As soon as Your Majesty gave the order, Qin Huaiyuan's manservant, who was listening to the news at the palace gates, received the news. He scampered towards the horse tied to a tree branch, jumped onto the horse, and galloped back home to report the news.
Qin Yining was doing needlework with the Sun Clan in the room when she heard the joyous shouts of an older female servant coming from the second gate.
"Old Madam! Madam! Young Miss! Great news, great news! "
This shout shocked everyone in the room. The old madam lifted the curtain and came out. She anxiously said, "What's going on? Speak quickly! "
The older female servant guarding the second gate said with a face full of smiles, "Old Madam, great news! The young man who was following Master just came to pass on the news. Today, Your Majesty has decreed that our family's fourth young miss will be betrothed to Prince Zhongshun as the Princess Consort. He received the news and came back to pass on the news. The imperial decree bestowing the marriage from the palace is about to arrive.
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When the entire family heard this, they were extremely shocked. Everyone's gazes simultaneously looked towards Qin Yining, who was supporting the Sun Clan in the corridor.
Qin Yining's hands gradually clenched, and he lowered his head in self-abasement.
The eighth young miss was stunned at first, but then she happily said, "Fourth Older Sister, congratulations!"
The eighth young miss' congratulations made everyone come back to their senses. They all began to congratulate the Sun Clan and Qin Yining.
The old madam was also unable to contain her joy, "Good, good. Although being the Princess Consort isn't as glorious as being Your Majesty's favored consort, in the end, our family's daughter has found a good home. Now that the fourth young miss is married, the next ones are Sister Hui and Bao 'er. "
The men in the outer courtyard also received the news. Qin Yu, Qin Han, Second Master, and Third Master all came in to congratulate them. They then anxiously went to prepare the incense table and candlesticks to receive the imperial decree.
The old madam put her palms together and bowed towards the sky, "I didn't expect that we would receive good news after coming to Da Zhou. This is truly the blessing of our ancestors, the blessing of our ancestors!"
Second Master smiled, "It's not only the blessing of our ancestors, it's also thanks to eldest brother's ability. Now that I have an official position in the Ministry of Rites, and third brother's business has been properly arranged. This is all thanks to eldest brother's arrangements. "
"That's right." Third Master smiled and nodded.
The Qin Clan had experienced massacres, starvation, and plundering. They had once again stood firm. Although they had sacrificed many people, their backbone had never disappeared.
When the family's preparations were more or less done, the imperial edict from the palace.
An incense burner and incense table were prepared in the middle of the spacious courtyard. Futons were placed on the ground, and the whole family knelt according to their status. The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict smiled and unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict.
"By the will of heaven, the Emperor decrees that the daughter of the Minister of Rites, Qin Huaiyuan, Yi Ning, is sixteen years old. She is gentle and elegant, talented and beautiful, gentle and modest, and has a pure heart. The Empress Dowager and I are very happy to hear that. Prince Zhongshun, Pang Xiao, is twenty-four years old. He is of marriageable age. The Qin Clan is unbetrothed. She and Pang Xiao are a perfect match. The Qin Clan's Yi Ning is betrothed to Prince Zhongshun, Pang Xiao, as the first wife. All the ceremonies will be arranged by the two families. The wedding will be held on May 11th. By the Emperor! "
"Thank you for Your Majesty's grace."
The whole family kowtowed solemnly.
Qin Yining knelt in the middle of the room. She lowered her head and raised her hands high above her head to receive the imperial edict.
The eunuch smiled and said, "Congratulations, Miss Qin."
Second Old Master, Third Old Master, and the two cousins immediately greeted the eunuch politely. They gave him a big red envelope and led him to tea.
Qin Yining held the imperial edict in her hands and read the words on it again. She still felt like she was in a dream.
She always felt that although she and Pang Xiao had feelings for each other, it would not be easy for them to get married. Your Majesty would not allow Pang Xiao to have a powerful in-law. After all, Pang Zhongzheng's death was in between them.
But she did not expect that Qin Huaiyuan would succeed and make Li Qitian give the imperial edict willingly.
Was she really going to marry Pang Xiao?
Only at this moment did she feel as if a huge rock had been lifted from her heart. She was filled with anticipation and fear for the future.
"Aiyo, could it be that this girl is so happy that she has lost her mind?"
Qin Yining came back to her senses when she heard this kind teasing. She turned around and looked at Second Old Master. Only then did she realize that she had unknowingly followed her family into the main room.
Old Madam took Qin Yining's imperial edict and said with a smile, "I'll go and enshrine the imperial edict in the ancestral hall. It will be placed together with your father's imperial edict. This is a happy occasion, a happy occasion. "
After the dust settled, the Sun Clan finally felt relieved. She said happily, "The wedding will be held on May 11th. There is less than a month left. Our Sister Yi's hairpin ceremony has not been held yet. We still have to prepare for the wedding. Second Sister-in-law, you have to help me."
"Of course. This is a happy occasion. Brother Han's wife is about to give birth. Now, Sister Yi has a good in-law. Isn't this a double blessing? This is great! "Second Old Madam smiled happily.
