The emperor had previously demoted and fined all the ministers who recommended Zhang Mo as his concubine, which caused an uproar in the palace. Now he directly granted marriage to Zhang Mo and gave Zhang Mo immortality. This move instantly caused an uproar in the court. Almost at the same time, everyone Everyone's eyes were focused on Changsheng.
The civil and military officials were surprised and surprised. Changsheng was even more surprised than them. He never thought that the emperor would grant marriage to the two of them. At this moment, except for shock and confusion, his mind went blank.
Most of the civil and military officials were good at observing words and expressions. When they saw Chang Sheng's eyes wide open with a look of astonishment on his face, they knew that the emperor had not discussed the marriage with him in advance. Everyone immediately turned their attention back to the emperor who was facing north and south.
"Your Majesty, this veteran has something to say." An old official came out and said.
"You'd better stop talking. Anyone who questions the edict will be executed immediately." The emperor looked around coldly. All civil and military officials bowed their heads wherever he looked.
Zhang Shan and Zhang Mo were turning to look at Changsheng. The shock on Changsheng's face was definitely not fake. Because things happened so suddenly, the brother and sister couldn't understand the emperor's purpose and motivation for doing this.
Seeing that no one in the civil and military officials was admonishing or objecting, the emperor withdrew his gaze with satisfaction, turned around and said, "Let's disperse."
Since everyone was still in shock and had not recovered, they shouted "Farewell to the Emperor" in unison. After the Emperor left, the civil and military officials in the court stood upright. The Emperor's grant of marriage is a great honor for both men and women. In normal times, Everyone had already come forward to congratulate them, but Chang Sheng and Zhang Mo's expressions were full of shock and astonishment, which showed that they did not know in advance that the emperor would grant the marriage in public.
It is undoubtedly the stupidest thing to come forward to congratulate you at this time. You must know that Changsheng is the son-in-law selected by the Ni family in a martial arts competition. Many courtiers are on good terms with the Ni family. If you come forward to congratulate him at this time, it will be like slapping the Ni family in the face in public.
The atmosphere in the court was extremely awkward. The civil and military officials could neither leave nor stay. It would not be good if they left quietly without saying anything. However, if they came forward to congratulate them, they would directly offend the Ni family. The most important thing was that they would offend the Ni family. The strange thing is that no one knows what Chang Sheng and Zhang Mo think. Are they willing or unwilling to the emperor's marriage?
The ministers hesitated to watch, but some people were gloating about the misfortune. Seeing Changsheng was confused and confused, Long Haotian stepped forward quickly, "Hahahaha, congratulations, Mr. Li has been given a national surname, and the emperor has given a marriage to Zhang Mozhenren , it’s really a double happiness, so congratulatory.”
Changsheng knew that Long Haotian was taking the opportunity to take revenge and ridiculed him, but he didn't know how to respond. Naturally, he couldn't accept Long Haotian's congratulations calmly, but he also couldn't show hostility and dissatisfaction to Long Haotian. After all, the initiator of this matter was the emperor. , Long Haotian just added insult to injury and took the opportunity to retaliate.
Seeing Chang Sheng Cuo was stunned and speechless, Long Haotian was very proud and said, "Haha, Mr. Li, you are really blinded by joy. You are so proud of the emperor's favor that you forgot to accept the order to thank him. This is bullying." It’s your sin.”
Just when Chang Sheng was frowning and glaring, about to retaliate, Zhang Shan and Zhang Mo came over from the north. Seeing the two approaching, Chang Sheng was very nervous, not daring to look directly or ignore them.
When Zhang Shan came closer, Changsheng hurriedly bowed his head and said, "Uncle."
Although Zhang Shan was surprised and confused, he knew that Chang Sheng did not know about this matter, so the expression on his face was not angry, and his tone was quite calm, "The emperor has issued a decree, ordering you to withdraw from Taoism. The emperor is the destined emperor, and the nine states share the same fate." Lord, the imperial edict is greater than the legal edict, from this moment on you are no longer my Taoist at Longhu Mountain."
Changsheng was already in a state of confusion, and when he heard Zhang Shan say this, he had mixed emotions, "This, this, this..."
"Master Li, please go to the Protector's Mansion to gather together in the afternoon." Zhang Shan said.
Hearing that Zhang Shan changed his title, Changsheng became more and more uneasy. He hurriedly turned to look at Zhang Mo. His original intention was to ask Zhang Mo for help, but after looking over, he remembered that Zhang Mo was also involved. At this time, Zhang Mo Mo's expression was not very natural either. He wanted to smile at him to show relief, but he felt that smiling at this moment might misunderstand the officials, so his expression was often stiff. It was inappropriate to smile, and it was inappropriate to be expressionless.
After Zhang Shan finished speaking, he left first, followed by Zhang Mo. According to past practice, Zhang Mo would say a few words of encouragement to him, but this time Zhang Mo did not speak again, but followed Zhang Shan unnaturally out of the court.
After Zhang Shan and Zhang Mo left, the officials began to exit the palace against the wall. Changsheng was still in shock and stunned, eager to find a quiet place to think calmly, but Long Haotian did not give him such an opportunity. , followed him gloatingly, and kept congratulating him, making him blush and feel embarrassed.
Long Haotian often suffered at the hands of Changsheng, but going around in circles was a blessing in disguise, and there were many benefits. Seeing that the teasing was almost done, Changsheng was about to have an attack if he continued, so he put away his gloating face and changed his tone, "Are you surprised?"
