Chapter 60：

The emperor has passed the year of his destiny at this time, but his body is still tall and straight, as long as the saddle and bow are wound, there are no more than a handful of opponents in the entire capital, the first of which is The adopted son he taught himself.

implicated. Including himself, the three brothers and three brothers are now only the emperor, and the three sisters are only the eldest sister.

But none of the ministers from the dragon were as tragic as the Huo family. In order to hold back the heavy army for themselves, the Huo family was almost wiped out. Now Ling Budo is the brother of the Huo family left in this world The only blood.

The emperor is sometimes pleased that Ling Budo is strong and decisive, but sometimes he is not happy that he is too outstanding. The emperor often thought that it would be better if his adopted son was like ordinary noble children, or like his own sons, who loved power, wealth and silk, wine and hunting, and had girls and concubines. If so, the emperor may be a little disappointed that he is not so like the elder brother of the Huo family, but he can bestow these things anyway.

) of the love, it seems that everything in this world does not care.

The emperor knew that the top one on the list of the best sons-in-law in the capital was Yuan Shanjian, the son of Yuan Zhoumu, but from the top of the list to 100, there was no Ling Budo's name. Well, it's true that this Shuzi is unpredictable. After Yuchang County Master and Yuhou's daughter have hit a nail one after another, few families dare to come forward and make fun of themselves.

Of course, the little lady of the Cheng family was not her fiancée at first. According to Shicai’s questioning of her adopted son Husong, he learned that he and the Cheng family had met several times before. , Goodbye in the resident courtyard on the outskirts of Huaxian County, oh, we met in a hurry outside the city gate, and then today.

The emperor was very careful and quickly came to two conclusions.

First, Ling Budo had his heart set on the house hunt. Who would have thought that the Lou and Cheng families would follow the fire, moving so fast, when he turned around to find out that his sweetheart had already A marriage contract was made, so far, I gave up and no longer insisted.

Secondly, Ling Budo really regarded the Lou family child as his little brother, and he also regarded the Cheng family as his brother-in-law wife.

Ling Budo naturally said that the scenery is beautiful, but what is the truth? The emperor got up and paced back and forth in the dormitory in annoyance, not knowing which conclusion he should hope for.

If it is the former, do you tell them to retire quickly so that the marriage can be completed? ! After all, the Lou and Cheng families were officially engaged, and even the monarch could not insult his subjects. But if it's the latter... the emperor sighed heavily, then it would be better to entangle his fiancee, at least the adopted son doesn't have to be a wandering soul, and he knows where to start.

The queen, who was reading books in the tent, quietly watched the emperor for a while, and smiled: "What happened to your majesty today? But you are trapped in military affairs?"

"No, Zisheng was injured." The emperor's tone was tight, "By the way, does the queen remember the little lady of the Cheng family?"

The queen raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Why don't you remember, A-Jiao sued me several times before and after, saying that the little girl was mean and mean, had a bad character, and didn't even know a few words. "

"You can only believe half of what Ah Li says. If she speaks ill of you before you, is it good for you to be educated." The emperor waved his sleeves and sat beside the queen, "I remember Mr. Lou's servant. I once boasted to me that the little lady Cheng said something about 'a desolate eye can make a great deed', it can be seen that although she does not understand the language and ink, she is quite courageous!"

The queen nodded: "That's right. I have already reprimanded A Jia, Cheng Xiaowei and his wife were loyal to the country, so they had to abandon their daughter, which made Cheng Xiaoniang lack education, how could she be ridiculed because of this. Didn't His Majesty give marriage to the two families a while ago?"

The emperor choked.

The queen turned her head to recall for a moment, and then said: "At that time, His Majesty also said that Cheng Xiaowei was both virtuous and talented, but unfortunately the family is a little weaker, but the Lou family loves that little lady more than anything else. "

The emperor twisted his beard and said in a muffled voice, "...Little yellow mouth, where do you know what you like."

The Empress thinks that the emperor's words are insane tonight, whether he is in favor of the mutual affection of the children, or against their self-determination for life or the unworthy of the family. She put down the scroll of bamboo slips: "Your Majesty, is there something on your mind?"

The emperor sighed deeply, he didn't know what he wanted, he could only say: "... His mansion!"

"...Your Majesty can call Zisheng into the palace." The queen held back her smile, still dignified and elegant.

Who knew that the emperor shook his head and continued the language style of the night: "Zisheng is in his own mansion-" Only then can someone come to thank him, if the little girl understands the truth.

