Concubine falling from heaven

Chapter 59
Meng Zihan glanced at Hua Yanjing, then lowered her head and bit her chopsticks in disappointment.

Mu Xuanchen didn't notice that Hua Yanjing raised her eyebrows triumphantly at Meng Zihan, he just couldn't help laughing lowly watching Meng Zihan's funny behavior.

"Everyone move your chopsticks!" Meng Qian said.Under Meng Zihan's careful care, he was already able to eat at the same table with everyone, and besides his lack of physical strength, he also didn't have a cough.

However, dining with Prince Chen would inevitably make him a little nervous. He raised his glass to respect him, but Mu Xuanchen's eyes were fixed on Meng Zihan, so he silently put down the glass again.

"Hey! Eat!" Meng Zihan feebly picked up a chopstick of food and sent it to his mouth.

Hua Yanjing seized the opportunity and said: "I don't know who is the most rude person to sigh after eating a meal."

"Hey..." Meng Zihan glanced at Hua Yanjing and let out a long sigh, "Because I met someone who couldn't eat!"

"It's hard to eat?" Hua Yanjing thought for a while, and finally saw Ye Feng and Xiao Hai snickering there, so she immediately understood what she meant, "You say I'm Dong Shi?"

"You said it yourself, not me."

"Meng Qian!" Hua Yanjing was furious, put down her chopsticks and lost her appetite.

Meng Zihan and Meng Qian looked up at the same time, but Meng Zihan said calmly: "Why, I can't eat more? I just want to eat more." After speaking, he put large pieces of vegetables in front of Hua Yanjing into his own bowl , Hua Yanjing was so angry that she almost fainted.

At this time, Hua Yanjing thought of something, turned to Xiao Chuan and asked, "Xiao Chuan, did Tian Lu Wan bring it?"

"Bring it, miss!" Xiao Chuan took out a delicate small box from his sleeve and presented it respectfully in front of Hua Yanjing.

Meng Zihan looked around curiously, Hua Yanjing was also extremely satisfied when she saw Meng Zihan's reaction, but said deliberately: "It's better to take this back, it can't be given to some heartless people, it's a waste."

Mu Xuanchen was taken aback by Hua Yanjing's words. The Tianlu pills were given to the prime minister by the emperor, because they wanted to reward their family for serving the court. Moreover, there are only three pills in the entire White Tiger Kingdom. The emperor kept two pills and gave one to them. Prime Minister, does it mean that the Prime Minister wants to give Meng Zihan the only Yuci Tianlu Wan?

what the hell is it?If she was to be rewarded for her merits in handling the case, this gift would be too great a gift.

"What Tianlu Wan?" Meng Zihan was curious, "Why do you look like a counterfeit medicine?"

"What do you sell fake medicine? I really don't know much. This Tianlu pill was given by the emperor. There are only three pills in the whole Baihu Kingdom. It can cure all kinds of poisons. But now I have changed my mind. I want my father to keep it safe." , you can’t give it to others so casually.”

Hearing what Hua Yanjing said, Meng Zihan secretly thought, if he gave Meng Qian the Tianlu Pill, which can cure all kinds of poisons... wouldn't he be able to recover immediately and become a magistrate.Thinking of this, she immediately began to show courtesy to Hua Yanjing.

"Miss San eats vegetables. Miss San should eat more if she is so skinny. This, this, is very delicious." As she spoke, she kept adding vegetables to Hua Yanjing's bowl.

"Don't think that I will give you Tianluwan if you give me some rough vegetables." Hua Yanjing knew that "Meng Qian" was so attentive to her because of Tianluwan. Although she said so, in fact No matter what he does, she must give him Tianluwan, this is her father's order.

Prime Minister Hua heard that Hua Yankang was reinstated because of "Mengqian"'s ingenious trick. To him, it was nothing but great news, so he specially sent someone to send him the treasure in the mansion.

