Chapter 155: They are all based on appearance
Everyone looked over.
The young man was wearing a purple robe, with a sword still on his waist. He walked from the path between the men's and women's seats. His black boots embroidered with gold patterns stepped on the hibiscus petals left by the dancers on the ground.
Under the gaze of everyone, the young man with a cold aura raised his hand to salute the Emperor of the Holy Book.
"It's Cui Qing who has arrived." The Emperor of the Holy Ce spoke in a gentle tone with a smile.
No matter what aspect the visitor came from, his importance could not be ignored. With what he said just now, even the matter of Prince Rong's marriage could only be put aside for the time being.
This was almost the consensus of everyone present.
Therefore, the Holy Ce Emperor asked, "I wonder what Mr. Cui is asking for?"
The young man stood with his hands hanging down, turned his head slightly to look at the Crown Prince of Rong on the side, and his voice was filled with his usual cold and unapproachable tone: "What I am asking for is the same as what Crown Prince of Rong is asking for."
When Prince Rong saw those deep and cold eyes, he was stunned.
Most of the people around were also stunned.
The same thing?
“Mr. Cui, do you… also need me to grant you a marriage?” The Holy Cemeter Emperor smiled slightly.
"Yes." Cui Jing said, "I also have someone I like, and I would like to ask the saint to help me."
Ming Luo, who was standing beside the Emperor of the Holy Ceremonies, suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Cui Jing when he heard this.
There were surprised discussions at the table.
This Grand Commander Cui is also here to ask for marriage? What kind of girl could attract the Grand Commander Cui? But... the matter of Prince Rong is not over yet. There must be a first and a last in everything. Isn't Cui Lingan too overbearing? Or...? It can't be...! Someone secretly had an amazing guess in his mind.
"It's quite lively tonight... It seems that my flower show was not in vain." The Holy Ce Emperor looked at Cui Jing: "But I don't know who Cui Qing likes?"
"The person Cui Jing likes is the same person that Prince Rong likes."
The voices of young people are clear and powerful.
There was an uproar all around.
——We are all looking for the same thing!
——The one they like is the same person! The overwhelming smell of gunpowder, I'm afraid they're just going to fight! "Bang!"
Cui Lang, who was sitting there, swayed and almost fell, and the wine jug in his hand was accidentally knocked over and rolled away.
He rubbed his eyes violently.
He really was the eldest brother, so he was not mistaken! Then he pinched his thigh fiercely -
A pot screamed.
Cui Lang became more and more shocked.
A pot will hurt, so it's not a dream!
The eldest brother actually came to snatch his master! There was an uproar at the table, but the moon was bright and quiet.
The moonlight and the lights at the banquet complemented each other, and a breeze blew in the autumn night, causing the shadows of the lights and the moon to sway.
As the light and shadows swayed, Cui Jing looked at the girl standing there.
The moonlight cast a faint and clear glow on her, as if isolating her from the noisy crowd.
As their eyes met, he said, "Cui Jing has admired the Chang family's lady for a long time, but due to the complicated rules of the clan, he has not been able to mention marriage. When I heard about what happened at the banquet tonight, I realized that time is running out and I can't delay any longer--"
This iron-blooded young general has been on the battlefield since he was twelve years old. For all these years, not only has he not married, there has not even been any rumors about him having any affairs with men. It feels extremely unreal that he suddenly expresses his feelings in front of everyone.
Because of this, his proposal at this time was even more shocking than when Prince Rong proposed to her just now.
Many people were slow to react.
Ming Luo looked at Cui Jing almost in disbelief.
She had long noticed that he treated Chang Suining differently...but how did it come to this?
He actually said such words and did such things in front of others for Chang Suining. He knew that the Saint intended Chang Suining to be the Crown Princess, and he clearly saw that Prince Rong was determined to marry her... How could this be his style? Yes, he didn't have to be afraid of anything, but he never liked trouble, disdained to get involved in right and wrong, and was so taciturn that he never explained anything... Now it was not like he would do this at all.
Or...she never had the chance to know what he looked like before?
So, this is how he likes someone? So, is he really in love with her?
Ming Luo looked at Cui Jing steadily, and felt that the look in his eyes when he looked at Chang Suining at this moment could not be called innocent.
Was it a show? She used this glimmer of hope to force herself to suppress her surging dissatisfaction and unwillingness, so as not to show any loss of composure.
Prince Rong had never expected such a situation. For a moment, he didn't seem to know how to deal with it. He just quietly clenched his slender white hands in his sleeves.
There were countless whispers among the ladies.
"Is this going to be a fight?"
"It's over..." Duan murmured in a low voice: "There are more and more discerning gentlemen in the capital..."
