Gui Yuan

Wei Yao left the Imperial Garden and went to Anqing Hall. Emperor Xiangfeng had been waiting for him to reply in the Imperial Study, so that Feng Yu would not need to pass on the information, but directly brought people in.Seeing Wei Yao's joyful expression, he had figured it out, so he let go of his mood.

"Is Mr. An satisfied with this flower viewing party?"

Wei Yao saluted and replied: "The plum blossoms in the imperial garden are in full bloom. Thank you, the emperor, for giving me this opportunity to enjoy the flowers."

Emperor Xiangfeng was puzzled, Wei Yao was deliberately teasing him to talk about other things, but unfortunately, he was still taking this trick.Emperor Xiangfeng smiled helplessly: "Mr. An did this on purpose? You know what I mean."

Wei Yao smiled slightly, lowered his head and said, "At the banquet, the sons of various families chatted and drank happily. It was very lively, and few people paid attention to me."

What you said, could it be that you didn't get it right?Emperor Xiangfeng was puzzled, so he heard him continue, "So I went to the imperial garden to enjoy the flowers, and I happened to meet a young master, which made me very excited, and I can't forget it for a long time. I come here to ask His Majesty to help you."

It turns out that speaking too euphemistically and twistingly will really make people anxious to death, but fortunately Wei Yao opened his mouth, and it will be fine if he falls in love.

"Which son did Mr. An fall in love with?"

Wei Yao raised his head and said slowly, "It's from Zuo Xiang's family."

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After Wei Yao left, Emperor Xiangfeng pondered for a long time on the spot, until Feng Yu couldn't help urging: "Your Majesty, why don't you rest?"

Emperor Xiangfeng said: "Ning Qing, the son of Zuo Xiang's family, used to be the prince's accompanying student, but he didn't enter the court for some reason. I heard that now he hangs out with some dudes in the imperial capital. There is nothing I can do about it, how could Wei Yao fall in love with such a person, I really can't think about it."

Feng Yu didn't care about these, he only knew that the emperor's health was important, and he said with relief: "My servant heard that Mr. Ning's qualifications are mediocre but his appearance is first-class. Maybe it's the Duke of the country who just likes this?"

Emperor Xiangfeng thought about it, and it made sense, the so-called food and sex, Wei Yao is also a man, and some bad habits are normal.

"Forget it, I agree and I agree, his marriage is a foregone conclusion, and I have forgotten one of my concerns." Emperor Xiangfeng got up, and was about to ask someone to change his clothes, when the little eunuch came to report: "Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince seeks an audience. "

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In the early morning of the next day, after all the discussions were over, the Right Minister Ding Chongan repeated the old tune: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has been crowned for two years, and the East Palace is still empty. I hope that Your Majesty will pay attention to the state and order us to plan a marriage for the Prince."

The crown prince has always been valued by the emperor, and Emperor Xiangfeng would not express anything when the marriage was mentioned, but today he was uncharacteristically, and said with a smile: "The crown prince came to ask me for a marriage last night, and I didn't know it. Let me know."

His Highness and ministers whispered among themselves, discussing in low voices which daughter was favored by the crown prince.

Emperor Xiangfeng focused his gaze on Ning Kecheng, and said with a smile, "It's the daughter of Zuo Xiang's family."

For a moment, everyone looked at Ning Kecheng with envy, and before Ning Kecheng could react to thank him, Emperor Xiangfeng continued: "I have also remembered the marriage of An Guogong for a long time, and it happened that An Guogong also asked me for it last night. What's more, the gift of marriage is actually from Zuo Xiang's family."

The courtiers all envied, Prime Minister Zuo had burnt incense for several lifetimes, and won the honor of this noble lady.

Ning Kecheng didn't understand, and said embarrassingly: "Kechen only has one daughter."

Emperor Xiangfeng smiled and said: "I know that the crown prince is asking for your daughter, but An Guogong is asking for your son. There is nothing wrong with that."

