After Gu Yaoniang entered the palace, Lu Zhaoan comforted the Gu family couple and went back to inquire about the situation.
This was the second time someone had come from the palace that day, and the Gu couple couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Before the two could even ask Gu Yaoniang whether her trip to the palace would be auspicious or inauspicious, they saw the angel again. Madam Gu, supported by Mr. Gu, walked out, her long, slender nails digging into Mr. Gu's palm. Fortunately, the person who came this time had a cheerful expression, which eased their anxiety a little, and they managed to force a smile.
When the angel saw the Gu family, his face was filled with a joyful smile. Madam Gu looked at Gu Yaoniang, only to see that Gu Yaoniang and Gu Pingsheng had also exchanged a glance, clearly unprepared for this.
It turned out to be an imperial decree bestowing marriage upon Gu Yaoniang and Lu Zhaoan.
Congratulations, Madam Gu!
The moment the angel spoke, the Gu family felt at ease.
Gu Yaoniang took the silver coins from Bitao and stuffed them into the angel's hand. The angel repeatedly refused, saying, "No! No! Madam Gu, you mustn't!"
Gu Yaoniang smiled and said, "How can that not be? The angel has gone to great lengths to make the trip, so he should take some of the good fortune with him before he leaves!"
The angel hesitated for a moment before reaching out to take the small purse from Gu Yaoniang: "In that case, thank you very much, Madam Gu!"
The Gu family members were all beaming with joy as they politely saw the angel out the door.
A marriage bestowed by the emperor is an extraordinary honor. The family's emotions had been fluctuating, but finally, it had come to fruition.
Madam Gu breathed a long sigh of relief: "That's wonderful. I was worried that His Majesty would settle scores with the Gu family again."
Her face lit up with joy. Gu Yaoniang finally had a place to belong.
Mr. Gu watched with a smile, but suddenly realized something and asked, "As soon as you entered the palace, Jin Chuan left in a hurry. Could it be that he already knew about it?"
Did Lu Zhaoan know about this?
I suppose you could say I was aware of it.
He was certainly not completely ignorant.
Lu Zhao'an moved out of the Lu family home and lived independently, thus bringing the conflict between him and the Lu family into the open. Those who knew the inside story would sympathize with Lu Zhao'an's plight, but many others would observe from the sidelines.
Lu Zhao'an spent ten years making up for the Lu family's deficit. Now, for the sake of the Lin family, he has left the Lu family alone again.
Princess Ruining naturally wanted to find a way to support him.
How to get support? Princess Ruining was originally having a headache, but now that Lu Zhaoan's good news was approaching, she had an idea.
Although the Lu family did not say it explicitly, they always implied that they wanted to expel Lu Zhao'an from the family, and they kept silent about the fact that Lu Zhao'an had asked to leave the family.
But if the emperor were to give Lu Zhao'an, who was "removed from the Lu family," more recognition, and even bestow upon him the honor of a marriage, then who would be in a different situation—Lu Zhao'an or the main branch of the Lu family?
Princess Ruining had spoken with him, so he was somewhat prepared. However, the emperor's thoughts were unpredictable, and he didn't know whether today's decree was to bestow a marriage upon the two of them or something else. Moreover, if it were a marriage decree, simply summoning Gu Yaoniang to the palace would suffice; why bring Gu Pingsheng along as well?
Lu Zhaoan was also unsure, so he hurriedly left the Gu family to find out more information.
The imperial decree of marriage arrived at the courtyard where Lu Zhaoan and Lin were currently residing. Lu Zhaoan was greatly relieved. Although Lin only vaguely understood this honor, seeing Lu Zhaoan's happiness, she, though still confused, also became happy.
Lin looked at Lu Zhaoan, patted his head, and said repeatedly, "Good, good. Jinchuan is happy, good!"
Lu Zhaoan couldn't help but shed tears as well.
Lu Zhao'an and her son were happy, but some people were not. That very night, many new items were placed in Empress Lu's Changqiu Palace. When the Emperor heard about this, he simply said, "Yang'er is currently under house arrest. As her birth mother, it's only natural for her to be a little capricious. Let her be."
As for the reason, it was not explained.
Princess Ruining didn't know what to say. Lately, she had keenly noticed that her aunt, who had always been gentle and loving towards her, seemed to have become a different person, always speaking with barbs and hidden meanings.
At first she was a little sad, but now she's gotten used to it.
The emperor's bestowal of a marriage propelled the Gu family's prestige in Shuojing City to new heights. Not to mention, business at their shop improved even further than before.
The good fortune that Gu Yaoniang had accumulated in the past few days seemed to be starting to return. The Gu family's life was getting better and better.
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