Meng Zihan didn't know the reason, but after hearing Hua Yanjing say that these were rough vegetables, she tried her best to flatter her in order to get Tianlu Wan: "Then what does Miss San want to eat? I'll let someone buy it, even if I can cook it myself."

"Cooking yourself?"

Hua Yanjing and Mu Xuanchen asked in unison.

Mu Xuanchen never knew that Meng Zihan could cook. Could it be that she is so versatile?
"No...you can learn it!" Meng Zihan's words made everyone's faces twitch, and they thought she could really cook.Hua Yanjing curled her lips and said, "I'm afraid you'll give me something I shouldn't eat."

"How is it possible? For a woman as beautiful and intelligent as Miss San, how could someone be willing to poison her, right?"

Mu Xuanchen has long been used to Meng Zihan's flattering skills, but Hua Yanjing was coaxed into a burst of joy, while Meng Qian was obviously extremely embarrassed, and his face began to turn red.You know, she is using his identity now, he doesn't want to be commented that "Meng Qian is tall" in the future.

"Speaking so much, why don't you want my Tianlu Wan." Hua Yanjing stopped smiling and raised her eyebrows to glance at Meng Zihan.

Meng Zihan didn't look embarrassed because he was guessed right, instead he closed his eyes with a smile: "Let me just say, Miss San is a person who is both beautiful and intelligent. You can guess the little mind of me, a little person."

While talking, she leaned towards Hua Yanjing, in fact, she just wanted to remind her to give her Tianlu Wan quickly, who knew that in Meng Qian's eyes, she was indeed playing tricks.He coughed a few times and reminded: "Brother Qian!".

Under Meng Qian's embarrassing expression, Meng Zihan suddenly realized, and immediately straightened up to keep a distance from Hua Yanjing, but saw Mu Xuanchen smiling faintly at the side.Meng Zihan, who was making faces at Mu Xuanchen, immediately greeted him with a smile when he saw Hua Yanjing's gaze.

Mu Xuanchen hooked his lips helplessly.Unexpectedly, Hua Yanjing took the box from Xiao Chuan and handed it to Meng Zihan, saying: "Take it, so as not to be so sweet."

Meng Zihan was taken aback for a moment, she never expected that she would be so easy to deceive, and she could get it done with a few words?
After receiving the box, she had a "grateful" look on her face, and said with trembling lips, "Miss San, you are really the kindest girl in the world. Whoever married you is his luck. Only with Gao Xiang can I have such a blessing."

After Hua Yanjing left after the meal, Meng Zihan came to Mengqian's yard and handed the box to him, Mengqian looked up puzzled.

"For you!" She said with a smile.

Meng Qian hurriedly pushed the box back: "No, no, how dare you accept such a big gift as a brother."

"Since you have said that you are my elder brother, why not? If the best thing is given to someone who doesn't need it, it's a waste, isn't it?" She pushed the box over again, "Don't you want to hurry up and give it away?" After the disease is cured, will you be a parent officer?"

Meng Qian took the small box full of guilt: "If the disease can be cured, it will be the best, otherwise I will always involve my younger brother in taking care of me. The elder brother is really sorry, but this parent official..." He looked at Meng Zihan Then he smiled, "It's more suitable to be a virtuous brother than a brother."

Meng Zihan jumped anxiously: "No way? Although being a county magistrate is quite fun, what if you are found out? And this county magistrate is yours, how can I take your position?"

Meng Qian stared at Meng Zihan for a while, and finally sighed: "Brother really did not misunderstand the person. The character of my brother is admirable. If it were someone else, even if I asked for it for my brother, I'm afraid there will be a lot of prevarication."

Being praised by Meng Qian, Mengzi is so beautiful, her character is naturally unparalleled in the world, but she is still a woman disguised as a man, if she is found out, the consequences will be disastrous.

"It's just..." Meng Qian seemed to have something hard to say.

"It's just that it's too late now."

