Seeing the monarch being so courteous, Zhu Junhao hurriedly stood up with a cup in his hands, his voice was clear and modest, and he said, "Your Majesty, you are overly complimentary! Although Junhao is a businessman, he is a commoner. He only tried his best to be appreciated by your Majesty and gave him a banquet. It is an honor for him." When the time comes, prepare to drink your kindness. This wine should be given to your majesty by the king, so the king should drink it first as a token of respect."
With that said, drink up the wine in your glass.
At the same time, the monarch who drank the wine from the bottle looked very good. He raised his hand and said, "You don't have to be polite. Please take a seat quickly."
Zhu Junhao then sat down gracefully. As soon as he sat down, he glanced at his side. His beloved wife, who looked slightly pale, whispered softly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
He asked carefully, and the tenderness and sweetness in his eyes contained endless love.
As he spoke, a big hand gently wrapped around her slender, boneless palm. He tightened his grip for fear of pain, and loosened his grip for fear of not being able to hold her. Anyone who looked at her could feel that he was interested in her. Her affection is deep.
Hearing the sound, brother Shu Wuluan hurriedly retracted his cold gaze with Pei An and looked sideways.
Tonight, Pei Junxue was seen wearing a pine green floor-length dress, elegant color, simple style. Although this dress was not very gorgeous, it was graceful and elegant.
The hibiscus jade face is not too detailed, only a thin layer of pink and white is applied, showing a natural beauty.
The black hair on her head is pulled up into a cross bun, which is a very generous and decent woman's bun. Two simple beaded flowers are inserted diagonally on the left and right side of the bun. A tassel of the same color hangs quietly on the smooth snowy forehead, following her. Slowly turning her head, the tassel of the necklace swayed leisurely, its green shadow hanging down.
Her dress was plain and unremarkable, but it was more eye-catching than the modest dress she wore when we first met her in the temple. Her elegance revealed a quiet beauty.
She has an unworldly appearance, a temperament that is not arrogant, and her delicate nature cannot be concealed. It is no wonder that Zhu Junhao has been thinking about her for many years. Such a woman is probably the most popular in the world. Whenever a man falls in love with her, he will be overwhelmed.
Brother Shu Wuluan originally thought that Pei Junxue had always been in Qingxiu and was not suitable for the bustle. He expected that she would not show up at the banquet tonight, but he did not expect that she came.
However, since she persuaded Zhu Junhao to contribute funds for disaster relief, and now attends the banquet given by the monarch with her husband, it means that the knot between the two of them has been resolved.
But I don’t know why his face is so pale and haggard, with a melancholy look on his face right now.
Brother Shu Wuluan silently paid attention to Pei Junxue, not forgetting the vague speculation in his heart.
When he came into contact with the woman's silent gaze, Pei Junxue's eyes showed some fluctuations in time, and his other hand involuntarily grabbed Zhu Junhao's sleeve, holding it so tightly that it pulled out a messy fold.
It is not difficult to tell from the sudden emotion on her face that she is excited, but she doesn't know why
At this time, the monarch smiled, "The deep love between Zhu Qing and his wife is really a great story, and it is quite enviable."
After saying this, he did not forget to look sideways at the concubine beside him, the emotions between his brows and eyes were difficult to guess.
Hearing this, Pei Junxue lowered her eyelids seemingly in embarrassment, her cheeks were stained with a little glow, her paleness softened, and she hurriedly released her hand holding the man's sleeve.
However, Zhu Junhao did not feel a little uncomfortable because of these words. The big hand holding her palm tightened slightly, and he said even more affectionately, "Your Majesty is so complimentary. Although Junhao doesn't care about business, he is very concerned about the way husband and wife get along. He is so lacking in management that he has done a lot of stupid things! Jun Xue has suffered a lot these years... I am not afraid of His Majesty's jokes. Jun Hao has only been able to ask for forgiveness from the beautiful lady in recent days, and this is also thanks to Marquis Jinyi for intervening. "
Having said this, he nodded gratefully to his brother Shu Wuluan.
Shengsheng made her brother Shu Wuluan a little embarrassed. She understood his current mood, but she never expected that he would mention it at the banquet.
Although Zhu Junhao did not specify the reason for the sudden donation of funds for disaster relief, the monarch and the chief minister Kou Pei'an are both bright-eyed people, so how could they not guess the meaning behind it
"Oh? Is that true?" The monarch asked in surprise, but his eyes turned to the concubine faintly. Seeing her nodding, a little surprise flashed in her handsome eyes, and there were also some unknown emotions mixed in.
When Pei An heard this, he was slightly startled at first, and then he took in the concubine's actions. In a flash, his eyes became as sharp as a blade, and he stabbed directly at his brother Shu Wuluan.
Brother Shu Wuluan knew very well that Pei An was angry and resentful at the moment, not only because she had made a contribution before him, but more importantly because she had interfered in his family affairs. He was his brother-in-law. , things that have not been accomplished for many years were easily accomplished by a yellow-haired girl like her. How could she survive in terms of face
Zhu Junhao did not notice the different emotions of the people at the banquet. He only looked at his beloved wife affectionately and replied softly: "Exactly."
The monarch smiled brightly and said, "Haha, I should really thank Marquis Jinyi. Luan'er is really considerate of this and can kill two birds with one stone."
The laughter was clear and refreshing, and there was appreciation in the voice.
For some reason, Ge Shu Wuluan always felt that there was something in the king's words.
