Chapter 50 Chapter 50 is the only genuine version...
The imperial physician was kneeling below, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
He went to Xie's house every day for the past four days. At the beginning, Gongzi Chen's pulse was very weak and intermittent, but he actually managed to survive the four days.
Although the meridians were still imbalanced between Yin and Yang, a trace of Yang energy was gradually rising.
If we say that three days ago, Gongzi Chen's pulse was like water in a pot, boiling with fire.
Now, after boiling to its peak, this pot of water has reached a particularly delicate balance.
The imperial physician was just saying this in a tactful and vague way when he suddenly said, "Your Majesty, the young master is now safe for at least three to five days."
The emperor said nothing.
This was not what he had imagined.
He asked in a calm voice, "What about three to five days later?"
"this……"
The imperial physician was hesitating and unable to answer.
Medical books record that a person with a boiling pulse will die in three or four days.
Now that we can see that Gongzi Chen is not going to die, we can’t blame him.
He quietly raised his eyes, gazing at the emperor's expression, and trying to gauge his thoughts, he said, "The eldest young master is still unconscious most of the time. When he does wake up, he can only hold on for an hour or two. While his life is not in danger for now, he hasn't shown any significant improvement."
"Perhaps, perhaps it's a reflection of the past."
The emperor casually picked up a memorial and slapped the imperial desk in a venting manner. Compared with this annoying matter, Chen Xu's raid on the office of a minister was nothing big at all.
After a while, he waved his hand and said, "You should stay with Chen'er. I'm really worried about Chen'er's illness."
"yes……"
This is a deadly job.
As the imperial physician respectfully left the imperial study and the door closed behind him, he could faintly hear the emperor say, "Hasn't the emperor issued an edict yet?"
Issue an order? What order? The imperial physician didn't dare to listen or think about it.
"yes."
Li Deshun hesitated for a moment before saying, "The eldest son was seriously ill at the time, and Your Majesty was overly anxious."
Is it really necessary to issue an imperial decree? If it is, then it cannot be perfunctory. However, the Zhenguogong Mansion and Xie Yingchen...
At that time, the girl from the Gu family and Xie Yingchen returned to Beijing together. He had asked them specifically. Xie Yingchen said that they encountered a rainstorm on the way and found a farm to stay for a while. He didn't expect it to be the Gu family's farm, and that's how he met Gu Zhizhuo.
He had also observed these days that Xie Yingchen and the Gu family were not too familiar with each other.
But, the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion...
He weighed the pros and cons in his mind and finally made a decision.
If Xie Yingchen doesn't die this time, if the Zhenguogong Mansion has any intention of rebellion, he will be easily doomed. This is not because I can't tolerate him...
"Li Deshun, have the cabinet draft an edict..."
At this point, he changed the subject and said, "Forget it, I will draft it myself. You go and convey the order..."
Half an hour later, Li Deshun came out of the imperial study with two imperial edicts.
Following the emperor's wishes, he went to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion first.
Ever since the death of the Duke of Zhenguo in battle, the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has never received an imperial edict again.
Gu Zhizhuo was happily preparing to go out when Nanny Zhu from the Dowager's place came running over in a hurry. She was afraid that she would be disliked, so she told Gu Zhizhuo about receiving the imperial edict while she was still in the corridor, and urged him to go to the main hall quickly.
The Taifu, the Second Madam and the Third Madam were all imperially appointed and needed to wear heavy makeup to receive the imperial decree.
Gu Zhizhuo could not be careless in her dress, so Qiongfang quickly called Xue Zhong and Chun Xin in, helped her change her clothes, and then pushed her in front of the dressing table, re-combed her hair into a complicated style, put on a head ornament, and covered her with jewels.
"Oh right. Qiongfang, go tell the Madam not to let Ji out."
Ji was the wife of the Duke, so when the imperial edict arrived, she should have been there to receive it.
Qiongfang gave the comb to Chunxin and hurried to Ronghe Hall.
When Gu Zhizhuo dressed up and appeared in the main hall, Gu Baibai was leading Gu Yiqun to greet Li Deshun who came to deliver the imperial edict. Li Deshun just said it was a good thing, and when he saw Gu Zhizhuo coming, his face was full of smiles, which made her confused.
The others arrived one after another, and Gu Liuliao also came, supporting the lady who was heavily made up.
The managers are busy but not chaotic.
