Although his heart is a little dark, this is also part of his charm.
Noon.
The princess of southern Xinjiang paid a visit to Emperor Nanyue, and Xiao Chongjun held a banquet at Chaoyue Tower to welcome the princess.
At the banquet, the issue of the princess's husband was discussed.
Xiao Chongjun said: "The princess is married from afar, so she should be the crown princess of our Nanyue, but the crown prince is already engaged.
Our Nanyue royal family has an empty harem and does not choose concubines to take concubines. The same is true for the prince, so we can only wrong the princess and find another good son-in-law."
Jiang Nian stood up and said, "Your Majesty, you are serious. The person I am marrying does not want to be a wealthy family, no matter how rich or noble, but only wants to treat each other sincerely and never leave her."
"good."
Xiao Chongjun said: "How about this? As long as the descendants of my Nanyue family are not married, let the princess choose?"
Jiang Nian knelt down and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Chongjun nodded with satisfaction and heard the queen say: "Your Majesty, why bother? There is a suitable candidate right now.
Chu Liancheng, the son of the Chu family, followed the regent to southern Xinjiang. I think he is also familiar with the princess. I wonder what you two think?"
The queen didn't know about the couple's friendship, but thought they were a perfect match for each other.
The corners of Chu Liancheng's lips twitched, wanting to reject the Queen's kindness.
But after thinking about it, he held back. If he refused the marriage in public, wouldn't it make Jiang Nian lose face?
After all, she is a princess who has come to marry her, and is helpless in Nanyue. Wouldn't it be aggrieved if someone criticized her for refusing to marry?
He sat still, thinking that he would marry him if he wanted to, and it was not impossible for him to endure it.
Just as he was about to stand up to express his gratitude, he heard Jiang Nian say: "Thank you very much, Queen, for your kindness. It's just that Mr. Chu already has a sweetheart, so there is no need for the Queen to embarrass him."
"oh?"
The queen was very surprised. She looked at Chu Liancheng and then at Jiang Niandao: "That's such a pity."
Chu Liancheng froze on the spot. He thought Jiang Nian would agree to such a good opportunity, but he didn't expect that she would refuse?
It is true that he has a sweetheart, but he has let it go.
I have already given up on it since I left Southern Xinjiang.
Could it be that she didn't know?
Chu Liancheng raised his head and his eyes fell on Jiang Nian. The girl who had always been carefree in his memory was now dignified and polite, with a sweet smile, and she seemed to be a different person.
He was in a trance for a moment when he heard Xiao Qiyan say: "Brother Emperor, I heard that the princess and Chu Liancheng are good friends. Why don't I leave the matter of selecting the princess's son-in-law to Chu Liancheng.
He knows the sons of noble families in the capital very well, and he will definitely be able to choose a suitable husband for the princess."
Xiao Chongjun nodded: "I also think it is most appropriate for Chu Liancheng to handle this matter. Liancheng, what do you think?"
Chu Liancheng was still lost in thought and didn't seem to hear His Majesty calling him.
Chu Heng slapped Chu Liancheng on the forehead and said, "Your Majesty is asking you something."
Chu Liancheng suddenly woke up, stood up quickly and said: "I... I will do my best."
"Okay, okay."
Xiao Chongjun was overjoyed and said, "I just heard from the princess that you already have a sweetheart. I wonder whose daughter she is? Do you want me to marry you?"
Chu Liancheng lowered his head, his heart seemed to be blocked by something, and he was so stuffy that he couldn't breathe.
He wanted to say that he didn't have a sweetheart, but he held back the words.
But Xiao Chengyi came and stabbed her and said: "Uncle, if the girl he likes doesn't like him, don't stab him in the heart."
With one sentence, the entire hall was in an uproar, and all eyes turned to Chu Liancheng.