The next day, the Duke's Mansion of Yan Kingdom.
Now Duke Yan does not have to go to court unless called by the Holy Spirit.
This morning, he was sitting in the hall playing chess with Zuo Anning.
Six months ago, Zuo Anning was plotted by the eldest princess in Qiao Mansion and was greatly frightened.
Therefore, Duke Yan did not let her go to this year's Lantern Festival, the Eastern Suburbs Poetry Festival, or yesterday's Wanshou Palace Banquet.
Zuo Anning was happy and free, and picked up the chess skills that had been neglected for a long time.
Playing chess can tell a lot about human nature, and Duke Yan Guo could tell that his family An Ning was calm, intelligent and decisive, and he was an excellent child.
Now he only has one worry. An Ning is already sixteen years old, but her marriage has not yet been settled.
Zhongguo had mentioned Tan Hanchi to him years ago, and he had studied it carefully. Although Tan Hanchi was from a low background, he was highly talented and the most important thing was his good conduct.
It's just that he is now a close minister of the emperor, and is extremely useful to the emperor. Based on the relationship between Duke Yan and Qiao's house, it will be difficult for this marriage to happen.
The Duke of Yan's palace was about to decline. His son was a good-for-nothing. After being detained for more than half a year, the number of women was reduced, and he became obsessed with collecting jade.
An Ning's future cannot be counted on this useless son. He must find a good home for An Ning before he is buried!
Perhaps he was too worried, and Duke Yan couldn't help but sigh.
Hearing this, Zuo Anning raised his head from the chess game and asked with concern: "Grandpa, why are you sighing?"
Duke Yan looked at Zuo Anning in front of him and smiled gently, "It's okay. Ning'er's chess skills have improved again. Grandpa is thinking about the next step."
There is no reason to discuss a girl's marriage in front of her children, and Duke Yan also doesn't want to arouse Zuo Aning's worries.
But Zuo Anning is very transparent. She has seen Duke Yan's melancholy in the past six months.
What could I have done to upset my grandfather? It was nothing more than a trivial marriage.
"grandfather."
Zuo Anning suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Duke Yan.
Duke Yan was startled, hurriedly supported Zuo Anning, and asked quickly: "Ning'er, what are you doing?"
Zuo Anning looked calm. An idea had been lingering in her mind for a long time. She mustered up the courage and decided to talk to her grandfather today.
"Grandpa, Ning'er knows that you are troubled by Ning'er's marriage, but Ning'er has no intention of getting married and has no expectations for the marriage."
"Ning'er knows that this will embarrass you and embarrass the Duke of Yan, but after much thought, Ning'er still wants to be selfish."
"Grandpa, can you allow Ning'er to remain unmarried for the rest of her life?"
When Duke Yan heard this, he was shaken all over and looked at Zuo Aning in disbelief.
Zuo Anning felt guilty, stepped forward and took Duke Yan's hand, and said warmly:
"Grandpa, most men in the world must be like dad."
"Ning'er has seen her mother cry too much and heard her parents quarreling too much since she was a child. Ning'er is extremely scared."
"Ning'er doesn't want to end up trusting someone else one day and have to go through the same path as her mother. In this case, it's better not to marry for the rest of her life."
"Grandpa, Ning'er's whole body is filled with the knowledge and principles you taught her. Ning'er has ambitions in her heart and wants to work hard to be a wife and help those illiterate women."
"grandfather."
Looking at Duke Yan Guo's white frost-like temples, Zuo Anning felt extremely sour in her heart, and she knelt down in front of Duke Yan Guo with tears in her eyes.
"Ning'er knows that this is making things difficult for you, but Ning'er just wants to serve her grandfather for the rest of her life and doesn't want to go anywhere!"
When Duke Yan heard Zuo Anning's words, his heart felt sore and painful. Thinking of Zuo Anning's experiences these days, he couldn't help crying.
After all, it was the injustice done by the previous generation that left An Ning with painful harm. It is not surprising that An Ning would have such thoughts.
She must have made a decision in her heart, but she was always worried about his feelings as a grandfather and the face of Duke Yan's palace, so she didn't dare to say it out loud.
Facing this scarred but still kind and sensible child, how could he have the heart to refuse, and how could he have the right to refuse?
"Ning'er, the path you have chosen is too difficult. In the future, there will be countless rumors and cynicism."
"A hundred years after my grandfather, who can shoulder this huge Yanguo Duke's mansion with you?"
Duke Yan's voice trembled slightly and he held Zuo Anning's hand tightly.
Zuo Anning had tears in her eyes, but a smile on her face.
"He lets him be strong, and the breeze blows on the hills. Ning'er lives a magnanimous heart and an upright person. How can other people's words hurt Ning'er in the slightest?"
"Grandpa, Ning'er only feels guilty for your upbringing and your expectations."
Duke Yan's heart went back and forth a thousand times, feeling distressed and relieved at the same time. After hesitating for a long time, he finally felt relieved.
"When you live your whole life, you don't dare to ask for too much. If my Ning'er can live as he pleases, my grandfather will have no regrets."
Zuo Anning's eyes suddenly heated up when he heard this. At this moment, he couldn't express the gratitude and respect in his heart.
"grandfather!"
Zuo Anning leaned her head on Duke Yan's knees, tears rolling down her face.
The grandparents and grandsons in the hall were in agitated moods when Butler Xi suddenly came in a hurry, shouting: "Master! Master! There is an imperial edict from the palace!"
This sound shocked both Duke Yan and Zuo Anning.
How could there be an imperial edict for no reason?
Zuo Anning hurriedly wiped away her tears and stood up. Duke Yan's expression was solemn, and he was secretly worried:
Could it be that something happened to the Qiao family?
In this capital, accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. Today, you are blessed with endless grace, but no one knows what will happen tomorrow.
"Let's go to the front to meet the imperial edict!"
Duke Yan was about to leave in a hurry, but Butler Xi hurriedly added: "Master, the people in the palace specifically said that we girls should go and receive the order!"
"I?"
Zuo Anning stood there, confused.
Upon hearing this, Duke Yan suddenly turned around and looked at Zuo Anning, his heart skipping a beat.
Could it be...
"Ning'er, go clean your face quickly."
Zuo Anning didn't dare to delay, so she hurriedly called Nanny Zhu, cleaned her face and tidied up her appearance, and then hurried forward with Duke Yan.
Butler Xi is an old man in the family, and he is very considerate in his affairs. He received the people in the palace into the main hall early and served them with good tea and water.
Duke Yan led Zuo Anning to the main hall, and then he discovered that the eunuch who announced the decree was actually Eunuch Huang who was beside the emperor!
Huang Pei took the initiative to greet him with a smile on his face, "My lord, this is a good thing. Come and receive the order."
Seeing this, Duke Yan felt a little relieved, and pulled Zuo Anning to kneel in the main hall. Huang Pei opened the imperial edict and said in a loud voice:
"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:
I am very pleased to hear that Zuo Anning, the grandson of Duke Zuo Yongling of the State of Yan, is virtuous, generous, gentle, honest, and has outstanding appearance. Today, there is a good minister, Tan Hanchi, who is in charge of the post of editor of the Hanlin Academy. He is extremely talented and has good looks, so he can be a good match.
The two of them have a perfect match, and they are getting married today. The prosperity of the country is related to the prosperity of the people. I hope that you two will work together and respect the country and do not disappoint me.
Admire this. "
"Miss Zuo, please accept the order." Huang Pei leaned forward slightly and said with a smile.
