The royal capital, the city of Celtic.

Among Lancelot's mansions.

"What? The old king wants to marry Gwyna to Arthur and make Arthur the heir to the kingdom? ”

Lancelot hurriedly stopped Zheng Ming's exclamation, and said helplessly: "You be quiet." Only a few people know about it. ”

Zheng Ming looked at the sneaky Lancelot in front of him, and his eyes rolled to reveal a puzzled look.

"I said, why do you have time to come to me? Go ahead? What is the purpose? ”

As Lancelot narrated, Zheng Ming finally understood what was going on. Long before Lancelot organized the group to set out, the old king had promised Lancelot that he would marry the only princess, Gwyna, to the warriors who had obtained the Hallows, and entrust him with the future of the kingdom.

"Oh, no wonder you had a sour smell when you congratulated Arthur. It turns out that it's not just because of the golden scabbard! ”

Lancelot ignored Zheng Ming's interruption, just rolled his eyes and continued.

It turned out that the reason why Lancelot was looking for Zheng Ming to talk to him on the second day after returning to the royal capital, during such a busy period, was because Arthur decisively refused the wedding after learning the news. After many attempts to persuade him to no avail, he had to find Zheng Ming, hoping that Zheng Ming, who was closer to him, could persuade Arthur.

After hearing Lancelot tell the truth, Zheng Ming didn't rush to agree, he lowered his head and muttered for a while before asking: "That is to say, the beauty and the country were sent to him, and Arthur actually shirked this rare opportunity to rise?" What did he think? Did I tell you about it? ”

"Yes! I don't understand either. Such a good thing, he actually refused! When I asked him why, he couldn't explain why, so I came to you for help. In two days it will be the day of the old king, and I cannot imagine what will happen if he is still in the palace with this stubborn attitude. ”

Zheng Ming did not correct the deviation in Lancelot's understanding, and after a pause, he continued to ask, "What did Gwyna say?" Anyway, how is she doing now? We all came back for a day and didn't see her. ”

The princess herself knew that one day she would marry. So after hearing that the subject was Arthur, he didn't object too much. I'm currently learning etiquette from the court hostess. ”

"Oh, so it's all ready now except for Arthur?"

"yes. That's why I'm so anxious! ”

"But then again, what are you anxious about Arthur's marriage?"

Hearing Zheng Ming's question, Lancelot smiled and said a little embarrassedly, "I'm not ...... Hit Arthur hard. If Arthur's foul temper offended the old king's ....... You don't want Arthur to anger the old king, do you? ”

After getting Lancelot's explanation, Zheng Ming showed an expression that was indeed so. He interrupted Lancelot, who was about to say something more, and stood up.

"Alright. I know. I'll go back and ask Arthur what he thinks. If he really doesn't want to, what does it matter if he refuses this marriage? I don't believe that just because I don't marry that crazy girl Gwyna, the old king will really want Arthur's life! I think Gwynna was the first to say no. ”

Lancelot wanted to persuade him to do something more, but Zheng Ming left quickly, regardless of his stay, so he could only smile bitterly and exhort loudly.

"Then you asked. Try to convince Arthur to agree. There is no harm in agreeing to marriage, only benefits! ”

Zheng Ming ignored Lancelot, just waved his hand and walked away quickly.

…………

Evening.

In the gardens of the Ducal Palace.

Zheng Ming used a black stick to stick a roast chicken in it. On the side, Arthur was holding his cheeks, looking intently at the fragrant roast chicken wrapped in black flames.

After returning to Celtic City, Arthur became more and more busy, and only at dinner time would he sit in front of Zheng Ming, waiting for Zheng Ming to cook for him. And this is also one of the few times the two spend together.

"You've been busy lately. I go out early and return late every day. ”

Arthur nodded absentmindedly, in response to Zheng Ming's question.

"I heard that the old king wants to marry Gwyna to you. You refused? ”

It was only then that Arthur looked away from staring at the roast chicken and looked at Zheng Ming.

"Who did you listen to?"

"Who do you care I listen to? What do you think? Haven't you always wanted to get ahead and get out of the embarrassing situation of not being worthy of your name? Now that the Celtic throne is in front of you, why would you refuse? ”

“。。。”

Zheng Ming glanced at Arthur, who was silent, and asked tentatively, "Do you dislike Gwyna?" Isn't your relationship pretty good? ”

"Nope. She's fine. ”

"Is that someone you like?"

"No, no."

"What's the reason for that? For love? Do you think you shouldn't get married without feelings? ”

Speaking of which, Zheng Ming looked at Arthur. In this world, there is no open view of love and marriage like Zheng Ming in his previous life, and everything seems old and feudal. If Arthur was really for love, although Zheng Ming would be a little surprised by Arthur's advanced concept, he would still support his idea.

"It's not."

Hearing Arthur's categorical negative answer, Zheng Ming frowned. He really didn't understand this time, since it wasn't because of ideal love, what reason did he have to refuse?

"Arthur, I'm not asking you to marry Gwyna. But you must at least have a reason to refuse. What would the old king think if you rejected the old king's offer and did not give a convincing reason? What would a rejected Gwyna think? When you reject her, you must at least give a reason for not marrying her, right? ”

Arthur stood up suddenly, and his face, which was about to speak, had a tangle that Zheng Ming couldn't understand.

"I have my reasons."

"What do you mean? What is the rationale? Do you think that if you say to the old king, 'I have my reasons, so I can't marry your granddaughter,' he will gladly accept it?" ”

"This ...... It was my decision. None of your business. ”

Seeing that Arthur was spitting for a while and then fell down and turned around, Zheng Ming was angry.

"Good! Right! It's me who meddles. Originally, I was hoping to get Gwyna so you two could have a good conversation. It's my own passion. Hello do it yourself. ”

Zheng Ming's resentful words made Arthur, who had been leaving quickly, pause, but he didn't turn around to explain anything and continued to walk away.

"Damn. Kindness is regarded as a donkey's liver and lungs. ”

Zheng Ming looked at Arthur's back as he walked away quickly, took a bite of the roast chicken that had been roasted in his hand, and turned around and walked towards the room.

The two parted unhappily and left one after another. The courtyard was left with the sound of whimpering winds and the snow falling from the cold wind.