Chapter 541: Prince Mu comes to propose marriage in wedding clothes
Song Mingen ran into Wang Gui at the gate on his way to the yamen, who was coming excitedly. "Eunuch Wang, what are you doing..."
Wang Gui directly took out the imperial edict and smiled kindly, "Congratulations, Your Highness. Congratulations, Your Highness."
Song Mingen was surprised. Why did the emperor send an imperial edict so early?
"Someone, go to the backyard and notify..."
"Young Prince, there is no need to notify everyone. You alone can receive the order."
Song Mingen nodded, "Please go in there."
"The young prince can just read the imperial edict at the gate."
Today is a small court meeting, and most officials go to the yamen at this time.
Many officials had to pass through the front gate street of Prince Rong's Mansion.
Besides, the neighbors living nearby are all wealthy families.
He brought a lot of people with him, and he read it out loudly, and the news that Prince Mu was going to get married spread quickly.
hey-hey……
Song Mingen found his kind smile a little strange. Without saying anything, he knelt down with the gatekeeper and others to receive the order.
Wang Gui then read aloud word by word:
“…I am entrusted with the will of Heaven and rule the world.
I always think that finding a virtuous and talented person in the right place is a blessing for our country and family. I have read the memorial and found that Prince Mu Jingxing, the son of the Duke of Anguo, has the talent to govern the country and a kind heart. I regard him as a pillar of our country.
Princess Xiao Yu of Prince Rong's mansion is gentle and virtuous. She is also proficient in calligraphy and painting and has outstanding talents. She is also kind-hearted, filial and respectful.
"I see them as a harmonious union, like the stars and the moon, complementing each other. If they were to marry, they would surely live in perfect harmony, a story of eternal love. I commend you: I grant Mu Jingxing and Xiao Yu a lifelong union. I hope you will continue to strive for excellence, using your talents to serve the court and benefit the people. At the same time, you will carry on your family traditions, cultivate virtuous offspring, and train pillars for the court. I decree this!"
What?
Did they hear it right?
The Emperor wants to give the title of Huguo Princess to the aloof Prince Mu?
Prince Mu will not disobey the order and send Princess Huguo to Qiuyun Temple!
Shh, shut up and go away!
"Young Prince, please accept the order quickly."
When Song Mingen looked up, he saw three carriages passing by in a hurry, and seven or eight passers-by jogging by.
There were two or three familiar faces, either the steward of Prince Cheng's family or the housekeeper of Marquis Wenxin's family.
"Thank you for your grace."
Zhang Feng quickly stuffed a silver note into Wang Gui's hand.
"My young prince, I am in a hurry to go to the next house, so I will not bother you any more."
Song Mingen turned around and strode back to Phoenix Terrace.
"Why are you back? Huh? Where did the imperial edict come from?"
Song Mingen frowned, somewhat displeased. "The Emperor actually granted Sister Yu a marriage with Prince Mu, and even had Wang Gui announce it loudly at the gate, fearing that others wouldn't know. By noon, everyone knew about the marriage. If a son-in-law appears in the future who's more outstanding than Prince Mu, I don't think it would be so easy to cancel the engagement."
"Ha..." Jiang Yunwan took the imperial edict with a smile, "You are still not satisfied with Prince Mu as your son-in-law and want to change him. Then who do you think is suitable to replace him?"
Song Mingen frowned, thinking, his mind full of Mu Jingxing, "Except for being a little older, he's good in every way. The most important thing is that Sister Yu likes him. I... I'm just a little too happy. The emperor is worried that his eldest grandson won't be able to find a wife, so he's in a hurry to grant the marriage. It feels like he's forcing Prince Mu onto us as a son-in-law."
"Hahaha... You're just unhappy because you think the daughter you raised is being snatched away by someone else." Jiang Yunwan then coaxed, "A granted marriage is good. I was worried that Prince Mu would be snatched away by a girl from another family with a little trickery. Now that the imperial decree has been issued, those girls with ideas will more or less suppress their inappropriate thoughts. The emperor's granting of the marriage is also a sign of the Mu family's regard for Sister Yu. Sister Yu will only be doted on after she marries him."
