At noon the next day, Empress Zhangsun personally left the palace. The guards of honor led the way and headed straight for Fang Manor.
This gave Fang Xuanling quite a fright, his heart beating like a drum.
In his memory, Empress Zhangsun had never stepped out of Taiji Palace ever since she entered. Now, she had gathered so many people.
After thinking about it, he couldn't figure out what had alarmed the empress.
Fang Xuanling stood nervously at the gate of the manor. When he saw Empress Zhangsun slowly approaching, his heart was in his throat.
Hmm? No, the Empress seemed to be dressed a little too plainly today?
"Lord Fang, is the daughter in the residence?”Empress Zhangsun was expressionless.
"My daughter went out early in the morning," Fang Xuanling asked uncertainly."She should be at the Hundred Fragrance Square in Xi City."”
Empress Zhangsun frowned slightly." Oh?”
Fang Xuanling suddenly shivered and hurriedly said,""I will send someone to find her and bring her back to pay her respects to the Empress.”
Empress Zhangsun was slightly surprised. She waved her hand and stood up from her chair." There's no need. I'll go find her myself."”
She had specially dressed up as a rich lady when she left the palace today because she missed Ba 'er. After the wedding, she wanted to go to the wine shop to look for Ba' er.
This was a coincidence.
"Your Majesty's body is precious. I dare not trouble you. I'll send someone to call her now," Fang Xuanling said hastily.”
Looking at Fang Xuanling's nervous expression, Empress Zhangsun felt a sense of loneliness.
The arrogant young master who had a drink with Erlang and affectionately called her sister-in-law was no longer around.
Once he entered the emperor's house, he had no confidant in his life.
Fang Xuanling was old and experienced, so he naturally noticed Empress Zhangsun's fleeting emotions and was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat.
"I wonder…I wonder why the Empress is looking for my daughter?”After hesitating for a while, Fang Xuanling said nervously.
Empress Zhangsun sighed faintly. She couldn't bear it and comforted,""Lord Fang, there is no need to be nervous."
"BenGong came this time to tell a happy news.”
A happy occasion?
Fang Xuanling was slightly stunned. He instantly guessed that it had something to do with marriage. However, the Crown Prince was only ten years old, far from the age of marriage, let alone the other princes.
What kind of happy occasion was this?
"I'm here to talk about a marriage for your daughter," said Empress Zhangsun.”
Fang Xuanling was completely stunned. To think that the mother of the Great Tang was actually acting as a matchmaker.
"This…I'm afraid."
"This marriage was also ordered by His Majesty," said Empress Zhangsun with a smile.”
Fang Xuanling was completely on his knees.
Since when was his daughter so capable that she had actually alerted His Majesty and His Majesty to bestow a marriage at the same time?
Since the Empress had already said that she would personally go, Fang Xuanling did not dare to delay and immediately led the way.
"All of you can leave. I will go with Lord Fang.”Empress Zhangsun thought about it and decided not to let the guards follow.
With so many royal guards, how could Ba 'er not know if they went to Xi City in such a grand manner?
If he really found out that he was the mother of the country, he didn't know if Ba 'er would still dare to get close to him.
Due to this reason, she was unwilling to bring guards with her.
"Empress, you can't!" Upon hearing the Empress's order, the trusted eunuch who accompanied her anxiously said in a shrill voice," Those people in Xi City are all peasants who don't understand etiquette. If they offend the Empress…"
Empress Zhangsun's expression gradually changed. Her eyes were cold as she said indifferently,""The people of the Great Tang are my people. I don't want to hear such words a second time.”
"You insulted the people of the Great Tang and slapped yourself.”
The trusted eunuch instantly felt a chill all over his body. He hurriedly knelt on the ground and kept slapping his mouth. As he did so, he said,"This servant's mouth is a little too big, this servant's mouth is a little too big."
Fang Xuanling's expression was solemn as he advised softly,""Niangniang, this lowly official feels that for the sake of Niangniang's safety, it is more appropriate to bring along the guards.”
Only then did Empress Zhangsun's expression soften a little. She nodded and said,""Lord Fang is right."
As he spoke, he pointed to one of the guards and said,"It's him. The others don't need to follow.”
"However, your clothes are a little conspicuous. Go and change into ordinary clothes.”
Seeing that Fang Xuanling was about to speak, Empress Zhangsun smiled indifferently and said,""BenGong knows that Lord Fang is worried."
"But if the emperor can't even have peace at his feet, then it's fine if I don't become the empress.”
Fang Xuanling was shocked." Your Majesty is the mother of the world. It is the fortune of the Great Tang. I have misspoken."”
West City, Hundred Fragrance Square.
Su Xiaoshan stood at the door, looking around on her tiptoes. She mumbled," Good-looking young master, why aren't you here yet?”
"Good-looking young master, my young miss is waiting for you.”
Fang Yaoyi heard the little girl's words from behind the counter and couldn't help but feel amused," Even if you keep nagging, he won't come.”
"It's better to wait here in peace."
Su Xiaoshan drooped her head and said listlessly,""It wasn't easy for Young Lady to come to Hundred Fragrance Square just to buy Young Master's wine.”
