Liu Zheng and King Yong looked at each other.
Xie Chan was stunned for a moment.
Stepdaughter?
Zheng Fu's move really caught these people off guard.
It stands to reason that since ancient times, the master of the harem has accepted the sons and daughters of untitled palace maids as stepsons. The situation of stepdaughters is also common. This situation, especially before the emperor's death, would intensify in the harem. Because once the concubines had children, most of them did not need to be buried. But more importantly, both sides give each other a basis for mutual benefit.
simply put.
If a princess like Xie Chan, who had returned from the Western Regions, could be recognized as a stepdaughter by the queen of the dynasty, in the traditional sense, it would definitely be a great joy and no one would refuse it.
However……
The current situation is somewhat different.
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly, tapped the tea cup with his hand, and said: "It seems that we, the Queen, also have expert guidance behind our backs! This time, I was indeed a little defenseless."
King Yong also smiled bitterly.
Liu Dahao asked strangely from the side: "Zheng'er, what does this mean? Isn't it a good thing that Chan'er can be the queen's stepdaughter?"
Xie Chan frowned slightly when she heard it, but she didn't comment. It seems that she entered the role very quickly. When she planned to return to the Longyan Dynasty as Princess Longyang, she was already mentally prepared to participate in this complicated intrigue.
Therefore, although she was unwilling in her heart, she did not specifically express it. She even looked at Liu Zheng questioningly. She probably felt that if this matter was beneficial to Liu Zheng, then she wouldn't mind meeting the Queen for a while.
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly: "Dad, how can things be so simple?"
Several people listened in confusion.
Liu Zheng said calmly: "This matter is important. It is no longer as simple as one plus one equals two."
He rubbed his temples and continued: "First of all, regardless of how Xie Ling died, Zheng Fu could ask Chan'er to be her stepdaughter in a low voice, which only shows that she is now isolated and helpless in the harem and struggling..."
"That means that except for the title of Queen's stepdaughter, we can't get any help in other aspects! However, now Chan'er has the support of our Liangzhou here, and she has the title of Princess Long Yan, the Queen's stepdaughter Your status is dispensable!"
Several people nodded.
He continued: "Secondly, Concubine Dong Gui has become the new favorite of the harem... There is also a group of scholar-bureaucrats such as Zhu Zhen operating behind the scenes... This queen wants to make a living and pull us against Concubine Dong Gui! This will give us more trouble The trip to Beijing adds a lot of variables!"
"Although we and the scholar-bureaucrat group have never peed in the same pot...but there has never been any gap with Concubine Dong Gui..."
"And this time the prince seems to be separated from us. We shouldn't have made too many enemies..."
"Third!"
Everyone's spirits were lifted.
A flash of light flashed in Liu Zheng's eyes: "Let's not say who came up with this trick. But if this thing can really happen, on the one hand, Chan'er will be suspected of being praised! Now, we have no idea about Chan'er's operation. , when it’s just right, if it’s one less, it’s not enough, if it’s one more, it’s a win!”
"on the other hand……"
He sighed: "Everyone, if this arouse the conflict between us and Concubine Dong, who will benefit in the end?"
Liu Dahao exclaimed: "Prince!"
The scene suddenly became quiet.
shock!
Shock!
From the very beginning, no one would have thought that this matter involved so much and was so complicated.
"Then, let's..."
Liu Dahao was speechless.
"I absolutely cannot agree to this!"
"Yes, isn't this the prince's trap?"
Xie Chan also said angrily: "I don't care about the Queen's stepdaughter status either! Bah!"
Liu Zheng waved his hand and waited until everyone calmed down before smiling lightly: "I will definitely refuse if I refuse..."
"but……"
"Then let's wait until we enter the capital..."
He smiled slightly, and a strong smile flashed in his eyes: "Since some people want to make the situation in the capital more confusing and complicated, then why can't we just go with the flow and make it rain with one move?"
Everyone's eyes were filled with joy when they heard this, and they all asked Liu Zheng what he wanted to do.
"drag!"
Liu Zheng laughed: "Make this matter ambiguous and let's see what happens to Concubine Dong Gui!"
King Yong slapped his thigh: "If Concubine Dong Gui sees that we will not refuse, she will definitely take action! Liu Zhizhou has a good move to lure the snake out of the hole and kill two birds with one stone!"
Liu Zheng took a deep breath: "The energy of the scholar-bureaucrat group cannot be underestimated. But when they started to support Concubine Dong Gui, they were already suspected of being poor in skills and seeking medical treatment in a hurry... As the saying goes, pick the soft persimmon. Since We’ve arrived in the capital, so let’s have some fun with them!”
The group of people became energetic after hearing this and sharpened their knives.
During the dinner, Liu Zheng saw Xie Chan's expression, which was somewhat erratic and worried. He waved his hand and let the others leave.
Liu Zheng and Xie Chan were the only two people left in this carriage.
"ah!"
After a while, Xie Chan felt that something was wrong. When she saw Liu Zheng's meaningful eyes, she immediately blushed: "Yes, are we about to start dinner?"
Liu Zheng chuckled: "Didn't you just eat? Your Highness the Princess is hungry now?"
"you……"
How could Xie Chan withstand Liu Zheng's teasing, her pretty face turned red.
Liu Zheng just felt that being with this fairy-like beauty would always make him feel happy and relaxed. He suddenly stood up and squatted next to Xie Chan. This action obviously shocked Xie Chan, but her nervous little hand was quickly held by Liu Zheng.
"You, you, what are you doing...bad guy!"
Xie Chan was so shy that she struggled a few times, but in vain. She could only lower her head and let Liu Zheng "conquer" her like this.
Liu Zheng smiled casually: "Your Royal Highness, you seemed uneasy during the dinner today. Are you worried that Liu Zheng will be used as a tool to fight for power?"
Xie Chan looked up faintly, a look of confusion flashed through Qiu Shui's eyes, and she laughed at herself: "Does Xie Chan have any other choices?"
Liu Zheng felt a pain in his heart when he heard this, and shouted: "Of course!"
"If Chan'er didn't have the ambition to become a dragon and turn into a phoenix, as we are now, my father and I would go and say goodbye. It doesn't matter whether we want to go to Liangzhou or not. The world is so big, there's no place we can't go to!"
Liu Zheng spoke forcefully and without hesitation.
It wasn't that he was acting, in fact, the closer he got to Beijing and the intrigues involved, the more tired he felt. Sometimes I think about it, why should I covet this world hegemony? Wouldn't it be better to go back and be a happy and wealthy man? It would be a blessing in life to have a beauty like Xie Chan by my side.
Xie Chan felt that Liu Zheng didn't seem to be cheating, so she was naturally very moved. She hesitated, then stretched out her jade hand, tremblingly touched Liu Zheng's face, and smiled: "Idiot, don't talk nonsense! If you resign, what will happen to Liangzhou? What to do? What to do with the people of Liangzhou? What to do with the Grand Canal? What to do with the academy? What to do with Xinxue?"
"What should I do with your policies and decrees that have not yet achieved results?"
"What should we do with those great talents of yours?"
Xie Chan smiled sweetly and said softly: "If that were the case, wouldn't Chan'er become a sinner in the world?"
"this……"
Liu Zheng was immediately speechless.
Xie Chan smiled softly: "My Mr. Liu, Chan'er will be your General Xie for the rest of my life. You can do whatever you want... Even if you ask Chan'er to be the emperor, Chan'er will dare..."
"Well……"
The next moment, Liu Zheng could not hold back.
Just squat like this.
Sealed Xie Chan's mouth...
