The brown horse stopped outside the General's manor, and Leng Peiyuan dismounted.
"The general is back." The guard's eyes lit up. He immediately ran over to hold the horse.
"Yes." Leng Peiyuan nodded." Bring the horse to the stable and prepare the best horse feed for it.”He told the guard and turned around. As his robes fluttered, he had already entered the door.
"Yes." The guard's reply was thrown far away.
"General, you're back." The butler in the corridor saw Leng Peiyuan in silver armor and quickly went up to him.
"Yes." Leng Peiyuan nodded and did not stop. "Did anything special happen in the residence these few days?”It took him ten days to return to the manor from the military camp.
"The day before yesterday, an imperial edict came from the palace." The butler lowered his eyebrows, his expression calm.
"Oh?" Leng Peiyuan stopped in his tracks and then walked towards the hall. "What does the imperial edict say?"
"The Emperor has decreed that the Empress Dowager's birthday is to be celebrated and invited all officials and their families to the palace to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday.”The butler followed the general and told him the contents of the imperial edict in detail.
"Bringing your family?" Leng Peiyuan was stunned." Wasn't it the same in the past? Why bother?" His eyes drooped as he pondered over the little Emperor's intentions.
"The decree seemed to imply that all the family members should be brought along.”The butler raised his thick eyebrows and voiced out his guess.
"That's not right." Leng Peiyuan shook his head, thinking that the young emperor didn't want all the officials 'families to go with him. But what did he mean? Was it targeted at a certain person?
"Other than the imperial edict from the palace, is there anything else?”His footsteps were steady and his expression was cold.
"There's one more thing, this servant doesn't know if I should say it.”Recalling Leng Wanwan's attitude when she received the imperial edict, the butler hesitated.
"What can't I say?" Leng Peiyuan raised his eyebrows and looked at the butler's hesitant expression.
"On the day the palace issued the imperial edict, Third Young Lady did not kneel to receive it.”The butler thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and told her everything. Her deep and weathered eyes flickered with a worried light. Miss's actions were despising the imperial power. This crime was not light. If it was used by someone with ill intentions, the General's Estate would probably get into trouble.
" What?!" Leng Peiyuan shouted in shock. He had long known that his precious daughter had a cold and ruthless personality. However, he did not expect her to be like this when facing the imperial power. What should he say? The world is so big that it can't be the emperor's land. No matter how powerful he was, he was still the Emperor's subject. Facing that arrogant and unruly young emperor, he would even kneel down. Once the Emperor's orders were issued, they could only obediently obey. Wan Wan, this child, was really too arrogant. Although he admired her personality, she was afraid that she would cause trouble sooner or later.
"Is there anything else? What about Chu Yuheng? When did he and Wan Wan meet?”His handsome eyebrows furrowed, and he started to worry about Wan Wan's personality.。。Thinking of Ying's little junior brother also appearing in the residence for no reason, the crease between his brows deepened. This Chu Yuheng was someone from the martial world, so there was probably a lot of gossip surrounding him. If Wan Wan was close to him, would it cause a bloody incident in the martial world?
"This servant also does not know how Third Young Lady and Young Master Chu met, but from this servant's observation, that Young Master Chu is a rare handsome talent.”Not only did he have a dignified appearance, but his entire body exuded an unruly aura. In their short interaction, although he was proud, he was not arrogant. He was respectful and had the aura of a leader.
"He is the junior brother of the military advisor." Hearing the butler's evaluation of Chu Yuheng, Leng Peiyuan heaved a sigh of relief. Sigh, Wan Wan had a cold personality and always did whatever she wanted. Even as her father, he could not change her mind. If they really encountered any trouble, it was probably destined. As her father, he would definitely stand in front of her and shelter her from the wind and rain.
"In addition, the second son of the Minister of Personnel is currently in the residence.”The butler's wise eyes flashed as he remembered Su Zhan's visit.
"The son of the Minister of Personnel?" Leng Peiyuan raised his eyebrows. It was strange. Why are there so many people in the residence recently? "What is he doing here?" The Minister of Official Personnel Affairs was the Prime Minister's student and did not have much of a relationship with him.
