Just as the Prime Minister spoke, the high-pitched voice of the eunuch outside sounded.
People sitting at the end entrance saw the eunuch leading the way leading a young man in rich clothes to come.
"Is this Duan Rong?" Someone whispered to the people around him.
It would be a lie to say I'm not curious.
Duan Rong was born into a noble family, but since he was a child, he has been a negative example for the children of powerful people in Beijing.
He is a typical example of unworthy descendants.
They have all heard of his name more or less.
Most people have never seen Duan Rong, and those who have seen him did so more than ten years ago.
Not only were they curious, but Jiuer was also a little interested.
She subconsciously looked out and saw a young man whose facial features were vaguely similar to the Duan Rong she knew appeared in her sight.
But that man's appearance was much more mediocre than the Duan Rong she knew.
Moreover, he is indeed a real playboy with that written all over his body.
Jiu'er curled her lips with interest, looked at 'Duan Rong' who was walking over, and then calmly glanced at 'Boss Chu' beside him from the corner of his eye.
‘Chu Qing’ looked as usual and didn’t look at her.
Jiuer glanced at Su Jingxing on the other side again.
Su Jingxing also had a calm expression, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
At this time, that 'Duan Rong' had already gone to the front.
"Duan Rong has met the emperor and the empress."
The position where Duan Rong stood was exactly opposite where Prime Minister Wang and his daughter were sitting.
When she finally saw her destined husband, Wang Sisi clenched her fists.
Even though I had no hope in the first place, I was even more disappointed at this moment.
I feel like I have humiliated myself by being involved with such a thing!
The appearance of this section is okay, but there is no elegance at all!
Not even Su Jingxing’s toes can compare!
At this moment, Wang Sisi's disgust and contempt for Duan Rong truly reached its extreme.
Not only Wang Sisi, but almost all the princes and princesses in the royal family were also observing Duan Rong overtly or covertly.
The same goes for Emperor Cangyu and his queen.
After a while, "Young man from the General's Mansion..." Emperor Cang Yu sighed as if he was reminiscing, "Even the Queen and I haven't seen you for more than ten years, right?"
The queen next to her smiled and said, "If I remember correctly, it's been thirteen years."
She looked at Duan Rong, "However, there are still a few traces of his childhood in this appearance. Even though I haven't seen him for many years, I don't feel unfamiliar at all."
Emperor Cang Yu smiled and said, "That's true."
Then he said to Duan Rong, "It's rare that you are willing to give me this face today. Go and sit down."
Many courtiers broke into cold sweat once again hearing these words.
Duan Rong, however, acted as if he didn't understand, and smiled informally, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Then, I actually sat down!
"!!!" Some courtiers' eyes nearly popped out.
Old General Duan and Major General Duan, who died young, actually raised such offspring...
However, perhaps it is precisely because of this that Duan Rong was completely crippled, and His Majesty was able to let him be so unruly.
Only then can we... feel at ease with the General's Mansion.
Emperor Cang Yu seemed to be very happy because of Duan Rong's appearance, "Okay, okay, everyone is here, so I won't hold back."
These words instantly drew everyone's attention away from Duan Rong.
They all secretly took a breath and looked at Emperor Cang Yu.
The eldest prince and others even paused for a moment to breathe.
Emperor Cangyu said to the eunuch next to him who was wearing light red to announce the decree because of today's palace banquet, "Declarate the decree."
"Yes, long live."
The eunuch first picked up one of the imperial edicts and unfolded it.
"It is destined to be blessed by heaven, the emperor decreed..."
As the eunuch read out the marriage decrees one by one, the courtiers below were not very surprised.
Your Majesty is better than his master, and possesses an excellent mastery of imperial checks and balances.
Sure enough, these marriage grants this time have once again broken up those who may form factions.
The balance of this opposition has been deepened and consolidated a lot.
No matter what they thought in their hearts, after the edict was announced, a large number of people knelt down to thank them.
Emperor Cangyu said cheerfully, "Dear gentlemen, have I done a good job this time as a Yue Lao as you expected?"
Everyone below said, "Thank you for the divine grace!"
Emperor Cangyu raised his hands happily and said, "Everyone is flat."
After those people thanked him again and returned to their seats, Emperor Cangyu looked at Prime Minister Wang.
"As for the Prime Minister's daughter, I..."
"Your Majesty." Prime Minister Wang stood up and spoke proactively, "I have something that I should have reported to Your Majesty a long time ago, but I had many concerns before. Now, my biggest concern has been resolved. Please forgive me for reporting it now."
Emperor Cangyu was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile that showed no signs of emotion or anger, "Prime Minister, you are so serious all of a sudden, which makes me curious as to what is going on."
Prime Minister Wang nodded again and said, "This is the marriage of the eldest daughter of an old minister."
