Chapter 217
Chapter 217
Xuanyuan Hongtai was a little awkward at first, but when he saw Xuanyuan Xingyao's slightly excited expression, his eyes couldn't help but soften.
Forget it, as long as the child is happy, is it really that important whether the partner is a man or a woman?
"Congratulations, Prince! Congratulations, Prince!!"
The ministers did not expect that Xuanyuan Hongtai would suddenly grant a marriage to Xuanyuan Xingyao and Nangong Jing. They were stunned for a moment before they reacted and congratulated Xuanyuan Xingyao together.
As for Nangong Jing, although his status and position were not low, it was not high enough to warrant congratulations from the first-rank ministers.
Nangong Jing also knew this, so he didn't feel uncomfortable being ignored. He just stood there and smiled foolishly.
Xuanyuan Xingyao turned around and looked at Nangong Jing's silly look, his eyes becoming more and more profound.
"Finally my dream has come true!!!"
After the banquet was over, Xuanyuan Leng walked up to Xuanyuan Xingyao and joked at him.
"Why would the Emperor suddenly grant Xiao Jing and me a marriage?"
Xuanyuan Xingyao asked with some confusion.
It was obvious that Xuanyuan Hongtai had some resistance to the relationship between him and Nangong Jing before, so why did he suddenly take the initiative to arrange the marriage?
"Actually, after you were poisoned, the Emperor had already softened his heart, but it was just a matter of face. This time, you made such a great contribution, but your title was not promoted. The Emperor used the compensation as an excuse to grant you a marriage with Xiao Jing."
Xuanyuan Leng explained with a chuckle.
Xuanyuan Xingyao's eyes flashed with sudden enlightenment when he heard this. So that's how it is...
"You know that the emperor is very concerned about his reputation. Tomorrow you can go to him and say a few nice words to him to comfort him. It will also give him a way out."
The smile in Xuanyuan Leng's eyes was so strong that it was about to overflow.
Xuanyuan Leng's words made the smile in Xuanyuan Xingyao's eyes gradually grow larger. He nodded slightly to show that he understood.
"Today's marriage is just a verbal agreement. Tomorrow there should be a formal imperial decree. Remember to make preparations early tomorrow."
Receiving the imperial edict is not so casual. One needs to prepare an incense table and other things. That's why Xuanyuan Leng reminded the two of them to prepare early.
"Don't worry, big brother."
Xuanyuan Xingyao responded casually.
Xuanyuan Xingyao was favored and a military general, so he received imperial edicts not every few days, but several times a year. He was already familiar with the process of receiving imperial edicts. He just needed to go back home and ask the housekeeper to prepare it early tomorrow.
As for Nangong Jing, the Duke's Mansion is very familiar with these things, and all he needs to do when he returns is to give him some instructions.
"After the imperial decree granting the marriage is issued, the Ministry of Rites will begin selecting the date for the engagement and the wedding, and then prepare the betrothal gifts. The Ministry of Rites should prepare a betrothal gift based on your rank. If you feel it is not enough, you can add some more yourself."
The royal family's betrothal gifts are also very particular, and the amount of betrothal gifts depends on the type of title.
But if she is favored, the betrothal gifts prepared by the Ministry of Rites will naturally be better, and the emperor and empress will also bestow some rewards.
In addition, if the person is wealthy and very satisfied with the person he is about to marry, he will also add some betrothal gifts to make the other person look better.
Xuanyuan Xingyao loves Nangong Jing deeply, so it is impossible for him not to show any expression at all.
In fact, there was no need for Xuanyuan Leng to remind him. As early as after Xuanyuan Hongtai arranged the marriage, Xuanyuan Xingyao had already started to think about what items in his private treasury were suitable as betrothal gifts for Nangong Jing.
"Don't make it too exaggerated, otherwise it will be difficult for me to prepare."
Xuanyuan Xingyao prepared the betrothal gifts, so Nangong Jing naturally had to prepare the dowry as well.
Although men don't care about these things when they get married, but considering Xuanyuan Xingyao's status, it would still be a bit unsightly if Nangong Jing's dowry was really too poor.
Nangong Jing also knew that he was going to marry into the royal family. No matter what the relationship between Sun Yumei and Nangong Jing was, he had to prepare a decent dowry for Nangong Jing.
And Han Yan will definitely give Nangong Jing a dowry, but if Xuanyuan Xingyao gives too much betrothal gift, even if outsiders don't say anything, Nangong Jing will feel a little uncomfortable.
You can say that Nangong Jing is being pretentious or whatever. Although Nangong Jing is the one getting married, he is still a man after all, and he doesn't want to be too weak compared to Xuanyuan Xingyao.
In Nangong Jing's heart, he and Xuanyuan Xingyao have always been equal, and he is not dependent on Xuanyuan Xingyao's existence.
How could Xuanyuan Xingyao not understand Nangong Jing? He looked at Nangong Jing deeply and said with a chuckle.
"Don't worry, I know what's going on."
Nangong Jing actually knew that Xuanyuan Xingyao would never really make things difficult for him given how much he valued him.
Xuanyuan Leng saw the two people in front of him talking and looking at each other affectionately, and he couldn't help but shook his head.
Xuanyuan Leng and Lan Qier have a good relationship, but they have never been so affectionate, and they don’t understand what’s so affectionate about it.
Fortunately, Xuanyuan Xingyao and Nangong Jing knew that they were still in the palace and it was not a good place to be affectionate, so they looked at each other for a while and then looked away.
Xuanyuan Xingyao and Xuanyuan Leng talked for a while, then took Nangong Jing out of the palace.
