Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Forced Marriage

Xiao Chuan's new official took office. On this day, he came to the official office in the palace and was inspecting the files. When he was fascinated, Gao Yao, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, walked in. When Gao Yao saw Xiao Chuan, he congratulated him with a smile on his face: " Xiao Chuan, congratulations on rising to the top so quickly! Now, one of us brothers is in charge of the palace wall, and the other is in charge of the outside of the palace wall. As long as we work together inside and outside, it is not easy to climb up!" Xiao Chuan has no interest in being an official, and now he is serving as the general guard just because he can take the opportunity to meet Yu Shu.

Gao Yao thought Xiao Chuan meant modesty: "Don't be humble, I heard that this position was given to you by His Majesty. His Majesty loves you so much, it's hard for you not to climb up!" Gao Yao looked at Xiao Chuan With a stern look, he leaned over and said: "It seems that taking the upper-level route of Empress Li is really very effective. You and I should hold on to this backer and become her confidants." When Xiao Chuan heard Gao Yao's words, he was wondering why Gao Yao suddenly mentioned Yushu. At this time, Xiao Yue came to the official office with a basket of fruit. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Gao Yao and Xiao Chuan talking, and turned around shyly to leave. .Gao Yao looked up and saw Xiaoyue, and immediately stopped her: "Xiaoyue, why are you here?"

Xiaoyue had no choice but to turn around and said, "Uh...I...I just happened to pass by here, so I came to have a look." Gao Yao asked suspiciously, "Who are you looking at? Brother?" "Yes, yes...it's to see my brother." When Gao Yao heard Xiaoyue's words, he understood in his heart that Xiaoyue came here not to see herself, but to see Xiaochuan.He deliberately pretended to be confused and said: "Oh, you also brought me some fruit, my sister is really thoughtful, but my brother has a stomachache today, let's give it to our General Yi. "Gao Yao understood Xiaoyue's thoughts, and couldn't bear to tease her anymore, so he found her a step down.

"Well, Xiaoyue listens to my brother." Xiaoyue turned her face to Xiaochuan and said affectionately: "Congratulations, Mr. Yi, for becoming the guard general of the palace." Looking at Xiaoyue's expression, Xiao Chuan had sensed her affection for him, he didn't know how to deal with this sudden feeling, and said awkwardly: "What general is not general, we are all friends, don't So polite." Gao Yao knew that he would be a light bulb if he stayed any longer, so he hurriedly said, "Let's talk first, I'm going to inspect the palace first."

After Gao Yao left, Xiaoyue chatted with Xiaochuan. Xiaochuan couldn't help inquiring about Yu Shu's situation from Xiaoyue, but he didn't dare to inquire too much. Contacted Yushu.While the two were chatting, a guard came to report, and two people came to ask for an interview, one named Xiang Liang and the other Xiang Yu. When Xiao Chuan heard that it was Brother Yu and Master, he got up happily and went to greet him. Xiang Yu and Xiang Liang had already arrived at the door. Xiao Chuan hurriedly clasped his fists at Xiang Liang and said, "Master, why are you here?" Xiang Liang said with a smile: "I heard that my beloved apprentice has been promoted, how can the teacher not come to congratulate him?"

"This is all the result of the master's teaching." Xiao Chuan said with a smile. "Xiao Chuan, you can change as you say! When you first arrived in Xianyang, you became a drunkard, and now you have become a general in a blink of an eye!" Xiang Yu said happily. The three of them were talking, and Xiaoyue at the side saw that Xiaochuan had a visitor, so she came to say goodbye, "My son has a visitor, so Xiaoyue will leave first." When Xiang Yu saw Xiaoyue, he was shocked, his eyes lit up, and he looked up and down at Xiaoyue: "Xiaochuan, who is this girl?"

