bayedsolid Chapter 223 Imperial Edict 26
Chapter 223 Imperial Edict 26
The journey from the capital of the Great Yao Kingdom to the far north is long; it would take at least two months by carriage, but would be faster by horseback.
After Ziyue got into the carriage, she looked at the furnishings inside and raised an eyebrow. Not bad, not bad, it looks comfortable.
The carriage is divided into three parts: front, rear, and middle.
There are seats on the left and right sides in front, and a small square table in the middle, where you can enjoy tea, eat, read, play chess, and so on.
In the middle is a small room with a bed, big enough for one person to sleep on.
There is a washroom at the very back.
Although small, the sparrow is extremely convenient and comfortable during the journey.
Lin Yanzhi sat on the front of the carriage and drove it himself, while Ziyue sat not far behind him, leisurely brewing tea.
At this moment, Lin Yanzhi turned to look at his beloved who was making tea, his eyes full of smiles. Luckily, he had taken Ziyue away early, otherwise, he was really afraid that Yao Mingzhao, that guy, would try to take her away from him without any sense of martial ethics.
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Two months later, in the far north—
Ziyue and Lin Yanzhi stood hand in hand atop the snow-capped mountain.
Snowflakes drifted down from the sky, and a chill could be felt on my face. The world was a vast expanse of white, a pure white world that was breathtakingly beautiful.
By noon, the snowflakes had hidden themselves away, and the sunlight shone on the snow-capped mountain peaks, draping them in a golden veil that was crystal clear and resembled a fairyland.
The two men looked at each other and smiled.
The beauty of the snow-capped mountains is indescribable, but for Lin Yanzhi, no scenery in the world could compare to the smile of the person beside him.
Driven by her heart, she said, "Yueyue, marry me."
Looking at his sincere eyes, Ziyue's eyes were full of smiles. "Okay."
At this moment, Lin Yanzhi felt that the word "good" was the most beautiful language in the world.
He picked Ziyue up in his arms, used his lightness skill, and excitedly rushed down the mountain.
Go back, go back, go back and we'll get married.
He can send a message back first, so that the household can make preparations.
Oh, and I also need to send a letter to my father to see if he can return to the capital soon.
There has been no fighting on the border recently, so he should be able to return to the capital to attend his wedding.
Furthermore, he wanted to write the invitations himself and prepare the most beautiful wedding dress for Yueyue.
His father has quite a few good things in his private treasury. He needs to go back and rummage through them. He'll send all the good stuff to Yueyue as betrothal gifts, and he still needs to prepare...
Lin Nanwang: You are truly filial; it's true what they say, a grown son is no longer under his father's control!
Lin Yanzhi's mind was filled with wedding preparations. Ziyue looked at the man who was holding her, lost in thought, yet holding her securely in his arms. She didn't say anything to disturb him, but nestled her face against his thick cloak, feeling warm and at ease.
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The imperial edict arrived the day after Ziyue and Lin Yanzhi returned to the capital.
The official in charge of ceremonies first bowed respectfully to Ziyue, saying, "Greetings, young lady. The Emperor has decreed that you need not kneel to receive the decree; you may stand."
It was precisely because the emperor had bestowed such great favors that the officials of rites were so respectful and dared not be negligent in the slightest.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: There is a woman named Ziyue of Jinzui Garden, who is of upright character, outstanding in talent and appearance, who has established the Jishan Hall, is kind and gentle, has offered good seeds and remedies, cares for the millions of people under Heaven, and is compassionate and benevolent. She has made unparalleled contributions to the Great Yao Kingdom, and I am very pleased with her. I hereby bestow upon her the title of Princess Ming'an, who protects the country, and grants her the special privilege of not kneeling before the Emperor."
Furthermore, the Heir Apparent of the Prince of Linnan has now earnestly requested to marry me, which pleases me greatly. The two are a match made in heaven. To bring about this beautiful union and to strengthen the bond between our families, I hereby bestow this marriage upon Princess Ming'an and Heir Apparent Lin Yanzhi. All the ceremonies shall be jointly arranged by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory. The wedding shall be held on an auspicious day. This is my decree.”
The people of Jinzui Garden: "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."
The official in charge of ceremonies, beaming with joy, handed the imperial edict to Ziyue with both hands, spouting auspicious words: "Congratulations, Princess! Congratulations, Princess! This is a momentous occasion!"
Ziyue received the imperial edict, glanced at Xingmeng, and Xingmeng understood immediately. She stuffed the purse from her sleeve into the official's hand, and Zhen'er followed suit, instructing the eunuchs beside her to give them all large red envelopes.
The eunuchs squeezed the purses in their hands. Hmm, they felt light and flimsy, and they knew that these were silver notes, which must be quite substantial. For a moment, everyone was extremely satisfied.
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It should be noted that this imperial decree of marriage was written by Lin Yanzhi after he returned to the capital yesterday, when he went to the palace and pestered the old emperor to write it.
He was unaware of the imperial decree bestowing upon him the title of Princess Protector of the Nation.
The old emperor felt that given Qing's contributions to the Great Yao Kingdom, her status as the First Protector of the Kingdom's Princess was absolutely worthy of her, so he bestowed the imperial decree of marriage upon her, making it a double celebration.
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Upon hearing the imperial edict, Yao Mingzhao and Mu Yang smiled with relief.
However, they still teamed up and beat Lin Yanzhi up. Who told this guy to be so lucky as to win the heart of a beauty?
Mu Yang knew from the beginning that his chances were slim, so when he saw Zi Yue find happiness, he could only offer his heartfelt blessings.
Yao Mingzhao felt that he would at least be considered part of Ziyue's family from now on, and that family ties were more enduring than the fickle nature of romantic love.
As for Lin Yanzhi, this "brother-in-law," ha, if Ziyue ever dislikes him, he'll definitely be the first to support her in dumping him!
Lin Yanzhi was happy even though he got beaten up.
She went back to Ziyue, pitifully begging for comfort, and finally, she stayed in Jinzui Garden and refused to leave, claiming that she was recuperating.
Having finally settled the formalities of their marriage, the next step was to constantly urge the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Observatory to quickly calculate an auspicious date so that he could marry Yueyue as soon as possible.
No, he can marry into that family if he wants.
Since Yueyue is the eldest princess, he is also her consort.
The officials in charge of the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Observatory were driven crazy by Lin Yanzhi's urging. Why was the heir of the Prince of Linnan so eager to get married?
What a great experience.