Ning Chen ignored the gazes of others. After greeting First Prince and Ninth Princess, he sat there quietly eating without raising his head, pretending he didn't see anything.
Mingyue didn't know anyone except Qing Ling next to Changsun. He lowered his head and ate fruit by himself, and occasionally peeled one off and handed it to the bad guy.
Ning Chen took it and threw it directly into his mouth. Not to mention, the loquats from the palace are really sweet.
"When will your Empress Dowager be finalized?" Mingyue quietly glanced at Changsun who was speaking politely to the ministers in the main seat, and asked in a low voice.
"I don't know, let's not worry about the elders' affairs, just eat," Ning Chen responded in a low voice.
Mingyue nodded, said no more, and continued to pick out sour and sweet fruits to eat.
As a result, a strange scene appeared in Nine Palaces Garden. The ministers, with respectful faces, congratulated Empress on his birthday. Changsun also responded one by one. At the same time, he asked some ministers about their family matters to show the court's concern. Under the cheerful look, two people with their heads lowered, one big and one small, ignored everyone and were eating happily.
Qing Ling looked funny. This guy just came here to eat and drink, and he didn't even know how to say a compliment.
However, at this moment, a discordant voice sounded, "Excuse me, Marquis of Knowing Fate, are you married?"
The ministers were in an uproar and looked at the person who spoke. It was Lord Ministry of Justice. Besides Martial Marquis, the most powerful noble prince, Marquis Anqing.
Marquis of Knowing Fate's origin has been a well-known secret for a long time. Everyone tacitly understood it and no one mentioned it. I didn't expect that someone would use it to ridicule it at this time.
Changsun frowned unconsciously. It seemed that Ning Chen was banned from the position of Martial Marquis, which still caused some people's dissatisfaction.
This Marquis Anqing is a deep-rooted nobleman in the court, with considerable power. He dares to openly challenge Martial Marquis, but he is not completely out of his mind.
The atmosphere gradually calmed down, and most people were waiting for Marquis of Knowing Fate's response. Marquis Anqing's sarcasm was so sharp that it hit the nail on the head. If it was not handled well, today's banquet would probably become a laughing stock for Marquis of Knowing Fate.
Ning Chen calmly peeled off the loquat in his hand and was just about to put it in his mouth. Suddenly, he felt Changsun's piercing gaze. He couldn't help shaking his hand and hurriedly handed it to Little Mingyue before standing up.
Mingyue happily took the loquat and started eating it, not caring about what happened just now.
The bad guy is not a real eunuch. Besides, this matter is too simple for him.
There are two smartest people in the world, one is sister Lingyue, the other is a bad guy, and the rest are too different in level.
Changsun's eyes were a bit sharp. This kid was so annoying. Even though others were bullying him, he was still eating.
Qing Ling looked at Ning Chen's uninterested look, and after thinking about it, he roughly understood what was going on. In the past few months, the opponents he had dealt with every day were at the level of Fan Lingyue and Human Buddha. Now that he is being provoked by a small character like Marquis Anqing, it is normal for him not to take it into his heart.
As he once said, if a person is bitten by a dog, no one can bite him back.
During the dinner, Ning Chen was forced to stand up by Changsun. He immediately glanced at Marquis Anqing, resisting the disgust of biting a dog, and said seriously, "Marquis Anqing, I heard that you have a daughter who is still waiting for a child. I will officially propose marriage today."
After saying that, Ning Chen saluted Changsun and said respectfully, "Empress Dowager, I hope you can be a witness."
"Ahem" Mingyue choked himself and almost spit out the loquat he had eaten in his mouth. The bad guy was really hurt.
The expressions on the faces of everyone present were also wonderful. Now Marquis Anqing's cleverness was misled by his cleverness, and he was asking for trouble.
Marquis Anqing only has one daughter, she is fifteen years old and she has indeed reached the age of engagement. Marquis of Knowing Fate's behavior is disgusting to Marquis Anqing.
"Accurate"
"Dreaming"
Changsun and Marquis Anqing spoke at the same time, one was calm and the other was angry. However, this is Great Xia, and Changsun's words are the same as Imperial Edict.
"Empress Dowager, no"
Marquis Anqing attended immediately, knelt down and said urgently.
"Why not? Could it be that Marquis of Knowing Fate's identity is not worthy of your daughter?"
Changsun snorted coldly and responded, these old immortals relied on the merits of their ancestors to raise their noses to the sky. Even Great Xia's Martial Marquis dared to mock them. It was really extremely arrogant.
"Because, because"
Marquis Anqing was anxious and sweating on his face, but he did not dare to say what he was thinking. Great Xia Eunuchs cannot be knighted. This is the ancestral precept. Xia Emperor broke this rule. But at that time, no one dared to disobey Xia Emperor, and all the courtiers had already acquiesced. At this time, if he dared to reveal it again, he would be slapping Xia Emperor and everyone present in the face.
"Empress Dowager, you just made a mistake. Please Empress Dowager take it back."
Marquis Anqing had no choice but to kowtow and beg. He only had one daughter, whom he had regarded as the apple of his eye since childhood, how could he just push her into a pit of fire.
Changsun looked down at Marquis Anqing with a cold face, saying nothing. A single slip of the tongue can solve the problem, so there is no need for her Empress to be fooled.
Publicly and privately, this matter cannot be settled like this.