Xiaoyue was embarrassed by being stared at, and she lowered her head and didn't dare to look directly at Xiang Yu. Seeing this, Xiaochuan smiled secretly in his heart, "Since we met, let me introduce you?" Xiaochuan looked at Xiaoyue and said, "Miss Xiaoyue is The female official in the palace is also my good friend with Sanbao. This is..." "Xiang Yu is Xiao Chuan's sworn brother..." Before Xiao Chuan could introduce him, Xiang Yu rushed to announce his family name. Xiaoyue hurriedly saluted Xiang Yu, Xiao Chuan continued to introduce while holding back a smile: "This is my master, my master and elder brother came to Xianyang from Kuaiji together this time."

Hearing the word Kuaiji, Xiaoyue was startled suddenly, and hurriedly asked, "Kaiji! Is it the Kuaiji of Chu?" "Exactly, the girl also knows where it is?" Xiang Yu replied. "Kuiji was originally my hometown, but I left there when I was very young, and I can't remember what my hometown looks like." "So, the girl is also from Chu State? I don't know which family the girl is from?" "Xiaoyue was too young to remember, only this family bracelet." Xiaoyue stretched out her hand and handed the bracelet to Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu looked at it, but couldn't figure it out, so he handed it to Xiang Liang. "This bracelet is not owned by an ordinary family. If there is a chance, I will help you to check on the family."

After hearing this, Xiaoyue was very moved: "Xiaoyue is very grateful!" "Miss Xiaoyue, we are from the same hometown, and I am Xiaochuan's eldest brother. Why don't you call me Brother Xiang from now on, how about I call you Sister Xiaoyue?" Xiang Yu fell in love with Xiaoyue when he saw Xiaoyue. Come. Xiaoyue glanced at Xiaochuan, and then politely replied: "Young Master Xiang, please call me Xiaoyue." "It's okay, after you get familiar with it, it's not too late to call again." Afraid of hindering Xiao Chuan from chatting with her friends, Xiao Yue said, "Uncle, Mr. Yi, it's getting late, I should go back to the palace."

"Okay, I'll take you out." Xiaochuan sent Xiaoyue out, took out the "waist card" mobile phone, and handed it to Xiaoyue, Xiaochuan said quietly: "This is a waist card with new medicine, please remind your mother, it must be used tonight." Xiaoyue took the phone, glanced at Xiaochuan, nodded, turned around and left. When Xiaochuan returned to the house, he began to "press" Xiang Yu if he was interested in Xiaoyue, but Xiang Yu didn't deny it, admitting that he really had a crush on Xiaoyue.At this time, there was a commotion outside the door, and only one person shouted: "Get out of the way! Let me in..."

