Chapter 441(1/2)
Lucky Gusu
Xu Tai hurried out of the imperial study room, looked around, and saw Jiang Bin walking out from the depths of the tree next to the hall, and hurriedly said, "Go in quickly, the emperor is summoning you."
Jiang Bin agreed, and saw Xu Tai’s face heavy, he couldn’t help but ask: “Mr. Xu, what is the reason for the emperor summoning him today?”
Xu Tai smiled and said, "Don't ask if you shouldn't ask, go in quickly, the emperor thinks there is a heavy responsibility to you."
Seeing Xu Tai answering this, Jiang Bin couldn't help feeling uneasy. He quickly tidied up his clothes and walked quickly to the door of the imperial study room, and said aloud: "My minister Jiang Bin, please see the emperor!"
Zhang Tianshi and Fu Bao stood in the corridor for a long time and did not see the emperor summoning him. Zhang Fu Bao said impatiently: "I wouldn't have accompanied you if I had known that I would have been there. What does the emperor mean? I summoned him into the palace, but left him here."
Zhang Tianshi hurriedly said, "Speak softly, don't let people hear it. You didn't see the Yupiao Astronomy Fish caught it. Where will the emperor raise troops?"
Zhang Tianshi shook his head. He is now beginning to speculate on the purpose of the emperor summoning him to come to see him. He is just talking about the scriptures and discussions? Seeing that he returned to Nanjing and immediately summoned the generals who controlled the heavy troops here one after another. There may be major issues. Naturally, he cannot get involved in these matters. So why does he still have the heart to call him to come to see him at this moment of nervousness?
Master Zhang Tian looked at Fu Bao, who was standing aside with his little mouth pouting. The little girl had curved eyebrows, thin lips, and a touch of tenderness, and was vividly revealed in her eyes. Her complexion always felt different from the past. Ordinary people might just think that this person looked very good, but Master Zhang Tian could of course see that it was different.
He suddenly thought of carefully checking the changes in his sister's expression. Judging from her sister's face, the Hongluan star was undoubtedly moving, but who would this other party be? The nose is the husband star. Seeing her nose is balanced, straight and round, with no joints, no traces or moles, and bright flesh. This is the face of marrying a noble person, and then it is combined with her birth date and eight characters to deduce. The rank of the man she matches must be above the king, which is...
Zhang Tianshi's heart suddenly moved: "Did the emperor fall in love with Fubao and intends to take her as his concubine?"
Otherwise, why would he invite himself to Beijing with great affection? He was acclaimed as the Dharma King of Daqing and must have a tendency towards Buddhism. How could he quickly go to Longhu Mountain and feel close to his Taoist sect? How could he call himself to meet when he was busy with state affairs?
If Master Zhang Tian knew that this emperor was interested in gods and Buddhas in the sky, he not only proclaimed himself the Dharma King of Daqing, but also specially summoned the respected imam of the Halal Reed, and even went to the Catholic Church to serve as a priest. He probably wouldn't have been so random.
Zhang Tianshi said intimately: "It's a pity that I don't know the emperor's birth date, otherwise I can calculate it immediately. Now, based on my face, I have to choose a quiet room and make detailed deductions to know. However, the girl is beautiful and sweet, smart and charming, and has a similar temperament to the emperor's favorite imperial concubine Tang Yixian. And so on, the emperor will not have no good feelings for the girl. In addition, the younger sister is now moving. The person with true life must be close to her, and there is no other one except the emperor.
When Zhang Tianshi thought of this, his heart thumped. He had never been mentally prepared to be a national uncle. But if the emperor really wanted to fall in love with the talisman treasure, there was no such thing as whether she liked or not or agreed. This national uncle did it as well, and he had to do it even if he didn't do it. Where could he have a choice?
"Fortunately... the emperor is not a dying old man, but is about the same age as Fu Bao." Zhang Tianshi could only be thankful for this.
