Chapter 171 Urgent News

Huo Zheng was choked by Chunzhi's words and secretly pinched her fingers to prevent her from focusing on others.

Chunzhi didn't stare at Liu Tanhua all the time. Instead, she glanced at Huo Zheng and said soothingly, "Okay, okay, I was just joking with you. Why did you take it so seriously?"

Huo Zheng snorted lightly and said nothing.

Chunzhi leaned towards him silently, freed up one hand to serve him food, and coaxed him for a long time before he calmed down.

Everyone around was envious of the loving relationship between Prince Chang'an and his wife.

Liu Yan also wrote a poem about the moon in front of the emperor, which drew applause from everyone.

Previously, several princesses and princesses were discussing Liu Tanhua, but now that he stood in front of them, they all fell silent.

Even the Thirteenth Princess Huo Yanran sat back in her seat obediently, behaving very dignified and politely.

Prince Rui Huo Yang smiled and said, "Liu Tanhua is young and promising, with brilliant literary talent. I heard that you are still unmarried. Taking advantage of this auspicious occasion, I will act as a matchmaker for you. What do you think?"

Most of the people present were older people who liked to act as matchmakers. Several of them had mentioned this matter to Liu Yan privately, but were all rejected. No one expected that King Rui would suddenly bring up this matter in public.

Moreover, when Prince Rui Huo Yang mentioned this, Chunzhi clearly felt that the Thirteenth Princess beside her held her breath.

Chunzhi couldn't help but glance sideways at Huo Yanran.

Prince Rui Huo Yang has a sister from the same mother, the twelfth princess Huo Qinghan. He proposed to be a matchmaker for Liu Tanhua at this time, most likely wanting Liu Yan to be his brother-in-law.

In full view of the crowd, Liu Yan first bowed to Prince Rui, and then said, "Thank you for your kindness, Prince Rui. I have no intention of marrying for the time being, so I'm afraid I'll be disappointing His Majesty."

When the twelfth princess Huo Qinghan heard this, her originally shy face suddenly froze.

Huo Yang smiled and said, "Tanhua Liu still doesn't know which girl I want to match you with, why don't you listen first..."

"It doesn't matter which family the girl comes from, she's the same." Liu Yan said, "Now I just want to do my job well and share your worries."

King Rui's words were blocked like this.

The emperor laughed heartily and said, "Lord Liu, it is a good thing that you are wholeheartedly helping me share my worries. You should be commended."

Huo Yuan said this and gave Liu Tanhua a reward on the spot.

The top three on this year's gold list are all capable of being used, but Lu Jingyun was dragged down by the two noble ladies, and the runner-up is a bit honest and straightforward, so the most useful one is Liu Tanhua.

As a son-in-law, he would not be able to hold power. The emperor was reluctant to let such a good young man be delayed by his own daughter, so he had no intention of granting the marriage.

Liu Yan bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I am humbled and grateful."

Huo Yuan waved his hand and asked Liu Tanhua to go back and sit down. The banquet continued and it was the turn of other officials to continue singing praises.

The twelfth princess Huo Qinghan was so sad that her eyes turned red when she saw Liu Yan reject her in public.

Although Liu Yan refused quickly, leaving Huo Yang no chance to say who he wanted to matchmake for, everyone knew that Huo Qinghan was the younger sister of Prince Rui Huo Yang. Prince Rui must have been matchmaking for her when he brought this up in public.

Princess Rui saw that Huo Qinghan was in a bad mood and whispered a few words to comfort her.

Huo Qinghan became increasingly restless and left the table early on the pretext of feeling "unwell".

Everyone was chatting and laughing at the banquet. The Emperor and Queen Wang did not take the matter of the Twelfth Princess to heart. Instead, Huo Yanran sighed softly.

Chunzhi turned around to look at the Thirteenth Princess and asked softly, "You're fine, why are you sighing?"

Huo Yanran whispered, "Seventh Sister-in-law, don't you understand this?"

Chunzhi really didn't understand the little princess's troubles. The girl had just met the handsome young man, but Liu Tanhua was a man of iron will, and even the princess couldn't let him look at her any differently.

Although Huo Yanran and Huo Qinghan were not born of the same mother, they might feel a little sympathy for each other at this time.

Being born in a royal family, one has no say in one's marriage.

When Chunzhi thought about this, she became more and more aware of how difficult it was for Huo Zheng to marry her in the first place.

Fortunately, no matter how many difficulties they faced, they have become husband and wife.

Huo Zheng noticed Chunzhi's eyes on him and asked in a low voice, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Chunzhi laughed and said, "You don't allow me to look at others, but is it not allowed for me to look at my own husband?"

Huo Zheng said: "I didn't say no."

But seeing Chunzhi looking at him like that in public made his heart beat like a drum and he couldn't control himself.

Fortunately, Chunzhi was able to restrain herself and quickly looked away.

The lanterns at the palace banquet were as bright as day, and many of the patterns were something Chunzhi had never seen before. Fireworks bloomed in the night sky, a riot of color, and their brilliance was reflected in the banquet, filling the room with luxury.

The ministers sang poems about the moon and flowers, and after three rounds of wine, the emperor and his ministers were all happy.

Xiaoxinghui felt a little sleepy and looked at his mother eagerly, asking her to hold the child. Only then did Queen Wang ask the palace maid to return the child to Chunzhi.

Huo Zheng reached out first to take Xiaoxing back, holding him in his arms and coaxing him to sleep.

Xiao Xinghui had long been accustomed to his father's arms, so he didn't make any noise outside and fell asleep in a short while.

Seeing this, Huo Yanran was a little surprised and said, "Seventh Brother is so skilled at holding a child. He must have held a child many times in our own mansion, right?"

In the memory of the Thirteenth Princess, the Seventh Prince was a man who never did anything unnecessary.

In the past, Queen Wang wanted Wang Yiyue to be the Princess of Chang'an, and she always tried to bring the two together in various ways, but the Seventh Prince never paid much attention to Wang Yiyue.

Huo Yanran had always thought that her seventh brother was a man without any feelings for men and women, but she never expected that after he got married, he would become jealous and loving.

She even holds the child so skillfully.

Huo Yanran looked at the Seventh Emperor's wife who was right in front of her and was immediately filled with admiration. She really wanted to ask her for advice on how to control her husband.

Chunzhi felt a little embarrassed by the look in Princess Thirteen's eyes and said softly, "Yes, I hugged you a lot."

Huo Yanran came over to talk to Chunzhi again, but Huo Zheng gave her a cold glance and said, "Go back and sit down."

Huo Yanran said "Oh" and retreated to a distance. Then she winked at Chunzhi and whispered, "When the Seventh Prince is not at home one day, I will come to play with the Seventh Prince's wife."

Haruji couldn't help laughing when she heard this.

This Thirteenth Princess is also an interesting person.

Halfway through the palace banquet, Chunzhi felt a little sleepy, but she forced herself to stay awake and continue sitting.

Seeing this, Huo Zheng whispered to her, "If you feel sleepy, tell your father, the emperor, and your mother to go back first."

Chunzhi shook her head. "This is my first time attending the palace's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. How can I leave early?"

Huo Zheng was about to say something when the eunuch outside hurried in with a report: "Your Majesty! Urgent news from Xizhou! A rebellion has broken out in the west!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the table, who had been talking and laughing just now, suddenly fell silent.

Female relatives like Chunzhi, who were feeling a little sleepy, also woke up immediately.

The emperor put down his cup and said in a deep voice, "Present the urgent report!"