People below came up to help Lan Xiuyuan.
Lan Xiuyuan was still struggling, but because Hu Tianyong was glaring at him fiercely, he didn't shout out all the words he wanted to say.
But his eyes were already filled with grievance, as if he had been forcibly dragged out.
Lan Linxue felt incredibly happy watching Lan Xiuyuan being led away.
Should!
Let him fight with me over a wife all he wants. See? He's got nowhere to bury his body now!
After Lan Xiuyuan was finally pulled out, Hu Tianyong turned to look at Lan Shanyang, whose face was full of doubt.
Lan Shanyang stared intently at Hu Tianyong, smiled slightly, and said, "What is the Prime Minister doing? Isn't dragging Xiu Yuan out a bit of an overreaction?"
Hu Tianyong quickly lowered his head and said in a panic, "I was just afraid that the Fifth Prince might say something that would anger Your Majesty in his grief. It's really not worth it! It's not my duty to make Your Majesty feel bad. I just wanted the Fifth Prince to go out and rest!"
Lan Shanyang nodded, then sighed, "You're right, my dear minister! Xiuyuan did indeed lose his composure! But I don't blame him. After all, he's lost his mother and is feeling terrible! In the next few days, the Prime Minister should come and check on him more often, so that he doesn't feel uncomfortable and end up getting sick!"
"Yes! Your humble servant obeys the decree and will visit the Fifth Prince frequently!"
Lan Shanyang nodded in satisfaction, then continued, "Since the Prime Minister also thinks Linxue and Miss Qin are the best match, let's settle it then and betroth Qin Kou'er to Lan Linxue as her princess. As for the matchmaker?"
Lan Shanyang paused deliberately before looking at Hu Tianyong and saying with a smile, "Please, Prime Minister, do this for me! This Miss Qin is from Jiangnan, and she values etiquette the most. Moreover, she has made a great contribution to our court this time, and I have nothing to reward her with. So, let's give her some face. Originally, there was no need for a matchmaker, but I would still like to ask the Prime Minister to propose marriage, so that their ancestors can have some honor!"
Hu Tianyong was furious when he heard Lan Shanyang say that.
Let alone the fact that the royal family doesn't need a marriage proposal at all, even when marrying an empress, a proposal is required, and not even the highest-ranking prime minister would go. Sending someone from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau is considered a great honor.
But this time, Lan Shanyang actually made him personally propose marriage, which was an immense honor for Qin Kou'er. It must be incredibly lucky for her ancestors to receive such a privilege.
Hu Tianyong had never truly respected Qin Kou'er; otherwise, he wouldn't have wanted Hu Feifan to marry her instead of Lan Xiuyuan. But now, he was forced to lower himself and propose marriage to Lan Linxue, a truly humiliating situation.
However, Hu Tianyong showed no sign of resentment, and instead nodded with a smile, "Yes! We will go to propose marriage after His Majesty's approval. We guarantee that Your Highness will marry a beautiful bride!"
Lan Shanyang nodded in satisfaction. "You've worked hard, Prime Minister! Lan Linxue, since the Prime Minister has acted as your matchmaker, you must offer him an extra cup of wine when you get married, understand?"
Lan Linxue quickly smiled and cupped her hands in thanks to Hu Tianyong: "Linxue thanks you, Prime Minister."
Hu Tianyong smiled slightly, but Mianbu's expression was stiff and particularly unpleasant.
Seeing that things had gone smoothly, Lan Shanyang rubbed his head wearily and said, "Alright! All these matters have been arranged. You may all leave. I need to rest!"
"Yes! We take our leave!"
Hu Tianyong was the first to leave.
After Hu Tianyong left, Lan Linxue skipped over to Lan Shanyang with a smile and said, "Father, when are you going to give me the cinnabar mark? I want to marry Kou'er as soon as possible!"
Lan Shanyang glared at her son and whispered, "There's still one person waiting in the palace. Aren't you afraid it'll bring bad luck if you marry him now? I'll approve the cinnabar today. But the wedding date still needs to be approved by the Imperial Observatory. It'll probably take another two days. Don't worry, things are almost done, why are you in such a hurry!"
Lan Linxue immediately whispered, "I'm not in a hurry, but Kou'er's stomach is!"
As she spoke, Lan Linxue deliberately drew a large circle on her stomach.
Thinking about this, Lan Shanyang became angry and glared fiercely at her son: "You've made something of yourself! What good thing is it? Humph, aren't you ashamed! Alright, I'll urge them on this matter more! You just need to keep quiet for the next few days. Also, go see your mother when you have time, and keep her company. Do you hear me?"
"I heard you! I'll come over when I have time! But I have something else to do right now!"
With that, Lan Linxue, acting on her impulses, turned and walked outside.
"Where are you going? Don't cause trouble!"
Lan Shanyang was really worried sick about this son.
"I'm going to make Lan Xiuyuan so angry he'll die! That'll solve everything!"
Lan Xiuyuan was sitting blankly in the side room, motionless.
Hu Tianyong glanced at the room as soon as he entered, then coldly said to the person next to him, "Once the Fifth Prince has recovered, take him to the Prime Minister's residence immediately!"
After saying that, she didn't look at Lan Xiuyuan again and turned away resolutely.
When they went outside, they even faced each other head-on with the smiling Lan Linxue.
This time, however, Hu Tianyong's face was anything but pleasant. He walked straight past him as if he hadn't even seen Lan Linxue.
Lan Linxue looked at him with some surprise, "What's wrong with this old man? Has he lost all his manners? Is this a sign that he's about to die?"
Lan Linxue's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for Hu Tianyong to hear.
Hu Tianyong's face was ashen, his hands clenched tightly, but he strode out without looking back.
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