In the spacious and bright Qiyuan Palace, the phoenix-crowned and majestic Empress Wu was dressed in a pale yellow silk Luo wrinkled skirt, sitting behind the dragon case on the front pier, holding a trumpet wolf hair, bowing her head, and correcting the book sent by the Beijing Master in a quick book, even if the forehead was already dripping with fine sweat, she didn't care about wiping it, and her goose-egg-shaped face was full of solemnity, and her occasional slightly frowning brows added a little bit of diligence to worry about the country and the people, at least in the case of Zhao Mingquan, the young Yin of Luoyang Mansion who was trembling and standing next to the hall.

Zhao Mingquan, a native of Shuozhou, Shanxi, a generation of eunuchs, his ancestor Zhao Kui served as the former Sui Yangzhou Assassin History, his father Zhao Cheng, once served as the Lantian County Commander, and then descended to the Tang Dynasty in the rebellion at the end of the Sui Dynasty, at the time of the Qin King Li Shimin's Mansion served as the deputy master Bo, had participated in the "Xuanwumen Change", died soon after, Zhao Mingquan attacked the county man, Zhenguan served as the county lieutenant of Jiaoxian County, Qingzhou Sima and other positions, and then transferred to the eastern capital Luoyang in the first year of Qianfeng to serve as Shaoyin so far, although the official is not small, dignified from the four high-ranking officials, but unfortunately it is a local official, as usual and has no qualifications for the court, It is also rare to have the opportunity to visit Tianyan, yesterday at noon came to the palace to the will, speaking of the queen's summons, Zhao Mingquan did not dare to slack off, early in the morning handed over the sign to see, but smoothly entered the Qiyuan Palace, but in the hall has been standing for nearly an hour, but never waited for the instructions of the martial queen, Zhao Mingquan's heart couldn't help but beat the drum, I really don't understand which play the queen is singing, but I don't dare to say anything to disturb, can only stand in the hall in the battle, and wait in horror.

"Qi Yu Niangniang, Zhao Shaoyin has arrived."

I don't know how long it took, Empress Wu finally raised her head from the thick pile of notebooks, straightened down with a tired face, put the wolf in her hand on the pen stand, as if she wanted to get up, Yan Desheng, who was waiting on the side, saw this, hurriedly walked closer, and whispered a word.

"Oh? What about people, when did it arrive? Why don't you remind Hongu? ”、

As soon as Yan Desheng's words fell, the martial arts suddenly sank, and he reprimanded him with displeasure.

"Weichen Luoyang Mansion Shaoyin Zhao Mingquan knocked to see the queen's mother."

Zhao Mingquan was introduced to the hall by Yan Desheng, and seeing that the Empress Wu behaved like this, he couldn't sit back and watch Yan Desheng being criticized, so he flashed out from the side and said in a loud voice.

"Zhao Shaoyin, please get up, this palace is busy with government affairs, and Zhao Shaoyin has been waiting for a long time, and it is all the fault of this palace."

Empress Wu's attitude towards Yan Desheng can be called harsh, but she is very kind to Zhao Mingquan, smiled, raised her hand apologetically, and apologized gently.

"Wechen doesn't dare, Niangniang is diligent in state affairs, and there are all kinds of opportunities, Wechen admires it in his heart, and he can be called by Niangniang, which is a blessing for three lives."

How dare Zhao Mingquan lose his manners in front of the Empress Wu, he bowed down and hurriedly gave a sycophant, obviously his kung fu was extremely good.

"Zhao Shaoyin has an overreputation, this palace is just worried that the children are not stable and gatekeepers, and it is not a big deal, it's just a big deal, let's not talk about this, this palace heard that Zhao Shaoyin has a daughter under his knees who is still waiting to be in the boudoir, I don't know if that's the case?" Empress Wu obviously enjoyed the sycophant presented by Zhao Mingquan, although she was humble, but the smile on her face was a little brighter, and in the end, she casually turned the topic to Zhao Qiong.

"Back to Niangniang's words, Weichen does have a daughter, a single 'Joan' word, fifteen years old, has not yet been hired, I don't know, ah, I don't know the queen mother, you are ......"

Zhao Mingquan can mix with high-ranking officials from the fourth grade, naturally he will not be a foolish person, this time he heard that the martial queen suddenly asked Zhao Qiong, and his heart suddenly shook, and he already knew that the intention of the martial queen to come by himself was to fall on Zhao Qiong's body, but for a while, he couldn't guess what the martial queen was going to do, so he had to ask tentatively.

"Fifteen? Well, it's not small, it's time to get married, that's the case, the palace will be the master for you, and point out the family affairs for the little girl, what does Zhao Shaoyin think? The corners of Empress Wu's mouth twitched, revealing a mysterious smile, and asked unhurriedly.

"This ...... Ah, it's all up to the mother, and Weichen has no objection. ”

It is a great honor for the queen to get married, it seems that she should celebrate her birthday last time, the problem is that this matter is obviously not that simple, Zhao Mingquan hesitated for some reason, and suddenly saw that Empress Wu's face had drooped, and he was immediately frightened to the point that his legs and feet were weak, and he hurriedly changed his words.

"Well, that's fine."

