Chapter 640: Wedding
But it’s good this way. There are no tasks to be assigned, and the money I earn is enough to spend. I can do what I want to do.
For example, the roast duck I am going to make.
There are also regrets that due to being busy with our own things, we did not get along well with some people, and we can make up for it as much as possible.
Zhuang Qingning pursed her lips and smiled at Chu Jinnian.
Chu Jinnian also curled the corners of his lips.
When their eyes met, their gazes were full of tenderness. The atmosphere around them instantly warmed up, as if filled with pink love bubbles.
Jing Zhao on the side, "..."
If I had known, I would not have come today. Now I am afraid I will not be able to eat lunch. ——The crown prince has been appointed. Chu Yunzhao is diligent, honest and simple, and is supported and trusted by the court officials.
When Concubine Hui, Mrs. Qiao, became the empress, she was originally a virtuous and resourceful person. In addition to Chu Shengrui's favor, Chu Yunzhao's stable position in the previous dynasty, and the prestige of the Qiao family, the concubines in the harem were all very convinced of her.
It can be said that everyone in the harem and the front court performed their duties and the atmosphere was peaceful.
Chu Shengrui was very satisfied with this, and therefore loved and trusted Queen Qiao and Chu Yunzhao even more.
Winter in the north is usually long and boring, but this year is different from previous years.
This is because the country is peaceful and the people are prosperous. Even if it snows continuously, they are not afraid because they have food stored at home.
Secondly, it was because all the provincial capitals, including the capital, were holding football matches.
Every block, street, and even county will select people with strong physical strength and skills to participate in the competition. The winner will receive very generous rewards.
For a moment, people's eyes were fixed on this.
Even the palace was not idle. Guards and eunuchs were all entertained in this palace or that palace, trying their best to come out on top, get rewards from their masters, and win glory and face.
Apart from daily work, all the rest of the energy and attention was devoted to this. There was much less intrigue among the servants, and even the rumors in the palace were much less.
Chu Shengrui highly appreciated and agreed with this.
"The prince is indeed resourceful. He came up with a solution like this and solved many troublesome problems."
"If it were someone else, I would have taken the credit. But this time it's not the prince's credit. It was the idea of Princess Ninghe. After Jinnian returned to Beijing, he told Xiaosi, and Xiaosi took note of it." Queen Qiao said with a smile.
"So if we were to reward people based on their merits, Ninghe County Lady would be the first, followed by Jinnian, and finally Xiaosi."
"New Year is coming soon. Your Majesty should think about what to reward Princess Ninghe and Jinnian with."
"Of course." Chu Shengrui nodded. "Besides this, since the beginning of winter, the fire-snatching soldiers in the capital have put out more than 20 fires and avoided many disasters. This is also the credit of Jinnian and Ninghe County Master. According to their merits, they should be rewarded."
"However, looking at the way this young couple is now, I'm afraid they don't want any reward at this moment. They just want us to stay away from them so that they can live a leisurely life."
"Jinnian grew up outside since he was a child, and was subject to all kinds of restrictions after returning to the capital. Naturally, he just wants to stay away from the capital. Princess Ninghe was originally from the countryside, and I'm afraid she is used to the life of a leisurely wanderer. These two people enjoy their leisure time, but I'm afraid they are unwilling to come back and don't want to cause so much trouble." Queen Qiao said with a smile.
Chu Shengrui's mind moved, and then he nodded.
What Queen Qiao said was indeed true. If Chu Jinnian and Zhuang Qingning returned to Beijing, it would probably be of no benefit and would only add to their troubles.
Even though Luo had been divorced at this time, there was still the troublesome Hang Xueyun in the mansion. The Prince of Qi was a father who was always at odds with Chu Jinnian and was only interested in indulging in alcohol and sex.
Anyone who sees it will feel terrible.
What's more, everyone can see how much Chu Jinnian loves Zhuang Qingning. Chu Jinnian probably doesn't want Zhuang Qingning to return to Beijing to face these unpleasant things.
"Jinnian has always been steady and decisive. Since he has his own thoughts, let him do what he wants."
Chu Shengrui smiled and said, "If he wants to do the work of the Ministry of Justice, he can do it. If he doesn't want to do it, he is still the prince of Qi, and he will be the prince in the future. He can live a free life without any compensation."
He has the noble status and wealth he deserves, and no one will make things difficult for him in the future.
Upon seeing this, Queen Qiao smiled and added some more tea to Chu Shengrui's cup.
Chu Shengrui's meaning soon turned into a letter and reached Chu Jinnian's hands.
After Chu Jinnian opened the letter and read it, his face was full of smiles. On the next day, he happily accompanied Zhuang Qingning to the weaving workshop to help check the expansion of the workshop.
Winter goes and spring comes, spring ends and summer arrives.
In the blink of an eye, it is already the end of summer.
In mid-July, the weather in the morning and evening is already a little chilly.
About a month before the wedding, Chu Jinnian and Zhuang Qingning had already arrived in the capital and were living in the house that Zhuang Qingning had bought herself, preparing for the wedding.
August 18th is an auspicious day for marriage.
Because it was a marriage arranged by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and it was the wedding of the Prince of Qi, and because Empress Qiao was personally in charge of it, this wedding was highly anticipated, grand, and lively.
The most eye-catching thing is that Zhuang Qingning's dowry when she got married was so long that one could not see the end of it when looking at it along the long street. The description of it as ten miles of red dowry was most appropriate.
That night.
Outside, the sound of toasts and congratulations continued. Zhuang Qingning sat in the bright red wedding room and secretly lifted the heavy red veil, trying to take a sneak peek.
"Miss." Xiang Qiao saw this and hurriedly put down her veil. "Before the groom arrives, the bride cannot lift her veil by herself, otherwise it will be unlucky."
That being said, according to the marriage rules here, Chu Jinnian can only come back after the banquet outside is over, and by then he won’t even know what time it will be.
She had already gone through a complicated wedding ceremony during the day. The complex wedding dress and headdress had already caused her back and waist to ache despite her excellent physical strength. Now she was still in the dark, which she really couldn't bear.
But since it is the rule, and I have been bound by the rule for a whole day, it doesn’t matter if I suspend it for a little while longer.
Zhuang Qingning sighed and had to put her hand down. She continued to sit down obediently, thinking in her mind what she should order for food after Chu Jinnian came back.
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