Chapter 247 I have just confirmed this

"Ahem, General Li, this is actually what the boy meant. Although the boy and Ruoshuang have only known each other for a few months, they also like each other."

"The boy is willing to guarantee with his life that he will be good to Ruoshuang in his whole life."

"Please General Li agree to betroth Ruoshuang to me."

Zhao Chen stood up and spoke to Li Jing.

A few words suddenly silenced the entire hall.

No one expected that Zhao Chen would propose marriage to Li Jing in person at this time.

This is really against the rules.

After all, the proposal of marriage is also a matter for the matchmaker, so how can the man say it himself?

"Boy, what you said..."

"General Li, although Zhao Chen comes from a humble background and is a little ignorant of etiquette, I believe that he is sincere to Ruoshuang. I am willing to be the matchmaker and propose a marriage between Zhao Chen and Ruoshuang. I wonder if General Li is willing." Li Jing Just as he was about to speak, he heard Queen Changsun talking to him.

Queen Changsun, that is the current queen.

Not to mention that Li Jing was very willing in the first place, but even when Empress Changsun opened her mouth, he couldn't refuse.

"The queen's role as matchmaker is really a blessing for a humble minister, but this matter..."

"Marquis of Zhao County, I have a little girl in my family, she is twenty-seven years old, she plays chess, calligraphy and painting..."

"Queen, I have agreed to this, and I also ask the queen to come to the house to send a letter of appointment when she has time." Before Fang Xuanling finished speaking, he saw Li Jingteng stand up and said to Empress Changsun.

"Okay, okay!" Queen Changsun smiled.

Queen Changsun was shocked by Changsun Wuji's words just now.

If Li Ruoshuang hadn't taken the initiative, wouldn't it have been too obvious if he had directly rejected Changsun Wuji?

But if he agrees, Zhao Chen is his biological son, and Si Zi is also his daughter.

Isn't this going to be a big deal?

Fortunately, Li Ruoshuang made his attitude clear angrily.

This time, it was smooth sailing.

"General Li, congratulations to you, don't forget to treat us to a drink while you're there!" Wei Zheng smiled and held hands with Li Jing.

"The Marquis of Zhao County is young and talented. General Li, you got a big advantage. After all, a son-in-law is closer than an apprentice." Fang Xuanling also said with a smile.

Only Changsun Wuji remained silent and looked a little disappointed.

Originally, he wanted to test the relationship between Zhao Chen and Queen Changsun, because Queen Changsun's attitude towards Zhao Chen was completely beyond ordinary people.

In other words, it is not an exaggeration to say that Queen Changsun regarded Zhao Chen as her son.

After all, neither Empress Changsun nor Li Chengqian cared so much about her.

When his bookstore opened, he came in person?

Moreover, Zhao Chen's appearance is really similar.

Changsun Wuji couldn't help but doubt.

If Zhao Chen is real, then Li Chengqian will be...

Zhao Chen is so capable, so who will be crowned prince in the end?

Changsun Wuji was full of doubts.

Unfortunately, Li Ruoshuang intervened and made this temptation completely useless.

This matter can only be dropped for the time being.

"Zhao County Marquis, this movable type printing is really a magical method. May I ask if this paper was also invented by Zhao County Marquis?" Changsun Wuji calmed down and picked up a piece of yellowish paper in his hand.

The paper was unlike anything they had seen before.

Yellowish, rough texture.

It is completely different from rice paper.

The cheap feeling can be seen at a glance.

The rest of the people also calmed down and looked at Zhao Chen.

Printing alone is not enough, the paper is the key.

The aristocratic family blocked the bookstore's paper source. Where did Zhao Chen get such paper?

And it's something they've never seen before.

Although I no longer want to believe it in my heart, if all impossibilities are eliminated, even if the rest is outrageous, it is still the truth.

"This paper was made by ourselves using some rotten hemp and straw. It's not worth a lot of money." Zhao Chen smiled and said to a few people.

But in the ears of everyone, these words were not so ordinary.

This paper was made by Zhao Chen himself.

They used worthless things like rotten hemp and straw.

Is it the garbage of the brave men that created these papers?

The hall fell into silence again.

Li Ruoshuang stood behind Li Jing, thinking about what Zhao Chen said just now about coming to propose marriage.

There was a shy look of joy on his face.

He didn't notice the change in everyone's expressions at all.

Queen Changsun was the only one with a smile on her face.

"Your Majesty also knows this. You are all His Majesty's assistants, so you naturally know the impact that the innovation in papermaking and printing will bring."

"Please do not tell others what happened today," Queen Changsun confessed.

Everyone nodded.

They also thought about the emperor's attack on officials from aristocratic families in the court.

Obviously, the emperor's confidence came from Zhao Chen.

Innovate papermaking and printing, making books more affordable.

Even ordinary people can afford books and learn to read.

In this way, the aristocratic family's monopoly on education...

The status of the aristocratic family will definitely be shaken.

What a good idea!

But, wasn't the emperor too careless? He completely ignored Zhao Chen's life and death?

"Zhao Chen, it's not too early today. Come to my house tomorrow at noon to talk about your marriage to Ruoshuang."

"Your Majesty, I have to leave first." After Li Jing and Zhao Chen finished speaking, they held hands with Empress Changsun.

Queen Changsun nodded, stood up, said something to Zhao Chen, and then walked outside.

The rest of the people also surrendered to Zhao Chen and left.

\u003e "Zhao Chen, I'll go back first. I'll wait for you at the house tomorrow at noon." Li Ruoshuang walked up to Zhao Chen, lowering her head and not daring to look at Zhao Chen.

"Well, okay." Zhao Chen nodded.

This was the first time he had seen Li Ruoshuang look like this.

This is completely different from the usual Li Ruoshuang.

But since they had agreed to go to Duke Wei's mansion to propose marriage, it was natural that the two of them would not see each other again.

"Zhao Chen, what you just said is true?" Li Ruoshuang lowered his head and walked outside, then suddenly stopped and looked up at Zhao Chen.

"Of course." Zhao Chen nodded and smiled.

"Well, I will protect you for the rest of my life." Li Ruoshuang smiled and walked out with brisk steps.

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"Village Chief, it's getting late. You and the villagers should rest in the city for a day before leaving."

At the entrance of Wangyou Bookstore, Zhao Chen talked to the village chief.

After the village chief and the villagers finished delivering the books, they only took a sip of water and said they were going back to the village.

Zhao Chen planned to have a meal with everyone, stay in the city for one night, and leave the next day.

But the village chief and the villagers insist on leaving now.

"Brother Zhao, we are not outsiders, and we will never be polite to you. There is still farm work to be done in the village, so there is no need to delay."

"We will eat this meal again when Brother Zhao marries the girl from the Li family."

"Today, we will go back first!" the village chief and Zhao Chen said.

"Brother Zhao, when you marry the girl from the Li family, you must treat us to a good meal."

"Yes, it was your big day. Although the folks couldn't send you any good things, they still gave you blessings."

"Don't think we're too stupid when you're in trouble, haha!"

The villagers talked to Zhao Chen one after another.

"How do you know this? I've just confirmed..." Before Zhao Chen could finish speaking, he saw Cheng Chumo glanced to the side, pretending to be looking elsewhere.