Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 378 Wedding, Shu King Li Ke Assassinated

"Fang Yuan, I remember that Su Ziqing is Gao Ming's fiancée!"

Li Shimin said with a sullen face.

He was too busy during this time to care too much.

He liked Su Ziqing very much, and he liked this daughter-in-law very much.

But due to busy schedule, he forgot to hold a wedding ceremony for Li Chengqian and Su Ziqing.

Now, hearing that Fang Yuan is going to marry Su Ziqing, Li Shimin immediately felt offended.

The face of the royal family is not something anyone can insult.

"Your Majesty, the royal family and the Su family have not really reached a marriage contract."

"Besides, this incident was a little unexpected. Su Ziqing became pregnant after the last time."

Fang Yuan said with a little embarrassment.

"pregnant?"

Li Shimin was probably surprised.

He also knew what happened last time.

It's been almost three months before I got pregnant, isn't it too surprising?

For a moment, Li Shimin looked at Fang Yuan with strange eyes, as if with a green light.

"Ahem, it's three months pregnant, and I only know now that I just found out."

Fang Yuan looked at Li Shimin's eyes, felt that he had misunderstood, and immediately explained.

"I see."

"But if you marry Su Ziqing, my royal family will be laughed at for a while."

"I didn't mean to make things difficult for you, you said what to do, right?"

Li Shimin nodded and said in a deep voice.

Li Chengqian is no longer in Chang'an City, and was demoted as a number and expelled from other places.

Even if he wanted to marry Su Ziqing to Li Chengqian, the Su family did not agree.

But at this time Fang Yuan, even if anyone marries Su Ziqing, it would be a humiliation to the royal family.

"One, tell the outside world that I begged and begged His Majesty to betroth Su Ziqing to me."

"Second, Your Majesty is no longer prohibited from using the firecrackers of the research institute."

Fang Yuan said two things in succession.

It not only gave the royal family face, but also benefited Li Shimin.

Now the firecrackers have completely flowed out, even though the ones that flowed out were not good things.

But it is also out, and in about a year or two, firecrackers will become a common item.

Before that, we must squeeze out the value that the gun should have to maximize the benefits.

"Okay, you can go, I don't need an invitation for the wedding."

Li Shimin is very satisfied with Fang Yuankai's conditions.

The Su family will definitely not marry Su Ziqing to Li Chengqian.

I can't order Su Ziqing not to marry for the rest of my life.

The royal family will lose face sooner or later, so it is better to lose face now.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Fang Yuan stepped back.

Soon, the news that Fang Yuan was going to marry Su Ziqing spread.

The court ministers were all shocked, thinking that they had heard it wrong.

Later, Li Shimin spread the news, confirming that it was Fang Yuan who begged hard.

Thus, people learned that Fang Yuan was infatuated with Su Ziqing, and Li Shimin agreed to the marriage benevolently.

The royal family was supposed to be ridiculed, but Li Shimin pushed it a little, and the royal family was immediately considered big-hearted.

Su family.

After the Su family learned that Su Ziqing was pregnant from Su Ziqing last night, they immediately wanted to force Su Ziqing to have an abortion.

The famous family of the Su family does not allow such a humiliating thing to happen.

But after hearing that Fang Yuan would come to propose marriage the next day, he hesitated.

On this day, all the senior members of the Su family were in the mansion, sitting in the main hall, waiting for Fang Yuan's visit.

Among them, Su Ziqing was also here, crossing her hands on her thighs, and holding them tightly under the cover of her sleeves.

She seemed to be calm, but she didn't have a clue in her heart, she couldn't be sure if someone from Fang Yuan really came to hire her.

Facing the strange gazes of the tribesmen, Su Ziqing felt a lot of pressure.

"Will no one come to Fang's house?"

"Fang Yuan was born as a refugee, but let us all wait for him, it's too much."

"It's fine if they don't come. If someone comes later, we don't want to give them too much face."

The Su family spoke softly, which made Su Ziqing feel very uncomfortable.

She was so angry that she wanted to get up and leave.

But at this moment, the gate guard brought Du Miaoyan in.

"Meet Mrs. Du!"

Including Su Quan, everyone got up quickly.

All those who talked quietly just now shut up, and there was no more dissatisfaction in their eyes.

"I've seen the elders of the Su family, I've seen you all."

Du Miaoyan said slowly.

She has a big belly, just for fun.

Seeing this, Su Ziqing quickly stood up and supported Du Miaoyan.

Du Miaoyan also accepted Su Ziqing's support very calmly, with great demeanor.

"Uncle Su, the birthday horoscope is too troublesome and time-consuming, how about I just give the dowry?"

Du Miaoyan waved her hand, and immediately behind her was several boxes.

