Volume 1 Chapter 9 Conquering Jiang Yue
Although Xiang Yun knew that the head of the Zhen family would definitely come to see him, he did not expect that it would be Zhen Dajin who came in person.
Logically speaking, his status as emperor is very low and he does not have much real power, so the Zhen family should not attach so much importance to him.
Xiang Yun had no idea that Zhen Dajin could not be an ordinary person as he had worked hard to become the richest man in the world from a commoner.
Regardless of the current official developments, the fact that an emperor was able to leave the palace quietly is worthy of his attention.
People say that the current emperor is a puppet emperor, but have you ever seen a puppet emperor who can enter and leave the palace freely?
Besides, other people didn't know about the murder of Liu Bu, the assistant minister of the state, but how could he not know about it with his all-powerful hands and eyes? When he learned that it was the Emperor who personally wielded the sword to kill Liu Bu, even Zhen Dajin himself was shocked and re-examined Xiang Yun.
In addition, the emperor dotes on his little granddaughter so much. If she becomes a concubine or imperial concubine in the future, then their Zhen family will truly have a stable job.
Their original purpose of marrying Zhen Rou to Xiang Yun was this, and now that it has been achieved, they naturally have to hold on to her tightly.
Xiang Yun accepted the gifts from everyone and said, "Everyone, please stand up. I am traveling incognito this time. It's best to keep it to our own people and don't spread it to others."
Zhen Dajin said quickly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, this matter will never be known to outsiders."
Xiang Yun nodded, forgot about Jiang Yue, and then said to Zhen Dajin: "Master Zhen, let's have a cup of tea alone."
Zhen Dajin nodded in understanding: "Your Majesty, please follow me."
In a reception room, Xiang Yun sat on the main seat, and Zhen Dajin sat below. After the two of them drank a sip of tea, Xiang Yun said straight to the point: "I'm sure that the head of the Zhen family doesn't want to talk too much with a junior like me, and I don't like beating around the bush."
"I came here today hoping to get the Zhen family's full support. Money, connections, resources, I want them all!"
He really opened his mouth to demand huge sums of money, leaving no way for him to survive. He just opened his mouth to demand all the hard-earned savings that Zhen Dajin had earned throughout his life.
Zhen Dajin's expression remained unchanged, but he did not respond. Instead, he picked up the teacup and sipped it slowly.
Xiang Yun was not in a hurry. He was determined to win this time, so he picked up the teacup and sipped it slowly.
Zhen Dajin smiled bitterly in his heart, and said helplessly: "Your Majesty, you also know that I am just a businessman, and I just want to do some small business peacefully."
This was a secret rejection, but Xiang Yun was not surprised. He hurt others for profit and would not release the eagle until he saw the rabbit. He was asking for benefits from himself.
Xiang Yun slowly put down the teacup and said sincerely: "As long as the Zhen family helps me to secure the throne, I will guarantee your Zhen family peace for a hundred years. Within a hundred years, no one will dare to touch your Zhen family."
To be honest, Zhen Dajin was tempted. No matter how big his business was, he was still a commoner and could not deal with the government.
The Zhen family's piece of cake is too big. Now the entire Da Ri Dynasty is in turmoil, and there are not many days of peace left. If someone wants to deal with the Zhen family, then there will be no power to resist, and the huge family business will become a wedding dress for others.
There may even be dozens or even hundreds of people sharing this piece of cake.
If you want to protect this family business, you must take sides, and the royal team obviously has the greatest benefits.
Undefeated for a hundred years, which businessman dares to say this?
Before Zhen Dajin agreed, Xiang Yun added another bargaining chip: "How about adding the position of queen?"
"What?" Zhen Dajin screamed in surprise, and the next moment he realized that he had lost his composure. He coughed twice and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, are you talking about my daughter..."
"That's right. I like Zhen Rou very much. Even without the support of the Zhen family, I plan to make her a noble concubine one day. However, there will naturally be another candidate for the position of queen."
Zhen Dajin did not doubt him, and immediately stood up and knelt down, saying: "Thank you for your majesty's kindness. If my daughter Zhen Rou can become the queen, then the Zhen family will do our utmost to assist your majesty, even at the cost of our lives!"
It's no wonder that Zhen Dajin was so excited. You have to know that once the queen is enthroned, as long as she has no major faults, even the emperor cannot remove her without authorization. This is the most iron rice bowl in the world.
And if Zhen Rou became the queen, then his Zhen family would be the largest royal family, and would become aristocrats in one fell swoop. His son Zhen Fukang would become the father-in-law of the emperor. This was a great honor.
You know, for a businessman, when the money reaches a certain level, it is just a bunch of numbers. What he pursues at that time is a status, a noble status!
"Okay!" Xiang Yun nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "Today I only ask you for one person!"
After meeting her mother, Zhen Rou chatted with her for a long time and even hugged her and cried for a long time.
Zhen's mother only comforted her, saying, "Mother has never heard of an emperor in history who dotes on his concubine so much. You must remember the emperor's kindness and serve him wholeheartedly, understand?"
Zhen Rou nodded obediently. At this time, Zhen Yueling and Zhen Cai hurried over. When they saw Zhen Rou, their eyes lit up and they shouted happily, "Third sister!"
Zhen Yueling held Zhen Rou's hands and said in surprise: "Third sister, I didn't expect it was really you. It's been two years. When you got married, I thought I would never see you again!"