"Your Majesty must also know that more than 20 years ago, I encountered thieves on my way to Beijing to take the exam. It was Major General Duan who was passing by who saved my life."
Emperor Cangyu remained calm and said gently, "I know this."
Prime Minister Wang continued, "Twenty years ago, I accidentally met Major General Duan again. When I was grateful for the life-saving grace and chatting with Major General Duan, I accidentally mentioned my new marriage."
"Major General Duan is a sweet-tempered man. Because he got along well with the old minister, he said during a pleasant conversation that when the old minister has children in the future, if the children in his wife's belly are a boy and a girl, they might as well get married."
"At that time, the veteran was just a clerk in the Hanlin Academy, sorting out documents, but General Duan did not dislike the veteran at all..."
"Now, even though Major General Duan has been away for many years and Major General Duan has never mentioned this matter to anyone else, the veteran still wants to fulfill his promise and marry his eldest daughter to Major General Duan's son, Duan Rong."
Many people present could not control the shock and trembling in their eyes.
The eldest prince, who had always wanted Wang Sisi to become his princess, almost said so.
There are so many cunning people who never thought of this.
They all guessed what kind of person and glamor the Prime Minister's direct Queen Sisi would marry, but they never expected that it would be Duan Rong! There was no rumor or clue before!
Emperor Cang Yu was also startled for a moment, "Since I have made my promise beforehand, I should keep my promise. It's just..."
He looked at Duan Rong again as if the matter had nothing to do with him, "Duan Rong, logically speaking, your grandfather should decide this matter. But General Duan is ill in bed, do you have anything to say?"
Duan Rong over there casually glanced at Wang Sisi, who was already ferocious inside, and said nonchalantly, "Your Majesty, I don't care. My grandfather just wants me to marry a woman to continue the Duan family lineage. I can't marry any woman."
It's all about getting married. After completing the mission, I will be truly free."
What a bastard thing to say, but Prime Minister Wang’s expression didn’t change.
Many courtiers secretly shook their heads.
I wondered in my heart how likely Emperor Cang Yu was to agree to this.
Logically speaking, no matter which country, which dynasty or generation.
Among the civil servants and military generals, even if the emperor tried to propose marriage, they themselves would politely refuse.
If you want to avoid suspicion and live longer, you will definitely avoid marriage between civil and military leaders!
But this generation is a little different...
During the time just after Major General Duan passed away, even though Old General Duan was in poor health and could no longer go to the battlefield, the Zhenbei General Mansion still had prestige.
But as Duan Rong made General Duan so angry that he severed ties with him, General Duan himself fell into a coma in bed for many years.
The General's Mansion is really just an empty shell.
The more the courtiers thought about it, the more they felt that the emperor might agree!
After all, in this dynasty, the only one worthy of the Prime Minister's Palace is General Zhenbei's Palace! Otherwise, the Prime Minister's daughter would have to be a prince's concubine.
But the Holy Heart is unpredictable.
He never showed which prince he valued more.
If the prime minister's daughter is pointed out to a certain prince, it basically means that that person is the one he values.
The emperor is still unwilling to reveal it, but after much deliberation, the daughter of the prime minister is really only suitable for the general's palace!
This will not only disgrace the lintel of the Prime Minister's Mansion, but also give you peace of mind!
With Duan Rong's virtue, what can't you trust?
Even if Duan Rong gives birth to a son, and the son is still up for it, by the time the son is able to go to the battlefield, the old troops of the two generals of the Duan family will have been replaced several times on the battlefield, and there will be nothing left.
Even though it has only been more than ten years now, it has basically ceased to exist and is no longer the ‘Duan Family Army’.
After all, a scholar cannot live without generals and commanders.
Another point is that His Majesty's favor can make the people feel that Your Majesty is not a monarch who cannot tolerate people's suspicion!
It will also boost morale!
The border soldiers will feel that the Zhenbei General's Mansion has declined like this. As long as they have made contributions, the emperor will still not forget them!
Thinking of this, the courtiers admired the prime minister so much that they fell to the ground.
He is worthy of being the most famous prime minister, and he is good at calculating.
It fulfilled His Majesty and also fulfilled himself.
Not only did he successfully avoid the competition among the princes to win the heir apparent, but he also gained a good reputation as someone who valued love and righteousness, made promises worth a thousand pieces of gold, and loved the rich rather than the poor!
And, how magnanimous!
Look, I have no objections, so I candidly propose marriage!
The Prime Minister is really a man, in order to avoid the storm, he is so willing...
When they admired Prime Minister Wang, Wang Sisi's eyes turned red with anger even though they had known about her father's plan for a long time.
But she is not stupid and knows that there is no reason for her to stand up and oppose her father's decision at this time.
"Please also ask Your Majesty to grant the marriage a consummation." Prime Minister Wang's voice sounded again. (To be continued)