A strong farm girl is busy getting rich

“Thump…thump…”

Wang Pingting's hands were plucking the pipa, and the beautiful sound of the pipa rang out, each note pleasing to the ears.

Shen Qingqian basically knows nothing about musical instruments, let alone playing the pipa, but she can hear that Wang Pingting plays the pipa very well.

The others, like Shen Qingqian, listened attentively. Basically no one was whispering to each other, as they just enjoyed the beautiful melody.

After a while, the song was finished. Wang Pingting held the pipa and bowed to the emperor, empress and everyone else.

The queen nodded with satisfaction, then turned to look at the emperor, waiting for his opinion.

The emperor also praised: "Well, not bad. Wang Aiqing's daughter is talented and beautiful, she is a good one, reward!"

Wang Pinting was delighted and quickly knelt down to express her gratitude.

At this moment, Lord Wang also walked out from his seat and knelt beside Wang Pinting.

"Your Majesty, I would like to take this opportunity to ask for a favor from Your Majesty."

"Oh?"

The emperor was surprised and asked, "What favor do you want to ask for, my dear Lord?"

Lord Wang saw that the emperor was still in a good mood and was not upset by his recklessness, so he spoke with confidence: "Your Majesty, my daughter Pingting is over seventeen years old this year, but she has not yet been betrothed. I want to ask the emperor to grant my daughter a marriage."

The emperor was stunned. He didn't expect that he was asking for this! However, since Lord Wang has already asked for a marriage, he must have already found someone he likes. This is not a difficult matter. If both parties are interested, he doesn't mind being the matchmaker.

"I wonder which young talent Lord Wang has chosen as his son-in-law?"

Lord Wang was delighted. The emperor's question meant he had agreed. He quickly kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think Lord Han, who has just taken office as the deputy commander of the imperial guards, is a good match for my daughter."

Han Qingshan was putting a piece of delicious dessert into Yingzi's bowl when he heard Lord Wang suddenly mention him. His body stiffened and he almost dropped the chopsticks in his hand.

Yingzi and Shen Qingqian both looked at Han Qingshan at the same time, their eyes full of confusion and questioning.

Han Qingshan quickly explained, "I don't know, it has nothing to do with me!"

As if afraid that Yingzi would not believe him, he raised his hands above his head and said anxiously: "Yingzi, I swear, before today, I have never seen that Miss Wang, and I will never have anything to do with her. You must believe me!"

"Han Aiqing!"

Just when Han Qingshan was at a loss, the emperor's deep voice rang out.

Han Qingshan came back to his senses and realized that everyone in the hall was looking at him.

Han Qingshan was stunned for a moment, then he quickly stood up, walked hurriedly to the center of the hall, knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I have already arranged a marriage a few days ago, and I dare not delay Miss Wang any longer. I beg Your Majesty to understand."

The emperor frowned when he saw Han Qingshan's fearful look. Even if he was already engaged, it shouldn't be a bad thing to be noticed by others. At least it means that he is very popular, right?

But Han Qingshan's reaction was too exaggerated. He looked like he was trying to avoid it!

However, this kind of thing requires mutual consent. Since Han Qingshan is not interested, he can't force it.

"Lord Wang, Lord Han said he has already been engaged. I'm afraid he won't be able to find another lover. Lord Wang should choose another good husband!"

Wang Pinting breathed a sigh of relief, but when she thought of Han Qingshan's rejection without hesitation, she felt annoyed and unwilling. Although he also looked down on Han Qingshan, it was very embarrassing to be rejected in public.

Lord Wang did not give up. He turned to look at Han Qingshan and asked, "I wonder which daughter Lord Han has chosen?"

Han Qingshan was really annoyed with this Lord Wang. They had barely spoken to each other before today, and they had no friendship at all. Why was he staring at him?

He said somewhat impolitely: "The one I am engaged to is naturally my sweetheart. It doesn't matter which family the girl comes from, and there is no need to tell Lord Wang."

When Lord Wang heard Han Qingshan's merciless words, he was so angry that he almost bit his teeth off!

However, he had already been rejected by this taciturn person in public, which made him lose face. If he continued to pester her, who knew what even more outrageous words this taciturn person would say?

There is no need to rush this matter, let’s plan it slowly later!

Lord Wang was just about to take Wang Pingting away when Concubine Dong suddenly spoke.

"Lord Wang's daughter is both talented and beautiful. I like her very much! How can Deputy Commander Han not be kind to women?

In my opinion, it is not a big deal to be engaged. Since Lord Wang is so sincere, why not let Miss Wang marry Deputy Commander Han as his equal wife?"

Then, she looked at Emperor Qiyuan and said tenderly, "Your Majesty, do you think my suggestion is good?"

Although the emperor felt that there was some truth in Concubine Dong's words, given Lord Wang's status and position, it was still a bit unfair for his daughter to marry Han Qingshan, a deputy commander, as a co-wife. He had to ask Lord Wang whether he was willing.

"Your Majesty, I do not agree!"

Before the emperor could speak, Han Qingshan spoke quickly.

Han Qingshan spoke urgently and firmly, and everyone couldn't help but look at him again.

People who had been in the imperial court for a long time thought that Han Qingshan was a reckless man with courage but no strategy. Even though Han Qingshan had the title of deputy commander of the imperial guards, he was not in the capital for many years and had no foundation at all.

Lord Wang took the initiative to extend an olive branch to him, but he rejected it so bluntly. It was so stupid!

The Queen didn't think so. From the moment Concubine Dong opened her mouth, she understood Lord Wang's intention.

Lord Wang and Prime Minister Dong are in cahoots. He is so anxious to marry his daughter to Han Qingshan. What else could this be but trying to win him over?

Now many ministers in the court were lured by Prime Minister Dong to support the second prince. The Yang family had always maintained a neutral attitude, but Concubine Dong betrothed the third princess to Yang Zhi's younger brother Yang Sheng. In this way, the Yang family became related to the second prince!

Now that Han Qingshan has just returned from his service, Prime Minister Dong has set his sights on him and asked Lord Wang to marry his daughter to Han Qingshan. What a good plan!

Prime Minister Dong had previously been trying to win over civil officials, but now he has started to target military generals. If both Yang Zhi and Han Qingshan were recruited, then the Crown Prince would really be in danger!

Obviously, the prince also saw this and looked at the queen. After the mother and son exchanged glances, the queen said, "Your Majesty, today is the palace banquet on New Year's Eve and a celebration banquet. It is not suitable to deal with such matters as marriage.

"I will hold a spring banquet some other day, and invite all the nobles from various palaces. If there are any who are attracted to each other, I will help them get married. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

The emperor nodded, "What the queen said is right, let's talk about this later, let's continue with our palace banquet!"