Xu Zizhen looked surprised: "Why can't I come? Didn't the emperor agree with me and Luo...Princess Yuping?"
"Oh Mr. Xu, it's a long story, but...it's just that things have changed now. I'm afraid you won't be able to see the princess anymore." Eunuch Li said hesitantly and unclearly.
Xu Zizhen's face sank, and his voice became louder: "What do you mean? Are the rumors outside true? Are Luo'er really going to marry Mr. Mou's son? Get out of the way, I want to see the emperor. He is an emperor after all.
How can you talk like fart?"
Eunuch Li was anxious: "Master Xu, be silent!" This was at the gate of the palace, surrounded by a large group of imperial guards. Even if Xu Zizhen had rescued Princess Yuping, these words were disrespectful to the emperor and would be beheaded! Eunuch Li
People from Li Luoyan's palace also witnessed with their own eyes the process of Xu Zizhen rescuing the princess. Therefore, although the emperor's order was higher, they still favored Xu Zizhen.
But Xu Zizhen didn't appreciate it at all. He grabbed Eunuch Li by the collar and shouted, "Let me ask you, does the princess know about this? Or is this just the emperor's wishful thinking?"
Eunuch Li was old and weak, and could not break free from Xu Zizhen's hand. He immediately said anxiously: "The emperor mentioned this matter, but the princess did not have any objection."
Xu Zizhen suddenly froze, and slowly loosened his palms. Eunuch Li took the opportunity to leave, took half a step back, and cautiously advised: "Mr. Xu, if there is nothing else, we will leave first."
"Eunuch Li." Xu Zizhen suddenly stopped him and asked slowly, "Do you know why the emperor suddenly promised the princess to Mr. Mou's son?"
Eunuch Li hesitated for a moment, and finally said in a low voice: "Master Xu defeated a hundred thousand men of our Xia Kingdom at Jincheng Pass. This matter has been spread to everyone. The emperor naturally has his reasons, and the princess also needs to avoid suspicion.
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Xu Zizhen nodded: "Okay, I understand." After saying that, he turned and left without looking back, but his expression now was completely different from when he first arrived. His face was ashen, his eyes were dull, and he turned a blind eye to the heavily armed Forbidden Army around him.
, just dragging his feet.
Those imperial troops were nothing more than that, because Xu Zizhen did not act wild in the end, but the general guarding the city couldn't help it. He had not yet figured out who the consort was, because the princess's marriage to Mou Diying was just a matter of the streets.
It was just news. When he saw Eunuch Li coming out at the beginning, he immediately believed Xu Zizhen's identity as the consort.
But then things suddenly changed. Although the conversation between the two confirmed that Xu Zizhen had a romantic relationship with the princess, it also became clear that the emperor had promised the princess to Mou Diying. Now his anger suddenly jumped up,
My face is still burning, this slap will not be in vain.
He choked, his sword unsheathed, and ordered the two soldiers accompanying him: "Come with me to capture this thief!"
Xu Zizhen didn't even look back, and didn't see his sword at all. Eunuch Li hurriedly stopped: "Wait a minute, the princess has told me not to do anything difficult for Mr. Xu."
The general did not dare to disobey, so he could only sheath the sword angrily, glared at Xu Zizhen fiercely, and spat: "Damn it, the princess doesn't even look down on you, why are you dragging her? Don't fall into my hands."
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Xu Zizhen seemed oblivious to all this and was still dragging his feet slowly. Daye quickly led the horse over and supported Xu Zizhen. Zhuo Ya sneered and gloated: "So you rely on Princess Xixia, but
Now that the dream of being a prince consort cannot come true, can you still be so overbearing?"
Daye turned around and cupped his hands to Zhuo Ya with a grimace, signaling her not to add insult to injury. At this time, Xu Zizhen's look was something he had never seen before. He was afraid that his soul had been greatly hit. What if Zhuo Ya's words would stimulate her again?
God knows what stupid things he might do with his temperament.
Xu Zizhen ignored him at all. The people and things around him were completely isolated from him. Ohno had no choice but to walk slowly with him. It was already getting late, and if he didn't stay in a hotel, he might end up sleeping on the street.
Fortunately, Xingqing Mansion is the capital of the Western Xia Kingdom after all. Although it is not as prosperous as Bianliang in the Song Dynasty, it is not deserted. There are still many pedestrians on the street at this time, and there are still many shops that are not closed, with hangings on their doors.
There are red lanterns one after another, and the joy of the New Year can still be seen. The lanterns at the entrance of one of the stores are particularly eye-catching. They are arranged in four vertical rows with the four characters Qingqiu Inn written on them.
Daye supported Xu Zizhen and whispered: "Master, it's getting late, let's stay here."
Xu Zizhen's eyes were still dull, and he turned a deaf ear to Daye's words. Daye was so anxious that he almost cried: "Master, don't be like this, please say something!"
"Huh..." Xu Zizhen finally seemed to have woken up. He took a long breath, raised his eyelids and looked around, "Just stay here. You and this bitch go in first, and I'll find a place to drink.
"After saying that, he raised his feet and walked forward.
Ohno said anxiously: "Master, wait for me, I will go with you."
Xu Zizhen suddenly turned his head and stared at him, shouting loudly: "I just want to be quiet for a fucking moment, don't bother me!"
Daye had never been scolded by him like this before, and was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, Xu Zizhen had already disappeared. Zhuo Ya looked at Xu Zizhen coldly from beginning to end, and didn't say a word until he left.
His eyes were full of disdain and contempt.
Xu Zizhen walked in despair, found a restaurant that was not yet closed, and walked in. There were not many customers at this time, only four or five people here and there. Xu Zizhen didn't even look at the others, and just chose a corner seat to sit down, without caring.
The others looked at him in surprise, and he asked for a jar of wine.
The wine jars in Xixia are similar to those in the Central Plains. A large jar weighs fifty pounds and a small jar weighs twenty pounds. Xu Zizhen asked for a big jar. He didn’t ask for any food to go with the wine. He just ordered a large blue and white bowl. He patted open the mud to seal it and poured it full.
Bowl, I drank it in two or three mouthfuls as soon as I raised my neck, and poured another bowl without wiping my mouth.
The waiter's eyes were wide-eyed. He had been working as a waiter in a restaurant for many years, and this was the first time he saw such a bold man drinking. Moreover, this man looked gentle and fair, like a big girl. He was stunned.
, then I remembered to ask Xu Zizhen if he wanted to order some more dishes to go with the wine, but he didn't expect that Xu Zizhen would roar.
It was clear now. The last thing a restaurant owner wants to mess with is drunk and crazy people. However, Xu Zizhen has both of them. Even the guests at the next table secretly moved away to prevent him from going crazy.
Bad luck and disaster.
Xu Zizhen didn't pay attention to anyone else. After driving away the waiter, he drank one bowl after another. It didn't take long for his face to turn red and his eyes to become confused. He held the wine jar with one hand and the bowl with the other.
He was talking vaguely and didn't know what he was saying.
Of course, no one noticed that Xu Zizhen's eyes were paying attention to the door without any trace. His drinking capacity was already very good, and since he gained the inner strength, it has become much better than before. How could he get drunk so fast?
Time passed by, and Xu Zizhen was not in a hurry. Anyway, there would be no tomorrow until today, and there would always be a fish taking the bait. Suddenly, a faint smile flashed in his eyes.
Is this coming?
A rickety old man appeared at the door of the restaurant. He was wearing a washed white Taoist robe. His sparse gray hair was pulled into a small bun. He had a small cloth bag on his shoulder and a white cloth flag in his hand.
It reads: The Iron-mouthed God is calculating Guiguzi!