Mu Xuanchen didn't know when he appeared behind them, and Meng Zihan couldn't understand his words, but when he turned his head to look at Meng Qian, he seemed to agree with Mu Xuanchen's words.

Although Meng Qian didn't know when Mu Xuanchen knew that he was the real Meng Qian, the county magistrate of Ganlin County, but he was also afraid that Meng Zihan would be involved at this time, so he hurried forward to plead guilty to Mu Xuanchen.

"His Royal Highness Chen, all of this is due to the situation, and he was forced to do it as a last resort. I also ask His Royal Highness Chen to be merciful. If you really want to punish me, please punish me, and don't embarrass my good brother."

Mu Xuanchen glanced at Meng Zihan quietly, turned his head and was about to speak, but his face changed slightly when he saw the box in Meng Qian's hand, and he said reproachfully: "Since you want to protect her now, why did you protect her in the first place?" Choose her as an imposter?"

Meng Zihan didn't understand why he was embarrassing Meng Qian. He had clearly told her before that as long as she was willing to go back, he would take care of everything, but now it was fine, and he took his anger out on Meng Qian. Since he has no ability, why should he boast? ?

"If there is really no other way, then maintain the status quo, as long as there is my share, the elder brother's share." Meng Zihan was a little angry.

"Are you courting death again?" Mu Xuanchen's expression turned cold suddenly.She wants to live with Meng Qian?Unless he doesn't exist in this world.

He turned his head to look at Meng Qian: "It's not difficult to save your lives, and it's not difficult to keep your official position, but Meng Qian, you are no longer Meng Qian."

"What good solution did you come up with?" Meng Zihan wondered.Is this man too capable, can he solve such a big problem?

Mu Xuanchen just stared at her with lowered eyes and some displeasure, and finally snorted angrily: "You pack your bags today and go back with me tomorrow."

Speaking so bluntly, she was not afraid that Meng Qian would know her identity. Meng Zihan looked back guiltily and was a little embarrassed, but then again, it was time for her to tell him the truth. He confided in her, but she He concealed a lot, and she always felt guilty about this.

In addition, it will be a matter of time before she goes back with him. No matter what kind of day is waiting for her, at least she can't get rid of him until she travels back. Moreover, she feels that she is becoming more and more dependent on him. During the day, she would miss his breath every night, but she always forced herself not to think about it, because she didn't have the confidence that he only belonged to her in this life, and she was afraid that when she fell into it, she would have to return to the place that belonged to her. world.

After making up his mind, Meng Zihan bit his lips to Meng Qian and said with difficulty: "Brother, there is something... I want to tell you, I'm sorry for keeping it from you for so long."

Meng Qian looked at Meng Zihan suspiciously, not knowing what she was going to say, Mu Xuanchen was looking forward to her telling the truth and telling everyone that she was Meng Zihan, she was Princess Chen, She is his woman.

"My dear brother, what is it that makes you so hard to say? Could it be..." Meng Qian was also very disturbed, he was afraid that Meng Zihan would say that she fell in love with His Royal Highness Chen Wang, and she had a habit of cutting off her sleeves.

Seeing Meng Qian looking at Mu Xuanchen, the strange gaze in his eyes made Meng Zihan seem to sense something, and hurriedly waved his hands to explain: "Brother, don't think about it, it's not what you think, I'm not the same love!"

"Gay?"

"It's same-sex love, which is what you call addiction to broken sleeves, Longyang addiction." Meng Zihan explained.But how do you feel that the painting is getting darker and darker?

Meng Zihan's frank explanation made Mengqian feel embarrassed for a while, even if he wanted to explain, he could be more tactful, why did he speak so bluntly?
"I mean, I'm actually called Meng..."

"My lord... my lord..." Zhou Fu and Xiao Hai's shouts interrupted Meng Zihan's words.

Meng Zihan didn't understand why there was always something about Zhou Fu at critical moments, but this time, even Xiao Hai came to intervene. I really don't know if the two of them are father and son who have been separated for many years.

