Zhurou

Chapter 256 Hasty

Pei Yong was silent for a long time. When he was called, he stepped out. He looked at Zhao Hong and said, "This is a national affair, but also a family affair. However, no matter whether it is a family affair or a national affair, the emperor should be respected. Your Majesty will make the decision."

He seemed to be keeping out of the matter and didn't want to say anything more.

However, Zhang Yi, who was not far away, saw his reaction and almost failed to suppress the curve of his lips.

——It’s better not to talk too much.

Pei Yong has been busy with the affairs of the court these days. It is said that he has been looking for landscape, flower and bird paintings by the former painter Wei Wenting everywhere. It should be noted that the official in charge of the Ministry of Personnel currently particularly admires Wei Wenting's paintings in private. Outsiders will never know this unless they inquire carefully.

No matter how well he pretended before, and how long he delayed, he was still determined to return to Jingzhao Prefecture. How could he hide it? Wouldn't it be asking for trouble on others?

Right now, Pei Yong is probably afraid of unnecessary trouble, so he has refused to say a word in the past few days.

But how could Zhang Yi let this man go? He just raised his voice and said, "Your Majesty is not yet twenty years old. If we ask Your Majesty to ask about the princess's marriage, it is beyond our ability. Since it is a state matter and the princess is behind the curtain, we cannot just sit back and watch."

He then asked, "The governor also came from a military background. Does that mean that a military commander is inferior to others and cannot marry a princess?"

Such words are actually too blunt and provocative, but precisely because they are so crude and direct, people cannot avoid them at all.

Pei Yong said: "Of course there is no distinction between civil and military - this matter has nothing to do with civil and military - although marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers, doesn't it depend on your Highness's wishes?"

He added: "Marriage is a big deal, there is no need to rush..."

Before he could finish his words, Concubine Li on the other side interrupted him hastily, "Marriage is a big deal, how can we not be urgent? It's rare that all the husbands are here today, why not just discuss it and come up with something, so as to avoid dragging it out and having no one to take care of it in the end!"

He continued, "The princess has always been very competitive, so the consort cannot be random. He must be both civil and military, hold an official position, and have a good appearance. Most importantly, he must be able to make his own decisions. If he is a talentless and cowardly man, how can the princess be interested in him... It would be best if they have known each other before, so that they don't have to go through the process of seeing each other, which would be perfect..."

Concubine Li chattered non-stop, counting on her fingers while looking around the palace. Suddenly she asked, "I wonder if there are any officials in the palace who are unmarried?"

Her behavior was really inappropriate and showed great disrespect, but no one spoke, even Yang Ting, who always advocated courtesy, remained silent. As Concubine Li read out the conditions one by one, everyone looked at each other, and when she asked about the marriage of the people in the palace, everyone turned around and looked at the one who stepped out.

——Pei Yong stood in front of him with a face as gloomy as water.

When Concubine Li saw everyone looking at him, she took two steps forward and asked, "Who is this governor? Is he unmarried?"

Someone on the side introduced Pei Yongchang's official position and mission, and finally said: "It seems that Pei Jiedu has never been married. He is a young talent, both civil and military, and has made great contributions..."

  Concubine Li had been asking about the so-called Pei Jiedu for a long time, but this was the first time she saw him in person. While listening to the introduction, she looked up and was about to take a look at the other person's appearance, but she didn't want to meet Pei Yong's eyes. For a moment, she didn't even dare to look at the man's facial features. She was frightened and couldn't help but take a half step back. She finally stopped and couldn't help thinking: How can this man be so ferocious? His eyes are like knives when he looks at people!

This thought only lasted for a moment before another idea popped up in her mind, making her almost laugh out loud - being so fierce and evil, wouldn't it be just the right way to deal with that hoof!

She opened her mouth and asked, "I don't know Mr. Pei's age or background..."

He actually asked about it in the palace.

Zhao Hong watched such a farce. Although he was young and inexperienced, he still felt it was too absurd and almost exploded with anger. Hearing this, he could no longer bear it and shouted, "Your Majesty, we are discussing state affairs here. You might as well go back to the palace first!"

Then he went to see the king's office standing beside him.

Wang Shu quickly led several eunuchs forward.

Although Concubine Li was shameless, she knew when to quit. She just said a few polite words and then left the palace.

After Concubine Li left, the palace remained silent. After a while, Sun Chong suddenly spoke up, "Concubine's concern is not without reason. The princess is getting married, and she should also select talented people from the court..."

Zhang Yi responded, "There are two talented people in the palace right now..."

He turned around, first looking at Lu Xianzhang, then at Pei Yong. When he looked at the latter, he was about to speak when the other party noticed his gaze.

Pei Yong glanced back coldly, not letting him speak at all, and had already taken the initiative to interrupt him, saying: "The princess's important matter must be selected by the Imperial Observatory and the Imperial Palace, and then by Your Majesty and Your Highness. How can we casually discuss it here? It's too frivolous and careless!"