Hello Chang'an Chapter 146

The Emperor's eyes were still on the list, and he asked in a very calm voice: "The best candidate...where is the best person?"

Mingluo calmed down and replied seriously: "Your Majesty, I believe that the Chang family girl has three conditions that are very suitable for the position of Crown Princess -"

Her voice was slow and objective: "First of all, although Mrs. Chang is only the adopted daughter of the General's Palace, everyone knows that General Chang treats her as her own child, and she is the only daughter in the family. In terms of status, she is There is no dispute that she is the daughter of a first-class military commander."

"The daughter of a first-class military officer sounds distinguished enough. No one can say that this marriage is a deliberate perfunctory treatment by His Majesty, the Crown Prince."

"However, General Chang only holds a false title and has no real power in his hands. To take a step back, although he once commanded the Xuance Army, now the entire Xuance Mansion has returned to Governor Cui, and the Chang family has come to Your Majesty's defection to the East Palace is within control."

"Secondly, Mrs. Chang has an advantage that no one else can match. After the Deng Tai Lou Poetry Festival, she became famous among scribes as a woman. Not long ago, she won a well-known chess game by setting up a chess game. The talented and well-known Juzi was unparalleled in the limelight and received countless praises - his personal reputation alone had the power to convince the public and was enough to compete with the eldest grandson, the Seventh Lady."

"Third, it's what Master Tianjing said just now..." Ming Luo said this, and there was a hint of awe on his face: "The Chang family's wife has a strange fate, which is quite strange."

The sage just now asked the national master whether this miracle was a blessing or a curse -

The Imperial Master shook his head and answered with the word "unknown".

Moreover, the Imperial Master just had one more thing to say...

- "The poor Taoist has a slight feeling when he looks at her face. The strangeness of this woman's fortune seems to be somehow related to His Majesty's fortune."

This sentence makes people feel more confused than the word "unknown".

For an emperor who holds the power of life and death, if the opponent is really just an ordinary unknown variable, just remove the stranglehold as soon as possible to avoid all trouble.

But the sentence "There seems to be an unclear connection between this woman's horoscope and your majesty's horoscope" makes people dare not act rashly.

If you are not careful, you may damage the overall luck.

Tianjing Imperial Master is not comparable to those bluffing Taoist sorcerers. All the prophecies that come out of his mouth come true. His aunt treats him very seriously -

When she was a child, she even heard a secret story from her father Ying Guogong - when her aunt was just born, she met a young Taoist who passed by the house. His aunt said bluntly that the baby's appearance would make him the master of the world one day.

At the time, these words sounded like nonsense.

But decades later it became true.

At that time, she only thought that this mysterious rumor was just a method used by her aunt to win the hearts of her subjects. But later, her aunt really found the Taoist from back then - that person was none other than Tianjing Guoshi.

It makes sense for my aunt to value the Imperial Master highly.

And no matter whether things are good or bad, when it comes to their own interests and safety, people always prefer to believe that they have it, and this is true for ordinary people, let alone emperors.

An emperor would not risk his own destiny.

Therefore, the sage just asked Tianjing Guoshi if he could deduce more detailed possibilities or a way to solve the problem of the entanglement of fate.

The national teacher only wants to do his best.

But it is an unknown variable, and it is also unknown whether the detailed direction of good or bad luck can be calculated.

"Your Majesty is the king appointed by heaven. Faced with such uncertain variables, keeping him within sight and control is the safest strategy." Mingluo finally said.

The so-called position of princess sounds luxurious, but in fact it is just a chain that turns people into puppets.

With such an unstable variable, it is most appropriate to turn it into a controllable puppet and put it in front of your eyes to take care of, isn't it?

After hearing what was said above, the Holy Emperor raised his eyes and looked at Mingluo.

"Gu'an—" The Emperor's tone contained no hint of emotion or anger: "You don't have a good impression of the Chang family's wife, do you?"

Mingluo's eyelashes moved slightly, and he lowered his eyes and said, "Yes, Luo'er doesn't like this Chang family lady."

She knew very well that when her aunt raised such a question, she did not want to hear her denial and excuse.

Even if she admitted it, it would not make her words any less valuable - the emperor's basis for weighing the pros and cons did not include her little thoughts.

As long as this suggestion is useful and usable, my aunt will consider adopting it.

If not, how could she be so stupid as to speak rashly, only to make her aunt question her intentions?

Therefore, she admitted very calmly: "The Chang family girl behaves in a flamboyant manner, regardless of the overall situation. She had previously rejected her aunt's offer to be a female official. It is difficult for Luoer to identify with her."

"But Luo'er's suggestion just now was not out of selfishness." She said sternly: "Before, Luo'er, like my aunt, had not included her in the list of candidates for the crown princess. It was only because of the situation and the fact that she just listened to the Tianjing Imperial Master. Zhiyan…Fang had such an idea.”