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Shao Shang certainly understands the truth. She not only came to thank her, but also thanked her three times in one go!

The first day, that is, the day after returning to the capital from Tu Gaoshan, Shao Shang asked his servants to bring a full cart full of gifts, and invited them upstairs, intending to go together to thank Ling Budo, Unexpectedly, before going out, Lou Taipu deliberately told a fake and came along.

Yet it was unbelievably empty and deserted. Entering from the gate to the main room after the third entry, except for the two neat and solemn guards patrolling the house, Shao Shang did not see a single servant or maid.

It's more of a military camp than the residence of the powerful.

What is cooler than the mansion is the atmosphere of visiting a doctor.

Shao Shang and Lou Yao are very enthusiastic, Lou Tai servant is also very sincere, but Ling Budo seems to have a magical ability, no matter what people start, he can talk about the topic in two sentences. After a while, the three had to withdraw.

Lou Yao thinks that the elder brother of the Ling family must be seriously injured and should be given a good rest.

The young businessman sensed the unpleasantness under Ling Budo's polite and indifferent face, and thought that maybe they wanted to tell him about the Yanhui Pagoda, but Lou's uncle and nephew were not at the side. Good mouth.

On the second day, Shaoshang searched a few cans of wound medicine from his father's warehouse and planned to visit the doctor again. Who knew that Father Cheng and Mrs. Xiao insisted on going, Shaoshang was helpless, Had to go with the parents.

Ling Budo is a little more enthusiastic this time, but there is only this difference—

"Fortunately, brother, you passed by, otherwise Shao Shang would have fallen off the cliff." "Well, if I were not here, Shao Shang would have died."

"Fortunately, Lord Ling passed by, otherwise the little girl would have fallen off the cliff." "If I'm not here, what should I do?"

Gate, a science girl, did not know this ancient art of conversation, so she could only laugh on the sidelines, but the Cheng couple looked complicated. Soon, we couldn't talk anymore that day, and the family of three went home like this.

On the third day, Shao Shang, with amazing perseverance, wanted to go to Ling Mansion again. This time, Mrs. Xiao directly sent three sons, Shao Gong, to follow her daughter. Shao Shang wanted to get rid of him several times on the road, Cheng Shao Gong said bluntly: "You are careful, my mother said, you are going to get married, in order to prevent melon Tian Li Xia, you are not allowed to get too close to Master Ling!"

Shao Shang sighs: Why does no one believe that she and Ling Budo are pure.

Just when Shao Shang thought that this visit would be a waste of water, he found that Lingfu was very lively today. Follow.

The person who personally opened the door for Shaoshang was the smiling young Liang Qiufei. He seemed not surprised that Shaoshang had his elder brother with him, and also enthusiastically informed: "Today, His Royal Highness the Prince has brought a few A distinguished guest is visiting my family, and they are having a banquet in the front yard."

Yuan Shen, dressed in a moon-white Confucian robe, was elegant and handsome, and smiled at her from afar.

The current prince is very charitable. Tuantuan has a short beard under his face. Seeing the Cheng brothers and sisters bowing down in court, he hurriedly helped him up and praised Cheng Shi. The common words of 'the public is loyal to the country, and the courage is extraordinary'.

No matter how naughty Cheng Shaogong was, he was only a 14-year-old boy. At this time, seeing the prince was so excited that he couldn't even speak smoothly, so he stammered two words "Your Highness, ministers and ministers." ...", a young man in Chinese clothing next to him burst out laughing.

The brothers and sisters looked over and saw that it was Ban Xiaohou who they had met at Lou's house that day. Ban Xiaohou laughed apologetically, and immediately cupped his hands apologetically, "I'm rude, don't take offense, Third Young Master Cheng. I have loved to laugh since I was a child, and I didn't come for you."

Cheng Shaogong was not angry either, and said with a smile: "It's okay, I'll be laughing if I change it." At this time, the tension passed, and he regained his natural and free spirit.

Yuan Shen glanced at the slender girl who had lowered her head and sat down since she came in, and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness has a good ear today, this third son of Cheng is good at blowing xun, I have heard from friends I have boasted several times, and Zhidao has the style of an ancient gentleman."

The prince saw that Cheng Shaogong was open-minded and cheerful, handsome and elegant, and after hearing Yuan Shen's praise, he felt a little love in his heart, and said with a smile: "It's very good, very good, young palace, you can also join the table, Have a drink with me."

Cheng Shaogong was very willing in her heart, but she wondered: "Today, this minister is accompanying the younger sister to thank Lord Ling for saving his life."

