The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

Li Dongcheng was too direct, even asking Xiao Rui if he would marry Li Ruoxue, if he answered too directly, wouldn't he look like Meng Lang.

"Your younger sister is gentle and pleasant. Anyone who can marry her must be a blessing of three lifetimes. However, since ancient times, marriage has always been a matter of parents, and the words of a matchmaker. I can understand how Brother Dongcheng cares about his younger sister." Xiao Rui smiled. road.

Li Dongsheng said sincerely: "Your Majesty, if I hadn't been worried about Ruoxue, I would have traveled around the world long ago. She is too soft-tempered. Although she has a strong opinion, she can't stand the threats of the world and the bondage of the family. Submit. King Ke was a clear example back then, but now there are many high-ranking officials in the capital staring at her eagerly, how can I trust her?"

Xiao Rui asked curiously: "You can rest assured of me?"

"Your Highness is a noble person and will cherish others. My sister is not from a bad family background and is fully qualified to be His Highness's side concubine. Moreover, Ruoxue and Miss Zhuge are good friends, and they will not be afraid of being bullied when they marry. Why not do it?" What? More importantly, I want to find someone she likes for my younger sister, instead of letting her marry her parents!" Li Dongsheng said firmly.

Hearing Li Dongcheng's words, Xiao Rui immediately beamed with joy and asked, "Your sister likes me?"

Xiao Rui immediately became proud. Originally, he was not only handsome, but also charismatic. Thousands of girls were obsessed with him, even a girl as elegant and refined as Ruoxue was no exception.

Li Dongsheng nodded and said, "Your Highness doesn't know something. His Highness has been out for more than seven months, and my younger sister has been muttering: Where is Your Highness? Where is Your Highness? Is it really because I am curious about the beautiful scenery that His Highness admired? My brother went out Yunyou, I never heard that she cared about me! And I enjoyed the scenery not bad! So Ruoxue misses the scenery? No, she misses His Highness!"

"Your Highness, Ming people don't speak dark words, do you want to marry my sister?"

Xiao Rui was having fun in his heart, he was still thinking about how to win Li Ruoxue and win the support of Li's clan from the King of Chu, now it's a good thing, Li Dongcheng took the initiative to send his sister.

I'm so damn good!

So Xiao Rui said solemnly: "Of course I want to, but your father and the first assistant will agree? To tell you the truth, this king is now in the same situation as the king of Chu, and they are not at odds, and your family members of the Li family support the king of Chu! You don't want Ruoxue It’s the matchmaker’s words to marry your parents, but can you really refuse?”

Li Dongsheng said with a smile: "Since Your Highness wants to marry, there is no need to worry about my father. As for my grandfather, it is really difficult to handle. Although I am the eldest grandson, my speaking power is limited, so I still need Your Highness to do it in person! And Your Highness, have you ever thought about it? If I can convince my grandfather to agree to this marriage, my grandfather will definitely support His Highness! The Li family is the Li family, so I can't influence my grandfather! My grandfather is the chief minister of the current cabinet, if I can get his support, I don't need to say , Your Highness can also think of weight! Since ancient times, if a hero wants to embrace a beauty, he has to put in some effort, what do you think, Your Highness?"

Xiao Rui nodded, but it was quite difficult to convince Li Mingchong, the chief assistant of the cabinet!

"Is Master Chief Assistant at the residence?" Xiao Rui asked.

Li Dongsheng was taken aback for a moment, and said pleasantly, "Your Highness wants to try it now?"

"It's better to hit the sun than to choose a day, and it's better to hit the sun than today!" Xiao Rui said.

Li Dongsheng couldn't help but said with emotion: "It seems that His Highness has been coveting my sister for a long time."

Xiao Rui:

Don't be so straightforward, okay? It's so embarrassing!

In this way, Li Dongsheng took Xiao Rui to see Li Mingchong, the chief assistant.

It was also a coincidence today that Li Mingchong felt unwell after the morning court. He was already sixty-two and worried about state affairs all day long.

He was resting in his room, and he came to the desk when he was more energetic, but suddenly he heard that His Highness King Xian was coming to see him, so he hurried out to meet him personally.

Li Dongsheng sent Xiao Rui into Li Mingchong's study, and he was slightly relieved. After he turned around and went back, he happened to meet Li Ruoxue who was looking for the two of them.

"Brother, where is His Royal Highness King Xian?" Li Ruoxue asked.

Li Dongsheng said: "His Royal Highness Xian Wang went to ask Grandpa to marry him."

"Ah?" Li Ruoxue was surprised, and then her pretty face flushed, and she ran away shyly covering her face.

And Li Mingchong invited Xiao Rui to sit in the study, poured tea himself, and asked curiously, "I don't know why your Highness came to look for the old minister?"

After Xiao Rui hesitated for a moment, he simply went straight to the point without playing charades, and said: "Li Shoufu, this king and Miss Li Ruoxue of your house are in love, so"

"Cough, cough, cough..." Li Mingchong was so frightened that he coughed, looked at Xiao Rui in surprise, and then realized that he was acting recklessly, so he quickly covered his mouth and nose with his sleeve.

"Didn't Your Highness fall in love with the young lady of Zhuge Hou's mansion? Your Majesty considered that the champion Hou's mother had passed away for less than three years, so he postponed the marriage. Is the old minister old and stupid, and his ears are confused?" Li Mingchong asked.

Xiao Rui was not embarrassed, and said: "Even an upright person like Li Shoufu has one wife, two equal wives, and several concubines. Can this king not be with Li Ruoxue?"

Li Mingchong looked at Xiao Rui, but there was a little scrutiny in his slightly cloudy eyes.

