Prince Consort

Chapter 84

... like Er Niang?

Xie Ze'an was startled when he heard Princess Yan Ning's question, and looked at Princess Yan Ning fixedly.

Princess Yanning said seriously: "...don't you like Sanlang?"

Xie Ze'an is such a smart person, once he heard Princess Yan Ning's probing tone, he understood everything.

Xie Ze'an didn't know whether to lament Princess Yan Ning's generosity, or to regret that he was too unattractive to allow his wife to help him "develop outward".

Xie Ze'an had known for a long time that Princess Yan Ning didn't like him, and he only regarded himself as a great help to Zhao Chongzhao, which was not too surprising.

He reached out and rubbed Princess Yanning's head: "Don't think too much. Let's go, have hot pot tonight, let's go there together."

Princess Yan Ning saw Xie Ze'an coaxing herself as a younger sister again, her heart felt sour, but she smiled and said: "Okay."

When Zhao Chongzhao arrived at Xie's mansion, Xie Ze'an's family was having a good meal.

Zhao Chongzhao didn't see anyone at all, he squeezed into Xie Ze'an's side to occupy a space and ate happily.The hot pot made by Xie Ze'an is quite large, with wooden grids on it, which are divided into nine grids in total. Everyone sitting around the table occupies a grid, and they can cook whatever they want.

Xie Ze'an originally wanted to ask someone to use some chili peppers as the bottom of the hot pot, but considering that other people have never eaten this, they might not be able to stand it, so they had to give up.When Zhao Chongzhao came, Xie Zean lifted his spirits, and pushed the chili plate to the middle with a smile: "Come, let's have a taste."

Zhao Chongzhao has never eaten chili, but he has a good nose, and his scalp tingles when he smells it.He asked tremblingly, "What is this?"

Xie Ze'an asked, "Are you brother?"

Zhao Chongzhao: "...Yes."

Xie Ze'an: "Yes, let's eat together."

Zhao Chongzhao nodded obediently.

When Zhao Chongzhao cooked the meat, he dipped some pepper into his mouth as if he was dying.As soon as he put it in his mouth, Zhao Chongzhao only felt a burning pain in his mouth.

He asked someone to pour a glass of water and gulp it down—of course it was so hot that even his throat couldn't bear it.

Zhao Chongzhao had tears in his eyes.

Xie Jiyu said: "Sanlang, don't bully Your Highness."

Before Xie Zean complained, Zhao Chongzhao had already opened his mouth to protect Xie Zean: "Sanlang didn't bully me!"

Xie Ze'an triumphantly said, "Did you hear that, Dad, don't accuse me indiscriminately."

Seeing Zhao Chongzhao's happy face, Xie Jiyu didn't bother to care about them anymore.

After a hot pot meal, Zhao Chongzhao took Xie Zean and slipped away.

Xie Ze'an asked, "Is there anything you want, Your Highness?"

Zhao Chongzhao said: "I want to tell you about Sister Xun. Mr. Fang has liked Sister Xun for so long, but Sister Xun never nodded. Saburo, do you think I should ask Ning Er to persuade me?"

Xie Ze'an said: "Mr. Fang is pretty good, but we are not Sister Xun, it depends on whether she likes it or not."

Zhao Chongzhao nodded: "Success, let Ning'er go and find out first." After speaking, he took Xie Ze'an's hand again, "Let's go for a walk!"

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Is this guy looking for an excuse to drag him out to play?

Zhao Chongzhao was indeed looking for an excuse to meet Xie Zean.

Although Yang Xun was his favorite cousin, it was not his turn to worry about Yang Xun's marriage, no matter how much he cared, it was useless.

Zhao Chongzhao tightened his fingers and held Xie Zean's hand tightly.

Zhao Chongzhao understood many things from the day he became familiar with personnel affairs, such as why his unusual possessiveness towards Xie Zean arose, for example, why his desire to kiss Xie Zean all the time arose.

