“……”
In the main hall, all the officials had different expressions. Most of them ignored the beating of Zhangsun Chong and the other three and turned their attention to the meal between Princess Changle and Kong Yan.
This was indeed worth paying attention to.
The most honorable princess of the Great Tang and the wealthiest merchant of the Great Tang were far more eye-catching than the son of some noble.
After all, in Chang 'an City, the rich kids would fight each other every few days, and it wasn't the first time that Li Shimin was alarmed.
The reason why Kong Yan had beaten up Zhangsun Chong and the others so easily was that it was too common for nobles to fight in Chang 'an.
One had to know that some of the country's high officials were bandits in the past.
"Cough cough…That kid said that the food at the Wild Goose Restaurant is the best in the world, so Lizhi followed him out of curiosity.”Li Shi Min blushed and explained.
“……”
The ministers looked at each other and revealed a look of disdain.
Only Zhangsun Wuji's face was extremely gloomy.
His son had been beaten up again, and he couldn't bring himself to despise Li Shiming's little tricks.
Moreover, he felt a strong sense of danger.
Princess Chang Le was his daughter-in-law!
But now, Li Shiming's attitude made him very dissatisfied.
"Indeed, I don't know how that kid's brain works. I heard that many of the dishes in the restaurant were invented by him alone.”Li Jing sighed, helping Li Shi Min out of his predicament.
"It's delicious, but it's ridiculously expensive.”Qin Qiong sighed.
"Why don't we go back first?" Li Shi Min said with concern.
He remembered that he had once said that he would betroth Li Zhi to Zhangsun Chong.
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head and said slowly,""No need."
Wang De understood what he meant. He bowed and left the hall to inform Zhangsun Dan.
Li Shiming felt a headache coming on. He thought that they had already discussed everything that needed to be discussed. He sighed and said,"Let's leave it at that for now. Don't reveal anything about the war against the Turks.”
After bowing in their seats, the ministers stood up and left together.
Zhangsun Wuji walked at the back. After the officials left the hall, he returned.
When the other ministers noticed this, they looked at each other.
"Propose!" Du Ruhui spat out two words and took the lead to leave.
Fang Xuanling nodded. He had the same thought.
"Does the Zhangsun Clan want to fight to the death with that brat?”Li Jing stroked his beard and raised his eyebrows.
Li Ji thought for a moment and said,"If it is really a marriage proposal, Your Majesty should not refuse."”
“……”
In the hall, Li Shi Min sighed.
He was not surprised that his brother-in-law had returned.
In fact, he was also waiting for Zhangsun Wuji.
"Your Majesty wants to betroth Prince Chang Le to Kong Yan?”Zhangsun Wuji asked in a deep voice.
"Absolutely not."
Li Shi Min said directly.
Zhangsun Wuji was silent. After a long while, he cupped his hands and bowed."I will take my leave."
"One year, one year later, Zhen will betroth Lizhi to Chong-er.”
Li Shiming stared at Zhangsun Wuji's back and said in a deep voice.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
“……”
The hall fell into silence once again. Li Shi Min sat on the throne for a long time without moving. His eyes were closed as if he had fallen into a deep sleep.
"Your Majesty, His Highness Changle has returned with a carriage of things to the Qing Ning Palace. Kong Yan, the halberd bearer in front of the palace, is with him.”
After an unknown period of time, Wang De spoke from outside the hall.
Li Shi Min suddenly opened his eyes and a cold light flashed in them.
"What's Lizhi's expression?"
"I'm smiling." A man in black beside Wang De said in a deep voice.
"Where's Kong Yan?"
The man in black thought for a moment and said,"A gentle smile."”
"Is there anything between the two of them?”
The man in black replied,"His Highness Changle once drove Kong Yan's carriage. Fallen Goose Pavilion's defense is tight, our people can't enter; The two of you will come in two separate carriages."
“……”
In the Qing Ning Palace, Kong Yan was smiling as he quietly watched Princess Chang Le show off in front of Empress Zhangsun.
Princess Changle's everything was basically given to her by Empress Zhangsun. The only thing she could show off in front of Empress Zhangsun was naturally the novel objects that Kong Yan had given her.
