Chapter 504 The Beginning of a Beautiful Marriage
In the imperial study, a golden beast exudes fragrance.
Yan Shixu's red pen did not put down the paper for a long time as he reviewed the memorials.
Wen Li'er gently stroked his shoulder and said softly, "Your Majesty, are you still worried about Miaomiao and the boy from the Cui family?"
Yan Shixu snorted coldly: "That boy is really persistent, begging every day, I want to see how long he can kneel!"
Wen Li'er chuckled: "I think he is sincere. The persistence in a person's eyes cannot be fake."
"Humph, if it weren't for this, I would have sent him back to his hometown in Qinghe long ago!"
Yan Shixu put down the red brush and took Wen Li'er into his arms.
"Just thinking about how he rejected Miaomiao makes me angry."
Wen Li'er leaned against his chest and whispered, "Young people, when they first fall in love, are inevitably anxious about gains and losses and say things that go against their will. Your Majesty, wasn't that the case back then..."
Yan Shixu immediately interrupted: "I'm not as bad as him!"
As he said this, he laughed first and lowered his head to rub the top of Wen Li'er's head.
"My feelings for Li'er were clear from the first moment I saw her."
Wen Li'er's face flushed and she pushed him away: "Your Majesty is talking nonsense again..."
The couple laughed and joked for a while, and the atmosphere in the hall eased a lot.
Wen Li'er said sternly, "Your Majesty, we both know Miaomiao's feelings. That child may seem soft, but she's actually stubborn."
"If we force them to separate, I'm afraid she will be heartbroken for the rest of her life."
Yan Shixu sighed deeply: "I know that too. But..."
"It's just that His Majesty is reluctant to do so." Wen Li'er continued, her eyes full of understanding.
"But my daughter has to grow up and get married. Although Cui Huailin has made mistakes, he is a top figure among the younger generation. What's more, his sincerity is rare now."
She whispered, "I heard that he recently replaced all the maids serving in the courtyard with servants."
Yan Shixu raised an eyebrow: "Oh? I haven't heard of it."
"I also learned about it by chance."
Wen Li'er smiled and said, "That child said, 'Since you have someone you love, you shouldn't let her have any misunderstandings.'"
Yan Shixu pondered for a moment, and finally said, "In that case, I will give him another chance. But..."
A gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "It's not that easy to marry my daughter!"
The next morning, Cui Huailin came to the imperial study as usual and knelt down to beg.
Unexpectedly, the door opened today and Yongtai came out in person to deliver the message:
"Your Majesty has ordered that Master Cui be summoned to the throne."
Cui Huailin's heart tightened, he straightened his clothes, and walked into the hall steadily.
Yan Shixu sat upright on the dragon throne, his face calm and expressionless.
Wen Li'er sat aside, holding her forehead slightly.
"Your Majesty, I am Cui Huailin. I pay my respects to the Empress." Cui Huailin saluted respectfully.
Yan Shixu said calmly, "You've been kneeling down to beg me for a marriage for days, but are you truly asking to marry Princess Changning?"
Cui Huailin raised his head with a firm gaze.
"I have a sincere heart for the princess, and heaven and earth can bear witness to that. If Your Majesty grants my wish, I will do my utmost to protect her and ensure she suffers no injustice."
"That's a nice thing to say."
Yan Shixu snorted coldly: "Let me ask you, if Miaomiao never learns the rules of a noble family's wife, will you despise her?"
"No!" Cui Huailin answered without hesitation.
"If she can't learn, I will learn. If she can't solve any problem, I will solve it. It will just require more maids. I only hope that the princess can live in peace and happiness after marrying me."
When Wen Li'er heard this, a look of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
Yan Shixu's expression eased a little, but he raised another difficult question.
"In that case, I will give you a chance. If you can pass my test within three months, I will approve this marriage."
Cui Huailin stood straight: "I will obey your Majesty's orders!"
"First:" Yan Shixu raised a finger.
"I want you to teach Miaomiao the Four Books and Five Classics yourself, but you are not allowed to force her."
"In three months, I will test her knowledge."
"Second: I want you to help her lose weight and get fit, but you are not allowed to starve her or tire her out."
"If I find that she has lost an inch of weight and looks even more haggard, I will drop the matter."
"Third:" Yan Shixu's eyes were sharp.
