Chapter 142: Marriage and kingship
Qingshi stayed at home for a day, and was about to go to the Chamber of Commerce the next day when he suddenly reported that the first-class guard Qiu Chaoming had come to deliver the emperor's order.
After entering the palace, Qiu Chaoming took Qingshi to the Imperial Garden where Ou Changzhi relaxes after handling political affairs. The Imperial Garden is only two miles in radius. There is a large pool with various rare fish in the water, and trestles and rockeries are built on the water. , pavilions and pavilions have been built, surrounded by shady trees, and spiritual flowers and grasses are planted everywhere. It is indeed a good place to relax after dealing with government affairs.
Ou Changzhi and a person wearing the royal costume of Tianying Continent were sitting together and talking. Qingshi stepped forward to salute, but he saw that this visitor from Tianying Continent was none other than Prince Zheng Sheng Nanyun who led the team to participate in the martial arts competition three years ago. .
After Qingshi arrived, Sheng Nanyun and him greeted each other, said a few words and then said goodbye to Ou Changzhi. After he left, Ou Changzhi smiled at Qingshi and asked, "Qingshi, have you found someone you like? Have you ever thought about getting married?"
Qingshi was stunned, never expecting that the master called him here to ask about this matter, because the monks in the Tianlong world basically love freely, and their parents rarely interfere, and the monks have extremely long lifespans, and there are many ways to fall in love. Early, but it was very late to start a family or even have children. Qingshi was not yet thirty, so it was normal to fall in love, but it was too early to get married and start a family at this age.
"Master," Qingshi said, "I currently don't have a crush on anyone, and I haven't thought about finding a girlfriend for the time being, let alone starting a family."
"Well!" Ou Changzhi said, "It seems too early to get married and start a family, but it is normal to find a girlfriend and make an engagement. What do you think?"
Qingshi secretly thought that Master was going to be a matchmaker for him.
Qingshi focused solely on cultivation and rarely considered matters between men and women. Find a girlfriend and get engaged? Qingshi felt that it would be okay if he met a girl who made his heart beat. However, in the ten years since he came to Chaoge, Qingshi felt that the only person his heart had been moved by was Minghui. However, the feeling of heartbeat disappeared within a short time. He understood that he had feelings for Minghui. It's just a hot-headed moment, not a relationship at all.
In addition, he can feel the love for Duan Xiaoyu and even Shen Binghong, but he has always regarded them as little sisters, and there is really no love between men and women.
As for Yun Li, he couldn't remember him, and Ou Changzhi didn't know Yun Li.
Now that Ou Changzhi is talking about men and women, a vague shadow appears in Qingshi's mind. It seems that he has had some heartbeats in recent years! That was on top of the competition between young talents from the two continents three years ago... Thinking of Sheng Nanyun, Qingshi couldn't help feeling a little hot inside, could it be? ...
"Master, are you going to be a matchmaker for your disciples?" Qingshi smiled, "I wonder which girl has such dignity? You can make Master take action!"
"Haha!" Ou Changzhi laughed, "I'm afraid you have already guessed it! Who else can make Master take action? Naturally, the only one is the princess of the Sky Eagle Empire!"
"Which princess?" Qingshi asked.
"That's the one you're thinking of!" Ou Changzhi said with a smile, "You've only seen this one princess from the Sky Eagle Empire, right? Is it possible that I'm going to tell you about someone I've never met before? Master has already asked about it. It’s clear that you and this princess have a crush on each other, otherwise I wouldn’t have said this!”
"Master, who did you listen to?" Qingshi seemed to be blushing, "We just get along well."
"Come on," Ou Changzhi said with a smile, "It was your senior brother Sihai who once said that you and Sheng Yinghua had a crush on each other. It just happened that Sheng Nanyun came to propose an engagement a few days ago. Do you think it was a coincidence? It must be God’s will, hahaha!”
Hearing Ou Changzhi say that Sheng Nanyun's proposal of marriage was really Sheng Yinghua, Qingshi couldn't help but feel warm. Yes, the girl who had made Qingshi's heart a little bit in recent years was none other than Sheng Yinghua!
"I've seen this girl Sheng Yinghua before," Ou Changzhi continued with a smile, "She's a complete beauty! I'm afraid there aren't many guys who won't be tempted by her. She has a good background and talent, and she's even younger than you. How old is she? She is indeed your perfect match. What's even more rare is that it is said that this girl took the initiative to propose this matter. It seems that you are interested in her, and this girl is more affectionate towards you! Hahaha!"
It is a fact that Qingshi has a crush on Sheng Yinghua. As Ou Changzhi said, what young man would not be attracted to her. However, Qingshi and Sheng Yinghua were not very familiar with each other and suddenly entered into an engagement with them. However, Qingshi was Some hesitation. He couldn't help but ask Ou Changzhi: "Master, you smile so brightly, are you very optimistic about this marriage?"
"Yes!" Ou Changzhi said, "First of all, you are interested in each other, and secondly, your status is very suitable. Our two continents used to have constant disputes. Sheng Qingyun and I are old friends. Now we each dominate the two countries, so we both particularly hope The two sides can stop fighting forever and have a marriage that has never happened before in the royal families of the two continents. If the marriage can be successful this time, it will be of great benefit to the country and the people."
