Innocent cast of white iron

A few days later, Zhao Qi was sitting in the study and practicing calligraphy. Before he finished writing a couplet, someone reported that it was Wang Yuanwai who came to visit.

Douding was grinding for him, and when he heard about Wang Yuanwai, he smiled, "My lord, he is urging his youngest daughter to marry you as his wife!"

Zhao Qi scratched his nose, and said, "What do you know, kid." He put down the pen in his hand and straightened his clothes a little, "Okay, follow me to meet that Wang Yuanwai."

Zhao Qi had never seen this Wang Yuanwai before, and only now did he realize that he was very young, only in his forties, with a typical Chinese character face, and looked very serious.But Zhao Qi thought that if he could raise such a juicy daughter, this Wang Yuanwai must not be as rigid as he looks.

As soon as Wang Yuanwai saw Zhao Qi, he clasped his fists and made a salutation, with a straight tone, "Caomin Wang Lu pays homage to Prime Minister Zhao!"

Zhao Qi said, "Your Majesty Wang is very polite, please sit down quickly." He ordered the servants at the side to prepare some good tea, "I don't know why Wang Yuanwai came to my house today?"

Only then did Wang Lu say, "To tell you the truth, Prime Minister, Cao Min is actually for the sake of his youngest daughter, Wang Manman."

"Oh? What happened to Miss Wang?" Zhao Qi asked.

Wang Lu frowned and sighed, "Master Prime Minister, Cao Min also came to see him a few months ago, but the Prime Minister was busy with work and did not summon him. Cao Min did intend to get married with Your Excellency at first, but Your Excellency came back later. In the court, Caomin knew that he could not get high, so he never thought about it again. However, not long ago, someone spread the rumor that Caomin's youngest daughter, Wang Manman, and the Prime Minister had already made a private appointment for life, and Caomin had no intention of flattering her. , It's just that after this, the little girl's reputation has been damaged, and several marriages her mother sought were rejected by the other party. Caomin really loves her daughter, and hopes that the adults can marry the little girl, even if it is a concubine, it is better than insulting her reputation."

Zhao Qi was taken aback, a little embarrassed.It's not that the woman's urging to get married made him feel entangled, but because, isn't he the one who spread the rumors?At the beginning, in order to deal with Li Xiangyun, he casually made up the words that he and Wang Manman were in love with each other and wanted to marry her, which is great now. . .

But this matter is easy to say, marrying Wang Manman is not a bad thing in the first place, maybe adding an heir can leave a descendant for the Zhao family.The bad thing is that the little emperor is interested in this Wang Manman!How should this be done!

As for Wang Lu, Zhao Qi didn't speak, his face was clouded and he was unhappy.Although his youngest daughter is not from a famous family, she has been pampered by the family as a treasure since she was a child, so why is it so upside down here!

Wang Lu suddenly said coldly, "My lord, the grassroots have no intention of flattering you. If the Prime Minister is unwilling, then forget it!"

This Wang Lu can not be offended!Now there are two situations. The first is that he married Wang Manman, so Wang Lu is his future father-in-law, so he should treat each other with courtesy; It's really no small matter.

Zhao Qi hurriedly said, "Don't be impatient, Mr. Wang. The truth does not mean to belittle Qianjin. It's just that things happen for a reason. The truth needs to be carefully considered."

Then Wang Lu sat back to his original place and took a few sips of tea, "A few days ago, I heard from someone that Zhao Xiang had seen the little girl at the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival."

Zhao Qi smiled and said, "That's true. Ms. Wang is kind-hearted and sincere, with both talent and appearance, which is really rare."

Wang Lu was naturally happy when he heard that, and the dissatisfaction on his face disappeared, and he said, "Since this is the case, what should Prime Minister Zhao worry about? Prime Minister Zhao is an official of the imperial court. Half of the chain of stores as the daughter’s dowry went to Zhao Xiang’s name.”

It turns out that Wang Lu, a member of the royal family, has no half-official position, but is a big man in business.There are countless restaurants and inns chained across the country under his name, as well as the famous Jinxiu Workshop, which sells silk and satin materials from high-quality silk from the Western Regions, and almost all the silk used in the palace is taken from here.

As the saying goes, it is good for businessmen to have a low status as a scholar, farmer, businessman, but this Wang Yuanwai has maximized the influence of the businessman.Even ordinary officials have to give him three points of courtesy.

However, Zhao Qi is not very interested in these things. He is an official himself and has no experience in business, so he declined, "The king is too polite, and he is really not good at running a shop. I have no time to take care of the trivial matters of the court, and these are even more important." I don’t have time to take care of it.” He added, “After Zhenxiang married Miss Wang, Yuanwai Wang is the father-in-law of Zhenxiang, let alone make it so clear.”

This means agreeing to marry.

Wang Lu smiled with satisfaction and heaved a sigh of relief. You must know that his tigress had spoken, and no matter what, he wanted Zhao Qi to marry his daughter.Who made Wang Manman fall in love with Zhao Qi at first sight?Wang Lu smiled and said, "It's very good, so that the grassroots don't have to worry about the little girl's marriage anymore."

Zhao Qi smiled lightly, "I will send someone to the palace to give the bride price in two days."

In fact, Zhao Qi had long thought of marrying Wang Manman.First, there are three unfilial sons who have no heirs. In his previous life, he had no heirs and died early. The Zhao family is really extinct. Second, he loves Xiao Douding and wants to pass him under his knees, but he has no wife, so there is no way to adopt him in the genealogy , after marrying Wang Manman, you can write Douding's name in her name; third, anyway, if you want to marry a wife, it's better to marry a girl you like.

