Chapter 462 The imperial decree granting marriage has arrived!
Life is so simple and happy.
When little Tuanzi was five years old, Qin Zhizhi became pregnant again, and both the Qin and Gu families were very happy.
The only one who was unhappy was Gu Jinghuai. He was worried about Qin Zhizhi's health, and he didn't want Qin Zhizhi to suffer the consequences of pregnancy and childbirth. What he feared most was having another naughty little girl like his daughter.
The mischievous team of five-year-old Gu Nian, four-year-old Qin Yu, three-year-old Qin Yan, and two-year-old Qin Yang has a new member.
Of course, the father now has two more people to worry about, Qin Qingyun and Qin Qinglin.
Because Gu Yunfei gave birth to a son by caesarean section, Qin Zhizhi specifically told her eldest brother that they could have a second child a few years later.
After giving birth to Qin Yan, Ning Ning is now pregnant again, one month later than Qin Zhizhi.
Ning Ning was very happy that she could get pregnant and give birth to a child with Qin Zhizhi this time. This way, she would have someone to accompany her throughout the pregnancy.
Ning Ning and Qin Zhizhi are basically inseparable. Either Qin Zhizhi goes to the Qin family to find her, or she goes to the Gu Mansion to find Qin Zhizhi.
In the autumn of the same year.
Qin Qingyao's term of office has expired. In recent years, Qingquan County has developed into a benchmark county. The emperor is very satisfied and allows other counties to learn from it.
Qin Qingyao could have been transferred to the capital, but he chose to stay for another three years.
Qingquan County is developing rapidly now, and it is very easy to achieve political achievements. Besides, this is his hometown, and he wants to develop it well.
Qin Qingyao wrote a petition, and the emperor agreed with a wave of his hand.
Now he and Chen Li'niang are married and live a happy life. Moreover, Chen Li'niang is pregnant, so he naturally doesn't want to make trouble.
The Chen family was very happy that he could continue to hold office. Instead of returning to Beijing to gain experience, it would be better for him to stay here and make political achievements.
Qin Qingyao also wrote a letter to Qin Qingyuan and others, and everyone unanimously supported his decision.
That day, Qin Zhizhi and Ning Ning were lying on the lounge chairs under the porch basking in the sun when Qingliu ran in in a panic.
"Young Madam, someone from the palace has come to read the imperial edict!"
"Why are you so panicked? What big thing could happen in our house?"
Seeing the maid Qingliu so panicked, Qin Zhizhi first comforted her. She wondered what big thing could have happened in the mansion that would make Qingliu so panicked.
"Young Madam, this is truly a major event. The Old Madam and the Second Madam were both shocked, and the eunuch who announced the decree has left."
The reason why Qingliu was so panicked was because she was also shocked.
"Then tell me what it is?" Qin Zhizhi asked with a smile.
"I also want to know what happened that made our usually calm Qingliu so panicked!" Ning Ning was extremely curious.
"The Emperor has granted the fourth young lady a marriage!"
"What?"
After Qing Liu finished speaking, Qin Zhizhi and Ning Ning exclaimed at the same time.
"What did Jingyao and mother-in-law say?"
Qin Zhizhi had already stood up from the recliner, so why was the marriage suddenly granted?
"The imperial edict has arrived at the mansion. I can't disobey it. Of course I will accept it and express my gratitude."
Qingliu thought the young lady's reaction was very strange. What else could she do except accept the imperial edict? Besides, the marriage was a great blessing from heaven.
"No, I have to go check it out!"
Qin Zhizhi couldn't sit still anymore. She loved her sister Gu Jingyao very much and had originally planned to find her a man from a family with a similar background and marry him/her off to someone they liked.
Now that the emperor has suddenly granted her a marriage, Qin Zhizhi is afraid of wronging her sister-in-law.
"Zhizhi, I'll go with you!"
Ning Ning had lived in Qinjia Village for a period of time before, and had also become a disciple of the Mu family, learning double-sided embroidery. She also had a good relationship with Gu Jingyao, so she was also very worried.
"Young Madam, please slow down!"
"Miss, go slower, I'll help you!"
Qingliu and Ning Ning's maid Xiaocui hurriedly supported the two of them. She was pregnant, what if something happened?
"It's okay, let's go and see why they suddenly got married when everything was going well!"
Ning Ning took two quick steps, caught up with Qin Zhizhi, and went to the Mu family residence with her.
"Miss, slow down!"
Xiao Cui was about to kneel down to Ning Ning. Her son-in-law had repeatedly told her to take good care of the young lady. If anything happened, how would she explain to her son-in-law when she returned?
"Don't worry, it's okay, I'm fine!"
Ning Ning didn't care at all. She was having a good pregnancy this time and had no reaction. She ate well and slept well every day.
"Second sister-in-law, let's just slow down. The imperial edict has already been issued, and Jingyao and mother-in-law have also received it."
Qin Zhizhi was just too surprised just now, but now she has calmed down and is no longer anxious.
Her uncle, father-in-law and husband are so protective of their children that if Jingyao is not happy, they will definitely cancel the engagement for her.
"Qingliu, which young man did the emperor marry the fourth lady to?" Ning Ning asked curiously.
"It's the current Crown Prince!" Qingliu thought they understood what he said just now.
"Ah, why is it His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? I was wondering whose son he was."
Ning Ning was just wondering which family the young master was from, but she didn't expect it to be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Qin Zhizhi was also quite surprised. The Gu family had never thought of marrying Gu Jingyao into the royal family.
The Gu family is so powerful that they don't need to marry their daughter into the royal family to consolidate the family's status.
Now the emperor suddenly issued an order to marry Gu Jingyao to the crown prince Zhao Yan. Given the status of the Gu family, she must be the principal wife.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will definitely inherit the throne in the future, so there is no doubt that Gu Jingyao will be the future queen.
Qin Zhizhi didn't know about this arranged marriage, and whether her uncles knew about it. If it was the emperor's whim, the Gu family would be in turmoil again.
Qin Zhizhi thought a lot along the way. When she arrived at her mother-in-law Mu's yard, Gu Jingyao had already gone back.
"Zhizhi, Ning'er, you're here. The emperor suddenly granted Yao'er a marriage. What should we do?"
Mu was also panicked, as the imperial decree granting the marriage came too suddenly.
"Mom, don't worry. Let's ask Dad, Jing Huai and Uncle when they come back."
"Yes, Master, we are also familiar with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He is a perfect match for Sister Yao'er."
They all knew and understood His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Putting aside his identity as the Crown Prince, he was indeed a good match for Gu Jingyao in terms of both character and appearance.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a good boy, and I like him very much. However, he will inherit the throne in the future, so it's impossible for Yao'er to be the only one. Yao'er is not the type to fight for anything."
Mrs. Mu would rather her daughter marry into an ordinary family and live a peaceful and happy life than marry into the royal family.
"Mom, don't worry. If Yao'er doesn't want to, we can go and ask my aunt. I'm sure she can find a way."
Qin Zhizhi saw that her mother-in-law was anxious and worried that she would get angry, so she hurried to persuade her.
"You're right. You and Ning'er should take a rest first. I'll go to your aunt's place."
When Mrs. Mu heard her daughter-in-law mention the eldest princess, she felt like she had grabbed a life-saving straw and prepared to go and ask.
"Second sister-in-law, you don't have to go. I'm here!"
As soon as Mrs. Mu finished speaking, the eldest princess and her group came in. When she heard Mrs. Mu coming to look for her, she thought something had happened.
"Sister-in-law, you're here. I was just about to look for you!"
Mu hurried to greet them, and Qin Zhizhi and Ning Ning also saluted with a smile.
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