Feng Jingxuan rarely found himself on the same side as the others. He chimed in, "Who knows if the marquis really met a high - ranking master back then? Or maybe the so - called master was just a swindler out to make money. Miss Bai might as well think it over and find a reliable young master who she truly knows well."
"Does Your Highness mean that this marquis is lying?" Feng Linyuan glanced at Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan with a half - smile.
"What the two highnesses said is for Miss Bai's consideration. Marquis Dingyuan should at least produce evidence to prove that the matching of the eight characters is not a false claim. Otherwise, why should we believe it!" Liu Zhixuan argued plausibly.
"Exactly. Miss Bai is staking her whole life's happiness on this. The marquis should show us some evidence!" Chen Yanzhi echoed.
A faint smile curled up on Feng Linyuan's lips. "Although I can't produce evidence, it's not impossible to prove whether my marriage with Miss Bai is the will of heaven."
Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows and watched Feng Linyuan leisurely.
"How can we prove it?" Feng Jingxuan asked.
Feng Linyuan replied with a smile, "We can draw lots or pick ropes. Anything that can prove the will of heaven can be used for this test, right?"
"Fine." Feng Jingye nodded without hesitation and ordered the Marquis of Gaochang, "For matters of marriage, let's use the method of picking ropes. Please ask someone from the Marquis of Gaochang's residence to prepare a ball of red ropes."
The so - called method of picking ropes was to tie one end of a rope to Bai Zheng's wrist. The other ends of the ropes were tied into a knot and held in Bai Zheng's hand, while the remaining ends were placed in front of Feng Linyuan. It all depended on whether he could successfully pick out the rope that was tied to Bai Zheng's wrist from the bunch.
Feng Linyuan gave a subtle look, and the Marquis of Gaochang understood. He waved his hand, and soon a maid came up holding a large pile of red ropes.
"Your Highness, aren't there too many ropes?" Song Yiqing gasped.
Normally, for the rope - picking method, at most a dozen or twenty ropes would be prepared. But looking at the ropes the maid was holding, there were at least forty or fifty of them. If they were tied into a knot, Bai Zheng might not even be able to hold them.
"Marquis Dingyuan has the help of the will of heaven. There's no need to worry about too many ropes. Why are you in such a hurry, Young Master Song?" Feng Jingye sneered.
This Feng Linyuan had won all the competitions today. If it was just luck, it should have run out by now. He just didn't believe that this guy could still pick the right rope in such a situation!
Bai Zheng blinked her eyes, lowered her head, and softly replied, "Okay."
When the maid stepped forward and was about to tie the red rope for her, Bai Zheng suddenly said, "Let Bai Zheng choose the red rope herself."
The maid looked back at Feng Jingye. After thinking for a while, Feng Jingye nodded and said, "Since this concerns the young lady's lifelong happiness, let Miss Bai choose by herself."
"Thank you, Your Highness." After bowing, Bai Zheng took the red ropes from the maid and examined them one by one.
Everyone held their breaths and watched as Bai Zheng seriously picked among the ropes that seemed identical. She looked so earnest, as if these ropes had different faces.
"Miss Bai, are these ropes different?" Feng Jingxuan couldn't help but ask.
Bai Zheng shook her head with a smile. "There's no difference. I just want to choose one that I like."
A smile played on Feng Linyuan's lips as he watched Bai Zheng pick and choose. Finally, she picked up a red rope and handed it to the maid, saying, "This one."
The maid took the rope and carefully tied it to Bai Zheng's wrist. Then she tied the remaining ropes into a knot and gave it to Bai Zheng.
Feng Linyuan stepped forward and was about to pick the red rope when he heard Feng Jingye's voice ring out leisurely, "Since this is to verify the will of heaven, there's only one chance. The marquis should cherish it well and don't pick the wrong one."
Feng Linyuan smiled slightly. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, a gentleman's word is as good as his bond. If I pick the right one this time, Your Highness must follow the will of heaven and help me achieve this marriage." As he said this, he gave Feng Jingye a cold look from the corner of his eye and added meaningfully, "After all, going against the will of heaven is not a good thing."
"Marquis, you can rest assured. I keep my word. If it's really the will of heaven, I'll be the first one to help you achieve this good thing." Feng Jingye gritted his teeth.
Feng Jingxuan watched coldly without saying a word. Everyone stared wide - eyed at Feng Linyuan who started to pick the red rope.
Bai Zheng took the knot of ropes and exchanged a glance with Feng Linyuan. Feng Linyuan nodded imperceptibly, and Bai Zheng understood. She lifted the knot and gently swung it.
The red silk threads fluttered up and then fell, like a gorgeous firework display. The light of this "firework" reflected off the surrounding lanterns and landed on the woman behind. The woman's goose - yellow sleeves hung on both sides. She tilted her head and gave a charming smile in the midst of this "firework", instantly exuding a hundred kinds of charm.
Looking at Bai Zheng in front of him, a strange emotion flashed in Feng Linyuan's eyes. He took a step forward and stood with Bai Zheng in the midst of this gorgeous "firework display". The two looked into each other's eyes, as if the whole time and space had stood still. There were only the two of them in the world, smiling gently at each other.
At the moment when the silk threads were about to land, Feng Linyuan stretched out his hand and gently hooked his index finger in the air, catching a red rope. Throughout the whole process, his gaze never left Bai Zheng.
Everyone held their breaths and watched this scene in silence, not daring to say a word.
"This one." Feng Linyuan raised the red rope in his hand and said calmly.
Bai Zheng smiled slightly.
"Are you sure, Marquis?" Feng Jingye asked.
For some reason, looking at Feng Linyuan's expression, he always felt that the rope in Feng Linyuan's hand was the one tied to Bai Zheng's wrist. But how could it be possible! Picking the right rope out of forty or fifty red ropes was as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack!
Feng Jingye steadied his mind. "I, the Crown Prince, have said that I'll only give Marquis Dingyuan this one chance. If he's wrong, even if he begs me, it won't help."
"What I've chosen must be right." Feng Linyuan said firmly, leaving no room for anyone to doubt him.
"Fine! I, the Crown Prince, would like to see if Marquis Dingyuan's marriage is really the choice of the will of heaven!" As soon as Feng Jingye finished speaking, Feng Linyuan had already lifted his hand.
Bai Zheng curled her lips into a smile and loosened the knot in her hand, revealing her wrist with the red rope tied to it.
Feng Linyuan gently tugged, and on the other end of the red rope...
It was clearly tied to Bai Zheng's wrist!
"How is this possible!" Feng Jingxuan quickly stood up and looked at this scene in disbelief.
One end of the red rope was tied to Bai Zheng's hand, and the other end was held by Feng Linyuan. The two of them were like newly - wedded couple bowing to heaven and earth, smiling at each other.
Feng Jingye suddenly slumped and fell back into his chair as if he had lost all his strength.
Could he really pick the right one? Could it really be the will of heaven?
"Congratulations, Marquis Dingyuan, on winning the heart of such a beautiful lady! The marquis and Miss Bai are truly a match made in heaven!"
Feng Jingyi also laughed. These two people in front of him sometimes gave him such a similar feeling. They really seemed to be a perfect match.
Mrs. Lin nodded excitedly. Since it was the will of heaven, there was nothing else to say. Moreover, she was really satisfied with this son - in - law.
Only Feng Jingxuan had a gloomy face. He looked at Bai Zheng as if she were a dead person. Since this pawn couldn't be used for his own purposes, it seemed that he could only...