Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Chapter 31 Marriage dispute

"Then thank you, sir." Charlotte smiled a little shyly. The brocade shirt on his chest was soaked, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time. He didn't expect that the casual smile of such a dignified woman would have such a provocative magic power, which dazzled Wu Feng, who was also considered to be a seasoned man.

In my heart, I wish I could hold the two girls in front of me in my arms and caress freely, but I also know that now is not the time. Hot Mantou, these few words are absolutely true, Wufeng warned himself, while gathering his mind, he secretly sighed in his heart that this Charlotte really has a bit of a vixen, and she almost made a fool of herself, this is the wonderful woman I dreamed of, I have to put in some effort to get her.

"I've seen my mother." After saluting casually, Situ Yushuang sat back in her seat. She looked at her brother Situ Lang who was sitting next to her with the same father and mother with some doubts. Why did he come today? So early, and there is always a hint of uncontrollable excitement on his face?

The suspicious eyes turned on Situ Lang's face and then returned to his mother's face. There always seemed to be a faint melancholy smell on his mother's fair face, but she seemed to have something on her mind today.

"Mother, what's the matter with recruiting your daughter today? Why is Ninth Brother here?" Situ Yushuang actually didn't have much affection for her mother. The long-term court life made her hide her feelings deepest.

"Of course there is something to do. My mother called you here because I have something to tell you." Before the middle-aged lady in the seat could speak, the impatient Situ Lang spoke first.

"It's none of your business for mother to talk to me? Why are you here?" Situ Yushuang faintly felt that something untoward was about to happen to her, and her tone hardened.

"Shuang'er, why are you talking to your brother like this? I called you here today to discuss something with you. Your father sees that you are not too young, and it is time to consider marriage matters for you, so I set things up for you. A suitable candidate, let me ask for your opinion first." The middle-aged lady frowned slightly, but said calmly.

Situ Yushuang's heart thumped, "Who?"

"It's the Li Wufeng I mentioned to you last time. He was promoted by his father to be the youngest duke in the empire the day before yesterday, and he also served as the governor of Northern Luzon. , I'm not married yet, my sister is really the most suitable husband-in-law for you, this is a rare opportunity." Situ Lang made no secret of his agreement.

"Him?! Hmph, I think these ministers in the court are in a daze, and they would agree to him serving as the governor of Northern Luzon. Doesn't Northern Luzon become his private territory? Father doesn't know why Thinking about it, can't you see this guy's ambition? Needless to say, I will never marry him! If the father wanted to win him over by marriage, wouldn't there be Seventeenth Sister? She is slim, she looks like a beauty at first glance, if she is a little younger, you can let that guy wait for half a year, I remember that Seventeenth Sister really wants to be sixteen this year, anyway, I will never marry this guy Yes." Situ Yushuang's face sank like water.

"Sister, this is the meaning of my father and his old man. I'm afraid you can't help it. In fact, what's wrong with Li Wufeng? He is handsome and talented, and he has made great contributions to the empire many times at a young age. His record is outstanding. , now you are only in your early twenties and you have already been made a duke, you are also from a gentry family, and you are one of the three major governors of the empire, so how can you not be worthy of you?" Situ Lang resisted his dissatisfaction and persuaded him, he really couldn't do it. Do you understand why my younger sister has such a deep prejudice against Li Wufeng? But he knew that if Li Wufeng became his brother-in-law, he, who longed to ascend to the throne of God, would put a heavy weight on his side, even those who remained neutral would have to consider Li Wufeng joining him. impact on this side.

"What does father mean? I remember that during my coming-of-age ceremony, father promised to grant me a wish in public. I said that I hope that my marriage will be decided by myself, and father also agreed to me in public. At that time, it seemed that you were there, brother Ninth? Why is your memory so bad? Doesn’t the words of the emperor of the empire not count?” Situ Yushuang asked with a mocking look.

Situ Lang was a little embarrassed. Of course, he clearly remembered the wish that his younger sister made to his father during the coming-of-age ceremony a few years ago, because according to the customs of the Situ family, when the children of the family come of age, they can make a request to the elders, as long as Reasonable, everything should be satisfied, so at that time, the emperor promised her not to interfere with her marriage, and her marriage was up to her own decision. Her wish surprised many guests present at that time, because according to the customs of the Tang people, girls' marriage should be decided by their elders, but the emperor's golden mouth is of course more effective than the custom, so Situ Yu Shuang won the marriage autonomy for herself.

"Well, this time, that time! What's more, male colleges should marry and female colleges should marry. This is also a matter of course. Brother Ninth is also for your own good. It's really not easy to get someone from you, Li Wufeng's conditions are already good enough, after this village, there will be no such shop." Situ Lang could only explain with a concealed smile.

"Hmph, I will consider my marriage myself. I don't know what your plan is?" Situ Yushuang gave her brother an angry look.

"Shuang'er, you should think about it again. Although your father and I promised not to interfere in your marriage, you should also think about your own marriage. I heard that your father and Langer both agreed. Said that Li Wufeng has good conditions in all aspects, he is a duke at such a young age, he should be worthy of you, so don't be too picky." The middle-aged lady knows that her two children have a good relationship, so she doesn't care about them quarrel.

