"Then thank you so much, sir." Charlotte smiled shyly. It could be said that she looked back and smiled charmingly. This smile made Wu Feng pull three of his souls out of his body, and six of his souls died. He opened his mouth wide and drooled on his chest. Her brocade shirt was soaked, and she didn't come back to her senses for a long time. Unexpectedly, the casual smile of such a dignified woman could have such a sensational magic power, which dazzled Wu Feng, who was also considered to have experienced many storms.
In my heart, I wish I could hold the two girls in front of me in my arms and love them freely, but I also know that now is not the time. I have to eat in one bite and do everything one by one. I have to work slowly and carefully, and I can't eat hot buns in a hurry. These words are absolutely true, Wu Feng warned himself while gathering his mind, sighing in his heart that this Charlotte really has a flirtatious flavor, and even he almost made a fool of himself. This is exactly the wonderful person he has dreamed of, and he can get it. Put some effort into getting her.
"I've met my mother." With a casual salute, Situ Yushuang sat back in her seat. She looked at her half-brother Situ Lang who was sitting next to her with some confusion. Why did he come so early today? And there always seems to be a trace of irrepressible excitement on his face
His suspicious eyes turned on Situ Lang's face and then back to his mother's face. There always seemed to be a faint hint of melancholy on her mother's fair face, but she seemed to have something on her mind today.
"Mother, what's the matter with recruiting your daughter today? Why is Ninth Brother here too?" Situ Yushuang actually didn't have deep feelings for her mother. She had a dedicated wet nurse to take care of her from the first full moon. The long-term palace Life made her hide her feelings deep inside.
"Of course there is something. Mother called you here because she has something to tell you." Before the middle-aged lady sitting at the table could speak, a somewhat anxious Situ Lang spoke first.
"What does it have to do with you that mother and I are talking about things? Why are you here too?" Situ Yushuang vaguely felt that something undesirable was about to happen to her, and her tone became harder.
"Shuang'er, why are you talking to your brother like this? I called you here today because I have something to discuss with you. Your father has seen that you have grown up, and it is time for you to consider marriage matters, so he has found a suitable candidate for you. , asked me to seek your opinion first." The middle-aged lady frowned slightly, but still said calmly.
Situ Yushuang's heart skipped a beat, "Who?"
"This is the Li Wufeng I mentioned to you last time. He was promoted to the youngest Duke of the Empire by his father in the morning meeting the day before yesterday. He also served as the governor of Northern Luzon. He is the most valued person by his father. He is still Unmarried, I am really the most suitable husband for you, sister. This is a rare opportunity." Situ Lang did not hide his agreement.
"Him?! Huh, I think the ministers in the court have lost their minds and actually agreed to him concurrently serving as the governor of Northern Luzon. Then Northern Luzon has become his private territory? My father doesn't know what he thinks. Can't you see this guy's ambition? Needless to say, I will never marry him! If the father wanted to win him over by marriage, wouldn't there be Seventeenth Sister? She is also very slim now. She looks like a beauty at first glance. If the age difference is a bit different, you can let that guy wait for half a year. I remember that Seventeenth Sister really wants to turn sixteen this year. Anyway, I will never marry this guy." Situ Yushuang's face was as dark as water.
"Sister, this is what the father wants. I'm afraid it's not up to you. In fact, what's wrong with Li Wufeng? He's as tall as a tree and has a lot of talent. Moreover, at a young age, he has made great contributions to the empire many times and has a great record. Now he's just He was already made a Duke in his early twenties, he was born into a noble family, and he was one of the three great military governors of the empire. How come he is not worthy of you?" Situ Lang suppressed his dissatisfaction and persuaded him. He really didn't understand why he was Would this sister have such a deep prejudice against this guy Li Wufeng? But he knew that if Li Wufeng became his brother-in-law, his desire to ascend to the throne of God would be a heavy weight. Even those who remained neutral would have to consider Li Wufeng joining him. The impact this side brings.
"What do you mean by my father? I remember that during my coming-of-age ceremony, my father promised to grant me a wish in public. I said that I wanted to make my own decision about my marriage, and my father also agreed to me in public. At that time, it seemed like Brother Ninth, are you here too? Why is your memory so bad? Or do the words of the majestic Emperor of the Empire not count?" Situ Yushuang asked with a mocking look on his face.
Situ Lang was a little embarrassed. Of course, he clearly remembered the wish that his younger sister made to his father during the coming-of-age ceremony a few years ago, because according to the custom of the Situ family, when the children of the family come of age, they can make a request to their elders, as long as it is reasonable. She should be satisfied, so her father promised her not to interfere in her marriage and that her marriage would be her own decision. Her wish surprised many guests present at the time, because according to the customs of the Tang people, girls' marriage matters should be decided by their elders, but His Majesty the Emperor's golden mouth is of course more effective than customs, so Situ Yu Shuang won for herself the autonomy of marriage.
"Well, this time, that time! What's more, it's only natural for men to get married and women to get married. Brother Ninth is also doing it for your own good. After all, we have to find someone who is worthy of you in our empire. Life is indeed not easy, Li Wufeng's conditions are already good enough, but there is no such shop in this village." Situ Lang could only explain with a concealed smile.
"Hmph, I will consider my marriage myself. I don't know what your plans are?" Situ Yushuang rolled her eyes at her brother angrily.
"Shuang'er, you should think about it again. Although your father and I promised not to interfere with your marriage, you should also think about your own marriage. I heard your father and Lang'er both said that Li Wufeng The conditions are good in all aspects. He is a duke at such a young age, so he should be worthy of you, so don't be too picky." The middle-aged lady knew that her two children had a good relationship, so she didn't care about their quarrel.