Zhen Cai also said, "Third sister, you have become more beautiful after not seeing you for two years. Do you miss your elder brother?"
The crowd followed Jiang Yue, and as they watched this scene, they couldn't help but look into the distance.
Seeing this, Zhen's mother scolded them, "You two are disrespectful. When you meet Concubine Zhen, why don't you quickly pay your respects?"
Zhen Yueling and Zhen Cai were stunned for a moment before they realized that, yes, their third sister was now the empress and had a noble status.
"Mom, just shiver me!" Zhen Rou said quickly, "Sister and brother, Xiao Rou misses you too, but I can't leave the palace right now."
Everyone looked depressed after hearing this, and they were silent for a long time. Zhen Yueling suddenly said, "We just saw His Majesty, and we were frightened. I heard that His Majesty loves Third Sister very much now. I wonder if he can let us go to the palace to visit Third Sister in the future."
Zhen Rou said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty is very good to me, but I am just a concubine. This is not in accordance with etiquette."
At this time, Zhen Dajin and Xiang Yun came over. Everyone bowed to them. Zhen Dajin looked at Zhen Rou with fondness, then bowed and said, "I pay my respects to the queen!"
Zhen Rou panicked and hurried to help him, shouting, "Grandpa, please get up quickly. Xiao Rou can't bear it."
"Hahaha, I can bear it, I can bear it~" Zhen Dajin laughed twice, then looked at Jiang Yue and said, "Jiang boy, from now on you will follow the emperor and serve him wholeheartedly. You must not have any second thoughts. Do you understand?"
Jiang Yue was stunned, obviously not reacting. He looked at Xiang Yun and then at Zhen Yueling.
When Jiang Yue first came to the capital, he couldn't even get enough food to eat. It was Zhen Yueling who passed by and gave him a meal. She then brought him into the Zhen family and he became Zhen Yueling's groom.
Later, because of his excellent martial arts, he was appreciated by Zhen Dajin and became a retainer of the Zhen family. He usually taught the Zhen family's children some martial arts, and received a few cents of salary to barely make ends meet.
But in terms of status, he was no different from a servant. To be appreciated by the Emperor at this time was like a step to heaven and a meteoric rise to prominence.
If it were an ordinary person, he would definitely agree without hesitation at this moment, but Jiang Yue was different. He was a grateful person, and he would remember the meal given by Zhen Yueling for the rest of his life.
Jiang Yue was brought back by Zhen Yueling. If he wanted to leave, Jiang Yue had to ask Zhen Yueling's opinion first.
Xiang Yun saw that Jiang Yue remained silent for a long time, frowned, and said solemnly: "Why, you don't want to?"
Zhen Yueling felt hot all over when Jiang Yue looked at her, and felt a little embarrassed. Seeing that Xiang Yun was a little unhappy, she hurried forward to hold Jiang Yue's hand and said, "Jiang boy, what are you doing? Do you know how rare this opportunity is? Why don't you thank His Majesty!"
Seeing Zhen Yueling's hopeful eyes, Jiang Yue was certain in his heart that if Zhen Yueling wanted him to go, then he would go. Then he knelt down and bowed to Xiang Yun, saying, "I, Jiang Yue, thank you for your grace!"
"Well, go pack up now and come back to the palace with me later."
Although he accepted Jiang Yue, Xiang Yun felt a little uncomfortable. He no longer felt as happy as before. He sighed in his heart: "No one is perfect. I hope this guy won't let me down."
Zhen Cai, who was standing by, was somewhat excited. Seeing that Emperor Xiang Yun seemed to be easy to talk to, he leaned forward and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I also want to be your personal guard. I am no worse than Jiang Yue in terms of fists, kicks, swords and knives!"
"It has nothing to do with you. Why are you making such a fuss?" Zhen Dajin glared at Zhen Cai and quickly apologized, "Your Majesty, I am an ignorant child. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Xiang Yun was so angry that he laughed. He retorted without mercy: "You kid are not afraid of the wind blowing your tongue off. Are you really stupid or just pretending to be stupid? If Jiang Yue wanted to, he could kill you with one sword. You are far from being good enough."
Everyone was shocked and looked at Jiang Yue in disbelief. Is this kid's skills really so terrifying?
Jiang Yue looked at Xiang Yun in disbelief, thinking to himself that he had hidden himself very well, so how could he be seen through by His Majesty? Could it be that His Majesty had divine eyes?
Zhen Cai's face was burning, and he looked at Jiang Yue aggrievedly and asked, "Have you been holding back in the competition with me these days?"
Jiang Yue ignored him and asked Xiang Yun curiously, "Your Majesty and I have only met a few times. How did you identify me?"
"It's simple, because your eyes were not right when you were fighting with Zhen Cai!"
Xiang Yun looked directly at Jiang Yue and said, "You and I are the same age, but during the competition just now, I didn't see any sign of competitiveness in your eyes. This is too abnormal!
If a young person does not have a competitive spirit, then why would he practice martial arts? There is only one explanation for this, that is, you do not take your opponent seriously at all, and it is just a cat playing with a mouse! "
The whole place was silent, and Zhen Dajin quickly said with a smile: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, for gaining a capable general!"
Xiang Yun smiled and shook his head: "He is just a good general." Then he patted Zhen Cai on the shoulder and comforted him: "You are quite skilled and you are more than enough to be my personal bodyguard, but you are not needed now. You can wait until later."
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