"Mother! You have lived in the deep palace for a long time, and you don't understand the outside world at all! Li Wufeng is young, but he has great ambitions and despicable methods. The rudder conceals the eyes and ears, and I don't think any means can stop his desire to seize power. My daughter dares to assert that even if any royal princess is married to him, he can't suppress his ambition. The idea of ​​the father is really naive. In addition My daughter has a very bad impression of this person, so I will never be a needless victim." Situ Yushuang's words can be said to hit the nail on the head, if Li Wufeng was present, I am afraid that he would also shudder.

When Situ Lang heard what his sister said so fiercely, he was secretly anxious. If it was true what she said, his father would not be able to force her to marry Li Wufeng, so he would definitely choose another woman in the royal family. Seventh Sister is the best choice, and although the seventeenth princess is not yet sixteen years old, she is a big kid with a quick mind and is not a fuel-efficient lamp. His mother is a real sister, so the relationship is naturally deeper. If the father really decided to let the seventeenth sister marry Li Wufeng, wouldn't it be a waste of power for the old seven, since he was not as powerful as the old seven, Isn't this far worse?

No, absolutely not! Absolutely cannot tolerate the emergence of this situation! Situ Lang secretly decided in his heart that no matter what, he must prevent the situation from developing in this direction. It would be good if he could do a good job with his sister, but if he couldn't, he must prevent that from happening.

"I'm talking about my sister, don't say this so absolutely. You haven't even seen Li Wufeng's face, so how can you make an assertion based on some hearsay news? Listen to Brother Nine and think carefully about it. It's not good, you have to meet him and talk about it. Besides, the emperor didn't say that he insisted on letting you marry him. It's not bad to meet and make friends, don't you think?" Situ Lang was typing quickly in his mind. He made up his mind, and persuaded his stubborn sister with a pleasant face.

"Yes, Shuang'er, what your brother said is also reasonable. Let's talk about it after we meet and get acquainted. We didn't force you to marry him. Your father and your brother are also doing it for your own good. You should think about it Let's make a decision." The middle-aged lady also advised her daughter.

"Well, mother, don't worry so much, I will think about it myself, okay, I'll go back first." Some dissatisfied, he glanced at Situ Lang beside him, and Situ Yushuang stood up and turned to himself. Mother bowed and drifted away.

"Lang'er, do you have a good relationship with this Li Wufeng?" A trace of doubt appeared on the face of the middle-aged lady, and she glanced at her son.

Situ Lang was a little guilty, and quickly explained: "Just ordinary friends, but this Li Wufeng is indeed a rare talent, and even the emperor thinks highly of him. Opportunities should also be more persuasive to my sister."

As soon as the words fell, Situ Lang got up. He had to plan carefully when he went back. Some things had to be prepared for a rainy day, and there were only advantages and no disadvantages in early preparations. "By the way, it's getting late, mother, I should go back too." , you have to take care of your health, if you have nothing to do, you can go out of the palace for a while."

Looking sadly at the disappearing figure of her grown son, a trace of melancholy crept up the forehead of the middle-aged lady.

The mansion of Wei Zhongxing, Minister of Culture, Education and Health of the Empire, is located on Huihui Avenue in South Sixth District. This area is not prosperous, but the location is moderate. It is not far from several large private libraries in the South District, and the environment is not bad , many imperial officials chose this place as their residence, and Wei Zhongxing was one of them.

It was almost dark when Wufeng came to Huihui Avenue in a carriage. Arrived at the destination smoothly.

Due to the experience of being assassinated in Qingyang, the guards' guards against Wufeng going out on official business have become much stricter. Especially in this imperial capital where people are unfamiliar, the soldiers of the guards are more careful. Song Tianxiong personally led ten guards to clear the way, and eight guards guarded each side of the carriage. Guardsmen are in charge. Both Qin Shuangying and Gu Yunfeng also disguised themselves as men, disguised as two personal guards, riding in the same carriage with Wufeng, guarding Wufeng on one left and one on the right. For this kind of formal banquet, Wufeng knew that he had to go in a carriage, and he had to wear a long gown of the Tang clan according to the custom of the empire.

Due to too many invitations, Wufeng was having a hard time arranging the order. After careful consideration and weighing, he decided to attend the family banquet held by Minister of Culture, Education and Health Wei Zhongxing first. Wei Zhongxing is a veteran minister of the imperial court for many years. In terms of qualifications, he can only be compared with Qin Yuedong, the Minister of Agriculture of the Empire. Moreover, the cultural, educational and health department he manages is not a key department, so he has a good relationship with all the ministers of the imperial court. He is very enlightened, and even the princes respect him very much. Choosing him as the first step to attend social occasions in the imperial capital can avoid the conflicting directions of various forces, which is beneficial to his own survival in the imperial capital.

When Wufeng established Northwest University and Northwest Military Academy, he was introduced to him by Duke Williams, the dean of the Imperial Military Academy. The academy gave great support, and Wu Feng also knew that the old man was very honest, so the gifts he gave many times were just some academic works from the cultural circles of the western continent and the central mainland that he thought of through businessmen, which won the old man's favor. .