#99 - I'm here to propose to you on behalf of someone else.

He's gone mad!

Xu Ming is absolutely insane!

Everyone present knows that the Wu Kingdom only has one princess.

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Now that Emperor Wu is in his prime, he will likely reign for at least another thirty to forty years.

During these thirty to forty years, Emperor Wu can completely cultivate his imperial grandson as the crown prince.

Even the great-grandson might grow up.

In other words.

Xu Ming's child will definitely be the ruler of the Wu Kingdom.

In the future, Xu Ming will be the "Empress Dowager."

They couldn't understand why Xu Ming would refuse.

"Could it be that the Wu Kingdom princess is just too..." A princess from another dynasty questioned.

Although she didn't finish her sentence, everyone knew what she meant.

"That's highly unlikely."

A prince from the Liang Kingdom shook his head and said.

"The mother of that princess is ranked thirtieth on the Red Beauty List, and she was just a mortal.

Since then, no mortal has been ranked so high on the Red Beauty List.

As for Emperor Wu, my mother told me that she saw him when he was young, and he was a renowned handsome man.

How could the offspring of these two be ugly?"

"Then this Xu Ming..."

Everyone looked again at the beginning of this marriage refusal letter, and really didn't know what to say.

They really wanted to say that Xu Ming was too foolish.

If it were them, they would have agreed long ago!

Although the Wu Kingdom's literary foundation is weak, its army is famously iron-blooded, ranking at least in the top three among the human dynasties.

After lamenting Xu Ming's ignorance for rejecting Emperor Wu's marriage proposal, they continued to read on.

Emperor Wu is bestowing his only daughter in marriage, and you're refusing, so there must be a sufficient excuse, otherwise, where would the imperial family's face be?

The more Zhu Ci Ci read, the more nervous she became.

"Could it be that Xu Ming wrote about me in this marriage refusal letter?"

When they parted as children, she and Xu Ming made a lifelong commitment, which she had never forgotten.

Had Xu Ming also not forgotten?

"Xu Ming... please don't write about me in the marriage refusal letter."

If Xu Ming wrote about her in the marriage refusal letter, it would be truly terrible.

To reject the Wu Kingdom's only princess for a Qi Kingdom woman would be a blatant slap in Emperor Wu's face.

This wouldn't just be failing to provide Emperor Wu with a way out, but would be equivalent to directly dismantling the steps for Emperor Wu!

At that time, even if Xu Ming was the top scorer in the imperial examination, his prospects would be bleak.

Rather than something happening to Xu Ming, Zhu Ci Ci would rather Xu Ming accept this marriage.

After an incense stick's time, everyone finished reading Xu Ming's "Marriage Refusal Letter."

Initially, many people were shocked by Xu Ming's "youthful ignorance of the princess's good qualities," but after reading the entire marriage refusal letter, it seemed not entirely incomprehensible.

Xu Ming refused to marry, thinking of serving the country and establishing merit, for the sake of having no personal worries, and even fearing that he would die on the battlefield, leaving the princess a widow.

The entire marriage refusal letter was sincere and earnest, with brilliant literary talent, including one or two poems that could be passed down through the ages.

This marriage refusal letter gave Emperor Wu enough face.

Emperor Wu agreed to Xu Ming's refusal, not only winning over Xu Ming's heart but also creating a timeless tale of virtuous ruler and subject.

Whenever later generations mention this marriage refusal letter, they will mention not only the author but also the emperor of the Wu Kingdom.

Moreover, Emperor Wu should be happy now.

Xu Ming's refusal to marry shows that his desire for power is not that great, and he is more ambitious, which is very rare.

After reading the marriage refusal letter, Zhu Ci Ci also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Emperor Wu would not kill the youngest top scorer in the history of the Wu Kingdom for this matter, making the world laugh at him.

But Emperor Wu would definitely impose punishment.

If Xu Ming mentioned their childhood engagement, it would be even worse.

Fortunately, this marriage refusal letter did not mention her and was sincere and earnest, even moving her.

Logically speaking, Emperor Wu would not only not punish him but would also reward him.

Zhu Ci Ci also believed that although Xu Ming did not mention her, he definitely had her in his heart.

Xu Ming had just changed the reason for refusing the marriage.

However...

The identities of herself and Xu Ming are indeed quite awkward, and she needs to overcome many things to be with Xu Ming, so she needs to prepare in advance.

Speaking of which, Xu Ming's marriage refusal letter is really well written, no wonder even Mr. Wang praises it so much.

"Have you all finished reading?"

Mr. Wang looked at everyone who had gradually raised their heads and smiled, stroking his beard.

"Now that everyone has finished reading, I will begin the lecture.

This marriage refusal letter is not very ornate in terms of rhetoric, but it is clear, sincere, and earnest.

First, let's look at the first two sentences..."

Mr. Wang lectured everyone, and out of respect for Mr. Wang, no one dared not to listen carefully.

Half an hour later, Mr. Wang stood up: "We will stop here today.

For this marriage refusal letter, everyone should write down their thoughts after returning and bring them to me the day after tomorrow."

"Yes, teacher." Everyone stood up and bowed.

The class ended, and everyone left one after another.

Several princes invited Zhu Ci Ci to the peach forest on the back mountain, where the peach blossoms were in bloom and very beautiful.

However, Zhu Ci Ci refused.

"Junior Sister Zhu, a guest has arrived and wants to see you."

After class, Mr. Wang said to Zhu Ci Ci.

Mr. Wang is the eldest disciple of the dean of White Deer Academy, and Zhu Ci Ci, as the closed-door disciple of the dean of White Deer Academy, is naturally called Junior Sister.

"A guest?" Zhu Ci Ci asked doubtfully.

Mr. Wang smiled: "It's at the Ink Pond Moon Altar in the east.

Junior Sister can go and take a look."

"Yes."

Zhu Ci Ci bowed and walked east along the Ink Pond.

After about an incense stick's time, Zhu Ci Ci arrived at the Ink Pond Long Corridor.

In the center of the Ink Pond is a crescent-shaped high platform resembling a moon, connected to both banks by a long corridor.

On the high platform stood a woman.

Seeing the woman, Zhu Ci Ci was stunned for a moment, then a kind expression appeared on her face.

The girl moved her slender legs under her ink skirt and walked towards the Moon Altar.

"Sister Nan."

The girl came to the woman named Nan Wenmo and bowed.

Nan Wenmo turned around and looked at the girl who had grown into a graceful young woman, like a willow branch, and the corners of her mouth also turned up: "Ci Ci, long time no see."

Zhu Ci Ci nodded: "It's been four years."

Nan Wenmo nodded: "Four years ago, I sent you to White Deer Academy.

Four years later, guess what I'm here to do?"

Zhu Ci Ci's eyes curved: "Could it be that Sister Nan is here to take me down the mountain?"

Nan Wenmo shook her head: "I'm here on behalf of someone to propose marriage to you."