The drums on the Chengtian Gate sounded, and the drums of the Sixth Street resounded throughout Chang'an.

After 3,000 rings, from the outer Guocheng to the palace city, the city gates are opened one after another, and the street of Fangshi is lively again, and it is a new day to bustle from south to north.

Early in the morning, Wang Zhao was no longer on the list of discussions in the Zhan Mansion in the East Palace. Perhaps because of yesterday's turmoil, the atmosphere was quite strange, everyone deliberately avoided looking at Su Xiaozhou, but it was difficult to hide the thought of wanting to see his face from time to time, so it became a strange situation full of people stretching out their heads and shrinking their heads.

Donggong Zhan Shi Han Yuan was also a little absent-minded, and let everyone disperse in less than a stick of incense for the first time, and he didn't even take stock of the expenses of each rate government in the past month, not to mention the necessary items for each deliberation - Su Xiaozhou and Younei led the mansion to mess up the official inventory recently.

Everyone has their own errands, some have to go out of the palace and return to the barracks, some have to stand by in front of the palace, and some have to dispatch the guards to change the guards, like birds and beasts scattered one by one in a hurry.

Only Su Xiaozhou was not in a hurry, her plan today was to go to Huaiyuanfang to pick up Li Yu, and then send him to report to the military department.

The cockfighting gambling game in Jinbeiyuan lasted all night, and the next street was an inn dedicated to entertaining gamblers, and if the sick chicken was really as brave as Li Yu boasted, I am afraid they would not have woken up if they went early.

Walking slowly to the eaves of the mansion, she was blocked by Wang Zhao, who had taken off his armor.

"Brother Wang—"

She was as honest as a quail.

I don't know what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said, Wang Zhao shouldn't take care of her own opinions, right?

"Where are you going?" Wang Zhao asked.

The tone was gentle, but he had always been as immobile as a mountain, and he was like this after he got angry and before he drew his sword.

"Get out of the palace and do something."

Su Xiaozhou silently moved a few steps, in case he made a move, there was still a way to escape.

Wang Zhao nodded, "I'll send you." ”

The surroundings were quiet for a moment, and everyone stopped, pretending to talk to each other, or being distracted elsewhere, but in fact they stayed and watched, wanting to see how Wang Zhao, who was demoted by two levels and demoted to the border army last night, would settle accounts with Su Xiaozhou.

"Does it still hurt?"

"Does it still hurt?"

The two looked at each other and said in unison.

Not far away, Lu Ji finally retracted his concerned gaze, smiled with relief, and turned to the alley on the other side.

Fang Cai was still worried that they would fight, and he didn't know who to help. In this way, everyone's friendship is still strong, and it is not something that can be easily measured by worldly gains and losses. As for what kind of madness Su Xiaozhou had yesterday, he will know when he should know.

……

The palace alley is long, Su Xiaozhou and Wang Zhao have their own hearts, and they walk slowly.

"Brother Wang, you are injured, let's go back and rest, I'm completely fine!" Su Xiaozhou raised his hand and shook it vigorously in front of Wang Zhao's eyes.

Wang Zhao's face was a little pale, which made her feel guilty. Although the drama was complete, His Royal Highness the Prince's punishment was inevitably too heavy. Fortunately, Wang Zhao's bones are tenacious, and he would have been beaten down a long time ago.

"Small."

"Twenty rods is not trivial!"

"What?"

Wang Zhao stopped suddenly, and his face sank, "Lu Ji, they only know that I was punished with a rod, but they don't know the specific amount, how do you know?" Don't...... Have you seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince since last night?! ”

Sure enough, if you say too much, you will lose, Su Xiaozhou really wants to slap herself.

"No, no, it's not. Not what you think! ”

She was so anxious to explain that she almost bit her tongue.

But how should it be explained? She didn't even know who was executed.

"Boat—"

Confirming that there was no one around, Wang Zhao sighed heavily and said bitterly: "Your friendship with Your Highness...... The world does not allow it, don't indulge in it anymore. You are not young anymore, you should marry a wife in a down-to-earth manner, have children, and be a truly responsible man. ”

"Huh?"

Xiaozhou was dumbfounded.

Marry a wife, have children, and be a real man......

I thought that Wang Zhao had some parting entrustment, but I didn't expect it to be something that I would never be able to do!

Without waiting for her to reply, Wang Zhao continued: "Brother Fool has a sister, twenty-eight years old, full of poetry and books, gentle and lovely, and you are a good match. ”

"Ahem-cough-" Su Xiaozhou choked.

It seems that Wang Zhao came prepared, and even helped her find a wife's room.

The daughter of the Taiyuan Wang family is naturally an otherworldly lady, and the Wuling teenagers are vying to marry, and it is more than enough to match a five-grade deputy rate. If you say no, you really don't know what to do.

"There are still a few days left in Beijing, and I will go to see Brother Ling to discuss this marriage. If this matter cannot be settled, I will not feel at ease when I go to Shanzhou. Wang Zhao said to himself.

When it came to his brother Su Bocang, Su Xiaozhou couldn't help but feel numb on his scalp.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the governor's office has been set up to govern the prefectures and counties, among which Yangzhou, Yizhou, Bingzhou, and Jingzhou are in important places, and the governors are served by the princes of the clan. These people are luxuriant and rich, and it is very easy to accumulate the power of the vassal king, so it is doubtful that the saint will use them, and the governors of the prefectures are the people sent by the imperial court to supervise the governors.