Seeing Zhao Mingquan nodding his head knowingly, Empress Wu's face immediately palped slightly, and she muttered thoughtfully for a moment, and then continued: "After Zuo Yulin Jun Qianniu Beishen (military attache name, on the sixth grade) Wang Yi is a meritorious hero, he has a dignified physique, and he is really a rare talent, he should be worthy of your daughter, this matter is so decided, what does Zhao Shaoyin think?" ”

"Ah, this ......"

Zhao Mingquan has only one daughter under his knees, Zhao Qiong has always been pampered, it can be said that he is afraid of falling in his hand, and he is afraid of melting in his mouth, otherwise, he will not be fifteen years old, and he is reluctant to let him go, he planned to spend the New Year, and then find a family for Zhao Qiong's good life, but he didn't expect that the Empress Wu would come to such a hand, and the designated was actually a martial artist, which was obviously not in line with Zhao Mingquan's intentions.

"What? Is Zhao Shaoyin dissatisfied with the words of this palace, huh? ”

When Zhao Mingquan was hesitating and didn't know how to respond, Empress Wu's face was already gloomy, and she snorted coldly. Wechen

"Wechen don't dare, Wechen obeys the will of the mother."

The Empress Wu is not a very good person, this cold face, the evil spirit, is not something that a local official like Zhao Mingquan can bear, poor Zhao Mingquan was so frightened, sweating like a spring, not to mention, his legs couldn't help but tremble, how could he have the courage to be strong, and he was busy bowing down to receive the order.

"Well, that's right, this is a happy event, sooner rather than later, this palace will see that the day after tomorrow is an auspicious time, it is better to make a decision earlier, if Zhao Shaoyin has no other objections, then go back and prepare." Empress Wu didn't give Zhao Mingquan the slightest room to resist at all, and undoubtedly issued an expulsion order.

"Niangniang Shengming, Weichen retires."

The matter has come to this, Zhao Mingquan still has the courage to resist, so he can only kowtow obediently and retreat, but the steps out of the hall are extremely vain, not to mention, his back is also rickety, and the whole person instantly looks like he is ten years old......

In the study of King Zhou's mansion, Li Xian, who had just had lunch, was not in a hurry to take a nap, but held the "Weigong Soldiers and Horses" in his hand, and opened it without a match, his mind was not on the book, and there was a figure in his eyes - Zhao Qiong, since he really met yesterday, Li Xian's heart was a little messy, he didn't sleep well all night last night, he always wanted to see Zhao Qiong again, and he had already thought of an excuse to go to Zhao's mansion, but the courage to get up early in the morning and brew all night actually ran away without a trace, and he stumbled for most of the day. Still couldn't make the trip, this kind of hesitation made Li Xian feel funny, but a few times he stood up and really wanted to go out, just arrived at the door of the study, but he turned back stupidly, without it, just three words - timid! As a result, Comrade Li Xian finally understood that he was sick, and it was not an ordinary disease, a well-known incurable disease, and a particularly incurable kind - love syndrome!

me, sick? Let's admit it, but we have to be cured, stop playing, and find a "doctor"! Li Xian's figure was always flashing in front of him, and his heart was itching, and he finally mustered up the courage for the Nth time, put the book in his hand on the table, Huo Ran got up, slapped a few times, and strode towards the door of the study, but before Li Xian turned the screen, a rush of footsteps sounded, Gao Miao had already rushed into the study with a sweat, and he couldn't hold his feet for a while, and almost hit Li Xian's body headlong, and the hurried situation immediately made Li Xian's brows wrinkle.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, no, it's not good, something's wrong, there's an accident, there's something big......"

Gao Miao didn't care about how ugly Li Xian's face was, and he shouted out of breath.

"Be clear, what's wrong, say!"

Li Xianzi knew that Gao Miao's temperament was not the kind of reckless person who liked to bluff, and when he saw Gao Miao so nervous, his heart couldn't help but sink, his face was flat, and he said coldly.

"Your Royal Highness, Your Highness, there is a letter from the palace and the palace, the queen has made a decree, and she wants to prepare Wang Yi for the daughter of Zhao and Zhao Shaoyin, Xu Yu, and Yu Zuo Yulin Jun."

Gao Miao was frightened by Li Xianyi, and his breath became a little more urgent, but he didn't dare to slack off, and stammered to report the news he had received.

"What? You repeat! ”

As soon as Gao Miao's words came out, Li Xian's mind exploded with a "buzz", his eyes instantly became bloodshot and turned red, he roared angrily, stretched out his big hand, and lifted Gao Miao up as a chest.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, this, this is true, the palace and the palace have been spread and spread, slaves and maids, slaves and maids ......"

Gao Miao is Li Xian's personal companion, yesterday I saw that there seemed to be a story between Li Xian and Zhao Qiong, so I paid attention to it, this time I also stumbled upon this information when I checked the various news from the palace inside, and I knew that the situation was different, so I hurried to come to show Li Xian, and at this time I saw Li Xian so gaffe, and he was more convinced of his previous judgment, and under the anxiety in his heart, tears and sweat were all intertwined.

"Why is this happening, how can it be? Why? Why? ”

Li Xian's heart suddenly felt a big pain, the Venus in front of him was wild, his hand was loosened, he put Gao Miao down to the ground, took two big steps back, and muttered, the whole person seemed to have gone crazy.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, you, you ......"

Seeing Li Xian's demeanor like this, Gao Miao immediately panicked, and didn't bother to tidy up the placket that was messed up by Li Xian, so he hurriedly rushed forward, stretched out his hand to support Li Xian's crumbling body, and cried out anxiously......