A guard came to report, and a person who claimed to be Brother Xiao Chuan asked to see Xiao Chuan.Xiao Chuan already guessed in his heart that this person must be someone else, it must be Liu Bang.Xiao Chuan said helplessly: "Okay, let him in!" The guards withdrew, and Liu Bang came in cursing, muttering, "Ignorant boy, you don't know Taishan with eyes..." He stepped into the door, saw Xiang Yu and Xiang Liang were there, and immediately said with a smile on his face: " Oh, the two of you are here too, what a pleasure to meet you!" Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu ignored Liu Bang, Xiang Liang turned to Xiao Chuan and said, "Xiao Chuan, let's go first, we will discuss things next time." Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu left in a hurry, Liu Bang was still polite with a smile on his face He cupped his hands and said, "Both of you, go slowly!" As soon as Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu left, Liu Bang immediately changed his face and said, "My dear brother, did they come here before me to ask you for an official job?" Xiaochuan glanced at Liu Bang in disgust, and said, "No, Master and the others just came to see me." "It's okay, it's okay, let's talk about my business," Liu Bang leaned into Xiao Chuan's ear and continued, "You are in a high position, have you ever thought about giving your elder brother an official job?" "Brother, you also know what I am, I will not use public affairs for personal gain." "Xiao Chuan, you promised that the second lady would take care of the Lu family. Now, I will become the son-in-law of the Lu family, and of course I will be under your care. If you don't agree, I won't leave today." Seeing Liu Bang Xiaochuan refused to agree, and simply played a rogue. Xiaochuan couldn't bear the disturbance, so he could only say helplessly: "Okay, you can be my adjutant, and you will be on duty at the gate of the palace tomorrow." When Liu Bang heard this, he immediately became happy, and said to Xiao Chuan: "This is my good brother! Then I'll go first!" After Liu Bang finished speaking, he patted PP and walked away. After Xiaoyue returned to Yushu's bedroom, she handed over her pocket mobile phone to Yushu, and Yushu was extremely excited.In the evening, Yu Shu secretly watched the video recorded by Xiao Chuan under the covers. This time Xiao Chuan told her that he would be guarding the palace gate at noon tomorrow, hoping to see her.Yu Shu also longed to see Xiao Chuan, so excited that he couldn't sleep all night. Early the next morning, Yushu asked Xiaoyue to help her dress up, and then sat in front of the door looking at the sundial, waiting for the sun to turn to noon. And Xiao Chuan also came to the gate of the palace early, waiting for noon to arrive. Today Liu Bang also came to the official office, walking around outside the gate of the palace in official uniform. Seeing that noon was approaching, Yu Shu was about to set off with excitement, when Emperor Qin came to Yu Shu Palace suddenly, Yu Shu could only forcefully smile to deal with Qin Huang, Yu Shu watched the shadows on the sundial move gradually It's over, but I can't get out of it. At the gate of the palace, Xiao Chuan waited anxiously for Yu Shu to appear, but after noon, Yu Shu still did not appear, Xiao Chuan couldn't help feeling lonely. Just when Xiao Chuan was about to leave in despair, Qin Huang and Yu Shu's car arrived. It turned out that Yu Shu saw that Qin Huang hadn't wanted to go for a long time, and the meeting time agreed with Xiao Chuan was about to pass. In order to meet Xiao Chuan, Yu Shu proposed to take advantage of the good weather today , wanted to walk around the palace, Qinhuang readily agreed, and took Yushu with him out of the palace. Seeing Qin Huang's chariot and horses approaching, Xiao Chuan hurriedly led his men to meet them, and everyone bowed down together.Xiao Chuan raised his head quietly, and it happened that Yu Shu also poked his head out of the car. The two looked at each other. Yu Shu smiled at Xiao Chuan. He Yushu's carriage quickly passed by, and Xiao Chuan still watched reluctantly. Xiao Chuan didn't realize that Liu Bang behind him could clearly see the delicate eyes between him and Yu Shu. Liu Bang thought that now that he had an official position, it was time to marry Lu Zhi, so he came to Lu Zhi's home triumphantly. Lu Zhi agreed to marry Liu Bang on impulse, but now she is deeply regretful. She insisted that Liu Bang's official position is still not higher than Xiaochuan's, his money is less than Xiaochuan's, and his land is not bigger than Xiaochuan's, so she does not consider marrying Liu Bang. Liu Bang smiled and said to Lu Zhi that although he is not as good as Xiao Chuan now, he has already mastered a secret that can make him rise to the top. Lu Zhi found that something was wrong with Liu Bang. Under her various cross-examinations, Liu Bang finally revealed the secret, the delicate