A life of ups and downs is pure joy

Tao Baiwan walked out of the Qifeng Palace with a smile on his face. Bao Chi, the Empress's maid, looked at the eldest princess's back with disgust, and then signaled the maid at the door to close the door.

"Why are you so happy, Nannan?"

The wet nurse who had been waiting for Tao Baiwan for a long time was standing in the long alley with a worried look on her face. But when she saw the young master's happy face, she became curious.

"Nurse, you'll never guess why the Queen summoned me. Hahahahahaha, Third Brother is truly a divine fortune teller. Let's go back to the mansion."

Tao Baiwan was in a good mood and called his wet nurse and several maids, then strode towards the exit of the palace.

In the Imperial Library, the emperor looked at his third and fourth sons for a long time, and then asked slowly.

"Is this a good or bad marriage with the Xiang family? What do you two think?"

Ning Junze looked up at his father in surprise, and then looked at his third brother.

"Is the emperor referring to Lord Xiao and Huan... Changping?"

Ning Junze didn't know why his father mentioned what happened a few years ago.

"Yesterday, your mother came to me to arrange a marriage for General Xiao's legitimate daughter."

The emperor said thoughtfully.

“Who will it be given to?”

Ning Junze saw that Ning Chengxian hadn't spoken, so he asked again.

"Lin Ancai, General Luo Feng, appointed by me personally."

After the emperor finished speaking, he continued to look at his two sons, the two most outstanding and intelligent among the many princes.

"An Cai has been a good boy since childhood, and now he is also a good general leading troops in battle. General Xiao's legitimate daughter is full of talent and is lovely. She is a perfect match for him."

Ning Junze said.

"Old Four, do you mean this marriage can be granted?"

The emperor looked at Ning Junze and asked.

"Father, the Fourth Emperor's analysis is indeed reasonable. Since she is the Queen Mother's niece, she must be the most suitable match. General Luo Feng is definitely the most suitable."

Ning Chengxian slowly spoke at this time.

"Oh? The third brother also agrees with this?"

The emperor looked at his third son with great interest, which was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"The combination of the general and the prime minister is a good thing. It shows that our Dasheng Kingdom cultivates both civil and military talents. Only when the ministers love each other can a country become stronger. Previously, General Lin Mufeng guarded Yinan, which prevented the Nanbang Kingdom from making rash moves and the people were able to live and work in peace. Now General Luo Feng guards Tianmen County, and the borders of the Three Kingdoms are all safe. Therefore, the Lin family has made an indelible contribution. Tianmen County now cannot do without General Luo Feng, just like Yinan cannot do without General Lin Mufeng. Therefore, since General Luo Feng is being married, he must choose the most outstanding woman."

After Ning Chengxian finished speaking, Ning Junze looked at his third brother in shock.

"Third brother..." Ning Junze hadn't finished speaking when Ning Chengxian continued.

"I feel that the mere status of the daughter of a Grand Marshal is not enough to be worthy of General Luo Feng, so I boldly ask your Majesty to grant her a title that can highlight her status, so that she can be worthy of our Dasheng's heroic general."

"Hahahahahaha... Third Brother, you really are my good son."

After hearing what Ning Chengxian said, the emperor burst into laughter, and then pointed at his son meaningfully and said.

Ning Junze and Ning Chengxian left the Imperial Library together, and walked side by side towards the Imperial Concubine's Palace.

Ning Junze walked in silence all the way and then stopped.

"Brother, why are you doing this?"

Ning Junze asked.

"What's wrong with me? Don't you also agree to this arranged marriage?"

Ning Chengxian asked with a smile.

"After what you said today, An Cai will have to guard the border forever like the second uncle of the Lin family. An Cai is only nineteen years old."

Ning Junze has always favored the Lin family and has no interest in the throne, so he was a little angry at this time.

"General Luo Feng is a good commander who can lead troops in battle. He should be tempered while he is still young. He will surely reach the same status as a duke or marquis in the future. The Lin family army must always protect the Great Sheng Dynasty. Only in this way can the emperor rest assured."

Ning Chengxian patted Ning Junze's shoulder and said, "Let's go. Mother has been waiting for us for a long time."

Ning Junze shook his head helplessly. He knew very well that his father was on guard against the Lin family. If Lin Mutang had not been injured, the Lin family army would have gradually moved to Yinnan and Tianmen. The emperor would never allow him to enter and leave Jinhan City freely.

In October of the same year, the emperor sent a marriage decree to the Xiao Mansion, conferring the title of Princess Nan on Xiao Qiannan, the daughter of General Xiao, and marrying her to Lin Ancai, the son of Lin Mutang, General Luofeng. The wedding date was set for the eighth day of April the following year.

Seven days later, the emperor's edict arrived in Luofeng City, and Princess Nan granted Lin Ancai a marriage. General Luofeng was young and promising, and had made many military achievements, so he handed over the important position of guarding Tianmen County in Dasheng to Lin Ancai, and he was not allowed to enter the capital without the emperor's edict.

After sending away the eunuch who came to convey the imperial edict, He Su angrily slammed the imperial edict on the table.

"This is simply too much. My second brother has already stayed in Yinan for Dasheng and has been unable to reunite with his family. Now you want me, Ancai, to repeat my second brother's mission. General, what are you thinking?"

He Su turned to look at Lin Mutang who had been silent and asked.

"The Lin family has been loyal to the imperial family for generations. This is the will of the emperor, so we should accept it. Loyalty is loyalty no matter where it is."

Lin Mutang picked up the imperial edict that He Su had thrown on the table, looked at it for a long time, and then said.

"General..."

He Su wanted to continue speaking.

"Nan'er is a good child. It's a blessing for Ancai to marry her. You are her mother. It's time to work hard from today. It will be hard for you."

Lin Mutang stood up, patted He Su on the shoulder and said, then took the imperial edict and left the front hall.

He Su looked at her husband's back and felt helpless. She was just angry about this matter, but the one who was most heartbroken was probably this old general who had suffered countless injuries in his life.

Xiao Mansion in Jinhan City.

Xiao Qiannan held Lin Qinghuan's arm and sat comfortably with her in the Chenyu Courtyard, admiring the phoenix-eye flowers. Ever since the marriage decree was delivered to the Xiao Mansion, the little girl was happy every day while eating and reading, and even woke up with a smile while sleeping.

"Sister-in-law, I feel that I am the happiest person in the world now."

Xiao Qiannan said softly, then leaned her head on Lin Qinghuan's shoulder and said.

"As long as you and An Cai are doing well, I'll be happy too. I'm relieved to have you taking care of my careless brother. In the future, please give us a few more children and grandchildren to liven up the Lin family. Grandma loves a lively atmosphere."

Lin Qinghuan gently patted her sister-in-law's face and said that she knew that after the two of them got married in early April, a new marriage decree would be delivered.

"Okay, I'm going to give Brother Ancai lots of children, and I'm also going to be filial to Grandma Lin, Uncle Lin, and Aunt He on behalf of my sister-in-law."

Xiao Qiannan reached out to take the phoenix-eye flower that Jinyun had picked for her, and gently inserted it into Lin Qinghuan's bun.

"Sister-in-law, big brother might even be willing to move here from Luofeng City for you. Look, this Fengmu Flower can survive even if it leaves Luofeng City."

"Well, my husband treats me very well. I know it in my heart."

Lin Qinghuan smiled and said.

"Well, sister-in-law, look how beautiful that piece is."

Xiao Qiannan pointed to the distance and said.