The Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"What?! Someone actually dares to propose marriage at the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence?"
Upon hearing Yingzhi's words, Gu Qingyan's jaw nearly dropped to the ground.
On the day of Yaoyao's coming-of-age ceremony, her mother personally returned to the capital to officiate, and he and Achen also went to the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence to support her. With such a grand occasion, how could anyone possibly have designs on Yaoyao? They really don't treat his uncle like a human being.
"How did your uncle handle it?"
"They threw everyone out of the Marquis's mansion." Yingzhi couldn't help but laugh. "And everyone who came to propose marriage was thrown out."
"Uncle showed mercy." Gu Qingyan nodded. Given his uncle's style, he wouldn't be surprised if he drew a knife and killed someone. Suddenly, Gu Qingyan realized something was wrong. "Wait, there's more than one person proposing marriage."
"Yes, after one person came to our door, we received more and more visits."
Gu Qingyan chuckled and glanced at the memorials that were almost finished being reviewed. "Alright, I'll go to the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence. I'm just making sure my uncle isn't really upset."
Yingzhi twitched his lips, thinking that the Emperor probably wanted to see the Marquis make a fool of himself.
The Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.
Gu Qingyan swaggered into the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence, pretending to know nothing, and asked, "Where is your Marquis? Is he still in the military camp?"
“Your Majesty…” The servant looked troubled upon hearing this, “The Marquis was in a bad mood today, so he did not go to the military camp.”
"In a bad mood?" Gu Qingyan quickened his pace. "In that case, my arrival today is just in time. I'll go see my uncle."
Inside the room, Jiang He sat angrily behind the desk.
He held a thick booklet in his hand, flipping through it with a fierce look in his eyes.
"uncle--"
Gu Qingyan's voice rang out, and Jiang He hurriedly tried to hide the booklet, but Gu Qingyan saw it clearly. "What kind of booklet is this? It's so thick."
Taking advantage of Jiang He's inattention, Gu Qingyan took the booklet.
Upon closer inspection, Gu Qingyan chuckled.
This isn't what Yingzhi said; it's about the families who came to the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence to propose marriage. Uncle has thoroughly investigated their families.
"I was just looking around. Why is the Emperor here?" Jiang He steadied himself. "Isn't this the time when the Emperor is usually very busy with state affairs? Could something have happened?"
"It's nothing, I just wanted to come see my uncle." Gu Qingyan changed the subject, "But I think my uncle doesn't seem to be in a good mood."
"Don't even mention it."
Jiang He was quite overwhelmed by these thoughts. "Several families actually came to the Marquis's residence to propose marriage, saying they wanted to marry Yao Yao."
"Uncle, are those people who proposed marriage alright?"
"You brat," Jiang He laughed, no longer angry. "Tell me, do you think these people are good enough for Yao Yao?"
“Of course I’m not worthy,” Gu Qingyan quickly stated. “It’s not that I’m worried about bloodshed.”
“Ayan, I’ve thought it over carefully. Your aunt and I won’t object if Yaoyao doesn’t get married.” Jiang He’s voice was a little deep. “Even if Yaoyao wants to get married, she can only marry into the family.”
"Uncle, it all depends on Yaoyao's opinion."
Gu Qingyan couldn't help but chuckle when he thought of Jiang Yao's cold demeanor. "Yao Yao's personality is becoming increasingly aloof. If she were to meet someone she likes one day, I'm sure her uncle wouldn't want to put her in a difficult position."
Jiang He also sighed.
Yes, even he couldn't explain why the pearl he held in his hands was becoming more and more taciturn. Except in front of close friends and family, she was still somewhat mischievous, but outside, she was almost completely silent.
"As a father, I naturally want her to be happy."
......
With the tragic examples of those previous marriage proposals, no one in the entire Dayu region dared to easily set their sights on Jiang Yao again.
"Sister Ke'er, the little baby is so cute."
Qin Ke'er brought her child to the Dingyuan Marquis's residence and chatted with Bai Qian. They happened to run into Jiang Yao, who was returning home.
"She's adorable, isn't she? The general always says she's not lively enough, too obedient," Qin Ke'er said with a smile. "He also says that a girl should be carefree, able to cry when she wants to cry and laugh when she wants to laugh."
“General Ling clearly dotes on children.” Jiang Yao affectionately touched the little girl’s face. “Yes, little girls should be carefree.”
A faint smile appeared in Jiang Yao's eyes; she too had been carefree at that age.
"The princess seems a bit quieter than before. Is it because studying is too tiring?"
"I'm not tired." Jiang Yao shook her head. "People say that girls become more refined as they grow up, but when Sister Ke'er came to the capital, she was still very lively. I should learn from Sister Ke'er."
Jiang Yao's words made Bai Qian and Qin Ke'er laugh. Jiang Yao chatted with them for a while before returning to her own courtyard.
Back in the courtyard, Jiang Yao sat down in a chair, looking somewhat tired.
“Princess, you study until late every night and then continue to review when you get back. You should also take care of your health.”
The wet nurse couldn't help but feel sorry for Jiang Yao and brought her another cup of ginseng tea.
"Granny, I want to participate in next year's imperial examination."
Jiang Yao drank the ginseng tea in one gulp, and looked at her wet nurse with more affection. Her wet nurse had been by her side since she was born and was almost inseparable from her.
"This servant knows that the princess wants to become the first female scholar to be awarded the top scholar title, but this servant is more concerned about the princess's health."
The wet nurse sighed softly, "The princess should smile more."
"Granny, I laugh a lot!"
Jiang Yao laughed, her eyes narrowing as she spoke. "I often get made to laugh by my parents, and also by A-Chen. I always get made to laugh when I talk to A-Chen."
“The princess is right, the princess looks most beautiful when she smiles.”
The wet nurse took the empty bowl, lit the candles in the room even brighter, and then left the room.
The room fell silent immediately, and the smile on Jiang Yao's face faded slightly.
As usual, she took out the old book that had been read so many times that it had turned yellow. In fact, there was something deep in her heart that she had never told her father and mother.
She wants to become the top female scholar as soon as possible.
Firstly, it was her dream to become the top female scholar, and she wanted to fight for women all over the world.
Secondly, because... when her master left, he said that he would come to the capital to celebrate the day she became the top female scholar.
She hadn't seen her master for a long time and didn't even know what he looked like now.
Even what her master had done over the years, and whether he had taken on any new disciples, were unknown to her.
So she hopes to become the top female scholar sooner, much sooner.
That way she could see her master in person and ask him how he had been all these years.
So she needs to work harder.
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