Hearing this, Song Mingen's slight unhappiness quickly disappeared. "You are right. The Emperor and his family all value Sister Yu. Wang Gui brought two imperial edicts, and the other one should also be a marriage decree."
"I guess it's the imperial decree granting marriage to Guanchen."
"Dad." Song Yu walked in. "Aren't you going to the yamen today?"
"Go, Daddy will go now." Song Mingen stuffed the imperial edict into her hand, "Look quickly, this is an imperial edict for you."
Song Yu opened it and looked at it, his eyes widening in shock. "An arranged marriage? Doesn't that mean you can propose marriage in person?"
Song Mingen stood up and touched Song Yu's little head. "We should first grant the marriage and then come to propose marriage. Okay, it's getting late. Daddy has to go to the government office."
Song Mingen stepped out of the gate of Prince Rong's Mansion and heard the sound of gongs before he could get on the carriage.
Song Mingen turned his head to look at the street intersection and saw a sea of red, which was very festive.
Song Mingen took a closer look and realized that it was the Mu family who came with the betrothal gifts and official media in a grand manner.
What shocked Song Mingen greatly was that Mu Jingxing, dressed in red, was sitting high on horseback and saluting him from afar.
Those who didn't know the truth thought that Prince Mu was getting married today.
Zhang Feng looked at Mu Jingxing and opened his eyes wide, with a smile on his lips. Prince Mu is so handsome. "Master, so many members of the Mu family have come that they have blocked the street. They are also carrying so many betrothal gifts. Our carriage can't squeeze through. How about we go to the yamen this afternoon?"
Song Mingen looked at Mu Jingxing, who looked particularly handsome today, with a kind face, "Go to the government office quickly and inform them that the morning meeting will be moved to the afternoon."
At the same time, Song Yu returned to his own courtyard, holding the imperial edict granting marriage and looking at it lovingly.
Bai Lan saw Song Yu happy and she became happy too, "Miss, stop looking at it and put it in quickly."
Bai Lan came forward holding a brocade box with two imperial edicts inside.
Song Yu took a quick look and couldn't help but sigh, "It hasn't been long since I came to the capital, and I've already received three exclusive imperial edicts. From a sixth-rank noble lady to a Protector of the Nation Princess, and now another imperial edict granting marriage. I wonder if I will receive imperial edicts in the future."
Bai Lan: "Yes, I will! When you marry into the Mu family, Prince Mu will inherit the title, and you will be the wife of a duke. Prince Mu will definitely ask for the title of First Rank Consort for you."
Song Yu: "I think I've only gained an additional title. The First-Rank Protectorate Princess is more important than the Imperial Consort. I will work hard to serve the court and strive to have the Emperor confer the title of Super-First-Rank Protectorate Princess on me."
"Of course." Bai Lan happily put the imperial edict into the box.
The higher the rank of the ladies, the higher their salaries will be. Not only will their monthly wages increase, but the quality of the clothes and accessories they wear will also get better and better.
It turns out that the food tastes better and better when you follow the lady.
Bai Lan had just put the brocade box into the cabinet when Yunyan and Chunhua walked in.
"Miss, Miss," Chunhua said excitedly: "Prince Mu has come to propose marriage in a bright red wedding dress."
Yunyan: "The eldest princess, the Duke of Anguo, and the Princess of Qingyang are all here. The prince didn't go to the Chengya Mansion and took them directly to the Golden Sparrow Tower. There are dozens of betrothal gifts!"
Song Yu suddenly stood up from the recliner, "Prince Mu came here in wedding attire?"
"That's right. Those who don't know the truth would think that Prince Mu is getting married today."
Bai Lan: "Miss, do you want to come over?"
Song Yu couldn't wait to see Prince Mu in his wedding attire, but going over there directly would be too unreserved and uncultured. "Wait for someone to come over and invite me. And you all hurry to the warming pavilion to light the stove. Prepare the dried fruits, snacks, and cakes. Oh, and also prepare blue fruit, fresh milk, ginger candy, and grind the tea cakes into tea powder..."
Since they are engaged today, she can personally make tea for Prince Mu.
I guarantee he'll love it.
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