Ouyang Siqing became flustered!
Facing Dan Qingyun's questioning, he forced himself to calm down. “Miss Dan is outstanding; this minister fears he is not worthy of Miss Dan!”
“Moreover, this minister is unaware of Miss Dan’s feelings. If Miss Dan is unwilling, wouldn’t this cause her sadness later?”
As soon as Ouyang Siqing spoke!
He directly slapped Xie Qianmo in the face!
Xie Qianmo had just said that Dan Xiaoyu and Ouyang Siqing were mutually in love!
But Ouyang Siqing's conversation seemed to suggest he was not familiar with Dan Xiaoyu!
Seeing Ouyang Siqing speak so bluntly, everyone gasped, worried for him!
Wei Xiaochang and Zheng Haonan beside him were also bewildered!
They didn't understand why Ouyang Siqing was so indifferent!
Encountering such good fortune, shouldn't he readily agree?
“Siqing, what’s wrong with you today? Taking a beauty as a concubine, isn't that a good thing?” Wei Xiaochang asked in a low voice.
Zheng Haonan agreed, saying softly, “Miss Dan is refined and lovable. Although she is a庶女 from the manor, she is also Prime Minister Zuo’s beloved granddaughter. Having her as your concubine is not a loss for you!”
Hearing his friends praising Dan Xiaoyu, Ouyang Siqing couldn’t help but wonder if he was being ungrateful!
“You don’t like my granddaughter? If you don’t even fancy the Prime Minister Zuo’s granddaughter, it seems only a celestial fairy from the heavens is worthy of the top scholar!” Dan Qingyun’s words did not give Ouyang Siqing any pleasantries!
Xie Qianmo’s deep eyes swept over Ouyang Siqing!
Then he glanced at Fang Jing beside him!
Having followed Xie Qianmo for a long time, Fang Jing naturally understood Xie Qianmo's intentions!
Afterward, he quietly withdrew.
As Fang Jing’s figure disappeared from the grand hall, Xie Qianmo's lips curved slightly!
Ouyang Siqing doesn't want to marry?
This matter is not up to him!
“Your Majesty, the top scholar does not wish to marry my granddaughter. Let this marriage be called off!” Dan Qingyun's tone was somewhat sharp, and everyone could hear his displeasure!
Xie Qianmo did not reply to Dan Qingyun!
His left hand's fingertips tapped on the table.
He looked at Ouyang Siqing with a half-smile.
“What Ouyang Siqing just said was absolutely correct. It was this Emperor’s oversight! Marriage matters must involve the two parties concerned; otherwise, this Emperor might wrongly match you and not even know it!”
“Your Majesty...?” Dan Qingyun couldn’t quite understand Xie Qianmo!
Why was His Majesty not giving him face today?
Ouyang Siqing frowned!
What did His Majesty mean by this?
Although his previous words did not directly refuse, the implication was understood by all the officials present. Why was His Majesty still pressing the issue?
“Your Majesty, actually, this minister is not in a hurry to get married. I still want to enjoy a few more years of leisure!”
Xie Qianmo smiled. “This Emperor is merely arranging a marriage for you, not demanding you marry immediately. As long as your marriage with Miss Dan is settled, you can then choose a date for the wedding when you wish!”
Xie Qianmo's words were flawless!
All the officials agreed!
But Ouyang Siqing was not giving up!
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something more!
Outside the hall!
Fang Jing’s voice of announcement came.
“Announce, Tutor Ouyang seeks an audience!”
As soon as the words fell, Tutor Ouyang entered the grand hall with great spirit!
“This old man pays his respects to Your Majesty!” Tutor Ouyang bowed respectfully!
“Rise, Tutor!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” After Tutor Ouyang stood up, he approached Ouyang Siqing. “I heard you wish to hear Miss Dan’s opinion?”
Tutor Ouyang’s face was full of questioning!
“Grandfather, although this grandson has met Miss Dan a few times, we are not familiar with each other. Regarding marriage, this grandson has no issue, but if Miss Dan herself is unwilling, this would be a hurt to her!”
These words were also impeccable!
It seemed as if Ouyang Siqing was a warm man, very considerate of the young lady!
