Hearing her father's words and seeing Cheng Chuyu's expression, Li Lizhi felt as if her heart had been gouged out.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with anger as she said angrily,"Father! You're too much! How can you say such a thing!"
Seeing his daughter offend him because of an outsider, Li Shiming's anger, which had subsided a little, rose again.
However, he ignored Li Lizhi. Instead, he looked at Cheng Chuyu and said sarcastically,"Although you can't marry Princess Chang Le, I can arrange a marriage for you. However, with you like this, it won't be easy to arrange it even if I come out.”
"After all, who would be willing to let their daughter marry someone like you?”
If it was a blatant mockery just now, it could be said to be blatant contempt now.
Li Lizhi was heartbroken as she glared at Li Shimin.
How could she not have thought that in order to prevent her from marrying Cheng Chu Yu, her Imperial Father would actually say such words?
At the same time, he blamed himself.
If she had known that this would happen, she would not have brought Cheng Chuyu over.
Cheng Chuyu had suffered such humiliation because of her…
Empress Zhangsun also felt that Li Shimin's words were a bit harsh, but she also knew that Li Shimin was thinking for her daughter, and he was still angry.
Looking at Cheng Chuyu, who did not say a word, he could not help but sigh.
The heavy atmosphere lasted for a while.
Cheng Chuyu's face was unexpectedly calm. He suddenly smiled and asked Li Shiming,"Then what kind of person does Your Majesty think is qualified to marry Princess Chang Le?”
Although Li Shi Min was surprised by Cheng Chu Yu's reaction, he still said without thinking,"For example, the eldest son of Duke Zhao, Zhangsun Chong, the second son of Duke Lai, Du He, the eldest son of Duke Wei, Li Dejian, and so on.”
"If I may be so bold as to ask, what is so special about them?"”
Li Shimin saw that Cheng Chuyu was still unwilling to give up and said lightly,"Zhangsun Chong and Du He were born in the directorate, and their talents are needless to say. They are already officials at a young age, which can also reflect their literary governance. Li Dejian's martial arts were excellent, and he was familiar with various military tactics. He was also able to lead troops to war. The three of them had their own strengths in civil and military affairs, and were all outstanding.”
Cheng Chuyu smiled and said," So, can I understand it this way? The reason why Your Majesty thinks that I'm not worthy of marrying Princess Changle is because I'm not good at politics and martial arts." Did that mean that as long as the officials 'civil and martial arts skills were comparable to those so-called young talents, they were qualified to marry the Princess of Changle?”
Li Shi Min frowned and didn't answer immediately.
This kid suddenly asked this. Did he think that he could be compared to those people?
Blind confidence or confidence?
After thinking for a while, Li Shiming nodded slowly, indicating that Cheng Chuyu didn't understand it wrong.
He didn't think that Cheng Chuyu could be compared to those elites.
Civil administration and martial arts were the foundation of a country. Only those who were well versed in it would understand the door to it.
And Cheng Chuyu, a hedonistic son, was obviously not among them.
After getting the answer he wanted, Cheng Chuyu's eyes narrowed slightly and he said indifferently,"If that's the case, I dare say that no one in Chang 'an City can compare with me in terms of civil administration and martial arts.”
"If a subject is not qualified to marry Princess Chang Le, then no one in the Great Tang is qualified.”
His words were calm, but they were filled with confidence and dominance, making people unable to help but have the urge to believe him.
The entire royal study seemed to be shaken by these words.
Li Lizhi looked at the domineering Cheng Chuyu, and her beautiful eyes rippled. Her small face was filled with infatuation and pride.
Perhaps it was because she liked Cheng Chuyu, but Li Lizhi had a blind trust in her. Even if Cheng Chuyu said that no one in the world could compare to him, Li Lizhi would believe it without hesitation.
Empress Zhangsun didn't expect Cheng Chuyu to say such a thing. She looked at the youth in front of her who had suddenly changed from lazy to sharp, and her face was full of surprise.
For some reason, she suddenly felt that this young man was not as simple as she thought. It was just that the young man's identity as a profligate son had obscured everyone's eyes.
Li Shi Min was also shocked by these words at first, but he was not an ordinary person after all, so he quickly regained his composure.
"What a big tone. Who do you think will believe that you have the ability?"”
Li Lizhi raised her head and slapped her father in the face without hesitation."I believe you!"
Li Shiming felt helpless. He glared at his precious daughter who was siding with an outsider, then looked at Cheng Chuyu and said,"If you really have this ability, prove it to me.”
" Three days later, I will hold two competitions on the grounds of Princess Changle's marriage, one civil and one martial. All the sons of famous families in Chang 'an City can participate. I will choose one of the best in the competition to be my son-in-law.”
" You are also qualified to participate, but if you want to marry Princess Changle, you must defeat everyone and win the first place in the civil and martial competitions. After all, as you said just now, none of the young masters in Chang 'an City can compare with you."”
"I believe this is not a difficult thing for you.”
Li Lizhi had already reached the age of marriage. Li Shiming had always wanted to find her an outstanding person to be her husband. He took advantage of Cheng Chuyu's opportunity to organize a competition to choose a son-in-law.
Therefore, Li Lizhi had no reason to refuse. After all, it was Cheng Chuyu's bold words.
At that time, if Cheng Chuyu couldn't win the competition, he wouldn't have the face to pester his daughter anymore.
If Li Lizhi was still stubborn, Li Shiming would have a reason to make her accept his arrangement.
Taking ten thousand steps back, if Cheng Chu Yu could really suppress the crowd and win the first place in the two competitions, Li Shi Min would be willing to marry his daughter to Cheng Chu Yu.
After all, Li Shiming had only wanted to find Li Lizhi an outstanding husband. If Cheng Chuyu could win the first place in these two competitions, it would prove that he was outstanding enough.
Even if it meant being slapped in the face, Li Shiming didn't think much of it.
Therefore, no matter what the outcome of the Martial Arts Competition was, Li Shiming would be able to achieve his goal.
Li Lizhi didn't express her opinion after hearing Li Shiming's words. Instead, she looked at Cheng Chuyu and waited for him to make a decision.
No matter what decision Cheng Chuyu made, she would support him without hesitation.
"I hope Your Majesty won't go back on your word."”
Li Shimin narrowed his eyes.”
"Good! Three days later, I will definitely defeat everyone!”
"I'll wait and see. I hope you really have the ability and not spout nonsense.。”
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