It didn't take long for Fang Yuan to come to Du Mansion.

There is no need to report, there is no blocking, Fang Yuan enters directly.

As soon as he entered, Fang Yuan felt that the atmosphere of the Du Mansion was a little heavy.

The servants of the household were all heavy-faced, and their steps were fast and silent.

Not long after, Du Miaoyan walked out, took over the guards, and welcomed Fang Yuan inside.

"What happened?"

Fang Yuan's expression was also a little different when he looked at Du Miaoyan, and asked in a deep voice.

"My dad's condition is getting worse again."

Du Miaoyan sighed.

In the morning, after the fortune teller calculated the date of the wedding, Du Ruhui was overjoyed and suddenly fell into a coma.

After the treatment of the imperial doctor, I finally woke up, but the condition became more severe, and I am afraid that I will not be able to last for half a year.

"Mourning!"

Fang Yuan opened his mouth, and there were only these two words in the end.

can only hold Du Miaoyan's hand tightly and give her cold little hands some warmth.

Du Miaoyan smiled bitterly, the corners of her eyes were a little sparkling, and she held Fang Yuan's hand in reverse.

It didn't take long for Fang Yuan to come to Du Ruhui's courtyard.

As soon as I arrived at the yard, I smelled a strong smell of medicine.

Entering the room, Mrs. Du was here to accompany her.

And Du Ruhui was lying on the bed, and her hair seemed to be whiter than before.

"Uncle Du!"

Fang Yuan stepped forward quickly, choked up.

"You're here."

"No need to grieve."

"Birth, old age, sickness and death are the normal state of life."

Du Ruhui stretched out his hand and said with relief.

Fang Yuan hurriedly held Du Ruhui's hand and found that his hand was already skinny.

"You guys go out first, I'll talk to Fang Yuan."

Du Ruhui said softly.

Mrs. Du and Du Miaoyan left.

The door was closed, leaving only Xia Yuan and Du Ruhui.

"Fang Yuan, I have high hopes for you!"

Du Ruhui suddenly grabbed Fang Yuan's hand and said solemnly.

"Please Uncle Du speak clearly!"

Fang Yuan's heart was blocked, and he said respectfully.

He didn't understand, why did Du Ruhui value him repeatedly?

"After I'm gone, I won't be able to help you anymore."

"But I believe that you will not be worse than me in the future."

"If you have any problems that you can't solve, just find my brother Chuke."

Du Ruhui smiled and said.

His younger brother Du Chuke is only in the middle of the matter now, and he is only on the fifth grade, which is comparable to Fang Yuan.

But Du Ruhui has already arranged that when he is about to die, he will intercede with Li Shimin and give this younger brother a promotion.

Originally, he also wanted to plead with Fang Yuan, but Fang Yuan rose too fast, and there was too much resistance to wanting to rise, and it was almost impossible, so there was no need to try.

"Uncle Du rest assured."

Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.

The last time he went to Du Mansion, Fang Yuan had seen Du Chuke.

"That's good."

"I asked the fortune teller to choose two auspicious times."

"One is August 15 and the other is October 1, which do you think is better?"

Du Ruhui nodded with satisfaction, and then chatted about the marriage of Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan.

The auspicious time is calculated today, and there are several days, and these two days are the most recent.

"August 15."

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

It's July now, and there's only a month left until August 15.

October 1st is actually quite good, but Fang Yuan feels that Du Ruhui doesn't have much time, so he chooses a closer date.

It is estimated that he thinks the same way, but he also asks for his own opinion, which shows that he respects himself and does not look down on himself because of his high status.

"Okay, August 15!"

"Fang Yuan, Miao Yan will ask you in the future!"

"I also hope that for the sake of Miaoyan, take more care of the Du family!"

Du Ruhui's face was red, and he was very satisfied with the result.

He also wants to settle down quickly, and his wish can be completed quickly.

Seeing my eldest daughter get married is my biggest wish at present.

"Uncle Du, don't worry!"

"I am one with the Du family!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The Jingzhao Du clan is a big family, and it is also a good thing to have a relationship with the Jingzhao Du clan.

