Chapter 146 She is the Weakness
Lu Yunzheng rushed all the way to the command post, signed in, and then secretly looked for an opportunity. Finally, he took the opportunity to change clothes and stopped the patrolling captain.
After the contact that day, he had carefully inquired about this person. His name was Hong Chi, and he had no special family background. He thought he was planted by Prince Xiang.
When Hong Chi saw Lu Yunzheng coming to look for him, he immediately frowned and whispered, "Deputy Commander, didn't I say that I would only do what I did?"
"Or... have you completed the noble's request?"
At this point, Hong Chi's eyes lit up slightly.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yunzheng looked embarrassed and shook his head, and Hong Chi's expression turned cold.
"In that case—"
Seeing that Hong Chi was about to leave, Lu Yunzheng hurriedly grabbed him and stuffed a silver ingot and a thin letter into his hand.
"Brother Hong, please pass this letter to the noble man. It is urgent!"
Hong Chi frowned, but did not take the money. He just said, "Is it urgent?"
Lu Yunzheng nodded immediately.
Hong Chi hesitated for a moment, weighed the letter again, and finally nodded under Lu Yunzheng's expectant gaze, "Okay, then I will..."
At this moment, someone suddenly approached with laughter. The two of them turned their backs alertly at the same time and walked to the two ends as if nothing happened.
Lu Yunzheng turned his head and took a quick glance, and found that Hong Chi had already stuffed the letter into his sleeve, and he immediately felt relieved.
He revealed some things about the future in the letter. Although it was vague, I think it would interest Prince Xiang.
I hope the prince can send someone to heal Xizhi's hand as soon as possible...
Lu Yunzheng really had no other requests this time, and his whole heart was devoted to Gu Xizhi.
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On the other side, after the court session.
Jiang Xun and Lin Lao were walking out when a young eunuch hurriedly caught up with them, bowed and said:
"Master Jiang, please stay. The emperor is calling you to the imperial study."
Upon hearing this, the court officials around turned their heads to look over, with ambiguous expressions on their faces.
Jiang Xun immediately said goodbye to Mr. Lin and followed the young eunuch to the imperial study. When he entered, there were only Emperor Sheng and Eunuch Fushun serving him in the hall.
Jiang Xun was about to kneel down to pay his respects, but Emperor Sheng, who was standing behind the desk, waved his hand and said with a smile, "Xiuzhi, come here and grind ink for me."
Eunuch Fushun hurriedly gave up his seat and handed over the ink stick in his hand.
After Jiang Xun took it, he lifted his sleeve with one hand and ground the ink with the other, his eyes fixed on the inkstone.
Emperor Sheng raised his hand, dipped it in ink, and wrote on the spread rice paper. Then he smiled and said, "Xiu Zhi, how about these four words?"
Jiang Xun raised his eyes slightly upon hearing this, and saw the four words "A Match Made in Heaven" written on the rice paper.
He immediately put down the ink stick and said respectfully: "Your Majesty's calligraphy is like a dragon and snake, with natural charm."
Emperor Sheng hummed, put down his pen and said, "If others said this, I would think they were flattering, but Xiuzhi said this, and I believe it is the truth."
"How about proposing marriage in the first month of the year?"
Emperor Sheng asked casually.
The topic came up suddenly. Jiang Xun was slightly startled at first, then a very light smile flashed across his face and he replied:
"Your Majesty, General Shen has agreed. I will send a matchmaker to your house soon to formally propose marriage."
When Jiang Xun went to the Shen Mansion to propose marriage this time, he wrote a memorial and submitted it to the palace early.
After all, Emperor Sheng had tried to arrange marriage for Jiang Xun several times in the past, but he had always refused outright and even said that he would "never marry for the rest of his life."
Regardless of whether Emperor Sheng took it seriously or not, since Jiang Xun had changed his mind, he should have asked Emperor Sheng what he thought.
Eunuch Fushun stood aside with his head down, trying to guess the emperor's intention.
