When the Gongsun family was executed, King Chen did not implicate him as others thought. He only took all the property and industry of the Gongsun family into the treasury. This alone made the treasury of Chen State a lot thicker.
Seeing that Chen Qi had finished handling the Gongsun family case, he bid farewell to King Chen and wanted to return to Pingguan camp. However, King Chen kept Chen Qi behind and asked Chen Qi something unexpected.
Request: Marry Chen Mengzhu as the queen!
When Chen Qi heard King Chen's decree, he felt a "boom" in his head, and for a moment he didn't know what to do. It wasn't until the eunuch next to him pushed him and signaled him to quickly thank the Lord for his kindness that Chen Qi stared in confusion.
He knelt down and kowtowed, but forgot to thank him. The eunuch next to him calmly said: "Marshal Chen is so happy to see that he is speechless!"
King Chen immediately sent a decree: Choose a day to tell the world that King Chen will marry Chen Mengzhu as his queen. On the wedding day, everyone will celebrate!
Chen Qi didn't know how he got home. He sat in the hall with his head lowered and was speechless for a long time. The guard didn't know what happened to the old marshal, so he hurriedly found the old woman and Miss Chen.
When Mrs. Chen and her granddaughter arrived in front of Chen Qi, they saw that Chen Qi was just staring ahead in a daze, completely unaware of who was coming. The old woman was so frightened that she couldn't help but sip.
Calling Chen Qi softly, she stood aside and shed tears.
Chen Mengzhu also frowned, stood in front of Chen Qi, and called "Grandpa" softly.
Chen Qi stayed like this for a long time, then he let out a long breath, then looked up at his wife, and then turned to look at his granddaughter. Seeing that Chen Qi had regained his consciousness, old lady Chen hurriedly ordered the maid to prepare the ginseng soup, and then pulled
He picked up Chen Qi's hand, looked at him, and asked eagerly: "Master, what's wrong with you? Why are you so absent-minded? It almost scared us two to death!"
Chen Mengzhu also hurriedly stood on the other side and gently blew Chen Qi's shoulders.
Chen Qi sighed and said to his wife and granddaughter: "The imperial decree from King Chen will come soon. King Chen will make Mengzhu his queen!"
When Mrs. Chen heard this, she looked happy and said, "It turns out to be such a happy event. No wonder the master is so happy!"
Chen Mengzhu listened from behind, stopped immediately, and asked in disbelief: "Grandpa, what did you say?"
Chen Qi reached out and took Chen Mengzhu's hand, and asked his most beloved granddaughter to stand in front of him. Then he looked carefully, with eyes full of love. Chen Qi said to Chen Mengzhu: "Mengzhu, you are the apple of our Chen family's eye.
I want you to be happy and live a peaceful life. It is a blessing for the Chen family that you were born into my Chen family, but it is your misfortune to be born into my Chen family!"
Since ancient times, many people have been looking forward to being born into a family of princes, generals and ministers, wearing endless splendid clothes, and eating delicacies. But behind this splendor is the bitterness that no one knows; and there are many girls who have a dream in their hearts.
The sweet dream of marrying into an emperor's family, gathering thousands of favors, and enjoying the countless glory of the mother's world.
However, Chen Qi knew that once he entered the palace, there would be no turning back. The battles in the palace were cruel, and they were no weaker than the intrigues in the court. When a beauty is charming, the emperor will naturally be kind to her.
Darling, once you grow old and grow old, you can only stay alone and lonely.
Chen Qi would rather his granddaughter marry an ordinary family, live a loving life as a couple, have a child, and be able to see her as a family all the time, that is the happiness of a family.
At this time, Chen Mengzhu had already been involved in the power struggle in the Chen Kingdom: In order to divide the eldest prince's camp, King Chen wanted to make Chen Mengzhu his queen, which was to win over Chen Qi; and if Chen Qi resisted the decree and disrespected it, he would openly
If he breaks with King Chen, Chen Qi's next fate will be to have his entire family slaughtered just like the Gongsun family. The power struggle between King Chen and the eldest prince started from Gongsun's family and has extended to Chen Qi's Marshal's Mansion.
Chen Mengzhu naturally understood what Chen Qi was worried about. She also knew that the eldest prince Chen Cheng openly expressed his love to her; and the second prince Chen Zhong had always been in love with her. It was just because she was young that the eldest prince did not propose it.
The prince never mentioned it. Now King Chen finally seized the opportunity and wanted to marry Chen Mengzhu.
Chen Mengzhu knew that she had no choice. No matter whether the eldest prince or the second prince, as long as they proposed to marry, she could only marry and become a queen or princess. Chen Mengzhu herself did not know whether she liked Chen Cheng or Chen Zhong
, but can she, a girl, decide who she likes?
Chen Mengzhu looked at Chen Qi in front of him, and saw that the old marshal, who had spent his whole life in the military and on the battlefield, was now so anxious for himself. Chen Mengzhu felt that his grandfather was really old. For the Chen country and the Chen family,
For her own sake, she couldn't bear to make her grandfather sad anymore.
Chen Mengzhu smiled and said to Chen Qi: "Grandpa, although my granddaughter is reluctant to leave you and grandma, she is going to get married sooner or later. I will get married sooner or later. I can't stay at home. I won't go out until you kick me out."
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Hearing what Chen Mengzhu said, old lady Chen said with some anger: "You girl, how can we be willing to kick you out!"
Chen Qi also knew that Chen Mengzhu was a smart girl and she could understand her own feelings. Chen Mengzhu said this just to make herself feel better. Chen Qi cheered up, smiled bitterly, looked at his wife and said: "Meng
When Zhu grows up, she wants to get married. No matter how good she is, being able to marry into the palace and become the queen will also bring glory to my Chen family!"