Now that Wang Manman's reputation has been damaged, even if the little emperor likes her and wants to make her queen, the court will definitely put pressure on her, and Wang Manman's reputation will be really ruined by then.And he will definitely be hated by the little emperor because of this.

But how can you get out of such a desperate thing like robbing a woman with the emperor?

After thinking about it again and again, Zhao Qi still couldn't come up with any good idea, so he said to Wang Lu, "Besides the king, in fact, the truth is that there is something unspeakable about refusing the marriage before." Then he said in a few words that the matter that the little emperor said to make Wang Manman the queen was simple I explained it.

Naturally, Wang Lu turned pale with shock, "It is said that the entrance to the palace is as deep as the sea, and my daughter has hated those vulgar etiquette since she was a child! If this is a mistake, my daughter's life will be in danger! I also ask the prime minister to come up with an idea to save my daughter. One life!"

Zhao Qi had an idea in his mind, but he fell into the abyss like walking a tightrope with a little carelessness.

Wang Lu's eyes widened when he heard this, and then he struggled and said, "But after all this, my daughter's reputation... Sigh! Forget it, I can only do this for my daughter's life. The prime minister must do what he can to take such a risk. Take good care of yourself, and treat your little girl well when things are done."

Zhao Qi nodded in agreement.

*****

The next day, Zhao Qi stayed in the palace after the morning court to ask to see the emperor.After Eunuch Gui delivered the message, the little emperor quickly let Zhao Qi enter the Hall of Mental Cultivation.Han Zhen hadn't summoned Zhao Qi alone for several days, and he missed him very much. It just so happened that Zhao Qi came over by himself.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Zhao Qi entered the door, he plopped down on his knees and pleaded guilty, "Your Majesty, I'm guilty!"

Han Zhen was puzzled, and looked at him blankly, "What is Zhao Qing's crime? Get up first."

Zhao Qi didn't get up, took a deep breath, and said, "Your Majesty, the guilty minister didn't know that the emperor liked the Queen Manman outside the royal family..." After struggling for a while, Zhao Qi bowed his head and said, "The guilty minister and Miss Wang's family It’s been a long time since we’ve been together, and this Miss Wang’s family already has a child of a guilty minister! I beseech the emperor to grant me my sin!”

Han Zhenru was hit by a bolt from the blue, he never thought that Zhao Qi would have someone else outside and a child!Unable to accept it for a while, he shook his body a few times, and said dryly, "Teacher, are you serious?" Taifu, isn't it true that you won't be nice to others except me?

Zhao Qi's voice was mournful, and it sounded real, "Your Majesty, the death of the guilty minister is not a pity, I beg the emperor to spare Miss Wang's family and the innocent children of the guilty minister!"

Eunuch Gui was taken aback at first, but when he thought of the little emperor's interest in Zhao Qi, his heart pounded.The Prime Minister must not have made such a move in order to cut off the emperor's thoughts, right?He quickly knelt down, almost crying, "Your Majesty!! Your Majesty, the Prime Minister didn't know about it before! As the saying goes, those who don't know are innocent, and besides, the Prime Minister has made great contributions to the country. Your Majesty must think again! Your Majesty!"

Eunuch Gui had never thought about pleading with Zhao Qi for him, and he didn't know why Eunuch Gui, who had no friendship with him, would do this.

He already knew the result when he took this step, the little emperor couldn't punish him.He, Zhao Qi, was the prime minister of the two dynasties, and not long ago he made great achievements in managing private salt. If the little emperor wanted to convict him because of a woman, the court would definitely be entangled.Besides, he has many followers, and Han Zhen is not yet capable of confronting him.

It took a while for Han Zhen to come to his senses, his fists were clenched so tightly that his nails were almost embedded in his palms.Han Zhen said coldly, "Zhao Qing, I don't blame you. But this Wang Manman first seduced me, and then had a private relationship with Zhao Qing, which shows that her intentions are not right. I will definitely get rid of this bitch who provokes the relationship between the monarch and his ministers!" He said that his eyes were full of killing intent.

Of course Zhao Qi expected that Han Zhen might kill the woman who went against his will, so he made several preparations.

Zhao Qi quickly kowtowed a few times and begged, "Your Majesty! I beg you to let Miss Wang's family go, this Miss Wang's womb is the only blood of the guilty minister! If there is a mistake, the criminal will live without face!"

Han Zhen was stunned, and his eyes turned red.The Tai Tuo was willing to force him to die for this woman!

Han Zhen gritted her teeth, unable to relieve the dull pain in her heart, and asked after a while, "Zhao Qing, do you really like that Wang Manman?" No, the Taifu is only because of that child.If so, I will spare her life. . .

Zhao Qi quickly replied, "Back to the emperor, the sinful minister and Miss Wang's family are in love with each other, and they have been in contact for a long time, so we must not deceive the emperor!"

"In this case, I have nothing to say." Han Zhen found that the nails had been carved into the palm of his hand at some point, and bright red blood came out.Just like those ugly thoughts in my heart, they popped up.Han Zhen thought to herself, Taifu, it is because you like her that I can't keep her alive.

Zhao Qi knew that the little emperor had murderous intentions, but from the present point of view, the little emperor would not dare to do anything to himself or the people around him unless his tree fell and the monkeys scattered.

Zhao Qi said again, "Your Majesty, the offender's son can't lose his status and be ridiculed by outsiders. I implore the emperor to give the offender's wife Miss Wang!"

Is Taifu really going to force me like this?Why do I have to push that woman to you with my own hands. . .

Han Zhen's throat was dry, and he said after a long time, "I see."

Zhao Qi heaved a sigh of relief, a big stone fell from his heart, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for fulfilling this."