My father, Gao Huan, is an invincible prince!

Chapter 64 The Li Family Seeks a Match: A Twisted Young Man!

The next morning, before dawn.

Gao Yang had already gotten out of bed early, and as soon as he finished washing up, he immediately ordered his servants to bring him clothes to dress up.

However, after changing his clothes in front of the mirror several times, he was still dissatisfied. He complained that the black brocade was too dark, the white brocade was too frivolous, or the green brocade resembled a toad.

After traveling for half an hour, he finally put on a dark blue brocade robe, tied with a gilded belt, and wore a white jade crown.

Looking in the mirror, he did have a tall and straight figure, with a touch of heroic spirit.

But that face... no matter how she dresses up, she can never become as bewitching as her brother.

He looked at himself in the bronze mirror from left to right, and finally sighed helplessly: "So be it, what my parents taught me, how can I change it?"

Having said that, he stopped dwelling on it, strode out the door, and headed to the main hall to meet Gao Cheng.

In the main hall, Gao Cheng had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Gao Yang come out, he couldn't help but nod and sincerely praised him: "Not bad, your outfit today does give you a bit of a heroic air."

Upon hearing Gao Cheng's words of praise, Gao Yang's previously gloomy mood, which stemmed from his appearance, instantly brightened, and he immediately smiled and said, "Brother, you flatter me."

Gao Cheng was too lazy to argue with him, so he stood up and said, "Let's go, don't keep them waiting."

"only!"

Gao Yang immediately agreed, and together with Gao Cheng, they left the governor's mansion, got into a carriage, and headed towards the Li residence.

However, as soon as he got into the carriage, Gao Yang became restless again, constantly lifting the curtain to look outside and muttering, "Why haven't we arrived yet?"

Gao Cheng leaned against the carriage wall, closed his eyes to rest, and said calmly, "What's the rush? It's not like we're heading to the underworld."

Gao Yang gave an awkward smile, lowered the carriage curtain, but still couldn't sit still. He kept rubbing his hands and adjusting his clothes, acting like he had ADHD.

Annoyed by his shaking, Gao Cheng finally opened his eyes and said impatiently, "If you move again, I will have Liu Taozhi tie you to the carriage pillar."

Gao Yang's expression changed, and he quickly sat up straight, not daring to move again, because he knew that Gao Cheng would definitely keep his word.

However, his composure did not last long, and he could no longer suppress his restlessness, so he asked in a low voice, "Brother, do you think that Lady Li will be tolerated by me?"

Gao Cheng was already extremely impatient, but then he thought that given this guy's extremely stubborn nature, if he didn't answer, he would probably keep asking.

So after a moment's thought, he casually replied, "If he doesn't take it, what can he do to me? Marriage is a major event, and we believe it should be arranged by our parents and the matchmaker. How can he possibly decide on his own?"

"That being said..."

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Gao Yang stammered, "However, I still hope that they will serve me willingly and sincerely, not by force."

Gao Cheng had only casually agreed, but upon hearing this, he couldn't help but glance at him again.

Who would have thought that this ugly younger brother, who is usually so carefree, would actually have such a delicate mind?

His expression turned slightly more serious. After a moment of contemplation, he instructed, "If you wish for him to be truly convinced, you must restrain your temper today and speak gently. The Li family has a tradition of poetry and propriety, and the young ladies there have studied classical texts since childhood, valuing etiquette highly. If you can remain composed and steady, he will surely look at you with new respect."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang quickly nodded repeatedly: "Brother, please rest assured, I understand, I understand."

As the two were talking, Liu Taozhi's cold and harsh voice came from outside the carriage, indicating that the carriage had arrived in front of the Li residence.

Upon hearing this, Gao Cheng immediately got up and got out of the car, while Gao Yang took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and tried to appear calm before stepping out.

Li Xizong and his clansmen were already waiting in front of the Li residence.

Seeing Gao Cheng and his brother alight from the carriage, he hurried forward, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "Your Highness and the Duke of Taiyuan's presence is an honor to my humble abode."

Gao Cheng returned the greeting with clasped hands: "Uncle, you're too kind."

