"Uh, as Your Majesty would!" Zhao Zhongquan realized he had missed a sentence when he saw Yun Beiye staring at him, and quickly added it.
In short, all the princess's good qualities are inherited from His Majesty.
"Yes, I know."
"Zhao Zhongquan, go and have the Ministry of Rites draft some titles for you."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhao Zhongquan acknowledged and sent someone to the Ministry of Rites to prepare the title for Yun Duoduo.
Yunbei got up from the night station; he could finally rest early tonight.
With the country now enjoying peace and prosperity, and the Spring Festival upon us, it is the perfect time to appreciate the beauty of our motherland and the tranquility of this golden age.
...
Two days later, Yun Beiye sat cross-legged on a soft couch in the Zichen Palace, choosing the titles proposed by the Ministry of Rites.
"Was this drafted by the Minister of Rites himself?" Yun Beiye asked Zhao Zhongquan.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Rites knew that the title was to be proposed for the Ninth Princess, so naturally he dared not be negligent. The title was personally proposed by the Minister of Rites."
"The people from the Ministry of Rites have spent the last two days going through many ancient books and picking out words that praise the princess before finally choosing these few."
Yun Beiye nodded. "Yes, Zhao Zhongquan, have Duoduo come to Zichen Palace after school."
"With so many titles, I can't make up my mind. I'll have to let Duoduo choose."
"Oh, Your Majesty, are you letting the little princess choose?"
"This is a tremendous honor!"
Historically, princesses' titles were always bestowed directly by the emperor; it was very rare for a princess to choose her own title.
"My daughter, of course I will spoil her!" Yun Beiye clapped his hands and laughed.
"Since we're going to add a title, we should choose one that Duoduo likes."
"Your Majesty is right."
"Moreover, the little princess is just as clever and quick-witted as His Majesty. I heard from the Grand Tutor recently that she has read a lot of books, so she must have her own understanding of this compliment."
"This servant will immediately send someone to Fushuang Palace to deliver a message."
"Hmm." Yun Beiye nodded, his gaze still fixed on the titles, looking back and forth, unsure which one to choose.
After a stick of incense had burned, Yun Duoduo arrived at the Zichen Palace in a beautiful plush sedan chair.
"Father!" Yun Duoduo called out as she ran inside.
"Father, the Grand Tutor's lecture on classics and history today was so dry and boring, Duoduo was really tired listening to it!"
"oh?"
"Zhao Zhongquan, quickly tell the imperial kitchen to prepare some pastries, and also, a cup of milk tea, make one for me too!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Yun Duoduo blinked her big eyes at Yun Beiye, [As expected, no one can resist milk tea.]
"Duoduo, look at these titles, which one do you like?"
"title?"
Yun Duoduo asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Father, shall we bestow a title upon Duoduo?"
"Yes, Duoduo has rescued abducted children and found the traffickers' hideout. She has made a great contribution, and I intend to announce it to the world."
"My daughter is a lucky star in Nanyang!"
Wow, is this a certificate of honor?!
"The Ministry of Rites drafted twenty titles, and Father Emperor selected ten from them." Yun Beiye placed the selected titles on the table for her to choose from.
"Duoduo, which one do you like?"
Yun Duoduo sat in Yun Beiye's lap, leaning on the table, looking at the beautiful characters.
“Father, since they were chosen by you and the Ministry of Rites, they must be excellent.”
"If we had to choose one from among them..."
Yun Duoduo looked carefully at the titles: "Anle, Yongning, Taiping, Anding, Hewan, Huijing, Yiyang, Ruyi, Roufu, Gaoyang".
Yun Duoduo read the names on the paper aloud. With each name she saw, fragments of history she had read would flash through her mind.
[Peace and happiness...]
Princess Anle, the most beautiful woman of the Tang Dynasty. Hmm, sharing a name with a beautiful woman isn't bad.
However, historical records state that Princess Anle was pregnant out of wedlock, led a dissolute life, and was extremely ambitious, even murdering her father and emperor in her quest to become empress.
[This femme fatale, Princess Anle, died at the young age of 26.]
It seems that this Princess Anning is a beautiful but wicked woman. No, I can't call her that.
Yun Duoduo shook her head. No, Princess Anle died at the age of 26. This title is not auspicious.
Next.
【Yongning…】
Princess Yongning, that's a nice name; it sounds very elegant.
Princess Yongning, the fourth daughter of Emperor Muzong of Ming (Zhu Zaiji), married Liang Bangrui, a wealthy young man suffering from tuberculosis. Her husband died less than two months after their marriage, and the princess remained a widow for twelve years, never engaging in any intimate sexual activity.
ha?
She had been married, but died a virgin.
It seems she didn't marry the right person. Ancient times were truly feudal; was remarriage forbidden? She remained a widow for twelve years.
Next.
[Peace...]
Princess Taiping, the youngest daughter of Emperor Gaozong of Tang and Empress Wu Zetian, was extremely favored by her parents and brothers, especially her mother Wu Zetian, and wielded immense power.
Later, he was arrested by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang on suspicion of treason and forced to commit suicide at home.
This won't do! Good heavens, none of these princesses who received titles have a good ending!
Is this Minister of Rites deliberately trying to make things difficult for me, the princess?
Yun Beiye watched as Yun Duoduo carefully selected items, muttering to herself.
"Peace, tranquility, and prosperity—no."
Zhao Zhongquan removed the paper with the words "Peace and Happiness," "Eternal Tranquility," and "Taiping" written on it.
"Duoduo, do you not like any of these titles?" Yun Beiye asked curiously, looking at his serious-looking daughter.
"Yes, Father, these titles are unlucky and cannot be used."
Yun Beiye raised an eyebrow. Whatever his daughter said, went ahead.
Yun Duoduo continued picking.
【Yiyang…】
Princess Yiyang was the second daughter of Emperor Dezong of Tang, Li Shi.
[She married Wang Shiping, son of Wang Wujun, the military governor of Chengde, and the Junior Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat. The Princess of Yiyang was arrogant and domineering, and acted recklessly and illegally.]
[Later, the couple fell out, and Emperor Xianzong of Tang was furious. He imprisoned Princess Yiyang in the palace, and the couple lived separately.]
This...unhappy married life is unacceptable.
I've seen several, and none of these princesses met a good end.
Wow, being a princess is actually a high-risk profession!
[Not only are there constant assassination attempts, but there may also be marriages rife with intrigue.]
Yun Duoduo pouted, her face contorted in a grimace. "Can't we even walk? Let whoever wants to be the princess have it!"
Are there still opportunities for re-employment in a different industry?
Ugh, this is so annoying!
Suddenly, the annoying meme of Sun Wukong popped into Yun Duoduo's mind.
"Yiyang, no."
"Father, I don't think any of these titles are good." Yun Duoduo shook her head, her face full of disappointment.
"The Ministry of Rites is full of pedantic scholars!" Seeing that his daughter was unhappy, Yun Beiye angrily grabbed the papers with titles written on them and threw them at Zhao Zhongquan.
"Your Majesty, Jin Jinzhi requests an audience."
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