Chapter 861 Extra 2
It is said that back then, Auntie San couldn't give birth to a son and couldn't hold her head up in the village. She sought medical help everywhere and finally got pregnant.
After becoming pregnant, she prayed to Buddha every day. Fortunately, her hard work paid off, and she finally gave birth to a son, Zhao Mingxuan.
Auntie San also said that when she was pregnant with this boy, she dreamed of the God of Literature every day, so she believed that her son was the reincarnation of the God of Literature. In order to make her son become the God of Literature, Auntie San forced Zhao Mingxuan to study hard day and night from the age of three.
It's a pity that this kid isn't very bright. He only mastered the Three Hundred Classics at the age of six. Expecting him to become a literary genius is not as good as expecting me to.
He studied hard for so many years, and it finally paid off. Now he's a student of the first level of the imperial examinations, and an eighteen-year-old student isn't really shameful.
In addition to reading, he likes to write articles the most. However, they are not serious articles like parallel prose and policy essays, but legends and miscellaneous talks.
He gave himself a nickname, called Mingliu Jushi, and became famous throughout the whole Yun Province for writing a book called "The Road to Advancement of the Lady of the State". Major booksellers came to him for cooperation. Now the second volume has been published, and there are third, fourth, fifth and sixth volumes to come... With this book, this guy made a fortune.
"Alright, Zhuzhu, don't stand here anymore." Great-Grandma let go of my hand. "It's almost dawn. Go inside and get ready. You'll be leaving soon."
I shook my head: "Grandma said she'll be home before 7 AM. I'll wait for Grandma to come back before I go out."
For the past ten years or so, my grandmother has spent at least half the year traveling. I have also gone on a few trips with her, visiting the northernmost grasslands, the southernmost islands, and the western deserts. When you are traveling, you feel very fulfilled. If I weren't getting married, I would have gone on a trip with my grandmother this year.
As dawn broke, more and more guests filled the courtyard.
I sat in front of the mirror, resting my chin on my hand, and let out a soft sigh.
My third and fourth uncles said they would come back for my wedding, but they haven't written a single letter yet. It seems they're going to stand me up.
Just as I was feeling worried, a commotion suddenly arose at the entrance of the courtyard.
Excited voices could be heard from many people.
"A boat is coming to the dock! Is it Grandma from the mountains coming back?"
"This boat is too extravagant. Aunt Dashan doesn't seem like the type to show off."
"There are a lot of people standing on the bow of the boat. Some of them look familiar. Aren't those Cheng Jia and Cheng Yi? That's where Aunt Dashan is back!"
"Who are those two men next to Aunt Dashan? They look familiar!"
"It looks like San Niu and Si Dan. One of these kids is a general in the capital, and the other is a high-ranking official. They haven't been back for so many years, I almost didn't recognize them!"
"..."
How could I bear it when I heard these voices?
Lifting up her skirt and supporting her great-grandfather and great-grandmother, the whole family ran towards the pier.
The big ship stopped at the dock of Dahezhou. I saw grandma and the people around her, who turned out to be the current emperor and empress.
I have been to the capital countless times and have naturally met the Emperor and Empress. I have always known that these two wanted to visit Dahe Prefecture, but the palace has been under construction for so many years and the Emperor and Empress have never had the chance to come. As a result, it benefited that Prince Qin... I never expected that on my wedding day, the Emperor and Empress would actually come to drink the wedding wine with my grandmother!
"What are you daydreaming about, girl?" The King of Qin tapped my head with his fan. "Don't you recognize me?"
I snapped out of my daze and quickly bowed: "Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor, Greetings to Her Majesty the Empress, Greetings to the Prince..."
My greeting caused a stir among the villagers who were watching.
They only knew the King of Qin, but had never seen the Emperor or Empress, and were so frightened that they all knelt down in a flash.
"Rise, all of you," the Emperor said kindly. "I'm just here to attend a wedding banquet. It would be unpleasant if you all act too formally."
My grandmother smiled and said, "Everyone, stop kneeling, get up."
As soon as grandma spoke, it was more effective than an imperial decree, and the elders and villagers immediately stood up.
"Grandma..." I threw myself into Grandma's arms and said in a deliberately coquettish tone, "I thought you weren't coming back."
"My precious granddaughter is getting married, how could I not come back?"
Grandma patted my back, which made me feel very safe.
In this world, the person I rely on the most is my grandma. Nestled in her arms, it feels like I have the whole world.
I nestled in Grandma's arms and saw many familiar faces standing behind me, which made me excited.
"Third Uncle! Third Aunt!"
"Fourth Uncle! Fourth Aunt!"
"Uncle! Auntie!"
