In the morning, the emperor decreed that Ling Yuwen be ennobled as the deputy commander of the Forbidden Army. He was allowed to walk with a sword in the palace grounds and was responsible for the security of the royal family.
"Lord Shangguan."
Ling Ruiying stopped Shangguan Yue who was about to get on the sedan chair, and walked over with a blushing face.
Shangguan Yue stopped and cupped his hands towards Ling Ruiying. "Congratulations to Master Ling. Young Master Ling has been able to achieve the position of deputy commander of the Forbidden Army at such a young age. He has a formidable future."
"Hahaha."
Ling Ruiying laughed heartily and glanced at his son, his eyes full of pride.
"Sir Shangguan, I am not bragging. Looking at the entire capital, my son is definitely a leader among the younger generation. However, I still have a small regret."
Shangguan Yue didn't answer, just smiled faintly.
"My son is over the age of 10 but has not yet been married. I have always felt that in the wilderness of the southeast, there is no real lady to match my son. Although I have married several concubines and kept them by my side, there is no such thing as
My wife takes care of the housework, which always makes me feel uneasy."
A meaningful light flashed across Shangguan Yue's eyes. He had already guessed what Ling Ruiying would say next, so he struck preemptively.
"If any girl is lucky enough to marry your son, it will be a blessing that has been cultivated in several lives. If I had known this, I would not have betrothed my daughter to him early. What a pity, what a pity!"
Ling Ruiying's face suddenly darkened.
He and Shangguan Yue are both old foxes, and they know each other's little things very well.
"So, Lord Shangguan and I are no longer destined to be in-laws?"
Ling Ruiying's piercing eyes were staring at Shangguan Yue.
An ordinary person might have been so frightened by such fierceness that his legs would become weak.
Shangguan Yue has been in the officialdom for so many years and has reached the top of a hundred officials. He is not afraid of his strong aura.
"No chance, no chance! It's because my Shangguan family ancestors are so unlucky."
"snort."
Ling Ruiying said nothing more and left with Ling Yuwen.
With a bit of disdain in Shangguan Yue's eyes, he turned around and got on the sedan, but he was worried all the way.
"Master, what's wrong with you?"
Mrs. Shangguan waited at the door for him to go to court as always. This has been the custom for many years.
Seeing that her husband looked unhappy, she asked with concern: "Would you like Mr. Lu to come over and take a look?"
Shangguan Yue waved his hand and walked into the hall with his wife, just as Shangguan Wan Ning took the maid to put the breakfast out.
"Dad, did something happen to the court? You look very tired."
Shangguan Wan Ning came forward and massaged her father's shoulders.
"good."
Shangguan Yue patted his daughter's hand, hesitated slightly, and said slowly: "When I went to court today, Ling Ruiying hinted to me that he wanted his son to marry Ning'er..."
"I won't marry." Shangguan Wan Ning stopped what she was doing and sat on the stool angrily. She held her chin with one hand, her annoyance and disgust written on her face.
When Shangguan Yue saw this posture, he couldn't help but shake his head.
"Of course I know you don't want to get married. But..." Shangguan Yue turned his attention to his wife, "Ning'er has reached the age of leaving the court. If she doesn't get married, there are always people who are thinking about her. Madam, look... this Ning'er
marriage..."
Mrs. Shangguan's expression darkened.
She glanced at her husband and daughter one by one, and sighed deeply.
"I know what you mean. Things about the Yiyong Hou Mansion... If you want me to completely forget, I really can't do it. Although, I also understand that some things cannot be blamed on Mu Jingrui, but after all..."
Mrs. Shangguan tried to accept Mu Jingrui and allowed them to meet when Shangguan Wan Ning was recovering from her serious illness, but she was just worried about her daughter's health.
"Ning'er, I can see that your thoughts are still on Mu Jingrui. But after all, there have been too many misunderstandings between you. Can you guarantee that he can really let things go?"
Shangguan Wan Ning was still worried and sighed deeply.
"If you ask mother for her opinion, she would rather you choose Sun Jinyao. He also comes from a scholarly family, has a handsome appearance, and is both civil and military. Moreover, it can be seen that he is also deeply devoted to you."
"Mom has long since given up on you marrying into a famous family. As long as you live a peaceful life, that's all. Although the Sun family is in decline, the nobility and arrogance in Sun Jinyao's bones are still there. He and you are a good match."
"Moreover, when Mu Jingrui came to your door early, he stood up to defend you. At that time, I also agreed to betroth you to him. This is also a promise made by our Shangguan family to him."
After Shangguan Wan Ning heard this, she couldn't help but lower her head.
If the mother's suggestion was made by someone else, she would definitely be able to refute it confidently.
However, Sun Jinyao was different.
"Ning'er, what your mother said is not unreasonable. Dad doesn't want you to continue to be trapped in this whirlpool. If you agree, dad will go to Sun Jinyao to propose marriage and let you two get married as soon as possible. You can leave the capital and live somewhere else.
, it’s quite peaceful and peaceful.”
It's better than following Mu Jingrui's knife and licking blood in the future.
Shangguan Yue didn't say the last sentence, but he believed that Shangguan Wan Ning understood it in her heart.
Mu Jingrui is now part of the crown prince's party, who knows what kind of bloodshed will happen on his way to the throne.
"Father, mother..." Shangguan Wan Ning's voice was choked with sobs. "I know that brother Yao is good to me, but... I only regard him as my biological brother. I have no affection for him as a child."
Shangguan Yue and his wife looked at each other. Although they liked Sun Jinyao, they did not want to force their daughter's wishes.
After all, this is her life.
"Master Sun, what are you doing standing here?"
Lu Tong's voice came from outside the door. The three of them looked back and saw Sun Jinyao standing at the door at some point.
Shangguan Wan Ning felt inexplicably guilty.
"Brother Yao?"
Sun Jinyao walked in calmly, saluted Shangguan Yue and his wife, and placed the medicine in his hand on the table.
"The old monster asked me to bring you the medicine. The temperature is just right. Drink it quickly."
After saying that, Sun Jinyao turned and left.
Shangguan Wan Ning looked at the medicine on the table and was filled with emotions.
At night, Shangguan Wan Ning lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. The sight of Sun Jinyao's back when he left in the morning made her feel melancholy and uneasy.
She got up and put on some clothes, opened the window and looked at the bright moonlight.
A melodious flute sound came, as if the waves were hitting her heart.
She hesitated for a long time and walked towards the direction of the flute.
Under the moonlight, Sun Jinyao was wearing a water-blue gown, and his arrogant and tall figure seemed to be shrouded in a faint layer of sadness.
"Brother Yao..."
The sound of the flute stopped suddenly, and Sun Jinyao looked back at Shangguan Wanning. The light in his eyes was gentler than the moonlight.