Chapter 493 Return to
the Court The courtyard was silent for a while, and Zhufeng and others did not dare to say a word.
Only Yu Ziyou, who did not understand, called out and urged.
Yu Zheng looked down at Zhuo Teng, and asked in a deep voice: "Are you in love with Shuanghua?"
"Yes." Zhuo Teng admitted it with a stiff face.
The words have been spoken, and it is difficult to take them back. No matter what the result is, we must try our best.
In the past few months, Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu were not in the mansion, Tan Yu was pregnant, and Chu Yu went to the palace again, leaving Zhuo Teng and Shuanghua to guard the palace.
After a while, the two gradually became familiar with each other and fell in love with each other.
Because of Shuanghua's special background and identity, they did not dare to make it clear, and there was always a layer of window paper between the two.
Zhuo Teng, who was wary, suddenly felt a surge of courage after learning about Zhu Feng and Leng Xing from Shuang Hua.
Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu were both open-minded people. Perhaps if he told them boldly and asked for their permission sincerely, they would agree.
Zhuo Teng was nearly thirty years old and should have married and had children. He had finally met the person of his dreams. If he missed the chance because of cowardice, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
Especially since he could see Shuang Hua every day in the palace, he was suffering all the time and would never have peace in his life.
Shuang Hua did not expect Zhuo Teng to be so bold. He said it directly without any warning, which frightened her and her face turned pale.
She was the bed-warming concubine given to Yu Zheng by Concubine Yu Gui. Whether Yu Zheng wanted her or not, she could not marry anyone else.
Although Yu Zheng once said that he would let her get married, the palace rules are there and cannot be crossed. If she marries someone else, it would be a slap in Yu Zheng's face.
Shuang Hua knelt hurriedly, wanting to plead for Zhuo Teng.
"Are you interested in Zhuo Teng?" Yu Zheng asked first.
Shuang Hua's heart tightened when she heard that, and she opened her mouth carefully while pinching her hands.
"You only have one chance, think it through." Yu Zheng interrupted.
Shuang Hua choked and swallowed the words that were on her lips.
One chance, one chance... Is the prince reminding her?
Shuang Hua was torn between her conscience and her heart, and her nervous heart was beating violently.
"Ah, ah!" Yu Ziyu was getting impatient and was throbbing in Jiang Shu's arms.
Yu Zheng reached out and hugged Yu Ziyou, patted her on the butt and said, "Don't bother your mother, I'll leave right away."
Yu Ziyou, who was beaten, pouted and looked at Jiang Shu, as if he was about to cry.
Jiang Shu comforted her softly and took a piece of cake for Yu Ziyou.
You can't eat cakes that need to be chewed, but you can eat some cakes that melt in your mouth.
Yu Ziyou got the cake, stopped crying and making trouble, and ate it with a smacking sound.
Shuanghua looked up, looked at the happy family of three, and finally made up her mind.
"I like Zhuo Teng, and I ask the prince and princess to help me." Shuanghua said, and kowtowed to the ground.
Life is only a few short decades, and she also wants to marry a good man, have children, and enjoy the happiness of ordinary people.
Zhuo Teng, who was standing by, felt relieved after hearing this, and followed Shuang Hua in bowing his head.
Zhu Feng and the others looked at Yu Zheng in silence, and they were worried for the two of them.
"In that case, let's do it together."
Yu Zheng said, and walked past them with Yu Ziyou in his arms.
Zhuo Teng and Shuang Hua were stunned and didn't react for a while.
"Get up, the prince has agreed." Jiang Shu spoke slowly.
"Thank you, prince, thank you, princess." Zhuo Teng and Shuang Hua were overjoyed and hurriedly thanked them.
They didn't expect that Yu Zheng would agree so easily. They
thought that Yu Zheng would be angry and reprimand and punish them, and Jiang Shu had to plead for him before Yu Zheng would let them off.
"Holding two wedding banquets together is a big deal, do it well." Jiang Shu reminded Zhuo Teng.
"Yes." Zhuo Teng replied respectfully.
