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Chapter 861 Consort
Chen Xin, Xiao Xi, and Liu Yusheng rode their horses through the streets to receive congratulations, and soon returned to Shuntian Gate and dismounted to attend the Qionglin Banquet.

This is a banquet held for new scholars, and all the ministers and princes and princes will come to attend. This is a good opportunity for the number one scholar Tanhua to get acquainted with them, and it is also for those ministers to catch their sons-in-law and see the new rich in the capital. Is there anyone who can match her own daughter? After all, these are talented young people. Whether the family's prosperity can continue depends on these young people.

The three of Chen Xin were led to Qionglin Garden. On both sides of the path at the gate, there were unattainable pines and cypress trees, which were towering. When they entered, they saw pavilions and pavilions scattered, including pomegranate gardens and apricot gardens. , Koike lotus willow.Although Chen Xin had seen the splendor and majesty of the Palace of Preserving Harmony and the Hall of Supreme Harmony, he still couldn't help being secretly startled when he saw the scenery outside Qionglin Garden.

He has seen barren mountains and rough rivers since he was a child. Compared with the palace, those unrefined natures are really different.

"Where did this Liu Bangyan go?"

The two eunuchs leading the way turned their heads and only saw Chen Xin and Xiao Xi, but did not know where Liu Yusheng was.

Chen Xin frowned, Liu Yusheng had always been playful, he was afraid that he was greedy for the scenery of Qionglin Garden, so he would stop wherever he was.

"The No. [-] Scholar and Tanhua Lang invite you first, and the slaves go to find the second place first."

Chen Xin was worried about Liu Yusheng, and said to the other eunuch: "If you don't wait here, it should be too early for the banquet."

How could Xiao Xi listen to Chen Xin's words, he was just unhappy, and walked away: "You think you have a lot of face, and can make the emperor and all civil and military officials wait for you."

"This..." The eunuch saw Xiao Xi walking forward, while Chen Xin was still standing still, looking at the two in embarrassment, Chen Xin didn't want to stay with Xiao Xi, and said to him: "It's okay, I Wait here for them to come back, you go with him first."

This slave knew that Xiao Xi was the son of the Founding County Duke, and he had no choice but to follow him, leaving Chen Xin here alone.After waiting for a while, Chen Xin heard some movement in the apricot garden, thought for a while and then walked in.

At this time, the apricot blossoms were already covering the branches, shaking and falling. Chen Xin reached out to catch a petal hanging in the wind. Seeing the color of the flower was elegant and not kitsch, he immediately thought of Li Xiruo.

He put the petals into the sachet given by Li Xiruo, and he couldn't help but hold it tightly. He had already won the champion, and he proposed to marry him as the champion. Li Xiruo would think about it no matter what.

"Keep your voice down so you don't get overheard."

When Chen Xin heard the movement, he turned around hastily, and saw a woman in the jade age, dressed in a fine attire and wearing a purple gold crown, she was extremely beautiful.

The woman also seemed to be stunned. I didn't expect Chen Xin to find himself so quickly. Chen Xin looked at her, gave her a salute, and wanted to exit the garden. This woman was well dressed, so she was not an ordinary person. He can't afford to be provoked.

Seeing that Chen Xin was about to leave, the woman hurriedly called to him, "Stop."

Chen Xin stopped in his tracks, but the woman didn't know what to say, he hesitated for a long time, then Chen Xin saluted her again, turned around and left.

The woman's heart skipped a beat, and she chased after her, but she tripped over a stone and fell into the apricot blossoms all over the ground, staining her fine clothes.

Seeing this, Chen Xin didn't go up to help her up. Seeing the waiter beside the woman helped her to stand up, he said, "Princess is all right."

Princess Yicheng stared wide-eyed at her court lady, then she pointed at Chen Xin: "How do you know I'm a princess?"

"Walking freely in the palace, being served by maids of honor, but wearing brocade clothes instead of combing women's hair, I can't think of a second identity."

Yi Cheng blushed slightly: "You call yourself a minister, what kind of official are you, father?"

"Princess, he is wearing a Jinshi uniform, but he is wearing red flowers in front of him. He should be the number one scholar."

The maid next to her intended to remind Yicheng, but Yicheng felt that she was laughing at her stupidity, and secretly squeezed the maid's arm: "Is this princess need you to say something?"

The court lady was hurting in a low voice, Chen Xin frowned when he saw that Yi Cheng was born beautiful, but treated his servants so harshly, he shook his head, and said to Yi Cheng: "I have to rush to Qionglin Banquet, Retire first."

Yicheng wanted to catch up, but found that her clothes were stained. She wanted to save face, and naturally she would not let herself appear in front of everyone in a mess, so she had to give up.

When Chen Xin stepped out of the apricot garden, he bumped into Liu Yusheng who was looking for him. Seeing that Chen Xin was still here, the eunuch hurriedly urged: "The number one scholar, hurry up, the emperor is about to go to the banquet."

Chen Xin and Liu Yusheng hurried to the banquet after listening to them. After drinking and drinking, the three of them received a lot of congratulatory wine. He Wenzong beckoned Chen Xin from a distance. He didn't pay attention, and then walked towards He Wenzong's direction.

"Master He, what's the matter?"

He Wenzong seemed to have joy on his face, and patted Chen Daodao: "Your Chen family is about to ascend to heaven."

Chen Xin thought that He Wenzong was talking about his being the number one scholar, and just about to say that he needs to rely more on Mr. He, when He Wenzong said: "The emperor intends to betroth Princess Yicheng to you."

