Chapter 63: The Charming Girl Whose House Was Confiscated and Her Family Was Exterminated 15

With the girl's return, the clouds hanging over the city of Bianjing seemed to have finally dissipated.

Not long after the city of Bianjing returned to peace, an imperial decree suddenly came down to confer the title of empress.

All the high-ranking families in Bian Jing who were watching felt a sense of surprise, yet also a sense of finality.

They all saw how His Majesty treated the girl from the Nan family, so they had some suspicions about why His Majesty had been delaying the issuance of an edict.

The girl from the Nan family is in her prime and has reached the age for marriage, but she is still young. If Your Majesty takes pity on her, it is not impossible for her to marry later.

But didn't they guess wrong?

Gu Qiao looked at the imperial edict on the table that he had written himself and stamped with the seal of God, and felt a surge of satisfaction in his heart.

He could finally marry the girl he loved into the palace.

The girl was still young, and he had originally planned to wait two more years before marrying her into the palace. However, the girl was abducted right under his nose, and he could no longer wait.

He hoped to place her in the palace so that he could be by her side with a legitimate reason.

By this time, early spring had passed and all things had completely revived. The sun was shining brightly on the day the imperial edict was issued to the Nan family.

The orioles and swallows are chirping, the birds are singing, the courtyard of Nanfu is full of flowers, and butterflies are flying around.

Nan Qiao stood in the corridor, quietly listening to the palace eunuchs reading the imperial edict, but the more she listened, the more she felt something was wrong.

......Is this really the imperial decree to crown her queen?

A blush slowly crept up her cheeks, the girl pursed her lips, her eyes flashing with watery light, and she was somewhat afraid to look at her father and mother in front of her.

This imperial edict from the empress...why does it sound like a love note from a man to his beloved girl...

After all, he was the steward serving in front of the emperor, and his psychological quality was extraordinary. Shuangquan smiled and read the imperial edict of conferring the title of empress in his hand completely, which was completely against the etiquette, and then handed it to the girl respectfully.

Seeing the girl accept the imperial edict, Shuangquan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and continued to bow and say, "Your Majesty personally picked out some small things for the girl and specially asked me to bring them to her."

As he spoke, the palace servants holding red silk trays came forward and opened the things in their hands one by one.

Silks, accessories, spices...each one is gorgeous and delicate, and is extremely suitable for girls.

After all, Madam Nan had experienced many ups and downs, so she was not dazzled by the imperial edict to confer the title of empress. At this moment, she carefully looked at the things that His Majesty had rewarded her, and there was a hint of satisfaction in her eyes.

It is easy to tell whether one is attentive or not.

Blue brocade, jade accessories, and red plum spices...these are all what our girls like.

It can be seen that His Majesty really put his heart into it.

Madam Nan felt relieved and became much more enthusiastic towards the palace maids.

Shuangquan was a smart man, so he naturally felt the difference. At this moment, he felt that his heart had finally settled down and he was very happy.

His Majesty has passed the test of mother-in-law!

Prime Minister Xie, who had already left the court, had changed into his official uniform. He was in his study when he received the news that His Majesty had conferred the title of empress.

The news brought by the servant made this usually calm and self-possessed young man look slightly stunned. The paintbrush in his hand stopped in mid-air, and a drop of blue paint dripped from the tip of the brush and slowly spread on the drawing paper.

Xie Yu came back to his senses, his eyes falling on the girl on the drawing paper again.

Xie Yulang's painting skills are truly exceptional. The girl in blue in the painting has white teeth, starry eyes, and a smile as beautiful as a flower, making her look as ethereal and beautiful as a fairy.

This handsome man, who was famous throughout the Zhou Dynasty for his calligraphy and painting, had a complicated expression. After a long time, a sigh escaped from the corner of his lips.

pity......

This painting can't be given away after all.

Putting away all the complexity in his eyes, the handsome man continued to hold the paintbrush and add bright colors to the girl in his painting.

The man gazed at the girl in the painting with incredibly soft eyes.

Even if I can't give it away, even if this painting is destined to stay with me.

He also wants perfection.

This is the painting he made for her, how could it not be perfect?

......

Mrs. Ye was feeling uneasy. It was dinner time, and she sat at the table, looking out the door, waiting for her son to arrive.

The food on the round table smelled delicious and made people salivate, but at this moment, Mrs. Ye felt that she could no longer swallow it.

