Soon after, the group finally set foot in Kyoto.
Many people came out to watch.
Sure enough, once a person achieves success, the previous rumors naturally fall apart.
Even if someone remembers it, it's nothing more than a youthful arrogance and a dashing spirit.
Meanwhile, the person in the pavilion was gazing affectionately at Wei Wangqing on horseback.
"Thank goodness, you're finally back."
The eager-to-see people below saw a carriage following behind and wondered, "Who's that?"
"Didn't you see the sign for the Ministry of Revenue's Residence?"
"The one sitting in the sedan chair must be a young master!"
"Hahaha, it seems the Sixth Princess hasn't changed her flirtatious ways after all!"
The man in the attic was utterly disappointed. "The Minister of Revenue's residence?"
"Young Master Chen, you are truly lucky!"
He turned and left, seemingly without a trace of regret.
Wei Wangqing escorted Chen Zhiyan all the way to the gate of the Minister's residence. After spending the past few days together, the two had become more familiar with each other and felt more at ease.
"You should go back to your residence first. I will come to propose marriage. Wait for me."
"Mmm," Chen Zhiyan said shyly, looking down.
Even if he's a man, he's still a man, so how could he not feel ashamed when such things are mentioned?
Wei Wangqing grew to like him more and more as she looked at him.
After returning to his residence, Wei Wangqing ordered his men to hand over He Sheng and all the evidence to the Empress and then left it to her alone.
"Changming, you can stay at my residence for now. You can go out and explore the capital city when you have time."
"Then thank you very much, Your Highness the Sixth Princess."
"polite."
After returning home, Wei Wangqing felt completely relaxed and actually felt like he was back home.
The caregiver also came over to ask how she was doing, worried that she might have suffered something outside. Wei Wangqing felt that she had already integrated into this world.
I can't help but feel a little excited about what it will be like after Chen Zhiyan marries into the family. That would be a real home, wouldn't it? And if they had children...
I shook my head, thinking to myself that I was overthinking things. I hadn't even held hands with my child yet, and I was already thinking about him!
Wei Wangqing's thoughts were interrupted before he could linger for long.
Butler: "Your Highness, His Majesty has sent someone to summon you to the morning court tomorrow."
"I understand." The voice was completely flat.
After the housekeeper left, oh no, I have to get up early tomorrow and attend the morning court session. Wasn't my life good before?
*Sobbing* I need to go to bed early tonight.
Early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy.
Well, it's definitely not because I have to attend court.
The next morning, Wei Wangqing got up in a daze, put on his court robes in a daze, and got into the sedan chair in a daze.
Finally, I regained consciousness at the palace gate.
Because you have to walk it yourself!
The main hall was filled with solemnity.
Wei Wangqing himself became serious without realizing it, straightened his back, and was no longer sleepy at all.
"His Majesty has arrived."
The officials immediately bowed, their movements as natural as if they had practiced a thousand times.
As a princess, Wei Wangqing naturally stood at the front.
The Emperor first inquired about various matters of state, as was customary, before changing the subject and saying, "The Sixth Princess's trip to Jiangcheng not only relieved the people's suffering but also uncovered numerous crimes committed by the city lord, He Sheng. It is truly a great achievement!"
"Little Six, what kind of reward do you want?"
Wei Wangqing stepped forward and said, “This is what I should do. However, when I returned to the capital, I was assassinated by someone behind the scenes. Fortunately, I was saved by the eldest son of the Minister of Revenue. Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty will grant me this marriage.”
The Empress seemed to ponder for a moment. The Ministry of Revenue's residence had no ties with other forces. After all, the Minister of Revenue had climbed to that position on his own. If Xiao Liu liked him, there was nothing wrong with bestowing a marriage upon him.
She was curious to see who was behind this, someone who dared to court the city lord and collude with foreign enemies right under her nose.
"Don't worry, Xiao Liu, I will definitely find out who is behind this and give my son and the people of Jiangcheng an explanation."
"As for this arranged marriage, it is granted."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wei Wangqing bowed, relieved that everything was settled.
The officials were still confused; how did a proper reward for the sixth princess turn into a marriage decree?
Yes, it was the sixth princess who asked for it herself.
It seems this young master is quite capable, having won the heart of the sixth princess.
The Minister of Revenue himself was still full of questions. How did he suddenly become a member of the imperial family? Hearing the congratulatory voices around him, he had a feeling of unreality.
Prince An felt sorry for his son as he watched this scene. No wonder Xiang Rong said she wanted to join the army as soon as she returned from the city gate yesterday.
Xiangrong had waited for her for so long, and she finally came back safely, only to marry someone else. How could her son not be heartbroken?
However, Prince An could not possibly blame the Sixth Princess, after all, matters of the heart are the most difficult to manage!
After the court session, the Empress kept only her sixth daughter behind.
Many officials in the court were thinking that the Sixth Princess was about to rise to power!
The Third Princess, now the Crown Princess, was filled with resentment, never expecting that her Sixth Sister was the most unassuming one!
The Empress summoned her simply to hear her recount the events that had occurred in Jiangcheng in detail.
After listening, the Empress said, "Sixth Prince, you did a great job this time. You have truly impressed your mother!"
"Your Majesty flatters me. I am unworthy of such praise. I was just lucky."
"Luck is also a form of strength. Mother Queen really misjudged you before!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Wangqing remained silent.
"So you mean that Wu Changming doesn't want to enter the palace as a royal physician?" The Empress was somewhat displeased. Whether she uses him or not is her own choice, but if someone refuses, then that person is ungrateful.
"Yes, but it's for the best. After all, the people of the Witch Clan are proficient in all kinds of ghostly arts, and even the imperial physicians can't detect them. Keeping them in the palace would also be a concern for the safety of the Empress."
The Empress was much more satisfied upon hearing this. "However, it's better to keep this kind of person under control. Sixth Prince, we can't let him leave the capital."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."
"Mother, there is one more thing. The successful creation of the antidote this time was largely thanks to the Lin family head of Jiangcheng who tested the medicine on himself..."
"The Lin family of Jiangcheng?" She didn't remember such a family.
"He is a wealthy businessman from Jiangcheng."
The Empress frowned. "She's just a mere merchant. Xiao Liu is taking it far too seriously. It's an honor for her to be able to test the medicine."
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave."
Wei Wangqing then realized just how low the status of merchants truly was, as the steward had described. Even a slight mention of her mother, the Empress, had drawn her impatient attention, as if it were an insult to her ears. Ha!
Not long after Wei Wangqing returned to his residence, the imperial edict arrived at the Chen residence.
Lord Chen is alright; he heard about the Sixth Princess's request for a marriage decree during the morning court session. But her husband, Chen Zhiyan's father, is completely unaware of it!
Suddenly, the son got engaged to a princess.
No, she's a princess with no reputation! Chen Jun's heart is in turmoil.
Chen Zhiyan, however, was filled with joy and sweetness. He thought His Highness would go back to prepare for the marriage proposal, but unexpectedly, he went directly to the Empress and obtained an imperial decree.
And the fact that it happened so quickly is enough to show how much she cares for him. Maybe she's even eager to marry him!
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