A farmer's daughter who traveled through time: Marrying a sickly man

Chapter 447 The Imperial Edict Arrives

Mrs. Cui held Shen Hui's hand and was choked with sobs, unable to speak.

My aunt quickly tried to persuade me, "Mother, today is a happy day, please don't make us cry. How can your niece feel good if you do this?"

Mrs. Cui finally stopped crying after holding back her tears for a long time. "I'm so happy. Hui'er, come sit here with grandma."

Shen Hui quickly wiped away her tears and sat down next to the old lady as she pulled her.

Xia Tian asked someone to add a seat for Mrs. Xu at this table.

After everyone was seated, Mrs. Cui apologized to Mrs. Xu with embarrassment, "Please forgive me, Madam Prime Minister. I really couldn't help myself and neglected you just now."

"Oh, what are you saying, aunt? Xia Xia is my goddaughter, so we are real relatives and family. There is no need to neglect her." Mrs. Xu smiled and comforted the old lady.

He then ordered Butler Xu, who had come with him, "Hurry up and bring in all the gifts we brought."

Butler Xu asked people to carry the gifts. Although the items were all packed in boxes, everyone was envious of the gifts being carried in one after another.

I couldn't help but think, look at her, she's just a godparent, but she acts no less than a biological daughter.

As expected of the Prime Minister’s family, they are so generous with the gifts given to their godson.

Xia Tian looked at the eight loads of gifts and didn't expect that his godmother was so generous.

"Godmother, it's just the baby's one-month-old birthday, why did you prepare so many things?"

"They are all for my grandson, no matter how much, it's not too much."

Mrs. Xu smiled and patted Xia Tian's hand. Not seeing the child, she asked, "Where's my grandson? Why haven't I seen him in half an hour?"

"Godmother, please sit down first. I'll ask the wet nurse to bring the child over." Xia Tian turned around and told Ningxiang to bring Youyou over.

Shen Hui had now recovered from the reunion with her grandmother and other uncle's family members, and asked the servants to bring in all the gifts she had brought.

Soon, the gifts from both families filled half of the yard.

Food, clothing, daily necessities and entertainment are all fully prepared!

Shen Nian quickly asked someone to carry the gifts downstairs.

Ningxiang came over with her wet nurse, holding Youyou. Madam Xu quickly took him and said, "This child is so cute."

Mrs. Xu looked at the chubby, pretty child and her heart softened.

It was like seeing his own grandson, and he held him in his arms and wouldn't let go.

Even Shen Hui had to give in for a while.

"Xia Xia, what's my nephew's name?" Shen Hui couldn't hold the child, so she asked for his name.

"Shen Chengyou, nicknamed Youyou."

"Youyou, it sounds so nice!" Shen Hui praised with a smile.

He turned around and started teasing the child.

There were too many people at this time and the banquet was halfway through, so my aunt arranged for people to rearrange the dishes and asked everyone to continue eating and drinking.

Those who came to attend the full moon banquet today were lucky. They met many people whom they would never see normally. They had no time to focus on eating and drinking. They all pricked up their ears to listen to other people's gossip.

They also felt honored to be invited to attend the full moon banquet of the governor's eldest son today.

I thought that was all for today, and everyone was excitedly discussing what they had seen and heard that day, and also asking others about things they didn't know.

Who knew it wasn't over yet?

The next scene made everyone who came to attend the full moon banquet unable to even feel jealous. They were just envious.

Butler Chen came in again. This time, he didn't whisper to Shen Nian about something. He walked straight into the yard and started shouting, "Sir, someone is coming from the palace."

When Shen Nian heard that someone was coming from the palace, he quickly tidied his clothes and went to the gate again.

The guests who came this time did not sit still like before. When they heard that someone was coming from the palace, they quickly stood up and followed Shen Nian out.

As soon as Shen Nian walked out of the door, he saw Eunuch Xu and his men standing in a row outside the door.