"Of course there is no problem. We will take care of the gift return tomorrow."

Su Quan nodded.

The daughter has been pregnant for three months and cannot be delayed any longer.

It is always better to be married and then report pregnancy than not to be married.

"That's fine."

"You can also see my body, so I won't keep any more."

"If the Su family has any requirements, just ask, and the Fang family will try their best to meet them."

Du Miaoyan got up as soon as she sat down.

He is pregnant with Liujia, so he should not be too tired.

She came by herself again today, let alone staying for too long.

"I send you."

Su Quan and the others got up one after another.

Facing Du Miaoyan's resolute appearance, they dare not have any opinions.

He even thought that Du Miaoyan could leave quickly and send away this Bodhisattva Du Miaoyan.

Because Du Miaoyan's status as the first-class Haoming wife put a lot of pressure on them, they all had to apologize.

And the Fang family has already given enough face, Du Miaoyan coming in person is more useful than Fang Yuan coming in person.

Very busy, the Su family sent Du Miaoyan away.

"The most beautiful woman in Chang'an City is about to have a baby. It's really unpredictable."

"That is to say, an outstanding young man like Fang Shangshu is worthy of a peerless woman like Du Miaoyan."

"Our Fang family is going to stand up this time. A marriage with the Fang family will restore the glory of our ancestors."

The Fang family discussed excitedly.

Su Ziqing who was at the side couldn't help laughing.

Just now they disliked Fang Yuan's background as a refugee, but now they say that Fang Yuan is an outstanding young man.

It was said just now that the Fang family would not give face to the Fang family after they came, and they were like grandchildren after Du Miaoyan came.

Thinking of this, Su Ziqing left quietly, letting the powerful family uncles indulge in their lust.

As time went by for several days, news of the marriage between the Su family and the Fang family spread, causing quite a stir, and people reacted strongly.

One almost became a princess, and the other was an upstart in the officialdom. The combination of the two is embarrassing and blessed.

Afterwards, Fang's family held a wedding, and compared with Du Miaoyan's scale, the difference was better. After all, they were ordinary wives, not official wives.

But Fang Yuan also invited many people, including many dignitaries from Chang'an City.

After thirty days of drinking, Fang Yuan left, but he didn't stay in Su Ziqing's room, after all Su Ziqing was pregnant.

And it was so sudden, no matter it was Fang Yuan or Su Ziqing, both of them couldn't get used to it, so Fang Yuan went to Princess Xiangcheng's courtyard.

As the night grew darker, the dignitaries of Chang'an City slowly dispersed, and the bright moon looked so bright and clear above Chang'an City, so big, like a white jade plate.

Fang Yuan was discussing the true meaning of life with Princess Xiangcheng when someone knocked on the door hurriedly outside the courtyard.

"what's up?"

Fang Yuan was speechless.

Princess Xiangcheng was so ashamed that she covered her face with a sheet.

"My lord, something is wrong. His Royal Highness the King of Shu was assassinated on the way back and was seriously injured!"

It was Hongxu's voice, so anxious and eager.

"what?!"

Fang Yuan turned pale with shock.

Princess Xiangcheng couldn't care less about being shy and turning over the sheets.

Shu King Li Ke was eating at Fang Yuan's place tonight, was he assassinated on the way back, or was he seriously injured?

"Where is the King of Shu now?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The assassination of the prince is a big deal.

Moreover, the position of the crown prince has not been clarified yet, and it is likely to be summarized as an open and secret struggle between the princes.

This will lead to discord among court ministers and affect the stability of the court.

It is very difficult for the imperial court to have the current stability, is it about to be broken now?

"In the Qin family, Qin Huaiyu happened to pass by and saved His Highness the King of Shu."

Hong Xu said.

"Prepare the sedan!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Li Ke, the king of Shu, was assassinated after leaving his place, so he had to go and see no matter what.

"I'm going too!"

Princess Xiangcheng struggled to get up, but was stopped by Fang Yuan.

"Don't worry, it's over now."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Princess Xiangcheng's face turned red immediately.

Half an hour later, Fang Yuan came to the Qin residence.

Apart from the arrival of Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng, many ministers also arrived.

Most of them heard the news on the way back and rushed over.

"Everyone, His Royal Highness King Shu is seriously injured, but he is out of danger. Please go back."

Qin Qiong personally appeared to entertain everyone, but most of them drove people away.

It is not a good thing for me to have so many ministers in my mansion so late.

The ministers listened, talking and preparing to leave.

"His Majesty is here!"

At this time, Li Shimin rushed over.

Everyone stopped their steps to go back and saluted Li Shimin.

"Qin Qiong, how is the King of Shu?"

Li Shimin said solemnly.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Shu is out of danger."

