Chapter 362 Happy Event
The couple thought about what Shen Qing meant and felt that: "This matter has to be done early. The longer it is delayed, the worse it will be."
There are too many people staring at you, and if someone brings it up openly, it would be awkward to refuse.
The couple hit it off and decided to put the matter on the agenda. They also knew that Shen Zhizhuo didn't have a crush on anyone. He had been focusing on studying these years. After hearing about this, he said, "Let my parents decide."
He really didn't have a favorite person. To be honest, Shen Zhizhuo was a bit dull in this regard. For an ordinary man at his age, would his parents still worry about him? He thought about it himself, but he was very busy since he entered the officialdom. As for his life, well, Shen Zhizhuo only had a servant to take care of his daily life. If it weren't for the fact that this child really had no inclinations, Shen's father and mother would have suspected that he had some problems.
But in fact, Shen Zhizhuo himself is not opposed to marriage, but he is indeed very busy and does not go to places of red-light districts on weekdays. To put it bluntly, in his working environment, is there any woman of marriageable age for him to see?
Shen Zhizhuo trusted his parents' vision, and he also knew that Shen's mother had entered the palace today. When Shen's mother mentioned it now, it was obvious that she had also discussed it with Shen Qing, so he had nothing to say.
Mother Shen is indeed concerned, so this matter has to be put on the agenda.
Arriving before Shen Zhizhuo's wedding was the Seventh Prince's Hundred Days Banquet.
The name of the seventh prince has also been decided, Haoxuan.
After the two hundred-day banquets, the palace was really lively twice, but after the excitement, it returned to its former tranquility.
In just four months, Shen Zhizhuo's marriage was settled.
It was Xuanyuan Ling who told Chen Qing about this: "Chen Zhizhuo chose a very good fiancée."
There was a reason why Xuanyuan Ling could say this, as long as he told her the identity of this girl, Shen Qing would know the reason.
Because this girl's great-grandfather was the late emperor's tutor, Mr. Xu, but he retired later and opened a college. He took care of himself in his old age, and was the nominal principal of the academy. Many students admired his reputation, and his son did not enter the official career, but he actually taught many useful talents. The daughter that Shen Zhizhuo was going to marry was the daughter of the current principal, and the third daughter of the legitimate wife. She was truly from a scholarly family and could be said to be noble and elegant, which was indeed very good.
"I think Chen Zhizhuo is dull, but actually, he is somewhat similar to you." This naturally means that Chen Zhizhuo puts some thought into the matter of selecting people.
The Shen family is a hot stove now, and many people want to work there. Indeed, marrying a wife from a noble family will be helpful to Shen Zhizhuo's career, but he didn't want a noble family when he was not famous before, and there is no need to do this now that he is in trouble. It's also because Shen's mother suffered a misfortune when she was young, so she understands the depth of the capital. This Miss Xu is very good. If he really picks a girl from a noble family, Xuanyuan Ling will really have to worry about it.
It's not that they are on guard against something, but there are very few families among the aristocratic families that don't have some dirty tricks behind them. The Shen family is very likely to be controlled when they first enter the capital. After all, it is Shen Qing's maternal family. Now that there is the sixth prince, they have to be more careful.
Chen Qing knew: "This matter was probably arranged by my mother. I don't quite understand his own thoughts in this regard."
Xuanyuan Ling paused when he heard this: "In that case, you look like your mother."
Chen Qing did not deny it, and only said: "I hope that the two of them will have a stable relationship after marriage, that would be really good." After thinking about it, he said: "But Zhizhuo is a sincere person. If the girl is also willing, the two of them should be able to live well."
Xuanyuan Ling listened: "You have confidence in him."
Shen Qing thought about Shen Zhizhuo, and was indeed confident: "People like him can open their hearts to others, so they will definitely be very good to the other party."
Judging from how much Chen Zhizhuo cared for her in the beginning, he was not a man who didn't know how to love others. When he has a wife in the future, as long as he knows how to love her, and the girl is not fundamentally bad, sooner or later the two of them will open their hearts to each other and live a good life. It doesn't have to be a grand thing, but a long-lasting relationship that lasts for ten years is good enough.
"Someone like him?" Xuanyuan Ling asked when he heard this: "What about someone like me?"
Shen Qing said innocently: "Zhizhuo and I grew up together, and I have only been with the emperor for a few years."
Xuanyuan Ling was unhappy and snorted at her.
Shen Qing chuckled and talked about Shen Zhizhuo again: "When they get married, I will give them gifts. Your Majesty, please help me think about what to give them?"
Xuanyuan Ling saw that she was in high spirits again. She was really thoughtful of her brother: "I will also bring some joy to them when the time comes."
"That's a good feeling."
