The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chapter 1788 Two generals, marrying one of them would be a blessing

Sui Xin whispered to Wan Lianxing, "Don't bother the Imperial Advisor, and don't worry about auspicious days. The further back in time this is, the better. I can't wait any longer. I want to consummate our marriage tonight!"

Wan Lianxing gave Suixin a deep look, his voice lowering slightly, "Can't you be a little more dignified? The choice has already been made, are you afraid it will fall through? Even if you're in a hurry, you still have to follow the rules of propriety. How can you issue an imperial decree and have the marriage take place on the same day! Even the Zhong family wouldn't allow that!"

Sui Xin glared at him, looking impatient, "This matter can't be delayed!"

If the marriage is arranged hastily, Wan Lianxing will be the first to object. "You are marrying a wife, not a concubine. An auspicious day must be chosen, otherwise it will be unlucky!"

"The New Year is just around the corner, and all this picking and choosing has dragged on until after the New Year. If I let him marry into the family after the New Year, how am I supposed to celebrate the New Year?!"

"Why are you in such a hurry? Do you think I'm not in a hurry? Here's what I'll do: I'll have the Imperial Advisor come over in a bit and pick the most auspicious day for you!" Wan Lianxing said, then patted Sui Xin on the shoulder reassuringly.

Shang Xi, with her ears perked up and head tilted, still couldn't hear anything. She whispered to Cheng Feng, "What are the Empress and Sui Xin saying with their arms around each other?"

Cheng Feng, munching on peanuts and watching the commotion, remarked, "The two are discussing their wedding date!"

Shang Xi did the math in her head, "Then it won't be until after the New Year!"

Sui Xin turned to look at Shang Xi and winked at her, "There's a good day before the new year, just wait to attend the wedding!"

"It would be wonderful to attend your wedding today! I'll give you a generous gift!" This was Shang Xi's true feeling. As long as she wasn't involved in the matchmaking, she could contribute more money as a gift.

Just as Shang Xi breathed a sigh of relief, she heard Sui Xin say, "Although my matter has been settled, my brother's matter is still unresolved! Shang Xi, you must keep this in mind!"

Shang Xi knew she was involved, but she wasn't thinking about the girl! So she feigned humility again, saying, "Sui Xin, as you can see, my abilities are indeed limited. I want to help the two generals, but I don't know where to begin. In my opinion, we should let the Empress handle this. Look, with the Empress's intervention, your marriage was settled in no time. Our Empress is truly capable and powerful!"

Shang Xi looked in the direction of the Empress and Zhong Lingding, while Sui Xin also craned her neck to look with a smile. The singing and dancing over there had long since stopped, and Sui Xin was still immersed in her wonderful reverie!

Zhong Siyu led her niece further away, whispering to each other as they walked.

"Aunt, why are you in such a hurry to summon Dingding to the palace today? Is it to test Dingding's musical skills? Aunt, Dingding has never slacked off!"

Zhong Siyu took her hand and said, "Someone just wanted to see you!"

Zhong Lingding's heart tightened. "Auntie, who wants to see me? Could it be that old butler? He was a little nervous watching me dance. Auntie, why is the old butler looking at me?"

"The Emperor and two generals want to see you! So your aunt wants you to demonstrate your musical skills and dance moves?"

Zhong Lingding turned pale with fright and stammered, "W-just now, someone was watching my performance?"

Zhong Siyu nodded.

"Why didn't you say so earlier, Aunt? Dingding wasn't prepared at all. He thought Aunt wanted to see him dance, so he danced impromptu. Did Dingding embarrass Aunt just now?" Zhong Lingding was filled with regret!

Zhong Siyu patted her hand and comforted her, "You danced very well. Didn't you see the old housekeeper was smiling the whole time?"

Mentioning the old steward, Zhong Lingding felt that the old man was strange and couldn't understand why he was the emperor's favorite. "Aunt, I've visited you in the palace a few times and seen the old steward twice. The old steward always had that same smile. Does he not have any other expressions?"

Zhong Siyu laughed and said, "You want to see any other expression from him? If he gets angry, even the Emperor would have to give him some leeway. If the old steward is satisfied with you, then they'll be satisfied with you too!"

Zhong Lingding stopped in his tracks. "Aunt, I'm so stupid, who are they referring to?"

"Don't play dumb, it's obviously the Emperor and the two generals!"

Zhong Lingding blushed slightly, already guessing what was going on, but she still asked clearly, "Aunt, why do the Emperor and the two generals want to see me?"

Zhong Siyu gave her niece a deep look. "The Emperor is choosing wives for the two generals. I recommended you. It's such a good match, we shouldn't let it go to anyone else!"

Zhong Lingding's face flushed even redder. "But what about my performance just now? By the way, Aunt, of the two generals who returned to the city yesterday, which general is the Emperor going to choose a wife for?"

Yesterday, Zhong Lingding was also among the crowd on the street. Like countless other women, she was captivated when she saw the two imposing generals. Intelligent and of marriageable age, she was being urged by her grandmother and mother to have her aunt choose a husband for her. Her aunt had promised long ago but hadn't yet made any arrangements. She herself wasn't in a hurry to get married, but her mother and grandmother were. Marrying a general would be wonderful; at that moment, she felt both surprised and delighted.

Zhong Siyu said, "Although both generals have made great military achievements, they are both single. It would be your good fortune to marry either of them."

Zhong Lingding tightened his grip on Zhong Siyu's hand, looking somewhat nervous. "Aunt, will I be targeted by that General Suiming?"

Zhong Siyu looked at Zhong Lingding and introduced him to her little by little, "I heard that General Suiming can kill a tiger with his bare hands. Wouldn't it be good to marry him? How many women in this city wouldn't want to marry him? He is the Emperor's personally appointed General Zhennan, commanding a large army. He is the Emperor's trusted and beloved general. If Dingding can marry Suiming, it will be your good fortune!"

Hearing this, Zhong Lingding became even more nervous. "I heard that he can tear off an enemy's head with a mere flick of his wrist! Aunt, I'm afraid he might tear off my head if he gets angry!"

The observant Zhong Siyu noticed that her niece's palms were sweating. It seemed that this person was truly afraid of Suiming. She shook her head, "General Suiming is not as cruel as you say. His methods are only for dealing with enemies. I have known him for quite some time. He is not old, taciturn, and he is loyal to the emperor and obeys his orders without question. He is calm, brave and skilled in battle. He can break into the enemy's camp as if it were empty, and taking the head of the enemy general is as easy as taking something out of a bag. He is a figure who makes the southern kingdoms tremble with fear."

Zhong Lingding was already somewhat afraid of Suiming. The man on horseback was clearly much larger than the others. Hearing her aunt's words, cold sweat streamed down her face.

Zhong Siyu turned around and glanced at the pavilion in the distance, where someone was looking in their direction!