She guessed, but Xiao Zhen already knew who the visitor was. He opened his mouth, but did not respond. Instead, he turned to Liuli and said, "Today, I must go to the palace to see my father to discuss business, and we can't be separated. Tomorrow

It's a young year, and I'm trapped in the palace and can't get out. How about the day after tomorrow? I'll go to Ning'an Marquis Mansion to visit, so you wait for me, okay?"

Liuli should be.

Xiao Zhen nodded with Shui Shiqiao, led the horse to the carriage, lowered his head slightly as a salute, and whispered something. Then he got into the carriage and left.

"Probably she is my future mother-in-law." Liuli said to Shui Shiqiao, shrugging her shoulders with an indifferent expression.

Shuishi Qiao didn't say anything, but the feeling of regret and regret for agreeing to Liuli's dangerous plan overflowed in his heart again, and gradually turned into a bitter taste.

At this time, on the carriage, Xiao Zhen faced Concubine Cui Shu, who was dressed as an ordinary lady. Her face was so beautiful that she looked like a good sister. She lowered her head and saluted respectfully and distantly, "Concubine."

"I didn't disturb your affairs, did I?" Cui Shufei said coldly.

In fact, she missed her son very much. She hadn't seen him for several months, and she missed and worried about her day and night. Jiulang was the person she loved most in the world, and even the emperor couldn't stop him. But for some reason, the words changed in her mouth.

.Is it because...the mother and son have been neglected for too long? Isn't she doing it for him? If a child who grows up in the harem is not cruel to him, he will become a weakling among the fans if he is blindly pampered. The emperor is very fond of Jiulang

, just because he is manly.

No one knows the emperor better than her. But now that the emperor is old, he is unpredictable. For example, he must let Jiulang marry the daughter of the Caogang. She has suffered enough in her life and cannot let him.

My son suffers it again!

Xiao Zhen didn't know how to answer, so he simply remained silent.

This made Cui Shufei feel an unknown fire in her heart, and her voice became colder, "You said you would not marry her."

Xiao Zhen pursed his lips and said, "Concubine, I have changed my mind. I want to marry her because... I like her."

Concubine Cui Shu suddenly turned her head and stared at her son, "What's so good about her? Don't think that I'm in the deep palace and don't care. I sent someone to inquire in detail. She is an rude and rude woman with no talent and poor appearance."

Generally speaking, his temper is even worse. I can barely match you by living in the Ning'an Marquis Mansion and relying on his status. I'm just not grateful. He can't get along with the two girls from the Wen family. Such a person,

How can I be your true concubine? How will you be a mother to the world in the future? I don’t understand, what do you like about her? I’m not afraid to tell you. Your good brother Eleven made an appointment with her to enjoy the snow at the Zhuangzi in Yishan a few days ago.

She is alone! You know what a romantic and lustful person Eleven is. If she is a lady, for the sake of her own reputation, she will definitely not go before it is too late to hide. Don’t forget, there was something a bit between the two of them before.

Unclear rumors. Even if you don't mind these, at least think about her destiny! She must be a very stubborn person. She has only been in Ning'an Marquis Mansion for a few days. Have you seen how many violent deaths have occurred in the Wen family?

There’s a fire!”

"What does this have to do with Liuli?" Xiao Zhen retorted impatiently after listening to the mother-in-law's chatter. "What a noble person the mother-in-law is, she actually believed in those who tried to harm her father and family like a country fool.

Rumors?"

Concubine Cui Shu was furious when her son compared her to an ignorant woman. She had never been calm and steady, so she spoke in a lower voice because she wanted to please her son. At this time, she could not care less and slapped her hard.

Kneel said, "Unfilial son! I am doing this for your own good! Don't think that your father dotes on you and gives you the shipping rights just because he values ​​you. As long as you do well, you will have a good chance of becoming the East Palace. Do you think

Is your father not promoting me to the rank of empress because of the opposition from the original queen? No! It’s just because I used to be the widow of the Fu family, and I have a bad reputation! How many times have I told you that your father values ​​orthodoxy the most?

Because he relied on orthodoxy when he seized the throne! So do you think that if you marry a reckless girl from the Cao Gang, and she is a child of an outsider, will you still have the chance to sit in that chair in the future? Beauty can ruin the country, and you can’t do it just because of a moment.

If you are happy, then give up all our years of planning! When other men marry, they marry a wife, but what you marry is the country! It’s a big position! It’s an opportunity!”

Cough! Aunt Zhao’s coughing sound came from outside.

This carriage was specially built, and it was difficult for people outside to hear the conversations inside. But Cui Shufei raised her voice in desperation, so Aunt Zhao had to give a subtle reminder.

Xiao Zhen thought about how difficult it was for his mother and concubine to stay in the palace for so many years. She gave birth to five children, but he was the only one left. His heart softened and he said softly, "Concubine, don't be impatient for a moment. We will discuss this matter in the long term."

Okay? Not to mention that my father will not let me break off the engagement, but my mother and concubine have not seen the many benefits of marrying Liuli. Although sitting in that position depends on orthodoxy, my father also wants to see the sons.

Strength. Although Liuli is not one of those noble ladies that Mother and Concubine likes, she will definitely be a good wife."

"What do you know!" Cui Shufei snorted coldly, "Men, the quality of the first half of life depends on one's origin. The quality of the second half of life, the wife and the in-laws can play a big role. A wise wife is a virtuous husband who will cause less trouble.

