Chapter 032

In the marriage decree between Zhan Yue and Jia Shan, Emperor Zhanghe ordered Chen Gong to be directly married to the Duke of Anguo's mansion. Chen Gong was now the eunuch in charge of writing, and he had been with Emperor Zhanghe for many years, so everyone in the Duke of Anguo's mansion treated him very politely.

When Duke Anguo heard that Eunuch Chen had come to deliver an imperial decree, he thought it was about the marriage between Zhan Shaoying and Marquis Qi Le's second legitimate daughter, and he immediately called out his eldest son, eldest daughter-in-law and Zhan Shaoying.

Several people hurriedly planned to go to receive the imperial edict.

Although Lord Anguo is quite old, he is not a muddle-headed guy. He knew that Ying Ge'er was not yet able to take charge, so he naturally had to choose the one that would be most beneficial to him among the hundreds of possibilities.

Zhan Shaoying is his eldest grandson, and there is a saying that grandparents are close relatives. In addition, Zhan Shaoying is quite knowledgeable in literature. If he can catch the emperor's eye in the future, he will surely bring honor to the family. Your Majesty is willing to arrange a marriage for him, which is giving face to Zhan Shaoying.

Duke Anguo just didn't expect that after a marriage was cancelled, Emperor Zhanghe would send Chen Gong in person. How much does he value their Ying brother?

Duke Anguo, Zhantai, and Zhang all had happy expressions on their faces. Duke Anguo went up to greet them and said, "Why are you here in person? Please take a seat."

Chen Gong glanced at the faces of the Duke of Anguo and the others. Seeing that except for Zhan Shaoying who looked a little depressed, the others were all overjoyed, he couldn't help but smile and said, "You are too polite, Duke. I can't bear it."

"Is Lord Zhan Yanqing here?" Chen Gong saw that Zhan Yue was not behind Duke Anguo, so he hurriedly said, "Please call him out, Duke Anguo."

Zhang and Zhan Tai's expressions froze. They looked at each other, with a hint of subtle vigilance in their eyes. Zhang's eyes were filled with a complicated hatred.

Duke Anguo was a little more mature, and said calmly, "Please wait a moment, I will send someone to invite him."

He was silent for a moment, then looked at him calmly and said, "It's my son. Did he do something wrong in front of me?"

Chen Gong smiled and shook his head: "Master Zhan is serious about his work and rarely makes mistakes. You can rest assured, Duke."

After hearing this, Duke Anguo became even more worried.

Seeing that Chen Gong was still standing, he personally asked him to sit down.

Duke Anguo thought for a moment, looked at him and said, "Did Banban come here for my son?"

Chen Gong nodded with a smile: "Yes. This old servant must first congratulate the Duke, the fourth master of the mansion, and may you bring honor to the family in the future."

Bring honor to the family? Duke Anguo smiled faintly.

Thinking of Zhan Yue, he just felt a little depressed for no reason.

Zhan Yue was his most outstanding son, that was true. Among his four sons, Zhan Tai was mediocre, Zhan Song died early, and the other son, Zhan Heng, was a scoundrel. To put it bluntly, in terms of civil and military affairs, Zhan Yue could defeat Zhan Heng with just one finger.

Among these children, only Zhan Yue has the most face in front of the emperor. Duke Anguo even thinks that Emperor Zhanghe likes Zhan Yue more than he likes himself.

Otherwise, why would Chen Gong be sent here today specifically for Zhan Yue's matter?

But whenever she thought of the Fu family and the time after her daughter-in-law lost the child, Jia once said to herself, "I'm afraid Xiao Si has never forgotten the Fu family, and maybe she still hates you, the Duke, in her heart."

Duke Anguo's expression became complicated, he no longer had the calmness he had before.

Chen Gong turned his head to look at Zhan Shaoying. Although Zhan Shaoying's face was pale, his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes made him look like a handsome young man. He took the initiative to say, "Young Master is indeed a handsome man. No wonder he is so famous at such a young age."

His words were a bit polite, but Zhang and Zhan Tai felt very happy. Zhan Tai smiled and said, "You are praising him too much. He is just a little talented, so how can he be famous?"

"Young people cannot stand being praised," said Zhan Tai.

Chen Gong smiled.

At this time, Zhan Yue finally arrived.

He was wearing the uniform of the Jinwu Guard, with his black hair tied up and long eyebrows slanting down into his temples. His deep facial features were clean and heroic, and he almost instantly outshined Zhan Tai and the others. Although Zhan Shaoying had some advantages in age, it was like a small tree bumping into a green pine, and the difference was obvious immediately.

Chen Gong couldn't help but think: "No wonder the eldest princess didn't like Zhan Shaoying, but agreed to marry him." He smiled and said, "Master Zhan, I am honored to be here."

Zhan Yue said: "I am so embarrassed by your companionship."