If this happened to someone else, it is possible that they would be charged with deceiving the emperor.
But he remembered clearly that when the emperor read Lord Jiang's memorial that day, he actually curled the corners of his mouth and approved it without hesitation.
Sometimes even he couldn't tell how deep the emperor's favor towards Lord Jiang was.
Emperor Sheng tilted his head slightly, catching the smile on Jiang Xun's face, his eyes deepened, and he said in a gentle voice:
"I have seen the young lady from the Shen family. She is indeed not an ordinary lady. No wonder Xiu Zhi looked down on the girls that I talked about with the Imperial Master before. It turns out that he wanted to pick the best one."
When Jiang Xun heard Emperor Sheng praising Shen Jiasui, he slightly curved his eyebrows, but quickly shook his head and said truthfully:
"Your Majesty, it's hard to compare the good and bad of people. It's just that Miss Shen was kind to me first, so I paid more attention to her, and then-"
"Then I fell in love with Miss Shen's character and behavior, and that's when I thought about starting a family."
When saying these words, even though Jiang Xun tried his best to restrain himself, there was still a hint of joy between his eyebrows, which was very different from his usual calm and composed appearance, causing Eunuch Fushun to look at him twice.
Emperor Sheng took in Jiang Xun's expression and couldn't help but raise his lips, "Okay, I know you are just beginning to fall in love, I don't want to hear these words."
"If it were in the past, I would be happy to grant you a marriage, but you also know from what I saw in the Imperial Garden a few days ago that Princess An Ning is fond of you."
Jiang Xun understood what was meant by the string, and immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty has shown grace by not punishing me for deceiving the emperor."
Emperor Sheng saw that Jiang Xun was so aware of the situation and nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, go ahead."
Emperor Sheng waved his hand, and Jiang Xun immediately bowed and took his leave.
At this time, Fu Shun saw Emperor Sheng taking the memorial, so he stepped forward to serve. He tilted his head and noticed that Emperor Sheng was very happy. He couldn't help but feel surprised and said flatteringly:
"Look, this old servant, His Majesty is very pleased today."
Emperor Sheng nodded slightly, raised his lips and looked at Jiang Xun's departing back, and said meaningfully:
"Fushun, a man who does not pursue wealth, sex, fame, or profit, and whose mind is as clear as a mirror, can be called a true gentleman."
"But if a subject is so selfless, the ruler will... be unable to sleep or eat well."
Upon hearing this, Fu Shun suddenly raised his eyes and suddenly understood the emperor's intention of not only not pursuing Lord Jiang for deceiving the emperor, but instead agreeing to this marriage.
No superior can tolerate an impeccable subordinate. In the past, Lord Jiang was fearless and would not even frown even if he was sentenced to death.
But now, it's different.
Miss Shen is Lord Jiang’s weakness, her cowardice and her deep consideration.
Therefore, His Majesty is pleased to see its success.
When Fushun thought of this, he quickly suppressed his emotions and pretended to be ignorant. Unexpectedly, Emperor Sheng spoke again:
"Announce the Zhoushan Blessing at the morning court tomorrow. Let me see how lively it will be this time."
Emperor Sheng said this meaningfully, stretched out his hand, grabbed the rice paper with "A Perfect Match" written on it in front of him, crumpled it up slowly, squeezed it into a ball, and casually threw it at Fushun.
Fushun quickly reached out to take it, and in the chaos he suddenly heard Emperor Sheng chuckle and murmur, "Whether they can be together or not, it's still uncertain..."
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The palace road is long and paved with bluestone, which gives off a faint luster when the sunlight shines on it.
Jiang Xun was wearing a scarlet official uniform, stepping steadily and powerfully on the blue bricks. Suddenly he stopped and slowly looked back.
Everywhere you look, you’ll see towering palaces with green tiles and colored glaze, solemn and majestic yet mysterious.
He only took a glance, then looked away and walked out with firm steps.
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