After a long time, Jiang Bin came out of the imperial study room with a red face and left the palace with Xu Tai. When the two walked to Zhang Tian's brother and sister, they recognized that they were the national teacher who was accompanying him back to Nanjing and bowed to him.
Seeing that Jiang Bin's face was red, the two flesh scars on his cheeks turned purple. It didn't seem like he was going to raise a war, but he seemed to be going to get promoted and make a fortune. He couldn't help but laugh: "I'm so nervous. Who else can the emperor raise troops now? He summoned meritorious ministers to reward him after the great victory."
If this is the case, it would be no wonder that I would call my brother and sister to discuss the scriptures and theories in joy, but am I suspicious? But if that is the case, why does the girl have a strange look on her face? Who is her true life?
Before Master Zhang Tian could think carefully, a small yellow gate hurried out, waved the whisk and sang loudly: "See you with your elder brother and sister, Master Xuan Tian!"
Master Zhang Tian hurriedly calmed down, brushed his robe, and hurried forward with the girl, and followed the little yellow door into the imperial study room...
In Princess Yongfu Palace, Zhu Xiang'er cried and refused to give up. Yongfu felt sad when he saw it. He could not ignore the life of his lover and the reputation of the girl. It was really hard for this girl who had just passed the age of 28.
After a long time, she sighed deeply, hugged Xiang'er's shoulder tightly, endured the sad feeling in her heart like a knife, and said softly: "Xiang'er, my sister has something to say to you, if you feel reasonable and willing to accept it, then all the things will be decided by your sister, okay?"
Zhu Xianger was lying on her shoulder and grinning and howling. When she heard Yongfu say this, she quickly dipped some saliva and applied it on her cheeks, then gently separated her body and whispered: "Sister, tell me."
Princess Yongfu pulled her down and said quietly: "Xiang'er, you are a princess now. Perhaps all the princesses of the royal family in the world are envious of you, but you are still young and don't know the suffering of the royal princess.
My sister met many princesses and aunts in the palace. Nian Shaoling recruited a princess. From then on, the ten princesses and the years were withered. All day long, the eunuchs and the palace daughters were accompanied by them. Looking at the snow in winter and listening to the rain in summer, when the beauty grows old, the flower has already born. The couple has been together for decades and not as many times as ordinary couples have met in two months.”
She gently caressed Xiang'er's hair. Xiang'er's hair was still dry and was covered in oily and shiny black hair like a pair of silk. Yongfu's eyes shone with pity and envy and said, "Can you bear such a little beauty like that?
Xiang'er and Yang Ling were the first-class Duke of the dynasty. He was respectful in status, young and promising, handsome, and looked at you. It was also your destined fate. If you married him, you would be worthy of your reputation. Although he had long had wives and concubines, it was no less than finding a prince-consort like a Cowherd and a Weaver Girl to live like a Cowherd and a Weaver Girl.
If you really kill him, although you are for the sake of your daughter's reputation, Yang Ling is a Duke. For you and the Prince of Shu are definitely not a good thing. And if this matter is spread, what can you make up for your reputation? Only now, can you marry him as a wife, Xiang'er, you... are you willing?" After saying that, her voice trembled.
Zhu Xianger smiled in her heart: "Sister has really thought of this solution, so I won't remind you again."
She thought for a while, then nodded shyly and whispered: "The person's heart is so chaotic. I don't know what to do. Speaking of which, Yang Ling has great kindness with my Shu Prince's Mansion. If it weren't for the innocence of my daughter's family throughout her life, I wouldn't..... Now I can only obey my sister's arrangements. But..., is the emperor willing to agree?"
Tears were overflowing in Yongfu's eyes. She quickly turned her head and two crystal tears fell on her shoulders. Princess Yongfu quietly wiped away the tears. She smiled and said, "What's wrong with it? Don't forget that the emperor's brother was going to betroth him."
