A few months later, Lady Guarjia gave birth to a prince, whom Yinzhen named Hongxuan. Since he was a grandson, his nickname was left for Bobo and Lady Guarjia to choose themselves.
In the end, Hongxuan was given the nickname Yuanchu.
After Yuan Chu's first birthday celebration, Bo Bo could help Yin Zhen with many of his tasks.
To be honest, Yinzhen wasn't that interested in being emperor. In his previous life, in order to survive, brothers had to fight each other to the death.
After finally winning the throne, they discovered that being emperor wasn't so easy; they worked themselves to the bone and still couldn't find peace even after death.
Having reigned as emperor for decades in this life and the next, Yinzhen no longer had such a strong desire for control.
The reason he hasn't retired yet is because the reforms are still ongoing. While Bobo could accept it, Yinzhen was ultimately afraid of failing at the last hurdle.
I've decided to let him stay for a few more years, mainly to give Bobo plenty of exercise.
Besides this matter, what worried Yinzhen and Yunrong the most was Beibei's marriage. She had reached marriageable age, and they couldn't keep her waiting forever.
So the two of them began to compile lists of promising young talents in their possession.
In this respect, Yinzhen should have a greater advantage, since he knows some things. However, there are many variables in life, so the two are about equal.
When Beibei found out about this, she suddenly ran over and said that she had someone she wanted to marry.
This caused concern for both Yinzhen and Yunrong.
Parents are always extra wary of wolves that want to take their children away, especially when the wolf comes from the child's mouth.
Yinzhen and Yunrong knew that Beibei wanted to marry a minor official of the fifth rank, and that his family did not have any powerful background, so they were both a little worried.
Although the world is ruled by the Aisin Gioro clan, and any princess of the Aisin Gioro family would be considered to be marrying down, this is still a bit too low.
The ancients often said that marriage should be between equals, which is not entirely true, but it does have some merit. Only when two people are of equal social standing and strength can a relationship last. Otherwise, if one party is strong and the other is weak, conflicts are bound to arise in the long run.
The accumulation of conflicts eventually leads to an explosion. When two people from unequal social classes, with completely different lifestyles and even differing values live together, only a minority will ultimately find happiness.
"What was this child thinking? How could she have chosen someone like this?"
Yunrong also sighed, "What's the use of saying all this? Since our daughter has made the choice, let's not rush to deny it. Let's see what kind of person he is first! If he's a good one, it's not a bad thing."
The next day, Yinzhen had Guo Shu brought before him. On the table was a file recording Guo Shu's life and deeds. After reading it, Yinzhen's dissatisfaction lessened slightly.
Previously, he was very good at controlling himself in matters of love and sex. Although he came from humble origins and a simple family, it was good that his daughter would have fewer worries after marriage. If she had married into a wealthy Manchu family, the situation would have been extremely complicated, and he couldn't bear to see his daughter trapped in such a quagmire.
His parents seem very kind, which is good.
Yinzhen was sizing up Guo Shu, but Guo Shu seemed a little flustered by his gaze.
Yinzhen only looked away when Guo Shu was about to give up.
"Guo Shu, right!"
"Your servant is here."
Yinzhen nodded and said, "Have you met my princess?"
Guo Shu blushed and said, "This servant greets you."
After returning from Mongolia, Guo Shu often thought of the princess. He later encountered her several more times by chance, and the impression became even more profound. He had also seen many beautiful women, but very few of them could leave a very good impression on him.
It's not that they're bad, but with such outstanding examples before us, how can others possibly catch our eye?
Because of her noble status, Yinzhen and Yunrong were unwilling to restrict her too much. Her upbringing was not much different from that of her brothers, so she had a certain flamboyance and unrestrainedness that most women in their boudoirs did not have, and she lived a very carefree life.
Having met such a person, Guo Shu could never forget him.
As a result, after encountering Beibei a few more times, Guo Shu became completely infatuated. While she wouldn't say she lost her mind, she was indeed infatuated with Beibei.
Beibei is a bit of a looks-obsessed person. After several chance encounters, she felt that it was fate. Although there is a difference between men and women, as a princess, she was not restricted in this regard, so she had the opportunity to learn more about Guo Shu.
As they got to know each other better, they reached the age where they could take a marriage leave, and that's when Beibei said she wanted to marry Guo Shu.
Yinzhen: "What do you think of my princess?"
Guo Shu blushed: "The princess has a heavenly appearance, is unrestrained and elegant, and is very lovable."
Yinzhen could tell that he was speaking very sincerely and that he genuinely believed it. He was happy when others praised his daughter, but he didn't feel comfortable hearing Guo Shu say this.
What's the meaning?
So, just because my daughter is so lovable, you want to steal her away? I've raised her with so much care and love, and now someone wants to steal her away. I just can't help but feel uneasy about it.
But he couldn't find anything to refute it. In the end, his daughter was willing to be taken advantage of, which was even more infuriating.
Yinzhen could only silently sulk in his heart. To be honest, it was rare to find a living person who could still make Yinzhen sulk, given his current status.
"That's right, my princess is indeed a good one. Now that she's getting on in years, what kind of person do you think is worthy of my princess?"
Guo Shu was startled. He didn't know that the princess had already made her thoughts clear. He only thought that his own thoughts had been exposed. He knew very well that his status was not worthy of the princess, but he was unwilling to accept it.
"This humble servant wishes to marry the princess, and hopes that Your Majesty will grant his request."
Yinzhen: "I am asking you, what kind of person do you think is worthy of my princess?"
Guo Shu was not stupid; she immediately understood Yinzhen's intention.
"A person who will be devoted to the princess, allowing her to be free and unrestrained, and to be carefree and at ease even after marriage."
Guo Shu understood that this was a promise.
Yinzhen looked at Guo Shu seriously: "What if I feel sorry for the princess's pain during childbirth and don't want her to suffer the pain of childbirth?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Shu's expression immediately became hesitant. In ancient times, people valued carrying on the family line. His parents only had him as their son. Although he also had an uncle and a cousin, if he really didn't have children...
Guo Shu naturally hesitated. He genuinely wanted to propose marriage, but what about the continuation of his family line and his parents' expectations?
Guo Shu was caught in a dilemma.
Guo Shu was sweating, and after a long while he said, "This servant is willing to marry the princess, to be together for life. If the princess does not give birth, this servant will not force her, and will adopt a child from the clan."
Yinzhen reluctantly nodded in agreement.
"I understand. You may return now!"
On his way back, Guo Shu was still thinking about the choice he had made that day. He had thought about it for a long time, and he still didn't regret it. He didn't know if he would regret it in the future, but he knew that if he had chosen another option at that moment, he would definitely regret it for the rest of his life.
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