"What's the matter, yelling?" Meng Zihan turned around and asked angrily, the emotions he had cultivated with great difficulty just now were messed up again by them.

The two came to Meng Zihan out of breath and said that the imperial decree had come, which was strange. Could it be that the emperor came to reward Meng Qian for his repeated cracking of strange cases?Thinking of this, she immediately became excited: "Come on, maybe you will give us a lot of gold, silver and jewelry."

Mu Xuanchen sneered helplessly, why is she thinking about money?Meng Qian was inconvenient to move and it was not appropriate to show up, so he stayed in the courtyard and waited for news.

The eunuch who read out the imperial edict hurriedly saluted Mu Xuanchen after seeing him, he nodded slightly, and then they knelt down facing the imperial edict.

The moment the eunuch finished reading the imperial decree, Meng Zihan froze all over, and Mu Xuanchen didn't seem to expect such a thing, so he froze in place for a moment.

The imperial decree said that because Mengqian repeatedly solved strange cases, was extremely intelligent, good-natured, and fell in love with the prime minister's youngest daughter, the prime minister intended to let him be the son-in-law of Chenglong Kuai, so the emperor specially decreed the marriage.

Meng Zihan couldn't figure it out, she did solve many cases here, but she fell in love with the prime minister's daughter... Where did this start?
Before, it was also because Mu Xuanchen asked the county magistrate of Ganlin County to take care of Hua Yanjing, so she reluctantly kept her in the county government. Later, it was just to let Hua Yanjing stand by her side at critical moments and speak for her , Then she was so convenient to deal with Cao Rong, but now they have become "like in love", and even chose a date to get married!

She didn't expect that as a woman, she couldn't control her marriage, and she married Mu Xuanchen by an imperial decree. Now, as a man, she still couldn't get rid of the fate of being dominated by others.Should she be happy that she can get a marriage no matter whether she is a man or a woman, or sad that she will never be able to get rid of the marriage?

Mu Xuanchen's complexion became more and more ugly. If Meng Zihan resisted the order, she would have to go to face the saint. If she accepted the order, she would still inevitably be exposed. Once her identity was discovered, she would disguise herself as a man and pretend to be the court Ordering an officer is a capital offense.

An imperial decree completely broke Mu Xuanchen's original plan, and the hands lying on the ground unconsciously clenched into fists.

"Master Meng, accept the decree!" The eunuch who read out the decree urged Meng Zihan who was lying on the ground with a smile.

Zhou Fu didn't know the internal reason, after hearing what he said, he pulled Meng Zihan's sleeve and reminded softly: "Master, accept the order!"

Caiyun and Xiaohai were so frightened that they were already at a loss. It was too unbelievable for the princess to marry the prime minister's daughter.Ye Feng was also in shock, he secretly raised his eyes to look at Mu Xuanchen, seeing that his brows were tightly knit and his expression was a bit ugly, but he didn't know if he had thought of a countermeasure.

Meng Zihan's forehead was sweating uncontrollably. She had never encountered such a situation. If she accepted the order, wouldn't she become a consort?And Mu Xuanchen's reaction told her that she really got into a big disaster this time.If even he can't save her, does it mean that she is doomed and must die this time?

what to do?What should I do?Now there is only one gamble, bet that Mu Xuanyi will not force her to marry Hua Yanjing, and bet that she will not force others to do so.Ever since she came to this time and space, she felt that she was betting every minute and every second, and she was betting her life.

She clenched her pink fist tightly and bit her lower lip, and finally mustered up the courage to say: "Meng Qian...can't accept the order."

The overheard Meng Zihan actually resisted the edict with such great benefits, leaned forward in disbelief to make sure if he had misheard: "My lord, do you want to resist the edict?"

