Queen Mother Chinu was dubious after hearing this, and looked at Yu Moxiang involuntarily. Seeing that the latter also had a confused look on her face, she asked Liu Jibei: "That said, how did you know that Kumo

Xi really wants to attach himself to me, Da Zhou?"

Liu Jibei sighed: "The Queen Mother is so generous. This time I am going to see the Queen Mother. I am actually entrusted by someone to have the courage to propose marriage to the Queen Mother."

The queen mother said "Oh" and said hesitantly: "The more you talk about the Ai family, the more confused you become. Who has entrusted you to propose marriage to the Ai family? What happened to the proposed marriage?"

Liu Jibei saw that the conversation between them was gradually getting on his own track, and he became more and more confident.

He first smiled slightly, like a spring breeze blowing over the water, which was both calm and gentle. The others were stunned, especially Yu Moxiang, who seemed unbearable and turned his head away involuntarily.

Liu Jibei didn't care about other people's expressions. While thinking about his speaking skills, he said slowly: "Actually, I already entered the palace last night, and the purpose was to see the emperor."

Seeing that he had changed the subject again, the Chinu Queen Mother couldn't help being very angry. However, she was gentle by nature and didn't like to get angry, so she said calmly and patiently: "Then what did you say after you met the emperor?"

Liu Jibei sighed: "To be honest with the Queen Mother, I have not seen the Emperor."

Chi Nu's Queen Mother asked curiously: "You have the magic card given by the Ai family. Who is so brave and won't let you see the emperor?"

Liu Jibei sighed: "Actually, no one stopped me, but after walking half the distance, I suddenly felt something was wrong, so I turned back."

The Queen Mother Chinu said: "Why are you doing this? You are always looking forward and backward when doing things. You are not like you at all."

Liu Jibei thought to himself: It sounds like you know me well. Hey, how can others easily guess what I am thinking?

He said calmly: "The reason why I act contradictoryly is because I don't know if it would be a bit reckless to see the emperor like that. Therefore, after thinking about it again and again, I decided not to tell the emperor the truth in my heart first, but to wait until

Come to Hanren Hall after dawn and ask the Queen Mother for her opinion."

This sentence was quite useful for scolding the Queen Mother, but she still deliberately said: "Actually, you are wrong. If there is anything, you should report it to the emperor first, and let him decide everything. You are putting the cart before the horse. It is really

It’s a lack of consideration.”

Liu Jibei said quickly: "The Empress Dowager taught me a lesson, but the matter has come to this, please correct me in the future."

Then, he did not allow the reprimanded Queen Mother to say more, and continued: "Actually, I have my own reasons for doing this. I would like to ask the Queen Mother, whether it is the emperor or ordinary people, when it comes to the marriage of children, does it require the words of a matchmaker or the order of the parents?

?”

The Queen Mother Chinu thought for a while, and then said: "That's true. The parents must make the final decision on their children's marriage. Otherwise, how would it be decent?"

There was a reason why Queen Mother Chinu thought about it for a moment before saying.

In fact, for the early Xianbei people, not all marriages between men and women were decided by their parents. On the contrary, it was very common for them to choose their own marriages. However, later, due to the reform of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, he advocated sinicization and incorporated some Confucian ideas.

Some wedding and funeral systems have changed a lot, which has made Xianbei people gradually accept the concept that marriage is a major event that requires the words of a matchmaker and the orders of parents.

When Liu Jibei saw that the Queen Mother Chinu supported his statement, he said seriously: "Actually, this is why I changed my mind and came to consult the Queen Mother for her opinion first."

Queen Mother Chinu was stunned for a moment, and then asked in surprise: "So you want to propose marriage to the emperor?"

Liu Jibei did not speak, but nodded fearfully.

The Empress Dowager Chinu and Yu Moxiang exchanged glances, and after a brief moment of silence, the Empress Dowager Chinu said sourly: "It's really hard for Liu Zhuangshi. Ever since you entered Hanren Hall, your words have started to go round and round.

It's been going around a lot, but now it's fine, I finally got the Ai family involved, now tell me, who are you here to propose marriage for?"

Liu Jibei pretended to be confused and said: "The Queen Mother also said just now that the Kumoxi people are brave and good at fighting. They are a strong force on the grassland. It is they who want to attach themselves to the Zhou Dynasty and want to marry."

Queen Mother Chi Nu said calmly: "I didn't expect Liu Zhuangshi to be so scheming and eloquent. He just kept talking about the benefits of Kumo's ridicule. So he is here waiting for Aijia?"

She paused and sighed: "Actually, this matter is not something that can be decided by the Ai family alone. We need to consult the emperor and Otsuka Zai for their opinions."

Liu Jibei sighed: "The Queen Mother is unaware of something. In fact, this marriage has no chance to be brought up. The reason why the current situation has arisen is entirely because of the artificial obstruction here."

