Chapter 428: The Wedding Maid
Su Qianqian turned her head to look over, and sure enough, although the maid put on the veil again, her eyes were cast towards Qin Hanzhang, as if she was concentrating on something.
Mrs. Du was a little restless at this time and looked at the maid from time to time until Madam Qin reached out and patted the back of her hand.
[The old lady once lost a pair of twin daughters in the northern border. One daughter was killed and the other disappeared. Could this be the lost daughter? It can’t be such a coincidence! 】
The system suddenly thought of something.
[Yeah, I also think it can't be such a coincidence. How could a newborn baby, twins at that, survive away from its mother, especially in the hands of those rough soldiers? 】
Su Qianqian didn't believe it either, even though she had witnessed many strange things with her own eyes.
[At that time, the old lady and the old marquis did not know that they were pregnant with twins. They only prepared a jade lock for the children. At that time, they only had time to hang it around the neck of one of the children. The old lady led the troops to fight the enemy.
When the dead village woman and child returned, the jade lock piece was not on them. If the maid was the old lady's lost daughter, the jade lock piece was the only token of the old lady's life. 】
The system dug out a little more information.
[This is too difficult. Who is Jian Hong? He is a man of strong character, cold-blooded and decisive in killing. If he took the child away, how could he leave a token for her to meet the Qin family? 】
Su Qianqian poured a basin of cold water on him.
[Alas, that is true. That piece of jade lock represents one’s life experience. How could Jian Hong keep it? Although I can see what the person under the veil looks like, I cannot see what is on that person’s body…]
[You...you still want to see what's on that person's body, how shameless and vulgar! 】Su Qianqian looked at him with contempt.
[I didn't, please don't wrongly accuse me!] 】The system loudly protested its injustice.
[Okay, if you want to prove that you are a pure and dedicated Xiaotong, do you need me to tell you what to do? 】Su Qianqian took the opportunity to make a request.
【snort! 】The system snorted and went to work.
Prince Ping never drank alcohol before, but today he picked up the pot and poured himself cup after cup, but he did not seem drunk. Prince Ning smiled and glanced at Prince Ping from time to time, but did not stop him.
At this time, the music ended, and Emperor Gan De said: "At the end of winter, there happened to be a snowstorm. Fortunately, our Great Qi has favorable territories and the people are united. This snowstorm did not cause any damage to the foundation. Today, I want to reward those who have made outstanding contributions in the snowstorm."
Emperor Gan De gestured with his hand, and the eunuch Zhu beside him took an imperial edict and read it out: "Qi Mincheng, the eldest son of the Loyal and Brave Earl, has done many good deeds, built a charity hall, repaired people's houses and set up a porridge shed. Now he is allowed to inherit the title of Loyal and Brave Earl."
Qi Mincheng was still a little dazed until little Mrs. Du pulled him hard, then he hurriedly ran out to kowtow and express his gratitude, moved to tears. He was finally the eldest son of the Earl of Zhongyong, not the eldest son of the Earl of Zhongyong!
"Zhu Hong, the chief inspector of the Imperial Observatory, is dedicated to his work, diligent and frugal. He observes the stars and predicts disasters, and uses astronomical phenomena to prevent disasters for the people. I will now promote Zhu Hong to the position of deputy inspector of the Imperial Observatory and give him an additional reward of 100 taels of gold to commend his diligence."
Zhu Hong knelt down in fear and trepidation to express his gratitude. He had never thought that he would be able to have this day in his life. This was something he could brag about to his children and grandchildren in the future.
"Madam Su Qianqian, the wife of Marquis Wuning..." Eunuch Zhu continued to read.
【Um? What does it have to do with me? Su Qianqian was a little confused when her name was suddenly called, and she quickly got up and walked to the hall.
"I used what I learned to make good connections, to show my kindness to the people, to repair people's houses, to provide them with food and porridge, to appease the victims of disasters and to calm their grievances. I was specially awarded a golden plaque for Madam Ci'en, and was allowed to build a memorial archway to hang it for future generations to admire."