relationship between Yu Shu and Xiao Chuan.Liu Bang said resentfully that after he collected the evidence, he would report on Xiao Chuan, and by that time, he would be able to surpass Xiao Chuan. After hearing this, Lu Zhi was shocked, thinking that Xiao Chuan had committed a heinous crime. Once the Dong Chuang incident happened, he would suffer all kinds of torture even to death.But she changed her mind, since Xiao Chuan has taken a fancy to the imperial concubine, her chances of Lu Zhi are even slimmer, and now the only way to make Xiao Chuan change his mind is this. It was night, Lu Zhi dressed up and came to Xiao Chuan's mansion, she knocked on the door lightly, Sanbao opened the door and saw that it was Lu Zhi, and immediately led her into Xiao Chuan's study without daring to neglect her.Xiao Chuan was correcting official documents at this time, when he saw Lu Zhi coming in, he got up quickly and asked, "Why are you here?" Lu Zhi said: "Your Excellency is indeed conscientious. Even at night, he still wears an official uniform to correct official documents." "I'm in my position, and I'm looking for government. What can you do with me?" Xiao Chuan said briefly. "Okay, I won't beat around the bush," Lu Zhi said, pressing on Xiaochuan, "I ask you, why did you give Liu Bang an official position? Don't you know that he will use this to force me to marry? Don't you want me so much?" Fall into Liu Bang's hands?" "Liu Bang told me that this time you proposed the marriage contract on your own initiative. Since that's the case, of course I think you are willing. Why should I not be beautiful?" "I was so impulsive because of your anger!" Lu Zhi closed his eyes and sighed, and said in a low voice, "Don't you know what I'm thinking?" "I know that I am not someone you can trust for life, and I also promised Susu to take good care of your family, so I helped Liu Bang this time, because I knew he would be the best choice." After hearing this, Lu Zhi said angrily: "How do you know he will be the best choice?" "I can't put it into words, but it's the truth." Lu Zhi couldn't bear it anymore, and finally broke out: "The truth is, you already have someone else in your heart! I thought you didn't accept me because of Susu, but I realized it today. Could it be that I can't compare to the one in your heart?" person?" "Why do you keep comparing, you used to be with Susu, and now you are with someone else?" Xiao Chuan shook his head and continued, "Don't you understand that the relationship between a man and a woman is not a result of the comparison between the survival of the fittest! This was determined by fate, and it happened in an instant!" Lu Zhi was a little desperate, a line of tears flowed from her eyes, she wiped the tears and continued: "Okay, I will give you and myself one last chance tonight. Either you agree to marry me, or... ... From now on, we will never be in love, and I will become Liu Bang's wife. But I swear, if I can't get you, I won't let others get it!" Lu Zhi looked at Xiao Chuan coldly, with tears in his eyes. Xiao Chuan looked at Lu Zhi, although he was a little moved in his heart, he said firmly, "My answer is still... I'm sorry!" Lu Zhi was completely disappointed, a bleak smile slowly appeared on her face, "Your words have ruined both of us, you will definitely regret your decision tonight." She staggered towards the door, walked When passing by Xiao Chuan, Lu Zhi suddenly said, "I'll give you a word, if you don't want others to know, unless you don't do it yourself!" Lu Zhi walked out of the gate without looking back, Xiao Chuan watched Lu Zhi disappear into the darkness outside the door, and suddenly felt a chill welling up from the bottom of his heart. When Lu Zhi returned home, she was sad and decided to take revenge on Xiao Chuan. Since she could not be with Xiao Chuan, no one could own Xiao Chuan. Lu Zhi dressed herself up very seductively, she came to Liu Bang's room, Liu Bang looked at the graceful Lu Zhi, and swallowed greedily. Lu Zhi cut to the point and said: "If you want to marry me, report on Xiao Chuan and Concubine Li tomorrow morning!" Liu Bang was taken aback when he heard this: "What? I don't think it's right to report them. Before you get the hard evidence, this matter is all speculation. In addition, the two of them are in full swing. If they report it, they will definitely burn themselves. Didn't Miss Do you understand this reason?" "It doesn't matter if you don't go, I will go by myself. But at that time, what you want to think about is not how to get married, but how to escape! I will also sue you for not reporting the knowledge and deliberately concealing it, which is also a capital crime! You think about it carefully. Think about it, either go for it and gain both fame and fortune, or you will get nothing and lose your life." Lu Zhi said, looking closely at Liu Bang. Under Lu Zhi's gaze, Liu Bang slowly sat at the table and meditated...