Chapter 136 A Great Joy
The next morning, before the morning light had fully illuminated the courtyard of Chengqian Palace, Lu Zhaoxing, as usual, brought a basket of small food boxes to pay his respects to his sister.
Since Lu Zhaoxue became pregnant, Lu Zhaoxing has loved to make lotus root starch and osmanthus sugar cakes for her sister, which is also Lu Zhaoxue's favorite snack.
Lu Zhaoxing wore a pale yellow ruqun embroidered with osmanthus flowers, the hem of which fluttered gently.
Her eyes and brows were now brimming with the vibrant energy of a young girl. As soon as she stepped into the palace, she called out with a smile, "Sister, I made your favorite lotus root starch and osmanthus sugar cake. It's super delicious!"
Lu Zhaoxue sat on the chaise lounge by the window. When she saw Lu Zhaoxing enter, a gentle smile instantly appeared in her eyes, and she beckoned her to come forward.
"Zhaoxing, come sit here with your sister."
Lu Zhaoxing walked quickly to the bedside, placed the food box on the table, and was about to open it when he met Lu Zhaoxue's smiling eyes.
A question suddenly arose in Lu Zhaoxing's mind: "Sister, you seem unusually happy today, is something good happening?"
Lu Zhaoxue held her sister's hand and said softly, "There is indeed some great news to tell you."
She paused, looking at the curiosity in her sister's eyes, and then slowly said, "Yesterday I petitioned His Majesty to grant you and Shen Minghe a marriage, and His Majesty has already agreed."
"Once the Imperial Household Department has chosen a date, they will come to issue an imperial decree, bestowing upon you the title of Princess Chang Le and granting you a princess's residence, so that you and Shen Minghe can have a grand and glorious marriage."
With a "boom," Lu Zhaoxing felt his mind go completely blank.
Her cheeks instantly flushed a burning crimson, spreading from her ears to her neck, and even her earlobes were almost dripping red.
Lu Zhaoxing suddenly lowered her head, her fingertips tightly gripping the hem of her skirt, her heart pounding like a drum, almost leaping out of her chest.
Memories of her time with Shen Minghe flooded back to her.
Her gentle smile as she and Shen Minghe admired the flowers side by side in the Imperial Garden, their tacit understanding as they discussed poetry and painting in the palace, and the shyness and joy hidden in her eyes...
At this moment, all of this transformed into a heart full of joy, almost overflowing from my heart.
It took Lu Zhaoxing a long time to recover. When she looked up, her eyes were filled with glistening tears, and she was filled with unbelievable joy.
Her voice trembled slightly: "Sister... are you... are you telling the truth?"
Seeing her like this, Lu Zhaoxue couldn't help but chuckle and gently patted the top of her head.
"Of course it's true. His Majesty personally promised yesterday. He also said that if you miss your sister after you get married, you can come to the palace at any time."
Lu Zhaoxing felt a lump in her throat and her eyes reddened slightly, but she couldn't help but smile, her eyes crinkling into crescents.
At this moment, the starlight in her eyes shone brighter than ever before.
"Sister, thank you, thank you for planning so much for me."
She hadn't forgotten those days, but the person was gone, and the living had to look forward. Only if she and her sister were doing well could her parents rest in peace.
[Just between you and me, Mr. and Mrs. Lu didn't die; they'll have a happy ending!]
Lu Zhaoxing had never dared to hope for such a perfect ending. Now, not only could she stay by her sister's side, but she could also marry the person she loved. This joy was enough to dispel all the past hardships.
Just then, a palace servant's respectful voice came from outside the hall: "Your Majesty, His Majesty's decree has arrived."
So fast?! The efficiency of the Imperial Household Department is simply too fast.
Lu Zhaoxue pondered in secret, then pulled Lu Zhaoxing to her feet. They saw the imperial eunuch carrying a bright yellow imperial edict enter the hall and loudly proclaim its contents, every word exuding the emperor's favor.
Lu Zhaoxing knelt on the ground, listening to the contents of the imperial edict regarding the bestowed marriage. She gently raised the corners of her lips, her joy barely concealed.
After the imperial edict was read aloud, Lu Zhaoxing took it and touched the cool brocade, but his heart was burning with passion.
Lu Zhaoxing raised his head and looked at the bright morning light outside the window, his smile becoming even more genuine.
From now on, she will no longer be alone and helpless. With her sister by her side and a good man by her side, she will have a peaceful and prosperous life ahead.
At the same time, in the study of the Shen family mansion, sunlight streamed through the window lattice and fell on the floor, casting dappled light and shadow.
Shen Minghe was currently engrossed in reviewing case files at his desk. He had handsome features and a focused and serious expression.
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