These words shocked Song Jiuming. Putting aside the fact that the Shanghai Sect had sent an entourage to Shang Chaozong, how could the news of his grandson's robbery be leaked so quickly?
Tong Mo said, "Eunuch Shui, this is just a trivial matter. It's understandable for young people to be jealous, but they have already paid a heavy price. It's meaningless to pursue this matter now. Let's think about how to solve the problem."
These words made Song Jiuming shudder. The Great Minister of Public Works even knew that his own grandson was jealous. How did he know? He realized that the spies here were beyond his imagination. The Great Minister of Public Works seemed to be protecting him, but in fact, it was a warning to him. It could also be said that he was warning him to keep it a secret in the future!
Gamiao Shui wanted to ask if he was trying to alert the enemy, but seeing that Tong Mo was trying to protect him, he didn't bring it up again.
"Since Feng Lingbo already knows about that thing, there's no need to keep the Shanghai Sect under observation anymore, lest they collude with Shang Chaozong and cause trouble in the future. One is one, get rid of them!" Tong Mo added.
"Yes!" Song Jiuming bowed.
Chen Guishuo had stirred up trouble in the Shanghai Sect because he wanted to teach Tang Susu a lesson. Due to the above reasons, he didn't really want to make a move on the Shanghai Sect. The Shanghai Sect's worries were unnecessary. After learning about the marriage between Feng Lingbo and Shang Chaozong, Song Jiuming knew that the Shanghai Sect was done for. They had lost their value, and now it turned out to be true …
The capital of Guangyi Prefecture was brimming with joy. After the government announced the date of Feng Ruonan's wedding, the merchants in the city consciously hung red banners on their doors. Those who could afford it even decorated their doors with lanterns and ribbons, hoping that the governor's office would see their sincerity. Some of those who were holding funerals even avoided it.
Of course, Feng Lingbo also said that the tax of the whole Guangyi Prefecture this year would be reduced by half to celebrate, which caused a lot of cheers.
By right, the Imperial Court had to approve the tax reduction, but the Imperial Court couldn't interfere. Anyway, Feng Lingbo had already silently refused to hand over the taxes of Guangyi Prefecture. Guangyi County was in trouble again and again. In short, the imperial court could not see the debt. Both sides were pulling each other back and forth, enjoying it tirelessly. Neither side was willing to shed all pretense of cordiality.
Shang Chaozong's temporary residence became his home. The Governor's Mansion spent money and effort to decorate the place, decorating it with lanterns and streamers.
Today was a joyous day, and the housekeeper, Shounian, was the busiest one. He assigned people to work inside and out, and when the governor's residence was almost done, he brought people to inspect the garden. If there was anything that he felt was inappropriate, he would immediately ask someone to correct it. Feng Lingbo only had this one daughter. Forcing her to marry was already unfair to her, so she wouldn't mistreat her anymore. She ordered that it must be done in a grand manner.
After inspecting the garden, Shounian met up with Lan Ruoting, who was sending them off. He expressed that Feng Ruoyi and Feng Ruojie couldn't make it back to attend his sister's wedding, and hoped that the Imperial Court wouldn't mind. However, both of his brothers had sent people back with expensive gifts.
To this, Lan Ruoting expressed his understanding. Feng Ruoyi and Feng Ruojie were originally leading troops to guard the east and west of Guangyi Prefecture. Now that Feng Lingbo and Shang Chaozong were going to be married, they didn't know if the Imperial Court would take the risk. They didn't dare to be careless, and instead had to strengthen their defenses.
After sending Shounian off, Lan Ruoting returned to the inner garden and mentioned Shounian's words to Shang Chaozong.
Shang Chaozong grunted, obviously a little distracted. There were still two hours before the official wedding ceremony. It was the first time in his life, and he could be said to be nervous. The key was that he hadn't met Feng Ruonan yet. He heard that Feng Ruonan was like a raging fire, and because of what Niu Youdao had done, all the pressure was transferred to him. But you couldn't blame Niu Youdao. He had done something immoral, and you could only thank him.
To be able to cheat people to such an extent, Shang Chaozong had to give it to Niu Youdao. He had completely changed his impression of the Shangqing Sect's disciples.
While they were feeling nervous under the eaves, Niu Youdao held a walking stick in his hand, and slowly led two people into their line of sight. One was Yuan Gang, and the other was Yuan Fang, whose face was bruised and swollen. They followed weakly at the back.
Shang Chaozong and the other two noticed that these few days, there were new injuries on the bear demon's body. They could guess who had beaten him just by looking at his eyes. Yuan Fang was obviously watching Yuan Gang's expression all the time, and when Yuan Gang occasionally glanced at him, Yuan Fang would be so scared that he would take two steps back. The few of them were puzzled. They didn't know how this bear demon had offended Niu Youdao, causing him to be beaten up every day.
As for why they said that he had offended Niu Youdao, it was because the reason was very simple. After interacting with him for a few days, how could they not know that Yuan Gang wasn't a meddlesome person? Without Niu Youdao's instructions, Yuan Gang wouldn't have abused the bear demon like that. The three of them reckoned that the bear demon didn't know much about Niu Youdao, and didn't know who the mastermind was. Niu Youdao was a rather gentlemanly person, and on the surface, he seemed to be quite easy-going. The bear demon seemed to be more willing to get close to Niu Youdao.
"Prince looks so spirited today!" Niu Youdao walked over and chuckled.
How could he not be spirited? He was dressed like a bridegroom! Shang Chaozong said helplessly, "Daoye, don't tease me anymore."
After going through some things together and getting along peacefully for a few days, the attitude of both parties had also become a lot more easy-going.
