After everyone had finished speaking, Eunuch Li saw that no one was talking anymore. At the emperor's signal, he was about to shout out a cry to dismiss the court, but Mu Gu strode forward and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I have something else to ask. I hope your Majesty will grant my permission!"

The emperor had almost left the dragon throne, but when he heard Mu Gu's words, he sat back down.

"What's the matter? Tell me about it."

"I am attracted to Xiao Ruge, the second daughter of the Xiao family. I beg Your Majesty to grant us marriage!"

Mu Gu's words caused a huge uproar. The ministers looked at each other, not knowing how Mu Gu was related to Xiao Ruge.

I've always heard that Xiao Ruge is close to the Sixth Young Master of the Zhu Family. When did she become close to the Seventh Prince?

Although the Zhu family has gradually declined, it only means that there are fewer and fewer talented people in the Zhu family, but it does not mean that there is no one serving in the court.

For example, the current Marquis of Chengyang widened his eyes in shock after hearing Mu Gu's words, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

Thinking of his mother going to ask the Queen Mother for Zhu Chengxi's favor, and looking at Mu Gu who was kneeling there determined to win, he felt that the Zhu family seemed to have made a powerful enemy.

Unable to help but sigh inwardly, Marquis Chengyang was already thinking about what price he should pay to appease the Seventh Prince's anger.

When Mu Gu entered the palace to meet the emperor, he had already given the prescription given by Xiao Ruge to the emperor, and also vaguely mentioned that he was interested in Xiao Ruge.

At that time, the emperor only thought that Mu Gu was just acting out of impulse due to first love, but who would have thought that he would actually ask for marriage in front of everyone. This move was really unexpected.

Looking at Mu Gu kneeling below, the emperor asked in a deep voice: "Who do you like?"

"I like Xiao Ruge and have been in love with her since the first time I saw her. Previously, I saw the Sixth Young Master of the Zhu Family often pestering the Second Miss Xiao. I was worried that she would be snatched away by someone else, so I dared to ask the Emperor to grant me marriage and let Xiao Ruge be my wife!"

Mu Gu told Xiao Ruge when he fell in love with her, and also explained why he suddenly asked for a marriage today. It turned out that he was anxious because he saw someone pursuing Xiao Ruge.

Mu Huan was happy to see this happen. He stood up with a smile and bowed to the emperor.

"Father, Xiao Qi has always been a person who strictly observes etiquette. I didn't expect that today she would have the courage to ask for your permission to marry. Xiao Ruge is kind-hearted and a perfect match for Xiao Qi!"

Ao Qing originally wanted Ao Fang to marry Xiao Ruge, but now it seems that this is no longer possible.

Since his sons-in-law all spoke for Mu Gu, he also stood up to agree.

Lin Yongchun and Ao Qing have always been together. Seeing this, they also said that Mu Gu and Xiao Ruge are a match made in heaven.

Although others didn't know why Mu Gu suddenly proposed to Xiao Ruge, most of them said that the two were a good match.

The emperor looked at the people below who were speaking up for Mu Gu, and suddenly looked at Mu Bo who had remained silent, and asked softly, "What do you think of this matter, Old Five?"

Mu Bo wanted to be invisible, but he was suddenly called by the emperor. He immediately bowed and smiled, "Xiao Ruge is an upright person, and she is indeed a good match for my seventh brother."

Before, Concubine Rong had vaguely mentioned to the emperor that she wanted to ask Xiao Ruge to marry Mu Bo.

But later, Xiao Ruge became close to Concubine Chun and Mu Huan, so Concubine Rong never mentioned it to the emperor again.

The emperor originally thought that Xiao Ruge would marry Mu Huan in the end, but he didn't expect that it was Mu Gu who spoke first.

Seeing that Mu Huan didn't seem to want to marry Xiao Ruge, the emperor couldn't help but shake his head in his heart. If he were Mu Huan, he would definitely find ways to marry Xiao Ruge.

Not for any other reason, just because Xiao Ruge is the disciple of the miracle doctor!

Seeing that the emperor remained silent, Mu Huan continued, "Father, Xiao Qi has been well-behaved and sensible since childhood. It's rare for him to have someone he likes. Father should at least help him to achieve his goal!"

The emperor looked at Mu Huan silently, then nodded with a smile, "Indeed, this is the first time that Xiao Qi has asked me for help. Then I will grant you and Xiao Ruge a marriage, and order you two to get engaged first. Ask the Si Tian Tai for the wedding date, and choose an auspicious day to get married!"

"Thank you, Father!"

Mu Gu kowtowed to the emperor happily, and the emperor smiled and waved his hand to let him get up.

A group of ministers hurriedly congratulated Mu Gu, but as to how many of them were sincere, that was unknown.

The morning court ended with congratulations, and Mu Gu followed Eunuch Li to the Xiao family with the imperial edict granting marriage.

Xiao Mingzhi also received everyone's congratulations. The smile on his face was a little stiff. He bowed to his colleagues who came to congratulate him and said congratulations, but he was actually very angry in his heart.

Xiao Ruge is just a poor woman now, but she can actually marry the Seventh Prince?

However, his daughter Xiao Mingyue could only marry Lu Yu, that unknown brat. The comparison between the two was so obvious that the difference was stark, and Xiao Mingzhi became even angrier.

He followed Mu Gu back to the Xiao family and asked the housekeeper to call all the members of the Xiao family to the front hall, where Eunuch Li announced the imperial decree of marriage in public.

"Xiao Ruge of the Xiao family is a person of good character, beautiful and intelligent, a descendant of the auspicious Chinese nation, and a family of outstanding talent. Now I grant her marriage to the emperor's seventh son, Mu Gu, and choose a date for the wedding. I decree this!"

Old Madam Xiao knelt there with a group of people. She originally thought it was an imperial decree, but unexpectedly it was an imperial decree granting marriage, and it was an imperial decree granting marriage to Xiao Ruge and Mu Gu!

This made everyone look at the two of them in shock, and they even forgot to thank them for a moment.

Even Xiao Ruge was stunned. She then looked solemnly at Mu Gu, who was standing in front of her and looking at her with a gentle smile on his lips. She clenched her hands tightly in her sleeves.

If there weren't so many people here, she would definitely rush over and punch Mu Gu in that annoying face!

"This is a great joyous event, Madam Xiao, please express your gratitude quickly!"

Seeing that the Xiao family had been reluctant to express their gratitude, Eunuch Li felt unhappy, but considering that they were Xiao Ruge's family, he was willing to give them some face.

With Eunuch Li's reminder, Old Lady Xiao and the others finally came to their senses and hurriedly expressed their gratitude. Xiao Ruge took the imperial edict in person.

"congratulations!"

Eunuch Li congratulated Xiao Ruge repeatedly and looked at her with a kind gaze.

Although Xiao Ruge was unhappy, she still pretended to be shy and expressed her congratulations, and asked Bai Zhi to stuff a big purse into Eunuch Li's pocket.

Before Eunuch Li left, Mu Gu stuffed another one into his hand. This one looked much more solid than Xiao Ruge's, and one could tell at a glance that it had been prepared in advance.

After receiving two purses, Eunuch Li smiled so hard that his teeth were showing, and left the Xiao family with light steps.

However, Mu Gu was not in a hurry to leave. He looked at Old Madam Xiao who was still a little dazed, snorted in his heart, and said to Xiao Mingzhi: "My father wants me and Ruge to get engaged first. I will inform your family of the selected auspicious date later. Please prepare in advance, Master Xiao."

"Yes, please rest assured, Your Highness."

Xiao Mingzhi had a smile on his face, but he was already filled with hatred in his heart.

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