The emperor was shocked and angry in his heart.

What is surprising is that Xu Zheng has already had a marriage contract, and as the son-in-law of the Son of Heaven who can't take away the courtiers, the marriage that was originally planned naturally can't be mentioned again. What was angry was Concubine Ji Xian's concealment intentionally or unintentionally, which provoked him to open his mouth rashly without knowing the situation, and made a fool of himself in front of the courtiers and chamberlains.

Of course, in this anger, there is also a sign of promise.

The matter of not yet being officially married to the Cao family, Xu Zheng could have avoided it, knelt down to thank him for the marriage, and became a royal colt in a beautiful manner. Now he is telling this matter in front of everyone, which embarrass him

The emperor's face was ugly, and the courtiers standing on the Jinluan Hall also looked at each other. No one expected that a great happy event would turn out like this, and for a while, no one dared to open their mouths to speak.

There was silence in the Jinluan Palace.

Xu Zheng still knelt in the middle of the Jinluan Palace, waiting for the emperor to open his mouth.

It's been a short moment, but it's extremely difficult.

The emperor finally opened his mouth to break the silence: "This matter is not mine, I didn't know that you and the Cao family had a marriage contract, so I opened my mouth rashly." ”

Xu Zheng's heart fell quietly, and he knelt down to plead guilty: "Xu Zheng has lived up to the emperor's good intentions, and asked the emperor to atone for his sins." ”

"You keep your promise and have affection and righteousness for Miss Cao, what is the crime?" There was no joy or anger in the emperor's tone, and there was no smile in his eyes: "I am once the son of heaven, how can I not even have this measure." That's it, you don't have to kneel anymore, get up and talk back. ”

Xu Zheng responded respectfully, and after getting up, he was shocked to realize that a cold sweat had broken out on his back.

What he had just done was indeed a risky one. Fortunately, the emperor was not mediocre, although he was angry and unhappy. but he was not angry on the spot. It seems that his life is in danger.

It's just that he also completely lost his sacred heart.

The emperor is in the way of face. He will probably be named the first champion. However, his career will definitely be greatly affected in the future.

What future does a champion who does not have a sacred heart have?

As expected, the emperor still named Xu Zheng as the champion.

Next, the new science and technology scholars paraded through the streets. After that, there is a banquet in the palace. Xu Zheng is the champion, and he is handsome and unparalleled, and he doesn't know how much attention he has attracted him. The power of the limelight is unmatched.

Xu Zheng has always maintained a decent and calm expression from beginning to end, without the slightest rashness of youthful ambition.

The emperor occasionally glanced at Xu Zheng in the palace banquet. The more I thought about it, the more unpleasant it became. This excellent and outstanding young man did not hesitate to refuse the marriage and gave up the opportunity to ascend to the sky.

Today's events will soon spread, and he, the dignified son of heaven, will also become a laughing stock in the eyes of his courtiers

This unspeakable anger gradually gathered. In the emperor's chest surging endlessly. didn't wait for the palace banquet to end. The emperor got up and left the table.

The chamberlain on the side knew that the emperor was in a bad mood, and asked cautiously: "The emperor is tired today, do you want to go back to the palace to rest earlier?" ”

The emperor said coldly: "Swing Changle Palace." ”

Changle Palace is the bedroom of Concubine Ji Xian.

The chamberlain secretly said something bad for Concubine Ji Xian. The emperor lost face in the Jinluan Palace today, and he held his stomach for a while, and he must be angry with Concubine Ji Xian

Concubine Ji Xian didn't know what was happening in the Jinluan Palace. Listening to the palace maid's report that the emperor was coming to Changle Palace, I was overjoyed. It's so late, and the emperor even went to Changle Palace on purpose. It must have come for the wedding ceremony.

Concubine Ji Xian raised a smile and led the palace maids and eunuchs to greet each other: "The concubine asks the emperor for peace." ”

The emperor had a gloomy face: "Let everyone retreat." I have something to ask you personally! ”

Concubine Ji Xian felt a sigh in her heart. The emperor's face was angry, and his tone revealed an aggressive rebuke.

What's going on? Could it be that something went wrong with the marriage?

After the palace maids and eunuchs retreated, the anger that the emperor held back suddenly came overwhelmingly: "You came to ask me a few days ago, saying that Xiang'er liked Xu Zheng and hoped that I would give them a marriage." Why didn't you tell me that Xu Zheng already had a marriage contract with the Cao family? I mentioned the marriage at the Jinluan Palace today, and Xu Zheng opened his mouth and said that he had a marriage contract and could not disappoint Miss Cao. I'm so embarrassed."

What the?

Xu Zheng dared to refuse the emperor's marriage?

This thing that doesn't know how to lift!