The incense table was set up, and Li Deshun glanced at everyone in the hall and found that the Duke's wife was not there. Gu Baibai had just explained the reason to him, so Li Deshun did not ask any more questions and announced the imperial edict.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Gu Zhizhuo, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, Gu Taotao, is virtuous, gentle, polite, and not arrogant. I am very pleased to hear of her..."
This praise made Gu Zhizhuo feel uneasy. Sure enough, Li Deshun's next sentence was: "...I would like to thank Yingchen for granting me the marriage."
etc.
Gu Zhizhuo's pupils shrank and he was stunned on the spot.
No way, are you serious?!
All the things that happened at the flower show were fluttering in my mind and suddenly became very impressive.
That’s right.
The emperor did mention it.
She had only said one sentence when news came that the young master had vomited blood and fainted. Then, she forgot about it completely.
"Miss Gu? Miss Gu!"
Li Deshun announced the decree in front, but she didn't respond for a long time.
Not only her, but no one in the entire Gu family moved, as if they were stunned by this imperial decree. Li Deshun secretly wondered if Miss Gu hadn't told the elders after returning from the flower party.
He cleared his throat and urged with a smile, "Hurry up and accept the order."
Should I answer it? I can't refuse to answer it. Not answering it would be a blatant disobedience.
From her last life till now, she had never imagined that such a situation would arise one day. "Does the young master know?"
"Miss Gu?"
Seeing that she was still in a daze, Li Deshun thought that Gu Zhizhuo was afraid that Master Chen would not live long and was unwilling to accept the imperial edict.
That's right. Who would want to marry a dying person?
When he was ordered to leave the palace, the emperor had also instructed him to carefully observe Miss Gu's attitude towards this marriage. Alas, it was obvious that she was not happy.
However, no matter how unwilling she was, this was the emperor's wish and she had no right to refuse.
Li Deshun smiled amiably and wanted to give another reminder, but Madam Gu called out first, "Miss Zhuo." The imperial decree has been issued, so don't be stubborn.
Besides, didn't this girl always say she didn't want to marry the Third Prince? Now the Emperor has chosen someone else for her, and she's still not happy? Madam Gu winked at her, practically saying, "Let's fight again in a few days. Grandmother promises not to scold you." But the imperial edict still had to be accepted. Not accepting it would be disobeying the order, which was very serious.
Okay, okay, just answer it!
"Your servant accepts the order."
Gu Zhizhuo raised his hands high and took the imperial edict from Li Deshun.
"Miss Gu, please stand up." Li Deshun helped her up with both hands and smiled comfortingly, "Don't worry, the emperor said that he will not let you suffer any injustice."
Gu Zhizhuo curled his lips: "Yes."
Li Deshun felt pity for the eldest son, but he still said, "The emperor has promised the eldest son the title of prince, and you will be the princess in the future."
In a few years, the emperor would appoint a son from the royal family to be adopted to carry on the family line.
Why.
There will be no shortage of wealth and glory.
Maybe this is a good thing for Miss Gu.
Gu Zhizhuo had already adjusted his mood by now. Every word and action he spoke was extremely dignified, even the arc of his smile was perfect: "Your Highness, I understand your majesty's painstaking efforts."
Li Deshun not only came to deliver the imperial edict, but also brought a lot of rewards. It is not known whether it was to appease Gu Zhizhuo or to express his importance of this marriage.
Gu Zhizhuo accepted them one by one with a smile.
Before leaving, Li Deshun said again: "Madam, if the Duke's Mansion is free, please send someone to bring Miss Ji back."
He added with pure kindness, "The Emperor has promised the Third Prince that he will grant him a marriage."
If the decree of marriage is issued, it would be too shameful for the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to go and pick up the person.
The lady hurriedly said, "Thank you, Eunuch Li."
“No, no.”
Gu Baibai personally sent him out and asked why the emperor suddenly had this idea.
Prince Chen.
As the eldest grandson of the late emperor, his identity alone is quite troublesome, and he is also about to die.
After the incense table was cleared, Gu Baibai returned and asked, "The Emperor mentioned this marriage at the flower party. Why didn't you tell him about it when you came back?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Gu Zhizhuo.
Gu Zhizhuo was extremely obedient and said, "I forgot."
Gu Baibai looked at her without saying a word, and his usually gentle features now had a hint of sharpness.
Well, she knew that her third uncle wouldn't believe it!
I really forgot.
"Forgot? You really forgot." The old lady was furious. She finally saw that she was a little more reliable, but in the end, she was not reliable at all!
