Hearing the emperor's question, Zhang Zi hurriedly stood up and said nervously: "Your Majesty, how dare a courtier have such a heart." ”

The emperor said unhappily: "Zhang Zi, how many times have I told you, when there are no outsiders, don't be like this, talk casually, and make me more relaxed." ”

The emperor thought for a while and said, "It's been like this since you got well, could it be that your chivalrous lady instigated it?"

When Zhang Zi heard the emperor say this, he was startled and hurriedly knelt down: "Your Majesty, Ling Feiyan has never asked about the ministers. ”

The emperor didn't wake up this time, and asked solemnly: "What is the reason?"

Zhang Zi replied in a cold sweat: "Recently, there have been some rumors in the capital, saying that our Zhang family power leans towards the government and the opposition and controls the government. After hearing this, the minister has been reflecting, and the problem lies in the fact that I am often disrespectful to His Majesty, so I leave a handle for people with ulterior motives. ”

After listening to Zhang Zi's words, the emperor stood up and helped him up: "Zhang Zi, none of your disrespect is for yourself and your Zhang family. It's for the well-being of the people, and ultimately for the sake of my country. I am not a faint king, I know who is loyal. ”

Zhang Zi replied, "Thank you for your grace." ”

However, the emperor said in his heart: "The problem is not with you, but with your father." ”

Prime Minister Zhang's power is too strong, and his protégés and former officials are all over the world. When discussing government affairs, many people often act based on the face of the prime minister. The emperor is really worried that one day, the prime minister will endanger his throne.

The emperor tolerated Li Potian's keeping the army in the capital, and also had the idea of balancing and balancing Prime Minister Zhang. Alas, for the sake of their own country, they have to guard.

Although the emperor trusted Zhang Zi very much, he was unwilling to say his father's rights and wrongs in front of him. can only tell Zhang Zi: "I'm watching out for your father." "If this word reaches the ears of Prime Minister Zhang Cheng, the consequences will be very dangerous. This is also another reason why the emperor urgently transferred Zhang Zi back to the court, and through Zhang Zi, he may effectively control Prime Minister Zhang Cheng.

-The emperor felt that the topic at the beginning was too heavy and was reluctant to go deeper, so he changed the topic and asked, "Zhang Zi, what do you think about General Li's army being stranded in the capital?"

Zhang Zi replied: "The minister has investigated in the past few days and found no special signs. After giving a positive answer, Zhang Zi said: "What the minister is thinking about now is why so many things happened after General Li's troops entered the capital. ”

As soon as Zhang Zi reminded him, the emperor also woke up. That's right, when Li Potian's army was not in the capital, the world was very peaceful. As soon as his army came in, why did things always happen? Is there really some ulterior motive?

Zhang Zi saw the emperor looking at him with concern, and wanted to tell everything he knew, but because there was no evidence, he had to make a hypothetical judgment for the emperor about the truth he knew: "Your Majesty, the current matter is not sure yet, I will pay close attention to it." ”

The emperor believed in Zhang Zi's words and Zhang Zi's ability, nodded and said, "Don't have any scruples, let it go." ”

At this time, the report was to be reported: "Your Majesty, General Li Potian asks to see you." ”

The emperor didn't know why Li Potian came to see him, so he glanced at Zhang Zi and said, "Let him come in." ”

The emperor did not ask Li Potian what he was looking for, but continued to chat with Zhang Zi: "General Li, you can also listen to our topic." Then he said to Zhang Bang: "Zhang Zi, tell me about your marriage." ”

Zhang Zi replied: "Feiyan and I don't want to make a big deal, just invite the family to have a small gathering." ”

Without waiting for the emperor to speak, Li Potian took over first: "How can this work? You are the emperor's beloved minister, if you hold a wedding in a hurry, don't say that the emperor's face is unbearable, and I, who is an uncle, will have a dull face." Speaking of this, he felt that he was stealing words, and added: "Your Majesty, what the old minister said makes sense, right?"

When the emperor heard that his good friend and the most dependent minister had married in such a low-key manner, he felt that what Li Potian said was reasonable. First of all, he nodded in affirmation to Li Potian's question: "Li Aiqing, what you say is reasonable." Then he gave an order: "Zhang Zi listens to the order." ”

Zhang Zi hurriedly knelt down. I thought to myself, with the emperor's participation, I can't do it if I don't want to make a big deal.

Sure enough, the emperor said: "Zhang Zi's wedding, I am happy." I want to give the marriage, and I want to go to the house to congratulate me in person. ”

Hearing the emperor's last words, Zhang Zi was startled. The emperor came in person, and that was something that many courtiers dreamed of. Why was Zhang Zi still afraid? It turned out that Zhang Zi also had eyes and ears in the capital, and he was already aware of Li Potian's purpose of delaying the troops from leaving the capital, but the evidence was insufficient, so he did not tell the emperor.

Now the emperor is leaving the palace to go to the prime minister's mansion, and if something happens, it will be troublesome. But the emperor had already spoken, so he had to thank him.

At this time, Li Potian also knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the minister asks to be a marriage envoy." For Zhang Zi and Zhang Luo's marriage. ”

When Zhang Zi heard this, he quickly refused: "Your Majesty, no." How can you let General Li do this trivial matter, isn't that killing me?"

