Xiao An was also confused. He didn't expect that Chen Xiaobei, a commoner, would dare to fight with him.
In fact, Chen Xiaobei felt a little uneasy as he walked out.
He was betting that Xiao An would not kill himself, a commoner, in front of his son and Fang Zheng. That would make him, the emperor, very weak.
Moreover, he also believed that rescuing Liu Rumei was a common idea between Xiao Jingyun and Fang Zheng, so if he was criticized by the emperor, they would not sit idly by and watch. This is why Chen Xiaobei had the confidence to dare to say these words.
At the same time, Chen Xiaobei has also made up his mind that no matter how this matter ends, he will take Cui Hongyu and escort Huang Ying's coffin back to Hetou Village, and will never have anything to do with these officials from now on.
One step, two steps, seeing Chen Xiaobei about to walk out of the hall, Xiao An finally spoke.
"Chen Xiaobei, you can let Liu Rumei go if you want me to, but you have to agree to one condition."
Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei stopped subconsciously. Hasn't his goal been achieved?
Xiao Jingyun and Fang Zheng looked at each other and couldn't restrain their joy. They originally wanted to save Liu Rumei, but now Xiao An has spoken. Isn't this a good opportunity?
Xiao An looked at the expectant eyes of the two people, then moved his eyes away and stared at Chen Xiaobei in the distance.
Chen Xiaobei also slowly turned around, looked at Xiao An, and then took two steps back.
"As long as the emperor can let Miss Liu Rumei and her family go, I am willing to go to the mountains of swords and the sea of fire."
There was a slight smile on Xiao An's face, and he nodded with a smile, "Chen Xiaobei, I respect you as a man. My conditions do not require you to go to the mountain of knives or the sea of fire. I only need to give you a
Beautiful thing.”
After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Come forward."
Seeing Xiao An smiling harmlessly, Chen Xiaobei felt a little more at ease. It seemed that Xiao An's conditions would not be too harsh.
Thinking of this, he took a few steps forward.
Then he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please tell me what the conditions are."
Xiao An looked at Chen Xiaobei, then turned to look at Fang Zheng and Xiao Jingyun, and then said in a deep voice, "I am deeply heartbroken that your wife suffered this misfortune. I think Liu Rumei was born dignified, beautiful, smart and intelligent..."
…”
Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei's heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad premonition, while Xiao Jingyun and Fang Zheng were actually dumbfounded.
Xiao An's intention is too obvious.
Before anyone could recover, Xiao An blurted out.
"I want to grant you a marriage between Chen Xiaobei and Liu Rumei."
"As long as you agree to marry Liu Rumei, I will release the Liu family immediately."
Several thoughts flashed through Chen Xiaobei's mind. He had just said that he would agree to any condition as long as he could let Liu Rumei go.
Besides, having said that, even if the emperor granted marriage to Liu Rumei, wouldn't it be nice if he could find an opportunity to divorce Liu Rumei in the future and let each of them live their own lives?
By agreeing to marry Liu Rumei, he also gave Xiao An a step up, so that each could get what he needed.
Unexpectedly, at this moment Fang Zheng suddenly spoke, he took a step forward and said loudly.
"Long live my emperor, this is absolutely impossible."
Xiao An seemed to have thought of this a long time ago. He looked at Fang Zheng and asked coldly, "Why not?"
Fang Zheng answered respectfully, "Your Majesty Liu Xiangnan, Marquis Liu is the Protector of the Country and a first-grade marquis. According to the laws of our dynasty, his daughter should also be regarded as a fourth-grade lady."
Obviously Xiao An had been prepared for this, and he immediately responded, "Oh, this is easy, I will make Chen Xiaobei the fourth-grade county prince, and Liu Rumei will naturally be the fourth-grade lady. Is there anything wrong with this?"
"
After hearing these words, Fang Zheng understood in his heart that Xiaoan had been planning this for a long time, otherwise he wouldn't have said it so straightforwardly.
Xiao Jingyun also understood instantly that it seemed that he was giving Chen Xiaobei a marriage, but in fact he was humiliating and warning Liu Xiangnan.
Arrangements were made for the daughter of a protector to marry a mountain villager. On the surface, Chen Xiaobei was granted the title of fourth-grade county official, but this was only a temporary reward. Compared with those wealthy families, Chen Xiaobei was just an ordinary person.
scum.
Fang Zheng was speechless at this time. At least what Xiao An said was reasonable and reasonable. Moreover, if Chen Xiaobei was really made a fourth-grade county official, then there would be no problem of rank gap. Mrs. Liu Rumei, a fourth-grade lady, seemed
Justified.
Fang Zheng had no choice but to bow again and sit down. At this time, he completely understood that the matter had reached this point and was no longer something he could stop.
At this time, Xiao Jingyun felt a sense of joy. He was glad that his father did not kill him and left a way for the Liu family to survive, so as not to chill the hearts of people all over the world.
Of course, the key to this matter depends on Chen Xiaobei. If Chen Xiaobei doesn't agree, everything will be zero.
After Chen Xiaobei hesitated for a while, he cupped his fists and saluted and said loudly, "Back to the Emperor, thank you for your help. However, my wife is newly deceased and I really am not in the mood to get married again. I hope the Emperor can understand the hard work of the common people."
Xiao Jingyun and Fang Zheng both had expressions of surprise on their faces at the same time. Logically speaking, it would be a great honor for you, Chen Xiaobei, for the emperor to marry the daughter of a marquis to you.
But who would have thought that Chen Xiaobei would reject it outright.
Of course, Chen Xiaobei had his own intentions when he said this.
It's not that he doesn't want to rescue Liu Rumei, the most important thing is that he doesn't want to be too high-profile. When the emperor grants a marriage, I believe that he will have to make a big deal when the time comes.
Plus this state funeral for Huang Ying.
Chen Xiaobei couldn't afford to kill two major events in such a high-profile manner.
Fang Zheng was Lao Jianghu after all, and he immediately understood what Chen Xiaobei was thinking, and he stood up again.
"Long live my emperor, I have something to say!"
Xiao An raised his hand to signal him to continue.
"Your Majesty, Chen thinks that since he wants to marry Liu Rumei, the state funeral of Mrs. Chen Xiaobei should be shelved. With such a big deal, Chen Xiaobei will be stabbed in the back by everyone in the world."
Xiao Jingyun also came back to his senses in an instant, and quickly stepped forward to add, "Yes, Father, there will be no rumors!"
Xiao An nodded, and he also understood that this was what Chen Xiaobei meant.
After thinking for a moment, he looked at his son Xiao Jingyun.
"Ah, from what you see, you should keep a low profile?"
Xiao Jingyun quickly laid the steps for his father, "Yes, the more flashy and low-key the better. After all, Chen Xiaobei is just a villager. If he is too public, he may suffer backlash."
After listening to Xiao Jingyun's words, Xiao An quickly borrowed Po Xia's donkey, twirling his beard in his hand and nodded.
"Then according to what you said, how should this matter be?"
Xiao Jingyun did not speak, but turned to look at Chen Xiaobei. You have to ask Chen Xiaobei about that.
Of course Xiao An also understood what his son meant.