#113 - Happiness three choices

Wei Changtian and Liang Zhen didn't take their leave from the Prince of Shun's residence until almost dinner time.

After that, Ning Qingyu thankfully stopped harping on the "writing poetry" issue, and the group chatted for a while about the local customs and conditions of Shu Prefecture.

Ning Yuke also didn't leave, sitting beside them and occasionally adding a few words.

Although she didn't say much, every time she spoke, she hit the nail on the head, and her demeanor was very generous and appropriate.

If one put aside the scar on her face, this Princess Rou'an should be the most presentable woman Wei Changtian had ever met.

Gentle and reserved, quiet and virtuous.

At least his current women didn't possess this kind of temperament.

Lu Jingyao and Liang Qin both came from good backgrounds, one literary and one martial, but in reality, they still retained the mannerisms and thoughts of young women.

Yang Liushi was open enough and should be considered the one who understood him the most, but unfortunately, she was both a fox demon and a courtesan, with a low social status.

As for Xu Qingwan... Perhaps she could fight and kill demons, but when it came to dealing with people...

In short, Ning Yuke was truly the kind of virtuous wife template that men dreamed of in all aspects.

"Uncle Liang, what is the reputation of this Princess Rou'an in Shu Prefecture?"

Sitting in the carriage on the way back, Wei Changtian casually asked Liang Zhen.

"Reputation? Most people only know that there is such a princess, but they have never seen her, so there's not much of a reputation to speak of."

Liang Zhen shook his head: "I used to have a good relationship with the Prince, but today was also the first time I saw her."

"I see."

Wei Changtian nodded and put the matter of Ning Yuke out of his mind, then asked: "Uncle Liang, why did you bring me to see the Prince of Shun today? It can't be just to have me exchange poetry with him, right?"

"Hahaha, of course not."

Liang Zhen laughed twice and patted Wei Changtian on the shoulder: "Changtian, don't look at the Prince of Shun's poetry-obsessed appearance, but no matter what, he is still a prince of the same bloodline as the Emperor."

"It can only be beneficial and not harmful for you to get to know him."

"I wonder where the benefit lies? Please enlighten me, Uncle."

Wei Changtian was a little puzzled.

This Ning Qingyu had no power other than money, and his words didn't carry much weight, so how could he be of any help to him?

Liang Zhen didn't answer directly, but smiled slightly and asked in return: "Changtian, this Shu Prefecture city is a mixed bag, who do you think has the most noble life?"

"Of course, it's the Prince of Shun."

"Then who has the second most noble life?"

"The second most noble life..."

Wei Changtian pondered for a while before slowly tentatively saying: "Princess Rou'an?"

"Exactly! It's Princess Rou'an, or rather, the three daughters of the Prince."

Liang Zhen said: "Although the other two younger daughters don't have the title of princess, they are also of the Ning family's bloodline, and their lives are far more valuable than mine as a general, or Shao Ying'an as a prefect."

"No, Uncle Liang."

Wei Changtian was puzzled: "But what does all this have to do with me?"

"Of course, it has nothing to do with you now, but we can make it have something to do with you."

Liang Zhen said seriously: "Changtian, before you left, your father repeatedly told me to make sure to protect your safety in Shu Prefecture."

"After all, although the Emperor has stopped pursuing the matter of you killing Liu Yuanshan, how could the Liu family let it go so easily?"

"Right now, it's only because the storm hasn't passed, and they don't want to be caught with a handle."

"After a while, when this matter gradually subsides, it's estimated that the Liu family will try every means to attack you."

"And I can't protect you at all times, so I have to find a life-saving talisman for you."

"Uncle Liang, do you mean..."

After listening to Liang Zhen's idea, Wei Changtian fell into contemplation for a moment.

Don't mention it, it really was quite reliable!

Just as Liang Zhen said, although the Liu family was currently behaving themselves, they would retaliate against him sooner or later, and it would definitely be an all-out retaliation.

When that day really came, Liang Zhen and the Hanging Mirror Division might not be able to guarantee his safety, but if he married Ning Qingyu's daughter, then he would be related to Ning Yongnian!

Although it wasn't a very valuable relative, it was enough to deter the Liu family.

"Uncle Liang..."

Thinking of this, Wei Changtian looked at Liang Zhen with a strange expression: "This method is feasible, but if I want to marry the Prince's daughter, I'm afraid I need Ning Yong... cough, I'm afraid I need the Emperor's approval, right?"

"That's natural, but the Emperor should agree."

Liang Zhen analyzed: "Although the Hanging Mirror Division has lost two guards now, it is still one of the most important forces in Da Ning. No matter how you look at it, there is no harm for the royal family to marry into the Wei family."

"Yeah."

Wei Changtian nodded, then hesitated: "Then Qin'er..."

"What's wrong with Qin'er?"

Liang Zhen was stunned for a moment, but then he understood Wei Changtian's meaning and couldn't help laughing: "Hahaha, Changtian, you don't have to worry about Qin'er's status after she marries you."

"The position of the first wife must be the Prince's daughter. Qin'er can just be a concubine!"

The first wife is the principal wife, and there can only be one. The status of a concubine is a little lower than that of the first wife, and a little higher than that of a concubine. Generally speaking, there can be two.

The saying "three wives and four concubines" comes from this.

Wei Changtian never expected that Liang Zhen would have such "awareness", and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

But since the other party was disregarding his daughter's interests for his sake, then he must also "live up to the heavy trust"!

"Uncle Liang, okay! Then I'll give it a try!"

"Hahaha, virtuous nephew, you don't need to be modest. Not only are you handsome and dashing, but you also have such poetic talent..."

Liang Zhen patted his thigh and affirmed: "Presumably, the Prince of Shun will definitely not object to this marriage!"

"Yeah, that's right."

Wei Changtian nodded shamelessly: "But today I only saw Princess Rou'an, what about the other two..."

"Virtuous nephew, don't worry, I'll tell you about them now..."

"Okay..."

Prince of Shun's Residence.

Just when Wei Changtian and Liang Zhen were discussing which of Ning Qingyu's daughters to marry, Ning Yuke was sitting in her boudoir, staring blankly at the mirror.

She gently touched the scar on her cheek, and there seemed to be some disappointment in her eyes.

"Sister!"

Suddenly, a clear call like a oriole rang from outside the door, and then a petite figure hurriedly ran in.

"I heard from the maid that Young Master Wei was here just now? And Dad called you over?"

"Hmph! Why didn't Dad call me!"

"Sister, what kind of person is that Young Master Wei? Tell me quickly!"

"..."

The girl, who was about fifteen or sixteen years old, kept clamoring, her fair and delicate face full of excitement.

Ning Yuke turned her head to look at the girl, and after she finished asking, she smiled softly: "Young Master Wei is quite handsome, and he is indeed very talented."

"Really?!"

Stars twinkled in the girl's eyes, and she suddenly whispered to Ning Yuke: "Sister, do you think Dad would be angry if I secretly ran to find him?"

"It's best if you talk to Dad about this."

Ning Yuke said gently: "Dad also admires Young Master Wei very much, so he shouldn't stop you."

"Wow! That's great! Then I'll go and beg Dad now!"

The girl was overjoyed when she heard this, and soon ran away, skipping and jumping like a gust of wind.

Ning Yuke looked at the girl's back, then looked at herself in the bronze mirror, and sighed softly.