The Splendid Medical Concubine: The Journey of a Concubine

Chapter 108 108 Marriage Grant

Ten deaths and no life? !

The surrounding ministers all had their pupils shrunk, and they were all stunned and silent.

The school grounds outside the high platform were still noisy. The fierce sound of horse hooves and the cheers of the audience were in sharp contrast with the silence on the emperor's side, as if they were two different worlds.

The emperor was quite satisfied with Xuanjing's knowledge, but his face looked sad, and his brows furrowed even more tightly.

"My Nine Emperor Brother is still so young, how could he..." He sighed sadly, "Taoist Priest, no matter how you calculate, there is no way you can let the Nine Emperor Brother leave early."

"He has been on the battlefield for so many years and finally returned victorious... I really can't bear it!"

The noble courtiers present remained silent. Everyone knew that the emperor was dissatisfied with King Chen, but now he suddenly acted like he cared about his younger brother, which made people suspect that the emperor had ulterior motives. They'd better wait and see how things get better.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment while Rong Pindao does the calculations." Xuanjing closed his eyes, counted again with his fingers, frowned slightly, and seemed to be mumbling to himself.

After a moment, he opened his eyes, his eyes were shining brightly, and he said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, if you can find a woman with a harmonious horoscope to celebrate His Majesty King Chen, she may be able to save him from this calamity."

"Happy?" The emperor raised his brows in surprise, pondered for a moment, and said sadly, "The Nine Emperor Brothers are in their early twenties and are still unmarried. Maybe they are just in time for this calamity."

The emperor added: "Master Taoist, please figure out what kind of horoscopes can be used to harmonize with the Nine Emperors."

Xuanjing seemed to be in a dilemma, "Your Majesty, I need to have the horoscope of His Highness King Chen to do the math."

The birth dates of the clan are all recorded on the jade certificate.

With just a look from the emperor, Eunuch Ni understood what the emperor meant. He walked over and told Xuan Jing Gu Jue's horoscope.

Xuanjing closed his eyes and started calculating again.

The ministers had different expressions and couldn't help but quietly exchange glances with each other.

Most people were still a little confused and couldn't figure out which drama the emperor was singing. Some people vaguely guessed that the emperor was probably eyeing King Chen's marriage.

The question is, with King Chen's unruly temperament, will he obediently allow the emperor to grant him a marriage? !

Normally, it would not be the case, but now that King Chen is seriously ill, it is hard to say...

At this moment, even the passage of time seems to have slowed down...

Several courtiers couldn't help wiping the beads of sweat from their foreheads with their sleeves, feeling stuffy in their hearts, and there was always a sense of depression that a storm was about to come.

finally-

Xuanjing opened his eyes again under the complicated gazes of everyone, looking confident.

"Taoist Master Xuanjing, have you figured it out?" Eunuch Ni asked in a sharp voice.

Xuanjing stood up from the futon and said, "Excuse me, father-in-law, please prepare the pen and ink."

With just one instruction, a young chamberlain quickly prepared the Four Treasures of the Study and served Xuanjing with his pen and ink.

Xuanjing wrote down the birth date on the paper, and then said: "Your Majesty, this daughter is in the capital. She was born in the capital and the head of the capital. Her family home should be in the west of the city. She is the second daughter in the family..."

Eunuch Ni sent the birth date to the emperor for his review. The emperor glanced at it and ordered: "Immediately post a notice to find the person..."

"Your Majesty," Eunuch Ni held up the piece of silk paper with the birth date written on it, with a look of hesitation in his eyes, "This birth date looks familiar to me. The second niece of the imperial concubine seems to have had this birth date... Yes, it is the eighth day of the Wuxu Year. moon."

"The Yongding Marquis Mansion also happens to be in the west of the city."

The emperor turned the jade ring on his thumb and ordered immediately: "Pass Chu Lingxiao!"

So, the servants immediately took the order and left in a hurry.

Xuanjing finished his errands and resigned.

The atmosphere in the lounge became even weirder.