Zhu Xianger ate and said, "I... I know, but now that a princess becomes two princesses, it is difficult to ascend to heaven. It is related to the royal decency. How can the emperor brother agree?"
Yongfu shook his head and whispered: "I already have a solution. When I look back, I want Yang Ling to find an opportunity to propose to the emperor's brother. He only said that he was in love with the princess. Therefore, he was willing to take the blame to ask the emperor for marriage. The emperor thought it was me, so he would agree at once. When he agreed, it would be a place where the imperial edict would be issued and he would never take it back.
My sister is now in Huang'an's practice and has removed the title of princess. Yang Ling's name is not considered a deception, but the emperor's brother has misunderstood. This is a loss, and the emperor's brother can only bear it."
Speaking of this, her tears could no longer be able to hold back. She tried her best to express her affection to her. She was looking forward to a good day to fly with him. Who would have thought that in the end she would make wedding clothes for others and she would have to help them with their own hands. Isn’t she the only one who can bear the loss of this mute?
Zhu Xianger opened her mouth blankly and felt something was wrong: "This... seems to be a bit different from her and Yang Ling's plan. Originally, that bastard wanted to practice and get along well with each other. Now, why...." After thinking about it carefully for a long time, Xianger realized that it was a little bit different. The two princesses became one again, but the protagonist was replaced by Yongfu to her.
Zhu Xianger said anxiously: "Sister, do you don't like him anymore?"
Yongfu said sadly: "Everything is destined. My sister tried her best to do it, but by the end it was a coincidence... Maybe it was because we were not destined to be together. What can we do if we don't do this now? Sister, don't blame him anymore. Just follow my sister, I'll arrange this matter!"
"No, no, no," Zhu Xianger shook her head quickly, pulled out of her arms, and said, "My sister loves him deeply. Now that she does this, not talk about others, just Yongchun will hate me for the rest of her life. Xianger is not a heartless woman. How can you feel at ease if you tell me? Don't worry, I'll tell him that you can't think of a solution. He must have thought about it. The thing was caused by him, so let that bastard solve it!"
After Zhu Xianger finished speaking, she jumped up and was about to go to the back hall. Yongfu grabbed it and said nervously: "Don't lie to me, do you still want to hurt him?"
Zhu Xianger then realized that she was still holding a sword in her hand, so she quickly stuffed the sword into Yongfu's hand, spread her hands and said, "You are relieved, are you always relieved? Sister, sister, you are obviously nervous about him, why bother yourself so much?" After Xianger said that, she rushed to the back hall without waiting for her answer.
Yongfu sighed: "If my personality is as refreshing and straightforward as Xiang'er, I will not... and will not be wasted so far, but I gave up my sweetheart to her." Thinking of this, Yongfu felt sad.
Zhu Xiang'er hurried to the back of the hall. When she saw Yang Ling, she stuck out her tongue and whispered: "This is too much trouble. Sister Yongfu promised to help you and persuade the emperor to let us get married, but it is really difficult for the two princesses to marry. Sister is going to sacrifice herself for you and me."
Yang Ling was shocked. When he asked about the truth, he couldn't help but feel moved. He discussed with Xiang'er and rushed out side by side. When Yongfu saw him coming, he couldn't help but turn his head. Yang Ling walked to her side, suddenly held her hand and said softly: "Xiu Ning!"
Yongfu struggled for a few times but didn't break away. When he heard his affectionate shouting, his body trembled and he no longer had the strength to struggle. He let him hold his hand. Enjoy the tenderness that he would never again be able to do in the future, and whispered: "Don't worry, Xiang'er has agreed, the emperor's brother... let me tell you."
Yang Ling said movedly: "Xiu Ning, Xiang'er and I have also told you. She also agreed. Now I will only ask you, Yang Ling is shameless and wants you to marry me with Xianger. OK?"
