In the afternoon, He Yuanhao had dinner, rested for a while, and prepared to enter the palace to meet the Queen Mother.

There are no private affairs in the palace. Even if the Queen Mother is no longer in power, she still has considerable political influence by marrying the eldest princess.

This influence can be said to be large or small.

For ordinary third- and fourth-grade officials, if they get the eldest princess as their daughter-in-law, it will inevitably mean that they are attracted by the Meng family and choose to side with the Meng family. But He Yuanhao is different. The He family has deep roots, and he is a military general, and almost all military generals are under the prime minister.

, Anyone with a discerning eye can understand that a mere eldest princess who is not favored will not waver He Yuanhao and cannot replace the He family's 120,000 elite soldiers.

Although Nanzhu was not favored, the He family had little pressure on getting married, but no matter how unfavored she was, she was still the late emperor's legacy, the dignified and dignified eldest princess of Da Qi.

This is different from ordinary families.

In ordinary families, even if the status of the two families is slightly different, when the elders meet each other, they must observe etiquette, treat each other as equals, and call each other "in-laws."

But the Meng family is not an ordinary family, it is the Daqi royal family.

He Yuanhao got Princess Nanzhu as his daughter-in-law. In theory, he was related to the royal family, and even calculated his seniority, he could become the emperor's uncle and the queen mother's in-laws.

But this is only theoretical. In fact, even if you marry the emperor's sister, the eldest princess, as your daughter-in-law, the emperor is still the emperor, and the queen mother is still the queen mother. None of the courtesy of a courtier is lacking. It will not be because of marrying

The eldest princess, and got some exception.

Take dressing as an example. Although He Yuanhao was going to discuss marriage, he still had to wear the official uniform that represented his status as a minister.

When Zhang Jingxian served him and put on his official uniform, He Yuanhao specially told him: "Be careful."

"I don't usually see the master being so careful when I go to court."

"This time I'm going to see the Queen Mother to discuss the little bastard's marriage. It's not as simple as going to court."

Zhang Jingxian hummed: "Others are frightened when they go to court, walking on thin ice, but the master is just strolling around, so free."

He Yuanhao said with a smile: "You don't understand. If you want something in your heart and mean something, you will worry about gains and losses and be restless. Just like those courtiers who are uneasy about their positions. I don't have so many thoughts and ideas. As long as I go to court

, I’ll be satisfied if I can just drink a bowl of black chicken soup.”

Zhang Jingxian carefully sorted out the wrinkles on He Yuanhao's official uniform, and said with a helpless smile: "The master just said, 'Don't mean anything', but he broke the precept and reminded me."

After finishing arranging his clothes, He Yuanhao touched the smooth sleeves of his official uniform and said with satisfaction: "I'm not a monk, so I have no distracting thoughts. I don't seek wealth, but only the peace of the people. Let's go."

Mrs. Hou's wife helped Mr. Hou get on the horse, but Mr. Hou rode twice, jumped off again, and ran to the Hou's mansion.

"Jingxian, hold the horse, I forgot something."

"Didn't you already get the gift card?"

"There's something else."

Something else?

Zhang Jingxian doesn’t quite understand.

When you go to the palace to ask for a hand in marriage, what else should you bring besides gift cards?

Get a knife?

Impossible. The palace is not my home, how can I let him enter with a knife?

…

There are six divisions in the imperial court, three of which belong to Han and three to Meng. This is a delicate balance that the Qi State has tried its best to maintain since the division of power between the former emperors.

Even during the reign of the Queen Mother, Meng had at least two books in his hands.

After Princess Xiaoyue took power, she used both kindness and power to firmly control the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Industry. At this time, the number of civil servants in the Meng family gradually tended to exceed that of the prime minister.

At this time, Meng Qingqian's bedroom was outside Changhe Palace.