The prince smiled kindly: "Zisheng is injured and can't drink alcohol. He is resting in the rest, and let the lady go to thank you..."

Before the words were finished, a sharp-sounding young man said, "Zisheng helped him at will, for fear that some people would pretend to be thankful, and stick to it like cowhide. Untangled."

Shao Shang suddenly raised his head, all the sons in the hall only felt that the snow in front of them was bright and dazzling, and they all thought to themselves, this little girl from Cheng's life is not bad, Lou's boy Good luck.

Yuan Shen's complexion changed greatly, and he was about to sneer at this man, when a king's grandson who was sitting beside him poured his own drink suddenly said: "Wang Long, you dare to arrange Shiro , is tired of living. The last time he hung you under the high eaves of Feifeng Pavilion and blew the cold wind for two hours, have you forgotten?"

"You?!" The son named Wang Long was embarrassed, and his angry appearance became more and more similar to his sister Wang Ji.

The prince saw that the two were about to quarrel, and whispered: "Aaron, shut up! Fourth brother, what are you talking about?!"

Cheng Shaogong was still angry and wanted to seek justice for her younger sister: "Young Master Wang, you just said..."

"This is the prince?" Shao Shang suddenly opened his mouth and said politely, "The little girl and Lingmei have met..."

Wang Long and the fourth prince stopped arguing, and the princes also turned their heads to listen to the girl.

"...It was at the banquet of the Wan family. The first time we met, the two of us quarreled." The girl smiled slightly, "It was for Lord Ling. I didn't expect to see Wang for the first time today. Young master, we are going to fight again for Lord Ling."

With a 'puff', Ban Xiaohou couldn't help laughing again.

Yuan Shen couldn't help laughing, and hurriedly made up the knife: "Master Ban Xiaohou has loved to laugh since he was a child, but he didn't go there for you, Prince Wang, don't blame him."

The fourth prince also smiled and said, "Wang Long, if you want to talk about Mrs. Cheng, please tell me about the Wan family's fall from the bridge that day."

During the banquet, all the sons laughed lightly, thinking: Among the little girls in the city who stick to Ling Budo like cowhide, isn't the first one your sister Wang Ji, you are too embarrassed say people. The other little girls chased Ling Budo and joined in the fun. After that, they both got married, but your sister is a tangled mess.

At this time, Liang Qiufei came out from the back room impatiently, with a smile on his face, bowed and said, "My lord heard that Mrs. Cheng came to thank you, and asked my subordinates to invite people in."

Yuan Shen froze in his heart, and the strange feeling he had when he was stationed in the other courtyard came up again.

Young merchants resigned with a dignified salute to everyone.

Cheng Shaogong could not have followed, but after Wang Long said so, he would never let the younger sister have a wishful reputation, so he had to follow up anyway to thank him.

Liang Qiufei could only watch the Cheng family brothers and sisters walk back, and couldn't help but glared at Wang Long over there.

Ling Budoubt seemed to have just showered and groomed today, her fair complexion was tinged with jade-colored moisture, and her long black hair was draped over her snow-white satin shirt. He was just reclining on the Hu bed, like an ancient painting depicting a fallen city.

He has heard the voice outside, quietly leaning against the hidden sac, no mood on his face.

With Cheng Shaogong present, Shao Shang couldn't talk about the Yanhui Pagoda, so the three of them exchanged a few words in such a lukewarm manner.

Shao Shang felt apologetic in his heart, looked sideways at his brother, then looked up at Ling Budo, and said in a low voice, "Actually, I have always..." She wanted to say, except for the first time, After that, she always wanted to come alone to visit the doctor, but she couldn't make it.

"You don't have to say it, I know." Ling Budo said softly.

Cheng Shaogong sternly sneered, secretly complaining: Since you already know what you don't say, what nonsense are you talking about!

"Does your arm still hurt?" Shao Shang looked concerned.

Ling Budo smiled and said, "You only asked me whether it hurts from the beginning to the end, but you don't ask if it is a hindrance to the bow horse?"

Shao Shangchun laughed sincerely: "It's fine if it doesn't hurt, it doesn't matter if you can pull the bow."

Ling Budo stared back with tenderness in his eyes.

Cheng Shaogong was about to cough twice to interrupt the sincere atmosphere, so Ling Budo took a light glance over, he was inexplicably chilled, and quickly shut up.

Ling Budo turned around and was about to say a few words when there was a loud shout from outside. A drunken voice was talking, and it came over intermittently—"...I have seen this little lady Cheng, meeting people... Eleven..."