"Young Master Su is here to look for Young Miss.”the butler replied.
"Yue 'er?" The doubt in Leng Peiyuan's eyes deepened. When did Yue 'er have an interaction with the young master of the minister? "Where are they now?" He recalled that ever since Mu Zhaoyun left the residence, he had not met Yue 'er. He wondered how she was doing now. Would she blame Wan Wan for her mother's departure? He didn't forget Yue 'er's obvious hostility towards Wan Wan. If there was another incident, it would be a headache.
"In the hall."
"I'll go take a look." Leng Peiyuan waved his hand." You may leave first."”
"Yes." The butler bowed respectfully and turned to leave.
The flowers in the garden were in full bloom. They were as red as fire and whiter than snow. One after another, they bloomed in clusters. It was a beautiful sight to behold. The wind blew, and the flowers swayed. The grass next to the flower was as green as a carpet, dancing gracefully.
Leng Peiyuan's gaze inadvertently swept past the flowers. He suddenly sighed in his heart that his daughters had grown from small buds to beautiful flowers like these flowers. Now, he didn't know what they were thinking. It was as if there was an ocean trench between them. Perhaps he really wasn't a good father. Just like Wan Wan, she had been abandoned since she was young. He had never cared about her, but now she had become so cold and arrogant, even when facing him. Yue 'er had always wanted to follow him since he was young, but he had ignored him again and again because he was dissatisfied with her mother. In the end, he even divorced her mother. She should hate herself even more now, right?
She sighed. No matter what they were thinking now? Perhaps he still had a chance to make up for it. It shouldn't be too late to make up for it.
"Father."
Leng Yue 'er sent Su Zhan out, but she didn't expect to see her father's disappointed face. Her white cheeks were slightly red, and she was at a loss.
Leng Peiyuan heard Leng Yue 'er's voice and turned around. He saw her walking over with a young man in a white robe. They hadn't seen each other for a few months, and he didn't expect his daughter to change so much. She, who used to wear heavy makeup and was full of arrogance, seemed to have changed into a different person. She was wearing a light green dress with white lilies embroidered on the hem and a transparent jade pendant hanging from her waist. Her face was much thinner, and she looked very delicate and pitiful. Although the young master beside her was not extremely handsome, he had a refined and refined temperament. His eyes were as clear as water. He seemed to be a smart and upright person.
"General Leng." Su Zhan cupped his hands at Leng Peiyuan, his fair cheeks glowing. She was shy and elegant. She didn't expect to meet Yue 'er's father so soon. He sized up Leng Peiyuan. As expected of the famous North General. His silver armor was shining under the gentle sunlight, looking mighty and awe-inspiring. His sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes were very sharp. He pursed his thin lips, looking cold and arrogant.
Leng Peiyuan nodded at the two of them. His deep and bottomless eyes stared at Su Zhan, and there was a hint of admiration in his eyes. This young man's attitude was neither haughty nor humble, calm and indifferent, and did not lose his demeanor.
"You must be the young master of the Minister of Personnel, right?”
"That's right. Junior is Su Zhan." Su Zhan bowed to Leng Peiyuan again.
"Young Master Su, are you here to look for Yue 'er?”Leng Peiyuan looked at their shy expressions and his deep eyes flashed with understanding. So that was the case. Last time, Wan Wan also mentioned that Yue 'er had reached the age of marriage.
"That's right." Su Zhan smiled gently at Leng Yue 'er.
Leng Yue 'er returned his smile, her bright eyes reflecting his figure.
Leng Peiyuan was even more surprised. It seemed that Yue 'er's change was not just a little. However, he was happy to see that the current Yue 'er was much cuter than the domineering and arrogant her from before. However, even though he could see the adoring expressions on their faces, he still had to confirm it. He had to ring the bell on Su Zhan's side, in case Su Zhan was golden on the outside but bad on the inside. He would not forgive him for playing with Yue 'er's feelings like the other profligate sons.
