Chapter 835 Young General vs. Rich Lady 138
Huo Xiao got up.
The Regent King has almost forced the young King Wei into a corner. After all, King Wei's ancestors had been kind to Huo Xiao, and he is still a general of the Wei State. The young King Wei has come out of the city to greet him, so naturally he has to give the young King Wei some face.
He was just a child, living a miserable life, and Huo Xiao had no intention of doing anything to King Wei.
He touched Wei Yin's head and said, "I will escort your majesty back to the palace."
Wei Yin nodded, "General, you have worked hard on the journey. My mother has set up a banquet in the palace to reward you."
Huo Xiao directly picked up Prince Wei. The eight-year-old child was so light that one could feel his bones through the thick dragon robe.
Prince Wei buried his face in Huo Xiao's shoulder, feeling a little embarrassed but also a little happy.
No one in the court took him seriously. If it were a private occasion, he would have to perform the etiquette of a junior when meeting the Regent. But Huo Xiao knelt in front of him in front of everyone and said those words. Even if he was on his side, he and his mother would definitely have a much better life in the future.
Huo Xiao put the King of Wei on the dragon sedan and followed on horseback. Zhao Shan and Zhao Hai also rode their horses to protect the sedan, pushing away the Imperial Guards.
When the royal carriage of King Wei passed through the main street, the roadside was filled with people watching the excitement. When the previous king was alive, he often went out to travel and have fun with the people. The people of Wangdu did not have such a deep fear of the royal family. They were all very curious about what the new King Wei looked like, and they all grabbed their heads to look at him.
"Oh, the King of Wei is so small! He is not even as tall as my brother. Can he still be the King of Wei?"
"Don't talk nonsense! Your Majesty ascended the throne when he was still a baby, inherited the will of heaven, and continued the will of the previous king. He expanded the territory and is a great and wise ruler!"
"You are just a kid, how can you know how to govern a country? You still rely on the support of the Regent! It's all the Regent's credit!"
"The Regent led the troops to fight? If we really want to talk about achievements, it is the achievements of the Huo family army! Look, His Majesty loves the Huo family army. He is surrounded by the Huo family guards and has a close relationship with General Huo. Even the Regent has to stand aside!"
"I heard that the Regent always sits in the court and doesn't kneel when he sees His Majesty. I don't think he is a good person! If it weren't for Prime Minister Gou's support, the little Prince Wei would have been killed by the Regent long ago!"
"Everyone, keep your voice down! Don't talk about state affairs!" In a small teahouse on the side of the road, the owner quickly refilled the tea and shouted, "Drink tea! Drink tea!"
In the private room on the second floor, someone laughed and said, "You are so boring. Why do you care about the old man Regent? I think General Huo is a young talent. Now he is a great general king. I heard that he is still unmarried."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone became interested. Marriage is the fastest way for aristocratic families to consolidate their interests.
"Huo Xiao is very prestigious in the north, but he has no foundation in Wangdu. If we take the initiative to propose a marriage, he will definitely not refuse."
"Yes, yes, yes. Huo Xiao has a younger brother. They share the same mother and have a deep relationship. They are also of marriageable age."
"Last year, there was a severe drought throughout the country. Pingyang City was short of food, and too many members of the Huo family who joined the army died. Now the ones left are all side branches, and the relationship is too distant. However, they can still form an alliance through marriage, so it won't be a problem."
"Xi'er, what do you think of the Huo family? Go and take a look."
Behind the screen, a girl in gorgeous clothes slowly stood up. The maid opened the curtains and the imperial carriage happened to pass by. Huo Xiao was next to the dragon sedan and could see it clearly from the second floor.
Huo Xiao was wearing silver armor and a jade crown on his head. He stood tall, strong and handsome. Some brave women even threw flowers at him, but he didn't get angry and just smiled helplessly.
Ji Yunhuanhua’s merit value has enabled a holographic projection. Although people cannot go there, their hearts yearn for it. Wangdu City is still very prosperous, just like watching a grand costume TV series, which is very interesting.
She adjusted herself so that now only Huo Xiao could hear her voice.
"Xiaoxiao! Throwing fruit to fill the car! If there is a contest for the most handsome men in the six countries, you will definitely be at the top of the list! My boyfriend is so handsome, but it's a pity that he's already taken, so they can only look at him."
"Hey, please don't throw it away. It's such a beautiful flower. How about you put it on your head and show it to me? I'm sure it will look great if you try it on."
Huo Xiao smiled helplessly and whispered, "Are you stupid? If I wear it, it means I accept the girl's love. If you want to see it, I'll wear it for you when I get back."
Ji Yunhuan said, "Oh!" "Okay then, you promised, you can't break your promise!"
Huo Xiao touched the bronze mirror hanging on the horse's back, and smiled even more. "When have I ever lied to you? Now that you are here, I will wear it for you to see."
Huo Xiao just happened to be under the window. Hua Xi saw that gentle smile and her heart started pounding. She was not sure whether Huo Xiao saw her, so she bravely threw an embroidered sachet down.
Huo Xiao was very clever and dodged by pulling the horse's head. He looked up and saw a woman leaving in a panic.
He didn't take it seriously, as there were many little girls who threw things at him.
Hua Xi blushed and pulled the maid beside her to ask in a low voice: "Did he receive it? What was his reaction?"
The maid knew that the young lady was moved, so she naturally said something nice, "I didn't see it clearly, I guess he received it. General Huo even looked up, with a smile on his face."
Hua Zhongyan knew that his daughter was attracted to her, so he deliberately asked, "The Huo family has been in the army for generations, and they are all rough warriors. I think my daughter would look down on her. With her good character and appearance, she is worthy of being the queen."
Hua Xi twisted her fingers and whispered through the screen: "Father, please don't make fun of Xi'er. Everything is up to you."
Hua Zhongyan laughed and said, "Okay, then I will make the decision and accept this son-in-law from the Huo family! The Huo family was born of horse slaves, and their family background is really low. How can they compare with the aristocratic families that have been passed down for hundreds of years? It's a pity that Wangdu City is full of good-for-nothings. My son is married to them like this. I feel that you are wronged."
"I wanted to send you to the palace, but your father, the Prince of Guanwei, is timid and cowardly, and has no outstanding qualities. He has long been spoiled by the Prince Regent. I don't know how many years he can sit on the throne."
This is quite outrageous, but those present here are all aristocratic families. Even if the kings change, their forces are intertwined and they still firmly occupy the top level of power.
Kings come and go, but aristocratic families remain unchanged. Whether Wei Yin takes power in the future or the regent takes the throne, it actually has no effect on them.
A person nearby said with a smile: "My family has a daughter who is a little younger. She is a perfect match for the youngest son of the Huo family."
"In this case, people like Gou Xun are nothing to be afraid of! Gou Xun is a poor man who got the position of prime minister only by shamelessly currying favor with the women in the harem. We don't want to associate with him!"
"This time Huo Xiao returns to Wangdu, it's a good opportunity. The three dukes and nine ministers have always been from our three great families since ancient times. When have they ever been allowed to be taken advantage of by others? We should work together to put order and restore order to the court!"
Everyone was talking excitedly, but no one thought that Huo Xiao would refuse. In the eyes of the aristocratic families, the Huo family was not a wealthy family at all, and Huo Yuanyi just married an ordinary woman. It was an honor for Huo Xiao to marry a girl from an aristocratic family, so why would he refuse?
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