From eunuch to emperor

"When I handed over Jinling City to you two, I still had a lot of worries, but now it seems I did the right thing."

The empress admired Gongsun Ming and Li Xiannan greatly. Gongsun Ming quickly said: "My experience is too little and I haven't done well enough. I feel ashamed."

The empress glanced at Gongsun Yun and said with a smile: "You are not young anymore. You have been delayed a lot in Jinling City. You should also consider starting a family."

"I see that you two have worked together in Jinling City and have done a great job. I want to grant you two a marriage. What do you think?"

Suddenly jumping from government affairs to marriage, Gongsun Ming and Li Xiannan were greatly embarrassed.

Gongsun Ming looked at Li Xiannan, who nodded in astonishment and said nothing.

"Huh? You don't want to?"

The empress looked at Gongsun Ming with a smile. Gongsun Ming blushed and hesitated: "Wei Chen...Wei Chen..."

Gongsun Yun thought to himself: Why does this grandson have a mother-in-law?

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the marriage. I think General Li is very suitable, but I don't know if General Li is willing?"

Gongsun Yun made the decision for Gongsun Ming and agreed.

Li Xiannan lowered his head and blushed, not knowing what to say.

She never thought that the empress would grant marriage, and she was very surprised.

"Huh? General Li?"

When the empress asked, Li Xiannan raised his head vigorously and stammered: "I, I, I..."

The empress smiled and said: "You are an orphan and have been following Luo Xi. She is not here. I will be your mother-in-law and I agreed on your behalf."

Li Xiannan's face showed joy, and he lowered his head hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

This was considered an agreement, and Gongsun Ming was overjoyed.

"Okay, let's all go back and rest. Luo Xi will be back tomorrow."

The empress was very happy. Gongsun Yun stood up and worshiped: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the marriage."

Gongsun Ming and Li Xiannan stood up and bowed down.

When they arrived outside, Li Xiannan saluted Gongsun Yun and hurriedly retreated to the West Palace.

"Why is it so sudden today?"

Gongsun Ming followed behind and asked in a low voice.

Gongsun Yun said with a smile: "A grown man dare not say anything when it comes to important marriage matters."

Gongsun Ming said awkwardly: "It was too sudden...I didn't react."

Gongsun Yun snorted coldly: "Learn more from Long Chen and see how many beauties he picks up and when he has ever been shy."

Gongsun Ming smiled in embarrassment and said: "Grandpa, you are making things difficult for your grandson. Who can compare with him?"

As soon as the grandfather and grandson left the gate of Fengming Palace, they saw He Ningxin coming towards them.

"Old Pillar Country."

"Oh, it's you, what's the matter?"

"The eldest princess would like to invite Lao Zhuguo to the East Palace for a cup of tea."

Gongsun Yun guessed something, and it must be related to Long Chen.

"Oh...Okay, you go back first."

Gongsun Ming went home first, and Gongsun Yun followed He Ningxin to the East Palace.

Di Yuwei wore thick clothes to greet him: "Meet Lao Zhuguo."

"Oh, why are you out? Don't catch the cold."

Gongsun Yun helped Di Yuwei enter.

He Ningxin immediately poured tea.

"Old Zhuguo, please try this tea. It comes from Wolong Valley in Jinling. It is a tea tree planted by Li Chengdao before."

Di Yu smiled and served the tea.

"Thank you princess."

Gongsun Yun took a sip and nodded: "Good tea."

After the snacks were served, He Ningxin asked the other maids to step aside and waited in the room.

"Isn't the eldest princess still feeling well?"

"Yes, I feel nauseated all the time and have difficulty swallowing food."

"That's how it was in the first three months. It will pass after you endure it. You can cook some bird's nests properly."

Di Yu was slightly curious and asked: "Lao Zhuguo actually still understands this?"

Gongsun Yun smiled and said: "I know the art of alchemy, so I understand a little bit."

Di Yuwei noted it down, and He Ningxin also noted it down.

