Chapter 154: Becoming in-laws, Royal Academy

After Liu Mingan called out "father-in-law", he remained bent over without getting up. The people present didn't know what to say, so they just waited for Nangong Ya to speak.

Nangong Ya's face changed from one to another, and he didn't respond for a long time, until Jiang Ning couldn't stand it anymore, reached out and tugged at his sleeve, reminding him: "Dad, I'm calling you."

Nangong Ya turned his head to look at his daughter, and then reached out to help Liu Mingan up.

"Hahaha..." Lou Yuhuan looked at Nangong Ya who looked unhappy, and said with a smile: "My dear relative, we didn't know that Mingan's beloved is your daughter before we came. We only heard that you were investigating Mingan, and we were worried, so we came here in a hurry. Hahaha... It turned out to be a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Lou Baili thought of the previous confrontation between the two sides in the alley, raised his hand and bowed to Nangong Ya: "I am sorry for offending you just now, I hope the Prime Minister will forgive us."

After all, they are the man's family, they should be magnanimous and apologize first.

Nangong Ya was not a narrow-minded person. Besides, the actual situation was much better than he expected, so he had nothing to be dissatisfied with. So he returned the greeting: "I am sorry for offending you!"

"My dear relatives, since you and I are here today, and these two children really like each other, why don't we take this opportunity to settle the marriage."

Lou Yuhuan suggested again. He had already seen that Liu Mingan told him that he had a beloved girl by his side. He was afraid that the two had been together for a long time. Now that they were in the same room, they might have already secretly had an affair.

Nangong Ya nodded and forced a smile on his face: "Okay, let's settle it today."

This Liu Mingan looked handsome, and he had the Lou family behind him, so he was considered a good match for his family. The key was that Ling'er liked him, so he had no objection.

But he had no opinion, Jiang Ning did.

Seeing that Nangong Ya had already started to discuss an auspicious date with the three people from the Lou family, Jiang Ning couldn't help but interrupt their conversation: "Don't bother, I won't go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and I don't need you to organize this wedding for me."

Liu Ming'an immediately followed up: "I won't go back to the Lou family either, Grandfather, you don't have to worry, I will marry An Ning myself."

Several people were stunned and looked at each other with wide eyes.

Who would have thought that this young couple would cut off their relationship with their family?

The situation was unfavorable and they needed to take the initiative. Lou Yuhuan immediately questioned Nangong Ya: "What did you

do to my grandson's wife?" Nangong Ya was not to be outdone: "I also want to ask, what did you do to my son-in-law?"

Lou Yuhuan pressed on: "Don't think I don't know the rumors of elopement spread by your second daughter, and the deaths of several people in your family recently... It was you, as a father, who didn't do anything. Well, let my granddaughter-in-law feel disheartened."

Nangong Ya refused to give in: "Don't think I don't know why Lou Qingzhi ran away from home and never came back, and Liu Ming'an is not from the capital at all... It's you, the Lou family, who have let them down, that's why my son-in-law wants to sever ties with you."

The two of them went back and forth, poking at each other's feelings. The scene was tense for a while, and no one else dared to speak.

"Stop arguing," Jiang Ning listened to their verbal battle and felt a headache: "Liu Ming'an and I are already husband and wife, and I'm too lazy to hold another wedding, so you should go back to your own homes."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Ya and Lou Yuhuan both stopped arguing and turned to persuade her.

"Ling'er, you can't be so silly. No matter how much you hate me, this wedding must go ahead! I must intervene in this matter!" Nangong Ya said firmly.

Lou Yuhuan echoed: "Granddaughter-in-law, your father is right, the wedding must be held! Three books and six ceremonies, three matchmakers and six betrothals, all are indispensable. If you can't stand your father, just leave it all to our Lou family. We can provide the bridal dowry and betrothal gifts together and let you have a grand wedding!"

Nangong Ya was furious when he heard this undermining talk: "What are you talking about? Can't our Prime Minister's Mansion afford the bridal dowry?"

"My granddaughter-in-law doesn't want to be associated with your Prime Minister's Mansion, can't you see that? You're asking for trouble!"

"Then my son-in-law doesn't want to be associated with your Lou family either, why don't you see that? You're asking for trouble!"

Why are they arguing again? Jiang Ning rubbed her temples, feeling overwhelmed. Liu Ming'an came to the side without knowing when, and asked softly: "Aning, how about I make the decision?"

Jiang Ning nodded quickly.

Liu Ming'an walked between the two and said slowly: "Grandfather, father-in-law, why don't you listen to me."

