Thinking of this, Dongfang Kong walked up to Emperor Shunming and said seriously: "Your Majesty should issue a secret decree asking Yi Yong to enter Beijing as soon as possible." Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info Even if Princess Wenyuan's family affairs are not held in the capital, or if the etiquette is brief, presumably Yi Yonghou will not have any objections. As long as Your Majesty clarifies the matter, Yiyong will definitely cooperate with the other side. ”

Emperor Shunming, who was full of anger, nodded slightly, and roared with irrevocable anger: "I am not worried about Yang Tianhong. I'm just annoyed, how many things are hidden from me inside and outside this imperial city? Even my daughter won't let go, what do they want to do?"

Dongfang Kong sighed and shook his head: "In the final analysis, it is nothing more than jealousy and envy. Princess Wenyuan is unparalleled in beauty, and she is also a famous nobleman in the world. Rich and charming, beautiful and moving. Don't say that you are mortals, even Da Luo Jin Immortal is not exempt from vulgarity. ”

Regarding the internal affairs of the palace, Dongfang Kong actually knows it. He was in charge of tens of thousands of servants, and when he sent people to the Zongren Mansion to carry the papers, news came one after another. After piecing together several aspects, the general context of the matter was quickly obtained, and more potential problems could be deduced from the identity and background of the person who revealed the news to Moto.

Emperor Shunming slowly raised his head, and his cold voice made even Dongfang Kong shudder when he heard it: "Wen Yuan is my daughter." Whoever dares to fight Wen Yuan's idea, I will definitely make him pay an extremely heavy price. If there are still people who want to cause another incident in this matter, then don't blame me for being ruthless and turning my face and not recognizing people. ”

......

The difference between how things turn out and what is expected is often too great. In just one day, the news that the birthmark on Princess Wenyuan's face had fallen off and that no one had paid attention to the ugly woman and turned into a peerless beauty.

"Did you hear that? The birthmark on Princess Wenyuan's face has been cured. You don't know. The grandmothers in the palace all said that her face was now peerless, and it was so beautiful that it made people tremble. ”

"Really, I met the princess at the banquet last year. The birthmark is so large that the whole person looks black at all. If even this disease can be cured, then I am afraid that everyone in the world can live forever. ”

"If half a word lies to you. Lao Tzu thundered in the sky and couldn't die well. These words came from the people in the palace, and they all said that Princess Wenyuan's face is as soft and tender as a shelled egg, as white as milk, and it is really a country and a city, as long as a normal man sees it, he will feel unbearable. Don't say it, many noble officials in the capital are now spreading the word about it. In this way, it must be true. ”

It is a daily routine to go to court.

What happened last night, Emperor Shunming still feels upset when he thinks about it now. Dongfang Kong moved quickly. At this point, the cause of the incident must have been ascertained. Sitting on the dragon chair in the main hall, Emperor Shunming was also perfunctory to many of the courtiers. He had no intention of dealing with political affairs at all, he just wanted to end the court meeting as soon as possible and return to the Qinzheng Palace to discuss with Dongfang Kong how to solve the problem.

At this time, Qingyuan Hou Ding Wei walked out of the honorable column, saluted respectfully to Emperor Shunming, and said seriously: "Weichen has something to do." ”

Emperor Shunming's voice was a little anxious: "What's the matter?" ”

Ding Wei is over sixty years old and is a marquis who has inherited the title of his ancestors. He straightened up. raised the volume: "The old minister has a son under his knees, named Haoping. is the same age as His Majesty's beloved daughter, Princess Wenyuan. When the dog was young, he once met Princess Wenyuan in the palace of Changle Palace, and he has never forgotten it since. The old minister dared to beg His Majesty to marry the dog and Princess Wenyuan, and hoped that His Majesty would agree. ”

Hearing this, the anxiety in Emperor Shunming's heart suddenly turned into anger. He took a deep breath and looked condescendingly at Qingyuan Hou Ding Wei. said lightly: "Princess Wenyuan and Yi Yonghou have been engaged last year. This matter is well known to all the ministers and nobles of the DPRK and China. Qingyuanhou, have you forgotten?"

