Chang'an, Changle Palace.

The Son of Heaven Liu Yan said to Liu Qian with some complaints: "Imperial sister, the Marquis of Julu is too harsh on us!" You see, there are not even a few people in this palace who are called to serve, and the total number of all the palace maids is less than a hundred! The food and clothing in the palace are also pitiful, or you can talk to Juluhou about it, how much to give the heavenly family some dignity! ”

Liu Qian said disappreciatively: "A hundred people are still less? Juluhou himself never needed to be served by others. ”

Chen Cheng himself doesn't like luxury, and even Liu Qian has some habits, and life is not luxurious. She said to Liu Wei: "What do you want so many palace maids for?" Brother Huang, don't you have a queen and two concubines? As for food and clothing, if the royal brother is missing anything, just tell me that I bought it and sent it to the palace. ”

Because there are shares in many factories in Yinchuan, Liu Qian's net worth is very thick, and her annual income is even more than the full tax in some counties in Shangliang Prefecture. She didn't have much money to spend herself, but she had accumulated a lot of money.

was pushed back by Liu Qian, Liu Yan couldn't help but be a little embarrassed, and the Empress Dowager He on the side saw it and interjected: "Why are you embarrassed to ask for the princess's money?" That's your dowry in the future. I don't know what Juluhou likes? As a mother, we can give him what he likes. ”

Empress Dowager He seemed to pretend to be casual and asked, "By the way, when will you and Juluhou get married?" ”

Speaking of this, Liu Qian was a little discouraged. Before the Son of Heaven gave marriage, many people knew about it, and many people in Liangzhou and Guanzhong thought that she would soon marry Chen Cheng. But after returning from Kanto, Chen Cheng seemed to have forgotten about it, and he was either busy with government affairs every day, or rode around on horseback.

She said unhappily: "I don't know what he thinks, he hasn't said anything after so many days." ”

Empress Dowager He said in surprise: "It can't be that he likes a girl from another family, right?" ”

Liu Qian thought about it for a while, thought about it carefully, shook her head and said, "Master, he has always only liked farming, fighting wars and opening factories, and he doesn't like other things very much, and I haven't seen a woman around him." ”

Empress Dowager He said worriedly: "Now that Julu Hou is so harsh on the Son of Heaven, and he is unwilling to marry the princess, he doesn't want to .........."

Liu Yan trembled and said hurriedly: "Could it be that Juluhou wants to kill us?" ”

Liu Qian was shocked in her heart, but then she felt that Chen Cheng would not do such a thing, she glared at the Empress Dowager He and said, "What nonsense, Master is not that kind of person!" ”

Empress Dowager He was glared at by Liu Qian, slightly angry in her heart, and deliberately said, "Ah, I know." It's because you call him Master, that's why he doesn't want to marry you, otherwise wouldn't this be against human ethics? ”

"Huh?" Liu Qian was stunned and said in surprise: "It won't be just because of a title, right?" Master..... Juluhou, he never cared about this! ”

Empress Dowager He smiled and said, "I don't know why the princess was called Master Juluhou in the first place?" ”

"This ......", Liu Qian said hesitantly: "Because he has a lot of ability, I want to learn things from him......."

As she spoke, Liu Qian fell into suspicion. Could it really be because of the problem of title, so Master deliberately avoided mentioning it? She said something in a daze, and then rode out of Changle Palace in a daze. It wasn't until she left that she suddenly came to her senses.

Liu Qian wanted to ask Chen Cheng directly if he was willing to marry her, but she didn't dare. She wants to get an affirmative answer, but she doesn't want to pick up the topic and even the current relationship can't be maintained. Her heart was beating violently, and after thinking about it, she decided to find someone to ask first.

She doesn't have many good friends, only Ma Yunlu and Zi Jia'er. Ma Yunlu is a martial artist who is better than his brain, although Zi Jia'er is smart, she is too young, and it is in vain to ask. Then, you can only ask others. Among the people Liu Qian knows, there are many people who are called smart and intelligent, but after thinking about it for a long time, she feels that only one person is eligible.

Do it when you think of it, and never drag it out! After gaining intelligence and force far beyond ordinary people, Liu Qian's temperament was very decisive, and she immediately hit her horse and ran towards the goal.

"Da Da", the horse's hooves stepped on the bluestone street, and the shoriers collided with the masonry, making a crisp sound. Jia Xu turned over and dismounted, handing the reins into the hands of his family. Chen Cheng once ordered that all officials, unless they were disabled, were not allowed to ride in a car or a sedan chair, and if they couldn't even ride a horse, they would go home directly.

He was born in Xiliang, and he has been in Dong Zhuo's army for a long time, and he is skilled in bowing and horses, so riding horses is naturally not a problem. After being worshiped as a servant, Jia Xu, who was already hot, became even more popular, and many Liangzhou people and Dong Zhuo's old subordinates wanted to go to his door, thinking that it was a step to enter the body.

