King Zhenbei has a favorite

Watching Gu Ting and Huo Yan in a big show, he was amazed.Concubine You can be said to represent an era where the harem was the only favorite. Before they came to the capital, Concubine You could be said to cover the sky with one hand, how arrogant and arrogant she was, what she dared not do, and what she couldn't do?

Unexpectedly, in just two months, this high platform collapsed and ended in this way.

When the news reached the front of the palace, the ministers were also shocked, this is a generation of favorite concubines, why... Subconsciously, many people were looking for King Zhenbei and Gu Ting in the crowd.

It seems that since they came to the capital, everything has turned against the wind. With You Dachun's deadly enemy, everyone thought that they would soon be unlucky, but they didn't, but the people who bullied them have been unlucky, slowly , little by little until the building collapsed.

King Zhenbei is indeed brave and has extraordinary luck, but for the royal family, I'm afraid it's not a good thing.

In the flow of sight, different people have different thoughts, see different things, and the direction of thinking in the future will naturally be different.

The hall slowly became quiet.

Emperor Jianping knew that everyone was watching him. The news about Concubine You Gui had been blocked. Others might not know what was going on, but this kind of embarrassing thing...he always felt that everyone knew about it, and his face was hard to look good. .

But the business was not over yet, and he had to pretend to be generous next, which made him feel even more upset. The gaze he looked at Ye Pengzhen was not as kind and patient as before: "Today's palace banquet, how does Mrs. Ye feel?"

Ye Pengzhen only knew that Huo Yan had troubled Concubine You, and that Concubine You and the crown prince were caught by Emperor Jianping on the spot. She didn't stand by, but heard that Concubine You was thrown into limbo, what else did she not understand?Didn't mind the emperor's attitude, just smiled and said hello.

"The delicacies are delicious, the palace is magnificent and beautiful, and everything is something that a common woman has never seen in her life. It is such an eye-opener. The common woman is grateful for the emperor's grace and feels very honored."

"That's very good," Emperor Jianping said again, "I heard that my wife has been busy with business in the capital recently, how will I get it?"

Ye Pengzhen was very modest: "The capital is really rich and rich, everyone is generous, and women's income is fair."

Emperor Jianping held the dragon chair tightly: "It is Madam Ye who is capable enough to achieve such a harvest. The title of 'Goddess of Wealth' is not for nothing."

Ye Pengzhen smiled: "The emperor's praise is absurd for the lack of talent of women."

You came to talk and I went to talk, but after talking, I didn't take the initiative to ask how much money to give.

Emperor Jianping felt that he had given the other party enough face. This woman is almost ready at this time. If he was in a good mood, he would be willing to praise her a little more, but he was in a bad mood, so he really didn't have the patience to talk too much.

How could Ye Pengzhen not understand the other party's hint?But she also knows that people often don't know how to cherish things that they get for free. They have to ask for it in a low-key manner to be impressed, and when they speak next time, they will think about it and hesitate a lot. Not too much?

The atmosphere was calm and tense. She knew why, but she didn't care. She was rich and willing to exchange for what she wanted, but she wasn't being taken advantage of!

She doesn't care, but someone below cares. If she can satisfactorily integrate this atmosphere and help the emperor solve the problem, it will be a great contribution!

For example, Zhang Shi, the civil servant of the Zhang family, couldn't sit still.

Since the rise of King Zhenbei's power, the Zhang family has been defeated again and again. No matter how they think of ways, they can't stand up. The past few days were even better. Even Zhang Duo, the best-developed eldest son, was punished by the Holy Majesty!

How can the Zhang family not be nervous? Everyone is trying their best to turn the tide and restore the glory of the past. At this time today, big and small are also opportunities!

Zhang Shi stood up, looked at Ye Pengzhen, and said in an extremely cold voice, "There are many wealthy businessmen in the world, and Mrs. Ye never thought about why no one else was invited to the banquet in the palace, but you are the only one standing here?"

What Ye Pengzhen is not afraid of most is picking a fight, isn't it a fight?

"Why? Haven't asked this—"

"My subordinate, Zhang Shi, is now working in the Imperial Academy." Zhang Shichao cupped his hands on the seat of the emperor, looked at Ye Pengzhen again, and spoke impolitely, "There are countless talents in the world. The court is eager to seek talents. If you are willing to respect the corporals, talents should be Serve the emperor with all your heart and soul. I don't expect you, a woman, to understand the truth of learning martial arts and selling them to the emperor's family, but my wife is white, and I still don't understand a little bit of reason at the palace banquet all the way to this day. Is it a little too much?"

