Everyone was stunned when they heard this. It was a bit worrying that someone from the palace came to announce the imperial edict at this hour. However, Murong Shu suddenly remembered what he discussed with Wen Jing yesterday. He didn't expect that he would get the imperial edict so soon.
"Let's go and take a look at the front yard." Murong Shu walked out first, and everyone followed closely. Even Mu Sishu and his wife, who were originally going back to the yard to rest, decided to go to the front yard because of their concern.
"Brother, you take your sister-in-law back to rest first, and we will go later." Murong Shu felt that since so many people would have to kneel, it would be better to have fewer people go.
"Yes, Sishu, you just stay to accompany your grandmother and Yan'er, and I will go with your second aunt and Shu'er." Song Wei felt that it was unnecessary for so many people to go, and it was indeed inconvenient for the old lady to go as she was old.
"Mother, Sishu must go. If anything happens, I will definitely take good care of the women in the family." Mu Sishu's tone did not allow for negotiation, which made Song Wei a little embarrassed.
Seeing her mother-in-law in a difficult situation, Liu Ruyan said to Mu Sishu, "My husband, you accompany mother and the others to the front yard. Yan'er will stay here to take care of grandmother and mother (Mrs. Liu)."
Mu Sishu nodded, let go of Liu Ruyan's hand, and quickly caught up with Murong Shu and Mu Siqing.
Song Wei was very pleased. Her daughter-in-law was sensible and her son was filial. As her husband was not at home, it was only natural for Mu Sishu, as the eldest son, to behave like this.
"Let's go, sister-in-law. They are all good children. The blessings of us sisters-in-law are still to come." Rong Qing was very pleased as he took Song Wei's arm and took her with her.
It was Xiao Linzi who came to announce the decree today. As soon as he saw Murong Shu and his group coming, auspicious words came out as if they were free. Everyone could guess that it was a good thing from Xiao Linzi's attitude.
After the group exchanged greetings for a while, Xiao Linzi went straight to the announcement of the decree. Before the announcement, he specifically emphasized that there was no need to kneel, just stand. Everyone was very surprised to hear this request.
When Xiao Linzi finished reading the contents of the imperial edict, everyone was dumbfounded. This was a marriage grant for Murong Shu, and the person granted was Wen Jing, the third son of the Wen family.
Seeing that everyone was dumbfounded, Xiao Linzi handed the imperial edict to Murong Shu and said, "Congratulations, Miss Mu. This imperial edict was personally requested by the Third Young Master, and he specifically asked for grace so that he didn't have to kneel to receive the edict. The Queen Mother was always willing to respond to the Third Young Master's requests and agreed on the spot. The Queen Mother is still very happy in the palace now."
"Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Lin. For all the trouble, Eunuch Lin will treat everyone to tea and share in his good fortune." Song Wei handed Eunuch Lin a bulging purse.
"Thank you, Madam Mu. We have to go back to the palace to report, so we won't bother you any more." After Xiao Linzi saluted to a few people, he turned around and left with a group of people.
"Sister-in-law, it is a great honor for the emperor to grant a marriage. Our Shu'er is so lucky." Second Aunt Rong Qing was very happy. The Wen family was indeed a family of scholars. It turned out that they had not come to propose a marriage and were preparing to let the emperor grant a marriage.
"Let's go back and tell our mothers so that they won't worry." Song Wei was also very happy. Young Master Wen San was the man whose fate was intertwined with her daughter's. Her husband had already told her about the reply from Taoist Shan Gu. Although she was reluctant to leave her daughter, she hoped that she would be happy even more.
"Congratulations, sister!" Mu Siqing's thoughts were relatively simple. Ever since he knew that his sister and Wen Jing were interested in each other, he had strongly supported them. In his heart, only a man like Wen Jing was worthy of his sister.
"Thank you, second brother. I hope you can find the right person soon." Murong Shu winked at Mu Siqing playfully. Mu Siqing always felt that there was something else his sister said, but he couldn't figure out the meaning for a while.
"Congratulations, sister. Mr. Wen San is worthy of your lifelong trust." Mu Sishu gradually got more in touch with Wen Jing and knew that he really liked his sister. Men understand men best, and he was sure that his sister and Wen Jing would be happy together.
"Thank you, big brother. Thank you, second brother." Murong Shu is in a good mood now. This feeling of being blessed by everyone really makes people extremely happy.
After they came back, they told the old lady the good news. The others were also very happy, especially the old lady, who looked at Song Wei and Rong Qing, and thought about their complaints about Wen Jing yesterday, and the imperial decree to grant marriage came today.
"Shu'er, Aunt Ming would like to congratulate you and the Third Young Master." Madam Liu was also very happy. In addition to her and Song Wei's best friend relationship, Murong Shu was now the younger sister of her daughter's husband.
"Thank you, Aunt Ming!" Murong Shu thanked Mrs. Liu generously.
"Congratulations, Shu'er. Our Third Young Master Wen is either unknown or earth-shaking. I guarantee that the whole capital will know about this imperial decree granting marriage tomorrow." Song Yanran was not exaggerating. Both the Wen family and the Mu family had enough influence, not to mention a marriage between the two families.
A group of people were talking and laughing. Liu Ruyan was so excited that even her morning sickness temporarily disappeared. She was extremely excited that the couple she supported was granted marriage.
"Oh, I wonder if my elder brother and husband will cry when they see this imperial edict tonight." Rong Qing said a little worriedly.
Mu Shi was okay, but the most difficult one was Mousse, who was very fond of his niece. Rong Qing couldn't imagine how crazy her husband would be if he knew that his niece was abducted by the Third Young Master Wen.
"Qing'er, watch over the second son these days. Don't let him do anything naughty. If he messes up our Shu'er's arranged marriage, just wait and see how I'll deal with him." The old lady had a headache when she thought of her second son, but she really loved him.
"Grandma, my second uncle wouldn't be so ignorant of the importance of things. He will definitely be happy for Shu'er." In Murong Shu's heart, his second uncle is the best.
"Okay, okay, your second uncle is the best!" The old lady smiled and tapped the little girl's forehead. Whatever her granddaughter said was right.
Because there was something else going on at the Liu Mansion, Madam Liu went back home first, while Song Yanran took Murong Shu to Guining Courtyard to share some little secrets.
Just as Rong Qing expected, after returning home that night, Mousse heard about the arranged marriage and was so sad that she couldn't move. Finally, she was pulled into the study by Mu Shi and no one knew what they said. When she came out, she was no longer making a fuss, but she was still very sad.
When he went to bed at night, Mousna became angrier and angrier as he thought about it, and finally he attributed all his dissatisfaction to Wen Ye. By the time he finished talking, Rong Qing had fallen asleep.
Mousse didn't sleep well the whole night, and he went to court early the next morning without even waiting for Mu Shi. Mu Shi sighed helplessly, it seemed that today was also going to be a restless day.
When the morning court began, colleagues were surprised to find that Mousse and Wen Ye, who had not quarreled for a long time, began to confront each other again. The emperor was troubled by their quarrel and left the court early. The civil and military officials were afraid of getting involved, so they hurried to do their own things after the court and did not even dare to watch the excitement.
Wen Shoufu and Wen Zhi bowed to Mu Shi helplessly and took Wen Jing to do some work. Let them quarrel if they want, they will be a family in the future anyway.