The Minister of Rites was not only an honest man, but also an upright official!
He was a good person in the court and had a good relationship with many people. To Marquis Kang Dinghou, his daughter was the best candidate to be his future daughter-in-law.
However, Li Shiyan did not appear, so Marquis Kang Dinghou could only delay the matter.
Talk about family matters!
Talk about politics.
Occasionally, they would talk about old matters.
Thus, it dragged on for a long time. But an ugly daughter-in-law would eventually have to see her in-laws!
Minister Zhu asked, "Marquis, we've talked for so long, why haven't we seen the heir yet?"
At this point, Zhu Yao, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly raised her eyes to look at Marquis Kang Dinghou.
Although she hadn't said more than five sentences since she entered the residence, she seemed to be very interested in the prince.
Marquis Kang Dinghou's smile froze.
He smiled awkwardly.
He looked outside, but there was still no sign of his son.
The steward found an opportunity to enter and whispered a few words into Marquis Kang Dinghou's ear.
Marquis Kang Dinghou's expression changed.
His originally angry expression gradually turned into one of joy.
Su Ziluo was right. If the Marquis knew that he was going to teach Li Shiyan, he would be very happy. Even if there was a mountain of daggers or a sea of fire, Marquis Kang Dinghou would not hesitate to return.
After the steward left, Minister Zhu and his wife and daughter locked their gazes on Marquis Kang Dinghou.
They wanted to know where the heir had gone.
The Marquis of Kangding smiled and said, "This is really unfortunate. Early this morning, Shi Yan went to the Su residence, saying that he wanted to find General Su to discuss literary knowledge and some important military principles. Originally, he had agreed to have him come back quickly, but in a moment, he discussed with General Su for too long and forgot.
Now, he is still at General Su's residence! Minister Zhu, you know that Li Shiyan is a studious person. It is rare that General Su is willing to teach him, so I'm afraid he won't be able to return for a while. "
Minister Zhu thought that Su Ziluo would come up with a random excuse, but unexpectedly, he brought up Su Ziluo.
When Minister Zhu heard this, he was both shocked and happy. He said, "Normally General Su is a man of few words and doesn't like to converse with others. Many disciples from prestigious families want to talk to him, but they can't even enter his mansion's door. But now that General Su is willing to teach the Heir Apparent, this is exactly what we want!"
"That's right. Shi Yan is a very ambitious child. It's not easy for him to get this opportunity, so he naturally doesn't want to miss it."
"Understood, understood! I am also very happy that the Crown Prince is so ambitious! "
"It's rare for Minister Zhu to understand." The Marquis of Kangding felt at ease.
Minister Zhu was looking at the long term. If Li Shiyan was more motivated, he would feel more at ease if his daughter married him.
However, when Zhu Yao heard that Li Shiyan wouldn't be able to come, a look of disappointment flashed across her eyes, and she couldn't help but twist her fingers together.
Actually, she had been very nervous on the way here!
As soon as she thought that she could see Li Shiyan, her heart began to pound.
He had never settled down!
"Yao-er." Marquis Kang Dinghou suddenly called out to her.
She regained her composure and politely bowed her head.
"This matter happened too suddenly. It's a pity that you didn't get to see each other. In a few days, I will personally bring Shi Yan to visit you and have him apologize to you."
"Marquis is too serious. Yao 'er is fine. Moreover, Yao' er is also very happy that the Crown Prince has improved so much."
"Your father often praises you in front of me. You are indeed a well-educated and well-mannered child."
"Thank you for your praise, Marquis."
Zhu Yao had grown into a slender and elegant woman, and her words were also very generous. Who wouldn't like such a woman?
The Marquis of Kangding was even more satisfied with this daughter-in-law of his!
Although the main character of this blind date, Li Shiyan, did not show up, the Marquis of Kangding treated them with the most sincere hospitality.
There was no carelessness at all!
After sending off Minister Zhu and his family, the Marquis of Kangding finally let out a sigh of relief. When he returned to the main hall, he asked Xiao Luzi to come see him.
Xiao Luzi knew that a disaster was about to befall him!
Thus, when he entered, he kept his head lowered, trembling with fear.
At this time, the Marquis of Kangding's face was full of anger, and he slammed the table.
"Bang!"
Xiao Luzi was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt on the ground!
Trembling, he said, "Marquis, this lowly one won't dare to do it again!"
His voice was especially shaky.
"The Crown Prince is outrageous, and you are outrageous as well? I asked you to stay by the Crown Prince's side so that you can watch over him. I won't let the two of you collude with each other. You clearly knew what day it was today, yet you still dared to help the Crown Prince escape. I think that I have treated you too well, that's why you are so lawless. "
"Marquis, this lowly one knows his mistake."
"Wrong! You only know your mistake now? "
"Marquis …"
"If the Crown Prince had not gone to the Su Residence today, I would have skinned you alive."
Xiao Luzi's body was on the ground, and he said in a choked voice, "This lowly one really knows his mistake. Marquis, please forgive this lowly one."
Seeing this, the housekeeper beside him said, "Marquis, please calm down. Fortunately, the Minister of Rites did not say anything and even praised the Crown Prince."
These words were like a basin of water, extinguishing the anger in Marquis Kangding's heart!
Thinking about it, it made sense!
Marquis Kangding sighed and waved his hand. "Forget it. Since the matter has been resolved, there is no point in venting my anger on you. You may leave."
Xiao Luzi breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, thank you, Marquis."
"But if there is a next time, I will not let you off so easily."
"Yes."
Xiao Luzi did not dare to raise his head, and he walked away, trembling.
Marquis Kangding took a sip of tea. Despite his irritation, he felt comforted.
It was rare for General Su to be willing to teach his son, so he was very happy.
But if he knew that his ambitious son was still sleeping on Su Ziluo's big bed, he would probably have a heart attack.
…
The Minister of Rites and his family were on their way home when Madam Jiang suddenly said, "That Crown Prince really doesn't know the rules. He knew that we were coming today, yet he still went to someone else's residence."
In fact, Madam Jiang had wanted to say this all along in the main hall of the Marquis's residence!
Unfortunately, she was a woman and could not interrupt. Now that she was out, she naturally could not hide her words.
Minister Zhu glanced at her. "In the end, you are still a woman!"
"My Lord, did I say anything wrong? Today is the day that the two children meet, but the Crown Prince did not come. Then what is the point of our trip? If I didn't know better, I would think that Marquis Kangding was deliberately putting on airs for us to see. "
"I told you not to say anything, yet you still say it! The Crown Prince is ambitious, what is wrong with that? "
"You …"
"Enough, don't mention it again."
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