nucmednet Chapter 252: Granted Marriage 2
Chapter 252: Granted Marriage 2
The emperor's expression changed slightly: "My dear minister, there is no need to belittle yourself. Be true to your nature. This matter is settled!"
Xue He knelt on the ground: "Thank you, Lord, for your grace!"
Xue He returned to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and went directly to Zhufeng Courtyard.
My husband thought for a moment and said, "It is God's will, we cannot go against it!"
The legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo was granted marriage to the eldest prince. Although the imperial decree had not yet been issued, the news had already spread throughout the capital.
Some of the personal maids of young ladies from aristocratic families have been nervous and cautious these past two days.
When Xia Xuelian heard the news, she was so excited that she couldn't express it in words!
The personal nanny and Xiaoqing held their heads high among the servants.
If the eldest prince inherits the throne, then my master will be the queen in the future, and my own identity... I dare not even think about it.
Xiaoqing wondered if she would have a chance to become...
Everyone has his own little calculations.
The servants of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion became more respectful not only to Xia Xuelian, but also to the personal nanny and maids around her.
three days later
Li Jun personally came to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to read the imperial edict.
The old Duke and his wife brought their entire family to the hall to receive the imperial edict. Xia Xuelian and her servant knelt behind Xue He and his wife.
Li Jun opened the imperial edict:
According to heaven’s destiny, the emperor issued an edict:
Since ancient times, marriage has been the beginning of human relations, and husband and wife are the foundation of the king's rule. I have seen many talented people in the world, and there are also perfect couples, which are the blessing of the people.
I have heard that the legitimate daughter of Lord Xue is of dignified appearance, virtuous, gentle, and talented, and she is deeply loved by me and praised by the world.
Also, considering that my prince Zhou Qiannian has reached adulthood, is both talented and virtuous, and has a dignified appearance, I should choose a virtuous woman to marry him.
Here is Xue He's legitimate daughter, who is well matched with my prince Zhou Qian. They are well matched in terms of family background, character and appearance. They are truly a match made in heaven. I am very pleased and have granted them a marriage, making Xue He's legitimate daughter Zhou Qian's principal wife.
All wedding matters were handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Observatory, and a grand wedding was held in the prince's palace on an auspicious day. The expenses for the wedding were allocated by the national treasury, and the wedding was to be grand and frugal, in order to demonstrate the royal style.
After the two of us get married, we will respect each other like guests, live in harmony, and enjoy the joy of marriage. I also hope that the two of us can work together to assist me in governing the country and benefit the people. This will be announced to the world and heard by everyone. I decree this!
Xue He led everyone in bowing their heads: "I thank the Lord for his grace!"
Li Jun put away the imperial edict and placed it in Xue He's hands, who raised his hands above his head.
"Old Duke, please stand up quickly!" Li Junxu supported Xue Zhong's arm.
Xue Zhong stood up, and the others also stood up.
Xia Xuelian stood up and bowed to Li Junying: "Thank you, eunuch!"
The butler immediately handed over a heavy purse.
Xue Zhong held the imperial edict in his hand and turned to hand it to Xue He.
"You have worked so hard, sir. I hope you will accept it!" Xue Zhong clasped his hands together.
Li Jun smiled and said, "Thank you, old Duke! Please treat everyone to a glass of wedding wine when the time comes!"
The old Duke: "Of course, of course"
Xia Xuelian now had enough confidence, and she wondered who would dare to call her a country girl in the future.
After Li Jun left, the smiles on the old duke and the old lady's faces immediately disappeared without a trace, and the father and son went to the study with heavy hearts.
Mrs. Wang glanced at Xia Xuelian. Although she was smiling at her, she felt something was different.
She helped the old lady back to Zhufeng Courtyard, and Xia Xuelian followed behind.
The old lady went straight into the inner room to rest, and Nanny Rong sent Xia Xuelian back to her own Lotus Cottage.
Mrs. Wang was pressing the old lady's forehead beside the bed.
"Mom, why do I feel that Lian'er is different?"
The old lady closed her eyes and said, "Although she grew up in the countryside, she is quite smart. There have been rumors that the eldest prince will inherit the throne. What does this mean? Even a fool knows it."
Mrs. Wang just saw a hint of pride in Xia Xuelian's eyes.
She felt more and more guilty in her heart. If she could grow up in the Duke's Mansion, she would definitely not be so short-sighted.
Because Nian and Xia Xuelian had just returned to the Duke's Mansion, the Emperor granted permission to hold the wedding two years later.
The meaning is self-evident. In the past two years, I have been able to learn the rules and shed my rural air.
It took a month for the news to reach Anyang City.
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The hour of You was almost over, and Xue Qing finally heard footsteps. She was very sure that it was Jiang Yi who came back.
He quickly got up and opened the door. Just then Jiang Yi pushed the door open. When Jiang Yi saw Xue Qing opening the door, he quickly stepped into the room.
After Xue Qing closed the door, they sat at the table.
"Qing'er, guess who it is?" Jiang Yi took a sip of water and looked at Xue Qing.
Xue Qing couldn't think of anyone at this border who would recognize him, so he shook his head.
Jiang Yi nodded and moved closer to Xue Qing: "It's Su Mei, and the Guo brothers from Wenxiangju"
Xue Qing really didn't expect it would be them. After Su Mei ran away from the Wu family that time, there was no news from her again. How could she have run to the border with the Guo brothers?
Xue Qing thought for a moment and said, "We didn't see Su Mei and the others when we entered the store."
Jiang Yi: "It should be that after we left, Su Mei came back and saw the two of us."
"You recognized me from the back after we left?"
Jiang Yi looked at Xue Qing's attire and shook his head: "No, she didn't recognize you, but me. I remember when Su Mei was at the Wu family, I was always dressed as a man. Although you were dressed as a man, you were much taller and your face had changed. She probably didn't recognize you."
"Have you heard any other news?" Xue Qing continued to ask.
"They asked the waiter to follow you and me, but the waiter was not loyal, so he was scolded by Su Mei when he returned." This is what Jiang Yi heard on the beam.
"Su Mei knows that I am always with you, so they wondered if you came here as well."
Xue Qing sneered: "Humph, this Su Mei still has some brains"
At the same time, Su Mei scolded the waiter and asked him to leave.
She and Guo Tong waited for Guo Shun to come back to discuss the matter together.
"If Xue Qing also comes to the border, we must not let her go back!" Su Mei looked at Guo Tong.
Guo Tong felt a grudge against Xue Qing. If she hadn't been able to call the shots in Wenxiangju, why would she have come to the border where she was unfamiliar with the place?
"I'll make sure she never comes back!" A fierce look flashed in Guo Tong's eyes.
At this moment, Su Mei felt that her heart was connected to Guo Tong's. Guo Tong was the one she really wanted to spend her life with.
Wu Tong is a loser. I have wasted ten years of my youth on him.
When Guo Shun returned to the store, he immediately felt that the atmosphere was a bit weird.
"What's going on between you two?" Although Guo Shun knew that Su Mei and Guo Tong were together, they were not officially married after all, so he never called her sister-in-law.
Although he would think of Su Mei when he was lonely sometimes, he knew that a brother's wife should not be bullied. After all, he had made a lot of money relying on his elder brother.
"Do you know who we saw today?" Guo Tong's tone was filled with indignation.