Meng Zihan's body was tense, and sweat dripped from her forehead involuntarily. Of course, she knew what the result of resisting the order would be, but if she accepted the order, wouldn't Hua Yanjing be a widow?Although she has a grudge against Hua Yanjing, she can't waste other people's life like this. If she can't help but travel back, Hua Yanjing will never be able to marry for the rest of her life.

Moreover, the marriage bestowment this time may be just the prime minister's idea, Hua Yanjing is not willing, because she knows that Hua Yanjing wholeheartedly wants to marry Mu Xuanchen, so maybe she can say a few words for her this time against the decree, Or, in order to save face, she told the emperor that she was unwilling or not.

With a glimmer of hope, Meng Zihan replied, "Yes!"

Zhou Fu panicked all of a sudden: "My lord! Don't talk nonsense."

Meng Zihan remained silent, the eunuch had no choice but to let Meng Zihan and Mu Xuanchen enter the palace to face the saint.

Zhou Fu told Meng Qian about this, and wanted him to help persuade him. Meng Qian thought that Meng Zihan would accept it readily, but also thought that she would rather resist the decree than marry Hua Yanjing. Could it be that he was wrong? up?Was it wrong?Meng Zihan just told Meng Qian that it was a long story, because she didn't want to implicate him. There is a saying that "one who doesn't know is innocent". If something happened to her, she also hoped to save the lives of everyone in the county office.

After three days and three nights of traveling, Meng Zihan returned to Lengdu City, where she had many memories.

After hearing the announcement, Meng Zihan followed Mu Xuancheng into the main hall.

Mu Xuanyi was quite surprised to see Mu Xuanchen and the magistrate of Ganlin County entering the palace together, thinking that perhaps it was because he also thought that Meng Qian, who was kneeling in the middle of the hall, was a talent, so he came here to intercede for him.

"You are Mengqian, the magistrate of Ganlin County?" Mu Xuanyi's voice was not as irritable as Meng Zihan thought, but surprisingly calm. Perhaps it was because no one would ever object to good things, so he was full of curiosity .

But when he asked such a question, Meng Zihan didn't know how to answer, saying yes was also deceiving the emperor, and saying no was also deceiving the emperor.I could clearly feel sweat soaking my clothes on my back, and my mind went blank.

"Raise your head!" Seeing that Meng Zihan kept his head down and said nothing, Mu Xuanyi became even more curious, wanting to see what this rumored eccentric county magistrate looked like.

Anyway, it was at this point, Meng Zihan simply gritted his teeth, and slowly raised his head to look at Mu Xuanyi.

When Mu Xuanyi saw Meng Zihan, he was slightly taken aback, this face seemed familiar.

"Are you Mengqian, magistrate of Ganlin County?" Mu Xuanyi asked again.

"Why didn't the emperor answer the question?" Prime Minister Hua finally couldn't hold back and asked angrily.For a seventh-rank magistrate to resist the decree and not marry the prime minister's daughter, this is nothing more than a great shame and humiliation he has suffered in this life.First Mu Xuanchen, then Meng Qian, Prime Minister Hua gritted his teeth with a flash of murder in his eyes.

Meng Zihan's eyes flickered, and finally he smiled awkwardly and said, "Actually...you can say yes, or you can say no."

If the emperor withdraws without knowing, then Meng Qian can still be the county magistrate, but now the officials in court have seen her true face, even if they change positions again, it is impossible.

"Yes... and no? What's the explanation for this?" Mu Xuanyi became interested. The frown, smile, words and deeds of the magistrate of Ganlin County in front of him were all too familiar, and he couldn't help but become more curious.

Meng Zihan let out a helpless "ah" and didn't know how to answer, so he turned to look at Mu Xuanchen and asked him for help.Seeing Meng Zihan's expression, Mu Xuanyi turned his gaze to Mu Xuanchen at the same time.

Standing aside, Mu Xuanchen saw Meng Zihan's eyes begging him for help, and his heart warmed at this moment. It was already his greatest comfort that she could think of him in a helpless moment.