The girl from the Nan family is really going to become the queen.

Seeing her son's servant come in, Mrs. Ye frowned slightly and put her thoughts aside.

"Where's Langjun? Why are you here?"

The servant bowed and said, "My lady, my husband has left for the military camp at 3 p.m."

Military camp?

"But what's the important matter in the military camp?"

The servant said, "My lord has not given any instructions, and I do not know. He only said that we should stay in the camp tonight."

Madam Ye frowned slightly, waved away the servants, and looked blankly at the food and empty chair in front of her.

"Mammy, tell me, did I...did I do something wrong?"

No one knows a child better than his mother. She has seen her son's emotions recently.

Xun'er is interested in the girl from the Nan family.

Nanny Fang was a servant who grew up with Madam Ye. Seeing her mistress like this, she felt uncomfortable.

"Madam, why worry? You are doing this for the good of the Ye family and your husband."

Madam Ye sighed and looked at the delicacies on the table, but she still had no appetite. She asked someone to take the food away and then ordered:

"Go ask the kitchen to make a few dishes that Xun'er likes and send them to him. Also bring a few changes of clothes..."

Bianjing City was the imperial city, and was naturally guarded by the Imperial Guards. The military camp was built on the outskirts of Bianjing City, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

It was already dark, fireworks were lit in the barracks, and the cooks were preparing dinner for the soldiers.

Ye Xun was dressed in tight clothes, his stern face was covered with sweat, the spear in his hand was still flying, the tip of the spear was shining with a sharp cold light, and it easily pierced the heavy tree stump in front of him into pieces.

"General, Madam sent someone to deliver something. General, would you like to..."

Ye Xun's expression remained unchanged as he continued with his actions, saying only, "Put it aside."

The deputy general was a little embarrassed: "General, the servants in the mansion said they brought you some food, and it's still hot. Would you like to eat it first?"

I don't know what's wrong with the general, he has been practicing for several hours today and hasn't stopped yet.

Ye Xun put away the spear in his hand, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and threw the spear into the weapon rack.

The meals had been laid out in the room. Ye Xun took a look and found that they were all his favorite dishes.

Glancing at the servant who was bowing his head, Ye Xun wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said casually:

"Go back and tell mother that I will be back home early tomorrow morning, so she doesn't have to worry."

The servant retreated.

The room was lit, and the man in the shadowy figure looked less stern. There was a wine jug on the table, and he poured himself a glass.

Others knew his preference; this was the strong liquor he often drank while on the frontier. It was spicy on the first sip, with a long aftertaste and a strong, intense flavor that made one's body heat up.

After drinking it all in one gulp, Ye Xun lowered his eyes in deep thought. In his chaotic thoughts, he suddenly remembered the imperial decree that had been issued today to crown him as the Queen...

With his thoughts in a mess, Ye Xun poured himself another glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Border wine is cheap and unlike the fine wines from the palace, it does not contain many medicinal herbs.

Logically speaking, the first sip should be filled with the spicy aroma of wine... Ye Xun stared at the lights in the distance absentmindedly...

Why does it feel a bit bitter this time?

The seventh day of the sixth lunar month is auspicious and suitable for getting married.

His Majesty's marriage was a major event celebrated by the whole country. The streets and alleys of Bianjing City were all covered with festive red silk, and brightly colored carpets were laid from the palace to the gate of the Nan family's house.

In the girl's boudoir, the bridesmaids and servants sent by the Ministry of Rites all frowned and held their breath, with their heads hung low, not daring to cast any unkind glances at the gorgeous girl in red lying on the bed.

On the day of her daughter's wedding, Nan's mother put on her most festive clothes. Looking at her daughter who was already dressed up, she was filled with relief and reluctance.

Her eyes were slightly red as she used her hands to carefully adjust her daughter's dress.

Today, the daughter she had raised with love and care since childhood is getting married.

The bridesmaid's call sounded, and even though Nan's mother was reluctant, she had to send her daughter out.

My eldest brother’s back is broad and steady, just like when he sneaked out of the house with me when we were children, and carried me back home on his back, he was steady and reliable.

After leaving the house, the phoenix sedan chair for welcoming the bride also landed at the door, and the monarch, who was also dressed in red robes, was waiting at the door.

Being personally welcomed by the Emperor was an honor that no previous empress had ever had. Nan Mu felt relieved and carried her sister on her back, step by step towards the man who would accompany her sister for the rest of her life.