The matter was resolved satisfactorily. Jiang Shu looked up at Yu Zheng who was about to step out of the yard and quickly chased after him.
The back garden was empty and quiet, with only the family of three.
Yu Ziyou looked up at the birds on the tree, and Jiang Shu spoke softly to Yu Zheng.
"Husband, do you really not mind?" Jiang Shu looked at Yu Zheng's expression.
Men all value their face, and if the matter between Zhuo Teng and Shuang Hua spread out, it would definitely cause discussion.
Yu Zheng glanced at her and asked back, "What do you mind?"
He never regarded Shuang Hua as his concubine, so why would he mind?
Yu Zheng looked calm, which made Jiang Shu feel guilty. Her almond eyes flickered as she said, "My husband is very generous. I am narrow-minded."
Yu Zheng chuckled and said, "It is my fault that Shu'er has such thoughts. I don't practice enough, which makes Shu'er misunderstand me. I will be honest with Shu'er at night and explain it well. I will let Shu'er understand me thoroughly."
Jiang Shu blushed and said shyly, "Ziyou is here."
"Okay, let's talk about it tonight." Yu Zheng followed his advice.
Jiang Shu blushed even more after hearing this.
Even though they are an old couple, such words are shameful.
But Yu Zheng said it frankly, as if it was something serious, but she would misunderstand it.
The sun had set, and the sky was filled with red clouds, which was almost the same color as the color on Jiang Shu's face, which made Yu Zheng's lips curl up.
The quiet palace became lively because of the two upcoming wedding banquets, and Shangjing was also bustling because of the full-moon banquet at the princess's mansion.
Zhou Boxu and Yu Lan sent out invitations to invite all officials and nobles to celebrate together.
On April 12, the weather was fine, and the princess's mansion was crowded with guests.
As the largest banquet in the capital in half a year, the full-moon banquet at the princess's mansion almost caused a sensation in the city.
The noble families who received the invitations entered the mansion to attend the banquet, and the common people lined up outside the princess's mansion to receive the wedding eggs, all wanting to share in the joy.
A full-moon banquet livened up the entire Shangjing city.
A few days after the banquet, the people were still talking about it with relish.
It was not until Yu Cheng returned to the court that everyone's attention shifted to him.
"Your Highness, welcome back victoriously." In the morning court, all the officials shouted in unison.
The emperor was also surprised that Yu Cheng could win such a beautiful victory, and he admired him.
Although the generals and soldiers suffered heavy casualties, the fact that he completely wiped out the Mobei army and signed a friendly alliance with Getu was beyond his expectations.
After listening to Yu Cheng's war report, the emperor and all the officials looked solemn.
"I understand, you have done a good job." The emperor sighed and praised.
Yu Cheng said in a serious tone: "I dare not take credit for it. The credit belongs to the soldiers who fought bravely, especially the wife of Marquis Jing'an. She is as brave as any man and deserves respect."
The emperor nodded and looked at Shen Changze and said: "The wife of Marquis Jing'an died for the country, which is admirable. Marquis Jing'an was seriously injured and disabled, which is also lamentable. When the merits are determined, they will all be rewarded."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shen Changze knelt down to thank him.
After more than a month of recuperation, Shen Changze has improved a lot. Although he is still a little weak, he can barely attend the morning court.
The emperor raised his hand and said: "Get up, Shen Qing, go back home and recuperate, there is no need to attend the morning court."
The civil and military officials in the court looked at Shen Changze's empty sleeves, all with sympathy and respect.
No matter what he and Cheng Jinchu had done, they were heroes of Dazhao in this battle at the border and deserve praise.
After the court session, Yu Zheng returned to the palace and told Jiang Shu about this.
Jiang Shu was shocked and said, "The world is so unpredictable."
Although she didn't like Shen Changze and Cheng Jinchu, she felt sorry for them.
Shen Changze and Cheng Jinchu met on the battlefield and had a deep relationship after experiencing life and death. Perhaps, she is the one who shouldn't have appeared.
It is really hard to say right or wrong in this world. It can only be said that she and Shen Changze are not destined to be together, and everything is arranged by God.