Back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty to be the emperor

Chapter 163: Rushing to the crown and becoming a beauty (1)

In the spacious and bright Qiyuan Hall, Empress Wu with a majestic phoenix crown was wearing a light yellow silk ruffle skirt, sitting upright behind the dragon table on the front wall, holding a small wolf hair in her hand, lowering her head, and scribbling quickly to correct the urgent delivery from the capital. Even if the sweat was dripping on his forehead, he didn't even bother to wipe it off. His oval-shaped face was full of awe, and the occasional frown slightly added a bit of concern for the country. The diligence of worrying the people, at least in the eyes of Zhao Mingquan, the Shaoyin of Luoyang Prefecture who stood tremblingly beside the hall.

Zhao Mingquan, a native of Shuozhou, Shanxi, is a family of officials for generations. His ancestor, Zhao Kui, served as the governor of Yangzhou in the former Sui Dynasty. His father, Zhao Cheng, was the magistrate of Lantian County. The deputy director, Bo, participated in the "Xuanwu Gate Change" and died of illness soon. Zhao Mingquan became the noble of the county. So far, although the official position is not small, it is a high-ranking official from the fourth rank, but it is a pity that he is a local official. As usual, he is not qualified to go to the court, and it is rare to have the opportunity to visit Tianyan. Yesterday at noon, a decree came from the palace, saying Zhao Mingquan didn't dare to be negligent when the Empress Empress summoned him. He handed over a sign to see him early in the morning, and entered the Qiyuan Hall smoothly. However, he had been standing in the hall for nearly an hour, but he never waited for Empress Wu's call. Instructing, Zhao Mingquan's heart couldn't help beating, he really couldn't understand which play Empress Wu was singing, but he didn't dare to disturb him, he could only stand in the hall, waiting in fear with.

"Qi Madam, Zhao Shaoyin has arrived."

I don't know how long it took, Empress Wu finally raised her head from the thick pile of notebooks, straightened up with a tired face, put the wolf hair in her hand on the pen holder, and seemed to stand up, waiting for the Seeing this, Yan Desheng hurriedly walked up to him, and reported in a low voice.

"Oh? What about you, when did you arrive? Why didn't you remind me?" As soon as Yan Desheng finished speaking, Wu Hou's complexion suddenly sank, and he reprimanded with displeasure.

"My minister Zhao Mingquan, the Shaoyin of the Luoyang Mansion, kowtowed to the empress."

Zhao Mingquan was introduced into the palace by Yan Desheng, seeing Empress Wu's behavior like this, he couldn't just sit and watch Yan Desheng being criticized, so he rushed out from the side in a hurry, saluting loudly.

"Please invite Zhao Shaoyin. My palace is busy with government affairs, and it is my fault that I keep Zhao Shaoyin waiting for a long time."

Empress Wu's attitude towards Yan Desheng was harsh, but she was very kind to Zhao Mingquan. She smiled, raised her hands apologetically, and apologized gently.

"I don't dare, my mother is diligent in state affairs, and manages every day, my minister is grateful, and it is a blessing for three lives to be favored by my mother."

How could Zhao Mingquan dare to be rude in front of Empress Wu, he bowed his body and hurriedly offered him a flattery, obviously his beard-slicking skills were extremely good.

"Zhao Shaoyin's reputation is too high. I'm just worried that the children will not be able to do things properly. It's just a check-in. It's not a big deal. Let's not talk about it. I heard that Zhao Shaoyin has a daughter who is waiting to be married. I don't know. But that's it?" Empress Wu obviously enjoyed the flattery offered by Zhao Mingquan, although her mouth was humble, but the smile on her face became brighter because of this, and finally, she casually changed the topic to Zhao on Joan.

"Returning to the empress, I do have a daughter, a single name of 'Qiong', who is fifteen years old and has not yet been hired. I don't know, ah, I don't know, empress, you are..."

Zhao Mingquan was able to become a high-ranking official from the fourth rank, so naturally he would not be a fool. When he heard that Empress Wu asked about Zhao Qiong in a good manner, his heart suddenly shook. He knew the intention of Empress Wu to call him here It fell on Zhao Qiong, but for a while, he couldn't figure out what Empress Wu was going to do, so he had to ask tentatively.

"Fifteen? Well, it's not too young. It's time to get married. In this case, I will be the master for you and guide the little girl to a good marriage. What do Zhao Shaoyin think?" The corner of Empress Wu's mouth twisted Tiao, showing a mysterious smile, asked unhurriedly.

"This... ah, it's all up to the empress, I have no objection."

It is a great honor for the queen to marry her, and it seems that it is time to celebrate the last time. The problem is that this matter is obviously not that simple. He was so frightened that his legs and feet became weak, and he quickly changed his words.

"Well, that's good."

Seeing Zhao Mingquan nod his head knowingly, Empress Wu's face turned pale immediately, and she meditated for a moment in a thoughtful manner, before continuing: "Zuo Yulin Army Qianniu Beishen (Military Officer Name, Sixth Grade) Above) Wang Yi is dignified and dignified after the meritorious official, he is a rare talent, he should be worthy of your daughter, so this matter is settled like this, what does Zhao Shaoyin think?"

