Now I really have to marry the princess.

Looking at the scene before him, Yang Zhengdao couldn't help but swallow hard.

Tun Qiaoqiao felt her cheeks burning, but she was overjoyed inside.

She felt as if she were under a spell, and she would feel a great sense of satisfaction as long as she obeyed her master's orders.

This was the first time her master had made a request of her, and she had to do her best. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sway her waist slightly.

But the owner has not yet responded.

What should I do?

She bit her lip and then quietly tugged at her ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).

Despite feeling embarrassed, she felt a strange flutter in her heart; her heart was pounding and her ears felt like they were melting.

After waiting a few moments, there was still no response.

She felt anxious and even ashamed for failing to meet her master's requirements.

Left with no other choice, she could only plead in a trembling voice, "Master... is it done?"

Yang Zhengdao then suddenly came to his senses.

He thought of a big, round watermelon again, and his throat felt dry.

This is hardly an attempt to test her.

She's clearly testing me!

He took a deep breath and said seriously, "Your name suits you perfectly! You're quite the coincidence."

Tun Qiaoqiao then got up, blushing, and sat down again at the desk.

As expected of products from the system, they are always of high quality.

This is simply a gifted talent; it requires no teaching and is self-taught.

Yang Zhengdao was naturally satisfied with such "obedience". He leaned forward and whispered instructions in Tun Qiaoqiao's ear.

"Our contract must not be known to any third party."

Tun Qiaoqiao gave a soft "hmm," her eyes lowered, not daring to look up, her cheeks flushed, and her eyelashes trembling slightly.

Yang Zhengdao suppressed the ripples in his heart, looked away, and waited quietly for a moment.

Once Tun Qiaoqiao's expression returned to normal, he got down to business: "I called you here today to entrust you with all my business plans."

"Rest assured, Master, business is my forte, and I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Hearing the confidence in Tun Qiaoqiao's tone, Yang Zhengdao nodded slightly. It seemed that this was her normal state as an attendant.

Therefore, Yang Zhengdao continued to make arrangements.

"Afterwards, I will have Ah-Zhong purchase a residence for you in the East Market. You will operate it as a registered resident of the city, and all the money, accounts, property, and shops will be under your control. On the surface, we must maintain complete separation."

"Yes, ma'am."

With Tun Qiaoqiao as his assistant, Yang Zhengdao finally experienced the joy of being a boss.

He only needed to provide the technology obtained from the system, set a general goal, and share some discussions on future marketing. The rest was up to Tun Qiaoqiao to plan independently.

After all, she is a product of the system. She can learn to "obey orders" without a teacher. Therefore, she must be very good at her field of expertise and shine brightly.

……

Taiji Palace, Lizheng Hall.

Empress Zhangsun looked at her eldest daughter before her, her heart still struggling and hesitant.

Yesterday, after the Immortal Sun inquired about Ping An's pulse at Da'an Palace, she invited him to Lizheng Hall.

Sun Shenxian even stated bluntly that he did not make the suggestion of not marrying close relatives because he was close to Yang Zhengdao.

Such a highly respected and venerable figure, speaking so frankly, has no reason not to listen.

But should we really give A-Zhi to Yang Zhengdao?

How will Ah Chong handle this? What will his elder brother and the Guanzhong families think? How will the entire court of nobles view this?

She was finding it very difficult to make a decision.

Yang Zhengdao is also deeply devoted to her.

Just the day before yesterday, Li Ke brought A Zhi a rubbing of an inscription he had given her, and today Qing Que brought A Zhi another masterpiece of a quatrain he had written.

Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but rub her temples.

It's difficult! It's extremely difficult! Because there are just too many obstacles standing between them.

Erlang's situation was actually the simplest hurdle.

In the end, she could only sigh and try to persuade her eldest daughter, who was sitting in front of her, once again.

"Ah Zhi, in fact, a person's virtue is more important than their talent."

She has given up on the Fang and Du families because A-Zhi really dislikes them.

Her only hope now is to persuade Azhi to choose a family like the Kong or Yan families, descendants of sages and of noble birth.

This choice would ensure A-Zhi's lifelong stability, protect his brother's reputation and A-Chong's face, and silence the criticisms of the court officials.

Li Lizhi understood her mother's meaning, but apart from that shameless one, she could hardly accept anyone else in her heart.

Unfortunately, as the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife, her marriage was not something she could decide for herself.

Perhaps because she was filled with resentment, she couldn't help but retort: ​​"Mother said that birth is more important than talent, right?"

After Li Lizhi finished speaking, she felt a void in her heart.

Is it really true that I'm destined to be apart from that shameless guy?

Thinking of this, she felt utterly hopeless, and unable to contain her emotions, her eyes welled up with tears.

Empress Zhangsun felt a sudden headache.

She really wanted to tell Azhi that Yang Zhengdao had returned to Chang'an yesterday and went to Pingkang Ward.

But which young man in Chang'an hasn't visited the secluded residences and embroidery houses of Nanqu? This is not a valid reason.

Looking at the little girl with tears welling up in her eyes, she didn't know what to say or how to comfort her.

Empress Zhangsun married Li Er at a young age, so she naturally took Li Lizhi's budding affection as true love.

After all, in the early Tang Dynasty, when early marriage was prevalent, what was love? Women had no chance to know.

Marriage before love is the norm in society.

A happy marriage is one in which two people support each other like family and grow old together.

All I can say is that she was a wise and virtuous empress who understood everything except love.

But college students know it; their minds are full of those complicated schemes and strange ideas.

For a moment, the mother and daughter were speechless.

Just then, a eunuch bowed and quietly approached the hall, presenting a wax pill.

The eunuch Jian took the wax pill, crushed the wax seal, opened the secret letter, and handed it to Empress Zhangsun.

This secret letter was sent by Su Hongyi.

After reading it, Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but smile.

The fact that the charming young man could be self-disciplined and steadfast in his heart shows his character and his deep affection for Ah Zhi.

Empress Zhangsun tossed the secret letter into the brazier, watching the ashes rise gently, and she made her decision.

"Ah Zhi, have you thought this through? Are you determined to marry no one but Yang Zhengdao?"

"Mother, I..." Li Lizhi suddenly looked up, incredulous that her mother would be so direct and bring it up on her own initiative.

"You don't need to overthink it, just listen to your heart and answer truthfully."

Li Lizhi understood that this was her mother's favor and her mother's fulfillment, so she let her be willful.

Her eyes welled up with tears, she pursed her lips tightly, nodded heavily, and smiled through her tears.

Empress Zhangsun reached out and gently wiped away the tears on Azhi's face.

What mother in the world doesn't love her daughter? But you are the eldest princess, and this is not a matter that the Empress Dowager can decide on her own.

She sighed softly and murmured to herself, "Whether he can marry you or not depends on his own abilities."