Empress Dowager Chinu asked in confusion: "What does Liu Zhuangshi mean by this? Is there anyone so bold as to interfere in the emperor's marriage?"

Liu Jibei saluted and said: "The Queen Mother's words hit the mark. Someone indeed interfered with it and detained Kumo Xi's marriage proposal letter and prevented it from being reviewed by the emperor."

Chinu's Queen Mother looked grim and asked: "As for the emperor's marriage, even I, the Queen Mother, cannot have my own way. Who is so bold and dares to override the Ai family?"

Yu Moxiang advised from the side: "The Queen Mother should calm down and calm down for the time being. Maybe things are not exactly what he said."

Liu Jibei sighed: "Actually, I hope this is not true, but"

The Queen Mother Chinu could no longer stand the way he hesitated to speak, and said coldly: "If Liu Zhuangshi talks like this again, don't blame the Ai family for being angry."

Liu Jibei said quickly: "In that case, I will tell you the truth. The Queen Mother does not know that the person who detained Kumo's sarcastic marriage letter was none other than Otsuka Zaiyuwengo."

The Queen Mother said: "Why would he do this?"

Liu Jibei sighed: "Maybe he is afraid that after the emperor's marriage to Kumoxi, his net worth will become even richer!"

The Empress Dowager Chi Nu was as cold as ice, staring at Liu Jibei and said: "The Emperor is rich all over the world, and his wealth is already extremely rich. Don't you mean by saying this to drive a wedge between him and the Emperor?"

Liu Jibei felt a chill in his heart and thought to himself: Could she be testing me? Even if she lives in a deep palace and knows nothing about the outside world, could it be that no one of the people who come in and out has told her that now?

The ever-changing situation in Chang'an City, Yu

The relationship between Wenhu and the emperor is even more incompatible? Besides, when Tengu eclipsed the sun, something big happened in the palace. She is not deaf or blind, and she will never be ignorant. Now she is asking me like this,

What kind of thoughts do you have?

Liu Jibei had many doubts in his heart, but he did not hesitate at all. He only heard him reply: "I promised the Queen Mother that as long as I stayed in Chang'an for one day, I would do my best to serve the emperor, even though I have a vulgar nature.

, but he also knows that it’s hard to keep a promise to someone, and what’s more,

, I am alone and just a passer-by in Chang'an. I really can't think of what benefits I can get by driving a wedge between the emperor and Otsuka Zai. If the Queen Mother is determined to believe that I have ulterior motives, then please take back the magic card. Please forgive me for not being able to do anything for you anymore.

The Emperor and the Queen Mother have taken care of things."

As he spoke, he took out the magic tablet from his arms, presented it with both hands, and said very calmly: "What I said just now should be considered unintentional. After the queen mother took back the magic tablet, I left Chang'an immediately. She will never do it with the emperor and me."

The Queen Mother appears again."

The Empress Dowager Chinu seemed not to have expected Liu Jibei to be so staunch, and couldn't help being stunned. At this time, Yu Moxiang took the magic card from Liu Jibei's hand, looked at it over and over, and said: "Since he doesn't want this magic card

, then the Queen Mother will reward me!"

As she spoke, she suddenly blinked at Liu Jibei, and secretly pointed at the screen behind the bed where the Queen Mother was sitting.

Liu Jibei didn't know why, and he was surprised. He looked towards the screen and immediately noticed that in the gap under the screen, a section of skirt was exposed. It turned out that there was a woman hidden behind the screen.

At this time, Queen Mother Chinu sighed: "Since Liu Zhuangshi has made up his mind to leave, the Ai family will help you. As for the magic card, Mo Xiang will keep it for now!"

Then, she said sternly: "However, Liu Zhuangshi must remember that no matter whether you mean it or not, don't say such confusing remarks in the future, otherwise, if it spreads, others will

Do you think there is any irreconcilable conflict between the Emperor and Otsuka Zai?"

Liu Jibei responded: "I will obey the Queen Mother's words and leave the palace as soon as possible. I will not come back in the future."

The Queen Mother Chinu nodded and said: "Since you are so loyal to the Emperor, let's forget about today's matter and go down!"

Liu Jibei pretended to sigh, then glanced at Yu Moxiang and exited Hanren Hall.

Before he had gone far, he suddenly heard someone calling from behind, so he stopped and looked back, only to see Yan'er, the maid beside Queen Mother Chinu, chasing after her.

Yan'er came up panting and said, "Come with me, I have something to tell you." Then, she took the lead and walked away.

Seeing that she was serious, Liu Jibei followed her obediently. The two came to a quiet place. Yan'er looked around and saw no one around, so she said to Liu Jibei: "You know Queen Mother

Why are you so rude?"

Liu Jibei shook his head, and Yan'er said anxiously: "You are so stupid. The reason why the Queen Mother treats you like this is because there is an unpopular person standing behind the screen."

Liu Jibei touched his head and said, "Please explain it more clearly. I seem to understand a little bit."
Chapter completed!