Hua Yun took Wang Yufeng's hand, looked up and down for a long time, and said with a smile: "You are indeed the person who walks out next to me. If you don't change your appearance and just walk out like this, you don't know how many young talents you will be fascinated by.
You should tell me what kind of husband you want, and I can help you check it when the time comes."
A man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. Wang Yufeng was originally a beauty. She wore an ordinary palace dress in the past and was already considered outstanding among the young and beautiful palace maids. But to say that it is unforgettable, it is not enough. Now this girl has changed
The attire set off her milk-white skin, coupled with a pair of azure eyes, blond hair, and that exquisite figure. Even if Hua Yun was a woman, she couldn't help but want to hold her and kiss her.
Wang Yufeng had never seen Hua Yun treat her so kindly. She felt relaxed and blurted out: "If I can find a husband like the emperor, I will be satisfied."
A cold glint flashed in Hua Yun's eyes, and he said coldly: "No one can change the decision made by the emperor, so stop your wishful thinking!"
Wang Yufeng's knees softened and she knelt down on the ground, kowtowing and said: "The empress understands clearly that I don't dare to have any delusions. I only hope that my future husband will be as wise and powerful as the emperor."
Hua Yun waved his hand and said: "Okay, you can't hide your little thoughts from me. The emperor is the real dragon emperor, and there is no other such person in the world. You should choose honestly.
You are married to a husband, and you can live peacefully and take care of your husband and raise your children. If you dare to have any bad thoughts, I will never forgive you!"
Under Hua Yun's sharp gaze, Wang Yufeng felt a chill on her back. After a long while, she whispered softly: "What I'm teaching you is that I don't dare."
Only then did Hua Yun smile again, waved his hand and said: "You are the one who walks out by my side, and I will not treat you badly. Come here, carry it up."
She is martial by nature, and she is surrounded by tough women from Mobei. These Mobei girls are not too tall, but they are strong enough. But now, every four people are carrying a big box, but they still look...
It was extremely laborious. These boxes were made of fine nanmu and covered with thick cowhide. When the lids were opened, the room was filled with jewels. There were four boxes in total, and each box was filled with various gold ornaments and jade.
Bi, a pearl as big as a fist, any piece of it is priceless.
Wang Yufeng was taken aback and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, what a generous gift, this slave can't bear it!"
Hua Yun smiled and said: "If you weren't already older, I would definitely recognize you as my daughter. How could the dowry for my daughter not be richer? Even so, I treat you as my own sister.
What's more, these gifts are not given by me alone, but are given to you by all the empresses together. The emperor has also issued these rewards to the world, so you don't have to refuse."
Most of the real young talents are arrogant. Even if Wang Yufeng has the status of princess, there is no guarantee that she will be able to attract many people to attend the son-in-law selection meeting. Moreover, Wang Yufeng is still a foreigner, so those children of top aristocratic families will definitely not participate.
After discussing with Hua Yun and others, Gao Xiuer decided to give her an excessively generous dowry. With this wealth that could not be spent in several lifetimes, she would surely be able to attract more young talents.
In fact, Gao Xiu'er and the others misunderstood Liu Ziqiu's intention. They only thought that Liu Ziqiu wanted to attract talents through this method, but they did not know that Liu Ziqiu's purpose was to lure Wang Shichong who was hiding somewhere. However, after hearing about this method proposed by Gao Xiu'er and the others, Liu Ziqiu
He readily agreed. He knew that if Wang Shichong still had other intentions, he would definitely recruit troops secretly. And if he wanted to recruit troops, he must have strong financial resources to support him. The temptation of these wealth that could not be spent in several lifetimes may be more tempting to Wang Shichong than his.
The daughter is more attractive. Perhaps because of the wealth, Wang Shichong couldn't help but want to jump out.
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In the Li family's manor in Zhangxian County, Longxi County, Li Shimin has returned from Huining County for several days, but the informants who stayed in Huining County have not found any changes in Wang Shichong. Of course, it is still far from the talent selection meeting appointed by Liu Ziqiu.
For several months, maybe Wang Shichong was secretly preparing. But Li Shimin was still a little worried. After all, he finally said that. Although it was a bit hard to get, no one could guarantee whether Wang Shichong would back down because of this.
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Li Yuan saw that his son had been a little restless recently and was not as serious about studying as before. He couldn't help but said with a straight face: "Next year will be the year of the imperial examination. You should bury your mind and work harder during this time. A few days ago,
Your eldest brother has sent a letter, and after next spring, he may be sent to work abroad, at least as a county magistrate, and if he is more lucky, he can also become a county magistrate."
Li Shimin's face showed disdain: "A small county magistrate, you don't even care about a child!"
Li Yuan shook his head and said: "Your eldest brother also said that there are two people who are very likely to enter the cabinet."
