Although they are both Zhu Yuanzhang's daughters, Princess Anqing is Empress Ma's biological youngest daughter, so Lao Zhu and Empress Ma dote on her very much.
So her temperament is completely different from the previous three sisters.
Well, to put it mildly, it's a bit aggressive.
To be honest, it's very aggressive...
So Zhu Bai has already said it very vaguely and politely.
In fact, what he wanted to say was: No wealthy child in the court could stand Princess Anqing's temper.
It may not be a good idea to marry Princess Anqing to a prince.
Zhu Bai's second sister, Princess Ningguo, was Queen Ma's eldest daughter (eldest daughter) and married Mei Sizu's nephew Mei Yin.
Mei Yin is gentle and elegant, both civil and military, and the husband and wife are harmonious.
Princess Anqing said that her husband could only be better than Mei Yin in the future.
It is not easy to find a man who has good conditions in all aspects, a good temper, can tolerate anger, and dare not give up his choice...
Lao Zhu nodded frequently: "Yes, yes, we understand what you mean."
Zhu Bai: "I think the fourth sister really likes the number one scholar, I think. Why don't you call the fourth sister over and ask her what she means?"
Lao Zhu: "No need to ask. We'll just settle this matter. Let's call Ouyang Lun over and ask him if he's not married yet."
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Over there, Zhu Biao was called back by Zhu Bai before he even left the palace.
Then Lao Zhu sent a eunuch to tell Ouyang Lun that he was here.
As soon as Ouyang Lun arrived home, he was called by Lao Zhu again, and he hurriedly changed into a scholar's dress and entered the palace.
Unlike the high-spirited man in the main hall, he was very cautious at the moment and did not dare to look at Lao Zhu.
Just now, in front of everyone in the main hall, Lao Zhu asked about the collection of classics, his specialty.
Now behind closed doors, I wonder what strange questions Lao Zhu wants to ask.
If he answers wrongly and goes against the dragon scale, he will become the shortest-lived number one scholar in history.
Lao Zhu was very satisfied with his humility and submission.
Originally, it didn’t matter whether it was the reputation of the number one scholar or the power of the prime minister.
We give it to you, you are the one.
If we don’t give it to you, then you are nothing.
What's so domineering? !
Yang Xian and Hu Weiyong disappoint us because they cannot see this clearly.
This Ouyang Lun is very sensible and very good! !
Lao Zhu asked gently: "Has the Number One Scholar ever been married?"
Ouyang Lun: "Back to the emperor, I have never married a wife, nor have I been engaged."
Lao Zhu felt relieved and asked again: "Then let's find a marriage for you. Are you willing?"
Ouyang Lun glanced at Lao Zhu and asked, "I dare to ask, which family's daughter is this?"
Lao Zhu said: "Our fourth daughter, Princess Anqing."
Ouyang Lun was stunned: Damn it, does Lao Zhu want to recruit me as his consort? !
In the eleventh year since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lao Zhu has never tried to marry a commoner.
The princess and the consort are all the children of powerful people in the dynasty.
I rejected countless matchmakers because of Liu Bowen's words.
Hahaha, I never expected that this incredible wealth would actually fall on my head, Ouyang Lun! !
Lao Zhu had already included the Prince Consort's family among the seven major kinship families. Except for serious crimes of treason, yamen at all levels are not allowed to question or punish without authorization. They can only report to the court. For minor crimes, the relatives of the emperor in Beijing will hold a meeting to discuss and deal with them. For serious crimes, princes from all over the country will be invited to Beijing to discuss together. deal with.
In other words, if we become the consort, our whole family will be able to walk sideways in the Ming Dynasty.
Calm down, calm down, I can't seem too eager.
What if this is Lao Zhu’s trap to test me?
Ouyang Lun suppressed his excitement and replied warmly: "If the princess is willing, of course it is good."
In fact, he was still a little worried that the princess would be extremely ugly.
