Chapter 2759 I have thought it through
Hearing this, Nan Yan was stunned.
She looked up at Li Bushang, thought for a moment, and then said with a smile, "Of course I'm happy."
“…”
"I'm happy for you."
Li Bushan looked up at her, his eyes flickering, as if he wanted to say something, but before he could open his mouth, Nan Yan continued, "But this is your own marriage. It doesn't matter whether I'm happy or not."
“…”
"What matters is whether you are happy or not."
“…”
"Besides, even if you're happy now, it's only temporary. After you get married, you'll have to spend the rest of your life with the person you marry. Whether you can be happy every day of the rest of your life is what matters most."
“…”
"Have you thought about it?"
“…”
Li Bushang did not answer her immediately, but stood in front of her in silence.
The two of them just sat facing each other quietly, and the entire Yonghe Palace seemed to have become quiet as well, with only Nan Yan's long breathing being heard.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Bushan said "hmm" in a deep voice.
He raised his head and looked at Nan Yan, saying, "I've made up my mind."
Nan Yan nodded slightly.
But this time, her face was no longer full of smiles like before, but a meaningful expression, and she said softly: "That's it, that's good."
“…”
"I will be happier for you."
“…”
"Since the date has been set, then make good arrangements. On that day, I will be there in person to give you my blessings."
Li Bushang was slightly shocked and said, "My Lady, are you coming?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Shouldn't I be here?"
"No, that's not what I meant. I just felt that—"
"I know what you are going to say. I am a noble concubine and I cannot just go to the home of a minister."
“…”
"But you, you were brought back from Yongzhou by me. I treat you differently from other ministers. I want to see you marry and have children with my own eyes."
“…”
"I will tell the emperor about this matter. You don't need to ask any more questions."
Li Bushang looked at her for a long time and said softly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
After he left, Nan Yan sat alone in the quiet palace for a long time, then she heard a familiar sound of footsteps slowly approaching, pushing open the door, and then walking in.
When I looked up, it was Zhu Feng.
Just as she was about to stand up, Zhu Feng pressed her shoulders and pushed her back into the chair, saying in a deep voice, "Did Li Bushan just come over?"
"Yes, the emperor asked him to come?"
"Yes. He said he wanted to tell you the good news, and I agreed."
"He said it will be on the third day of next month."
"Um."
"I feel it's a bit hasty, but the date was set by Miss Xie, and she wanted it to be as soon as possible."
"I also feel it's too hasty, but marriage is a matter between the two of them, so whatever they feel is fine is fine. I've granted him leave, and recently all the Jinyiwei errands have been handed over to Fang Buyuan and his men. Even if it's hasty, it has to be done in a lively manner."
"As for the gift—"
"Go and prepare. It doesn't matter if it's a bit heavy. When I established the Jinyiwei, many old officials in the court doubted me and them. Now, the Jinyiwei have made several great achievements in succession. It's time to reward them well and use my grace to establish the prestige of the Jinyiwei."
"I understand. I will prepare this gift properly."
"Um."
"besides,"
Nan Yan looked up at Zhu Feng and said softly, "I have an unwelcome request."
Zhu Feng turned his head and looked at her, then said calmly, "What do you want to do?"
Nan Yan said, "I, I want to go to his house to congratulate him on that day. Will the emperor grant me permission?"
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, but he wasn't surprised at all. Instead, he sat down calmly and said, "I knew you would have this request."
Nan Yan immediately asked, "Has the Emperor agreed?"
Zhu Feng said: "I didn't say that."
"Ah? Your Majesty..."
Nan Yan was about to ask him again, but Zhu Feng continued, "I didn't say no."
“…”
This made Nan Yan a little confused.
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, then said, "Take care of the gifts first. I'll consider this matter later."
When Nan Yan heard him say this, she knew that he must have his considerations. Although she had already made a big promise in front of Li Bushan in advance, this matter still had to be decided by Zhu Feng, so she didn't say anything more.
She only whispered, "I understand."
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Soon, the news of the marriage of Li Bushang, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, spread throughout the court and the country.
Although Li Bushang himself is a very cold person who doesn't interact with others much, he has a special background - he is an orphan adopted by the emperor's most beloved concubine. In addition, in recent times, the Jinyiwei not only followed the emperor on tours to the northwest and made military achievements, but was also personally granted a mansion by the emperor. He also made contributions to protecting the emperor not long ago, so he is very popular.
Therefore, people from all walks of life in the court and the country were talking about his marriage.
After court dismissed that day, Gu Tingqiu was walking out slowly. Just as he reached the steps, he heard someone calling him from behind.
"Brother Gu."
Looking back, it was the Minister of Rites Yan Gu and several other senior officials.
Upon seeing them, Gu Tingqiu immediately stopped and bowed to them. Yan Gu and the others came over and also bowed to Gu Tingqiu, then said with a smile, "What have you been busy with these past two days, Brother Gu?"
Gu Tingqiu said, "A year's plan begins in spring, and spring plowing affects the livelihood of the entire year. Naturally, this is what I am busy with."
Several old officials smiled at each other and said, "As expected, Brother Gu is still young and strong, and is a loyal minister to the court."
"Yes, if it weren't for Brother Gu, I don't know what kind of chaos this world would be in."
"Very good, very good. We have to rely on Brother Gu for these important matters."
After hearing what they said, Gu Tingqiu just smiled and said, "My lords, you are in such a good mood that you are playing this joke on me. However, it is indeed quite funny."
When several old ministers heard him say this, they all laughed.
Yan Gu said, "By the way, Brother Gu, your Master Li's wedding day is coming up in a few days. I wonder if you've made any preparations?"
Gu Tingqiu blinked: "Which one—Master Li?"
Yan Gu and the others looked at each other in confusion again.
One of them laughed and said, "Of course it is, the commander of the Jinyiwei, Li will not hurt Master Li."
"Oh, that Lord Li."
Gu Tingqiu laughed and said, "When Lord Yan mentioned 'our' one, I thought there was someone with the surname Li in our family, but it turns out it's not the case, hahahaha."
After several rounds, he mastered Tai Chi flawlessly.
So, Yan Gu said, "Then, I wonder if Master Gu will go to the Li Mansion on that day?"
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