Chapter 71 Granted Marriage!
Chapter 71 Granted Marriage!
The Yongqing Palace, which had just calmed down, was filled with smoke and fire again in the blink of an eye.
Li Hong, who had always been smiling, finally frowned at this moment.
But he still suppressed his anger, ignored Qin Yanying, and looked at Qin Mingri first: "Mingri, are you questioning my decision?"
Hear this.
Qin Mingri immediately shrank his neck.
He was a little confused.
The reason why he stood up just now was that, on the one hand, this decision was indeed detrimental to the interests of the Qin family. Although they were officials in the same dynasty, the Qin family and the evil official group were absolutely in complete opposition.
On the other hand, it was also to change the impression of being a coward in front of Qin Yanying and to improve the relationship between aunt and nephew. After all, there were still many things in Beijing that he had to rely on Qin Yanying for.
But who could have thought that the emperor would ignore the older one and go straight to the younger one.
For a moment, his tongue was a little tied: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I-I..."
"Get out of the way, you rubbish!"
Qin Yanying pushed him behind him impatiently and said, "Your Majesty! Totem Qi is the most precious treasure of Daqian. These dogs..."
I noticed that Li Hong's expression looked a little too ugly.
She quickly changed her words and said, "Although these demon officials have indeed put in some hard work, for five whole years, the national border has not been pushed outward at all. Instead, a large amount of military funds have been consumed. I am not satisfied with letting them take the nine totem source qi!"
Niu Pingtian's nose was crooked with anger: "You still don't accept it!..."
Qin Yanying cursed directly: "Shut up! We are also guarding the border, and our Qin family has never asked the court for money. There have been few wars in the past ten years, and we have increased Annan's tax revenue by nearly two times. Don't you useless people deserve to be scolded?"
Niu Pingtian was so scolded that he was speechless. He turned around and said angrily: "Zheng Wang, say something!"
Zheng Wang rubbed his head and stepped forward quickly: "General Qin, don't be angry. In terms of achievements, the Qin family is indeed slightly better. However, the nomadic tribes in the north have always been fierce, and the ferocious beasts they raise are also not weak. The human race cannot refine the totem source qi. His Majesty also hopes that we will continue to work hard and make new achievements in the northwest. Don't you think so..."
"Yes, chicken feathers!"
Qin Yanying cursed and said, "It's true that we humans can't refine the totem source energy, but our mounts can. Do you believe that my Lingxi Dragon Horse can kick three people to death with one hoof?"
Zheng Wang was also scolded and became angry: "The imperial examination for all races is originally open to all races. If General Qin wants it, can't he just send a talented person from his clan to participate?"
"Can that be the same?"
"Why is it different?"
"Of course it's different!"
"I just want to ask you what's the difference!"
"Of course, yes..."
Qin Yanying was also choked and a little overwhelmed. The so-called imperial examination for all races was actually the previous military examination. Although all races could participate, it was the only way for the demon race to enter the officialdom. The regulations in it were naturally more beneficial to the demon officials.
For example, the strength of the demon race mainly depends on their bloodline. Those with strong bloodlines can reach the fourth or fifth grade as long as they reach adulthood.
For human beings to practice cultivation, both hard work and understanding and resources are essential, and one must be under 25 years old. Although this seems fair in terms of age conversion, it is actually not the case at all.
If we follow the previous rules, it would be good enough if we could grab one of the nine totem source qi.
She is angry.
His gaze turned to Li Hong again.
Li Hong rubbed his head and winked at Eunuch Hong.
Eunuch Hong quickly handed over a stack of books and said, "General Qin, these are the new rules for the imperial examinations of all races. Please take a look."
"Change of rules?"
Qin Yanying took it and took a look. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes and his expression became solemn.
If we change to new rules, the human race's disadvantage will not be that great.
But the evil official would surely get a lot, which she still found a little unacceptable.
"General Qin!"
Eunuch Hong lowered his voice and said, "At this critical moment in diplomacy, give your Majesty a favor!"
Qin Yanying rubbed her head. She didn't want to embarrass the emperor, so she gritted her teeth and bowed deeply: "Your Majesty! It was my fault!"
Li Hong looked at the three demon officials and asked, "What do you think, my dear ministers?"
Zheng Wang and others were also looking at the new rules for the imperial examination. They all looked a little hesitant, but after looking at each other, they still bowed and said, "It's up to your majesty to decide!"
The new rules are indeed not so unfavorable to the human race, but the advantage is still on the side of the demon race. The emperor took out nine strands of totem source energy this time, and he cannot but give him face.
Li Hong rubbed his temple tiredly: "Day after day, there is no peace. You have made the palace look like a market. If you three ministers have nothing to do, please leave immediately!"
"I resign!"
They originally came here for the totem source energy, and now that their goal has been achieved, there is naturally no reason for them to stay.
then.
Yongqing Palace fell silent again.
Li Hong was already in poor health, and after several arguments, he was exhausted. He glared at Qin Yanying complainingly: "Can't you let others take it easy? If you hadn't just been wronged, I would have punished you with a few blows!"
Although it wasn't a nice word, the tone sounded like he was scolding his own sister.
Qin Yanying was still a little unconvinced, but after hesitating several times, he said helplessly: "Your Majesty, take care of yourself. I will try not to anger you in the future!"
Li Hong waved his hand: "Hong Qing, prepare the dinner!"
"Yes!"
Eunuch Hong responded with a smile and walked away in small steps.
