Anecdotes of Tianyuan: The Long Night is Young

Early in the morning, Zhao Xiyan was wearing Zijin Junwang clothes, Ruyu was also wearing lavender side concubine clothes, and the nanny was waiting in the palace with the child in her arms.The high-pitched voice of the noble father-in-law pierced the silence of the side hall, "The emperor has a decree for Duanjun Wang, Duanjun Wang's concubine Qiu Shi, and the emperor's grandson to meet." The three of Zhao Xiyan knelt and listened to the decree, "My ministers receive the decree."

Tai Chi Hall

"The ministers (concubines) kowtow to the father, long live the father, long live the father."

"Old Eleven, I finally hoped for you. Let's get down." Emperor Shaoyuan quickly got off the dragon chair and helped Zhao Xiyan up. "You must be the Qiu family. You are so lucky to have given birth to my eldest grandson. must."

"The ministers and concubines dare not take credit for it because the emperor has great blessings and favors the county king." "Okay, come on, let me see my grandson!" Emperor Shaoyuan took the child from Ruyu with a lot of weight, " This kid is quite heavy. He has delicate features, just like you, Eleventh." His beard was all gray, and he was waiting for his first grandson, Emperor Shaoyuan couldn't help but feel happy. "My ancestors bless you, and my father favored you." Zhao Xiyan said with a slight smile and cupped his hands.

"You are the father and king now, and there is no mistress in the mansion, so it's unreasonable." Emperor Shaoyuan teased the child with a seemingly flat tone.

"Marriage is a major matter, parents' orders, matchmaker's words, and I also ask my father to choose a satisfactory county princess for my son and minister to handle the marriage of my son and minister." Zhao Xiyan knew about the concubine and couldn't run away, but marrying no one is not an option. She can call the shots.She also knew that when she got married, she was most proud of her mother and concubine. After she got married, he would have to participate in politics and compete for the heir.

"I have ordered the Ministry of Rites to do it a while ago, and your mother and concubine have also seen many women from aristocratic families. I asked you to wait to enter the palace today to let you know which girl it is. You can see if it suits you."

Hearing the emperor's words, Ruyu felt very uncomfortable. For more than half a year, she has been in the palace as this man's woman. He treats her well and treats the child well. It would be a lie to say that she is not moved.She is just an ordinary woman. Even if this man is only her nominal husband, hearing that he is going to marry another woman, her heart is not sour, it is still a lie.

"Father and concubine mother picked this girl, she must be excellent."

"Eleven, the emperor and your concubine have chosen, and it depends on your preference. Degui, show the portrait to Eleven."

Father-in-law Degui brought the two scrolls from that day and unfolded them.Zhao Xiyan was not surprised to see the portrait of his cousin, but he had never seen the woman in the other portrait.

"The first one is your childhood sweetheart, the daughter of your uncle's family. You must know her temperament better than I do. The second picture is the daughter of Su Xiang's family. Her name is Su Qingshu. The female workers are all proficient. They are also very beautiful and match you very well. How about it, Eleven, which one do you like?" Emperor Shaoyuan made up his mind that both women would enter the mansion, but he still had to ask.

"Report to the emperor, son...choose a cousin." Zhao Xiyan didn't want to choose either of them, but she knew there was no other way. She was the county king so she had to marry the princess. This person was a cousin, and her identity was firmly hidden.

Emperor Shaoyuan was very interested, and smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, "Why?"

"I grew up in my uncle's mansion since I was a child, and I fell in love with my cousin's childhood sweetheart. It is my wish to be able to marry my cousin as Qin Jin."

"I said both girls will marry you, what should I do?"

Zhao Xiyan couldn't help being startled, "My minister already has a side concubine, the Qiu family, and the two daughters entered the house. I'm afraid they have wronged Prime Minister Su's daughter."

For the first time, Emperor Shaoyuan felt that the old eleven was a bit stupid, couldn't he see that I was helping him?Su Xiang represents the power of civil servants, and the Xia family is equal to the power of generals. This is paving the way for him in the future.

"How can you be wronged? I heard that Prime Minister Su's daughter-in-law has longed for you. What's more, I plan to allow her to be the mistress of your house."