"What?" Changsheng asked casually.
"You haven't seen the emperor's thoughts yet?" Long Haotian asked again.
Seeing Changsheng frowning and saying nothing, Long Haotian whispered, "Your Majesty, by doing this, you kill several birds with one stone."
Changsheng still didn't answer, he just tilted his head and looked at Long Haotian.
Long Haotian said, "The Emperor knows that you like Zhang Mo, and Zhang Mo is your uncle..."
When Long Haotian said this, Chang Sheng frowned and hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Don't show your teeth to me. I'm just telling the truth. That day when Dongfang Chen humiliated Zhang Mo on the ring, you rushed to the ring like crazy. Even if you take off someone's hand, even a fool will know that you like Zhang Mo."
"Stay away from me." Changsheng walked quickly, trying to distance himself from Long Haotian.
Long Haotian was tall and took a few steps to catch up with Chang Sheng, "Zhang Mo is your uncle. It is against the rules for you to like her. Those fake prudes and pseudo-Taoists outside can scold you to death. The only way is to withdraw from Taoism." Only then can you be with Zhang Mo. By doing this, the emperor is actually taking the blame for you and clearing the way for you."
Although Changsheng didn't answer, he slowed down his walking speed.
Long Haotian said again, "The emperor wants to win over you, so naturally he won't steal women from you. If he takes Zhang Mo as his concubine, you will definitely not work for him again. It's okay to just leave. You are so angry that you might break into the palace one night and chop off his head."
Changsheng frowned and squinted again after hearing this.
"Why are you glaring at me? It's not like you've never done this before," Long Haotian said with a smile, "Do you really think the emperor doesn't know who burned Pingkangfang?"
Chang Sheng was speechless, withdrew his gaze and continued to move forward.
Long Haotian followed behind and chattered non-stop, "You have done great service by eradicating the eunuchs. The emperor rewarded you heavily by granting you a marriage, and he also took this opportunity to have you withdraw from Taoism. Longhushan will no longer be able to control you." "
Long Haotian was quite proud of his analysis, "Furthermore, the emperor also took the opportunity to beat up the Ni family. Don't think that having money can lead to spiritual enlightenment. In the Tang Dynasty, the only one who has the final say is the emperor. No matter how rich the Ni family is, it will be useless." . Moreover, the Ni family's martial arts competition was the day before the children's contest. The Ni family was obviously trying to steal people from the emperor. The emperor must have been unhappy, so he gave Zhang Mo to you knowing that you were the son-in-law of the Ni family. Such a move Now you are far away from the Ni family, and the emperor also gave you a surname. From now on, you are neither from Longhu Mountain nor from the Ni family, you are just a member of the emperor."
Although Changsheng didn't answer, he admired Long Haotian's analysis. At least 90% of what Long Haotian said was right. The emperor's marriage grant today was indeed a precursor to taking action against the Ni family. The emperor did not want him to be in the Ni family. Jia Jia had to choose between Longhushan and Longhushan, but directly downplayed his relationship with Longhushan and the Ni family, and snatched him away from the hands of Longhushan and the Ni family.
Long Haotian is a bad guy, but this guy can command a hundred thousand people, so he is not a stupid bad guy. Long Haotian has a clear purpose in getting close to him. He wants money because he is about to go out to recruit troops. The court agreed before Raise one million taels of military pay for him, but now the household department is under the control of Changsheng, so if you want money, you have to ask Changsheng.
Changsheng responded casually, walked out of the palace gate, threw away Long Haotian, and rode back on his own.
On the way back to the Yushitai, Changsheng's face was always hot, and it was difficult to calm down. It was not until he returned to the Yushitai, closed the door and lay on the bed that he relaxed a little. Long Haotian's previous inference was not unreasonable. The emperor was indeed considering this marriage. The emperor did not completely trust Longhu Mountain. He was too close to Longhu Mountain and the emperor was worried. He had to keep a distance from Longhu Mountain to feel at ease.
However, Longhushan was about to see through the emperor's intentions and would not have much objection to the emperor. The reason was very simple. After the marriage, although he was not a Taoist priest of Longhushan, he became Longhushan's son-in-law. As far as Hushan is concerned, he is still one of his own.
The Ni family was undoubtedly the one who suffered the most from the emperor's decision, and the emperor conveyed a very obvious intention to the Ni family by conferring a marriage, that is, he was going to take action against the Ni family.
Changsheng's mood at this time was very complicated. In fact, he had already thought about quitting last night, but at this time, he no longer wanted to leave. The reason why his mentality changed like this was undoubtedly due to the marriage granted by the emperor.
To be fair, he didn't know how he felt about Zhang Mo, because he had never thought about it carefully before. To be precise, due to ethics, he never dared to think about it seriously. But one thing is for sure, that is Zhang Mo. If Mo followed someone else, he would be unhappy, and he would be unhappy in a desperate way.
But to say that he has bad thoughts about Zhang Mo is not true. His feelings for Zhang Mo are not the kind of lust between men and women. They are mixed with complex emotions including gratitude, trust, admiration, and like. , but one thing he was sure of was that he had never thought of possessing Zhang Mo.
After lying down for a while, Changsheng turned over and sat up, changing into casual clothes. The Ni family was the biggest victim of the emperor's marriage today. He had to go to the Ni family to have an honest conversation with Ni and see what Ni Zhuo thought about the matter. What are your plans for the future...
