Mentioning this matter, Concubine Yang couldn't help but have a flash of panic on her face. This was the first time she had seen such a terrifying thing, and it was with Jingtai.
It brought a lot of shadow to her at that time.
Chen Yuan frowned. If Yang Guifei's statement was true, it seemed that Jingtai was practicing some evil magic, but he was a dignified Ninth Five Emperor.
What kind of exercises don’t exist?
He actually practices demonic techniques!
"Is your Majesty not mistaken?"
"No, even though His Majesty returned to his original state with just one glance, I still keep this matter in mind and will never make fun of it."
"When did you meet the empress?"
"Almost four or five years."
Concubine Yang thought about the time and said in a deep voice.
"Four or five years"
Chen Yuan was deep in thought, recalling what he had heard before, and asked suspiciously:
"How long has it been since your Majesty went to the harem to sleep?"
He heard that Jingtai has become more and more obsessed with the art of immortality in recent years and has not been to the harem to rest for a long time, but he is not too clear about this specific time.
Concubine Yang pondered again for a moment and said with some uncertainty:
"About five or six years ago."
Chen Yuan's heart moved when he heard this.
This time overlaps somewhat.
Perhaps, there seems to be something wrong with the Emperor Jingtai who sits high on the Dragon Throne. Is there some weird plot, or is there something wrong with his own practice?
It's not surprising that he thinks like this. The situation described by Concubine Yang really makes people think too much. The blood marks all over her body are so deep that they can be seen in the bones, and the black evil energy as black as ink envelopes her whole body.
If Jingtai hadn't been the emperor, he would have been a demon.
But he didn't think about it, because the emperor was not an ordinary emperor. He had his own national destiny to protect him, and the true emperor could not get close to him.
Not only are there several powerful true kings in the capital, but there are also immortals lurking here.
If there were any changes, it would be impossible for people to notice.
But this doubt was deeply buried in Chen Yuan's heart. Also, when he saw Jingtai for the first time, he still remembered that he had presented the Wanmin Umbrella to him.
His reaction at that time was also a bit big.
While Chen Yuan was thinking, Concubine Yang looked at Chen Yuan suspiciously and asked:
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
"It's nothing, maybe Chen is overthinking." Chen Yuan shook his head. Even if Jingtai has a problem, it is not his turn to take care of it now. Even if he wants to kill, he is not strong enough.
We can only put it aside for now and talk about it later.
"When will the empress plan to return to the palace?" Chen Yuan asked casually.
Perhaps his words were too straightforward, which made Concubine Yang mistakenly think that he wanted to explore the bottom again. A layer of red clouds quickly appeared on her face, and she quickly shook her head and said:
"No, no"
She still hasn't recovered from last night
It just takes a day or two to practice.
She had not eaten for too long and had eaten too much yesterday. Although she was very satisfied, she still needed time to slow down. At the same time, she secretly sighed at Chen Yuan's horror.
Not only is he extremely talented, he is also very good at cooking.
"What's not working?"
Chen Yuan frowned, feeling as if he hadn't kept up with the imperial concubine's channel.
"It's nothing, I have to go back to this palace now and stay for as long as I can't hold on for too long. I have to go back as soon as possible. Don't be anxious.
I will let you diagnose and treat the long-standing ailments of the Japanese Palace someday. "
Concubine Yang said seriously.
Chen Yuan nodded:
"Don't worry, Madam. Chen's medical skills are very good. I will definitely help Madam solve her problems."
No matter who he is, I will definitely help him get rid of his fever.
"Yes, yes, I have learned the lesson."
Concubine Yang rolled her eyes at Chen Yuan, and after saying that, she held her waist and limped open the door. She was now disguised as a man, so as long as she didn't stare at her deliberately, people wouldn't think too much about it.
Furthermore, she would avoid people and leave through the back door.
As for the movements, it is mainly when frying pancakes, which requires too much work.
Seeing his limping appearance, Chen Yuan smiled faintly and thought to himself:
"What is it like to be like a wolf and a tiger, swallowing cattle and leopards, bending one's legs to suck up the earth, and going up to heaven to capture the Buddha? Under his cooking skills, wouldn't he still have to go out lame?"