However, what Fang Yuan didn't know was that because Du Ruhui's promotion to the right servant was too short, he couldn't seek more benefits for the family, and there were many times when he was biased towards Li Shimin to rectify the family.

Therefore, in the entire Jingzhao Du clan, Du Ruhui's branch is actually not very popular with the Jingzhao Du clan, but because Du Ruhui's official is the largest in the Jingzhao Du clan, there has never been a problem.

Now that he is about to leave, the problem may gradually come out, and the days waiting for Du Miaoyan and Du He and others will definitely not be as good as before.

This is why Du Ruhui has always asked Du Miaoyan to find a wishful husband to marry in his lifetime, so as not to become the object of exchange of interests.

"Are you having any problems right now?"

"I want to help you before I leave."

Du Ruhui nodded with satisfaction, slowed down, and asked.

"Just a little, I want to ask Uncle Du for a favor."

Fang Yuan was about to shake his head, but suddenly thought of Zhang Ji and the others.

"Tell me about it."

Du Ruhui asked curiously.

"The results of the imperial examination have been announced."

"Because I bet on the right question, nineteen candidates in Liaozhou made the list."

"But because of the leakage of the exam questions by the third prince, presumably the officials will be the candidates in Liaozhou, and I still have a more satisfactory candidate, but he doesn't look good."

Fang Yuan said truthfully.

He could have asked someone else for help.

Others may not be able to solve this problem, though.

But if it is Du Ruhui, it is different, and it can be solved in one sentence.

Even if it is Shangshu Zuo, he will not object, after all, Du Ruyan is about to die.

When people are dying, everyone will give some face, so as to leave a way out for themselves.

"It's simple, I'll just talk about it for you."

"But I hope you can go to the prince, and it's good to get closer to the prince."

Du Ruhui did not hesitate, nodded and said.

However, he had his own ideas, hoping that Fang Yuan would be able to contact the crown prince Li Chengqian.

Since it is making the third prince uncomfortable, then the crown prince Li Chengqian will definitely be happy, and he will care about Fang Yuan's ability.

If Fang Yuan can get close to Li Chengqian, he can be regarded as bound to the crown prince, and he may be able to go further in the future.

Of course, if Du Ruhui was still alive, he would not suggest that Fang Yuan and any prince get close.

"Just get close to the prince."

"He may not be able to become an emperor in the future."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

There is nothing to hide in front of Du Ruhui.

And Fang Yuan still remembers a little bit of history, that is, Du He participated in the rebellion of the crown prince Li Chengqian and was beheaded.

Since he is about to marry Du Miaoyan, he must stop this matter and not let Du He and Li Chengqian get too close.

But if Du Ruhui can be asked to say to Du He, it will definitely be more effective than himself, after all, it is a dying admonition.

"Why?"

Du Ruhui's eyes suddenly became sharp.

He doesn't look like a sick old man at all, but a strategic prime minister.

It is about the crown prince, and Du Ruhui is very related, because it is about the direction chosen by the family and countless people.

"Out of my judgment of history!"

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said solemnly.

"That's it?"

Du Ruyan was stunned.

"Yes."

Fang Yuan nodded.

He didn't want to explain, and he didn't know how.

The identity of the traverser tells others that they may not believe it, and it only adds to the troubles.

"Okay, it's up to you."

"You asked people to prepare pen and ink for me, and I wrote a letter to the officials and His Majesty, recommending the Liaozhou candidates as officials."

Du Ruhui glanced at Fang Yuan deeply, and finally did not ask.

Fang Yuan has gone from being an outcast, and it is most normal for him to have his own secrets.

His future will definitely not be worse than himself, and he will even be better than himself, letting Fang Yuan control himself.

"Uncle Xie Du."

Fang Yuan thanked Du Ruhui again.

Thanks to him for recommending candidates from Liaozhou for himself.

I also thank him for not continuing to question his own judgment.

Soon, Mrs. Du and Du Miaoyan came in and brought pen and paper.

Du Ruhui's health is not good, and it is not easy to write letters.

But he didn't let people ghostwrite, and drove Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan away, and then called someone after they were written.

In fact, it is to create time for Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan to be alone.

So Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were now wandering around the garden of Du Mansion, and finally stopped by the lake.

"Fang Yuan, which day did you choose?"

