"Thank you, sir." Charlotte smiled shyly, and it was so charming that he looked back and smiled. This smile made Wufeng so that his souls were out of his body and his six souls returned to heaven. He opened his mouth and saliva and wet the brocade shirt on his chest. He had not come back to his senses for a long time. He could not have such a sensational smile from a woman like this, which made Wufeng, who had been stormy for a long time, bewitching.

I wish I could hold the two girls in my arms and pity my love easily, but I also knew that it was not the time. I had to eat food in one bite, do things one by one, and do meticulously, and I was anxious to eat hot buns. These words were absolutely true. Wufeng warned himself while gathering his mind, and sighed in his heart that Charlotte really had a fancy smell, and he almost made a fool of himself. This was the wonderful person he had always dreamed of, and he had to spend some time getting her.

"I've seen my mother." With a casual greeting, Situ Yushuang sat back on her seat. She looked at her brother Situ Lang, who was sitting next to her with her father and mother. Why did he come so early today, and there was always a trace of uncontrollable excitement on her face?

The suspicious eyes turned on Situ Lang's face and returned to his mother's face. There seemed to be a faint melancholy smell on her mother's fair face, but she seemed to have something to worry about today.

"Mother, is there anything wrong with you recruiting a daughter today? Why is Brother Jiu here too?" Situ Yushuang actually didn't have much deeper feelings for her mother. She has been serving and raising her since the first month of the year. Her long-term palace life has allowed her to hide her feelings in the deepest part.

"Of course there is something wrong. My mother asked you to come, but I want to tell you something." Before the middle-aged lady who was attending the seat spoke, Situ Lang, who was a little anxious, spoke first.

"Mother talks with me, what does it have to do with you? Why are you here too?" Situ Yushuang vaguely felt that something was not in line with her will fall on her, and her tone became harder.

"Shuang'er, why do you talk to your brother like this? I'm asking you to come today, and I'm discussing with you if you have something to do. Your father saw that you are too old and should consider the major marriage for you, so he set a suitable candidate for you and asked me to ask you for your opinion first." The middle-aged lady frowned slightly, but she still said calmly.

Situ Yushuang's heart skipped a beat, "Who?"

"It's Li Wufeng I mentioned to you last time. He was promoted to the youngest duke of the empire by his father in the morning court the day before yesterday, and also served as the governor of Northern Luzon. He is the person his father valued the most now. He is still unmarried and is really the most suitable husband for you, a girl. This is a rare opportunity." Situ Lang did not hide his opinion of agreement at all.

"He?! Humph, I think these ministers in the court were confused and would agree to him as the governor of Northern Luzon. Nor was Northern Luzon his private territory? My father didn't know what he thought, could he not see this guy's ambition? Needless to say, I would never marry him! If the father wanted to win him over with marriage, wouldn't there still be seventeen sisters? She is also tall and elegant now, and she looks like a beauty. If she is a little older, she can let that guy wait for half a year. I remember that Sister Seventeen really thinks she is sixteen years old this year. Anyway, I will never marry this guy." Situ Yushuang's face was as deep as water.

"Girl, this is what my father is saying, I'm afraid he can't help you. In fact, what's wrong with Li Wufeng? He is handsome and talented, and has made great contributions to the empire many times at a young age. He has made great achievements for the empire. He is now a duke in his early twenties. He is also a gentry and one of the three major military governors of the empire. Why is he not worthy of you?" Situ Lang resisted his dissatisfaction and persuaded him. He really didn't understand why his sister had such a deep prejudice against Li Wufeng. But he knew that if Li Wufeng became his brother-in-law, his side who was eager to ascend to the throne would put a heavy weight on his side. Even those guys who were changing to the throne and remain neutral must consider the impact of Li Wufeng joining him.

"What does Father mean? I remember that during the coming-of-age ceremony, my father promised to satisfy my wish in public. I said that I hope that my marriage will be my own decision, and my father also agreed to me in public. It seemed that Brother Jiu, you were there at that time? Why is your memory so bad? Or does the words said by the dignified imperial emperor do not count?" Situ Yushuang asked back with a sarcastic look on her face.

Situ Lang was a little embarrassed. Of course, he clearly remembered that his sister wanted to have a wish put forward by her father a few years ago during the coming-of-age ceremony, because according to the customs of the Situ family, the family children could make a request to their elders when they were adults. As long as it was reasonable, they should be satisfied. So the father promised her not to interfere with her marriage, and her marriage was decided by herself. Her wish surprised many guests present at that time, because according to the customs of the Tang people, girls' marriages should be decided by their elders, but His Majesty's golden mouth of the emperor is of course more effective than customs, so Situ Yushuang won her marriage autonomy.

"This, this is the time, that is the time! What's more, the man should get married when he is old and the woman should get married when he is old. This is a natural thing. Brother Jiu is also for your own good. After all, it is not easy to find someone worthy of you in our empire. Li Wufeng's conditions are good enough, and there will be no store after passing this village." Situ Lang had to cover up and explain with a smile.

"Hmph, I will consider my marriage myself. I don't know what your idea is?" Situ Yushuang glanced at her brother in anger.

