Quick transmigration to punish scumbags, have a child to inherit everything from them

"Your Majesty, someone from the palace has arrived. They say there is an imperial edict to be read aloud, and the edict is already on its way."

A maid named Azhuo, who was by Yan Li's side, rushed in, her face showing a hint of joy.

Clearly, Azhuo had misunderstood, thinking that the imperial edict was related to Yan Li and Shen Shu's marriage.

"Really? Is it an imperial decree that bestows a marriage upon Brother Shu?"

Seeing A-Zhuo's appearance, Yan Li naturally came to the same conclusion and immediately couldn't sit still. She quickly stood up, ignored A-Zhuo, and went straight to the front yard.

As Azhuo watched Yan Li's retreating figure, she felt that something was vaguely off, but she couldn't figure it out, so she didn't think about it anymore and quickly followed after him.

……

Liang Qiuli's place.

"Miss, Manager Qian has sent someone to invite you."

Zhu Lu spoke, but her face showed no emotion, remaining very composed.

Liang Qiuli nodded slightly.

The autumn hunt ended almost two months ago.

Liang Qiuli would occasionally ask Prince Duan for small favors, such as needing a little less ink or wanting some special pastries.

Prince Duan liked Liang Qiuli, so naturally he would grant her every request, and she had never experienced being relied upon like this before.

Now that he has had his fill, he is increasingly fond of Liang Qiuli.

Liang Qiuli felt the time was right, so she agreed to marry Prince Duan.

Prince Duan was also anxious, and only the second day later, the imperial edict arrived from the palace.

Liang Qiuli also knew that Yan Li had always thought that the wedding preparations made by the Prince's Mansion were hers.

He always comes to her to show off, and now that he knows the truth, he's probably furious.

"Let's go."

Liang Qiuli took a handkerchief and wiped her hands, then stood up. Zhulu immediately had someone hand her a hot water bottle, which she carefully placed in Liang Qiuli's arms, and then helped Liang Qiuli walk outside.

The front yard of Prince Duan's Mansion.

"Liang Qiuli, why are you taking so long! If you delay the imperial decree, will you be held responsible?"

Yan Li was in a good mood, but seeing Liang Qiuli slowly approaching, and even though she was about to have a grand wedding with Shen Shu, she still had such a cold and aloof demeanor, which made her furious.

How could that be? Does she really not care about Brother Shu at all?

She just wanted to see Liang Qiuli lose her beloved, preferably crying her heart out, so that she could feel better.

"How dare you speak to our young lady like that?"

Zhu Lu spoke up, dissatisfied.

"It's cold, what's wrong with walking slowly! Besides, the eunuchs from the palace who came to deliver the imperial decree are still on their way, so our young lady isn't late."

Or did Miss Yanli enter the palace as a eunuch without my knowledge, and now represent the palace to deliver imperial decrees?

Zhu Lu spoke bluntly, and her sarcastic words made Yan Li's face turn pale and then red.

"Zhu Lu, say less." Liang Qiuli finally spoke, looking at Yan Li calmly.

“Look at Yan Li, even if he were to enter the palace, he should be a palace maid, not a eunuch.”

"Aren't you insulting them?"

Liang Qiuli's words seemed to be a reprimand to Zhu Lu, but every word was stabbing Yan Li in the heart.

"Liang Qiuli, you!"

Yan Li glared at him, her eyes wide with anger.

"You just wait, once the imperial edict is read out, you'll be sorry!"

Yan Li angrily flung his sleeve, wanting to turn and leave, but he couldn't.

This is the scene that Shen Qin saw when she came in.

Liang Qiuli stood calmly in the middle, while Yan Li stood to the side with an unpleasant expression.

She hurried to Yan Li's side and offered her rare, genuine blessings.

"Congratulations, Sister Yanli, on getting your wish."

After all, if Yan Lizhen were to marry her elder brother, she would have to flatter him quite a bit.

Although Yanli was still indignant, she put on a magnanimous face when she thought about how she was about to marry Brother Shu.

"Not at all, the imperial edict hasn't been issued yet."

Shen Qin's expression was unclear, but she still smiled in agreement.

"The imperial edict hasn't even arrived yet, and you're already making such a big boast."

"If they really wait until later to come in, wouldn't they be taking advantage of this girl's mother and act like tyrants?"

Cao's dissatisfied voice came from outside.

Upon hearing this, Yan Li felt a pang of embarrassment, but at this point, Cao Shi couldn't stop her, so she didn't take Cao Shi's words to heart.

"The imperial edict has arrived!"

A sharp voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears, followed by a middle-aged eunuch dressed in blue official robes, holding an imperial edict, striding in.

Qian Youqian, who was there to meet him, followed behind him.

Cao had wanted to reprimand Yan Li, but now she had no choice but to shut up.

Yan Li looked around smugly, and when she met Liang Qiuli's gaze, she raised her eyebrows provocatively.

But Liang Qiuli's face remained calm and expressionless, though she saw a hint of pity in her eyes.

Yan Li had a bad feeling. She didn't understand why Liang Qiuli looked at her like that, but she didn't have time to think about it. The eunuch had already walked to the center of the hall.

As everyone knelt down, just as he was about to open the imperial edict in his hand, Cao Shi wondered why he hadn't come if it was for Shu'er to serve.

She glanced at Yan Li with a puzzled look. Yan Li also looked bewildered. She also sensed that something was wrong. If Shen Shu didn't come, who would receive the imperial edict?

The eunuch had no time to concern himself with their petty thoughts.

"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:

I have heard that Liang Qiuli, the eldest daughter of the former Governor of Jiangnan, is gentle, virtuous, and of excellent character, with both talent and beauty. I am very pleased to hear this.

Just as Prince Duan was of marriageable age, he and Liang Qiuli were a match made in heaven, a perfect couple.

To ensure the beauty of the woman, a marriage was arranged for Liang Qiuli to be the principal wife of Prince Duan.

All the ceremonies were to be jointly handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Prince Duan's residence.

The sixteenth day of the first lunar month next year will be an auspicious day to welcome Liang Qiuli into the Prince's residence. This is the imperial decree!

The eunuch's shrill voice echoed in the empty courtyard, leaving everyone present, except Liang Qiuli, dumbfounded.

"How could this be? Father-in-law, are you mistaken? This is clearly the imperial decree of marriage bestowed by me and Brother Shu. How... how could it be Liang Qiuli and Father's!"

Something must have gone wrong!

Yan Li lunged at the eunuch and even tried to snatch the imperial edict.

The eunuch quickly stepped back a few paces to avoid Yan Li, clutched the imperial edict to his chest, and said with a grim expression.

"How dare you! This is an imperial edict, how dare you, a mere girl, question it!"

Yan Li's face paled at the eunuch's words, especially when she saw that the eunuch was not friendly to her, but was all smiles and flattery towards Liang Qiuli.

"Congratulations, Miss Liang. Please take this imperial edict. I will go back and report now."

As Yan Li watched this scene, the anger and resentment in her heart almost burst out of her chest.

Finally, the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict left.

"Liang Qiuli, you shameless woman! What tricks did you use to seduce Father King!"