Empress Changsun conveyed an edict to the palace ministers, ordering them to select officials' children of the right age to enrich the harem. Many officials also submitted documents one after another in order to be able to follow the dragon and the phoenix.

Li Ji also expressed his gratitude to the queen for his teacher Zheng Renji during the audience, and he also praised Zheng Liwan's talent, learning and beauty.

"Teacher, my student, I have a big event to tell you. After hearing it, we have to have a good meal."

Regarding Li Ji's sudden visit and his irrelevant remarks, Zheng Renji was a little confused. Shouldn't he be busy competing for the position of General Zuowei? Could it be that this matter was done?

"What happy event?"

"Two days ago, I went to ask the queen for my daughter's marriage.

When I went to the audience today, I heard that the empress wanted to choose a concubine for your majesty, so I told her about my little sister, and the empress agreed, so just wait for the palace minister to come and give you the betrothal gift."

It's not like Changsun can get through everything, so Li Ji has made a lot of achievements, so he still has some respect.

No matter what, Zheng Liwan will be given a decent status. This is not a happy event, but what is a happy event.

Zheng Liwan really soared to the sky this time. You must know that many people in the harem never dream of climbing up.

"Mao Gong, I'm afraid this isn't possible."

"Why can't such a big good thing work?" Seeing the teacher's embarrassed look, Li Ji didn't understand. This was a grace that no one could ask for.

"Speaking of which, this happened many years ago. At that time, you had already joined Wagang. An old classmate and friend of mine suddenly came to visit, and then he fell in love with Liwan and proposed to arrange a marriage with his son Lu Shuang.

I agreed at that time and even made a marriage contract."

"Although my good friend has passed away, his son is still there. I heard he is a scholar and is also in Chang'an. However, we have not been in contact with each other for a long time."

Zheng Renji is an honest man. Since he agreed to this marriage, he will not try to satisfy his own vanity.

"If this is the case, then you have to report it to the empress as soon as possible. You can't joke with the royal family." Li Ji scratched his neck with his hand. If he concealed it and didn't report it, he would lose his head.

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"You are not allowed to mention this matter to my queen. This has been a matter of sesame seeds and rotten millet since when. Why bother with it anymore?"

Zheng Liwan walked out from behind the screen, stopping the two of them from wanting to report to the superiors. She had never taken the Lu family seriously. In his opinion, how could that rotten scholar let a woman like herself

Getting married.

"Oh, my little ancestor, it's not like you don't know about my father's friendship with the Lu family. As human beings, we always have to have some integrity, otherwise I won't be able to meet people in the future."

"What, is faith greater than God's will? Doesn't the Queen's will represent God's will? If nothing else, eldest brother Maogong regards his father as his own father. His contributions over the years have been so great, but he is still not worthy of God's will.

Carefully.

Is it because there is no one in the palace like their eldest grandson? If I could enter the palace, wouldn't I be able to help him in the future? There is no need to fawn over the eldest grandson Wuji in such a lowly manner."

Zheng Liwan couldn't stand her father's weakness. How could she give up such an opportunity just because of that loser Lu Shuang?

Besides, borrowing some courage from their family and daring to compete with the emperor for a woman must be crazy.

"I don't have anything to do with it. Over the years, I have clearly seen the way officialdom works. Ups and downs in officialdom, advancement and retreat, honor and disgrace are all determined, and you can't get it by forcing yourself.

But the younger sister’s matter has indeed been approved by the mother-in-law, and it is not easy to disobey. If we cancel this marriage, it will definitely be beneficial to the younger sister’s future without any harm.”

When he recommended Zheng Liwan to the queen, he really did not consider whether she could help him, but he wanted his teacher to further his career in the officialdom.

"Well, you have to say hello to the Lu family." The weak Zheng Renji finally compromised under the persuasion of his daughter and students.

Although this goes against his principles as a human being, for the sake of his daughter's happiness, he can only be a villain once...

"Come, come, come, Mr. Mao, you have to drink more today. I guess you will go to the left guard army to perform your duties as soon as the court meeting is over.

What an important job it is to guard the capital, and what an honor it is. By then, I'm afraid you won't have time to drink so happily."

Zheng Renji quickly poured another glass of wine for Li Ji. After Li Jing and Qin Qiong withdrew from the competition, General Zuowei seemed to be in the student's pocket.

Moreover, she has done so much for her daughter, so how could she not persuade her to have a few more drinks?

"Oh, no, no, mentor, it's too early to say this now. What you heard are just rumors. You have to wait until His Majesty and the important ministers have discussed it before saying anything."

Although you are determined to achieve something, you still have to be humble when you should be humble, even if the person sitting in front of you is your teacher.

"I think my father is worried too much. With the support of so many people, this matter is almost settled.

In the past few days, people have been sending congratulatory gifts to the Duke's Mansion. People like the King of Shu and the King of Wei have all sent congratulatory gifts. What does this mean? Doesn't it mean that the commander-in-chief's takeover of the Zuo Wei Army is widely expected?

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Li Zhen doesn't think there's anything to be modest about. Dad has made so many military exploits, so what's wrong with being a Zuowei general? He's managed hundreds of thousands of troops, but he still can't defeat the Zuowei army*

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"My mentor, but I'm saying it again. Just tell me, except for General Li Jing, who dares to think, if I am not the Zuowei General, the rest of them will dare to think.

Like Qin Qiong, Hou Junji and others, if they had not relied on the prince, they would be where they are today. Only I, Li Ji, could do it by relying on my own abilities."

Li Zhen's words touched his heart as a father. Even the princes and princes came to curry favor with me, so who else could take this position than me?

"That's right, that's right. You have fought for so many years and made so many contributions. You deserve to be where you are today. It's time for smoke to rise from your ancestral graves." Zheng Renji agreed while talking to him.

Li Ji had a drink...

"Brother, I know the Lu family is there. You sent someone to return the marriage certificate. If he doesn't recognize the couple, then find a way to make him disappear." Zheng Liwan, who was going out to see Li Ji off, said with a frosty look on her face.

She knew that although her father had agreed verbally, he was afraid that he would not be firm enough at the critical moment, which would delay her lifelong events.
Chapter completed!