Emperor Jingxuan had just finished his official duties and heard that Zhuge Qing had arrived. He was about to meet this distinguished guest from the Western Jin Dynasty when he heard Eunuch Quan report: "Empress Yu wants to see you."

Xiao Duye and Qin Yanran have been favored recently, and Concubine Yu has also gained some face in front of Emperor Jingxuan.

Emperor Jingxuan let her into the imperial study.

Concubine Yu explained her purpose to Emperor Jingxuan and called Lu Linglong in as well.

Emperor Jingxuan looked at the young girl in front of him. Lu Linglong was indeed beautiful and talented. When the two princesses were selecting study companions, she was visiting her relatives in Jizhou, otherwise she would have had a place in the palace school.

Her background was also noble enough, and she and Zhuge Qing were a match made in heaven.

Emperor Jingxuan was somewhat tempted.

Concubine Yu brought Lu Linglong out with a smile on her face, and met the wife of Duke Lu who was waiting for them near the imperial study.

Lady Lu asked hurriedly, "You came out so soon? What did His Majesty say?"

Concubine Yu smiled and said, "It's a great marriage, how could Your Majesty not agree?"

Lady Lu was hesitant: "But I heard that Mr. Zhuge is a useless man...he can't walk with his legs intact."

Yu Fei said, "So what? How many healthy people can't beat him? Doesn't that just prove how powerful he is? The more such people are, the more they will do anything to climb up. If Linglong marries him, she will enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future! The Duke of Lu's Mansion will also have the opportunity to become the number one family in the capital. As for the King of Liang, if he ascends the throne, the Duke of Lu's Mansion will be the emperor's maternal family. Isn't this enough?"

The wife of Duke Lu was instantly moved.

Yes, although marrying Su Mo can win over the Zhenbei Marquisate, he is a military general after all. If he ends up like the Wei family, wouldn’t the Duke of Lu’s Mansion be empty-handed?

It is safer to marry a counselor. She doesn't have to fight in the battlefields, but just sit in the court and give advice.

Concubine Yu adjusted the tassels on her hair and said, "His Majesty asked me to attend the banquet as well. I will go back to my bedroom to change clothes. You guys go to the Qilin Palace first."

The wife of Duke Lu and her daughter bowed and said, "Have a good time, Madam."

After bidding farewell to Jade Concubine, the two headed towards the Qilin Palace.

After walking a few steps, they saw Su Xiaoxiao and Li Wan sitting in the pavilion.

"Mom, look." Lu Linglong pulled the sleeve of the wife of Duke Lu.

Lady Lu frowned: "Female members of the Wei family?"

Lu Linglong asked, "Is Qin Su inside?"

She had just returned from visiting relatives in Jizhou and had never met the eldest daughter of the Qin family who came from the common people.

Lady Lu said nonchalantly, "Yes, that fat girl is... she is a lot thinner than before."

She had no good feelings towards the eldest daughter of the Qin family, especially when she thought about how she had repeatedly tried to sow discord between Princess Jingning and King Liang, she disliked her even more.

There was nothing she could do even though she didn't like it. She couldn't just rush over and beat the other person up.

"Who is the woman next to her?" Lu Linglong asked, "She looks familiar."

The wife of Duke Lu said, "You met the widow of Erlang of the Wei family at the palace banquet on New Year's Eve a few years ago, but you were still young at that time, so you may not remember it."

Lu Linglong is sixteen this year. The last palace banquet was five years ago, when she was only eleven.

Lu Linglong pursed her lips and said, "Mom, her hairpins are so pretty."

Even from such a distance, the golden light on the hairpin was still dazzling and stunning.

The wife of Duke Lu snorted coldly, "What are you envious of? When you become the wife of Zhuge, there will be plenty of jewelry for you to choose from! Why would you want a hairpin?"

As the mother and daughter were talking, Su Xiaoxiao and Li Wan stood up and walked down from the pavilion.

They saw the two men come to the path and talk to a man in a wheelchair.

The man was wearing a silver fox cloak and a mask on his face, revealing a pair of cold and smiling eyes, and his delicate chin was slightly pale and weak.

He possesses an incomparable noble temperament, and his aura does not diminish in the slightest even when sitting in a wheelchair.

Lu Linglong's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Eunuch Quan ran over with a smile: "Mr. Zhuge! You are here? The wind is strong, let's go back to Qilin Hall first, His Majesty has arrived."

Lu Linglong's pupils shrank: "He is Mr. Zhuge?"

If she felt a little aggrieved about marrying a disabled man beforehand, then at this moment, she was truly amazed by him.

There is such a man in the world, who exudes a fascinating aura in his every move.

Lady Lu saw her daughter's shy face, and she knew what was going on: "It seems that Concubine Yu has sincerely found a good husband for you."

"Mom!" Lu Linglong stamped her feet shyly.

She couldn't help but look at Zhuge Qing, but saw Zhuge Qing smiling at the women of the Wei family. After careful listening, she found that he was smiling at Wei Qing's widow.

Suddenly, a delicate little girl ran over holding two jars.

She threw herself into Zhuge Qing's arms and the jar fell.

Li Wan hurriedly picked up the little girl.

"That's--" Lu Linglong didn't recognize Wei Xiyue for a moment.

