The marriage was granted along with the reward given to Fourth Master Jiang by Emperor Zhaowu. He was brought to the Ning'an Marquis's Mansion early in the morning by Li Ren, who was sent to announce the decree.
When Ming Shao heard the noise in the front yard, she ignored the work at hand and hurriedly called Jiang Rao, who had just woken up, to come to the front yard to take a look.
As Jiang Rao hurried to the front yard, she finally understood what Concubine Yun had told her yesterday about giving her a gift.
It's really her aunt's style.
When they arrived at the flower hall, Li Rengang announced the decree of marriage.
Jiang Rao entered from the side door, went behind a screen embroidered with flowers and birds, and listened to the noise outside through her cloak.
In the past, she would just watch the fun and hear which girl from which family got engaged or was arranged to marry.
When it really came my turn, even though I was mentally prepared, I couldn't help but get nervous for a moment, and my hands were a little sweaty.
When she heard her father say "Thank you, God", her pounding heart finally settled down.
Although the marriage was only to allow him to avoid the arranged marriage by Empress Jiahe, if her father were to follow his boast that he would help her find the best man in Jinling as her husband.
Apart from him, she couldn't think of anyone better in Jinling.
Fourth Master Jiang received the order and felt mixed emotions.
Although he had already decided not to embarrass Rong Ting anymore, he agreed to do it for two days. It wouldn't delay anything, and he had to calm down.
As a result, the imperial decree granting the marriage came directly.
The change really caught me off guard.
Emperor Zhaowu already felt guilty, and wanted to please Qin Yun, so he knew he had to address the root of the problem. In addition to agreeing to the imperial decree granting the marriage to Concubine Yun, he also rewarded Fourth Master Jiang with hundreds of acres of fertile land.
There were countless silks, satins, mutton, beef, wine and meat.
The most enviable reward was the official title he gave to Jiang Xingzhou.
There is only one Taifu among the Three Dukes.
Although he has no real power, Dazhao has a tradition of respecting teachers. No matter which prince succeeds to the throne in the future, he will have to show some respect to Master Jiang Si when he meets him.
Sometimes fate takes a sudden turn for the worse, but if you hold on and wait for the next unexpected turn, perhaps a great reward is just around the corner.
Even without generous gifts, experience is still a gain.
Jiang Rao heard her brother talking outside.
The little fellow followed his father in a very proper manner, performing the same salute movements as his father. In a crisp, childish voice, he imitated his father's words, "Thank God for His grace."
"The young master will also receive a reward." Li Ren heard the voice and looked at the naive little boy in front of him.
She has thick eyebrows and big eyes. She wears a tasseled jacket with a Chinese character "福" (meaning "blessing") all over it and a longevity lock on her chest. She looks more festive than the red lanterns in the corridor.
Young, good-looking children who don't act up or cry all the time are always very lovable. Li Ren lowered his body and said softly to Jiang Jinxing, "Your Majesty has also prepared a gift for the young master. You will definitely like it."
Jiang Jinxing happily waited for his reward.
What he wanted most were those rare and uncommon weapons, which would look so cool when they were wielded with powerful weapons.
But the martial arts master in the academy said that he was too young and might hurt himself, so he didn't let him use it.
He had clearly read in military books that those who were two years older than him were able to go into battle and kill the enemy.
Jiang Jinxing leaned his head slightly and looked behind Li Ren curiously.
The box in the accompanying eunuch's hand was long, and it looked like there was a sword inside.
I was a little excited for a while.
Li Ren usually speaks slowly and calmly, "I have given you a set of four treasures of the study to encourage you to study hard in the academy."
When Jiang Jinxing heard that this was a plan to kill him, his calves went limp.
There is no expectation at all.
But it was a gift from the emperor, so he couldn't refuse it.
After receiving the set of four treasures of the study, he lowered his head and looked childish. Another "Thank you, Lord."
Suffering is the thing that can best make people grow.
After this incident, the little guy roughly understood some things.
Although his sincere and passionate nature was not completely changed, it was restrained.
"The young master will achieve great things in the future."
Li Ren looked at him with a smile and spoke half politely and half seriously.
Jiang Rao smiled slightly behind the screen, her eyes moistened as she smiled. Ming Shao immediately panicked, "Girl, are you...crying with joy?"
Jiang Rao's eye sockets were moist, but her smile looked very bright and free and easy.
She denied it softly, "No."
It's just that the knot in my heart has been untied.
She would no longer be trapped in unnecessary fear and panic. She was certain that things would no longer happen according to the trajectory of her dreams.
But it is impossible for her to return to the state before she had the precognitive dream.
Her state of mind was completely different from before.
If she continues to live a carefree life under the protection of her parents, she will become restless.
Although her heart knot has been untied, there are still things she can't let go of.
After Liao Qiubai arrested Zhang Liuyuan and came back, he said that the assassin who assassinated Zhang Liuyuan had something embroidered with silver thread on the corner of his clothes.
She was thinking at that time that it might be the Xu family's assassin.
In addition, Shen Que was imprisoned, and the Queen was secretly trying to find a way to protect him.
Although she failed in the end, clues told her that something happened in her family, which might be related to the Queen.
This time she
The arranged marriage made her plan for Rong Ting's marriage fail. Who knows what tricks and means she will use in the future?
…
The person who came to announce the decree left.
Jiang Xingzhou returned to his courtyard with the imperial decree granting marriage. Jiang Qinshi followed him and sat down beside him.
Jiang Xingzhou held her hand.
Jiang Rao's engagement letter was brought back to the palace by Eunuch Li, and the wedding date would be set after the horoscope was calculated.