Chen Xin's expression paused, and his expression was a little horrified: "You want me to be a son-in-law?"

He Wenzong nodded: "Originally, the emperor preferred Xiao Xi. He is the son of the founding county magistrate, and he has always been outstanding in the Imperial College, but now he is just a prostitute. After all, this status is not worthy of the royal family. The emperor chose him." about you."

Chen Xin kept silent, this was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for him, he was ready to marry Li Xiruo, but now he was played by fate, the emperor chose him as his son-in-law.

Knowing that the emperor told He Wenzong to convey him, Chen Xin also wanted to ask himself what he meant first, for fear that if he had a family and would refuse the marriage in court, both parties would lose face.

Chen Xin let out a sigh of relief: "Lord He, in fact, I already have someone I like in my heart."

Chen Xin's family was poor, and he really wanted to climb high, but he didn't think about climbing to the sky. Marrying a princess and keeping it at home is undoubtedly marrying a Bodhisattva, who can only make offerings to good people. Chen Xin's heart is not so big.

"I know who you like."

Chen Xin's eyes widened, and He Wenzong said: "Ning Shao's daughter, Ning Deyin, is of noble character and unparalleled beauty. I know all this, but can his Ning family compare to the royal family? The position of the servant is today. The Ning family is the Li family tomorrow, but the world will always belong to the emperor. If you marry Princess Yicheng, you will keep your glory and wealth for the rest of your life. Even if you are relegated, you will always be a son-in-law and marry the royal family , this cannot be exchanged for Gao Xiang in previous lifetimes."

Of course Chen Xin knew this truth. He thought of Li Xiruo's kindness, thought of Li Xiruo's love, and wanted to be with her forever, but the marriage arranged by the emperor was very difficult for the poor For the scholars, it is a good opportunity for a carp to leap over the dragon's gate, and to enter the royal family's music list. For the Chen family, it is a glorious ancestor, and this is what Chen's father and mother expect from him.

Being with Yicheng is more tempting than Ning Deyin.

He Wenzong said to Chen Dao: "Don't think that this is your business alone. The emperor is willing to accept a poor scholar as the princess' husband-in-law. He is standing on our side and giving a note to Wang Gulin's aristocratic children. A loud slap in the face, telling the poor people in the world that they also have a chance to get rid of the status quo and take the position of master, but don't tell me that you will reject this marriage."

Chen Xin opened his mouth for a long time, unable to say the words of refusal, but he couldn't make up his mind to say yes, he touched the sachet, hesitant in his heart, and finally he could only say: "Lord He, let me think about it."

He Wenzong looked solemn: "Do you know that His Majesty is waiting for your reply, how long can you think about it?"

Chen Xin took a deep breath: "The parents' order and the matchmaker's words, I have to send a letter to my parents about this matter."

He Wenzong knew that he was evasive, and said earnestly: "The emperor is impatient."

When Chen Xin returned to the Qionglin Banquet, he immediately lost the mood to congratulate, and just kept drinking. At least it was Liu Yusheng who persuaded him, so he didn't lose his composure at the banquet.

After the banquet, Liu Yusheng helped the drunk Chen Xin back to the inn, but Chen Xin suddenly became sober and went upstairs to push open the door of Li Xiruo's room. Liu Yusheng quickly followed and saw Li Xiruo Ruo and Li Tian sat back and forth, Li Xiruo nodded towards Li Tian, ​​Li Tian walked out, Liu Yusheng explained to Li Xiruo: "Miss Li, Brother Chen is drunk, you never mind."

Li Xiruo just smiled: "It's okay, I will be more happy to be named on the gold list."

Chen Xin lowered his head and said: "I am not only a title on the gold list, but the emperor also wants me to be his son-in-law, and he also wants to betroth the princess to me."

Liu Yusheng looked at Chen Xin in surprise, Chen Xin didn't mention a single word to him along the way.

Li Xiruo was also a little surprised. The princess has the highest status, but she is inevitably spoiled. In her heart, Chen Xin's good match is Ning Deyin.

Seeing that Li Xiruo didn't speak, Chen Xin felt hopeful in his heart: "Do you think I should marry the princess?"

Li Xiruo hesitated for a while and said, "I still think Miss Ning is suitable for you."

Where did Chen Xin want to hear this, he felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart, wanted to say something but couldn't find an outlet.Liu Yusheng was stunned by the side for a long time, came back to congratulate Chen Xin and said: "Brother Chen, you will be a son-in-law in the future, you should take good care of me."

Chen Xin didn't answer, Liu Yusheng turned to Li Xiruo and said: "Miss Ning is good, but she is only the daughter of the servant of the family. Since ancient times, there have been turmoil in the court, and there have been demotions and promotions. It is difficult for anyone to know their own variables, but the emperor Son-in-law is different, who will dare to touch Brother Chen after this."

Li Xiruo smiled: "If Mr. Chen thinks it's a good match, he can agree to it."

Feeling bored in Chen Xinxin, he turned around and walked out. Liu Yusheng followed behind and saw Chen Xin and turned his head regretfully, immediately stopped him, and whispered in his ear: "I know you like Miss Li, but you see Does she look like she is interested in you? Since you have to marry someone you don't like, choosing to become a princess is the best choice."

Chen Xin pushed Liu Yusheng away: "Then thank you brother Liu for reminding me."

(End of this chapter)