They were a group of eunuchs, led by Eunuch Jiang who served the emperor.
He shouted, "The imperial edict has arrived! Princess Anhua, please accept it!"
Everyone in the room knelt down.
"Anhua accepted the order."
"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Princess Anhua is beautiful, virtuous, wise, respectful, and self-disciplined. I am deeply pleased with her.
Li Xiao, the Prince of Zhennan, is my loyal minister and the backbone of the country. He is a man of both civil and military skills, loyal and patriotic, and is a perfect match for the princess.
I hereby grant you two a marriage today, wishing you two a harmonious marriage, loving each other, and having many children. I decree this.”
Eunuch Jiang smiled with his eyebrows curved, and lovingly handed the imperial edict to her with both hands, "Princess Anhua, please accept the edict and express your gratitude."
Qiao Luoluo took the imperial edict with both hands, "Your humble servant accepts the order and thanks you!"
Suisui immediately stood up and then carefully helped Qiao Luoluo up.
"Eunuch Jiang, thank you for coming here in such hot weather. Sui Sui, quickly pour tea for Eunuch Jiang!"
Eunuch Jiang declined while smiling and saying nice things.
But in fact, he didn't want the princess he had watched grow up to marry such an ugly and violent man.
When I came here, I was sighing silently in my heart.
But now I see the dead dog lying on the ground.
After comparing them in this way, I suddenly felt that Prince Zhennan was much more pleasing to the eye.
At least he is tall and strong, and of noble status, much better than this thing on the ground.
When Zeng Wanping heard the imperial decree granting the marriage, he immediately collapsed like mud. Knowing that he was powerless to recover, he loosened his grip and was pulled down.
Soon, his screams like a pig being slaughtered were heard from not far away.
Liu Mei Niang was so frightened that she trembled and tried her best to reduce her presence, hoping that the princess would just ignore her.
Eunuch Jiang glanced at her and sneered, "The Emperor has ordered that Liu, a prostitute, try to curry favor with the rich and powerful, seducing the number one scholar into committing an indecent act and humiliating the princess.
I originally had no intention of making things difficult for you, considering that you are the concubine of the top scholar and are pregnant, but how can the royal family allow you to offend its majesty again and again?
If Liu were here today, the eunuch would open his mouth twenty times as a punishment.
Liu, kneel down and accept His Majesty's grace."
As he spoke, Eunuch Jiang handed the whisk in his hand to the young eunuch under him, rolled up his sleeves and walked forward.
Liu Mei Niang was panicked and looked outside, where Zeng Wanping was being beaten.
Looking at the princess, she was lying on the couch with a leisurely look, her fingers tickling the gold thread on the fan, as if waiting for the show to begin.
She knew there was no chance of escape.
Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap! Snap!
After twenty crisp and loud slaps, Liu Mei Niang's face was covered with tears, snot and blood from the corners of her mouth.
In fact, the emperor had wanted to beat someone up before. If anyone bullied his sister, it would not be an exaggeration to kill him.
It’s just that the emperor didn’t want to harm the innocent child in her belly, fearing that it would be embarrassing if two lives were lost.
However, he found out that Qiao Luoluo had slapped her several times in Zhuangyuan Mansion last time, but she was fine.
Just act boldly and confidently.
Eunuch Jiang has been in the imperial palace for more than thirty years and has quite some skills.
He knows how to use his hands to control strength and is best at hitting without causing injury, making him the most suitable person for punishment.
After finishing his work, Eunuch Jiang shook his hands with great satisfaction and washed them with the basin of water brought by the eunuch.
He also disliked the woman because she was very dirty.
Liu Mei Niang had to kowtow and kneel down to thank the emperor for his grace.
Qiao Luoluo knew that the emperor was venting his anger, and he felt more and more grateful to his brother.
Well, be gentler on him next time.
After washing and drying his hands, Eunuch Jiang continued, "Princess, His Majesty has also asked me to tell you that if you allow such lowly people to bully you again, you will not be allowed to see me again."
Qiao Luoluo covered his face with a fan and coughed dryly, "Yes, Anhua knows."
It’s over. My brother, the emperor, has disliked me.
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At this time, in the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion.
Li Xiao had just sent away the eunuch who announced the imperial edict, and was sitting in the study with his eyes closed in deep thought.
Marry the princess and hand over the military power.
This is currently the best way to protect the whole family.
But why do I still feel lonely in my heart?
Yes, he went to war with his father at the age of five, and took up arms on the battlefield at the age of 15.
The battlefield is like his second home.
He likes to review his troops on the battlefield and be ready to go with his ambition.
I also like the autumn moon on cold nights, the bonfires in the military camps and the soldiers’ singing.
He held the Wu spear and wore rhinoceros armor, and his chariots were in a mess and his short weapons were fighting.
It was his entire youth.
He was afraid that he would live a dull and stable life in the future, but this was not his dream.
What he longed for was the battlefield and his offspring.
But he knew that he would never have children, and he could only regret it for the rest of his life.
After much thought, he decided to accept it.
Most of the time, things in life are not as we wish. I'm afraid that even the emperor, that little bastard, can't get everything he wants.
Thinking of this, he smiled wickedly, and suddenly felt much better.
Let it go.
When he opened his eyes, he found that he was unconsciously twisting a ribbon in his hand.
It was left there accidentally by Princess Anhua that day.
He didn't know how it appeared in his hands.
As his fingertips stroked the ribbon, Li Xiao's mind was filled with the woman's soft touch.
The captivating body and the ethereal and sweet voice are like the sound of nature.
She blew orchid-like air into his ear and called softly: Xiao Lang.
"hiss……"
His brows furrowed, and something in his body moved as his heart desired.
Ten years after the serious injury he suffered at the age of 17, he finally felt the masculine throbbing again.
Could it be that the pill that Princess Anhua gave him that day really took effect?
Li Xiao lowered his eyes and smiled softly, hiding the unspeakable joy in his heart.
Should he really find his little princess to test the efficacy of the medicine?
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
"who?"
"Xiao'er, it's mother. Are you free? I have something to tell you."
A woman's soft voice came from outside the door.
Li Xiao responded, "Mother, please come in."
Mrs. Li opened the door and walked in. Time has not defeated her beauty. She is almost fifty years old, but she is still well maintained.
She still looks dignified and gentle.
"Mother, please sit down. Someone, bring the tea."
Li Xiao wanted to stand up, but did he dare?
That person is now holding his head high, how could he lose his composure in front of his mother?
Old Madam Li blinked in some surprise. Why didn't her son, who was always so polite, stand up and salute today?
But she never cared about this, so she didn't make a fuss about it.
So he sat down, looking melancholy, "Son, what do you think about this marriage?"
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