His posture is too obvious, he intends to give pointers, the emperor will give you a lot of money, allowing you to go to the palace banquet as a woman, it has given you such a big face, why don't you quickly kowtow and kneel down, and quickly hand over the money, what are you waiting for?Was it all nonsense that I said before?

Ye Pengzhen raised her eyebrows almost immediately.

She didn't care about anything else, this guy surnamed Zhang called her stupid, despised her as a woman, looked down on her in all kinds of ways, and felt that it was an insult to stand in the same hall and breathe the same air as her.

Okay, you have the ability to mess with my old lady!

"Master Zhang is educated, and his words are so beautiful, but women want to ask for advice. What has Master Zhang done for the court?"

Zhang Shi bowed his hand to Emperor Jianping again: "The lower officials go to the official office every day, self-restraint and return to ritual, conscientious, never slack off, when resting and bathing, they are always concerned with state affairs, and never ask for leave for a day."

Ye Pengzhen snorted: "Master Zhang also secretly scolded me for being stupid just now. To be honest, I can't understand a single word of what your lord has said. What exactly did your lord do? Why do you work so hard every day?"

Zhang Shi closed his eyes, as if he was trying to restrain his temper: "Exchange of documents, take over from top to bottom, check ancient books, copy and review annotations - texts are used to convey the truth, all contributions cannot be measured by quantity, and officials dare not complain. I just hope it’s okay if Madam doesn’t understand, and stop messing around and laughing at other people’s big teeth.”

Ye Pengzhen smiled: "I don't understand, but listen, is it similar to the shopkeeper's cashier in my shop?"

Zhang Shiyi choked: "You—"

He wanted to say that you know nothing, but a woman was cut off as soon as she came out. Ye Pengzhen squinted her eyes and raised her voice: "I don't understand Mr. Zhang's big principles. I only know that every penny in my hand is paid by myself. I earned it through hard work. I led the shopkeeper and cashier to work hard on the bloodless business road. I risked my life in exchange for a huge savings. I am a woman, greedy for money, and stingy, but my neighbors are in trouble. If there is a natural disaster, I will provide relief; if the road to transport wild fruit products is not smooth, I will repair it; , no one cares, there will be losses immediately!"

"Since my father passed away, I have taken over the entire family business. It's not many years. In the past ten years, I have built 82 roads, built 51 bridges, and opened more than 27 new commercial roads. There are countless people alive, not to mention the disaster years. Donating grain and rice, helping the poor and the needy in times of evil, I don’t understand why the contributions can’t be counted? Obviously they can be counted! Mr. Zhang said that there is no way to count, is it true that there is no way to count, or has he never done anything at all? There is one real thing, one real skill!"

The hall was suddenly silent.

These words are really heart-wrenching, everyone present is an official, why don't you understand, if you really want to have solid political achievements, you can't wait to put it on your forehead every day, how can you cover it up with illusory words?

Zhang Shi felt that his face was shameless, and he was a little annoyed: "Madam is really eloquent."

Ye Pengzhen rubbed her hair on the temples, quite modestly: "Don't dare, adults have a brilliant tongue, and they can boast of everything."

She was dressed in a red dress, with picturesque eyebrows, a bright smile, and a heroic posture. She looked as beautiful as she could be, full of brilliance.

Gu Ting narrowed his eyes with a smile, and tugged on Huo Yan's sleeve with You Rongyan: "Madam Ye is so handsome!"

Huo Yan raised his eyebrows: "I am handsome, or is she handsome?"

Gu Ting: ...

You are a majestic prince, even want to eat this kind of dry vinegar?Others are women!She is a generous sister!

Gu Tingshang put a smile on his face and was very proud: "That must be me the most handsome, the prince admires me, Mrs. Ye also likes me, and gave me a lot of things!"

Huo Yan: ...

The hand under the table held Gu Ting's, and King Zhenbei said in a deep voice, "This king is yours."

Even me is yours, and all my things are naturally yours. The entire King of Zhenbei's net worth will be staked to see who can give more than him!

Gu Ting: ...

Of course he knew what Huo Yan meant, and he also knew that this vinegar essence should not be too offending, it's really funny, what should I do if I go crazy on the spot?

Casually stuffing Huo Yan with a stutter, Gu Ting stopped talking.

