Chapter 162: Breaking up a couple?
"Master, Master, the princess is here."
Following the servant's announcement, all the onlookers dispersed. Jiang Yao stood up and helped Jiang Ao walk out.
When everyone knelt down to salute Zhao Jie, only Jiang Yao stood up.
The two looked at each other, neither of them willing to give in, but Zhao Jie endured it this time and didn't say anything to embarrass her.
"It's Master Jiang's birthday today, and this princess is here on behalf of the Emperor to give you a birthday gift."
"I thank the Emperor for his kindness, and thank the Princess for her kindness."
On a minister’s birthday, members of the royal family would come, and Jiang Ao would be the first one to come.
Everyone was congratulating Jiang Ao.
Jiang Yao's hearing has become much clearer since she gained spiritual power, and she could still hear the almost inaudible discussions behind her.
"You said that this Grand Tutor Jiang is already a Grand Tutor, which is already a high position. Now his granddaughter has become Shangyi, and she is also a favorite of Master Su. Now, for a simple birthday, the princess has come. Isn't his status a little too high?"
"Since ancient times, those who have achieved great success and threatened their masters have never had a good end. Let's wait and see. There will always be a day when the Jiang family will cry."
Jiang Yao was shocked, thinking about the gifts Zhao Huang had given to the Jiang family before and after, it was really too much.
And today, what does it mean that Zhao Jie came here?
"Congratulations, Master Jiang."
The middle-aged man approaching congratulated her, but his eyes were fixed on Jiang Yao. After sizing her up, he said, "The princess sent ten boxes of birthday gifts to Grand Tutor Jiang, and the granddaughter also sent ten boxes. This birthday celebration for Grand Tutor Jiang is arguably the largest in Jincheng's history. We were fortunate enough to witness it, and it was truly breathtaking."
Jiang Ao's expression was very solemn, and he couldn't help laughing: "Haha, Master Liu, you came a little late today. You should have a few more drinks later."
Master Liu smiled from ear to ear: "I'm late for a reason."
Jiang Ao paused, really not wanting to know the reason, but Lord Liu seemed to be waiting for him to ask.
"I wonder what the reason is?"
"Taifu Liu, I want to congratulate you. You have a double blessing today."
"Oh? Why are you so happy?"
Lord Liu went out and waved: "Quick, bring all the things in."
The box that was brought in was tied with a red ribbon, so it was not a birthday gift.
"Master Liu, this is..."
"Master Jiang, this is the betrothal gift. I'm here to propose marriage today."
"Propose marriage? Who?"
Jiang Yao's mouth twitched. Could it be her?
"This is Jiang Yao, the second granddaughter of Master Jiang."
It really is her.
"Young man from the Liu family, you're being disrespectful." Lord Sun stepped forward and said, "I fell in love with Jiang Yao before you did, yet you've just brought the betrothal gifts. Isn't this making things difficult for Master Jiang?"
Lord Liu shook his head: "Uncle Sun, this is not the way to talk about it. We are old and can no longer take care of these children. All we can do is to help them achieve their goals."
Jiang Ao looked at Jiang Yao and asked in a low voice, "Yao'er, are you acquainted with the young master of Master Liu's family?"
Jiang Yao was confused: "You don't know him? Who is his son?"
"Liu Liang."
Jiang Yao was speechless, his expression becoming increasingly strange. "Grandpa, I beat up Liu Liang yesterday. Does that count as knowing him?"
Jiang Ao's eyes widened: "Just a fight?"
"Grandpa didn't ask me why I fought with him?"
"Did he bully you?"
Jiang Yao smiled. In the Jiang family, only Jiang Ao cared about her. Others cared about the reasons, but he only cared about her.
"He took advantage of me."
"What?" Imperial Tutor Jiang shouted loudly, turning his head to glare at Lord Liu. "Lord Liu, please be more careful with your words. What do you mean by helping others achieve their goals?"
Lord Liu rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "Master Jiang, you may not know this yet, but your second granddaughter has secretly married my eldest son."
Jiang Yao's mouth twitched. "Secretly getting married? Liu Liang and I? Who said that? Liu Liang?"
Maybe she wasn't ruthless enough yesterday, giving him the opportunity to talk nonsense.
Master Liu glanced around. There were a lot of people around, but he wasn't afraid at all. "Second Miss Jiang, it's not convenient for an elder like me to speak publicly about what happened between you two, right?"
Jiang Yao nodded. "That's right. Of course it's not convenient for you to say it. I wonder if your son is here? Let her say it in front of me."
"Girl, have you forgotten? You met at Wenbaozhai yesterday and encountered bandits. Liu Liang was injured by the bandits in order to protect you and is still recovering at home."
Jiang Yao: "."
Meet her?
To protect her?
Injured by bandits?
Grandma, aren’t you making up a story?
Jiang Ao glanced at the guests with a gloomy expression.
"Master Liu, there must be some misunderstanding about this matter. Why don't you sit inside and talk it over slowly?"
"No need to sit down. Since the betrothal gifts have been delivered, I have to go back early to prepare for the wedding."
"Master Liu, I haven't agreed to this marriage yet. What are you preparing?"
"Master Jiang, you're not going to break up this couple, are you?"
Jiang Yao frowned. "There's nothing like that between me and Lord Liu's son. Lord Liu, please be careful with your words. Breaking up a couple is not appropriate for us."
"You've already made an appointment to meet, so what else could it be but a pair of mandarin ducks?"
Zhao Jie stepped forward, smiling brightly, "Well, since I'm here today, I'll be the matchmaker between the two gentlemen and approve this marriage."
"Princess."
"Master Jiang, please don't refuse this princess's kindness." Zhao Jie sneered, "Recently, there have been rumors reaching this princess's ears, saying that Master Jiang, relying on his great achievements, no longer takes the royal family seriously. Are they just rumors?"
This forced Jiang Ao to accept the marriage.
Jiang Yao grabbed Jiang Ao who was about to kneel down.
She looked at Zhao Jie coldly, "You're granting me a marriage? If I remember correctly, the "grant" in "grant marriage" is something that only the emperor has the right to grant, right? You're just a little princess, what right do you have to grant me a marriage?"
"Little princess?" Zhao Jie glared at her. "Little?"
The palace maid next to her cleared her cough, and Zhao Jie did not attack Jiang Yao.
"Jiang Yao, you were the one who secretly gave and received the information from someone else. This princess is helping you."
"Thank you for your kindness, Princess, but I don't need it."
"What? You, the Jiang family, really don't take my royal family seriously?"
"Princess, I dare not respond to your words. I have devoted my entire life to the State of Zhao and have never had the slightest selfish motive. As for the rumors you have heard, please report them to the Emperor. I will remain clear of all charges."
"Father has no time to meddle in your affairs. This princess came here today to give you great honor, and you don't even appreciate it."
"Princess, today I ask you to make a decision for me. My son was seriously injured by bandits yesterday while trying to protect Jiang Yao's face. I am heartbroken, but since my son likes Jiang Yao, I will ask for his marriage, which will be considered as fulfilling their wish."
"Don't worry, the princess is here today and will definitely make the decision for you."
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