" Mother, this is called a high-eyed man. If he hits the ball into that hole with this stick, he wins. I heard from Kong Yan that it's fun to play on the open grass…"
"This is called shuttlecock. It's something two people play together. Mother, let's play together when you're free?”
" I think this is called a skateboard or something. It's similar to my skates, but this is easier…"
"This is called a sofa. You can sit down and rest…"
“……”
Princess Changle was so excited that Kong Yan didn't even bother to remind her that it was called golf and not a high-eyed man.
Empress Zhangsun listened quietly, showing a curious expression from time to time. Seeing her daughter so excited, a faint smile hung on her face.
"Did you do all this?" Empress Zhangsun held a golf club and asked Kong Yan curiously.
Kong Yan pondered and said,"This minister's creativity and blueprints were made by the craftsmen."”
"You sure know how to play." Empress Zhangsun chuckled. She gently waved the cue in her hand and hit a small white ball on the ground.
The ball stopped rolling halfway.
"The Empress 'posture is not quite right." Kong Yan reminded.
"Mother, let Kong Yan teach you." Princess Chang Le quickly smiled.”
Empress Zhangsun snorted and handed the cue stick to Kong Yan for him to demonstrate.
The palace maid who was serving at the side had a good eye and returned the white ball to its original position.
Kong Yan stood at the spot where Empress Zhangsun had just stood. He made a swing gesture and looked at the small hole ten feet away.
" There's only a distance of ten feet in the room. You don't need to use too much force. You just need to raise the club forty-five degrees. The bottom of the club, the ball, and the hole have to be in a line..."
After explaining, Kong Yan hit the ball. The ball rolled and fell into the hole.
The difficulty of indoor golf was much lower than outdoor golf.
"This doesn't seem difficult at all.”Princess Chang Le muttered, somewhat eager to try.
She had only learned how to ice-skate in the Wild Goose Falling Pavilion. She only knew the names of the other things and had not experienced them herself.
Kong Yan chuckled and handed the cue to Princess Chang Le. He raised his eyebrows and said,""If Your Highness can score a hole within three balls, I'll give you the billiard ball as well.”
"Really?" Princess Chang Le raised her eyebrows.
"What if Your Highness loses?" Kong Yan asked with a smile.
Princess Chang Le blinked and her face turned red. She muttered,""Then tomorrow BenGong will accompany you out for a meal.”
"…Your Highness is really generous." Kong Yan was speechless.
Empress Zhangsun smiled and shook her head. She took two steps back and tentatively sat on the sofa.
This was a high-back sofa with three fulcrums that allowed the person's waist, shoulders, and head to rest on the curved back at the same time, providing the person with the greatest comfort.
"This sofa is quite comfortable to sit on.”Empress Zhangsun praised.
Her lower body was soft, even softer than lying on the bed. This made her feel very novel.
Kong Yan looked back and smiled.”
As he spoke, he walked to the back of the sofa and gently pulled it down.
"In the future, if the Empress is tired from sitting, you can lie here to rest.”As he spoke, Kong Yan boldly pressed on Empress Zhangsun's shoulders.
Empress Zhangsun's face stiffened, and then turned extremely red. She was about to get angry when she felt her back against the sofa again. A relaxed and comfortable feeling assaulted her heart.
At this moment, Kong Yan quickly walked forward and placed the footstool at Empress Zhangsun's feet. He lifted Empress Zhangsun's ankle without any fear and placed it on the footstool.
The four palace maids beside Empress Zhangsun widened their eyes.
They had witnessed Kong Yan's boldness in the morning.
But now, they felt like the sky was about to fall!
This was the first time they had seen a man touch the Empress's body.
Even His Majesty the Emperor treated the Empress with respect during the day.
When Empress Zhangsun felt her feet being lifted up, her face turned even redder, as if it was dripping blood. She watched helplessly as Kong Yan placed her on the footstool and was momentarily stunned.
"Empress, how is it?" Kong Yan stood to the side and asked with a smile.
" Your Majesty…" Empress Zhangsun's voice trembled.
"Your Majesty…?" Kong Yan was dumbfounded.
What?
"Your Majesty, when did you arrive?”Empress Zhangsun hurriedly sat up.
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