For the first time in his life, Lu Sanlang felt like a filial son. Although he didn't say it out loud, his face was filled with emotion.
When Zhang Shou saw that Minister Liu also jumped out, he took the initiative to take charge of the matter. For a moment, the meeting that was originally planned by the children of both sides turned into a meeting that was approved by the elders of both sides. When he saw that Minister Zhao's face was livid and he seemed to want to retort, he took the lead without panic.
"The marriage agreement between the son of Lu and the daughter of Liu was about to be signed. One of them came out of a jewelry store with three or five followers and maids, and the other just came back from a bookstore to buy books. They looked at each other on the street. Compared with the appointment in the back garden in the opera, or the chance encounter in the Buddhist temple or Taoist temple, isn't this more polite? Or does Minister Zhao think that such a simple look is a trap for the Second Prince?"
Minister Zhao would not be easily fooled by Zhang Shou's words, but the Second Prince felt that he had finally caught his chance and shouted, "Yes, this is a trap for me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Shou angrily shouted, "This is ridiculous! Second Prince, do the Lu and Liu families know about your whereabouts? The marriage between the two families is a happy event, but you, Second Prince, made a big fuss in public and ruined the reputation of the two families. What good is there in setting a trap for you? Besides... Haha, this is really funny. How can they set a trap for you? Do the Lu and Liu families have a grudge against you?"
The Second Prince was choked by Zhang Shou's repeated questions and was speechless, while the First Prince discovered that the only target of Zhang Shou's aggression was the Second Prince. When he remembered that people had clearly pointed out that it was he who stepped in to stop the Second Prince, he immediately knew what he should say.
The eldest prince strode forward and bowed down to the emperor, saying, "Father, just as Shuntian Prefecture's Prince Dayin said, my second brother's mistake may seem minor, but it is actually a big mistake! But not only did he not repent, he also flattered and blamed his son first, and then the Lu and Liu families. He is so irresponsible!"
He just realized that his father praised the Minister of War Lu Wan, and the main point was that Lu Wan was responsible and finalized the marriage in front of the emperor and his ministers in the Fengtian Hall. Therefore, he made up his mind to start with the word "responsibility". Therefore, when he straightened up, his face was full of grief.
"Father, as the eldest brother, I failed to take good care of my younger brother. It is my fault. But I can swear to heaven that I will never gossip in front of my younger brother. You should know that the list of the Ministry of Rites' selection of concubines is kept secret. How could I know even a little bit? Moreover, when marrying a virtuous wife, how could I do what my younger brother did, complaining that the Minister was not noble enough in public?"
The eldest prince became more and more passionate as he spoke, and his voice had unconsciously become louder: "Minister Liu also passed the examinations from the level of scholar, juren, and jinshi, and worked diligently for many years before he was appointed as the Minister of Works. Neither I nor my second brother can enter the court because we are of the imperial family. How dare we underestimate the talents of the world?"
The second prince's eyes flashed, and he immediately yelled with shock and anger: "Why are you pretending to be a gentle, kind, respectful, frugal and modest elder brother? Who was the one who mocked Minister Liu for being cowardly and incompetent?" So what if you didn't curse? I just want to drag you down with me!