Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 26 Proposal
  In the banquet hall, the long-sleeved Mrs. Zhao, who was good at dancing, was among the female guests, chatting and laughing happily. The old Mrs. Zhao, who was sitting in the upper position, smiled so hard that she could not see her teeth as she listened to everyone's compliments.

Mrs. Zhao Er walked up to her respectfully and saluted: "Mother."

"Today is your sister-in-law's birthday. Please be more careful about everything and don't make her too tired." Mrs. Zhao nodded dissatisfiedly. This second daughter-in-law loves to be lazy.

"I just asked. The table is ready. You can sit down later." Mrs. Zhao Er said that she had something to do.

Mrs. Zhao glanced sideways at her, ignored her, and continued talking to the person next to her about the previous topic.

Among the guests who came to attend this birthday banquet, Mrs. Tianhe Bo had the highest rank and the most distinguished status. Her arrival also confirmed the rumors that the two families were getting married.

Time flies so fast. After the Little New Year, the girls pack their luggage and go home to celebrate the New Year on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month.

Whether they have money or not, they all go home to celebrate the New Year, and a banquet is held in the palace to entertain officials of the second rank and above and their families.

Mrs. Zhao, accompanied by her eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law, took Zhao Shuangzhi into the palace.

When she arrived at the palace, she took Zhao Shuangzhi to Jiaofang Palace to meet Empress Zhao.

"Little Shuangzhi has grown up and has become a graceful young lady." After Empress Zhao was granted the title of concubine, the emperor showed mercy and allowed her to summon several people in the mansion. She had met Zhao Shuangzhi.

"But the empress still wants to be the same as before. She has not changed at all." Zhao Shuangzhi said softly.

This was a pleasant remark. Although Empress Zhao was happy to hear it, she still said, "You were only four or five years old at that time. You still remember it."

"Shuangzhi doesn't remember anything else, but Shuangzhi was deeply impressed by the empress's graceful appearance and has not forgotten it at all."

"Oh, this kid's little mouth is so sweet." Empress Zhao smiled from ear to ear.

Mrs. Zhao smiled and said: "This child is so well-behaved. With her by my side, I am happy every day."

"When my mother said that, I felt relieved."

After chatting for a while, Zhao Shuangzhi was sent to the side hall to eat snacks. Empress Zhao asked directly: "Mom, what's going on with the marriage to Tianhe Bofu?"

"This marriage was a mistake." Mrs. Zhao told the story from beginning to end. She did not want to marry Zhao Yuzhen into Tianhe's house at first.

Empress Zhao smiled and said, "When the two of us get married, I will reward Yu Ruyi."

"Thank you so much, Madam." Mrs. Zhao bowed and said.

"Mom, please pay more attention to the girls' marriage," said Empress Zhao.

"Don't worry, Madam, I will find a good marriage for them all."

The mother and daughter looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

At the dinner party that day, the second prince Lin Yun made a request in public, "Father, I have admired Miss Xinyao, the granddaughter of Duke Shen, for a long time, and I beg your father to grant me permission."

"You want to marry a girl from the Duke of Shen's palace?" The emperor's voice was calm, and there was no hint of emotion or anger.

"Yes, my father." Lin Yong kowtowed vigorously, "I sincerely ask my father to grant me a marriage for my son."

"Shen Guogong." The emperor called.

"I am here." Duke Shen came out and knelt down with his wife, son, daughter-in-law and two granddaughters.

"The second prince has asked to marry your granddaughter. What do you think of this marriage?" the emperor asked.

"It all depends on your Majesty," Shen Guogong replied.

"Queen, tomorrow you will issue a marriage decree for the two of them." The emperor deliberately did not issue an imperial edict and asked the queen to issue the edict in a roundabout way. This shows that he is not satisfied with this marriage.

Lin Yun's face turned a little pale, but he still said loudly: "Thank you, Father, for your help."

"It is not appropriate for a person who is getting married to live in the prince's residence. Let's do this. The empty house on Houhai North Street will be given to you as the county prince's palace. You can pack it up and marry your county princess." The emperor said.

"Thank you, father, for the reward." Lin Yun's expression improved. He was able to make him the county king and let him leave the palace to build a mansion, which showed that his father did not hate him. “Ling Ze,” the emperor called.

"I'm here." Ling Ze is the Minister of Rites.

"Send me a double-character title," the emperor said.

Lin Yun's face became a little more ugly. As we all know, among the four ranks of princes in this dynasty, the double-character prince has the lowest status.

Most of the children of the emperors of this dynasty were first granted the title of single-character county prince, while the favored ones were first granted the title of double-character prince.

"I accept the decree." Ling Ze replied.

"It's getting late, let's break up and go home to watch the night." The emperor stood up.

"Farewell Your Majesty." Everyone in the palace knelt down one after another, and Empress Zhao followed the emperor and left.

After entering the Jiaofang Palace where the Queen lived, the Emperor sat down on the throne and asked coldly: "Today, the second child proposes to marry me. Is it your idea?"

Most of the royal marriages were agreed upon before the wedding, and the marriage was just a process and an honor given to the couple.

Of course, sometimes in order to show his favor for his ministers, the prince would ask for marriage in public like this, but that would require the emperor's permission.

The emperor was not aware of what the second prince did today, so he was displeased. Although out of the corner of his eye he saw the queen being momentarily stunned, he did not believe that she was not aware of it and that was why she was questioning him now.

"It wasn't my idea." Empress Zhao immediately denied it, and then added, "My mother is here, so I don't need to worry about his marriage."

"You are the queen and their aunt, so you should worry about their marriage," the emperor said.

"Long live Lord, there is a saying among the people that a mountain is separated by a belly." Empress Zhao slowly knelt down, "If Long live Lord allows me, I would like to worry about the marriage of my direct child."

Empress Zhao still wanted to be the biological mother of the next emperor, not the aunt.

The emperor lowered his head and looked at her, "Your mother and brother have brought so many girls back to raise them. Isn't that enough for you to worry about?"

The emperor will know about her mother's family affairs. Queen Zhao was not surprised at all and said calmly: "Long live Lord, it is not easy for a woman to be born. I can enter the palace and win the favor of Lord Long live, so I want the girls in the family to find a good match." , live the rest of your life well.”

The emperor chuckled, "It's late at night, let's have a rest."

After saying this, he walked towards the bedroom.

Empress Zhao hurriedly got up from the ground and followed her, looking a little panicked. The emperor suddenly mentioned that her parents had brought the girl to his house to educate her. Could it be that he was dissatisfied?

She had to figure this out and not lose her Sacred Heart. She would never be a queen without children or favors.

The next day, the marriage decree arrived at Shen Guogong's mansion. Shen Guogong led his family to receive the decree.

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, the Ministry of Rites prepared ten two-character titles and presented them to the emperor for review.

The emperor chose one of them, "It's Xiangzheng."

Xiang means help and assistance, which means that the emperor has no intention of letting the second prince inherit the throne in the future.

When Lin Yun received the decree of canonization, he couldn't even laugh, but he still had to cheer up and talk to his brother who was obviously congratulating but actually gloating about his misfortune.

After finally dealing with the younger brothers, Lin Yun entered the room and couldn't help but grab the teacup and smash it on the ground.

"Your Majesty, please calm down." His confidant quickly stopped him.

The chamberlain was afraid that if he smashed the tea cup, the emperor would know about it. When the charges were brought, the prince might be fine, but they and others would be in big trouble.

Lin Yun placed the cup heavily on the table and sat down with a heavy breath.

(End of this chapter)