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When Xiao Ze was 16 years old, it was rumored in the shops of Shangjing that the son of the Minister of Industry, Xiao Ze, was talented in both martial arts and literature. Thus, from that year onwards, Xiao Ze's fame became greatly agitated and was sought after. Even the gossip and gossip circles in Shangjing City started to spread news that half of the girls who did not come out of the pavilion desired, and the other half desired his son, Xiao Ze.

Xiao Ze did not disappoint everyone's expectations. At eighteen years old, he had already become the top scholar for both martial and martial arts, becoming the famous Young Master Xiao of Shangjing. In other words, the number one young master in the world.

Originally, the first minister had wanted to take advantage of the situation and enter the imperial court as an official, which was a rule passed down since ancient times. The emperor had also sought out the Minister of Industry, Lord Xiao, to discuss whether or not to plan for Xiao Ze, in addition, the emperor wanted to make a good talk with him. After bestowing the position, the emperor intentionally granted Xiao Ze a marriage.

Lord Xiao was quite democratic. Although he had a close relationship with the justice court's Mister Sun, and the daughter of that Mister Sun, Sun Yimei, had just passed the coming of age ceremony, he still wanted to be happy with Mister Sun. However, he decided to first return to the mansion to discuss this matter with his son.

But unexpectedly, Xiao Ze remained silent for a while, and then said, "I don't have any plans to get married right now. Besides... Didn't I always have an engagement with the eldest daughter of the Department of Public Affairs' Assistant Minister, Nangong Waner? "

It was just that more than ten years had passed, and now, Lord Xiao and that Lord Assistant Minister didn't have a close relationship either. This marriage, ever since the Assistant Minister's daughter fell into the water at the age of four, her mind had become muddled, and it was a taboo for people to not talk about it again.

A few days ago, Master Xiao had once again helped Xiao Ze receive a post from the Prime Minister's Residence for the Double Sun banquet. Originally, his son had never been willing to attend such a banquet, he did not expect that Xiao Ze had already prepared well for it and was about to set off.

After going to the Prime Minister's Estate, Xiao Ze only went to the front hall and quickly swept through the banquet area before quickly walking around the Prime Minister's Estate. Indeed, he saw Nangong Waner standing alone under the Hibiscus Tree, staring blankly into space.

Xiao Ze quietly walked in front of her and couldn't help but call her "Miss Nangong". "Miss Nangong", they saw that Nangong Waner was still looking at him absentmindedly, with confusion in his eyes. Xiao Ze smiled warmly and Nangong Waner looked at him for a moment, but he did not recover completely.

Ah, it's Young Master Xiao. You and I are destined to meet for the second time." After a while, Nangong Wan'er came back to her senses. She realized that Xiaoze had already gotten close to her and was looking at her with a warm smile, like a refreshing breeze in a valley.

"It must be fate, but this isn't the second time we've met." Xiao Ze said as usual.

"I don't remember seeing you before." Nangong Waner frowned, and gave it some serious thought.

"Miss Nangong is really forgetful, since you and I have been engaged since we were young, you have forgotten about me." Xiao Ze spoke with a serious face, but Nangong Waner was stunned by his words.

It was unknown if it was anger or something, but Nangong Waner suddenly remembered that the one who kept Su Xiangxiang up for a long time, as mentioned by the servant at the Prince Zhan's Mansion, was the Prince Zhan. Suddenly, he remembered that there was a dazzling hibiscus pattern on Qin Ruxue's clothes, and then looked at Xiao Ze who had a face full of innocence.

Xiao Ze was stunned for a moment when he heard Nangong Waner's question, and then he replied, "Yes, I do." His answer was filled with authority, and when Nangong Waner heard it, he seemed to enjoy it very much. He looked at Xiao Ze with a beaming smile, "Then go back and find my father and propose.

Xiao Ze looked at the expression on Nangong Waner's face that was a little half-true, and agreed silently without saying anything.

After they finished speaking, Nangong Waner and Xiao Ze suddenly felt a burst of cold air. The Heavy Sun Festival in Shangjing City had just passed from summer, but it should still be very warm. Nangong Waner subconsciously looked around and saw Prince Zhan, who he had not seen for a few days, standing under a Hibiscus tree not far away. His face was ashen, and his whole body was ice-cold.

When Nangong Waner saw Prince Zhan, he was extremely joyous, but in an instant, he became displeased again, and his expression did not look good. Prince Zhan seemed to have thought of something when he saw Nangong Waner's expression change, and walked towards Nangong Waner as though there was no one around, and his face was filled with anger.

Xiao Ze politely greeted the Prince Zhan. Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, he left in a completely noble manner.

Prince Zhan walked straight in front of Nangong Waner, and almost stuck his nose in front of Nangong Waner. His eyes were cold, his tone extremely bad as he asked Nangong Waner with his head lowered, "Did you speak the truth to Xiao Ze just now?"

Nangong Waner was a little angry, her lips pouted but she did not look at him. Her tone was also not good, "It's true."

Prince Zhan fumed, he gritted his teeth and spoke each word, "Nangong Waner, have you ever thought about this duke?" The heavens knew how much Prince Zhan suppressed his anger. He really wanted to grab Nangong Waner to vent his anger, but he found himself unwilling to.

Nangong Waner knew that the Prince Zhan was really angry and had never talked to her like this before. He only felt that it was strange, "What do I want to do with you?"

Prince Zhan stared straight at Nangong Waner, but Nangong Waner refused to look at him.

After a long while, the Prince Zhan finally calmed down and replied with a single word, "Okay". She ferociously flicked her sleeves and left, leaving Nangong Waner alone on the spot. Lowering his head, looking at the Luo Hua that he was stepping on, Nangong Waner quietly wiped his eyes.

When Zi Ye saw that his master had rushed to the Prime Minister's Palace after she had finished with her affairs, he felt a sudden chill in his whole body as he walked back to the banquet grounds. He looked like a stranger that was not allowed to get close, but he was confused and didn't dare to say anything.

Prince Zhan only sat at one place and drank some wine. Zi Ye, seeing that his master was in a bad mood, chased away all the people who came over to greet him.

On the other side, Nangong Waner was stepping on a Luo Hua under the Hibiscus Tree, while Liu Ru and Ju Xiang were searching for him. Liu Ru held onto Nangong Waner's hand, and the two of them went to the banquet site as if they were the same person.

At this time, a lot of people had already arrived at the banquet grounds, and everyone was playing together. The Tian Sheng had a peaceful time, and coupled with the fact that the Prime Minister's Palace was a blind date banquet, there was no difference between males and females. Everyone could freely display their talents, and tea and pastries were prepared on the table before the meal.

As the patriarch of the family, Qin Ruxue naturally had to take care of his guests. Qin Ruxue, who rarely showed himself, dressed quite decently today, and had his own demeanor and speech. Qin Ruxue was looking after his customers when Xia Lang walked over with a smile.

Qin Ruxue didn't have much to show for his response and conversed with Xia Lang for a while. Suddenly, he looked at Xia Lang with a surprised expression and said, "How did you get a wound on your forehead? It looks like there's a scar on it."