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When Emperor Deqing appeared on the stage, he was smiling and quite easy-going. When he saw everyone saluting, he smiled and waved his hands and said: "You are all close to me. Today's palace banquet is just my impromptu initiative. It is not an official occasion. Just be casual, no need to be too polite. [Read the latest chapter] Pingnan Literature Network"
After hearing Emperor Deqing's words, Zhao Junchen and others all stood up.
As he stood up, Zhao Junchen raised his eyes and peeked at the imperial concubine Wanshi next to Emperor Deqing.
As the favorite concubine of Emperor Deqing's harem and the biological mother of Crown Prince Zhu Heyu and the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, the imperial concubine Wan is definitely a very important figure. Now that she has the chance to meet her, Zhao Junchen naturally does not dare to underestimate her.
Today, the Imperial Concubine Wan is in her forties. However, she has taken good care of herself and looks like she is only in her early thirties. She has a plump figure, fair skin, black eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, and clear facial features. Not only is she still beautiful, but her whole body Exuding the charm of a mature woman.
However, a pair of upturned eyebrows give people a feeling of being decisive and assertive.
"This is the Imperial Concubine Wan..." Zhao Junchen thought secretly: "I heard that this Imperial Concubine is very capable and has always been the most favored by the Holy Spirit. She also gave birth to two princes and two princesses. Her status in the harem is She is still above the queen, but now she looks like she is well-deserved. With such a style, it is no wonder that Emperor Deqing is obsessed with her... In comparison, even Chen Zhirong lacks some mature charm, and I am afraid she will have to live longer. It will take several years to compare with her..."
And just when Zhao Junchen was secretly sizing up the imperial concubine Wan, he found that the imperial concubine Wan's eyes were turning towards him, and her eyes were full of exploration.
Zhao Junchen naturally did not dare to look at the imperial concubine and quickly lowered his eyes.
Seeing Zhao Junchen look away, Imperial Concubine Wan's eyebrows furrowed. There was a flash of hostility and disdain in his expression, but then he returned to his original expression, following Emperor Deqing as he walked towards the throne.
However, the expression of the imperial concubine Wan Shi changed. Although Zhao Junchen did not see it with his own eyes. But he also knew roughly in his heart that the imperial concubine Wan definitely did not have any good impression of him.
after all. She is the biological mother of Prince Zhu Heyu, and Zhao Junchen is the "political enemy" of Prince Zhu Heyu.
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But it was said that Emperor Deqing led the imperial concubine Wan to the throne, raised his hands and pressed down, and said with a smile: "Everyone, please sit down. Just treat this as a family banquet, don't be too formal."
While talking, Emperor Deqing and the imperial concubine Wanshi sat down first.
As everyone sat down one by one, Emperor Deqing looked around the hall. He first asked about the physical condition of Cui Mian, the elder in the front pavilion, and then chatted with Chen You, the Duke of Jing. Then he talked with Su, the governor of Southern Zhili. Chang Jin talked a little about the romance of Jiangnan. Finally, he set his sights on Zhao Junchen.
"Junchen, Junchen, in this hall, only the table where you are sitting is empty. Even I feel awkward for you! When others come to the palace banquet, they all bring their families, just to get close. Each of his nephews and descendants has several of them, but you are the only one who is alone!" Emperor Deqing shook his head and sighed.
Zhao Junchen smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, you also know that I am indeed alone in this capital, and there is nothing I can do about being alone. What's more, Mr. Cui Ge, Governor Su and Duke Jing are all highly respected. Bringing my nephews into the palace to increase their knowledge is also an opportunity to support the younger generations, but I can’t bring a group of unrelated people into the palace to increase my knowledge, right?”
Emperor Deqing shook his head and said: "At your age, even if your clan members are not in the capital, you should always have a wife by your side. But where is your wife?... I also know that you are busy with court affairs all day long. There is no chance to meet the woman you like here, and you are also proud of your temper, and you are not willing to marry a strange woman, but you can't keep delaying... If you are not anxious, I am anxious for you! Hey! "
At this moment, the imperial concubine Wanshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhao has no chance to meet the woman he likes on weekdays, but today's palace banquet is a good opportunity? I think Mr. Cui Ge, Governor Su and Duke Jing all brought some of their descendants into the palace, including several women of the right age. They are well matched with Mr. Zhao, why don't Your Majesty take the opportunity to bring one or two together?"
Today's palace banquet was tacitly understood by everyone to be a blind date banquet hosted by Emperor Deqing for Zhao Junchen. However, this statement would inevitably arouse criticism from both the government and the public, so it was hidden from everyone and held in the name of a palace banquet.
Now, the words of Emperor Deqing and the imperial concubine Wan Shi are undoubtedly acting, taking the opportunity to pierce the window paper so that Zhao Junchen's "blind date plan" can proceed smoothly.
At this time, after hearing the "reminder" from the imperial concubine Wanshi, Emperor Deqing looked like he suddenly realized it, and said with his hands: "The imperial concubine is still smart, and today's palace banquet is indeed a good opportunity! Mr. Cui Ge, Governor Su , Duke Jing, among the nephews and descendants you three have brought into the palace, are there any girls of the right age who have not yet been betrothed to others? If so, why not take the opportunity to introduce them to Zhao Shangshu?... Zhao Shangshu is young and promising. He is Wuliang, handsome and talented, and he is deeply favored by me. It would be a great joy to marry him."
Emperor Deqing made many detours, and now he finally got to the point. Su Changzhen stood up impatiently and said: "Your Majesty, I have a daughter named Su Xiuning. She is just seventeen years old. Her appearance is very good. Now she is also She has not been betrothed to anyone yet. If Mr. Zhao likes my daughter, I am willing to betroth my daughter to Mr. Zhao to create a good relationship!"
