Seeing the submissive and evasive Taiwei, Shao Diandan felt depressed. Even after expressing his attitude like this, he still couldn't get rid of the suspicion that he sent someone to betray Ding Kui.
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Thinking about his woman and his uncle again, he made up his mind and said: "The imperial edict was sent to the clan, and Huben commanded Ding Kui, a young and promising man who was brave and invincible in the battle to defend Nanma Prefecture. He repeatedly performed extraordinary feats and was the most outstanding performer in the Nanma Prefecture war zone.
The outstanding person is one of the most outstanding young people in the kingdom. Today, the eldest princess Shaodian Luan is beautiful and dignified, and is close to the age of marriage. Only outstanding young people in the country are not allowed to marry. Commander Hu Ben is about the same age as the eldest princess and has the same blood.
They are a match made in heaven and earth, and Shaodian Luan is specially betrothed to Ding Kui. All the etiquette is left to the royal family to handle, and a date is chosen for the engagement, and the marriage is completed at the right time."
Shaodian Huang grasped an important point in this king's decree. The word "blood suitable" was rarely used in previous marriage decrees. The sudden incident of marrying the eldest princess to Ding Kui was most likely to be related to "blood suitable".
"Relevant, otherwise he couldn't figure out why the king granted the marriage.
The next day, the Commander-in-Chief's Reward for Ding Kui also came out. He was awarded the Second-Class Protector of the Nation Medal and recommended the Senate to confer a second-class Count. This was in full compliance with the regulations of the Military Command. Now no one dares to think that such a reward is small, even the king's precious daughter
I gave them all to Ding Kui, what else is not enough?
Jiang Li went to see Long Dang at his door and said with a grimace: "We should have rewarded Kui'er as soon as possible even if we suffered a little loss that day. However, after such a delay, we actually dragged out the king's marriage. The eldest princess can only be Kui'er's official wife when she gets married.
At present, the Senate cannot object."
"I feel uneasy when Duke An Guo comes to explain in person. The marriage granted by the king is Ding Kui's blessing. It is natural for my granddaughter to be ranked below the princess. It is also the honor of the Long family to have the in-laws who are the protectors of the country with the king."
, it’s too late for me to be happy.” The head of the Long family, who has experienced decades of ups and downs, said without changing his face.
"I feel relieved that Duke Wei Guo understands. I knew nothing about this matter before today. Although marriages between the royal family and the Ding family are common, they are always informed beforehand. This is the first time for such a sudden decision.
"Jiang Li came here to dispel the Long family's doubts and show that he had not secretly communicated with the royal family.
"Ding Kui's inexplicable promotion to the commander of Huben is a sign. One thing is for sure. The royal family recognizes his excellence. What father would marry his daughter to an incompetent person? In addition, there are some recent rumors that may have a certain connection." Long Dang knew that the king
The news of the marriage was carefully analyzed.
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Jiang Lizheng wanted to know more information. Jiang Tong would come to him soon to learn about the situation.
"I don't know where the rumors spread. It is said that people around the king betrayed Ding Kui to Meng. It is obviously leading everyone to think that the king has ordered the betrayal of Ding Kui. This move by the king can defeat the sinister intentions of those who spread the rumors."
Probably because the rumor makers knew that there was no way to drive a wedge between the Ding family and the Jiang family, and the Long family only married a daughter from the Ding family, the relationship between the Ding and Long families was still very fragile, and the rumor that the king plotted against Ding Kui spread to the Long family.
But it didn't reach Jiang Li's ears.
"This is unreasonable. Who would use such bold and despicable methods? The dirty water will be poured out on the king." Jiang Li couldn't restrain his anger.
"They are fully prepared if they dare to do it. The most suspicious one is of course the Zi family, but Zisi is not that stupid. On the contrary, Zisi is good at flattering and killing. In my opinion, there must be someone else, and it is probably among the ten Dukes.
among.”
Long Dang's guess surprised Jiang Li. The rumor makers were trying to kill the Ding family. The ten dukes did not have such a big hatred against the Ding family.
Jiang Li hurriedly left Duke Wei's mansion, and after returning home, he summoned all the forces in the family, both overt and covert, and vowed to find out the source of the rumors.
The news of the eldest princess's marriage spread very quickly. If there was a comparison, it would definitely be the most sensational time in the country in June and one of the most popular events in 4875.
The expressionless Ding Kui didn't know how many people came to congratulate him, and the muscles on his face had become stiff. According to tradition, he was now a quasi-consort, and it had been thirty years since a new consort appeared.
"What kind of expression are you looking at? The eldest princess is marrying you. It is a blessing that no one can ask for, but you act very reluctant. If the eldest princess finds out, why don't you two have a quarrel?"
It’s amazing.”
Ding Kui was surprisingly calm in the face of this man who ridiculed him.
"Grandpa Bei, how old is your grandson? How about I give him the eldest princess? I can't afford to be the consort."
"Nonsense! I am willing. Will the king agree? You kid! Tell me, what are you dissatisfied with?" Bei Yi, the wise and handsome man, came to congratulate Ding Kui in person after hearing the news. However, unlike others, what he said was not necessarily what he said.
It's what Ding Kui likes to hear.
"Grandpa hopes that I can bring glory to the Ding family. Now let me marry the eldest princess. Can I not retire in two years?" Ding Kui knew he couldn't pretend in front of this old man. This old guy is almost two years older than him in his two lifetimes combined.