"Your Highness should know about the relationship between our Li family and His Highness the King of Chu." Li Ming asked aloud.

Xiao Rui nodded and said: "Of course I know, Princess Chu Li Xiu'er is the granddaughter of the chief assistant's elder brother."

Li Mingchong said again: "Since Your Highness knows about it, do you still think that the old minister will agree to this marriage?"

"Why don't you agree?" Xiao Rui asked back: "Although Li Xiu'er is a princess, what is her situation? If I don't tell you, Li Shoufu should have heard about it. Moreover, I also know the bigger inside story. Afterwards, Li Shoufu can ask Mr. Li Mingde Let’s see if the information he has obtained can make Mrs. Li support the King of Chu wholeheartedly!"

"Master Shoufu is a smart person. As the saying goes, put your eggs in two baskets to ensure that all eggs are not broken!"

Li Mingchong heard it, his face darkened.

Of course, he has heard about Li Xiuer's condition. Du Xueqin is pregnant with Linzi, but Li Xiuer's stomach has not improved. The King of Chu has become more and more tired of Li Xiuer, and now it is because of the face of Li's family that he has not rested. Book.

"What does your Highness mean by the bigger story?" Li Mingchong couldn't help asking when he sensed that Xiao Rui's words were unexpected.

Xiao Rui smiled and said, "My lord really wants to hear me tell the truth?"

"Then don't bother His Highness King Xian." Li Mingchong was cautious and immediately refused.

Xiao Rui said again: "Master Li, I don't like to hide things. Since I came to you to take the initiative to clarify this matter, I came here with success in mind. I also hope that my lord will not let me succeed if I fail. It’s beautiful. Today, the king came to propose a marriage with empty hands. It’s really outrageous. I don’t know what gift my lord wants this king to prepare. You might as well say it. This king is willing to confess and express your sincerity in front of Lord Li!”

These words are in the middle of the words, Li Mingchong is old and cunning, so he can hear it clearly.

Xiao Rui asked Li Mingchong to make a bold request, putting forward the conditions that he thought would allow him to marry his granddaughter!

Li Mingyang has seven or eight granddaughters. Although Li Xiuer is of the direct line, she is a female stream after all. It is not impossible to marry Xiao Rui as a side concubine, but just like Li Mingchong said, their Li family has already supported the king of Chu. Sufficient reason is that it is impossible to change course and support King Xian again!

Yes, it's safe to put eggs in two baskets, but the most taboo thing for Cong Longzhichen is half-heartedness.

Unless, King Xian has the power to support him.

Li Mingchong immediately corrected his attitude, and took the lead in saying: "His Royal Highness, the King of Chu is the son of the eldest son, and behind him is the support of Duke Xi! Although Duke Xi has resigned from office for many years, the contacts he has accumulated over the years should not be underestimated. Moreover, The empress's cousin is still Bai Huhou, and there are not a few people who support His Highness the King of Chu in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty."

Xiao Rui smiled, and said: "My son? Lord Li, do you think that the so-called son will make His Majesty the crown prince? You have been an official beside His Majesty for so long, so I don't need to talk about it. As for Bai Huhou, hehe He is not worthy to be classified as a Marquis of the Twelfth Army! And this king has the support of the Champion Hou and the Zhenyuan Hou, and the Zhongyonghou is also very sure, do you think this king will worry about a Baihuhou? And soon he will be in trouble!"

Li Mingchong was startled, and asked in surprise, "Han Ming, Marquis of Zhenyuan, supports His Highness?"

After finishing speaking, he came to a sudden: "It seems that something big has happened in Licheng Military Town! Even the Marquis of Zhenyuan will support His Highness. As for Marquis Zhongyong, I heard that His Highness has a good relationship with the lady of Zhongyonghou's mansion. His Highness is really You are wise, but isn't His Highness afraid of meeting so many military lords?"

That's right, it's unimaginable for a prince to win over three military lords. Isn't he afraid of His Majesty's jealousy?

Xiao Rui smiled, on the surface he was calm, but in fact he was very nervous. He is also worried, contacting too many military lords is killing himself, but Jia Xu and Guo Jia think that nothing will happen, if the loyalty value of the two is not full, Xiao Rui feels that the two are digging a hole Let yourself jump and be buried alive.

"Master Li, you still don't understand my father!" Xiao Rui said something very pretentious.

Li Mingchong was silent, yes, he couldn't understand His Majesty today, His Majesty was too unpredictable, he didn't dare to guess.

Xiao Rui continued: "As for Duke Xi, who is behind the King of Chu, he was born as Minister of Rites and Minister of Hubu, and his disciples are the best in the world, but Duke Xi, like Bai Huhou, is about to lose himself. And Mr. Li, do you think this Does the king have no contacts?"

Li Mingchong looked at Xiao Rui who was so confident in surprise, and thought of the changes in the appointment of the six ministries of the imperial court in the past two years. Suddenly, he realized something.

However, these are not what he is most curious about. What he is most curious about is that Bai Huhou and Xi Guogong cannot protect themselves. What does this mean?

But obviously, Xiao Rui didn't mean to say it clearly.

Xiao Rui stood up and said: "Today's visit is only the first visit, Lord Li can go to see Lord Li Mingde, and I will also have some small gifts next time, when I come next time, I hope Lord Li can give me a satisfactory Answer! Oh, by the way, Lord Li can safely disclose what happened today to the King of Chu, and this king will not mind!"

After speaking, Xiao Rui bid farewell and left.

After Li Mingchong sent Xiao Rui away, he felt for the first time that the king of Xian was unpredictable. Was he really not afraid to tell the king of Chu what happened today?

After his eyes flickered, he immediately rushed to Li Mingde's residence.