She raised her hand to salute, bowed her head slightly and said: "If he can be used by my aunt, or if it is the will of God, and the imperial master indicates, he comes to solve this urgent problem for my aunt... In this case, Luo'er should also treat him with courtesy. , there will never be any superficial and useless emotions.”

The Holy Emperor nodded slightly: "If you can think so, my cultivation from you will be in vain."

She doesn't care if the people around her have their own little thoughts.

If she can't even tolerate others having their own little plans, then there will be no one in the world for her to use.

As long as the little thoughts are enough for her to see through and be under her control.

On the contrary, people with selfish motives and shortcomings are better to control when using them.

She just needs to remind the other person before they touch the line they shouldn't touch.

Mingluo said at the right time: "...Luoer's vision is limited after all, and what he said is just a humble opinion. How to settle this matter, I still need my aunt to think about and make a decision."

"There is really no chess piece in my hand that has an absolute chance of winning. Those people may not have taken a fancy to this, so they dared to propose the selection of a concubine at this time..."

The Holy Book Emperor looked at the three words "Chang Sui Ning" on the roster again, and said slowly: "She was not in my thoughts, and she was not in those people's thoughts."

"It can only be said that in just half a year, its reputation has already risen... Looking at the capital, it can be regarded as a variable worth mentioning."

Such a variable may really help her win unexpectedly, and there is no way she can win this game...

"Of course, it is not advisable to engage in it rashly. We need to explore the reactions of all parties first."

The Holy Book Emperor finished his words and raised his hand to slowly close the register.

After a moment of silence, a maid came in and announced: "Your Majesty, it's almost time for the dinner."

The process of today's flower banquet is to enjoy flowers during the day and hold a banquet in the evening.

The actions that the Holy Emperor used to test the reactions of all parties were at this dinner party.

Ever since they first met him in the garden during the day, Chang Sui Ning's eyes always flashed across the unpredictable gaze of the Tianjing Imperial Master when he looked at him, and he always felt an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.

Soon, this uneasiness was confirmed.

Before the banquet started, the Holy Emperor's envoys rewarded the noble ladies one by one.

The emperor's reward must be wetted by rain and dew. Regardless of whether he has performed at the flower party today, everyone who comes with an invitation will receive a reward.

It's just that the rewards are different.

This difference is the basis for all parties to judge the holy will -

Most of the things that noble ladies get are some jewelry. Although they are not the same, they are similar.

Only the eldest grandson Qiniang, the eldest grandson Sun Xuan, came forward to receive the reward and received a jade Ruyi that was different from ordinary jewelry.

Just the word "ruyi" in the literal meaning is enough to show that the saint was extremely satisfied with his treatment.

Some women secretly exchanged glances.

The Seventh Lady, the grandson, is indeed different...

The saint gave this jade Ruyi at this time. Could it be that he also agreed to choose the seventh lady, the eldest grandson, as the crown princess?

Changsun Xuan saluted and thanked him, accepted the reward, returned to his seat and sat down with a smile.

The prince, who was sitting under the Holy Emperor, slightly clenched the fingers in his sleeves that were trembling with nervousness, excitement and apprehension. There were whispers among the officials, but Sun Yuan remained calm and did not feel settled in his heart - after holding this flower party, how could he compromise so easily in the future?

At this time, the voice of the chamberlain announcing the reward sounded again.

"The Chang family girl from the Hussar General's residence, come forward to receive the reward—"

Changsui Ning then stepped forward.

The chamberlain raised his voice and said, "The saint has given Chang's girl a pair of night-bright pearls."

There was a sudden silence.

Chang Suining's lowered eyebrows also jumped very quickly.

She did not raise her head to look out of place, but she could clearly feel that countless surprised eyes were falling on her.

She stepped forward to receive the reward. She was destined to receive similar rewards like many noble ladies before her, and then she could go back and sit quietly without attracting any attention.

But at this time, an accident happened.

The two luminous pearls that were held in front of her by the chamberlain lay quietly in the box. Even though it was bright everywhere, the pearls were still emitting a faint light, like candles and stars, making people unable to take their eyes away.

This pair of particularly precious luminous pearls did not allow anyone to look away, nor did it give the girl any room to refuse.

But the girl didn't take it immediately.

At this time, Tianjing Guoshi, who was standing beside the Holy Emperor, spoke.

"When the poor man in the garden saw the girl's face today, he felt that it was particularly extraordinary. Looking at it again now, he felt that it was even more rare -"

Everything suddenly became quieter.

Is the Imperial Master going to meet the Chang family girl in public?

