Fair Lady

Ding Meier sat behind the emperor and watched for a long time, that Liu Haoqiang was tall, mighty and heroic, except for being darker, he was really good, and Qin'er was not wronged.

More importantly, she could see that among the four or five young generals, whether it was the emperor or Yun Deqing, they obviously valued the youngest Liu Haoqiang the most.And the other young generals also seemed to admire him very much, and they looked like they were headed by him in everything.

Liu Haoqiang is only 19 years old this year, and he looks like a fifth-rank captain.Judging from the current trend, if nothing unexpected happens, he will be Yun Deqing's successor in the future.There is also a possibility that the emperor would be out of style and reassigned to be reused elsewhere, just like when there was no suitable candidate for the vacancy of the South China Sea General, Prince Yong recommended Qi Jingyu, the first deputy under him, who is now General Haiyong.In short, Liu Haoqiang has a bright future.

Ding Mei'er became more and more determined to make her younger sister Ding Qin'er marry Liu Haoqiang, so wouldn't this brother-in-law and aunt's cousin be firmly tied to the same boat as her?Moreover, the marriage granted by the royal family not only means that the man is valued by the emperor, but the woman who is given the marriage is also beautiful.

Ding Meier's gaze was so eager that Liu Haoqiang, who is good at scouting the enemy's situation, sensitively noticed it, and frowned slightly.In his uncle's letter to his family, he mentioned the relationship between his mother and uncle and Mrs. Ding, and also talked about the farce that Mrs. Ding made. Not to be tossed by the Ding family?

Of course, Uncle Daqiang also talked about the situation of the Ding family and Ding Meier's current identity, reminding Daqiang to be careful.This reminded Daqiang of the scene many years ago, and suddenly realized that he had seen that so-called aunt long ago.It was the beautiful girl in red who laughed at him when the owner of Fuxing County insisted on buying the white jade pen wash in order to help their family.

Back then, Ding Meier's words, "One stupid, one crazy, repay? It's up to you?", and the disdain and sarcasm in her eyes deeply hurt Da Qiang, who was only ten years old, and felt that she was a storyteller. The vicious and selfish beautiful snakes mentioned above have a very deep image, and I have been using this to spur myself to work hard these years.

At this moment, feeling Ding Meier's warm gaze, she became even more disgusted.Do you want to use him, use their mother's so-called sister relationship?It's true that the upper beam is not right and the lower beam is crooked, and the whole family is not a good thing.

Daqiang suddenly thought, if Yan Bin knew that he was the poor boy with patched clothes who was degraded by her like mud on the soles of his shoes back then, what would his expression be like?

A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, but Daqiang is not at all afraid of concubine Yan blowing pillow wind and making hidden tricks.The Grand Marshal said.The emperor is a rare Mingjun.If it is so easy to be seduced by a woman, what kind of wise man is he?

The queen happened to catch a glimpse of Ding Meier's eager gaze and Daqiang's frown, and she didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, she smiled and said: "By the way, Yan Yan, it is said that Captain Liu's mother is the younger sister of your mother, Mrs. Ding. So I broke off the relationship. It’s really a pity, I think Captain Liu is a good one. The parents who raised him must also be excellent.”

Ding Meier gritted her teeth angrily, which pot was not opened and which pot was lifted.But helpless.Before when she favored Concubine Ma, the Empress didn't like her. Now that Concubine Ma is dead and Ma's family is over, she has nothing to rely on.

Da Qiang, who is full of vigor over there, has already respectfully saluted the queen: "Thank you for your embarrassing praise. I have been poor since I was a child, but I have self-knowledge under the guidance of my parents. Keep your duty, don't worry about it." Dare to presumptuously compare Yan Concubine and the Ding family."

The inner layer of Ding Meier's loose sleeves was almost torn apart by her.Secretly cursing that Liu Haoqiang is really a country boy who doesn't know how to flatter.Anyway, she is also a favorite concubine who has some face in front of people, and the Ding family is also a fourth-rank official family, so why not humiliate his Liu family?It's okay for his ignorant parents to understand, but Liu Haoqiang was so clueless.The harem needs the support of the court, doesn't the court also need the help of the harem?

