The feeling was mysterious and mysterious, but Sima Ke could sense its existence extremely clearly.
This guy who claimed to be Shuzhou Ouyang Zhi really made him feel very friendly, as if there should be some connection between them.
I can't explain it clearly, and I can't understand it either.
But this does not prevent Sima Ke from getting close to him.
In the same way, the same is true for Ouyang Zhi.
He was confused just now. He didn't understand how this prince could be so kind to him. Did he know the relationship between himself and his father?
But not even thinking about it.
He knew Chen Yuan's character well and didn't like publicity, let alone revealing such a relationship to others.
In fact, he didn't even want to recognize his half-son, so he posted it himself.
He thought about it and just attributed it to the word 'fate'.
Sima Ke was very enthusiastic, as if he regarded Wu'an Hou Mansion as his home. He was very enthusiastic about Ouyang Zhi and began to ask insinuating questions about the relationship between Ouyang Zhi and Chen Yuan.
Ouyang Zhi began to tell what he could tell, saying that they met in the Hidden Soldier Valley.
Sima Ke kept nodding, secretly admiring Chen Yuan's ability to maintain such a close relationship with people he had never met before. He still needed to learn more from him.
After Ouyang Zhi finished speaking, he did not remain silent. Seeing that the prince had no airs, he began to ask about his relationship with Chen Yuan.
Sima Ke laughed and said without hesitation that they had some enemies before, but neither party took it to heart and gradually turned enemies into friends.
As for how he turned the enemy into an enemy, he naturally couldn't elaborate.
Later, Sima Ke also revealed that his biological sister from the same family is the current eldest princess, and she is also one of the protagonists rumored in the capital to marry Chen Yuan.
Ouyang Zhi was immediately shocked and secretly speculated.
After saying this, Sima Ke was still not satisfied, and began to talk enthusiastically about a series of major events that Chen Yuan had done in the capital. Except for concealing the matter of abolishing the emperor's relatives, he mentioned everything else.
Ouyang Zhi couldn't help but admire Chen Yuan even more.
Secretly, what his mother once said was indeed true. Chen Yuan has a very bright future. If he wants to revitalize the Ouyang family and the Cangbing Valley, Chen Yuan's help is indispensable.
No wonder his mother fell in love with him. Who wouldn’t be confused when seeing such a strange man in the world?
On the other side, Chen Yuan, who had been sitting in the Zhang Mansion for a while, stood up to say goodbye. Second Sister Zhang personally escorted him out of the door, revealing an even greater sense of intimacy than before.
Chen Yuan even thought that if he took the initiative, he might be able to capture this girl.
Became Zhang Xuan's brother-in-law.
But, that's not how things work.
Zhang Xuan is his good friend, and Zhang Yantong has repeatedly supported him and shown his kindness. He really doesn't want to delay the second sister Zhang, especially at this juncture.
He has no false feelings for the imperial daughter, but he is obsessed with Zhang's daughter. This is a disaster rather than a blessing for the Zhang family.
Looking at his daughter's posture, Zhang Yantong frowned and wanted to stop her, but he didn't know where to start. He just sighed softly and prepared to reveal Chen Yuan's intention to the emperor.
I just hope that the emperor will be broad-minded and not suppress Chen Yuan because of such trivial matters.
Chen Yuan returned to Wu'an Hou Mansion and soon learned from the housekeeper that the fourth prince Sima Ke and a man in white with the surname Ouyang came to visit.
Sima Ke wanted to ascend to the position of prince, so it was understandable that he came to visit him at this time to seek help, but this guy with the compound surname Ouyang was a bit interesting.
Among the people he knew, there were only a few people with the compound surname Ouyang. This was not a common surname. He hardly needed the housekeeper to say anything more before he guessed who the visitor was.
Cheap son, Ouyang Zhi!
It's just that this time he met Sima Ke by such a coincidence, which really made him feel a little weird. After all, his relationship with them was really weird.
In name, they have all been to their hometowns.
As for why it was in name only, it was naturally because Ouyang Zhi was not born to Mrs. Xu, but was just raising his eldest sister's heir on her behalf.
When Chen Yuan arrived at the lobby, Sima Ke and Ouyang Zhi were talking enthusiastically. It wasn't until Chen Yuan got closer that he noticed it. He quickly stood up, cupped his hands and smiled:
"Brother Chen."
