Chapter 226 Qi Yunshen Asks for Marriage
The next day, Qi Yunshen went to the palace to ask for permission.
Emperor Jingming and his elder sister, Princess Yude, had a close relationship since childhood. He had watched Qi Yunshen grow up, and his features and demeanor were both inherited from the eldest princess. Emperor Jingming doted on his nephew, treating him like a half-son. Furthermore, both Qi Yunshen and the Duke of Zhenguo were skilled military commanders, and as both emperor and minister, Emperor Jingming was deeply concerned about Qi Yunshen's marriage.
When Qi Yunshen mentioned getting married, Emperor Jingming raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Which minister's daughter is it?"
Qi Yunshen said Jing Yang's name.
Emperor Jingming narrowed his eyes. He vaguely remembered that Qi Yunshen's first wife, who had died long ago, was named Jing Yang. Emperor Jingming recalled the rumors in the capital in recent days and said, "I didn't expect it to be true."
Qi Yunshen knelt and said, "Yan Hui has the audacity to ask my uncle for permission to grant me marriage."
Emperor Jingming ordered the chief eunuch to help Qi Yunshen up. "So urgent? I'd like to know what kind of woman she is. Was it because of her that you stayed in the mansion those few days?"
Qi Yunshen knelt in the center of the hall and did not answer for a while.
"Did your mother agree too?"
Qi Yunshen: "Yan Hui only has this wish."
Emperor Jingming snorted, "Alright, it's been ages since you've addressed me like that. It seems this woman is very important to you."
Qi Yunshen: "I beg you to draft an edict, uncle."
In the entire palace, only Qi Yunshen and Xiao Ling dared to speak to Emperor Jingming in this way.
Emperor Jingming waved his hand and said, "Forget it, it's up to you."
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Shortly after Qi Yunshen left the princess's mansion in the morning, Old Madam Qi sent someone to call Xu Jingyang over.
Xu Jingyang was accompanied by Nanny Liang, who was by the eldest princess's side.
The old lady's expression changed several times when she saw Xu Jingyang. She asked Xu Jingyang to step forward a few steps and asked, "What's your name?"
Xu Jingyang is a beautiful and intelligent person. Old Madam Qi still remembers the appearance of her granddaughter-in-law over the years.
"Commoner Jing Yang greets the old lady."
Madam Qi's cane fell directly to the ground. How could it be possible...
"Which scene?"
“The scenery of the scenery.”
Nanny Liang whispered a few words into the old lady's ear. The old lady's expression remained unchanged. She looked at Xu Jingyang with less scrutiny in her eyes and said lovingly, "Are you really willing to marry Yan Hui?"
According to the eldest princess's description, it was Qi Yunshen who brought this person here, gave him a name similar to Xu Jingyang, and made Jingyang a substitute for Xu Jingyang.
Life in the harem is not easy for a woman. If she doesn't have the attention and love of her husband, then her life is meaningless.
Not to mention being a substitute for another woman?
Xu Jingyang nodded, his eyes sore.
Madam Qi smiled, called Xu Jingyang forward, and gave him a bracelet from her wrist. "It's our first meeting, you can keep this."
When Xu Jingyang was still alive, Madam Qi often wore this string of red agate beads, which were of excellent quality and the old lady always wore it on her hand.
Xu Jingyang shook her head: "Madam, I can't accept this."
Madam Qi patted the back of Xu Jingyang's hand and said with a smile, "Take it. Yan Hui has recognized you, and you are a member of our Qi family. These things are not divided between you and me."
Since the old lady had said so, it would be impolite for Xu Jingyang to refuse.
She bowed to the old lady again.
Madam Qi asked Xu Jingyang to go back first, and then said, "You have just recovered from a serious illness, go back and rest first."
After Xu Jingyang left, Nanny Liang did not rush to leave. She told the old lady about Qi Zhenzhen and Miss Jing.
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is a family of nobles and nobility, so there is no need for marriage to consolidate the Qi family's position in the court.
"Yan Hui is not an irresponsible person. Since he has agreed to get married, let him do as he pleases."
In the evening, Qi Yunshen came out of the palace. He first went to Madam Qi's courtyard. The two talked for a few words. Then Qi Yunshen went to Zhining Courtyard to pick up Qi Zhenzhen, and the father and daughter went to Yufu Courtyard.
Xu Jingyang was reading a medical book in the room at that time, which she had borrowed from Doctor Gu today.
Qi Yunshen: "His Majesty has agreed. He will issue an edict tomorrow. The fifth day of next month is a good day."
Qi Yunshen had someone calculate it this morning, and the date on the imperial edict will be the fifth day of next month.
Before Xu Jingyang could speak, Qi Yunshen said, "I can't stand it for another day."
Xu Jingyang bit her lip and glanced at her daughter, "Zhenzhen is still here."
There are some things that cannot be said in front of my daughter.
After the family of three finished their meal at night, Qi Zhenzhen returned to Zhiningyuan as usual.
Qi Yunshen stayed in the room and did everything he could at the moment. Xu Jingyang was panting. She lay flat on the bed with a flushed face and was unable to speak for a long time.
On the side, the man's body was pressed against Xu Jingyang.
Xu Jingyang clearly felt an unusual burning sensation somewhere around her waist. She raised her face, and her clear eyes were intoxicating.
Qi Yunshen was helpless. He hugged Xu Jingyang's body and said, "It hurts."
Xu Jingyang placed his fingers on Qi Yunshen's ears, the force was very light, but he was held tightly.
Xu Jingyang was startled. Qi Yunshen stopped not far away, holding her hand. Suddenly, Qi Yunshen sighed. He lay flat beside Xu Jingyang, and his whole body exuded warmth.
Xu Jingyang curled her lips, propped up her face with one hand, and gestured with her eyes, "There's a bathroom over there."
Qi Yunshen pulled the person into his arms and said, "Just hug me."
Xu Jingyang felt something was wrong with her waist. She blushed and pushed him back, "That's enough."
Qi Yunshen: “Not yet.”
Xu Jingyang moved around in his arms. Qi Yunshen pinched his nose bridge, and the fire somewhere became even hotter.
In the end, Qi Yunshen had no choice but to go to the next dormitory.
The next morning, Xu Jingyang left the princess's mansion. Before leaving, she said goodbye to Doctor Gu, Madam Qi and the eldest princess. She took Hou Yue and Qi An back to Jing Mansion.
As soon as he lay down on the bed, Xu Jingyang felt sleepy and slept until early the next morning.
The first person to come to Jing Mansion was not Qi Yunshen, but the imperial edict of His Majesty. In addition to the imperial edict, there was also a box of gold, silver and treasures.
After the chief eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, he handed it to Xu Jingyang with a smile.
"The wedding is less than twenty days away, so I won't bother Miss Jing."
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