Keqing, it’s just cultivating immortality, is it that difficult?

Chapter 525: The Blessing of the Great Zhou Dynasty (Part 3)

"You, you, you... you are slandering me for robbing and plundering. You really don't know what you are talking about."

"Humph, I have official transaction records. How can I allow you to slander me?"

Faced with Liao Quan's questioning, Zhou Zhang's face turned red with anger.

Seeing this, Liao Quan raised his eyebrows.

Yes, what kind of place is Qingyuan? It is a brothel. As a member of the royal family and an official, it is definitely not good to go to a brothel. Although there is no regulation, it is embarrassing.

What are prostitutes and actors? In the eyes of people at that time, they were all of the lowest class and not worthy of being considered decent.

When officials go to these places, it is inevitable that it will have a certain impact on the literati and officials who are careful about their reputation. Of course, although it is tacitly understood, those who should go will still go, but if you say it openly, it would be a lack of face.

Later, Liao Quan exposed the tenant matter and pointed out on the spot that he had committed robbery.

"I didn't expect Zhou Zhang is already in his forties, but still in good health..."

"That's right. Last time I thought someone was spending a lot of money, but it turned out to be him..."

"Tsk tsk, it's really like an old cow eating young grass."

"Minister Liao is like this, it seems that he has seized the evidence."

"Speaking of which, Zhou Zhang and Minister Liao don't have any conflicts, right? Why are they targeting each other today?"

"Well, I heard that Zhou Zhang was talking nonsense yesterday, wanting to propose marriage for his son, and the princess must be from his family, but he was kicked out of the Minister's Mansion. Could it be..."

"Well, considering Liao Quan's daughter-slave mentality, it's very likely that this incident has angered Liao Quan."

"You can't mess with an honest person. Minister Liao is such a kind person, but he actually..."

Zhou Zhang blushed when he heard the whispers, while the emperor at the top seemed to be thinking about something.

There is nothing wrong with going to a brothel, and it is harmless in the eyes of the emperor. As for the extra money, even the emperor knows that some officials or masters will have a certain amount of gray income, such as filial piety, which is normal.

There is no official who is not greedy. After all, with the high prices of goods and housing in Da Zhou City, the ordinary salary is not enough to maintain a proper life and maintain some social relationships.

So he thought it was normal.

However, since Liao Quan specifically pointed out the source of the other party's money and the fact that someone had died and a woman had been kidnapped, even the emperor would not be able to make a big deal out of a small matter.

Not to mention that Keqing was very popular and had made so many contributions to the Great Zhou. Even though she was a woman, her marriage had a lot of influence on her, and could even be considered a matter of state. What if...

It seems that...

So the emperor felt a little relieved and spoke.

"Minister Liao, you are investigating Supervisor Zhou. Do you have any evidence?"

"Your Majesty, I have prepared the evidence. It is all in this memorial. Please take a look."

Since His Majesty asked, it was obvious that he did not want to smooth things over. If he wanted to smooth things over, he would have signaled Prime Minister Wang in the audience and used Prime Minister Wang to resolve the matter. After all, Prime Minister Wang was a trusted person promoted by His Majesty himself. Although he was from a humble family, he was truly His Majesty's man.

If the emperor had spoken in person, the result would have been different. It would have meant that the emperor did not intend to be perfunctory. In that case, Liao Quan naturally handed in the memorial in a hurry.

When Zhou Zhang heard the emperor speak, his face suddenly turned pale.

As expected, after reading the memorial, the emperor became furious, and Zhou Zhang was completely stripped of his official position, his salary was reduced by half, and the evil slave was locked up in a big boss for retrial.

Liao Quan was very satisfied with this. After all, Zhou Zhang was a clan relative and he really couldn't do anything to him. As an uncle who was not very close to the emperor, he was still an uncle and an elder. How could he kill his relative for a "trivial matter"?

Liao Quan was very happy, but after leaving the court, he was detained by the emperor.

"Your Highness..."

"I love you, no courtesy."

The emperor gave Liao Quan false support with a kind smile on his face, which made him feel flattered.

