Ignoring everyone's surprised looks, Xiao Jingchuan took Jiang Shuyu by the hand and slowly came to Emperor Shunqing and knelt down. He looked at Emperor Shunqing and said very seriously: "Father, I am attracted to General Jiang's only daughter Jiang Shuyu. I hope your majesty will grant my wish!"
"Jiang Shuyu? Jiang Shuyu..." Emperor Shunqing couldn't help but mutter to himself, surname Jiang? As he got closer, Emperor Shunqing looked at Jiang Shuyu with even greater shock.
She looked exactly like his adopted sister Jiang Lan. Yes, they were both daughters of the Jiang family, so it was normal for them to look alike. Emperor Shunqing couldn't help but adjust himself, but his eyes were always fixed on Jiang Shuyu, as if he was looking through her at someone else.
Looking at Jiang Shuyu's familiar appearance, Emperor Shunqing couldn't help but feel a sense of intimacy. In the past, he and Jiang Lan became sworn sisters, and they appreciated each other and became close friends. Ever since he sent Jiang Lan to marry, he could no longer find someone to motivate himself and point him in the right direction. He didn't expect that he would remember her in another way now. Is this God's will?
Jiang Zhongming looked at Emperor Shunqing in silence, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat, fearing that he would harbor a grudge against Jiang Shuyu. After all, the situation between Dongli Kingdom and Nanmo Kingdom was like fire and water, and Jiang Lan was no longer an existence that could be mentioned.
Thinking of this, Jiang Zhongming hurriedly stood up and looked at Emperor Shunqing and apologized:
"Your Majesty, please reconsider. My daughter is not yet of age, but His Royal Highness Prince Jing has already reached adulthood. Their marriage cannot be delayed any longer. His Royal Highness Prince Jing is a distinguished man, and he should marry a lady from a prominent family. My daughter has been unruly since she was young. How can she possibly win the favor of Prince Jing? I have already made plans. I will find a husband for my daughter in the future, so that I can protect her for a while!"
"This?..." Emperor Shunqing nodded in agreement. At present, only the eldest prince Xiao Jinze had a wife. Now that Xiao Jinrui had been granted a marriage, he didn't have to worry about it. Only Xiao Jingchuan had been away from home all year round, which had delayed his marriage. If he waited any longer, it would be inappropriate.
But he knew that Xiao Jingchuan's temper was very similar to Yunlan's. Once he made up his mind, no one could change it. He already owed him a lot. Now that he had finally met someone he liked, why would he be the bad guy?
Besides, considering Jiang Zhongming's attitude, if Jingchuan wants to marry the girl, he will probably have to put in a lot of effort! A smile flashed in Emperor Shunqing's eyes. He also wanted to see whether Xiao Jingchuan would eventually get the girl.
Emperor Shunqing pondered for a moment, then simply let it go. He then looked at Xiao Jingchuan meaningfully and said, "It's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. Even if I'm the emperor, I can't just grant you a marriage directly. I have to see what Lord Jiang thinks. As long as Lord Jiang agrees, and Shuyu has passed the coming-of-age ceremony, then I will grant you a marriage. This will be considered an explanation to Lord Jiang."
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. I am deeply grateful!" With the words of Emperor Shunqing, Jiang Zhongming felt a lot more relaxed. You know, even if the emperor granted the marriage, he would not say much. Now that the emperor has given him the opportunity, he naturally has to check for Jiang Shuyu.
As the saying goes, "A girl's life is like a rapeseed. If she lands on a fertile place, she will grow in the wind. If she lands on a thin place, her life will be ruined." When choosing a husband for a girl, there is no room for carelessness.
Listening to Jiang Zhongming's pointed words, Xiao Jingchuan couldn't help but frown. After all, they had fought side by side and shared life and death. He didn't expect that he would despise him so much behind his back.
Is General Jiang looking down on him for being old? Although he is several years older than Jiang Shuyu, he shouldn't say it so blatantly!
I didn't expect that he actually wanted to find a husband for Jiang Shuyu. Fortunately, I had foresight and took the initiative. Otherwise, I would have no place to cry!
Although the marriage has not been directly granted, what does it matter? As long as Jiang Shuyu has been labeled by me, it is the same as an engagement. When she reaches the age of 15, it will be the time for me to marry her. I will not let her go anyway.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your help." Xiao Jingchuan saw the ill intentions of Emperor Shunqing and understood them clearly. He immediately accepted the offer and then looked at Jiang Zhongming respectfully and said, "General Jiang is worried. I understand. In the days to come, I am ready to accept General Jiang's test at any time until he is relieved."
Jiang Zhongming naturally knew about Xiao Jingchuan's character. Not to mention his identity, he was indeed impeccable. But once he entered the royal family, it was like entering a deep sea. In this bottomless abyss, he had already lost his sister. How could he watch Jiang Shuyu jump in again!
If possible, he would rather choose an ordinary person for Jiang Shuyu, so that he can protect her throughout her life and live an ordinary life.
Jiang Zhongming stood in front of Jiang Shuyu, blocking Xiao Jingchuan's sight. Shuyu was still young, so he naturally couldn't let her be seduced by male beauty. When she reached the age of marriage, if Shuyu was still willing to choose to marry him, he would not stop her.
Jiang Shuyu naturally understood Jiang Zhongming's good intentions. Although she knew her feelings, at her age, she was not in a hurry.
Through the gap, Jiang Shuyu looked towards Xiao Jingchuan. Seeing his aggrieved look, she couldn't help but find it funny. But she also knew their feelings. Jiang Shuyu opened her red lips slightly and murmured softly: "If love lasts forever, why should we be together day and night?"
Knowing Jiang Shuyu's feelings, Xiao Jingchuan's eyes lit up. As long as the two of them were in love with each other, he would not back down no matter how long it took.
Concubine Yuan didn't expect that Xiao Jingchuan was also planning to take advantage of Jiang Shuyu, but after thinking about it, she realized that who wouldn't be jealous of the power in Jiang Zhongming's hands!
Although Emperor Shunqing did not directly grant the two of them a marriage, anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was just the emperor's bad taste. He was just waiting for Jiang Shuyu to reach the age of marriage, and then the marriage between the two would naturally come to fruition.
She didn't expect that Xie Yunlan had been dead for many years, but Emperor Shunqing still missed her and even showed favoritism to Xiao Jingchuan. It was really a headache that her ghost was still lingering around.
But now, not only did Xiao Jinrui fail to get Jiang Shuyu, but he also gave the position of the principal wife to an insignificant person. How could she swallow this anger? Thinking that Jiang Shuyu and she were not much different in age, Concubine Yuan quickly came up with an idea. She immediately looked at Emperor Shunqing and said:
"Since Prince Jing, the emperor's elder brother, hasn't even started a family yet, how can Prince Rui get ahead of him? Why not arrange for the two of them to get married first? After Prince Jing is married, Prince Rui's turn will come. This will be in accordance with ethics and there will be a first come, first served system. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Seeing Concubine Yuan's wishful thinking going so smoothly, Emperor Shunqing couldn't help but snort coldly, then looked at her and asked directly, "Are you sure you want to continue waiting?"
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