"If the good-looking young master doesn't come, then wouldn't Young Lady have wasted her time?”
Fang Yaoyi was also a little disappointed. Yes, that wine was really good. If she could really buy a few jars, the Mid-Autumn Poetry Meet would be even more perfect.
Also, she was indeed interested in the young master that Shan 'er mentioned.
It must be known that most merchants and craftsmen in the Great Tang could not read, let alone compose poems.
Not only did that young master know how to brew good wine, but he also knew how to compose poems. Most importantly, he was also good-looking. How could he not want to meet him?
Just as she was thinking about it, Su Xiaoshan ran in hurriedly." Miss, Miss!”
Fang Yaoyi's expression became clear as she hurriedly stood up and asked,""Is Young Master here?"
Su Xiaoshan shook her head." No, it's Master. He's here with a beautiful lady."”
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a smiling voice coming from the door." You little girl, you have a sweet mouth."”
"Then tell me how good-looking I am.”
Su Xiaoshan had never been educated, so she couldn't say anything." Madam is as good-looking as my Miss!”
Fang Yaoyi was speechless.
Empress Zhangsun was amused. She only felt that this little girl was cute and could not help but reach out to rub Su Xiaoshan's head.
Fang Yaoyi raised her head and saw a Madam with a noble temperament walking in, while her father stood behind her with a nervous expression.
Being called the number one talented woman of the Great Tang, Fang Yaoyi was extremely intelligent. Although she had never seen her before, she could tell just by her standing position. She hurriedly bowed." My daughter Fang Yaoyi greets the Empress."”
"Ah?" Before Empress Zhangsun could say anything, Su Xiaoshan widened her eyes and hurriedly learned how to bow." The Empress is lucky!”
"That, that, Empress, I…I…"
Because she was too nervous, the usually chatty little girl could not even speak coherently.
This was the mother of the country, a person who was so high up that she did not even dare to think about it. How could a little servant girl not be nervous?
Especially when he had addressed the Empress as Madam just now.
Thinking of this, the little girl was so anxious that tears were about to fall." Please spare my life, Your Majesty…"
Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but laugh." You praised this prince just now, and this prince couldn't wait to reward you. How can you say that I'll spare your life?"”
Su Xiaoshan opened her mouth, but Fang Xuanling coughed softly and said,"Niangniang, this is a servant girl of this lowly official's family.”
Then, he turned to Su Xiaoshan and said,""You're not polite. Hurry up and leave.”
"I…I'll go to the door to see if Young Master is here!”Su Xiaoshan hurriedly ran out of the door.
Emperor Zhangsun looked at Su Xiaoshan's fleeing expression and smiled.""BenGong likes this girl's temperament.”
However, a hint of displeasure flashed across his eyes. Young Master? It seemed that Fang Yaoyi had someone in her heart?
If there really was, then he would tear it down.
He retracted his gaze and carefully sized up the young girl in front of him. She was really good-looking and had a good temperament.
The more Empress Zhangsun looked, the happier she felt. She was worthy of being Ba 'er's wife.
"I've long heard of the number one talented woman in Chang 'an in the palace, but after seeing her today, I don't think she can be called the number one talented woman.”Empress Zhangsun smiled like a flower." You should call her the most beautiful woman.”
"I wonder if you have a suitable husband in your heart?”
He did not beat around the bush and asked directly.
" Cough, cough, cough." Fang Xuanling almost choked on his saliva. Why didn't the Empress say a few words of courtesy? She was going to make it big right away.
Fang Yaoyi was a little puzzled, shaking her head: "Not yet."
Empress Zhangsun was in a high position, so her ability to read people's expressions was not ordinary. She could tell at a glance that this child was not lying.
The smile on her face grew wider as she took Fang Yaoyi's hand and sat on a chair at the side, looking like a mother-in-law meeting her daughter-in-law.
"You're old now. Have you ever thought of finding a husband?”
Her fair cheeks were burning, and Fang Yaoyi's voice was like a mosquito." Replying to the Empress, my daughter…has thought about it.”
"It's just that... I really haven't met anyone I like.”
Empress Zhangsun smiled like a flower.”
Fang Yaoyi was stunned, her mind completely blank. The Empress was personally matchmaking?
But before he could say anything, Su Xiaoshan rushed in again." Miss, Miss, Young Master is here, Young Master is here!"”
Fang Xuanling turned pale with fright. What was wrong with this girl? Don't you know that the Empress is here?
"Su Xiaoshan! Go back to the residence immediately and copy the book a hundred times as punishment!”
Su Xiaoshan realized that she had caused trouble again. She didn't dare to say anything and ran away in a hurry.
Fang Xuanling hurriedly apologized." It's my fault for not having a strict upbringing. Please don't blame that little girl."”
Empress Zhangsun naturally wouldn't stoop to Su Xiaoshan's level." I said that I like that girl's personality.”
"BenGong this time out of the palace do not want to expose identity.”
"If someone comes later, don't expose BenGong's identity.”
Empress Zhangsun narrowed her eyes slightly, and her aura suddenly turned cold.
Good, good, good, good. BenGong wants to see which blind dog dares to snatch my Ba 'er's wife!
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