Regarding the matter of Chen Yuan becoming a Marquis, in the next few days, things did not go as he thought. Instead, there was a strange and intensifying trend.
It was as if someone was deliberately trying to make Chen Yuan famous.
Even the person involved, Chen Yuan, felt a little strange.
The capital city is the most elite and most powerful group of people in the world, and it seems that there is no need to cause such a long-term turmoil by being granted the title of Chehou, right?
The capital city is so big, with a population of more than one million, and so many major events happen every day. How can it be possible to keep an eye on this matter?
Chen Yuan gradually felt something bad.
Sure enough, within a few days, the direction in the capital began to change on a small scale. Chen Yuan's marriage was mentioned, and it was said that he had become famous and it was time to get married.
In this ancient time, which was very similar to what he was familiar with, men still got married very early, and poor families often became fathers and mothers at the age of eleven or twelve.
Officials and nobles from better families, or wealthy merchants, would postpone preparations until they were seventeen or eighteen years old.
But even so, being in your twenties is almost too late.
Many times, not getting married will give people a feeling of unreliability.
Among the adult princes of Jingtai, such as the eldest prince Sima Qian and the second prince Sima You, they have all married noble women in the capital and become prince concubines.
After all, there are only a few people like Chen Yuan who are already in their twenties and have not yet gotten married.
And this incident seemed to have attracted the attention of many people, causing a small shock among the noble class in the capital.
It has made countless noble ladies unbearable, and their hearts belong to them.
There is no way, mainly because Chen Yuan is too outstanding!
Less than 30 years old, he has already become a world-famous peerless genius, Master Huayang. There is no need to use your brain to think about his future situation, and you know that his achievements will be extraordinary.
At the same time, he repeatedly made great achievements and was favored by the emperor. He skipped the Guannei Marquis and was directly granted the title of Chehou, with a household of ten thousand households, as long as he did not fall in the future.
The chance of becoming a top being like Duke Gu Tianqiong and Grand Marshal Zhen Guogong Li Kuangxiu is very high.
A duke with hundreds of thousands of households in a city, who is ranked higher than a king with a different surname, is awarded gold medals, and holds a golden whip. He is a terrifying existence that is unmatched by ordinary nobles. Naturally, countless people want to climb onto this chariot for such a figure who is about to take off.
No one had mentioned it before, but someone already had a small idea.
Now that it has such a big impact, it is naturally even more exciting.
But the question comes again, which noble lady in the capital can be worthy of such an outstanding person?
People who are not qualified enough are not even worthy of having a delusion.
It also makes countless young ladies from wealthy families feel sad.
Chen Yuan set the conditions too high. Compared with Chen Yuan, those marriageable officials and officials in the capital were as good as heaven and earth.
There is absolutely no comparison.
After learning the news, Zhang Wanshu was moved in her heart and ran to beg Zhang Yantong, hoping that he could test Chen Yuan's intentions.
If possible, it would be nice for Zhang Xuan to meet his brother-in-law.
They are very familiar with each other, and there must be nothing unfamiliar between them.
Zhang Yantong thought for a long time and couldn't bear his daughter's plea, so he nodded and agreed, telling her that she could see Chen Yuan's attitude. He had accepted the magic talisman before.
Of course, no matter what, he would never break up with Chen Yuan.
Today is different from the past. When Chen Yuan first entered the capital, he was only in the realm of Xudan. With his strength, it would not hurt to use coercion and inducement.
The other party may even readily agree.
But Chen Yuan is now a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, has Huayang cultivation, and is a strong competitor for the Heavenly Character Divine Envoy. Except for his official position, which is one level higher than him, the rest are almost the same.
We are on an equal level with him.
You can't intimidate, you can only persuade with good words.
For example, Zhang Xuan is a close friend of Chen Yuan, and he has taken care of Chen Yuan many times. Although his daughter is not a beautiful woman, she is also gentle and virtuous.
Being a big woman is just right.
I can still give him a lot of help.
He felt that the conditions here were quite attractive to Chen Yuan.