Ouyang Zhi looked at this cheap father who he had not seen for a long time, but his power was different from the past. He also straightened his face and bowed:
"Brother Chen, I haven't seen you for a long time."
With Sima Ke here, his title of 'father' naturally had to be concealed.
Chen Yuan nodded and sat down slowly:
"I haven't seen him for a long time."
"Brother Chen, when you come to the future, I have already talked a lot with Brother Ouyang. Strangely enough, although this is the first time I have met Brother Ouyang, I feel a sense of closeness in my heart."
"Yes, yes, I think it's strange too. Brother Chen, do you know why?" Ouyang Zhi looked at Chen Yuan curiously and asked.
Hope to hear an answer.
Chen Yuan looked at the very curious eyes of the two people and laughed in his heart.
Can we not get close?
They are half-brothers.
There is no chance of fate in Japan, they are all connected by "Tao".
"Chen doesn't know about this either. Maybe you two have hit it off." Chen Yuan smiled calmly.
"Brother Chen is right."
"You came here this time, but Madam has a request?" Chen Yuan then turned to Ouyang Zhi and asked.
"It is true. My mother is pregnant with Brother Chen, but she has important responsibilities and it is not appropriate to leave Tangshan. It happens that I also have a yearning for the capital, so I came here with this errand. Don't blame Brother Chen."
"Is everything okay in Tangshan?"
Ouyang Zhi glanced at Sima Ke calmly and shook his head slowly:
"Nothing happened, everything is safe, but the adults and mother miss Brother Chen very much."
"Well, there will be opportunities in the future."
Chen Yuan nodded.
As long as nothing happens, it will be fine. For him now, the foundation of Tangshan is actually not that important, but after all, it is the place where his dragon rose, and he still has some feelings for it.
"Mrs. Mother"
Listening to the brief conversation between Ouyang Zhi and Chen Yuan, Sima Ke was confused, but after thinking for a long time, a flash of realization flashed in his eyes and he understood who Ouyang Zhi was.
He had investigated some of Chen Yuan's past and knew that he had a foundation in Tangshan and also raised a woman, Mrs. Xu, who was once the most beautiful woman in Shuzhou.
And Ouyang Zhi is Mrs. Xu's son.
No wonder he was so close before.
It turns out that they are the same people.
Thinking of this, when Sima Ke looked at Ouyang Zhi again, he felt a little unnatural and felt uncomfortable all over. But surprisingly, he couldn't dislike this person.
He could only sigh secretly, guessing in his heart that this was the only person in the world who shared the same destiny with him.
I just don’t know if this person was responsible for the good things between Chen Yuan and Mrs. Xu. If so, then they had thought of going together.
After thinking about it, Sima Ke couldn't help but feel a sense of crisis.
It is said that Mrs. Xu is as beautiful as a flower and in her prime, but her mother-in-law is obviously a little older, and she seems to be a little behind if she is competing for favor.
The only thing that can be taken advantage of is the status of the imperial concubine.
Perhaps, only after the emperor's sister marries into the Chen family and becomes the head wife can he jump up the ranks and become Chen Yuan's most supportive, um, friend.
"Your Highness is here to establish the crown prince, right?"
After Chen Yuan finished talking to Ouyang Zhi, he immediately looked at Sima Ke.
"Brother Chen knows things like a god. Yes, Ke came here just for this matter. Father hopes that I will practice at the Tianxun Division headquarters for a period of time. I also need Brother Chen's full help. Well. When I came, my mother-in-law also said that someday Thank you very much, Brother Chen, for your help."
As he said that, he glanced at Ouyang Zhi, and his eyes made Ouyang Zhi feel a little weird.
Why are you trying to compete for favor?
It shouldn't be
Could it be
Ouyang Zhi's thoughts were scattered, and he thought about his father Chen Yuan's mental habits. He vaguely made a bold guess and took a deep breath.
No way? !
Won't! Won't!
Ouyang Zhi immediately killed this idea. He was definitely overthinking it.
No, even if what you are thinking is true, you can’t think about it anymore.
When he realized that the relationship between Ouyang Zhi and Chen Yuan was similar to his, he didn't hide it completely. He couldn't guess the twists and turns inside anyway.
As everyone knows, Chen Yuan even has vague suspicions about Ouyang Zhi, who has different preferences from ordinary people.
"What's wrong with you?"
Seeing that something was wrong with Ouyang Zhi, Chen Yuan frowned.
"Nothing, nothing, I just thought of something."