Li Gongqin, the father of Li Jin, the Minister of Rites, Huang Qinghe, the father of Huang Buren, the Minister of Punishment, and Yang Zhezu's uncle, Yang Dong's father, Yang Xingguang, the Minister of Works, these three second-rank officials on the side of the Meng family, all stood together as the "boss" Xiaoyue

Outside the eldest princess's door.

Huang Qinghe arrived early and stood around for a while without being summoned by the eldest princess, so he asked Li Gongqin who had just arrived. "Brother Li, His Highness suddenly came to us today. Do you have any clues?"

(Subtext: The boss suddenly shakes me, and my brother is a little panicked. You are the boss’s cousin, so you can tell me everything.)

Li Gongqin came all the way, sweating profusely, and said: "Huang Shangshu, how can we guess His Highness's heart?"

(Subtext: I can’t come!)

Even though the three of them are Meng's confidants, they don't get together often. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yang Xingguang said: "Brother Li, Brother Huang, your highness will be twenty soon. Although twenty is an adult ceremony, not a birthday, no

As for the extravagant arrangements, we can't help but worry about it and lose His Highness's face. I wonder if you two are prepared?"

(Subtext: It’s the boss’s birthday, have you decided what gift to give him?)

Li Gongqin said: "Your Highness does not like vulgar things. In these troubled times, it is a great gift to cause less trouble."

(Subtext: Tell Yang Zhe not to be a monster. My cousin despises him.)

Huang Qinghe said: "What Brother Li said is absolutely true."

(Subtext: Me too.)

Yang Xingguang cupped his hands and smiled. Although he saluted, he did not thank the two of them. He turned to face Changhe Palace and remained silent.

(Subtext: We’ll see.)

After a while, the palace maid led the three people into the palace.

Meng Qingqian, as usual, was wearing a dark red dress, leaning on the seat next to the tea table. She never left her hands with the memorial.

Jian Ling did not stand not far away from Meng Qingqian like when Li came in, but stood behind her, holding his sword with his eyes closed, saying nothing.

The three ministers entered the palace and immediately knelt down.

"I will pay my respects to Your Highness."

Meng Qingqian said: "Get up."

She took one last look at the memorial, threw it on the table, then stood up from the chair, dragging her long skirt that touched the floor, and under the gaze of the three second-rank officials and important court officials, she came to the side and behind them.

When they enter the house, they don't notice the location.

The three ministers did not dare to look at the eldest princess since they entered the room. Most of the time, the only thing that appeared in their field of vision was the hem of the red dress.

At this time, the eldest princess suddenly walked behind them, and they only dared to take a look from the corner of their eyes. They still faced the direction of the eldest princess's original seat and did not dare to move.

Until Meng Qing's clear and clear voice sounded.

"My three ministers, I have a happy event to tell you today."

When the three of them heard Meng Qingqian speak, they dared to turn around and face her, saying: "I congratulate Your Highness."

By this time, they discovered that apart from Meng Qingqian's long skirt, there was also an official uniform in their field of vision.

Meng Qing smiled slightly and said: "Congratulations are not necessary, raise your head and meet old friends."

The three of them looked up and were shocked to find that there was a minister wearing a third-grade official uniform standing next to Meng Qingqian.

Lu Liang, the minister of Honglu Temple!

Isn't Lu Liang from Han Wenxin's side? How could he...

Meng Qingqian stretched out her slender hand and gently patted Lu Liang's shoulder.

"Lord Lu has always been my great minister. His vision, abilities, and talents are all top-notch. From now on, you will all be friends. You don't have to worry too much, and you can move around frequently."

Lu Liang's waist curved more and more with the slapping of Meng Qingqian's palms. After waiting for the eldest princess to finish her words, he cupped hands with the three ministers and said: "My lords, we will all be friends from now on. We are willing to work with you,

Serve His Highness."

The three of them were all members of the court, so how could they not know what the defection of Lu Liang, the Prime Minister's confidant, meant.

Li Gongqin said: "Congratulations, Your Highness."

Huang Buren said: "Your Highness is wise."
Chapter completed!