After pondering for a moment, the monarch said again: "Marquis Jinyi deserves to be rewarded for his meritorious service, but there is no hurry now, and it will not be too late to let it be discussed later. However, tonight's banquet is to thank Zhu Qing. Taking advantage of this banquet, I announced that I will give you a blessing. My wife is a second-grade imperial concubine. The imperial edict and edict will be issued together tomorrow. If my wife is not feeling well, there is no need to go to the palace to express gratitude tomorrow."
Zhu Junhao was startled for a moment, then hurriedly stood up to greet him, and said politely: "Junhao is very grateful for your majesty's great love! However, Junhao has no official or title, and if he is afraid of being criticized by others, let's just drop the matter here. …”
Precisely because of his deep love for his wife, he could not let groundless rumors hurt Jun Xue in the slightest. After all, no matter how good the glory was, it could not compare to the harmony and happiness of their couple.
Zhu Junhao's polite refusal was humble and not arrogant at all, which made the king greatly appreciate it. "I know that Zhu Qing has no intention of pursuing an official career. Otherwise, with Zhu Qing's talents, he would not be a high-ranking minister." By the way. Since you have no intention of becoming an official and you don’t lack anything around you, I have thought about it and found that only Mrs. Gaofengling can show my gratitude. If not, I really don’t know how to repay you. I wish you not to do this. No more shirk."
Seeing that the man was in embarrassment and about to refuse again, the concubine who had not spoken for a long time said, "Yes, if Mr. Zhu insists on declining, both the monarch and I will be uneasy. Besides, I and Mrs. Ling hit it off as old friends at first sight, and they also Thinking about what name to use to invite her to come to the palace as a guest, it will be a lot more convenient with this official status."
"This..." After hearing that the monarch and the concubine were so sincere, Zhu Junhao hesitated whether he should accept this matter.
At this moment, Pei Junxue leisurely stood up and saluted, her voice was soft and calm, neither humble nor arrogant, "Jun Xue is a woman, she shouldn't have spoken here, but your majesty and empress's love, Jun Xue has no talent or virtue, it is really difficult to accept! If your majesty, If you insist on giving me something to feel at ease, Jun Xue boldly asks for a favor."
After saying these words, everyone present was stunned. Even Zhu Junhao was a little surprised. How could she, who had always had no desires and desires, ask for a reward? What happened to her tonight
Thinking about it, I looked sideways at my beloved wife, but I heard the monarch say loudly: "As long as it is something that I can do, I will definitely allow it. Madam, please tell me."
Pei Junxue silently glanced at her brother Shu Wuluan, narrowed her eyes, slowly walked around the seat, and knelt on the floor in the palace, "I have to ask the concubine for permission to do this."
"Oh?" The concubine seemed to have noticed her small movements and calmly waited for the next words.
Pei Junxue took a slight breath, raised her eyes and said, "Junxue is not blessed, and she does not have a son or a daughter at her knees. It is also a chance. When I first saw Jin Yihou in the temple that day, I felt an indescribable feeling of intimacy. Furthermore, It was also she who resolved the rift between Jun Xue and her husband. While being grateful, Jun Xue came up with a bold idea, that is, she wanted to accept Jin Yihou as her adopted daughter!"
After saying these words, the whole place fell into silence.
Looking at the calm and calm expression of the great minister Kou Pei'an, his face was already livid, as if he was brewing great anger.
And Ge Shu Wuluan's heart tightened even more. Speaking of intimacy, she also felt this way about Pei Junxue. It was an indescribable and unknown feeling, but even so, there was no intimacy. To the point of acknowledging her relatives, after all, she is Pei An's biological sister. Even though she is kind and righteous and helps her raise funds for relief, in the end she is on the opposite side of her.
However, even though it was a short relationship, she could observe that she had no ill intentions at all. Even Pei An was so surprised and angry when she recognized her relatives. The emotion was not fake at all. In this way, this The matter of acknowledging her marriage was a temporary decision made from her heart, not something Pei An deliberately ordered.
It's right to think about it. Pei Junxue has not cared about world affairs for many years, so how could she pay attention to these overt and secret fights among officials. Furthermore, she had complained a lot about Pei An's forced marriage, but she would not help him to drive a wedge between her and her empress. .
But having said that, after she mentioned it this time, I'm afraid the empress would still be suspicious of her.
Sure enough, when his side glance came into contact with the empress' quietly looking at her, Brother Shu Wuluan was immediately startled, with a trace of fear emerging from his cocoon.
Zhu Junhao, who was at the table, stiffened slightly for a moment after hearing his beloved wife's words, and then turned to look at his brother Shu Wuluan.
It was as if he had not carefully noticed the appearance of this first-class female official until this moment. An indescribable look flashed across her handsome eyes, but it was hidden in his eyes in just a moment.
Sensing that the atmosphere had become stagnant and tense without realizing it, Pei Junxue lowered her eyes sadly and said in a low voice, mixed with a sense of loss, "Jin Yihou has a noble status. Maybe Jun Xue's move was too abrupt."
After speaking, you must return to your seat silently.
At this time, the monarch suddenly laughed out loud, "Hehehe... Madam's proposal is really the best of both worlds! This move not only fulfilled Madam's wish, but also made me and my beloved concubine feel at ease. What's more... Jinyihou once again made a contribution. , I am still thinking about what to reward her. After all, she now lacks nothing, except that she lacks relatives around her, and even lacks a loving mother. In this way, I will accept the promise for my beloved concubine. The Marquis of Jinyi gave Mrs. Zhu the title of adopted daughter."
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