"Prince didn't rest well last night, right?" Niu Youdao glanced at the dark circles under his eyes that had been hard to get rid of for the past few days. Today, he had obviously applied some powder to cover it up.
Shang Chaozong couldn't stand him anymore. This person was too wicked, reminding him like this every day for the past few days.
Lan Ruoting smiled, "This is the first time in one's life, so I can understand Prince's feelings."
Shang Shuqing pursed her lips and snickered under the veil. Anyway, no one could see. Her gaze couldn't help but glance at the sword that Niu Youdao was using as a 'crutch'. She felt a little sorry for this sword.
Of course, she knew this sword. She had personally sent it to the Shangqing Sect. Back then, Mister Dongguo had solemnly given this precious sword to her father, but it had actually ended up in such a state. It was a little too much. However, it was already someone else's. How he wanted to use it was his business, and no one else could say anything.
"Daoye, let's go together later." Shang Chaozong took the initiative to invite him.
Niu Youdao knew that he was referring to the Governor's Mansion. However, since he had done a 'good deed', he felt that it was better to avoid it. He waved his hand and said, "I won't be going. There has to be someone here to look after the house." He turned to the side and pointed to Yuan Fang. "Old Bear doesn't have an official identity. I'm afraid there will be trouble in the future. I would like to ask Mister Lan to talk to Feng Lingbo and help me get an official identity. It will be convenient for me to go out in the future."
Yuan Fang, whose face was bruised and swollen, immediately squeezed out a smile. In his heart, he thought that this person was still the best.
Old Bear? Shang Chaozong and the other two had a strange expression on their faces. There was a monkey and a bull, and now there was a bear. What a strange combination.
Lan Ruoting nodded and said, "When I get back, I will talk to the housekeeper Shounian. It shouldn't be a big problem."
After chatting for a while, it was almost the auspicious time to go out. Niu Youdao waved his hand and dismissed Yuan Fang. With a serious expression, he said, "Prince, there are some things that I don't know if I should say."
The Shang Chaozong immediately revealed a look of humility. "Speak your mind."
Niu Youdao said, "Today is the bridal chamber. Prince, you must treat it as proper business. You must take down Feng Ruonan."
All of them were adults. How could they not understand what he meant? All of them were speechless. The three of them thought that he had some proper business to discuss, but he actually said this.
Shang Shuqing was still a girl. When she heard this, she blushed and felt uneasy. She was secretly shocked and didn't know where to stand.
Shang Chaozong was embarrassed. He really wanted to ask him, 'Is there anyone like you?'
Lan Ruoting sighed. "Daoye, it's not appropriate to discuss such a private matter." He was implying that Niu Youdao should conduct himself with dignity.
Niu Youdao waved his hand. "Everyone, don't get the wrong idea. I'm being serious. Whether a woman is husband and wife or not makes a huge difference. Prince wants to turn Feng Lingbo's borrowed troops into his own. Without Feng Ruonan's cooperation, it won't work. It's better to get closer to her as soon as possible."
The few of them fell silent. At this stage, they were fighting for survival. Although the topic was awkward, it wasn't without reason. Feng Lingbo had taken the initiative to ask her daughter to follow Shang Chaozong to Cangwu County. Feng Ruonan definitely had the right to command the troops, and she wouldn't listen to Shang Chaozong's orders. Furthermore, they didn't have the hundred thousand Crow Generals. If Feng Ruonan followed them, it would be troublesome. Now that they had settled Feng Ruonan, it was indeed an important matter.
Coincidentally, someone came to urge Shang Chaozong to leave. This resolved the awkwardness between Shang Chaozong and Shang Shuqing. Lan Ruoting indicated for the two to leave first.
After the siblings left, Lan Ruoting approached Niu Youdao and said, "Daoye's words make me a little worried. From what I've gathered these past two days, Feng Ruonan is like a raging inferno. She doesn't have a good impression of the Prince. I'm afraid this matter is going to be troublesome."
Niu Youdao said in a low voice, "That's exactly what I'm worried about. The nuptial chamber is a good opportunity. After today, I'm worried that Feng Ruonan might not be willing to spend the night with the Prince in the same room. If they continue to separate and refuse to cohabit, then things will be troublesome. She isn't even the Prince's, so how could her heart belong to the Prince? Furthermore, she's going there with a mission. So tonight, we must let the Prince take Feng Ruonan!"
Lan Ruoting couldn't help but smile bitterly. He never thought that there would be a day where he would actually discuss this kind of matter with someone. He shook his head and said, "How can we let the Prince use force for this kind of matter?"
Niu Youdao coughed dryly, "The nuptial chamber is a legitimate matter. If the Prince shows some of his manliness, what else can others say? No matter what, the Prince is in the right. It's that person who is insensible. This matter isn't a small matter. Mister still needs to urge the Prince! "
"Ai!" Lan Ruoting sighed and nodded.
After he left, leaving only Yuan Gang and Niu Youdao, Yuan Gang suddenly said, "In the military drill field, Feng Ruonan stabbed Daoye once."
Niu Youdao knew that he wouldn't say this for no reason. He turned around and asked, "What do you mean?"
Yuan Gang said, "Feng Ruonan is indeed a valiant general. Her strength isn't small. According to my observation, the Prince might not be her match."
Niu Youdao understood what he meant. If Shang Chaozong dared to use force in the nuptial chamber, he would probably be beaten up and it would be hard for him to succeed. He couldn't help but frown and instructed in a low voice, "Think of a way to get something soft."
Yuan Gang immediately understood what he was trying to do. He rolled his eyes, "Don't look for me for such despicable things."
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