Gu Qiao stared at the girl carried by her brother, and a deep joy filled his heart.

He took a few steps forward and carefully held the girl in his arms.

The girl's body stiffened slightly when she fell into the man's arms, but she quickly relaxed.

The body in his arms was as soft as a handful of fresh snow. Gu Qiao's eyes darkened slightly. He nodded to his brother-in-law who was staring at him hungrily, then carried the girl into the imperial sedan chair.

The girl was gently placed on the imperial sedan chair. The curtains hanging around her blocked the view of everyone else, including her.

Her father, mother, brother, sister-in-law, and her favorite little niece all disappeared before her eyes.

The girl's hands on the hem of her skirt clenched slightly, and her suppressed emotions began to fluctuate. The corners of her eyes turned red and her pupils sparkled.

The young man, filled with joy, felt a surge of pain in his heart. He knew that his queen was reluctant to leave her family. He comforted the girl in his arms and coaxed her softly:

"Don't be afraid."

"If you want to see them in the future, you can summon them to the palace, or you can leave the palace and return home on your own."

The girl's eyelashes fluttered, her eyes reddened as she looked at the monarch so close to her, hesitant: "...Can I leave the palace?"

Even though she didn't know much about the imperial palace, she still knew the rule that concubines were not allowed to leave the palace easily.

Gu Qiao contentedly embraced the person in his arms and said:

"Of course, you can do whatever you want."

The girl was startled for a moment, and with tearful eyes she looked at the man in front of her with a serious expression. The tension in her heart gradually subsided, and her hands that were tightly clutching her dress loosened slightly.

The Xuanwei led the way, the joyful music started playing, and the imperial sedan chair was set in motion. Behind it was the ten-mile red wedding dress prepared by the Nan family for the girl.

The Nan family members were guarding the gate of the mansion, watching the imperial sedan chair carrying the Nan family's most beloved daughter slowly depart. Even the steady Nan Mu couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.

At this time, all the officials had gathered in the palace, and colorful flags were fluttering.

A long gorgeous carpet was placed in the middle, with civil and military officials standing on both sides, holding their breath, waiting for the arrival of the emperor and empress.

The shouts of the palace eunuchs grew louder and louder from far away until the imperial sedan chair stopped in the palace.

The monarch immediately dismounted, personally helped his queen down from the sedan chair, and then held her hand.

The man in red robes was as handsome as the sun, and the temperature of his palms was as hot as fire, making the girl, who was already feeling uncomfortable, blush and her eyes watery.

"Let's go up together."

The handsome man had a rare look of high spirits on his face. He held the girl's hand and walked step by step towards the high seat in the palace.

Wherever the emperor and empress passed, all the ministers bowed their heads and lowered their brows to show their respect.

The floor-length red wedding gown, embroidered with phoenixes, flowers, and birds in gold thread, slowly moved across the carpet as its owner moved, gleaming in the sunlight. It was truly magnificent...

......It's also very dazzling.

The Prime Minister is the head of all officials and is ranked first among the civil officials. Xie Yu looked at the gorgeous robes slowly passing by in front of him, and a trace of surprise flashed across his calm face.

He had never seen her in red before.

I think it must be extremely beautiful.

He suddenly recalled the time when the two of them were trapped in the farmhouse by the rainstorm, and the longing and envy that appeared on the girl's face when she listened to him telling stories about various places.

From now on, I will be trapped in □□ forever.

Will she really be happy?

Perhaps it was a blessing from God, as the sky was clear and bright on the day of the emperor and empress's wedding. The bright sunshine shone through the clouds, casting a halo over the emperor and empress at the top, which made people feel dazzled.

With pleasant music playing in his ears, Ye Xun had a cold and handsome face as he followed the ministers to pay homage to the emperor and empress.

As a warrior, he had excellent eyesight and easily caught sight of the girl at the top, whose fingers were intertwined with his own, cherished.

His expression remained unchanged, but he felt something sour and bitter gradually filling up his heart.

Do you regret it?

Of course there is.

But he can't blame anyone.

Even though he knew that it was his mother who had resorted to trickery to cancel the marriage, he couldn't blame anyone.

Because he knew in his heart that all these consequences were caused by himself.

It was because he didn't care about his fiancée.

So he only has himself to blame for all this.

Ye Xun's eyes were gloomy, and he lowered his head completely, making a gesture of submission to the emperor and empress.

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