Li Hong, with the help of a young eunuch, led everyone to the long table in the side hall, slowly sat down at the main seat, glanced at the restrained youngsters, and smiled gently, "Everyone, please sit down. Today is a family dinner, no need to be restrained."
Qin Yanying urged carelessly: "Hurry up and sit down, don't be so polite!"
Then everyone sat down.
As soon as he sat down, Li Hong looked at Bai Yuji: "Where are you from, little girl?"
Bai Yuji did not dare to neglect and took out the speech she had prepared long ago: "Your Majesty! My ancestral home is Yingchuan. Since I can remember, I have followed my master around the world." "Although I have no father or mother, it is a blessing to meet your master."
"Yes!"
"By the way, where is your master now? I heard from Chen Sui that she once came to Zhennan Prefecture?"
"Master doesn't like the extravagance of Kyoto. The last time she came to Zhenguo Mansion, she wanted to take me away, but when she saw that I had met someone who understood her, she didn't..."
The two of them asked and answered questions.
Li Hong seemed to really care about a junior.
Bai Yuji behaved very appropriately throughout the whole process. She looked quite calm and seemed very confident in the words she had prepared.
But Qin Muye knew that she had gone through the manuscript several times before going to bed in the morning.
In recent years, Li Hong has become much gentler both in the court and in private, so gentle that he can even be described as mediocre.
But she would not be so foolish as to think that Li Hong was really mediocre and weak.
This was the emperor who completely revived the nearly collapsed Daqian.
Fortunately, my words were perfect.
It didn't arouse any suspicion.
Qin Muye was already sweating profusely. Li Hong's behavior was that of a gentle elder, as if he was stunned by Bai Yuji's sudden action. But if you add in the fact that he already knew Bai Yuji's identity, the scene before him was simply weird and absurd.
Li Hong was very satisfied with the chat. When he had nothing else to ask, he looked at Qin Muye and said jokingly, "You are so lucky. I heard that you travel with beautiful women all day long and your life is so comfortable."
Qin Muye's scalp was a little numb, but he could only smile and said, "In life, you have to have some luck!"
Li Hong smiled and shook his head: "It's even more beautiful!"
Qin Muye's heart was tense, he knew very well in his heart that this dinner was most likely arranged for him.
Who knows, Li Hong might give himself a fatal question someday.
But he waited for a long time but didn't hear Li Hong continue to ask.
Ok?
What is going on?
He was a little puzzled.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty! I, Chen Sui, request to see you."
Li Hong laughed and scolded: "Stop being a commoner and get out of here!"
Chen Sui strode in. He had taken off the Feiyu suit that he almost never took off before, and his whole temperament looked much more simple and kind.
Qin Yanying frowned: "Why are you here?"
"Ah ha ha……"
Chen Sui scratched his head awkwardly, knowing that she was still angry about him running away in the middle of the night yesterday, but he still sat down next to her awkwardly.
When Eunuch Hong saw that everyone was present, he immediately made a gesture, and soon a row of palace maids arrived with food trays and placed them neatly on the table.
The dishes are fragrant and simple in style, and are indeed suitable for a family banquet.
"eat!"
Li Hong was the first to pick up his chopsticks, and the others followed suit.
As the delicious food entered my mouth, the slight sense of restraint disappeared.
Everyone around the dinner table also relaxed.
Li Hong was full after eating only a small bowl of glutinous rice. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and cleared his throat: "The main reason I called you to eat today is to discuss a marriage with you."
Huh?
Everyone stopped at once.
Bai Yuji's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the protagonists of this marriage were herself and Qin Muye?
The Great Elder said last night that in order to increase Nanzhao's voice, she needed to become the young lady of the Qin family.
But she never mentioned it to Qin Muye, because she always felt a little reluctant and didn't want Qin Muye's first marriage to be part of someone else's plan.
But now...
Qin Muye was also numb.
No!
You clearly knew that she was the princess of the fallen Nanzhao, but you still arranged my marriage. What's the meaning?
Are you leaving evidence of the Qin family's rebellion and using me as a leverage over the Qin family?
Qin Yanying smiled widely: "Your Majesty, please stop keeping us in suspense and speak quickly!"
"You're the only one who's impatient!"
Li Hong smiled and stroked his beard: "Yanying, Chen Sui, your wedding has been delayed for many years. While Chen Sui is not busy now, hurry up and get married!"
Everyone: "..."
Qin Yanying was stunned for a while, and suddenly looked at Chen Sui who was watching from the side: "You old man, are you playing dirty, aren't you?"
Chen Sui smiled awkwardly and said, "Yanying! Your Majesty has spoken, let's not delay any further."
Qin Yanying frowned and was about to curse something.
Li Hong criticized with a straight face: "Yan Ying! You know Chen Sui must marry you. He is the only son of the Chen family. If you refuse, won't you make the Chen family extinct?"
Hear this.
Qin Yanying's heart softened immediately. After struggling for a while, he finally waved his hand in disgust: "Alright, alright, listen to your majesty. It's nothing more than giving this old guy a title!"
Seeing that Qin Yanying finally gave in, Chen Sui's face was as bright as a chrysanthemum.
Qin Muye was also very happy. On the one hand, he was happy for the two of them to have achieved their goal, and on the other hand, the so-called marriage had nothing to do with him...
Li Hong smiled and patted his thigh: "They say good things come in pairs, and Muye has just met his confidante. Let's pick a date and hold both weddings together!"
Bai Yuji: "..."
Qin Muye: “???”
(End of this chapter)