newbobooks Chapter 205 Marriage Grant
Chapter 205 Marriage Grant
It would be inappropriate to receive the imperial edict now, so Ruan had to go with Jiang Shuyu to change her clothes.
The two of them arrived at the front hall. Jiang Yunsheng watched Ruan and the others come in, and hurried forward to bow and salute: "Madam, please move!"
Seeing that everyone in the mansion had gathered together, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but narrow her eyes slightly, and immediately supported Ruan and walked out together.
As soon as the two of them arrived in the courtyard, Eunuch Xi came over with a smile on his face. Seeing Ruan coming out, he immediately came to Ruan and said with a smile, "Madam Jiang San, I would like to congratulate you first!"
Listening to what Eunuch Xi said, Ruan Shi couldn't help but feel confused. She looked at Jiang Shuyu. Now there were only Yu'er and her in the house. She didn't know where this joy came from.
Seeing the teasing in Eunuch Xi's eyes, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. Could it be what she thought? Suppressing the doubts in her heart, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but glance at the red gift box dragged by the palace maid. A strange look flashed in her eyes, and then she lowered her eyes.
Ruan was about to kneel down when Eunuch Xi stepped forward to help her up. He then looked at Ruan and explained, "The Emperor sympathized with Madam Jiang San's pregnancy and specifically instructed that Madam Jiang San not be required to kneel down.
Listening to what Eunuch Xi said, Ruan Shi couldn't help but feel even more surprised. She hadn't expected that the emperor, who was so busy with his official duties every day, could still notice a pregnant woman like her. You know, when she attended the palace banquet, he didn't take care of her like he did now. However, her current physical condition made it inconvenient for her to kneel down, so Ruan Shi was happy to receive special treatment.
Jiang Shuyu looked at the smile in Eunuch Xi's eyes and immediately realized that even Emperor Shunqing would not have the time to understand all this. Someone must have whispered something in his ear.
But no matter what, she was grateful that Ruan didn't have to kneel down. Suppressing the strangeness in her heart, Jiang Shuyu knelt on the ground. Although Ruan didn't kneel down, she bowed slightly to show her respect.
Eunuch Xi looked at Jiang Shuyu's neither humble nor arrogant demeanor and nodded with satisfaction. No wonder she was so dear to His Royal Highness Prince Jing that he even sought the Emperor's grace for the Ruan family. It seemed that he would need to think carefully when dealing with General Jiang's family in the future!
Everyone knelt on the ground, listening attentively to the eunuch Xi's announcement, not daring to make a sound.
Eunuch Xi looked around and saw that everyone was already kneeling on the ground. He cleared his throat, then took the imperial edict from the servant with both hands, slowly opened the scroll and began to read the edict:
"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:
I have heard that General Jiang's daughter, Jiang Shuyu, is kind and honest, with outstanding appearance, elegance, dignity, and gentle virtue. Now that Prince Jing is of marriageable age, he should choose a virtuous woman to marry. Jiang Shuyu is still unmarried, and she and Prince Jing are a perfect match. To complete this beautiful marriage, I hereby betroth you to Prince Jing as his principal wife. When you reach the age of marriage, we will choose an auspicious date for the wedding. All the ceremonies will be completed jointly by the Ministry of Rites and the Supervisor of the Imperial Observatory.
Admire this! "
Although Jiang Shuyu already had some guesses in her mind, she was still a little dazed when she heard Eunuch Xi read out the imperial edict. Ruan looked at Jiang Shuyu's stunned expression and hurriedly looked at her and said softly:
"Yu'er, why don't you accept my order and express your gratitude?"
After hearing Ruan's reminder, Jiang Shuyu took the imperial edict with both hands.
"Thank you, my Lord, for your grace!"
Eunuch Xi watched Jiang Shuyu take the imperial edict, his eyes full of smiles. He looked at her and congratulated her, "Congratulations, Miss Jiang, on becoming Princess Jing. When we meet next time, I guess we'll have to change our words!"
Thinking of the gift box behind him, Eunuch Xi finally remembered what he had brought. He looked at Jiang Shuyu and said, "These gifts were specially entrusted to our family by His Royal Highness Prince Jing to send to Miss Jiang. They contain treasures carefully selected by His Royal Highness Prince Jing. Miss Jiang, please take a look and see if you like it. His Royal Highness Prince Jing is really impeccable in his treatment of Miss Jiang!"
"You are so polite, Eunuch Xi. It is my great honor to have the favor of His Royal Highness Prince Jing. I have troubled you to come here. I heard that you like to have a few drinks every day. It just so happens that the shop delivered two jars of good wine a few days ago. I will give them to you now so that you can have a drink in your spare time! Yuqiu, go and get them!"
"Yes!"
Watching Yuqiu leave, a hint of surprise flashed in Eunuch Xi's eyes. He didn't expect that the woman in front of him knew even this little hobby of his so well. No wonder His Royal Highness Prince Jing had a special liking for her and was willing to marry her at all costs.
Seeing the respect in Eunuch Xi's eyes, Jiang Shuyu couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. You know, although Eunuch Xi was not as good as Eunuch An in showing his face in front of Emperor Shunqing, he was also a man who looked down on others on weekdays. Now he was so servile.
It was really hard for her to see clearly, but since Eunuch Xi was showing goodwill to her, Jiang Shuyu naturally would not deliberately make trouble. After all, sometimes the King of Hell is easy to deal with, but the little ghosts are difficult to deal with. After experiencing so much, she naturally understood this truth.
Seeing Yu Lan and the others take the gift box and carefully put it away, Ruan hurried forward and looked at Eunuch Xi and said politely: "Thank you for taking the trouble, Eunuch Xi. Please come in quickly."
Hearing Ruan's polite words, Eunuch Xi waved his hand and said to Ruan, "I have to go back and report, so I won't go in. Madam Jiang San, Miss Jiang, please stay!"
After Eunuch Xi finished speaking, he was about to leave. Ruan hurried forward and called Eunuch Xi to stop him. Then, she looked at Eunuch Xi and said politely, "You are so polite! Madam Yang, you have worked hard on the journey. Bring the prepared things here and let you have some wine."
Hearing Ruan's words, Nanny Yang hurried forward and handed the gift money she had prepared long ago to Eunuch Xi: "Eunuch, you have worked hard on your journey. This is a small gift from our general. I hope you will not refuse it!"
Eunuch Xi declined a few times before taking it from Nanny Yang. Weighing the weight in his hand, Eunuch Xi nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Ruan and the other two and said goodbye solemnly as they left.
Seeing Jiang Shuyu's dazed expression, Ruan thought she was worried that Jiang Zhongming would not agree to their marriage. She immediately looked at Jiang Shuyu and said to her comforting words:
"Your father is a good person! He is a tough-mouthed person with a soft heart! Although your father rejected Prince Jing's proposal in public, he didn't know how sincere Prince Jing was to you at that time. If we only look at Prince Jing's character, your father really admires him.
But if you want to find him as a son-in-law, it’s not easy to find one according to your father’s standards! After all, in his eyes, there are not many people in the world who can catch his eye! "