Mr. Yu, Ning Chen is the Martial Marquis of Great Xia. How can you let others ridicule you?
Yu Zi, Ning Chen was brought out by her. She can hit and scold, but others cannot.
"Marquis Anqing, you are getting older, it's time to enjoy some happiness," Changsun said lightly.
There was an uproar among the people sitting down, and Marquis Anqing was even shaken and his face turned pale.
"Mother, no," Tenth Prince immediately walked out and begged.
Changsun sneered, and as expected he still couldn't sit still. This Marquis Anqing is from Tenth Prince's group. Once he gets old, it will be a big loss for Xia Mingri.
"Duke Xiyu, what do you think?" Changsun said calmly.
"Ministry of Justice It's time to change the position of the master." Duke Xiyu replied while gently shaking the Huaguang fan.
He knew that Empress Dowager had made up his mind. Asking him was just to give him face, so he couldn't help but know what was good and what was bad.
With one word, the matter was settled. Marquis Anqing slumped on the ground helplessly, his eyes dull. With just one word, he could get such a result, which was hard to accept for a while.
Tenth Prince Stand up and retreat. It's a foregone conclusion. No matter how much you plead for mercy, it's useless. Marquis Anqing, I have to give up.
During the dinner, the ministers' thoughts were changing. It seems that Empress Dowager has been dissatisfied with Marquis Anqing for a long time, but Marquis Anqing is Tenth Prince's person. Does that mean that Empress's intention has been biased towards Third Prince.
Changsun ignored the thoughts of the ministers, glanced at Marquis Anqing who was limp on the ground, and said calmly, "Since Marquis Anqing is not willing to marry a daughter, I am not willing to force it, so let this matter be dropped. As for Marquis of Knowing Fate's marriage, I have my own opinion."
"Click!" Ning Chen's heart suddenly stopped, and he felt a little bad. Changsun wouldn't be messing with the rules again.
"Empress Dowager, Weichen is still young, we can discuss marriage in two years," Ning Chen said quickly.
Changsun glanced at the former indifferently and said, "Sit down, no need to say more, I know this well."
Ning Chen sat down helplessly, the uneasiness in his heart never receded. He understood Changsun's character, and he was as stubborn as him. It was difficult to change the things he decided. This matter was troublesome.
Qing Ling A flash of worry flashed in his eyes. Both of them were people who refused to back down. They would not quarrel again because of this matter.
Changsun looked at the ministers and asked, "Ministry of Justice The position of Lord cannot be left vacant. Who do you think can take on this important task?"
The ministers were silent. After a while, Tenth Prince signaled a minister to come out and recommended someone to regain this position as much as possible.
However, the Third Prince side immediately objected and poured dirty water on it, because they did not want the position of Ministry of Justice master to fall back into the hands of Tenth Prince.
Soon, the two ministers started to quarrel and even forgot that this was Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.
At the head of the table, Xia Ziyi looked coldly at the ugly faces of the ministers. The wine glass in his hand clenched into pieces. Great Xia had never become so filthy after thousands of years.
The quarrel between the two parties continues. You recommend one person, I recommend another, and neither one agrees with the other's choice.
Changsun's expressions are getting colder and colder. These people really regard the imperial court as their own, and are desperate to install their own people.
Xia Ziyi glanced at Ning Chen and said, "Ning Chen, please take the position of the boss."
It was an understatement, without too many waves, but it shocked all the ministers present, and they fell silent immediately.
Ning Chen frowned, he didn't want to get involved in these things, and Ministry of Justice's name was almost as notorious as Great Xia's. His reputation was already bad, and he didn't want to add to it.
"I have no objection"
"I have no objection"
After a short silence, Tenth Prince and Third Prince spoke almost at the same time. Their thoughts were simple. Since they couldn't earn this position, they might as well use it as a favor to win over Marquis of Knowing Fate.
The three Imperial Prince spoke at the same time, and the ministers immediately shut up and stopped talking any nonsense.
Changsun thought for a moment, then nodded without leaving any trace. Ning Chen is indeed the most suitable candidate. He is smart, skilled, and ruthless, which is very consistent with Ministry of Justice's style.
Many of the mechanisms in Ministry of Justice are originally invisible, but in the hands of Ning Chen, they will definitely be of greater use.
Now, the battle between the two Imperial Prince is becoming more and more intense. She needs to prepare in advance and master more intelligence and combat power.
"Ministry of Justice, do the ministers still have any objections to the matter of the Lord?" Changsun asked aloud.
"I have no objection," the ministers responded in unison.
"Three Grand Ministers, what do you think?" Changsun glanced at Three Grand Ministers who was sitting down and asked.
"It all depends on Empress Dowager's arrangement," Three Grand Ministers responded.
Seeing this, Changsun stood up and said seriously, "Marquis of Knowing Fate obey your orders."
"Your Majesty," Ning Chen stepped forward helplessly and said respectfully.
"From now on, I will officially designate you as the new Ministry of Justice Lord, taking charge of the world's prisons," Changsun said.
"Thank you Empress Dowager"
Ning Chen knelt down and accepted the title, Great Xia the most shady position of power.
After the edict was over, Xia Ziyi was the first to stand up and said seriously, "Don't let your mother down."
The next moment, Third Prince and Tenth Prince also stood up and congratulated, "Congratulations!"
"Ha" Ning Chen chuckled and responded to First Prince's instructions. Then he hugged the two Imperial Prince's fists without saying anything.