16 Please fix the date of marriage (1/2)

After hearing Shangguan Yong's request, the Emperor once again thought of An Jin's figure. The Emperor's harem did not lack beautiful beauties like the flowers. However, there were not many beauties as beautiful as An Jin.

The Emperor looked at Shangguan Yong, the valiant general in front of them. Originally, a beauty was a beauty when paired with a hero, but it was a pity that such a beauty like An Jin. Shizong sighed in his heart.

Shangguan Yong did not have the courage to speak for a long time, and only dared to look up at the Emperor.

He shook his head and said to Shangguan Yong: ”I've given you my permission, you don't need to wait for another month. You can marry the second young miss of the An clan on the day you choose.”

Shangguan Yong was satisfied with Emperor Shi Zong's words, he quickly kowtowed to thank the Emperor and said: ”Thank you for your grace Your Majesty.”

”Let's go.” After the Emperor had allowed Shangguan Yong to leave, his mood seemed to have worsened. He watched as the imperial guards brought his horse over, then mounted his horse and said to the officials beside him, ”Today's matter has really displeased me and the rest of the officials. However, it concerns the reputation of a woman.

The civil and military officials who were following beside the Shizong hurriedly cupped their hands and bowed, ”This official obeys the decree.”

Grand Preceptor Xie rode his horse away, not even sparing a glance at Grand Preceptor An as he kneeled on the ground.

Grand Preceptor An knelt on the ground. He couldn't even stand up after a few moments, but he was eventually helped up by two servants in the estate. After being led into the estate by a servant, Grand Preceptor An took a deep breath, his voice trembling as he instructed the servants, ”Close the gates!”

The Residence of An had been closed all day, causing a flurry of discussion among the passersby as they walked past the entrance. Since the Residence of An had always been crowded, when had it ever closed so early?

By the time Grand Preceptor An walked back to the garden, the fury in his heart had already been suppressed. Now that the incident had occurred, he could only let the servants in the estate watch the show, which would do no good.

”S-old master,” née Qin stood up when she saw Grand Preceptor An walk into the garden.

”Hmph,” Grand Preceptor An gave a cold snort.

With Grand Preceptor An's snort, An Jinge didn't dare to cry anymore. She half sat on the ground, the makeup on her face dyed black by her tears.

”Father!” An Yuanzhi wasn't afraid of Grand Preceptor An, as he had been neglected in this mansion since he was young. Aside from his own mother and now An Jinxiu, the rest of the people here weren't his family. ”This isn't my sister's fault!” An Yuanzhi saidGrand Preceptor An.

”Yuan Zhi, shut up.” An Jinxiu pulled An Yuanzhi along as she stood in front of An Yuanzhi. Before she could plan for An Yuanzhi's future, she couldn't let this little brother of hers recruit her father's loathing. ”It was this daughter's fault, ”An Jinxiu apologized to Grand Preceptor An.” This daughter didn't know that important guests would come to our home today. If daughter knew … ”

”You can go with Yuan Zhi,” Grand Preceptor An waved his hand at her. ”Go see your Lady Xiu.”

”Yes, father.” An Jin bowed towards Grand Preceptor An before glancing timidly at née Qin.

”Go on,” Grand Preceptor An waved his hands towards the brother and sister. ”You don't need to worry about the matters here.”

”She doesn't need to care?” An Jinge's current flustered mood had already died down. She didn't even need to wait for the maidservants to help her up before she climbed to her feet. She shouted at Grand Preceptor An, ”If it wasn't for her and An Yuanzhi barging in, how could this have happened?!”

”Shut up!” Grand Preceptor An hadn't yet lost his temper when née Qin gave an order to her in a low voice.

”Father, Mother, Yuan Zhi and I will be leaving first.” An Jinxiu took advantage of the silence of An Yuanzhi and left the censer together with An Yuanzhi. The scene between the family of three must have been really good to watch, but An Jin also knew that there were some scenes that her own father definitely wouldn't want her and An Yuanzhi to see. There was a difference between the two. Although her father was quite amiable towards the two of them, if it was necessary to abandon them, he wouldn't even bat an eye.

”Sis!” An Yuanzhi wanted to talk to her as soon as he came out of the Fragrant Garden.

”This is not a good place to talk.” An Jinxiu quickly whispered, ”Let's go back to Mother and tell her. Can you still walk on your legs? ”