Times, playing tricks with Zhishuai is undoubtedly a big deal in front of Guan Gong.
"Don't deceive me. Ding Dao hopes that you can go your own way and not be fettered by the family. As for whether you can be a general or a commander-in-chief, or whether you can be successful in the army, that is not a matter at all. You can do it."
No matter how good you are, can you be better than the ancestors of the Ding family? To do what your ancestors couldn't do, that's what Ding Dao wants to see."
The prince-in-law cannot serve in the army for a long time. Ding Kui, who is not yet married, must retire before the princess' coming-of-age ceremony. After the princess' coming-of-age ceremony, he chooses a good time to get married. Therefore, no matter how great Ding Kui's contribution is, Shaodian will be married two years later.
He will retire before Luan reaches the age of eighteen, and at most he will retire as a division commander.
Although there is a special case for the Protector's family, the heir to the head of the family has to take over the position of commander-in-chief of the staff, so Ding Kui must also transfer from military to civilian, and there will never be a chance to be promoted to the level of commander-in-chief of the army.
In short, Ding Kui's appointment as consort basically cut off the opportunity to lead troops to fight. With so many people in Shaodian Kingdom, there was no need to risk the princess' widowhood by sending their consort to the battlefield.
"My own path? What path is suitable for me? Being a prince-in-law? Am I not suitable to lead troops in war?" Ding Kui asked a series of rhetorical questions.
"Cunning little devil, are there many ways for you to choose? Surviving and continuing the family's bloodline is more important than anything else. The prosperity of the family cannot be determined by one or two generations, so there is no need for you to carry it all. If you can bring benefits to the family
A good exhibition environment is enough." Bei Yi's wise eyes can see through everything.
"According to your opinion, I should hold my wife and make a baby on the bed?" Ding Kui had a sly smile on his face.
"Isn't this great? I heard that the eldest princess's beauty is so beautiful that she has fascinated a large number of nobles in the capital. Even the prince of Meng is coveting her. She will look comfortable in her family after marrying her. In addition, her status as the king's son-in-law at least
We won't let the Ding family fall, and you'll get a huge advantage." Bei Yi's spittle almost sprayed into Ding Kui's face.
"Prince Meng? That Ji Man who led his army and stayed in our country for half a year? How dare he plot against my woman!"
The king's imperial edict has been issued, and Ding Kui cannot change his fate as a consort. When he heard that his unmarried wife was targeted by a foreign prince, he felt angry. Let's not talk about whether he has feelings for Shaodian Luan or not.
Then, no matter which man the eldest princess contacts, he will not feel comfortable.
"Now there is no chance for anyone except you. What have you been doing in Juyang City recently? Even I can't understand it. This is not a stable place. The trade environment is first-class, but it is also threatened by the military fronts of the three kingdoms of Meng, Cao and Ji.
Well, spending so much effort on business will easily be in vain." Bei Yi has been paying attention to Ding Kui's current situation.
"Giant Sheep City now has a magic guild. The city's defense strength has doubled compared to before. With proper command, it can hold on for a month. It is hoped that it will become a shopping mall like Yueshuanglong City."
"If the forces of the Three Kingdoms are concentrated together, even Shuanglong City cannot be defended. Is there a master knight here as the city lord?"
Ding Kui stood up and paced back and forth in the room, glancing at Bei Yi's entourage from time to time.
"You all go out for a walk." Bei Yi understood and asked all his followers to leave the room.
Ao Yu and other soldiers did not stay, leaving the old man and the young child in the room.
The two talked secretly for about half an hour before Ding Kui called people into the room again.
"Remember what I told you. Don't open the bag of tips I gave you unless you have to. One day someone from the Bei family will come to see you. I just hope you can treat them well." Bei Yi said before leaving.
"I'm sure. Without that bag of tips and your guidance, I would have treated your family well." Ding Kui said respectfully.
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"Uncle, my father doesn't want me anymore." The aggrieved Shao Dian Luan went to Shao Dian Huan to complain.
"Silly girl, how dare he not want you? You are the one I taught." The guardian of the royal family saw through the eldest princess's little thoughts.
"You don't know that in two years my father will ask me to marry that Ding Kui. Then I won't be able to learn from you."
Shaodian Luan blinked her beautiful big eyes, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Ding Kui, I heard he is a good boy. A great martial artist from the Meng Kingdom was captured and killed by him and his soldiers. He must be less than twenty years old. Young people like this are rare in Shaodian Kingdom."
Shao Dianhuan knew full well that it was his suggestion to let Shao Dianluan marry a member of the Ding family.
"That's his ability as a soldier. How much does it have to do with him?" Shao Dianluan heard people around him tell Ding Kui.
"Let me tell you this. When I dominated the knights, I didn't dare to say that I could win a great martial artist. I needed at least two people of the same level to help me. Ding Kui can do this with his own soldiers.
Wisdom is not irrelevant. Wisdom is also a part of strength and can make up for the gap in strength. Even I have learned a lesson." Shao Dianhuan naturally helped Ding Kui speak.
"So in your opinion, Ding Kui is a capable person?" The person Shao Diangluan trusted most was this great uncle, who was her father before the marriage.
Shao Dianhuan said meaningfully: "If you have the ability, that's for sure, and I believe Ding Kui is the most suitable person for you."