Chapter 168
The world of adults is both sincere and full of hypocrisy and exploitation. The palace walls on both sides are high. Even though they are seven feet tall, Feng Wu and Yuan Zhao look like two ants moving in the middle of the corridor, and their bodies are quite small.
Accustomed to the reserved and delicate appearance of women, Feng Wu seemed to behave more casually in front of the sassy and generous princess, and was always inquiring about the whereabouts of her master.
"I really don't know," it's a pity, Yuan Zhao said regretfully, "He left in the middle of the night, and I was still dreaming at that time."
If you want to know the whereabouts of Taoist Gongzhi, it is better to ask her than to ask the royal family. Your Majesty and the Crown Prince will definitely know. This person dared to ask this in front of two chamberlains, but I don’t know if he would dare to ask His Majesty and the Crown Prince directly afterwards.
If he dares, no matter whether he can get the answer or not, we are still a family; if he dares not, then he will ask for his own blessings.
The Beiyue clan is a public enemy of the Feng clan. Anyone who finds any doubts must report it to His Majesty. In the world, only the emperor is qualified to deal with or deal with the Beiyue clan. Otherwise, it is someone who has other thoughts about the former dynasty.
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It is a big taboo to have thoughts that you shouldn't have.
The emperor's mind is unpredictable and cannot be easily touched. If you accidentally step on a lightning point, you will be blown to pieces at any time, and there will be no room for change.
"You've only been studying for two years and you're so good. It shows that this Taoist master has great abilities." Obviously, Feng Wu was not a fuel-efficient lamp. He just smiled and said, "It would be a pity not to be used by the imperial court."
His intention was easily resolved with one sentence. Yuan Zhao couldn't help but chuckle and said in admiration:
"Yes, if he helps, my father will be much more relaxed. Unfortunately...fortunately, the imperial court has recruited talents in recent years, so there will not be no one available. In fact, there are many talents in Duanzhou, have you ever recommended one or two to serve the imperial court?
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Her family is from the previous dynasty, so it is normal for her to have intentions. But if King Duan, who is a member of her own family, has intentions, then problems will arise.
The intention of sowing discord was obvious. Feng Wu looked forward with cold eyes and said slowly:
"Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. There was civil unrest in Duanzhou. If there were talented people to help, why would we be in such a mess? My father was so troubled by this that he became seriously ill. It was my brother who returned to Beijing this time, but because there was no one,
It was available, so he had no choice but to stay as an agent for government affairs."
It was him who returned to Beijing instead of his eldest son, which was suspicious. Princess Anping took advantage of this to make a big fuss, with sinister intentions.
Instead of waiting for her to take the initiative to ask questions and add fuel to the fire, it would be better for him to take the initiative to tell the reason. To avoid being prejudged by her and unreasonably involved, which would add fuel to the fire regarding his return to Beijing.
"It's difficult for the prince," Yuan Zhao expressed deep sympathy. "I wonder who the prince's concubine is? If the family background is enough to share the prince's worries, it doesn't matter."
If they are well matched and have equal power, they will definitely be profitable.
"..." Feng Wu's eyes darkened, he took a deep breath secretly, smiled, and said with emotion, "Most women in the world are reserved and shy to talk about marriage matters. The princess's magnanimity is refreshing and amazing to me."
As a woman, still a minor, she dares to openly discuss the marriage affairs of men from other families. This shamelessness and tutoring are jaw-dropping.
Being attacked for not being reserved enough, Yuan Zhao of course had something to say and smiled slightly:
"Marrying a man and a woman, following the laws of nature and human relations, is the only way to live a magnanimous life. Why is it so difficult to talk about it? Could it be that the birth of you and me is a shameful product? Is the custom in Duanzhou like this? It is simply unbelievable."
If you can't win the argument, then attack someone personally? The customs in Duanzhou, a barbarian land, are appalling and even more breathtaking.
Yuan Zhao clicked his tongue and shook his head in disbelief.
"..."
