Seeing Qi Yuning's annoyed face, Zhong Ming explained, "Princess, I am not mocking Second Miss Lu for seeking a bright future, but I am a useless person now, and I can't give Second Miss Lu a bright future."
Qi Yuning looked at Zhong Ming's right wrist.
Zhong Ming raised his right hand, and it was extremely difficult to shake hands: "In terms of martial arts, my right hand is disabled, and it is difficult for me to go to the battlefield again. In terms of literature, even if I pass the imperial examination with my left hand, I cannot be an official because of my disability. My life is destined to be mediocre. How dare I delay the life of Second Miss Lu? Besides, Second Miss Lu has a bright future now."
Qi Yuning said: "She doesn't like your so-called bright future at all! If she hadn't been thinking about you, she wouldn't be so sad now. She put aside the delicate and reserved attitude of the Lu family's daughter and came to visit you today, but you treated her like this. You are really a waste of your body and heart!"
Qi Yuning was angry and spoke in a bad tone: "The spirit of the Qi Family Army is to be indomitable. Has the Qi Family Army suffered few setbacks since its establishment?
You have only disabled your right hand, but you still have your left hand. If you cannot enter the court, you still have many ways to go. Opening an academy or a library, which one is not a way out?
The Qi Family Army is looking forward as long as they can. What about you? Are you still worthy of being a member of the Qi Family Army?
It's also my fault for meddling in other people's business. You really are not worthy of Lu Baohua!
If you really like Lu Baohua, you shouldn't watch her marrying someone she doesn't like in such pain.
Your hands are broken, is your heart broken too? Is your brain broken too? "
Zhong Ming was reprimanded by Qi Yuning, and it was like a sudden enlightenment. He bowed to Qi Yuning and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your advice."
After Zhong Ming bowed to Qi Yuning, he strode forward to chase Lu Baohua.
Lu Baohua walked into an alley. She no longer had the strength to move forward and sobbed quietly against the wall.
The maidservant beside her comforted her: "Miss, please don't cry..."
Lu Baohua cried sadly. She had always cherished the dragonfly all these days...how could she have thought that in Zhong Ming's heart, she would actually covet a bright future.
"Miss Lu Er!"
When Lu Baohua saw Zhong Ming running towards her, she wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
Zhong Ming stepped forward and said, "Second Miss Lu, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that to you just now. I'm very happy that you can come to visit me today."
"I'm sorry. Because of my hand injury, I've been living like a useless person. I just feel that I'm not worthy of you and I don't dare to ask for anything more. Now that you can come, I still have to be a coward. It's really wrong."
"Although my hand is broken, I will still do my best to let you live the best life. Although I cannot be promoted to a noble or general, I will make sure you have enough food and clothing and live a happy and peaceful life."
Lu Baohua stared blankly at Zhong Ming in front of her. She said, "Then why did you say something like a bright future just now?"
Zhong Ming stepped forward, held Lu Baohua's hand with his left hand and said, "It's really my fault. Go ahead and hit me."
In the end, Lu Baohua did not hit Zhong Ming. She sobbed softly. When Zhong Ming saw her crying, his heart seemed to be crumpled into a ball.
Zhong Ming said: "When Lingling came to North City, she called me Second Uncle. At that time, I thought about how I could be Lingling's Second Uncle, but I was also looking forward to meeting you.
But after seeing you, I feel even more inferior, afraid that I am not worthy of you.
You said you liked Mr. Xianchu, so I thought there was a chance for me to become Lingling's second uncle.
Miss Lu, I fell in love with you at first sight, and I fell in love with you again. If my hand hadn’t been injured, I would have definitely fought with King Xu, but my hand…”
Lu Baohua looked at Zhong Ming's right hand, her eyes slightly red and she pursed her lips and said, "I don't mind. If your right hand is disabled, you still have your left hand."
Zhong Ming pulled Lu Baohua into his arms and hugged her tightly. "After we parted in Beicheng, I have thought about holding you in my arms countless times, but I felt that it would be too abrupt for you."
Lu Baohua reached out and carefully placed his hand on Zhong Ming's back.
Qi Yuning saw the two of them hugging each other at the entrance of the alley and coughed.
The two people in the alley heard Qi Yuning's cough and let go of their hands one after another.
Qi Yuning said to Zhong Ming and Lu Baohua: "Come on, follow me into the palace."
Zhong Ming asked, "Enter the palace?"
Qi Yuning said, "Prince Xu and Master Lu and Madam Lu have already made a verbal engagement. If you want to get married, don't you have to ask His Majesty for permission before Prince Xu?"