Although this metaphor is not appropriate, it is the same principle. In addition to strength, you also need connections to gain power. So what if you use the power and money of the Caogang to fight for that position? You also need to be secure.

But if you marry a commoner girl, what will the nobles in Tokyo think? How can they support you? Let the untouchables climb on top, which is the last thing they want to see! People have to see far, if you become a leader in the future

In order to achieve the throne, it is inevitable that princes and ministers will send their daughters and granddaughters to the palace. Are those noble ladies going to succumb to the feet of commoner women? At that time, are you going to kill your wife and offend the Cao gang and cause a big disaster among the people, or do you want to let it happen?

Are the dignitaries in the capital alienated from you, causing instability in the government?"

Xiao Zhen concluded that he really didn't know what to say.

I have to say that what the mother and concubine said makes sense. No one knows what the emperor is thinking. For his favorite son, except for Xiao Zhong, the third prince born by the original empress, he has the most popular choice for the title of prince.

As the official wife, just because the other person's brother had saved her life, it seemed like a child's play anyway. It seemed that she gave him away as a gift. Because of this, many people speculated that he had done something wrong, which caused him to fall out of favor instantly.

The opportunity to inherit the throne was missed.

But the strength of the Caobang and the power of shipping were once again handed over to him, which indicated that his father's love for him would not diminish. Just like this, tightening, loosening, derogating and mentioning, the matter of establishing the East Palace became complicated and confusing.

Get up. So now, no one dares to mention this matter. All the princes and nobles are watching.

However, if he really marries Liuli, the situation has settled, and he can no longer adjust his strategy according to his father's wishes, so he can only fight for this road with all his strength. From now on, it will be the situation that the mother and concubine said, and it will be fine.

I am afraid that there will be constant internal and external troubles for the throne. Although the father has tried his best to cut off Pan and complete the imperial power, the powerful officials and nobles in Tokyo still need to be appeased. It would be okay if Liuli is not the official wife, but such a woman

She will not take anyone as a concubine.

He understands. He understands everything. But he just can't let go of Liuli. He spent half a year alone in Dongjin. If it weren't for the correspondence with Liuli, it would be difficult for him to endure the loneliness and hardship. It is precisely because of these that he

I feel like I can't live without her without realizing it, and I feel like I share the joys and sorrows with her.

"Mother, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. It's useless what you say now. This is a marriage, and it can't be canceled." He didn't know how to reply to his mother, so he simply used this as a shield. Even if he didn't do it before

When he planned to marry Liuli, this was a difficult problem to solve, let alone now that his heart is focused on her?

Concubine Cui Shu indeed stopped talking, but Xiao Zhen didn't notice the sharp light flashing in her eyes. Can't it be relieved? Forget it, then let it be impossible to achieve at all! At that time, even the emperor had nothing to say.

"You can't help your mother when you grow up." Cui Shufei sighed, looking very tired and helpless, "But I am worried after all. Seeing that it is almost the new year, there is no married woman in Ning'an Hou Mansion, and no female family members entered the palace in previous years. You bring her here this year

, I want to see with my own eyes what ability Shui Liuli is capable of actually making my son really fall in love with her." He said, giving his son a sideways glance.

Xiao Zhen was a little embarrassed.

After all, people from ancient times would be a little embarrassed to talk about their sweethearts with their mothers. But Xiao Zhen, like all men, would only be stupidly happy when faced with the sudden compromise of his powerful mother, and did not expect that there would be other conspiracies.

After entering the palace, Xiao Zhen met his father alone. The father and son kept talking until late at night. Xiao Zuo was quite satisfied with his son's performance in Dongjin Mansion. The establishment of the Mansion was an official order for the imperial court and for the six ministries.

For him, it means full cooperation. But for Jiuro, everything from the selection of officials to the cornerstone of the port has to be done personally. It is really rare to be able to achieve this level in just a few months.

With such talent, he will be able to govern the country in the future.

Of course, no one could guess Xiao Zuo's thoughts, and he didn't reveal anything about it. Hong Changzhi, the chief eunuch in the palace, had been personally guarding the door and sent away all the people who came to inquire about the news, without revealing any information. However,

When personally escorting Xiao Zhen to the palace, he took advantage of Xiao Zhen's unpreparedness and quickly placed a piece of paper in the hole of the third old tree next to the clear pool.

Xiao Zhen has been granted the title of king and has a residence outside the palace. However, if any prince talks to the emperor too late and cannot leave the palace, he has a fixed residence in the palace. However, in recent years, there are only nine princes who can allow the emperor to stay so late.

Your Highness, right?

"His Royal Highness Prince Jin, have a good rest. Tomorrow is the New Year, and there is still a lot of excitement in the palace." When he was delivered to the door of the dormitory, Hong Changzhi bent over and said, with a respectful and humble smile on his face.

"Thank you so much, Eunuch Hong." Xiao Zhen's attitude was kind. "I have been back at the beach for a few days and I have found some strange gadgets. I dare to show them to my father tomorrow and get some for my father-in-law to play with."

"Old slave, thank His Highness King Jin for the reward." Hong Changzhi did not refuse, but agreed happily.

His Highness Prince Jin's show of goodwill was done openly, what a clever way. In this palace, what is there that the Emperor doesn't know? The other princes all used money secretly, so the Emperor was not happy. Because the Emperor hates three words the most:

intentions.

He is very optimistic about His Highness Ninth Prince, but if that person intervenes... then it's uncertain.

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