On the other hand, because of the delicious sweet soup on the table, Meng Zhen couldn't lift his head from eating, and his words were a bit vague: "This sister is so amazing, it's a pity that I haven't had a chance to have a meal with her yet..."

No matter how vague what he said, Meng Ce could hear it clearly, took out Supa and wiped the corners of his brother's mouth: "There will be a chance."

In the shadow of the main hall, in a corner that no one could notice, Ting Ye stood quietly with his eyes slightly downcast, his fingertips tensed, and his expression very subtle.

Zhang Shi stood up to attack Ye Pengzhen. He didn’t achieve his goal at the moment, so of course he wouldn’t give up. He changed direction and continued: “I heard that Madam came to Beijing with a silk business, and she didn’t give it to a big merchant in the capital, nor to any noble person. Instead, it was given to a bastard who came from a non-businessman background, and his family background was not very good. He was only famous for being a "heart favorite", and he was not ashamed at all? , give away a lot of money, is it for something else, the person behind the 'heart favorite'?"

His words are not cryptic at all, but everyone standing here understands that the 'heart-pointed pet' is of course Gu Ting, and the person behind the 'heart-pointed pet' is no one else except King Zhenbei.

Zhang Shi wanted to make Ye Pengzhen into the King of Zhenbei, not only herself, but the whole Prince of Zhenbei, including Gu Ting, had ulterior motives, something must have happened!

Ye Pengzhen became even angrier. It's okay to hate her. Let's fight for real. Whoever is the best is the big brother. What's the matter with others?

"What did you say? Say it again if you have the guts!" She moved forward aggressively, as if she was about to tear someone apart.

Zhang Shi subconsciously wanted to retreat, but he froze at the critical moment, the other party was just a woman, what was he afraid of?How about saying it again?How many times he dared to say it!

"Let me ask you, standing on the court hall, sitting on the seat is Da Xiazi, Ye Pengzhen, who are you loyal to! Why don't you show any signs of it!"

"Snapped--"

Ye Pengzhen slapped Zhang Shi's face with a slap, her eyebrows and eyes were sharp: "When I do business, I always employ people without suspicion, and if I suspect people, I don't need them, but if you jump up and down like you to sow discord, you have ulterior motives and want to rebel!"

With a slap, everyone was shocked.

Everyone sighed in their hearts that no matter how powerful the Goddess of Wealth was, she was still a woman, a shrew, and dared to slap people in the face before the emperor, she was so courageous, and sighed that this was true, when the superiors do things, they just doubt others and employ others without suspicion. Ye Pengzhen is like this, and so is the emperor. Her words are cleared up for herself and King Zhenbei.

Gu Ting was a little worried, feeling that Mrs. Ye was too impulsive, after all, without martial arts, what if others fight back?Before he could think about it, he had already stood up and walked towards Ye Pengzhen silently.

Huo Yan is not worried, this woman's madness has been seen before in front of Concubine You Gui, she likes Gu Ting and never forgets to protect Gu Ting, if he is in trouble, of course he will not stand by.

Zhang Shi really didn't expect that she would really dare to do it!

Losing face inside, Zhang Shi's face was flushed, and he stretched out his hand subconsciously, and was about to slap back: "You bitch——"

Of course it didn't hit.

His hand stopped in mid-air, and was tightly held by a big hand. King Zhenbei's hand was so strong, like an iron tongs, that he pinched his forehead to seep sweat, and couldn't help asking for mercy. On the other side, Gu Ting had already pulled Watching Ye Pengzhen take a few steps back, even if he swung his palm over, Ye Pengzhen wouldn't be hurt in the slightest.

Ye Pengzhen frowned, and repeatedly signaled Gu Ting to sit back quickly, what's the matter with running out like this?She avoided suspicion in various ways before, just because she didn't want others to pay too much attention to her relationship with him, and she didn't want others to have a bad impression of him even a little bit.

Gu Ting's face was sullen, he was disobedient for the first time, and his expression was not very good-looking.

Ye Pengzhen had no choice but to lose her mind about the quarrel. She turned to Emperor Jianping, raised her skirt and knelt down: "The women and Mr. Zhang are not in harmony with each other. I hope the emperor will forgive me for being disrespectful in front of the palace! The women are not talented, but I know there is something wrong with them." The country has its people, and this time I came to Beijing to do business by the way. What I want to express most is my loyalty to the imperial court. This year, the Northwest Racecourse has all the profits, and the women are willing to dedicate them all to the emperor!"