Because he had to receive an imperial edict the next day, after leaving the palace, Xuanyuan Xingyao sent Nangong Jing directly back to the Duke's Mansion, and then went to the Prince's Mansion to prepare.
After returning to the Duke's Mansion, Nangong Jing immediately found the butler and asked him to prepare the incense table and three kinds of sacrificial animals needed to receive the imperial edict as soon as possible, and told him that an imperial edict would come down tomorrow.
Then he went to Sun Yumei's yard, firstly to pay his respects to Sun Yumei, and secondly to inform Sun Yumei about the arranged marriage.
Sun Yumei also received the news that the army had returned, so she was not surprised when the servants reported that Nangong Jing had come to pay his respects.
In terms of rules, Nangong Jing has always done a good job since he was a child. Even when the relationship between the two sides was the most strained, Nangong Jing never failed to pay his respects.
Although Nangong Jing and Sun Yumei can now live in peace, their relationship is not very good. Therefore, after paying his respects as usual, Nangong Jing quickly mentioned that the palace would issue an imperial decree granting the marriage tomorrow, and then took his leave and returned to his own courtyard.
The next day, Sun Yumei brought Nangong Jing to the lobby early in the morning.
Nangong Mu was not in the imperial capital because he was leading his troops out. As for Nangong Fei and Nangong Xue, they were women, and today's events had nothing to do with them. They could come or not.
Nangong Jing had a very ordinary relationship with his two sisters, so he simply didn't call them.
The marriage has already been granted verbally, and today we are just completing the formalities, so it went very smoothly.
After receiving the imperial edict, Sun Yumei returned to her own courtyard. Before leaving, she told Nangong Jing that she would help prepare the dowry.
If Nangong Jing has any good treasures that need to be put in, you can have them sent directly to her yard and she will arrange it.
Of course, if Nangong Jing didn't trust her and wanted to make arrangements himself, Sun Yumei wouldn't say anything.
Not to mention that Nangong Jing didn't know much about these things. Even if Nangong Jing knew these things, if Sun Yumei was willing to help, Nangong Jing would not refuse her kindness.
As for not trusting Sun Yumei, Nangong Jing really doesn't do that.
After receiving the imperial edict, Nangong Jing went to find Feng Xuanzhou to share the good news.
"Oh, I thought you guys would be bored for a few days before remembering me. You came to see me the next day after you came back. Where's Xingyao? Why can't I see him?"
Feng Xuanzhou was a little surprised when he heard the servant report that Nangong Jing came to see him. He thought that since they had just been married, Xuanyuan Xingyao and Nangong Jing should spend a few days together.
Yes, after Prime Minister Feng returned home yesterday, Feng Xuanzhou already knew the news that Xuanyuan Xingyao and Nangong Jing had been granted marriage.
It can be said that Feng Xuanzhou watched the two of them grow along the way, and even the fact that they were able to be together was inseparable from Feng Xuanzhou's matchmaking.
Also, because he had seen how hard the two had gone through, Feng Xuanzhou was really happy for them that they were finally able to achieve their goal.
"You should have received the news that Ayao and I were granted marriage."
When Nangong Jing said this, his tone was not one of questioning but of conviction.
"So you came to share your joy with me?"
Feng Xuanzhou grew up with Nangong Jing. As soon as Nangong Jing said this, he immediately guessed the other party's intention.
"You are my best brother, and you are the matchmaker between me and Ayao. We are getting married, so naturally I have to come to you to share this good news."
For Nangong Jing, Feng Xuanzhou will always be the most special one. Even though he later met Yu Tianze and Zhuo Yunsheng, none of them could compare to Feng Xuanzhou's position in his heart.
Feng Xuanzhou looked at Nangong Jing's radiant face and couldn't help but feel happy for him.
"Have you decided on a date? Don't worry, I will definitely come to your side and be your in-laws when the time comes."
Feng Xuanzhou knew Xuanyuan Xingyao and Nangong Jing, so naturally he couldn't go to both places on their wedding day, so he could only choose to stay on one side.
"Not yet. His Majesty just granted the marriage yesterday, and the Ministry of Rites probably hasn't picked a date yet."
Nangong Jing said with a chuckle.
"Come on, call Xingyao and we'll have a nice drink. I'll treat you. Let's celebrate your wedding in advance."
Feng Xuanzhou patted Nangong Jing's shoulder heavily and said heroically.
Nangong Jing came to see Feng Xuanzhou just to celebrate, so naturally he would not refuse his invitation.
The two of them did not send anyone to call Xuanyuan Xingyao, but rushed directly to Prince Han Xi's mansion. After taking Xuanyuan Xingyao with them, they randomly found a restaurant.
Because Xuanyuan Xingyao and Nangong Jing supported Shui Ling, the three of them hadn't seen each other for more than half a year. Coupled with the good news that the two were about to get married, they were a little excited for a while.
They drank from day to night, and by the time it was over, not to mention Feng Xuanzhou and Nangong Jing, even Xuanyuan Xingyao's steps became a little heavy.
However, compared to Feng Xuanzhou and Nangong Jing who could no longer walk, Xuanyuan Xingyao at least still had some rationality.
Just looking at the two people who were completely drunk, Xuanyuan Xingyao felt a little headache. He didn't know how to get back.
In the end, there was no other choice but for Xuanyuan Xingyao to ask the waiter of the restaurant to go to the Prince's Mansion and call a few servants to send Feng Xuanzhou back to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
As for Nangong Jing, Xuanyuan Xingyao said that as long as he was there, there was no way he would let outsiders touch Nangong Jing.
Xuanyuan Xingyao took the man back to the Prince's Mansion without the help of servants. He cleaned Nangong Jing himself and then fell asleep with him in his arms, regardless of Nangong Jing's slight struggle.
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