This...what's wrong with His Majesty? Why does it seem like his attitude towards me has suddenly become much better?

The emperor also noticed Liao Quan's surprise, coughed, and said solemnly:

"My dear, the princess is almost thirteen years old..."

"Yes... I'll be thirteen in a few months."

Liao Quan replied respectfully, feeling somewhat curious as to why the emperor suddenly brought this up. Could it be that he had another request for his daughter?

"Thirteen... Time flies. In two years, you will be a 15-year-old girl... I wonder what plans you have for your daughter, and who you plan to marry her to?"

"I haven't thought about this yet... Keqing is my wife and I's only daughter. I can't help but feel a little reluctant to let her go. We will plan for her marriage after she reaches the age of 15."

In general, girls from aristocratic families could get engaged when they were in their teens, and when they turned 15, they would start preparing for dowry and marriage, and they would be ready to get married when they were around 16.

Because it is more difficult to get married as a girl gets older. The fact that she is still not engaged at the age of thirteen shows that Liao Quan dotes on his daughter very much. After all, it is extremely rare for a girl to not be engaged at the age of fifteen. It is okay for boys, but for girls, unless there are special reasons, most families will make plans for engagement before they reach the age of 15.

In Liao Quan's opinion, the later his daughter gets married, the better. This way, the whole family will have more time to enjoy her company. Moreover, with his daughter's current status and fame, she has no shortage of choices, so they are not worried even if she gets married later.

"My dear, you usually make me feel unreliable, but I didn't expect you to be so caring towards my daughter. I admire you for what you do."

The emperor glanced at Liao Quan and said leisurely.

"Your Majesty, thank you so much. I just can't bear to leave my children around me. I just want to keep them for some selfish reasons."

"That's right... Princess Ke is indeed smart and clever, and very lovable. I never thought that Great Zhou would have such a lucky star who would bring so many benefits to Great Zhou. Princess Ke is a blessing to Great Zhou..."

"Your Majesty Liao Zan..."

"It's just that... this blessing is the blessing of the Great Zhou, and the blessing of the Great Zhou is the blessing of all the people. It must not be disturbed by others. If it falls into the hands of others, it will not be the blessing of the Great Zhou."

The emperor's words were somewhat obscure, but Liao Quan only half understood them.

His Majesty might not want his daughter to get married easily, or he might be planning to arrange a marriage for his daughter. That's not acceptable...

Liao Quan was about to say something, but the emperor's next words made Liao Quan feel cold in his heart and all over. His whole body felt like it was falling into an ice cellar, as if it had fallen into a bottomless abyss.

"It's good to be blessed, but there are too many evil spirits and monsters around, and it's not good to have too many people coveting you. The only way is to find a place where blessings gather so that the dragon's blessings can be protected from evil spirits."

Liao Quan's face froze, and he had some guesses in his mind, but he still asked: "No

Only Your Majesty..."

The emperor glanced at him and suddenly smiled.

"Is there anything better than the Great Zhou Palace? It is easier to gather blessings with a true dragon emperor in charge. No matter how many evil spirits there are, they will not be able to gain any influence. My dear, do you think... is that right?"

Liao Quan swallowed his saliva, trying his best to maintain a calm expression, thinking about how to speak.

However, His Majesty did not think about her answer, but said calmly:

"The weather is getting cold, you should go back, my dear. Your Madam has waited too long.

What if it's freezing cold? Your wife and your beloved are a loving couple, so I'm afraid they can wait for you at home."

Liao Quan lowered his head, his hands in his sleeves trembling slightly. When the trembling stopped, he cupped his hands to keep his voice steady.

"The minister will leave..."

Chapter 526 Thoughts

"Zheng De, a piece of gold fell on the road, will you pick it up or not?"

The imperial study suddenly became quiet. The emperor sat on a chair with a thoughtful look on his face. His thick and solemn brows were slightly wrinkled, with a hint of depth.

He bent his index finger and tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair, making a tapping sound.

Zheng De knew that when the emperor was faced with a difficult decision, he would show this expression and make this gesture.

