Adoption brings disaster

Since I was the boss, the escorts in charge didn't dare to force me to drink. But I was a boss after all, and I always had to socialize, so I drank quite a bit of wine.

Fortunately, although I drank too much this time, I didn't act crazy. Maybe it was because I was not familiar with this group of people, and I felt unsafe and didn't dare to act crazy in front of outsiders.

As for the exact reason, I don't know. Although I drank some wine today, I gradually sobered up. When I returned to the pavilion, apart from feeling a little nauseous, I didn't feel any other discomfort.

I didn't drink much, but Xiao Tao was guilty of a terrible crime. I looked at Xiao Tao, who was already drunk and unconscious, and I was so angry that my temples were throbbing.

He wanted to pick up the poisonous anaconda and whip Xiaotao several times, but he couldn't bear it in the end. He could only have someone feed Xiaotao some sobering soup and let her rest.

It is said that Qiushou and Dongzang did have feelings for the two men, but women of this era were reserved and they would not, and could not, say such words themselves.

When they saw me asking, their eyes were burning and they said that it was up to the master to arrange.

Seeing them like this, I also felt like playing around, so I started teasing Qiushou and Dongzang with some words.

"Though these two are young and promising, they're not as good as the two sitting next to them." I pretended to think, "Even the people drinking with them, I think you've noticed the autumn harvest and winter storage. Why don't you just marry them?"

As soon as these words came out, Qiushou and Dongzang's eyes were clearly unhappy. They lowered their heads and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "This servant is reluctant to leave the master. I just want to serve the master for a few more years. Please grant this wish."

I laughed when I heard this. If you like me, I have no way to repay you, so I can only pledge my love to you. If you don't like me, I have no way to repay you, so I will work like a slave in the next life to repay you.

They are both shy, so I can only say this in my heart and tell it to His Majesty the Seventh Prince as a joke, but I can't say it in front of them. If I say it, I'm afraid they will have to find a place to hang themselves.

Seeing that they both had someone in their hearts, I stopped teasing them and pretended to be regretful, saying, "I really like the person next to them, but it's a pity that our horoscopes are not very compatible."

When the two heard this, their eyes lit up with joy and they stammered twice, wanting to say something but didn't say it.

I knew what they were thinking, so I added, "Those two are a perfect match for you. Besides, you're not young anymore. If you pick one, you might be too old. Why not just settle on these two?"

Qiushoudongzang's face was filled with shyness when he heard this, and the excitement in his eyes was about to overflow.

Seeing they liked each other, I was naturally happy too, so I told them my plan for them, "Qiu Shou, the man you're marrying is from the farm and has studied in the academy. I've prepared a piece of land for you as a dowry. Dong Zang, your future husband, works in the escort agency. There's a knife in the palace's armory that would be perfect for him. You can bring it with you when you get married."

Qiushou and Dongzang's marriage was settled. I looked at Chunyu again, recalling today's banquet. Chunyu never left my side during the whole process. Even when I asked her to pour the wine, she quietly handed it to the person next to her and did not move at all.

Seeing her like this, I knew in my heart that she definitely didn't like him, so I asked, "Chun Yu, do you like anyone? You are more stable than the others, so I can't see through your mind."

"I already have someone I like, and I hope Your Highness will help me get married." Chunyu knelt down and begged when she saw me asking.

I was a little surprised by Chunyu's straightforwardness. For a woman of this era, if others heard what she said, she would definitely be branded as a slut.

I also understand that reputation is a threat in this era, so when I heard her say that, I quickly waved my hand and closed the doors and windows tightly to prevent anyone from hearing what she said.

The Taoist priest was on the roof every day, so he naturally heard what was said, and was so frightened that he hurried to leave. The Taoist priest was so surprised that he made a noise when he left.

However, the Taoist priest is a very upright person and naturally would not talk about others behind their backs, so I don’t care much about it. I am only concerned about Chunyu’s marriage.

I chuckled and asked, "Who has won Chunyu's favor? Is it someone at today's banquet or a guard in this palace? Tell me boldly. Just because you have the courage to pursue happiness, I will use my power to force you to do whatever you want."

