Cheng ** smiled and said: "Zhao Lin is young and promising, both talented and beautiful, why doesn't Fu Aiqing like him?"
Fu Chengwang groaned and said, "This boy has low moral character, is servile and flattering, and colludes with the eunuch party. I wish I could strip him of his honors and make him unable to hold an official position for the rest of his life."
Cheng** was a little embarrassed.
Then isn't he the object of flattery?
Cheng** said: "Minister Fu Ai is too prejudiced against Zhao Lin."
Fu Chengwang said, "I don't want to talk about this. Your Majesty, please give the order quickly and have Zhao Lin return immediately to be punished."
Cheng** was a little annoyed.
Is this the tone you should use when talking to the emperor?
Zhu Zhongyan immediately shouted, "Fu Chengwang, are you going to rebel?"
Fu Chengwang then realized that he had been too impatient and had offended the emperor. He knelt down and said, "I have spoken carelessly. Your Majesty, please punish me."
Cheng** waved his hand and said, "Forget it, you're worried about your daughter too, get up."
As a result, Fu Chengwang could no longer ask Cheng** to issue an order, so he had to leave.
Zhu Zhongyan said, "Your Majesty, Fu Chengwang has gone too far. He relies on his position as the leader of the Chu Party to actually defy Your Majesty. He deserves death."
Cheng** waved his hand and said, "Minister Fu Aiqing loves his daughter dearly, so it's understandable."
Zhu Zhongyan said, "But Your Majesty cannot let him leave like this."
Cheng** asked, "What do you have in mind?"
Zhu Zhongyan said, "Doesn't Fu Chengwang look down on Zhao Lin? Your Majesty has just issued an edict granting them a marriage to disgust Fu Chengwang. Besides, Zhao Lin is the top scholar. He won the top prize one day and eloped with someone's daughter the next day. It wouldn't look good if it got out."
Cheng ** became interested and nodded, "You have a point. Pass on my order, what is the name of Zhao Lin and... Fu Chengwang's daughter?"
Zhu Zhongyan quickly said, "Fu Liqing."
Cheng** glanced at Zhu Zhongyan.
This old dog looks so familiar, it seems he has paid a lot of attention to Zhao Lin and Fu Chengwang.
Cheng** said, "The newly crowned number one scholar, Zhao Lin, and Fu's daughter, Li Qing, are in love and deeply in love. I grant them a marriage. Write two letters, and send one to Zhao Lin by express horse."
The scholar who was in charge of writing imperial edicts quickly finished writing it, and then Cheng** excitedly affixed the imperial seal and said to Zhu Zhongyan, "You go there for me."
"I obey your order."
Fu Chengwang returned home first, and Zhu Zhongyan arrived right after him.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that the newly crowned number one scholar, Zhao Lin, and Fu's daughter, Li Qing, are deeply in love and deeply in love. I hereby grant them marriage. This is my decree."
After Zhu Zhongyan finished reading the imperial edict, he said to Fu Chengwang with a smile, "Master Fu, please stand up and receive the edict."
Fu Chengwang's face turned pale, but he could do nothing.
After thanking the emperor first, Fu Chengwang stood up and took the imperial edict with both hands, glaring at Zhu Zhongyan: "Is it you, the old dog, who instigated this, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Zhongyan exclaimed, "Master Fu, why do you say that? You said so yourself, we are just dogs in front of His Majesty. How can we influence His Majesty's decision? His Majesty has granted you a marriage because he is an old minister and he is worried that your daughter will be embarrassed if she elopes. This is a great favor from His Majesty, you should be grateful."
Fu Chengwang almost exploded with anger, but there was nothing he could do. Could he still go and scold Cheng**?
Not only can you not curse, you also have to go to the palace to express your gratitude.
As soon as Zhu Zhongyan left, Fu Chengwang shouted, "Tell that rebellious girl that from now on, I will pretend that I don't have this daughter and she is not allowed to come back."
When the news spread, everyone was speechless.
They were all waiting to see Fu Chengwang's excitement.
As a result, the emperor interfered.
"This emperor deserves to die."
Zhao Chenhan gritted his teeth.
Originally, the elopement of Zhao Lin and Fu Liqing was not a big deal, but not a small one either. As long as it was handled well, it would always cause some trouble for Zhao Lin.
As a result, it was destroyed by Cheng**'s imperial edict.
"I will kill you sooner or later and let Prince Yu succeed to the throne." Zhao Chenhan said fiercely.
…
Zhao Lin joined Fu Liqing and Su Di and others, sneaked into the Su family's caravan, and headed straight for Qingzhou without staying at the post station.
Seven days later.
Qingzhou prefectural government office.
Gao Junliang came forward with a smile on his face: "After a few months of absence, Lord Zhao is even more elegant than before."
Zhao Lin helped Fu Liqing get off the carriage, then said to Gao Junliang, "Why doesn't Mr. Gao go to the provincial government?"
Gao Junliang said, "This humble official has been waiting to greet Lord Zhao."
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Mr. Gao, you are too polite. You are the superior officer."
Gao Junliang quickly said, "I know exactly how I got this position as the Chief Justice. Please don't joke with me, sir."
Zhao Lin laughed out loud.
Gao Junliang sighed in his heart.
When Zhao Lin came here a few months ago, there were only two of them, and they had to rely on killing to establish their authority and on talking to win their support.
And now, not only was he the number one scholar chosen by the emperor, but he was also directly appointed as the prefect in one step, and he also transferred himself up by the way. It was simply unbelievable.
It would be fine if he had a background like Zhao Chenhan, but everyone knows that he is an orphan, which further highlights his methods.
Gao Junliang has always admired such capable people.
Gao Junliang said to Fu Liqing, "This humble servant greets the Madam. Congratulations on your marriage. May you two have children soon and live happily ever after."
Fu Liqing nodded gently and said, "Master Gao, you are too polite."
Zhao Lin said: "Your news is quite fast."
Gao Junliang laughed and said, "The newly crowned number one scholar kidnapped the beloved daughter of the Minister of Rites. This kind of story spreads faster than any other news. And the emperor's edict arrived two days ago."
Zhao Lin traveled with the caravan, while the imperial envoy who delivered the imperial decree went through the post station, so he was faster than Zhao Lin.
"Imperial edict?" Zhao Lin frowned slightly.
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