Although the Emperor has been exercising over the years, his age has taken its toll, and his physical strength is no match for that of the younger Han Xuri.
Besides, Han Xuri's martial arts skills are far superior to those of a weakling like the Emperor.
The two ran around in the council hall for about fifteen minutes before the emperor caught Han Xuri, kicked him twice in the buttocks, and slapped him on the back of the neck, which was the end of it.
"Tell me more, tell me in detail whether Dong Sheng is good-looking or not, and how he's doing."
And you just said you found that kid Dongsheng at the Zhao family's house.
Is that the Zhao family that contributed the high-yield grain seeds?
Sitting on the dragon throne, the emperor, having caught his breath, asked.
Han Xuri nodded.
"That's the family. Oh, I forgot to mention, Dongsheng is the grandson-in-law of the Zhao family, and he's engaged to the third daughter of the Zhao family."
The Emperor was very surprised.
"Judging by the timeline, Dongsheng shouldn't be that old, so why is he already engaged? Aren't his adoptive parents being too hasty?"
Then Han Xuri began to recount how he had long been an orphan.
She then recounted how Zhao Qingyan was forced to use Xu Dongsheng as a shield, and later gave a detailed account of their engagement.
"This Zhao family girl is far too audacious. She has no regard for a young woman's dignity. How can she be worthy of my nephew?"
When it comes to double standards, no one is as extreme as the current generation.
I used to listen to Zhao Qingyan's story about getting rid of Tu Haoyu as a story.
Now that he knows it was his own nephew who was temporarily used as a shield, he starts criticizing the girl for not being a virtuous woman.
"Uncle, I remember you once praised that Zhao family girl, saying that she was a woman who was just as capable as any man and didn't care about trivial matters."
But it's normal for my uncle to think that way.
After all, every family is picky when it comes to choosing a wife, wanting to find a lot of faults even in an egg.
Otherwise, how could it be called "marrying a wife," right?
My uncle has never met my sister-in-law; she's quirky and clever, but kind-hearted.
On the surface, the two orphanages run by the Zhao family are funded by the Zhao family, but in reality, it is my younger brother and sister-in-law who provide the money behind the scenes.
Is that fruit wine delicious? It was brewed by my younger brother's wife, your nephew's wife.
She used the money she received from me to support those homeless children.
Besides, when my younger brother's wife got engaged to Dongsheng, she didn't even know we were related. She really treated Dongsheng like family.
Aside from not living at the Zhao family's house, Dongsheng ate the Zhao family's food, studied at the Zhao family's clan school, and all his clothes and shoes were prepared by his younger siblings.
Even something as simple as a bar of soap for washing one's face or a towel for drying oneself, the younger siblings prepared everything perfectly.
The relationship between Dong Sheng and his younger brother and sister-in-law truly embodies the wish that they could be together forever.
Uncle, you haven't met my sister-in-law, your nephew's wife. She's truly a rare and wonderful girl.
"How about you meet my younger brother's wife sometime, Uncle?"
Han Xuri suggested that the last sentence was the key point he wanted to make.
At this moment, interrupted by Han Xuri, the emperor forgot why he had summoned his nephew.
"Me, see her? Isn't she in Lingnan?"
"Isn't it a bit of a hassle to bring someone all the way from Lingnan just to meet your future granddaughter-in-law?"
The Emperor looked at Han Xuri as if he were mentally challenged.
"Hehe, Uncle, I forgot to tell you, my sister-in-law is in the capital right now. If you want to see her, I'll go and deliver the imperial decree in a bit."
Seeing Han Xuri's enthusiasm, the Emperor felt that this kid was definitely up to no good.
My brain was racing when I suddenly realized that there was something I had overlooked.
"I summoned you here today to inquire about the matter of your eighth brother's concubine. Rong Fuhai went to deliver the decree today, but the girl refused to accept it."
They say there's already a marriage agreement, and they'll tell you the secret if you ask.
That girl's surname is also Zhao. She's the young mistress of some Huicui Pavilion. Do you know the details?
Han Xuri feigned surprise.
"What? Uncle, did I hear that right? What relationship does the Eighth Brother's concubine have with the young master of Huicui Pavilion?"
Then suddenly his face turned terrified.
"Uncle, you wouldn't have chosen Zhao Qingyan, the young master of Huicui Pavilion, as your eighth brother's concubine, would you?"
They shouldn't have any connection, so is there some misunderstanding?
Han Xuri portrayed a look of utter terror and anxiety very convincingly.
After saying that, he didn't forget to shake his fist a few times.
Seeing Han Xuri's expression, the Emperor knew there was something wrong.
He gestured for everyone inside the hall to leave, leaving only Rong Fuhai to serve him.
"That's right, the imperial decree bestowing the marriage upon Zhao Qingyan, the young mistress of Huicui Pavilion," the Emperor said.
Han Xuri collapsed to the ground, his large hand scratching his hair, turning his once neat bun into a bird's nest.
"Uncle, if I'm not mistaken, the young master of Huicui Pavilion whom you arranged to marry is the sister-in-law of our Dongsheng who was engaged to him."
There must be some misunderstanding involved.
Why not send her in and ask her? She certainly wouldn't be the type to tire of someone new.
At this moment, the emperor's face looked very grim.
His eyes were fixed on Han Xuri, and after a long while, he uttered two words: "Approved."
This time, it was not Rong Fuhai who personally delivered the imperial decree.
Instead, he called his apprentice and instructed him to be very polite, as that person's identity was not simple.
During the time it took for Zhao Qingyan to enter the palace, the Emperor had basically figured out the details of the matter, especially regarding Huicui Pavilion's ability to amass wealth.
He was quite surprised to learn that Huicui Pavilion was owned by Zhao Qingyan's godfather; he had assumed it was another business of the Zhao family.
The Emperor was very puzzled by the fact that Zhao Han was exceptionally capable in all aspects, yet he did not marry and only adopted a goddaughter.
Han Xuri said,
"Actually, this child, whether boy or girl, is precious. It's just that the Zhao family values their daughter more."
This might be related to his family's benevolent nature.
I remember that Grandma Zhao often said that girls suffer, and the only time they can enjoy happiness is during the ten or so years they spend at their parents' home.
After marriage, once she arrives at her husband's home, she has to serve the whole family, bear children, raise her children, do housework, and work in the fields.
With just two hands, what kind of work can they do?
It's always said that it's a woman's duty to do things, but why should a pampered girl have to be treated like a slave when she marries into your family?
Growing up, have I ever eaten a single grain of rice from your house? Or drunk a single drop of water from your house?
Perhaps it's because of the influence of one's parents, and the presence of kind and loving parents, that the Zhao family has such a pure and upright family tradition. In a little while, my uncle will be able to meet my sister-in-law.
"Wait a minute, Uncle, please don't be too serious. If you scare your little sister-in-law and make her cry, Dong Sheng will be heartbroken."
Han Xuri never forgot to remind them that the young couple had a great relationship, and they shouldn't be the bad guy who broke them up.
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