Although the position of Changshi is only from the third grade, it is the eyes and ears of the imperial court in the local area, and even the governor himself has to be encircled. More importantly, as long as there are no mistakes in office, there is a good chance that you will be able to enter the central center.

Ten years ago, his father was an official to Sima of the Zhou Palace, and if he continued to stay in the palace, it would be difficult for his career to rise. Therefore, he was bent on seeking the post of governor of Jingzhou, and he had to prove his loyalty first. If you can keep your parents and children in the palace, you will definitely have an advantage over other people to be selected, and the selection of the princes to accompany you is the best opportunity at that time, so it is logical to sign up for the election for the Ministry of Rites for your brother.

For my brother, becoming a prince's companion is also a good opportunity to enter the government in the future. However, it is unfortunate that the date of the election is approaching, but he has chickenpox and cannot see the wind. At that time, if he had taken leave and withdrawn at that time, it would have made the Holy God suspicious, and his father's request would have been in vain.

At that time, my father was not young, and the position of the governor of Jingzhou was the last chance to go further. So, he had to make a decision, let his daughter wear men's clothes, and replace the selection as the second son of the Su family. I thought that with her qualifications, she would not be selected anyway, but I never expected that later, ......

Now this dilemma began with the chickenpox back then. Forced to stay in the East Palace, she also became her brother's biggest heart disease.

Wang Zhao is a person from the East Palace, and his identity is sensitive, so he rashly ran to marry his sister to his sister. According to his brother's temper, he may be able to fight with him. If things get big and the secret is revealed, the Su family will be in trouble.

"Wait——, Brother Wang! My brother himself is not married, so I am afraid it is not appropriate for you to go and consult with him. Moreover, my family said that I was still young and needed to start a business first and then start a family. Now, I'm just a deputy from the fifth grade, and it's still early to become famous, but I don't dare to think about marrying. Not only is my brother not married, but you and Brother Lu are not married, and they are young and orderly, so I can't take my turn! Su Xiaozhou said repeatedly.

"Don't fight me haha! When His Royal Highness was as old as you, he married the crown princess and accepted three good women. But so far nothing has come ......"

Wang Zhao suddenly lowered his voice, gritted his teeth and said, "Everyone is secretly talking about it—it's because I like you." ”

"Me?!"

Su Xiaozhou almost didn't faint.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really doesn't like the Crown Princess Pei, but he has never said that he likes anyone. Even if the rumors are true, he doesn't like women and likes men, but he is a fake woman, how can he not be the person he likes, and he can't carry the pot of Donggong heirless.

Ignoring her dissatisfaction, Wang Zhao continued to worry and said: "In the East Palace today, there are many people with ill intentions, and I can still check and balance them here. It's been a long time since I've been gone, I'm afraid Lu Ji and you won't be able to suppress those ambitious guys. If they make a fuss about you......"

"Brother Wang, don't worry, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince won't let you stay in Shanzhou for too long." Su Xiaozhou patted him on the shoulder.

Judging from his performance, His Highness has not yet given him an account of his errand. Yesterday, he was beaten and belittled, and now he didn't make a move on himself, which is enough to care about friendship, and he wants to promise his sister to himself, which is simply moving.

"Xiaozhou, you have to give me a word of approval today."

Wang Zhao stared at her.

Su Xiaozhou knew that if he dared to pop out of his mouth with the word "no", he would die today.

"I ...... I think it's time to get married! Lady Wang, I can't ask for it! ”

She squeezed out a smile with all her might, "However, my father is far away in Jingzhou." Marriage matters still need to be decided by his old man. Before the winter solstice, he will return to Beijing to report on his work, and at that time he will definitely post a post to meet the Wang family's elder. ”

So far, we can only resort to delaying the army. Wang Zhao not only has a tendon, but also has a wide family. If he is determined to want her to be his brother-in-law, he will trouble His Royal Highness the Crown Prince again at that time.

As if moved by her "sincerity", Wang Zhao nodded, "Remember, this is what you personally promised." ”

Hearing that his attitude was loose, Su Xiaozhou immediately nodded like pounding garlic, "Of course——, of course!" Of course, the little brother is willing to kiss and kiss Brother Wang! ”

……

Seeing that he was about to reach the gate of the palace, there was a neighing sound from the horse stall not far away.

"What are you doing when you leave the palace?"

"General Li, who picked up the Anbei Metropolitan Protector from the post station yesterday, will take care of it today."

"Li Yu?" Wang Zhao stopped suddenly.

"Brother Wang, do you know him too?"

Su Xiaozhou was very surprised, in the past ten years, she had never heard anyone mention him.

"You must be optimistic about him, don't let him make a mess and involve His Royal Highness the Prince!" Wang Zhao was so nervous that he had obviously forgotten about the forced marriage.

I knew that he cared about Li Yu so much, so I didn't have to talk so much just now, Su Xiaozhou sighed secretly.

"General Lee, he ...... Any questions? She asked cautiously.

Wang Zhao shook his head and said with a frown: "Actually, I haven't seen him, but I only heard the former Taifu mention it once." It is said that he was stubborn and perverse, and once brought forbidden objects into the palace without permission, and accidentally killed a chamberlain, and even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was almost injured. ”

Su Xiaozhou was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.

Ten years ago, Li Yu was only eight or nine years old, right, and the destructive power was so amazing?!