Concubine Ji Xian was furious, and when she saw the emperor's gloomy and ugly face, her heart sank straight down. The most important thing now is to get rid of it first, so as not to lose the Sacred Heart.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger." Concubine Ji Xian quickly squeezed out a frightened and regretful expression, and her eyes flashed: "The concubine didn't know that Xu Zheng and the Cao family had a marriage contract before, so she asked the emperor for marriage." Otherwise, no matter how bold the concubine is, the concubine will not dare to use this matter to tease the emperor. ”

Tears flowed down his face, and he wiped his tears with a handkerchief as he spoke.

The emperor snorted lightly, half-convinced: "What you said is true?" You really didn't know before? ”

Concubine Ji Xian replied with red eyes: "The concubine dares to swear to the sky, and she really doesn't know. If there is a half-word falsehood, let the concubine thunder and not die well! ”

Such a poisonous oath finally calmed down the emperor's anger slightly: "Okay, I will believe you this time." ”

Concubine Ji Xian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and before she could finish this breath, she heard the emperor ask again: "You don't know about this matter, does Xiang'er know?" ”

Concubine Ji Xian's expression froze, and she subconsciously replied: "Xiang'er naturally doesn't know."

"Go and call Princess Anning over!" The emperor casually instructed the chamberlain on the side: "I want to ask what is going on." ”

Concubine Ji Xian was shocked and panicked, and said without thinking: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, Xiang'er's illness is not yet well, so it's not appropriate to go back and forth, let's wait until tomorrow and ask!" ”

Princess An Ning is not good at hypocrisy and lying, as long as the emperor reprimands her, there is a chance that she will show her feet.

When the emperor saw Concubine Ji Xian blocking him, his eyes flashed, and he said lightly: "What you said also makes sense. Xiang'er is still sick, and it is indeed not suitable to come to Changle Palace. It's better for me to go and see Xiang'er in person. ”

As he spoke, he raised his feet and was about to leave.

Concubine Ji Xian's mind buzzed. Reflexively shouted: "Your Majesty"

The emperor stopped and looked unpredictable: "Do you still have something to say?" ”

Concubine Ji Xian's face turned red and white, white and red. gritted his teeth and finally knelt down: "Your Majesty, the concubine is guilty!" The concubine lied just now, Xu Zheng and the Cao family had a marriage contract, and the concubine actually knew about it. ”

The emperor snorted coldly, and anger suddenly flashed in his eyes: "You obviously know, but you didn't mention it in front of me. It's to take away someone's son-in-law. Or did you deliberately come to tease me? ”

Concubine Ji Xian's face turned pale, and she knelt down with a plop: "The emperor forgives the sin, and the concubine has no intention of teasing the emperor." The concubine just couldn't bear Xiang'er's lovesickness. That's why this decision was made. The concubine knew that she was wrong! begged the emperor to forgive the concubines this time. ”

When the emperor heard this, he became even more angry: "In this way, Xu Zheng has a marriage contract, and Xiang'er also knows about it?" ”

Concubine Ji Xian didn't dare to deny it. I answered in a low voice.

"Good! What a princess who bullies others and forcibly robs her husband! The emperor's face turned pale: "It's really a long face for me!" ”

Concubine Ji Xian was furious when she saw the emperor. I regret it and feel extremely annoyed. didn't dare to defend more, and kept opening his mouth to beg for mercy.

The emperor said coldly: "Come with me to Xiang'er's dormitory now." I'm going to ask her what she thinks in person today. ”

Princess An Ning has been secretly happy in her heart these days, and her condition has improved.

Today is the palace test, and my father must have seen Xu Zheng! With Xu Zheng's appearance, his father must have appreciated and satisfied him when he saw it. Perhaps, the matter of marriage has been mentioned in the Jinluan Hall today

Princess An Ning's mind fluttered with imagination, and her pretty face flushed with an intoxicating flush.

Xue Qing saw it in her eyes. couldn't help but smile knowingly: "Does Her Royal Highness the princess think of the colt?" ”

Princess An Ning was embarrassed, and said in a coquettish voice: "What a colt." My father hasn't decreed marriage yet, how can you shout so nonsense. If others hear, I'll be ashamed to death. ”

The mouth is strange, but the heart is sweet.

Xue Qing smiled boldly: "The slave knows the severity, and she won't shout in front of others, but only shout in front of the princess." ”

Princess An Ning smiled with a red face, and her mind was almost filled with Xu Zheng's figure.

At this moment, a palace maid hurriedly walked in to report: "Your Royal Highness Princess, the emperor and Concubine Xian have come to see you in person." ”

The father and mother came together?!

It must be for her marriage to Xu Zheng!

Princess Anning's eyes lit up and she couldn't wait to go out. Xue Qing pursed her lips and smiled, and followed.