As the two were talking, the wedding date soon arrived.
On that day, the Shen family was naturally very lively. Shen Zhizhuo was handsome in his bright red wedding dress. Many people looked at Shen Zhizhuo and talked about it. No wonder the virtuous concubine was favored. The brothers were so good-looking. The virtuous concubine's appearance would only be better. Shen Zhizhuo and Shen Qing did have some similarities in their faces, but Shen Zhizhuo was different from Shen Qing in that he was a bit tougher and taller. On this day, he welcomed the bride and kicked the bride out of the sedan door. He stretched out his hand.
Xu was wearing a red veil and could not see Shen Zhizhuo's appearance. In fact, she was also nervous. After all, it was her parents' arrangement and the matchmaker's words. She and Shen Zhizhuo had only met once from a distance before. Now, under the red veil, she could see Shen Zhizhuo's bony hands.
She shyly extended her hand to him and asked him to help her out. Then someone stuffed red silk into her and Shen Zhizhuo's hands, one end for each of them, like the red thread of matchmaker, connecting them together.
After entering, the natural thing was to worship heaven and earth. Just as they had finished worshipping heaven and earth, someone came from the palace. He also came at an auspicious time. It was Xiao Xia Zi.
Xiao Xiazi said a lot of congratulations, gave Chen Qing and the gifts that the emperor had prepared, and then returned to the palace.
Xu couldn't see what was happening outside but she could hear everything. She thought that the one who sent the gift was the Concubine Xian, but she didn't expect that the Emperor also had one. It was said that the Concubine Xian was very favored, and it was true. Even a lowly official got married, and the Emperor showed him honor.
The Shen family's wedding was already a grand occasion, and now it became even more grand.
The next step was to escort her to the bridal chamber. According to the rules, one escorted her to the bridal chamber while the other stayed outside to entertain the guests. After Xu entered the bridal chamber, the servant who served beside Shen Zhizhuo brought a bowl of something to Xu's maidservant and said with a smile, "I am here to serve the young master. The young master asked him to prepare this for the young mistress. He said that there will be many wedding ceremonies and there will be nothing to eat. This porridge is for the young mistress to fill her stomach first. He will come over after he entertains the guests in front."
Xiaohuan, the maidservant who came with the bride, was very happy to receive the cup. She brought it to the bridal chamber and said happily, "The son-in-law is thinking about the young lady."
No matter what, this is considerate and makes people happy when they see it.
Xu also slightly curled the corners of her mouth under the red veil.
Chen Zhizhuo entertained the guests for a while in the front and was not drunk. He was not a good drinker, not to mention that he was getting married today. Getting drunk would be disrespectful to the bride, which he would not do. After sending the guests away, he walked to the bridal chamber by himself without anyone's support.
The maidservant of the Xu family who was at the door that day saw him coming and saluted him. Seeing that Shen Zhizhuo's cheeks were getting redder due to drinking, even the maidservant sighed that the son-in-law was born with a good appearance. Now looking at him, he was really handsome.
Shen Zhizhuo didn't even look at the maid, but walked in on his own. When Xu heard Shen Zhizhuo's footsteps, she became a little nervous, and then she heard him remind her, "I'm taking off the veil."
Xu felt even more embarrassed, but the next moment her eyes lit up. It was only in the past two days that they had met properly.
"Have you eaten?" Shen Zhizhuo had nothing to be embarrassed about. The main thing was that he was a man, and he was embarrassed to ask the bride what to do now? Moreover, he was two years older than Xu, and wouldn't his nervousness make her more nervous?
"Yeah." Xu's heart beat faster when she saw his face. She didn't expect him to be so handsome. She was stunned for a moment.
Shen Zhizhuo looked at her in confusion: "What's wrong with my face?"
Xu was too embarrassed to say it, she lowered her head and saw Shen Zhizhuo's slender fingers again. She thought these hands were very beautiful just now, and now he looked even better.
Shen Zhizhuo didn't know what to say for a moment: "We still have to drink the wedding wine."
Xu nodded quickly, and then realized that she was sitting too in the middle, so she moved slightly to the side. Shen Zhizhuo looked at her little action and thought, it's pretty cute?
He took the wine pot and poured wine. Xu stared at his movements and thought they were beautiful. Sometimes, the desire for face control and hand control came quickly. Xu looked at his figure, his appearance, and his beautiful hands. At this moment, she suddenly thought, shouldn't I take good care of them? His hands are so beautiful, he should be able to play the flute or hold a pen, it's pleasing to the eye.
Shen Zhizhuo had no idea what Xu was thinking at the moment.
The two drank the wedding wine, and Xu's eyes sparkled as she stared at Shen Zhizhuo. Shen Zhizhuo said, "I'm going to take a bath."