But after the official position became bigger and bigger, Jia Xu became more and more low-key, not only did he not keep customers, but he also did not associate with unrelated people. As for giving gifts or something, it's even more impossible to accept. But as soon as he came home today, his family said, "Master, there is a guest visiting and waiting for you in the study!" ”

Jia Xu paused and said, "Didn't I say it?" If there is anything to do, go directly to the office and say, I don't talk about business at home! ”

The family said with a bitter face: "I said so, but ........"

"Humph!" Jia Xu flicked his sleeves and said, "Then I'll go and tell him directly!" ”

As soon as he entered the study, Jia Xu really wanted to speak, but he opened his mouth but was stunned. In the study, Liu Qian, who was wearing a military uniform, was sitting on a chair, looking at the door with a smile. Jia Xu swallowed the words of rejection that came to his lips, and turned around and said, "Go to the courtyard and guard outside, and don't let others in!" ”

"Yes!"

After the family went out, Jia Xu walked into the study and saluted Liu Qian first. Mouth said: "See Princess Wannian." ”

Then he asked, "The princess is here, but what orders does the lord give?" ”

Liu Qian learned Chen Cheng's posture, made a good job on the chair, and after coughing, said: "Juluhou, he doesn't have any orders for you, I have something to do with you myself." ”

Jia Xu relaxed and said with a smile: "If the princess has something, she just needs to send someone to give an order, why bother to come in person?" ”

The old people in Liangzhou all knew that the person Chen Cheng respected the most was Yan Zhong, and as long as it was Yan Zhong's proposal, there was almost no one who would not obey it. But Chen Cheng's most trusted is Lieutenant General Zhao Yun, who commands the tooth soldiers, and the most favored is Liu Qian, the princess of Wannian.

Liu Qian's martial arts and intelligence are far beyond ordinary people, and she has begun to show many inhuman skills. Only when she faced Chen Cheng would she feel a little deflated. In the face of others, Princess Wannian has always been very strong. She asked directly: "Do you know why Juluhou doesn't want to marry me?" ”

"Huh?"

Jia Xu exclaimed, he thought that the princess wanted to buy some houses, fields or something, and it was not good for him to come forward, so he came to him. Because Chen Cheng wants to advocate frugality, even if the people below like luxury, they only dare to sneak around. It is normal for a princess to be young and fond of things of grandeur.

But where did he come up with this kind of problem?

Even if Jia Xu's intelligence can be ranked in the first echelon in the entire world, he can't help but sweat on his forehead at this time. It seems that what Princess Wannian asked is only between men and women, but if she really breaks it down, it may kill a lot of people.

The princess likes the giant deer marquis, which many people can see. How smart Jia Xu is, how could he not know? The first time he saw Princess Wannian's eyes looking at Chen Yuanjun, he understood this matter. But knowing that Jia Wenhe is unwilling to get involved in these things.

Why is the lord reluctant to marry the princess? Do you want to seek a dynasty to usurp the throne, afraid that it will be difficult to start with relatives in the future?

Every time he thought of this question, Jia Xu hurriedly shifted his mind elsewhere. He is a smart man, and the first priority of being a man is to protect himself. He never touches on dangerous things, except when he is forced to do so. was asked so directly by Liu Qian, and sweat suddenly broke out on Jia Xu's forehead.

Liu Qian tilted her head and asked, "After sweating so much, Shi Zhongling is very scared now?" ”

Jia Xu was shocked in his heart and hurriedly said; "No, I'm ...... Hot! ”

"Heh," Liu Qian chuckled and said, "Your heartbeat is one-third faster than before, which means that you are very nervous or scared now." What is the waiter nervous and afraid of? ”

Jia Xu was stunned, and he could even hear his heartbeat accelerating? He calmed down and said, "What the princess asks is a private matter of the lord, and the ministers should not ask about it. ”

Liu Qian snorted coldly and said, "I came to you privately, just not to let others know." Now there are only you and me here, and the words spoken come out of your mouth and into my ears, what else can't you say? ”

Seeing Liu Qian so aggressive, Jia Xu knew that he couldn't hide today, he sighed and said: "In my opinion, the lord's love for the princess far exceeds that of others, only under General Zhao Yun, why don't you ask the lord directly?" ”

Liu Qian's face became a little crimson, she glanced at Jia Xu, and said, "I'm not afraid of the teacher..... I'm afraid he'll ignore me in the future. Shizhong Ling is a smart person praised by Julu Hou and Yan Shangshu, so I have to ask you first! ”

Jia Xu smiled bitterly: "The lord and Yan Shangshu are in love, how can this little skill be considered smart?" ”

He thought about it carefully, and a ridiculous idea popped into his head. After all, Jia Wenhe has excellent intelligence, and he has been by Chen Cheng's side for a long time, so he can see a lot of things that others can't see, and know a lot of things that others don't know. Once the idea pops into the air, it lingers in my mind.

If you take it as a clue, many things can be explained.

"Princess," Jia Xu lowered his voice and said, "What kind of person do you think the lord is?" ”

"Huh?"

What kind of person is Chen Cheng? Liu Qian was stunned for a moment, and then thought about it. Master........ Ahh A hero who is more than eight feet tall, has the best military force in the world, and takes war as a pleasure? Heroes who cherish the people and like to farm and open factories?