Several shrewd courtiers' eyelids twitched as they looked at Xuan Jing's leaving figure, becoming more and more certain of their guesses: all this development was so logical, so logical that one had to wonder whether the emperor had a plan in advance.

No!

It must have been planned in advance, otherwise how could Eunuch Ni remember the birthday of the niece of the imperial concubine.

The emperor was in a very happy mood and drank tea leisurely.

After burning the incense, Chu Lingxiao came hobbling. His leg injury has not healed yet, so he came with a cane.

Chu Lingxiao specially sent a boy to watch Chu Yunyi's shooting test early this morning. After the boy returned, he reported Chu Yunyi's praise by the emperor to Chu Lingxiao in a jealous manner. Chu Lingxiao was just happy when he heard that the emperor sent someone to tell him. He thought that the emperor wanted to reward him because of Chu Yunyi's performance, and he was in a good mood.

As soon as he entered the booth, everyone's eyes rushed towards him, staring at him strangely.

Chu Lingxiao couldn't help but murmur in his heart. He always felt that the eyes of these people did not look like envy, but seemed to be somewhat sympathetic.

Chu Lingxiao was a little uneasy, but the emperor was in front of him and he couldn't allow him to think too much. He saluted the emperor in a slightly embarrassed manner: "Your Majesty, I have difficulty moving and I am rude to you. Please forgive me for my rudeness."

The emperor was in a good mood, and naturally he would not argue with Chu Lingxiao over such a trivial matter. He even asked someone to give him a seat, which seemed very gentle and generous.

Chu Lingxiao sat down with the help of the young chamberlain, and the emperor asked "Chu Lingxiao" with concern: "Chu Lingxiao, how are you recovering from your leg injury?"

"Your Majesty, I'm already doing well." Chu Lingxiao replied a little flattered.

He did not dare to complain to the emperor at all, for fear that if he said that he was seriously injured, it would leave an embarrassing impression on the emperor, and it would be more difficult for him to find a good job in the future.

After he finished speaking, Chu Lingxiao felt that the eyes of others around him looked at him more subtly, and there was even an indescribable smell in the air.

The emperor didn't really care about Chu Lingxiao, so he smoothly asked him to recover from his injuries, and then got to the point: "Chu Lingxiao, your second daughter was born in August of the Wuxu year, right?"

Chu Lingxiao's eyes flashed slightly. He didn't know why the emperor suddenly mentioned Chu Qianchen, but he still answered: "Exactly."

"Write down your daughter's date of birth for me to see," the emperor said again.

Chu Lingxiao was confused, but the pen and ink had been delivered to him, so he could only write.

The young chamberlain presented the birth date written by Chu Lingxiao to the emperor. The emperor glanced at it and raised the corners of his mouth.

Several ministers noticed it and immediately lowered their heads, pretending not to see it.

"I have met your daughter this time. She is well-behaved and looks a bit like a noble concubine." The emperor added casually, "The Yongding Marquis Mansion is really good at raising daughters."

The emperor's praise made Chu Lingxiao more and more confused, and he couldn't help but start to think wildly: When the emperor mentioned the imperial concubine, could he want Chu Qianchen to be the concubine for the second prince?

But she is just a concubine of the prince, why should she speak in front of so many courtiers?

It would be too much of a mobilization of troops.

Chu Lingxiao vaguely felt that something was wrong and thought: Could it be that because the second prince liked Chu Qianchen and talked to the emperor, the emperor wanted to make Chu Qianchen the prince's concubine?

Chu Lingxiao's heart sank and he said humbly: "My little girl is mediocre in talent and appearance. She cannot deserve such praise from the emperor."

"Has she given permission?" the emperor asked knowingly.

Chu Lingxiao felt more and more that his guess was accurate, and said to himself in disgust: This girl really knows how to sneak into the camp, and she doesn't even think about her own identity!

The future of the second prince is related to the glory of the Chu family. The Chu family has high hopes for the second prince. If the second prince marries a good princess and has the help of his in-law family, the second prince's future will be better.