It was only then that everyone understood that Duke An was a broken sleeve. No wonder he didn't talk about a son and a half daughter, and didn't even have a concubine, so it made sense.

Ning Kecheng thought of Ning Qing, and couldn't help but be puzzled: "But the dog and An Guogong have no relationship, and they are both men, the fact that the marriage was granted..."

Emperor Xiangfeng didn't take it seriously: "Hey, my Great Wei has a precedent of marrying a male wife. Why not? According to Mr. An, he and Mr. Ling met by chance at the flower viewing party yesterday. They fell in love at first sight and asked me to marry you. An Guogong has worked hard for the country and the people, there is no reason to reject him because of this."

The reasoning is such a reasoning, but when things happen in my own family, I can't always say it so grandly.Ning Ke Chengzheng asked for love, Emperor Xiangfeng changed his face, and said first: "Master Ning, I have not given you a marriage since I became the throne, and now I have granted you two graces at once, you should know how to measure it."

What the emperor said was a warning in disguise, and Ning Kecheng was speechless.Seeing that he stopped talking, Emperor Xiangfeng softened his face again: "A while ago, I drew up an imperial decree, and sent a ceremonial officer to your house to proclaim the decree before going to court. Qin Yan, after you go back, make plans with the two families for the date and marriage matters Be careful, if something goes wrong, I only ask you."

Qin Yan is the minister of the Ministry of Rites. Hearing what the emperor said, he quickly knelt down and accepted the order.Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Emperor Xiangfeng's words are for everyone to hear. This marriage is a certainty and there is no way to change it.

When he came down to the court, several officials who used to be friends surrounded Ning Ke to congratulate him. He said congratulations and congratulations, and he was dizzy and dizzy when he heard that, so he finally dismissed the group of people.

"The kindness of the Tian family is too late to be envied by others, but Ning Xiang is unmoved. He really is upright."

When Ning Ke turned her head, it turned out to be Ding Chong'an.Ding Chong'an and him are not like water and fire, let alone have a close relationship. They have always been in harmony with each other, so they would never think that they would say such words to him today.

"Right Prime Minister." Ning Ke Cheng bowed to him, "It happened suddenly, I really haven't figured it out yet, I don't have those thoughts, I hope the Right Prime Minister will forgive me."

Ding Chong'an walked side by side with him, and said with a smile: "I understand, Prime Minister Zuo only has this son, and it's reasonable to be reluctant to part with him, but everything has to be taken lightly."

After Ding Chong'an finished speaking, he took a step first, Ning Ke took two steps and then stopped, turned his head to look at the magnificent palace wall, and continued walking.

Ning Qing had been taught a few days ago, and settled down a bit. He was reading in his room when he suddenly heard Lin Rong's terrified cry, from far and near.

Lin Rong pawed at the door frame, out of breath: "My lord, my lord, the palace sent someone to announce the decree."

Although Ning Qing knew it well, she didn't want to come so soon, she stood up and said, "Father is not in the mansion right now, but etiquette can't be neglected, you go and inform Xiaotao, let her take the young lady to the front hall."

Lin Rong still lost his mind, just listened to Ning Qing, and hurriedly said, "Yes, I'll go now, little one."

Ning Qing changed her clothes and went to the front hall with the others to receive the order.

After everyone knelt down, the official of the ceremony announced the decree: "Fengtian Chengyun Emperor's edict said: Ning Huan, the daughter of the left minister Ning Kecheng, was granted the title of Yide, and she behaved elegantly and elegantly. Ji Fangnian is waiting for the word Jingui. Today, the decree is to grant marriage, which refers to the crown prince Zhu Yuzheng, who will be bestowed with a book and obedience, and remember the rules. I respect this."

After listening, Ning Qing smiled, took the imperial decree with both hands, and thanked him: "Chen Ningqing and his younger sister Ning Huan thank Your Majesty for your kindness."

