Fang Yuan was taken to the side hall of Kunning Palace by several palace maids, and there were already three women sitting upright in the side hall, watching Fang Yuan's every move.

One of them, who is at least fifty years old, but is also old and strong, should be Concubine Li.

The first person on the left is Fang Yuan's old acquaintance and old enemy, Queen Zhou.

The first person on the right, if she is graceful and luxurious, and has a beautiful appearance, needless to say, this woman is Zhang Yan, the queen of Yi'an.

Fang Yuan's gaze swept over the three of them slightly, and then fell to the ground, just standing with such a big thorn, but in his heart he was gossiping about history, Chongzhen and this beautiful imperial sister-in-law Zhang Yan, a lonely man and a widow, handsome guys and beautiful women, do they have any personal affairs?

Seeing that he didn't kneel or bow, Concubine Li said sharply, "You don't know royal etiquette? Why don't you bow down?! ”

Empress Zhou also snorted coldly and said, "This kind of person is also worthy of choosing a horse, which is simply defiling the royal prestige." ”

Fang Yuan was arranged by Chongzhen to choose a concubine for no reason, he tossed for a long time without saying anything, and was buried by two women, holding back his anger, and was about to refute, but he heard Zhang Yan say leisurely, "Concubine Niangniang, this person's name is Fang Yuan, and he is His Majesty's most relied on minister, His Majesty has given Fang Yuan Chrysostom that he can not kneel or bow when he sees His Majesty, and it is not rude for him not to kneel or worship now." ”

"How could Your Majesty promise such a rule that does not distinguish between kings and ministers?"

Concubine Li frowned and said, "Fang Yuan, since Your Majesty has allowed you not to kneel or bow, this palace will not investigate your rudeness." You didn't behave before, you didn't show your talents, and you dared to choose a colt? The royal dignity was trampled on by you at will? ”

Empress Zhou said, "Concubine Niangniang, this Fang Yuansu has a suspicion with the palace, and he deliberately came to make trouble this time and embarrassed the palace." ”

Concubine Li and Queen Zhou went directly to the platform, Fang Yuan could only arch his hand helplessly, and explained slightly, "The minister didn't mean to, just because the vulgar people in the minister's army are really not worthy of the princess's golden branches and jade leaves, and they can't delay the princess, and ask the concubine and the queen to find another son-in-law for the princess." ”

Concubine Li was stunned, it was the first time she had met someone who bluntly said in person that she didn't want to marry a princess, and she didn't know how to respond for a while. Queen Zhou's face was also gloomy, Fang Yuan refused to marry in person, that is, he was slapping her in the face.

The atmosphere in the side hall suddenly became dull, and it was extremely embarrassing.

Empress Yi'an Zhang Yan suddenly said, "Fang Yuan, you come to the inner hall with me, I have His Majesty's message to tell you." ”

Emperor Chongzhen would order Empress Yi'an to pass on the oracle, but because Fang Yuan and Empress Zhou were already on the same page, the two could not talk calmly face to face, so they could only ask Zhang Yan to do it for them.

Since there is Chongzhen's message, Fang Yuan can only follow the most beautiful queen of the Ming Dynasty to the inner hall of Kunning Palace, Zhang Yan ordered the palace maid to close the palace door, and only Fang Yuan and Zhang Yan were left in the entire inner hall.

Zhang Yan sat on the phoenix chair, stared at Fang Yuan and said, "Fang Yuan, this palace is now asking on behalf of His Majesty, you answer this palace as if you were answering Your Majesty, are you determined not to be this concubine?" ”

Since she made her words clear, and she was appointed by Chongzhen, Fang Yuan no longer shirked and said, "Yes." ”

Zhang Yan was stunned and asked, "Why?" Give Hongu a reason. ”

Fang Yuan said, "When the mountains and rivers are broken, the minister doesn't have the heart to take care of the personal affairs of these children at all, which will delay the princess." ”

Zhang Yan obviously didn't believe him, and continued to ask, "What else?" ”

Fang Yuan also said something in front of Chongzhen, and there was no need to hide it from Zhang Yan, who came to interrogate on behalf of Chongzhen, at this time, so he said, "The minister and Queen Zhou have always had a disagreement, and marrying the princess is also harming the princess, she should have a happy life, and she doesn't have to get involved in these rights and wrongs." ”

Zhang Yan nodded slightly when she heard this, and then asked, "What else?" ”

Fang Yuan thought about it, and said truthfully, "The ancestral system of the Ming Dynasty, when you become a concubine, you will be subject to all kinds of restrictions, and the minister still wants to contribute to the Jiangshan Society, and he is unwilling to wear this tight spell." These are already the minister's heartfelt words, and I also ask the queen to convey to Your Majesty on her behalf, don't drive ducks to the shelves again. ”

Zhang Yan sighed lightly, her face was gloomy, and finally gradually cleared up, "Fang Yuan, do you know that Your Majesty is also quite embarrassed?" ”

Fang Yuan was stunned and asked, "Please let the queen mother make it clear." ”

Zhang Yan said lightly, "Fang Yuan, you don't even want His Majesty's most precious daughter, what do you want?" Could it be His Majesty's Dragon Chair? ”

As soon as she said this, Fang Yuan heard that his vest was cold, and conspiracy against him was a capital crime to destroy the Nine Clans, Fang Yuan had made a great contribution again, if he was a little careless in his response, he would not be able to get out of this Kunning Palace today.