Ouyang Zhi waved his hand quickly.
Chen Yuan stared at him and then responded to Sima Ke:
"Well, Chen will help you with this matter, and also say hello to the imperial concubine for me."
He has already experienced the other party's gratitude.
Verbal thanks are more than just verbal thanks.
"Thank you, Brother Chen."
Sima Ke smiled, and he found Chen Yuan's weakness.
The two of them explained their purpose of coming, and Chen Yuan asked people to serve tea while chatting.
Sima Ke calmly mentioned to Chen Yuan what happened at the family banquet that day to see what Chen Yuan thought. After all, when he heard about it before, he didn't react much and even resisted.
But this time it was the emperor's intention. Could it be that Chen Yuan still wanted to resist?
But to his expectation, Chen Yuan's performance was still neither salty nor indifferent, neither ecstatic nor frowning to express boredom, which made him curious.
I can't figure out Chen Yuan's context at all.
In fact, Chen Yuan was not willing to talk to him more about this matter. Zhang Yantong had already refused. The emperor must have known that there was no use in talking to Sima Ke.
Normally, if Concubine Yang Guifei and Princess Yang Yang could serve him together, he would naturally not refuse. He only felt that it was a blessing he deserved due to his good deeds throughout his life.
But after knowing Jingtai's thoughts about him, his thoughts about mother and daughter Tu Fei became much lighter, and he would not risk his own future.
If Jingtai had been really preparing to suppress him, he would have found a way to be transferred out of the capital immediately.
Being suppressed here is boring.
After chatting for a while, Sima Ke said goodbye, while Ouyang Zhi stayed in the mansion to rest.
After Sima Ke, an outsider, left, Ouyang Zhi no longer concealed anything, and reported to Chen Yuan the current situation in Tangshan and what had happened recently in the south of Shuzhou.
At the same time, Chen Yuan was also given a letter written by Mrs. Xu.
After Chen Yuan read it, he just smiled.
The development of Tangshan is progressing steadily. More and more warriors are being recruited, and their quality is getting higher and higher. The first batch of alien war horses from Liangzhou have also arrived in Tangshan.
Chen Yuan's power is expanding.
At the end of the letter, Mrs. Xu also expressed her longing for Chen Yuan.
Overall, it is almost the same as the previous imperial concubine.
That night.
Imperial City, Royal Study.
Jingtai sat on the dragon chair with gloomy eyes and frowned. Just now, Zhang Yantong came to see him and implicitly expressed Chen Yuan's resistance.
He doesn't want to marry Princess Pingyang, he hopes to gain all status and power by himself.
"Humph, I don't know what's wrong!"
Jingtai's eyes flashed fiercely, and he stared at the chopping board under him, wanting to smash it directly.
Chen Yuan was the first person who dared to disobey his holy will. If this person's talent was not so rare and he had the qualifications of a true king, and another person came here, he would have been furious and started planning how to deal with this person.
But after all, Chen Yuan was different from ordinary people. His talent in martial arts really made him admire him, and he felt that he was qualified to become a sword in the hands of the Sima royal family.
And the reputation is very high.
Perhaps his current strength is not among the best in the world, but his reputation is not lost, especially in the north. If he is suppressed for no reason, he will inevitably suffer criticism and further reduce the majesty of the court.
When he was thinking about how to get Chen Yuan to agree to the marriage, Cao Zhengxian was also summoned. When he saw Jingtai, he immediately bowed and said:
"I have met your Majesty."
"Um."
"I wonder why your Majesty called this veteran here?" Cao Zhengxian was a little confused.
"About Chen Yuan."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have sent people to prepare. Tomorrow morning, someone will go to the palace to announce the promotion of Chen Yuan to the title of Tianzi Divine Envoy of the Patrol Division."
This was something Jingtai had assigned to him before. Although Chen Yuan was a little uncomfortable with the position of the Heavenly Patroller, he could only handle the matter honestly.
The Grand Governor Xiao Jing and the three divine envoys Di, Xuan and Huang jointly submitted a petition asking the emperor to confer Chen Yuan the title of Heavenly Character Envoy, stating that he was the most suitable candidate.
With such great power, even the emperor had to think carefully and give this position to Chen Yuan.
"There's no rush in this matter."
Jingtai said with a deep look.
"Huh? Your Majesty," Cao Zhengxian was stunned for a moment. It was clear that it was the emperor's oral decree just now, and he was going to confer Chen Yuan as the Divine Envoy of Tianzi. Why is he not in a hurry now?