"Shuang'er, you should think about it again. Although your father and I promise not to interfere with your marriage, I also think about your own marriage. I heard that your father and Lang'er both said that Li Wufeng has good conditions in all aspects. He is so young that he is a duke and should be worthy of you. Don't be too picky." The middle-aged lady knew that her two children had a good relationship, so she didn't care about their quarrel.

"Mother! You have lived in the deep palace for a long time, and you don't understand the situation outside the world at all! Li Wufeng is young, but he is extremely ambitious and has a despicable means. He doesn't take the central government seriously at all. He is good at trying to avoid being able to seize power. I see no means can stop him from seizing power. My daughter dares to assert that even if any royal princess is allowed to marry him, she can't suppress his ambitions. The father's idea is really naive. In addition, his daughter has a very poor impression of this person, so I will never be a meaningless victim." Situ Yushuang's words were so sharp that if Li Wufeng was present, he might be shuddered.

When Situ Lang heard his sister's words so fiercely, he was already secretly anxious. If it was as if she had said that, the father could not force her to marry Li Wufeng, and would definitely choose another royal female. The seventeenth sister was the best choice. Although the seventeenth princess was less than sixteen years old, she was a small person and had a smart mind. She was not a good-looking person. The most serious thing was that the seventeenth sister's mother and the seventh mother were sisters, so the relationship was naturally deeper. If the father really decided to let the seventh sister marry Li Wufeng, wouldn't it be a waste of helping the seventh sister? His power was not as good as the seventh sister, which was far worse?

No, absolutely not! This situation cannot be tolerated! Situ Lang secretly decided in his heart that he should prevent the situation from developing in this direction no matter what. It is naturally good to be able to do his own girl's work well. If not, he must also prevent that situation from happening.

"I said girls, don't say that absolutely. You haven't even seen Li Wufeng before. How can you make an assertion based on some hearsay news? Listen to Brother Jiu, think carefully and you should also say it when you meet others. Besides, the father didn't say that you insisted on marrying him. It would be nice to meet him or make friends, don't you?" Situ Lang was thinking quickly in his mind, while advising him kindly to this stubborn sister.

"Yes, Shuang'er, what your brother said makes sense. Let's meet and meet first and then talk. We did not force you to marry him. Your father and your brother are also doing your own good. You should consider it more before making a decision." The middle-aged lady also advised her daughter.

"Well, mother, don't worry so much. I will think about it myself. Okay, I'll go back first." Situ Lang beside him with some dissatisfaction glanced at him. Situ Yushuang stood up and bowed to his mother, and floated away.

"Lang'er, are you a good relationship with this Li Wufeng?" A trace of doubt appeared on the middle-aged lady's face and glanced at her son.

Situ Lang felt a little guilty and quickly explained: "It's just an ordinary friend, but Li Wufeng is indeed a rare talent. Even the father values ​​him very much. I am also good for my sister. I want to make this good thing. Mother, please advise my sister more if you have the chance."

As soon as he finished speaking, Situ Lang stood up. He had to plan carefully when he went back. Some things had to be prepared for the future. There were only benefits and no harm in preparing early. "By the way, it's still late. Mother, it's time for me to go back. You should take care of yourself. You can go out of the palace for a while if you have nothing to do."

Looking at the disappearing back of his grown son with some sorrow, a trace of sorrow quietly climbed up the middle-aged lady's forehead.

The residence of the Imperial Minister of Culture, Education and Health Wei Zhongxing is located on the Huigui Avenue in the South Sixth District. This area is not prosperous, but it is in a moderate location. It is not far from several large private libraries in the South District. The environment is also good. Many imperial officials choose this place as their residence, and Wei Zhongxing is the representative of it.

When Wufeng took a carriage to the Return Avenue, it was almost dark. Although it was almost spring, there were still many pedestrian vendors on the street. Fortunately, the journey was not far, and Wufeng and his party arrived at their destination smoothly.

Due to the experience of being assassinated in Qingyang, the guards of Wufeng's outing for official activities were much tighter. Especially in this imperial capital, the guards were not familiar with the place, which made the guards more careful. Song Tianxiong personally led ten guards to lead the way, and eight guards were protected by each side of the carriage. Gu Dengyun led ten guards to be in charge of the rear. Qin Shuangying and Gu Yunfeng were also dressed as men and disguised as two close guards, and they rode in the same carriage with Wufeng, one on the left and one on the right. For example, when attending formal banquets, Wufeng knew that he had to take a carriage, and he had to wear a Tang clan long gown according to the customs of the empire.

Due to too many invitation posts, Wufeng was very difficult to arrange the order. After repeatedly considering the trade-offs, he decided to attend the family banquet of Wei Zhongxing, Minister of Culture, Education and Health. Wei Zhongxing was a veteran minister in the imperial court, and only Qin Yuedong, Minister of Agricultural Affairs of the Empire, could compare with Qin Yuedong, Minister of Culture, Education and Health. Moreover, the cultural, education and health departments he managed were not important departments, so he had a good relationship with the ministers in the court, and he himself was also very open-minded. Even the princes respected him very much. Choose him as the first step to attend the social occasions of the imperial capital, which could avoid the contradictions of various forces, thereby benefiting his survival in the imperial capital.
Chapter completed!