Qiushoudongzang was also surprised, but seeing that I was not annoyed but supported her, they started to speculate.

Qiu Shou said, "Could it be Doctor Hu from the Imperial Hospital? Every time Sister Chunyu feels unwell, it's this doctor who sees her. He's also very affectionate towards Sister Chunyu. No matter how busy he is, he always comes to the pavilion to treat her whenever she feels unwell."

I know this Imperial Physician Hu. According to the rules, he is not qualified to take my pulse or that of His Highness the Seventh Prince.

So the first time I saw him panting as he carried a medicine box into Qianqiu Pavilion, I stopped him and asked him about it. After seeing him more often, we gradually became familiar with each other. He also went to the Poor Medical Clinic to help out in his spare time, so he was a good person to trust.

Dong Zang continued, "Sister doesn't like this kind of weak and effeminate person. I've noticed for a long time that Sister and the patrolling Guard Wang are in love. Every time Guard Wang passes the door of our pavilion, he stretches his head to look inside. I heard he was even punished for this."

I don't have much impression of this guard Wang. I just remember that there was a very handsome one among the guards. When they were alone, the other guards loved to tease him.

Every time I hear their conversation, I find it very interesting.

This man has a good temper. If Chunyu marries him and lets General Lu take care of him, it won't be long before the couple can live a happy life.

I was very satisfied with both of them, so I said, "Doctor Hu knows how to care for people, and Captain Wang is handsome and has an interesting personality. Which one do you want, Chunyu?"

Without waiting for Chunyu's reply, I continued my analysis, "I think Doctor Hu is better. As the saying goes, the most unforgettable thing in the world is that beauty leaves the mirror and flowers leave the trees. No matter how beautiful a face is, it will eventually grow old and ugly. But the older you get, the more you love someone."

Speaking of which, Chunyu was a little strange today. Why did we tease her like this? Normally, she would have a serious face and told us not to talk anymore, or she would be like Qiu Shoudong Zang, who was reluctant to accept the invitation. But when Chunyu heard it, she just frowned and said nothing.

Looking at her like that, I understood who her so-called crush was, and said, "You and your brother from the Wang family are already engaged, and you're childhood sweethearts. In terms of talent, appearance, and status, none of them today, including Doctor Hu and Guard Wang, can compare. But is he willing to marry you, the daughter of a criminal who would hinder his official position? I won't let you be his concubine."

Seeing that I agreed, Chunyu hurriedly said, "He is willing. He has told me that he will come to ask for marriage from His Highness in the next few days. He wants to marry me off in a formal ceremony."

Chunyu's eyes were filled with pain. In this era, such a secret marriage was considered unvirtuous of women, and she was the one who said it. However, Qiushou and Dongzang did not notice this. They were just happy that she could marry into a wealthy family.

Qiu Shou said excitedly: "Wow, sister will be an official's wife in the future."

Dong Zang's eyes sparkled with envy as he said, "I heard that this brother Wang is a man of both military and civil talents. He was an official in the Northern Frontier Army, and became the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture after returning to the capital. I also heard that he will be promoted soon because of his merits with the Four Sacred Fruits. Sister, when you become successful in the future, don't forget us sisters."

Although I don't have much contact with this brother from the Wang family, I always feel very comfortable and naturally satisfied.

But many people in the Northern Army dislike him, and this concerns me deeply.

"Have you thought it through?" I said, staring straight at Chunyu. "These military ruffians are the purest. They must have done something wrong to show their dislike so openly. Besides, I've asked around, and everyone in the army, whether they know General Wang or not, all dislikes him. This shows he has hidden problems. So, are you sure you want to marry him?"

"Your Highness is very close to the Seventh Prince, so I trust the Seventh Prince. But I have known Brother Wang since childhood, and I believe he is not the kind of person you say he is."

Chunyu's words were quite hurtful. If I continued to say it, it would seem that I was biased against General Wang.

Besides, I gave them the power to choose. These are their own choices. Even if they don’t live well, they can’t blame me.

Thinking of this, I won’t say much. At this moment, the manager came hurriedly to report that the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture wanted to see him.

I looked at General Wang in front of me and asked doubtfully, "With your current position, I'm afraid you can't enter the palace at will, right?"