The emperor looked at Li Potian for a while, and suddenly smiled: "What's wrong, I think it's just right." Li Potian listened to the order. I ordered you to be the marriage envoy and be fully responsible for Zhang Zi's wedding. Then he commanded, "Get up and speak." ”

After Li Potian received the order, he immediately thought about the marriage: "Your Majesty, Gongzi Zhang." I heard that Ling Nuxia has no relatives, and on the day of her wedding, she treated my house as her maiden home. I don't know if it's possible. ”

Of course, Zhang Zi thought it was inappropriate, but the emperor agreed first: "This idea is good, so let's do it." ”

Li Potian said again: "I heard that Ling Nuxia's master is an immortal chief, and he will also invite him when the time comes, and let us people borrow immortal energy." ”

Zhang Zi replied: "Master Feiyan has no fixed residence, and he may not be able to find it. ”

The emperor ordered: "You must be invited." At that time, I also want to discuss with the immortal elder. ”

Li Potian said again: "Your Majesty, originally I came to ask for instructions, and I wanted to let the Ironclad Army return to the Tengsnake Barracks at a later date. But now that Gongzi Zhang is getting married, the emperor is going to come in person. The capital has been unstable recently, and I suggest that I wait until Zhang Gongzi's wedding before letting the army return to the north, I don't know if Your Majesty thinks it is appropriate. ”

The emperor didn't think about it and replied to Li Potian's proposal: "Accurate." ”

Zhang Zi wanted to stop Li Potian's proposal, but the emperor's words had already been exported and could not be changed, so he had to sigh in his heart, and had to accept Li Potian's ironclad army to remain in the capital with a worried attitude.

Li Potian really regarded the handling of Zhang Zi's marriage as a major matter, and the next day he specially sent his own soldiers to invite Zhang Zi to the mansion to discuss matters, and specified that he should take Ling Feiyan to go. The reason is to let Ling Feiyan see the room for marriage and the items that need to be prepared.

Li Potian's enthusiasm made Zhang Zi very puzzled, this was against the norm. But when people came to invite, it was Shangguan again, so it was difficult to refuse, so they took Ling Feiyan to the Li Mansion.

Li Potian is an official almost as famous as Prime Minister Zhang Cheng, and the momentum of the government is not ordinary. Although it was burned by Zhan Wudao, the restoration is not much different from the original appearance.

After Zhang Zi and Ling Feiyan came to Li Potian's Mansion, the chief manager first took Ling Feiyan to visit the room where she had paused on her wedding day.

Don't really say it, Li Potian is very concerned about this matter, and the house is arranged according to the girl's boudoir. As soon as you enter the house, you will smell a faint fragrance, which is the natural smell of flowers, which makes people feel warm.

The women in the house have all kinds of products, and they are all very expensive. In particular, the jewelry on the dresser is superb. The two maids are very discerning, and they are very respectful to Ling Feiyan. If Li Potian was not Zhang Zi's opponent, Ling Feiyan really liked this boudoir.

Although the manager was satisfied with Ling Feiyan's eyes, he still asked: "Ling Nuxia, see if there is anything that is not in your favor, say it, and I will do it immediately." ”

Ling Feiyan smiled and said, "Let the chief manager bother, think very thoughtfully, I have nothing to dissatisfaction with." Thank you, Governor, and thank you to General Lee. ”

The manager also smiled: "Ling Nuxia is satisfied, no thanks." Then take Ling Feiyan to see Li Potian.

When Zhang Zi and Ling Feiyan walked into Li Potian's living room, except for Li Potian, the other dozen or so people sitting stood up. They are all Li Potian's lieutenant generals and partial generals, including the median deputy generals and twelve partial generals.

Zhang Zi hugged his fists and said, "Generals, Zhang Zi is polite." The generals also returned the salute and sat down.

Zhang Zi sat on Li Potian's left side, and Ling Feiyan was given to Li Potian's right side.

Li Potian spoke first: "I'll introduce you to you." Pointing at Zhang Zi, he said, "Some people may not be familiar with this Zhang Zigongzi. He is the fourth son of the current prime minister, and the emperor's hair is small. often inspects on behalf of the emperor and is known as the son Zhang Zi. ”

Among the generals, most of them did not know Zhang Zi, but had only heard of his name. Now I see that he is just a scholar, and there is nothing special about him. How could he get such a long love from the emperor?

Zhang Zi hurriedly stood up, hugged his fists at everyone again, and then said modestly: "Uncle Li has won the award, I am just a scholar." It's just that the emperor attaches great importance to it and entrusts it with heavy use, and often feels powerless. ”

Li Potian smiled and said, "Don't listen to Zhang Gongzi's modesty." He is full of wealth, profound experience, and good feelings, and he is a rare good minister who governs the country. ”

Zhang Zi said to Li Potian: "Uncle Li, you are not as boastful as you. It's too frightening for the younger generations. ”

Li Potian smiled and pointed at Ling Feiyan and said, "This is Ling Feiyan Woman." Although he was born in a poor family, he is constantly striving for self-improvement, knowledgeable and reasonable, and showing off his wisdom. What's more important is that he has a good martial arts and has saved Zhang Zigongzi in danger many times. Today's saint appreciates his character and marries Zhang Gongzi. ”

Ling Feiyan blushed and said, "General Li is falsely praised. The slave and the maid did not dare to take it. ”

Li Potian then introduced Zhang Zi and Ling Feiyan to his lieutenant generals and partial generals. Ling Feiyan didn't care about the other deputy generals and partial generals, but he was particularly impressed by the five generals of the deputy generals, Fazhong, Fa Nan, Fa Xi, and Fa Bei. Because the complexions of these five generals are different from those of other generals.

The so-called complexion is generally interpreted as the color of people's spirit and skin. Everyone can understand the color of the skin, but the spirit is not so good. In fact, complexion is two phenomena that juxtapose, that is, the immaterial and material aspects of the body that are exposed. Those who are good at looking at the complexion can distinguish between the good and the bad, the rich and the poor.

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