Ding Wei had a smile on his face: "The old minister is physically strong and his mind is still flexible. How can we forget this last year's events? Your Majesty promised to wait for the marriage contract that day. However, no specific date was set. He was arrogant and arrogant, and His Majesty was forced to do it at that time. Now, Yi Yong is far away in Anzhou, and it is impossible to marry Princess Wenyuan. The old minister had the courage to share his worries for His Majesty, and hoped that His Majesty would marry the princess to the dog, and everyone would be happy. ”

When Emperor Shunming heard this, he was already dumbfounded. Qingyuan Hou Ding Wei has always pretended to be crazy and stupid, and he is well-known among the nobles. It's just that I categorically didn't expect to do the same in this matter. For a while, Emperor Shunming really didn't know what to say, and he couldn't find a rebuttal.

At this time, Changhu waited for Cui Yangguang to also come out and played: "Your Majesty, the minister implores Your Majesty to marry the dog Cui De." ”

Emperor Shunming's gaze fell on Cui Yangguang, and the corners of his eyes twitched slightly: "What, your son also wants to ask to marry my daughter?

Cui Yangguang replied very respectfully: "Your Majesty Shengming, the person the dog wants to ask to marry is Princess Wenyuan." ”

For a while, Emperor Shunming wanted to laugh, but he felt an unspeakable anger in his heart. The so-called seeing the wind makes the rudder, this is the case. These people don't mention it early or late, but yesterday there was just a story in the imperial city about the birthmark on Princess Wenyuan's face, and today they jumped out one by one and scrambled to ask for a kiss. If there is no one behind this, Emperor Shunming will not believe it.

It is said that the noble minister is the most shameless creature in the world. Emperor Shunming believed it today.

At last year's banquet, when he agreed to Yang Tianhong's marriage proposal, Emperor Shunming only felt happy and thought that Yang Tianhong was the best destination for Xiaohe. In fact, this is also true. Now that I think about it, there must have been feelings between Xiaohe and Yang Tianhong. Last night, after Rong Di's envoy Moto left, Emperor Shunming went to Lingxiu Palace and saw Xiaohe after taking off the birthmark. That face was truly peerless, incomparably beautiful. For a few seconds, Emperor Shunming faintly regretted it, and felt that he should not have agreed to Yang Tianhong so readily and sent his flower-like daughter out so easily.

It's just that I didn't expect that at today's court meeting, Qingyuanhou and Changhuhou jumped out and proposed for their son regardless of it.

Being able to marry the royal family is indeed very beneficial. However. Most of the targets sought by the ministers of the DPRK and China have always been Princess Xinxuan, who was born to Empress Zhang. Like Qingyuanhou and Changhuhou, who asked to marry Wen Yuan, there was no one else except Yang Tianhong.

The reason why they dare to do this is also because they have quite strong strength to rely on.

Qingyuan Hou has been an official in the northwest of Chu for generations, and Tongzhou is the foundation of Qingyuan Hou. They have at their disposal 300,000 elite troops. Changhu Hou is the same, he has been running Lizhou for generations, and controlling soldiers and horses is almost the same number. Tongzhou and Lizhou together constitute the most important link in the northwest frontier defense of Chu State. It is precisely because of their strong military power that Qingyuan Hou and Changhu Hou have a lot of power to speak in the court, and even Emperor Shunming sometimes has to back down.

But in this matter, Emperor Shunming felt that there was no room for concession at all. He leaned forward, and his words became cold: "If I promised you here. Don't forget, if you want to marry my daughter, you are much earlier than you. ”

Qingyuan Hou Ding Wei raised his head and glanced at Emperor Shunming on the dragon chair, still with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty is worried." Since the old minister is asking for the dog to marry Princess Wenyuan, he must save His Majesty from worries. Wait for the affairs over there, please rest assured. Anzhou is far away, and it is also a poor place. With the delicate body of a princess. How can you endure it? The old minister also shared His Majesty's worries and begged His Majesty to give him a marriage. Perfecting the dog. ”

Next to him, Changhu Hou Cui Yangguang refused to back down at all, and hurriedly said: "The dog and Princess Wenyuan fell in love at first sight, why did Qingyuan Hou win people's favor? I beg Your Majesty to issue a decree now, so that the dog and Princess Wenyuan can marry on the same day. ”

Emperor Shunming was silent on the surface. But the anger in his heart grew stronger.

Where is this still the Great Chu? Where is the Emperor of the Chu State?

The ministers held the military power in their hands, and they didn't care about what they said.

