Chapter 148 Nangong Tao
Chapter 148 Nangong Tao
Nangong Jing's eyes flickered a few times. When the two sides separated after leaving the Warcraft Forest, Bing Linxuan said that he would take the others to dangerous places to train and enhance their strength. No one knew whether the training had ended now.
Nangong Jing had already made the worst plan in his mind. If Bing Linxuan really couldn't be found, then he would go and snatch the bride away, and then leave the imperial capital with Xuanyuan Xingyao and never come back.
As for whether Xuanyuan Hongtai would vent his anger on the Duke's Mansion after the bride was kidnapped, Nangong Jing no longer cared about that.
People are selfish, and Nangong Jing couldn't just sit there and watch his lover marry someone else.
Of course, Nangong Jing also knew that even if Xuanyuan Hongtai was really angry, he would at most treat the Duke's Mansion coldly, and it would be impossible for him to really execute anyone from the Duke's Mansion.
Otherwise, no matter how selfish Nangong Jing was, he couldn't really ignore the lives of so many people in the Duke's Mansion.
Xuanyuan Leng couldn't leave the palace for too long, so as not to attract other people's attention, so after explaining to Nangong Jing, he went to the Mo family.
Even though Xuanyuan Leng came in a low-key manner, he still couldn't hide it from some people, at least he couldn't hide it from Nangong Tao, the owner of the Duke's Mansion.
"Why did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suddenly come to my house yesterday? And why have you looked so unhappy these past few days?"
Before going to court, Nangong Tao suddenly came to Nangong Jing's room and asked Nangong Jing.
The reason why Xuanyuan Xingyao and Nangong Jing were so cautious before was mainly because they didn't want Xuanyuan Hongtai to know. Now that the person they least wanted to know already knows, it doesn't matter to others anymore.
"My relationship with Ayao was revealed to the emperor, and the emperor was furious and locked Ayao up. Yesterday, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came because Ayao dragged him here to explain to me."
Nangong Jing said concisely.
Nangong Tao was a little unresponsive at first, but soon he understood the meaning of Nangong Jing's words.
To be honest, when Nangong Tao found out that Nangong Jing and Xuanyuan Xingyao were together, his first reaction was anger. He was angry that Nangong Jing was actually with a man.
But soon, the anger in Nangong Tao's heart turned into worry. Nangong Tao knew Xuanyuan Hongtai's character better than anyone else.
Xuanyuan Xingyao is the son that Xuanyuan Hongtai values the most. It is conceivable how angry Xuanyuan Hongtai would be when he knew that he fell in love with a man.
Nangong Tao knew that if Nangong Jing did not have a master like Han Yan, even with his face, Xuanyuan Hongtai would have dealt with Nangong Jing as soon as the incident happened.
Even if Nangong Jing's life is not wanted, Nangong Jing will be kept away from the imperial capital, even though Nangong Jing has good qualifications.
"How dare you be so brave!!!"
How dare you be with Xuanyuan Xingyao? This is courting death.
"I just happen to fall in love with people of the same gender."
Nangong Jing said in a deep voice.
"I don't care whether your partner is a man or a woman, but this person must not be Xuanyuan Xingyao. The emperor will never agree to it."
Nangong Tao paced back and forth in a rare state of restlessness.
"Nothing in this world is absolute."
In Nangong Jing's opinion, the main reason why Xuanyuan Hongtai does not agree now is that they do not have enough chips in their hands.
As long as they have enough chips in their hands, or the benefits they can bring are higher than Xuanyuan Xingyao getting married and having children, Xuanyuan Hongtai may not refuse.
"You really must have him???"
Nangong Tao looked at Nangong Jing's face, which looked like both himself and Qiao Huan'er. His eyes flickered a few times, and no one knew what he was thinking at this moment.
“It has to be him!!!”
Nangong Jing didn't know why Nangong Tao asked this, but he still answered seriously.
Nangong Tao got the answer he wanted from Nangong Jing's eyes. He said nothing more, just nodded slightly, and then turned to go to court.
Nangong Tao's strange behavior made Nangong Jing confused and he didn't understand what he meant.
But soon Nangong Jing stopped thinking about Nangong Tao, and instead wondered whether the Mo family members could contact Bing Linxuan. If so, Nangong Jing really didn't want to take the worst path.
"Your Majesty, Duke Wuling requests an audience."
After Xuanyuan Hongtai finished his court session, he just returned to the imperial study and sat down when he heard a palace servant report that Nangong Tao wanted to see him.
Xuanyuan Hongtai paused for a moment as he picked up the memorial, then gave instructions in a cold tone.
"Let someone in."
"yes."
The palace maid responded and then quietly retreated.
"Your Highness Nangong Tao pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
On weekdays, Nangong Tao rarely performs formal formalities in private, and Xuanyuan Hongtai usually does not allow him to perform formal formalities.
But today, Nangong Tao performed a standard salute as soon as he entered the door, and Xuanyuan Hongtai also allowed Nangong Tao to kneel on one knee.
After the ceremony, Xuanyuan Hongtai looked at Nangong Tao, who was still standing tall even though he was kneeling on the ground, and couldn't bear to leave, so he waved his hand.
"Get up."
No one can be blamed for this matter. Xuanyuan Hongtai actually knows that if Xuanyuan Xingyao really doesn't want to, Nangong Jing won't take the bait no matter how much he seduces him.
