In the Imperial Palace —
Ma De knelt on the ground, and his face almost touched the floor. He even breathed cautiously, for fear of breaking Dongfang Xiao's heart.
"My Eighth Brother didn't have any reaction and just agreed. And he even prepared the dowry by himself? You even set the date? Two days later? "
There was a faint smile on Dongfang Xiao's face, but the coldness in his words was so cold that Eunuch Feng couldn't help but shiver and bend his back even more.
"Your Majesty! What I said is true. The Eighth Lord only hesitated for a moment and directly took the imperial edict without any other excessive reaction. Eunuch Feng was also there at that time. If I lied, I would be struck by lightning … "
"Enough!"
Dongfang Xiao impatiently interrupted Ma De's words. He stomped a few steps with a gloomy face. Suddenly, he picked up the memorial on the table and smashed it on Ma De's head. He scolded, "Useless thing, get out of here!"
Ma De immediately got up from the ground and said while retreating, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I'll get out now, I'll get out now …"
At this moment, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. His Majesty was 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 had been with Dongfang Xiao for many years. Although he didn't know his temperament completely, he could at least understand 70% of his thoughts. Although Dongfang Xiao was extremely angry at this time, in fact, His Majesty also knew that this time his decision … was wrong!
Ling Li was just the person he chose according to His Majesty's will. But now when the imperial edict came out, Lord Rui's Mansion not only didn't resist, but also happily prepared the dowry.
Such a development was almost beyond everyone's expectation.
"The situation of the royal family is getting more and more complicated. It's not easy to get involved …"
With this thought in mind, Ma De unconsciously walked to the gate of the palace. He looked back at the majestic and spectacular main gate of the palace. He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh. Then he walked away.
At the same time, the Imperial Study of the palace was still so quiet that even the sound of a needle falling could be heard.
Dongfang Xiao turned around and sat in front of the table. He gently picked up a thick roll of files, which were all about the countermeasures after Dongfang Rui raised the army to rebel. He originally thought it was quite brilliant.
But now, it was all waste paper!
"Eighth Brother, oh, Eighth Brother, you really hid it well. Even I, your brother, have underestimated you."
Looking at the information of Dongfang Rui, Dongfang Xiao sneered and said, "Everyone thinks that you love your daughter as much as your life. But at the critical moment, you don't hesitate to sell your daughter. It's really embarrassing for me …"
"Your Majesty, excessive anger will harm your body. It's more important to take care of your body …"
Before Eunuch Feng finished his words, Dongfang Xiao waved his hand to stop him. Dongfang Xiao said calmly, "Don't worry. I'm not that fragile. Since I have missed the opportunity, I will find another one. The marriage between Eighth Brother and the Ling Family meant that the weak would still be weak and not worth worrying about! But this wedding banquet … "
Dongfang Xiao narrowed his eyes and said, "If I don't see it with my own eyes, how can I be satisfied? Feng Xian! "
Eunuch Feng immediately stepped forward and said, "I'm here!"
"Ling Li made a mistake in the early years. Which girl did he peep at?"
"Your Majesty, it's General Wu's daughter, Wu Xiuxiu."
"Summon her into the palace!"
"Yes!"
…
The next day, there was only one day left before the wedding.
The servants of Lord Rui's Mansion and Ling's Mansion were so busy. After several days of careful preparation, the Ling's Mansion and Lord Rui's Mansion were decorated in bright red. It was very festive. The decoration of the East Courtyard was more grand. Except for the study, the furniture and decorations in other places were almost replaced with new ones.
In the room, Ling Li wore a bright red wedding robe and sat in a wheelchair. He quietly looked at himself in the mirror. Qiu Meng, who personally tied his hair behind him, couldn't help but glance at Ling Li's pale hands. She couldn't help but laugh in her heart.
This boy … It was the first time that she saw him so nervous.
After so many years, Ling Li indulged in women. She even thought that Ling Li would marry eight or ten popular courtesans in the end. Unexpectedly, fate was so magical. This silly boy not only met his sweetheart, but also was lucky to marry her.
As his mother, sometimes she couldn't help but wonder whether she was in a dream. Her son was so lucky!
Thinking of this, Qiu Meng stroked a strand of Ling Li's black hair with her fingertips. Looking at the cold and serious face in the mirror, she was slightly surprised. She was used to seeing the little bastard with a crooked head. Why didn't she find that Li … was so handsome?! He was much more handsome than those boys in Yunjing City who claimed to be handsome.
"In terms of appearance, Su Li is not at a disadvantage."
Qiu Meng thought secretly and sighed, "This is the last time for me to tie your hair. In the future, this job will be handed over to Su Li. You should treat her well and never let her down. Do you understand?"
"Yes, mother."
