On the second day after the celebration banquet, Chen Guifei came to the Changsheng Hall early in the morning, but when she arrived, she found that the queen was already there, so she knew that she was one step late.

She was annoyed, but said with a smile on her face: "The queen mother is really positive, the concubine got up early in the morning and personally made white fungus lotus seed porridge for His Majesty, I heard that His Majesty came over in the morning, but I didn't expect to be preempted by the queen mother."

The queen barely squeezed out a smile and said: "Yes, it's really unfortunate, the palace sees that people are easy to get angry in spring, so I specially ordered the imperial dining room to boil lotus seed and lily porridge for the emperor, clear the heat and remove the fire, the emperor has already eaten, it seems that the concubine's mind is going to be put into water."

King Jiang leaned lazily on the couch and asked, "Concubine Ai is looking for me for Huan'er's marriage?"

As soon as Concubine Chen Guifei heard King Jiang ask her directly, she knew that the queen had asked the emperor for marriage, so she didn't beat around the bush and said, "The emperor is wise, and the concubines are indeed here for this matter."

"Well, just now the queen also wanted to tell Yang Chengzhi about the matchmaker, it is rare for the two of you to have the same vision, and you both have a crush on Yang Jingye's two children."

The queen and Chen Guifei looked at each other, and their eyes were full of contempt.

Chen Guifei stepped forward, sat beside King Jiang, and said with a smile while beating his back: "The concubine met the county lord of Anguo yesterday, and somehow, I feel very cordial with her, and Huan'er too, I like the county lord very much, he begged me to propose to Your Majesty, and I hope Your Majesty will fulfill it."

Jiang Wang said: "Yang Chengzhi and Yang Jinghe are indeed excellent, and I also value them, no wonder you all fall in love." However, they have just returned to the DPRK, and there must be a lot of affairs to be dealt with in the army, and you two can't help but be a little anxious. ”

The queen smiled gently: "What Your Majesty said is that I am a little anxious, but talents like them, I am afraid that they will be robbed by others if they say it too late."

Chen Guifei saw that the queen meant something, and also smiled and said: "The concubine and the queen's mother think the same, a heroine like the county lord who is both civil and military, also wants to fight for Huan'er."

King Jiang squinted his eyes and smiled: "I know what you two think, so let's wait for a while, they will finish their military affairs, and I will summon them into the palace to ask them what they mean."

When the queen heard this, she was a little anxious, "Your Majesty gave the marriage, but it is sympathetic to them, the emperor's grace is vast, Yang Jingye will be grateful, how can he not agree?" ”

Originally, Chen Guifei was not completely sure that she would marry Yang Jinghe, she saw that the queen seemed to be more anxious than her, and immediately understood that her appointment with Yang Chengzhi was not smooth, and she couldn't help but gloat, but just think about it, after all, she and the queen have the same idea, just want His Majesty to marry as soon as possible, so she also said: "Yes, if the emperor can give marriage, wouldn't it be the greatest gift for them?"

"Having said that, marriage is about mutual affection, and you always have to ask their opinions."

The queen and Chen Guifei glanced at each other, they couldn't believe that a ninety-five respected would actually say the word "mutual affection", His Majesty has always liked anyone, they are all directly favored, when did they ask each other's opinions?

Although she thought so, Concubine Chen was only stunned for a moment, and immediately reacted: "Your Majesty is still sympathetic to your subordinates, and you are more thoughtful than us, so then Your Majesty will ask them again."

The queen is unwilling, "but ......"

Before she could say anything, Jiang Wang waved his hand to interrupt her: "Okay, that's the end of today, wait until they are busy with this battle."

The queen saw that King Jiang was a little impatient, so she didn't dare to urge again, and stood aside stupidly.

At this time, the eunuch guarding the door came in to report, Cui Hao asked to see him, Jiang Wang glanced at them, and the two understood and retreated.

After they left, King Jiang passed Cui Hao in.

"Weichen see Your Majesty!"

"Excuse me."

Cui Hao saw that King Jiang was displeased, and asked carefully, "Why is Your Majesty worried?"

King Jiang snorted and said: "Early in the morning, the queen came over to tell Yang Chengzhi to match, and then the concubine came again to ask Huan'er to marry Yang Jinghe, and my ears have not been clean in the morning."

Cui Hao said humbly: "I heard that General Yang's wife has passed away for many years, and the county lord of Anguo is now in her twenties, and she has not yet married, and the queen's mother and the concubine's mother are also kind."

King Jiang blamed: "Cui Qing, you are deliberately pretending to be confused, try to pick some good words, I am not old and faint now, where are they sympathetic to their subordinates, but they are just to win over Yang Jingye and strengthen their strength."

Cui Hao smiled: "Your Majesty is still wise."

Jiang Wang pointed at him, "You......"

Later, he asked, "How did you check that matter?"

"Now it can be confirmed that Zhuang Shaozong is indeed taking advantage of his position to quietly sell officials, and I found out that he has a roster, which records in detail the names of the people who bought the officials and the benefits they received, but he hid it too secretly and has not been found."