Ou Changzhi paused for a moment, took a sip of tea and looked at the hesitant Qingshi, then continued: "Of course, if you are willing, everyone will be happy, and if you are not willing, I have no intention of blaming you. Just now, Sheng Nanyun wanted to see it in person. I don't agree with your attitude because I'm worried that you don't mean what you say for the sake of face. Qingshi! I have no heirs, and there will never be any in the future. You are like my biological son. I told you about this marriage not only because It is good for the country and the country, and more importantly, I believe it is also the best choice for you. Despite this, I will never force you. I have always said that you should keep your heart. I will support you no matter what you decide. Understand?"
Qingshi naturally understood that if he refused, Ou Changzhi would never blame him in any way, but if he agreed, Ou Changzhi would definitely be extremely happy.
Ou Changzhi has no heirs and regards Qingshi as his own son. Qingshi has never enjoyed father's love in more than thirty lives. He is closer to Ou Changzhi in his heart. Master, master. Ou Changzhi is both a teacher and a father in his heart. ah.
Thinking about Sheng Yinghua's peerless grace, Qingshi really couldn't think of any reason to refuse. The master was right, he couldn't find a better partner. Qingshi raised his eyes to look at Ou Changzhi's kind and expectant eyes, and said loudly: "I do!"
The news that Qingshi was engaged to Princess Sheng Yinghua of the Tianying Empire spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chao Ge overnight.
After Qingshi got up in the morning, he practiced the exercises until nearly noon. As soon as he walked out of the practice room, Zhang Hao and Xiaoye came over and couldn't wait to congratulate him. Qingshi was shocked. Yesterday morning, Qingshi promised his master that he was willing to enter into a marriage contract with Sheng Yinghua. In the afternoon, Ou Changzhi invited Sheng Nanyun to the palace to meet Qingshi again. This was regarded as a formal reply to Sheng Nanyun and he orally entered into a marriage contract.
Unexpectedly, even Zhang Hao and others knew about it so soon. Qingshi couldn't help but asked Zhang Hao how he knew. Zhang Hao smiled and said: "Now I'm afraid even the cleaners sweeping the streets in Chao Ge know about it."
Qingshi couldn't figure out who spread the news. He shook his head in confusion and stopped thinking about the problem. Zhang Hao carefully looked at the bluestone, turned around and resigned, thinking to himself: "No wonder Yunli hasn't been seen for a long time! If it were me, I would naturally choose the princess of the Tianying Dynasty... No, Xiaoye can't abandon her, Naturally, both are married, but which one is older?..."
"Are you envious?" Xiaoye glanced at Zhang Hao and said, "Are you jealous?"
"No matter where there is..."
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Although the engagement was only verbally concluded, both parties still attached great importance to it. Sheng Nanyun had made full preparations in advance and brought a large number of gifts, as well as a wooden comb from Sheng Yinghua as a token. Obviously, he did not consider it at all. Guo Qingshi would disagree.
Naturally, the Tianxuan Dynasty did not neglect it. Ou Changzhi personally gave a large number of betrothal gifts to Sheng Nanyun and asked him to take them back after the New Year. The two parties have agreed to hold an engagement ceremony in Chaoge half a year later. At that time, Sheng Qingyun will personally bring his granddaughter to Chaoge to show that the two continents will always be married and have friendship from generation to generation.
The New Year is approaching, and rumors spread in Chaoge City that the emperor will declare to the world after the New Year and establish the crown prince. Then, the imperial court officially announced that Qingshi, the first-class Leiwei Hou, and Sheng Yinghua, Princess Yuhua of the Tianying Dynasty, had entered into an engagement. Rumors began to spread that Qingshi might be the first-in-line heir to the throne.
On the 26th, the court issued another notice, and Qingshi, the first-class Leiwei Hou, was promoted to King Leiwei. As a result, everyone in the world knew that it was certain that Qingshi would be the first crown prince.
Since the 26th, the Qingshi Mansion, which has been renamed Prince Leiwei's Mansion, has been packed with people outside. Ministers from the ministry, nobles from prominent families, and Qingshi's relatives and friends have come to congratulate Qingshi.
Basically, they could only get off the bus at the entrance of the alley and then walk into the palace. The wide streets and alleys were lined with carriages and horses waiting for their masters and their entourages. The carriages and horses that arrived late could not enter the alley at all.
Various congratulatory gifts are piled up in the inner courtyard of the palace. Due to etiquette, these congratulatory gifts cannot be put into storage containers for the time being, but must be placed in a conspicuous place. So, the gifts were piled all the way to the yard. Fortunately, the weather was good and there was no rain or snow.
Of course Qingshi won't meet everyone, but he must meet Shen Xiaofeng and Chen Feiyun when he comes, he must meet Xiang Sicheng and Xiang Wuji when he comes, Duan Shihe, Duan Shiju, Duan Wutian, Qi Huang, Qi Changzheng, Qi Yu, Sen Jing, Xia Yiming, Dai Yanru and even Liu Changqing, the dean of Tianxuan College and a group of close elders and classmates, were also required to see him.
Although Qingshi didn't like this kind of social interaction, he was still very happy to face so many relatives and friends. Qingshi is a person who attaches great importance to emotions. For those who cannot meet in person, he also asked Zhang Hao and others to receive them attentively and not neglect them.
Zhang Hao was so excited that his face was shiny, and he led the whole palace to entertain them. He was very attentive and not afraid of complicated affairs, and entertained them very thoughtfully. However, as more and more people came, Zhang Hao, Xiaoye, Wang Xiaotian, Li Zhongru, etc. slowly It became impossible to take good care of him. Fortunately, the congratulators understood and did not blame him.
