Jie a husband is too arrogant

Chapter 170 Extra Story [-] Wu Yi

Wu Yi and the others set off from Daliang at the end of August, and it was already mid-September when they arrived at Jinli Capital.

Zhuo Yan couldn't wait to enter the palace to see his father, and after entering the city, he changed his horse and rushed all the way towards the palace.

Jinli's national power is not as strong as Daliang, and the capital city is naturally not as prosperous as Shengjing. However, the emperor is diligent in government and loves the people, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. The city is also a scene of prosperity.

Zhuo Yan walked through the street, and people who knew her warmly greeted her.

"The princess is back!"

"Princess, you have finally returned to the city!"

Although Zhuo Yan was anxious in his heart, he still responded to those common people with a smile.

Wu Yi sat in the carriage and looked out, seeing the happy expression on the girl's face in front of her, she was no different from an ordinary woman, without any air of a princess being superior.

The biggest difference between Jin Li and Daliang is that Jin Li's royal family is very close to the people, and they are more supported by the people.

After entering the palace, Zhuo Yan saw Jin Lihuang excitedly and hugged him like a father and daughter in a common people's family.

"How is father?" Zhuo Yan turned around Jin Lihuang with red eyes, like a child.

"Okay, everything is fine, father. How about Yan'er, have you been wronged outside?" Jin Lihuang, who is over half a century old, looked at his daughter kindly.

"No!" Zhuo Yan shook his head, the smile on his face became sad, "But my daughter is incompetent, and she didn't find the blood of the most yin!"

"It doesn't matter!" Jin Lihuang hugged Zhuo Yan and comforted him, "Father has been in good health recently, but he has been missing you all the time, it's fine if you come back, it doesn't matter if you find it or not!"

Wu Yi stepped forward and respectfully paid his respects, "Grassmen see the emperor!"

"Are you a witch doctor? Please get up soon!" Jin Lihuang saw that Wu Yi had changed, but his body and voice were familiar, so he hurried over to help Wu Yi get up himself.

"How does the emperor feel recently?" Wu Yi asked quietly.

"Since taking the medicine prescribed by the witch doctor, I haven't had a heart attack for more than a month, even if I don't need to point to the blood of the most yin!" Jin Lihuang said excitedly.

Wu Yi nodded slightly, "Caomin's medicine has worked, but to completely eradicate it, another medicine is needed."

And the medicine of this medicine is the blood of the most yin.

Jin Lihuang didn't care, "I'm already very satisfied!"

Zhuo Yan asked again, "How is Lie Er? I'll go and see Lier Er!"

Feng Lie is the crown prince of Jinli Kingdom. He has such a wild name, but he is actually a frail boy. Because he was weak and sick since he was a child, he has been raised in the East Palace and rarely comes out.

It was precisely because the prince was weak that King Ruiyang was confident and seized power crazily.

Jin Lihuang laughed and said, "Lie'er has been taking the medicine for two months to regulate his physique, and he has recovered a lot. This month, he has practiced martial arts with Commander Bai for a few days!"

Zhuo Yan was overjoyed, "Is what father said true?"

If Feng Lie recovers, she won't have to worry about Jin Li's government anymore!
"Of course it's true, how could the father lie to you? The father still wants to wait for you to come back, and thank the witch doctor!" Jin Lihuang laughed.

Zhuo Yan turned his head to look at Wu Yi with bright eyes, "Thank you, Master!"

This sentence is from the bottom of my heart!
Wu Yi said with a slight smile, "My people are protected by Emperor Jinli in Jinli, so it is right to do something for the prince!"

"Then let's go and see Lie Er together!" Zhuo Yan said with a smile.

"it is good!"

The three of them left the main hall and headed towards the East Palace.

In the inner hall, Feng Lie was studying, when he saw Zhuo Yan coming back, he ran out excitedly, grabbed her arm and said with a smile, "Sister Huang, you are back!"

"Lie'er!" Zhuo Yan gently hugged him.

Seeing Feng Lie, seeing that his complexion is no longer as pale as before, and his spirit has improved a lot, Zhuo Yan let go of the big stone that has been pressing on his heart, he is really happy.

Feng Lie solemnly thanked Wu Yi again, and they exchanged a few words before leaving the East Palace.

Wu Yi was placed in the palace, living in Qinghua Hall, waiting for the follow-up medicine to be prepared for Jin Lihuang and Feng Lie, and then went out of the palace to find the blood of Yin for Jin Lihuang.

