Two eunuchs carrying imperial edicts were walking along the noisy street. Both of them had smiles on their faces and each of them had four young eunuchs behind them. When the two of them reached the intersection of the street, one of them turned left and the other turned right.
Xiaoyao Mansion
"Your Highness, please accept the decree." Eunuch Li from the palace walked in with lotus steps. The smile on his face grew wider when he saw his highness. This person was the eunuch who had turned left on the street just now.
"I accept the decree." The corners of King Xiaoyao's lips curled up, and his smile was just right. Hearing Eunuch Li's words, he knelt down to listen to the imperial edict.
" In accordance with the heavens, the emperor issued an edict saying: Xiao Qingya, the son of Prime Minister Xiao, has a good reputation since he was young. He is intelligent, broad-minded, and does not compete with the world. He is also talented and knowledgeable. His body is clear and his appearance is handsome. He is very popular with me. Now I specially marry Xiaoyao Wang, that is, the princess, choose a date to marry, respect this.”Eunuch Li recited the imperial edict in his shrill voice, causing Gu Zeyan, who had his head slightly lowered, to scoff.
"Thank you for the emperor's gift. Long live my emperor.”When Gu Zeyan got up, he put away the contempt in his eyes and took the imperial edict with a smile again." Baili, reward Eunuch Li."”
Baili Qingkong, who was behind Gu Zeyan, personally took the silver and handed it to Eunuch Li.
"Hehehe, then thank you wangye.”When Eunuch Li saw the silver taels rewarded by His Highness, he smiled so widely that his eyes narrowed into a line. He raised his hand slightly and let the young eunuch behind him take the silver taels. He then cupped his hands at Gu Zeyan." This old servant will report to the Emperor now."”
"Baili, send him off." Gu Zeyan's grip on the imperial edict tightened. Seeing that Eunuch Li had walked far away, he casually threw the imperial edict on the ground. The smile on his face had already disappeared. He stepped on the imperial edict and walked out, heading towards the Unfettered Pavilion.
Manor of Prime Minister
"Prime Minister Xiao, accept the decree." The other Eunuch Chen from the palace walked in one after another with lotus steps. He was the one who had turned right on the street just now.
"I accept the decree." Xiao Ruojun came out with his family to welcome them. When he saw the imperial edict, he took the lead and knelt down to listen to it.
" In accordance with the heavens, the emperor issued an edict saying: Xiao Qingya, the son of Prime Minister Xiao, has a good reputation since he was young. He is intelligent, broad-minded, and does not compete with the world. He is also talented and knowledgeable. His body is clear and his appearance is handsome. He is very popular with me. Now I specially marry Xiaoyao Wang, that is, the princess, choose a date to marry, respect this.”Xiao Ruojun listened to Eunuch Chen recite the imperial edict, making him smile from ear to ear. The madams behind him all had different expressions, but they were all looking hatefully at the emotionless Xiao Qingya who was furthest away from them.
"Thank you for the emperor's grace. Long live my emperor.”Xiao Ruojun stood up and took the imperial edict. He turned around and handed it to his first wife. He smiled at the servant behind him and said," Someone come and reward Eunuch Chen."”
Xiao Ruojun took the silver from the servant and handed it to Eunuch Chen. He shook his hand and said," Eunuch Chen, I hope Eunuch Chen can put in a good word for me in front of the Emperor."”
"Hehehe, of course, of course.”Eunuch Chen took the silver and knew his intentions. He didn't refuse and turned around to hand it to the eunuch behind him. He said to Xiao Ruojun," This old servant should go back and report to the Emperor."”
"Take care, Gonggong." Xiao Ruojun held Eunuch Chen's hand and personally sent him out, showing how important he was to Eunuch Chen.
Xiao Qingya saw that the person had already left, and her father had no intention of keeping him, so she quietly walked back to his elegant pavilion. Xiao Qingya came to the peach blossom tree that her mother had planted and looked at the peach blossoms under the moonlight. They were so beautiful that it was like a dream.
