Zhao Shan saw the scholars around him saluting, and after returning the salute, he looked at Cao Tongtong and said, "Duke Cao has betrayed me, and I will be ashamed of it."
Cao Tong smiled and said: "Although you are not a great scholar, you are far-sighted and wise. You deserve to be worshiped by me. It is a rare occasion for me to come to Longmen Mountain. Please come into my house and have a chat."
Zhao Shan said: "I'm sorry."
"do not bother."
Cao Tong smiled and shook his head, dismissed the many scholars who had gathered, and asked the scholars to concentrate on their own thinking, and then returned to the hall with Chen Buqi, Cao Mengchan and Zhao Shan.
Cao Tong looked at Cao Mengchan and ordered: "Mengchan, go and make a pot of good tea."
Cao Mengchan immediately said: "Grandpa, isn't there someone in the family who specializes in making tea?"
"Go if you are told."
Cao Tong scolded him with an old face: "Young Master Zhao is an honored guest. It is disrespectful to serve me. Please go and make tea yourself."
Cao Mengchan glanced at Zhao Shan and instantly felt that making tea would be fine. After all, it was her sweetheart who wanted to drink tea, so she happily went to make tea.
When Cao Mengchan left, Cao Tong stood up and saluted: "Old Cao Tong, I would like to pay my respects to Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "You don't need to be polite, Mr. Cao. Personally speaking, you are Mengchan's grandfather. After I married Mengchan, you will also be my grandfather. I came to Longmen Mountain because I heard that there are many talents here, so I came here specifically. Let’s take a look and want to recruit more scholars.”
There was a smile in Cao Tong's eyes.
Looking at scholars?
I'm afraid it's because of this girl Cao Mengchan.
At present, Zhao Shan and Cao Mengchan are very close, and they should look at each other. Cao Tong thinks it is good.
Cao Tong did not expose Zhao Shan's words, but followed Zhao Shan's train of thought and said: "Your Majesty is a promising king. If you work hard, your work will definitely get better and better. Scholars from Longmen Mountain will also come out one after another to assist Your Majesty in the court." "
Zhao Shan smiled and thanked Cao Tong. After a while, Cao Mengchan came with tea.
Seeing that Zhao Shan had no intention of revealing his identity, Cao Tong took advantage of the situation and mistook Zhao Shan for Zhao Hao.
He doesn't get involved in the young people's interests.
Cao Mengchan asked the maid to pour tea for Cao Tong and Chen Buqi. She poured tea for Zhao Shan herself and said: "Brother Zhao, the temperature of the tea is just right. You can try the taste. This is my grandfather's best tea, picked during the Qingming Festival." Qiancha has tender buds and leaves and a fresh and sweet taste.”
Cao Tong's old face twitched.
This is the best Mingqian tea, specially sent from Shu. It is green in color and fragrant. It is extremely precious. He doesn't have much in stock.
This girl took it out directly.
As expected, she was the leaked granddaughter. She was not married yet, but she always looked towards Zhao Shan.
Zhao Shan took a sip, felt refreshed, and praised: "The tea tastes great, and the tea making technique is just right. Thank you Miss Cao."
Cao Mengchan received Zhao Shan's commendation, smiled brightly, and sat aside, ready to pour tea for Zhao Shan.
Cao Tong saw it in his eyes and ignored it, chatting with Zhao Shan about Da Gan's affairs.
Zhao Shan exchanged simple greetings for a while, then stood up and left.
Cao Tong personally saw off Zhao Shan and then returned to the study. He asked someone about Zhao Shan and Cao Mengchan. He learned that Cao Mengchan jumped into the water to save his child Zhuge Yun, but encountered cramps in his legs. It was Zhao Shan who jumped into the river to save him. Cao Mengchan and Zhuge Yun.
Cao Tong's old face even showed a smile.
This is the fate.
It was also Cao Mengchan’s opportunity.
