Chapter 257: Empty Ambition

Not long after Wen Zhiqian walked out, Wen Yunxi caught up: "Brother, you are so amazing, you actually thought of using such a method to save Yunwei." ”

Wen Zhiqian replied: "In that case, there is no other way to organize Qi Min to ask for marriage to his father. ”

"But in this case, you will marry Yunwei." Wen Yunxi reminded, "I like Yunwei a lot, brother, do you like it?" I don't want you to live with someone you don't like for the rest of your life in order to help me save Yunwei. ”

Wen Zhiqian patted Wen Yunxi's forehead: "Don't think about it anymore, you little head, anyway, you just need to know that Qi Min and Wen Miqing can't use marriage to embarrass Miss Xiao anymore." ”

Wen Yunxi nodded: "Actually, I think the woman who is the most compatible with you in the entire capital is Yunwei, you two are really like-minded, and you will definitely not be bored together in the future." ”

Wen Zhiqian didn't answer again: "This matter is a foregone conclusion, don't worry about it anymore, go back quickly, and accompany my mother and concubine for me." ”

"Okay." Wen Yunxi left in response, Wen Zhiqian turned around and continued to walk back, he saw Xiao Yunwei as soon as he took a step, it was obvious that when Wen Yunxi talked to her just now, Xiao Yunwei was always by his side.

"Miss Xiao." Wen Zhiqian shouted, and he naturally asked, "Did you hear what this king and Yunxi said just now?" ”

Xiao Yunwei nodded: "The courtiers have heard it, thank you to the Fifth Highness and the Sixth Princess for putting so much effort into saving the courtiers." ”

Xiao Yunwei's words were obviously a little negative, Wen Zhiqian wanted to explain, but he didn't know how to explain, so he could only say dryly: "You are Yunxi's friend, and this king can't ignore you." ”

"Is the Fifth Highness so helpful to every friend of the princess?" Xiao Yunwei asked.

Wen Zhiqian thought about it, if he were someone else, he probably wouldn't. But this is Xiao Yunwei, at least he is willing to use this method.

Seeing that Wen Zhiqian didn't answer, Xiao Yunwei spoke: "In fact, the courtiers all know in their hearts that if it weren't for the situation, His Royal Highness would not have asked the emperor for marriage. What you say above the main hall, the courtiers will not take to heart; Please don't take to heart what the courtiers said. ”

Wen Zhiqian wanted to explain: "This is not what this king meant. ”

Xiao Yunwei smiled: "The courtiers have always known that His Royal Highness is a good person, and she does not regret this marriage with His Highness, but I hope that His Highness will not regret it in the future." ”

As soon as Xiao Yunwei finished saying this, she heard Xiao Qingtai shouting to her: "Yunwei, you have to go back." ”

Wen Zhiyan didn't leave Xiao Yunwei any longer: "Xiao Yushi is calling you, you go back first, be careful on the road." ”

Xiao Yunwei nodded, she turned to leave, and Wen Zhiqian suddenly spoke: "Miss Xiao, this king does not regret asking his father for marriage today, so don't think about it." ”

Xiao Yunwei pursed her lips, and the corners of her mouth hooked a slight arc: "The courtier understands." ”

Watching Xiao Yunwei leave, Wen Zhiyan had some sadness in his eyes, Qi Min's plan failed today, with his temperament, he would never give up, I don't know what he will do next?

Qinjiang Chu Pavilion, Ruoying stood in front of the window and watched the people coming and going, but there was no one she wanted to see among these people.

Xiao Tao walked in with a snack: "Miss Ruoying, let's use some snacks." ”

"Let it go." Ruoying replied.

Xiao Tao could see that Ruoying's mood was not very good: "Girl, today is the Guangchu Festival, and the evening will be more lively, do you want to go out for a walk?" ”

Seeing that Ruoying didn't answer, Xiao Tao continued to persuade: "Girl, this Guangchu Festival is held once every three years, and the nobles in the palace will come out, and there are even the top three in this year's Spring Festival, if you have the opportunity to see it, it will also be a blessing." ”

Ruoying thought of the cold wind, if a noble person appeared tonight, maybe she could see the cold wind: "Then let's go out for a walk tonight." ”

Xiao Tao responded: "Well, then I'll go and prepare first." ”

Dusk is approaching, in the East Palace, Lian Zhi and Wen Zhiyu have begun to change their dresses, the dresses are red and gold, and they look very grand and dignified.

After the two changed into dresses, Wen Zhiyu stretched out his hand, Lianzhi put his hand on Wen Zhiyi's palm, Wen Zhiyu held her hand, and walked out of the dormitory together.

