Kick out the general as soon as you are reborn

For three consecutive days, Duke Liu did not go to the court. He was absent-minded and untidy. He stayed by Yanyan's side. Seeing that Yanyan had not woken up, he felt very distressed. His heart felt like it had been soaked in salt water and was aching.

On the morning of the fourth day, Duke Liu, with a decadent look on his face and unshaven beard, put on an official uniform and went to court. He was drowsy and stood in the court, staring blankly at the emperor.

When Emperor Hongda saw Duke Liu's expression, he could not help but ask, "Duke Liu, do you have something to report? Tell me."

Duke Liu stared blankly ahead, tears streaming down his face. He fell to the ground with a plop. "Your Majesty, I have been poisoned and have not yet woken up. Four days ago, an expert told me that I need to find a wedding to celebrate my birthday within five days. The wedding host must be a powerful person who is willing to marry me as his legal wife. Otherwise, I will not wake up. I beg your Majesty, I beg your Majesty to grant me marriage."

When Emperor Hongda heard the words "powerful and influential", he looked down in embarrassment. All the adults were avoiding him. He was speechless. Liu Yanyan was injured while saving the princess. Now he had to agree to the marriage. However, it seemed that these ministers were unwilling to do so. How could he force them to do so?

Duke Liu knelt on the ground, watching his colleagues all avoid him. He was too sad to speak and choked up several times. When he looked at the Regent, hope ignited. "May I ask if the Regent has a favorite woman? If not, can you marry my daughter? When my daughter wakes up, I will let her divorce you and will never delay you."

Emperor Hongda also looked at his younger uncle, the Regent. His younger uncle was very young and had never married. He was indeed a good candidate, but Liu Yanyan's status was a little low.

Regent Zhou Yanze suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, his eyes were as bright as stars, his hands behind his back could not help but tremble, and he said calmly, "I don't have a favorite woman. Lord Liu's daughter, Little Lord Liu has a kind heart and a pure mind. I have no objection to this marriage. Please grant the marriage, Your Majesty."

Duke Liu cried with joy and wiped the tears from his face with his hand. "We will get married tomorrow. We are in a hurry. I am sorry for putting you in such a hurry. I will give Nannan more dowry. If she wakes up and you divorce, I will leave half of the dowry to you as compensation."

The colleagues who were originally unwilling to do so started to discuss it and regretted it. "Duke Liu really loves his daughter like his life. He gave the Regent so much money for nothing. If I had known, I would not have hidden it. My disappointing son can do it too."

"That's right. Hey, I also have a son who doesn't live up to his expectations."

"Who knew that Duke Liu would be so generous this time? He just gave it to her for a title, and then they could divorce after a while, and get so much money for free."

"Alas (?o﹏o?), what a loss, what a loss"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Hongda blushed for them and coughed, "It's settled. I'll go draft an imperial decree to grant the marriage, and the wedding will take place tomorrow. Time is tight, so go back and prepare. The imperial decree will be delivered to your residence later."

Duke Liu and the Regent kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the court was dismissed, Duke Liu was the first to rush out of the court and ran straight out of the palace.

Regent Zhou Yanze curled his lips slightly and walked behind at a leisurely pace. He looked at Duke Liu's receding back and thought, "Yanyan, we are getting married tomorrow. Are you happy? I wanted to let you be more free outside, but who knew you would make yourself so embarrassed. I'd rather marry you home to feel at ease. I'll protect you. I don't think anyone dares to hurt you." When they walked to a place where there was no one, he smiled even more brightly.

The guards nearby looked at this and couldn't help but take a few steps back. They thought the prince might be possessed.

Duke's Mansion

As soon as Duke Liu got off his horse, he said to Housekeeper Liu who was walking over, "Decorate the mansion to make it festive. Hang red silk and light wedding candles."

Butler Liu asked in confusion, "Master, what are you doing? Are you planning to remarry?"

Duke Liu interrupted unhappily, and Butler Liu said, "Nannan needs to marry the Regent tomorrow, so that Nannan can wake up."

Butler Liu asked in confusion, "Who said that? Don't you always disbelieve this?"

Duke Liu's eyes were red, and he said in a hoarse voice, "I don't believe these, but Nannan hasn't woken up in a few days. I don't dare to gamble. I am willing to believe it once, as long as Nannan can wake up."

When Butler Liu heard this, his eyes also turned red, and he choked up and said, "Master, don't worry, I will do my best to let the young lady marry the Regent in a grand manner."

Duke Liu nodded, walked inside, came to Cuizhu Pavilion, sat by the bed, held Nannan's hand, looked at Nannan lying on the bed without any life, and said with sobs, "Don't be afraid, Nannan, Daddy has found a regent for you to bring you good luck. You will wake up tomorrow. The regent just looks a little cold, but he is actually not a bad person."

Liu Yanyan couldn't move, she cried in her heart, "Daddy, Nannan doesn't want to get married, Daddy, there must be another way, Daddy, the Regent is a big ice block, Nannan doesn't want to marry him, Nannan finally got a divorce, relax for a few days."

Unfortunately, Duke Liu didn't hear Nannan's words at all. He just kept talking to himself, "Daddy went to His Majesty to grant you a marriage. All other colleagues backed away, but he didn't. He seems to be a good person, so don't worry, Nannan."

Liu Yanyan still wanted to struggle, "Wait, Daddy, how can you let His Majesty grant me a marriage? If I don't want to live with him in the future, how can I get a divorce? Daddy, why are you trying to come up with such a random idea, eh."

Duke Liu was extremely sad and had no idea what Nannan was thinking. After wiping away his tears, he hunched over and walked out, instructing the servant to "set up the incense table and prepare to receive the decree!"

The servant quickly set up the incense table in Cuizhu Pavilion, and then stood quietly by the side, not daring to speak.

Duke Liu stood in front of the desk and saw Eunuch Li, who was beside His Majesty, come in with several guards.

Duke Liu led everyone forward and knelt, "I accept your order!"

Eunuch Li unfolded the imperial edict and read out, "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that Liu Yanyan, the daughter of Duke Liu, is a woman of noble character, courageous and resourceful, and has made great contributions in saving the eldest princess. She is hereby granted the title of Princess and a fief of 5000."

Duke Liu took the imperial edict respectfully and kowtowed, "On behalf of my daughter Liu Yanyan, I accept the order and express my gratitude." Duke Liu did not stand up while holding the imperial edict. The guards and servants beside him did not dare to stand up either, and they crawled on the ground.

Eunuch Li once again unfolded an imperial edict and read out, "Princess Liu Yanyan, virtuous, kind-hearted, talented, brave and resourceful, is specially granted to Regent Zhou Yanze as his legal wife, and the marriage will take place today."

Duke Liu took the imperial edict with tears in his eyes and bowed to express his gratitude, "I am here on behalf of my daughter Liu Yanyan to accept the edict and thank you for your majesty's grace."

Eunuch Li patted Duke Liu, helped him up and said, "Alright, alright, why are you crying like a grown man? Your daughter, Princess Liu, will definitely wake up. Don't think too much. Tomorrow is a good day for the Princess. Just make more preparations."

Duke Liu nodded and said, "I will. Nannan will definitely wake up."

Only then did Eunuch Li take his guards to the Regent's Palace.