However, just when he hesitated for a day or two and was about to come to see Chen Yuan in person, a new rumor appeared, which made him calm down completely as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on him.
Because that's what the news spread.
There is only one woman in the entire capital who is worthy of Marquis Wu'an. That person is both civilized and military, possesses both political integrity and talent, and is deeply loved by the emperor.
He is the most suitable match for Chen Yuan.
Yes, it is the eldest princess Pingyang!
Apart from this, there is no one in the capital or even in the world who is worthy of such a strange man as Chen Yuan.
If it was just a rumor, Zhang Yantong wouldn't care. After all, there were too many rumors in the capital, and it was difficult to tell whether they were true or not, but he happened to think of the gust of wind that blew before.
It seems to resonate with the present.
And, most importantly, Zhang Yantong, a scheming old fox, sensed something was wrong. There seemed to be something abnormal about the discussions among the nobles in the capital.
Like paving the way step by step
And who could be the person paving the way for this?
Zhang Yantong quickly thought of an existence with an ugly expression on his face.
On pilgrimage, Emperor Jingtai!
Only he has such means and would use such means to win over a peerless genius like Chen Yuan. When he thought of Jingtai, Zhang Yantong couldn't help but think of Chen Yuan's previous ennoblement.
Is Chehou, who has thousands of households in the city, really just a demonstration of the imperial court's recognition of his military achievements?
The wind in the capital was blowing faster and faster, with the potential to start a prairie fire. Chen Yuan, who was always paying attention to this matter, naturally heard about it.
His face immediately became a little solemn.
He even directly turned down the banquets given by several senior dignitaries in the capital.
Nowadays, I no longer have that thought.
As Zhang Yantong could think of, Chen Yuan, the leader, naturally felt something was wrong, as if a big hand was gradually approaching him.
But what is the purpose?
It's just getting married. It doesn't seem to have any impact on you, right?
While Chen Yuan was thinking about this matter, the housekeeper who moved to the New Marquis Mansion came forward respectfully and said something in his ear:
"Master Marquis, the Fourth Highness is here."
"Well, let him in."
Chen Yuan tapped his fingers on the table and said calmly.
The relationship between him and Sima Ke has been spread throughout the capital, so there is no need to avoid suspicion anymore. In fact, the other party does not come very frequently. Since the last gathering at the eldest prince's residence, the other party has not revealed his whereabouts.
Chen Yuan was also happy to be quiet. After lending his reputation to the other party, he began to visit friends and build relationships. Several nobles with good reputations hosted banquets, and Chen Yuan was not absent.
Even though it’s just sitting around, as long as you have the right attitude, that’s fine.
Chen Yuan's old subordinates in the Donghuang City Division, such as Tao Qingyuan, also came to the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion to congratulate him, and by the way, they could get closer and deepen their relationship.
He has become a big leg within the Tianxian Division, and is gradually getting stronger, which will naturally make people want to join him.
Lang Guan Guo Peng, Guo Zifeng, and Li Hongshuang, who only lived a short life, all met Chen Yuan in these short few days and became close to each other.
Of course, the same is true for the eldest prince Sima Qian and the second prince Sima Ke.
Chen Yuan's support for Sima Ke has become a foregone conclusion. Since it is inevitable, it can only be gradually reduced. They did not show hostility. On the contrary, they were still persevering in wooing him.
Not long after, Sima Ke, who was wearing a light yellow python-patterned robe, walked forward with a smile, looking quite proud of the spring breeze.
With Chen Yuan's almost explicit support, Sima Ke's power has skyrocketed. Although it is still far behind Sima Gan and Sima You, it has at least made a good start.
Many officials want to take another gamble.
It also increased Sima Ke's power.
Under Chen Yuan's advice, Sima Ke put aside his former arrogance and turned from external arrogance to internal arrogance. Even when facing ordinary people, he always observed etiquette and never bullied the people.
For those talented young officials, it is Corporal Lixian.
In the face of some veterans in the court, they remained calm and calm and no longer arrogant.
This change has brought him a lot of virtuous fame, perhaps it is the transformation of the prodigal son, but in short, his virtuous reputation is not too obvious, but because of his previous appearance, more people began to pay attention to him.
