Chapter 688

Regardless of what Shen Jun and Zheng Shi did, their feelings for Shen Rang were absolutely genuine.

The next morning, Zheng had someone choose an auspicious day and went to the Prince of Yunnan's residence.

Unexpectedly, she bumped right into the eunuch who was delivering the imperial edict, who had just come out of the Prince's mansion.

As Zhou Mama watched the procession carrying the imperial edict depart, she said, "It's really strange. Why would His Majesty send someone to deliver an imperial edict? It seems like he even bestowed quite a few gifts. Could it be for Prince Huo?"

Madam Zheng shook her head: "Young Master Huo and Zi Rong are always together. His Majesty's rewards arrived at our house a couple of days ago. Logically speaking, Young Master Huo's things should have arrived as well. Given His Majesty's nature, he shouldn't have made such a mistake."

As she spoke, Zheng took a step forward.

If there's anything you need, just ask.

As Zheng and her entourage entered the main hall, they saw Zhong Jie with a beaming smile.

Madam Zheng curtsied, and Zhong Jie personally helped her up: "Madam Hou's arrival is timely. If it had been a little earlier, we might not have been able to receive you."

"When I came in, I saw the procession delivering the imperial decree. I wonder what joyous occasion the Prince's residence has?"

Zhong Jie's smile deepened: "It's nothing major. His Majesty issued an edict, bestowing upon Zhao Zhao the title of Princess."

"I see."

Huo Zhao was the only daughter of the King of Yunnan, so it was only natural that she should have the title of a princess, which was not surprising at all.

However, Huo Zhao had just been recognized as a member of the Huo family two days ago, and today the imperial edict arrived, which shows how much the emperor cares about the Huo family.

Zheng's mind raced, but her face remained impassive: "It was my oversight. I didn't expect His Majesty to issue an imperial decree today. If I had known earlier, I should have brought Zhaozhao an extra gift."

As soon as Madam Zheng raised her hand, Mama Zhou stepped forward and handed over the gift list.

They came today to propose marriage, and the gifts they brought were very generous. Even though Huo Zhao is now a princess, the gifts still do not seem insignificant.

Zhong Jie was very satisfied.

It seems that not only is Shen Rang good to Huo Zhao, but his mother-in-law is also quite nice.

Only in this way can she feel at ease.

After Zhong Jie accepted the gift list, Mama Shui came up with her people and took the gifts from the servants of the Shen family.

That means you've agreed.

Madam Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Although our Marquis's residence cannot compare with the Prince's residence, we still have two courtyards, one in the north and one in the south. I have already started to have people renovate the south courtyard. The Princess is welcome to visit often."

Zhong Jie waved her hand: "Renovating a new house is something you should worry about yourselves. I'll go and see it with the prince when you've finished the renovations."

"Your Highness, rest assured, I know that the Princess had some unpleasant experiences in the South Courtyard. This renovation will be thorough and will leave no trace of the past."

Zhong Jie looked satisfied, and the atmosphere between the two immediately became much closer.

After all, the two families will be in-laws from now on, so it's only right that they get to know each other beforehand.

The two talked for a while before Zheng got up and left, and Zhong Jie also returned to the backyard.

Huo Zhao was looking at the gift list that had just been delivered, still marveling at the wealth and status of the imperial family, when Zhong Jie arrived.

Seeing that the things were still laid out in the yard, Zhong Jie smiled and said, "What, you can't even look at all these things? Then I don't know whether I should let you see this new gift."

Huo Zhao asked in confusion, "What new gift?"

Zhong Jie handed her the gift list she had just received: "The lady of the Marquis of Changping's residence just came to talk about you and Prince Shen."

Holding the thick list of gifts in his hands, Huo Zhao was momentarily dazed.