A scholar’s ​​path to becoming a god

"The brocade on this doll looks extraordinary. If I'm not mistaken, the mastermind should have a high status."

Sheng Zhiyu continued his analysis,

"And since we can think of this, this brocade must be supplied by several palaces, and it should not be related to her. Sister, you might as well check who Hua Guiren has been in contact with recently before drawing a conclusion."

Concubine Sheng took a deep breath: "I understand. You go back home first. Remember not to meet with His Majesty again in the near future."

"I understand." Sheng Zhiyu said respectfully.

She said this without concealing her edge. She wanted Concubine Sheng to know that she was a wise person.

In this way, she would be less likely to bring herself into the palace to compete with her.

Naturally, there was a special soft sedan for leaving the palace and returning home. She didn't have to remember how to get to Duke Li's mansion.

When a maid outside alerted him that the Duke's palace was here, Sheng Zhiyu stepped on the back of a slave and got down, secretly thinking that it was indeed a vicious feudal society that did not treat slaves as human beings.

The palace of Duke Li is quiet and elegant, no wonder it can cultivate a person like Concubine Sheng.

"My son, I heard that you fell into the water in the palace. Are you okay?" A graceful and beautiful woman came up to her and took Sheng Zhiyu to look up and down.

"Mother is worried, I'm fine." Sheng Zhiyu tried his best to behave like a lady.

In the end, Mrs. Chen was a little surprised, and then she was relieved: "After entering the palace, Yu'er seemed to be a lot calmer."

Sheng Zhiyu smiled: "Mom, where is dad? I want to discuss things with him."

If she didn't discuss it, she was afraid that she would be dragged into the palace by the old emperor.

Mrs. Chen said: "Your father is in the study. What do you want to do with him?"

Sheng Zhiyu told Mrs. Chen everything about the emperor's attraction to her. Mrs. Chen was shocked: "How is this possible? A place like the palace that eats people without spitting out their bones. I am already reluctant to let Meier go in. How could I send you there too?" Go in?

Don't worry about this, I'll take you to talk to your father. Although he has no real power, he has many disciples in the court, so he can definitely help you. "

Sheng Zhiyu was slightly reassured: "Thank you very much, mother."

Mrs. Chen said lovingly: "Silly boy, you are the one who loves me the most if you say thank you or not."

Sheng Zhiyu was slightly touched.

Her parents died when she was young. Although Chu Muyan's parents were very kind to her, they were only adoptive parents after all.

Now she actually felt the long-lost family affection.

Even though she knew Chen was just an NPC, she still felt warm.

Outside the study of Duke Li is a bamboo forest, which is very elegant.

The Chen family had a very good relationship with Duke Li, and they took Sheng Zhiyu in after a symbolic notification.

"Madam, what's going on?" Li Guogong was a middle-aged man with an elegant temperament. Seeing Mrs. Chen's worried face, he immediately stepped forward to help her.

Mrs. Chen was worried: "Your Majesty has taken a liking to Yu'er and wants to include her in the harem."

Duke Li was surprised and asked: "How is this possible? Yu'er is not as proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting as her eldest sister. Instead, she is always causing trouble. How can your Majesty like her?"

Sheng Zhiyu: "?"

Is this really the original owner's biological father?

Ms. Chen was unhappy: "How could you say that about your daughter? Yu'er is much more sensible now!"

Sheng Zhiyu said quietly: "Dad, I won't lie to you. Your Majesty may have taken a fancy to my face."

Duke Li stared at Sheng Zhiyu's face carefully for a long time before saying, "It is indeed possible, but you don't want to enter the palace?"

Sheng Zhiyu said: "The Duke Li's palace has given birth to a noble concubine, and she is pregnant. As a legitimate daughter, I should play a greater role in the marriage."

Duke Li did not expect that she could say such words: "It seems that you have become smarter after entering the palace. But what if His Majesty insists on letting you enter the palace?"

Sheng Zhiyu was heartbroken and knelt down directly: "My daughter doesn't want to enter the palace, so I beg her father to grant her permission."

Qin Tian is still in this copy. If she enters the palace to serve that old man, she will be fixed to death by Qin Tian.

"Husband, how can you have the heart to treat Yu'er like this!" Mrs. Chen couldn't stand it anymore and quickly helped Sheng Zhiyu up.

After all, she is his beloved daughter. Duke Li suddenly softened his heart: "I know, but the best way is to marry you off as soon as possible."

"How can you marry off Yu'er casually? If you want to marry, you have to marry a young and talented person!" Mrs. Chen said anxiously.

Duke Li said: "How could I marry my daughter off casually? Tomorrow King Zhao will return home in triumph, and your majesty will hold a state banquet to welcome him. At that time, I will let Yi'er ask for a marriage in public."

At this moment, the system prompt light came on.

Sheng Zhiyu frowned. Just now Duke Li mentioned two people, one was King Zhao and the other was Yi'er.

Which one is related to this mission?

"Who is Yi'er?" Sheng Zhiyu asked.

Mrs. Chen said: "You are confused. He is your cousin Qi Heyi. Although he has no great potential, once you get married, your aunt will be your mother-in-law and will not make things difficult for you. It is better than entering the palace."

Sheng Zhiyu twitched the corner of his mouth.

Then King Zhao is the key.

She didn't mind marrying Qi Heyi, but Qi Heyi didn't dare to touch her: "Everything depends on my father's arrangements."

Duke Li sighed: "I think it is a pity to be betrothed to Yi'er based on your qualifications. But now there is no better way."

Sheng Zhiyu said: "My daughter is fine. Can mother take me to meet my cousin?"

Without seeing her, she was afraid that idiot Qi Heyi would refuse to ask for the marriage.

Mrs. Chen nodded: "I'll ask your aunt to come over with Yi'er to explain everything thoroughly."

"What kind of person did daddy say King Zhao was just now?" Sheng Zhiyu asked pretending to be curious.

Duke Li sighed: "King Zhao is the god of war in Xinghe. He defeated Da Qi's 50 million soldiers with an army of 100. He is a legend."

"Daddy doesn't like King Zhao?" Sheng Zhiyu asked.

Duke Li glanced at her: "King Zhao is your Majesty's younger brother. Back then, the late emperor even wanted to pass the throne to King Zhao. If Empress Dowager He hadn't united all the ministers to submit a letter to request the decree, Zhao would probably be on the throne now. King."

Sheng Zhiyu said: "Back then, the Duke of Liguo supported the current emperor. If King Zhao gained power, he would be the first to attack the Duke of Li."

Duke Li nodded: "That's true. Just wait and see, King Zhao's power in the court has reached its peak, and His Majesty is very afraid of it. This time Jie Feng Yan will definitely find a way to take back the military power in his hands."

Sheng Zhiyu guessed: "Does Your Majesty want to train new generals to succeed King Zhao?"

Duke Li was a little strange. He obviously didn't expect that his always clumsy daughter had already figured it out: "The most outstanding young man in the court now is none other than Qin Tian, ​​the youngest son of the Chief Secretary of Jingzhou. He followed King Zhao on the expedition this time and made great achievements, but he is not here." Within the circle of influence in the capital, His Majesty should focus on cultivating them."