Fortunate Young Gentleman

The officials of the Host and Guest Department went through the classics to formulate etiquette rules for the princess's wedding. They were beaten the first time they were sent to the palace.

This is normal. The royal etiquette is very complicated and often needs to be revised several times before being finalized.

Officials in the host and guest department are still busy day and night, waiting for something to happen.

The position of the wedding envoy for the princess's wedding is tantamount to a terrible curse, and no official in the Ministry of Rites who has a relationship with it will have a good outcome.

But several days had passed since Tangning was appointed, and nothing happened to him.

The collision between the broom star and the curse seems to have decided the winner, and the broom star is undoubtedly better.

Many officials in the Ministry of Etiquette began to worry about Mr. Shilang. The broom star was so terrifying that he even suppressed the post of wedding messenger among the three doctors. If he waited until he recovered his strength, Liu Shilang might have stepped into the Ministry of Household Affairs. Following in the footsteps of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Justice.

Shanfang.

Liu Feng thought for a moment, then raised his head and said: "The three ministers of the Host and Guest Department, the Etiquette Department, and the Ancestral Temple Department have been in trouble one after another since they served as the wedding envoys. Tang Ning took over, but everything has been peaceful. It is obvious that this must be the envoy of King Kang. s method."

The chef from the dining room secretly swallowed a sip of saliva. In the morning, he was still thinking about how Tang Ning had been getting along well these past few days. Is the curse of the wedding messenger a rumor from outside? Is he overthinking it? If it were his turn, it might still be a big deal. credit.

Looking back now, it's a good thing that he didn't take the initiative to ask for help at that time, otherwise, he would have jumped into the fire pit by himself.

He pursed his lips and said, "Master Shang, from what I see, Prince Kang's obstruction of the wedding envoy designated by my Ministry of Etiquette this time is probably not just to cause trouble, but may have some other intentions."

Liu Feng nodded and said: "I also have the same feeling. If it is just to cause trouble, it will not cause any substantial losses to my Ministry of Rites, and it will not be of any benefit to him. King Kang has many advisers around him, how could he do this without any benefit? Apart from the wedding messenger, he must have some other purposes that we don’t know about.”

Tang Huai stood up and said, "That's because when I go to Chu State this time, the mission of the wedding envoy is not only to deliver the wedding, but also to propose marriage."

"Your Majesty means the Princess Changning of the Chu State!" Liu Feng suddenly realized and said: "As for the marriage proposal, your Majesty has always been biased towards King Kang, but since the incident involving the Marquis of Yanping and others, the Minister of Punishment was dismissed, and Lang Zuo was suspended from his post. , His Majesty never mentioned this matter again, obviously he was dissatisfied with King Kang. If Concubine Hui interceded for King Duan again at this time, things might turn around, but if even the wedding messenger was King Kang's , His Highness Duan Wang’s chances are very slim.”

He looked at Tang Huai and said solemnly: "Sir, we cannot give up this opportunity to Prince Kang."

Although she had been appointed as the wedding messenger, officials from the Host and Guest Department were doing most of the work, so Tang Ning herself was very free.

In the past few days, he simply didn't even go to the Ministry of Rites, citing the excuse of consulting ancient books in the Hanlin Academy.

Xiao Jue sat opposite him, smacked his lips, and asked: "We haven't seen each other for a few days, why did you become the wedding messenger?"

Tangning said calmly: "This is a proposal from the Ministry of Rites and approved by His Majesty. Are there any questions?"

"I always feel that there is something fishy here." Xiao Jue said with a look of doubt on his face: "If you don't want to, His Majesty will not force you to go. I think you are quite happy to be the wedding messenger. "

"It's time for you to take your medicine."

Tang Ning ignored Xiao Jue and went to her room to start writing. She had been there for more than half a year, so Tang Renzhai naturally needed to save some manuscripts. Today, Tangrenzhai is no longer supported by him alone, but also has recruited some best-selling authors, so he does not have to be as tired as before.

Xiaoxiao sat next to him and wrote. She hadn't practiced much these days and often stayed by his side quietly like this.

In addition to practicing martial arts, Xiao Yi also teaches her reading and literacy. Whether it is martial arts or reading, she learns very quickly, especially the martial arts advancement. Under the guidance of the old beggar, she can be said to have made rapid progress. In the past few months, she has His physique was slowly improving, and Tang Ning was worried that by the time he came from Chu, he might not be a small opponent anymore.

She wrote for a while, then put down the pen, looked at Tangning, and said, "Brother."

Tangning looked at her.

She looked at Tangning and whispered, "Can I go with you?"

Although Tang Ning was reluctant to part with her, going to Chu Country was not always smooth sailing. It was not easy to protect him and Princess Zhou Quan, and she could not be allowed to take this risk.

Tangning put down her pen, touched her head, and said, "Brother is going out this time because he has something to do. Xiaoxiao will stay at home with Sister Xiaoru and Sister Xiaoyi, waiting for me to come."

Xiaoxiao nodded obediently and said, "I will learn martial arts from my master and protect my sister Xiaoru and Xiaoyi."

Xiaoxiao is very obedient and knows etiquette. Tangning sometimes wonders if she comes from a wealthy family, but her family members are all dead, so he can't ask further questions. He just wants to wait until she grows up. , if you have the opportunity, ask her carefully about her family affairs.

Xiaoxiao and Fang Xinyue made an appointment to catch dragonflies by the water. Tangning originally wanted to accompany them, but before they could walk out the door, they met the eunuch who came from the palace to deliver the order.

Emperor Chen summoned him, probably to prepare for the marriage. When Tang Ning followed the eunuch into the hall, he found that King Kang and King Duan were both there. There was also a person standing beside them, whom he had met once at the Qionglin Banquet. King Huai.

There was another figure in the hall, standing opposite the three kings. This was a middle-aged man, slightly fat and quite kind.

Judging from the court dress he was wearing, he was also a prince.

Emperor Chen signaled him to wait aside, looked at the middle-aged man, and asked: "Prince Fu, who do you think is more suitable to marry the Princess Changning of Chu, Ming'er or Cheng'er?"

Tang Ning knew that this Prince Fu was the younger brother of Emperor Chen, an idle prince who was enfeoffed outside. The reason why Tang Ning had heard of him was because he was the father of Princess Anyang.

After Emperor Chen finished speaking, Prince Duan and Prince Kang looked at Prince Fu at the same time.

Prince Fu raised his head, smiled, and said, "Brother, Prince Duan and Prince Kang are both princes of the State of Chen, but this Princess Changning is the daughter of Prince Xin of the State of Chu. In terms of status, it seems that they are not suitable."

"Prince Xin is almost in charge of the government in the State of Chu. Although his daughter is a princess, it only takes an imperial decree from the King of Chu for a princess to become a princess. Besides," Emperor Chen paused and said, "maybe even that imperial decree is not needed."

He thought for a moment and looked at Prince Huai again.

King Huai looked up at him, stunned for a moment, and said: "Father, I already have a princess."

"I didn't tell you to marry, I told you to say it." Emperor Chen looked at him, finally waved his hand, and said: "Forget it, you won't get anything out of me."

"The King of Chu has no princess, and this Princess Changning is a very important person. No matter what, she must marry to our Chen State, but who should she marry?"

He looked at the corner of the hall and said: "Tang Ning"

Tang Ning was stunned for a moment, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, I am already married, even if I agree, my two wives will not agree!"