Huangxiu

Chapter 64
Duke Anguo's Mansion
In the early morning, Tianxiangyuan
The bright sunshine illuminates Tianxiang Courtyard.

There is a bamboo forest in front, plum trees in the back, and a small pavilion in the center.

The open space in front of the pavilion is a small martial arts training ground.

Xiao Ruoling was wearing a lake green outfit that showed off her graceful figure. She was practicing boxing slowly and leisurely. Her boxing moves were light and graceful, like a dance.

Two little maids stood aside and watched, with fascinated looks on their faces.

Even though they were women, they were still fascinated by her grace, she was so beautiful.

Not only is she beautiful, her movements are also extremely graceful, and each of her moves is full of amazing charm.

Xiao Ruoling suddenly turned her head and glanced, her bright eyes flashing.

The two little maids turned around alertly, slid towards the courtyard gate, and their figures disappeared behind the screen wall.

"Big sister! Big sister!"

A clear voice came from outside, it was Xiao Ruoyu who came outside.

"Come in." Xiao Ruoling said.

Xiao Ruoyu, accompanied by two little maids, hurriedly turned around the screen wall and came to Xiao Ruoling: "Big sister, something big is wrong."

"What's the matter?" Xiao Ruoling took the white towel handed to her by a little maid and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Her face, as white as mutton fat jade, was flushed, and she was extremely beautiful. The black pupils of her narrow and long phoenix eyes were particularly bright, and the whites of her eyes were particularly clear.

"The Grand Master actually came in person to ask for your hand in marriage on behalf of the Prince of Qing's Mansion."

"Da Zongzheng?"

"Sister——!" Xiao Ruoyu hurriedly said, "Shouldn't you care about Prince Qing's marriage proposal?!"

"The Grand Master is not someone that any ordinary prince can invite." Xiao Ruoling shook her head slightly: "You..."

"Big sister, do you really want to agree?" Xiao Ruoyu said dissatisfiedly: "Do you really want to marry into the Qing Palace?"

Xiao Ruoling smiled softly, her face radiant.

The two little maids also widened their eyes.

"Sister——!" Xiao Ruoyu shouted, "Think twice, this is a matter of a lifetime, don't be confused!"

"When did I become confused?" Xiao Ruoling said with a smile.

Xiao Ruoyu hurriedly said, "It is said that some women are smart all their lives, but they become confused once they meet a man. The smarter the woman, the more this happens. The Prince of Qing is not worthy of you, Big Sister!"

"You..." Xiao Ruoling smiled and shook her head.

She knew that in her brother's eyes, no man was worthy of her.

Xiao Ruoyu said: "How about marrying into the Prince of Ying's palace?"

"You know that the British prince is already engaged."

"She can be a concubine." Xiao Ruoyu said, "Even the concubine of the Prince of Ying is better than the principal wife of the Prince of Qing's mansion!"

Xiao Ruoling said: "The prince of Qing Palace is now the deputy minister of the Ministry of Rites, and the prince of Ying is still in Mingwu Palace and has not come out yet."

"It's just that he's older and went ahead."

"Do you remember when Dad asked someone to go to Prince Qing's Mansion?"

"……Can not remember."

"The prince of Qing Palace ranked first in the winter hunt and directly obtained the ninth-grade merit." Xiao Ruoling shook her head: "This is the first time, and no prince in previous generations has been able to do this."

"Good luck."

"Winter hunting..." Xiao Ruoling laughed: "I was lucky, but I could only escape unscathed. I couldn't kill twenty monsters. My little brother, you are blinded and can't see clearly how powerful the Prince of Qing is."

"…Is it really that powerful?" Xiao Ruoyu hesitated.

He has always admired Xiao Ruoling and believed and listened to what she said.

After hearing Xiao Ruoling say that Chu Zhiyuan was powerful, he tried his best to put aside his emotions and feelings.

"If you say that among all the princes, Prince Qing is the best, do you think it would be unfair for me to marry him?"

"This..." Xiao Ruoyu hesitated.

If Prince Qing is truly the best among all the princes, it means he has a chance to inherit the throne.

The throne of Dajing is chosen by the emperor Jian.

It's not about who is more virtuous who will succeed, but who can become the grand master.

After achieving the Grand Master status, there is another step which is for the Emperor's Sword to choose a master.

During the process of selecting a master for the Emperor's Sword, anyone who has harmed other princes and crown princes, or killed their brothers and sisters, will not be recognized as the master.

The human heart can be deceived, but the emperor’s sword cannot be deceived.

Therefore, the fight for the throne between Prince Dajing and the Crown Prince was not about conspiracy or intrigue, but about great practice and realm.

If he ranks first among all the princes, he will have a chance to become the emperor. Of course, to become a grandmaster, aptitude is only one aspect, one also needs enough luck and opportunity.