Ling Li agreed and smiled bitterly in his heart. Although he didn't know what was going on, there must be something fishy in it.
In front of Su Yue's grave in the osmanthus forest, she clearly drew a clear line. It was good that she didn't come to seek revenge. How could she agree to marry him?
All of this was probably just a play by Su Li.
But even if it was just a play, even if … it was all an illusion and he was deceiving himself, he was willing to cooperate with Su Li and continue to play!
The groom's dress was extremely complicated. Ling Li sat for a long time. In the afternoon, Ling Ping, who was in a military uniform, returned to the Ling Mansion. When he saw Ling Li, he couldn't help but tease him,
"Brother Li, you look like a talented man in this dress, but your expression is not quite right. Why are you so nervous? Others may think that you are going to the battlefield. "
Ling Li heard the words and smiled bitterly, "Second Brother, don't tease me anymore. I am nervous enough."
"Hey? Brother Li, you're wrong! " Ling Ping waved his hand and said seriously, "You are the son of the Ling Family. You can't show fear at any time …"
"Ping!"
Before Ling Ping finished his words, Qiu Meng had already walked in. She rolled her 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 you can be calm."
Since his mother said so, Ling Ping immediately became timid. He shrank his neck and didn't dare to say more.
When Ling Li saw this scene, his heavy heart finally relaxed a little. He reluctantly showed a smile, but his expression made Ling Ping frown slightly.
When Qiu Meng went out again, there were only Ling Li and Ling Ping in the room. Ling Li glanced at his mother who walked far outside the room. He took off his armor and squatted down to look at Ling Li. He said seriously,
"Brother Li, I think you are not right. Tell me the truth. Is there anything you are hiding from me?"
Ling Li was stunned. There were too many things he was hiding from his Second Brother. He didn't know which one Ling Ping was talking about, so he couldn't give a response.
Ling Ping thought that Ling Li was self-abased. He couldn't help but sigh secretly. He patted the blanket covering Ling Li's legs and said, "Don't worry. I have seen countless people. Miss Su is really pure. Since she is willing to marry you, she will not dislike you."
Ling Li suddenly understood and didn't know what to feel for a while.
He had hidden this pair of legs from his family for ten years. No one knew how many years he would hide it in the future.
"Second Brother, I understand."
Ling Li answered in a low voice. Ling Ping was helpless, but he didn't continue to persuade him. Rome wasn't built in a day. Brother Li's legs had been disabled for so many years. If he could still maintain his confidence, it would be really strange.
After seeing his brother, Ling Ping went back to the room and changed into a suit of casual clothes. He immediately came out to help Qiu Meng decorate. He came back for two purposes. One was to act as a facade for his brother, and the other was …
"The border of Nanjiang Country is restless. Maybe I have to go to war immediately after Brother Li gets married. I … I'd better tell my family after Brother Li gets married. "
Ling Ping shook his head to dispel distracting thoughts. He had been to the battlefield many times. Now his brother's marriage was the most important thing. Other things were not in his consideration.
At night —
Ling Li lay on the bed, tossing and turning. He couldn't sleep at all.
In the middle of the night, all the people 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 the wedding robe, he was stopped by a pair of hands.
"Master, Madam has told me that it's better not to see the bride before getting married. It's inauspicious."
Ling Mo said helplessly with dark eyes, "Besides, Madam spent a whole day dressing you up. She even let you sleep with your clothes on tonight. If you take off your clothes like this, you will definitely reveal your flaws tomorrow. "
Ling Li's eyes darkened. He hesitated for a moment and finally let go of the black clothes. He didn't know whether it was the former 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 clothes.
"Ling Mo, do you think Su Li really wants to marry me?"
"Master, you ask the wrong person. If you want to know, isn't it better to ask Madam in person tomorrow?"
"Madam?"
Ling Li laughed at himself. He turned around and lay down with his eyes closed. Regardless of whether he slept or not, the night would eventually pass.
…
It was the fifth day of March. It was a good day to get married!
The whole Yunjing City was bustling early in the morning. The street in front of the Ling Mansion was crowded. If the government didn't maintain the order, even the sedan chair for the bride could not go out.
People could hear the discussion everywhere in the street. Everyone knew that the first beauty in Yunjing City was going to marry the first playboy in Yunjing City today!
When the imperial edict was just issued, almost all the young talents in Yunjing City beat their chests and stamped their feet. They were so angry that they almost wanted to go to the Ling Mansion and kill the good-for-nothing!
But the imperial edict issued the marriage. Even if they had a hundred guts, they didn't dare to destroy the wedding banquet.
After several days of preparation, the marriage between Lord Rui's Mansion and the Ling Family had become the topic of conversation in the whole Yunjing City. It was not strange that there were so many people on the wedding day.
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