Chapter 1190 We Can’t Continue Playing Like This
Ordinary wealthy families do not know the complex dangers involved behind the hegemony of princes, and they can only see the superficial power and influence.
For this servant, every time he comes to the palace, he is not qualified to enter the palace. It is difficult to see one of these three people, let alone three at once, and they are so close.
Prince Yong, who is walking like a dragon and a tiger, has a calm and resonant voice. His imposing manner and the thick black cloak make him even more imposing. He commands thousands of troops and horses. He is a victorious commander on the battlefield and holds the power of life and death in the entire Nanzhou!
Meng Shanming, who is sitting in a wheelchair, looks thin, but his eyes are very sharp, and his glance is as sharp as a knife. The timid person will tremble if he is looked at. This is the "Ming of Yanshan" in the "Ming of Yanshan, Ming of Qi Wuhen" sung by the common people!
Lan Ruoting, who is calm and composed, occasionally shows a restrained dignity in the corners of his eyes, which is also very intimidating. This person is in charge of Nanzhou's government affairs, and all local officials in Nanzhou are in his hands.
The servant's mouth was dry. When he saw these three people, he was excited and nervous. He stood beside the young master and looked very proud!
After being polite, Shang Chaozong raised his hand and patted Fu Junlan on the back, turned the other person around, raised his hand to greet him, "Come on, come in and talk."
The servant watched Fu Junlan and Shang Chaozong walking up the steps side by side, still smiling...
After entering the palace, Fu Junlan was having tea in the living room, looking a little reserved. Although Meng Shanming did not accompany him, the presence of Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting also put great pressure on him.
Although Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting behaved very close to the people and did not have any pretensions, the ups and downs they had experienced and the status they had been immersed in for a long time, and the taste they inadvertently revealed in every gesture were enough to make Fu Junlan, a commoner, find it difficult to Naturally, this is an inevitable and insurmountable gap after the comprehensive crushing of status.
In front of these two people, Fu Junlan couldn't find any feeling of equality. It was a feeling that even high-ranking people could not achieve, so she could only be submissive.
Facing these two people is far less natural than facing Shang Shuqing. Shang Shuqinglan has a good heart and can take into account his mentality and grasp Qu Ying just right.
As for Shang Chaozong, there is no common topic between him and Fu Junlan, but you can't just dismiss it in a few words, for fear of looking down on others or mistakenly thinking that you are putting on airs, just Maybe I'm looking for something to talk about.
I can only try to lower my tone as much as possible and ask trivial things, such as how my family is doing, how are they doing?
In fact, Shang Chaozong himself felt uncomfortable, but he still had to pretend to be talkative and try not to offend others.
For his sister's marriage, Shang Chaozong did his best.
After asking about all the messy things, Shang Chaozong really couldn't find anything to say to communicate. He raised his hand and slapped his forehead, "I almost forgot, Jun Lan made an appointment with Qing'er. Qing'er seems to have something to do with her sister-in-law. Jun Lan, please wait a moment, I will help you call her out."
As soon as he stood up, Fu Junlan, who was already half-touched by the chair, quickly stood up, not daring to be rude at all.
Shang Chaozong stretched out his hand and struck down, signaling him to continue sitting and drinking tea. When he turned around and left, he winked at Lan Ruoting.
Lan Ruoting apologized to Fu Junlan and followed him out.
Fu Junlan, who was a little nervous and had a dry mouth, opened the lid of the tea and took a few sips of tea.
The maid in the room was very discerning and used to serving others. When she saw the angle of the tea cup to her mouth, she immediately stepped forward to serve her, opened the lid of the tea, and poured tea and water for Fu Junlan.
Even if she was a maid in the palace, Fu Junlan didn't dare to do anything wrong. She quickly stood up and expressed her gratitude again and again.
The maid pursed her lips and smiled, and replied politely, "Master Fu, there is no need to be polite. This is what a slave should do."
The servants in the palace are the most talkative. How could they not know that this is the future uncle of the palace? Since the prince and Mr. Lan are not there to accompany him in person, he cannot be neglected.
Outside, Lan Ruoting followed him to the eaves nearby. Shang Chaozong turned around and whispered in his ear for a while.
After Lan Ruoting understood, he nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand."
Shang Chaozong strode away, while Lan Ruoting quickly returned to the hall.
As soon as she saw him coming in, Fu Junlan stood up quickly. Lan Ruoting smiled broadly and extended her hand to signal, "Please sit down, Mr. Fu, please sit down and have some tea."
Fu Junlan, who was restless, could only sit back stiffly, and waited until Lan Ruoting also sat down before she dared to sit back.
The maid then brought Lan Ruoting's tea cup to the table where Lan Ruoting had just sat.
Lan Ruoting waved his hand, and the maid understood and immediately withdrew.
When there were no outsiders, Lan Ruoting smiled kindly and said, "I just had something to do. I kept Mr. Fu waiting for a long time."
Fu Junlan said hurriedly: "Wait soon, wait soon. Mr. Lan is busy with official duties. If there is something important, don't worry about Xiaosheng. Xiaosheng doesn't dare to disturb him. Just let Xiaosheng be alone."
"Hey, don't bother me, I just have some free time." Lan Ruoting waved his hands, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, and then asked in a polite way.
Fu Junlan didn't dare not answer and replied in a decent manner.
After asking about his family affairs, Lan Ruoting asked him what his hobbies were and what he was good at.
In fact, there is no need to ask these questions. The other party's habits and hobbies have been neatly listed on his desk, and he already knows them clearly.
