Luo Qingzhi knelt down on the soft cushion, touching the white jade bracelet around her waist, but did not answer.
Then she changed the subject and said calmly: "Actually, these rumors will not hurt me at all. Your Majesty does not need to be angry."
Gao Yan also saw the jade bracelet on Luo Qingzhi's waist and said, "Have you always worn it?"
"Your Majesty gave it to you, how dare you not wear it?" Luo Qingzhi replied.
As if he had made up his mind, Gao Yan called loudly.
"Huang Si."
"Slave here."
"Let Zhongshu Sheng immediately draft an edict to recruit a son-in-law for the princess. Tomorrow, I want to see it posted in the streets and alleys of Jinling."
Gao Yan's words entered Luo Qingzhi's ears clearly, and she immediately knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I can make an oath to never marry, Your Majesty."
"...Aluo, I am here for your reputation." Gao Yan said.
Luo Qingzhi knew in her heart that Gao Yan cared about his reputation, but he also cared about the succession to the throne.
After the palace coup that year, Gao Yan had decreed that his legitimate son would inherit the title of King Pingbei. If the message was allowed to ferment, in order to save the royal family's face, the ministers would write to Gao Yan to grant a marriage to Gao Zhen. If they gave birth to children again,
, this child will become the most powerful contender for the throne.
Gao Yan believed in her but also guarded against her.
Under the stalemate, Huang Si did not leave the hall. Gao Yan breathed out, already on the verge of anger, but seemed to be suppressing it.
"...A Luo, I will never give you a marriage to that commoner. Finding a son-in-law is the best way."
It was the first time that Huang Si saw his majesty explaining his approach to his ministers, and he secretly concluded, "Princess Anning is just different from others."
Luo Qingzhi heard what Gao Yan meant, thought about it, and said: "Then, I hope your majesty will agree to me. First, I can participate regardless of my voice. Second, I have to make the final round of selection questions myself.
"
"Did you hear what the princess said?" Gao Yan asked.
Huang Si immediately replied: "I heard you."
After Huang Si left, Gao Yan walked to Luo Qingzhi and sat in a row with her, completely letting go of his imperial pretensions. After a while, he asked in a low voice: "Aluo, do you already have someone you like.
"
After Gao Yan asked, his eyes flickered, and he picked up the wine on the desk. Just as he was about to drink it, Luo Qingzhi stopped him and said, "Your Majesty is taking medicine and cannot drink alcohol."
Luo Qingzhi did not answer Gao Yan's question, but took the wine glass and murmured to herself: "My mother died in childbirth in order to give birth to me. When I first heard this statement, I ran to ask my father,
"Luo Qingzhi raised her head, thought for a while and continued: "I asked him why someone died."
"Master, how do you answer?" Gao Yan asked. Gao Yan had been trained by Luo Huaiyi and recognized him as his master.
Luo Qingzhi took another sip of wine and said, "My father didn't answer my question. He just told me that my mother thought of my name."
"I know." Gao Yan said: "Zhitongzhi means to end war with war."
Luo Qingzhi turned to look at Gao Yan and said, "Yes, it is the Luo family and the Pingbei Army who have always believed in ending wars with war. However, after ten years on the border, I, I have seen something different."
Gao Yan asked gently: "What did you see?"
Snow began to fly outside the palace. It was obviously very cold in Jinling City, but it was even colder in Yuzhou, thousands of miles away in the north. The snowflakes were like knives and hurt when they blew on the face.
"When we were cleaning the battlefield, some of the soldiers from both countries were still very young, just like me back then." Luo Qingzhi said word by word.
Just when Gao Yan was about to say sorry, Luo Qingzhi continued: "The stolen orphans in Yuzhou City, and the tombs on the lonely mountain."
"..."
Gao Yan sighed and said, "Aluo, there will be sacrifices in the war between the two countries."