"Young Master Su, if you take the liberty to visit Yue 'er, don't you know that men and women shouldn't be close? Moreover, the two of you are alone now. What should we do if you ruin Yue 'er's reputation?”He stared at Su Zhan with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to see through all the emotions in his eyes.
Leng Peiyuan's words shocked Leng Yue 'er and Su Zhan. They thought that Leng Peiyuan was angry.
The wind blew gently, but the atmosphere was a little stiff.
Leng Yue 'er bit her lip and looked at her father, who seemed to have a frosty face, at a loss.
"Junior knows that I was rude." Su Zhan looked back at Leng Peiyuan with a guilty expression, but he was not afraid of the sharpness in his eyes. "However, this junior and Miss Leng have a mutual desire. If General does not object, this junior will come to propose marriage in a few days.”Proposing marriage was something that would happen sooner or later, but today, he met Yue 'er's father. It was better to mention it and save her trouble.
"What if I don't agree?" Leng Peiyuan sighed in his heart. As expected, he had failed in his duty. Her daughter had been abducted without her knowledge. However, she did not show it on her face. She only looked at him with her deep eyes.
" Father…" Leng Yue 'er was a little anxious when she heard that. The blush on her cheeks faded. Although Su Xian was proposing marriage, she was also shocked. However, he was more happy in his heart. Who would have thought that his father would not agree?
Su Zhan pulled Leng Yue 'er. His clear eyes were filled with determination, calming her anxiety.
"General, I know that you are afraid that I am not sincere towards Yue 'er.”He looked back at Leng Peiyuan with a firm gaze. "However, this junior swears that as long as I am alive, I will treat Yue 'er sincerely. There are three thousand weak waters, I only drink a ladle. Marry her alone."
Sunlight seemed to fall into his eyes, shining brightly. His words were so firm and sincere.
Leng Yue 'er's eyes reddened as she stared at him.
Leng Peiyuan stared at him, but Su Zhan looked back fearlessly. He wanted to show the determination in his heart and make him understand his true feelings for Yue 'er.
"Agree to his request." At some point, Leng Wanwan and Chu Yuheng had also walked over.
"Third Sister." Leng Yue 'er looked at Leng Wanwan and heaved a sigh of relief. Presumably, with Third Sister, Father would definitely not object.
"Wanwan." Leng Peiyuan frowned as he looked at his younger daughter.
"Father, look at the two of them. They have feelings for each other. Don't tell me you want to break them up?”Although Leng Wanwan was a little surprised that Leng Yue 'er and Su Zhan were on good terms, the deep love in their eyes could not be deceived. Since they felt happy, why not fulfill their wish?
" This…" Leng Peiyuan was still a little suspicious. After all, marriage was not a child's play. If she was not careful, she would probably ruin Yue 'er's life.
"General, don't worry. I won't let Yue 'er down today.”Su Zhan looked at Leng Peiyuan's relaxed tone and promised again. Her clear eyes were filled with gratitude when she glanced at Leng Wanwan. She also had a different understanding of the domineering and dictatorial Leng Wanwan in the rumors.
"Father, don't worry." Leng Wanwan looked at Su Zhan and said coldly. "If he dares to betray Yue 'er, I'll make him regret being born.”She threatened him with a sharp gaze.
Chu Yuheng couldn't help but laugh. It was indeed Leng Wanwan's style.
"Father." Leng Yue 'er also looked at Leng Peiyuan pleadingly," Your daughter believes that he can bring me happiness. I hope that Father will grant his wish."”
"Alright then. I agree." Leng Peiyuan looked at their expressions and almost thought that he was breaking up the couple. He nodded with a heavy gaze and agreed. "But if you go back on your oath today in the future, I will not forgive you.”
"Junior will definitely not forget."
Su Zhan and Leng Yue 'er smiled happily because of Leng Peiyuan's agreement.
Their happy smiles were as bright as the sun, and even the charming flowers beside them lost their color. However, no one would have thought that the happiness they were about to obtain would grow wings and slip away…
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