evident from the heavy defense of the imperial city.

Passing through the tall city wall, the field of vision suddenly opened up, Fang Ling took a deep breath, only to feel that the air was unprecedentedly fresh, and people couldn't help but take a few more breaths greedily.

Although there was only Tang Zihao's family in the carriage, the three of them did not treat Fang Ling as an outsider, and talked about some interesting things about Tang Wan when she was a child along the way, which made Fang Ling laugh too, only Tang Wan blushed.

Fang Ling smiled while feeling this happy scene, and even envied Tang Wan a little, but it was a pity that he was in the emperor's house, so he was destined to experience a cruel battle, but only in this way could he protect his mother.

It didn't take long for the carriage to come to the front of the North Mountain.

Beishan, which is one mile away from the imperial city, is not tall, but it covers an extremely wide area, and there is a large lake, the scenery is beautiful, it is a good place to go out, whether it is the ministers of the court or the common people, they like to come here to take a walk.

The Thousand Chrysanthemum Exhibition is held by the Ministry of Industry every year, and merchants from all over the country rush to send the best local chrysanthemums before this period, these chrysanthemums bloom at the foot of the North Mountain in winter, spectacular and beautiful, and if the rich officials like it, they can buy it at the price, which is also a good income for the businessmen, and they can get to know the officials of Beijing.

This year, because of the prince's wedding, there are a lot of chrysanthemums shipped from all over the country.

At the foot of the North Mountain, there is a special place to park the sedan chair, you know, the official sedan chair and the private sedan chair are different, the natural place is naturally divided into two sides, and there are people or sedan chair drivers in front of each sedan chair.

After getting out of the sedan chair, Fang Ling followed Tang Zihao and his party to move forward slowly, at this time there were already many people at the foot of the mountain, except for some riches and magnates dressed gorgeously, more were ordinary people.

Here, the officials also put down their identities, came out in civilian clothes, and if they knew anyone, they would bow their hands and say hello, and they would not disturb the people.

After bypassing a bend at the foot of the mountain, there are pots of chrysanthemums suddenly, the flowers bloom in the cold winter, the colors are red, yellow, white, ink, purple, green, orange, etc., the flowers have a single-petaled double-petaled flat spherical shape, it can be said that the colors are rich, and the styles are varied.

On the outside of each pot of chrysanthemums is a white piece of paper with everyone marked on it, and it is guarded by a special person.

Those who understand chrysanthemums will take a closer look, talk to each other, talk to the merchant if they like it, and then buy it at the right price, if it is not negotiated, they will not be angry, just smile and wave their hands and walk away.

However, Fang Ling didn't have time to admire these chrysanthemums, his eyes smeared in the crowd, looking for Yao Jing's trace, of course, if he could find him in the crowd, it was the best, if he couldn't find it, then Fang Ling could only use other methods to approach him.

Not long after walking, there was a commotion from behind, which made this quiet scene a little more noisy, Fang Ling looked back, and saw a group of people surrounded by a sixty-year-old man, although the people around did not know who the comer was, but how dare they stand in the way, and they all avoided one by one.

Although this person is dressed in civilian clothes, his every move exudes the momentum of a superior person, with white eyebrows like hooks and eyes as sharp as electricity, which makes people dare not look at his eyes.

Next to him is a young man about 20 years old, who looks similar to the former, and his nose is not like the former, it is a hooked nose, but it is more fierce.

As soon as several middle-aged men on the side of the road saw the old man, they hurriedly walked over, saluted respectfully, and shouted at the same time, "Meet the Prime Minister." ”

Although the sound was not loud, it was like a boulder falling into the calm water, and the surrounding civilians hurriedly bowed down and retreated far away, while the officials went over to salute.

Fang Ling sneered, no wonder there was such a big battle in front of him, it turned out to be Cui Yixuan, the prime minister of the dynasty.

Cui Yixuan, who is in his sixties, was born as a champion, favored by the previous generation of Emperor Chu, and can be described as a smooth progress all the way, and now he holds great power, which can be described as a role above 10,000 people under one person, and now he is married to the royal family, and he is even more glorious and has an extraordinary status.

As for the man with a fierce face next to him, it was his second son Cui Jun.

Cui Yixuan's status in the DPRK is not without reason, in addition to his own power is big enough, his eldest son is also holding heavy troops at the border, and the second son Cui Jun is now also holding an important position in the forbidden army in the imperial city, and the future is unlimited, and the third daughter has become the crown princess, with such a background, it is just around the corner to become the queen in the future.

So as soon as Cui Yixuan came out, the officials came to greet him, and no one dared to slack off.

Cui Yixuan calmly enjoyed everyone's greetings, occasionally bowed his head, exchanged a few words of greeting, and after taking a few steps, the number of people behind his buttocks doubled, and then he came to Tang Zihao and his party.

Tang Zihao bowed slightly, saluted, and said, "I've seen Master Cui." ”

Fang Ling didn't want to be seen as flawed, so he stood behind Tang Zihao and the others, so that Cui Yixuan didn't see his face.