Yongfu was shocked and looked at Yang Ling. His chin had already lit up, but suddenly woke up. She shook her head in panic and said, "No, this is impossible. It's extremely difficult to marry a princess to you. No matter how ridiculous the emperor brother is, how could he let the two princesses marry one? How could the emperor brother agree to this unprecedented thing?"
Yang Ling's eyes shone and said, "The solutions are all figured out by people. As long as you don't dislike me, I will definitely come up with an idea. Do you agree to me first?"
Yongfu looked at him in a daze and said, "You really have a way?"
Yang Ling nodded heavily and said, "Of course. I will use your method. First, use the words of asking to marry the princess to deceive the emperor, and wait for the emperor to agree to Xiang'er's marriage. That's easy to deal with. Of course, you no longer have the title of princess. I want to marry a private daughter, but it has nothing to do with the dignity of the royal family. As long as you are willing, will the emperor agree?
Princess Yongfu smiled bitterly and said, "It's not that easy. Isn't this self-deception? Even if I don't have a title, I'm still a member of the royal family. If I say it out, the emperor will promise two girls to one. Although it's not illegal to marry a woman as a civilian, it doesn't make sense."
"That's it." Yang Ling's brows frowned. After thinking for a while, his eyes lit up again and said, "I have a way!" He whispered to Yongfu's ears. Two red clouds gradually appeared on Yongfu's cheeks. She ate and said, "Is this possible?"
"Why can't it be? If you want to talk about royal dignity, is there anything bigger than mine? If you don't marry, you won't have any face, and if you don't marry, you won't have any face. Which one do you think the emperor will choose?"
Princess Yongfu thought about it, and the light of hope gradually burst out in her eyes.
"Did you agree?"
Yongfu glanced at Xiang'er shyly and nodded almost unconsciously.
Yang Ling laughed loudly and held her shoulders. Yongfu had never been so close to her by a man. He blushed and his heart beat, but he was unwilling to break free. He had to bury his blushing face in his arms. Yang Ling opened his other hand and signaled to Xiang'er. Xiang'er wrinkled his nose and walked over reluctantly.
Yang Ling held the two delicate little princesses in front of his chest and said with a high ambition: "Don't worry, as long as you are willing, the emperor will be able to discuss it!"
Zhu Xianger was thinking: "This guy asked me to help him cheat on the emperor's sister, and now he asked the emperor's sister to help him cheat on the emperor's brother. Could it be that his wife is cheating back like this, right? This big liar!"
When he heard what he said was willing, he couldn't help but stomp on his feet and said coquettishly: "You are so beautiful, who is willing to do it?"
Yongfu scolded: "Xiang'er!"
Zhu Xianger glanced at her and hurriedly said, "I'm just kidding."
Zhu Xianger was so angry that while talking to Yongfu, a small hand quietly reached Yang Ling's back. Yang Ling had already suffered from her pinching people. As soon as she noticed her behavior, she immediately smiled and coughed, "I am going to see the emperor today. I have been delayed here for a long time. Xiuning, Xianger, I'll leave first. Regarding the matter we discuss, I will start to arrange it when we arrive in Suzhou, and we will act according to the opportunity!"
Yang Ling said quickly, and Xiang'er's little hand moved to his back. Just as he was about to pinch, Yang Ling had already dodged forward, then turned around gracefully and bowed gracefully to the two little princesses.
Xi Shi appeared in the lover's eyes, not to mention that Yang Ling was elegant and handsome. This was the first time he was so calm and elegant in front of Princess Yongfu, showing his masculine style.
Princess Yongfu looked at him obsessively, and saw Yang Ling say goodbye to the two princesses. But those eyes were betting on him, and he suddenly felt happy and sweet in his heart: "He...... he cares more about me."
Zhu Xianger curled her lips and glanced at him charmingly, with a smile on her face, obviously seeing through his intention to take the opportunity to slip away.
