The Blessed (Book 5)

1291 - 1306

1291. Propose; Yan Shan Got Wounded (1)
Translator: Guy Gone Bad

The only female general in the army was getting married, and her other half was Crown Princess Sheng's younger brother, Ling Jingpeng, the first alcohol businessman of Great Qing and the imperial businessman title conferred by His Majesty. For a moment, the whole army was in high spirits. Those generals who had watched Ye Ruyun grow up sent their congratulations. Although it was in the border and everything had to be simple, Ling Jingxuan still had 30 sets of gifts prepared and picked an auspicious day to personally take his younger brother to the camp to make a proposal. Those who helped carry the gifts behind them were those orphans of the Young Eagle Team, led by the small bun, Huzi and Xiaoqing. Because most of the soldiers were born in rural areas, Ling Jingpeng himself was also a farmer's son, in addition to the regular gifts, Ling Jingxuan also specially asked people to prepare chickens and ducks and a large fat pig.

"Grunting..."

It was the first of those young guys to take a pig. They couldn't grasp the essentials and directly tied a rope around the neck of the pig. The few of them dragged it almost by brute force. The pig grunted all the way. The ground left four deep dragging marks all the way. The Ling brother and Zeng Shaorong as the matchmaker who walked in front looked back from time to time, with rows of black lines on their forehead. What a poor pig! Maybe it would rather be slaughtered by a butcher instead of letting a few kids torment it like that.

"Coming, coming."

General Ye's troops were stationed in the city, not far from the Yan family's mansion. Knowing that they would come propose today, the soldiers gathered early in front of the central military tent. Ling Jingpeng had been in the army for years and was quite familiar with them. After some chitchat, they took him to the house. General Ye sat on the main seat, with Generals Wei and Qin sitting next to him. They were all here to witness this moment.

"My crown princess..."

"Sit. There is no crown princess here today. I just brought my younger brother here to propose. So, save the courtesy."

Seeing Ling Jingxuan at the head, the crowd stood up, but Ling Jingxuan stopped them.

Regardless of their reaction, Ling Jingxuan walked forward and smiled, bowing his hands at General Ye. "General Ye, today I brought my younger brother to propose to your daughter. I hope General Ye will allow it."

These were just some informal talk. Everyone in the army knew how satisfied General Ye is with his future son-in-law. He only wished to let his daughter marry his younger brother as soon as possible! How would he ever possibly say no?

"Ahem... The marriage between my daughter and Jingpeng was arranged by Duke Zeng. Over the years, my daughter has been self-willed, making Jingpeng wait for her. I feel deeply sorry. Generally speaking, the marriage is a matter of parents' order and the matchmaker's words. I should make the decision, but I have only one daughter, and I hope she can answer you herself."

After a fake cough, General Ye said in a serious tone. Of course, it was mixed with his deep affection for his daughter as a father. This fatherly love was precious. One should know, in feudal society, most parents preferred boys to girls. Not only was Ye Ruyun the daughter of a general, but even the emperor's daughter could not decide her own marriage. It was true General Ye only wished someone could marry his daughter as soon as possible, but he really cared about this only daughter!

"Of course, it is their own thing."

Looking at Ye Ruyun, who was rarely seen to

blush, standing behind, Ling Jingxuan