"The princess came to see me today, wasn't it just for chatting?"

Gongsun Yun asked with a smile.

Di Yu didn't hide anything and said truthfully: "To be honest with Lao Zhuguo, Long Chen will be back soon, the wedding is being arranged, everything else is fine, but whoever proposes marriage for Long Chen, I'm afraid Lao Zhuguo will have to worry about this matter. "

The reason why I bothered was because when Di Luoxi proposed marriage, it was also Gongsun Yun.

"This... the fourth princess proposed marriage to me back then, and this eldest princess..."

It's a bit weird for one person to propose marriage for two sisters.

"I knew that Lao Zhuguo was in trouble, so I discussed it with Lao Zhuguo. I asked the Ministry of Rites about this matter, and it's not impossible..."

Di Yuwei had already asked the Minister of Rites to see if doing so was against etiquette and law.

The Ministry of Rites said there was no such problem, so Emperor Yuwei approached Gongsun Yun.

"That's good...but the Holy One didn't mention it..."

Of course the Ministry of Rites would not say no, but Gongsun Yun knew that it was not good and wanted to refuse.

"Isn't Lao Zhuguo unwilling?"

Di Yu slightly noticed that Gongsun Yun was declining, and Gongsun Yun immediately smiled and said, "No, no, I just want to be on the safe side."

"I think if this is not the case, I will ask the Holy One to see if it is feasible..."

Di Yu frowned slightly and said: "In the court, only Lao Zhuguo has high morals and high respect. If Lao Zhuguo doesn't propose marriage for Long Chen, there will be no suitable candidate."

Gongsun Yun stroked his beard. Thinking about it, he was the only one in the civil and military dynasty who was qualified to propose marriage for Long Chen.

"So... I have asked the Holy One first. As long as the Holy One does not object, I will definitely agree."

It is a good thing to help others propose marriage. As long as the empress thinks it is okay, Gongsun Yun doesn't think there is a problem. Just be a good person.

"Thank you very much, Lao Zhuguo. I'll ask him right away."

"Princess, please rest. I'll ask you not to move."

Gongsun Yun immediately stood up, and Di Yu said slightly: "Send Lao Zhuguo off."

He Ningxin sent Gongsun Yun out of the East Palace, and Gongsun Yun immediately returned to Fengming Palace.

The empress asked curiously: "What happened to Lao Zhuguo?"

Gongsun Yun smiled and said: "I just went to the East Palace. The eldest princess asked me to propose marriage to Long Chen. I thought that I have already proposed it once for the fourth princess. Is it appropriate to propose marriage for the eldest princess again?"

The key problem is that Di Yuwei is in a hurry and may get married faster than Di Luoxi.

There are many complicated etiquettes from royal proposal to marriage, which is very troublesome.

Di Luoxi's wedding is still being handled by the Etiquette Department.

"This... is inappropriate, but apart from Lao Zhuguo, I really can't think of another suitable candidate."

"Then... how about I wrong Lao Zhuguo and propose marriage again?"

The empress agreed, so Gongsun Yun naturally had nothing to say and bowed, "Old minister, I obey."

After leaving Fengming Palace, Gongsun Yun returned to the East Palace. Di Yu asked anxiously, "What did the Queen Mother say?"

Gongsun Yun consoled him and said, "Congratulations, Princess. Your Majesty has agreed. When Long Chen comes back tomorrow, I will discuss the proposal of marriage with him."

Di Yuwei was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Lao Zhuguo."

Gongsun Yun was also very happy to be the matchmaker between the two princesses.

"I'm leaving now. We'll talk about it tomorrow."

He Ningxin sent Gongsun Yun away from the East Palace, and Emperor Yu was slightly overjoyed.

"When will they come back tomorrow?"

"About noon, the messenger came back today to report."

"Well, we'll give him a banquet at noon, and you... you ask him to come over late at night."

"Princess, are you coming here late at night?"

"What's wrong late at night? He doesn't like to come late at night."

"Yes."