"Father, I have never met Su Xiang's daughter-in-law. I am as beautiful as jade, and I am in love with my cousin. I am afraid that I will neglect her when I enter the house." Zhao Xiyan really can't find a reason to refuse, because no matter what, Su There is really nothing to say about the girl who matches her.

"How can you be negligent? Since ancient times, three wives and four concubines are indispensable for a man. I heard from the harem women that Su Xiang's daughter is very beautiful, and her demeanor shows everyone's demeanor. Marrying you as a concubine will help you manage the affairs of the house."

"Father, my son loves his cousin, and if he marries someone else, the cousin will inevitably be sad and wronged, but my son is unwilling."

"Nonsense, as a prince, you are spreading branches and leaves for the royal family, so there are few wives and concubines in the house. You must not indulge in your children's private affairs, and care more about the country and society."

"I know, but..." Zhao Xiyan was interrupted by the emperor in the middle of his sentence.

"Don't give up, I've made up my mind, you just wait to be the bridegroom's official."

"Father, son..."

"Okay, you go to your mother's concubine's palace to say hello first. Eleventh, you haven't seen Wei'er for a while. You take the side concubine to see her later, she is always arguing with me for her brother. "

"I respectfully abide by the imperial decree, and my son (concubine) resigns."

Zhao Xiyan brought Ruyu out of Taiji Hall, Zhao Xiyan was full of worries.

Ruyu could see that Zhao Xiyan was preoccupied. Although she was astringent, he also knew that he was not this person's real woman.Even if she is this man's woman, she is just a woman of low status, not his wife. "Jun Wang, what's wrong with you, isn't the daughter of Prime Minister Su okay?"

Zhao Xiyan looked at her with his hands behind his back, "Whether it's good or bad, it doesn't make much sense now. The emperor asked her to marry me, so I can only marry her."

"I just heard that Prime Minister Su's daughter is very good-looking and talented, and she has longed for you. Why are you dissatisfied?"

"It's good, but I've never met her, and I don't know why she yearns for me. I've been married blindly, I've wronged my cousin."

"It seems that the prince and your cousin really have a deep affection." Ruyu didn't realize that when she said this, she looked like a jealous woman.

The two talked all the way, and they walked to the Xianfu Palace of Concubine Xia.The eunuch who notified had just arrived at the door, and Zhao Jingwei rushed out and shouted, "Brother Huang, come quickly!" She trotted to Zhao Xiyan and Qiu Ruyu with her skirt in hand, holding Zhao Xiyan's arm. "Brother Huang, Wei'er misses you so much, why don't you come to see me. This is your Madam Yu, the one in Madam Yu's arms is my little nephew." Zhao Xiyan pampered Zhao Jingwei's head " Yes, yes, yes, Brother Huang has been busy recently because of your little nephew, so he has no time to come over to say hello, and naturally he can't come to see you either."

"The concubine has met Princess Roujia" Ruyu hugged the child and bowed slightly.

"Madam Yu doesn't need to be too polite, Madam Yu is really a beauty, no wonder Brother Huang likes it." Zhao Jingyan smiled with eyes crooked. "Thank you princess for your compliment." Qiu Ruyu bowed her body, her face burning slightly.

"My son (Chenqiu's family), please greet my mother and concubine!"

Concubine Xia stared at Qiu Ruyu, making Qiu Ruyu feel uncomfortable. "Get up and sit down."

"Thank you mother!"

"You are the Qiu family, my son's new concubine? You don't look too pretty."

"The beauty of the concubine Puliu, I am grateful to the king of the county for not giving up." Ruyu said this before she had time to think about it.

"Xiaozui is quite clever." Concubine Xia Guifei's eyes were so bewitching that Ruyu didn't know how to respond.

"Mother and concubine, forgive me, Ruyu first entered the palace, the etiquette is not perfect, and she still looks at Haihan." It was Zhao Xiyan who spoke.

"Forgiveness is definitely forgiven. In the future, what should be said and what should not be said by this small mouth, you have to weigh it carefully."

"The concubine knows her mistake" Ruyu knelt down holding the child, and Concubine Xia made her feel panicked.

"That's all, that's all, get up, don't be so alarmed, as if I'm going to eat you."

After all, Concubine Xia bent down and helped Ruyu up, "Thank you, Concubine Mother", this series of movements is nothing more than Concubine Xia's method of combining grace and power.

"Mother and concubine, don't scare my brother's Mrs. Yu, I still want to see my little nephew."

