The Princess of Northern Frontier came to Beijing, just like the hostages sent by other countries, just as a political bargaining chip.

The early years of this dynasty have always placed great importance on civil officials. After Your Majesty ascended the throne, you continued the ancestral system, rewarding civil officials and promoting culture. However, in recent years, as the border has been disturbed several times, Your Majesty has become worried and has made great efforts to reorganize the Ministry of War and reward military officers.

As martial arts gradually became popular, Chen Zhizhou also became a hot figure in this martial arts craze, and for a time became a thorn in the eyes of the big families in the capital.

Located on the northern border, the country's national strength is inferior to Tianxuan, and it is only famous for the beauty of its women.

Now, in order to find a place to survive between the two countries, they have to send the royal princess to marry in order to protect themselves.

The sedan chair slowly swayed into the main hall of Gaomen.

The people's eyes were also fixed on the outside of Tianxuan Gate. The men looked longingly, while the women looked jealous or regretful.

"I heard that this princess from Northern Frontier is only seventeen years old!"

"It's really pitiful. She was sent to marry at such a good age."

"Why should she be pitiful? She enjoys endless wealth and splendor in the palace, and with such beauty, she will surely be favored by Your Majesty in the future."

The Northern Frontier Princess's visit to Beijing has become a hot topic among the people after dinner. Even the quarrel between the two sisters of the Gu family today is not very interesting.

Chen Mansion.

Gu Qing and Chen Zhizhou had just returned home when the third prince sent someone to deliver the invitation.

"Sir Chen, in three days, His Majesty will host a welcoming banquet for the Princess of Northern Frontier at the Peony Pavilion. You and Madam Chen are invited to attend."

A palace banquet at the Peony Pavilion.

Gu Qing looked at the invitation handed to him, his brows twitched subconsciously, and his eyes darkened.

At a dinner party in the previous life, the Princess of Northern Frontier danced a stunning dance.

This caused many men in the palace to look at her with envy, and all the women in the capital, whether they were officials' wives or concubines in the palace, were jealous of her.

But after Naiza finished her dance, she poured the first glass of wine for Chen Zhizhou.

The emperor's expression was unclear. At the banquet, he publicly praised him for his good handling of the Huaishui City case, but a month later he sent him to the northern border to guard the city and served for one year.

It was after this banquet that she and Chen Zhizhou separated. During this period, she was instigated several times by the Gu family, and her resentment towards him became increasingly strong.

Gu Qing thought about it carefully and realized that many things happened after the princess from Northern Frontier came to Beijing.

Her brows suddenly became gloomy.

Chen Zhizhou accepted the invitation and sent someone to send the Third Prince's servant away. He then pulled the man into his arms and asked, "What's wrong? Are you still angry about what your husband just said?"

"I really don't like this princess. I haven't even seen what she looks like."

Gu Qing came back to his senses after hearing this and looked at Chen Zhizhou. His gaze met his dark eyes, so clear that it was impossible to look away.

How could I bear to doubt him?

"I'm not angry." Gu Qing couldn't help laughing, but his eyes were quite sad. He felt very sad when he thought that Chen Zhizhou was framed by others.

She held Chen Zhizhou's face in her hands and said seriously, "Tomorrow there will be a banquet. I think the ministers and the wives of the officials in the capital will all be there. It will definitely be a battle without the smoke of war."

"I don't like this kind of scene. After the banquet tomorrow, can we find an excuse to go back home early?"

Chen Zhizhou looked at Gu Qing with some doubt in his heart.

She seemed quite worried about this.

"good."

Chen Zhizhou didn't think too much about it and kissed her forehead: "You are not fully recovered yet. This kind of scene is very tiring. We don't need to stay that long."

Gu Qing smiled faintly, with joy lingering in her eyes and brows.

In this way, as long as she left the banquet before the princess finished her dance, she would not have the opportunity to toast Chen Zhizhou.

No matter how wise and enlightened the emperor was, he would never allow his woman to think about other men.

That night, Gu Qing went to bed early.

In the study, the candlelight was bright, and the darkness in Chen Zhizhou's eyes was concentrated in the candle wick.

After finishing his work, Le Feng returned to the mansion to report. Seeing that his master looked unhappy, he asked, "Master, are you worried about the Princess of Northern Frontier?"

"After she entered the capital, various forces became restless, all wanting to find out what His Majesty really thought of her." Le Feng sneered, "There are even some who want to possess her."

Chen Zhizhou curled his lips into a cold smile and said calmly, "This is the foresight of your majesty. Princess Beijiang is only seventeen years old now?"

"Yes, she is the most famous in Northern Xinjiang. An informant reported that her father and brother both have ulterior motives towards her. Now that Tian Xuan is pressing Northern Xinjiang, he has no choice but to send her to marry."

As he spoke, Liao Feng showed a puzzled expression and said, "Master, His Majesty is not one who indulges in pleasures and sensuality. At this age, it is only reasonable for the Princess of Northern Frontier to marry a prince."

Chen Zhizhou's smile became increasingly unfathomable, as gloomy as the night: "A woman like this is just a chess piece."

"In the current Tianxuan Dynasty, Your Majesty is the most powerful hand."

Liao Feng thought for a moment and immediately understood what he meant.

"Master is saying that His Majesty wants to use the Princess of Northern Frontier to find out if there are any forces in the capital that are colluding with Northern Frontier, or if there are any individuals who are so bold as to attempt to usurp the imperial power."

“Only when the stakes are tempting enough will people take the risk.”

Upon hearing this, Le Feng's expression darkened, and he asked, "Master, do you want to stay out of the spotlight lately?"

"No need. I prefer to muddy the waters." A hint of evil taste appeared on Chen Zhizhou's face.

After a while, he lowered his gaze and asked, "Has the Madam gone to bed?"

"The lights in the house are off."

When Gu Qing was mentioned, Chen Zhizhou's expression softened a lot. He slowly stood up and looked through the window at the dull moonlight in the yard.

The voice was cold and deep: "How is the task you were asked to do going?"

"The Gu family will definitely not be able to sleep well tonight."

Chen Zhizhou snorted coldly, left the study with his hands behind his back, and Le Feng also disappeared into the night.

......

Gu Qing slept very lightly. Although the marriage of the Princess of Northern Frontier seemed to have nothing to do with Chen Zhizhou, it was a major turning point for the Chen family.

Chen Zhizhou went to the border to guard the city for a year, and many major events happened in the capital.

For example, Gu Yunzhao attached himself to the fifth prince and colluded with Li Xiangsheng.

Thinking of this, Gu Qing frowned subconsciously and felt quite upset. Many events from her previous life flashed through her mind, and it was a mess.

She needs to take advantage of the events of the past few days to sort things out quickly so as to be prepared for any eventuality.

Suddenly, a pair of hands reached out from behind and embraced her, and the next moment, she was held in Chen Zhizhou's arms.

"Since the lights are out, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Gu Qing was silent for a moment, then said in a soft voice, "I was almost falling asleep, and now you're back."

"That's my husband's fault." Chen Zhizhou rested his chin on Gu Qing's neck, greedily enjoying the pleasant fragrance on her body.

Gu Qing was a little tickled by him, so she smiled and dodged, turning over to face him: "Don't talk nonsense, when did I ever blame you?"

It makes him look so pitiful.

"It's late, go to bed early."

Chen Zhizhou groaned and suddenly pulled her back into his arms: "Madam, what kind of sleep do you want?"

Gu Qing: “???”