Kang Wansheng heard his father say that the emperor of Zhongzhou was going to give him a marriage, and asked his father puzzled: "Dad, why does Your Majesty suddenly want to marry my child." Which princess are you going to betroth to a child?"

Old Master Kang said: "It happened very suddenly, this morning, the envoys of the East China Sea Kingdom came to visit, saying that their princess has reached the age of talking about marriage, admiring our country's culture, and wanting to strengthen the relationship with our country through intermarriage. Your Majesty's face is very happy, but after ordering the servants to check, all Your Majesty's princes are either of inappropriate age or married. The Emperor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that my son's age and identity are suitable, and His Majesty made a decision on the spot to decide the marriage contract between Princess Donghai and my son. The envoys of the East China Sea Kingdom were also very happy. There is no change in this matter. It's too late for a father to stop it. ”

Kang Wansheng said worriedly: "Dad, my son is only twenty years old this year, and I don't want to get married in a hurry." Besides, the East China Sea country is in a hurry to marry with our country, and I don't know what the plan is. This kind of political marriage is the most disliked. Besides, the princess of the East China Sea, what she looks like and what her character is, I don't know, how can I put the happiness of my life in her hands. ”

Old Master Kang said: "The envoy of the East China Sea said that this princess is the youngest daughter of the king of the East China Sea, who looks like the country is beautiful and fragrant, known as the first beauty of the East China Sea, and is smart and virtuous, proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, knitting and female red. I don't need to worry about this section. For father and your mother, I have long wanted to hold my grandson. This matter is a foregone conclusion, and I don't need to say more. ”

Kang Wansheng grinned bitterly, but he didn't dare to say anything more, so he had to bow and retreat. Go to the backyard to talk to your mother.

Kang Wansheng's mother, Mrs. Zhang, was very happy when she heard the news. She has long wanted to make a marriage for Kang Wansheng, and she is also looking forward to her grandson. Now that he heard that his son was going to marry the princess of the East China Sea, he was naturally full of joy. Not only did he not help Kang Wansheng find a way, but instead did ideological work for him.

Kang Wansheng saw that his mother who loved him the most also said so, and couldn't help but feel anxious. But there is nothing to be done. When I returned to my room, I didn't think about tea and dinner. He is most disgusted with this kind of parental matchmaking. Now that his marriage is linked to the politics of the two countries, how can he be willing. I couldn't help but say to myself in my heart: "Daddy, Dad, you are called the first wise man in the mainland, how can you push the child into the fire pit." But he didn't know that on the one hand, Old Master Kang saw that the emperor had already decided on this matter, and it was difficult to refute the emperor's face. On the other hand, he is also an ordinary old man, looking forward to holding his grandson, just like all old people.

Kang Wansheng thought about it and came up with a plan, I can't help you, can't I leave? I will flee from this place first, and in the future find my old teacher, let his old man help me speak, and I will withdraw from this marriage no matter what. Even the master can't solve it, I drag him for a year or two, and the princess of the East China Sea can still wait for me. As for the political consequences, I am not responsible.

The plan has been decided. Peace of mind. found a pen and paper and wrote a letter, informing his parents that he did not want to accept this marriage, and went out to ask his parents to forgive him for his unfilial piety. When it got dark, he packed his bags and left his letters in his room. Sneaked out of the backyard.

On the second day, the servant woman who was cleaning the room found the letter and told the old master and the old lady. Only then did they learn that their son had run away from marriage.

Old Master Kang had no choice but to go up to the court to ask the emperor for his guilt, saying that his family education was not strict and he had no way to teach his son. His son was so stubborn that he fled. Ask the emperor to condemn himself. The emperor was also very displeased, but because Master Kang was a veteran of the Four Dynasties, it was inconvenient to say anything, and they did not mention how the monarchs and ministers replied to the envoys of the East China Sea.