After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

When the news that Princess Yanxi Zhao Shuhuai was demoted to a commoner spread, people throughout the city of Bianjing were shocked.

As the eldest daughter of the late Emperor Shenzong and the current Empress Dowager, Her Royal Highness the Princess is the epitome of favor.

In his early years, because of his frail health, he was well protected by Emperor Shenzong and Empress Xiang. Even a small matter could cause the couple to quarrel.

The powerful and common people in Bianjing City are all wondering who will be the final bride of Her Royal Highness the Princess?

After years of observation, most people approved of the marriage between the royal family and the Han family.

After all, even if we don’t talk about the relationship between the two children, Han Ming’s identity is someone that the Zhao Song royal family must win over.

Just when both parties were discussing the marriage of Han Duanyang and Zhao Shuhuai, news broke that Princess Yanxi had been deposed and demoted to a commoner, which shocked the world.

After much deliberation, they finally came to the conclusion that Princess Yanxi was deeply in love with Han Duanyang. For Han Duanyang's future, she was willing to give up her status as a princess to be with him.

Therefore, the power of the people is great. When the powerful officials in the court were still pondering whether Han Ming was behind it, the common people had already guessed it almost right.

After all, in the eyes of powerful officials, every move of the royal family and the Han family is meaningful.

In fact, the problem is that simple. Zhao Shuhuai is a typical example of dedication and sacrifice for love.

"Shu'er has strongly proposed to give up her princess status this time, and I am helpless."

Queen Mother Xiang looked at Han Ming and his wife who came together and smiled bitterly.

"Shu'er is a good child. My family and I will never let her down."

Han Ming bowed respectfully and said in a deep voice.

"However, degrading yourself to a commoner is still a bit excessive. I implore the Grand Empress to revoke the imperial decree and demote the princess to the rank of County Princess to reassure the people."

Han Ming didn't argue too much and directly expressed his thoughts. After all, it was for the future of the two children. Procrastination would always lead to accidents.

Originally, Queen Mother Xiang did not approve of Zhao Shuhuai's move. Although degrading herself to a commoner gave her the opportunity to be with Han Duanyang, it did not hinder his official career.

However, as the eldest daughter of the late emperor and the sister of the current official, it would not be a good idea to tell anyone about it.

It is easy to create the image that royal princesses are greedy for love, or affect the impression of the entire royal family among the people.

Unfortunately, Empress Dowager Xiang was unable to persuade her daughter who had escaped death, and finally had to reluctantly agree.

The decree was issued yesterday, and today the Duke of Wei and his wife came to the palace in person. On the one hand, they expressed their gratitude, and on the other hand, they did not want Zhao Shuhuai to suffer any grievances.

Han Ming's idea was very simple. As the princess's husband, although the Song Dynasty did not have such strict requirements prohibiting him from pursuing a career in officialdom, the impact would still be bad.

Then the only option is to lower Zhao Shuhuai's status. The princess and the prince consort are not equal, and there is a low-level relationship between them of marrying down.

Even though Han Ming was a duke, he was still considered to be marrying up when it came to the royal family.

Then as long as we change our thinking and swap the identities, if Zhao Shuhuai marries into the Duke's Mansion, then the status relationship will become equal.

In this way, even if Han Duanyang still has the status of a son-in-law, the voices of opposition and criticism in the court will always be smaller.

The women's system in the Song Dynasty royal family was roughly divided into three levels: princess, princess of a county, and princess of a county.

The first two are the royal princess and the prince's daughter respectively, and the last one also means the daughter of a prince and the daughter of a meritorious official.

However, compared with the first two, the county lord level is purely a symbol of status, but its status is relatively low.

The county princess was a less noble and more common type of woman in the ancient royal family.

They enjoyed lower social status and political influence. They rarely participated in court ceremonial activities and rarely influenced political or military figures.

They usually can only rely on the power of their father or brother, or rise and fall with the status of their husband.

In this way, the royal family was left with the last bit of face, and the marriage between Han Duanyang and Zhao Shuhuai did not have too many problems.