Luo Qingzhi shook her head and continued: "I am not so pretentious. I just thought that my mother gave me the word "Zhi" with a cursive character on it. It seemed that it was not just to stop the war, but also for other reasons besides the laws of the world.
way out.”
"What?" Gao Yan asked.
"Negotiate peace so that both parties can have a home." Luo Qingzhi said firmly.
Gao Yan did not answer immediately, tapping his fingertips on the desk.
The founding of the Sui Ning Kingdom lasted only forty years, and the imperial power was slowly consolidated through marriages with the Jiangdong nobles. However, nowadays, the powerful families have their own agendas. There are powerful enemies outside and powerful ministers inside. To fight against foreign aggression, one must first settle the internal affairs.
After a while, he asked: "Even if I agree, the Lord of Jin'an may not agree."
Luo Qingzhi nodded and said: "Yes, our dynasty was strong and powerful, and Jin'an was forced to retreat to the north. My father also killed their late emperor, and the current leader of the country is his son. The country and the family hate each other.
It’s really hard to let go.”
"However," Luo Qingzhi looked at Gao Yan and said, "Wei Chen thinks we can give it a try."
Gao Yan stood up, walked out of the hall, and came to the corridor. The snow fell faster.
He turned his back to her and said, "Aluo, go ahead and try." After a pause, he continued: "Aluo, you haven't answered my question yet."
Gao Yan once again did not use the honorific, nor did he turn to look at Luo Qingzhi.
"No."
Hearing Luo Qingzhi's answer, Gao Yan felt a little relieved, and then he started to feel sad again. He waved his hand and said, "It's getting late, let's get out of the palace."
Luo Qingzhi bowed and left, and Huang Si walked in. Seeing his Majesty standing in the corridor, he hurriedly took the cloak and put it on him.
The sudden warmth made him uncomfortable, and he coughed slightly. He said unpreparedly, "Aluo, you're not cruel enough."
Huang Si didn't dare to answer and could only pretend that he didn't hear anything. The snowflakes became more dense and made a sound in the silent night.
He asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, it's too cold outside. Please help me go in."
Gao Yan nodded, walked into the room, and ordered: "Go and tell Jin Ziji to enter the palace."
"yes."
The next day, the news that Princess Anning was recruiting a son-in-law was known throughout the city. The words "regardless of origin" made the men of the right age in Jinling City a little excited.
Today, the Holy Emperor has no heirs. Princess Anning is a general who guards the border, and she is also a sister of His Majesty. More importantly, Princess Anning's eldest son will inherit the title of King Pingbei. The weight of this princess is not trivial.
The son-in-law will be able to rise to prominence.
It was already the fourth day when Gao Zhen knew the news, and Luo Qingrou told him. Gao Zhen asked: "How to obtain the qualification."
Luo Qingrou recalled the description on the notice and said: "You must first go to the Ministry of Rites to register. The Ministry of Rites will be selected in order to prevent some unknown people from mixing in. They will first go through a round of literary test, and then a martial arts test, a combination of two rounds.
Based on the results, the top ten will be selected, and finally my sister will give the test in person."
After hearing this, Gao Zhen opened the door and stepped out of the threshold. Luo Qingrou immediately called him and said, "Brother Zhen, you have no identity, and you can't even pass the primary election of the Ministry of Rites."
Gao Zhen lowered his hands and stood motionless. Luo Qingrou took a few steps, came to him, looked into his eyes, and asked seriously: "Do you insist on becoming my sister's county horse?"
"I live on because of her." Gao Zhen replied.
Luo Qingrou said: "I'm going to find Sister Zhixin. She knows how to disguise herself. After she helps you change your appearance, she can then ask her to help you naturalize. That's it."
"Sister Zhixin? Who is she?" Gao Zhen asked.
"She is the person I trust most and is my military doctor." Luo Qingrou said.
Gao Zhen frowned, shook his head in disappointment, and said, "How could you lie to someone your sister trusts?"
