Datang: I am so happy to marry a disfigured princess!

Chapter 64 Countdown to engagement!
In the harem, Li Shimin was sighing and talking about Changsun Wuji's actions in the court today, and he couldn't help but shake his head.

Hearing this, the eldest grandson Wugou sighed: "Your Majesty, this matter is entirely my fault. After your Majesty told me that there would be problems with the offspring of close relatives, I told my brother. I didn't expect it to happen. It became like this.”

Changsun Wuji probably has more hawks and dogs in Chang'an City than the aristocratic family, so it is not difficult to know that this matter comes from Lin Heng.

Li Shimin sighed and shook his head slightly: "Whether it is now or in the future, this matter cannot be ignored. It is better to let him know now than to rush around and cause trouble when we get married in the future."

"Then how to deal with this matter? Judging from my brother's reaction, I'm afraid he will hold a grudge against Lin Heng."

Li Shimin thought for a moment and said: "Ning Xi's engagement is coming soon. When Ning Xi's marriage is finalized, I will talk to Changsun Wuji about it in person. I will prepare for Ning Xi's engagement first."

Changsun Wugou nodded, then smiled and said: "I will personally supervise this matter. I heard that the engagement dress has been made, so I will go and take a look first."

In Yiqiu Palace, Li Ningxi looked at the piano on the table, lost in thought.

The engagement is coming up in three days, so nervousness is inevitable, but more importantly, it's the sweetness and anticipation in my heart.

Now Li Ningxi also understands what the ancients said about the feeling of not seeing each other for one day, and it is difficult to restrain the feeling of wanting to leave the palace now to find Lin Heng.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen Langjun Lin. I really want to meet him.
Regarding this matter, Changsun Wugou suddenly came to visit, and Li Ningxi quickly stood up to greet him.

"Ning Xi meets the Queen Mother."

Changsun Wugao smiled and said: "I told you that you don't have to bow in the harem, but if things go on like this, we will get into trouble."

Li Ningxi also smiled and said: "We should still have the proper etiquette. Ning Xi doesn't dare to be separated from her mother."

Seeing Li Ningxi who was much more lively than before, Changsun Wugou was also pleased, and immediately asked someone to bring in the finished dress.

Looking at the gorgeous dress made of bright red satin, Li Ningxi couldn't help but be stunned. If she wore this dress, I'm afraid Lin Langjun would be dumbfounded again.
Li Ningxi couldn't help but feel happy when she thought of this, and said quickly: "Ning Xi thanked my mother. Ning Xi likes this dress very much."

Changsun Wugao's eyes were gentle and he said, "I think Heng'er will also like you when he sees you wearing this dress."

Li Ningxi was slightly stunned, then blushed.

She was a little surprised that the eldest grandson Wugou's name for Lin Heng was also changed to Heng'er. Presumably the queen mother was also satisfied with Lin Heng.

But after hearing that Lin Heng would like it later, he couldn't help but feel shy.

Li Ningxi said coquettishly: "Queen mother, please stop teasing Ning Xi."

Seeing this, the eldest grandson Wugu was in a great mood and said with a smile: "It is often said that a Taoist woman likes her appearance. Since she likes Heng'er, she naturally has to dress up beautifully. I have specially found someone to betroth you." Makeup every day, if you like whichever one you like, use that one on your engagement day."

Li Ningxi blushed slightly and nodded her thanks. Although her appearance was incomplete, Li Ningxi still wanted Lin Heng to see her most beautiful self.

What should I do? I'm getting nervous again.
Linjiazhuang, after working hard in the workshop for a long time, finally made the gift for Li Ningxi!

Under the sunlight, the pendant in his hand shone with dazzling light, even more dazzling than the most precious gem in the Tang Dynasty.

Lin Heng looked at the pendant and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction: "Let's call you Liuli Heart Pendant!"

After putting the hard-made pendant into the wooden box and putting it away, Lin Heng breathed a sigh of relief.

Glass may have been common in later generations, but in this era, I am afraid it is really more valuable than gold. After all, glass was only introduced in the late Qing Dynasty. However, in the capital of the aristocracy, every woman is proud to own glass products. It can be said that It is worth a thousand dollars.

Lin Heng could also buy gems and other items, but compared to this pendant, it was really incomparable.

Lin Heng had been busy all day and night just designing this pendant, and it also took a lot of effort to make it into such a complex and exquisite look. Otherwise, Lin Heng would not have regarded this as his betrothal letter to Li Ningxi. things.

After finishing his work, Lin Heng came to the gunpowder workshop. During this time, the dealer was testing the proportion of gunpowder according to Lin Heng's requirements. When he saw Lin Heng coming, Wang Bo immediately stepped forward.

The old man looked excited and said: "According to what you said, Xiaolangjun, we put a certain amount of sand, gravel, sawdust and other objects into the gunpowder. After igniting it, the sound will be louder and the effect will be better!"

