Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: Chapter 630: Wedding Dress (1/2)

Chapter 643: Chapter 630: Wedding Dress

“Oh?”

Chu Shengrui looked at Chu Jinnian with a touch of curiosity.

This Chu Jinnian used to only discuss business. It was the first time he heard Chu Jinnian asking him to make a decision on his behalf.

Name-wise, it was Chu Yunzhao who was preparing the Submarine Fire Soldiers and the water guns, but Chu Shengrui knew well how much effort Chu Jinnian had put forth behind the scenes.

Without demanding any fame or credit, he had handed all of the benefits and credit over to Chu Yunzhao.

Although Chu Shengrui did not particularly agree with the practice of taking credit on behalf of others, the person who was benefiting was Chu Yunzhao…

As a father, especially being the current emperor, who wouldn’t want their son to appear wise and capable in front of the ministers and the world?

Chu Shengrui increasingly admired Chu Jinnian for his sense of propriety, and he looked at him with heightened interest, “Tell me, what do you want me to decide for you?”

Chu Jinnian lowered his head in respect, and loudly declared, “Your Majesty, I have reached a suitable age for marriage, but I am still unmarried, so, with great audacity, I would like to ask you to arrange a marriage for me.”

Arrange a marriage?

Chu Shengrui nearly lost his eyeballs in surprise.

Chu Jinnian usually never bothered about his own matrimonial affairs. Even when the Empress repeatedly urged him, Chu Jinnian remained indifferent and kept postponing the issue.

Previously, Chu Shengrui had heard from the Empress that Chu Jinnian claimed that Princess Qi had arranged a marriage for him, hence he did not let the Empress meddle in it. He said that he would marry the woman if he found her satisfactory upon meeting her.

The Empress had completely trusted Chu Jinnian’s earnest words. In Chu Shengrui’s view, this was just a mere excuse by Chu Jinnian to avoid being urged to get married.

Yet now, Chu Shengrui was hearing him request an arranged marriage.

Chu Shengrui felt that it would be less surprising to see the sun rise from the west!

“Hearing this from you is quite a surprise.” Chu Shengrui laughed, “But now that you’ve mentioned it, I am quite curious, who is the lady you have taken a liking to?”

“Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to arrange a marriage between me and the Lord of Ninghe County.” Chu Jinnian loudly replied.

The Lord of Ninghe County?

Chu Shengrui was taken aback again.

Not that he didn’t know this person, but he knew that the Lord of Ninghe County was originally just a farmer’s daughter.

Although he did not disdain those of humble farming origins, even believing that great talents can come from poor families, this was a minority case. Most of the time, farmers, due to their years of laboring, were somewhat lacking in vision and knowledge.

If such a woman were to become Chu Jinnian’s wife, would they be incompatible, with nothing to say to each other?

Just like him and the Empress…

In a moment of reflection, Chu Jinnian added, “I should not hide from you, Your Majesty, that this marriage was arranged by Her Highness the Princess before her death. I came to know about it only this year. I have met the Lord of Ninghe County and found her to be knowledgeable and sensible, diligent and intelligent. I have grown fond of her, which is why I am here to ask you to arrange our marriage.”

Only then did Chu Shengrui come back from his surprise, looking at Chu Jinnian with an intrigued smile playing at the corner of his mouth.