She is the goddess of wealth in the south of the Yangtze River. She has opened up countless business routes, and her family property is even more insignificant. Among all the income, the racecourse is a very important part. The annual income is beyond the envy of others. How generous she is willing to donate such a large sum of money!

Immediately, no one at the scene dared to look down on her. Emperor Jianping was overjoyed, he would not care about anything else, and immediately laughed: "Madam is so open-minded, it is really rare, she is a heroine, I thank you for the people of Jiangshan You, given the title Mrs. Jiashan, allow you not to kneel when you see an official, Da Xia Tong will pass!"

There is only one title, and there is no practical benefit other than honor, but it is enough for businessmen, Ye Pengzhen will do business much more smoothly wherever she goes in the future!

Ye Pengzhen immediately bowed again: "The woman thanked the emperor! Long live the emperor, long live, long live!"

Emperor Jianping hummed: "Mrs. Jiashan, please. As for Zhang Shi - he lost his manners in front of the palace and spoke carelessly. He will be fined for three months, and he will be fined for a small punishment."

Zhang Shi: ...

Why!Who is he doing all this for!

Those who can earn some merit, obviously... are all King Zhenbei and Gu Ting!His eyes were cold, and he pierced Huo Yan Gu Ting fiercely.

Gu Ting said that he didn't care at all, the Zhang family and the others could blow it up, let alone a Zhang Shi?It's fine if he lives in peace, if he dares to make trouble, he will be crushed to death immediately.

So far, the palace banquet is coming to an end. After everyone sits down and listens to another song, Emperor Jianping will give a speech and briefly summarize his reflections, and it will be completely over.

Ye Pengzhen still didn't walk with Huo Yan and Gu Ting, and dealt with those who came to talk and seek relationships by herself, and quickly moved in a different direction from them.

Gu Ting: ...

Forget it, anyway, there is plenty of time to get together again.

But he didn't expect that when he left hand in hand with Huo Yan, he would meet Emperor Jianping.

After the two saluted, Huo Yan asked doubtfully, "Why—"

Emperor Jianping smiled: "I have left something behind, come back and pick it up."

Huo Yan fell silent.

Everything on the emperor is taken care of by the palace people. If you lose it, you will be punished. It is impossible to ignore it, and it is impossible for the emperor to come back to get it in person. Emperor Jianping's words are just an excuse. He came here on purpose, just to be with him say.

Huo Yan put his hands down and waited quietly.

After a long silence, Emperor Jianping said quietly: "Today's banquet, let Aiqing see a joke."

Huo Yan: "Why did the emperor say that?"

Emperor Jianping laughed, rather self-deprecating: "The king of Zhenbei is smart and thoughtful, and he has far-reaching considerations, how can he not understand?"

It would be meaningless to say this, Huo Yan couldn't answer, so he just remained silent.

Emperor Jianping: "I seem to be rich all over the world. It is not easy to manage a country's affairs. There are many places that are inevitably neglected. I need the help of a capable minister like you."

Huo Yan: "The emperor is serious."

Emperor Jianping put his hands behind his back and looked at the distant sky: "The loyal minister and good general of the King of Zhenbei have been like this for several generations. When you come to Huo Yan, you are still the same as before. Your original intention has not changed. I am very relieved. It is nothing important to find you today. It’s just a feeling in my heart, I hope that you and my monarchs and ministers will always be the same, no matter what the situation, support each other, and never leave. I will still eat clothes and food, work hard, and hope that I will have a banquet in the sea and clear rivers in summer, and hope that the king of Zhenbei will also guard the border front. Don't take a step back, protect the people, protect my great Xia country——I believe in you."

The emperor has said so, what else can Huo Yan do, of course, immediately lift up his robe and kneel down: "The duty of the minister is, the duty is bound to be waived!"

Emperor Jianping left as soon as he finished speaking, as if there was nothing wrong with him, except for occasional emotions, and the emperor and his ministers got along well.

Gu Ting felt that it was a little subtle, these words were a bit like selling misery, it was another way to control people's hearts, and bitter tricks were its ultimate form... The emperor's mind is really unpredictable, and any trick can be used.

But it happened for no reason, and no one else would say that. It must have been some kind of stimulus. Could it be that they heard some rumors, such as some people wanting to rebel?

But they haven't been completely sure about this yet...

