Fortunate Young Gentleman

When she walked out of the palace, Tangning's shoulders were already wet, which fully proved that women are really made of water.

Although Zhao Yingying was unruly and arrogant, he had a good heart and had helped Tang Ning. Of course Tang Ning would be willing to help her if possible, but there was really nothing he could do about this matter.

Emperor Chen did not reject the Chu envoy on the spot, indicating that he himself was waiting for such an opportunity. Chu State's attitude was very low this time. This is rare for a big country with growing national power. Chu State has already shown enough Sincerity, the next step is when Chen Guo expressed his sincerity.

The marriage of a princess allowed the two countries to establish close ties in a short period of time. This account was very cost-effective for both the emperor and the courtiers.

Zhao Yingying was the only one who didn't want this marriage.

Her marriage has now been elevated to the level of a "national policy" and it is difficult to shake it any longer.

The next period of time is nothing more than negotiating terms between the imperial court and the Chu State. From the first day of the Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival, everything is closed. The emperor will not go to court, the government will not open offices, and the formal peace talks will be postponed for at least another half month. There are other changes.

Somewhere in the back hall of the palace, Concubine Tang Hui looked at the tearful Zhao Man and comforted her: "As a princess, you should also be responsible for these things. How can the small matters of marriage be compared with the important matters of the country?"

Zhao Man lowered his head and said nothing, his eyes unfocused.

Concubine Tang Hui shook her head and continued: "What's more, you are marrying the prince of Chu, and from now on you will be the empress of the world. Isn't it much better than marrying a dandy from any family in the capital?"

Zhao Man lowered his head and whispered: "Will my marriage really bring so many benefits to the court and my father?"

Concubine Tang Hui nodded and said: "That's natural. The relationship between Chen and Chu has been far worse than before in recent years. If you get married, it will be recorded in the history books..."

After Zhao Man left in a daze, Tang Huifei sat down again, with a thoughtful look on her face.

After a moment, she asked: "Does Emperor Chu still have a princess to marry?"

A female officer bowed down and whispered: "I don't know."

Tang Huifei looked at her and said calmly: "Check!"

Chongming Hall is where Emperor Chen spent his time in meditation.

Emperor Chen did not return to the residence of Concubine Tang Hui or Concubine Fang Shu, nor did he go to any of the concubines' places to rest. He dismissed the guards on the left and right, and stood in the Chongming Hall. Only Wei Jian stood beside him.

He was silent for a long time and suddenly asked: "Is what I did right or wrong?"

Wei Jian was silent for a while and then said: "Your Majesty has done nothing wrong in dealing with the country and the people."

Chen Huang sighed and said: "But as a father, I was wrong..."

Shuxiu Palace.

Concubine Shu held Zhao Man's hand and sighed: "Whether it is a big family like the royal family or the capital, many things cannot be done by one's own control. Before entering the palace, I had never seen your majesty, and now I don't feel any. What a pity..."

Zhao Man lowered his head, his eyes were already red and swollen, and tears kept rolling down.

Concubine Shu looked at her, as if she had thought of something, and suddenly asked: "Do you have a sweetheart, Man'er?"

…

Tangning walked home and found that the streets of the capital were much busier than before.

The first few days of the new year will be very busy. Temple fairs are held all over the capital. Many women like to go to various temples to burn incense and pray for blessings. I heard that the Guanyin in a temple outside Beijing is particularly effective. My mother-in-law is very happy. I had already taken Xiaoyi and Xiaoru to the temple to beg for a child.

What she didn't know was that Tangning had no plans to have a child in the past two years.

Xiaoyi is only seventeen years old this year, and Xiaoru is a little younger than him. Getting married at seventeen is a little late in this era, but in a few hundred years, having two seventeen-year-old wives will be like a beast. of beasts.

The best age for women to have children is between the ages of twenty-three and thirty. The earlier or later the greater the damage to the body, so Tangning naturally cannot let them have children at this time, at least... or at least like Su Mei. When you were so old.

The house was a little deserted, Xiao Ru, Xiaoyi, Xiaoxiao and all the maids had gone out. Tangning was too lazy to cook and found two cold steamed buns in the kitchen to nibble on.

