Chapter 472 Peace and Prosperity in Foreign Lands (Part 7)
The King of Qin stayed in the palace for two days.
Emperor Xiao Wu stayed with him the whole time.
I accompanied him to visit Consort Zheng's palace, and also accompanied him to see the late emperor's mausoleum and Consort Zheng's mausoleum.
On the very last day, the King of Qin and Emperor Xiao Wu once again got completely drunk.
"Your Majesty! I want to take over that island because it is too important."
No matter where the ship comes from, it has to come from that island.
As far as I know, there are many uncivilized barbarians on the other side of the sea.
If I guard that island, I can keep those people out.
"In this way, Da Yu is at least safe along the coast," the King of Qin said, hiccuping from his wine.
Emperor Xiao Wu patted the Prince of Qin on the shoulder in response.
"Third Brother, I have said that whatever you conquer overseas is yours."
I won't interfere.
Your territory is your territory, and my word is law.
Isn't it just borrowing troops?
I will issue an edict regarding the Pingnan Army.
But this trip will take another year and a half.
The King of Qin smiled and said that he was used to drifting at sea and would not mind if he drifted for another three or five years.
My only worry is for my wife and children...
Then Emperor Xiao Wu added that his wife and children need not worry, as they were all members of the royal family; once things were out in the open, no one would dare to neglect them...
The next day, the King of Qin left the capital early in the morning.
Before leaving, Emperor Xiao Wu sent the Prince of Qin's heir to the Prince of Qin's side.
"Like father, like son. The young master is grown up and it's time for him to go out and experience the world with us."
Along with the Crown Prince of Qin, an imperial edict also arrived.
"Xiao Congze is hereby granted the title of Prince Zhenhai, enjoying the privileges of a prince of the highest rank."
His son was made crown prince, and his daughter was given the title of Princess He'an...
The King of Qin was so grateful that his eyes welled up with tears.
After bowing three times towards the palace with his son, the King of Qin led his son south!
In the following three years, the Prince of Zhenhai, along with his heir and the borrowed Pingnan Army, conquered a large number of islands in the sea south of Dayu.
This also extended the defense line of Dayu against sea pirates to the sea.
With this, the southern coast of Chongqing finally came to a complete end.
Agriculture, commerce, and animal husbandry have all developed rapidly...
These are all things to be discussed later...
Two days later is Shangguan Jin's birthday.
Because Emperor Xiaowu valued her, Shangguan Jin couldn't keep a low profile even if she wanted to.
All the noble families in the capital came.
The Duke of Dingguo's mansion even gave alms for three days.
The banquet that day was very lively.
The Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess personally delivered congratulatory gifts and stayed until the banquet ended before leaving.
However, what surprised everyone even more was another guest.
The former Qin princess, now the Zhenhai princess, has also arrived.
Everyone was startled when they heard the steward of the Shen family read out the visiting card.
It is true that the Princess Consort of Qin appeared in front of everyone before.
But that's limited to going out to worship Buddha or going to a teahouse for tea.
As for these social engagements, Princess Qin did not participate in any of them.
Even if gifts were sent, it would only be when the Duke of Dingguo's mansion or the Duke of Changsheng's mansion held a banquet, and the Princess of Qin would send someone to deliver congratulatory gifts.
But it's basically limited to sending congratulatory gifts.
Even noble families wouldn't dare send an invitation to the Princess of Qin.
Everyone says that royalty is heartless, but who knows if everything the royal family is doing now is just for show?
What if one day I find myself disliking the King of Qin...?
Everyone watched as Madam Shen, who was already sixty years old, personally came out to greet them.
Princess Qin, who had just alighted from her carriage, quickly led her daughter and Princess An over to Madam Shen.
"Greetings, Madam Shen! He'an, quickly pay your respects to Madam Shen." Princess Qin smiled and performed a junior's greeting.
Princess He'an, who was with Princess Qin, quickly came over and gave a junior's greeting.
No one thought it was inappropriate.
Madam Shen is a lady of the highest rank, so she doesn't need to bow when she meets the imperial family.
It is only right to receive gifts from anyone.
Shangguan Jin personally led Princess Qin into the inner courtyard.
Throughout the entire process, Princess Qin and her daughter stayed by Shangguan Jin's side.
The guests present all understood.
This is the will of the imperial family. From today onwards, Princess Qin will be the supreme Princess Zhenhai.
All the noble families in the capital should remember this.
The next post should include a copy of the Princess Consort of Zhenhai...
“Princess He’an must be twenty this year!” Shangguan Jin asked with a smile.
"She's not twenty anymore. She's so thoughtful. She said she'd stay with me for another two years, and I can't bear to part with her."
"And that's how it got delayed," Princess Qin said with a smile.
Everyone knows that this is just an official explanation.
Princess He'an's status was awkward. Even though she was granted the title of Princess at the age of seven, everyone knew that ordinary people couldn't even dream of marrying into such a family...
"A daughter is a warm and comforting daughter! Spending more time with her is the right thing to do."
Just like my two daughters.
Isn't it also because you can't bear to part with it?
One got married at the age of twenty-three, and the other got married at the age of twenty-two.
Why do girls get married so early?
They should spend more time at home with us mothers.
Princess He'an is virtuous and intelligent; she will surely find a good family.
"If Your Highness doesn't mind, how about I keep an eye out for the princess in the future?" Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com