บท 227: Chapter 212: Inquiry (Second Update) _2

The old Duke was stroking his beard, "I heard Old Chen's grandson is quite promising. How about your Majesty sending someone to ask him if he would like to join the Imperial Medical Bureau? I believe the old minister's disciple should not disappoint."

The Emperor clapped his hands, "If you hadn't reminded me, I would have forgotten about his grandson. Excellent, I will send someone to approach him."

After a while of casual talk between the emperor and his minister, the Emperor shifted the topic and tentatively asked the old Duke, "I have heard rumours about Su Xu's daughter. Many who have seen her believe she bears a striking resemblance to Princess Zhenmin?"

The old Duke nodded, "She does bear some resemblance."

The Emperor spoke seriously: "Old Duke, tell me the truth. What was the real reason behind the marriage engagement you arranged between your house and Su Xu's?"

The old Duke stared at the Emperor, cleverly deflecting the question back, "What does your Majesty think?"