Chapter 209: Another setback? Jin Yuji comes with a fierce force
The day of engagement.
Except for the second sister-in-law who needed to rest and take care of her pregnancy, all the members of the He family came to the main hall. Today, Emperor Wen and Concubine Yue were interested in giving the He family a favor, and specially arranged this engagement ceremony in the palace.
The Emperor, Empress, and Concubine Yue were all present, so even if someone wanted to cause trouble, they were powerless. Not to mention, Wen Ziduan had married off all the girls who had expressed their feelings to him long ago, so those who came today who were unmarried were all silent.
Emperor Wen waved his hand and asked everyone to sit down: "Today is your engagement banquet, there is no need to be so restrained." He Zhaojun glanced at He Yong, who was sitting side by side with Emperor Wen's Concubine Yue, and smiled faintly.
"Then I will respectfully obey your command."
"Oh, why are you still calling me your servant? Oh, that's right." Emperor Wen pulled on Concubine Yue's sleeve and said, "It must be you, my mother, who's been lazy and hasn't given me the red envelope to change my mind!"
Concubine Yue quickly handed He Zhaojun the things she had prepared long ago: "Today, you two are engaged, and you will truly be a family."
Just as He Zhaojun was about to take it, she caught a glimpse of Cao Changshi trotting in from outside the hall, his face sweating profusely. He even glanced down at her as he passed. He Zhaojun was startled, then quickly took the item in her hand and returned to her seat.
"Your Majesty, Jin Yuji requests an audience."
Emperor Wen frowned and said, "This is my son's engagement dinner, what is she doing here?" As he spoke, he glanced at He Zhaojun and seemed a little guilty.
"Your Majesty's government affairs are important. Besides, who knows, Jin Yuji might have to call you father in the future." He Zhaojun joked while giving Emperor Wen a way out.
She knew in her heart that what was to come would come. Even if Emperor Wen had warned them in advance, when the time came, several people would inevitably feel a little nervous.
He Yong frowned and thought to himself, no wonder Emperor Wen was so kind and allowed their engagement banquet to be held in the palace for the first time. It turned out that he was waiting here.
Wen Ziduan was clearly still trying to struggle. He ignored He Zhaojun's attempts to pull him aside and stepped forward to stop her. "Father, engagement is a major event in life. Even if Jin is a princess who surrendered, if your Majesty wants to show her respect, there's no rush."
Concubine Yue sighed, "Are you so anxious to get engaged right now? Why don't you just leave immediately?"
Wen Ziduan didn't move: "Hurry, I dream of marrying Zhaojun as my new wife."
"Be promising! Step aside! Your engagement is a foregone conclusion, and she is already the Third Prince's consort. Why don't you wait a little longer?" Emperor Wen gestured to Wen Zi to sit back down. He turned around and signaled to Attendant Cao to summon Jin Yuji in.
He Zhaojun's red dress dispelled some of her cold and elegant aura, making her appear more delicate, gentle, and dignified. Shao Shang sat across from her and whispered to Ling Buyi, "Do you think the Third Prince and Sister Zhaojun resemble His Majesty and Concubine Yue?"
Ling Buyi didn't answer for a moment, he also felt the same way.
"Be careful with your words."
"Oh..." Shao Shang had no idea what would happen next and was still eating the cake heartlessly. She was so busy organizing the engagement banquet that she actually lost a lot of weight due to starvation.
He Zhaojun looked at her nose with her eyes, her mouth with her nose, and her heart with her mouth. She said nothing and looked indifferent. Emperor Wen had just said that she was the consort of the third prince, and he emphasized this matter deliberately. The subtext was that Jin Yuji would be Wen Ziduan's concubine.
Sure enough, a fragrant breeze filled the air. Dressed in Goguryeo attire, Jin Yuji, speaking Mandarin with a slight accent, saluted Emperor Wen and said, "Your Majesty, your servant, Jin Yuji, respectfully wishes you good health."
She followed the etiquette of our dynasty, obviously having studied it specially. Emperor Wen was very pleased with this and nodded. "I asked you to choose one of these princes as your son-in-law. Do you have an answer?"
Jin Yuji nodded and said, "Your Majesty, the person I have chosen is the Third Prince, Wen Ziduan!"
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