Ning Qingfang was about to get up and exchange greetings with the ceremonial officer, when he saw the little eunuch behind him bring up a wooden box, opened it and there was another imperial edict.He couldn't figure it out for a while, and now he can only listen to the order first.

He only listened to the official face and said without changing his expression: "Fengtian Chengyun Emperor's edict said: Ning Qing, the son of Zuo Xiang Ning Kecheng, is a man of integrity. His talents and virtues originated in the Imperial Academy. "

Ning Qing lowered her head, and couldn't help teasing in her heart: Is this talking about me? The imperial decree really doesn't care whether it's good or bad, and it's forced to go up.

"An Guogong Wei Yao has devoted himself to his duties for the country and the people. He has not had a wife in his recent years. He is specially married to the two of you. I hope that you two will be of the same heart and one mind, and give your best to the country. Don't betray my wishes. I admire this. "

The word "qin" was like a final word, and it split Ning Qing into a tender one.Wei Yao?He didn't know where to start. He met Wei Yao at the flower viewing party that day. Although Wei Yao didn't say anything on the face, the two of them had a quarrel because of what they said in Jukezhai. Yao did not know what it meant.

Everyone had been lying on the ground for a long time, and after a while of silence, Ning Huan carefully looked up at her brother, she was worried that Ning Qing would be too shocked and lose his manners.

The ceremonial officer coughed twice and said, "Young Master Ning, do you accept the order?"

Even though there were hundreds of reluctances in his heart, it wasn't the moment of attack, he slowly straightened up, and took the imperial edict: "My lord, thank you for your kindness."

The ceremonial officer was very knowledgeable, he only said a few words of congratulations and left first. The people in the room looked at each other and didn't know what to do.

Ning Qing's face was fine, and she said calmly: "Okay, you should go and get busy, don't get stuck here."

The crowd dispersed, and Ning Huan stayed behind. Just as she was about to speak, Ning Qing smiled and took her hand: "You are finally getting married. There must be many things to do when the prince is married. You will be busy in the future. Take advantage of the time now." rest."

"Brother..." Ning Huan hesitated to speak, but Ning Qing comforted, "You don't have to worry about me, I'll discuss with Dad when he comes back, you go back to your room first."

Helpless, Ning Huan could only listen to him, and followed Xiaotao back to the room.

When Ning Kecheng came back, she heard the news from the housekeeper, Bo Na, and asked, "Where is that young master now?"

"I'm waiting for you in the hall."

Ning Kecheng originally thought that Ning Qing would definitely refuse to do so, at least she would go to him to complain, but after meeting someone, she didn't want him to be so indifferent.

"Father, you are back."

"En." Ning Kecheng handed the cloak to He Bo, sat down and looked at him, "I also only found out when I heard His Majesty say it when I went to court today. What are you going to do?"

"I know that father must not have known about the sudden incident." Ning Qing understood that his father said this because he was afraid that he would misunderstand.Although his father didn't want to see him on weekdays, it was a matter of deep love and responsibility, and no one knew it better than him.

"Now that the imperial decree has been issued, there is no other way but to obey the decree. Besides, even if my son wants to disobey the decree, isn't he afraid that you will break my leg?" Ning Qing joked.

Ning Kecheng was speechless for a while, and said after a long time: "You are so considerate of the overall situation, as a father, I am very pleased."

Ning Qing waited for his father just to show his attitude, now that he finished speaking, he saluted and left.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, Ning Qing leaned on the couch and thought things through.

Wei Yao's return to the imperial capital this time was mostly for the purpose of marrying a wife. No matter what he meant, His Majesty was already very anxious. He wished that he could get married as soon as possible and live in the imperial capital.The matter of marrying a man was probably Wei Yao's own idea, and naturally it was not because he really liked it. Wei Yao probably knew his own situation like a mirror, and he didn't want to delay the daughter of a good family, so he came to delay him.