After the Minister of Personnel Chen Yihan and Luo Lingzhang entered the palace to meet the emperor, the news spread throughout the palace like a gust of wind, and finally reached the Kunning Palace.

When Empress Li Qianwan heard this, she was so angry that veins in her temples bulged and throbbed! Her face turned ashen, her lips trembled, and sparks of anger flashed in her eyes.

Unable to contain her rage, she slammed the teacup in her hand to the ground, shattering it into countless pieces. With the crisp cracking sound, Li Qianwan roared in fury, "Who the hell is Chen Yihan! How dare he be so bold as to openly refuse the position of Crown Prince's concubine? Who gave him such courage? I will never let him off so easily!"

Li Mingfu, who was standing aside, had a gloomy face and echoed with a sinister look: "Does he think he can escape just because the marriage is arranged? It's simply a foolish dream! Your Majesty, please rest assured, leave this matter to me! No matter what, Chen Manping will definitely become the prince's concubine!" There was a hint of determination and ruthlessness in his voice.

The Crown Prince said coldly, "Mother, Father-in-law, it's not necessary to make Chen Manping a concubine! In my opinion, she is just a simple-minded, rude girl. She is not of much help to me!"

After hearing this, Li Mingfu stroked his beard, smiled slightly, and said, "Your Highness, you don't know! The old Marquis of Jing'an Mansion was the one who followed the late emperor to conquer the world! Aside from the deceased Prince Wu'an, his prestige is the highest among all the military generals! If Your Highness can become his grandson-in-law, wouldn't those military generals give Your Highness their full support for the old Marquis' sake?"

The Crown Prince's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it. "Then this Chen Manping must be obtained at all costs! It's a pity that she has been living in the General's Mansion, so we have no way to find an opportunity to take action!"

The corners of Li Mingfu's mouth twitched slightly. "In three days it will be Luo Lingyue's coming-of-age ceremony! And we will definitely go to congratulate her!"

The Queen's eyes flickered a few times. "In that case, I will now begin preparing the gifts for Luo Xiaoqi's coming-of-age ceremony! When the time comes, we can all go together and join in the fun!"

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly. Emperor Wen sat in the court, listening attentively to the ministers' reports on government affairs and making instructions and decisions one by one. After all matters were handled, Emperor Wen smiled with satisfaction and scanned the room, his eyes finally landing on Luo Lingsong.

Luo Lingsong stood tall and straight among the officials, his handsome features drawing everyone's attention. Emperor Wen smiled and said to him, "Luo Lingsong! I am deeply pleased by your meritorious service in protecting the King of Qin. Tell me, do you have any wishes or rewards you would like? I will grant them to the best of my ability."

Hearing Emperor Wen's question, Luo Lingsong's face flushed. He took a deep breath and then replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise! I dare not ask for a reward. I just want to ask Your Majesty to ask the Imperial Observatory to choose an auspicious day for me, because I hope to marry my fiancée Chen Manping. I hope Your Majesty will grant me permission!" After speaking, he lowered his head slightly to show his sincerity.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen couldn't help but burst into laughter. "So that's how it is! This is such a happy occasion! However, I've heard that Chen Manping is a naughty and wild girl. You'll be in for a lot of trouble in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Lingsong raised a gentle smile: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but I just like her wildness and uniqueness." His words revealed his deep love and doting on Chen Manping, which moved everyone present.

Emperor Wen was moved by Luo Lingsong's sincerity and readily agreed, "Okay! In that case, I will oblige you and order the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to select a wedding date for you as soon as possible. I wish you a long and happy marriage!"

Luo Lingsong was overjoyed to receive Emperor Wen's approval, and he immediately knelt down and kowtowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! I am grateful!" At this moment, the entire court was filled with a festive atmosphere, and everyone congratulated Luo Lingsong.

Emperor Wen turned to look at Ning Yuan, the director of the Imperial Observatory, and asked, "My dear Ning! Is there an auspicious day for marriage soon?"

Ning Yuan pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty! According to my observations of the astronomical phenomena, this year is the most suitable date for Prince Xiao to marry!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen couldn't help but smile. He said, "That's great! Then let's schedule Lord Luo's wedding on this day as well! I wonder if Lord Chen is satisfied with this arrangement?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yihan stepped out, knelt down and kowtowed respectfully, then replied, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace! I am honored that Your Majesty has so much love for my daughter and granted her marriage!"

After leaving court, the prince and Li Mingfu happened to meet the brothers Luo Lingsong and Luo Lingzhang in the palace corridor.

The crown prince's lips curled up slightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "Congratulations, Fourth Young Master Luo! It's a pity that the wedding is scheduled for three months from now. Isn't it a little premature for this crown prince to offer congratulations before the wedding day?"

Seeing the prince's words were full of sarcasm, Luo Lingsong was immediately furious and wanted to rush forward to argue with the prince. However, as soon as he made a move, he was stopped by his brother Luo Lingzhang.

Luo Lingzhang took a steady step forward, shielding his younger brother behind him. He then spoke slowly, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness. I hope you'll be able to visit and enjoy a drink at the wedding. I'm sure the General's Mansion will be bustling that day. After all, the Luo family is not only welcoming a new bride, but also a daughter! Therefore, Your Highness, please prepare two gifts in advance!"

Facing Luo Lingzhang's unassuming response, the Crown Prince's dark, inky eyes fixed on him, a dark undercurrent surging within them. After a moment, the Crown Prince coldly spat out, "Then I wish you all the best!"

Hearing this, Luo Lingzhang's jade-like face remained calm: "Thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I hope everything can go well. In this case, I will not bother His Royal Highness the Crown Prince any longer. Goodbye, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." After saying this, he bowed slightly as a farewell to the Crown Prince.

The prince shook his sleeves vigorously, snorted coldly, and then left the place with Li Mingfu.

The two of them were silent along the way and soon returned to the East Palace. After entering the room, Li Mingfu was the first to speak: "Your Highness, why bother to argue with them!"

The prince was still furious. He gritted his teeth and said viciously, "The general's mansion is full of Chu Chengjin's lackeys from top to bottom! Sooner or later, I will catch them all in one fell swoop!"

After hearing this, Li Mingfu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sinister smile: "If we want to eradicate the General's Mansion, we must first get rid of Luo Lingzhang, the thorn in our side! But right now we need to wait for the perfect opportunity..."