Upon hearing Jiang Che's request to marry two beauties at once, Zhao Xu was slightly taken aback and instinctively turned his gaze toward Li Qingzhao, who stood gracefully at Jiang Che's side.
A knowing smile swiftly flashed through his eyes, which had regained their vitality.
Zhao Xu was actually no stranger to the daughter of Li Gefei, Assistant Minister of Rites.
While reviewing memorials in the imperial study before, he had occasionally heard his close ministers and eunuchs mention her, knowing that she was an unrivaled talented woman famed throughout Bianliang City.
What he had not expected, however, was—
that this talented woman would actually end up with an immortal master, forging such an inconceivable match made in heaven.
Though the circumstances were somewhat unexpected, Zhao Xu naturally could not possibly pass up such a perfect opportunity to go with the flow and freely grant a favor.
"Ha ha ha, Immortal Master, rest assured!"
Zhao Xu laughed heartily and immediately made a solemn promise.
"Since the Immortal Master has such refined wishes and requests, Zhao Xu will certainly handle this matter properly and never let either lady suffer the slightest grievance!"
"Later, Zhao Xu will have the Minister of Rites personally consult the almanac and select the nearest auspicious day, so that the Immortal Master may splendidly marry Miss Willow and Miss Li into his household together!"
Hearing such a straightforward promise, Jiang Che nodded slightly.
A gentle, elegant smile curved his lips as he casually said, "In that case, I'll have to trouble Your Majesty."
"What are you saying, Immortal Master? You flatter Zhao Xu!"
Zhao Xu repeatedly waved his hands, humbling himself greatly.
As he spoke, his sharp peripheral gaze inconspicuously swept over Li Gefei, who stood among the officials and was trembling all over with excitement.
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