"Zhang Yantong just came here. Chen Yuan doesn't want to marry Pingyang."
Jingtai said in a deep voice.
He had really thought about making Chen Yuan the Divine Envoy of Heavenly Words so that he could train him better, but Zhang Yantong told him that Chen Yuan had no intention of marrying.
His heart suddenly sank.
Be prepared to suppress this person's unruly character first.
When will I propose marriage to the emperor, and when will I give him this position again!
"What. This." Cao Zhengxian pondered for a long time after hearing this.
"Do you think Chen Yuan is really like this, or does he not want to have a deep relationship with the royal family?" Jingtai looked at him calmly and asked.
Looking at the emperor's eyes, Cao Zhengxian wanted to add some information to Chen Yuan, but after thinking about it carefully, he still did not take action. Instead, he said:
"The old minister thought that maybe the previous incident involving Yang Hucheng had a thorn in Chen Yuan's heart. After all, Princess Pingyang was the daughter of the imperial concubine, and they had some disagreements."
Jingtai frowned and thought of this.
"Hasn't he already settled his grudge with Ke'er?"
As far as he knew, Chen Yuan had basically made it clear that he supported Sima Ke's rise to the top, so there shouldn't be any grudges.
"The grudge between His Highness the Fourth Highness has been resolved, but the grudge with the Imperial Concubine has not yet been resolved. I heard that the Imperial Concubine did not allow His Highness the Fourth Prince to enter the palace before, and even scolded him. I think it may be because of this."
Jingtai’s eyes flashed:
"you mean?"
"To untie the bell, you still need someone to tie it. Chen Yuan became famous at a young age. He is arrogant and has always been extremely ruthless. It may be difficult for him to bow his head first. It is better for the empress to go to the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion and give some encouragement on behalf of your majesty. , maybe it can have miraculous effects.”
Cao Zhengxian said cautiously.
"Well, let's do this for now. What if Chen Yuan still doesn't know what to do?"
"Then your Majesty will issue a decree at the court. As long as Chen Yuan is still motivated and has greater power, he will not dare to refuse your Majesty's decree."
Seeing Tu Qiongdagger, Cao Zhengxian didn't believe that Chen Yuan dared to refuse.
If he really doesn't know how to live or die, then he should be demoted to a state capital outside the capital and suppressed for a few more years to temper his temper and let him know that in the court, the emperor is the king.
Someone as arrogant as him is not allowed to exist!
Jingtai squinted his eyes, looked at the dim sky outside, and said outside:
"Come here, summon Concubine Yang to come."
"The Divine Envoy of Tianzi will suppress it first, don't be hasty, let this kid feel a little more measured, hum."
Jingtai snorted coldly, feeling a little unhappy with Chen Yuan's unruliness.
At this time, I will follow him first, and wait until I make an oath to integrate with the royal family, and then I will have my own way of controlling him.
"Your Majesty is holy."
Cao Zhengxian immediately sent a flattery.
Not long after, Concubine Yang hurried over with several maids, raised her head and glanced at the emperor, bowed and said:
"I have met your Majesty."
Jingtai looked at Yang Huanyu and said in a deep voice:
"My beloved concubine."
He told her the news that Chen Yuan was unwilling to get married, and revealed that it was her reason that made Chen Yuan feel grudge and ruined his plan to win over Chen Yuan.
"Your Majesty, forgive me."
Concubine Yang was really a little scared at first, thinking that the emperor knew about her becoming a Taoist friend with Chen Yuan, and she was feeling uneasy, but now she is confident.
"I can't blame you for this, but I don't want Chen Yuan to refuse this marriage because of you. I have other plans, do you understand?"
"Concubine. Concubine"
"You can bring some things with you later and go to the Marquis Wu'an Mansion to express my condolences to Marquis Wu An and try to resolve this grudge. Well, Chen Yuan is a capable person and can also be helpful to Ke'er."
Jingtai said lightly.
"I understand."
Although she had a crying face on her face, she was happy in her heart.
Just when I was thinking about how to get out of the palace, I didn't expect that the emperor directly gave me a chance.
Her energy had recovered, and it was time for her to become desperate.
"Don't come back in a hurry. It's best to persuade this person to resolve the grudges."
"Yes, I will definitely try my best."
Thank you for your support! ! ! ! !
(End of chapter)