Li Shimin was moved and said: "You can enter the cabinet! Father, are you saying that candidates who have just passed the imperial examination can enter the cabinet after four years of studying at Taiyuan University?"
After several years of operation, even the common people already know that the cabinet of the Han Dynasty has considerable power. Many decrees are issued directly by the cabinet and do not require the approval of the emperor. Anyone who can serve in the cabinet has entered the cabinet.
As the center of the imperial court, his future was limitless. After hearing the news, Li Shimin, who had a strong desire for power, could no longer control his emotions.
Li Yuan looked calm, nodded and said: "That's right! One of them is your best friend, Changsun Wuji!"
Changsun Wuji was the top scorer in the first imperial examination and was also Li Shimin's eldest uncle. Li Shimin was very aware of and admired Changsun Wuji's talent. If any of the 360 candidates who passed the first imperial examination were
If anyone can enter the cabinet, Li Shimin believes that Changsun Wuji will definitely be indispensable. Now it is just as he expected. Li Shimin couldn't help but become serious and said loudly: "Don't worry, father, I will try my best next year to win the title of number one scholar, and I will also enter the cabinet in the future."
cabinet!"
A person who almost became a prince would naturally not be tempted by the position of cabinet attaché or even cabinet bachelor. But the cabinet represents the center of power of the Han Dynasty. Entering the cabinet means that he may have extremely high power, and having power, for Li Yuan
The big thing you are planning will naturally have many benefits.
Li Yuan then laughed with satisfaction: "Okay! As a father, I am waiting to hear the news of your victory."
At this time, another confidant came in from outside the door and said with cupped hands: "My lord, Liu Ziqiu has issued another edict, and it is about Princess Jiangdu!"
Li Yuan's expression calmed down and he said, "Quick, bring it to me and see!"
This edict actually seemed to be a gift list, which listed a long list of names and quantities of jewelry. Li Yuan also once occupied Luoyang, but after the surrender, he did not have time to get his hands on the jewelry that originally belonged to Yang Guang. However,
, this does not hinder his judgment on the value of these jewelry. With the rest and recuperation in the past few years, people gradually have some spare money in their hands, and they can buy more things, and prices rise accordingly. This is also
There is nothing that can be done about it. Of course, the value of these jewelry will also rise, and the wealth that can be exchanged for it is simply unimaginable.
Li Yuan took a breath: "What is Liu Ziqiu doing? Does he want to imitate Shi Chong and show off his wealth?"
Li Shimin took the edict, looked at it, sighed, and said: "It would be great if all these things belonged to us. How many refugees can we secretly recruit!"
Li Yuan suddenly gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "We must not let this wealth fall into Wang Shichong's hands!"
He and Wang Shichong are cooperating now, but they will definitely compete in the future. This wealth was gifted to Wang Shichong's daughter by Liu Ziqiu. Once Wang Shichong and his daughter recognize each other, this wealth will definitely be used by Wang Shichong. Naturally, Li Yuan does not want this to happen.
Li Shimin already understood what Li Yuan meant and couldn't help but bowed and said: "What good advice does father have?"
Li Yuan glanced at his son, suddenly had an idea, and said with a smile: "Shimin, I'm afraid this matter will still happen to you."
"Is it on the child?" Li Shimin was surprised at first, but he soon understood and hurriedly said: "Father, the child has a marriage contract with the eldest grandson Wugao. I'm afraid this matter will be a bit embarrassing, but I hope my father..."
Li Yuan shouted in a deep voice: "If you want to do big things, how can you stick to the love of your children! If big things come true in the future, my son will inevitably become a prince. Even if the eldest grandson Wugu is made a junior, it will not be wronged by her! What's more!
After so many years, have you ever seen her write a letter? Jiancheng has been in Luoyang for four years, and he and Changsun Wuji have been classmates. He has been in and out of Changsun's house countless times, but he has never seen her face to face. Hum!
Maybe that girl has already moved on to someone else, but you still miss her!"
Li Shimin was shocked and said: "Father, I believe that Wugou will not do such a thing! I have one more request. If I win the first prize next year, I will get married to Wugou! I hope your father will allow me! As for that
A piece of wealth, why not let my eldest brother go and fight for it?"
To be honest, Li Jiancheng is also good-looking and has not yet been engaged. In terms of conditions, he is more suitable than Li Shimin. But in terms of talent and learning, although Li Jiancheng is a few years older, he is more than one and a half points behind Li Shimin. That is why Li Yuan was the first to think of Li Shimin.
, not Li Jiancheng. But Li Shimin is still thinking about his eldest grandson Wugou. The little girl back then should have grown into a graceful girl now. Moreover, Li Shimin has a sense of arrogance in his chest. No matter how beautiful the princess of Jiangdu is, she has already grown up.
How can she be qualified to be Li Shimin's first wife if she is a dead flower?