"Mother! You have been living in the palace for a long time, and you don't understand the situation in the outside world at all! That Li Wufeng is young, but has great ambitions and despicable methods. He doesn't take the center of the empire seriously at all, and he is good at changing the direction according to the wind. I don’t think any means can stop him from seizing power. My daughter dares to assert that even if any royal princess is allowed to marry him, he will not be able to suppress his ambition. My father’s idea is really too naive. In addition, my daughter has no intention of suppressing his ambition. People have a very bad impression, so I will never be a needless victim." Situ Yushuang's words hit the nail on the head, and if Li Wufeng were present, he would probably shudder.
When Situ Lang heard what his sister said so strongly, he was already secretly worried. If it was true what she said, his father would not be able to force her to marry Li Wufeng, and he would definitely choose another royal woman. Then Seventeenth Sister would is the best choice, and although the seventeenth princess is not yet sixteen years old, she is a brat, smart-minded, and not an economical person. The most terrible thing is that the mother of the seventeenth sister and the mother of the seventh sister are the same. The relationship between biological sisters is naturally deeper. If the father really decides to let Seventeenth sister marry Li Wufeng, wouldn't it be a waste of help for Lao Qi? His own power is not as powerful as Lao Qi. This is not even more important. Not even close
No, absolutely not! This situation cannot be tolerated! Situ Lang secretly decided in his heart that he must prevent the situation from developing in this direction no matter what. It would be good if he could do his sister's job well. If not, he must prevent that situation from happening.
"Sister, don't say this so absolutely. You haven't even seen Li Wufeng's face. How can you make an assertion based on some hearsay? Listen to Brother Ninth. No matter how carefully you think about it, the worst you can do is We need to meet him and talk about it. Besides, my father didn't insist on letting you marry him. It would be good to meet him and make friends, don't you think?" Situ Lang was thinking rapidly in his mind. He persuaded his stubborn sister in a friendly manner.
"Yes, Shuang'er, what your brother said makes sense. Let's meet him first and get to know him first. We didn't force you to marry him. Your father and your brother are also doing it for your own good. You should think more carefully before making a decision. Go ahead." The middle-aged lady also advised her daughter.
"Well, mother, don't worry so much. I will think about it myself. Okay, I'll go back first." She glanced at Situ Lang next to her with some dissatisfaction. Situ Yushuang stood up and went to her mother. A gift and floated away.
"Lang'er, do you have a good relationship with this Li Wufeng?" A trace of doubt appeared on the middle-aged lady's face, and she glanced at her son.
Situ Lang felt a little guilty and quickly explained: "We are just ordinary friends, but this Li Wufeng is indeed a rare talent. Even my father values him very much. I also want to do this for my sister's good and want to do this good thing. Mother, you should have more opportunities when you have it." Please advise my sister."
As soon as he finished speaking, Situ Lang stood up. He had to plan carefully when he went back. Some things had to be prepared for a rainy day. There are only benefits and no harm in making early preparations. "By the way, it's getting late. Mother, it's time for me to go back. Do you want to Take good care of your health, and if you have nothing to do, you can go out of the palace for a walk."
Looking at the disappearing back of her adult son with some sadness, a trace of sadness quietly climbed onto the forehead of the middle-aged lady.
The residence of Wei Zhongxing, the Imperial Minister of Culture, Education and Health, is located on Huihui Avenue in the South Sixth District. This area is not prosperous, but the location is moderate. It is not far from several large private libraries in the South District. The environment is also good. Many empires Officials all chose this place as their residence, and Wei Zhongxing was one of the representatives.
It was almost dark when Wu Feng rode the carriage to Huihui Avenue. Although the Spring Festival was approaching, there were still many pedestrians and vendors on the street. Fortunately, the journey was not far, and Wu Feng and his party arrived at their destination smoothly. .
Due to the experience of being assassinated in Qingyang, the Guard's security on Wu Feng's official activities has become much tighter. Especially since they were unfamiliar with the place in the imperial capital, the guards were even more cautious. Song Tianxiong personally led ten guards to clear the way, and there were eight guards on each side of the carriage to protect them. Gu Dengyun led ten guards at the rear. Guardsmen were in charge. Qin Shuangying and Gu Yunfeng also disguised themselves as men, disguised as two personal guards, and rode in the same carriage with Wu Feng, guarding Wu Feng on the left and right. For a formal banquet like this, Wu Feng knew that he had to go by carriage, and he had to wear a formal Tang gown according to imperial customs.
Because there were too many invitations, Ling Wufeng had a hard time arranging the order. After repeated consideration and weighing the priorities, he decided to attend the family banquet of Wei Zhongxing, Minister of Culture, Education and Health first. Wei Zhongxing is a veteran minister in the imperial court for many years. In terms of qualifications, only Qin Yuedong, the imperial minister of agriculture, can be compared. Moreover, the culture, education and health department he manages is not a critical department, so he has good relations with all the ministers in the imperial court, and he himself is also He is very open-minded, and even the princes respect him very much. Choosing him as his first step to attend social occasions in the imperial capital can avoid the contradictory directions of all forces, thus conducive to his survival in the imperial capital.
When Wu Feng was establishing Northwest University and Northwest Military Academy, he was introduced to him by Duke Williams, the dean of the Imperial Military Academy. After several meetings, he felt that we had a closer relationship and the old man was very satisfied. He was planning to build the two northwest colleges. The college strongly supported him, and Wu Feng also knew that the old man was very upright, so the gifts he gave many times were just some academic works from the cultural circles of the Western and Central Continent brought by his own ideas through businessmen, which greatly pleased the old man.