Especially the Grand Commander Cui, who was no less capable than her son! Thinking of this, Duan looked at her son again, and felt that she could really carry her son away now.
People who are better than him work harder than him, so what else does he have to do?
Wei Miaoqing also wished she could run to her brother who was silent at the moment, open his eyes, and ask him to take a good look.
Yao Xia, who was sitting in the back, started cracking melon seeds - it was okay to fight, as long as her sister Chang was not hurt. She liked to see this when she read the storybooks, it was nice and she loved it!
There are always only a few people who are in the mood to watch the fun. Looking at the young man at this moment, the Holy Book Emperor asked: "What Mr. Cui said... is it from the heart?"
"Every word Cui Jing said came from the heart, not a single word was a joke." Cui Jing raised his hand again: "I have no other request, just this one thing, I hope the saint will fulfill it."
It must be said that although Prince Rong's sudden proposal of marriage brought the plan forward, it also made his "temporary move" more plausible and could minimize the emperor's suspicion.
Some officials looked at each other.
The words these robbers said... sounded so tough.
Although this guy does have a strong foundation...
If the saint had just promised to grant the marriage to the prince of Rong because he could not refuse it out of respect, then the weight of the sudden appearance of the great governor Cui was obvious.
It is almost clear at a glance which is more important.
But even so, due to various reasons, it is impossible for the Emperor of the Holy Ce to immediately show his favor towards Cui Jing.
While the Holy Ce Emperor had a thoughtful look in his eyes, several officials of the Cui family who held important positions in the court were almost fainting from anger.
The prince of Rong looked pure and had been accompanied by music for many years, but he fell in love with the girl from the Chang family in a blink of an eye! The troublesome Dalang in their family always had an expression of "stay away from strangers" and even swore in the ancestral hall that he would never marry. What was the result?
One moment he swore in the temple that he would never marry, and the next moment he was here begging the saint to grant his wish! It turns out that the so-called abstention from women is all because they are not attractive to him. The faces of those girls in the past were not to his liking! To put it bluntly, these two are all just looking for looks! What aloof and noble... just pretending!
"So the oath I made to never marry was made for dogs to hear!" An official from the Cui family gritted his teeth and lowered his voice to utter the insulting words.
The tribesman beside him reminded in a complicated tone: "Although...it was written for us to hear."
The person who was speaking first choked and looked even uglier: "...Why don't you say something useful! Are you going to just let him do whatever he wants?"
Although everyone knew that the Cui family did not marry anyone other than the four major families, it was not a good idea for them to act recklessly in front of the emperor at this time - they were not the eldest sons of the royal family and were not that stubborn!
What's more, this was proposed by Dalang himself. Looking at the posture of that boy, it is clear that he wants to use his power to pressure others, force Prince Rong to give up, and force the saint to fulfill his wish... What a lustful man! "It's inappropriate for you and me to come forward at this time. We need to let the clan woman speak up to stop this." One of them suggested: "After all, the clan woman is Dalang's mother, and she should be the one to decide on marriage matters."
Several people looked at Lu who was sitting in the women's seat.
This is indeed true, and it is reasonable for the clan woman to speak up.
only……
"...Why is the clan lady laughing so happily?" Some clan members frowned.
Some people also shook their heads in disdain: "The scheming is written all over his face, how superficial..."
Lu was a stepmother and had Liulang as her own son. She simply couldn't bear to see Dalang getting along well with the other members of the clan.
Dalang's behavior was tantamount to a provocation of clan rules, so the Lu family was naturally happy to see it.
But with so many people here, she should at least conceal the face of this vicious stepmother, just to maintain appearances!
"What she thinks is her business, but as the wife of the clan, it is her responsibility to stop Dalang from doing such a ridiculous thing..." One of the clan members quietly called a servant and said, "Tell someone to tell the wife of the clan to persuade Dalang!"
The servant agreed and soon found Lu's maid, who conveyed the original words to Lu.
Mrs. Lu, who was in high spirits, felt that this was very unlucky, but after receiving the gazes of the clansmen, she also showed an expression of obedience, nodded, and said to the maid in a gentle voice: "Tell the uncles and uncles, I will definitely persuade them well."
The reply soon reached the ears of Cui's officials, and they felt relieved.
However, before Lu spoke, they heard the voice of the Holy Ceremonial Emperor.
After thinking for a while, the Emperor of the Holy Ce said, "Mr. Cui has fought bravely for Dasheng and the imperial court over the years and made countless military achievements. He has made great contributions and it is precisely because of this that he has delayed his lifelong event. I often feel guilty about this..."