Lady Lu said, "What's the name of the daughter of the second son of the Wei family... Wei Xiyue? She's a stupid child. She's seven years old and still hasn't learned anything. I heard that the Wei family hired more than a dozen teachers for her, but none of them could teach her. They all left in anger. Alas, the Wei family has only this one child, but she's a fool. Don't you think it's a sin?"

Lu Linglong was puzzled and asked, "But why do I feel that Mr. Zhuge likes her very much?"

Wei Xiyue stretched out her little arms towards Zhuge Qing again, and Zhuge Qing hugged her. She nestled in his arms, lifting her little feet in enjoyment.

"Maybe he likes children." Lady Lu thought for a moment and said, "He lives in the Wei family and is counting on Qin Su to treat his leg. He should at least give the Wei family some face. Okay, okay, hurry up and take your seat."

Lu Linglong looked back at Zhuge Qing a few times.

The man's figure was deeply imprinted in her mind.

"Was that Miss Lu just now?" Su Xiaoxiao actually noticed the two of them.

Li Wan nodded: "Yes, the third lady of the Lu family, I met her at a palace banquet a few years ago, and I never thought that she has grown up. You just said that the wife of Duke Lu wanted to match her with Su Mo?"

Su Xiaoxiao said: "The queen will most likely not take on this hot potato. It depends on whether they will go to the emperor."

"If His Majesty issues an order, Su Mo cannot disobey it." Li Wan said, and then glanced at the little girl who was addicted to her father's arms, "Come down."

Wei Xiyue didn't come down, but turned around and got into Wei Qing's arms.

In the end, Li Wan forcibly pulled the little octopus out of her father's arms.

Today is a small banquet, so there are not too many guests, but there is still a lot of singing and dancing to liven up the atmosphere. The hall is filled with stringed instruments and people clinking glasses, so it is quite lively.

Emperor Jingxuan met the legendary Mr. Zhuge and greeted him warmly.

Xiao Chonghua, Xiao Shunyang and others also took their seats.

Jing Yi sat next to Xiao Chonghua. It seemed like there were nails on his butt and he kept moving around while sitting.

Xiao Chonghua said with a headache: "If you want to go, just go!"

Jing Yi walked towards Su Xiaoxiao.

"Is that Mr. Zhuge?" Xiao Shunyang asked Xiao Chonghua, "I heard that my elder brother had a misunderstanding with him at the palace gate."

"You'll have to ask your eldest brother about this." Xiao Chonghua didn't want to be a messenger.

Xiao Duye picked up his wine glass and said calmly, "It was just a greeting. What has it become?"

Emperor Jingxuan drank three rounds of wine with Zhuge Qing. He felt deeply that Zhuge Qing had extraordinary eloquence and was worthy of being the number one strategist. He benefited a lot from the few opinions he gave on the court.

If this person can be used by the Great Zhou, the Great Zhou will be even more powerful.

Emperor Jingxuan smiled and asked, "Sir, you have been alone for many years, and there is no one to take care of your house. I have a good match here, and I want to give it to you."

Wei Qing smiled faintly: "Oh?"

Emperor Jingxuan looked at the seat at the Duke of Lu's mansion and said, "The third young lady of the Lu family has a fairy-like appearance, and is both talented and emotional. She is a perfect match for you, sir."

Lu Linglong lowered her head shyly.

The wife of the Duke of Lu was so excited that she clutched her handkerchief tightly.

His Majesty actually arranged the marriage in public so quickly, it seems like this marriage is inevitable!

Su Xiaoxiao blinked. What's going on? Wasn't it arranged for Su Mo to get married? Why did he target the second brother? The others were also surprised.

Old Lady Wei's face darkened. Shameless emperor, her grandson had already escaped, but he still wouldn't let her grandson go! Xiao Duye looked at Concubine Yu beside Emperor Jingxuan. Concubine Yu smiled at him, and he had an idea in his mind.

This was his mother's idea. Although he didn't like Zhuge Qing, if Zhuge Qing could be used by him, he would be able to let go of the past grudges.

Xiao Chonghua clenched his wine glass.

Xiao Shunyang seemed to be speaking to Xiao Chonghua: "Father, you are really partial."

Emperor Jingxuan said with a smile: "Mr. Zhuge, what do you think? If you are willing, I will issue an order immediately--"

"I don't want to." Wei Qing said.

Emperor Jingxuan was stunned.

Xiao Duye said coldly: "My father arranged a marriage for you, don't be shameless!"

Wei Qing said calmly, "I am a counselor of the Western Jin Dynasty. When will it be your turn to arrange a marriage? Have you asked the Emperor of the Western Jin Dynasty?"

Xiao Duye had tolerated this guy for a long time. He stood up and pointed at his nose and said, "You are just a counselor who doesn't even have an official position in the court, and you dare to shout in front of my father! Do you think this is the Western Jin Dynasty? There are people from the Western Jin Dynasty backing you up!"

Wei Qing moved the armrest of his wheelchair, and quickly pulled out the Longquan Sword of the Western Jin Emperor, and stabbed it into the hall! Seeing this sword is like seeing the Western Jin Emperor! 　Western Jin Emperor: As long as I am here, I will protect you.

(End of this chapter)