"It's not that it can't be considered. I do want the beauty of adulthood, but this is an edict issued by the late emperor himself, and I can't change it even if I don't like it." Prince Yan took a sip of tea and looked at Chu with a joking expression.

Xiaomeng seemed to remember all the expressions on her face.

Chu Xiaomeng curled her lips. Sure enough, it was not something she could change with just two or three words. Chu Xiaomeng couldn't help but curse in her heart. It seemed that being a prince was not a good thing. He couldn't make the final decision in marriage. In ancient times, parents like this

The matchmaker's words are really fatal. It is said that Chu Qianqian was promised marriage right after he was born. Fortunately, the partner is such an outstanding man as Prince Yan. If it were replaced by someone with missing arms and legs, wouldn't it be a pity for a big man?

Beauty?

Chu Xiaomeng didn't know that she went from lamenting that Prince Yan couldn't make the final decision on the marriage to being glad that Chu Qianqian's proposed marriage partner was Prince Yan.

"Ah! Your Majesty, I can't chat with you anymore. I haven't even finished today's work yet." Chu Xiaomeng finally remembered the purpose of her trip and saw that it was already past noon.

This is the first time that Chu Xiaomeng has postponed work so late.

Prince Yan was stunned. He said that Chu Xiaomeng was really conscientious in her work and never saw her being perfunctory. This fact made Prince Yan look at her with admiration. He originally thought that with Chu Xiaomeng's temperament, she should be lazy and slippery.

It's a common thing, and Prince Yan wouldn't care too much if he turned a blind eye, but this girl is very serious and can't find any faults.

After Chu Xiaomeng finished speaking, she picked up the little monster. Before leaving, she didn't forget to send the little monster back so as not to disturb Prince Yan here. Before she even took a few steps, she was stopped by Prince Yan.

"Chu Xiaomeng." Prince Yan suddenly shouted.

"What's wrong?" Chu Xiaomeng turned around, and a ray of sunlight happened to fall on her body, and the long skirt slid into a beautiful arc.

Prince Yan pursed his lips and completely forgot what he wanted to say. He moved his eyes dryly and said in a light tone: "Nothing, just go ahead."

Chu Xiaomeng glanced at the expression on Prince Yan's face again uncertainly, and only when she was sure that Prince Yan had let her go did she look back. She only thought about why Prince Yan was acting weird today, and his tone of voice was also a bit weird.

.But this idea only appeared in her mind for a moment, and was quickly thrown out of her mind.

It wasn't until the person walked more than ten steps that Prince Yan cast his eyes on Chu Xiaomeng. He looked at her figure holding the cat and walking slowly on the road. Somehow, the doubts in his heart deepened.

.

Chu Xiaomeng, who are you?

She was able to brazenly talk to him about his marriage to Chu Qianqian today, and even when he deliberately used Chu Qianqian to test her, he was so calm, as if he was really talking to him about another person, which made Prince Yan feel even more

Things are not that simple anymore.

Not long after, a black figure fell behind Lord Yan. The black figure was inexplicably more solemn. The veil covered his face, only revealing a pair of dark eyes. When he saw Lord Yan, he knelt down with his fists clasped in his hands, and he said in a low voice.

A voice sounded: "Your Majesty, my subordinates have searched the entire Chu Mansion according to Your Majesty's instructions. There is indeed something right!"

Prince Yan raised his eyebrows and motioned for him to continue.

"The Chu Mansion intentionally hides Chu Qianqian. Chu Qianqian has never even left her own courtyard for so many years. The most people who come to her courtyard are Chu Susu and the current wife of the Chu family. The people who usually negotiate with her only stop by.

Within the confines of Chu Mansion. However, I pretended to be dead for three days because I accidentally drank poison, and woke up again on the morning of the fourth day. This incident had already happened before the day when the prince went to Chu Mansion. Now Chu Mansion

Chu Qianqian was not seen here. The Chu government paid no attention to Chu Qianqian’s disappearance just like when she faked her death.” The man in black truthfully reported the information he had investigated and looked at Prince Yan’s expression.

His eyes darkened little by little, and he asked again: "Your Majesty, do you need your subordinates to continue investigating Chu Qianqian's whereabouts?"

Prince Yan's heart was surging with emotion, but his face was just silent. The surroundings were inexplicably filled with a powerful aura, as if the sky was about to change.

"No need." Prince Yan was just sure that Chu Xiaomeng was Chu Qianqian, the eldest lady of the Chu family, but there were some things that he hadn't been able to figure out yet, and I'm afraid it wouldn't be easy to find out.

"Mu Yi, just keep an eye on Chu Xiaomeng these days. If she leaves the house again, tell me as soon as possible." Prince Yan seemed to be explaining something important. Fortunately, Mu Yi never dared to do anything that Prince Yan told him.

There were too many guesses, so I just said "hello" softly.

"Your Highness, do you really need to ignore the rumors? I'm afraid it won't be easy to explain to the Emperor." Mu Yi thought about it and decided to remind Prince Yan again.