"Your Majesty, if I were that poor commoner, a piece of gold could support my family for a lifetime, so I would pick it up no matter what." Zheng De raised his head slightly, and slightly opened his eyes that were covered by incense. He glanced at the thoughtful Your Majesty, wondering what Your Majesty meant.

Based on the conversation between His Majesty and Minister Liao just now, his mind turned, and I lowered my head slightly:

"If gold is not worth mentioning to a servant, then I will not lose my composure and get into trouble."

"Oh?"

The tapping fingers paused slightly:

"What if this thing is not gold but a more important treasure, the kind that can generate endless wealth?"

"This...I don't know"

Zheng De knew exactly what His Highness was referring to.

But can he answer? No, he can't answer. The emperor can ask, but he doesn't really want to hear his answer, and his thoughts will not be disturbed.

It's best to remain silent at this time.

"I am afraid. What if this treasure is taken away by someone..."

The emperor sighed and looked out the window with a dim gaze, wondering what he was thinking.

……

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On the other side, Liao Quan got on the carriage and quickly asked it to return to his mansion.

Of course, he did not forget to bring some cakes and pastries home. Because of the lower cost of sugar and the recipes of his little daughter, the originally monotonous food in the capital began to change.

After all, businessmen are profit-driven, and seeing how popular Taotie Pavilion is and how many novel food recipes there are, they will naturally study and ponder them. As a result of this research and study, the pastries and meals on the market have become more diverse and richer than before.

Among them, there are several very popular pastries. My wife at home tasted them and thought they were delicious, so Liao Quan would bring some back from outside from time to time.

After returning to the mansion and handing the things to the cook, the smile on Liao Quan's face drooped.

"What should I do... Your Majesty actually has this idea..."

He paced back and forth, feeling a little anxious. Even if he was stupid, he heard what the emperor meant. Didn't he just want to marry his daughter into the royal family?

After thinking for a long time, he scratched his head.

"Go call the lady and tell her that I have something to discuss with her..."

Before he finished speaking, Liao Quan sighed:

"Forget it, I'll go find my wife..."

He had been keeping this matter in his heart, and couldn't wait to discuss it with Kelanlan, so he headed towards Lanfangyuan.

At this moment, Lanlan was braiding her daughter's hair in a very professional manner.

Inside the room, the girl was sitting on a chair seemingly obediently, but in fact her eyes were dull and she seemed to be in a daze.

On her head, a pair of hands were holding a few strands of hair and weaving them like vines.

"Miss, your hair is so smooth, it looks like silk..."

The maid beside looked at the delicate hair like a waterfall with envy in her eyes and couldn't help but sigh.

Kelanlan, who was standing by, smiled as she heard this:

"Yes, I envy Qing'er's beautiful long hair. It feels so comfortable to touch, just like the clouds on the horizon."

As he spoke, he pulled and pulled again, then blocked her mouth with a jealous look on his face.

Keqing was distracted by her actions, and her circulation of the Great Circulation of Qi paused slightly.

She showed a helpless expression: "Mom, didn't I give you the shampoo and maintenance medicine?"

"How can they be the same? My mother needs medicine to maintain her beautiful hair for a day or two. My little daughter is naturally beautiful, how can they be the same?"

Kelanlan curled her lips and said, "It's really enviable to have such beautiful and smooth hair."

As he said this, he rubbed his hair hard again, making it a mess.

Keqing smiled: "There's nothing I can do even if my mother is jealous. After all, it's your daughter who has such beautiful hair..."

"You are such a teasing fellow to my mother."

He poked Keqing's forehead with his index finger in a vicious manner, and Keqing showed helplessness.

"Madam, the master is back..."

The maid's voice came from outside, and soon a familiar figure walked in.

, it was Liao Quan.

"Ah, my daughter is here too..."

Seeing that she looked a little unhappy and seemed to be in a hurry, Ke Lanlan couldn't help but ask, "Why did you come back so late today? Did the emperor reject your memorial?"

"No, His Majesty has agreed, and all the details have been investigated."

At this point, Liao Quan snorted: "Tell him to belittle our daughter. If I don't teach him a lesson, he will think that I, Liao Quan, am easy to bully."