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Chapter 282
A few days later, the temperature became cooler and cooler. Looking from Zhuowang Mansion, the wind was light and the clouds were light, the sky was blue, the breeze was blowing, the treetops were rustling, and occasionally there were a few birdsong, accompanied by the chirping of autumn insects. Luli looked extraordinarily peaceful and peaceful.

In this harmonious atmosphere, there are turbulent waves hidden.

Outside the brightest courtyard in Shuyuan Garden of King Zhuo's Mansion, a row of maids entered with trays in their hands.

In front of the dressing table, a slim and enchanting figure was reflected in the mirror. She lowered her head, her long black hair was spread out, covering her side face, so that people could not see her expression clearly, but her whole body still exuded An unconcealable murderous aura.

"Princess, the lord ordered us to bring something." The maid's respectful voice came from outside the door.

"Give it to me." The maid at the door took it with ease, and handed it to Kunyu's personal maid, Fang Fei.

"Princess, it's Fengguan." Fang Fei, who was behind her, walked forward cautiously holding a tray.

Hearing this, the person in the mirror slowly raised his head, revealing a delicate and expressionless face.

She didn't look back, and from the reflection in the mirror, she could see the appearance of the phoenix crown.

It was a set of phoenix crowns made of pure gold, with phoenix feathers embellished with beads, luxurious and graceful, and it could be seen that the sender was very sincere.

The crown shape of the phoenix fluttering its wings burned her eyes, and people could not help but think of the beautiful picture of a shy woman being lifted to cover her head.

Fang Fei waited for a long while, but did not wait for the expected voice, but heard a cold "get out", which made her tremble all over, and the tray in her hand was almost unsteady.

This morning, after the young master Zhuo from Zhuo Wang's mansion came, the princess changed her face, but she kept silent about what happened, until the Zhuo Wang sent something, this strange dignified meaning never dissipated.

Fang Fei didn't dare to raise her head, she put the tray containing the phoenix crown on the dressing table, stepped aside and bowed respectfully, then tiptoed out, and closed the door.

As soon as the door was closed, there was only the sound of the tray being overturned in the room, and then, "bang—" the mirror shattered and fell to the ground, making a piercing sound, and all the maids outside the door fell to their knees in unison. Dare to come out.

In the other corner of the Zhuo Palace, in a quiet courtyard, a young man in a black brocade robe was sitting at a stone table in the courtyard, his pair of long and narrow red phoenix eyes were staring at the paper in his hand, his brows were slightly wrinkled, "Yi Bai, This marriage is related to your future, have you really thought about it?"

In front of him, a handsome and impeccable young man stood tall and tall. Hearing the words, his face remained unchanged, "There is nothing to change."

Seeing that he did not hesitate, Zhuo Mingxuan was stunned for a long time before slowly opening his mouth, "Do you know what you will lose if you reject this marriage?"

"nature."

Zhuo Mingxuan shook his head and sighed, "Even if you have made up your mind, this matter is not easy to handle."

"I have my own way to persuade them." Zhuo Yibai looked firm, "I am not the heir to the palace, such a thing should not have happened to me."

Zhuo Mingxuan put away the ease on his face, "Where is the inheritance of the marriage? Since you are the son of the eldest son, you are qualified."

For someone like Zhuo Mingxuan, such a marriage is naturally a good thing, and it will help his great cause.

His persuasion seems to be refusal, but in fact, it's not that he doesn't want to take away such a good opportunity, but he can see that it is not easy to reverse Kunyu's choice.

Before that, he needs to confirm Zhuo Yibai's intentions and find an ally for himself, so that this matter can really go in the direction he wants.

"Although I am the eldest son, I am at the bottom. According to the clan rules, the outstanding heir can inherit the king's title, but my father has three sons. Although the eldest son is out of experience and has no time to take care of the general affairs of the mansion, he is worthy of a great responsibility. Even without him, The second son also manages the affairs of the mansion in an orderly manner, and is the father's right-hand man." Zhuo Yibai said, "Both of them are the most likely to inherit the title in the Zhuo Palace. Come on, it's not my turn anyway. Besides, the princess of Nanyue has a noble status, how can she be worthy of a prince's son without an inheritance?" Seeing the other party's expression gradually softening, he said again: "Second brother, you should know that my ambition is not here. .”

Zhuo Mingxuan was silent for a moment when he heard the words, before he said: "Of course I know your ambition. You seem to be easy-going but you are upright, and you don't like to be controlled by others. But if one day Princess Nanyue asks His Majesty to marry you, even if you don't want to, I'm afraid you can't." Resist, then, what are you going to do?"

"I understand, so I'm going to resolve this matter as soon as possible." Zhuo Yibai nodded, his eyes were deep, "Today, I have already clarified my mind with her in private."

Zhuo Mingxuan raised his eyebrows: "Distinguish your mind? Have you ever gone to her?"

"Yes."

"Do you know that your actions will bring you trouble?" Zhuo Mingxuan frowned, "Did she ever agree?"

"Of course I know." Zhuo Yibai nodded, "Before I left, the princess didn't answer me."

"Since you know all about it, you still go to provoke her?" Zhuo Mingxuan's tone suddenly rose, "She is the princess of Nanyue, and also a distinguished guest received by His Majesty, if she becomes angry with embarrassment, to the palace..."

"No." Zhuo Yibai interrupted him, a look of confusion flashed in his eyes, "The South Vietnam forces are complicated, I have already talked with the South Vietnam envoys, they will intervene in this marriage, and choose a real benefit for South Vietnam. .”

His eyes fell on the other party, as if he meant something.

Zhuo Mingxuan is a smart person, so he naturally understood what he meant.It seems that Zhuoyi Baili recommended him after discussing the pros and cons.

"You..." He was silent for a while, and looked at him with some vigilance, "I didn't know you had such a scheming side before."

Once, Zhuo Yibai's extraordinary intelligence surprised Zhuo Wang, but after a disaster happened, he was frightened and gradually became an idle and innocent boy.

Zhuo Mingxuan who witnessed all this naturally remembered it.

However, after a long time, he was inevitably confused by the innocent and harmless appearance of the other party, and forgot what he used to be.

"If I am selected as the person to marry, I am afraid that Zhuo Wangfu will not be peaceful." Zhuo Yibai looked at the other party calmly, "Those envoys from South Vietnam will definitely not give up and interfere with the succession of the Wangfu. I don't know who it will fall on." Zhuo Yibai said these shocking words lightly.

This is to remind Zhuo Mingxuan that if he is really forced to be a son-in-law, in order to be worthy of the status of a princess, maybe the succession of the title of this palace will be interfered by Emperor Donglin, and it will eventually fall to the little-known little prince of Zhuo Palace. body.

When Zhuo Mingxuan heard the words, his expression froze, and he immediately felt overwhelmed and understood the seriousness of it.

He looked at him strangely, and suddenly smiled: "You have worked so hard, it must not be just for the beauty of adults."

Zhuo Yibai was stunned for a moment, his elder brother was really resourceful, he walked out of his carefully designed dead end so quickly, and instantly suspected him.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Zhuo Mingxuan frowned and thought for a moment, then said slowly: "If I'm right, are you doing it for another woman?"

(End of this chapter)