He hates touching others, even the beautiful court ladies who come to teach him "human affairs" are not willing to get close to him, no matter whether it is in a dream or not, he only thinks about Xie Ze'an.

Sometimes Zhao Chongzhao was jealous of his beloved sister, jealous that she could occupy Xie Zean openly and aboveboard, and he was the one who married Xie Zean, so why did Xie Zean become his sister's son-in-law?

Zhao Chongzhao knew that no matter what, he couldn't rob his sister, but the more he suppressed the desire surging in his heart, the more he couldn't bear the days when he couldn't see Xie Ze'an.Thinking that he and Xie Ze'an might not even have this kind of intimacy in the future, Zhao Chongzhao felt a great pain in his heart.

In the past two years, Zhao Chongzhao's ability to pretend to be stupid has become more and more powerful.

Zhao Chongzhao took Xie Zean to play around.

It's different from when Xie Ze'an first arrived in the capital, now he has fewer enemies, and occasionally meets friends who can sit down and drink while walking on the road.

Zhao Chongzhao has been carefully cultivated by Zhao Ying for six years, and his vision has widened. He doesn't even look down on those guys who are arrogant and respectful, and only makes friends based on his own likes and dislikes.Coupled with Xie Ze'an's guidance, Zhao Chongzhao has already gathered many talented people around him.

No matter how you look at it, he is already a qualified prince.

Except in front of Xie Zean.

Zhao Chongzhao met many people, and gradually realized that Xie Zean was different from others.Xie Ze'an is undoubtedly smart, and he can easily resolve any problems that come into his hands.

But Xie Zian is particularly slow in some respects.

Sometimes Zhao Chongzhao hated Xie Zean's slowness, and sometimes he loved Xie Zean's slowness.

I hate Xie Ze'an so much that I can't return the same feelings.

I love Xie Zhe'an so much, let him have him for a little longer, a little longer...

Zhao Chongzhao and Xie Ze'an met some friends, and then returned to Xie's Mansion with Xie Ze'an.

Seeing her brother coming, Princess Yan Ning showed joy on her face.She was worried that no one would discuss Xie Zean's "remarriage", so she found an excuse to send Xie Zean to do other things, and told Zhao Chongzhao what she wanted.

Zhao Chongzhao stared wide-eyed.

Princess Yan Ning couldn't help but look up at her silent brother.

Zhao Chongzhao clenched his fists, held back the overwhelming anger in his heart, gritted his teeth and asked, "Is this Sanlang's idea? How dare he think about it?"

Princess Yan Ning secretly thought "Oops", and hurriedly said: "No, it was my idea. I think Erniang is pretty good..."

Zhao Chongzhao uttered two words between his teeth: "Er Niang?"

Princess Yan Ning was taken aback, and said, "Didn't Sanlang tell you? It's Erlang from the eldest grandson's family. She's actually a girl... I think she and Sanlang are quite compatible. She had been in constant contact with Sanlang six years ago. She has a lot of things and praises her for being very smart, if they are together, they should get along very well."

Zhao Chongzhao slapped the table with his palm.

Princess Yanning was startled: "Brother?"

Zhao Chongzhao's heart was already torn apart, he was angry and jealous at the same time, and the sour feeling almost made his whole body sour.He thought about it again, he was so angry because he liked Xie Zean, and his sister didn't care about arranging "remarriage" for Xie Zean, did it mean that his sister didn't like Xie Zean at all?

As soon as this idea popped up, Zhao Chongzhao could no longer suppress it.

If my sister doesn't like it, can he like it?

Zhao Chongzhao's depression disappeared, and he said without hesitation: "No, I won't allow Ning'er to think about this! A son-in-law should look like a son-in-law. If you want to marry again, I won't agree!"

Princess Yan Ning said: "Brother, you can't do this, San Lang is your best friend, you have to think about him!"

