Chapter 948 - Chapter 948: Not Fighting
Chapter 948: Not Fighting
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
A shy smile graced Tian Shanshan’s face.
Fu, perplexed by the situation, breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s a good thing he understood, or else we would have given him a lesson!”
“Indeed,” Tian Shanshan replied, glancing at Fu and chuckling. “Let’s not speak of that again. Isn’t he handsome, well-mannered, kind-hearted, and knowledgeable?”
Taken aback, Fu turned to Tian Shanshan, her eyes widened as she stuttered, “Miss, you can’t be…”
Tian Shanshan blushed, but maintained her composure. “Enough, it’s too early to discuss such matters…”
As the Minister of Personnel’s direct daughter, the niece of the esteemed Concubine Mei in the palace, and the cousin protected by His Highness the Fourth Prince, Tian Shanshan had her standards set high. Only a talented and handsome top-ranked scholar would be deemed worthy as a potential husband.
Others simply did not measure up.
Yet, due to her genuine interest in this man, she cared little even if he were not the top-ranked scholar.
Nevertheless, Fu was shocked beyond words, her hand instinctively covering her mouth to stifle a potential scream. What had gotten into her lady? How could she develop affections for a man awaiting the examination results? Thankfully, her lady still retained her rationality.
Soon, Tian Shanshan confided in the other intermediate girls in the capital, revealing her infatuation with a candidate poised to succeed in the imperial examination. She made it clear that once the results were announced, no one would be permitted to interfere.
In essence, she implied that even if other families sought to secure a son-in-law, they would have to wait until she had made her choice.
Tian Shanshan held a prominent status among the noble ladies in the capital’s intermediate circle and enjoyed considerable popularity. There was no favored princess in the palace, and those born of concubines paled in comparison to her.
None dared to defy her wishes.
The noble ladies playfully teased Tian Shanshan, eagerly inquiring about the identity of the man in question.
Tian Shanshan maintained her enigmatic smile and offered no answers.
She had no intention of divulging any information until everything was clarified. What if the man failed to secure the top-ranked scholar position? In that case, she had no intention of letting anyone know about her connection with him.
Word of this affair spread like wildfire, reaching even the imperial capital of Qixuan. People even approached Officer Tian from the Ministry of Personnel to inquire about the matter.
Officer Tian could only smile helplessly, regarding it as his daughter’s marriage. As long as she was happy, he and his wife trusted her judgment. If it worked out, it would undoubtedly become an extraordinary tale.
Emperor Xuan found the situation intriguing and grew interested. He declared that he would orchestrate a grand wedding for the newlyweds, allowing Officer Tian to bestow his daughter in a magnificent manner.
Officer Tian was overjoyed.
Truthfully, he was not overly concerned. He understood his daughter’s prideful nature, as she regarded all noble families, princes, kings, and young masters of the capital with disdain.
He had no knowledge of the identity of the imperial examination candidate, but he was confident that his daughter’s choice would be to his liking.
They lacked neither power nor status; what they needed were individuals of exceptional talent.
He couldn’t wait to welcome such a son-in-law into the family!
Given Tian Shanshan’s status as the revered daughter of heaven, news of the affair quickly spread throughout the capital. After all, the Eight Trigrams of the top noble families held immense fascination for everyone.
Qiao Xuan and the other recommended men were well aware of the situation.
The candidates grew increasingly restless, all attempting to discern who the fortunate individual might be.
Being the Minister of Personnel’s lineal daughter and having connections with Noble Consort Mei and the Fourth Prince, marrying Tian Shanshan would undoubtedly lead to a prosperous future.