Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

Jiang Ningwan quickly walked around to the Ling family's gate, pulled Ling Chaowen in, and immediately closed the door.

"What's going on? Why are the two of them fighting outside?"

Ling Chaowen was also confused. "I don't know. I heard a commotion outside, and when I came over to see what was going on, they were already fighting."

"From the sound of it, it seems like someone is here to propose marriage."

Jiang Ningwan frowned, "You still have the time to watch the fun? This is targeting Jin Lan!"

It would have been fine if Leng Yan had proposed to Ling Jinlan, but now Zhou Jingxuan has inexplicably appeared.

Ling Chaowen was stunned for a moment and put down the melon seeds in his hand. "What about Guan Jinlan? Let them fight."

"Anyway, I won't agree to the marriage proposal."

Jiang Ningwan was worried, "If only it were that simple."

"Jinlan didn't show up today, right?"

Ling Chaowen shook his head. "She didn't show up. She doesn't like to watch the fun."

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan walked out, "I'll go get rid of them. Close the door and don't let Jinlan out."

When he walked out of the gate, Zhou Jingxuan was tidying up his clothes and walking to the gate with his head held high and chest puffed out like a winner.

When Zhou Jingxuan saw Jiang Ningwan coming out, he was stunned for a moment, and a hint of panic flashed across his face.

"General Jiang, you are here too."

Jiang Ningwan leaned against the doorway with her arms folded across her chest, preventing him from entering. "What are you doing here?"

Zhou Jingxuan straightened his clothes and said, "I'm here to propose marriage."

"Who gave you permission to propose marriage? Are you in the Zhou family such a joke when it comes to marriage proposals? Have you forgotten so quickly about the time you went to the Duke's Mansion to propose marriage?"

Jiang Ningwan frowned. These two siblings from the Zhou family were more shameless than each other.

"If Leng Yan can come, why can't I? A gentleman loves a beautiful lady, it's human nature. I hope General Jiang will help me!" Zhou Jingxuan clasped his fists and said sincerely.

Jiang Ningwan just felt sick.

"I don't agree, and Jinlan won't agree either. Go back."

Zhou Jingxuan wanted to say something else, but Jiang Ningwan gave him a cold look, which made Zhou Jingxuan dare not say a word.

Who made him still the deputy general of Lingwei Army?

It would have been fine if he had just been a punching bag for others to practice martial arts in Ling Weijun, but Jiang Ningwan didn't drive him away from Ling Weijun even though he was beaten with a military stick every now and then.

Deliberately keep him and torture him.

Zhou Jingxuan could only accept his fate and leave.

Jiang Ningwan then had Leng Yan sent back.

But Leng Yan's old injuries had not yet healed and he had new injuries, so he had to stay in the clinic for a while.

Jiang Ningwan even went to the Leng family specifically to make her position clear: it was impossible for the Ling family to marry into the Leng family.

I hope Leng Yan will stop bothering Ling Jinlan.

Naturally, it also carries a hint of threat.

Zhou Jingxuan was even easier to deal with. Just find a fault with him in the barracks and give him a beating with a military stick and he would behave himself.

I thought this was the end of the matter.

Unexpectedly, the news of the two men fighting over Ling Jinlan spread within two days and even reached the palace.

That day, someone was sent from the palace to deliver a message.

Said it was urgent.

Jiang Ningwan hurried to Yongning Palace.

Seeing that my aunt and Qin Wenli both looked solemn, it seemed that the matter was serious.

"What happened?"

Qin Wenli poured her a cup of tea and said, "Leng Yan and Zhou Jingxuan had a fight over Ling Jinlan, and the matter has come to the attention of the emperor."

"The two families are now at loggerheads."

"The Emperor feels that this matter not only damages the reputation of both families, but also tarnishes Jinlan's reputation, so he intends to grant her a marriage."

"The imperial decree granting marriage will probably come down soon."

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan stood up suddenly and almost knocked over the teacup on the table.

"Marriage?"

"What does Guan Jinlan have to do with them fighting?"