Tang Yaoyao flew over from outside the wall, looked at him, and asked, "Is this what you want to eat?"

Tangning asked in surprise: "Why didn't you go to the temple?"

Tang Yaoyao glanced at him and said, "I'm not asking for anything. I don't want to go."

Although she didn't seek a child, she could just as well seek marriage or fortune. Her fortune was Tang Ning's fortune, and Tang Ning was still waiting for her to take her with her.

Tang Yaoyao looked at the steamed buns in his hand, walked to the kitchen, and came out after a while. She handed him a plate of steaming dumplings and said, "That's all we have, so just eat it."

Tang Ning took the chopsticks and said, "What's wrong with this? As the saying goes, it's not as delicious as dumplings. This is already pretty good."

Tang Yaoyao looked at him and asked, "Is it delicious?"

"It's delicious." Tangning took a bite and replied without conscience, then added: "It would be better if you are jealous."

Although many of the dumplings she cooked had broken skins, and those without broken skins fell apart as soon as she pinched them, Tang Ning had always known how to be satisfied. He had eaten the dumplings made by Tang Yaoyao himself, so what else could he be dissatisfied with?

If Rich Man Tang found out, he would have to stare at him for several days.

Tang Yaoyao went back to the kitchen to get some vinegar, looked at the wet marks on his shoulder, and asked, "What's wrong with your shoulder?"

"I got it wet by accident." Tang Ning finally picked up a piece of dumpling skin and changed the subject, "Don't be silly and compete with Miss Su in drinking in the future. You can't beat her."

Su Mei is not only older than Tang Yaoyao, but also has a drinking capacity and skills that she can't compare to. The little fairy can't beat the big fairy, even if she cheats.

Tang Yaoyao curled her lips and said, "She can only drink, what else is there?"

Su Mei is good in many ways. In addition to being able to drink, she is beautiful, can play the flute and the piano, has good martial arts, a mysterious background, and holds a mysterious power that cannot be underestimated...

Compared with Tang Yaojing, she has no obvious advantage in appearance, a clear disadvantage in martial arts, a poor drinking capacity, and no talent to show off. She can't even cook dumplings well...

Of course, she has long legs and is rich, so even if she has a hundred shortcomings, she can cover them up.

Fang Xiaoyue ran in from outside and said, "Brother Tangning, Sister Yaoyao, you are all at home. It's so lively outside today. Let's go out and play!"

There was nothing to do at home. Tangning finished his dumplings in a few bites and walked out of the house with them.

Fang Xiaoyue took Tang Yaoyao's arm and said, "There is a temple fair outside the city today. I heard there are a lot of delicious and fun things there. Let's go too!"

Tangning didn't have any ideas. He just followed them around. The streets on the first day of the new year were indeed much more lively than usual, but the more lively one would be the Lantern Festival half a month later.

Last year, during the Lantern Festival, he had just arrived in the capital. That night, he went out with Li Tianlan. Later, he met Su Mei in Tianranju and listened to her playing a song. Now, a year has passed. Li Tianlan has returned to Chu State, and Miss Su has become Sister Su. He has also visited the Hanlin Academy, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Justice...

There are all kinds of acrobatics and food at the temple fair. The line of pilgrims coming to burn incense is endless. Tang Yaoyao and Fang Xiaoyue are also in the back, and they don’t know when they will get their turn.

Tang Yaojing had no interest in burning incense, but Fang Xiaoyue saw it as a novelty and pulled her to line up. Tang Yaojing can at least pray for marriage and wealth. I don’t know what a little girl like her wants...

Most of the people burning incense in the temple are women. I didn’t see Xiaoru and the others. There is more than one temple outside the capital. They should have gone somewhere else.

Tang Ning walked to a remote place outside the temple and waited for them to come out.

After an unknown amount of time, there was a commotion in the team ahead. Tang Ning didn't pay much attention at first, but when she heard a familiar scolding from inside, her expression froze and she walked over quickly.

The team ahead had already dispersed, and several figures were lying on the ground groaning in pain. Tang Yaoyao protected Fang Xiaoyue and a strange woman behind her. A dozen men who looked like guards on the opposite side drew their weapons and confronted her from a distance, with their swords drawn.

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