Du Miaoyan lowered her head slightly and kicked the small stones on the road.

She put her two jade hands behind her back, her fingers intersecting, and her face was slightly red.

"August 15, what do you think?"

Fang Yuan knew what she was asking, and said with a smile.

"It's good, it's good."

Du Miaoyan's heart trembled, and her face turned even redder.

Regarding the days counted by fortune tellers, August 15 and October 1 are the two most recent days.

And Fang Yuan's choice of August 15 made her heart flutter, she felt that Fang Yuan attached importance to her, and she also wanted to marry her.

"I'll ask the giant to prepare the dowry when I go back, do you have any requirements?"

Fang Yuan asked.

Both the bride price and the dowry are essential.

With Du Miaoyan's identity, the scale of marriage must be very grand.

"It's up to you."

"But my mother has an opinion that I hope we can agree with."

Du Miaoyan smiled softly, moved her body, and got closer to Fang Yuan.

"What's the opinion?"

Fang Yuan asked curiously.

The mother-in-law's opinion turned out to be not to herself alone, but to the two of herself.

"The wedding is as big as it gets."

"If you are short of money, you can budget it out from Dufuli."

"My mother means, I hope our wedding can wash for my dad."

The shame on Du Miaoyan's face faded and she sighed.

When Du Ruhui counted Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan as married.

Mrs. Du invited another fortune teller to calculate that the wedding of Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan could be happy for Du Ruxuan.

Although the success rate is not large, there is a glimmer of life, so I hope that Fang Yuan can make the wedding bigger, and it is best for the whole city to know.

"Understood."

Fang Yuan had no opinion.

If you have money, Fang Mansion still has it, and you don't need Du Mansion.

"Thank you."

Du Miaoyan nodded slowly.

took the initiative to throw himself into Fang Yuan's arms.

She hugged Fang Yuan and slowly relaxed.

The marriage with Fang Yuan is joyful and happy.

But my father was plagued by illness and could die at any time.

"Husband and wife are of the same heart, and their profits are broken."

Fang Yuan patted Du Miaoyan on the back and comforted.

Thinking that Du Ruhui's time was short, Fang Yuan also felt that his heart was blocked.

I don't know where Sun Simiao is, and whether he has a way to heal Du Ruhui.

The two embraced, but they were preoccupied, but it did not prevent their hearts from getting closer.

"Hey!"

Suddenly, a startle sounded.

Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were both so frightened that they subconsciously separated.

looked at the voice, and saw Du Miaoyan's sister Du Miaoyun.

"Dead girl, are you looking for a smoke?"

Du Miaoyan raised her fist and said with a blushing face.

This girl was so scared that her heart jumped to her throat.

Although the relationship with Fang Yuan has been known to many people, it is still rare to have such an intimate hug.

was bumped into and coaxed, Du Miaoyan was very shy.

"Slightly~"

"If you hit me, I'll tell my mother!"

Du Miaoyun stuck out her tongue mischievously and said arrogantly.

"Then go ahead and talk about it!"

Du Miaoyan snorted coldly, and was about to slap Du Miaoyun with a shot.

My mother dotes on my sister too much, which is not a good thing for my sister's growth.

As the eldest sister, Du Miaoyan felt that it was necessary to let this sister learn some lessons.

"Wait!"

Du Miaoyun suddenly shouted.

Her hand was withdrawn from behind her, and she had two letters in her hand.

Du Miaoyan's movements stopped, and after reading the letter clearly, she withdrew her hand.

It was the two letters that Du Ruhui wrote just now, one to the officials and the other to the emperor.

"I'm here to deliver a letter."

"There's no merit and hard work, right?"

"Brother-in-law, did you say?"

Du Miaoyun is a big ghost, and he raised the letter and said.

"Yes."

"Miaoyun, what do you want?"

Fang Yuan said with a smile.

Because of Du Miaoyan's relationship, his relationship with Du Miaoyun is also good.

There is only one sister-in-law, so Fang Yuan is also very good to Du Miaoyun.

"Hee-hee, I didn't think of anything for the time being."

"Save it first, and then ask you what you want later, okay?"

Du Miaoyun grinned and said.

She looks quite similar to Du Miaoyan, and her smile is even more similar.