I knew that if they fought in front of the Ling family's gate, nothing good would happen, but I didn't expect them to be waiting here.

How is this different from forced marriage?

"My father feels that this matter is too embarrassing and has damaged Jinlan's reputation. Granting her a marriage is a way to restore her reputation and is a great honor."

Jiang Ningwan was filled with anger.

Bullshit honor!

"Who does the Emperor intend to marry?"

Qin Wenli shook his head solemnly, "It hasn't been decided yet. They said they would let Jinlan choose for herself."

Jiang Ningwan slammed his clenched fist down on the table, "How ridiculous!"

"It's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. Even if Jinlan's father is gone, she still has a brother. How can the emperor grant a marriage just like that? How can he interfere with other people's marriages like this!"

Qin Wenli was slightly startled and quickly made a shushing gesture, "Be careful with your words!"

"You are usually very cautious, how can you say such things!"

"If someone with ulterior motives heard this, would you still want to keep your head?"

Jiang Ningwan was irritated and looked solemn. "Jinlan has suffered so much. She is not well-liked by the noble families in Kyoto. What kind of families are the Zhou and Leng families? Will they treat her well?"

"If I marry her there, wouldn't that be like throwing her into a fire pit?"

"I finally returned to Kyoto, but before I could even enjoy a few days of peace, my life would be over if I got married."

Jiang Ningwan clenched her fists tightly. She would never agree to this marriage!

Concubine Rong also sighed and said, "Yes, that child has suffered so much in the North. Even if she wants to marry, she must choose a good family. The two from the Zhou family and the Leng family are not good sons-in-law."

But Qin Wenli felt helpless, "But the emperor has made up his mind and is already drafting the imperial decree to grant the marriage."

"I can't help it."

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan gritted her teeth and said, "I'll try."

The emperor doesn't allow her to attend court, so now she can't know anything at the first time, and she can only beg for mercy again.

Qin Wenli quickly said, "I'll go with you."

The two immediately went to the imperial study to ask to see the emperor.

But the eunuch in the imperial study said that the emperor went to Fengqi Palace.

Jiang Ningwan couldn't wait any longer, not knowing when the imperial decree granting the marriage would come down, so she could only bite the bullet and go to Fengqi Palace.

They came to the outside of Fengqi Palace to ask for an audience, and Eunuch Hai led them inside.

I saw many wedding dresses hanging in Fengqi Palace. The queen was choosing them herself, while the emperor was sitting beside her drinking tea.

"Greetings to the Emperor, the Queen Mother."

"Your Highness, Your Majesty."

The two of them saluted respectfully.

The emperor looked up and said, "Get up."

"What's the important matter that brought you here specifically to the Queen?"

Jiang Ningwan quickly spoke up, "Your Majesty, Jinlan was injured in the north and has a chronic illness. She is now weak and has been taking medication all year round. I'm afraid it's not suitable for them to get married."

"If her illness can't be cured, won't it delay others?"

The emperor listened and said nonchalantly: "In this case, they should get married sooner. I will grant her the marriage and will not wrong her."

"Originally, I thought, let her choose for herself."

"But now I feel that the Zhou family is more suitable. Although Zhou Jingxuan is a little older, he has established his career. He has promised to marry only one person in this life and not take concubines. Without anyone vying for his favor and causing jealousy, I believe there will be peace in the harem."

"You can rest assured!"

It is such a great honor to have the emperor grant you a marriage.

For this alone, they should feel honored.

Jiang Ningwan's heart sank, and she exchanged glances with Qin Wenli, who quickly spoke, "Father, isn't this a little unfair to the Zhou family?"

The queen beside her slowly walked over and sat down, then took over the conversation: "Don't worry, the Zhou family likes Jinlan very much."

"I will also treat Jinlan well."

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan felt even more uneasy. If Jin Lan fell into the hands of the Queen, what good fate would she have?

"emperor……"

She wanted to persuade him again.

But the emperor looked dissatisfied, "The queen has said so, what are you still worried about?"

"Do you still think I'm meddling in your affairs?"