It's just that the intention of his question at this time seemed to imply some arrangements, as if he was considering what official position to arrange for Fu Junlan in the future, which made Fu Junlan a little uneasy.
After asking about the other party's family and personal situation for a while, Lan Ruoting finally asked about the relationship between man and woman, "The young master and the princess have been getting along for a while. I wonder what the young master's impression of the princess is?"
Fu Junlan: "The princess is smart, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, poetry, and poetry. She is a rare talented woman who is admired by everyone."
Lan Ruoting leaned forward slightly, "I wonder what the young master's family thinks of the princess?"
Fu Junlan said in a regular tone, "Everyone is so elegant and a lady from a famous family. I am full of praise!"
"Haha, that's good, that's good." Lan Ruoting smiled brightly, served tea to hide her cunning, put down the teacup and coughed, "Master Fu, there is a saying that I don't know whether Lan should say or not."
Fu Junlan said hurriedly: "If Mr. Lan has any instructions, just speak up. I am all ears to listen to my teachings."
Lan Ruoting tapped her fingers lightly on the coffee table for a while, then carefully considered her words and said, "Master Fu, it's like this. Mingren doesn't say secret things in front of his eyes. You and the princess have been together for so long, and you have the same feelings." People who come in and go out together, if this continues, it will easily lead to gossip. Shouldn't we make decisions on some things early?"
"Decision?" Fu Junlan was nervous and didn't know what it meant. She cupped her hands and said, "Sir, please make it clear."
"Hi!" Lan Ruoting patted his thigh and leaned closer, "Young Master is a smart person, why are you confused at this time? In the palace, the prince and princess are very optimistic about the young master. Since the young master and his family also If you are optimistic about the princess, then some things should be done as early as possible. The princess and the young master are both too young to continue playing like this, what do you think?"
"Uh..." Fu Junlan suddenly woke up and finally understood what the other party meant. This was the time when the marriage was about to get down to business, and she immediately said solemnly: "Yes, yes, yes."
Lan Ruoting asked: "What is it?"
Fu Junlan quickly changed her words, "Okay, okay."
"Hi, you." Lan Ruoting looked like she couldn't laugh or cry, and made her words clear again, "Mr. Fu, the princess belongs to her daughter's family. When the princess marries someone, you can't let the girl speak first, right? Do you want people to misunderstand her? Do you think that the prince is using his power to suppress others, or that the princess wants to shamelessly marry you? How can there be such truth! As the male side of the young master’s family, he should take the initiative and go ahead with the matchmaking and betrothal gifts, right? "
Fu Junlan was a little embarrassed by what he said, and said hurriedly: "Okay, okay."
In fact, I was murmuring a little in my heart. If the palace does not officially express its position, who would dare to come and propose marriage?
"What's good?" Lan Ruoting glared and said, "Master Fu, please give me a clear explanation of what you mean. It's easier for the palace to make preparations, right?"
Fu Junlan was not stupid. Knowing that this was the official statement of the palace, he immediately made it clear: "Okay, I will go back and inform the elders in the family to handle this matter."
Lan Ruoting smiled and said, "That's right!"
In fact, this was what Shang Chaozong meant. As soon as Niu Youdao came back, Shang Chaozong was a little anxious.
There was no rush at first. The situation of several generations of Fu Junlan's ancestors was found out here. Fu Junlan's whole person was also checked over and over to make sure that there was no problem. However, the war in the west started again. At this time, the army was secretly preparing to take care of the matter. The happy event seemed inappropriate.
It's been so long, and now it's not too late. Shang Chaozong originally planned to wait for the situation to stabilize before properly arranging his sister's marriage.
Who would have thought that Niu Youdao would suddenly come back, and the people from the thatched cottage would have to live in Nanzhou Fucheng forever.
Some things can be hidden for a while, but not for a long time. When the time comes, Shang Shuqing's character doesn't know what trouble will happen.
Forced by the situation, Shang Chaozong was worthy of being the commander-in-chief on the battlefield. He made a prompt decision to get married as soon as possible. This was exactly what he had told Lan Ruoting outside.
As soon as Lan Ruoting said it right, Fu Junlan immediately stood up and left, and was about to tell the elders in the family.
Lan Ruoting really didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He quickly stood up and held him, "Master Fu, don't be in a hurry. Didn't you make an appointment with the princess? How can you break the appointment at will? After the appointment with the princess, you can't go back to report to the elders in the family. Too late, isn’t it?”
Fu Junlan: "Yes, yes, Xiaosheng is confused."
Lan Ruoting extended her hand to invite him back to continue drinking tea, "Master Fu, don't worry, the prince has already invited the princess. The princess should be here soon. Please don't be impatient."
"No hurry, no hurry." Fu Junlan smiled and served tea to cover up her embarrassment.
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Deep in the palace, Feng Ruonan, who had sent away all the relevant maids, pretended that there was no one to help take care of the child, and pulled Shang Shuqing to help.
After helping for a while, Shang Shuqing saw that the time agreed with Fu Junlan was coming soon. She wanted to go to the appointment, but Feng Ruonan stopped her and said that the servants would naturally report Fu Junlan's arrival. In fact, she was afraid that Shang Chaozong had not dealt with it yet. Well, I was afraid that Shang Shuqing would reveal the arrival of the people from the Thatched Cottage.
After being in contact for a while, Shang Shuqing knew that Fu Junlan would not break the appointment. When the time came, no servant came to inform him. She went to check it out several times, but was held back by Feng Ruonan.
Seeing that he couldn't drag it on any longer, a "cough" sound came out, and Shang Chaozong arrived. The couple briefly communicated with each other, and Feng Ruonan was relieved, knowing that his mission was completed!
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