"Okay, okay, mother and concubine listen to Wei'er."

Zhao Xiyan and Ruyu talked for a long time with Concubine Xia Gui and Zhao Jingwei in Xianfu Palace, especially about Zhao Xiyan's preparation for a big wedding.After lunch, all the ladies and wives in the palace came to Xianfu Palace to see the grandson of Emperor Qi.He hates these women so much that his teeth itch. Old Eleven doesn't even have a decent woman, yet he has a son. Can you not make people angry.Hate turns into hate, but etiquette cannot be broken, these women still have to bring good things to give.At noon, Zhao Xiyan and Ruyu's sedan chair arrived at the mansion, and the congratulatory gifts also arrived at the mansion, which blocked the hall of the palace. Zhao Xiyan ordered them all to be carried to the warehouse for registration in a mood.Zhao Xiyan was a little angry today. The mother and concubine had talked to him about their marriage for a long time today, and the decree was probably made a few years ago.Why did he hide his identity from the concubine, and he had to have a baby with his cousin, and he was a princess, all these put him under great pressure.In the next few days, Zhao Xiyan trapped himself in the garden, studying, practicing martial arts, and refused all visits.Some people are happy about Duanjun King's marriage while others are worried. Zhao Xiyan is unwilling to hurt these innocent women, but those women are secretly happy.

Prime Minister's Mansion

"Father, is what you said true?"

"Shu'er, when did dad ever lie to you? This morning, the emperor has ordered the ceremonial officials to choose a date. After a while, the emperor will make a decree to let you marry into Duanjun Wangfu. At that time, you will be the princess of Duanjun Wang. With you Those who married into the palace together, and the youngest daughter of the Xia family, are said to be Prince Duan's childhood sweetheart. In the future, when you enter the palace, don't act willfully. Try to win the favor of King Duan and give birth to the emperor's grandson as soon as possible."

"Daughter knows, it's just that she is the cousin of King Duan's childhood sweetheart. They grew up together, and their friendship is very strong. King Duan now only knows that his daughter is the daughter of Prime Minister Su, and has never seen her before. I'm afraid..."

"Father, I know what you are worried about. After you enter the mansion, you will do what you like. King Duanjun is a vigorous young man no matter what. You just don't want to do anything recklessly."

Xiafu

"Father, is what you said true?" Xia Shuning couldn't believe it.

"It's absolutely true. During the early court today, the emperor ordered the officials to choose a date. After the good days of the new year, only the dragon will look up."

"Father, what do you mean is that my marriage to the county king's cousin is a certainty?"

"Yes, you are destined to marry your cousin, just a side concubine. The main concubine is Su Xiang's legitimate daughter, Su Qingshu. Your boudoir daughter should have seen it."

"I've seen it before, but it's just that we don't know each other very well." Xia Shuning knew that she was not the only one who married the county prince's cousin, but she didn't expect it to be Su Qingshu.

"You have also known the identity of your cousin since you were a child. I feel ashamed of my father for wanting you to marry. The Xia family has been suspected by the emperor for a long time. In the future, it is certain that the future emperor will be me. Only the blood of the Xia family can save the Xia family. Think of my century-old Xia family, don’t let it be destroyed. You and Xi’er are saving the Xia family. When you marry in the future, you must consider everything for your cousin. Father knows Letting you marry a woman is really against human relations, but for the sake of the Xia family, you have to hold on."

"My daughter doesn't realize that marrying a female husband is against human relations. Besides, my daughter has grown up with my cousin since she was a child. He will treat me well in the future. It is better to marry someone who knows the basics than to marry blindly. What about women? , My daughter never thinks that my cousin is worse than those princes and lords." Xia Shuning liked Zhao Xiyan since she was a child, but Xia Changqing didn't understand it. In fact, Xia Shuning herself didn't understand how she liked Zhao Xiyan.

Whether it's Su Qingshu or Xia Shuning, they all have a youthful crush on Duke Duan, but Zhao Xiyan doesn't think so.He is still blaming himself, because he can't bear it.These two young girls are waiting to be married, waiting for the handsome young man in fresh clothes to marry her.Soon, the imperial decree of bestowing marriage came down in triplicate.The Ministry of Etiquette purchased and arranged with great fanfare, but the young man told people not to bother him anymore.