Luo Qingrou explained, "Of course Sister Zhixin is loyal to her wholeheartedly, but Sister Zhixin very much hopes that she can find a husband. She has been walking around Jinling City in person these days, and she has been walking around Jinling City when she sees someone who is suitable.
The men then lobbied them to participate in the selection.”
Gao Zhen's eyes lit up and he asked: "Really."
Luo Qingrou opened her eyes wide and nodded solemnly.
Gao Zhen's eyes turned cold and he said, "What about you? Why do you want to help me?"
Luo Qingrou avoided Gao Zhen's eyes and whispered: "I, I hope you are happy...I also hope my sister is happy."
Gao Zhen frowned. He naturally knew that Luo Qingrou was interested in him, otherwise he would not have stayed at the city wall that night, waiting for her. However, would a person really give up the person he likes to others, just because
The other person is his sister. He never believes in such feelings.
"Arou, will you really help me?" Gao Zhen asked seriously.
"Of course." Luo Qingrou nodded.
Seeing Luo Qingrou nodding seriously, he now had no other choice but to believe.
Luo Qingrou was very fast and immediately brought Zhixin to the small courtyard. Zhixin was stunned as soon as she saw Gao Zhen's face.
After a while, he said: "Tsk tsk, A Luo is really a gift from nature. If you don't cherish such a beauty, why should you choose a son-in-law?"
Zhi Xin circled Gao Zhen, looking him up and down, sighing and making "tsk tsk" sounds from time to time.
Gao Zhen was not used to it, so he closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes again, he had an affectionate look and spoke softly.
"I really like the princess, and I hope Sister Zhixin can make her come true."
Zhi Xin touched her chin, rolled her eyes, then sat cross-legged on the mat and asked: "It has been less than ten days since A Luo returned to Beijing. A Rou said that you are the youngest son of a merchant family and you have no chance to meet A Luo. Where?"
The affection comes.”
Gao Zhen sat down slowly, raised his eyes to look at Zhi Xin, his eyes watered, and said affectionately: "It's not just recently, it was when we first met her under the plum tree when we were young. She came walking in the snow. I fell in love at first sight and couldn't help myself.
"
Zhi Xin did not dare to look into Gao Zhen's eyes, as there was always the danger of being deceived. She looked away and continued: "Then, why don't you go to the Ministry of Rites to run for election yourself? Why did you let Arou come to me?
"
Gao Zhen lowered his eyes and said, "I am from a humble background. Both my parents are dead. My uncle is in control of the house, so he won't help me." Gao Zhen did not lie here. He did indeed have both parents dead, and his "home" was indeed
His uncle Gao Yan is in control.
Seeing that Zhi Xin was still doubtful, Luo Qingrou had to help her and said, "Sister Zhi Xin, you also want to see my sister find a good match, don't you? Brother Zhen is so enamored of my sister that he will not let her down."
Zhixin thought that the stairs were almost the same. She remembered what Luo Qingzhi told her before going out, and she looked embarrassed and said, "Okay, I'll help you disguise yourself first, and I'll talk to Aluo about the household registration."
Gao Zhen smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Zhixin."
Zhixin is worthy of being the young master of Yaowang Valley. In just one hour, Gao Zhen completely changed his appearance. It was not as stunning as before, but it was still an appearance that people couldn't take their eyes off.
"Okay, come with me to see A Luo." Zhi Xin said.
Hearing that he was going to see Luo Qingzhi again, Gao Zhen was thinking in his heart about how to stay in the group leader's mansion in an upright and upright manner. This son-in-law of the group leader An Ning must belong to him.
As night fell, Zhi Xin took Gao Zhen to the study and knocked on the door. After waiting for a while, no one opened the door, so she opened the door.
"Arlo, Arlo."
Zhi Xin turned to Gao Zhen and said, "Just wait in the study, I'll go find her."
The moment the door of the study room closed, Zhi Xin couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, and kept saying apologetic words in her heart, "Aluo, tonight is the day of the attack, I will help you, anyway, it's not wrong once or twice." This chapter has been completed!