That night, Zhuo Yan stayed in the Jinli Palace to accompany him for dinner, and told the story of King Ruiyang in detail.

Although King Ruiyang had to die, he was a brother of his own countrymen after all. After hearing the scene of his tragic death, Jin Lihuang still couldn't help feeling sorry for him.

Seeing him sad, Zhuo Yan frowned and said, "Father is too soft-hearted and too emotional, which makes the power of the emperor's uncle grow out of control!"

"When I ascended the throne, he once helped me wholeheartedly. I thought he was my relative and the person I trusted the most!" Jin Lihuang sighed.

"Anyone can change!" Zhuo Yan said.

Especially when people's position and rights change, their ambitions will naturally grow with the wind.

Jin Lihuang nodded slowly, stopped mentioning the matter of King Ruiyang, and changed the subject, "Yan'er, you are already 20 years old this year, your marriage was delayed because of state affairs and Lie'er's health, now Lie'er Your health is getting better, and the state affairs are getting more and more stable, so it's time for you to find a son-in-law!"

Zhuo Yan's eyes flickered, and he lowered his eyes and said, "Your servant is not in a hurry!"

"You are not in a hurry, I am in a hurry!" Jin Lihuang smiled lovingly, "I have held a reception banquet for you, and invited all the princes of the aristocratic families in the capital to the palace. Whoever you fancy will be your son-in-law."

Zhuo Yan frowned and said, "Why doesn't father and minister discuss such a big matter?"

"The result of discussing with you is that it will be delayed again!" Jin Lihuang laughed, "You don't have to worry about anything, just be prepared to choose a son-in-law in the future!"

"Father Emperor,"

Zhuo Yan still wanted to object, but was interrupted by Jin Lihuang,

"Yan'er, your mother has passed away, and your father's health is not good. You and Lie'er are the most worrying things for me. I hope you can find a good husband as soon as possible. Father's heart is also gone."

After hearing what his father said, Zhuo Yan had nothing to refute, so in order to make him feel at ease, he could only answer.

Coming out of Liyang Palace, Zhuo Yan went back to his bedroom, passing Qinghua Hall, Zhuo Yan hesitated for a moment, then walked in slowly.

"Meet the princess!" Seeing Zhuo Yan, the maids knelt down to pay their respects.

"Get up, where is Mr. Wu?" Zhuo Yan asked.

"Young Master Wu is in the bedroom." The maid replied.

Zhuo Yan nodded, walked towards the inner hall alone without the palace attendant.

Although it has entered the end of autumn, the palace is still full of flowers, red and purple, and the trees are lush.

The palace servants in the bedroom seemed to have been dismissed, walking all the way, the lamps and shadows were cold and quiet, and it was quiet.

As he got closer, Zhuo Yan slowed down when he heard Qingyue's whistle, turned around the corridor, and saw a man in white sitting on the wooden railing, his long legs bent up, his hands holding the whistle, the ink spread out, covering him Alluring face.

Zhuo Yan stopped there and didn't move for a long time.

The sound of Xiao stopped suddenly, the man put down his long Xiao, glanced at the place where Zhuo Yan was standing, and said with a soft smile, "Is the apprentice stunned by the sound of Xiao sound like the sound of heaven?"

Zhuo Yan sneered, probably there is no one who is more narcissistic than this man!
Walking over lightly, Zhuo Yan sat opposite the man, with moonlight shining in his bright eyes, as beautiful as water, he curled his lips and said with a smile, "No wonder I couldn't see the palace servant when I came in, so I was scared away by Master's Xiao Sheng !"

Under the moonlight, Wu Yi glanced over with a pair of peach-blossom eyes, and the red shadow floated on his head, making him a little more charming for no reason, "Master, I finally know why my apprentice has never been able to get married. His mouth is too poisonous. If a man kisses you, I'm afraid I will kiss you on the spot." Will die of poison."

Zhuo Yan was a little annoyed, he gave her a bitter look, and blurted out, "To each other, if you and I kiss, maybe we can fight poison with poison!"

After finishing speaking, he realized what he said, his face flushed, and he turned his head to look at the scenery outside the corridor as if nothing had happened.

Wu Yi didn't seem to hear, and lowered his head to wipe his bamboo shroud.

After a moment of silence, Zhuo Yan said, "My royal father is going to choose a son-in-law for me in order to hold a reception banquet in the future!"