"Since Mr. Cui has such a request, I will certainly fulfill it." The Emperor of the Holy Ce seemed helpless and glanced at Prince Rong. "However, what happened today is obvious to all. There is only one girl in the Chang family. I don't want to turn such a good thing into an enmity..."
"I shouldn't interfere too much in the marriage of my children. Since it's a good relationship between the two families, I should first listen to what General Chang and the girl from the Chang family have to say. What do you think, Mr. Cui?"
Cui Jing: “That’s right.”
The Emperor of the Holy Ce then looked at Chang Kuo with a smile.
I often sigh from the bottom of my heart.
When Prince Rong asked for the marriage just now, the saint had never asked about his and his daughter's opinions... Now that they have encountered a difficult problem and want to resolve the current conflict in a decent manner, he knows to ask about the "wishes" of the Chang family.
Regardless of what he was thinking, Chang Kuo showed no strange expression. He stood up and replied with a bright smile on his face: "... Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. As long as my daughter is happy, she can marry whoever she wants!"
This speech, which was completely lacking in depth, caused many civil servants to laugh secretly.
But when the same words fell into the ears of many girls, they made them feel envious.
How many people can make their own decision about a woman’s marriage?
So, at this moment, everyone's eyes fell on Chang Suining, including Cui Jing.
Looking at the girl, Prince Rong's eyes showed self-mockery.
The saint's words about letting the Chang family's wife choose for herself sounded fair, but the Chang family's wife had clearly rejected him just now...
No matter how Mrs. Chang would answer next, it had nothing to do with him.
But he was still a little curious, wondering how she would answer——
Chang Suining looked at Cui Jing and said, "Thank you for your kindness, General Cui, but I regard you as a good friend and family member, and I have no other intentions."
This was the statement she and he had agreed upon in advance.
There was silence all around.
When the wind blew across the edge of the young man's robe, it also rolled up the hibiscus petals under his feet. At this moment, people only felt that the girl's words were like a gust of cold wind that ruthlessly blew down the flowers that had finally bloomed on the iron tree.
So...General Cui was also rejected!
How could they be worthy of seeing the peacock spread out by General Cui of Xuan Ce Mansion in their lifetime but they were rejected!
The sense of crisis was too strong, and those with paranoia began to worry - seeing this scene, is there still a chance to leave alive? Ming Luo laughed in her heart, and absurdity, confusion, and unbelievable emotions filled her chest.
Ming Luo looked at Chang Suining and felt that this scene was filled with endless absurdity.
If we talk about the word "marriage", now that the saint is the empress, some people may think that marrying into the Eastern Palace and becoming the Crown Princess is the most supreme marriage in the world.
Some people also think that marrying into the saint's mother's family, the Ming family, and becoming the consort of the Ming family's prince is the best destination.
But these are just superficial and foolish thoughts...
She knew better than anyone that if she were to marry, only Cui Jing deserved the word "best".
He was born into the direct line of the Cui family, with the best education and family background; he was in charge of the Xuan Ce Army, holding the most important military power in Dasheng; he had been in the army since he was young, forging a strong character and ability that no one else could match -
Only when you stand with such people can you be said to be standing on a truly high place.
It was incredible that such a person would do what he did today, but Chang Suining refused without hesitation...
Did she really know what she was rejecting?
Ming Luo looked at the girl standing quietly and sneered in his heart.
She should have felt fortunate that the other party was so tactless and did not know how to cherish her, but at this moment she only felt it was ridiculous, and this feeling of ridiculousness overwhelmed all other emotions.
Yuan Xiang, who came here with his own commander-in-chief not far away, almost bit his hand.
What did he hear? The Grand Commander...was that true?!
Yuanxiang bit his hand tightly.
How could the Grand Commander's firm and clear friendship deteriorate? Let it change, it's not impossible for both of them to change, but it's just the Grand Commander who deteriorated! God, this is too miserable! Lu Shi also felt that Cui Jing was extremely miserable.
She now stood up as a mother.
"…Mrs. Chang, it's great that you treat Dalang as a family member!" Mrs. Lu advised with a smile on her face, "You must know that in this world, the only couples who can live together until old age are those who treat each other as family members. This family relationship is the best destination for the word marriage!"
Chang Suining was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked at Cui Jing.
Is this also... part of the plan? Cui Jing: "..." Obviously not.
Several members of the Cui clan looked at each other in bewilderment - who asked her to advise them like that?
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My Live Broadcast Room Connects the Past and Present
Summary: Grandma takes her granddaughter through ancient times, but as soon as they arrive, they are told to broadcast live to modern people. What should they broadcast? How can they eat a steamed bun in two days?
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