Du Yiqing's words were neither loud nor quiet, but they happened to fall into the ears of Shangguan Yu next door. The slender fingers and the folding fan in his hand paused again.
How many times will that woman create things for him that can make him feel up and down?
The emperor was talking to Du Zhong, but his eyes glanced at Du Yiqing.
What he saw of this girl today could only be said to be 70% surprised and 30% pleasantly surprised.
However, today he may have to resolve the marriage contract between the two of them.
Gu Siling's words made everyone think that she was a random person...
But when he saw what Du Yiqing and Zeng Lanjun were talking about over there, the emperor misunderstood and thought that the reason why the two denied it just now was out of embarrassment, especially Du Yiqing, which was just the shyness of his younger daughter...
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After the servants had served all the dishes, the music playing in the hall gradually became quieter...
The emperor also laughed heartily, and everyone agreed with relief.
It seems that the haze just now has finally passed.
"Today, our general, Du Zhong Aiqing, celebrates his birthday! I am very happy for it. For many years, Du Aiqing has been guarding the border in northern Xinjiang. Now, General Delan has been trained to continue guarding the border! How respectable! Come, Du Aiqing, I,
On behalf of Liuyue Kingdom, I propose a toast to you!" After saying that, the emperor had already taken the lead in drinking it.
Such an honor and such words show the emperor's love for Eucommia ulmoides. Of course, it is more about respect and trust!
Eucommia ulmoides was also excited. He had spent his early years in Northern Xinjiang. First, the Northern Xinjiang Kingdom had repeatedly invaded earlier and needed talents. Second, his wife Nan Fengqing died in childbirth, and he was heartbroken...
However, Delan was later trained and is now a general stationed at the border in northern Xinjiang. He then went to Lincheng near the capital to handle some official duties...
Over the past few years, Eucommia ulmoides has somewhat missed the battlefield years and felt nostalgic for old age... Now that the emperor mentioned the prosperous years back then, Eucommia ulmoides was excited...
Du Zhong raised his head and drank the toast, but there were tears in his eyes...
"Okay!" The emperor said a good word, and the whole hall burst into applause and admiration.
After glancing around the banquet, the emperor fixed his gaze on Du Yiqing, with a trace of emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Du Aiqing, today is your birthday. I'm very happy. I heard that Mr. Zeng has come to the house to propose marriage. Why don't I serve as a witness today and settle the marriage for the two children? How about it?"
The emperor's eyes were cunning...
Du Yiqing's head buzzed, and she cursed herself in her heart. Just now, she missed the best opportunity to break off the engagement because of the Gu brothers and sisters. Now... I'm afraid it's dangerous.
Zeng Lanjun was very angry at Du Yiqing, and was about to ask, had this woman not learned the training of female virtue?
But when I heard the emperor's words, I didn't know why, but the anger just now was completely gone...
Instead, there was a faint excitement...
Mr. Zeng and Mrs. Zeng also stood up, with gentle postures and respectful eyes, and they readily agreed to the emperor's suggestion.
Du Zhong glanced at Du Yiqing worriedly. Du Yiqing had told herself more than once that she wanted to break off the engagement.
Moreover, the Empress Dowager also summoned me twice to talk about Du Yiqing's breakup of the engagement.
Unfortunately, it involves a lot, so it has been put on hold.
Today, the Zeng family first came to propose a betrothal gift, which made Du Zhong feel a little embarrassed, but he thought of waiting for the birthday banquet before discussing it with the Zeng family.
But now the emperor is raising it in front of so many people, I'm afraid...