"Why don't you forget yourself in the palace? Such an important matter, and you didn't even mention it when you came back."
Gu Liaoliao also had a worried look on her face.
"Grandma," Gu Zhizhuo muttered, "You just said that after receiving the imperial decree, I can still make a fuss if I want to."
"You still say that!"
The lady had a fierce look on her face and patted her on the back.
"It hurts, it hurts."
Gu Zhizhuo shouted exaggeratedly.
The lady looked at her hand hesitantly. She hadn't hit him that hard, had she?
Gu Zhizhuo took the opportunity to hide behind Gu Liaoliao: "I really forgot. The emperor just said it casually at the flower party that day, and no one took it seriously. Later, Master Chen suddenly vomited blood and fell into a coma. The waterside pavilion was in chaos, and the emperor didn't mention it again."
“Really, really.”
Gu Zhiwei and Gu Zhinan glanced at each other, then ran over and took each of her hands.
"Big sister, we believe you."
Ah Man had short legs and was a step late, so he could only hold on to her skirt.
"Believe... Ah Man, believe."
"So good."
Gu Zhizhuo touched the top of his head without missing a single one, then spread his hands and said, "I don't know what the emperor is thinking. It's incomprehensible."
"Zhuo girl," the old lady corrected her, "that's what they call a king's heart being unpredictable. Also, if it weren't for you being so foolish, how could a marriage that was supposed to be arranged be changed so suddenly?"
She grew increasingly angry as she spoke, so Gu Liaoliao quickly grabbed her and coaxed her, "Mother, our Yaoyao has been pampered since she was little, so naturally, her things must be unique. The Third Prince is fickle and can't be faithful, so what's the point of having him? If he's gone, then he's gone."
"You still say that! You still say that!"
The lady slapped her on the back, furious: "It's all because of you who spoiled her."
"Okay, okay, Mom, don't worry about it. Tomorrow I'm going to take Ah Man to Taiqing Temple to ask for a peace amulet. Do you want to come?"
Madam Gu's attention was suddenly diverted.
This kind of headache-inducing thing is too troublesome, so she'd better not bother with it.
"...Mr. Chen, hey, Bai'er, go and find out if this Mr. Chen is really dying of illness. If he is, can he still remarry? Even if he does, it would be fine. I can't let my maid stay with him forever."
"Yes, mother."
Gu Baibai responded gently, and said to Gu Zhizhuo with a slightly faded smile: "Push me out."
Gu Zhizhuo agreed obediently and pushed the wheelchair out of the main hall.
The wheels rolled on the ground, making a creaking sound. Neither of them spoke first. Gu Zhizhuo pushed him to a water-viewing pavilion, and Gu Baibai said, "Go ahead."
Gu Zhizhuo said honestly, "I really forgot."
Gu Baibai frowned and placed his hands on the armrests of the wheelchair.
"Absolutely true."
Gu Zhizhuo swore, "It's been four days since the flower show ended, and there hasn't been even a single rumor. Not only me, but everyone else thought it was just something the emperor said casually."
Gu Baibai thought without hesitation: "There are no rumors outside because Gongzi Chen vomited blood and is unconscious. Anyone with a bit of common sense would not spread what happened that day."
Well, could Third Uncle not be so sensitive?
Gu Zhizhuo half-knelt down, adjusting the blanket on his knees, and said with a slight movement of his lips, "Young Master Chen's illness is not life-threatening. I gave him a medicine that caused him to vomit blood and pass out in a short period of time. The Emperor had no choice but to allow him to leave the palace to avoid the candlelight and the sound of the axe."
She told everything.
Gu Baibai's pupils gradually shrank: "You and Gongzi Chen?!"
For a moment, Gu Zhizhuo always felt that the way he looked at him was strange. Was it an illusion?
His voice grew colder: "Did you really ask for this marriage?"
How could Third Uncle easily skip so many more crucial questions and only ask this?
It would be nice to ask her if she plans to cooperate with Xie Yingchen.
"I..." Gu Zhizhuo wanted to say no, but he didn't know how to explain it, so he hesitated for a moment.
Gu Baibai's heart sank.
The deposed crown prince was handsome, so Xie Yingchen should be no less handsome. My niece had always loved beautiful things. She wanted beautiful clothes, beautiful pearls, and even a shiny horse whip. Could she be fooled by Xie Yingchen's appearance?
Gu Baibai pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Xie Yingchen is very handsome?"