"Brother, please forgive me." Mu Xuanchen knelt in the middle of the hall because of Meng Zihan, all the officials were obviously stunned, and even the prime minister who had a murderous face just now couldn't help but be surprised.

"Chen Wang, this is..." Mu Xuanyi was puzzled.

Mu Xuanchen had no choice but to say: "This magistrate of Ganlin County is none other than Princess Chen."

One sentence caused all the officials in the court to talk about it. After Princess Chen disappeared for no reason, she disguised herself as a man and became the county magistrate to come to the hall where only men can gain a foothold. It was something they had never seen or heard.

Mu Xuanyi walked down from the main hall in disbelief, came to Meng Zihan and looked at her face carefully: "No wonder you are so familiar, it turns out to be you, Han'er, how did you become Mengqian and Ganlin County?" The county magistrate? Hurry up and get up."

He helped Meng Zihan up with his own hands, and then said to Mu Xuanchen, "The Prince of Chen, please get up too."

Having said that, a strange look flashed in Mu Xuanchen's eyes.

Meng Zihan glanced at Prime Minister Hua and then at Mu Xuanchen, and then explained: "Because there was some misunderstanding with His Royal Highness Chen Wang that day, Han'er ran away in a fit of anger, but when he arrived in Ganlin County, he saw that it was not as rich as the rumors said. In this land, the disparity between the rich and the poor has caused many people to suffer from hunger and cold, and as long as they go to the county magistrate, they cannot escape the fate of not being able to take the post, and the real Mengqian is no exception."

"Don't talk about him." The Prime Minister wanted to stop Meng Zihan from continuing, but was forced to hold back by the cold light shot by Mu Xuanyi and Mu Xuanchen.

Seeing that Mu Xuanyi didn't stop him, Meng Zihan continued: "Han'er thinks this matter is strange, and His Royal Highness Chen Wang always regards the people as close relatives. The status of a princess and a woman cannot be easily revealed, so she disguised herself to find out the truth."

"Then why did you pretend to be the magistrate of Ganlin County?" Mu Xuanyi was puzzled.

"This matter was forced by the situation. I saw that Mengqian was murdered and his life was dying, but he wanted to seek justice for the people, so Han'er volunteered to replace Mengqian to find out the truth and deal with the county government affairs for him. .”

Meng Zihan put everything on her body, not because she was not afraid of death, but because she didn't want to risk Meng Qian's life when she was punished, all this was seen by Mu Xuanchen, but he didn't expose it.

"Then where is the real Mengqian now?" Mu Xuanyi asked again.

"He..." Meng Zihan didn't know the purpose of Mu Xuanyi's question, so he faltered and didn't know how to speak.

"Your Majesty, Meng Qian is here."

Everyone looked back and saw An Lingfei brought Meng Qian to the main hall. Although Meng Zihan didn't know why Meng Qian came here, and why An Lingfei brought Meng Qian, she was most worried The most important thing is that he is afraid that Mu Xuanyi will fall on Mengqian.

In addition, what Meng Zihan didn't expect was that the Tianlu Pill was really so effective, a medicine that made Meng Qian, who had been disabled for at least a year and a half, able to move freely.

"You are Mengqian?" Mu Xuanyi looked up and down the thin Mengqian, and he could still see the appearance of recovering from a serious illness on his face.But the eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to Meng Zihan, he has a feeling of "God's will in the dark" in a trance.

Meng Qian knelt in front of Mu Xuanyi and saluted him and said: "The official, Meng Qian, visited the emperor, and begged the emperor not to offend Princess Chen, everything is the fault of the official."

"Brother!" Meng Zihan wanted to stop him, but Meng Qian looked deathly at home.

The prime minister said angrily, "It's too self-defeating to want to intercede for others even when I'm in danger." After Prime Minister Hua finished speaking, all the officials followed suit.

(End of this chapter)