mtl008 Chapter 361 Consort Fucha
Chapter 361 Consort Fucha
The first to receive the imperial edict was naturally Princess Shuhe's future husband.
Li Zhenxuan came from a poor family and only rented a small courtyard in the capital.
Accompanying him to Beijing this time were only his mother and sister.
My mother, Li, was a hardworking and kind woman.
My younger sister, Li Wan'er, is sixteen years old, in the prime of her youth, and is pretty and charming.
Upon hearing the gong announcing good news, Li's mother hurriedly instructed the servants to set up an incense table to welcome the imperial edict.
Li Wan'er also ran out of the house, her face full of excitement and curiosity.
Li Zhenxuan also hurriedly put away the military book he was reading and left the study.
He strode quickly to the front of the fragrant bank, lifted his robes, and knelt upright.
The Li family's small courtyard was filled with a mother and her two children, along with several servants, kneeling in neat rows.
Waiting for the eunuch to read the imperial edict
The eunuchs who came to deliver the imperial edict this time were all personally trained by the four great eunuchs who served Emperor Fucha Peiyun back then.
Seeing such a person as the future big spender makes me happy.
Take out the imperial edict and begin reading it.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Princess Gulun Shuhe is both beautiful and talented, and possesses both virtue and talent. I am very pleased with her."
The princess has chosen Li Zhenxuan as her husband. I have observed that he is exceptionally talented, skilled in martial arts, and of upright character. He is truly a good match for me.
By imperial decree, you are betrothed to Princess Gulun Shuhe. It is hoped that you, as husband and wife, will live in harmony and serve the country. So be it!
After the eunuch finished reading, Li Zhenxuan was overjoyed and quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude:
"Li Zhenxuan thanks Your Majesty for your great favor! Long live the Emperor!"
Li's mother and Li Wan'er also kowtowed, their faces beaming with joy and pride.
Tears welled in Li's eyes as she spoke in a trembling voice:
"The Emperor's grace is truly a blessing from our ancestors."
"My son, you must repay the Emperor and Princess's kindness and make great contributions to the Qing Dynasty."
Li Zhenxuan stood up, respectfully accepted the imperial edict, and said:
"Mother, rest assured, your son will certainly live up to the Emperor and Princess's expectations."
The second imperial edict was naturally for Zhao Yunyi, the future husband of Princess Wenyi.
Zhao Yunyi was born into the Han Army Banner. Although his family was not wealthy, they were still quite well-off.
At Zhao Yunyi's home, he and his parents were anxiously waiting.
Upon hearing the gong, the family hurried out to greet them.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict unfolded it and read it aloud:
By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:
Princess Guren Wenyi was virtuous and kind, and possessed both literary and martial talents.
Zhao Yunyi has been chosen as the consort. He is skilled in martial arts and has a heart for his country, making him a suitable match for the princess.
This marriage is hereby granted by imperial decree. It is hoped that the couple will cherish each other and build a happy life together. So be it!
Zhao Yunyi knelt down to express his gratitude, his eyes filled with excitement.
"Zhao Yunyi thanks Your Majesty for your great favor and is willing to serve Your Majesty with utmost loyalty!"
His parents were also very excited and told him to treat the princess well.
Subsequently, the other princesses' future husbands also received imperial edicts.
Wherever the imperial edict went, the chosen men and their families were overjoyed.
They never imagined that their son would become the princess's husband.
Some were pleasantly surprised, while others didn't feel the same way.
The chosen son was not their own favored son.
Being chosen was entirely due to this rebellious son's own luck.
This unfilial son got incredibly lucky and married a princess; I wonder if he'll resent his family.
Using the power of a princess of the first rank, comparable to a prince, to take revenge on her family.
But whatever they thought in their hearts, they could only happily accept the imperial decree and express their gratitude.
Wherever the imperial edict went, gongs and drums resounded and firecrackers crackled.
Those chosen men and their families, whether genuinely or feigning it.
Everyone was overjoyed and prepared a feast to celebrate this momentous occasion.
With the imperial decree for the marriage already issued, the next step was for the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to select an auspicious day.
Choosing an auspicious wedding date for fourteen princesses is no easy task.
It's impossible to set the princesses' wedding dates a year in advance.
Putting aside everything else, the civil and military officials, members of the imperial family, and nobles throughout the capital who could attend the princess's wedding banquet...
If one were to attend the weddings of fourteen princesses in a single year...
The gifts they have to give will likely shrink their wallets considerably.