Xiao Lingyu: “???”
He looked at Xiao Chuji doubtfully, completely bewildered: "Do you know what you are talking about?"
Do he and Song Shiwei have any connection?
Also, wasn't he deeply in love with another woman and even risked offending his father by returning to secular life for her?
Why did he ask to marry Song Shiwei again?
Xiao Yanli's face was cold, his eyes glaring. "Why, second brother, are you still acting like a child? Why do you have to butt in on what others are doing?"
Xiao Chuji turned a deaf ear.
Xiao Lingyu sighed helplessly and let the two men follow him all the way to the emperor's bedroom.
After waiting outside the hall for nearly half a cup of tea, Chao En, who had gone to report, came out and led them in.
As soon as they entered, Xiao Yanli and Xiao Chuji frowned at the same time.
Jiang Zhiyu and He Yanting were both there. There was a chessboard between them, and a few wine jugs beside them. Judging from the smell in the hall, they had obviously drunk a lot.
The emperor was lying in bed seriously ill, but the two of them were leisurely playing chess and drinking for fun...
Several people had different thoughts, and Xiao Yanli confirmed his own ideas in his heart.
At this moment, the emperor must have unconditionally followed Jiang Zhiyu's orders.
Even after they came in, Jiang Zhiyu and He Yanting did not stand up. Xiao Lingyu bowed respectfully to the emperor and asked, "Is your father feeling better?"
The emperor's voice drifted: "I'm better now. What brings you here?"
His voice was not much better at all, and Xiao Yanli and Xiao Chuji frowned.
[Tsk, with that voice, there's no way they'll trust you.]
[I told you to drink less, but you're really a foodie and a playful person.]
[He drank all the wine on the floor by himself!]
emperor:"……"
He was only physically drunk, but his mind was clear.
Xiao Lingyu: "..."
His heart, which had just been hanging in the air because of the emperor's voice, now sank back into his stomach.
Hearing the emperor's question, Xiao Yanli knelt beside Xiao Lingyu and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I am worried about your health, so I want to marry Song Shiwei, the adopted daughter of the Prime Minister, to bring you happiness."
Xiao Chuji knelt on the other side of Xiao Lingyu and followed closely behind: "Father, I, like my sixth brother, also want to marry Song Shiwei."
[It's a pity that Song Shiwei wasn't there to see this scene.]
[Two princes are seeking marriage, Song Shiwei, this prosperous age is just as you wish!]
emperor:"……"
Xiao Lingyu: "..."
He Yanting: “…”
As she wished? Or as you wished, right?
The emperor remained silent for a long time, and Xiao Yanli and Xiao Chuji's hearts were hanging high. After a long while, the emperor finally asked with a thick tongue, "Why her?"
There are so many noble ladies in the capital, and there are plenty of candidates even if they want to get married. Why did these two choose Song Shiwei?
Jiang Zhaorong had already been demoted by him. Even if it was just for the purpose of getting married, they should have looked for someone who could be helpful to them.
Xiao Yanli didn't say anything immediately. Instead, he looked at Xiao Chuji, his eyes filled with malice. "I also want to know why Second Brother chose Shi Wei. I remember that Second Brother was willing to return to secular life just for a woman. Why has he changed his mind now?"
Xiao Chuji's expression remained unchanged: "It's not uncommon for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Who stipulated that I can only love one person?"
Xiao Yanli choked.
[Really? If you can talk, talk nicely. If you can't, just sit at the same table with the dog.]
The others couldn't help but curl their lips slightly.
Only then did Xiao Yanli say quietly, "Second brother is truly affectionate. Yanli is ashamed of himself."
The emperor coughed lightly, and Xiao Yanli spoke respectfully, "Your Majesty, this son and Shi Wei are in love. We initially asked Your Majesty to grant us a marriage, but Your Majesty refused. This son's feelings have remained unchanged."
After Xiao Yanli finished speaking, everyone remembered that Concubine Yu had indeed begged for help once.
The atmosphere became quiet, and everyone's eyes fell on the dragon bed, waiting for the emperor's decision.
After a long while, the emperor finally sighed quietly, "It's hard to believe that you have such a heart, but both of your brothers are seeking marriage. So, go and call the director of the Imperial Observatory. Since it's a good omen, let him calculate which one will bring more happiness."
"In this way, there is no need to blame me for favoring one over the other."
No one expected the emperor's brilliant move.
Xiao Chuji's face darkened, and Xiao Yanli's expression also changed suddenly.
He was confident of victory. On his way here, he had imagined that if the emperor did not give any instructions, he would definitely ask Song Shiwei to come and ask for her opinion, and Song Shiwei would definitely choose him.
At that time, I will be able to further prove that we are in love, and the emperor will agree to my request.
But who would have thought that the emperor would do this.
If we let the director of the Imperial Observatory do the calculation, the result will really be up to fate.
At least, he could tell from Xiao Chuji's expression that Xiao Chuji did not expect the emperor to do this after his return, and he did not bribe the director of the Imperial Observatory.
There is a 50% chance that you will not be chosen.
[The male and female protagonists are definitely a perfect match, a match made in heaven. ]
If the Imperial Observatory's calculations turned out anything else, it would only mean he was incompetent and just trying to make a living.
emperor:"……"
Then I might as well give it a try and see if the director of the Imperial Observatory has the ability.
While waiting for the director of the Imperial Observatory, the emperor asked the three of them to stand up and not to get too close to him, and only allowed them to move around in the area near the door.
In fact, even without him saying it, Xiao Chuji and Xiao Yanli would definitely not go there.
As soon as they entered the hall, the painful memories of death attacked them again. It was fine when they were talking just now, but now that they were quiet, Xiao Yanli felt itchy all over his body, and Xiao Chuji's stomach began to cramp again.
The two of them turned their backs together, as if facing a wall to reflect on their mistakes.
It took nearly half an incense stick of time for the director of the Imperial Observatory to finally arrive.
Before he could even salute, the emperor stopped him and said, "No need to be so polite. I asked you to come here to calculate their marriage with Song Shiwei."
The director of the Imperial Observatory was wiping the sweat off his head from running all the way. He said breathlessly, "Your Highnesses, please write down your birth charts. Please also let me know Miss Song's birth chart."
Xiao Chuji and Xiao Yanli had both written down their plans. The emperor was about to send someone to look for Song Shiwei, but Xiao Yanli smiled confidently, "Father, there's no need to send anyone. I know Miss Song's horoscope," he said, writing it down and handing it to the director of the Imperial Observatory. "I asked Miss Song about it before, and I also had someone else calculate it privately. They all said that she and I are a perfect match."
Xiao Chuji glanced at him sideways.
[Good fellow, secretly giving away the horoscope, Xiao Yanli completely disregarded Song Shiwei's reputation in order to marry her.]
Song Shiwei: Thank you.
emperor:"……"
The director of the Imperial Observatory took it, took out the compass, frowned, and muttered something, looking very serious.
Xiao Chuji and Xiao Yanli's hearts suddenly became nervous.
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