Cao Tong asked someone to call Cao Mengchan over. After Cao Mengchan saluted, he asked excitedly, "Grandpa, what do you want from me?"
Cao Tong didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "The family has decided on a marriage for you."
Cao Mengchan's complexion suddenly changed slightly, thinking that it couldn't be 'Zhao Hao'. Because it was the first time for 'Zhao Hao' to visit him, he didn't even know his residence and family.
It must be someone else.
Cao Mengchan's eyes were panicked and she said quickly: "Grandpa, I don't want to get married."
Cao Tong said in a deep voice: "The emperor arranged for Chen Buqi to propose marriage and choose you as the queen. For such a solemn event, can you not get married? I have already agreed to this matter. Do you think you can regret it?"
"me……"
Cao Mengchan was speechless for a moment.
She really didn't want to get married, even if she was a queen, all she could think about was the appearance and figure of 'Zhao Hao'.
Cao Tong looked at Cao Mengchan's entangled look and wanted to tell Cao Mengchan directly about Zhao Shan's identity. However, I also thought that Zhao Shan did not disclose his identity, which was obviously a young man's pleasure.
Furthermore, 'Zhao Hao' has not revealed the slightest identity, so it is impossible for Cao Mengchan to have any other thoughts.
When he thought of this, Cao Tong did not expose it and said solemnly: "Mengchan, my grandfather will not harm you. This is a good thing for you."
"I don't want to be a queen."
Cao Mengchan raised her head and said firmly: "Grandpa, can I not get married?"
Cao Tong shook his head and said: "The marriage has been confirmed. To go back on it is disobedience and a crime of deceiving the emperor. What's more, the emperor is handsome, talented, and talented in literature. He is the most suitable match for you."
Cao Mengchan looked resentful and said, "You have never met the emperor, how do you know that he is so handsome and talented?"
Cao Tong said directly: "The marriage has been decided and it is impossible to change it. Go down and get ready to get married."
Cao Mengchan returned to the yard in confusion.
She sat in the room, thinking about her marriage to the emperor, and thinking about 'Zhao Hao'. She really wanted to run away from marriage and elope, but after thinking about it, she found that she didn't even know where 'Zhao Hao' lived or whether he had a wife.
Cao Mengchan finally sighed in despair.
She was looking forward to the news of Zhao Hao appearing again. As long as Zhao Hao appeared, she could find Zhao Hao.
Time passed day by day, and Zhao Hao did not show up. The court had arranged for people to come to Cao's house to go through the process, and began to collect, ask for names, accept gifts, collect taxes, and report dates. The court also offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, ancestral temples, etc.
After completing a series of procedures, Cao Mengchan gave up completely.
In the blink of an eye, it’s December 16th, the day chosen to welcome the bride.
Chen Buqi, the son of the State, came to Cao's house in Longmen Mountain to welcome the bride, along with the wedding envoy. Cao Mengchan was served by her maids, wearing a bright red wedding robe, a phoenix crown and a bright red hijab, and followed the mission back to Luoyang.
It was dusk when we returned to Luoyang Imperial City.
Cao Mengchan was sent to Changle Palace where the queen lived. She wore a bright red hijab and sat by the bed waiting quietly. Cao Mengchan's heart was beating thumpingly, and her mood was complicated.
Crunch!
The door suddenly opened.
Cao Mengchan's complicated emotions dissipated, her body tensed, and she suddenly became nervous.
Cao Mengchan felt the footsteps approaching and knew that the emperor was coming, so she immediately adjusted her mentality. The person she married was Zhao Shan. From the moment she entered the palace, she was Zhao Shan's person, and everything in the past disappeared.
Cao Mengchan's heart calmed down, she felt her hijab being lifted, and opened her eyes to look. A handsome and handsome figure, with a face full of thoughts, appeared in her sight.
Cao Mengchan's eyes widened immediately.
People were completely stunned.