Xu nodded, and the maid came in to help her take off her hairpins and accessories. She also finished bathing. Of course, women's bathing is always more complicated and slower than men's. When she was done, Shen Zhizhuo was waiting for her by the bed. She walked towards her step by step. At this time, the maids had all gone out. The room was bright with dragon and phoenix candles. She walked to the bed, and Shen Zhizhuo said, "Go to bed."
Xu obediently moved closer to Shen Zhizhuo. Shen Zhizhuo saw her moving closer to him. After all, he was a man, and although he was a little dull, he was not ignorant of basic common sense. So he took the initiative to reach out and hold her in his arms.
When the red curtain falls, the wedding is over.
Chen Zhizhuo spent his wedding night, but Chen Qing had been in the palace for more than one night. After all, the innocent young couple had no experience and could not compare to the fun she and Xuanyuan Ling had. So they just waited for Xiao Xiazi to come back and report the good news. They were both very happy and in a good mood. Chen Qing also wanted to drink.
She and Xuanyuan Ling rarely drank together, mostly at banquets, Xuanyuan Ling drank and Shen Qing followed. Now, because of Shen Zhizhuo's wedding, she didn't get to drink a glass of wedding wine, so she simply made up for it in the palace.
As it happened, Xuanyuan Ling didn't have to attend the early morning court the next day, so he just started drinking.
After drinking some wine to liven up the mood, Xuanyuan Ling was also a little drunk, so he was not very gentle. He hadn't pinched Shen Qing's body for a long time, and she turned red. However, he still felt a little apologetic when he stopped: "I didn't control myself well."
Shen Qing snorted at him, but didn't say anything. She was in this situation and was not easily angry unless forced.
At this moment, she was still clamoring to take a bath, and under the influence of alcohol, Xuanyuan Ling asked again: "Really, no more children?"
Chen Qing realized that even though she already had a child, Xuanyuan Ling still wanted her to have another one, and he didn't say it before just because he understood her decision. Now that he had drunk a little wine and was in a good mood because of Chen Zhizhuo's marriage, he said it.
Well, as an emperor, he has to ask a woman whether she is willing to give birth to another child. It is a bit embarrassing.
Shen Qing was silent for a moment. She thought Xuanyuan Ling's obsession with children had improved after giving birth to Xiaoliu, but now he was still thinking about it.
Xuanyuan Ling sobered up after asking this question: "Ask the imperial physician to prescribe some medicine that won't hurt your body."
This means that you agree with her not wanting children.
It even sounds a bit pitiful.
Shen Qing was silent for a moment. She keenly noticed that Xuanyuan Ling's thoughts seemed to be more than just wanting a child, but she couldn't tell what was wrong with him for a while.
But if she continued talking about this topic, she would have to promise Xuanyuan Ling to give him another child. Although there was indeed a throne to inherit in the family, Shen Qing personally did not want to have any more children, so she just agreed when she heard it and didn't say anything afterwards. She understood that Xuanyuan Ling would not quarrel with her because of this.
Xuanyuan Ling looked at her back for a long time.
Shen Zhizhuo's marriage is a happy event, but it is only for Shen Qing. It is not a happy event for others, especially the queen, who wanted to win over Shen Qing, so she had to give him some benefits. Now Shen Zhizhuo has married a good wife. The Xu family has many scholars. Xu's great-grandfather had many disciples. Her grandfather and father both had disciples. There are many disciples of the Xu family in the court. Even if no one from the Xu family enters the officialdom, because of this friendship, even if they don't take care of him, it won't be difficult to make things difficult for him. Not to mention, Shen Qing is favored, and no one dares to make things difficult for him.
Some things are hard to handle.
However, the queen now knows that haste makes waste. She has an idea, but it has not been done yet. She has to wait for the next opportunity. But the child is still young, so there is plenty of time.
The Queen is concerned that the Sixth Prince is still young, but Xuanyuan Ling has more than one son. The First Prince, as the eldest son, is now twelve years old. He has become much more stable since he entered the Imperial Study. In another two years, he will be able to leave the palace and set up his own residence.
Xuanyuan Ling has been training the eldest prince since he entered the imperial study. Although at his age, he should be able to do all the necessary tasks.
In recent days, he was quite satisfied with the eldest prince's studies. There were a lot of things going on in the palace in the past few months, and he didn't know how the eldest prince fell behind in his studies. It was probably because he couldn't sleep well at night, and he always dozed off when he was with Xuanyuan Ling during the day, which caused Xuanyuan Ling to scold him. However, not long after that scolding, his studies made great progress. Xuanyuan Ling felt gratified and was willing to show some concern for him to prevent him from being too tired.
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