But with such qualifications, even if he could not become emperor, he would definitely hold a high position and power.

After all, the emperor trusted his family the most. Xiao Ruoling said, "Now many people know the details of Prince Qing. The situation in Prince Qing's mansion is different. It's only because the mansion has been sealed for 30 years that the families are forbearing and not moving."

It is still deserted now because each government office is concerned about the emperor's attitude.

After all, no matter how powerful the Prince of Qing's Mansion is, that is only a matter of the future. It would be more trouble than gain if he offended the emperor now.

Xiao Ruoyu snorted, "Sister, so, if we can marry him, we are really getting a great bargain?"

"Father and Prince Qing have similar personalities," Xiao Ruoling said with a smile, "It's for my own good that he did this."

My father and Prince Qing were playmates since childhood. They grew up together and have a deep friendship. He also knows the princess inside and out.

After all, marrying into Prince Qing's mansion was for her own happiness.

After entering Prince Qing's Mansion, at least both her parents-in-law and she would be nice. As for her husband, with her beauty and means, she would surely charm him.

Others don't dare to get close to Prince Qing's Mansion, but Duke Anguo's Mansion is not afraid.

The emperor's favor is not that important to the Anguo Mansion now.

My father works in the Ministry of Rites, a low-paying government office. I was young and practicing martial arts at home, and it was not old enough for me to go out. In the past decade or so, I have not been able to ask the emperor for anything.

More than ten years later, the Prince of Qing finally came to the fore and was no longer afraid of his younger brother being wronged.

She had figured all this out long ago, so she had no objection to marrying into Prince Qing's mansion.

After meeting Chu Zhiyuan, he was even less resistant.

He has a handsome appearance, clear and calm eyes, and according to what his father said, the prince is also steady and peaceful in his work in the Ministry of Rites, which is very pleasing to his heart, and he is a good husband.

……

"Alas——!" Xiao Ruoyu was dejected.

I accepted it intellectually, but I still felt unwilling and dissatisfied in my heart.

"Xiao Hu, you have to grow up quickly and help your father with his worries," Xiao Ruoling touched his head, "Don't let me worry anymore."

"Sister——!" Xiao Ruoyu shook his head and shook off her jade hand, saying dissatisfiedly: "Why do you need to worry about me?"

"Then why were you so lazy yesterday? Did you practice for two hours?"

"…I am busy."

"Have you read too much?"

"…I was so fascinated at first sight that I forgot the time."

"Xiao Yuan did remind you, but you scolded me and I left."

"...I said wait a little longer, but she kept talking too much and annoyed me, so I said a few words. It wasn't intentional."

Xiao Ruoling snorted and said, "You don't know what's good for you. It's rare to find a girl like Xiaoyuan. Don't disappoint her."

"I know, I know." Xiao Ruoyu said hurriedly, "I've already coaxed her."

Xiao Ruoling said: "You know the rules."

"Oh... okay, let's practice for four hours today."

"If you continue to gossip here, you won't be able to practice for four hours today."

"I'm leaving now." Xiao Ruoyu left unwillingly.

-

When Chu Zhiyuan returned home in the evening, he was quite surprised when he heard Bai Ningshuang's account of what had happened.

I thought it would be difficult to achieve my wish and that I would be blocked by the emperor.

As a result, the emperor was not stuck.

It is true that the emperor’s mind is hard to predict.

The emperor did not block this marriage. Does that mean he does not have to marry Princess Dazhen even if he wins? Or does he have to make Princess Dazhen his concubine?

This was the first time that Grand Secretary Chu Qingyan personally acted as a matchmaker.

The Grand Chancellor acted efficiently and directly sought out the Director of the Imperial Observatory, who arranged a marriage for the two on the same day.

Bai Ningshuang was more efficient. After getting married in the morning, she sent wild geese, tea, two boxes of jewelry, four boxes of silk and brocade clothes, a box of writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone, a box of books and ancient books, several jars of fine wine, some cakes, fruits, etc. to the Anguo Mansion in the afternoon.

So the marriage between the two families was arranged.

If the Grand Master hadn't taken action personally, it wouldn't have been possible so quickly.

For ordinary people or wealthy families, these two steps may only take two or three months. For powerful families such as dukes and princes, it may take half a year to a year. They have to entertain relatives and friends, worship their ancestors, and go to the ancestral home to offer sacrifices. The process is extremely cumbersome.

Bai Ningshuang was able to invite the Grand Master and acted so quickly, which was beyond Chu Zhiyuan's expectation, as if she was afraid that Chu Zhiyuan would go back on his word.

This was exactly what Chu Zhiyuan wanted.

After these two steps are completed, it means that the marriage has been completely settled, and there is no need to rush for the rest. The two families can just choose a date for the wedding.

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