Tutor Ouyang stroked his chin beard, then approached Dan Qingyun again.
“Prime Minister Zuo, you’ve just heard, my grandson is very pleased with this marriage. As long as Miss Dan agrees, this marriage is settled for our Ouyang family!”
Ouyang Siqing, not far away, was completely bewildered!
His grandfather was deliberately misinterpreting his words!
When had he said he was very pleased!
Seeing Tutor Ouyang’s sincere attitude, Dan Qingyun’s anger dissipated by more than half!
“This old man is the same. As long as these two young people have no objections, this marriage... this old man is naturally willing!”
After speaking, Fang Jing outside the hall once again called out, “Announce! Miss Dan Xiaoyu of the Prime Minister’s Manor seeks an audience!”
Dan Qingyun froze for a second!
Why had Xiaoyu come?
He glanced at Xie Qianmo in the high seat! Recalling Xie Qianmo’s earlier words!
Dan Qingyun knew that Dan Xiaoyu’s arrival was at His Majesty’s behest!
Ouyang Siqing was equally shocked!
He had just spoken casually, how had Dan Xiaoyu suddenly arrived in the grand hall?
Seeing Dan Xiaoyu slowly entering the hall, Xie Qianmo slightly curled his lips! The smile in his eyes deepened bit by bit!
After entering the hall!
Dan Xiaoyu saw Ouyang Siqing with her first glance!
When their gazes met, Dan Xiaoyu quickly lowered her head, her cheeks also blushing!
She had come in a hurry on His Majesty’s orders!
As long as she agreed to the marriage in the grand hall, she would become Ouyang Siqing's betrothed woman!
She liked Ouyang Siqing very much. Two years ago, at a flower viewing banquet, from afar, she had been captivated by Ouyang Siqing's gentle and refined demeanor!
His literary talent, his elegant bearing, his tenderness; ever since then, she could not forget him!
So there was such a perfect man in the world!
When His Majesty decreed yesterday for her to marry Ouyang Siqing as a concubine, she was so happy she couldn’t sleep!
Originally, her grandfather was not very satisfied. Why a concubine and not the main wife!
But she didn’t care. As long as she could be with Ouyang Siqing, she would be willing even as a concubine!
She was already a庶女 of the Prime Minister’s Manor, and she had no intention of entering the palace in this life!
Unlike her legitimate elder sister, who had been trying all along to find ways to enter the palace, hoping to become His Majesty’s woman!
To be Ouyang Siqing's concubine in this life was enough for her!
“My daughter, Dan Xiaoyu, pays her respects to Your Majesty!” Dan Xiaoyu’s voice was clear and melodious!
“Miss Dan, rise!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” Dan Xiaoyu slowly stood up, then stood in place, her head bowed!
Qin Yun, at this moment, also looked at Dan Xiaoyu!
She sized her up and down!
She frowned slightly!
This Dan Xiaoyu’s appearance was not of a captivating beauty, but rather pure and lovable! Clean and neat, giving a very comfortable impression!
Such a pure and beautiful woman would be a good match for her little bun... They would be very well-matched!
At least, on the surface, this Dan Xiaoyu seemed very simple, not a woman with complex schemes! And if Ouyang Siqing married her, it would be beneficial and harmless to him!
Looking at it this way!
The marriage arranged by His Majesty was excellent from any angle! Flawless!
Seeing the lovely Dan Xiaoyu, Qin Yun closed her eyes slightly! httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
She should let go! She knew in her heart that she would live her life as a man!
Furthermore, she could give Ouyang Siqing nothing!
And Ouyang Siqing had never thought she was a woman; because he was too good, he would never consider her identity in another way!
“Dan Xiaoyu, this Emperor asks you, are you willing to marry Ouyang Siqing as a concubine?”
Dan Xiaoyu’s face was flushed, her earlobes also red. She bit her lower lip and said with some excitement, “This humble daughter is willing!”
With one word of willingness, Qin Yun found it hard to breathe!
Ouyang Siqing was in the same state!
Upon hearing that Dan Xiaoyu was willing to marry him, his heart skipped half a beat!