But Du Miaoyan rarely laughs, so the two sisters usually don't look so similar.

"Naturally, you can."

Fang Yuan had no opinion and said with a smile.

"That's for you."

"Daddy said, you don't have to say goodbye to him."

Du Miaoyun handed the letter to Fang Yuan.

Then he stuck out his tongue at Du Miaoyan and left quickly.

"This girl is spoiled by my mother."

Du Miaoyan stared at Du Miaoyun's back and snorted coldly.

"Children, just don't do bad things."

Fang Yuan chuckled.

It's okay for children to be naughty, just don't do bad things.

"Well, I'll give it to you."

Du Miaoyan is just talking.

I didn't blame this sister in my heart.

On the contrary, Fang Yuan didn't think that his sister was too naughty.

Fang Yuan agreed, and Du Miaoyan sent him to the door and left.

After leaving, Fang Yuan did not return to the county office, but went directly to the palace.

Soon, Fang Yuan met Li Shimin.

"News of Bishamen?"

Li Shimin asked as soon as he saw Fang Yuan.

"No, it's a matter of the imperial examination."

"I want to ask Your Majesty to give Liaozhou candidates more opportunities."

Fang Yuan shook his head and handed over Du Ruhui's two letters.

"You also found Du Xiang to intercede?"

Li Shimin took the letter and glanced at Fang Yuan in surprise.

He didn't look at the letter, he just looked at the cover and put it aside.

"It was Du Xiang who asked me to talk about the wedding with Du Miaoyan, and begged for a favor by the way."

Fang Yuan said truthfully.

By the way, I talked about my relationship with Du Miaoyan.

Since Madame Du wants to make the wedding as grand as possible, the emperor's support is very necessary.

"What day is it set?"

Li Shimin had no surprises.

He had already heard it from Du Ruhui's mouth.

As Du Xiang's daughter, it is not so simple to marry, and there is the possibility of political marriage, so it is necessary for the emperor to agree or not.

Because Fang Yuan was born innocent and was Li Shimin's Ying Mengxian minister, Li Shimin had no objection to this wedding, and he still supported it.

"August 15."

Fang Yuan answered truthfully.

"It's good."

"What's the arrangement?"

Li Shimin nodded and asked.

"Du Xiang didn't."

"But Mrs. Du hopes to make the wedding bigger and happy for Du Xiangchong."

Fang Yuan said.

"Rush?!"

"Yes, yes, yes, it should indeed be rushed!"

"Fang Yuan, you don't have parents, right, how about I attend the wedding as your elder?"

Li Shimin was suddenly overjoyed and said excitedly.

"I don't have an opinion."

"But Your Majesty is attending as an elder, and I am afraid that many ministers will have opinions."

Fang Yuan was stunned, and then smiled bitterly.

If the emperor attended the wedding with his elders, it would be an unprecedented sensation, and it would become very grand.

But it will definitely be opposed by many ministers.

"I have my own ideas."

"Just say you have any opinions?"

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.

If you can be happy for Du Ruxuan, it doesn't matter if the minister has an opinion.

"No comment."

Fang Yuan had no opinion.

It's too late to rejoice.

"Okay, then it's settled."

Li Shimin nodded solemnly.

"The Imperial Examination"

Fang Yuan pointed to the two letters and said.

"I have my own measure."

Li Shimin did not answer Fang Yuan directly.

But he has the heart to train candidates who do not have a family, and Liaozhou candidates are the most suitable for training.

"There is a candidate named Zhang Ji here, who ranks third."

"I think he's a talent, he's got a lot of ability and experience, and the only thing he's missing out on is his looks."

"The minister thinks that the imperial imperial examination selection and selection of people based on their appearance is very inappropriate, which is not conducive to His Majesty's eclectic reduction of talents."

Fang Yuan continued.

"I'll think about it."

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and waved his hand.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan knew that he couldn't say more, and prepared to leave.

"By the way, Li Jing's army still has seven days to return to the court."

"At that time, Jieli Khan and the Eastern Turkic royal family will be escorted back to Chang'an City, you should pay more attention to the safety of Chang'an City."

Li Shimin stopped Fang Yuan and admonished.

(End of chapter)