Xue Baoyi was pushed against Mr. Yang Sanye by Chen Afu. She was furious and cursed, "Chen Afu, you bitch..." When she saw Chen Afu's gloomy face, she took another step forward and swallowed the rest of her words in fear.
Now, her mother had lost the emperor's love. In the eyes of the queen mother and the queen, she was no match for this country woman. She had to admit that she and her mother had lost power...
Chen Ahfu ignored Xue Baoyi's gloomy face, got on the sedan chair, and left. Behind him came Xue Baoyi's crying and cursing, as well as Yang Sanye's persuasion.
Lord Chu stayed in Baoguo Temple for three days, then went down the mountain alone, ignoring Rong Zhao's pleading eyes. He didn't even go back to the Princess's Mansion, but moved directly to the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion.
He has nothing to do openly now, and dares not do anything secretly, so he just plays with his children at home every day, and he is quite happy in it.
Now, not only are the two little brothers clamoring for their grandpa every day, but as soon as Xiao Yuer opens her eyes, she points at the door and keeps shouting “ah”, meaning that she wants to go find grandpa to play.
On the tenth day of August, Xiao Shiyi and Xiao Lixuan came to the Chu family again. This was the first time Xiao Shiyi came to the Chu family after he asked his father and mother to marry Chu Hanyan. He was a little embarrassed to see Chen Afu and Chu Hanyan.
He had already received the hint from Chen Afu that Qiuyue must not tell anyone else, not even Sister Yan'er, before the matter was finalized.
Chen Ahfu laughed secretly when he saw his red face. The little guy had grown up and was also shy.
Chu Hanyan didn't know the reason, so she personally handed him a bowl of watermelon shaved ice and said, "Your Highness's face is so red, it must be very hot. Eat a bowl of shaved ice to cool down."
Little Eleven took the shaved ice with a smile and whispered, "Sister Yan'er is so nice. From now on, brother will give you the best things." Looking at Chen Afu beside him, he quickly said, "Give it to mother too."
Chen Ahfu looked at the two beautiful girls in front of him and said with a smile, "Okay, thank you."
In a flash, it was mid-September. Chen Ming and Wang Shi finished their farm work in the countryside and came to Beijing. They would stay here for two months, visit their son and daughter's family, and return home at the end of the year. They were used to living in their hometown and there were many acquaintances there, so they still preferred to live in their hometown.
That day, Chen Afu happily took a few children and the animal house to their home to play.
When everyone got together, not only people were happy, but also the animal family was happier. Yuanbao gave birth to two little puppies. The puppies looked more like their father, with yellow and white fur, so one was named Dahuang and the other was named Erbai.
A few days ago, Changchang and Duandun got back together. Now Duandun's belly has grown bigger and she will be a mother in two months.
Chen Aman also brought Yang Qian here. Chen Ayu, Yang Mingyuan and Yang Chao will come for dinner.
A few days ago, the Xinglong Restaurant in the capital had been grandly opened. Business was good. Chen Atang was in charge of the restaurant, while Chen Shi was still in charge of the restaurant in Dingzhou Prefecture.
Chen Ayu is also engaged and will be married next year. The girl's father is in the wine business, and there are wine workshops and wine shops in many places. It can be said that he is very rich. His family is not only attracted by Chen Ayu's talent and ability, but more importantly, his cousin is the wife of the prince of Yong'an Marquis Mansion and the adoptive mother of the eleventh prince.
Wang and Chen Ming quietly asked Chen Afu, "We miss Dabao. Can we meet him quietly? That child is kind and righteous. He has entered the palace as a prince, but he still misses us and brings us something."
Chen Ahfu smiled and said, "I'll have someone tell him to come visit my house during his day off, and then you can see him. You can meet him openly, no need to be secretive."
Wang said happily, "That's great. After all, I have raised him for so many years, I miss him terribly."
Since September, there have been frequent reports of success in the south. The anti-rebellion army has been unstoppable and has captured many cities. The Second Prince and his party have been defeated and retreated southward. In particular, on October 8, another urgent message arrived, which was 800 miles away. The anti-rebellion army has occupied Diancheng, the capital of Nanzhong Province. If the war continues at this speed, the war will be over in the first half of next year.
The emperor was overjoyed and issued an order to reward the soldiers who suppressed the rebellion.
Upon hearing the news, the Third Lady and Chen Afu were so happy that they cried. The old Marquis and the Marquis Chu were also overjoyed. When the family was celebrating with wine in Anrong Hall, someone from the outer courtyard suddenly came to report that the eunuch who was delivering the imperial edict had arrived, and asked the eldest sister to go to the front courtyard to receive the imperial edict.
Lord Chu looked at the old Lord, then at Chen Ahfu and the Third Lady at the other table, and they all understood what was going on. They quickly got up and went to their respective courtyards to change clothes.
Li was very puzzled and asked in surprise, "Why did the emperor send an order to Yan'er? Could it be that he wanted to give that girl a title? If he wanted to give a title, it should be given to the third brother's wife, or Wei'er, or Zhi'er. After all, the third uncle is the commander-in-chief of the rebellion..."
The second master scolded, "Shut up, can you guess the Sacred Heart?"
Chen Ahfu led the little girl back to the yard, put on the imperial robes himself, and changed the little girl into a bright red dress, telling her not to be afraid and to do as he had taught her.
Before this, Chen Afu had asked Nanny Huang to teach the little girl the etiquette of receiving imperial edicts and imperial decrees.
When we arrived at the outer courtyard, the incense table had already been set up.
The eunuch smiled at Chu Hanyan and said, "Miss Chu, I have received the order."
Everyone knelt down.
The eunuch opened the imperial edict and read, "The Emperor proclaims, by the Will of Heaven, that I have heard that Chu Hanyan, the granddaughter of Yong'an Marquis Chu Guangche, is skillful and generous, gentle and honest, and has outstanding character and appearance. I am very pleased to hear this. My eleventh son, Li Zetai, is the daughter of the Empress. He is of noble status and has a natural intelligence. He is a match made in heaven for the daughter of the Chu family. In order to make you beautiful, I hereby betroth you to the eleventh prince as his concubine. All the ceremonies will be handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory, and you will be married after you are born. This will be announced to the whole country and abroad. I decree this."
Chu Hanyan was panicked and scared, and didn't quite understand. In a daze, she saw Chen Afu kneeling beside her tugging at her clothes. She quickly kowtowed and said in a trembling voice, "Thank you, Lord!"
The eunuch handed the imperial edict to Chu Hanyan, and congratulated the old marquis and Marquis Chu. Chu Lingan quietly stuffed a purse into his hand.
As soon as this eunuch left, another eunuch from the Cining Palace came, conveying the Empress Dowager's decree, commending Chu Hanyan and granting her two jade ruyi and four pieces of palace satin.
Then, the eunuch from Kunning Palace came again, to convey the Empress's decree, to commend Chu Hanyan, and to give her two boxes of oriental pearls and two sets of gold and jade headpieces.
After sending away those eunuchs, the little girl finally knew that she was engaged to the Eleventh Prince, and she would marry him when she grew up. Although her face was red with embarrassment, she was very happy in her heart.
She knew that marrying him would be like her mother marrying her father, and she would live with him forever and give birth to his children. She liked living with her brother, a dream she had thought about for a long time but dared not tell anyone. Unexpectedly, it finally came true.
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