【Um? Gold plaque? Archway...Madam Ci'en? Is there a reward for this thing? Or maybe that gold plaque is made of real gold...] Su Qianqian thought to herself and kowtowed to express her gratitude.
Both the Queen and the Crown Prince could not help but raise the corners of their lips, but Prince Jing pouted, feeling really disappointed with them. He had just let Su Qian escape death and avoid the consequences of the crime of disguising himself as a man, but here he was only interested in money.
[Too stingy! My uncle got a hundred gold coins, but I, the one who came up with the idea, only got a gold plaque. Even if it was made of gold, I wouldn’t dare to scrape off the words and spend it. Besides, how could it be real gold? It must be gold-plated…]
Su Qianqian returned to her seat mumbling to herself, while Master Su was rolling his eyes towards the sky.
"Prime Minister Xue's eldest daughter, Xue Wanning, is intelligent, wise, and quick-witted. She has also developed a method to clear snow. His second daughter, Xue Zhiqing, is kind-hearted and personally works to benefit the people. I now grant Xue Wanning and Xue Zhiqing the title of county lord to commend their virtues."
Xue Wanning and Xue Zhiqing also came out to express their gratitude.
[No wonder the two young ladies came today, it turned out to be an award ceremony, the village emperor... the rural emperor? This is good, a lying-flat configuration, I want it too...】
Su Qianqian was mumbling, while Prime Minister Xue was wiping his sweat and muttering: Your Majesty can’t hear me, Your Majesty can’t hear me…
Finally, all the rewards were given. Su Qianqian thought she could eat in peace and prepare to watch the melon, but unexpectedly, Princess Zhaoning stood up.
"Father, today is not only a day to reward meritorious officials, but also a day for me to get married. It is a double blessing. I wish my Great Qi great prosperity!"
Princess Zhaoning bowed to Emperor Gande, who softened his expression and said, "Zhaoning is thoughtful. Father also hopes that you will achieve your wish."
"Father, I heard that the envoy to welcome the bride must be a man of both civil and military talents to bring good luck, but I didn't expect that the envoy sent by Daliang would be a woman. In this case, I would like to ask the envoy to show his talents and let the officials of Daqi be convinced."
Princess Zhaoning spoke at this time.
[So this is what I mean by holding back my fart!] Just because the other person can't learn well, does that mean you don't need to marry him? I want to see how talented you are, but don't slap yourself in the face, that's self-harm! 】
Su Qianqian sneered in her heart.
"What do you think of the Daliang envoy?" Emperor Gan De said calmly, looking at the Daliang envoy.
Jian Qingluan stood up from his seat and walked to the center of the hall: "Your Majesty, I don't know what the princess thinks is talent and learning. Please enlighten me.
I personally believe that scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans who are proficient in one of their fields are all talented. I wonder which one the princess wants to test? ”
Princess Zhaoning was slightly startled, then she smiled and said, "The envoy is really conceited, is there nothing in the world that can stump you?
You seem frail yet not young anymore, so let's not talk about martial arts for now, just try your piano skills. If you play better than me, then your job as the wedding envoy won't be considered perfunctory. If you're not as good as me... then Daliang is bullying Da Qi! ”
There is no need to explain what Princess Zhaoning said next. It is naturally a provocation for a defeated country to humiliate the victorious country.
[So this was the idea!] It's really a different approach, and it can be considered a last-ditch effort! 】
Su Qianqian suddenly realized.
"I dare not go first in front of the princess. Please go in, Princess." Jian Qingluan gestured.
Princess Zhaoning was not polite either. She was somewhat confident in her piano skills. She had been taught by the famous teacher Da Qi since she was young. Naturally, she had some skills after so many years of hard practice.
However, whoever performs first will have the advantage, and those who come later must have something particularly amazing to surpass.
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