"Young Master." His companion called out behind him, wanting to comfort him but not knowing how to start.
"Shang 'er, go get my flute.”Xiao Qingya still looked up and said lightly.
"…Yes, Young Master." Feng Shang hesitated for a moment, then turned around and went back to his room to get the flute.
Feng Shang lowered his head as he walked, thinking," I, Feng Shang, was lucky enough to be saved by Young Master a few years ago. Now that he has fallen into this evil fate of the secular world, what can I do for him? As he thought of this, he unconsciously went to the room. Looking at the room full of books, he thought, I wonder if I can still freely sing with Young Master in the room like before? As he thought about it, he quickly took the flute and went to find Young Master…
When he returned, he was already holding a flute in one hand and a cloak in the other." Young Master, the weather is cold. Put this on."”
Xiao Qingya ignored him and picked up the flute to blow. The sound of the flute was slightly sad, and occasionally, waves would rise. It had a long history. A gust of wind blew, and the sound of the flute carried the wind. It was like the waves pushing forward layer by layer, like snowflakes flying, like a whirlwind in the canyon, and like the quiet flow of the Milky Way in the middle of the night. At the end, it was calm again.
After the song ended, Xiao Qingya sighed slightly. She looked at the peach blossom tree outside the pavilion with helplessness and powerlessness. It seemed that he would still have to get involved in this whirlpool in the end.
"Ya 'er, I don't want you to get married either, but this is a bestowal marriage.”When Xiao Ruojun came back, he walked towards Xiao Qingya's courtyard. Seeing him in the courtyard, he walked in. The smile on his face had disappeared. He walked to his side and pretended to be embarrassed.
"Father, your son will naturally obey. However, I want to bring Feng Shang over so that I can have a companion.”Xiao Qingya didn't comment on her father's pretense and only made this request.
"Alright, alright, alright. As long as Ya 'er is willing. Then Ya 'er should rest early. I'll tell Ya' er tomorrow after I discuss the wedding date with wangye.”Xiao Ruojun didn't expect his son to be so easy to talk to. However, it was indeed like his character. He didn't need to spend much effort to obey, so he didn't need to persuade him anymore. After finishing his words, he walked out without looking at Xiao Qingya.
"Young Master, what are you doing?" Feng Shang saw Xiao Ruojun walking away and asked in confusion.
"If I leave, the people in the residence will definitely bully you. Only by staying by my side will you not be bullied.”Xiao Qingya looked at the moon and said softly.
" Young Master…" Feng Shang looked at Young Master gratefully, not knowing what to say.
"Shang 'er, let's go back to our room." Xiao Qingya couldn't bear to take another look at You Yue in the sky and turned around to return to her room.
The next morning, Xiao Ruojun went to the Xiaoyao King Mansion. The steward of the Xiaoyao King Mansion had to personally welcome him, which made him feel that this marriage should be expected by both parties. He quietly waited in the hall for the prince to come and discuss the wedding date with him.
"Wangye, what do you think, when is the best wedding date?”Xiao Ruojun asked fawningly.
"Are there any good days this month?" His Royal Highness looked at Xiao Ruojun mockingly.
Gu Zeyan couldn't help but think to himself,'What a sly old fox. You've married your most disliked son to me. On one hand, you've fawned over me, and on the other hand, you've found an informant for the emperor. I wonder if your son is really useful to you?' Hehe, there was really a good show to watch.
"Yes, the fifteenth of this month." Xiao Ruojun was in a hurry to marry her off.
"Alright, then the fifteenth of this month.”Gu Zeyan said indifferently," What time is it?”
"Your Highness, Yao Lian of the Carefree Pavilion has been waiting in the back hall for a long time.”Baili Qingkong immediately cooperated when he heard the king's words.
"Prime Minister Xiao, this king still has matters to attend to.”After Gu Zeyan finished speaking, he no longer paid attention to Xiao Ruojun.
"Hmph, there aren't many days left to be smug.”Xiao Ruojun saw that he didn't know how to appreciate his kindness and left angrily with a flushed face.
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