"I want you to settle all the opposition from the Cui clan. My daughter cannot suffer even the slightest injustice."
These three conditions seem simple, but are actually extremely difficult.
Cui Huailin needs to put in a lot of effort, but Miaomiao can't be forced, and Miaomiao must also make progress;
He needs to demonstrate his ability to manage the family, but Miaomiao cannot suffer any grievances.
Cui Huailin kowtowed without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I obey your command!"
When the news reached Changning Palace, Miaomiao was both happy and worried.
I was happy that my father finally agreed, but I was worried that I couldn't do it.
She pulled Cui Huailin's sleeve and whispered:
"Brother Huailin, those Four Books and Five Classics are so difficult to understand. I'm afraid I can't learn them..."
"Also... losing weight is so hard..."
Cui Huailin chuckled and rubbed her hair gently: "It's okay, I have my own way."
The next day, Cui Huailin came to the East Palace with a pile of books.
From then on, Miaomiao studied with him in the side hall of the East Palace study.
What he brought with him were not "Rules for Women" or "Instructions for Women", but carefully selected travel notes and miscellaneous talks, and even a few books on military strategies and stories.
He told the story in a vivid and interesting way, turning boring historical facts into wonderful stories.
Miaomiao listened attentively and learned a lot without realizing it.
As for losing weight and keeping fit, Cui Huailin thought about it carefully and came up with a good idea.
He didn't let Miaomiao go on a diet, but instead invited the royal chef to research low-sugar and delicious snacks;
Instead of forcing her to practice hard, he accompanied her for walks in the imperial garden every day to enjoy the scenery.
Occasionally play pitching pots to let her exercise her body while having fun.
The most rare thing is that he truly appreciates everything about Miaomiao.
When she was excited about her progress, the pride in his eyes was even greater than hers;
When she was lazy or played tricks, he would just smile helplessly and never blame her.
In this way, Miaomiao actually improved day by day and became more and more slim.
The blush on her face grew brighter and she felt more energetic.
As for the Cui clan members, Cui Huailin was even more decisive.
He first persuaded his grandfather Cui Zhengde and gained the support of the head of the family.
Then he said bluntly at the clan meeting:
"Although the Cui family is a century-old prestigious family, being able to marry into the royal family is an even greater honor."
"Princess Changning is kind and lovely, and is deeply loved by Your Majesty and the Empress. If you can marry her, it will benefit the Cui family in every way and not in any way."
When some elders in the clan questioned whether Princess Changning could shoulder the responsibility of being the mistress.
Cui Huailin said, "The Cui family has no shortage of women to manage the harem, but a mistress who can connect with the royal family and elevate the family's status is even more rare."
"Those trivial matters they mentioned will be handled by our capable stewards and servants."
He even privately met with several uncles who had complaints, using either bribes or threats.
But within half a month, there was no more opposition within the Cui family.
As the three-month deadline approached, Miaomiao's progress surprised everyone.
Not only did she lose a lot of weight, she also looked more charming and pretty.
There was also a scholarly air in his speech and behavior, and he could occasionally discuss history, strategy and military tactics with the prince.
When Yan Shixu tested her knowledge, she was still a little immature.
But he was able to explain it clearly, which showed that he had learned it with all his heart.
Finally, when Cui Zhengde brought several elders of the Cui family into the palace, he knelt down and begged Princess Changning to marry him on behalf of his grandson.
Yan Shixu finally showed a satisfied smile.
"In this case, I approve this marriage."
On the day the imperial edict was issued, Cui Huailin rushed to Changning Palace as soon as possible.
Miaomiao was looking at the wedding dress samples prepared by the palace maids. When she saw him coming, her face flushed:
"Brother Huailin, are we...are we really going to get married?"
Cui Huailin held her hand, his eyes full of smiles.
"Yes, we are getting married. Miaomiao, have you thought it through?"
Miao nodded shyly: "I do. Brother Huailin, you are not allowed to complain about me being stupid or fat anymore..."
"Never again."
Cui Huailin hugged her in his arms: "My Miaomiao is the best girl in the world."
In the past, he was very blind and blind.
Outside the window, it is spring.
The peach blossoms in the yard are in full bloom, with sweet fragrance floating in the air, heralding the beginning of a beautiful marriage.
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