Chapter 42 Zhao Lingmeng is crowned Princess
After people had set up the incense table and other things, Zhao Lingmeng led everyone to kneel.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Zhuo took out the imperial edict from the box and read it out solemnly:
The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims:
Marquis Wu'an has been gracious to the state and loyal to his master. His eldest daughter is virtuous, diligent, docile, gentle, kind, and kind-hearted. She is a virtuous and exemplary woman. Because of your noble status, combined with both virtue and talent, your grace extends far and wide. I hereby appoint you a princess and bestow upon you the title of Fu Ning. You must observe propriety and righteousness, observe the rules, and bring honor to our family, as a token of my favor.
I hope you will not forget your original aspirations, strive to fulfill your duties, set an example for the world, and bring honor to your family. Enjoy the salary of a princess, and have the Ministry of Rites arrange ceremonies and issue rewards to demonstrate the majesty of the country.
So ordered!
"Congratulations, Princess Funing! Please accept the decree!" Eunuch Zhuo said happily to Zhao Lingmeng, but in his heart, he was thinking that the daughter of the Wu'an Marquis family had finally made it. With the title of Princess, even if Sun Tu became a marquis or a prime minister, he wouldn't be able to do anything to her.
"We thank the Lord for His great grace." Zhao Lingmeng, Sun Tu, and the others all kowtowed in acceptance. Although both of them looked happy, their hearts were filled with different feelings.
Zhao Lingmeng felt like she'd gotten lucky. Her mother had promised her the title of County Princess. Now, she'd been given the title of Princess of the County. It was a huge win, Zhao Lingmeng felt like she'd won the lottery. Sun Tu would be crowned the "County Horse" from now on, and there would be no hope of ever turning things around. If it weren't for the awkward occasion, Zhao Lingmeng would have burst out laughing.
Sun Tu, however, felt like it was all over. His wife's status had risen to a higher level. Even if he were to be granted a title of nobility or a chancellor in the future, he wouldn't dare touch Zhao Lingmeng. His future and future would really depend on his wife. He couldn't help but sigh, "Marquis Wu'an really dotes on his daughter! He even dares to ask the emperor for such a title."
Zhao Lingmeng personally took the imperial edict, turned around, and respectfully placed it on the incense table. Then he took the sachet from Qiuyue's hand and handed it to Eunuch Zhuo with a smile, saying, "Eunuch Zhuo, today is my princess's wedding day. Please don't hesitate to take it and have some tea."
Eunuch Zhuo wasn't prepared to be polite. Marquis Wu'an's daughter wasn't short of such things. He immediately took it with both hands, smiling, and said, "Congratulations, Princess Funing. I'll return to the palace now."
"Qiuyue, please see Eunuch Zhuo and the others off." Zhao Lingmeng knew that Eunuch Zhuo was a popular figure around the emperor, so she didn't keep him and told Qiuyue to see them off properly.
Eunuch Zhuo smiled and led his men out. He touched his purse, which felt light and fluttery. He knew without opening it that it must contain 100 taels of silver. The daughter of Marquis Wu'an! She seemed to be a smart person.
Zhao Lingmeng watched Eunuch Zhuo and the others leave, and then prepared to return to Yixin Court with the people and the imperial edict. Zhao Lingmeng stepped forward, holding the imperial edict, and instructed, "Madam Wu, go to the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion in person to announce the good news to my father and mother."
"Yes, Princess. Congratulations silently." Nanny Wu took the lead in bowing.
At that moment, all the servants around saluted in unison and said, "The servants congratulate Princess Funing."
"Good! Good! Good! Today is a good day for this princess. All the servants in the mansion will be rewarded with two months' monthly allowance. We in Yixinyuan will be rewarded with half a year's monthly allowance." Zhao Lingmeng was also very happy. As soon as she was happy, she gave monthly allowances to everyone in the mansion.
After saying this, Zhao Lingmeng prepared to take the three little ones back to Yixinyuan.
"Madam, what's going on?" Sun Tu looked at Zhao Lingmeng who was about to leave without saying anything, and immediately asked.
"That's what you see! My husband is unreliable, so I have no choice but to go home and rely on him. In the end, my father is still reliable!" Zhao Lingmeng knew how to stab someone. She almost made Sun Tu faint on the spot.
After Zhao Lingmeng finished speaking, she saw Sun Tu's expression change, then she took the third child, Sun Qiyang, from the hand of the person next to her and walked out.
When Sun Qijing and Sun Qiming saw their mother leave, they immediately bowed and said, "Dad, I'll take my leave first." After saying that, without waiting for Sun Tu to react, they got up and went to chase Zhao Lingmeng.
Suddenly, only Sun Tu and Jiang Cheng were left in the main hall. Sun Tu watched the two children chasing Zhao Lingmeng away, and for the first time, he felt a little lonely.
"Master, this?" Jiang Cheng was also stunned as he watched the development of this matter. Although the lady was given the title of princess, it should be a good thing, but his master and his lady had a falling out!
Sun Tu waved his hand gently, "You go down first! I want to be alone."
"Yes, sir." Jiang Cheng saluted and retreated quickly.
When the Wu'an Marquis's family heard the news, everyone had different thoughts. But overall, the sons were fine, and Zhao Lingmeng's two older brothers were happy for her.
After all, Marquis Wu'an had discussed with them in advance that this grace was to be given to Zhao Lingmeng. At that time, in order to preserve the family, Zhao Lingmeng married without saying a word. This was a belated compensation.
But Zhao Lingmeng's half-sister's aunt was unhappy. She smashed all the porcelain in her room and sent someone to call Zhao Lingmeng's half-sister Zhao Shuiyun over.
As soon as Zhao Shuiyun entered, she saw the mess on the ground. She said helplessly, "Auntie, what are you doing?"
"What's the fuss? The Marquis and his wife are so partial! Don't you know? Zhao Lingmeng was given the title of princess. We are both the Marquis's daughters, but she, Zhao Lingmeng, can be given the title of princess, while you get nothing." Zhao Shuiyun's aunt was really angry and felt it was unfair for her daughter.
When Zhao Shuiyun heard her aunt say this, she knew that she was actually speaking up for her, and her eyes instantly turned red. If she had a choice, she really didn't want to be recorded as a legitimate daughter.
Although my aunt is often confused, she is really doing it for my own good and wants to be no worse than my sister in every way.
Thinking of this, Zhao Shuiyun walked over and took his aunt's hand, gently comforting her: "Aunt, I know you are doing this for my own good. But this matter is really not my fault. It was because I wanted to participate in the selection of the Third Prince's concubine that I was able to be canonized. Please stop making trouble, okay?"
When Zhao Shuiyun's aunt heard her daughter say this, she asked doubtfully, "Why?"
"Because father has always been loyal to the emperor, even if I am chosen as the third prince's wife, father will not surrender to the third prince. In order to show father's determination, father handed over the military command. This is the emperor's compensation to the Wu'an Marquis Mansion." Zhao Shuiyun explained to his aunt seriously.
"Your father means he won't help you?" Zhao Shuiyun's aunt's voice rose even higher when she heard her daughter say this. She understood the confidence of marrying a woman. If your parents weren't supportive, your life would be difficult, let alone the royal family.
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