Prince Yan waved his hands, and the expression on his face softened a little, not as sharp as at the beginning. Mu Yi was surprised by this small change in Prince Yan. Is this still the Prince Yan he knew?

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The Jinluan Palace can be said to be magnificent. Its area is half the size of the entire palace. Supporting the entire Jinluan Palace are gilded columns wrapped by twelve golden dragons. Nine tripods are listed in them, interpreting the emperor's words and the tripods on the ground.

The plush carpets are spread all the way to the outside of the palace, displaying countless splendor, wealth and luxury.

The emperor is a man less than twenty years old. He is sitting in the court hall without losing any dignity. He is wrapped in a wide yellow robe and the belt around his waist restrains him, making him slim and strong. He is somewhat similar to Prince Yan.

I can't help but frown with similar eyebrows, especially when dealing with government affairs.

After debating a resolution for several days, there was still no definite answer. The civil and military officials in the court all insisted on their own opinions. They argued with each other and refused to accept anyone. After several days in a row, the emperor made people have a headache with the quarrel, but this court again

Having no choice but to go up, the emperor had no choice but to bite the bullet and be patient, and spent another morning like this.

After all the civil and military officials had almost left, the emperor got down from the dragon chair. The father-in-law next to him immediately came up to him and fanned the emperor with a feather fan. I wonder if the wind was a little cold. The emperor

He waved his hand and asked people to move aside quickly, pinched his forehead with a headache, looked at Prince Yan with a rather sad look, and sighed: "Oh! Brother Emperor is here to stay, but what matters do you want to discuss with me? If it's a big matter, Brother Emperor can decide by himself.

But, I believe in your ability, so don’t bother me like those bad old men!"

When the emperor came down, Prince Yan lowered his head slightly. Listening to the emperor's uncontrollable words, Prince Yan just chuckled and replied: "The emperor is joking. But if it weren't for the emperor's oral instructions, I naturally wouldn't come here specially."

Your Majesty, why have you forgotten what you said?"

With Prince Yan's reminder, the emperor's chaotic mind suddenly came to his senses. Wasn't it because Prince Yan stayed behind that he personally asked his father-in-law to deliver the message?

The emperor immediately became interested and asked Prince Yan to follow him to the study to talk. Prince Yan just smiled and was so respectful that no one could fault him. He followed the emperor into the study and watched as the emperor transferred everyone out.

, when I was about to make tea myself, I finally let Prince Yan take over the job.

"Brother, you don't have to be so distant from me, and you don't have to be so respectful in front of me. You are my only blood-related brother, and there shouldn't be such hypocritical etiquette between brothers." The emperor couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

They were twisted together, and it looked like Prince Yan still felt a little aggrieved.

Prince Yan shook his head with a smile, but did not stop pouring tea in his hand, and said: "Your Majesty, I know that the Emperor cares about brotherhood, but the relationship between monarch and minister is originally one of assistance. If I assist you, you can bring peace to the world.

, When the world is at peace, the country can last long..."

Before Prince Yan could say anything else, the emperor immediately stopped Prince Yan and could not let him speak any more.

"Brother Emperor! Can we not mention this matter today? This is a study, not near the Jinluan Palace." The emperor was deeply afraid that Prince Yan would give him another long speech. He had just escaped from the sea of ​​suffering, but he must not fall into it again.

Prince Yan only smiled and asked: "If you don't mention it, then you won't mention it. Then what do you mean when the emperor asks his ministers to stay and not talk about state affairs?"

Prince Yan filled the emperor and himself with tea, and handed a cup to the emperor. He held his own cup in the palm of his hand and blew the smoke from it gently.

The emperor suddenly became interested, leaned forward and smiled maliciously at Prince Yan: "Brother, I heard there are a lot of rumors about you outside, why don't you tell me?"

That rumor was naturally known to everyone. After all, even the emperor in the palace heard it. Of course, even if the emperor couldn't hear it, Prince Yan would find a way to make him hear it.

"I'm afraid that's not a rumor, right? Brother Emperor, do you have a girl you like? Otherwise, how could you let me know." The emperor had already seen through Prince Yan.

Prince Yan raised his eyebrows and took a serious look at the emperor for the first time. It seemed that this boy was not really such a bastard. He still had some brains. However, his brains were all used on these things. No wonder all the old ministers were

So sad.

"Your Majesty is so well-informed. You are worried about this little thing." Prince Yan smiled meaningfully and tapped his fingers on the table.

"Brother Emperor, tell me quickly! Bring her here someday so that I can meet her too. I really want to know what kind of girl the Emperor Brother can fall in love with."

The emperor once thought that a person as ruthless and desireless as Prince Yan would never be liked by anyone. After all, there were so many girls in Bianjing City who wanted to marry him, but none of them could catch his eye. No.

Knowing who could have such courage, the emperor wondered whether he should issue an imperial edict to reward the woman he had never met before.

Prince Yan seemed to have been used to the emperor's reaction for a long time, and asked meaningfully: "Your Majesty, if you want to see her, you will certainly have the opportunity. However, there is another matter that requires your help at the moment." (To be completed.)
Chapter completed!