Marrying Chu Qianchen will not help the second prince at all!

Chu Lingxiao held a breath in his heart, but he did not dare to deceive the emperor. He could only answer honestly: "I haven't returned to the emperor yet. The elders and younger ones are in order. The eldest daughter and the second daughter of the minister are the same age, and the marriage has not yet been decided. ”

The implication is that Chu Qianchen is just a concubine and is not worthy of being a prince and a concubine!

The emperor moved his eyebrows, feeling that Chu Lingxiao's words were very clever, and seemed to be saying to himself: "The concubine is a bit 'wronged'..."

That's right! Chu Lingxiao nodded secretly, Chu Qianchen was just a concubine, how could she wrong the second prince.

The other noble courtiers present were also convinced of one thing—

The emperor just wanted to marry the concubine of the Yongding Hou Mansion to King Chen Chongxi!

Uncle Zhongyong wanted to please the emperor and rushed to say: "Your Majesty, since the eight characters are compatible, this marriage must be a match made in heaven."

What? ! Chu Lingxiao's expression changed again. He felt that Uncle Zhongyong was simply telling lies and stared at him fiercely.

Uncle Zhongyong just pretended not to see it and continued to say: "As the saying goes, marrying a girl with your head up and marrying a wife with your head down, how can it be called 'grievance'!"

Several of the emperor's cronies nodded frequently.

Some generals frowned slightly, feeling that this marriage was inappropriate.

The problem is, as far as we can see today, it is true that King Chen is seriously ill. If it is true that, as Taoist Master Xuanjing said, King Chen "will die without rebirth", wouldn't it be harmful if they opposed the blessing and caused King Chen's death instead? King Chen?

What if Chongxi can really save King Chen’s life?

The military generals also had a headache. They felt that this matter was really difficult to handle. It was wrong to agree or oppose it!

In the final analysis, whether to celebrate or not depends on King Chen’s wishes.

While drinking tea, the emperor calmly looked around at the ministers, taking in their different expressions. The corners of his lips curled up, feeling that Uncle Zhongyong was much more discerning than his son Yun Zhan.

Chu Qianchen was just a concubine of the Hou family. Her status was too low and she was not worthy of being a princess at all.

If he had directly ordered such a princess to Gu Jue, outsiders would only feel that the marriage had wronged Gu Jue and that he had treated Gu Jue poorly.

Therefore, the emperor went to such great lengths to visit Prince Chen's Mansion today just to show the courtiers and the people that he did not kill the donkey and to let them know that he chose a concubine for Gu Jue to be his princess. To save his life.

No one would have known that this concubine’s fate was so “strange”!

It’s time to close the net now.

"Chu Lingxiao," the emperor put down the tea cup and looked at Chu Lingxiao again, "Since your second daughter has not yet been engaged, I will give her a marriage."

Chu Lingxiao's head grew bigger, and he said euphemistically: "Your Majesty, my second daughter is usually taciturn and introverted, and her qualifications are mediocre. I'm afraid she cannot be worthy of the Emperor's attention."

Chu Lingxiao tried to tell the emperor that Chu Qianchen was really unworthy of being the prince and concubine.

However, the more Chu Lingxiao said something bad about Chu Qianchen, the more suitable the emperor felt that Chu Qianchen would be betrothed to Gu Jue.

Gu Jue is a person with high eyesight. If he knew that his future princess was such a mediocre and unworthy woman, he would probably get even sicker from anger.

This marriage couldn’t be more perfect! The emperor laughed mockingly in his heart.

He gave Eunuch Ni a look calmly. Eunuch Ni, who was sympathetic to the holy will, said in a high-sounding voice: "Master Marquis, Taoist Master Xuanjing has profound teachings. He considers Miss Chu Er to be a blessed person. That is definitely not the case." There will be mistakes, Mr. Hou, don’t belittle yourself.”

Chu Lingxiao's heart sank, how could this marriage be related to Taoist Master Xuanjing.

