He Zhuo originally thought that Emperor Kangxi would not make a decision on Hongfang's marriage so quickly, but he did not expect that the marriage would be granted so soon.
He Zhuo had a gut feeling that it was related to Yin Zhi. Even if it wasn't a gut feeling, after nearly 20 years of marriage, the smug look in Yin Zhi's eyes these past few nights was enough to tell him something.
However, this is not something that He Zhuo doesn't care about; Consort Hui will make her understand in a while.
He Zhuo is very busy right now. Before Hong Fang was betrothed, the Ministry of Rites sent the wedding date of the heir apparent, Hong Yu.
The wedding date of the Prince Zhi's heir was in the twelfth month of the 45th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, which was quite tight.
Although the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Clan had specially assigned people to handle Hongyu's wedding arrangements, since the Crown Prince was equivalent to a Beizi and had a rank.
Moreover, Hongyu is the eldest grandson of the emperor. Although marrying a Mongolian princess basically tells everyone that the Prince of Zhi has no right to inherit the throne, the eldest son Yinzhi is favored, and Hongyu is not bad either. Furthermore, Consort Hui is a powerful consort, so the Ministry of Rites and the imperial clan will not neglect him.
Once the mansion has prepared the courtyard for the wedding, the betrothal gifts, and even the banquet on the wedding day, there will be people to help take care of everything.
The entire wedding ceremony would be handled by officials from the Ministry of Rites and representatives from the imperial clan, so Khoja didn't need to worry about that.
Just follow the arrangements; that's how I got married to Zhuo back then.
However, this was to show respect for the newlywed daughter-in-law and future in-laws.
It was already quite a show of respect for the prospective son-in-law, Hongyu, to come and deliver the betrothal gifts. Now, the First Madam of the He Zhuo family has come in person, bringing Hongyu with her.
Naturally, it is given even greater importance.
Actually, this mother and daughter stole the job from their relatives, but it doesn't matter, they can all do it together.
The bride's sister-in-law and mother greeted He Zhuo and his son. When they heard that the Princess Consort and the Crown Prince had personally come to deliver the betrothal gifts, they were overjoyed and could not hide their smiles.
The bride's father was also a prince.
Therefore, in terms of rank, there was no difference in status between them. He Zhuo and Hong Yu's mother-in-law were of the same rank. However, because He Zhuo was the wife of a prince, the other party had to pay her respects to her.
"My dear in-law, there's no need for such formalities. Please rise." He Zhuoxu helped the other man up.
"It's truly unexpected that the Grand Princess Consort would bring the Heir Apparent in person. Eldest daughter-in-law, quickly order someone to serve tea." Mongolians are generally straightforward, and Khoja spoke fluent Mongolian. The Princess Consort only paused for a moment before quickly responding in Mongolian.
After exchanging pleasantries, He Zhuo introduced his son, Hongyu.
Hongyu bowed to the Princess Consort of Balin, but his mother-in-law refused to accept it for a long time. Finally, after Zhuo explained that it was the son-in-law who was bowing to his mother-in-law, she accepted half of the bow.
The mother-in-law liked her son-in-law more and more the more she looked at him. Moreover, Hongyu could be said to be a one-in-a-million son-in-law. He was both literate and martial, handsome, and the people in the house were also clean.
His eyes were clear and righteous; there couldn't be better.
The princess was initially a little apprehensive, but now that she saw her son-in-law in person, she felt relieved. It was clear that the eldest princess and the heir were both reasonable people. As long as her daughter behaved herself, was considerate of her husband, filial to her mother-in-law, and took good care of the young princes, life wouldn't be too bad.
Once she gives birth to a child, it can be said that the position of the Crown Prince's wife is rock solid. In fact, this Princess Consort does not understand He Zhuo. Even if the Crown Prince's wife does not have children for several years after marriage, He Zhuo and Hong Yu will not allow a son born out of wedlock to be born before a son born to the legitimate wife.
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