"Uncle Zheng! Aunt Lin!"
"Aunt Donghua! Uncle!"
"Uncle He! Aunt He!"
"..."
I thought I wouldn't see these family members again after having my wedding in Rio Grande do Sul, but to my surprise, they all came back.
I am so happy, especially happy. It feels like the happiest day I have ever had.
However, Grandma urged me to get ready, so I reluctantly went back to the courtyard to dress up.
I had the maids open the courtyard gate, and I could see Grandma, the Emperor, and the Empress sitting together drinking tea. I listened to their conversation with great interest.
"This Dahezhou is truly extraordinary," the emperor said after taking a sip of tea. "From Dahe Village to Dahe Town, and then to Dahezhou, it's becoming increasingly prosperous, rivaling even Yangzhou City."
Grandma smiled and replied, "It's because the imperial court values the development of Dahe Prefecture that the lives of the people here are getting better and better."
"It's not just Dahe Prefecture, the lives of the people throughout the entire Dayu Kingdom are much better now." The Empress sighed with emotion. "After the Western Rong Kingdom was defeated more than ten years ago, it never dared to invade again. The entire Dayu Kingdom was united as one, which made the whole country better and better. Wanwan, you are a hero of our Dayu Kingdom."
"Sister Yan, you flatter me too much." Grandma looked embarrassed. "It is an honor for the Zhao family that the Emperor and Sister Yan could attend my eldest granddaughter's wedding banquet. I don't know how to thank them enough."
"If you can agree to the Emperor bestowing the title of Princess upon your eldest granddaughter, consider it a way of thanking us," the Empress said sternly. "Your title of Lady Zhenguo should have been passed down to your descendants, but you refused to allow them to enjoy it. Fine, then the Emperor and I discussed giving your granddaughter a title, but you kept refusing. You, you, I really don't know what to say about you."
Seeing Grandma sigh, I sighed too.
When I went to the capital before, the Empress summoned me many times and repeatedly tried to give me the status of a princess.
But I knew Grandma's concerns, so every time, I firmly refused.
Today, our Zhao family is a newly emerging prominent family in the Great Yu Dynasty, with many members serving as officials in the court, the highest reaching the rank of first grade.
In addition, my grandmother is the headmistress of the girls' school, a teacher at Xiao Qin University, and the founder of Dahe Academy... Although my grandmother does not specialize in teaching, she can be said to have countless students who have entered the court and become members of the Zhao family... Our family is already very powerful, and if we accept any more rewards, it will bring unnecessary trouble.
Besides, I don't want to be a princess. Without a title, I'm free and carefree.
Before I could hear enough of grandma's talk, I heard the sound of gongs and drums outside the yard, and my younger brothers and sisters who were surrounding me all ran out.
"Brother-in-law is here to pick up the bride!"
"Hurry, hurry, block the door! They have to answer questions before they'll let us take our eldest sister away!"
"Brother-in-law, do you dare to take it?"
I wanted to watch the excitement, but my mother forcibly covered my head with a red veil, so I couldn't see anything.
After the door-blocking ended, I was finally led out of my room and knelt in the hall to say goodbye to my parents and family.
Others might cry when they get married and part from their parents and family, but I couldn't squeeze out a tear because Lin Ye lived just steps away from my house.
Since it was so close, I didn't want to ride in a sedan chair, so I had Lin Ye carry me inside.
Lin Ye looked weak, but he was surprisingly strong. He carried me on his back and walked step by step toward the Lin family's courtyard.
I whispered in his ear, "Am I heavy?"
Lin Ye didn't know how to coax me at all, and answered dryly, "Heavy."
I got angry immediately: "How dare you look down on me?"
"I mean—" He turned around and looked at me, "You are my whole world, of course it's important."
It felt like fireworks were exploding before my eyes, and I instantly felt happy.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and huffed, "Then you can't let the whole world down!"
The moment I entered the Lin family's gate, I turned around, and a corner of my red veil fluttered open. I saw that the Zhao family's gate was full of people, all watching me go to marry into the Lin family.
Grandma stood at the front, wearing a light purple dress embroidered with small jasmine flowers. The vibrant purple and the elegant jasmine flowers complemented each other perfectly, making Grandma appear exceptionally graceful.
Through the image of my 53-year-old grandmother, I could almost see the young woman in her thirties from many years ago.
Grandma has made countless contributions to the country of Dayu throughout her life. I don’t have her intelligence and talent, nor do I have the same ambitions as her. I just want to use my medical skills to save those patients in dire straits, and that’s enough.
If possible, I would like to exchange my twenty years of life for grandma's eternal health and longevity.
—The End—
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