This matter made Jiang Xingzhou somewhat annoyed.
Although he had asked someone to calculate his daughter's horoscope and knew that his daughter and Rong Ting were compatible, when he heard that Emperor Zhaowu had sent the imperial decree granting the marriage without even asking someone to calculate their horoscopes...
It was as if he couldn't wait to bring his daughter back to the nest.
It's really annoying to change.
He was silent for a while, then slowly opened his mouth and asked Jiang Qinshi, "When do you think the wedding will be held?"
Jiang Qinshi had felt that she and Rong Ting had a connection from the beginning. Plus, her daughter seemed to really like him, so she was happy to see this happen today. With a slight smile in her eyes, she said, "The palace will find someone to pick a good day."
Jiang Xingzhou curled the corners of his mouth downwards.
No matter how good a day it is on the lunar calendar, it is a terrible day for him.
He thought about it for a long time, held his wife's hand tightly, and said sadly, "When all our children are gone, you will be the only one left by my side."
"Jin'er will make you angry for years." Jiang Qinshi comforted him, "Just now I saw him steal your painted paper to make a kite while you were seeing Eunuch Li off. It's winter, and he has such a wild idea."
"This brat!" Jiang Xingzhou was so angry that his beard quivered, and he snorted, "He won't have many good days left."
Jiang Qin blinked and looked at him in confusion.
Jiang Xingzhou said: "Father has always wanted to abdicate, but I was worried that if I took the throne too early, it would be too much of a blow to Jiang Xingzhou."
Jiang Xingchuan knew better than anyone how persistent he was in pursuing the position of Earl of Ning An.
"But I figured it out." His tone was cold.
Ever since he was released from prison, he has stopped providing support to Jiang Xingchuan.
No matter how hard and difficult Jiang Xingchuan's life was, it had nothing to do with him from then on.
When Jiang Qinshi heard that he no longer addressed Jiang Xingchuan as "big brother", she knew that he was completely disappointed and had no intention of showing any mercy.
"So are you planning to mention the matter of inheriting the title to your father?"
Jiang Qinshi's personality was similar to her husband's. She was not enthusiastic about power. Although she managed the household affairs in an orderly manner, she was just doing her job. She was not complacent as others thought, but often felt tired.
If her husband inherited the title, she would not be so happy, but after seeing Jiang Xingzhou nod, she leaned over and didn't say anything to spoil the fun, "Jin Ge'er has indeed suffered a lot."
Once Jiang Xingzhou inherits the title, Jiang Jinxing will be their only son, and he can only be the heir of the Ning'an Marquis's Mansion.
His every move must not let outsiders laugh at him, and he can't be so careless with his homework as before.
…
Ming Shao directed two maids to carry a small box into the yard. She asked the two maids to stop in the yard, lifted the curtain and came into the house, and said to Jiang Rao, "Miss, Concubine Yun sent you a box of beautiful and interesting little things, saying that you would thank her when you saw them."
The winter in Jinling was very cold. Jiang Rao went out for a walk and curled up on the beauty couch when she came back. When she heard that Concubine Yun had sent her something interesting, she poked her head out and said, "Move in."
The box was opened in front of her, and inside were rouge, perfumes and powders. Concubine Yun was quite knowledgeable about these things, and none of them could be found anywhere else in Jinling.
"The Imperial Concubine really loves you, young lady." Ming Shao took out the rouge and powder materials one by one and placed them in front of the dressing table.
Turning back, she saw Jiang Rao very close to her, holding a rouge box and applying rouge on her face.
It was the first time for her to see Jiang Rao make up herself. She felt a little surprised for a moment, then she lowered her eyes and found that Jiang Rao had put on the embroidered shoes herself without her knowing.
Ming Shao seemed to understand something and looked up and asked, "Miss, you don't want to go out, do you?"
"Um."
Ming Shao asked again: "Go to see His Majesty the Ninth Prince?"
Jiang Rao paused for a moment as she spread the rouge on her cheek and nodded.
"How can you meet on the first day of engagement?" Ming Shao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "The wedding date hasn't been set yet. Logically, the two parties shouldn't meet each other three months before the wedding date. That's in accordance with the rules. Besides, those people who have shut you out will definitely pester you and talk to you if they see you on the street. Aren't you afraid of trouble?"
Ming Shao continued, "Today is not a day off, and the Ninth Prince is in the Ministry of Works, so you won't be able to see him."
Jiang Rao's shoulders slumped.
Ming Shao realized that she had persuaded the right person this time and laughed at her, "Girl, you..."
She wanted to say that it was a little unreserved, but then she thought that Jiang Rao was not a girl who was brought up in a moral code, so she changed her words and said, "Do you like His Highness the Ninth Prince so much?"
Jiang Rao blushed and subconsciously wanted to refute.
She just wanted to discuss with him how to deal with the Queen in the future.
After all, even marriage is
It was only to deal with the Queen.
But she did not refute it. After all, everyone in the mansion felt that this arranged marriage fulfilled her wish.
This misunderstanding did not make her feel wronged or sad.
Ming Shao had already lowered her head and was reorganizing the things in the box. She touched the wooden board at the bottom of the box and found it bulging. She frowned and said, "Girl, there seems to be something under the box."
Jiang Rao squatted over and looked down.
Sure enough, there is something.
What kind of shameful thing is it that is hidden under the box?
Ming Shao opened the wooden board, revealing several booklets inside.
She flipped through two pages at random, screamed "Ah", as if she was scalded, and threw the booklet away.
Jiang Rao just caught it.
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