Chapter 26 Proposal

In the banquet hall, the long-sleeved Mrs. Zhao, who was good at dancing, was among the female guests, talking and laughing happily. The old Mrs. Zhao, who was sitting in the upper position, listened to everyone's compliments and smiled. See the teeth but not the eyes.

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

"Today is your sister-in-law's birthday. You should pay more attention to everything and don't let it go." She's 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.

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

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 you have money or not, you have to go home to celebrate the New Year. There is also a big banquet in the palace to entertain officials of second grade 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 Zhao was granted the title of concubine, the emperor showed mercy and allowed her to summon the 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.

These words were pleasing to the eye. Although Empress Zhao was happy to hear it, she still said: "You were only four or five years old at that time, so you still remember it."

" Shuangzhi doesn’t remember anything else, but Shuangzhi was deeply impressed by the lady’s beautiful appearance and has not forgotten it at all.”

“Oh, this child’s little mouth is so sweet. "Empress Zhao smiled from ear to ear.

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

"Listen to what my mother said, I feel relieved."

After a few chats, Zhao Shuangzhi was sent to the side hall to eat snacks. Empress Zhao asked directly: "Mom, how did the marriage with Tianhe Bofu go? What's going on?"

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

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

"I would like to thank you for your kindness." Mrs. Zhao leaned forward and said.

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

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

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, my son and I have admired Miss Xinyao, the granddaughter of Shen Guogong for a long time, and I beg my father to grant her permission."

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

"Yes, Father." Lin Yong kowtowed vigorously, "I beg Father to grant a marriage to 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's all up to your Majesty," Shen Guogong replied.

"Queen, tomorrow you will issue a marriage edict for the two of them." The emperor deliberately did not issue an edict and asked the queen to issue an 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 support.”

“It’s not appropriate for people who are getting married to stay in the prince’s residence. Let's do this. I'll give you the empty house on Houhai North Street as a palace for the county prince. You can clean it up and marry your princess." The emperor said.

"Thank you, Father, for the reward." Lin Yun's expression improved, and he was able to make him the county king, and also allowed him to leave the palace and build a mansion, which showed that his father did not dislike him.

“Ling Ze.” The emperor called.

"I am here." Ling Ze is the Minister of Rites.

"I will propose a two-character title and submit it." The emperor said.

Lin Yun’s face turned a little 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.

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

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?"

　Royal marriages mostly take place before marriage, it has been agreed that marriage is just a process and an honor given to the people who get married.

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

As for what the second prince did today, the emperor was not aware of it before, so he was displeased. Although out of the corner of his eye he saw the queen being stunned for a moment, he did not believe that she did not know about it. There are current questions.

"It was not my idea." Empress Zhao immediately denied it, and then added, "My mother is here, so there is no need for me 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 biological child. ”

Empress Zhao still wants 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, and they are not enough for you to worry about?"

The emperor will know about her mother's family's affairs. , Empress 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 and live a good life for the rest of their lives."

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

After saying that, he walked to 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 has to figure this out. She must not lose her Sacred Heart. She will never be a queen without children or favors.

The next day, the marriage decree arrived at the Duke of Shen's mansion. The Duke of Shen 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, "Just Xiang Zheng."

idea.

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 him 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 teacup here, the emperor would know about it.Well, these people are in big trouble.

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