The chariot has been prepared outside the East Palace, Wen Zhiyu helped Lian Zhi to get into the chariot, and then the two sat down, and the chariot slowly drove in the direction of the outside of the palace.

The speed of the chariot was very slow, and when they reached the city tower, it was already dark, and the lights were on, and it was a prosperous scene.

Wen Zhiyu walked out of the car first, and then helped Lianzhi to get out of the car, the two stood under the city tower, raised their heads and looked at the top of the city tower, Wen Xize was already standing on it, and standing next to him were Cheng Weizhe, Gu Shiqi and Mo Junting.

The soldiers guarding below stepped forward: "Prince, princess, please." ”

Wen Zhiyu and Lianzhi walked up the steps and slowly walked up to the city tower.

Mo Junting saw Wen Zhiyu's lotus hand, and his gaze gradually became deep.

Wen Zhiyu and Lianzhi walked in front of Wen Xize: "The son and the emperor see the emperor." ”

"You're here." Wen Xize glanced at it, then turned to look at the bottom of the city tower, "In fact, over the years, every time I climb this city tower and see the people below, I will feel that they seem to be living a little better than three years ago." ”

Lian Zhi understood what Wen Xize meant, he just wanted to praise his merits.

But looking at the people walking on the road, Lianzhi wanted to ask, are they really doing better?

Mo Junting spoke: "It is the emperor that governs the country well, and the life of the people can flourish." ”

"I have taken you up to the tower today in the hope that you will remember what you saw today. In the future, when you become officials, you must keep the people in mind, understand? Wen Xize asked.

Cheng Weizhe, Gu Shiqi and Mo Junting replied in unison: "Weichen understands that he must remember the emperor's teachings. ”

"The three of you are all the pillars of Xichu, and you must remember your responsibilities."

"Yes."

Wen Xize didn't speak again, just stood on the city tower and looked at the people below, a sense of pride surged in his heart, he enjoyed this status of respect from all the people, so he would not give up this throne to anyone, even his own son.

Wen Zhiyu looked at Wen Xize's back, and a cold color flashed in his eyes.

In the past, he once admired Wen Xize, he always put Xichu first, and he was a wise monarch.

Even before Lianzhi came to Western Chu, he firmly believed that Wen Xize was a good emperor, although he was not a good father and husband. But along the way, Wen Zhiyu finally saw his true face, just an emperor with empty ambitions.

There is a miasma of smoke in the court, and there are constant disputes in the harem, and the source of all this is because of Wen Xize's balanced heart. He wants to balance the forces of all parties to stabilize the imperial power, and all he cares about is the position of the emperor, and no other person or thing can compare to his desire for power.

How much space can such an emperor leave for the people in his heart?

The annual Guangchu Festival seems to be prosperous, but this is the result of how many officials have prepared day and night, in order to present the best side in front of Wen Xize. These illusions satisfied Wen Xize's vanity, and he was willing to live in the sweet dreams woven for him by the officials!

At this moment, Wen Xize noticed a woman in the crowd, but the woman quickly disappeared into the sea of people.

Could it be that I was wrong?

Impossible, absolutely impossible, he will not missee that face if he sees anything wrong!

Ruoying stood at the bottom of the city tower and looked at the people standing above, there was no figure she was familiar with, and for a while, she turned around and left with some loss.

Xiao Tao didn't understand why Ruoying's mood suddenly dropped, Ruoying left suddenly, she didn't follow, and was quickly dispersed by the crowd.

"Girl, girl......" Xiao Tao looked for Ruoying all the way, but Ruoying was gone.

Ruoying saw a vendor selling small toys on the side of the road, including a windmill, and somehow, Ruoying remembered the windmill that Hanfeng had bought. The ghost sent a god, Ruoying stopped in front of the stall, and the vendor greeted him with a smile: "Girl, but what gadgets do you want to buy?" ”

Ruoying pointed to a windmill: "I want that." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a familiar voice: "Take another mask." ”

Ruoying looked around in some surprise, it was really a cold wind, and she was a little stupid for a while.

The little vendor had already taken a windmill and a mask, and after Hanfeng took it, he was about to pay, when Ruoying reacted: "I'll come." ”

As soon as Ruoying finished speaking, Han Feng had already given the money to the small vendor: "I listened to your tune last time, and I will pay you back this time." ”

Ruoying nodded, and Hanfeng handed the mask to Ruoying: "You can put it on quickly." ”

Ruoying took the mask and looked at the cold wind a little bewildered, and the small vendor interjected: "Girl, this boy is looking at your beautiful appearance and asked you to block it with a mask, just now a few men have been staring at you, this boy is unhappy." ”

"Ah......" Ruoying looked at the cold wind in disbelief, "is that so?" ”