"Yes, Lord Marquis, this marriage is a destiny destined by heaven. It has its own destiny." Uncle Zhongyong also jumped out to advise Chu Lingxiao, "Don't let down the emperor's kind heart."

Among everyone present, only Chu Lingxiao was still confused about the situation and even more confused.

Chu Lingxiao still wanted to object, but the others didn't give him any chance to speak.

After a while, the emperor let out a long sigh and seemed to say to himself: "Although the second girl of the Chu family is just a concubine and has a low status, she has a good horoscope. Now that the Nine Emperors brother is dying, for the sake of his life, now we can only suffer. It’s the Nine Emperor Brother.”

The emperor looked embarrassed, as if he had no choice but to do this.

"When the Nine Emperor Brother gets better in the future, I will give him two more concubines."

According to the law, princes and princes can have one main concubine and two side concubines.

What? ! Chu Lingxiao was struck by thunder, wondering if he was hallucinating. Didn't the emperor want to grant a marriage to the second prince and Chu Qianchen? Why did he become King Chen?

Chu Lingxiao almost slapped himself and felt chills all over.

Who doesn't know that the emperor doesn't like Chen Wang Gu Jue, and if the Chu family has a relationship with Chen Wang, won't the Chu family be suppressed into dust in the future? !

Before, Chu Lingxiao had hoped that he could find another job after his injured leg recovered, but now he just felt that reality had poured cold water on him.

It was impossible for the emperor to reuse King Chen's father-in-law, and his future was completely ruined!

This girl Chu Qianchen is indeed a disaster star. I am afraid that his enemies from the previous life will come to collect debts in this life!

Chu Lingxiao was even more disgusted with Chu Qianchen in his heart. He opened his mouth slightly and wanted to say something, but no sound came out. His throat was sore and uncomfortable, and a bone-chilling chill spread to his limbs.

Uncle Zhongyong and others were completely unaware that they were praising the emperor one by one:

"His Royal Highness Chen is seriously ill. Your Majesty is kind and considerate of His Highness Chen."

"The Emperor's love for his younger brother is truly admirable to all ministers."

"His Royal Highness Chen Wang will definitely be grateful for the emperor's love and care."

"The emperor and His Highness King Chen are brothers, and the late emperor's spirit in heaven will definitely feel relieved."

“…”

Everyone was chattering away, as if the emperor's marriage was expected by everyone.

The emperor was in a better mood and told Mr. Ni: "Immediately prepare a decree for me. I will grant a marriage to the Nine Emperors brothers, and make the two girls of the Chu family the royal concubines of Prince Chen. They will marry into Prince Chen's palace on a selected day."

Eunuch Ni only agreed and immediately went down to draft the decree.

Chu Lingxiao sat there stupidly, his mind was in confusion. It wasn't until a little chamberlain reminded him that he realized what he was doing.

He dragged his injured leg as if to kneel down, but the emperor was in a good mood, so he spared him the courtesy and said, "Chu Lingxiao, your leg is injured, so there is no need to kneel down. Just stand and receive the order."

Chu Lingxiao's heart felt as if he had knocked over the five-flavor bottle. Sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty were mixed together, and in the end, only the endless bitterness was left.

But no matter how unwilling he was, he did not dare to resist the order. He could only bow his head, raise his hands high and say, "I accept the order."

His expression was filled with sadness, and he almost felt like crying without tears.

Of course, Uncle Zhongyong and other court officials also saw Chu Lingxiao's reluctance, but what could be done!

Thunder, rain, and dew are all the kindness of the king, and those who are ministers can only accept it.

At the same time, Eunuch Ni personally sent the marriage decree to Prince Chen's Mansion.

The person who received the order was Cheng Linhua, the chief official of the palace.

He was completely confused.

After Eunuch Ni left, Cheng Linhua went to Tianshuiyuan with this warm imperial edict.

Chu Qianchen also left shortly after the emperor left Chen Wang's Mansion. At this moment, only Yun Zhan and Xue Fengyan were present in Tianshui Courtyard.