And if what Xuanyuan Xingyao said is true, then Xuanyuan Xingyao's mistake is even greater. Of course, Xuanyuan Hongtai will not admit it.
In Xuanyuan Hongtai's heart, everything about his son is good, and others are always wrong.
"You usually run away as soon as you get to court, so how come you have time to come to see me today?"
Xuanyuan Hongtai and Nangong Jing have known each other for decades and have always had a good relationship. At this time, Xuanyuan Hongtai acted as if he knew nothing and joked at Nangong Tao.
"Your Majesty, I have always felt guilty towards Huan'er and Jing'er. Huan'er has no way to make amends. Although Jing'er has been trying to make amends over the years, I can see that he still has a gap with me."
Nangong Tao did not immediately tell her purpose of coming, but instead spoke with regret about her neglect of Nangong Tao in the past.
The smile on Xuanyuan Hongtai's face faded a little, and his tone became lighter.
"There's no such thing as an overnight grudge between a father and a son. As time goes by, he'll understand your original intentions."
"As far as I am concerned, as long as my child is happy and healthy, I will be satisfied. As for other things, I will not force them."
Nangong Tao said meaningfully.
The smile on Xuanyuan Hongtai's face completely disappeared, and his eyes became a little colder.
"Children are still young and inevitably make mistakes when doing things. As adults, we should guide them when they are confused and not let them go astray."
"If this unconventional approach can make my child happy, I will accept it. My child has a stubborn personality, and I am truly afraid that he will hate me for the rest of his life. I am even more afraid that he will never smile again."
Xuanyuan Hongtai originally wanted to get angry, but when he heard Nangong Tao's last words, he fell silent.
If Xuanyuan Xingyao is forced to marry, will he really suffer for the rest of his life?
No, he wouldn't. When Xuanyuan Xingyao gets married and has children of his own, he will definitely understand his painstaking efforts, Xuanyuan Hongtai told himself.
"If you have nothing else to do, please leave."
Xuanyuan Hongtai's attitude is very clear. If you leave now, he will pretend that he didn't understand anything. If you continue, he might get angry.
Nangong Tao actually wanted to say something, but when he saw Xuanyuan Hongtai's cold face, he had no choice but to retreat.
Nangong Tao's words today did not leave Xuanyuan Hongtai untouched.
Xuanyuan Hongtai was silent for a while holding the memorial, and finally he dropped it, stood up, and went to Zhaochun Palace.
When Xuanyuan Xingyao saw Xuanyuan Hongtai, although he was angry that Xuanyuan Hongtai had granted the marriage without even saying a word, the education he received since childhood still made him bow to Xuanyuan Hongtai appropriately.
When Xuanyuan Hongtai saw Xuanyuan Xingyao saluting, he was not happy but frowned.
Because Xuanyuan Hongtai could feel that Xuanyuan Xingyao had become estranged from him, or rather, he started to blame him.
Although Xuanyuan Xingyao has been a quiet person since childhood, he is still quite talkative with people he recognizes, and at least there will be no dull moments in his conversations.
But now, Xuanyuan Hongtai and Xuanyuan Xingyao were sitting face to face, but they looked at each other in silence, and neither of them knew what to say.
Or maybe Xuanyuan Hongtai wanted to say something, but Xuanyuan Xingyao simply ignored him. It was really uncomfortable.
"When you become a father in the future, you will understand my painstaking efforts."
Xuanyuan Hongtai finally couldn't stand the awkward atmosphere, stood up, sighed and said.
Xuanyuan Xingyao had a cold face and didn't say anything. He wanted to say that he would not get married, let alone have children.
But Xuanyuan Xingyao also knew that no matter how much he said, it would be useless. He could only hope that the Mo family could be more helpful and contact Bing Linxuan.
"Zitong, do you think I really did something wrong?"
After Xuanyuan Hongtai left Zhaochun Palace, he didn't know where to go or who to talk to about his frustration. After thinking for a long time, he decided to go to Fengyi Palace to find Ning You.
"I understand Your Majesty's deep concern for Yao'er, but Your Majesty is a bit too impatient. You are well aware of how stubborn Yao'er's temper is, and now is the time when Yao'er and Xiaojing are most affectionate. You locked him up in the palace and then immediately issued an edict granting them a marriage, without giving him any chance to prepare mentally. How can he bear this?"
Ning You immediately expressed his position, stating that he was on his side, and then pointed out Xuanyuan Hongtai's mistake.
After listening to Ning You's words, Xuanyuan Hongtai fell into deep thought. He was so angry yesterday that he lost his mind. Now he thinks that he was a little too impatient.
Xuanyuan Xingyao has a stubborn temper. The more you force him, the more he will go against you. Thinking of this, Xuanyuan Hongtai finally felt a trace of regret in his heart.
"I was a little anxious. I should have at least let him calm down for a few days before granting the marriage. I was also irritated by that brat. But now that things have come to this, Zitong, when you have time, go and persuade that brat. He is a prince of the Empire. How can he marry a man as his princess?"
Xuanyuan Hongtai said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ning You agreed obediently. As for whether she would try to persuade him, only she knew.
After Xuanyuan Hongtai left, Ning You took people to Zhaochun Palace and did not forget to bring some of Xuanyuan Xingyao's favorite cakes.
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