You are an idiot, not Princess Yi!
Night, Fuyang Hall of the Imperial Palace.
From the Imperial Garden to Fuyang Hall, Qi Zhen Emperor's face had been tense.
Zhang Quan stood at the side, not daring to make a sound. He ordered someone to bring an incense burner and place it at the side, hoping that the incense burner would make the emperor feel better.
Suddenly —
"Zhang Quan."
Qi Zhen Emperor called out to him.
Zhang Quan hurriedly bowed, "Your Majesty?"
"Do you think we should agree to Jing Yi's wedding? Do you agree or not? "
"Your servant … does not dare to say."
"I'm telling you to speak, so speak."
Zhang Quan sucked in a breath of air. The words were stuck in his throat for a long time before he said, "Your Majesty, why don't you follow Concubine Xiao's wishes?"
"Follow her wishes?"
What he meant was for him to nod in agreement!
"Your Majesty, this servant will speak bluntly. This time, Concubine Xiao has repeatedly proposed for Prince Yi to marry Miss Ji in order to rope in the Ji family. Now that Prince Yi's influence has soared in the imperial court, regardless of whether the assassination attempt and the Ministry of Personnel incident are related to Prince Yi or not, their purpose is only to consolidate Prince Yi's position. Didn't Your Majesty want the First Prince to marry Miss Ji in order to seize the Ji brothers' military power? Anyway, Prince Yi will become the Crown Prince sooner or later. Why not let him marry Miss Ji to reassure him?"
Put his mind at ease?
After Zhang Quan finished speaking, he raised his head and studied the Qizhen Emperor's expression.
Qi Zhen Emperor's expression darkened.
Zhang Quan had no choice but to continue, "This is just this servant's personal opinion. If Your Majesty feels that it is unacceptable, then just pretend that this servant never said anything."
Words that had been spoken were like water that had been poured out. How could they be treated as if they had never been spoken?
However, Qi Zhen Emperor did not disagree with what he had just said.
Indeed, the safest solution now was to agree to Concubine Xiao's suggestion and let Prince Yi marry Miss Ji. That way, he could simply gain the Ji family's influence and ease his mind. Then, there would be no more trouble. Prince Yi would also not be worried about the change in the position of Crown Prince and incite the courtiers to disrupt the court, or secretly plot against Jing Rong, who was far away in Yufu and competing with him.
He had four sons, and one of them had died because of a party struggle.
One was weak, incompetent and sick.
One of them had been forced out of the capital by him, which meant that he had seized his power.
If Jing Yi was really ruthless and killed Jing Rong in order to seize the position of Crown Prince, even if he died, he would not be able to rest in peace.
He hesitated and clenched his fists tightly on the table.
"In my heart … I have already made up my mind."
Zhang Quan didn't dare to say anything else and waited at the side.
…
Early in the morning, Qi Zhen Emperor issued his decree.
Three decrees were issued.
One of them was sent to Prince Yi's estate!
They were all sent to the General's Mansion!
First, announce it to the world!
"The Emperor declares: Ji Muqing of the Ji family is virtuous and virtuous, with outstanding character and appearance. We bow to hear of her and are very pleased. Now that she is a beauty, I have specially betrothed her to Prince Yi as his consort. All the ceremonies were handed over to the Ministry of Rites and the Temple of Zongzheng. The wedding was to be held three days later. End of the Emperor. "
After the eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, he revealed a joyful expression.
Ji Li, Ji Huan, Ji Muqing and the rest were kneeling on the ground.
The eunuch stepped forward and held the imperial edict with both hands, a fawning smile on his lips as he bowed. "Princess Yi's Consort, receive the edict."
Ji Muqing was dizzy from being addressed as' Princess Yi '. She lowered her head shyly and parted her red lips. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
She received the imperial edict.
Everyone stood up.
"Congratulations, Princess Yi." The eunuch congratulated. "This is truly a joyous occasion."
Ji Muqing held the imperial edict in her hands. She was both happy and nervous at the same time.
The day she had been waiting for had finally arrived.
"Many thanks, eunuch."
"Princess Yi is too polite." The eunuch turned to look at Ji Li and Ji Huan. "Congratulations to War Secretary Ji and General Ji as well. The Ji family now has a Princess Yi as their consort. In the future, they will surely rise to great glory."
Glory your sister!
Ji Li and Ji Huan's faces darkened. They weren't happy at all about the Emperor's betrothal, especially Ji Li.
They looked as if they wanted to eat someone alive.
They didn't say a word.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
The eunuch was slightly taken aback. He wondered why War Secretary Ji and General Ji were acting like this on such a joyous occasion.
Could it be that there was something wrong with the imperial edict I just read?
Just as he was wondering …
Ji Muqing quickly fished out some silver and stuffed it into his hands.
It was a full ten taels.
That was several months' worth of his salary.
He was so happy that he forgot about his duties and quickly stuffed the silver into his waist pouch.
Ji Muqing smiled. "Many thanks, eunuch. It's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope that eunuch will accept it. "
"Princess Yi is too courteous. If there's anything you need this servant for in the future, just let me know."
"Yes."
"Then this servant will return to the palace to report. The wedding gifts from the palace will be arriving soon."
"Mm."
"This servant will take his leave."
The eunuch then left with his men.
Ji Muqing held the imperial edict in her arms. Her eyes were red with excitement, and she bit her lip shyly. She felt as if she was about to ascend to heaven.
But …
When she saw Ji Li and Ji Huan's expressions, her heart was once again ignited.
She raised her chin and her demeanor became arrogant. "Now that His Majesty has issued an imperial edict, I will officially be Prince Yi's Consort for the wedding in three days. No one can stop me."
She said it for Ji Li and Ji Huan to hear.
Ji Li's face was as black as charcoal as he looked at her. "This is your own choice. Don't regret it in the future."
"Big Brother, I don't know why you must stop me. Now that I'm Prince Yi's Consort, our Ji family will also prosper in the future. It will be much more convenient for you and Second Brother to do things in court. Since I'm thinking for you, can't you be happy for me? If that eunuch sees you like this, he will definitely gossip when he returns to the palace.
”
So this was what she was worried about!
Ji Li glared at her fiercely.
He waved his wide sleeves and left the residence.
He didn't know where he was going.
Ji Muqing's face was also flushed with anger. It was supposed to be a happy occasion, but it had to turn out like this.
She looked at Ji Huan. "Second Brother, I know that you usually don't have your own opinions and always follow Big Brother's lead. But this time, you should know what's good and what's bad, right? Big Brother doesn't want me to be Prince Yi's Consort, but you should understand that if I enter the Imperial Family, I won't be the only one enjoying the limelight. "
Haha!
Ji Huan doesn't have his own opinions?
Woman, you've offended me.
He glared at Ji Muqing in annoyance. How could I have such a sister? Fortunately, they weren't born of the same mother, otherwise he would also be as angry as Ji Li.
He said, "Muqing, I don't have my own opinions. Whatever Big Brother says, I'll do. You won't understand the complicated relationships involved."
"Why wouldn't I understand?"
"I have nothing to say to you."
"You …"
Ji Huan smacked his lips a few times and left.
He thought to himself, You're an idiot, not Prince Yi's Consort!
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