A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

The problem with the Quanrong was only left to be dealt with, but after Jin Zekang finished bestowing titles, he dropped another bombshell on the court officials.

He's been a bachelor all this time, and now he's finally getting married, to the very same cousin who was formerly the second prince.

This revelation truly took the court officials by surprise.

Before the battle, they were worried that the general from Sichuan might rebel at any time.

Unexpectedly, the Regent secretly made contact with the other party.

Some people who were quite familiar with the house were puzzled.

Didn't they say that Yu Sheng only has two sons and a daughter whom he cherishes dearly?

The youngest girl, in particular, has always been cherished and pampered.

When Consort Xian was at the height of her power, she proposed bringing that girl into the palace to raise her and marry her off to a prince, but General Yu refused.

How could they possibly marry their daughter off to the capital after their ancestral home had been confiscated?

Regardless of how far apart they are, the regent was not only more than ten years older than that girl, but also had a grudge against her family.

Is the rumor about his beloved daughter wrong, or is that person plotting something big?

But no matter what, the Regent's marriage is a major event, and all the courtiers offered their congratulations while pondering how much of their own treasury they still had that was presentable.

Jin Zekang got married at this time in order to bring Xie Zhuo and Xiao Yuan back as soon as possible.

However, the necessary preparations were not neglected; at least the Regent's Palace was renovated, and a luxurious courtyard facing the street was set aside.

At first glance, it seems that he attaches great importance to the future princess, but careful observation reveals otherwise.

After the renovation, the mansion was almost divided into three parts.

One area served as the facade of the Prince's mansion, a place for worship and receiving guests; the other was the Prince's living quarters, including his study, bedroom, and storeroom.

These two areas are connected; once the door to the backyard is locked, the rest can be treated as another house.

The house has bedrooms, a living room, a garden, and a kitchen—it's practically a separate mansion.

Jiang Xinyu and her family returned two weeks before the wedding, while Bao Beibei and Xie Zhuo had already been back for over a month.

Jiang Xinyu was surprised to find that Liu Xu had also returned, and that the two of them had already visited their aunt and were discussing their wedding date.

Bao Beibei is now Princess Anning, and Liu Xu has been granted the title of General Weiyuan, a third-rank official.

Beibei lives in Jinzekang Mansion, while Liuxu lives at her aunt's house. However, she heard that the Princess Mansion has been almost completely renovated and she will be able to move in soon.

The two did not plan to hold a grand wedding in the capital.

Neither Liu Xu nor Bao Beibei came from a prominent family, and they were basically not familiar with these court officials.

However, since one of them was a princess and the other a general, these people would have to be present for their wedding in the capital as a matter of custom.

It will be not only tiring but also troublesome.

They will be living in Quanrong for a long time, and may not come to the capital even once every year or two.

They couldn't attend the weddings and funerals of these court officials and couldn't send gifts, so there was no need to trouble them with expenses.

As for the wedding ceremony, we can simply hold a wedding ceremony witnessed by my godmother and all my friends.

Having a meal together and acting as witnesses is enough to fulfill the proper etiquette.

This arrangement was the most comfortable for Liu Xu, who held Bao Beibei's hand with eyes full of tenderness.

He knew that Beibei did all this for him, after all, he had been a male prostitute in the capital for so many years.

Although he is now a great general and looks darker and stronger, perhaps no one will recognize him.

But if we hold a lavish wedding, wouldn't it be embarrassing if someone recognized us?

The wind leaves its mark, and people leave their shadows; many things cannot withstand scrutiny.

Let alone having concrete evidence, even if someone speculates and spreads rumors, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Not only was he being pointed at and gossiped about, but his stepmother was also implicated.

Lady Wang was originally unwilling.

The child has suffered so much, and now that he has become an official and married a princess, he should be treated with great respect and honor.

Even a wealthy family would hold a banquet with dozens of tables for a wedding, but a general's wedding to a princess would be a simple meal for his family.

That's so shabby.

It's not easy for a girl to get married once in her life, and she felt bad when Yu'er's wedding was a mess.

Now that Beibei is such a good girl with such a noble status, she feels bad that she didn't even get a decent wedding.

The older generation's thinking wasn't necessarily wrong, so the two of them could only say nice things to please Madam Wang.

Bao Beibei further stated that wedding banquet guests value quality over quantity.

The richest man in the land could only afford to hire a county magistrate for his wedding.

Even though it's just a family meal, it's served in a very high-class manner!

Not only was there a regent, but also two marquises, the head of the Eastern Depot, and the Minister of Justice.

Can this level of scale compare to a traditional banquet?

If you still think it's not grand enough, we can invite the Emperor and Empress Dowager as well. That would be the pinnacle of wedding banquets.

Madam Wang thought about it and agreed.

Since Beibei doesn't feel wronged, let's leave it at that. After all, life is for two people.

A lavish wedding banquet doesn't guarantee happiness; two children who are in love is more important than anything else.

Bao Beibei was a girl and acted in a feminine manner. She was also beautiful, so Madam Wang did not know her true identity.

She was genuinely happy for her godson, but it was a pity that the two children would be settling in Quanrong for a long time and probably wouldn't have many opportunities to meet again.

Liu Xu was also very reluctant to part with Madam Wang.

This aunt was essentially his second parent.

He was able to get the strong support of his cousin Yu and Supervisor Xiao, and thus rise to his current position and escape his previous miserable life. Ultimately, it was all thanks to Madam Wang.

Unfortunately, several of Lady Wang's biological sons would not be able to accompany him, her godson, to the distant Quanrong region to live out their old age. He might never be able to repay this kindness in his lifetime.

Yu Hui came to Beijing with her second brother half a year ago to renovate their old house and prepare her dowry.

With the wedding date fast approaching, Yu Sheng, after much deliberation, made a desperate decision and handed over all military affairs in Bashu to his eldest son.

He didn't even bring his deputy general with him, only some guards, and went to the capital alone to escort his daughter to her wedding.

The Quanrong destroyed the kingdom, greatly increasing the strength of the imperial court.

Yu Sheng knew that if the other party really intended to punish him, it wouldn't matter whether he went to the capital or not.

His visit to the capital now is also a way of expressing his submission; consider it a gamble.

If the regent sees him coming and reveals his true colors, then he might as well die in the capital with his son and daughter.

At least the eldest son could take the rest of his family and hide in a remote mountain village to leave a bloodline for the Yu family.

After arriving in the capital, Yu Sheng inquired with his second son about the current situation in the capital and the Regent's attitude towards his sister.

This silly boy praised Jin Zekang over and over again.

It is said that although he is a few years older, he is handsome, dashing and gentle, which is not a disgrace to his younger sister.

Moreover, his backyard was spotless, without a single concubine. Before the wedding, the mansion was specially renovated to give his sister face.

In his view, the regent was very sincere in arranging this marriage.

The thing my father is worried about probably won't happen.

Yu Sheng finally felt a little relieved and brought generous gifts to visit Xiao Yuan and Jiang Xinyu to thank the two matchmakers.

He then went to pay homage to the Regent and had a meal at the Prince's Palace.

From then on, he began to associate with court officials in the capital, marking the formal return of the Yu family's second branch to the circle of powerful figures in the capital.