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"Have you heard? When General Ling and the others come back, the emperor will hold a banquet in the palace to cleanse them up and commend their achievements this time. At that time, all orders from the fourth rank and above must bring their sons and daughters to participate. You just returned to the emperor The city may not be very clear, usually at this time, there will be a huge blind date ceremony, yesterday I overheard my elder brother telling my father that the emperor seems to intend to choose the main concubine and side concubine for the princes."

Xiang Zhuo dragged the stool and leaned over, and said immodestly after finishing speaking: "If this is the case, in my capacity, I'm afraid it will be easy to be selected."

The second son of the Marquis of Lin'an, even the main concubine, let alone the side concubine, after eavesdropping on his father's conversation yesterday, he couldn't sleep all night. Today he was thinking about it at home, and finally ran away Coming here, for some reason, he always felt that he could say anything in front of Shen Liang, and he would never betray him, let alone take what he said and spread it everywhere.

"It is very possible. The Marquis of Lin'an is a civil servant. Under normal circumstances, your family's twin sons and daughters will be assigned to the royal children. Now only the eldest prince, the second prince and the third prince have married concubines, and the rest of the princes are all unmarried. , if the emperor really moves his mind, you should not be able to run away."

In fact, Shen Liang agreed, but in exchange for Xiang Zhuo's small eyes of resentment: "I'm annoyed because I can't run away, Liang Liang, you know that the person I like is Jing Shizi, but last time I I told my father and brothers that I want to marry Jing Shizi, but they not only disagreed, but also ordered me not to mention it in the future, don't even think about it, and don't give me a chance to fight for it."

He couldn't figure it out, why Jing Shizi couldn't do it?In terms of looks, birth, and knowledge, how did he lose to those dignified princes who knew how to fight for power all day long?

"Did you really tell Lord Hou and the others?"

Shen Liang was not without surprise, and then said weakly: "How can you say that you were born in a prince's family, why don't you understand that it is impossible between you and Jing Shizi? Fortunately, your father and brother are understanding people, Xiang Zhuo, if you don't want to marry because of Jing Xiran, and if Jing Xiran doesn't have the determination not to marry because of you, I advise you to give up."

Although the Marquis of Huaiyang no longer holds military power, their prestige among the soldiers still exists. Although the Marquis of Lin'an is a civil servant, this generation of Xiang Qing is the son of heaven who is expected to be in the cabinet, as long as he does not commit any stupidity His big mistake would surely be prominent in the future, how could the emperor allow such two families to marry?In the previous life, the reason why he gave Xiang Zhuo to the second prince as a continuation was to balance the power among the several princes. He even guarded against his own son, let alone the two powerful families?

"Why do you even say that?"

Xiang Zhuo's face suddenly fell, and he looked like he was about to cry. When his father and brother rejected him, his father persuaded him in the same way. He understood what he should understand, but if he likes someone, he likes it if he wants to. If he likes it and doesn't like it, then he doesn't have to be so painfully entangled.

"It seems that someone should have told you everything that needs to be said, Xiang Zhuo, I don't have to persuade you to give up, if you can make Jing Xiran fall in love with you, if you don't want to marry, then you can try to marry her." Let him fight for your happiness together, the problem is that he doesn't even know now, even if you have the support of your father and brother, what should you do if he refuses to marry you?"

Shen Liang didn't want to hit him, but just hoped that he could be more rational and see the essence of the matter clearly. He is no different from himself in his previous life. It was himself and those who cared about him.

"I understand what you said, but I just like him. Even if I can't marry him, I will never marry those princes. What kind of royal nobles are the sons of the Tian family? They only use my father and brother, how can they treat me sincerely? "

It's not that Xiang Zhuo doesn't know what's good and what's wrong, he's too stupid to see the situation clearly, he just can't help himself, he likes someone so much that he can't control it at all.

"If you just don't want to marry into the royal family, I have a solution."

"real?!"

Hearing this, Xiang Zhuo regained his energy immediately, but Shen Liang acted as if he was deliberately teasing him, and did not respond to him immediately, but picked up the teacup and sipped it leisurely, until he saw him scratching his head and about to run away. Said: "Do you know why your father and brother don't agree with you marrying Jing Xiran?"

"I know, isn't it because the emperor won't allow it?"

Xiang Zhuo couldn't help but rolled his eyes. It's fine for the dead emperor to take care of the world, even young people's marriage affairs. If there is nothing to do, he will mess up the couples, and one day he will be punished.

"Okay, don't scold him in your heart."

Seeing through his full of resentment at a glance, Shen Liang shook his head amusedly, and then said solemnly: "You are right, the Marquis of Lin'an disagreed with the son because the emperor did not allow it, otherwise Jing Xiran would definitely be the best Chenglongkuai's son-in-law, others can't ask for it, how could they order you to lose your mind? Let me ask you again, do you know why the emperor doesn't allow it?"

"Why else? Isn't it that the Marquis of Lin'an and Marquis of Huaiyang are both princely families? It's not Liangliang, what are you trying to say? Why do I become more and more confused the more I listen?"

Once, Xiang Zhuo felt that talking to Shen Liang was too tiring, and his brain couldn't keep up at all.