Qin Qiong repeated what he said just now.

"Take me to see."

Li Shimin didn't greet Fang Yuan and the others, but asked directly.

Qin Qiong naturally didn't dare to have an opinion on this, and didn't dare to speak as if chasing Fang Yuan and others away.

Soon, Li Shimin followed Qin Qiong out of everyone's sight, and the ministers bid farewell one after another, leaving each with their own worries.

Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng were about to leave with the ministers, when they saw Qin Huaiyu sending them off, they stopped for a while.

"How do you feel that you are here together?"

Qin Huaiyu looked at Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng in surprise.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng looked like a couple of lovers at this moment.

It still feels like we came together.

It must be normal to come together in broad daylight, but it's night now.

"Meet on the road."

Fang Yuan said calmly.

"How, is Li Ke really all right?"

Princess Xiangcheng's face was slightly unnatural, and she quickly changed the subject.

"It's okay, but something feels wrong to me."

Qin Huaiyu shook his head, then said in a low voice with a dignified expression.

"Tell me in detail?"

Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng looked at each other, said in a deep voice.

"My way home is quite different from Suzaku Avenue, but it is a coincidence that Li Ke, king of Shu, wants to go back from my home."

"At that time, there was only one assassin, and when I was fighting the assassin, His Highness the King of Shu was injured. I don't even know which assassin he was injured by."

Qin Huaiyu whispered.

When Li Ke was injured, he had no time to think about it and took Li Ke home urgently.

As Li Ke was out of danger, Qin Huaiyu became more and more strange. No matter how he thought about it, he felt that the situation at that time was difficult to figure out.

"You suspect that the king of Shu directed and acted himself?"

Fang Yuan frowned, whispered.

Princess Xiangcheng turned pale with shock, and looked at Qin Huaiyu in disbelief.

"Probably not, the injury is quite serious, and the blood in the abdomen is bleeding all over the place."

Qin Huaiyu shook his head and said.

He just felt strange and didn't know how Li Ke was injured.

Maybe there was an assassin hiding in the dark, and then hurt Li Ke.

It's just that there are some doubts about this point, that is, there were still four guards protecting Li Ke at that time.

It was after Li Ke was injured that the four guards called him anxiously, only then did he realize that Li Ke was injured, and then the assassin fled.

"Maybe I'm thinking too much, take a good rest!"

Fang Yuan patted Qin Huaiyu's shoulder and comforted him.

"hope so."

Qin Huaiyu finally sent Fang Yuan and the two to leave.

He was still confused, and decided to ask Li Ke's guards for clarification.

On the way back, Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng were sitting in the carriage, cuddling each other.

"Fang Yuan, I think what Qin Huaiyu said is strange, it is not easy for Li Ke to be assassinated."

Princess Xiangcheng said in a deep voice.

"Are you trying to talk about the battle for the crown prince?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

At this time, there is no doubt that interests will be involved.

Li Ke was assassinated, if he died, who would benefit?

Undoubtedly, Wei Wang Li Tai benefited the most.

Everyone now knows that Li Ke and Li Tai are competing for the crown prince.

If Li Ke died at this time, then there would be only one person left as the crown prince——Li Tai.

So from the perspective of interests, Li Tai is most likely to assassinate Li Ke.

"Yes."

"Li Ke may want to wrong Li Tai!"

Princess Xiangcheng said in a deep voice.

As a royal princess, she witnesses many dark deeds.

For the crown prince, Li Ke and Li Tai would do anything.

"Just tell me that, so as not to cause trouble."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

He also has such thoughts.

This was born out of trust in Qin Huaiyu.

If what Qin Huaiyu felt was wrong was Li Ke's self-direction, then it's really possible that Li Ke wanted to wrong Li Tai.

Li Ke's assassination was only seen by a few people. He could do whatever he wanted, and the court could only investigate according to what he said. In the end, Li Tai might really be found.

It's about the crown prince's competition, so it's better not to participate.

"I know you don't want to get involved in the battle for the prince?"

Princess Xiangcheng nodded and asked.

"Why do you want to intervene?"

"Do I need a prince to stabilize my position?"

Fang Yuan did not answer the question.

Princess Xiangcheng was taken aback for a moment, then continued to snuggle into Fang Yuan's arms.

the other side.

Qin Huaiyu brought the four night guards into the firewood room for interrogation.

When Qin Huaiyu walked out of the kitchen again, his face was full of anger.

He walked to the room where Li Ke was resting and opened the door. At this time, Li Shimin had already finished watching Li Ke and left.

Qin Huaiyu looked at Li Ke on the bed, and said in a deep voice, "His Royal Highness, why do you want to use me?"

His face turned pale, and Li Ke, who was resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

(End of this chapter)