Gu Qingfeng didn't say anything. He intended to end the topic with silence.
But Chang'an suddenly smiled.
"Changan doesn't believe it. Grandpa can't figure out the reason."
Gu Xiong looked at Chang'an, then glanced at Gu Qingfeng, "Haha, kid, I didn't expect you to be so insightful. I really underestimated you before, but that was a mistake.
In order to maintain the balance in the court, the emperor will certainly not easily marry you to the fourth prince or the crown prince. I believe you also know that there are many people involved behind you.
But he won't give up such a good resource like yours.
If I really agree to Concubine Tong's request and adopt you as my adopted daughter, then you will no longer be able to marry into the royal family.
The Emperor does not allow this, so he will marry you to Prince Yu Xuan.
Especially since the Ninth Prince is a person who doesn't like power, does not form cliques for personal gain, and just lives his own life behind closed doors.
Of course, His Majesty wouldn't worry about anything. So, is it really because of Concubine Tong's words that His Majesty granted the marriage? "
"That's right." Gu Qingfeng said, "This is not bad. At least my daughter won't be taken advantage of by anyone. I still like the Ninth Prince as a person, but the marriage was so sudden that he didn't even have time to make the wedding dress."
"Yes, who would have thought it would happen so suddenly." The old general said, "But we can use Shijia or Shirou for the time being."
"Is this... is this appropriate?" Gu Qingfeng was a little worried. "I'm afraid Shirou's isn't ready yet. As for Shijia's, regardless of whether Shijia agrees or not, she's the future Crown Princess, and the specifications of her wedding dress are different from those of other women."
"Well, I will go to the palace to ask for permission, and you guys go and prepare." General Gu Xiong said as he walked out.
Chang'an pushed Gu Qingfeng out.
"Grand Master, Second Master, Miss Chang'an." The housekeeper came over. "Eunuch De has sent the betrothal gifts and wedding dress, and the Ninth Prince's men are all in the front hall now."
Gu Xiong was surprised. "Eunuch De? Quickly inform the rest of the family to go to the front hall. Oh, and remember not to call him the Ninth Prince anymore. Call him Prince Xuan instead."
"Yes." The housekeeper agreed, "The rest of the family is already waiting in the front hall."
In the front hall, Fu Cheng and his father-in-law were already waiting.
The hall was filled with large boxes, all tied with large red silk.
The other people in the mansion, Qin, Gu Shijia, Gu Shirong, Meng Sichan and Gu Shirou, all knelt on the ground.
"Eunuch De. Manager Li?" The old general smiled. "It's so late, why did you two come all the way here?"
"It's my honor." Eunuch De's face was as bright as a flower. "Congratulations, old general. The three young ladies in your mansion are all married to the emperor's beloved sons. What an honor! Looking around, there is no mansion in the entire Shuzhou Kingdom that can compare with the general's mansion."
"Haha, it's the emperor's kindness."
"The Empress Dowager loves Miss Chang'an deeply," said Manager Li, glancing at the people still kneeling on the ground. "She has just received the imperial decree. You should all get up quickly."
"Imperial edict?" The old general was surprised when he saw what Qin was holding in her hand.
Li, the headmaster, smiled and said, "It was the Empress Dowager who issued a special decree, saying that Miss Chang'an had lost her mother since she was young, and now that she is getting married, there are some details that you generals may not have thought of, so she handed them over to Qin, asking her to be careful and not to treat Miss Chang'an lightly."
"Of course not." Qin said immediately, "In my eyes, Chang'an is like my own daughter. Please rest assured, Queen Mother, I will be careful and attentive."
Manager Li nodded in satisfaction, "That's perfect."
Eunuch De handed the gift list to Gu Xiong, "Old General, I am here on the orders of the Emperor to deliver the betrothal gifts to Miss Chang'an on behalf of Prince Xuan.
The Emperor knew that Prince Xuan would not have enough time to prepare, so he personally selected it in the palace and sent it over."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Xiong took the gift list.
Eunuch De looked at Chang'an with a smile on his face, "Miss Chang'an, are these things to your liking?"
"The emperor personally chose it, so it must be the best." Chang'an walked to the rack where the wedding gowns were placed. "However, there is one thing I don't understand. This wedding gown..."
"Miss Chang'an doesn't know this," Eunuch De explained, "In fact, the Emperor and the Queen Mother are also worried about Miss Chang'an's wedding dress and Prince Xuan's wedding clothes.
It is possible that the palace embroiderers worked non-stop all night to make Prince Xuan's wedding dress, but your wedding dress cannot be made in time.
This wedding dress was originally intended for the future Crown Princess. It was recently embroidered and hasn't been given to her to try on yet. From the materials to the gold and silver threads and pearls, it's all the finest tributes from other nations. Now, the Emperor has spoken with such grace, bestowing this dress upon you.
As soon as Eunuch De finished speaking, Gu Shijia said, "That's me..."
Before Gu Shijia finished speaking, Manager Li looked at her immediately. He swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth at this moment, "Miss Shijia, do you have anything to say?"
"Master Li..."
"Madam Qin." Manager Li's face was slightly displeased. "Miss Shijia is the future Crown Princess. Does she have to let her mother speak for her every word? If so, how can she be worthy of being the future Crown Princess, or even the future heir of a nation?"
Qin didn't dare to say another word, but the sweat on her forehead kept dripping down.
Gu Shijia lowered her head, and when she raised her head again, she smiled and said, "Aunt Li is right. Before Aunt Li came,
My mother was worried that time was running out and she wouldn't have enough time to make her cousin's wedding dress. At that time, Shijia wondered if her wedding dress was ready. If it was, she could give it to her cousin first, and then she could make her own.
"That's the best way to think about it." Manager Li was not ungrateful. "The Queen Mother prefers peace and harmony among people."
The eunuch smiled and said, "The Queen Mother asked me to tell Miss Chang'an,
Although today's event was rushed, it is ultimately a truly joyous occasion. If Miss Chang'an has anything she can't prepare in time, please let her know and the Queen Mother will help you get it."
"Okay." Chang'an thanked again.
Wait until Mr. De has finished arranging everything.
Fu Cheng stepped forward and said, "Greetings, General, Mr. Qingfeng. The prince said that the incident happened suddenly and the palace is making preparations, so he will not come in person at this time."
"Okay." Gu Qingfeng said no more.
Fu Cheng ordered someone to bring a few things into the hall. They were not large items, nor were they many. “Miss Chang’an, these were personally selected for you by my prince.
The prince specifically instructed that the young lady open it herself."
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