"Very good, it seems that you are not so stupid as to be hopelessly stupid, Xiang Zhuo, let's change our thinking, since he is afraid of the marriage of the two noble families, you think he will not be afraid of the marriage of the noble family and the prince." Look at the first concubine and the second concubine. Before they got married, they were all well-known good girls. Although they have strong backgrounds, their personal abilities are not outstanding at all, and they are very easy to control. As for the third concubine, he is a special case , because His Royal Highness the third prince is only thinking about eating, even if you marry him a powerful concubine, it will not pose a threat to his throne. Now you are like the first concubine and the second concubine. Ability and reputation are not outstanding, at least not to the point of being a blockbuster, so you are very likely to be given a marriage. If you can improve your ability or reputation in a short period of time, make them so high that even the emperor has to fear , I'm afraid that you will become the princes' help, then he will definitely not give you a marriage, even if you can't marry Jing Xiran, you can still choose a relatively ordinary person to spend the rest of your life in peace."

At least he won't be tortured to death in the future. This is what Shen Liang didn't say. Since he can talk to Xiang Zhuo and is also a friend, he doesn't mind giving him a hand. None of the children of the Tian family is merciful. He is not worthy of such a pure and enthusiastic Xiang Zhuo, although sometimes he is so stupid that he wants to beat someone up.

"You are right, but how can I improve my ability or reputation in a short period of time? Liang Liang, General Ling and the others will be back in a month at most. Your brain is better than mine. Help me find a way. I really don't want to marry any prince."

Xiang Zhuo is not stupid, he knew almost immediately that what he said was right, maybe this could really help him avoid the "disaster", so he asked him for help without even thinking about it, and his intuition told him that Liang Liang Having said that, there must be a good way.

"Isn't this a great opportunity?"

Having said all this, he still asked for help. Shen Liang was also drunk, and continued helplessly facing his blinking and confused eyes: "Nowadays, the disaster outside is serious, and there are refugees everywhere. You are afraid that you will not be able to escape in the shortest possible time." Improve your reputation within a short period of time? There is a very good saying that those who win the hearts of the people win the world. You say that if you become a living Bodhisattva in the eyes of the common people and everyone praises you, the emperor dares to give you to him casually. sons?"

People's hearts, except for himself, the emperor is absolutely unwilling to be obtained by anyone, especially his ambitious sons. Although this move may cost some money, as long as the problem can be solved by money, it is not a problem. In comparison, it is clear at a glance which is more important.

"Liangliang, why do you have such a brain? It's so easy to use, right?"

Hearing this, Xiang Zhuo thought about it for a while, and finally smiled. Although this matter may be a bit difficult to operate, his status as the son of the Marquis of Lin'an is not a decoration. As long as he operates properly, one month is enough for him to accumulate a lot of money among the people little fame.

"A way is a good way, don't mess it up."

Accepting his compliment with a smile, Shen Liang couldn't help exhorting again, because he was afraid that if he used too much force, a good thing would be turned into a bad thing by him, and if he missed this time, there would be no such ready-made good opportunity in the future.

"Uh... Let me tell you, what should I do if I suddenly become nervous?"

The smile on Xiang Zhuo's face froze, and he couldn't help crying, Shen Liang was unable to support his forehead immediately: "Do you dare to be useless?"

"Isn't it all your fault?"

Originally, he was very confident, but when he said it, he lacked confidence.

"……You are dismissed!"

I have never seen anything more shameless than this, Shen Liang rolled her eyes angrily, and pointed directly in the direction of the door, Xiang Zhuo hurriedly embraced his arm with a shy face when she saw this: "Don't be cool, I said Is it okay to say something wrong? Why don’t you do it with me, I’m really afraid that I won’t be able to do it by myself, so don’t worry, you don’t have to give money for disaster relief, it’s all mine.”

Xiang Zhuo said it casually, but after he said it, he found that this idea couldn't be better. With Liangliang, there is 100% no mistakes.

"My young master Xiang Er, have you forgotten that I am already engaged to King Qingping? The emperor is no less afraid of King Qingping than other people. If you say that I get involved with you, what will he think?"

Shen Liang regretted it, she shouldn't have helped him in a moment of softness, now it's easier to ask God to give it away, and even herself is involved.

"Then let's call Xie Yan and the others to join us. It's not like people outside don't know our relationship is good, so what if the emperor knows about it? Can't we Shuang'er do something for the people?"

At this time, Xiang Zhuo's reaction was very fast. If there were more people to share the burden, the emperor would not only pay attention to them.

"Okay, you have the final say."

With a deep sigh, Shen Liang withdrew his tightly hugged arm: "If it's us, then we'd better share the money for disaster relief. You go and talk to them first. If they agree, tomorrow Let's find another place to get together and discuss in detail what to do. This kind of matter should be done sooner rather than later, and it is best to proceed in the future."

"No problem, I will go to Xie Yan right away, he will definitely not refuse, and then I will go to Tianyu and the others together with him, and we will come to Hou Mansion to find you together tomorrow."

As he said that, Xiang Zhuo stood up furiously, as if he was about to run out, Shen Liang quickly stopped him: "Don't say that our disaster relief is to help you avoid the emperor's marriage. Know."

"I know, I'm not really stupid, don't worry, I know what to say."

After taking a sip of tea fiercely, Xiang Zhuo didn't have time to bid farewell to Shen Liang slowly. He greeted his entourage and left in a hurry. Looking at his back, Shen Liang shook his head helplessly. He really didn't grow up. My child, he in the previous life was also so innocent, if there was someone who helped him in that way, maybe he wouldn't have gone all the way to the black, right?

"drink……"

Shen Liang, who was in a daze and subconsciously exuding sadness, was hugged from behind suddenly, which made him jump up in fright, and the person holding him hurriedly said: "Don't be afraid, it's me."

"You want to scare people to death!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Shen Liang, who was covered in cold sweat, exhaled fiercely, and slowly relaxed his tense body.