Reborn to marry ex-husband's nemesis

Chapter 283 New Year's Eve Palace Banquet
When Chu Zhi arrived at Changle Hall, he did not find Chu Xi, but saw Gu Changyan instead.

Gu Changyan also saw Chu Zhi, looked at him with his eyes, Chu Zhi looked back at each other, after a while, Gu Changyan turned his head slightly, and continued talking with his colleague beside him.

Meng Wan walked around from the front and whispered in Chu Zhi's ear: "Gu Shizi has been looking at you, I always feel that you treat him differently from others, and the way he looks at you is also weird..."

Even though Meng Wan was clear in her heart, she just felt that something was wrong.

"What's the difference?"

"In that case, why is he staring at you?"

"Maybe..." Chu Zhi pondered, "Is it because I'm jealous that I look better than him?"

I believe you a ghost!
"Look!" Meng Wan suddenly grabbed Chu Zhi, "Isn't that Hai Xinlan?"

Hai Xinlan was dressed as a woman, wearing a blue dress and emerald jewelry on her head. She walked up the steps and walked slowly. Beside her was a handsome young man who looked humble.

"Ever since Hai Xinlan was killed by Chen Xiao in the Queen's Palace, Chen Xiao died unexpectedly. Not long after that, Zhou Qin, the son of Minister of Industry, proposed to marry Hai Xinlan. Counting the days, the two got married not long ago."

Chu Zhi was surprised: "I didn't hear the wind at all."

Meng Wan sneered: "At that time, Han Zhan had just had an accident, and you were running around for him. How could you care about these things? The Chen family had an affair with a traitor, and His Majesty was furious. Xiang Hai was afraid that His Majesty would be in trouble, so Hai Xinlan got married. , keep everything simple."

Chu Zhi raised his eyebrows: "Master Hai only has this one daughter. I heard that the prime minister's wife dotes on Hai Xinlan very much, and the queen is Hai Xinlan's own aunt. How could he marry Hai Xinlan in such a haste?"

"It's not a good thing you did," Meng Wan gave her a white look, "Dare you say you don't know the reason? Although the matter between Hai Xinlan and Chen Xiao has been sealed, so many people bumped into each other. She wants to enter the palace or Marrying into the royal family and aristocrats is useless, you can only marry, and it is impossible for a woman to hide her virginity, the more it is delayed, the more dangerous it is, it is better to take this opportunity to marry quickly."

"The husband's family didn't find out?"

"Don't worry, I won't find out in my life." Meng Wan leaned closer to Chu Zhi, "That Zhou Qin is a broken sleeve, and he has never touched a finger of Hai Xinlan. Even on the wedding night of the two, that son secretly used a chicken It's a bloody mess."

"Does the Prime Minister know?"

"Master Hai doesn't know, but the Prime Minister's wife knows."

Chu Zhi understands that if Hai Xinlan is asked to marry someone else, her loss of virginity will definitely be exposed. If she marries like a chicken, then no matter how noble Hai Xinlan is, she will be trampled under her husband's feet. Heartless, frequent beatings and scolding are common occurrences.

Presumably the prime minister's wife doesn't want her daughter to suffer and be despised, so it's better to marry Zhou Qin, the son of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who has lost his sleeves. The other party can still give Hai Xinlan a good life.

Thinking of this, Chu Zhi raised his eyes and saw that Hai Xinlan was sitting with Zhou Qin, with undisguised disgust and disgust in his eyes, obviously he didn't like him.

On the contrary, Zhou Qin took care of Hai Xinlan everywhere, even being considerate and careful.

If Chu Zhi hadn't framed her, how could she have married the Duanxiu in front of her?Thinking of this man liking men, Hai Xinlan felt nauseous.

"You have to be careful of Hai Xinlan, since she was able to design to frame you back then, she won't let it go now."

Hearing this, Chu Zhi said to Meng Wan, "I understand."

As night fell, the magnificent Changle Hall was brightly lit and the orchestra was muted. Against the backdrop of the lights, the white snow on the red walls and glazed tiles illuminated the palace brightly and luxuriously.

"His Majesty arrives—the Queen arrives—"

After the ceremonial official sang, everyone knelt down to pay their respects. Emperor Xiao and the queen helped the queen mother to sit down on the left and right, and then said: "Everyone's family is safe."

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chu Zhi raised his eyes and took a look. Emperor Xiao lost a little majesty and was a little kind, Empress Chen lost a little weight, presumably because of the Chen family's affairs.

Chu Zhi doesn't like to attend palace banquets very much, he has to maintain etiquette at all times, listen to His Majesty's ladies and ladies, and occasionally be asked questions, it's really boring.

The second half was better, after drinking for three rounds, the female relatives could move around.

However, this year's palace banquet was different from the past. After Huang Xiao said a few words, he ordered Zhongyonghou's mansion.

The general idea is that Zhongyong Hou has fought on the battlefield for dozens of years. Because of the rebels in Yulong City, he specially handed over his military power for the sake of jurisdiction. There are several horses, countless rare treasures, and thousands of fertile fields.

Then he rewarded Gu Changyan with countless treasures, and then canonized him as a speech officer, ranking fourth rank.

On the contrary, he was promoted faster than Hai Xiuyan, the number one scholar.

"What do you mean Your Majesty?" During the dinner, Chu Zhi saw that everyone was having a good time drinking, so he used the excuse to go out to get some air. Meng Wan followed her out and asked.

Chu Zhi said: "Since ancient times, Tanhualang has not only been talented, but also has to be handsome and outstanding. Most of them are chosen by the son-in-law. Otherwise, why would Tanhualang be more famous than Zhuangyuanlang?"

"You mean His Majesty intends to give the princess to Gu Changyan?" Meng Wan thought for a while, "According to this, the only one who is of the right age is the Seventh Princess."

Gu Changyan was originally a member of the Fourth Prince, if His Majesty orders Gu Changyan to honor the Seventh Princess again, I am afraid that the two will be tied to death.

Chu Zhi said: "It's not that easy."

"By the way," Meng Wan suddenly remembered something, "I heard that the fourth prince secretly sent many young girls to His Majesty, that's why His Majesty didn't pursue the Fourth Prince."

It's just that I was in the palace just now and saw His Majesty's radiant face, not at all like a womanizer.

Chu Zhi squinted his eyes. The year she returned to the capital, His Majesty had already started collecting women into the palace. It was ridiculous to say that it was only natural for His Majesty to enrich the harem, but Emperor Xiao wanted to sneak around.

She asked, "Does the Empress know about this?"

Meng Wan said, "No."

Chu Zhi said: "You find a way to inform the empress about this matter."

Meng Wan was puzzled: "Why?"

Chu Zhi laughed softly: "The Empress has a deep-rooted affection for Your Majesty, if she knows that her son is doing this, what do you think she will do?"

I'm afraid I'll be so angry that I won't be able to afford it!

The two were talking when Han Zhan came.

Obviously he had something to say to Chu Zhi.

Meng Wan understood, and winked at Chu Zhi for a while: "You talk, this matter is on my shoulders, and this will definitely reach the Queen's ears."

"Squeak!"

Han Zhan is wearing a red dress, with a jade belt around his waist, and a brocade sash hanging on both sides, which is unparalleled in style.

Facing his eyes that were as bright as stars and as bright as glass, for some reason, Chu Zhi felt a little hot on his face.

She looked away slightly: "Why are you here?"

"I'm here to find you." Han Zhan stepped forward, sat down beside her, and followed Chu Zhi's gaze, "Do you like Lamei?"

It was only then that Chu Zhi realized that there was a wintersweet plant blooming just in front of her.

(End of this chapter)