Speaking of which, this is also a problem left over from the previous generations. The northwest frontier defense has always been an important place for troops, and the ancestors of Qingyuan Hou and Changhu Hou have also accumulated military exploits and obtained knighthoods. Years. Day after day, it gradually became too big to fall off. If there is an incident in Pingkong and the two are reversed, it will inevitably cause many disasters.

It was impossible for Emperor Shunming to marry Princess Wenyuan to the son of either Ding Wei or Cui Yangguang. Regardless of the character of the other party for the time being, he has already promised Yang Tianhong, and he will definitely not make a marriage to one daughter and two marriages.

This matter must have been instigated by someone in the harem. As for who that person is, Emperor Shunming can know a thing or two just by thinking about it. At that moment, he held back his anger, looked at Ding Wei and Cui Yangguang at the bottom of the jade ladder with disdain and indifference, and said coldly: "I will not agree to this matter for the time being. Specifically, we have to listen to Yi Yonghou's own opinion. ”

Hearing this, Ding Wei and Cui Yangguang glanced at each other, and Cui Yangguang played first: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, if Yi Yonghou has no intention of marrying Princess Wenyuan and takes the initiative to give up this family business, then can Your Majesty agree to the marriage between Princess Wenyuan and the dog?"

Emperor Shunming glanced at Cui Yangguang in disgust, raised his right hand, pointed at Ding Wei who was standing next to him, and sneered: "How can Chang Huhou say it so firmly?

Ding Wei's eyes suddenly became a little more hostile to Cui Yangguang. However, it is clear that this is not the time for argument in court. For now, he is still in the same camp as Cui Yangguang. Ding Wei bowed and said: "Your Majesty has made a promise, and the ministers will never force Your Majesty to do such a promise." All the civil and military officials above the court have heard it, Your Majesty just said that as long as Yi Yonghou is willing to give up the marriage, His Majesty will choose the son of one person from between Lao Chen and Chang Huhou to marry Princess Wenyuan?"

There was a bit of persecution in his words, and Emperor Shunming endured it again. He said slowly, "Exactly. ”

......

The capital, the harem.

With an angry face, Emperor Shunming walked quickly into the queen's bedroom. Empress Zhang had just received the news, and hurriedly took the palace maids and attendants, knelt down in front of Emperor Shunming, and said: "Your Majesty should order someone to report in advance, and the concubines should also make some preparations." It's better for Your Majesty to have dinner here with the concubines. It just so happened that the concubine's mother sent some fresh mountain goods in a few days ago, and the taste was very delicious. Let the concubine cook herself today and cook a few exquisite dishes for Your Majesty. ”

"No need!"

Emperor Shunming waved his hand and motioned for the maid next to him to leave, leaving only Dongfang Kong in front of him. He walked to the chair and sat down, looking at Empress Zhang with a cold gaze: "I have something to ask you." Wen Yuan's matter, did you reveal it to the outside?"

Empress Zhang's heart suddenly tightened, and she pretended to be surprised: "I don't know what Your Majesty is talking about?

Emperor Shunming "hehe" sneered: "It doesn't matter if you understand it or not." I believe it. With your cleverness, you will not fail to understand what I mean. What about that wonderful daughter you had? Call her out. There's no need to pretend to be confused in front of me, this matter is done by Xinxuan before and after. There's also your mother's family behind it. Why, dare not admit it?"

Empress Zhang felt very bad, but she still didn't admit it: "The concubine really doesn't understand what Your Majesty is talking about? What did Xinxuan do to make Your Majesty angry?"

Emperor Shunming was furious and suddenly stood up from his chair. grabbed Empress Zhang's collar, dragged her to the front, and shouted: "Wen Yuan's face is falling off, isn't it that you and Xinxuan spread the news outside the palace? If it weren't for the fact that you mother and daughter were secretly doing something shady, what would have happened?"

Empress Zhang felt a little difficult to breathe, desperately shielded her neck with both hands, and pleaded repeatedly: "Your Majesty, where did you start with this? Princess Wenyuan's birthmark on her face fell off, which is a well-known thing in the harem. The concubine is just talking about one or two things to the subordinates. Curious. Xinxuan is also playing with concubines as strange things. Your Majesty, Your Majesty must not be instigated by outsiders and mistakenly believe in traitors!"