Gu Zhizhuo's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "It looks great!"
Gu Baibai: “…”
Gu Zhizhuo:!
No, Third Uncle, why don’t you just listen to my quibbles, no, explanations?
"hand."
Gu Zhizhuo obediently stretched out his hands, palms facing upwards. Gu Baibai clapped his hands several times, angrily saying, "Xie Jing is not a good match, and Xie Yingchen is even less likely to be an easy match."
"The eldest grandson of the late emperor, the crown prince who has been proclaimed by the emperor to the world! With such an identity and having been in Liang for six years, he is still alive today. He must be cunning, scheming, and resourceful."
"Why are you just focusing on whether he looks good or not?"
Gu Baibai, who usually has a good temper, was almost laughing out of anger.
How could she? He was the one who asked! Gu Zhizhuo blew on his red palm and said in a perfunctory manner, "Third Uncle, actually..."
She wanted to tell me her plan.
She told her third uncle that she wanted to find a way out for the Gu family.
Putting aside other things, as long as Xie Yingchen can survive, it will definitely be a good thing for the Gu family. It will make the emperor cautious and buy more time for the Gu family.
That's right. Before he could even utter a single word, Gu Baibai raised his hand and said, "Let me think about it..."
When the emperor first arranged for his niece to marry Xie Jing, he was not in the capital. Although he was angry, he had no choice but to endure it since his niece was unwilling to cancel the engagement. After finally returning to the capital, his niece finally came to her senses. As a result, he was caught off guard and another man came up!
This one is so pretty that my little niece is obsessed with it. So angry!
Gu Zhizhuo looked innocent.
Gu Baibai glared at her and sent someone to call Zheng Qi over.
After receiving the imperial edict, Gu Baibai asked Zheng Qi to send someone to investigate.
Zheng Qi had just returned and said, "Third Master, after Eunuch Li left our house, he went to Chonglou Lane..."
Now the house where Xie Yingchen lived didn’t even have a gate. Zheng Qi hesitated for a moment and still called it Xie Mansion.
"Eunuch Li went to the Xie Mansion to convey the imperial edict."
"In addition to granting the marriage, the Emperor also granted Gongzi Chen the title of Prince, Chen. The Ministry of Rites is already preparing for the enthronement ceremony."
"I've even consulted a familiar imperial physician. Young Master Chen's condition is very critical, his pulse is about to stop, and he only has three to five days left."
Zheng Qi was really anxious.
As long as the engagement is not with a royal family, even if the brother-in-law dies, the eldest daughter can still pack up and leave, and come back to be a pampered aunt.
But this marriage was arranged for the royal family, which meant that even if the brother-in-law died before the girl got married, the girl still had to marry.
How could a good girl from their family marry a dying man!
After hearing the "truth" about the disease from Gu Zhizhuo, Gu Baibai was not too worried about whether Xie Yingchen would survive.
Zheng Qi was filled with indignation and said, "Third Master, you don't know that the Ministry of Rites is not only preparing for the enthronement ceremony, but also the funeral! It's absolutely abhorrent. They just granted our daughter a marriage, and they're already preparing for the funeral."
The emperor is a piece of shit!
How could anyone tolerate that he used his daughter's marriage as a bargaining chip and made one promise after another?
Seeing that Gu Zhizhuo remained silent for a long time, Zheng Qi thought she was angry and confused, so he reminded her again: "Third Master, Miss, the Ministry of Rites is preparing for the funeral! A funeral regulated by the prince."
As a servant, he shouldn't have spoken at this time, but he couldn't help but said, "Third Master, think of a solution quickly."
Gu Baibai looked at Gu Zhizhuo silently, wanting to say: What can I do? Your daughter likes the guy's face and is willing to do it.
Gu Zhizhuo: “…”
Gu Baibai slowly stroked his jade finger and ordered, "Keep a close eye on everyone you need to watch. Call Ruxiao to the front yard. I'll see him later."
"yes."
Zheng Qi cupped his hands, but couldn't help asking, "You really won't interfere?"
Gu Baibai shook his head slightly: "Not for now."
Zheng Qi obeyed the order and left. Gu Baibai then looked at Gu Zhizhuo again and said with a stern face, "I have to see the man first."
If you want to kidnap Yaoyao just by relying on your face, even the outdated prince can’t do it!
"Third uncle."
Gu Zhizhuo grabbed his sleeve and finally spoke out in one breath, "Actually, for the Gu family, Gongzi Chen is also the best choice."
