Otherwise, by the second day they would be listless, as Zhao Qingyan put it, like a frostbitten eggplant.

Blind dates are truly the most anticipated thing.

That day, Zhao Minggeng got up early in the morning, not only took a bath but also specially trimmed his hair.

I shaved my beard and then applied moisturizer after cleansing my face.

She looked much younger than usual.

I wore a deep blue long gown on purpose.

As the weather is gradually getting colder, he wore a white vest over his clothes, which made him look very elegant and refined.

Her hair was tied up with a jade crown, and her already youthful face looked even younger, as if she were several years younger.

The princess is also dressed in her finest attire today.

As the man, he should naturally arrive early for the blind date.

Zhao Minggeng did arrive early; he even went to Huicui Pavilion without having breakfast.

It's not unreasonable to freeload breakfast on your own daughter's behalf.

When Princess Yan Yue arrived,

In order to avoid attracting attention, Princess Yanyue was specially brought into the Huicui Pavilion from the backyard.

The two met at the small building where Zhao Qingyan used to live.

No outsiders come to disturb us here.

Everything that was meant to be eaten and drunk had been prepared long ago, and they were just waiting for Her Highness to arrive.

When they met at Shiliting last time, Zhao Minggeng, out of consideration for his status, did not dare to look closely at the princess.

He only glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. At that moment, he felt that the princess was very beautiful.

Now that he had the opportunity to openly admire beautiful women, how could Zhao Minggeng possibly miss it?

"Your subject, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, pays his respects to Your Highness."

Zhao Minggeng still had to perform the proper courtesies.

Princess Yan Yue has officially met her husband today.

Since it was a blind date, Princess Yanyue openly scanned Zhao Minggeng's body and face.

Zhao Minggeng's appearance is undoubtedly good.

With his carefully groomed appearance today, he looks even more handsome.

The princess was particularly pleased with his face, which did not match his actual age.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the princess's conditions are listed, such as being under 40 years old.

These days, many people look older than they are, and many 40-year-old men already look old and frail.

The princess didn't want to actually find a nasty old man to disgust her.

After they got to know each other, Zhao Qingyan had no choice but to sit in the room as a third wheel so as not to tarnish the princess's reputation.

Clearly, Princess Yanyue had something to say to Zhao Minggeng, so she gestured for Zhao Qingyan to leave.

Zhao Qingyan quickly took off running like a rabbit.

When the pressure on the light bulb is really too great...

In particular, one was her biological father, and the other was a princess of the current dynasty, her elder sister-in-law.

What did Princess Yan Yue and Zhao Minggeng talk about in the living room?

Zhao Qingyan didn't know that even with her exceptional hearing, she wouldn't be so tasteless as to watch her own father's antics.

All she cared about was whether her father and the princess could get together.

Seeing that Zhao Minggeng is usually alone and seems quite lonely, to be honest, I'm a little worried.

Even if there are servants in the household, they are still different from the person next to you in bed.

Zhao Minggeng's early life was quite frustrating.

However, he deserves his frustration; after all, he's a womanizer and only likes good-looking people.

Nowadays, the reason why people can go on blind dates with princesses is largely because princesses are beautiful.

There's no way around it, men are all superficial, aren't they?

But please don't say that you should focus on inner beauty.

Inner beauty is something that can only be discovered when someone's appearance is acceptable.

Clearly, the blind date was a great success.

Princess Yan Yue, Zhao Qingyan, and Zhao Minggeng shared a meal together.

After leaving the palace, Yan Yue went to her father's palace to ask for a royal decree to grant her marriage.

"What? What did you say? You've taken a liking to Doctor Zhao? This... this generational gap isn't right."

That Dr. Zhao has three children; being a stepmother is tough.

Do you know if that Dr. Zhao is willing to become the emperor's son-in-law?

Does Father know that he was born with superhuman strength?

If the two of you were to quarrel, even if everyone in your princess's residence were combined, they might not be able to defeat Doctor Zhao alone.

Of course, if he dares to lay a hand on you, he'll lose his head too.

Dad means that the two of you don't seem to be a good match.

The emperor was so provoked by his own daughter that he became somewhat incoherent.

Yan Yue kowtowed again.

"Your son has already met with Physician Zhao, and he is willing to become your son-in-law."

As for his children, they also agreed to the marriage.

I hope my father will grant my request.

Seeing Princess Yan Yue's persistence, the Emperor had no choice but to summon Zhao Minggeng back to the palace.

Once it was confirmed that the two had eaten the weight, they agreed.

Following the imperial decree granting the marriage, Zhao Minggeng's position as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was temporarily filled by Zhao Minggeng until the Emperor found a suitable replacement.

The imperial decree bestowing the marriage upon them, setting a date for the wedding, was truly like a pebble being thrown into a calm lake.

There was much discussion in the capital.

Some people felt sorry for Zhao Minggeng, who had studied so hard for so long.

After finally getting a government post, he was first sent to remote areas to reclaim wasteland.

After finally returning to the capital and being promoted, he was given the most offensive job.

Having finally gained a foothold, he was now forced to give up his official career and marry into the imperial family.

It should be noted that a prince consort is not allowed to take concubines.

Wouldn't it be too unfair for a man to spend his whole life with only one woman?

Some people were so sour they became lemon spirits.

"This Dr. Zhao is just lucky. He has a good daughter, so he can get the moon first because he is close to the water tower."

It is said that Zhao Langzhong's beloved daughter has an excellent relationship with the eldest princess.

It's normal for someone to recommend their own father to the eldest princess.

You never know what people are like; no matter how hard you try, nothing is more important than being born into the right family.

Those who say these things are mostly men.

The women were more concerned with what kind of person this Physician Zhao was, that he could catch the eye of the Princess.

It must be a good one.

If I had known that Dr. Zhao was so outstanding, I should have arranged a marriage for him with someone back then...

In short, there were all sorts of regrets, expressions of envy, and jealousy.

Zhao Minggeng went to the government office happily every day, eagerly awaiting his wedding day.

Zhao Minggeng always thought that marrying a princess meant he would have to become her son-in-law.

After inquiring about the princess's wishes, it was decided that she would live in the Zhao residence after the marriage.

She had had enough of living in the princess's palace.

It's all about herself, nothing but herself.

Even with an additional son-in-law, there are only two people; meals aren't lively enough. The Zhao family still has at least two fine young men.

It will definitely be much more lively.

The princess was clearly bored and looking for some amusement.

Since it's not a case of marrying into the family, then it's a marriage proposal, and the proper betrothal gifts must be given.

Zhao Minggeng had just obtained the land from his own son and used it as a betrothal gift for Princess Yanyue.

That's not all; Zhao Qingyan and her siblings also raised a total of 10,000 taels of silver for Zhao Minggeng.

Zhao Minggeng felt a little embarrassed; once the betrothal gifts were given, they no longer belonged to the man.

Even if the woman brings it as part of her dowry, it is still considered part of her dowry and belongs to her as her private property.

He's so old, yet he still needs his children to contribute to the dowry when he gets married. It's truly shameful.