Then Uncle Wang made a firecracker. It was only about the size of a little finger, but it was almost what Lin Heng had imagined.

Uncle Wang asked Lin Heng to move back, and then used an extended lead. Seeing this, Lin Heng couldn't help but be surprised. Isn't it necessary to be so cautious?
Immediately the fuse burned out, and as the fuse burned out, the firecracker also made a loud explosion, like thunder!
Lin Heng groaned, this little cannon made such a big noise, no wonder!Uncle Wang smiled and said: "This black gunpowder is so powerful that some workers were almost injured during the research. Now they are so cautious."

Lin Heng nodded and said with satisfaction: "It's almost the effect I wanted to achieve. Thank you, Uncle Wang."

Uncle Wang shook his head: "It's all what I should do. Why should Xiaolangjun say this? I am an old man and never thought I could do so many things. I should be the one to thank Xiaolangjun!"

Lin Heng smiled and said: "Uncle Wang, you are my elder. If one day you no longer want to do this, just tell me and I will take care of you in your old age."

Hearing this, the old man's eyes turned red, and he nodded excitedly: "I'm afraid my old boss and madam would be happy to see such a young man!"

Lin Heng continued: "Gunpowder is relatively dangerous, so workers must be careful and there must be no open flames. If anyone is injured, our Lin family must be responsible."

"Don't worry, Mr. Lang, these are all done as required, there will be no problems!"

After finishing the explanation and leaving the workshop, Lin Heng looked at the scene in the manor and couldn't help but look forward to it.

There are only three days left until the engagement!
The next day, someone came from the palace. Eunuch Chen Zheng came with a group of people to congratulate him.

Chen Zheng said with a smile: "Xianzi Lin, this is the dress that the Queen personally selected and made for you. Wearing this dress will definitely show off the heroic figure of Xianzi Lin!"

Lin Heng thanked him quickly, then opened the box and looked at the bright red dress inside. Just by touching it, he knew that this thing was extremely valuable.

Lin Heng said respectfully: "Please, Chen Zhongguan, please help me thank the Queen."

Another day passed, and there was only one day left before the engagement. After hearing the news, Cheng Huaiyi and Yuchi Baolin came to congratulate.

Cheng Huaiyi laughed and said: "Congratulations, Brother Lin, we are getting engaged tomorrow. We are here to congratulate you!"

Yuchi Baolin also laughed and said: "It would be boring if Brother Lin didn't drink some wine on such a happy day."

Lin Heng usually doesn't drink alcohol, but after hearing what the two said today, he just waved his hand and slaughtered a fat pig to cook and drink.

At the wine table, Yuchi Baolin suddenly said: "Brother Lin, there is something I think I should tell you. It happened in the court today. My father came back and told me."

Hearing this, Lin Heng was confused: "Above the court?"

Yuchi Baolin nodded: "Today in the court, for some reason, Changsun Wuji suddenly read a book about you, saying that you were trying to win over the people and plotted rebellion. His Majesty was very unhappy after hearing this."

Lin Heng suddenly felt strange. He and Changsun Wuji had no grievances. At most, they only had a small fight with Changsun Chong, but they would not go so far as to let Changsun Wuji read his own book!
That must be for some reason. Could it be that Li Lizhi told His Majesty that day about the marriage of a close relative?

If Your Majesty listens, it may not spread to Changsun Wuji. If this is the case,
Lin Heng said with a smile: "There is no need to worry about it at this time. I am not afraid of the shadows on my lower body. Let him sue me!"

Everyone laughed when they heard this: "Then Changsun Wuji was just too full to do anything. Brother Lin's move made His Majesty happy. Besides, Brother Lin is His Majesty's consort, what's the benefit of treason?"

Cheng Huaiyi said quickly: "Today is a very happy day for Brother Lin, let's not talk about the unlucky ones!"

Then several people picked up their wine bowls and took a sip.

The two of them were filled with emotion: "I thought that when I just met Brother Lin, His Majesty ordered Brother Lin and Princess Runan to get married on that day, I never thought that they would be engaged now!"

Cheng Huaiyi smiled and said to Lin Heng: "Brother Lin, I have a piece of advice for you. This wife must be pampered. Look at me, I listen to my wife no matter what. Now the family is harmonious, how happy it is!"

Lin Heng also smiled and said: "That is inevitable. It is a great blessing for the farmer to marry the princess in the next generation. How can I not pamper her?"

"Brother Lin, don't say that. Now you are known to everyone in Chang'an City. Even among those children from aristocratic families, how many of them can compare to Brother Lin?"

Yuchi Baolin said loudly: "Brother Lin, let's drink! Let him get drunk before you stop!"

Lin Heng actually had a good drinking capacity, but in front of these two people, he really couldn't stand it, and he was knocked down halfway through his drink.

But even though he was drunk, Lin Heng still had a smile on his lips.

We are getting engaged tomorrow, so happy!
(End of this chapter)