Chen Gong looked at him calmly and said, "Master Zhan, please listen to my instructions."

Zhan Yue lifted his robe and knelt down.

Duke Anguo was stunned for a moment, and then everyone present knelt down one by one.

After Chen Gong finished reading the imperial edict from Shangzhu Zhan Yue without changing his expression, he took out an imperial decree, which stated that Zhan Yue was to temporarily take over the post of the Fifth Army Judge.

Both Zhang and Zhan Tai were completely shocked. Even Duke Anguo took a long time to react, not to mention Zhan Shaoying's expression.

His face turned red and white, and he felt that Chen Gong's previous words were a slap in his face. He said that he was "famous", but the eldest princess looked down on him, and even His Majesty was only willing to give him the second daughter of the Marquis of Qile.

On the contrary, the fourth uncle, who kept silent, not only got the beautiful lady home, but was also arranged by His Majesty to work in the Five Armies Commandery. Who is this person, young but famous?

Is it really him who said this?

Zhan Shaoying's face darkened slightly, he pursed his lips, his eyes were filled with bloodshot, and his gaze was full of sarcasm.

Only Zhan Yue remained calm. He smiled slightly, his thin lips curled up slightly: "Thank you for taking the trouble to come here in person for my matter."

"Your Excellency's words are truly humiliating to me," Chen Gong said, "Please go to the Five Armies Commandery in seven days to officially assume your post."

Zhan Yue said, "Yes."

When the Duke of Anguo and his men heard Chen Gong call himself "a slave" to Zhan Yue, they felt as if snowflakes were floating in their hearts, and they felt chilly instantly. Although Chen Gong was a humble person, he was the number one eunuch after all. He could call himself "minister" even in front of the emperor, but he called himself "a slave" to Zhan Yue.

The way Zhang looked at Zhan Yue and Chen Gong suddenly changed.

Chen Gong obviously had no time to notice her. He said to Duke Anguo, "Duke is also a veteran minister of two dynasties. You should know that the Lord has many rules."

"Your Majesty has set the date for the eighth day of the second month of next year, which is less than half a year away. Please ask the Duke and the old lady to prepare for everything as soon as possible."

Duke Anguo's whole face was frozen with laughter, and he nodded and said, "Yes."

The reactions of the people in the Anguo Mansion were different from what he had imagined. Chen Gong had some doubts in his heart, but he was a smart man and it was not easy to ask directly. He considered whether he should tell the emperor after returning to the palace, or relay the news to the eldest princess.

Chen Gong exchanged a few words with Duke Anguo and Zhan Yue before saying goodbye and leaving.

As soon as he left, the Anguo Mansion was in chaos.

First, Duke Anguo took the imperial edict and looked at it carefully. Seeing that it was indeed written as Lord Lingzhan Yue, his eyes were like a wisp of green smoke on the table, vague and invisible.

He looked at Zhan Yue and said with a fake smile: "Should I give you an explanation?"

Zhan Yue sat on the armchair, he lowered his head and drank a sip of tea, and said calmly: "The decree is in your hands, and this is the decision made by His Majesty, why do you need me to explain it."

"How dare you!" Duke Anguo was so reckless that he threw the imperial edict directly at Zhan Yue.

After hearing this, Zhan Yue raised his head nonchalantly. His expression was normal, but there was a hint of murderous sternness between his brows.

Duke Anguo could not help but pause. He pursed his lips and said, "The eldest princess was the one that Your Majesty originally intended to marry Ying'er. What does this mean?"

Zhan Yue's eyes flickered over Zhan Tai, Zhang, and Zhan Shaoying. He smiled, and said lazily, "You are right."

"Originally, I was going to marry her to Ying Ge'er," Zhan Yue said, his voice was clear and hoarse, and his eyes and eyebrows were as cold as moonlight. He said, "Why don't you go and ask His Majesty why he changed his mind?"

Duke Anguo frowned and looked at him.

Zhan Yue's eyes were as clear as spring water, but also as cold as an ice pond. He said, "Even a bastard like me is worthy of His Majesty's consent to marry the princess, so why does His Majesty look down on your most proud eldest grandson?"

Zhan Yue stood up, raised his eyes slightly, and looked at An Guogong. There was no trace of retreat in his eyes. He raised the corners of his lips slightly and said, "I find it strange too."

"Rebellious son!" Duke Anguo's face turned red with anger at Zhan Yue's words, but Zhan Tai stepped forward to support him and said softly, "Father, please sit down first. Be careful not to hurt yourself for your fourth brother."

"Prince, be careful with your words." Zhan Yue glanced at him with the corner of his eye and said calmly, "If it gets out, people in the mansion might really think that the Duke is in poor health because he was tired because of my affairs."

"This crime is too serious, I can't bear it." Zhan Yue looked at him with a smile.

Zhan Tai pursed his lips.