bayedsolid Chapter 951 [Ashes of Love: Red Mansion Tribulation 21]
Chapter 951 [Ashes of Love: Red Mansion Tribulation 21]
The emperor smiled and said slowly, "Haha, it's rare that my nephew Runyu actually has feelings for a woman. This is human nature! In this case, I will fulfill their relationship and grant them the marriage. Then Miss Lin will no longer need to participate in the election. I will directly grant them the marriage and create a good story."
Upon hearing this, Prince Beijing hurriedly stood up, saluted, and said respectfully: "I would like to thank you for your kindness and grace, my royal brother." His words were full of gratitude.
The emperor nodded slightly and replied, "Well, no need to be so polite. I will write the imperial decree granting the marriage myself. You can take Runyu's copy back to him first. As for the copy for the Lin Mansion, I will send Liang Jiugong to deliver it." After that, the emperor picked up the imperial pen and began to write with a flourish.
Soon, two imperial edicts with wet ink appeared before his eyes. The emperor solemnly handed one to Prince Beijing, and the other to Liang Jiugong who was waiting on the side, and instructed: "Go to Lin's Mansion and announce the edict quickly."
Prince Beijing took the imperial edict with both hands, thanked the emperor again, and then turned around and left impatiently. He hurriedly ran out of the palace gate as if he was carrying the most precious treasure in the world. Liang Jiugong followed closely behind him, but when they reached the palace gate, they parted ways. After all, the prince's mansion and the Lin's mansion were far apart and not in the same direction.
Liang Jiugong rode at full speed and soon arrived at the gate of Lin's mansion. At this time, Lin Ruhai, who was handling affairs in the mansion, suddenly heard a servant report that the closest person to the emperor, Eunuch Liang, had come to visit.
Lin Ruhai was shocked and thought to himself, "Eunuch Liang rarely leaves the emperor's side. Why would he suddenly visit my Lin Mansion today? Is there something important?" Full of doubts, Lin Ruhai hurriedly dressed and went out to greet him.
Lin Ruhai asked with a puzzled look on his face: "I wonder what brings Eunuch Liang to my humble home? Could it be that the Emperor has something important to ask me to do?" As he spoke, he bowed respectfully towards Liang Jiugong.
Liang Jiugong smiled and replied softly, "Lord Lin, I came here specifically to look for your daughter, Miss Lin. Please call Miss Lin out to see her." After saying that, he narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced thoughtfully across the courtyard of the Lin Mansion.
Lin Ruhai did not dare to delay and quickly turned around and ordered the servant beside him: "Go and tell the young lady to come to the front hall." The servant took the order and left in a hurry.
At this time, Youyou was embroidering with her mother Jia Min in the boudoir. The sunlight shone through the window lattice on them, reflecting the colorful silk threads in their hands, which seemed particularly peaceful and beautiful. Suddenly, a maid ran in hurriedly to report: "Madam, Miss, the master sent someone to say that a eunuch came to the palace and asked to see Miss!"
When Jia Min heard the news, her heart tightened and her worry was evident. After all, someone from the palace suddenly came to visit, and what they wanted must be very important. She put down her needlework, took Youyou's hand and said, "Yu'er, mother will accompany you to the front hall to see what's going on." Youyou nodded obediently, and the mother and daughter got up and walked towards the front hall together.
Soon, the two came to the front hall. Liang Jiugong was sitting on a chair, sipping tea leisurely. Hearing footsteps, he looked up at the door. When he saw Youyou, a light flashed in his eyes. He stood up and said with a smile, "Miss Lin, we have been waiting here for a long time. Please accept the order."
After hearing this, Youyou's face turned pale instantly, but she reacted very quickly, her legs softened, and she knelt straight down. At the same time, Jia Min and Lin Ruhai, who were standing beside her, were also shocked, and after a little hesitation, they also knelt down on the ground.
When Liang Jiugong saw that everyone had knelt down to pay their respects, he slowly unfolded the imperial edict in his hand, cleared his throat, and read aloud: "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I have a nephew who is brilliant and outstanding. He is not only good at literature and martial arts, but also has noble character and upright behavior. He is indeed a rare talent in the court. Recently, I heard that Lin Daiyu, the beloved daughter of the Minister of Revenue Lin Ruhai, is extremely talented, beautiful, and has excellent moral integrity. She can be said to be the best among the boudoir. These two people are truly a perfect match made in heaven! Therefore, I hereby decree the marriage between Prince Beijing and Lin Daiyu, hoping that you two can walk hand in hand and spend the long journey of life together from now on. Husband and wife should respect each other and love each other, and stay together until they are old and gray. As for all matters concerning the wedding, they will be jointly handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory, and an auspicious day must be selected so that this wedding can be successfully completed. "
After Liang Jiugong finished reading the long imperial edict, Youyou, who was kneeling on the ground, kowtowed and thanked the emperor, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I accept the edict. Thank you for your grace. Long live the emperor."
Then, Youyou respectfully stretched out her hands and carefully took the imperial edict that symbolized supreme glory from Liang Jiugong. Her movements were gentle and graceful, as if what she held in her hands was not a simple edict, but the future and hope of the entire family.
At the same time, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min also stood up, their faces filled with unconcealed joy. They straightened their backs, looked eagerly at everything in front of them, and their hearts were filled with longing for their daughter's bright future.
Jia Min was quick to take out an exquisite purse from her bosom, and handed it to Liang Jiugong with a smile on her face, saying softly: "Thank you, father-in-law, for taking the trouble to make this trip. You can use this little money to buy some tea and drinks. Just consider it as a blessing from my daughter!" As she spoke, she did not forget to cast a grateful glance at Liang Jiugong.
As the chief eunuch in the palace, Liang Jiugong held a high position and had rarely accepted money from others over the years. However, considering that Miss Lin had been appointed as the niece-in-law by the emperor, he naturally had to give her this face. So, he smiled and took the purse. He squeezed it gently and felt that the things inside were quite thin. He thought it should be a banknote of considerable denomination.
"Then I'd like to thank Madam Lin. It's my honor to share in the joy of the Crown Prince's Consort!" Liang Jiugong responded with a smile.
Youyou on the side quickly said, "Eunuch Liang is too polite." Her voice was clear and pleasant, as beautiful as the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley.
At this time, Liang Jiugong cleared his throat again and announced solemnly: "The Emperor has ordered that, in view of the special status of the Crown Prince's Consort, she does not need to participate in this election. From now on, you can start preparing for the wedding. After an auspicious day is chosen, the Crown Prince's Consort can marry in grand style!" After that, he bowed slightly, saluted everyone, then turned and left.