Feng Wu silently closed his eyes to suppress his murderous aura. When he opened them again, he really wanted to break her neck.
Fortunately, the two of them were tall and had long legs. During the conversation, they walked to the palace gate unknowingly. The two chamberlains leading the way consciously lowered their heads and stood on the left and right.
When the two of them walked out of the palace door, the palace door slowly closed with a heavy sound.
Outside the palace gate, the two people bowed their hands and said goodbye. Feng Wu jumped on the horse and left with a "drive" sound. As a lady, Yuan Zhao stepped on the carriage gracefully, made some repairs, and set off leisurely.
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Soon, taking advantage of the cool night, the two teams left the towering palace wall.
On the road, Feng Ling Wei Luo Yan, who had a completely new appearance, followed the vehicle on horseback and asked quietly:
"Princess, is tonight's banquet going well?"
"Yeah, it's normal." Seeing some wrinkles in his clothes, Yuan Zhao pulled them casually and smoothed them out.
Huh? Luo Yan looked in surprise, "No way? No one is giving you a hard time?"
So the newly appointed Captain Zuo is a good person?! Sorry, she made a mistake.
Tsk, how did you say that? Yuan Zhao glanced at her and said, "It's normal to be embarrassed, and it's abnormal to not be embarrassed." We have been together for nearly ten years, what's the tacit understanding?
Phew, Luo Yan was speechless, he understood.
"It's still early, can the princess go somewhere else?" Dongtang asked, sitting in the front seat.
"No need, just go back home."
In the past two days, she always went to the teahouse near the West Gate during the day and sat there for half a day. Today there was a banquet in the palace, so she did not go to the West Gate because she was afraid that the people in the mansion would be worried.
"Go to the South City Tower tomorrow, and then go to the East City Tower in a few days..." Yuan Zhao ordered, "Look for a teahouse or wine shop that is quiet, and book a seat for me in advance."
Choose a location with a better view and where you can sit comfortably.
"promise."
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On Yuan Zhao's way back, in the palace, after listening to the report of the two chamberlains, Emperor Fengyuan felt unwell and was too lazy to speak. Prince Fengqiu waved them away and laughed and cursed:
"Both are bad things."
They dig holes in each other and sow discord with each other. They are both young and ambitious. I don't know whether it is a disaster or a blessing.
"How is the situation going on over there?" Emperor Fengyuan asked without taking it seriously.
"Almost," Fengqiu looked serious when he saw the question, "But Father, that is an altar after all... Is there really no problem with doing this?"
"Even if it is inappropriate, it is not the problem of our Feng clan." Emperor Fengyuan wrote lightly without raising his head, "When the late emperor first ascended to Dabao, he was eager to clean up the mess left by the previous dynasty, and made a hasty decision to enshrine the Dragon God.
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I have completely forgotten that although the Beiyue clan believes in the Sun Goddess, the word Beicang comes from the Dragon God. Now the Feng family also worships the Dragon God. Does the Dragon God protect Beiyue or the Feng family?
This question has been lingering in Emperor Fengyuan's mind.
It wasn't until the beginning of this year, on the night of the first day of the first lunar month, that he fell into a dream, and the blazing fire woke him up abruptly. Because the dream was too real, he was about to summon Liu Taibu into the palace overnight, only to realize that Liu Taibu was already outside the palace.
waiting.
After entering the palace, before he could ask, Liu Taibu was already ecstatic and said:
"Your Majesty, I watched the sky at night and found that the blue dragon star was fading and the red bird star in the south was bright! Your Majesty, the Feng family's national destiny has begun!"
Liu Taibu's words almost caused him to die on the spot. He was so happy that his eyes filled with tears. He didn't know what to say. After two generations of emperors' painstaking efforts, he finally cleared the clouds and saw the moonlight. How could he not be happy?
After he calmed down, Emperor Fengyuan told Liu Taibu about the dream. The emperor and his ministers were filled with joy again, and were relatively speechless and weeping.
Chapter completed!