She was thinking about how to answer Liu Haoqiang's words with grace and grace, but the emperor laughed loudly: "What's wrong with a poor family? The children of the poor are already in charge of the family, why don't they always say 'a poor family produces talents'? Xiaowei Liu Your parents can raise such an outstanding young soldier as Xiaowei Liu, the pillar of the country, so they are richer than anything else? By the way, Xiaowei Liu seems to be in his twenties. Has your family ever arranged a marriage for you? Empress, can you What good girl can..."

The queen was about to answer with a smile, when the anxious Concubine Yan blurted out: "Your Majesty, my concubine's youngest sister, Qin'er, is fourteen years old. She is beautiful and lovely, which is just right. The concubine's mother has always been fond of her aunt because of the previous misunderstanding." Ashamed, I thought of marrying my most beloved sister to my cousin, making Qin'er take good care of her, honoring her uncle and aunt, and making up for her guilt. Your Majesty, you must fulfill the concubine's mother's words Heart of remorse."

The emperor gave a meaningful "Oh?", noncommittal, but looked at Daqiang with a half-smile.

Daqiang's heart skipped a beat, the emperor doesn't really have this intention, does he?He didn't want to have anything to do with the so-called favorite concubine in front of him, and that family.

Besides, he already had a little apple in his heart. The Generalissimo said that Aunt Mei would make up her mind after meeting him this time. He didn't want a Ding family's daughter, and he wasn't interested in how beautiful she was.

Daqiang is still young, and he came from a poor family, unlike those official children who received some official political education since they were young, how could they know so many obscure things?In war, he was very articulate. It was impossible for him to judge the emperor's intentions by looking at his face, making the rudder according to the wind, and saying a word to measure and measure those things.Immediately said anxiously: "Reporting to the emperor, my parents are already negotiating marriage for the humble minister, and they want to make a settlement while the humble minister returns to Beijing this time."

The emperor saw that Daqiang was so anxious that his forehead was sweating, and the blue veins on his forehead were exposed, he couldn't help laughing: he is still too young to hold his breath!

However, hehe, it’s good to practice more.Fortunately, Yun Deqing is still in his prime and has a lot of time to train and hone these young people.Furthermore, if military commanders are as deep-minded as civil servants, with twists and turns, he will have a headache.

Seeing that the emperor did not respond, Ding Meier was a little timid, both angry and timid.She knew that the emperor didn't like Ding's family, but her father and second uncle also served in the army before.It's a pity that he was too opportunistic. He wanted military merits but didn't want to go to the front line of the border. In his early years, he sought connections and was transferred back to the capital.My father was on duty in the Ministry of War, and my second uncle was at the City Patrol Command Office.For ten years, neither of them has been promoted much.

Now, will the emperor force Liu Haoqiang and the Liu family to marry the Ding family just because of her?If she had just entered the palace, Ding Meier would still have such confidence.But... After all these years, the emperor has been indifferent and moody.It really made her a little more self-aware.

Sure enough, the emperor waved to Daqiang with a smile and said: "Don't be nervous, since your parents are already negotiating marriage for you, I won't do it for you. I don't like messing around with mandarin ducks, so don't worry, haha, Queen. After the parents of Xiaowei Liu have settled the marriage, you can arrange to give them a marriage. A capable soldier like Lieutenant Liu will serve the Great Zhou's border defense, and his future wife will take care of his parents and children for them. The court is willing Give them more decency."

The queen responded happily: "Don't worry, the emperor, this matter is left to the concubine." Now the fourth prince is very important to be by the emperor's side.The emperor often gives pointers in person, as long as there are no major mistakes.In the future..., these people are likely to be useful to the fourth prince, and the queen is naturally happy to give this favor.

Daqiang was so happy that he quickly knelt down again and saluted again: "I thank the emperor and the queen for your love! Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and the empress."

Jin Xida, Shujie, and Yun Deqing were also full of smiles. They were naturally happy for Xiutao that Da Qiang could earn Xiutao this dignity.

