Chapter 66 Taking the initiative to ask for a marriage order
Xiao Changfeng was assassinated and was in coma for more than a month. Only a few days after he resumed his duties in court, he was assassinated again on the street, which caused an uproar in the court.
But in this uproar, there was more ridicule than surprise.
An official from the Ministry of Punishment asked, "Xiao Hou, how many people have you offended? The civil and military forces of our entire dynasty, combined, don't have as many assassinations as you!"
Since Xiao Changfeng was assassinated and fell into coma, not only Xiao Changfeng's people have been searching for the murderer, but even the Punishment Department has not stopped busy.
Although Emperor Zhao Yan hated Xiao Changfeng, he did not lose face in what he should do.
While hoping that Xiao Changfeng would never wake up, he also strictly ordered the Ministry of Punishment to capture the murderer and give an explanation to Xiao Houfu.
This person was one of the officials assigned to this assassination case.
As a result, before the old case was solved, a new case came up again, and he couldn't find out the identity of the assassin. It was difficult for him not to be irritated.
"Last time it was a weak woman, this time it was a salesman, what a variety of killers!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was faint laughter around him.
Xiao Changfeng is a rising star with a bright future. In fact, many ministers in the court wanted to curry favor with him at first.
However, this little Xiao Hou's heart is as cold and inaccessible as the silver mask on his face.
Everyone was hot and cold, and Xiao Hu was afraid that the newly-rising Xiaohou Mansion would affect the status of the old Xiaohou Mansion. Under his deliberate instigation, those who wanted to join Xiao Changfeng or win over him ended up standing together.
The first team began to exclude Xiao Changfeng.
Xiao Changfeng didn't care about these things and still went his own way.
As he made several more achievements on the battlefield, the voices of opposition gradually became quieter, and no one dared to mess with him.
However, probably because Xiao Changfeng has been absent from the court for almost three months, some people have forgotten how powerful Xiao Changfeng is.
Behind the silver face, the slender eyes fell on the place where the most ridiculing came. Chills came from all directions, and several civil servants couldn't help but shrink.
Finally, Xiao Changfeng's eyes fell back on the person from the Criminal Department.
"I have been in the army for ten years. I have experienced life and death on the battlefield. I have fought bloody battles and killed thousands of enemies."
"If Mr. Liu feels that I have offended many people, this is also the right thing to do."
He tapped the silver mask on his face, "After all, I survived countless assassinations by chance."
The "ding" sound made by the silver mask reminded Mr. Liu of the reason why Xiao Hou always wore a mask.
At that time, Xiao Hou was still an ordinary bodyguard beside General Murong.
The killers sent by Fan Bang ambushed and intercepted the old general, catching everyone off guard. It was the young Xiao Hou who used his bravery to escort the old general out of the encirclement.
In the end, he resisted dozens of people who were pursuing him with his own body, and gave the old general a chance to rendezvous with the reinforcements.
Old General Murong, who was waiting for the reinforcements, immediately ordered his people to come back to find the guard who had been protecting him loyally. He was very sad to learn that Xiao Changfeng was seriously injured and fell into the river.
Unexpectedly, half a year later, Xiao Changfeng miraculously returned to the military camp. Old General Murong was very happy and entrusted him with important tasks.
Rumor has it that although Xiao Changfeng survived Fan Bang's knife attack, his face was completely destroyed and he only wore a silver mask to show off to others.
And it is precisely because of this hatred that he becomes more and more fierce against his enemies on the battlefield, winning almost every battle.
Such an act would definitely arouse the taboos of other countries, and it is possible that all kinds of people would be sent to assassinate Xiao Changfeng.
Thinking of this possibility, Mr. Liu regretted his cheerful remarks just now.
After all, the man in front of me is a ruthless master who will retaliate against his enemies.
Sensing Lord Liu's fear, Xiao Changfeng said coldly, "The person who assassinated me must ask Lord Liu to be more careful!"
"Don't worry, Xiao Hou, it's certain, that's certain!" Mr. Liu's attitude at this time was completely different from before.
After beating Mr. Liu in front of all the ministers, Xiao Changfeng did not leave the palace immediately, but went to see the Queen Mother.