As Su Changzhen's words fell, Chen You also stood up and said slowly: "Your Majesty, my youngest daughter Chen Zhirong is also seventeen years old. She is now of the right age and has not yet been betrothed. If Zhao Shangshu is willing, I will also I am willing to marry Zhao Shangshu."
Emperor Deqing nodded with a smile, and then turned his gaze to Cui Mian, the old man in the front cabinet.
At this time, Cui Mian's mind seemed to be forced to swallow a large piece of stinky meat. He frowned tightly with reluctance on his face, but he still reluctantly replied: "Your Majesty, I have a granddaughter who is now full of twins." At the age of eight, he has not yet been betrothed to anyone..."
However, halfway through the words, I couldn't say any more.
At the same time, Su Changjin, Chen You, and Cui Mian made successive reports. Su Xiuning, Chen Zhirong, and Cui Qianxue also stood up together and saluted Emperor Deqing.
Emperor Deqing looked at the three women for a few times and paused briefly on Chen Zhirong. A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes. Then he smiled and said: "They are all good girls, and they are all worthy of Zhao Aiqing. But... Zhao Aiqing is now a second-rank official in the court, and his status is extraordinary. If I don't know his own thoughts, I can't make the decision at will. ...Let's do this. I thought of a way. Miss Su, Miss Chen, Miss Cui, how about you three move to Zhao Aiqing's table and take a seat? You also take the opportunity to chat with Zhao Aiqing to see if each other's characters are compatible. If so, If we like each other, I can personally marry you!"
After a pause, he seemed to feel that what he was doing was a bit unruly. Emperor Deqing added: "Speaking of which, although the matter of marriage is mainly the order of the parents and the matchmaker, if both the man and the woman are willing to do so, it is undoubtedly the best result. We will be together for the rest of our lives. Greater harmony between husband and wife is not a bad thing."
The imperial concubine Wan Shi also helped: "Yes, in this way, there won't be an empty space around Zhao Shangshu, making His Majesty look awkward."
Emperor Deqing laughed and said: "This is exactly the truth."
Although Emperor Deqing's words were a question, as an emperor, who would dare to go against his wishes?
Therefore, after hearing Emperor Deqing's words, Su Changzhen, Chen You and Cui Mian, either willingly or had no choice, all accepted the decree in unison, and then motioned Su Xiuning, Chen Zhirong, and Cui Qianxue to Zhao Junchen's house. Sit down next to me.
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"Emperor Deqing spared no effort to arrange a blind date for me, and even did such an unruly thing..."
With this thought in his mind, Zhao Junchen could not refuse Emperor Deqing's kindness, so he had to stand up and salute, first to express his gratitude to Emperor Deqing and the imperial concubine Wanshi, and then to Cui Mian, Chen You and Su Changjin. Thank you.
After saluting, Zhao Junchen did not sit down, but just waited for the arrival of Su Xiuning, Chen Zhirong and Cui Qianxue.
Among them, Chen You's family was seated closest to Zhao Junchen, and Chen Zhirong was the first to come to Zhao Junchen's side.
Then, seemingly shy and active, Chen Zhirong stood on the right side of Zhao Junchen with a slightly pink face. They were within touching distance of each other. Zhao Junchen could vaguely smell the faint scent of women, which meant that on this day today, During the palace banquet, Chen Zhirong was about to sit next to Zhao Junchen.
Cui Mian's family was originally sitting on the left side of the hall, diagonally opposite to Zhao Junchen's position and the farthest away. However, after seeing Chen Zhirong occupying the right-hand position of Zhao Junchen, Cui Qianxue raised her eyebrows slightly and subconsciously quickened her pace. , rushed in front of Su Xiuning and seized Zhao Junchen's left-hand position.
In this way, when Su Xiuning came to Zhao Junchen's table, she could only sit in the corner with Cui Qianxue across from her.
This scene fell into the eyes of everyone. Chen You remained calm, Cui Mian had anger on his face, and Su Changzhen shook his head repeatedly.
When the three girls arrived, Zhao Junchen smiled lightly and said, "You three girls, let's sit down."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, because it was the time when everyone was paying attention, the three women all appeared well-behaved. After nodding lightly, they sat down with Zhao Junchen.
Seeing Zhao Junchen sitting down, Emperor Deqing smiled and said: "Well, in this way, Zhao Aiqing's table is no longer empty, and it no longer looks as awkward as before."
After saying that, Emperor Deqing raised his head and glanced at the sky outside the palace, turned to the eunuch Zhang Xiu beside him and said: "The time has come, please go down and start the banquet!"
Eunuch Zhang Xiu took a step forward and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty has a decree~! The banquet is about to begin~!"
Following eunuch Zhang Xiu's shout, all the palace maids and eunuchs who had been waiting outside the palace for a long time filed in carrying delicious dishes, and then placed various dishes on everyone's tables.
At this time, Zhao Junchen and the three women were sitting at the same table, and the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was not planning to speak, Chen Zhirong smiled sweetly, staring at Zhao Junchen's face with a pair of beautiful eyes, about to say something.
However, before Chen Zhirong spoke, Cui Qianxue on the other side stared at Zhao Junchen with a pair of bright and clear eyes, and asked angrily: "Are you Zhao Junchen!?"
There is no doubt that this is nonsense.
However, this nonsense sentence also successfully broke the awkwardness at the table.
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ps: It still won’t break the chapter! But I have decided to write more and more in the future! It doesn’t matter whether the fragment is successful or not!
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