Gu Ting was thinking about something, he walked inattentively, and accidentally sprained his foot.Huo Yan was being dragged to talk at that time, so he didn't notice it. It was a coincidence that Ting Ye happened to pass by and gave him a hand.

Ting Ye didn't hate Huo Yan this time, but looked at the past very delicately, scanned up and down, and turned his head: "People live in this world, there are always such and such accidents, sometimes they just have to fall, you see It’s here, I’m not targeting you, nor do I have a problem with you.”

Huo Yan felt a little baffled, and before he could speak, Ting Ye left suddenly, his steps were extremely fast, like a mouse seeing a cat.

"What's the matter with him?"

"Who knows..." Gu Ting didn't understand either, thinking he would ask again later, "Maybe he was hit by something."

After leaving the palace gate, there was no one around, so Ye Pengzhen came out to block the way: "What's the matter with you two? Didn't I say that I won't be with you, so don't pay too much attention to me?"

Gu Ting knew it was because of His Majesty's affairs, so he admitted his mistake with a smile: "Yes, yes, we were wrong, Mrs. Ye has a lot, please forgive us?"

Ye Pengzhen: ...

Gu Ting looked at her: "Actually, I think that all girls should be spoiled by others. You are very powerful, you can stand alone and protect many people, but we are here, so we just don't want you to be bullied."

She is the Goddess of Wealth, famous, strong at all times, but how can people be strong forever, when no one is around, will she be secretly sad for something, hide secretly sad?

If others treat him well, he must treat others well, even if he can do very little.

Ye Pengzhen's heart warmed, and she smiled: "You have such a sweet mouth, tell me, do you miss my good things?"

Gu Ting: "No..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Ye Pengzhen sullenly said, "I just praised you for being able to talk, but in the blink of an eye your mouth will no longer be sweet. Think about it again, what do you mean?"

Gu Ting: ...

Ok.

"Yes, yes, I like the good things from you the most. One day, I will take care of your time when you are not at home, and empty out your warehouse!"

This sister is not happy without spending money.

Ye Pengzhen smiled: "You are beautiful, go back and rest quickly, the things in my place will be delivered to you when you are ready!"

She looked at Gu Ting's smiling face, the look on his brows and eyes, and the more she looked at it, the more she liked it, and the more she looked at it, the more relaxed she became.

In fact, she also understands that the sudden approach of a stranger, even with a gift, will make people feel uneasy, but Gu Ting did not refuse, he is not a greedy person, accepting her kindness, he is just willing to act as someone who can make her relax. people.

A gentle person should be treated gently by the years.

"You have to be well...to live happily ever after."

Seeing the two people back away, Ye Pengzhen's eyes were a little moist, sometimes seeing other people's happiness, she seemed to be able to get this kind of happiness too, Huo Yan and Gu Ting are the most beautiful appearances in relationship.

The night is coming slowly.

After leaving the palace wall and sitting in her own carriage, Ye Pengzhen sighed a long time, finally being able to completely relax.Lifting the curtain of the car, looking at the moonlight above her head, and being silent everywhere, she suddenly felt that this moment was very beautiful, and she lived very comfortably.

It's just that the moonlight on this road is not very satisfactory. There are too many trees, and the moon can't be seen even if it is covered.

Knocking on the wall of the car, she said softly, "Go another way."

Hongsi knew the road nearby: "If you change it, the road will be a bit detoured, and it will be much later to go back."

Ye Pengzhen lay on the car window watching the moonlight: "It's okay, it's a little later."

The years to come are so long, and I have more time to sleep, many of these moments, now I don’t feel sleepy, but the night is just right, when will I wait if I don’t reward at this time?

Hongsi went out and gave an order, and at the next intersection, the carriage turned around and took a detour to a slightly further road that they had never traveled before.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Ye Pengzhen saw a person from a distance, whose back was unfamiliar yet familiar, and just one glance could make her eyes sour.

"parking!"

Hongsi didn't notice: "Stop now?"

"Hush——" Ye Pengzhen covered her mouth, her eyes were shining brightly in the moonlight, staring straight at the person in the distance, "Go, tell the driver to stop, quietly, by the side of the road."

When the car stopped, she jumped out of the car with the hem of her skirt in hand, slipped silently along the side of the street, crossed the alleyway, stopped in front of that man, and finally saw his face.

A face that haunts her dreams, is engraved in her soul, and will never be forgotten.