In the Weiyang Palace, Huo Shengzhe sat on a soft chair with a golden knife, with many Confucian classics stacked on his hand. It can be seen from the curled side pages that he has read it many times. It seemed that he couldn't understand some parts of the book.
Bai Fu was about to persuade him to drink a sip of hot tea and relax, when a notification from Xiao Huangmen came from outside the hall, saying that it was the Marquis of Zhenbei who asked to see him.
"Chenguang? It's a rare visitor. Announce him to come in." Huo Shengzhe put down the book, and raised his eyebrows slightly. Since Ye Zhen was sent to him, this former comrade-in-arms has not communicated with him for a long time, even if he was awarded the title of Zhenbeihou, he did not want to participate in the court meeting, as if he was escaping everything in the past. Of course, Huo Shengzhe can understand his feelings, as a man, that is indeed a great shame.
Zhao Luli walked into the hall with a cautious look, and then saluted respectfully, his eyes were always lowered, and he didn't dare to look directly at Sheng Yan. Just looking at his terrified appearance, no one could imagine that he and the man on the dragon chair used to be confidants who talked about everything, and they supported each other with their lives on the battlefield.
"Long time no see, stay safe?" After a long silence, Huo Shengzhe spoke first.
Zhao Luli replied quickly, because his voice was too low, even Huo Shengzhe, who had deep internal skills, could not hear clearly for a while. The generation of generals who once fought bravely to kill the enemy on the battlefield and strategized strategies, I do not know when they turned into this cowardly and dull appearance. Huo Shengzhe was quite contemptuous of this, and even more so that he did not even have the courage to protect his own woman. Slowly, this comradeship faded away.
"Don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for everything. You have finally entered the palace once, you must be asking me for something?" With nothing to say, Huo Shengzhe simply pointed it out.
Zhao Luli struggled, and resentment surged in his heart. But he didn't dare to let this person notice the slightest abnormality, he pressed his already low head again, and said sternly, "Report to the emperor, Wei Chen wants to ask you for an imperial decree for marriage when he enters the palace this time."
"Oh? Do you want to continue the string?" Huo Shengzhe was very surprised, "Which family's young lady is so precious that you are willing to beg me?"
In order to satisfy the wishes of his sons and daughters, Zhao Lu dared to break through the mountains and seas of fire, let alone endure some humiliation? He calmed down and replied, "Report to the emperor, the minister wants to marry Guan Suyi, the granddaughter of the old master Guan. Although her family background is not prominent, she is superior in character, pure and kind, chaste and graceful. I want to come and decide. Can bear the responsibility of the Zhao family's clan wife."
The family background is not prominent? Hearing this, Huo Shengzhe stroked the blood jade finger on his hand, and his eyes flashed with a smile that was not a smile. If the person in front of him is Zhao Luli, who doesn't ask about world affairs, he would really suspect that the other person is playing stupid. The Guan family is just the benchmark for him to promote Confucianism, and it will be raised high in the future. It is not enough to give officials. If there are women of the right age in the family, they will also be included in the palace and give Longen the favor. Only in this way can people in the world see clearly how the sages respect Confucianism, and how to study Confucianism can make progress.
The world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit, driven by huge interests. Within three years, Confucianism will definitely become a national study, while the rest of the theories will gradually fade out of people's vision.
But at the moment, Zhao Luli wanted to cut off Huo Shengzhe's default "deputy queen" with a few words, which can be said to be outrageous. There was silence in the hall for a moment, not to mention that the palace staff were frightened, and even Bai Fu broke out in a cold sweat. If he hadn't known that the Marquis of Zhenbei never asked about court affairs, he would have suspected that the other party was avenging His Majesty's revenge for taking his wife.
Huo Shengzhe stared at Zhao Luli for a long time, and finally said with a chuckle, "You and I have a fellowship, how could I not grant this will? Bai Fu, grind ink for me."
Your Majesty, why did you agree? Miss Guan is your default Zhaoyi empress! Bai Fu's expression was stunned for a moment and then quickly subsided, and he hurriedly stepped forward to brush ink. Zhao Luli breathed a sigh of relief. After the imperial decree was promulgated, he thanked the saint and returned home to his children.
"How could he like Guan Suyi?" Huo Shengzhe asked, staring at the man's back.
A deceased man appeared out of nowhere, half-kneeling and cupping his hands, "Report to the emperor, Miss Zhao was unfortunately trapped at the foot of the mountain because the carriage was damaged on the day she went to worship Confucius. She happened to meet the passing mother and daughter of the Guan family and took her up together. As a result, Miss Zhao met Miss Guan at first sight, and clamored to ask her to be her mother, but the Duke of Zhenbei couldn't, so he had to come to the house to propose a marriage, but was rejected by the Guan family, so he entered the palace to seek decree."
Huo Shengzhe waved back the dead man, lowered his eyes and pondered. Miss Zhao, the daughter Zhao Chunxi left by Ye Zhen back then, should be thirteen years old if she counts her days. If there is no parenting and management, the marriage may be difficult. It is understandable that she is eager to find a stepmother, but is it really a so-called "coincidence" that Guan Suyi is selected
Huo Shengzhe walked to the window and looked in the direction of Ganquan Palace, shook his head and laughed. Coincidence is not a coincidence, he has no intention to pursue it, since Chenguang intends to break free from the past, why not fulfill him? After all, he was also ashamed of those two people back then, so that their husband and wife were separated and separated from each other. Now that the family and country are unified, the universe has changed, and it is time to look forward.
