Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

The news that Prince Yun was granted marriage soon spread to everyone's ears. Some ministers began to wonder if there was something wrong with the prince's character. After all, the prince had already begun to abuse his power before he ascended the throne.

First, under the pretext of mourning, Prince Qing was driven out of Tai'an City, and Prince Yun was detained in the palace. Now, Prince Yun was given a marriage for no apparent reason, and the person he was marrying was a widow.

Although the other party was a city lord, she had been married after all, so it was not appropriate for her to be the Princess of Yun. What was even more outrageous was that the Crown Prince required the Prince of Yun to observe mourning in the palace for three years before marrying into the City Lord's Mansion, which was simply making a fool of the Prince of Yun for the people of the city.

During the morning court session, the ministers had no reason or position to refute the emperor. Because the night before, when they first received the news, they had already sent someone to ask Prince Yun whether he knew about it and whether he was unwilling. But the answer they got was that he was willing.

The reason why Xiao Zuochen agreed was not only because he knew Wei Yang and didn't want her to be criticized again, but the more important reason was because Wei Yang had already looked for him before meeting the prince.

"At the morning court the day before—

Because Qingya was ill, there was really no one to serve Xiao Zuochen. But he didn't care. When he was in Wangyan City at his worst, he didn't have servants either. He got up and washed himself on those days.

After washing up, Xiao Zuochen first came to Qingya's room to inquire about the situation. Then, when he was about to go to the kitchen to find something to eat, Wei Yang came to the Buddhist hall carrying a food box.

The two sat down at the table in the side hall. Wei Yang opened the food box, which also contained some light dishes.

"I thought that since you were detained in the palace by Xiao Zuoming, he might mistreat you. There were guards checking on you on the way, so I didn't dare to bring any big fish or meat, for fear that he would find out and use it to make things difficult for you. So I only brought some light dishes."

Wei Yang's voice was as gentle as ever, but his official uniform formed a contrast with his voice.

"Sister, you are thoughtful. Looking at your official uniform, you must be the mayor of Wangyan City. But if you are the mayor, why did you suddenly enter the palace? Why didn't Wei Chao come with you?"

Xiao Zuochen didn't have any doubtful expression on his face, but he felt very strange in his heart. Because the old guys in Wangyan City would not allow Wei Yang to succeed, and Wei Chao also wanted to become the city lord at that time, find out the murderer who killed his father, and continue to protect Wangyan City for his father. But why did Wei Yang become the city lord in the end?

Wei Yang was not stupid, so he naturally understood the meaning of his words. His face remained calm and he spoke with a smile.

“Originally, my younger brother should have been the city lord, but he is still young and doesn’t know how to deal with those stubborn old men, so naturally they don’t obey him.

Although they also didn't want me to be the city lord, saying that I was a woman, we made a bet at the time, and since I solved several old cases, they had to keep their promise and let me be the city lord.

As for my younger brother, he is cheerful and not calm enough, so I let him go to the army to gain some experience. I plan to return the position of city lord to him when he knows he can lead the army. That’s why he didn’t come with me this time.”

Xiao Zuochen nodded in response, easing the originally subtle atmosphere. He picked up the dishes in the food box with chopsticks and tasted them while talking.

"Achao's temperament is indeed not stable enough, and sister's arrangement is correct. It is naturally the safest for sister to guard the position of city lord for him. Then what is the purpose of sister entering the palace this time?"

Wei Yang's hands, which were originally placed on his legs, suddenly clenched, and then slowly loosened.

"I did come to Tai'an City for something, and it's what we were just discussing."

Xiao Zuochen didn't quite understand and looked at Wei Yang with confusion.

"And the condition for becoming a city lord is not only to solve the case, but also to get married."

After Wei Yang finished speaking, he stared at Xiao Zuochen with his bright eyes without blinking.

Xiao Zuochen was also stunned. He didn't expect there was such a condition. He didn't know what to say for a moment. He knew Wei Yang's situation, but he thought she came to the palace this time to let the prince suppress those stubborn old men. After all, with Wei Yang's character, she would not compromise for the position of city lord.

"Well, the prince will help you solve this matter. After all, you took good care of him when you were in Wangyan City."

Wei Yang nodded.

"This does require his consent."

"You need his consent? What?"

"Sister plans to ask him to arrange a marriage for us."

"What!?"

Xiao Zuochen was completely shocked. This was totally beyond his expectations. He was so shocked that he stood up from his chair, and the chopsticks in his hand fell to the ground unconsciously.

"Do you know what you are talking about, sister?"

"Is Chenchen very resistant to this matter?"

Wei Yang did not answer Xiao Zuochen's question, but asked him a question in return.

Xiao Zuochen stood there in a daze, not knowing whether to nod or shake his head.

"I-I just never thought about it. I just think of Sister as a sister."

"Don't be nervous, Chenchen. You and I are just husband and wife in name only. Because you are loved by the people in Wangyan City, if you become my husband, those stubborn people in Wangyan City will definitely obey you and dare not cause trouble again. So, sister needs Chenchen's help.

You are now being detained in the palace by Xiao Zuoming in the name of mourning, and you cannot return to Wangyan City. Otherwise, there is no way for you to help my sister.

Besides, aren't your two concubines just in name only? Why can't you help my sister?"

Xiao Zuochen hesitated. Logically speaking, the person he should help the most was his elder sister. But he always felt that his relationship with his elder sister would become strange because of this.

"Chenchen..."

"Okay, I agree. But sister, I'm just trying to help you. I hope you won't treat your marriage as a joke. If one day you meet someone you really like, then we can get divorced."

"Okay, I'll listen to Chenchen."

After the morning court session, Xiao Zuoming's face was filled with pride. This was the most satisfying morning court session he had ever attended. Because when he announced the marriage proposal in the court, he thought that none of the ministers from Xiao Zuochen's party would dare to object.

After the court was dismissed, the ministers gathered together, looked at each other and shook their heads.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is acting more and more outrageous."

"Yes, if this continues, Tai'an will be completely changed!"

Of course, there are also a few ministers in Xiao Zuochen's party who are more open-minded.

"Everyone, don't be so pessimistic. Why don't you come to my house tonight and don't come back until you are drunk!"

Even the left prime minister who was passing by shouted at him.

"Hey? Zuo Xiang, don't leave so fast~ How about we go together tonight? Look, you don't want to help your son-in-law, but outsiders don't want you to help either~ So why worry about it? Why not have fun with us~"

When the Left Prime Minister heard Xiao Zuochen and his gang trying to bully him, he could not help but snort coldly and went home angrily.