Ding Meier's face was pale, the emperor simply pretended that he didn't hear what she said, right?No.It's okay if that's the case, but the emperor's sentence "I don't like messing around with mandarin ducks" was obviously aimed at her.

Ding Meier did not expect Daqiang to be so difficult to deal with.She had thought that today is such a good opportunity, and she "borrowed" the emperor's power to "suppress" him invisibly, and she would surely be able to catch him. How could she ever think that a fledgling, humble little marketer would be so bold and arrogant?

Ding Meier is the most powerful at observing words and expressions, and can clearly feel the disdain and disgust towards her in Daqiang's eyes.She really couldn't figure it out, why did Liu Haoqiang dislike her so much, was it because of the old grievances of the elders, or that time when his mother insulted his mother on the street?

Unable to accept this sense of frustration, Ding Meier bit the bullet and quietly asked the emperor to talk to Liu Haoqiang alone after the banquet, only saying that she was a child and wanted to make up for some shortcomings for her mother.

The emperor lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea. No one could see what was in his eyes. He raised his head and said "hmm". Those who are unwilling to refuse, especially those young courtiers whose wings have not grown hard.

Not only did the emperor think so, but when Yun Deqing heard that Concubine Yan was going to stay with Daqiang to speak, he also nodded calmly and said: "Then you go, we will go back first." There was no superfluous explanation.If the eagle wants to spread its wings and fly high, it has to face and solve all kinds of problems by itself.Otherwise, even if the wings are hard and strong, they will not be able to avoid hidden arrows shot at any time.

Besides, the emperor agreed, so why does he care so much?

Ding Meier looked at Daqiang with a cold face, forced herself to smile and said: "Cousin, sister's flesh and blood, broken bones and tendons, it is right for a family to take harmony as the most important thing, so that they can help each other. Mother misunderstood on the street My aunt is wrong, but the old grievances of the Qin family were not caused by my mother, and I hope my cousin can persuade my aunt and uncle to avoid future regrets, this is the filial piety of a child."

Daqiang is not a clingy person at first, but he also feels that he is very uncomfortable being left in the harem to speak as a big man, and he is not tactful: "I dare not bear the word 'cousin' of the concubine Yan. I'm poor, I haven't read any books, and I don't know much about the principles. I only know that since the ties are severed in black and white, there is no connection. Since the mother and uncle don't want to climb up the nobles, the humble ministers must follow their duty to be filial. Yan Yan Your Majesty is a dignitary in the harem, so it is inconvenient for me to reply here, if your Majesty has nothing important to do, I will leave." As he spoke, he turned around.

"Wait," Ding Meier became furious, "It's also the first time you and my cousins ​​met, just because of the misunderstanding between the elders, is there such deep displeasure?"

A sneer flashed across Daqiang's face: "Your Majesty is a nobleman, and noblemen often forget things. I and my father have seen Your Majesty nine years ago, but Your Majesty is so high above us, how can we take such humble people in our eyes? At that time, Weichen's mother was seriously ill. If it wasn't for the kindness of Princess Fu Xinggui who bought the broken white jade brush washer from Weichen's house and helped our family, Weichen's mother would have passed away long ago. How can you come to the capital and let Mrs. Ding 'misunderstand' on the street? Let alone come to resolve the misunderstanding and renew the bond of flesh and blood."

Ding Mei'er's memory has always been very good, not to mention she always remembered the hatred of being humiliated back then, when she first entered the palace, she still wanted to take revenge on Xu Nian'er after gaining power.Later, she recognized Shuyao and recalled the past again, how could it be so easy to forget, at this moment when Daqiang said that, that scene was immediately reflected in her mind clearly.

"You... are you that...?" Ding Meier pointed at Da Qiang with a look of incredulity on her face. The tall and heroic young general in front of her was that emaciated little boy in patchwork back then?

"Your Majesty doesn't recognize Weichen, remember what Weichen said back then, 'Don't bully the young and poor'?" Daqiang saluted according to the rules, turned and left. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)