"Your Majesty, may your Majesty be blessed with long life."

Liang Chongyue looked up at him. There shouldn't be anything in the Hanlin Academy that he needs to report.

"What do you want from me?"

Chai Shuo raised his head, the color on his face became even darker, and Liang Chongyue looked at him very strangely.

"I was born in humble circumstances, but Your Majesty has chosen me from humble beginnings through the imperial examinations. You have granted me a place on the imperial list, a place where I can be crowned with a golden crown. I have been blessed with the grace of Heaven, and I feel so honored and blessed. Even if I were to die, I could never repay you even a fraction of what you have done."

"Speak the key."

In Liang Chongyue's impression, Chai Shuo was not a person who talked nonsense. Even the words he wrote were concise and economical, with few deliberate gorgeous words piling up.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

Chai Shuo coughed lightly, as if adjusting his words. Liang Chongyue could see him take a deep breath before continuing:

"Recently, I have been fortunate enough to have Princess Yongle look upon me with favor. Your Highness is a descendant of a wealthy family, a noble and distinguished one, with unrivaled elegance and grace, and renowned benevolence..."

After hearing A Zheng's title, Liang Chongyue understood why this boy came, but she actually knew nothing about this matter.

When did these two people fall in love with each other?

Liang Chongyue automatically blocked out Chai Shuo's words praising A Zheng. When she and A Zheng met, this guy was only born a short time ago. How could he possibly know A Zheng better than her?

"Your Highness's grace is as high as a mountain and as deep as the sea. I am deeply grateful and ashamed of heaven and earth. This is truly a special favor bestowed upon me by heaven, which makes me feel extremely apprehensive and trembling.

However, although I am dull, I also know loyalty, righteousness, courtesy and trustworthiness. I have a sincere heart towards Her Royal Highness the Princess, respect and love her, and regard her as a treasure. I dare not show any disrespect or neglect to her.

If Your Majesty grants me this today, I will respect you as my master, love you as my treasure, be loyal to you as I was at the beginning, and uphold you as my one true friend."

"I am aware of the vast difference between our social status and mine, and I dare not entertain such unreasonable thoughts. However, I am grateful for the kindness of Your Highness, and I also think of Your Majesty's thirst for talents and his benevolence in benefiting the people. Therefore, I have the audacity to make a plea to the Nine Heavens with the body of an ant.

Your Majesty,

"Remembering my sincere heart and grateful for the favor shown by the princess, I have granted your sincere wishes and granted you the imperial decree, granting me the title of county lieutenant and marrying Her Highness Princess Yongle."

After listening to this, Liang Chongyue looked at the person kneeling in front of the hall with a faint smile on his lips. Apart from that, there was no extra expression on his face, making it impossible to tell what emotion he was feeling.

"I can't just listen to you on this matter. Let's discuss it later. You can leave first."

Before Chai Shuo raised his head and retreated, he glanced towards the seat above. He couldn't guess what the emperor was thinking and didn't know whether the emperor would agree to this matter.

When Chai Shuo stood up, Liang Chongyue noticed that the jade pendant hanging around his waist was of extremely fine quality. It was not something Chai Shuo could afford with his current status. Even if someone gave him a gift to win him over, he might not wear it.

Then there is only one possibility, that the jade pendant was given by A Zheng.

Liang Chongyue looked at Chai Shuo's leaving back and rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Go and find Xiang Zheng for me."

Little Lizi escorted the people out of the Yangxin Palace. Chai Shuo was worried about something and tripped over his left foot when he went out, almost falling. If Little Lizi had not been quick to catch him, he would have fallen out of the door of the Yangxin Palace.

"My Lord, be careful."

After Chai Shuo stood up, he straightened his clothes:

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Little Leo had been in the palace for a long time, and he had a distant smile on his face, which made people feel that he was not annoying.

"Eunuch, do you think His Majesty will agree?"

Little Leo was stumped by the question and didn't know how to answer for a moment. Looking at Chai Shuo's still young and handsome face, he couldn't help but feel sorry for His Majesty.

The talented person who was finally found fell in love right after he was appointed to an official position and couldn't extricate himself.

If it were someone else, it would be fine, but Duke Dingguo is the chief military general, and Princess Yongle's father is the next Duke Dingguo.

Your Majesty is an empress, and she should only have one child, Prince Bao, in this life. Although Princess Yongle is a princess, she is not much different from a princess. Since ancient times, princesses and their husbands have not been allowed to get close to the center of power in the court.

Whether His Majesty agrees is one thing, but what to do with Lord Chai after agreeing is also a headache.

Seeing Master Chai's worried look, Little Li sighed helplessly and said:

"Your Excellency has achieved success at a young age and is already a rare talent. Princess Yongle is of noble birth and has received some special honors from Your Majesty. Your Excellency still needs to work hard and focus on your own life."

He did not say whether this matter could succeed, but just kept advising Chai Shuo to improve himself.

Putting aside the fact that Chai Shuo was the top scorer in the imperial examination, his family was very poor and his annual salary was probably not enough to buy a set of headgear for Her Royal Highness the Princess.

As long as Your Majesty holds an imperial examination every year, the top scholar will be replaced every year.

If I want this to succeed, it may not be enough to just marry into the princess's family.

Even if His Majesty is persuaded to agree, General Escort Flag may not agree.

"Thank you, sir. I understand."

When Chai Shuo left the palace, he was not as nervous as when he came. After being enlightened by a few words from Eunuch Li, he already had a goal in mind.

Xiang Zheng was playing with a group of little girls in Zhaoyang Palace. Suddenly, when she saw Yun Ling coming, she started to feel nervous.

"Your Highness, His Majesty invites you."

With just one sentence, Xiang Zheng's heart instantly became heavier, and the feeling of panic and fear in her heart suddenly rose.

On the way to the Yangxin Palace, Xiang Zheng couldn't help but ask Yun Ling:

"Why did my cousin suddenly ask me out?"

Yun Ling still maintained the posture of holding her head high and looking forward. When she heard the princess's cautious test, the curve of her mouth widened a little.

"I think I just miss His Highness, but Lord Chai Shuo's appearance before the Emperor just now may be related to this matter."

Xiang Zheng's eyes widened when she heard this. She was about to pull Yun Ling over to ask her what was going on, but she unknowingly followed Yun Ling's pace and walked faster. By the time she saw the majestic Palace of Tranquil Longevity, it was too late to ask anything.

"Yunling, do you think my cousin won't scold me?"

Xiang Zheng was feeling very nervous. If she had known this earlier, she would not have asked Yun Ling. At least she would not know anything and would not feel burdened when she went in.

"Your Highness, please come inside."

Xiang Zheng closed her eyes, made up her mind, and followed Yun Ling in.

After entering, Xiang Zheng kept observing her cousin's reaction. Seeing that she was still the same as usual, she felt a little relieved:

"Greetings to His Majesty, may Your Majesty live forever."

Liang Chongyue was reviewing memorials and had no time to pay attention to her:

"Get up and give me a seat."

Liang Chongyue's hands kept on reviewing the memorials, and Xiang Zheng's heart was beating fast as she sat in the Yangxin Palace.

The scented tea I loved to drink no longer had any fragrance. I wanted to speak several times, but seeing that my cousin was busy, I didn’t dare to disturb her.

Finally, after Liang Chongyue finished reviewing the memorial, he looked up at her.

The moment Xiang Zheng received her cousin's gaze, she nervously stood up from her chair and confessed without hesitation:

"I'm sorry, cousin. I couldn't control myself at the moment. If you feel that it's not okay, then forget it. Just pretend that you never came."

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