Cui Jun saw Tang Wan at a glance, and his eyes suddenly lit up, not only him, but also the surrounding officials and sons were also attracted by Tang Wan.

Everyone is not an ordinary person, there are countless women in and outside the palace, but it is rare to be as stunning as Tang Wan.

Even Cui Yixuan was no exception, he couldn't help but look at Tang Wan a few more times, as if he felt a little out of shape, and quickly calmed down, and said with a smile: "It is said that Lord Tang has a beautiful girl, but I didn't expect it to be like a fairy." ”

All the officials said yes, and Lord Tang was so blessed.

Tang Zihao smiled faintly and said: "The little girl's appearance is mediocre, and all the adults have praised it." ”

Cui Yixuan said with a smile: "Lord Tang, you are too modest, with such a look and temperament as your niece, I don't know which country you think is the princess." ”

Cui Jun smiled and said, "Dad, I think Miss Tang is more beautiful than the princesses of other countries." ”

As soon as Cui Jun said this, Cui Yixuan glanced at him, and a minister next to him rolled his eyes, and immediately smiled and said: "I heard that Miss Tang is not married yet, isn't Cui Gongzi also in the year of marriage? ”

As soon as he said this, all the ministers nodded their heads one after another.

Tang Wan frowned slightly, and gently pulled down the corner of her father's sleeve, Tang Zihao smiled quietly: "Adults are laughing, how dare I, a third-grade official, climb Lord Cui?"

Cui Yixuan didn't insist much on this issue, but smiled happily: "Lord Tang, don't be presumptuous, with your talent, it will not be a problem to become a first-class general in a few years." In the future, we will need to be more close. ”

Tang Zihao smiled and said ambiguously: "Thank you Lord Cui for your love." ”

Cui Yixuan also smiled, pointed to the chrysanthemums on a road, and led everyone away, Cui Jun glanced at Tang Wan greedily, and reluctantly left.

Tang Wan pursed her lips tightly and said, "Daddy......"

Tang Zihao said with a smile: "Wan'er doesn't need to say much, doesn't Dad know your thoughts? Don't worry, whoever you want to marry, Dad will support you." If you don't like it, no one can force my daughter. ”

"Daddy......" Tang Wan's ears turned red when she heard this, and she subconsciously glanced at Fang Ling.

Fang Ling didn't notice Tang Wan's eyes, he squinted slightly and looked at the direction Cui Yixuan left, his eyes were unfathomable and profound.

After a while, Fang Ling finally discovered Yao Jing's figure, Yao Jing was not alone, there were a few officials with him who were traveling with him, and when he saw Tang Zihao and his party, he immediately came over to say hello.

"Yo, niece Wan's feet are good?" Yao Jing said happily.

Tang Zihao laughed: "Okay, this girl is very happy." ”

"That's good, that's good. Yao Jing nodded again and again and said, in fact, there are not many people who know that Tang Wan can't walk, only those who have a good relationship with Tang Zihao know.

After the greetings were over, Yao Jing also found Fang Ling behind him, and said with a smile: "It turns out that Fang Gongzi is also there." ”

Fang Ling said, "Lord Yao, I have something I want to talk to you about in private, okay?"

"Absolutely. Yao Jing laughed, and walked behind with Fang Ling.

Fang Ling deliberately talked to Tang Zihao and the others: "I heard that Lord Yao is the protégé of Lord Taibao Xue?"

Yao Jing seemed a little strange why he asked this question, but he still nodded slightly, and vaguely expected that Fang Ling had something to ask for.

Fang Ling took out a small bag wrapped in a white cloth from his arms, stuffed it into Yao Jing's hand, and said, "Then please trouble Lord Yao to hand over this thing to Lord Xue." ”

"This is ......" Yao Jing has seen countless scenes, and it is estimated that it is a gift, but his teacher has no power and no power, and this small bag seems to be quite light, it should not be a gold nugget or something, and he asked himself to send it, and he couldn't understand what Fang Ling meant for a while.

Fang Ling didn't want to explain more, and said with a light smile: "If Lord Yao feels uneasy, you can open it and take a look." By the way, I live at No. 11 Quzi Lane, behind East Main Street, and I'll be there tonight. ”

Yao Jing was even more confused, this was to send something and say the address, but before he could ask, Fang Ling had already left quickly.

Yao Jing wanted to tell Tang Zihao about this, but after thinking about it, he opened it first and took a look, as soon as he opened the white cloth bag, he suddenly saw a dragon and phoenix jade pendant.

This jade pendant is not only textured on the upper floor, the feel is warm, and the carving is extraordinary, the dragon and phoenix are like living creatures, at first glance, Yao Jing couldn't help but gasp, such a texture, carving the dragon and carving the phoenix, where is the ordinary person's household thing?

He hurriedly looked in the direction where Fang Ling left, only to find that he had long since disappeared, Yao Jing hesitated slightly, knowing that the matter was very important, he hurriedly put away the jade pendant, said goodbye to Tang Zihao and the others and left in a hurry.

Seeing Yao Jingxing walking away in a hurry, Tang Zihao frowned slightly, thoughtful.