The following morning, after the court session, inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
After the court session, the Seventeenth Prince went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation. At that time, the Fourth Prince was reviewing memorials in his room. When he heard Su Peisheng say that the Seventeenth Prince was requesting an audience, he was surprised and immediately asked Su Peisheng to bring the Seventeenth Prince in.
The seventeenth prince, dressed in official robes, strode in from outside, bowed to Yongzheng, and said respectfully, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."
The Fourth Prince put down his vermilion brush, a faint smile on his face, and said, "Please take a seat."
Seventeen sat down on the chair next to him, and Fourth Master also leaned back in his chair, his expression gentle. The two chatted for a few minutes about everyday things.
The Fourth Prince then brought up the Seventeenth Prince's marriage, saying, "The imperial decree has been issued regarding your marriage to Lady Niohuru. The Imperial Household Department will select an auspicious day for you two to get married."
Seventeen hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. The Niohuru clan member you have chosen for marriage is certainly the best. However, I have come here today to ask Your Majesty for a favor."
Yongzheng sized him up and saw that the Seventeenth Prince's expression remained unchanged, but he suddenly started making demands when the topic of marriage came up. It seemed that, just as he had thought, the Seventeenth Prince had come here for his marriage.
Yongzheng nodded and said, "Speak!"
Seventeen stood up, cupped his hands, and said to the Fourth Prince, "Your subject already has a woman he admires."
Upon hearing this, Yongzheng frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Oh? Which family's young lady is she?"
Seventeen said, "It is Miss Meng Jingxian, the daughter of the Duke of Pei."
After thinking for a while, Yongzheng remembered that there was indeed a Miss Meng in the Duke of Pei's family, who was of marriageable age. So he nodded and said, "Yes, Miss Meng is a little younger than you. She is well-educated, gentle and quiet, and is worthy to be your wife."
Yongzheng said this because he thought that the Seventeenth Prince was going to refuse the marriage he had arranged for him to marry Niohuru Yuyin.
Seventeen, who always understood the Fourth Prince's thoughts, quickly said, "Your Majesty, I have long admired Miss Meng, but I also understand that the woman Your Majesty has betrothed to me must be exceptional. I would like to make a request to Your Majesty, hoping that Your Majesty can bestow these two young ladies upon me together."
Yongzheng was taken aback, then realized that the Seventeenth Prince wanted to marry two beautiful wives at once. His smile deepened, and he stood up, walked around the table, and strolled to the Seventeenth Prince. “You have reached the age for marriage. You have always refused to marry before, but now you want to marry two at once.”
Seventeen's smile was somewhat awkward, and his tone was even more embarrassed, "Your Majesty, please don't blame your younger brother for being greedy."
Yongzheng chuckled and patted him on the shoulder, "How could I blame you for being greedy? You need to marry a wife too."
Seventeen bowed slightly and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I think it would be better to make Niohuru the primary consort and Miss Meng the secondary consort. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Emperor Yongzheng affirmed, "That's excellent, I think it's good too."
Then he called out loudly, "Su Peisheng!"
Su Peisheng had been waiting outside for the summons. When he heard the Fourth Master call him, he quickly bowed and came in, saying, "This servant is here."
"By my decree, bestow Niohuru upon the seventeenth prince as his primary consort, and Miss Meng of the Duke of Pei as his secondary consort. Have the palace servants choose an auspicious day to hold the wedding."
Seventeen looked at Fourth Master and saw his gentle smile, which made him very happy about the good news.
Seventeen immediately knelt down to express his gratitude, "Your Majesty, I thank you very much."
Su Peisheng also congratulated Seventeen with a smile, "Congratulations, Seventeenth Prince, you have two wives now."
Seventeen smiled at Su Peisheng, expressing his gratitude for his congratulations.
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