Yun Zhan looked at the imperial edict in Cheng Linhua's hand and said sarcastically: "What tricks did the emperor play again?"

Yun Zhan showed a clear sneer. The emperor left so easily just now, so he guessed that the emperor had another plan.

Sure enough!

Yun Zhan and Xue Fengyan exchanged glances with calm and calm expressions.

Cheng Linhua said with a complicated expression: "The emperor just granted a marriage to the prince, saying that he wanted to celebrate the prince's happiness..."

"Marriage?" Xue Fengyan raised his eyebrows slightly and shrugged coolly, "Who is so unlucky?"

People who are given a marriage by the emperor to a prince are not "unlucky", and their prince will not let the emperor dictate his marriage.

Cheng Linhua: "..."

Cheng Linhua thought for a while and gave two words: "Be careful what you say."

Then, he handed the imperial edict in his hand to Xue Fengyan, "See for yourselves."

Xue Fengyan pinched a peanut from the plate, threw it into his mouth, bit into the salty peanut, and without wiping his hands, he opened the imperial edict with his hands stained with salt and pepper, and read down the lines. .

While he was watching, he also touched another peanut and tossed it skillfully...

But this time the peanuts fell to the ground, and then rolled out along the smooth, mirror-like ground...

Seeing Xue Fengyan's mistake, Yun Zhan joked: "What's wrong? It's like seeing a ghost."

I just saw a ghost! Xue Fengyan's mouth was wide open and he didn't speak. He rolled up the imperial edict casually and stuffed it directly into Yun Zhan, letting him read it by himself.

Xue Fengyan picked up the tea cup and drank the warm tea in one gulp. He has to slow down!

"No way..."

At this time, Yunzhan also finished reading the imperial edict. It should be said that he read the imperial edict twice before confirming that it was not an illusion.

Xue Fengyan, Yun Zhan and Cheng Linhua looked at each other quietly, with equally complicated expressions.

Originally, they didn't care about the emperor's jumping up and down at all. Prince Chen's Mansion was either a bun or a marriage gift from the emperor, so the prince could deny it. The imperial edict and other matters had nothing to do with Prince Chen's Mansion!

However, the emperor actually gave Chu Qianchen a marriage to the prince.

Yun Zhan admired the emperor for the first time. How did the emperor come up with such an idea?

Yun Zhan cleared his throat and murmured: "What should we do now?"

They all knew that the prince regarded Chu Qianchen as one of his own in Prince Chen's palace.

Yun Zhan suddenly felt that his power was nowhere to be used.

At this moment, Cheng Linhua had calmed down and said, "Don't be impatient for a moment."

Then, he looked at Xue Fengyan and said, "Fengyan, go to the Yongding Marquis Mansion and tell Miss Chu Er and hear what she means."

Xue Fengyan touched a few more peanuts and ate them, then responded vaguely.

He clapped his hands and set off immediately, knowing that Chu Qianchen probably knew about it by now.

The imperial edict from this dog emperor should also have reached the Chu family.

As he guessed, the imperial edict had indeed reached the Chu family.

The people kneeling on the ground at the outer gate of the Hou Mansion were all stunned and secretly looking at each other.

Even Chu Qianchen himself was stunned. He listened in a trance as the little chamberlain read out the imperial edict: "The emperor's edict is carried out by heaven: I heard that the second daughter of the Marquis of Yongding is outstanding in appearance, gentle, virtuous, and virtuous. I am very happy to hear this. Now that King Chen is getting married, he will choose a virtuous wife. For the sake of becoming a beautiful woman, I will marry you to King Chen in three days."

Chu Qianchen's mouth twitched, he really couldn't figure out what the emperor was doing.

But nine times out of ten, they are here to trick the prince on purpose!

She was thinking in her mind: She would have to go to the palace again later to discuss it with Yunzhan, Cheng Linhua and the others.

In any case, Chu Qianchen has no other choice now.