Zhao Chongzhao didn't care so much, what he thought in his heart was that his status as a son-in-law was very good, and he could never let Xie Ze'an marry someone else.He could not refuse and said: "Anyway, I won't agree, Ning'er, don't mention it again."

Princess Yan Ning was dumbfounded, she didn't expect that the first obstacle she encountered came from her elder brother.

Seeing that his younger sister seemed to be frightened by him, Zhao Chongzhao stretched out his arms to hug her, and coaxed her: "Ning'er, I promise you everything except this. Only this is not enough, and I will never let Saburo marry again!"

Princess Yan Ning heard Zhao Chongzhao's tone of no room for change, and felt bitter in her heart, so she stopped talking.

If it were normal, Zhao Chongzhao would have been at a loss to coax people, but this time he was determined not to let go.Just kidding, he can't even stand his sister being close to Xie Ze'an, how could he let Xie Ze'an marry someone else?

Zhao Chongzhao thought about it and told about Yang Xun.

This topic successfully diverted Princess Yan Ning's attention.

The difference between Fang Baoding and Yang Xun is more than ten years. In the eyes of people in this era, Fang Baoding is definitely an old bachelor!Zhao Chongzhao asked Fang Baoding the reason why he didn't marry a wife before. Fang Baoding's reason was very good. He was engaged in the early years, but the marriage was regretted because he was sent to a remote place like Xijiang.Life in Xijiang is too hard, and there are so many government affairs, he has no chance to think about this at all.This procrastination directly dragged him back to Beijing to take up his post.

After returning to Beijing, the political situation was unpredictable, Fang Baoding decided to restrain his edge, keep a low profile and wait for the opportunity.

Originally, it was not difficult to marry a Beijing official, but it is a pity that he is eccentric and incomprehensible, so the marriage was delayed again and again by him, wasting many years.

Six years ago, when Baoding was sent as an envoy to King Qi to seal the land, he happened to meet Yang Xun who was about to return to Beijing with evidence of King Qi's rebellion.Yang Xun's courage left a deep impression on Fang Baoding. Originally, he never thought of "pursuing" Yang Xun, but one time when he heard the rumors about Yang Xun in the market, he suddenly had an irrepressible feeling in his heart. impulse!

What do these gossipers know?

Yang Xun is much braver than them, much smarter than them, and much better than them!

How many people in the world can do what Yang Xun did?

What do you mean no one dares to marry again?

Fang Baoding tossed and turned for more than half a month, suddenly changed his previous low-key and actively participated in various government affairs of the household department.Everyone thought that he had climbed the big tree of the crown prince, and his mind became active. Only Fang Baoding knew that he had only one idea - he wanted to be promoted as quickly as possible, and propose marriage to the Yang family in a graceful manner.

Huangtian paid off, and Baoding was promoted to the position of Shangshu by Zhao Ying with his outstanding talent years ago.Hubu Shangshu has a lot of power, Fang Bao will be able to take this position in his early thirties, and suddenly become the hottest upstart in the capital.

Knowing that he hadn't married yet, the matchmaker almost smashed the threshold of Fang's mansion.

Fang Baoding asked a matchmaker to come to Yang's house.

Yang Xun rejected him.

Fang Baoding never thought of succeeding once, and he was gearing up to let Yang Xun see his sincerity.

Princess Yan Ning knew about this a long time ago, and her thoughts coincided with Zhao Chongzhao's, and she was planning to test Yang Xun's tone.

The siblings quickly came to an agreement.

When Zhao Chongzhao left, Princess Yan Ning originally wanted to mention one or two more words about Xie Zean's "remarriage", but she swallowed the words again when she thought of Zhao Chongzhao.

It is relatively rare for a son-in-law to remarry, and my elder brother may not be able to accept it for a while, so let's persuade him slowly in the future.

After Zhao Chongzhao returned to the East Palace, he called a hidden guard with a gloomy face: "Go and investigate the second mother of the eldest grandson's family for me. The clearer the investigation, the better, especially the matter between her and Saburo."