Ci Jinzhi

"No need to pay tribute."

After Emperor Xingyuan spoke, he looked at the young man who stood up.

The young man wearing a vermilion official uniform had a face as cold as jade, with an awe-inspiring look. It's just that today there is tiredness in his eyebrows and eyes, and he doesn't look like he's had a good rest.

"This trip to the south in Qingxiao was really hard."

"Working for His Majesty, I only feel honored, not hard."

Emperor Xingyuan smiled: "I have seen your loyalty. Qingxiao, if I remember correctly, you are twenty-two this year, right?"

"Yes."

"It's been two years since I've been crowned. It's time to get married."

He Qingxiao's expression changed slightly: "I am busy with errands and often traveling around. I have no plans to marry yet."

"That's not right. To start a family, start a family first and then start a career. If you think like this, wouldn't most of the officials in Daxia want to be single?"

Emperor Xingyuan was never a gentle person, and his words were rough, but it was difficult for others to refute him.

He Qingxiao's heart sank, and she had a guess as to why Emperor Xingyuan summoned him to the palace today.

Are you going to grant him a marriage?

Thinking of this possibility, He Qingxiao clenched her fists, her fingertips getting cold.

"There is no elder in your family who makes the decision, so I will tell you directly. I intend to betroth Princess Xuan to you, what do you think?" Emperor Xingyuan asked in a consultative tone, but who really thought that the emperor was negotiating with others? , that would be too naive.

He Qingxiao didn't answer for a while, and the atmosphere immediately became tense.

Seeing He Qingxiao's reaction, Sun Yan started to watch the show.

Marquis Changle was unwilling!

Emperor Xingyuan also noticed it, and his warm smile turned calm: "Qingxiao, what do you think?"

The words became much heavier at the end, and anyone could feel the pressure of the emperor's impending wrath.

He Qingxiao naturally felt it, but no matter what kind of pressure, he could not bear it.

If he agreed, it would be unfair to Princess Xuan, and he would not be able to see Ayou again.

For a moment, he couldn't help but think that the emperor was willing to marry the princess to him, and maybe he was willing to give him a good ending. Then can he ask to marry Ayou?

But soon, He Qingxiao gave up this ridiculous idea born out of greed.

It is impossible for the emperor to agree to Ayou alone.

"I--" He Qingxiao spoke in an almost stagnant atmosphere, "I don't want to marry for the time being, because I have betrayed His Majesty's love."

"Give me a reason why you don't want to marry." Emperor Xingyuan lowered his face, "Don't use what you just said to prevaricate me."

At this point, He Qingxiao could no longer avoid it and had to say: "I lost my father and my mother when I was young. I am an unlucky person. I have no confidence in taking good care of my wife and children. I am willing to work for Your Majesty wholeheartedly and will not consider anything else-"

"Nonsense!" Emperor Xingyuan looked sullen, "It is precisely because you have no parents that you should get married early and continue the He family's legacy. Otherwise, how could you be worthy of your parents? Where would you put me?"

The more Emperor Xingyuan talked, the more annoyed he became. This was not just the embarrassment of being rejected. Imagine that the sworn brothers who fought together to conquer the world later parted ways and fought each other. He was the victor. As a result, the sworn brother's son had no wife or children. What would the world think?

"You have no intentions towards Princess Shang, and I won't force you." After saying this, Emperor Xingyuan's face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Even his daughter looks down on him, what does this kid want to do?

"But your marriage can't be delayed any longer. Tell me, what kind of noble girl do you like?" Emperor Xingyuan asked suppressing his anger.

He Qingxiao was silent.

Emperor Xingyuan waited, but still couldn't get a response, and was completely annoyed: "Marquis Changle, are you trying to resist the decree?"

He Qingxiao knelt down and said, "I owe you the divine grace, please forgive me."

“You—” Emperor Xingyuan slapped the table and said coldly, “You just stay in the Marquis Mansion these days and think carefully about whether marrying a wife is a major event in life, when will you figure it out, and when will you come and tell me. "

Sun Yan secretly raised his eyebrows. The emperor wants Changlehou to shut himself up and think about his mistakes.

This Marquis of Changle is young, but he would rather anger the emperor than marry a wife. Is there something wrong?

"I accept the decree."

After He Qingxiao left, Emperor Xingyuan walked towards the inner hall with his sleeves rolled up, full of anger.

Confined in the mansion, he wanted to see how long this kid could last!

The noble officials soon discovered that Marquis Changle, who had returned from implementing the New Deal, not only did not receive any awards, but also did not go to the Yamen.

what happened? Did the emperor give Marquis Changle a long vacation?

Someone pretended to visit, but was told that Marquis Changle had closed his door to reflect on his past mistakes and was unable to see guests.

Now everyone was even more curious. After making various inquiries, the news about the palace that day spread.

The emperor intended to choose Changlehou as the consort for Princess Xuan, but Changlehou refused.

Marquis Changle actually rejected Princess Shang!

What did Changlehou think? Countless people have asked this question.

The news spread to the harem, and many people secretly looked at Fang Ning Palace's joke.

Princess Xuan's marriage was really difficult. She almost married into a barren land such as Xiling, not to mention, but she finally chose a consort with outstanding appearance and status, and was rejected by the Marquis of Changle.

There are waves of concubines who come to Fangning Palace claiming to be concerned but actually have their own agendas. After Concubine Li finished dealing with it, she calmly ordered someone to call Princess Xuan to come over.

While waiting, the eldest maid was indignant and said: "Those people are just looking at the queen's jokes. They are going too far!"

Libi smiled: "What's the point?"

"My dear, you are too tolerant."

"I'm not tolerant, I'm happy."

The palace maid showed a puzzled expression, and just as she was about to say something, Princess Xuan arrived.

"Xuan'er, come sit down." Concubine Li called Princess Xuan over to sit down and looked at her daughter's expression.

Princess Xuan looked calm and seemed unaffected by the gossip outside.

Only the eldest palace maid was left to wait on her. Concubine Li patted her daughter's hand and said, "Have you heard about the rumors outside?"

Princess Xuan nodded slightly: "I heard it. Don't worry, mother and concubine, my daughter doesn't feel sad. My daughter and Marquis Changle have never interacted. Marquis Changle's refusal to marry naturally has his own thoughts, and it is not against the daughter himself."

If everything was difficult, I would not be able to survive in this palace.

Concubine Li showed a pleased expression: "If you think so, the concubine is relieved. The concubine just said that she felt happy."

Princess Xuan was startled.

"Among the young people, Marquis Changle is considered the most outstanding. Your father can choose Marquis Changle as your consort, which shows that he is determined to choose a good husband for you. Your mother and concubine can finally feel at ease."

The maid on the side suddenly realized.

In Xin's house, Xiaolian brought watermelons and cold drinks.

Xin You was so dazed by her: "No need to be busy, just take a rest."

Xiaolian came over and said, "Girl, Long Live Grandpa is going to grant Master He a marriage, what do you think?"

"I was wondering if Mr. He would be punished for refusing to marry besides being punished in isolation and thinking about his mistakes."

If you just shut yourself up and think about your mistakes, you should take a good rest.

"But Mr. He will start a family sooner or later, right?" Xiaolian pointed out the key point.

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