When the Alluring Queen opened her eyes, all the kings in the world knelt down

As the night fell, outside the study of the Ninth Prince's Mansion, Mu Cang, dressed in a dark black brocade robe, stood in the courtyard, looking up at the dark night sky. His tall and stern figure, his cold and noble eyebrows and eyes, illuminated by the light, looked noble and unattainable.

A black-clothed figure rushed over and knelt on one knee not far away: "Master, the direction of the gyrfalcon that swooped over is right at the residence of Master Jiang."

Mu Cang was startled, and a deep and unfathomable light flashed across his eyes. The night concealed the rare surging waves in his eyes. He stood silently for a while, then raised his hand to signal the man in black to retreat.

The man in black stood up and swept away.

Mu Cang stood with his hands behind his back, and a figure in red appeared in front of him. The noble and aloof arrogance could not be concealed between his beautiful eyebrows, and the arrogant look in his dark pupils. He was sitting on the horse with a dazzling demeanor, and his awe-inspiring demeanor made people sink into awe when he raised his hands and feet.

His eyes, which had always been calm, rarely showed a ripple.

Are you?

After an unknown period of time, Mu Cang lowered his head and walked out, "Prepare the horse, I will go to the palace."

"I am going."

At this time, the palace had not been locked, but the emperor was already in the imperial concubine's palace to rest. Imperial concubine Gu was beautiful, and she was the youngest and best maintained among the women who entered the harem. After so many years, her son was already eighteen years old, and the imperial concubine still looked gentle and generous, with extraordinary temperament.

"Your Majesty, these children have worked hard." The imperial concubine presented a cup of ginseng tea to the emperor, turned around and massaged his shoulders and neck, and casually talked about what happened recently, "While the affairs of state are important, Your Majesty must also take care of your health, especially not get angry, which is not good for your health."

Emperor Zhaocheng was indeed provoked by her words, and his tone was cold: "If it weren't for that rebellious son who made me angry, why would I get so angry?"

"Your Majesty, are you serious again?" Imperial Concubine Gu smiled sympathetically, "The prince and Yan Li may not be destined to be together, Your Majesty should not be too angry, after all, for lifelong events, the prince should be the one. "Is it the engagement itself that I am angry about? I am angry about the prince's behavior." Emperor Zhaocheng held the teacup, his face still angry, "I am really disappointed." Concubine Gu glanced at his expression calmly and smiled gently: "I heard that the emperor plans to marry the girl from the Jiang family to the Ninth Prince?" Emperor Zhaocheng frowned: "Who told you that?" "It's all spread in the harem." Concubine Gu spoke cautiously, "Is your concubine not crossing the line?" Emperor Zhaocheng's face was as gloomy as water. He had clearly instructed no one to leak the news, but he didn't expect it to be known so quickly. The daughter of the Jiang family is indeed well-educated. Concubine Gu seemed not to notice his displeasure, and frowned slightly: "The Ninth Prince has a proud and aloof personality. Will he agree to the marriage?"

Emperor Zhaocheng was about to say that Mu Cang had received the decree, but saw Xiao Changhai walk in from outside the palace and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince came to the palace to ask for an audience."

Emperor Zhaocheng frowned: "Mu Cang?"

"Yes."

"It's so late, why is he in the palace?"

Xiao Changhai said: "I don't know."

"Where is he?"

"The Ninth Prince said that it is inconvenient for him to come to the harem, and he is waiting for the emperor in Jiuhua Palace."

Emperor Zhaocheng thought for a while. Mu Cang has rarely entered the palace in the past year since he came back from the battlefield. If there is no important matter, he has not even attended the morning court.

Emperor Zhaocheng has to ask him three times to see him. At this time tonight, he actually took the initiative to come to the palace?

The sun really rises from the west.

Emperor Zhaocheng stood up: "Change clothes, I'll go and see."

"Your Majesty." Concubine Gu was dissatisfied, "Your concubine——"

"Okay, you stay here, the Ninth Prince must have something important to do when he comes to the palace, I'll go and see." Emperor Zhaocheng stretched out his arms, and two palace maids helped him change clothes, "You go to sleep first."

After saying this, he turned and left.

Concubine Gu took people to the palace gate, and when the emperor disappeared outside the palace gate, she slowly raised her head and looked in the direction he left, her eyes were fine.

What was Mu Cang doing in the palace so late? Was it related to marriage?

It was really abominable.

She clenched her hands. Yan Li was an orphan who was not loved by anyone. Why did she marry the Ninth Prince? Didn't the emperor know how much Mu Cang was admired by the noble ladies in the capital?

Obviously her niece was the best match for the Ninth Prince.

Concubine Gu pursed her lips and turned back in a bad mood, "Send someone to inquire whether the Ninth Prince came to the palace to grant you a marriage."

"Yes."

Emperor Zhaocheng arrived at Jiuhua Palace in the imperial sedan chair. From a distance, he saw Mu Cang standing on the floating bridge. He was dressed in a dark black robe, as if blending into the night. There was no other person in Chu who could match his aloof demeanor.

Four eunuchs stood on both sides of the floating bridge, holding lanterns and bowing. The bright lights illuminated his tall and thin body, and the night could not stop his aura as sharp as iron.

Emperor Zhaocheng raised his hand to signal to stop, then got off the sedan chair and walked onto the floating bridge alone.

"Your Majesty." Mu Cang turned his head and saw him, and bowed slightly.

"It's rare to see you come to the palace so late." Emperor Zhaocheng raised his hand to exempt him from the greeting, and walked with him to Jiuhua Palace, "Are you here for the wedding?"

Mu Cang was silent for a moment, and nodded slowly: "Yes."

"Go ahead."

"I want to get married in a month."

Emperor Zhaocheng turned his head in surprise and looked at him with some surprise: "In a month?"

Didn't you oppose it before? Why are you so impatient all of a sudden?

"The situation at the border is changing rapidly. I may not stay in Shengjing for long, so I might as well get married as soon as possible." Mu Cang's tone was calm, and no emotion could be heard. "Besides, the woman who was divorced by the Crown Prince Yan Li has an awkward status and situation in the Jiang family, so it would be good for her to get married as soon as possible."