Chapter 102: Granted Marriage
The emperor wanted to build an imperial mausoleum, but the national treasury was unable to allocate the money, which really gave him a headache.
Now Huo Zheng wants to marry a merchant's daughter, which is extremely beneficial both publicly and privately.
What's more, the emperor didn't want his sons to marry noble ladies. The princes' wives' families were too powerful and posed a potential threat to the emperor.
But the one Huo Zheng wanted to marry was of too low a status.
If the emperor agrees to this, I am afraid that in the future there will be no distinction between the superior and the inferior.
Therefore, the emperor did not agree immediately. He said to Huo Zheng, "You go back first. I will think about this matter again."
"Father..."
Huo Zheng wanted to ask again.
The emperor waved his hand and said, "Step back."
Huo Zheng then stood up and took his leave.
When we returned to Song's house, it was already dark.
The Song brothers and sisters had already had dinner, and Chunzhi was coaxing Xiaoxing back to sleep in the room.
As soon as Huo Zheng came back and saw Chunzhi and her son, all his fatigue disappeared.
He walked lightly to the front of the couch.
As soon as Chunzhi raised her eyes, she saw him and immediately put her index finger to her lips and made a soft "hush" sound.
Xiaoxing replied that he had just fallen asleep.
Don't wake him up.
Chunzhi slowly stood up, pulled Huo Zheng into the courtyard, and whispered, "Why don't you go back to the palace?"
She thought Huo Zheng had a lot of important things to do when he returned to the capital, and he would definitely not come back today.
Unexpectedly, he did not return to the palace, but came to the Song residence again.
Huo Zheng reached out and took Chunzhi into his arms, whispering in her ear, "I miss you."
After only half a day of not seeing her, he missed Chunzhi very much.
Returning to the capital, returning to this golden cage, he wanted to stay with Chunzhi even more.
Harue stayed in his arms for a moment.
Tender and intoxicating.
The lanterns under the eaves swayed slightly in the night wind, and the lights were dazzling.
Chunzhi suddenly seemed to remember something and asked Huo Zheng, "Have you had dinner yet?"
Huo Zheng whispered, "Not yet."
"Then I'll ask someone to prepare some food for you." Haruji said as she was about to break away from his arms and called Qingye and the others over.
"No hurry." Huo Zheng hugged her tightly, "Let me hold you for a while."
Chunzhi obediently let him hold her.
After a long while, she whispered, "Is it difficult for you to marry me?"
It is almost impossible for a country girl to marry a nobleman.
Huo Zheng did not deny it, "No matter how difficult it is, I will marry you."
He said, "Chunzhi, I will find a way, don't be afraid."
Chunzhi used to be afraid at the thought of getting entangled with a high-ranking figure like the King of Chang'an. Now, she has Huo Zheng's promise and the confidence given to her by her brother. Even though she is still afraid in her heart, she has also gained some courage.
Chunzhi raised her eyes to look at Huo Zheng and said to him, "If you don't let me down, I will never let you down."
"Okay." Huo Zheng stroked Chunzhi's neck and kissed her lips.
The night wind was cool, and the two people's hair was entangled, inseparable.
It was a long time before Huo Zheng let go of Chunzhi.
Chunzhi raised her hand and wiped her swollen lips with the back of her hand. "Rest for a while. I'll have someone prepare some food for you."
Huo Zheng stood in the corridor, watching Chunzhi walk out quickly, and called out "Qingye".
Qingye responded and asked with a smile, "What do you want, young lady?"
Chunzhi said, "Bring some food, quickly."
"Yes, I'll go and tell the kitchen right away." Qingye ran there.
Soon, a maid came over with food.
The table was set, and Chunzhi and Huo Zheng sat next to each other.
Chunzhi had already had dinner with the Song brothers and sisters, and was just eating with Huo Zheng.
Huo Zheng seemed to be worried and had a poor appetite.
The words he said in front of his father today were very sure that his father would grant him and Chunzhi's marriage, but even after saying this, his father still did not issue the decree immediately.
This made Huo Zheng a little anxious.
But he ate all the food that Chunzhi picked for him.
After dinner, Huo Zheng originally wanted to rest at the Song residence.
Song Anlan brought Song Wan'er over.
Song Wan'er took Chunzhi's hand and whispered to her.
Song Anlan said to Huo Zheng, "Although the prince and Chunzhi were married back in Nanzhou, people in the capital don't know that Chunzhi is now a daughter of the Song family. Before the prince and her are officially married, it's better for you to see each other less."
This has been said very implicitly.
You should see each other less often before marriage, and sleeping in the same bed is even more unacceptable.
Huo Zheng frowned and said, "Brother Song..."
"I'm doing this for the sake of Your Highness and Chunzhi." Song Anlan didn't give him a chance to speak more. "Your Highness, please."
According to the wedding customs of this dynasty, the bride and groom cannot see each other one month before the wedding.
When they were in Taohua Lane, there were only two small rooms in the tofu workshop. Chunzhi and Huo Zheng saw each other every time they looked up or down. It was impossible to follow such wedding customs.
But now it is very different.
Huo Zheng has his own Chang'an Palace, and Chunzhi lives in the huge Song Mansion.
Unless you come specially to see me, you won't be able to meet me at all.
Huo Zheng looked back and saw Song Wan'er still talking to Chunzhi.
He wanted to say a few more words to Chunzhi, but Song Anlan urged him, "It's getting late, Your Majesty, please return home early."
Upon hearing this, Chunzhi turned and looked at Huo Zheng.
Huo Zheng looked at her, and a thousand words were expressed in this look.
After a moment, he turned and left.
Song Anlan sent Huo Zheng out.
The night wind was blowing gently, and a servant was holding a lantern in front to illuminate the way.
Song Anlan said, "Don't think I'm meddling, Your Majesty. The capital is not as good as Dongzhou. If you want to marry Chunzhi, you must cherish her."
Huo Zheng glanced at Song Anlan sideways, "Brother Song, are you worried that I won't be able to marry Chunzhi, but will miss her?"
"Indeed."
Song Anlan met Huo Zheng's gaze and admitted it directly.
As the Prince of Chang'an, he is also the adopted son of Queen Wang. If Huo Zheng's biological mother were still alive, she might help her marry Chunzhi.
But Queen Wang, who was determined to further advance the Wang family, would never allow Huo Zheng to marry Chunzhi.
Song Anlan didn't know how Huo Zheng would marry Chunzhi.
But as an older brother, he would never let Haruji suffer any harm.
Even if it means offending King Chang'an, it is worth it.
"Don't worry, Brother Song." Huo Zheng said seriously, "I said I would marry Chunzhi, and I won't go back on my word."
Song Anlan said: "The world is unpredictable, so be prepared."
Huo Zheng said nothing more and left.
Song Anlan saw him out before turning around and returning to his own courtyard.
A few days passed, but the emperor still did not issue an edict to grant Huo Zheng and Chunzhi a marriage.
Huo Zheng was able to remain calm at first. He would go to court and do his work as usual, and he would take some time out every day to visit Chunzhi and her son.
But after seven days, there was no movement from the emperor, and Queen Wang instead created several "chance encounters" for Huo Zheng and Wang Liuniang.
Huo Zheng turned and walked away every time he saw Wang Liuniang. After encountering her three times, he went straight to his father and told him that his mother wanted to marry Wang Liuniang to him.
The emperor naturally did not want Huo Zheng to marry Wang Liuniang, so he made a grand gesture and granted Huo Zheng and Chunzhi a marriage...
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