The prince's personal bodyguard

"The Emperor proclaims, by order of Heaven.

During my reign, the country was at peace, the nation was prosperous, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. This was my great fortune.

Today, I grant marriage to the Seventh Princess Zhao Qing and the Young Master of the Duke's Mansion, Si Mochen. The Seventh Princess Zhao Qing is smart, lively and lovely, and has won my heart. And the Young Master of the Duke's Mansion, Si Mochen, is handsome, has both literary and military skills, and is a pillar of the country. The two of them are a match made in heaven, and I wish them a happy marriage and a long-lasting happiness. "

Didn't you hear any rumors about this beforehand?

Zhao Qing and Si Mochen looked at each other, and then, feeling that there was no spark, they both lowered their heads.

"Calm down, calm down, stay calm." Zhao Qing whispered to calm his restless heart: "Showy young master, he is not bad looking, we can be partners first. If you want to expect your father and mother not to marry you off, it is probably impossible in this era."

Si Mochen's expression was calm and there was no change, as if he knew it beforehand.

"Today, I grant marriage to the Eighth Princess Zhao Ziyan and Feng Jiu from General Weiyuan's Mansion. The Eighth Princess Zhao Ziyan is gentle, considerate, and outstanding in appearance. She can be regarded as a role model for women in the world. And Feng Jiu from General Weiyuan's Mansion is a young hero with good character. They are a perfect match. I wish them to be together forever and grow old together." Eunuch Gao continued to announce the imperial decree.

Fengjiu seemed to have drunk a little too much, her eyes were as big as copper bells, she stood up from the desk, and was dragged to sit down by General Feng.

The eighth princess, Zhao Ziyan, bit her lips tightly and twisted her handkerchief in her hand, as if she was going to tear it into pieces. Aunt Gui beside her gently poked her arm, as if to remind her not to lose her composure.

Yes, I lost my mother when I was young. My mother's family was not strong enough. I have no one to rely on in the palace, and my status cannot be compared with the Seventh Princess. After following Concubine Lan, they have never been close. Concubine Lan is gone, and I am a helpless princess. Although I am usually diligent and hardworking and have some talent, there are too many talented people in this world... Being able to marry into the old general Weiyuan's mansion is already my best destination.

Love, to me, is something out of reach.

When Zhao Ziyan thought of this, she glanced at Mu Yunxiao, her lips trembling and sad tears flowing from her eyes. She then saw the worried look of Aunt Gui beside her, gritted her teeth and quickly wiped away the tears.

Forget it! If you can’t do anything about it, you should cut it off; if you don’t have a destiny with someone in your life, you should let go.

"Today, I grant marriage to the Ninth Princess Bai Xiyin and the Prince of Rong Mu Yunxiao. The Ninth Princess Bai Xiyin is versatile, has unique skills, is gentle and kind, elegant and noble, and is my treasure. And the Prince of Rong Mu Yunxiao is knowledgeable and talented, has made great military achievements, is a wise minister of the court, and a protector of the country. The marriage between the two can be described as a strong alliance. I hope that the two can support each other, understand each other, and spend their lives together.

Admire this! "

When the imperial edict read the first part, the ministers nodded frequently. The match between a talented man and a beautiful woman was either a close relationship or a good marriage for the consolidation of state power. Politically, it was a good marriage for two people.

When reading about the Ninth Princess, everyone gradually became confused and their mouths opened into an "O" shape.

When did the emperor have the ninth princess? Even if she was just born, she couldn't have grown up so fast overnight? Who is that? What's her last name?

Besides, I haven’t heard that the emperor has recognized anyone as his goddaughter or princess?

Everyone had question marks on their heads and looked at the emperor in confusion.

This happened without any warning. Bai Xinyin looked at the emperor with doubtful eyes, then at Mu Yunxiao. She raised her eyebrows, as if to say, "Is the Ninth Princess talking about me?"

"Why don't you accept the decree and express your gratitude?" Eunuch Gao found everyone's confused expressions, which was just as he expected, a little funny, but also a little worried about the Emperor: Is the Ninth Princess willing?