Gu Baibai nodded slightly: "I understand."
But whether it is for the Gu family or for Yaoyao, he has to meet her.
"Push me to the study."
"oh."
Gu Zhizhuo talked to him a lot along the way. Gu Baibai changed his usual habit of staying in the courtyard and not leaving the house. He met many people in the study for two consecutive days. Even when Gu Zhizhuo was staying in the house, all kinds of news came into his ears.
It's nothing more than how much favor the emperor has for Prince Chen.
First, the marriage was granted, then the title was granted, and then several imperial edicts were issued in succession, rewarding him with a thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, and many precious items. Finally, the Ministry of Rites also sent the private treasury of the deposed crown prince and the crown princess's dowry to the Xie Mansion.
After the Crown Princess committed suicide along with the Crown Prince, all her dowry was collected and stored in the inner treasury.
These were the conditions that the emperor had promised before Xie Yingchen left the palace, and they were fulfilled one by one.
These things filled hundreds of carts and were escorted to Xie's house by the imperial guards. They attracted many people to watch. Everyone praised the emperor for his kindness and for treating the son of the deposed prince as his own.
By the time all the necessary gifts had been delivered, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Clan Affairs had even decided on the location of the mausoleum.
The Ministry of Rites submitted a memorial, suggesting that since the marriage had already been granted, shouldn't they urge the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to complete the marriage as soon as possible while Xie Yingchen was still alive? Of course, the memorial was much more tactful.
Although the memorial was submitted, the Minister of Rites also felt that he was a piece of shit. He was even sure that if the emperor really agreed, the Duke of Zhenguo would definitely put him in a sack and beat him.
The Ministry of Rites was responsible for this, and this sudden imperial decree granting marriage caused quite a stir in the court. People kept coming to the palace to ask for an audience, and memorials flew to the emperor's desk.
The emperor just said it was a good omen.
It is said that Gu Zhizhuo's horoscope is extremely prosperous and he can turn misfortune into good fortune.
The atmosphere in the capital suddenly changed, and everyone was discussing this matter after dinner.
It had only been six years since the deposed crown prince committed suicide, and the people still had a deep impression of him. On the way to Xie's house, Gu Zhizhuo heard a lot of discussions.
Some people even talked about the grand occasion when the late emperor announced to heaven and earth that he would establish a crown prince.
"I don't know if it will be a good omen."
"I heard that Miss Gu's horoscope can ward off disasters and bring good fortune."
How did it become a wedding for the sake of good fortune? This had happened so quickly, it was hard to believe that no one was guiding her. Gu Zhizhuo turned into Chonglou Lane and, under the watchful eyes of several Jinyiwei, brought Qingmei into the Xie Mansion.
She went to the main courtyard where Xie Yingchen now lived with familiarity.
As soon as I stepped into the yard through the hanging flower gate, I saw two people kneeling in the middle of the yard.
He stood straight and not even a strand of hair was out of place.
One of them had half of his body tilted to one side, and only half of his hair crown was still hanging on his hair.
Hearing footsteps, they both turned around.
"What's wrong with you?"
Gu Zhizhuo walked over, looked at Huai Jingzhi, then at Qin Chen, and clasped his arms.
"Miss Gu." Qin Chen blinked, "You have also received the imperial decree granting your marriage, right?"
He said pitifully, "Please ask the young master for mercy on my behalf."
He wanted to cry.
He knew that Lao Huai would definitely be punished for concealing the emperor's promise of marriage at the flower show.
But he forgot that he was an accomplice and could not escape.
Woo woo woo.
"I see!"
Gu Zhizhuo clicked his tongue and said, "Did you make the Master angry?"
As she spoke, she became more interested: "Tell me quickly, I will think about it again and ask for mercy."
"They are all old..."
Before Qin Chen could finish his words, Huai Jingzhi grabbed his neck with his elbow and pulled him back.
If the young master knew in advance that the emperor intended to grant the marriage, he would definitely find a way to stop it. The young master did not want to put Miss Gu in the same precarious situation as him, but this marriage would only benefit the young master and not harm him.
As long as the marriage can be successful, he will accept being beaten with a few sticks!
"I, I, I." Qin Chen flapped his hands, "He doesn't ask for mercy, but I do! The young master listens to you the most..."
"What a mess!"
Gu Zhizhuo's heartbeat suddenly quickened and his earlobes felt slightly hot.
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