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"What is that old fox Emperor Qing plotting?"
Chen Qingfeng muttered to himself.
After thinking for a moment, he came to his senses and didn't dwell on the matter, figuring he would know once he met Emperor Qing in the palace.
Afterwards, Chen Qingfeng and Lin Wan'er did not linger and went to the palace together.
At the same time, an imperial decree was delivered to the Fan residence, requesting an audience with Fan Ruoruo.
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Fan Ruoruo was somewhat flattered after receiving the imperial decree.
"how come?"
"His Majesty has actually summoned me to the palace?"
She looked bewildered, somewhat confused.
She figured that even if her father, Fan Jian, were to plead with Emperor Qing to grant her a marriage, it would just be a decree at most.
But now, Emperor Qing has summoned her to the palace.
"Could it be... could it be that His Majesty intends to bestow a marriage upon me and Brother Qingfeng in person?"
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Fan Ruoruo's mind.
Upon thinking of this, she was overjoyed and quickly dressed up before heading to the palace to meet Emperor Qing.
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The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Emperor Qing played chess with Fan Jian while waiting for Chen Qingfeng and the others to come and pay their respects.
"Fan Jian."
Do you think they will agree?
Suddenly, Emperor Qing asked this question.
Fan Jian thought for a moment and replied:
"Wei Chen doesn't know."
Emperor Qing smiled slightly, said nothing more, and continued playing chess with Fan Jian.
Not long after, Chen Qingfeng and Lin Wan'er arrived first.
"Wan'er greets Your Majesty!"
Lin Wan'er knelt down and bowed to Emperor Qing.
"Get up!"
Emperor Qing waved his hand, signaling Lin Wan'er to get up.
Chen Qingfeng did not kneel down, but only bowed slightly to Emperor Qing.
"Chen Qingfeng greets Your Majesty!"
Emperor Qing stood up and looked at Chen Qingfeng with a smile on his face.
"Chen Qingfeng."
"The last time I saw you, you were still an infant in swaddling clothes."
"Time flies, and now you have grown into an adult. I am very pleased!"
Chen Qingfeng straightened up and glanced calmly at Emperor Qing.
He naturally remembered this incident. At that time, Chen Pingping took him back to the Supervisory Bureau and placed him in a stroller.
After Emperor Qing arrived, she inquired about his well-being and even hugged him.
Despite his apparent concern, Chen Qingfeng knew that while Emperor Qing appeared to be embracing him, he was actually secretly investigating him.
After all, his birth was accompanied by the image of a sacred dragon.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Qingfeng spoke:
"Your Majesty has a wonderful memory; you still remember things from so long ago."
Emperor Qing smiled calmly and changed the subject:
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"I have read all the poems you have written, and you do have some poetic talent."
Chen Qingfeng humbly replied, "Your Majesty flatters me."
"You're quite modest."
"Stand aside and wait!"
Chen Qingfeng nodded, and then waited with Lin Wan'er on the side.
Not long after, Fan Ruoruo also arrived inside the hall.
Upon seeing Emperor Qing, he performed a grand ceremony:
"This humble woman, Fan Ruoruo, greets Your Majesty!"
Emperor Qing nodded, signaling Fan Ruoruo to stand up and speak.
After standing up, Fan Ruoruo noticed Chen Qingfeng, who was also in the hall, and was delighted.
"It seems my guess was right."
"His Majesty is going to bestow a marriage upon me and Brother Qingfeng in person!"
Thinking of this, Fan Ruoruo was overjoyed, and her heart started beating faster.
At this moment, Emperor Qing glanced around, scanning Chen Qingfeng, Fan Ruoruo, and Lin Wan'er.
"Everyone is here."
"I will no longer try to hide it."
As he spoke, Emperor Qing's gaze fixed on Lin Wan'er:
"Wan'er, Fan Xian came to me earlier, wanting to annul your engagement with him."
"I have already agreed to this matter. Do you have any objections?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Wan'er immediately bowed deeply.
"Everything is subject to Your Majesty's decision; Wan'er dares not object."
Emperor Qing smiled with satisfaction, then looked at Chen Qingfeng and Fan Ruoruo.
Upon being met with Emperor Qing's gaze, Fan Ruoruo appeared somewhat excited, while Chen Qingfeng remained completely calm and composed.
"Fan Ruoruo, your father Fan Jian has come to request that I grant you a marriage."
"I want to marry you off to Chen Qingfeng."
"I agree to this matter as well!"
Hearing Emperor Qing's words, Fan Ruoruo was overjoyed and quickly bowed to Emperor Qing in gratitude:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness! 104" 278
Upon hearing this, Lin Wan'er was stunned, her head buzzing.
"Your Majesty... intends to bestow a marriage upon Fan Ruoruo and Chen Qingfeng?"
She muttered to herself, feeling as if the sky was about to fall.
At this moment, Emperor Qing waved his hand and smiled at Fan Ruoruo, saying:
"Don't be so happy yet, I haven't finished speaking!"
"I hereby grant you a marriage with Chen Qingfeng."
"However, I will also betroth the princess to Chen Qingfeng."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingfeng, Lin Wan'er, and Fan Ruoruo were all taken aback.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Qing made such a decision.
Before the others could react, Emperor Qing looked at Fan Ruoruo and said:
"Fan Ruoruo, are you willing?"
"If you agree, after the marriage, you and Wan'er will live as equals."
Fan Ruoruo was stunned for a moment, her thoughts somewhat disordered.
But then she thought of the lesson she had learned from reading Dream of the Red Chamber: a broad-minded attitude is the true essence of life.
"call!"
After a moment of silence, she took a deep breath, made a decision, and nodded, saying:
"This humble woman...is willing!"
Seeing that Fan Ruoruo agreed, Emperor Qing looked at Lin Wan'er again.
Lin Wan'er stood there, looking somewhat hesitant.
"Wan'er, what do you think?"
"If you don't want to, then pretend I never said this."
"Let's call it a day!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Wan'er quickly snapped out of her daze, lowered her head shyly, and said:
"Wan'er... Wan'er is willing."
Seeing that Lin Wan'er had no objections, Emperor Qing turned his gaze to Chen Qingfeng:
"They all agree, what about you?"
Chen Qingfeng remained calm and composed, saying neither servile nor arrogant:
"Everything is subject to divine judgment."