"You say!" The two men who were puffing their beards and glaring at each other were very respectful.

Liu Ming'an first said to Nangong Ya: "After the palace examination, I will marry Nangong Ling according to the Daliang etiquette and get married. I will never let her follow me so easily."

Jiang Ning raised her eyebrows. She didn't know that Liu Ming'an had such a plan.

Nangong Ya nodded, and became more and more satisfied with this son-in-law.

Liu Ming'an turned to Lou Yuhuan again: "Grandfather, don't worry about me. Aning is marrying into the Liu family and becoming Mrs. Liu."

The implication was that it had nothing to do with the Lou family.

Lou Yuhuan's expression changed instantly, with a look of hurt in his eyes.

Lou Lianyu couldn't bear to see his grandfather's hurt expression, so he looked at Liu Ming'an and asked, "Ming'an, you are marrying the daughter of the Prime Minister. You are penniless now. Without the support of the Lou family, what can you use to marry the third lady? Just use this palm-sized small house? Even an eight-lift sedan chair can't fit in, so how can you fit the prime minister's house's ten miles of red makeup?"

Jiang Ning was about to say that she didn't care, but Nangong Ya reached out and pulled her: "What? As a man, he should stand tall and upright, instead of letting women compromise for him everywhere."

Liu Ming'an seemed to have thought about this problem a long time ago, so he just smiled and said without hesitation: "Cousin, the number one scholar has a number one scholar's mansion, I will use that mansion to marry An Ning."

The three people in the Lou family were shocked and didn't know what to say. But Nangong Ya laughed, and his admiration was quite obvious.

"Ming'an, Qingzhi is very smart, you are his child, I know you must be good..." Lou Baili looked at this young man and couldn't help but think of that high-spirited man.

But Lou Baili suddenly changed the subject and said, "But you grew up in the countryside after all, and died young. You rely entirely on self-study, so you can't compare with those students who have been carefully taught since

childhood in noble families." Lou Lianyu followed his father's words and said, "Among those who took part in the imperial examination this year, there is a person who was called a child prodigy at the age of six. His talent and ability are comparable to that of my second uncle back then. The title of number one is almost in his pocket."

Liu Ming'an lowered his eyes, as if thinking about how to answer. Lou Yuhuan on the side sighed and made a decision: "Ming'an, grandfather has a way to give you a chance to compete for the title of number one."

Several people's eyes fell on Lou Yuhuan, but they saw him slowly walk in front of Nangong Ya and bow to him.

Nangong Ya was shocked and stopped Lou Yuhuan's action: "Old Master, you bow to me, I am embarrassed."

Lou Yuhuan stood up and looked at Nangong Ya and said: "I want to ask the Prime Minister to arrange for Ming'an to attend classes in the Royal Academy."

Everyone understood what Lou Yuhuan meant.

The Royal Academy is a place where the princes and grandchildren of the emperor and the descendants of important officials of the court study. The lecturers there are all knowledgeable and talented. If Liu Ming'an enters there, as long as he has enough understanding, he will definitely make rapid progress, which is much better than him reading a few books at home.

Moreover, Lou Yuhuan and Lou Baili will go there to give lectures from time to time.

Nangong Ya turned his head to look at Jiang Ning and nodded in agreement: "I'll do it when I get back later."

Liu Ming'an, however, thought of his plan to go to Qushui City with Jiang Ning, and was about to say something, but Jiang Ning secretly stretched out her finger and hooked his palm, and whispered: "Liu Ming'an, that's very good."

Lou Yuhuan said again: "But that's not enough. You have only learned for a few dozen days, but others have learned for more than ten years. Therefore, Ming'an, you need to come to the Lou Mansion after school. We have three top scholars in the Lou family, me, Baili, and Lianyu. We will teach you together."

Nangong Ya followed with a sentence: "It's okay to come to the Prime Minister's Mansion. I am also a top scholar, and I can teach you too!"

Lou Baili glanced at him lightly and said meaningfully: "Forget it."

"Don't look down on people!" Nangong Ya said angrily.

Lou Baili looked away and stopped talking. After all, his father had just asked someone to do something for him, so it was better not to offend him first.

The matter was settled, and Liu Mingan and Jiang Ning sent them out of the yard.

When they were the only two left in this world, Liu Mingan reached out and hugged Jiang Ning.

"It's still related to their two families, and it can't be avoided after all." Jiang Ning sighed.

"It's okay, we are still us."

Liu Mingan said, and kissed Jiang Ning's forehead.

As they were about to part, he was filled with reluctance.