Princess, something terrible has happened! The prince consort has attempted suicide again!

Two guards strode in, ready to seize Zhang Xiaomeng.

Tang Wan's expression changed, and she quickly spread her arms to shield herself. "Father, what are you doing?"

Tang Wenyuan said sternly, "Tang Wan, how have I taught you? How could you bring a strange man into your private room? How will you face people if word gets out? I don't care what kind of spell he cast on you, you must leave the Tang residence immediately!"

Tang Wan knew that her father valued his reputation above all else and would not tolerate the slightest dishonesty.

I was so focused on dealing with Chen Jinlin that I didn't think about this issue for a moment.

She immediately explained, "Father, listen to me, he is my savior. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't be where you are today."

Tang Wan recounted how she had accidentally fallen into the water, and Tang Wenyuan was extremely worried after hearing it.

"Why didn't you tell me about something this big?"

"My daughter originally wanted to tell you, but Chen Jinlin suddenly came to our door, which delayed the conversation."

Tang Wenyuan immediately looked ashamed and bowed slightly to Zhang Xiaomeng, "I'm sorry, I was impetuous just now. Thank you for saving my daughter, young friend. I am very grateful."

Zhang Xiaomeng waved his hand, "As a parent, I can understand, Mr. Tang, there's no need for that."

"May I ask your name, young friend, and where you live? I will certainly pay you a visit another day to express my gratitude."

"My name is Lü Xiaobu, and I have no home."

Zhang Xiaomeng didn't want to expose his identity, lest the Black Phoenix Guard find out.

"No home?"

Tang Wenyuan was slightly taken aback.

Tang Wan pulled her father aside and whispered, "Father, he has already...slept with me to save his daughter."

"What did you say?!"

Tang Wenyuan's voice rose subconsciously, filled with both shock and anger.

"Father, he was just trying to save people, we can't blame him." Tang Wan lowered her head, her face blushing.

Tang Wenyuan frowned, his expression complex.

As the foremost figure in the literary world and an imperial tutor, he held a prominent position.

My daughter's marriage must be carefully chosen; at the very least, it must be a match in terms of social standing, so that my daughter won't suffer.

But deep down he had the discipline of a scholar, and he cared most about etiquette and reputation.

Since ancient times, those who have saved a life should be repaid with their lives.

Moreover, the daughter had physical intimacy with the other party in front of everyone.

But this happened so suddenly.

Even though Tang Wenyuan was used to seeing great storms, he was caught off guard at this moment.

He probed, "What are your thoughts?"

Tang Wan glanced furtively at Zhang Xiaomeng, who was eating pastries, then lowered her head, nervously fiddling with her hair.

"I know that my father values ​​his reputation highly. Now that we have been intimate, I am willing to repay his kindness in saving my life by giving myself to him."

Tang Wenyuan was quite surprised.

He knew his daughter's personality well; she was gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and had been well-versed in poetry and literature since childhood, earning her the reputation of being the most talented woman in the capital.

Therefore, she has always preferred talented young men, and when he initially planned to propose marriage to her, she clearly stated her conditions.

One must be exceptionally talented in writing, and even surpass her in literary skill.

Otherwise, I would rather remain unmarried for life.

Even if this person saved her and they had physical intimacy, logically speaking, she wouldn't agree so easily.

Has she changed her gender?

"Are you sure?" Tang Wenyuan asked again.

"Father, are you wondering why your daughter agreed so easily?"

Tang Wan leaned close to her father's ear and slowly said, "The second line of the couplet just now was not written by me, but by him."

"you……"

"Shh!"

Tang Wenyuan looked completely bewildered and was about to speak when Tang Wan stopped him.

"Don't let him hear it, I promised I wouldn't tell. But he's very talented, and I feel my father can't miss out on him."

Tang Wenyuan suddenly realized why his daughter had taken a liking to him.

He saved her life, shared intimate moments with her, was full of talent, and helped the Tang family a great deal.

Who else could be the future son-in-law but him?

"In that case, I respect your decision. However, marriage is not a game. We don't know his situation, and it wouldn't be good if he were already married."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wan immediately became worried.

Although the father was open-minded, he would never allow his daughter to become a concubine.

"I'll go and sound him out."

When Tang Wenyuan came to Zhang Xiaomeng, his gaze had changed; it was like a father-in-law looking at his son-in-law, growing more and more fond of him with each glance.

"Young friend Lü, are the pastries delicious?"

His face was all smiles, but Zhang Xiaomeng felt something was off.

Based on his experience, he judged that if someone suddenly changes their style, it's definitely not a good thing.

He said cautiously, "Mr. Tang, please speak frankly."

Tang Wenyuan chuckled. "I simply want to ask, why was young friend Lü kicked out of his home?"

Zhang Xiaomeng sighed, "To be honest, I'm a complete scoundrel. I'm always causing trouble outside, and I'm utterly useless. But I just love being a spoiled brat, and I love wasting my life. My family saw that I was hopeless and kicked me out."

Tang Wenyuan's smile froze.

What he despised most in his life were those spoiled brats.

This person not only admitted it but also showed no remorse. Normally, Tang Wenyuan would have scoffed at him long ago.

But he knew that this person was very talented.

He knows how to hide his talents at a young age, unlike those so-called talents who can't wait to let the whole world know about their abilities.

Such a low-key and unassuming demeanor, beneath which lies a talent that amazes the world.

He is a rare talent.

If my daughter could marry him, it wouldn't be a bad deal.

I'll think about it.

Tang Wenyuan smiled again and praised, "Young friend Lü is truly a man of genuine character, just to my liking."

Zhang Xiaomeng was a little confused.

He himself called himself a playboy, so why was he laughing even more happily?

As a leader in the literary world, shouldn't he have vehemently denounced the纨绔 (spoiled brat) and turned him away?

"May I ask, young friend Lü, are you married?"

Tang Wenyuan's gaze was intense, while Tang Wan, standing beside him, nervously tugged at the hem of her clothes.

broken!

It seems like they're looking for a son-in-law.

I can't stay here any longer.

Zhang Xiaomeng immediately replied, "I am already engaged and need to see her now, so I will not disturb you any longer. Farewell."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wan's heart sank, and a look of resentment flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Tang Wenyuan also sighed inwardly, feeling a pang of regret.

He didn't try to stop him.

After all, it was really inconvenient to keep a man who was engaged in marriage in the mansion for too long.

Just as he was about to see the guests off, a servant ran up to report, "Master, the Black Phoenix Guards have arrived."

Zhang Xiaomeng's heart skipped a beat.

Tang Wenyuan looked puzzled. "What are the Black Phoenix Guards doing here?"

He then said to Zhang Xiaomeng, "Young friend Lü, I have to go entertain my guests. I'll see you out of the mansion while I'm at it."

Zhang Xiaomeng said with shame, "Well, actually, I lied just now."

Tang Wenyuan asked, puzzled, "What do you mean by that?"

Zhang Xiaomeng smiled wryly and said, "I was engaged, but the other party didn't like me and the engagement was called off. I said that just now because I was afraid of losing face."

Tang Wan's dim eyes lit up instantly.

Tang Wenyuan stared at Zhang Xiaomeng questioningly, "Then why did you say it?"

Zhang Xiaomeng said with a serious expression, "Although I am a playboy, I still have my own bottom line. Lying for the sake of so-called face is utterly ridiculous. So after thinking about it, I still intend to tell you the truth. I hope you will understand."

As he spoke, he bowed respectfully.