Gao Yang also cupped his hands in greeting and tried to force a smile, but unexpectedly, when that dark face smiled, the features were all scrunched up, making it look even uglier than crying.

The new recruits behind Li Xizong frowned secretly, thinking to themselves that this Duke of Taiyuan was indeed as ugly as the rumors said.

Li Xizong remained expressionless. After exchanging greetings, he stepped aside and said, "Your Highness, Duke of Taiyuan, please."

Gao Cheng nodded and led Gao Yang into the mansion.

As you walk along, you see the deep courtyards of the Li family mansion, winding paths leading to secluded spots, artificial hills and flowing water, and lush flowers and trees, all exuding the profound heritage of a century-old family.

However, unexpectedly, Li Xizong did not lead them into the front courtyard hall, but instead led them through several moon gates to the side courtyard garden.

A short while later, the three of them walked to the depths of the garden.

An octagonal pavilion stood in the center of the lotus pond, its four sides draped with blue silk curtains, and figures could be vaguely seen moving inside.

The music was melodious and gentle, like a clear spring flowing over stones or birdsong in a secluded valley, soothing and refreshing.

Upon seeing the pavilion, Li Xizong stopped, then turned to Gao Yang with a smile and said, "Lord Taiyuan, my daughter is playing the zither in the pavilion. Would you please come and see for yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Cheng immediately thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

As expected, Li Xizong separated the matchmaking from the discussion of matters. Ostensibly, he arranged for Gao Yang to find a wife, but in reality, he wanted to discuss the matter of noble families sending their sons to court with him alone.

Gao Yang, however, did not notice anything amiss and immediately turned to Gao Cheng with an excited expression, saying, "Brother, shall I depart?"

Gao Cheng found it amusing, but still nodded slightly: "Go, and remember what I just said."

"I know!"

Gao Yang responded, and unable to contain himself any longer, he rushed towards the pavilion, as if afraid that if he was even a step too late, the person in the pavilion would fly away.

Upon seeing this, Li Xizong couldn't help but smile faintly.

After laughing, he turned to Gao Cheng and asked, "Your Highness, several officials from various tribes in Hebei have recently arrived at the manor and all request an audience with you to discuss important matters. I wonder if Your Highness would be so kind as to spare some time to accompany me to see them?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Cheng immediately understood.

These so-called "several principals" were nothing more than representatives of the main branches of various families in Hebei, such as the Lu family of Fanyang, the Wang family of Taiyuan, and the Cui family of Qinghe, who came to discuss with him the matter of assigning official positions.

He did not refuse, but simply said, "That is my wish."

Upon hearing this, Li Xizong immediately expressed his invitation and led Gao Cheng along the flower path beside the lotus pond to another courtyard.

......

Just as Gao Cheng went to discuss matters with Li Xizong, Gao Yang also strode to the pavilion in the center of the lotus pond.

He didn't rush in. Instead, he stood before the curtain, took several deep breaths until his mind was completely calm, and then slowly reached out and lifted the blue silk curtain.

As I leaned inside, I heard the melodious sound of a zither and smelled a delicate fragrance.

He looked down and saw a paulownia wood zither in the pavilion, and next to it was a sandalwood incense stick with blue smoke rising straight up from it.

After the three, a woman appeared, dressed in a plain-colored ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with her black hair loosely tied into a bun and secured with a single wooden hairpin.

However, the moment Gao Yang saw the woman's face clearly, he stopped in his tracks and his brows furrowed.

Although this woman bore a striking resemblance to the two ladies he had met at the Li residence the day before, he recognized her at a glance as neither of them.

The two women were quite different; one was as dignified as an autumn chrysanthemum, with a graceful demeanor; the other was as beautiful as a spring peony, with a radiant smile.

The woman before them, though beautiful and gentle, was less radiant and more aloof than the other two, like a secluded orchid in a valley, untouched by worldly dust.

He seemed to realize something, and his face instantly darkened.

He then stared at the woman and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why don't you come to see the two ladies I saw at the Li family's residence that day? What is your relationship with them?"