These were all suggestions from Chen Yuan. Therefore, although Sima Ke was not humble when facing Chen Yuan, he was still a bit as close as he was when facing Yafu.
Be respectful and courteous!
"Brother Chen."
Sima Ke had a slight smile on his face and a gentle temperament.
I don’t know, maybe I really think of him as some kind of handsome young man.
"Sit down when you're here."
Chen Yuan waved his hand.
"Thank you, Brother Chen."
Although he knew that the relationship between Chen Yuan and him was very complicated at the moment, Sima Ke decided to call him 'Brother Chen' after thinking about it. Otherwise, it would always look awkward.
"Brother Chen, what happened to that matter?"
Sima Ke asked in a lowered voice.
When Chen Yuan returned home that night, he guessed that they were related. However, he had been busy with matters at hand in the past few days and did not go to see his mother and concubine, so he did not know the truth.
Seeing Chen Yuan now, I always wanted to ask subconsciously.
Chen Yuan looked at Sima Ke's curious and weird smile, pondered for a while, poured himself a cup of spiritual tea, nodded after a while and said:
"Yes, I have entered the Tao."
"Enter the Tao. Enter what Tao?"
Sima Ke didn't understand the meaning of Chen Yuan's words, but felt strange. Isn't this a matter of spiritual practice? That's not what he asked.
"nothing."
Chen Yuan immediately shook his head again.
"Brother Chen, what I mean is, my mother and concubine." Sima Ke was stunned for a moment and continued.
"Yeah, it's very moist."
After carefully pondering the word 'very moist', Sima Ke suddenly realized it, and a smile flashed in his eyes.
As long as the plan is not in vain.
So from now on, they are allies on the same rope.
Not only friends, but fellow countrymen
And looking at Chen Yuan's appearance, he seemed to be very satisfied, which made him admire not only his mother-in-law's methods, but also Chen Yuan's methods.
"That's good, that's good"
"Your Highness is not going to pay homage to Corporal Xian today, so how come you have time to come to the Marquis Mansion?" Chen Yuan smiled and stopped talking on this topic and went straight to the point.
Sima Ke's eyes flickered for a moment, and then he asked in a deep voice:
"Brother Chen, does he know about the rumors outside?"
"What rumors?"
"That's right. There are rumors about Brother Chen's marriage."
"I've heard a little bit, it's just a rumor. Chen is devoted to Taoism and has no intention of starting a family now." This was Chen Yuan's answer, and it was also a very serious answer.
He is a rebel, so it would be completely inappropriate for him to marry the eldest princess Pingyang.
With his status, he was completely worthy of Princess Pingyang, but he didn't have this intention. She was a smart woman and a member of the Sima family. Chen Yuan didn't really want to have too close contact with her.
After all, Chen Yuan not only went to Sima Ke's hometown, but also happened to pass by Princess Pingyang's hometown again and again.
"Brother Chen really doesn't think about it. Although Sister Huang has a cooler temperament, she is definitely a rare woman in the world. I don't know how many young talents in the capital admire her."
Sima Ke couldn't help but said.
"Are you entrusted by someone?"
"Well, that's not the case. I just think that Brother Chen and Sister Huang are quite compatible." Naturally, he didn't have much real purpose. It was not enough to rely on his mother and concubine, a woman who was about to lose her splendor.
He also wanted to tie Chen Yuan tighter and have a deeper relationship.
"Chen really has no intention of doing this."
Chen Yuan shook his head.
"But, Ke's guess is that my father is secretly promoting this matter." Sima Ke thought for a while and finally revealed his inaccurate guess.
Chen Yuan picked up the tea cup and took a sip:
"Your Highness is worrying too much. Your Majesty has many things to do and is busy with state affairs. He won't focus on these things. It should be just the intention of the good people in the capital.
When the limelight dissipates, it will naturally disappear. "
"What Brother Chen said is not unreasonable."
"hehe."
"By the way, Brother Chen, Ke just got the news that tomorrow my father will hold a family banquet in the palace, and all the princes and princesses will be present. Do you think it has something to do with this rumor?"
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