King Chen's imperial edict was promulgated to Marshal Chen Qi's Mansion and also to various parts of the Chen Kingdom. At the same time, letters of credence were also issued to various countries in China. Regarding this sudden good news, various parties responded in different ways.
Qi, Yan, Chu, Yue, Wu, Qin, Dali and other countries all expressed their congratulations and promised to send envoys to congratulate King Chen on his wedding ceremony.
The Shu State did not respond because the Chen State did not abide by the agreement and send troops to jointly defend the Qi Army.
Inside the Chen Kingdom: The third prince Chen Yi naturally expressed his congratulations, and he also gloated about the misfortune and sent people to the eldest prince, saying that he wanted to attend the ceremony of establishing the queen with the eldest prince.
The eldest prince Chen Cheng was furious when he heard the news. He immediately sent an order to assemble the army and lead the army back to Luocheng. If the generals did not stop him desperately, he would send troops to fight King Chen.
King Wuyou was just a little surprised when he heard the news. He also heard that Marshal Chen Qi had a granddaughter who was resourceful and had the reputation of a female Zhuge, but he had never seen it. However, he vaguely heard that Chen Cheng, the eldest prince of the Chen Kingdom, was interested in
Chen Mengzhu has also been in love with her for a long time. She didn't feel funny in her heart. Originally, she was thinking of giving another strong dose of medicine to cause another dispute between King Chen and the eldest prince, but Chen Mengzhu took a dose of medicine to induce another dispute!
King Wuyou and Xiao Tianyou went to Fengyue Tower together, and they naturally mentioned that King Chen wanted to establish a queen. King Wuyou mentioned it unintentionally: Hearing that the new queen is extremely intelligent, has a mind for the world, and has a good plan. She was very happy.
After hearing this, he pursed his lips and smiled and said: "Mr. Qi, I heard that Miss Mengzhu is not only resourceful, but also a fairy-like beauty. Mr. Qi has never seen it. If he did, he might know how to do it."
Let’s compete!”
After hearing this, King Wuyou laughed and said: "I asked myself that I have seen many beautiful women in the world. The girl Xinyi in front of me now is already unparalleled in the world. Is she still more beautiful than girl Xinyi?
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When Xinyi heard King Wuyou say this, her face turned red and her cheeks turned red. She lowered her head and said nothing.
He Zhi answered the conversation on the side: "Master Qi only sees my sister's beauty and never sees anyone else. What about me?"
King Wuyou turned around to look at her, and then pretended to be surprised and said: "Wow, how come Miss Xiaozhi has grown up all of a sudden and become so beautiful!"
When King Wuyou said this, he not only burst into laughter, but also covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment!"
Xiao Tianyou listened to the three people joking, but did not answer. After all, Chen Mengzhu was already the queen appointed by King Chen. As a minister, he did not dare to praise or criticize. Looking at Xiao Tianyou's appearance, King Wuyou also knew that he should not talk about King Chen and what he said.
The newly appointed queen changed the subject and asked Xiao Tianyou: "Brother Xiao, Prince Chen is getting married, so you are going to be busy again?"
Xiao Tianyou nodded and said: "The establishment of the Queen of Chen is a major event for our Chen Kingdom. However, since the late king passed away less than a year ago, the ceremony will not be held until the next year. I am not busy at this time, just making some preparations.
There are people dedicated to building a new palace and garden for the new queen, so I am quite free!"
King Wuyou nodded after hearing this, and then said to himself: "There is a daughter in the Chen family. It is such a happy event. I should also express my congratulations to Marshal Chen Qi and send him a congratulatory gift!"
Xiao Tianyou looked at King Wuyou and just smiled without saying anything.
In Chen Qi's house, since King Chen issued the edict, there has been an endless stream of people coming to congratulate him. At that time, the house was crowded, and Chen Qi and Chen Yihe were overwhelmed.
King Wuyou went with Xiao Tianyou. When they arrived at Marshal Chen's house, Chen Yihe let Xiao Tianyou and King Wuyou into the house. Chen Qi met him in person in the hall. Xiao Tianyou did not need to introduce him. Chen Qi and King Wuyou
Also familiar.
When Chen Qi saw Wuyou King for the first time, he was stunned for a moment. He saw that Wuyou King came with Xiao Tianyou, but Xiao Tianyou's expression remained the same. He knew that Xiao Tianyou knew the identity of Wuyou King. So he asked Chen Yihe to go outside.
When someone comes in again, he wants to talk to Mr. Xiao and Mr. Qi about something important.
When there were only three people in the hall, Chen Qi, King Wuyou, and Xiao Tianyou. Chen Qi bowed his hands to King Wuyou and asked: "I don't know when the prince will come to my country of Chen. I can't welcome you from far away. I'm rude. Please invite the prince."
Forgive me!"
King Wuyou returned the gift, chuckled, and said: "I also received the notice from King Chen. I heard about this happy event in Marshal Chen's family, and I thought that I knew the Marshal, so I took the liberty to come to congratulate you. I hope the old Marshal doesn't mind it.
I'm rude!"
Chen Qi kept saying: "How dare you, how dare you." As he said this, he quickly asked King Wuyou and Xiao Tianyou to take a seat.
King Wuyou looked at Chen Qi and said: "Old Marshal, I am here to congratulate you. I don't have any expensive gifts. I just ordered some porcelain to be ordered and sent it to the Marshal's house. Please accept it!"
Chen Qi quickly thanked him and said: "Your Majesty, you are so polite. It is my great fortune to have Your Majesty come to my Chen Mansion in person and send you exquisite porcelain. I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty!"
After that, the three of them talked some more Mandarin, and King Wuyou followed Xiao Tianyou to bid farewell to Chen Qi and left the Chen Mansion.