Following the instructions of Dr. Shen, he did not go to see the Queen Mother as soon as he recovered, for fear of causing trouble to the Queen Mother.
It had been a long time since the Chen family's uncle was buried. He thought that the Queen Mother's mood should be calm, and it was time to go see the Queen Mother.
"Sit down."
Murong Jing spared Xiao Changfeng's courtesy and gave him a seat.
Grandma Sun saw that the two of them had something to say, so she waved her hands to the maids and eunuchs in the palace, and all the waiters left silently.
Grandma Sun stood at the door by herself, listening to instructions from inside the door at any time.
Xiao Changfeng looked at the Queen Mother worriedly, "Queen Mother, I heard from Doctor Shen that you are seriously ill because of my affairs?"
Facing the Queen Mother, his voice was no longer as cold as when he spoke to the adults of the previous dynasty. There was worry and nervousness in his voice.
"It's not all because of you. The Ai family's health was not good, but it's fine now!" Murong Jing said with a smile.
This was all thanks to Nian Yun. Without the help of her medical skills, she might not have been able to see Xiao Changfeng wake up now.
Xiao Changfeng looked at the Queen Mother carefully. She was thinner than before, but her energy was indeed much better than before!
"Don't talk about the Aijia. Since you are here, you are already ready, right?"
On the day Xiao Changfeng regained consciousness, Doctor Shen came back to report.
Regardless of what Dr. Shen said about "The Queen Mother became seriously ill because of Xiaohou's incident" or "The Queen Mother feels sorry for Princess Nianyun", Murong Jing actually asked Dr. Shen to say it specifically.
Xiao Changfeng was smart. After hearing what Doctor Shen said, he knew that when he came to see him, he would probably have to face the same problem in the past again.
In the past, Murong Jing felt that she was too kind to both Xiao Changfeng and Su Nianyun, and allowed them to make wrong choices.
This time it was just right. Anyway, Chen Shaoan, who was in the way, was dead, so she had to force her again.
Although she had asked Su Nianyun before, and Su Nianyun had made it clear that she would not leave the Chen family, Murong Jing was someone who had come before.
After all, Su Nianyun is still young. She has just lost her husband and has many things that she can't figure out. She has to think about it. Su Nianyun must not stay with the Chen family for the rest of her life!
Murong Jing felt that the main crux was Xiao Changfeng. As long as Xiao Changfeng nodded and agreed, there would be no problem for Su Nianyun to remarry.
Xiao Changfeng looked at the Queen Mother's expectant eyes.
The fact that he chose to come today means that he has thought it over before and after.
Finally, he spoke slowly, "Queen Mother, I want to marry Princess Nianyun."
"Are you serious?" Murong Jing was delighted.
She thought she would have to work harder on this guy, but she didn't expect him to take the initiative to speak.
"I have thought about it. I was reckless when I refused the marriage, so I ask the Queen Mother to give me a chance to make amends and to marry Princess Nianyun to me."
"Okay, okay," the Queen Mother said with a smile, "you finally got the idea."
"Nian Yun is a good girl, but her life is too hard. You must be more tolerant of her in the future..."
"Queen Mother, I promise that Princess Nianyun will not suffer the slightest grievance in my palace..."
Xiao Changfeng always speaks the truth.
With his guarantee, the big stone in Murong Jing's heart finally fell into place.
When Xiao Changfeng left, she immediately ordered Grandma Sun.
"Send someone to tell Nianyun the good news, so that she can be mentally prepared as soon as possible. It will also happen that the settlement with the Chen family will be completed as soon as possible. Once her three-month filial piety period is over, the Ai family will hold a wedding for the two of them."
"Queen Mother, is this... going too fast?" Grandma Sun asked, "Consort Chen died only three months ago, and if you arrange for the princess to remarry, others will criticize..."
"If you criticize, criticize," Murong Jing said nonchalantly, "This evil person has done what the Aijia did, and the Aijia cannot let Nian Yun suffer!"
"Also," she told Grandma Sun, "this matter has not been finalized, so don't let outsiders know about it yet."