When Eunuch Xu saw Shen Nian coming out, he first greeted him with a smile, "Lord Shen, long time no see!"

"Eunuch Xu, long time no see!" Shen Nian stepped forward quickly, clasped his fists and saluted, "Eunuch Xu, you have come a long way, and I am sorry for not welcoming you in person!"

Eunuch Xu smiled and nodded, "The Emperor sent us here to congratulate Lord Shen."

Without waiting for Shen Nian's reaction, he reached out and took out the imperial edict from his arms, cleared his throat, and said seriously, "Linzhou Governor Shen Nian and his family accept the edict!"

Shen Nian quickly knelt down, and Xia Tian, who followed him out, also knelt beside Shen Nian.

When everyone else heard that someone was here to convey the imperial edict, they quickly lowered their heads and knelt down.

Eunuch Xu saw that everyone had knelt before he began to read the imperial edict, "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: The eldest son of Shen Nian, the heir apparent of the Marquis of Wu'an and the Governor of Linzhou, is one month old. I am very pleased.

"Sir Shen has dedicated himself to the court for many years, and his loyalty is evident. With the birth of this child, I have bestowed upon him a special gift. I hope Sir Shen will diligently nurture him, live up to my expectations, and eventually become a pillar of the nation!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Shen Nian and Xia Tian kowtowed to express their gratitude.

After everyone stood up, Eunuch Xu began to sing the gift.

"The Emperor bestowed upon Lord Shen Nian Shen's eldest son a longevity locket, a pair of jade pendants for peace, a pair of imperial inkstones, twelve purple brushes, a golden ruyi handle, two silk swaddling clothes, some brocade, and a plaque inscribed with the words 'Virtue and Flowing Light.'"

Every time Eunuch Xu sang a song, someone holding something would come forward.

It made everyone envious for a while.

This is the emperor. He actually sent gifts from the capital specifically for the full moon banquet of the eldest son of a second-rank official.

This is something that even the ancestors would not dare to dream of.

Shen Nian and Xia Tian knelt down again to express their gratitude before they were ready to accept the gift.

Unexpectedly, Eunuch Xu stood still and took out an imperial edict from his arms, saying loudly, "Shen Nian and his family, receive the edict!"

Shen Nian was stunned for a moment, then quickly pulled Xia Tian to kneel again!

When everyone saw this, they knelt down in panic again.

Before I could recover from the previous imperial edict, another one came.

I don’t know what is being spread this time?

Everyone was guessing!

Eunuch Xu raised his head again and read aloud, "I heard that the eldest son of the Marquis of Wu'an's family is one month old. I am filled with joy.

The Wu'an Marquisate has been loyal and righteous for generations, and Lord Shen and Madam Shen are the best among them. They have devoted their lives to our Daqian. This child is the hope for the future of the Wu'an Marquisate and the blessing of our dynasty.

I hope that Lord Shen will educate him carefully, so that he can inherit the family glory when he grows up and make great contributions to our dynasty."

It turned out that this was the Empress Dowager's decree. Shen Nian and Xia Tian breathed a sigh of relief, thanked her again and stood up.

Eunuch Xu read out again the gift that the Queen Mother gave to Youyou.

The Empress Dowager gave gifts such as a Hetian jade ring, a pearl crown, a jade ruyi, bronze ornaments, and century-old ginseng.

Another long row!

Xia Tian also didn't expect that even the Queen Mother would send a full moon gift.

While she usually brought some small gadgets to the prince, she would not take the initiative to give gifts to the empress dowager.

At most, I would send the Queen Mother a pill made from spiritual spring water!

Shen Nian was also a little surprised, but this was not the time to think too much about it. After kowtowed again to express his gratitude, he instructed Butler Chen to take people to put the gifts away properly.

The plaque bestowed by the emperor must also be hung up.

This is a gift from the emperor, which demonstrates his great grace and must be treated with caution.

"Sir Shen, wait a minute!" Eunuch Xu called out to Shen Nian again.

Once again, he reached into his arms and took something out!