Tianjing Guoshi is comparable to ordinary Taoists. Once he opens his mouth, his weight does not need to be said.

The Taoist's old voice was particularly clear in the silent hall, and every word seemed to contain endless mystery: "The girl's eyes are clear and firm, from her forehead bone to her jade pillow, full and clear, her bone appearance has been achieved, she will be noble and extraordinary in the future, and she must not I guess..."

After saying this, there was a surprising noise all around.

How could this Chang family girl have such a precious life?

Expensive but extraordinary...it must be a sign of great nobility!

Cui Lang's focus was slightly different, and he thought in a low voice: "It is full and distinct from the forehead bone to the jade pillow..."

He subconsciously touched his head and suddenly said: "You mean my master's head is extremely round, right?"

Touching it, I couldn't help but secretly glance at the head of my elder brother sitting in front.

If Master Tianjing came to see the bone statue of his eldest brother, would he be able to tell where his eldest brother's treason was born? I guess... it must be quite big, right?

Cui Lang looked from top to bottom.

That's not right, or... elder brother, are they all covered in that stuff from head to toe?

As the saying goes, a person weighs a certain amount, and the weight of a person weighs a certain amount!

But it is not a good thing to rebel too much. You will always get beaten more than others.

Having a head that is too round is not a good thing, as it can easily be targeted by Taoist priests.

Could it be that the master was arrested and made a princess because his head was too round?

Cui Lang looked at his master with some worry.

Listening to the various discussions around him, Chang Sui Ning slightly raised his head and looked at the Tianjing Imperial Master.

She knew that she was noble and extraordinary, and she didn't need him to tell her.

But now that the other party had spoken, she still wanted to say: "In this case, I would like to borrow the auspicious words of the National Master -"

She will make herself realize this noble and extraordinary destiny.

But you should respect yourself, rather than being a puppet.

In the eyes of everyone, the girl just accepted the noble and extraordinary words of the Imperial Master. She was not modest, fearful, or flattered, but what she said - borrowing the Imperial Master's good words?

In the calmness, there is also a hint of arrogance.

So, she just accepted it?

The girl even accepted the pair of luminous pearls.

Chang Suining took the box and thanked him.

Of course, I have to thank you. After all, it is just a reward and a meeting, not a marriage decree. At this time, even if you want to resist the decree, there is no way to resist it. If you want to go crazy on the spot, there are still few opportunities.

Moreover, these pair of luminous pearls are worth thousands of gold. If you have money in the future, it will be very cost-effective to sell them.

Her action of accepting the reward fell into the eyes of everyone from all sides, but it meant the beginning of a game.

At this dinner, many people are destined to taste nothing.

When the banquet was halfway through, officials with different thoughts left the table one after another.

Changsun Yuan was sitting peacefully all the time, showing no signs of abnormality.

Chang Suining also sat at the end.

When she left the banquet, there were few people left at the banquet.

The box containing the luminous pearl was handed to Xi'er to hold. As the master and servant walked out of the front hall, a cool night breeze blew in their faces.

"Ning Ning..." Chang Kuo and his son, who were waiting outside the hall, walked up quickly.

Chang Suining said calmly: "It's already late. Dad and brother should go back and rest first. If you have anything to say, it's not too late to talk tomorrow."

It would take at least a night for everyone to react and digest this matter. She and her father might as well calm down and think about it first.

This matter is beginning to show signs, so the Chang family does not need to rush to react before everyone else does.

Chang Kuo nodded knowingly, glanced in the direction of the banquet hall, and said seriously in a low voice: "Anyway, don't be afraid, dad is here."

It was difficult to speak at the table, and Chang Sui'an was still a little confused about the situation, but after hearing this, he assured his sister: "Brother is here too!"

Chang Suining smiled and nodded.

After parting ways with his father and brother, Chang Sui Ning took Xi'er back to his residence alone.

Seeing the girl's back disappear, Mingluo, who was standing in the corridor, raised his eyebrows slightly.

She took great pains to make her famous, and today she finally got the fruits of her fame... In other words, she won the position of the Crown Princess for nothing, and the other party did not suffer at all.

When the decree was issued, she would sincerely say "congratulations" to the other party.

Fortunately, what the other party did tonight seemed to be quite sensible.

Why should I be ignorant and dissatisfied? As a mere orphan girl, with such a great fortune, the other party should be satisfied.

Mingluo smiled slightly and said, "It would be best if we continue to be so knowledgeable..."

After all, her aunt, the current saint, would not like an ignorant puppet.

Good and bad fortunes are unpredictable...

Then, it is auspicious to know the interests.

If you don't know what you are interested in, right and wrong will result in disaster.

The misfortune star will not end well, so the other party should just be an obedient chess piece.

Mingluo calmed down and turned back to the hall.

Chapter end