Lu Zhaofeng's marriage was not to the eldest daughter of a high-ranking official, but rather...
Suddenly, a voice came from outside the door announcing something.
"Imperial edict has arrived!"
Imperial edict!?
The General and Consort Shu exchanged a glance.
Consort Shu's brow twitched, a vague sense of foreboding creeping into her heart.
Everyone hurriedly got up and knelt on the ground.
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees..."
"Princess Chang'an is intelligent and quick-witted, and she is always by the Empress Dowager's side. The Empress Dowager and I love her very much. Now the princess is of marriageable age."
I have heard that the second son of the General is of noble character and handsome appearance, and is unmarried. His marriage to the princess is a match made in heaven, and I am delighted.
To ensure the happiness of this beautiful bride, Princess Chang'an will be married to Lu Zhaofeng, the second son of the Grand General. All the ceremonies will be discussed and arranged by the Minister of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory. This proclamation is hereby issued to all within and outside the country so that all may be informed.
So be it.
Lu Zhaofeng's eyes flickered, and his face visibly paled.
The imperial edict was read a while ago.
The general suddenly came to his senses: "Your Majesty, I accept the decree and thank you! Long live the Emperor!"
"Congratulations, General!" The eunuch who came to read the imperial edict stepped forward and greeted him, "Congratulations, Prince Consort!"
Lu Zhaofeng's face was grim, but he forced a smile: "Thank you for making this trip, Father-in-law."
The general calmly slipped a bag of silver coins to the eunuch.
The eunuch weighed the matter in his hand, a wide smile spreading across his lips: "This servant must return to report to the Emperor, so I will not stay any longer."
"I'll escort you out, Father-in-law." The general raised his hand and gestured for you to enter.
The father-in-law bowed slightly: "General, you are too kind."
The imperial censor who came to propose marriage felt as if he had been slapped hard across the face, his cheeks burning with pain.
The Lu family members had no appetite and forced themselves to stay awake until the guests left.
Consort Shu turned pale with anger: "I've only been away from the palace for half a day, and someone can't hold back anymore."
The general's face was grim: "The Emperor's thoughts are hard to fathom. This sudden bestowal of marriage is truly baffling."
"If it's sudden, it's more like premeditated. This must be related to that person in Yikun Palace." Consort Shu gritted her teeth in hatred.
Lu Zhaofeng has indeed reached the age for marriage.
It's understandable that the Emperor would bestow a marriage upon someone if the Empress Dowager was interested.
However, there were no prior signs.
Moreover, the one who was betrothed was Princess Chang'an.
You know, if it weren't for Princess Chang'an, her elder brother wouldn't have turned out that way.
How can anyone accept this?
"I will not agree!" Lu Zhaofeng said through gritted teeth, enunciating each word clearly.
"Disagree?" The general slammed his hand on the table. "Are you going to defy the imperial decree?"
You need to know.
Disobeying an imperial edict is a capital offense punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family.
Lu Zhaofeng grunted, "Do you expect me to live a life of mutual respect and harmony with the person who harmed my brother so badly? I can't do that!"
"Father, Mother, Brother, please calm down. Allow me to return to the palace tomorrow and see what's going on." Consort Shu frowned and sighed deeply in her heart.
She knew in her heart that this was a fact that could not be changed.
That was all she could say, giving her family time to accept it.
She is now even more worried that Lu Zhaofeng might do something foolish in a moment of impulse.
Emperor Wu of Yuan had just ascended the throne.
Spring and Autumn Family Feast.
Emperor Wu of Yuan hosted a banquet for his officials and their families.
The Grand General was a founding hero with outstanding military achievements. He played a crucial role in Emperor Wu of Yuan's conquest of the Yuan Dynasty.
That day.
The general entered the palace with his wife and three children.
The banquet was only halfway through...
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