Zhong Ming bowed to Qi Yuning and said, "Thank you, Princess."
Although Qi Yuning did not need to be informed when entering the palace, he still informed Zhong Ming and Lu Baohua today.
When they entered the Taiji Hall, there was no incense burner in front of Emperor Shi Yuan.
Qi Yuning, Lu Baohua and Zhong Ming saluted to Emperor Shi Yuan.
Lingling also shouted to the First Emperor: "Grandfather!"
The First Emperor said, "Everyone, get up. Lingling, come to Zuzu."
Lingling ran towards the Shiyuan Emperor and was held in his arms. The Shiyuan Emperor saw this little face that looked like his grandson and said, "You look more and more like your father."
Lingling whispered, "Grandpa, Lingling wants to be like mother. Mother is more beautiful!"
Emperor Shi Yuan smiled heartily and asked Zhong Ming below, "Is this little Zhong Xin's second son? He's already this big. I'm really old. When Zhong Xin and Ling Ling were this young, I held him in my arms. In the blink of an eye, Zhong Xin's son has grown this big."
Qi Yuning said at the side: "This time we killed the Qin family traitors, and General Zhong Xin's two sons played an indispensable role. Zhong Ming's hand was shot by the Qin family traitor's arrow, and his right hand can hardly hold a pen. He used to have a good handwriting."
Lingling helped out from the side: "Yes, yes, Second Uncle's handwriting is so beautiful!"
Emperor Shi Yuan listened to Ling Ling's words and felt curious: "Second uncle? Is Zhong Ming engaged to Miss Lu?"
Qi Yuning said, "Lingling chose Zhong Ming as her second uncle at first sight. I also think Lingling has good taste. I came to the palace today to ask Your Majesty to fulfill Lingling's wish and let Zhong Ming be her second uncle."
Emperor Shi Yuan looked at Zhong Ming and Lu Baohua below and asked, "Are you two willing?"
Zhong Ming knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, marrying Miss Lu Er is a blessing that Zhong Ming has cultivated for three lifetimes."
Lingling said to Emperor Shiyuan: "Grandpa Emperor, please agree to Lingling. Lingling doesn't want the old Prince Xu to be her second uncle. When my second aunt knew she was going to marry Prince Xu, she cried so hard. Lingling doesn't want her to cry. She wants my second aunt to marry my second uncle."
Qi Yuning wanted to stop Lingling from talking, but he didn't dare to step forward. After all, Lingling was sitting in the arms of Emperor Shi Yuan.
Qi Yuning also didn't expect Lingling to know that Prince Xu wanted to be her second uncle.
Qi Yuning knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, it is my fault for not educating my daughter well, which led Lingling to say nonsense and disrespect Prince Xu. I hope you will not blame her for Lingling's innocent words."
Emperor Shiyuan asked, "What's going on with Prince Xu?"
Lu Baohua's voice trembled as he said, "Prince Xu wants to take me as his concubine. Your Majesty, Prince Xu is very good, but I have always treated him as an uncle. I really..."
Emperor Shi Yuan said angrily, "Princess Xu is seriously ill, and he still wants to eat young grass. I will not forgive him!"
"Grandfather, don't be angry." Lingling coaxed Emperor Shiyuan.
Emperor Shi Yuan looked at Ling Ling and thought of Lu Ze when he was young. At that time, Bei Mo repeatedly invaded the border of Da Sheng. When he was furious, Lu Ze in his arms would also persuade him like this.
In the past, Emperor Shi Yuan always felt that Zhao Chong was not as close to him as Lu Ze, thinking it was because of the favor between the older and younger generations. But now, it seems that blood cannot deceive people.
Emperor Shi Yuan asked Ling Ling, "Ling Ling really wants Zhong Ming to be your second uncle?"
Lingling nodded and said, "Yes."
Emperor Shi Yuan smiled and said, "Then I will grant Ling Ling's wish and grant you marriage."
Zhong Ming kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."
Lingling smiled and said, "Grandpa is so nice. Lingling likes him."
Emperor Shi Yuan said: "Ling Ling, since you have found a second uncle for your second aunt, you should also find an uncle for your aunt. You can't let her stay unmarried while her younger sisters are married, right?
Pingrou hasn't come back yet, Yuning, as her sister-in-law, you have to help Baozhu pay attention to her marriage. You have to settle the marriage before your sister gets married."
Qi Yuning had a huge headache, but he had no choice but to accept this extremely difficult task.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
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