Wu Yi didn't raise his head, but said in a low voice, "Congratulations!"

"Congratulations?" Zhuo Yan slightly raised his eyebrows.

"Congratulations, you can finally get married!" Wu Yi said casually with downcast eyes.

Zhuo Yan suddenly became irritable, her chest seemed to be stuffed with cotton, she couldn't breathe, she got up and walked out without saying goodbye.

Wu Yi turned his head and looked suspiciously at the back of the woman who was leaving in a hurry, his peach blossom eyes flashed, did he say something wrong?
It seems to have annoyed his apprentice!
It was getting late, Wu Yi brushed his robe and got up and went back to his room to sleep.

The next day Wu Yi started refining medicine and did not leave the Tsinghua Hall for a whole day, Zhuo Yan seemed to have something to do, so he did not visit the door for a day.

On the day of the palace banquet, the palace gates opened early, and the unmarried sons of various clans entered the palace one after another.

The reception banquet is held in Jinxiao Pavilion. Outside the hall are eighteen golden nanmu pillars carved with dragons and painted phoenixes. The faint fragrance of sandalwood floats, and the sun shines into the hall through the hollowed-out carved windows.

The spacious hall is full of wine tables, and the maids in pale pink palace clothes shuttle back and forth with cups of tea.

In twos and threes, noble sons came in, all dressed suavely, facing the wind, greeting each other, polite and defensive.

These sons are all the sons of the clan family, most of them are well-read poems and books, with good temperament, sitting there, talking eloquently, waiting for the banquet.

Today is the reception banquet for Princess Zhuoyan, but the guests are all unmarried noblemen, everyone knows in their hearts that Jin Lihuang is using the reception banquet to choose a husband for the princess, so they all take it seriously and dress up.

Princess Zhuoyan was beautiful, she was favored by Emperor Jin Li, and she was also quite prestigious in the court. After marrying Zhuoyan, she gained power and a beauty, killing two birds with one stone. Naturally, these noble sons hoped that they could be favored by Zhuoyan.

The hall was gradually filled with people, and the time had come, only to hear the palace attendant shout loudly,
"The emperor is here! His Royal Highness is here! Princess Zhuoyan is here!"

Everyone stood up immediately, knelt down and bowed, "Welcome my emperor, welcome His Highness the Crown Prince! Welcome Princess Zhuoyan!"

Feng Lie and Zhuo Yan had a very good relationship since they were young, so Feng Lie will naturally come to choose Zhuo Yan's husband today.

Jin Lihuang followed Feng Lie and Zhuo Yan to the left and right, passed through the golden velvet blanket in the middle, and sat on the main seat.

"Everyone got up!" Jin Lihuang smiled kindly.

"Thanks my emperor!"

Everyone got up and sat down behind the table, their eyes quietly fell on Zhuo Yan.

Seeing the woman dressed in a jade-colored gold and silver embroidered brocade palace dress, with a gorgeous face and noble temperament, she couldn't help feeling love in her heart, and she only hoped that the blessing of this son-in-law would fall on her.

"Today is a reception banquet for the princess, everyone can do whatever you want!" Jin Lihuang laughed.

Everyone toasted to Princess Zhuoyan together.

Putting down the wine cup, a man in a light blue brocade robe stood up from his seat, and said with a flattering smile, "I heard that the princess is going back to the palace, so I went to Fenglai Mountain outside the city to hunt a nine-tailed fox for the princess the day before yesterday." Made a cloak, please accept it, princess!"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and waved to the servant behind him, and the servant standing beside him held a fiery red cloak in his hand and handed it to the man.

Holding the cloak, the man walked up to Zhuo Yan, and bowed to Zhuo Yan.

Zhuo Yan recognized this man as the prime minister's son, named Zhou Kang, an ignorant dude, because of his father's relationship, he held a seventh-rank official position as a clerk in the Ministry of Rites.

If it was said that he went hunting in person, Zhuo Yan really didn't believe it.

If it's not Fox Hunt, I'm afraid he can't even ride a horse steadily!

Zhuo Yan looked at the powder on the man's face and said with a smile, "Young Master Zhou has a heart!"

Zhou Kang had a flattering face, and his smile made people tired, "Only this luxurious color is worthy of the nobleness of the princess. Except for the princess, no one is worthy of the nine-tailed fox's cloak!"

"Nine-tailed fox?" Zhuo Yan was shocked, "That's really rare! This princess has only heard of it in ancient books. Why didn't Mr. Zhou capture such a precious fox alive to open everyone's eyes!"

