in the palace
Ma De knelt on the ground, his face almost touching the floor, and even his breathing became cautious, for fear of breaking the string in Dongfang Xiao's heart.
"My eighth brother barely reacted, so he agreed, and even arranged the dowry himself? He even booked the date, just two days later?"
Dongfang Xiao had a faint smile on his face, but the chill in his words was so deep that Eunuch Feng, who was standing aside, couldn't help but tremble slightly and his back bent even more.
"Your Majesty! Everything the veteran said is true. The Eighth Prince did not hesitate for a moment before accepting the imperial edict directly without any other overreaction. Eunuch Feng was also present at the time. If the veteran tells a lie, he will be struck by lightning... "
"okay!"
Dongfang Xiao interrupted Ma De impatiently, stomped a few steps left and right with a sullen face, suddenly picked up the memorial on the desk and threw it on Ma De's head, and cursed: "Get out of here, you useless thing." go out!"
Ma De immediately got up from the ground, and while retreating, he said, "Your Majesty, calm down, I will get out of here, get out of here..."
At this moment, he was deeply relieved. His Majesty was still willing to scold him, which meant that the Ma family could completely withdraw from the whirlpool of the situation and would not be punished again.
He has been with Dongfang Xiao for many years. He does not fully understand this person's temperament, but he can at least figure out 70% of his meaning. Despite Dongfang Xiao's extremely angry expression at this time, in fact, His Majesty himself also understands that this time it is him The decision... was wrong!
Ling Li was just someone he chose according to His Majesty's will, but now that the imperial edict came out, instead of resisting, Prince Rui's Mansion happily bought a dowry.
Such a development was beyond almost everyone's expectations.
"The water in the royal family is getting murky and difficult to flow..."
With this thought in his mind, Ma De unknowingly walked outside the palace gate. He looked back at the majestic main entrance of the palace, couldn't help but shook his head and sighed, and walked away.
At the same time, there was still silence in the imperial study room, and you could hear a needle drop.
Dongfang Xiao sat in front of the desk and gently picked up a thick file. It was written about Dongfang Rui's countermeasures after he raised his troops to rebel. He originally thought it was quite brilliant.
Now, it's all turned into waste paper!
"Eighth brother, eighth brother, you hide it really deep. Even my brother, I underestimated you."
Looking at Dongfang Rui's information in his hand, Dongfang Xiao smiled coldly, "Everyone thought that you loved your daughter as much as your life, but when it came to a critical moment, you sold your daughter without hesitation, which is really difficult for a brother... "
"Your Majesty, being angry can harm your body. It's important to take care of your dragon body..."
Before Eunuch Feng finished speaking, Dongfang Xiao waved his hand to stop him and said calmly: "Don't worry, I'm not that fragile yet. Since the opportunity has been missed, I'm looking for other opportunities. The eighth brother is marrying the Ling family, and the weak They are still weak together, so there is nothing to worry about! But this wedding banquet... "
Dongfang Xiao narrowed his eyes, "How can I be willing if I don't go and see with my own eyes? Feng Xian!"
Eunuch Feng immediately took two steps forward, "I'm here, old slave!"
"Ling Li made a typo a few years ago. Which girl was he spying on?"
"Your Majesty, this is Wu Xiuxiu, the daughter of General Wu's mansion."
"Herald her into the palace!"
"yes!"
…
The next day, there was only one day left before the wedding day.
Prince Rui's Mansion
The servants of the Ling Mansion and the Ling Mansion were all busy. After several days of careful preparation, both the Ling Mansion and Prince Rui Mansion were decorated in bright red. Everything was red and colorful, and the celebration was extraordinary. Among them, the decoration in the East Courtyard was even more grand. In the study area, almost all the furniture and decorations in other places have been replaced with new ones.
Inside the house, Ling Li was sitting in a wheelchair wearing a bright red wedding robe, quietly looking at himself in the mirror. Qiu Meng, who was personally tying his hair behind him, couldn't help but catch a glimpse of Ling Li's hands turning white, and couldn't help but laugh in his heart.
This kid... this is the first time I've seen him so nervous.
After so many years, Ling Li was dissolute and indulged in women. She even thought that in the end Ling Li would marry ten or eight courtesans and go home as his wife. Who would have thought that fate was so magical? This silly boy not only met his sweetheart, He would also be lucky enough to marry her home.
As a mother, sometimes she couldn't help but wonder if she was in a dream when she thought about it. Her son was so lucky!
Thinking like this, Qiu Meng stroked a strand of Ling Li's black hair with her fingertips, and looked at the cold and serious face in the mirror. She was slightly surprised. She was used to seeing little bastards with crooked heads, so how come she never noticed Li'er? …So handsome? ! He is countless times more handsome than those boys in Yunjing City who claim to be handsome.
"If we just look at appearance, that girl Su Li is not at a disadvantage."
Qiu Meng thought to himself and sighed: "This is the last time I will tie your hair, mother. From now on, this job will be handed over to Su Li. You must treat others well and never let them down. You know What?"
"I know, mother."
Ling Li agreed, smiling bitterly in his heart. Although it is not clear what is going on, there must be something fishy in it.
