After receiving Meng Huo, it was already very late.
As Meng Huo said, he had a good drinking capacity. He had to drink several jars of Jianlong wine before he passed out. Zhang Xiu was also drunk. Su Jin and several eunuchs carefully carried the dragon chair towards him. Walking towards Margaret's bedroom.
Margaret has been living in the deep palace since she was brought from the Hetao. Although Huang Yueying and the others were very kind to her, Zhang Xiu always felt that she owed her a little. After all, they came to Chang'an as a foreign country, so He also takes special care of her.
Margaret was given the title of noble concubine.
The next day.
Zhang Xiu opened his eyes with a headache and saw a sleeping blonde beauty lying next to him. She had a high nose and delicate white skin, which was very attractive. Zhang Xiu couldn't help but kiss the bridge of her nose.
Margaret woke up, looked at Zhang Xiu with seductive eyes, and said softly: "The Emperor is awake!"
Zhang Xiu hummed: "You can sleep a little longer, I'll get up for morning exercise."
Margaret's eyes were smiling: "I'll get up too and cook some porridge for the emperor."
Zhang Xiu caressed her face: "Let the maids do it. You can rest for a while. You were exhausted from the torment last night."
Margaret's face turned red.
She also couldn't imagine how she could be so powerful on the bed, and there were so many embarrassing positions. She was so tired that she was paralyzed by the tossing and turning.
But she insisted: "I still do it for the emperor with my own hands." After saying that, she lifted the quilt and stood up naked.
Zhang Xiu's eyes were instantly attracted by her proud figure, staring straight at her trembling breasts as she stood up, her sleeves were straight and her long, round legs were plump and straight. Hips.
Zhang Xiu suddenly became angry.
Margaret couldn't stand Zhang Xiu's fiery gaze. At the same time, she also knew that a man should not be fed too full. If he is too full, he will get bored. If he gets bored, he will not be able to enjoy the emperor's favor.
So she quickly put on her clothes and said to Zhang Xiu, "I, my concubine, will dress the emperor!"
Her hot figure was hidden by her clothes, and she looked down at her with a proud smile on her lips. Zhang Xiu smiled and said, "Okay, let me get dressed!"
After morning exercise and breakfast, Zhang Xiu went to the study pavilion.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived at the Study Pavilion, Zhang Xiu saw Ma Zhong standing at the door hunched over, probably waiting for him.
Zhang Xiu walked over curiously.
When Ma Zhong heard the footsteps behind him, he turned around hurriedly and saw a pair of bright yellow boots embroidered with dragons. He knew it was the emperor who was coming. He hurriedly knelt down and said: "I have been promoted to Jinshi. Ma Zhong, the Minister of War, kneels to the emperor. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor. age!"
Zhang Xiu: "Get up! What's the matter with waiting for me here so early in the morning?"
Ma Zhongguo muttered: "I have something to do, and I would like to ask the Emperor to make the decision."
"Come and listen!"
"Your Majesty, when I went to Beijing to take the exam, I accidentally bumped into a girl..." At this point, I didn't dare to say it again.
Zhang Xiu was curious: "Then what! Whose girl?"
Ma Zhong said in a mosquito-like voice: "It's my mentor, Liu Fenglan, the daughter of Prime Minister Liu."
The examiner of Ma Zhong and Li Hui was Liu Ye, and they were promoted by Liu Ye after they passed the exam. Liu Ye was considered their mentor.
"Hahaha!"
Zhang Xiu laughed loudly: "You hit her so accurately that you hit Liu Ye's daughter. Well, I know this Liu Fenglan, she is the apple of Liu Ye's eye."
"emperor!"
Ma Zhong said: "I didn't know whose daughter she was originally. After bumping into that girl, I tried to find out in many ways to apologize, but there was no news. Until yesterday, when I went to my mentor's house to do something, I didn't open the door first. , that’s her.”
"Does Liu Ye know about this?"
"I don't know yet, I dare not say."
Zhang Xiu looked at him: "Then what do you mean?"
Ma Zhong said firmly: "I was at fault in this matter, and I am willing to take responsibility for it!"
"You have fallen in love with this girl!" Zhang Xiu said with a smile: "Why, you don't dare to tell Liu Ye, but you dare to tell me?"
Ma Zhong: "Your Majesty, you are my father, so I have no choice but to come to you and ask your Majesty to make the decision for me."
This is beautifully said.
Zhang Xiu nodded: "Okay, since you have this idea, I will help you. However, it also depends on the girl's intention. After all, this matter is not wishful thinking."
Ma Zhong was overjoyed: "I thank you for your kindness."
Zhang Xiu ordered people to call Liu Ye from Shangcheng Pavilion.
At this time, Liu Ye was handling state affairs in Shang Cheng's Pavilion. As the land area of Dajing increased rapidly, state affairs became more and more busy, especially the various unexpected problems encountered in the implementation of national policies, all of which had to be solved one by one. Shang Chengge was unable to decide Only then can we find Zhang Xiu. If we can solve the problem, just make a plan and present it to Zhang Xiu.
Liu Ye didn't know why the emperor wanted to recruit him, so he put down what he was doing and hurried to the study pavilion.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw Ma Zhong was there.
He was stunned, and Ma Zhong came over to salute him. He asked, "Dexin, what are you doing here?"
This is equivalent to the emperor's study. Even if ministers like them want to see the emperor, they must first hand over a sign and get the emperor's approval before they can come here, or be summoned by the emperor. Ma Zhong is the minister of the Ministry of War and a fourth-rank official. It is indeed a bit unexpected to come here to see the emperor.
Ma Zhong smiled brightly: "Teacher..."
Liu Ye said cautiously: "How many times have I told you! You have to do your job in the palace!"
Ma Zhong immediately put away his smile and said respectfully: "Yes, Prime Minister Liu, your Majesty, please come in."
Liu Ye went in and bowed down first.
Zhang Xiu was reading the memorial that Shang Cheng Pavilion had just submitted to handle matters in Nanzhong. When he saw Liu Ye coming in, he smiled and said, "Ah! Here you are, Su Jin. Sit down for Mr. Liu and pour some tea!"
Su Jin set out early to bring a chair.
Liu Ye made half of his buttocks, leaned forward and asked: "Your Majesty, please come here..."
"Xiang Liu!" Zhang Xiu said slowly, "I heard that you have a daughter waiting for you, right?"
Liu Ye was stunned for a moment and then replied: "Yes."
Zhang Xiu looked at him and said, "I'll arrange a marriage for her. What do you think?"
Liu Ye immediately thought of Ma Zhong outside the door.
Ma Zhong was a tolerant man, capable of making decisions, and intelligent. In addition, he was from the imperial examination, had a good foundation, a handsome appearance, and was capable of both literary and military affairs. He was a rare talent.
Liu Ye also valued him very much, which is why he called him his mentor.
He said: "If it is what the emperor said, it is my daughter's blessing."
"No!" Zhang Xiu said, "There is something wrong with what parents order a matchmaker to do. It is human nature for a man to love a woman. It does not mean that I have given you a marriage, so your daughter has to marry. You go back and ask, If she agrees, I will make another decree; if she doesn’t agree, I will let Ma Zhong give up his childishness."
Liu Ye said: "Yes, I will ask when I get back today."
After exiting, Ma Zhong faced Liu Ye more respectfully and called him Prime Minister Liu.
Liu Ye smiled and said, "Dexin! I thought something was wrong! Even the emperor was alarmed. Come on, come back with me now and ask Lan'er what he meant."
Three days later, Zhang Xiu issued an edict to marry Ma Zhong and Liu Fenglan.