Where there is a real nine-tailed fox, Zhou Kang just flattered Zhuo Yan, and immediately said, "Next time I will hunt a live one and give it to the princess!"

"Forget it! This princess hates coquettishness the most, just like a man who puts on makeup and makeup, it's annoying.!" Zhuo Yan said with a casual smile.

There were a few sarcastic laughs from below.

Zhou Kang blushed and remained silent.

Jin Lihuang glared at Zhuo Yan, and ordered the palace attendant, "Nine-tailed fox is rare, and Aiqing's kindness is even rarer, accept it for the princess!"

"Yes!" The palace attendant stepped forward to pick up the fox fur.

Zhou Kang heaved a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat off his brow, "Resign!"

Next, several sons came forward to offer treasures to Zhuo Yan, such as exquisite corals, or luminous pearls, and someone presented a picture of a beauty drawn to Zhuo Yan, showing that he was talented.

Zhuo Yan sat lazily on the chair, watching with indifferent eyes, lacking interest.

Feng Lie chuckled softly, "Is the eldest sister interested? I see that Wu Zhi, the eldest son of the Wu family, is a gentle and gentle son."

Wu's family is a well-known family in the capital, and they have been officials for several generations in the court. Wu Zhichang is fair and clean, and he is the one who painted Zhuo Yan.

Zhuo Yan glanced at Wu Zhi's thin body, and said with a sneer, "Such a son-in-law, will I protect him every day from now on?"

Feng Lie chuckled, feeling a little sad in his heart, because he was in poor health since he was a child, and although Zhuo Yan was a woman, she had to bear a lot of burdens that belonged to him, so she always resisted responsibilities, and her character was stronger than ordinary women.

"Sister, my health is much better, you don't have to worry about me!" Feng Lie said.

Zhuo Yan pursed his lips and smiled, "As long as you get better, elder sister will be very happy!"

Feng Lie held her hand, and was suddenly relieved that although he and Zhuo Yan were born in the royal family, they have a deep relationship like siblings in ordinary people's families.

The two siblings chatted and laughed, only Jin Lihuang looked at these men seriously, trying to find someone who could match Zhuo Yan.

Halfway through the banquet, Zhuo Yan was too lazy to look at these young masters with hypocritical smiles, and retreated from the hall on the grounds of changing clothes.

Not being able to go too far, Zhuo Yan took a walk by himself in the nearby imperial garden.

In the garden, the ancient trees are towering, the flowers and trees are lush, and the winding paths lead to seclusion.

The path is quiet, on the right is the rockery and clear lake, and on the left is the dense flower bushes, which are covered tightly by the lush ivy.

Zhuo Yan was walking on the road when he suddenly heard a woman's shy cry from the other side of the flowers.

She slowed down her pace, tilted her head along the gap between the flowers and looked towards the opposite side, and saw a man and a woman standing opposite. The man was wearing a blue robe.

Zhou Kang, who presented treasures to her in the main hall, is the daughter of Concubine Luo, Princess Lingyun.

The two seemed to meet unexpectedly, Zhou Kang looked at Lingyun with a complex expression on his face, "It's been a long time since I haven't seen the princess, how is the princess?"

Like her mother and concubine, Lingyun has a pair of narrow eyes, a pointed chin, a natural charm, a graceful figure, and said in a sour tone, "Didn't Mr. Zhou come to attend the imperial sister's welcome banquet? Why did you run to the garden?" It’s here, and it even frightened this princess!”

Jin Lihuang had a deep relationship with the empress before, accepting concubines was just to maintain the balance of the government, even after the empress passed away, Jin Lihuang still missed the empress and rarely went to the womb of other concubines.

Including Zhuo Yan, there are three princesses in the palace, and there is only one prince, Feng Lie, so even though Feng Lie was weak since childhood, he is the only one who can be chosen as the prince.

Jin Lihuang usually dotes on Zhuo Yan, and Zhuo Yan is deeply loved by all officials and common people in the court, so naturally he will make other people jealous.

Zhou Kang laughed immediately after hearing Ling Yun's words, "What's the point of this kind of reception banquet? The emperor just borrowed the banquet to choose a husband for Princess Zhuoyan, and the servant doesn't want to be a son-in-law, so it's meaningless to stay there?"

The corner of Zhuo Yan's lips curled up, and he raised his eyebrows.

(End of this chapter)