This kind of high-ranking marriage is the best solution that can guarantee the love between the two to the greatest extent while not forcing Han Duanyang to leave the officialdom.

I was originally worried about what to do with my daughter in the future if she was demoted to a commoner, but now this result is very good.

A county lady is at least much better than a commoner, and has the bonus of royal status. It does not disgrace the status of Emperor Shenzong and his wife, and can also meet the requirements of her husband's family. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

The Empress Dowager Xiang, who had been looking a little sad, immediately became radiant and pulled Yu Yanran aside to praise her.

Han Ming, the person who solved the problem, sat quietly drinking tea and looking at the two women opposite him with a smile.

Later that evening, another imperial edict was issued, promoting Zhao Shuhuai to the rank of Princess of Chenliu County and choosing an auspicious day for her to marry into the Duke of Wei's mansion.

The contents of the two imperial edicts made the powerful officials in the capital think that Han Ming had made some kind of deal with the royal family, and they began to discuss it privately.

Han Duanyang, who was connected to the decree, wondered if his old father had paid a price.

"I've already told you that this is the grace of the Empress Dowager, why don't you believe it?!"

Han Ming couldn't help but sigh as he looked at his eldest son who was so moved that he wanted to cry. He turned his head to look at Yu Yanran, hoping that she could explain something.

As soon as Yu Yanran opened her mouth, Han Ming knew that the matter was over.

"Son, don't think too much. You and Shu'er are about to get married. All that's left is to prepare for the wedding."

Han Ming looked at the mother and daughter speechlessly and drank his tea gloomily. Why did no one believe the truth he told?

"Don't worry, father and mother. I will never let you down and will treat my sister Shu'er well."

Looking at Han Duanyang who was unmoved, Han Ming could only smile awkwardly, then stood up and went to the study to read with his hands behind his back.

"Mother...did your son say something wrong?"

Han Duanyang looked at his old father's speechless expression and couldn't help but ask Yu Yanran.

"It's okay. Your father just can't save face. He's always been like that. He never likes to talk about the good things he does."

"Thinking back to when your father and I were discussing marriage, he was quite cunning..."

Hearing his mother bringing up old things from their youth, Han Duanyang smiled awkwardly and listened silently.

Yu Yanran talked endlessly about her youth, including how Han Ming was reported by the Taiwan and Taiwan Institutes so that she could marry into the Han family without worries.

As for Han Duanyang, although he knew that his father had always been affectionate, he did not expect Han Ming to do so much for love.

"Looking at it this way, Aunt Chen is quite impressive, having earned a bit of Father's love."

Han Duanyang silently stabbed his mother, but Yu Yanran didn't seem to care at all.

"Your concubine Chen has been weak and sickly since she was a child. She was almost thirty when she entered the palace. Also, because the environment in the palace is not good, her body is not in good shape."

"If your father doesn't pay more attention to you, he might pass away in a few years."

"You damned child, don't you think about this? If your concubine Chen left after only a few years in the mansion, what would people outside say about me?"

"No matter how high or low, a 'jealous woman' can't escape, and she might even be labeled a 'poisonous woman' because of a strange death."

"Your father sees everything clearly, so you should learn from him!"

Yu Yanran stretched out her finger and tapped Han Duanyang's forehead.

Although Yu Yanran's words were rough, the truth was indeed there. In history, Huizong's biological mother died at the age of 36.

Now I am able to live to be over 36 and be fat and healthy, all thanks to the care of Mr. Han.

"Father has so many tricks up his sleeve. How did Mother catch his eye and be loved by him all her life?"

Han Duanyang's childhood memories are a little vague, but the only thing he can remember is that every time his father came back from exile, he would pester his mother.

The two of them are as affectionate as newlyweds, and their love has not changed in decades.

Thinking of this, Han Duanyang instantly felt as if he had been hit by a thousand critical points in his heart. His mouth was full of dog food!

"Maybe your father likes my type..."

Yu Yanran smiled slightly, and the scene of "the hero saving the beauty" on the polo field appeared in front of her eyes.

Han Duanyang, who was standing by, wished he could marry Zhao Shuhuai right away. Then he could show off his affection and fill his parents' mouths with dog food...