Princess An Ning, who was full of joy and anticipation, didn't even notice the emperor's calm face and Concubine Ji Xian's pale complexion: "Xiang'er has seen her father and mother. It's so late, my father, queen and mother are watching Xiang'er together, Xiang'er is so happy! ”

When the emperor saw his daughter who was smiling extremely sweet and cute, his brows couldn't help frowning, and he glared at Concubine Ji Xian unkindly.

If it weren't for Concubine Ji Xian's instigation behind her back, how could the kind and lovely daughter make the decision to take away her husband. Now I have to accept the cruel fact of being denied marriage

Concubine Ji Xian's heart was cold when she was glared at by the emperor, and her face became more and more pale.

Princess An Ning finally sensed that something was wrong, and glanced at Concubine Ji Xian suspiciously: "Mother, your face doesn't seem to look good." Is something wrong? ”

Under the emperor's cold gaze, Concubine Ji Xian opened her mouth with difficulty and said, "Xiang'er, this time it is all the fault of the concubine. Xu Zheng already has a marriage contract with the Cao family, and he politely refused your father's marriage."

Princess Anning's expression froze.

The whole body suddenly didn't listen to the call, and it was impossible to move a finger if you wanted to. Concubine Ji Xian's words came into her ears intermittently: "This family business is over." Don't worry about Xu Zheng in the future, the mother concubine will definitely pick a better horse Xiang'er for you in the future, what's wrong with you? ”

The last few words suddenly raised the volume.

Xue Qing, who was closest to her, quickly caught Princess Anning's fallen body.

The emperor's face also changed, and he shouted sharply: "Come on, go to Xuan Taiyi immediately!" ”

What followed was chaos

Of course, Xu Zheng had no way of knowing what was happening in the palace.

However, his mood today is not easy. After the palace banquet was over, he left the palace gate and got into the carriage, and the mask that was holding on as if nothing had happened, finally faded, revealing a tired face.

The scene on the Jinluan Hall is still thrilling when I think about it now.

In front of his courtiers, the emperor had to be tolerant and generous. Maybe sometime he'll find someone to do with his hair. It's hard to say whether he can keep himself, so how can he protect his family?

At this time, I can't care about any self-esteem, so I must tell Chen Yuanzhao about it earlier. No matter what happens, Zou and Xu Jinyu can at least be safe and sound

Xu Zheng walked back to the Zou family's old house with heavy steps.

Zou, who had already received the good news, greeted him with a radiant red face: "Zheng'er, you're finally back." Jin Niang and I have been waiting for you for a whole day. Your father in the spirit of heaven knows that you have won the top prize, and I don't know how happy he is. ”

Xu Jinyu on the side also smiled: "Big brother, you drank a lot of bars at the palace banquet today!" The smell of wine, the decanting soup has already been cooked, and I will let someone bring it. ”

Looking at the smiling faces of his mother and sister, Xu Zheng's restless heart finally calmed down.

After drinking the sobering soup, Xu Zheng cheered up and told Zou and Xu Jinyu about today's palace test-of course. As for the marriage, there is not a word about it.

Zou listened with great interest, but the careful Xu Jinyu was keenly aware that something was wrong.

Xu Zheng met Shengyan and won the top prize, which was the time when the spring breeze was proud. There was not much joy in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, and there was even some faint worry

"Big brother, you saw Tianyan on the top of the Jinluan Palace today, did something happen?" Xu Jinyu asked with concern.

Xu Zheng hesitated for a moment, and then smiled helplessly: "I can't hide anything from you." There was indeed a very unexpected event today. ”

"What's the matter?" Zou was startled and hurriedly asked.

Xu Zheng sighed: "The emperor wants to marry Princess An Ning and recruit me as a concubine!" ”

What the?!

Xu Jinyu and Zou were both shocked, and asked in unison, "Have you agreed?" ”

"I politely rejected the emperor's good intentions." Xu Zheng took a deep breath and said steadily: "I already have a marriage contract with Miss Cao, if it weren't for the death of the old lady of the Cao family, the two of us would have officially agreed to talk about marriage." How can I be treacherous. ”

Even if there is no reason for Cao Ying, he will never do anything!

King Qin has ill intentions towards him, and he has not given up yet. How could he possibly be King Qin's brother-in-law!

Zou first breathed a sigh of relief, and then thought about it carefully, and couldn't help frowning: "You just refused the emperor's marriage, how can the emperor still choose you as the champion?" ”

Xu Zheng smiled bitterly: "The emperor had already named me as the champion before the marriage, and then I politely refused the marriage, although the emperor was angry in his heart, it was inconvenient to change his words." ”

The emperor said that he could not easily repent. No matter how reluctant he was in his heart, he had to give this champion to Xu Zheng. (To be continued......)