The marriage between the Zhao family and the Gao family was no less than a major earthquake in the officialdom.
The impact is not limited to just one-third of an acre of Youzhou City.
Starting from the next day, congratulatory guests came to the Zhao Mansion one after another and sent generous congratulatory gifts.
As Zhao Dun's most trusted disciple, Huang An is a man and is regarded as half a son by Zhao Dun.
Therefore, he took the place of his master and greeted the guests at the main entrance of Zhao Mansion.
If it weren't for senior brother Yang Chengwu and the help of the housekeeper who was specially brought from the Gao family's mansion where his wife is staying.
Huang An probably wouldn't be able to do this.
He lacks this kind of experience in welcoming guests.
Today he represents the master and the face of the Zhao family, so no big problems can arise.
Although tired, Huang An also greeted the guests seriously.
He has a very good memory, and in the process, he actually memorized information about major families and senior officials in Youzhou.
He even has a certain understanding of the forces in other states besides Youzhou.
For Huang An, these big shots also behaved very close to each other.
After all, the Zhao family has no male heirs. If Mrs. Gao gives birth to a girl in the future, Huang An will probably have a lot of say in such a large Zhao family.
In addition, Mrs. Gao was born in the Gao family.
It is inevitable that the dove will occupy the magpie's nest. In the future, most of the power of the Zhao family will still fall on Huang An.
Under such circumstances, it is understandable to be close to him.
As the director of the Youzhou Martial Arts Department, Kong Zheng naturally came too.
He took the housekeeper of the Confucius Mansion and pulled a huge convoy of twelve carriages to deliver the gifts through the streets and alleys.
Huang An held the gift list in his hand and was shocked to realize what it meant to be wealthy.
The Kong family's intention to win over the master is too obvious.
Kong Zheng also heard about Huang An.
Logically speaking, Huang An should be his enemy.
His attitude towards Huang An will definitely not be much better.
Although there is a huge identity gap between the two, Huang An may even be just a little ant in his eyes, not an enemy at all.
But you shouldn’t smile at each other.
But what makes Huang An strange is that Kong Zheng's attitude towards him is indeed polite and well-founded.
When others come as guests, they also send generous gifts.
No matter how puzzled Huang An was, he would never embarrass others.
Naturally, he looked flattered and sent Kong Zheng and his party in person.
After all, although the two are peers, the gap in status is too big.
In the Ming Dynasty, where classes were clearly defined, his behavior and attitude were not considered flattering.
For Kong Zheng, the family's order to marry the eldest daughter of the Zhao family fell on deaf ears.
Kong Zheng could be the director of the martial arts department of a state at such a young age, so how could he be someone like Yi?
How could he be willing to obey the orders of the rotten old man at the top of the family?
He is not willing to be a caged bird raised by his family.
For him, martial arts is his first pursuit.
Marrying a wife and having children will only delay his breakthrough.
The reason why he agreed to the family's order was simply because the sky was high and the emperor was far away.
Because only by becoming the director of the Martial Arts Department in Youzhou, on the border of the empire, can one freely pursue martial arts and break through the realm.
Moreover, he has really been wooing the Zhao family in accordance with the family's orders.
He had great respect for Zhao Dun, and even treated Zhao Dun's disciples who were of low status and weak in martial arts with kindness.
He also acted in a well-founded manner towards Zhao Dun's two daughters, without any rudeness.
When Zhao Dun got married, he sent high-standard congratulatory gifts.
With this statement and this demeanor, no matter who comes, he has to admit that he has really won over the Zhao family.
The noble demeanor he displayed could not attract the admiration of Zhao Yan from the Zhao family.
Can you blame me?
If the Zhao family, Zhao Yan, and sisters Zhao Le don't understand their own style, then it's none of their business.
Anyway, I am not guilty.
Kong Zheng convinced himself easily.
He enjoyed this banquet with peace of mind.
The "prick" who is most likely to cause trouble also behaved calmly today.
Huang An was completely at ease, and he seemed even more at ease when greeting the guests, making the guests feel as comfortable as a spring breeze.
His growth is visible to the naked eye.
The banquet lasted for three days, and the flowing banquet outside the mansion was also set up for three days.
Huang An has been getting up early and going to bed late in the past three days, so busy that his feet have not touched the floor.
If he hadn't broken through to the middle stage of the Six Fu Realm, and was strong and energetic, he might not have been able to hold on long ago.
But even so, on the last day of rest, he was still as tired as a dog. He didn't even bother with martial arts. He took a shower and went straight to sleep.
This sleep lasted from eight o'clock in the evening on the first day until noon the next day, when Huang An slowly woke up.
He seemed to know that receiving guests was a time-consuming and labor-intensive task, and no one in the Zhao Mansion took the initiative to disturb Huang An's dream.
However, after Huang An finished washing and left the courtyard, the housekeeper from the Zhao Mansion came over and said that the master, Princess Qi, had invited her.
Huang An also saw the butler's hesitant expression, something had happened.
After all, it was understandable that the master asked him to come over.
What about Princess Qi?
Huang An's heart skipped a beat, and Huang An didn't have time to go to the kitchen to fill his stomach.
He immediately stretched out his long legs and followed the housekeeper, looking for the master.
When Huang An arrived at the courtyard where Zhao Dun was, he found that there were only two people in the courtyard, the master and Princess Qi.
Even the two senior sisters and senior wife Gao Yuran were not here.
Looking at the stern faces of the master and Princess Qi, the stone in Huang An's heart kept sinking.
He quickly walked up to the two of them.
After the butler apologized, he turned around and walked away.
Seeing Huang An coming over, Princess Qi looked Huang An up and down, as if she was selecting goods.
Huang An didn't like this look, but it was hard to say anything.
The master didn't ask him to sit down, so he had to stand here.
"how?"
Zhao Dun forced out a smile and asked Princess Qi confusedly.
Princess Qi was silent for a moment, and she wanted to scold Zhao Dun again, but after thinking about it, she nodded in approval.
She looked directly at Huang An, then nodded after a while and said:
"good!"
This is a rare good comment from her.
Judging from what Zhao Dun said and what he heard from spies in his palace, Huang An was indeed exceptional.
He has a calm personality, is alert and intelligent but does not lose his affection.
More importantly, he repays his kindness and his martial arts talent is also first-rate.
Although the origin is mysterious, judging from his words and deeds in the past three days, it seems that the family before coming here was also innocent.
To be fair, if it weren't for the appearance of Kong Zheng of the Kong family, Huang An would indeed be a very good candidate.
But since Zhao Dun insists, this is the only way.
Princess Qi sighed in her heart and accepted her fate.
People often say that a married daughter throws away the water. Now it is time for Zhao Dun to take the helm of the Zhao family.
Moreover, the method he proposed is also a good way to preserve the continuity of the family's bloodline.
Thinking of this, her eyes became much firmer.
She looked directly at Huang An, making Huang An feel uncomfortable all over.
After a long time.
"Are you worthy of my trust?"
Another meaningless question made Huang An completely confused.
What does it mean?
Lost your mind and gone crazy?
But Huang An had a hunch that his next answer would be crucial.
Because even the master's eyes became profound.
He looked at the master and saw that his eyes were full of encouragement and trust.