Emperor Shunming stared at Empress Zhang viciously, and pushed her back hard, Empress Zhang stumbled a few times, and finally fell to the ground, crying repeatedly. There were already a few palace maids running over to help, making a mess inside and out.

Emperor Shunming gritted his teeth with hatred. But he couldn't move any further, so he could only stand there. looked coldly at Empress Zhang's posture.

Dongfang Kong has already found out what happened. The news did come out of Empress Zhang's palace. It's just that, as Queen Zhang said, she just told others about things as anecdotes. As for what others will do after hearing it, it has nothing to do with her, the queen. What's more, the birthmark on Princess Wenyuan's face is already magical. Under the rumors of everyone, there is indeed no evidence that everything is planned by Empress Zhang in secret.

That's a lot of things. You know who is doing it. But for various reasons, he could not be brought to justice. The reason is simple, it is nothing more than the word "evidence".

Looking at Empress Zhang, who was supported by the palace maids and still had tears on her face, Emperor Shunming said coldly: "Don't think that you have done this matter seamlessly. Now, I really understand your and Xinxuan's thoughts. I'll put it here today. If Wen Yuan has any accidents, Xin Xuan must accompany Wen Yuan to the funeral. Qingyuan Hou and Changhu Hou, the two old immortals, will definitely not be able to get benefits from Yang Tianhong's side. Even if Rong Di forcibly asks to marry Wen Yuan, when the time comes, I will definitely send Xinxuan to the north as a dowry. ”

Empress Zhang raised her head suddenly, with a look of disbelief on her face: "Your Majesty, Xinxuan...... Xinxuan is your own daughter!"

"Isn't Wen Yuan my biological daughter?"

Emperor Shunming was suddenly aroused again by his anger, and roared loudly: "With such an example as you, how can you lead the harem? I can't even tolerate one of my daughters, who else can you tolerate in your eyes? Enough! There is no need to discuss this matter again, in short, if the matter is really to the point of inextricability, then Xinxuan will marry and go to the north together." Even if Qingyuan is waiting for Changhu to force each other, I will also deal with it like this. ”

......

Fuzhou Wharf.

Fang Yiyuan waited at the dock early with officials from the state capital. In a short time, a huge fleet of hundreds of ships appeared on the sea. On the mainsail of one of the large warships, a huge red character "Yang" was embroidered.

These ships, although capable of naval warfare, were still used only as cargo ships. Before the artillery was really developed, the Anzhou Navy was always just a "maritime army" in the traditional sense.

When Yang Tianhong walked down the gangway, he saw Fang Yiyuan, the prefect of Fuzhou, who was walking towards him.

He had a smile on his face: "Xiaguan greets the Hou Ye." ”

Yang Tianhong hurriedly returned the salute: "How can this set of false etiquette in officialdom be used on you and me? Speaking of which, I still want to call you senior brother." ”

"It's outside!

Fang Yiyuan waved his hand, lowered his voice, and said sincerely: "Master Hou is far-sighted and has done his best to plan for the Guiyuan Sect. Among them, the foresight is incomprehensible to those who are not in the game. Don't hide it from the marquis, when he first went down the mountain, Yiyuan did have resistance when he re-entered the world. It's just that who would have thought that after arriving in Fuzhou, everything he saw and heard shocked Yiyuan. Speaking of which, Yiyuan went down the mountain this time, which also dragged the blessing of the Hou Ye. In the first half a year, Yiyuan's cultivation has increased by two layers. Such a rapid cultivation speed, if it were changed to Zongmen Mountain, it would be unimaginable magic. ”

Fang Yiyuan said these words from the bottom of his heart. Not to mention anything else, he profited a lot from the pill alone. If you get enough benefits, you will naturally do your best to do things. According to the instructions left by Yang Tianhong before, Fuzhou left 500 soldiers of the Xuanhuo Legion. All of these people are veterans of the Great War in Southern Xinjiang. Based on them, Fang Yiyuan selected the stronger parts from the refugees and quickly formed an army of up to 5,000 people. In the past year, the Fuzhou garrison and the Xuanhuo Corps in Anzhou have been constantly transferred and trained in actual combat. Now, Fang Yiyuan can pat his chest and boast that although the elite of the Fuzhou garrison is not as good as the Xuanhuo Legion, it is also a first-class strong army in the Great Chu country. (To be continued.) )