Cheng Shaogong's face darkened, she glared at Ling Budo and Shaoshang, then got up and strode outside, determined to defend the younger sister.

Shao Shang was frightened, looked at Ling Budo in a panic, and Liang Qiufei, who was standing beside him, said in a low voice, "Young lord, why don't you..."

Ling Budo raised his hand to stop the boy from continuing, and looked at the girl gently: "When you and I met, except for Tu Gaoshan a few days ago, there were others present. Don't be afraid, I'll tell you. ."

Strode out of the outer hall, only to see Cheng Shaogong holding the front of a man with a pointed mouth and monkey cheeks, and shouted angrily: "...Master Huang, how can you talk like this!"

Wang Long fanned the flames and laughed loudly: "... Young Master Cheng, after your sister has done it, are you afraid of being told?!"

Everyone laughed and watched the show. Cheng Shaogong raised his fist and wanted to fight, the prince, the fourth prince and Yuan Shen all stood up and stopped. The difference is that the Crown Prince wants to stop Cheng Shao Gong from beating his cousin, Yuan Shen wants to stop Huang Yang and continue to talk about Shao Shang's slanderousness, and the Fourth Prince wants to stop everyone.

Everyone stopped talking and moving, watching silently.

"Young businessman!" Cheng Shaogong said anxiously, "Don't make a fool of yourself!"

"Although I'm a little girl, I know what to do and sit upright, Mr. Huang, but it doesn't matter!" Shao Shang recalled Ling Budo's words, and the more he thought about it, the more confident he became. Unless this surnamed Huang bumps into her and Ling Buxuan in Yanhui Tower, there is no evidence of a private meeting!

Ling Budo was already standing under the porch. Hearing this, he stopped and listened with a smile.

Huang Yang had already sobered up a bit at this time, seeing that he could not come to the stage, he had to say in a loud voice: "Twice! One time at the gate of the iron shop on the edge of the city, and one time outside the city Outside the mill. I saw you talking to a man. The man turned his back twice, but it should be the same man by his body shape!"

Huh? ! Shao Shang's brain suddenly loosened, and after a while, he went to look at Yuan Shen who was beside him.

Yuan Shen was also a little sluggish, completely caught off guard.

"Miss Cheng, don't say it's not you! Don't say that man is your elder brother! I can't see his face, but he is taller than your elder brothers!" Seeing that the girl didn't deny it immediately, Huang Yang became proud, "You even drove a small red-gold car, and the servants and I both saw it for real! Say, who is that man, is it Shirou! Haha! , haha, oops..."

Huang Yang was smiling when he caught a glimpse of Ling Budo who was covered in frost under the porch, the laughter stopped abruptly, and he was terrified.

"I'll tell you." Yuan Shen took a few steps forward, inexplicably cheerful and excited, but his attitude was doubly gentle, "His Royal Highness, the fourth prince, Cheng Sangong, everyone, little lady Cheng The man I met twice is the one who is here."

When this remark came out, everyone except Shao Shang was stunned.

Liang Qiufei stared blankly at Ling Budo, only to feel that his young master was already full of chills.

Yuan Shen bowed to the Cheng brothers and sisters, smiled and said, "It's about the daughter, it's about the teacher..."

Not waiting for him to explain, Shaoshang has already said loudly: "This matter involves the Cheng family's family affairs, so it is inconvenient to go into details. But please two His Royal Highnesses and all the young masters believe that the two times between me and Yuan Gongzi The meeting is purely for the sake of the elders!"

Then Huang Yang and Wang Long were stunned, and the rest of them all had unexpected expressions.

This mansion gate was hit by a car two hundred feet away! How?"

After making this very popular oath, Shaoshang resigned to all the sons in the hall, and bowed to the prince and the fourth prince, and then waved his sleeves and left with satisfaction, even his own compatriots Brother forgot to take it away.

Cheng Shaogong silently folded his fists, looked at Ling Budo, whose cold face turned a little under the porch, and then turned to look at Yuan Shen, whose face was cold in the hall, he suddenly felt that he knew too much too much.

…

This matter cannot be concealed from the emperor, who has been paying close attention to Ling Budo these days.

But why is no one spreading the scandal about the adopted son? If the scene of the cliff saving the beauty was seen and passed on by word of mouth, wouldn't it be...

The righteous emperor came back to his senses and decided to stop this immoral association.

But at this moment, including the emperor, Ling Budo, Shaoshang, Yuan Shen, and even Lou Cheng, did not know that the change would come so quickly.