Back then in front of Su Yue's grave in Osmanthus Lin, she had clearly drawn a clear line. It was fine if she didn't come to seek revenge. How could she agree to marry her
All of this is probably just Su Li's acting.
But even if it was just a show, even if... it was all a mirror image, deceiving himself and others, he was still willing to cooperate with Su Li and continue acting!
The groom's official attire was extremely complicated. Ling Li sat there for a long time. In the afternoon, Ling Ping, who was dressed in military uniform, returned to Ling's mansion. When he saw Ling Li, he couldn't help joking:
"Brother Li, you look very talented in your appearance, but your expression is not quite right. Why are you so nervous? Do others think you are going to the battlefield?"
Ling Li smiled bitterly when he heard this: "Second brother, please stop arranging me. I am already nervous enough."
"Eh? What you said, brother Li, is not right!" Ling Ping waved his hand and said seriously: "You are the son of my Ling family, you must not show fear at any time..."
"Ping'er!"
Before Ling Ping finished speaking, Qiu Meng had already walked in, rolled his eyes at him and said, "Don't make fun of your brother. If you have the ability, find one yourself. I want to see how calm you are, mother."
When his mother spoke, Ling Ping immediately became intimidated and shrank his neck, not daring to say anything.
When Ling Li saw this scene, his heavy mind finally relaxed, and he barely smiled, but this look made Ling Ping frown slightly.
When Qiu Meng went out to make arrangements again, only Ling Li and Ling Ping brothers were left in the house. Ling Li glanced at his mother who was walking away outside the house, took off his armor, knelt down and looked at Ling Li at eye level, and said seriously:
"Brother Li, I think you don't look right. Tell me the truth. Are you hiding something from me?"
Ling Li was startled. There were too many things he had hidden from his second brother. He didn't know for a while that Ling Li
Which one Ping was talking about was naturally difficult to respond to.
When Ling Ping saw this, he thought Ling Li was inferior, so he couldn't help but sigh to himself, and patted the blanket covering Ling Li's legs: "Don't worry, my brother has seen countless people. Miss Su Li has a true and pure temperament. Since she If I am willing to marry you, I will not dislike you even a little bit."
Ling Li suddenly realized what he felt in his heart.
He has kept these legs a secret from his family for ten years, and no one knows how many more years he will keep them from him in the future.
"Second brother, I understand."
Ling Li responded in a low voice. Ling Ping couldn't help but feel helpless when he saw this, but he did not continue to persuade him. Three feet of ice did not last a day. Li's legs have been disabled for so many years. If he can still maintain his confidence, then it is true. eccentric.
After meeting his younger brother, Ling Ping returned to the house and changed into casual clothes, and immediately went out to help Qiu Meng with the decoration. He came back for two purposes. One was to act as a front for his younger brother, and the other...
"The border in southern Xinjiang is about to move again. Maybe I will have to go to war immediately after brother Li gets married. About this matter... I'd better wait until brother Li gets married before informing my family."
Ling Ping shook his head to disperse his distracting thoughts. He went to the battlefield more than once or twice. Now his brother's marriage was the most important thing, and other things were out of his consideration.
Nightfall
Ling Li lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep at all.
At midnight, everyone in the Ling Mansion fell into a deep sleep. Ling Li got up from the bed and opened the secret compartment under the wardrobe. A set of black clothes came into view, but before he could take off his wedding robe, he His movements were stopped by a pair of hands.
"Young Master, Madam has warned her a thousand times, it is best not to see the bride before getting married. It is unlucky."
Ling Mo's eyes were dark and he said helplessly, "Besides, Madam spent a whole day dressing you up and even let you sleep in your clothes tonight. If you just take it off like this, your flaws will definitely be exposed tomorrow."
Ling Li's eyes darkened, he hesitated for a moment, and finally let go of the black shirt. He didn't know whether it was the previous sentence or the latter sentence that moved him.
Seeing Ling Li give up, Ling Mo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and immediately put away the black shirt.
"Ling Mo, do you think Su Li really wants to marry me?"
"Master, you asked the wrong person this question. If you want to know, wouldn't it be better if you asked the young lady in person tomorrow?"
"Young Madam?"
Ling Li smiled mockingly, turned around, lay down and closed his eyes. Regardless of whether he slept or not, this night would eventually pass.
…
This day, the fifth day of March, is a good day to get married!
The whole city of Yunjing became lively early in the morning, and the street in front of Ling's Mansion was so crowded that if it weren't for the officials to maintain order, even the sedan chair for the wedding would not be able to get out.
Discussions can be heard everywhere in the streets and alleys. Everyone knows that today, the most beautiful woman in Yunjing City is going to marry the most handsome man in Yunjing City!
After the imperial edict was issued, almost all the young talents in Yunjing City were beating their chests and gnashing their teeth with anger. They wanted to go to heaven and go to Ling Mansion to kill that trash!
But the imperial edict granted marriage, and the emperor's power was supreme. Even if they had a hundred courages, they would not dare to ruin the wedding banquet.
After several days of deliberation, the marriage between Prince Rui's Mansion and the Ling Family has become the talk of the entire Yunjing City. It is not surprising that the streets were empty on the day of the wedding.
Under such grand attention, Ling Li, who was dressed in a big red robe, finally got into the specially-made wedding car and set off!