"Zhao Jingzhou brought Zhao Chenhan to the Fu Mansion to propose marriage?"
Zhao Lin smiled grimly upon hearing the news: "This Zhao Jingzhou is really courting death."
Lan'er didn't know why Zhao Lin had such an expression, so she said, "The lady asked how your preparations were going, when you were leaving, and if you could leave at all."
Zhao Lin said, "Go back and tell Qing'er that we should set off tonight without delay. I'll send someone to pick you up after three o'clock."
"I'll go back first."
Lan'er left excitedly.
Yun Zhiyi asked worriedly, "The city gates are closed at night. Can we go out?"
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "I have already obtained the official documents for my appointment to Qingzhou from the Ministry of Personnel. I can ask them to open the city gates."
"That's good."
Yun Zhiyi felt relieved and immediately started to get excited: "Elopement! Qing'er and I had dreamed of it before, but we never thought it would happen soon."
Zhao Lin laughed and said, "You and Sudi go first. I'll pick up Qing'er and then we'll meet up."
The ceremony and other preparations had already been made, and Sudi took Yun Zhiyi out of the city first.
Sudi has guards sent by the Su family, so his safety is not a problem.
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Zhao Jingzhou and the others waited at Fu's house until almost two o'clock in the morning before Fu Chengwang came back.
Zhao Jingzhou keenly noticed that Fu Chengwang's face looked very bad.
"Master Fu."
Zhao Jingzhou and the others all stood up and greeted them.
"Um."
Fu Chengwang sat on his own armchair and didn't even ask them to sit down. He drank two cups of tea before he regained control of his emotions and remembered the proper way to entertain guests. He said, "Please sit down."
After everyone sat down, Zhao Jingzhou said, "Master Fu, this time I came here..."
Fu Chengwang raised his hand to stop Zhao Jingzhou's words, and said expressionlessly: "How can a woman marry two husbands? Lord Zhao, you are being disrespectful."
Zhao Jingzhou pretended to be surprised and asked, "Didn't Master Fu already go to the Bai family to cancel the engagement?"
Without waiting for Fu Chengwang to reply, Bai Shiyuan said, "Lord Zhao, you're joking. Last time Shicheng got into trouble, Lord Fu only sent someone to inquire about the matter, but he didn't cancel the engagement. My brother's marriage to Miss Fu was an agreement between the two families, so how could it be easily cancelled?"
Zhao Jingzhou said slowly: "My son is a hundred times better than your brother, and is more suitable for Miss Fu."
Bai Shiyuan's expression changed slightly.
Even he got angry despite his good temper.
Bai Shiyuan sneered, "If Lord Zhao is right, then the more suitable person for Miss Fu is Zhao Lin, not Prince Zhao."
Zhao Jingzhou said, "It's a pity that Zhao Lin is only better than my son in writing, he can't compare in other aspects."
Bai Shiyuan sneered, "Just because we can't compare now doesn't mean we won't be able to in the future. Zhao Lin is a man of great ambition, courage, and strategy. I believe it won't be long before Lord Zhao will politely call him Lord Zhao."
Zhao Jingzhou was neither happy nor angry, and said, "If that's the case, Your Majesty will have another person to share your worries with, and I am happy for that."
Bai Shiyuan deliberately said, "I'm afraid your son will be unhappy."
Zhao Chenhan smiled faintly: "Master Bai, you are joking. Your Majesty is happy, my father is happy, why should I not be happy?"
The indifferent expressions of the father and son made Bai Shiyuan want to pick up the vase on the table and smash it on their faces.
hypocritical!
How hypocritical!
Who doesn't know that your Zhenbei Marquis Mansion is jealous of Zhao Lin and has lost many bets with him?
Now I still owe Zhuangzi money and I’m reluctant to pay it back to him.
Zhao Jingzhou said calmly, "I will not argue with you. Lord Fu, as the saying goes, a loving parent will make long-term plans for their child. I believe you should understand who is more suitable for Miss Fu."
Fu Chengwang shook his head and said, "Lord Zhao, I am very grateful that you came to my house in person, but please do not mention this matter again, so as not to be thought of as marrying two husbands for one woman."
Zhao Jingzhou frowned and said, "Master Fu..."
Fu Chengwang said, "Lord Zhao, I still need to discuss the marriage with Lord Bai, so I won't keep you any longer. Please show me around."
The housekeeper came over quickly.
Zhao Chenhan quickly said: "Teacher..."
Fu Chengwang raised his hand to stop him: "I have not accepted you as my disciple, so don't call me that, so as to avoid misunderstandings from outsiders."
Zhao Chenhan was stunned.
He didn't expect Fu Chengwang's attitude to change so quickly.
Yesterday, he argued in front of the emperor and wanted to get him the position of prefect of Qingzhou.
Even when he came to pay his respects to his master in the morning, Fu Chengwang encouraged him to do his job well.
Why are you distancing yourself from me now? It's as if I'm something disgusting that people want to avoid as much as possible.
Zhao Jingzhou also had his own temper. Seeing this, he stood up and said, "Since that's the case, I'll take my leave. Han'er, let's go."
Zhao Chenhan had no choice but to leave with Zhao Jingzhou.
"Prince Zhao, I have something to remind you."
Fu Chengwang said indifferently, "You have both talent and ability, and you have the support of Lord Zhao. As long as you stick to the right path, you will definitely be as good as anyone in time."
Zhao Chenhan was shocked and bowed deeply to Fu Chengwang before following Zhao Jingzhou away under everyone's surprised gazes.
Zhao Chenhan was feeling confused and walked with one foot deep and one foot shallow.
Fu Chengwang's words were definitely not groundless.
What did he know?
It definitely has something to do with the time he entered the palace.
But what in the palace was related to him that could make him change his attitude?
Could it be...
Zhao Chenhan suddenly woke up.
What else could it be except the letter Li Xingye wrote to the emperor yesterday!
Damn it, why did this old guy think of going to the emperor to read the letter?
Zhao Chenhan was panicked.
"Why did Fu Chengwang say that?"
As they were walking, Zhao Chenhan suddenly stopped. Zhao Chenhan almost bumped into Zhao Jingzhou's back. He quickly took two steps back and heard Zhao Jingzhou asking questions.
Zhao Chenhan calmed down and said, "I don't know either. I guess I heard something from someone."
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