"What do you think of the Marquis of Lin'an?"
As soon as these words came out, Xue Zhiyi's back shuddered: The emperor meant to grant her and Huo Wuyou a marriage?
This was indeed what she wanted, but it was too sudden.
Catching a glimpse of the emperor's smiling eyes, she quickly lowered her gaze, her mind racing over the cause and effect of the matter.
The flood in Jiangzhou made the emperor notice the Shen family, who did not engage in factional disputes, and he entrusted Shen Qingwei with an important task; the assassination incident made the emperor decide to support Huo Wuyou as the commander of his cavalry battalion.
Now, perhaps the emperor thinks that Jiang Xu is also a loyal person who can be used, so he plans to use marriage to let her marry Huo Wuyou. Then Jiang Xu, who is usually at odds with Huo Wuyou, will naturally become an ally of interests because of this marriage relationship, and will not be easily provoked or lured by the Ge family or Gu Shichong.
That's about it.
Seeing her silence, the emperor assumed she was hesitating and said, "Don't be surprised. It was the Empress Dowager who brought this matter up to me. She said that the Marquis of Lin'an frequently visited the Jianzhang Palace, and from these visits, it seems he has long had feelings for you. What do you think?"
Xue Zhiyi suddenly realized it, but couldn't help being shocked. How could Huo Wuyou hide this from her and told the Queen Mother silently!
"Your servant...will obey your majesty's orders."
Things have come to this point, she can't refuse the marriage twice in one day. Moreover, she has also seen that the emperor not only does not want her to marry Gu Shichong, but also does not want any lingering contact with him. If she had not been resolute enough just now, she was afraid that the emperor would have her killed as soon as she left this door.
If it wasn't the Emperor's will, how could she have so easily rejected the marriage? She was just following the Emperor's wishes.
"Okay, in that case, I will have the Ministry of Rites draft an edict. I will allow you to take a few days off, and you can go home to visit your family."
Xue Zhiyi sighed in her heart: Anyway... she couldn't find any reason not to marry Huo Wuyou.
…
In short, when Xue Zhiyi thinks about how he acted in front of the empress dowager, he finds it extremely ridiculous.
She embarrassedly told the Empress Dowager about the Emperor's intentions, but the Empress Dowager simply asked her to sit next to her. "I'm an experienced person, and I've watched Wuyou grow up. How could I not see what he's thinking?"
"Then why do you..."
"I know Wuyou's personality. He wants his marriage to be according to his own wishes, so I won't interfere with who he marries. Moreover, I know that you have worked hard for me, Wuyou, and Ayu for so long. You are a wonderful child. I love you and hope that you two can be happy and content."
After hearing what the Queen Mother said, Xue Zhiyi finally felt relieved, but ripples of emotion arose in his heart.
Gently stroking her hand, the Queen Mother said kindly, "Go home and take care of yourself. You must be tired from your duties these days. Go back to your own home and rest for a while while you wait for the imperial decree granting your marriage. I will also prepare a dowry for you so that you can marry into the Lin'an Marquis's Mansion with honor."
Xue Zhiyi bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness."
…
The next day, Xue Zhiyi packed up and prepared to go to Jiang Mansion.
Before leaving, Xue Zhiyi was packing her things while Jingchun kept making noises at her door, as if she had completely forgotten Xue Zhiyi's previous attitude towards her.
"So, you are really Jiang Wan? Are you really the daughter of the Jiang family?"
Xue Zhiyi continued packing his things: "He was lost at birth, and I just found him back."
Jing Chun tutted his lips and couldn't help but sigh, "You've lived in prosperity and wealth in the Shangshu Mansion for over a decade, and now you should be enjoying prosperity and wealth in the Jiang Mansion. If you marry into a family of equal status, you'll enjoy even more prosperity and wealth for the rest of your life. How can you be so lucky? This blessing is truly something others can only envy."
Xue Zhiyi felt a little annoyed when listening to this. A dog can't spit out ivory. This blessing of having both parents gone, if she likes it, let her look forward to it.
"Honestly, everyone has been discussing this privately these days. Because we have a good relationship, they asked me to ask you if your brother, Lord Jiang, has any intention of getting married."
Xue Zhiyi looked at Jingchun deeply: When did they become friends? If she hadn't known Jingchun was a simpleton, she would have taken care of another one while she was taking care of Tu Lanying.
Jing Chun seemed unaware and instead came forward: "You are going back to the Jiang family to stay for a few days. Can you help me buy some things when you come back?"
Holding the packed bag, Xue Zhiyi smiled and said, "No."
Then he walked out, leaving Jingchun standing there in a daze, muttering: "What? You're so arrogant..."
…
After Xue Zhiyi left the palace, a carriage stopped outside the palace gate, and the person next to the carriage was none other than Yan Gui.
When he saw her, Yan Gui saluted and said, "Please get in the car, Miss Jiang."
When Xue Zhiyi saw the geese returning, he knew who was behind it.
The carriage drove all the way to Jiang Mansion in the west of the city.
After Jiang Xu took office at the Dali Temple, he was granted a house by the emperor.
When they arrived, seven or eight servants were already standing outside the door to greet them. The leader was an honest man dressed as a butler. When he saw Xue Zhiyi, he bowed and said, "My name is Gong, and I am the steward of the Jiang Mansion. Your Excellency has not yet left the court, and I have been ordered by your Excellency to come here to welcome the young lady in."
The other maids and servants also said in unison: "Your servants are waiting to welcome the young lady home."
Xue Zhiyi understood the rules, so he gave the butler a purse and signaled him to give the reward.
She followed the housekeeper into the house, and the housekeeper introduced her to various parts of the Jiang Mansion. She found that the house was not big. Although it was exquisitely renovated, the furnishings were simple. The seven or eight people just now were all the servants of the Jiang family.
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