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At the same time, Zhong Shi and Guan Suyi were hosting several relatives at home. One of them is the wife of Guan Yunqi's cousin. It is best to inquire about the news on weekdays. I heard that the Guan family rejected the marriage proposal of the Marquis of Zhenbei, and immediately came to the door to be a lobbyist.
"Brother and sister, you are so stupid that you even rejected the marriage of the Marquis of Zhenbei. If you miss this village, you won't have this shop anymore! Who is Marquis Zhenbei, you just came to Yanjing, right? Understood, let me talk to you." She grabbed a handful of melon seeds and chatted while nibbling, "Zhenbei Hou was originally the son of an important official of the previous dynasty. He was wronged by his father and was sent to the frontier by the emperor of the previous dynasty. There, he accidentally met the current emperor and became a good friend, and then followed him in the north and south, and made great contributions. His current title is all based on military exploits, and it can be said that he is both civil and military, and he has a dignified appearance. "
"No matter how powerful and handsome he is, he is also a widower with a pair of children. My Yiyi will not be a stepmother, let alone a stepmother!" Zhong Shi pouted.
"What's the matter with the widower? The widower is also good enough for our family!" My sister-in-law spat out a few pieces of melon seed shells and said anxiously, "He and the emperor share a common relationship, and they lived and died together in the first battle; He was awarded the title of General Dangkou, and now he is guarding the border and has a bright future. This double hero is not prominent enough? Besides, his wife's family is even more incredible. Jieyu, two steps up is Zhaoyi and the Empress! Who doesn't know that Ye Jieyu loves the children left behind by her sister so much, she always gives generous rewards and takes good care of them everywhere. As long as we take good care of them, we will not be afraid of being in Houhou. The government can't stand firm. Two and a half old children, and they have not been loved by their mother since childhood, they should be well coaxed, Yiyi Bingxue is smart, knowledgeable, and can handle it."
Zhong Shi's expression became more and more disgusting, and she was about to open her mouth to refute, but Guan Suyi, who had been silent, said slowly, "So, auntie, you also know that if you want to gain a firm foothold in the Hou Mansion, you have to serve two children well. I am going to be the master. Mother, should I still be a maid? Who knows that Marquis Zhao is infatuated with his deceased wife and has no regrets for his deceased wife, and that he loves his children as if he would die. At this time, he continues, considering his daughter Zhao Chunxi's future marriage, what status can a woman who married in the past have? It will be lost after passing, and it will be miserable to be alone in the empty boudoir all year round in the future. Besides, this is the entry point of the Zhao family’s clan wife, why should the Ye family come to see each other? Am I going to be ruled by a dead person everywhere in the future? If you like it, leave it to your daughter."
twin sister? Guan Suyi lowered her eyes and sneered, Ye Zhen and Ye Zhen, these two names were well obtained, and they were not afraid that the insider would call them wrong; the excuse of twins was better, and even the admission of mistakes was completely avoided, and the bad things of the year were really covered up. Must be strictly. She didn't want to find out how Ye Zhen could fall into the Yellow River and get away with fake death, and she didn't want to know how she changed her name and surname to Ye Jieyu, who was aloof. She just wanted to stay away from the Zhao family's house of male thieves and female prostitutes.
Fortunately, her parents and grandfather love her very much. As long as she doesn't respond, this marriage will not happen. Zhao Luli has a very strong self-esteem, and has been rejected several times in succession, and he will never come again. Back then, if she hadn't been able to rescue the Guan family from being caught in the fire by marrying into the Marquis of Zhenbei, she would not have agreed easily. The so-called glory, wealth, and food were never what she wanted.
The woman was a little annoyed after being contradicted, and was about to scold for a few words, when Mrs. Zhong immediately responded, "My husband and the old man are both white and humble, but they would not dare to marry their daughter into such a high-level house. Sisters-in-law, Brothers and sisters, please come back, I have been feeling a little cold recently and have a splitting headache, so please don't stay any longer." The words fell to Taohong to see off the guest.
All the wives got up angrily and said goodbye one after another. Just at this moment, a little Huangmen arrived with the imperial decree, shaking the Guan family up and down, especially Guan Suyi, who was stunned for a while before slowly kneeling down. , the skin is cold.
Is this fate? In this life, even if she resists death, Zhao Luli will still have a way to push her into the fire pit. For a moment, Guan Suyi began to doubt the meaning of rebirth, and even his thoughts were ashes as rotten wood. But soon, she broke free from the pain of suffocation and became firm and strong.
it is good! Very good! Marrying into the Zhao family is better than marrying someone who doesn't know the foundation. This world is inherently difficult for women, whether it is a merchant, a farmer, or a nobleman, whoever has surplus money will always go to his home to take concubines. This is the normal state of men in the world, and it is inevitable. Instead of going through the journey from joy and hope to despair and numbness again in the future, it is better to sit on the sidelines from the beginning.
The reason why she failed miserably in her last life was precisely because she did too much and said too little, making those people think that she deserved everything she paid. In this life, she decided to just talk and not do it, put on a hypocritical face of a good wife and a good mother, and win a good reputation for being virtuous and virtuous, but she has to see what kind of splendid tricks the Zhao family can produce without her own efforts. Luscious fruit.
While thinking about it, Guan Suyi weighed the Ming Huang imperial decree in her hand and smiled sarcastically.