Yang Ling slipped out of the door, took the door with her, then listened to the voice of Princess Yongfu in the room, "Xiang'er. You must not do this next time. Your husband is the wife's leader. Since you and I have decided to marry the Duke, that is the wife of the Duke. How can you not obey the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues?"
Zhu Xianger defended: "Sister, I'm just kidding him."
"Xiang'er, if you want to joke, you will also have to pay attention to the occasion. When the time comes, the daughter's family will follow the three and four virtues. Even if she is a royal princess, the proud daughter of heaven, she should not rely on being arrogant!"
Zhu Xianger dared to be arrogant to Yang Ling, but she didn't dare to do this to Princess Yongfu. She had to pout and said, "Okay, I won't dare to do it in the future!"
When Yang Ling heard this, he was very happy. This was really something that could bring down the other. From now on, the little pepper would be kept under Yongfu, and the harem would be safe.
Yang Ling walked out of Princess Yongfu's residence, walked around the Quyuan corridor and walked to the sun. The four maids who were driven out of the hall were standing here. Seeing that the duke was just chased into the hall by the little princess with a sword, she looked in a mess. After walking out again, she was full of spring breeze, proud, and shaking her steps and style, and couldn't help but admire her: "No matter whether the emperor or the princess, they can eat, this duke's method is really great!"
If they knew that this prince had already eaten two princesses, I wonder if they would admire him even more.
Jiang Bin smiled, he took a long breath, and held Wang Mantang in his arms. After a while, he narrowed his eyes and said, "I have to leave my family to you these days. Master, I want to accompany you to Suhang."
Wang Mantang stroked his long and bright hair, and his black hair was covered with sweat, and he couldn't let go of it, "Well, don't worry, sir, how long will it take to come back?"
"It's only half a month, at most, the emperor should go back to Beijing after half a month."
Her eyes were wet as if water was about to drip out of her mouth, and she said in a nickname: "I'm talking about how beautiful Suzhou and Hangzhou are, won't the master bring back a few?"
Jiang Bin patted her, laughed, and then narrowed her eyes slightly, as if she was a little tired. Seeing this, Wang Mantang stopped talking, but just leaned on his chest gentlely.
Jiang Bin closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing while recalling what happened today.
Jiang Bin is so proud that he is full of joy now! It has been a few months since he was angrily vomited blood by Qian Ning's rogue behavior that day. This humiliation has been deeply pressed on his heart. The longer he endured, the deeper he endured, the deeper the hatred will be.
He became much silent than before. Whether at home or outside, he never told anyone; every time he met Qian Ning for business, facing his ridiculous and contemptuous eyes, Jiang Bin resisted the impulse to rush over and cut off his head with a knife.
He wanted to watch Qian Ning fall down, but he didn't fall down with him. This manly dignity will not be recovered for a day. The heavy pressure he suppressed in his heart will not be released. Today, he finally hoped for hope. This news even diluted the news that he had always focused on the future of his career and had just heard that he was going to promote him to the deputy general of Nanjing.
"Well, today I happened to hear Zhang Tianshi reveal the secret of heaven in the forest, saying that the Duke's life will be together with Princess Yongfu's husband and wife. He said that the Duke's life is precious, so he will definitely not be scolded and alienated by the emperor for this. Will the emperor really make an exception for marrying the princess because of his reliance on the Duke?
No matter what, his life is expensive, which means that this big tree will never fall. If you are hiding under his disciples, you can get the wind and rain. If you don’t know how to solve the matter between him and the princess, you won’t dare to speak out. I’d better watch it, maybe when will it help the Duke…”
He sighed and thought comfortably: The emperor wanted to control Qian Ning himself, and he knew without asking, it must be due to the arrangements of Duke Wei Yang Ling.
The emperor could not know the personal grudges he had with Qian Ning, and his knowledge of his abilities was limited. This arrangement must be based on Yang Ling's instruction, which also shows that he has become a person that can be reused in the eyes of Duke Wei.
To be continued...