"My daughter accepts the order." She accepted the order calmly.

The little chamberlain who came to convey the order looked at Chu Qianchen up and down scornfully, and said, "Miss Chu, the Emperor has chosen you to celebrate His Highness King Chen. That is your blessing."

He directly mentioned "Happiness", and the Chu family present looked even weirder.

Chu Qianchen didn't say a word, and didn't even say a polite word. The young chamberlain thought to himself: As Yong Dinghou said, he is taciturn and reserved, and he looks very weak.

The young chamberlain didn't stay for long. He said, "Our family has to go back to deliver errands to the emperor," and then left with the rest of the palace people.

The door to the Hou Mansion was quickly closed.

Chu Qianchen grasped the imperial edict and looked at the closed door, completely unaware of the gazes of other people around him.

A princess is about to be born in the Hou Mansion, but most people don't have the slightest joy on their faces. After all, Chu Qianchen cannot be considered a serious princess at all, and she is here to celebrate the occasion.

Maybe, just after she got married, King Chen would be gone, and then she would become a slave!

Mrs. Liu thought sarcastically, but didn't dare to say it. After all, she and Chu Qianling still wanted to ask Chu Qianchen for Shiquan anointing.

Chu Qianling looked at Chu Qianchen with mixed emotions. On the one hand, she was relieved that Chu Qianchen could no longer hinder her. On the other hand, she had some sympathy for Chu Qianchen. First she was plotted by Chu Qianhuang, and now He was plotted by the emperor again.

Chu Lingxiao walked toward Chu Qianchen crookedly on crutches, with a cold expression and face as dark as the bottom of a pot.

"Rebellious girl!"

Chu Lingxiao raised his hand high and slapped Chu Qianchen...

"Chu Lingxiao!" Shen quickly stepped forward, grabbed Chu Lingxiao's right wrist, and pushed him, "What are you doing!"

Chu Lingxiao was leaning on crutches and was already unsteady on his feet. After being pushed by Mrs. Shen, he staggered backwards and almost fell. Fortunately, the boy had the quick eyesight to hold him up.

Shen raised his eyes and looked at Chu Lingxiao. His eyes were like a frozen lake, clearly reflecting Chu Lingxiao's embarrassed figure.

Chu Lingxiao became even more angry, and regardless of the fact that there were other people from the Chu family around, he pointed at Chu Qianchen and yelled: "Shen Zhi, you are still protecting this girl now!"

"She looks so charming and acts arrogantly, which is why she has caused great trouble to our Chu family!"

The more Chu Lingxiao talked, the more excited he became. There was a hint of madness in his description, and he vented all the depression and frustration he had felt these days.

"That's enough, what nonsense are you talking about!" Shen felt a tightness in her chest, and her chest heaved violently. She felt heartbroken for Chu Qianchen.

Chu Qianchen frowned slightly. She didn't care what Chu Lingxiao said about her, but she didn't like him saying that the prince was a big disaster.

"What nonsense am I talking about? She is a disaster!" Chu Lingxiao sneered, "She was the one who entered the palace with you not long ago. The emperor said that he had met her once, and she caused such a disaster just once. !”

"Shen Zhi, since you brought her into the palace, you should keep an eye on her!" Chu Lingxiao's voice became louder and louder.

There was a silver needle between Chu Qianchen's fingers, and her eyes darkened. She didn't like Chu Lingxiao talking to Shen with such an attitude.

Her slender fingers nimbly held the silver needle between two fingers, and just as she was about to take action, Shen took action one step ahead of her and kicked Chu Lingxiao's crutch impatiently.

"Boom!"

Chu Lingxiao's crutch flew out diagonally. Without the support of the crutch, Chu Lingxiao fell to the ground in a panic. This fall inevitably crushed his injured leg.

A burst of screams suddenly shot up into the sky, "My legs! My legs..."

Some people shouted "Master Hou" to help Chu Lingxiao, some shouted to call a doctor, and some were at a loss.

The scene suddenly became chaotic and chaotic.

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