"Ah, this..."

Zhao Mingquan has only one daughter, Zhao Qiong, who has always been doted on. It can be said that she is afraid of falling in her hands, and afraid of melting in her mouth. If not, she will not be 15 years old, and she is reluctant to marry her. After the new year, Zhao Qiong was found a good marriage again, but he didn't expect that Empress Wu would do such a trick, and the appointed one was actually a martial artist, which obviously didn't suit Zhao Mingquan's original intention.

"What? Is Zhao Shaoyin dissatisfied with Ben Gong's words, huh?"

When Zhao Mingquan was hesitating and didn't know how to respond, Empress Wu's face darkened, and she snorted incomparably coldly.Weichen "I don't dare, I will obey the imperial edict."

Empress Wu is not a very kind person, this cold face, the evil spirit is so strong that a local official like Zhao Mingquan can't bear it, poor Zhao Mingquan was so frightened, sweating profusely, and his legs trembled uncontrollably When he got up, how could he have the guts to be stronger, and hurriedly bowed to accept his orders.

"Well, that's right. This is a happy event. It should be sooner rather than later. I think the day after tomorrow is an auspicious time. It's better to make a decision earlier. If Zhao Shaoyin has no objection, then go back and prepare." The son did not give Zhao Mingquan the slightest room to resist, so he issued an order to expel the guest without doubt.

"Your Majesty, Shengming, I will leave."

The matter has come to this point, Zhao Mingquan doesn't have the courage to resist, he can only kowtow obediently and resign, but the footsteps when he leaves the hall are extremely vain, his back is bent, and the whole person looks like ten years old in an instant Just as old... In the study of Prince Zhou's Mansion, Li Xian, who had just had his lunch, was not in a hurry to take a nap, but was holding "The Duke of Wei Bingma" in his hand, flipping through it one after another, completely absent-minded. In the book, there is only one figure in Man Xin's eyes——Zhao Qiong. Ever since we met yesterday, Li Xian's heart has been a little confused. He tossed and turned all night and didn't sleep well. He always wanted to see Zhao Qiong again. I had already thought of an excuse to go to the Zhao Mansion, but the courage I had spent the whole night waking up early in the morning disappeared without a trace. I wasted half a day, but I still couldn't make the trip. This kind of hesitation made Li Xian feel funny I can't stop, but I stood up a few times and really wanted to go out. I just got to the door of the study, but I turned back resentfully. Without it, there are only three words - timid!So, Comrade Li Xian finally realized that he was sick, and it was not just a common disease, a well-known intractable disease, the kind that is very difficult to cure - love syndrome!

Damn it, are you sick?We admit it, but it has to be cured, stop playing, and go to the "doctor"!Zhao Qiong's figure was always flickering in front of Li Xian's eyes, and under the itching, he finally mustered up the courage for the nth time, put the book in his hand on the table heavily, suddenly got up, and took a few shots Suddenly, he strode towards the study door, but before Li Xian could turn around the screen, there was a rush of footsteps, and Gao Miao rushed into the study, sweating profusely. He almost bumped into Li Xian's body, and his haste immediately made Li Xian frown.

"Your highness, no, it's not good, something happened, something happened, something big happened..."

Gao Miao couldn't care about how ugly Li Xian's face was, and shouted out of breath.

"Speak clearly, what happened, tell me!"

Li Xian knew that Gao Miao's temperament was not the kind of reckless person who likes to bluff. Seeing Gao Miao's nervousness, his heart sank, his face became stern, and he stopped shouting in a cold voice.

"Hi, Your Majesty, there is a letter of approval from the palace, the empress has, has issued a decree, to marry Zhao, Zhao Shaoyin's daughter Xu, to Wang Yi in Zuo Yulin's army Qianniu. "

Gao Miao was startled by Li Xian, so he gasped a little more, but he didn't dare to neglect, he stammered and reported the news he got.

"What? Say it again!"

As soon as Gao Miao's words came out, Li Xian's mind exploded with a "buzz", his eyes were instantly bloodshot and turned red, he roared angrily, stretched out his big hand, and lifted Gao Miao up in the chest .

"Your Highness, this, this is true, the palace, the palace has spread, spread, slaves, slaves..."

Gao Miao is Li Xian's personal companion. He saw that there seemed to be a story between Li Xian and Zhao Qiong yesterday, so he paid attention to it. Knowing that the situation was different, he rushed to report to Li Xian. Seeing that Li Xian lost his composure at this moment, he confirmed his previous judgment even more. Under the anxiety in his heart, tears and sweat were all intertwined. Son.

"Why is this, how can it be? Why? Why?"

Li Xian felt a sudden pain in his heart, staring at his eyes, he let go of his hand, put Gao Miao on the ground, took two big steps back, muttering, his whole body seemed to be insane.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, you, you..."

Seeing Li Xian's demeanor, Gao Miao immediately panicked. He didn't care to tidy up the messy front of Li Xian, and hurried forward, stretched out his hand to support Li Xian's precarious body, anxiously cried out...

(End of this chapter)