"It's lawless!" Jiang Wang angrily slammed the tea bowl on the table, "This Zhuang Shaozong, knowing the law and breaking the law, turned against him!" ”

Cui Hao said: "Zhuang Shaozong is just a servant of the ministry, he shouldn't be so bold to do this, right?"

King Jiang's eyes were cold, "Zhuang Shaozong is Zhang Huaiyan's nephew, and he didn't instigate it. ”

Cui Hao pretended to be surprised: "It shouldn't be, the prime minister is under 10,000 people, and he is in a high position, why would he do such a thing of knowing the law and breaking the law?"

"It's because of his high position that he forgets his identity."

Jiang Wang's eyes suddenly became gloomy, "It seems that Zhang Huaiyan has had too many good days, and he is a little fluttery, it's time for him to sober up." ”

Cui Hao asked, "What is Your Majesty going to do?"

"Keep looking, make sure you find the roster."

"Wechen understands."

After the matter was reported, Cui Hao sighed inadvertently, but he was still noticed by King Jiang.

He asked, "Why is Cui Qing sighing?"

Cui Hao hurriedly said: "It's just a matter of Weichen's family, and I don't dare to ask Your Majesty."

"Cui Qing, your habit is not good, say it."

Cui Hao saw that King Jiang insisted on asking, and said: "I heard Your Majesty talk about marriage just now, and suddenly remembered my son, who is now twenty-five, but has never married.

"Your son?" Jiang Wang thought for a while, "It's called Ziqian, right?" ”

"Your Majesty has a good memory."

King Jiang stroked his beard and said: "I have met that kid a few times, gentle and elegant, exactly the same as when you were young, he is a talent, but why don't you see him get a reputation and get an official position?"

Cui Hao sighed: "Ziqian's child, he is good everywhere, he is simple and kind, and he is also very filial to Weichen, but he is indifferent to fame and fortune by nature, he doesn't like officialdom, and his personality is too stubborn, he admits death, and has always refused to marry.

King Jiang asked, "Why don't you want to marry?"

Cui Hao glanced at King Jiang cautiously, "Weichen doesn't dare to say." ”

Jiang Wang didn't know why, but a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind, and he remembered the reason, and his face couldn't help but become cold and abnormal.

Seeing this, Cui Hao hurriedly knelt down and pleaded guilty: "Weichen should die, he made the emperor unhappy."

After a long while, the coldness on King Jiang's face gradually subsided, and he said, "Get up."

Cui Haocheng stood up in fear.

Jiang Wang's eyes were sharp, and he said with a look of understanding: You deliberately told me this. ”

Cui Hao looked like he was seen through his thoughts, and said with a panicked look: "Your Majesty is wise, you can't hide anything, Weichen only has one son under Ziqian's knees, seeing me getting older day by day, if Ziqian has never married, after Weichen dies, how to face the ancestors of the Cui family, so Weichen dares to ask Your Majesty, if there is a suitable candidate, please give Xiao'er a good match, Your Majesty will give marriage, he will have to obey."

Jiang Wang looked at Cui Hao with a matter: "You old guy is very smart, throw the problem that you can't solve to me, you want me to use power to oppress people, if Ziqian is unwilling, don't you want to hate me in your heart."

"Weichen is afraid, His Majesty gives marriage, it is a blessing for a child, how dare he complain."

King Jiang thought for a moment and said, "Since Aiqing begged me, I have written down this matter."

Cui Hao hurriedly knelt down and bowed to Xie En: "Thank you, Your Majesty Longen!"

King Jiang yawned and said, "Okay, you can step down if you have nothing to do, I have been busy all morning, and I am a little sleepy."

"Wechen retires!"

After coming out of the Changsheng Palace, Cui Hao showed a subtle smile.

Like the queen mother and the concubine mother, he is also determined to win Yang Jingye.

He understood that if he explained it directly and clearly, he might arouse His Majesty's disgust, so what he said just now, firstly, he sincerely begged His Majesty to give Qian'er a marriage, and secondly, he deliberately tested His Majesty, and logically pushed Ziqian out to participate in the competition for Yang Jinghe.

Judging from His Majesty's reaction just now, he should not have doubted his intentions, thinking of this, he was a little complacent, and he quietly participated in this competition.

Based on his observation of His Majesty for many years, it was a matter of time before His Majesty overthrew the Zhang family, so His Majesty would definitely not agree to Yang Chengzhi marrying the daughter of the Zhang family.

After the Zhang family falls, His Majesty will not let Chen Guifei's family dominate, so it is impossible for her to collude with Yang Jingye.

In this way, he has lost his two biggest competitors, and next, he will only have Jiang Yichen to deal with.

And Jiang Yichen heard that he has always been in love with a woman and has not married the princess for a long time, so whether he is willing to marry Yang Jinghe is another matter.

In this way, the biggest chance of winning should be himself, over the years, he has been neutral in the party struggle, and is deeply trusted by His Majesty, even so, compared to the two parties of Zhang and Li who are leaning towards the government and the opposition, it is still far behind, so this is a great opportunity for him to turn over, and he must not let it go.

Thinking of Jiang Yichen, Cui Hao had some doubts in his heart, for some reason, he felt a little unable to see through Jiang Yichen, could it really be as Jiang Yichen said, he had no intention of going to court?