"Your Highness, some time ago, bandits in the capital caused trouble due to the Four Sacred Fruits, resulting in several deaths. The Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple investigated for a long time without success. Fortunately, I was able to capture the culprit," said General Wang. "Your Majesty, because of my meritorious service, has granted me a request. This is why I am honored to enter the palace to pay my respects to Your Highness."

I have a different feeling every time I see General Wang. This time he seems even warmer, and his smile is as refreshing as a spring breeze. Even though he is the pig that stole my cabbages, I still can't feel disgusted when looking at him.

"Chunyu has already told me about you and Chunyu." I said straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, General Wang, who was standing, immediately knelt down, looked at Chunyu with deep affection, and said, "I was already engaged to Sister Chunyu, but her family suffered a great disaster. Otherwise, we would have been a perfect couple long ago."

I didn't see him as the bad guy that the Seventh Prince and the soldiers described him as, but after all, he had taken my cabbage, so I kept a straight face and asked, "Chun Yu is only a wife, not a concubine. You know this clearly."

Upon hearing this, General Wang said without hesitation, "Our Wang family's ancestral motto is that couples should be together for life. Sister Chunyu will marry me as my wife, not as a concubine. I will not take a concubine."

I didn't believe this, so I turned to look at Chunyu, and Chunyu nodded in agreement.

Seeing Chunyu agree, I knew that what he said must be true. Besides, such a smart person would definitely not use something that can be checked at any time to deceive me.

It is extremely rare to be together as a couple in this life, which makes me like General Wang very much.

But I am Chunyu's family, and no matter how much I like her, I have to support her, so I said viciously: "You can only know the face of a person, not the heart. Who knows what you are thinking in your heart? But if you dare to break the oath we made for this life together, I will never let you go. You know that whether it is in the martial arts world or in the court, I still have the strength to deal with you."

"Your Highness, please rest assured. If I become the ungrateful person, I will cut myself off from the world without your intervention." General Wang said, "Your Highness, I have a humble request."

When I heard that, I thought he was asking for something, so I felt unhappy and sneered, "Speak."

"Sister Chunyu has suffered a lot since she was a child. I want to give her a grand marriage."

"Don't worry, His Highness the Seventh Prince and I have prepared dowries for them. Although they are not much, they are not shabby either."

"Everyone in the capital knows that the two princes are kind and generous to me, so the dowry is naturally generous. However, Sister Chunyu is alone now without a family, so she will inevitably be looked down upon when she gets married."

It was obvious what General Wang said. He wanted me to adopt Chunyu as my adopted daughter. However, because of my relationship with the Seventh Prince, if I adopted Chunyu as my adopted daughter, it would inevitably cause trouble for the Seventh Prince. I also had to be on guard against others.

"It's a simple matter. Li Er now manages the escort agency and the poor medical clinic. There are also several children at the New Farmer School who have gained some fame and are also listening to Li Er. Li Er is also a well-known figure in the capital. Moreover, he himself has a reputation. If Chunyu marries as Li Er's sister, others will only look up to her and definitely not look down on her."

"Your Highness is thoughtful and I admire you." General Wang said with his head lowered. I could no longer see the ruthlessness and unwillingness in his eyes.

After chatting with General Wang for a few more words, I sent him away and decided that Chunyu would be Li Er's sister. Naturally, General Wang should discuss this marriage with Li Er, and I only needed to pay the money.

As soon as General Wang left, I said, "I can't control your brother Wang. Although I do have ways to deal with him, if I confront him because of you, I'll be in the wrong. I think you understand this."

"I understand. When I was little, my father always said, 'You can't talk about victory without talking about defeat.' I wasn't naive enough to think that marrying a brother from the Wang family would guarantee a life of happiness and contentment," Chun Yu said. "But I also know that a good life is earned. Although I'm a woman, I live my life for myself. Your Highness, please rest assured."

Seeing that Chunyu had made up her mind, I didn't say much. After arranging everything, I let them go. The three of them were so happy now that they even ignored the rules of the palace. They found a corner and started chattering.

Predict what will happen in the future, and listen to the next decomposition.