At that time, he would really have no choice but to hold his head and accept it.
Lao Zhu nodded secretly: Not bad, not overjoyed, not full of agreement, what matters is our daughter's intention.
Rare, rare, Tian Sheng is indeed the material for a consort.
The more Lao Zhu saw it, the more he felt that Ouyang Lun was a talented person, so he asked someone to call Princess Anqing.
Ouyang Lun became more and more secretly pleased: Lao Zhu had always been taboo about concubines and relatives interfering in politics. In addition to explicitly stating that "although concubines are the mother of the world, they are not allowed to participate in political affairs," he also established a large-scale female cult in the harem. Basically, the princess never leaves the front door nor takes a second step.
At this moment, Lao Zhu called the princess to meet him, a strange man. Doesn't that mean that he has already acquiesced that he is his son-in-law?
Princess Anqing came in and stood aside shyly.
Lao Zhu asked: "We want to appoint you as your husband. What do you think?"
Princess Anqing lowered her head in shame, saluted, and said, "It all depends on my father."
Zhu Bai secretly rejoiced: Hey, it’s done, it’s done.
Isn't this the standard answer that ancient women used to answer this question?
If you are willing, just answer "It all depends on the father." If not, just answer "The daughter still wants to be filial to her father for a few more years."
Lao Zhu was very happy and slapped his thigh: "Okay, we will ask the etiquette department to choose an auspicious day for you to get married."
Ouyang Lun prostrated on the ground: "Kowtow to thank the Holy Grace."
Lao Zhu nodded: "You have to thank our Lao Twelve. He was the matchmaker for you."
Ouyang Lun also looked up in surprise and looked at Zhu Bai, thinking: That's not right. How could this "little king of hell" be so kind? Is there any conspiracy here?
Zhu Bai said with a smile: "Congratulations to the number one scholar, my consort."
Ouyang Lun could only kowtow to Zhu Bai again: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
The deal is already done, what else can be done now?
After Ouyang Lun left, Zhu Biao said with a smile: "Master Liu is really accurate in fortune-telling. He said that Ouyang Lun's wife's family was rich, but Ouyang Lun ended up marrying into the emperor's family. Isn't our family the richest in the world?"
Zhu Bai was stunned, tilted his head and thought for a moment: This matter seems to be rather mysterious.
If it weren't for Liu Bowen's fortune-telling hint at that time, I might not have thought of using this method to contain Ouyang Lun.
If it were not for my identity and the ability to use this method to contain Ouyang Lun, Liu Bowen's prediction would not be accurate.
Perhaps Liu Bowen also saw Ouyang Lun's literary talent, and if nothing unexpected happened, he would be the number one pick this year, so he said that in public, using psychological hints to influence the direction of things.
Did I fulfill Liu Shengun's prophecy, or did Liu Bowen control me to act according to his plan...
Lao Zhu took out the list of people who refused to bow to Hu Weiyong that Zhu Bai had written down before.
"Let's see if these people are on the list."
Zhu Bai and Zhu Biao came over and looked at each other.
Four out of ten people on the list are on the first list, and the rest are also on the second list.
Sure enough, God is still fair.
Zhu Biao saluted Old Zhu: "Father, although there are a few people who are close to Hu Weiyong who have also won the Jinshi. Please ignore the past grudges and give them a chance to display their talents. If they have formed a clique for personal gain, corruption or dereliction of duty, , it’s not too late to take it down.”
In fact, it is possible that some people do not want to join the ranks of Hu Weiyong.
But Hu Weiyong was the examiner at the time, so in order not to be dismissed, they temporarily aggrieved themselves.
This kind of person can't be said to have no character. It can only be said that he can adapt to changes and be able to bend and stretch. As long as he doesn't act as a villain, he can still be used.
After all, the kind of person who doesn't even drink water may only be suitable as a public speaker.
Lao Zhu nodded: "Don't worry. We are not that rigid."