After Qin Yining was sent back to the bedroom, the Sun Clan hurriedly instructed Mother Jin, "It's too late for her to embroider her own dowry. Go and find the best embroiderer and prepare carefully. Sister Yi has to make her own pillow face. During this period of time, you're not allowed to go out in public. Just quietly embroider in the room!"
After the Sun Clan finished speaking, they did not wait for Qin Yining to reply. They rushed out energetically to prepare other things.
At this time, Qin Yining was still in shock and could not recover for a long time.
Xian Yun, Ji Yun, Bing Tang, and Qiu Lu were already so happy that their faces were flushed red. The four of them exchanged glances and bowed to Qin Yining, "Congratulations, Miss. You've gotten what you wanted!"
Lian Xiaozhou also nodded happily, "Congratulations, Elder Sister!"
Qin Yining said absentmindedly, "You guys can get up. Xian Yun, Bing Tang, you guys are skillful. Help me embroider a pillow face. My own skills are not good enough."
After saying that, Qin Yining sat in the same place and stared blankly. The maidservants could not help but laugh.
Qin Yining recalled the various experiences she had with Pang Xiao. From the first time they met, they tested each other. Later on, they gradually fell in love with each other. Then, they made a solemn vow of undying love. To be able to wait until today's imperial edict, she had experienced too much.
She had been home for two years. In these two years, she had experienced more than the previous fourteen years combined.
Although she had advanced step by step until now and was physically and mentally exhausted, she felt that all the hardships she had suffered in the past were worth it to be able to receive the sincere treatment of the group of people around her and obtain this marriage contract.
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The imperial edict of marriage had also been passed to Prince Zhongshun's residence.
After Pang Xiao, Yao Chenggu, Madam Ma, and the Yao Clan received the edict, the whole family looked at each other speechlessly and laughed silently.
Madam Ma slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Hurry up, hurry up and prepare the betrothal gifts! Dai Fu, if you have any treasures, take them out. Also, don't be stingy when you marry a wife. It's not easy for Yi Yi to be with you. She has suffered so many grievances from you previously. You have to express your gratitude properly! "
As she spoke, Madam Ma had already punched Pang Xiao's shoulder, "You rascal! You were born with good fortune! You have such a powerful father-in-law like Minister Qin and are lucky enough to marry a virtuous wife. Your Pang family's ancestral graves are smoking! "
Pang Xiao was punched in the tendons. He grimaced in pain and said, "Grandmother, you're too strong!"
"How can I control you, rascal? Yuping, hurry up and make arrangements. As a mother-in-law, you have to take the initiative and contact your in-laws more. Don't think that your son is great just because he's Wang Ye. Your son is a troublemaker. Yi Yi will be unlucky to marry him! "
"How can you say that about your grandson?" Yao Clan rebuked without any anger.
Yao Chenggu nodded and said, "Your mother is right. Do as she says."
"Got it, Father."
Yao Clan immediately went to make arrangements.
Pang Xiao called Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi over and said solemnly, "The eleventh of next month is This King's big day. During this period of time, the mansion will be busy. You two help the Old Madam and Old Madam make decisions. As for the rules, you can't go against Your Majesty's wishes to marry the Empress. As for the other rules, you can't violate them. Do you understand? "
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi nodded quickly.
The two of them were good at strategizing, but now they were asked by Pang Xiao to make arrangements for the wedding. They really felt that it was a waste of their talents.
However, the two of them knew the relationship between Qin Yining and Pang Xiao, and they also knew Qin Yining's character. In addition, Your Majesty granted the marriage. At this time, they also felt that Wang Ye's willingness to let them make arrangements for the wedding was a show of great trust in them.
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi carefully went to the study to study the rules as if they were dealing with every major event.
Since Wang Ye had said that as long as it did not exceed Your Majesty's rule of marrying the Empress, and as long as it was in line with the rules of a prince, they could make everything as luxurious as possible. They had to let the Family Qin feel their sincerity.
Pang Xiao calmly sent Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi away. Then he ran to the martial arts field with a cold and serious expression. He took off his upper body and wore only a pair of black silk pants. Then he began to practice martial arts on the wooden stakes.
He was now extremely excited. He could not find any way to vent his emotions and excessive energy, so he simply practiced martial arts for the entire afternoon. During this time, he broke three wooden stakes.
Pang Xiao's actions made Huzi, who was following beside him, snicker.
It also made Ji Zeyu, who had secretly come to visit, very surprised.
"Ah Lan, you're here." Pang Xiao was covered in sweat. A layer of goosebumps had appeared on his skin because of the low temperature of the night. However, he did not mind. He took a handkerchief from Huzi and wiped his sweat. Then he put on a snow-white inner garment.
Ji Zeyu's gaze swept over the large and small scars on Pang Xiao's body. Finally, he nodded and raised the wine jar in his hand.
"Want a drink?"
"That's exactly what I was thinking." Pang Xiao ordered Huzi to have the dishes prepared. Then he went to the bedroom with Ji Zeyu and sat down.
Ji Zeyu saw that Pang Xiao was frowning slightly. He looked like he had practiced martial arts for the entire afternoon and still wanted to continue. He could not help but comfort him. "Your Majesty decreed a marriage. You can only obey. Even if you have a grudge against your father, you can only endure it now. I can see that you like the Qin Clan. In the future, you can let go of your hatred and live a good life. "
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