Zhang Yan didn't want to listen to his explanation, and said coldly, "Fang Yuan, you have a great victory over the Manchu Qing Dynasty this time, your great reputation is already known in the world, and the limelight is too strong, Your Majesty has nothing to give you, if you don't give it to the princess, do you want Your Majesty to give death?!" ”

"Your Majesty didn't send a prison to your Xuanjia Army, because he took into account your great achievements and didn't want to hurt the harmony of the monarch and ministers, should you also do something to relieve Your Majesty's heart?"

Zhang Yan's words are what Chongzhen wants to say through her mouth, Fang Yuan's Xuanjia army can defeat the invincible Manchu Iron Cavalry, and the Ming Dynasty's tofu army is even more vulnerable. Such a subordinate who Chongzhen can't check and balance at all is far away in the south of the Yangtze River, how can Chongzhen feel at ease?

It is an eternal truth that the emperor can only give death if he can't give it.

At least at the moment, Chongzhen wants to reuse Fang Yuan, and also wants to win over Fang Yuan and reward the princess, Fang Yuan is a royal person when he becomes a lieutenant, which can make Chongzhen feel at ease. When the princess gets married, there will be many eunuchs and palace maids to serve in her entourage, and Chongzhen can justifiably arrange for the accompanying eunuchs and palace maids to come to monitor Fang Yuan's every move.

This marriage was simply a tight spell that Chongzhen forcibly brought to Fang Yuan. If Fang Yuan still wanted to show that he was loyal to Chongzhen and Da Ming, it was by no means something that could be done with a few casual words, but he had to wear this tight spell and accept Chongzhen's surveillance.

This is the art of the Emperor!

What is the happiness of a daughter? Everything must be in the service of the imperial power!

Fang Yuan had indeed misjudged the situation before, and thought that Chongzhen was only marrying the princess for a reward, but he didn't know that the more he shirked, the more Chongzhen suspected that he had greater 'ambitions' than being a lieutenant. Of course, Chongzhen must not say these words in front of Fang Yuan, otherwise how can the monarch and the ministers put their hearts in their hearts?

He sent Zhang Yan to speak, and it was the curve that gave Fang Yuan a warning.

Fang Yuan closed his eyes slightly, not saying a word, but his heart was like a tide.

Zhang Yan spread out the 'physical examination form' presented by 'Mama Rong' again, reviewed them one by one, and said with a slight smile, "Fang Yuan, this palace also has a heartfelt word with you." Through the observation of this palace, you are indeed a first-class talent of the Ming Dynasty, regardless of appearance, physique, talent, and temperament, you can enter the eyes of this palace. ”

"And Princess Kunxing also grew up in this palace, and her appearance is second to none among the princesses of Daming, and she has a gentle temperament and has been knowledgeable since she was a child. In addition, she has already secretly promised you, no matter how you look at it, you are a pair made in heaven, and you will definitely be a husband and wife in harmony in the future. This palace really doesn't understand, what are you not satisfied with, you have to push back? ”

Zhang Yan's question, Fang Yuan really couldn't answer it. If Princess Kunxing still has any flaws, it is that she has a little less spiritual tacit understanding, which is very different from Liu Ru. Being with Princess Kunxing is like an old bird in officialdom and a high school girl together, the two are completely out of the same dimension and can't communicate at all.

But Fang Yuan had no choice, he couldn't make any decisions about this marriage, so he could only sigh and say, "Okay, thank you, Your Majesty, Niangniang's kindness." ”

Seeing that he finally agreed, Zhang Yan smiled with satisfaction and said, "Then I will return to Your Majesty, and this marriage is decided." ”

Fang Yuan turned around and left, and just walked to the door of the main hall, Zhang Yan's voice came from behind him, "Fang Yuan, treat Kunxing well, she really likes you, and it has nothing to do with political struggle." ”

Fang Yuan replied helplessly, pushed open the palace door and went out, the moment he walked out of the palace gate, Fang Yuan had already understood that Chongzhen and this imperial sister-in-law Zhang Yan should have no selfish relationship, but if there is a little personal relationship, how can they let Zhang Yan come to pass on the holy decree in a grand manner.

He was uneasy and was taken by the palace maid, and was about to enter the hall of Kunning Palace, when Princess Kunxing came out of the garden, stopped in front of Fang Yuan, and asked shyly, "Fang Yuan, what did Empress Yi'an tell you?" ”

What Zhang Yan said is not true at all, no matter how many political factors are involved in this marriage, at least Princess Kunxing is innocent, and she must not hurt her heart in person, Fang Yuan sighed deeply and said lightly, "The princess's marriage was discussed." ”

Princess Kunxing's little face was rippling with happiness, "What is the result?" ”

Fang Yuan looked at her slightly immature appearance, smiled reluctantly and said, "As the princess wishes." ”

Princess Kunxing cheered excitedly, "Really?!" ”

Fang Yuanqiang smiled and said, "Really, if the princess doesn't believe it, go and ask Empress Yi'an!" I still have something to see Your Majesty. ”

Princess Kunxing blushed and said happily, "Okay, Fang Yuan, I'll come to you after I meet Yi'an's mother." ”

Fang Yuan looked at her distant back, both emotional, but more sour, what a princess who didn't know the world, she was inexplicably pulled into a political marriage and didn't know it, and thought she had found a good man.

Of course, he did not complain about Emperor Chongzhen's suspicions, and if he compared his heart to his heart and changed it to himself, he would definitely have deep concerns. Since Emperor Chongzhen has concerns, this concubine can only be a lieutenant in order to dispel Chongzhen's concerns.

Fang Yuan left all his thoughts behind and went straight to the Qianqing Palace to talk back to Chongzhen.