"Thank you, Lord!" Mu Yunxiao took Bai Xinyin's hand, stepped forward and saluted. Bai Xinyin followed suit and thanked him passively.

The other four people, regardless of whether they were willing or not, also accepted the order and expressed their gratitude.

"What? Did Prince Rong hold the wrong hand? How did Marquis Bai become the Ninth Princess?" A quick-witted minister was the first to raise the question.

Everyone looked at each other.

"Isn't Ah Si a man?" Fengjiu's eyes were as big as copper bells at this moment.

"How is it possible?" Princess Jialan exclaimed and looked at Dugu Feng hurriedly.

Dugu Feng's expression did not show at this time, but his heart was surging.

"Shouldn't the emperor give everyone an explanation?" The queen, who had been keeping a low profile tonight, finally couldn't help but explode.

"Explanation? No matter who I explain to, I don't need to explain to you!" The emperor's tone was very cold.

The prince next to him was a little surprised. His father had never been so harsh to his mother in public. What had happened?

"This is a long story because there is a reason. Ayin was living away from home many years ago and I miss her very much. It's time for her to come back to me." The emperor seemed to be looking at someone through Bai Xinyin's face. He was filled with emotion and spoke a few words slowly, as if he was explaining and talking to someone.

"As for the surname, title and other things, we will discuss it later!" The emperor added, and after saying this, he looked at Bai Xinyin's calm face and let out a sigh of relief.

There was a loud bang in the hall, as if something was booming.

The two gossipy censors spoke loudly.

"Everything happens for a reason? What is the reason?" It was the fat censor who spoke first.

"What's the reason? Go and ask." said the thin censor.

"I, I don't dare."

"You don't dare, who would dare? What the emperor says is what it is. You are such a gossip."

"You are the gossipy one. Your whole family is... all gossipy."

"Hey, what? I remember now. Could it be something like that when the Emperor went to Jiangnan?"

"Looks like they're about the same age..."

As they spoke, they covered their mouths and put their heads together.

Damn it, speak so quietly, I can't hear you. Bai Xinyin wanted to grab them and ask them.

"Hmm, cough, cough." At this time, the emperor coughed twice.

"Silence!" Eunuch Gao's loudspeaker rang out.

The hall immediately became quiet.

"May I ask your Majesty, Lord Bai is a man, so how did he become a princess?" The fat censor finally lost his patience and asked again.

"When did Ayin say he was a man?" This time, Zhao Qing started to answer without waiting for the emperor to answer. Is he turning on the sister-protecting mode?

"That's not what I meant, Princess. The Emperor originally conferred the title of Marquis of Wanhu on Bai Xinyin, so must the Marquis be a man? Besides, speaking of the Marquis, no, the Ninth Princess has always been dressed in men's clothes, isn't that self-evident?" the thin censor added.

"Who says that if you wear men's clothes, you have to be a man. Your mother gave birth to you and made you wear a skirt since you were a child. Does that make you a woman? There are male and female marquises. If a woman has the ability, she can also dare to be called 'master', right? She is not a monkey, so there is no difference between a male and a female monkey." Zhao Qing retorted with a series of reasonable and unreasonable remarks, leaving the two censors speechless.

"But..." What else did the fat censor want to say?

"I'm giving you face, right? You bully my father in court every day, and now you start to question my sister. How can you interfere in the private affairs of the royal family? I've spoiled you! If you make another sound today, believe it or not, I will beat you like a woman." Zhao Qing said, rolling up her sleeves, lifting her skirt and stomping at the fat censor.

The fat censor screamed "Ouch" and was knocked to the ground by a kick. He stood up and ran away in fear and stood at the back.

Yes, even though she wears men’s clothes, she never says that she is a man, right?

What's more, after Zhao Qing kept scolding and attacking, the ministers who had some questions or opinions did not dare to say anything.

"Congratulations on the return of our emperor's beloved daughter!" Someone was so perceptive as to take the lead.

"Congratulations, Emperor!" all the officials cheered.

It seems that the dust has settled.