usatvline Chapter 715 Asking Your Majesty for Marriage
Chapter 715 Asking Your Majesty for Marriage
After Xie Jingchi left, Shen Shuyi felt inexplicably good.
She couldn't tell whether it was because the marriage was settled and she no longer had to worry about the matchmaker in the capital, or because that person was Xie Jingchi.
But it is undeniable that to her, Xie Jingchi is indeed much better than others.
After all, this man is handsome, smart, and has no parents-in-law or messy relatives.
And as of now, he doesn't have any concubines, and he has said that he will not take one in the future.
Not counting other things, Shen Shuyi just felt that this marriage was really peaceful, and she thought she would be comfortable after getting married.
If Xie Jingchi can do what he said, she will naturally fulfill her responsibilities as a wife. If she is lucky enough to be able to walk hand in hand with him, it will be a beautiful thing. If not, then she should cut her losses in time.
"Miss, would you like to sleep a little longer?" Yuping came in and spoke in a low voice.
"Go to sleep. There's nothing urgent in the morning, so don't call me." Shen Shuyi responded, thinking that if the marriage was settled, she would have to cheer up to take on Princess Hanyang.
After all, she had just asked herself what she thought of Xie Jingchi during the day, and then Xie Jingchi asked His Majesty to grant them a marriage.
Tsk, if she were the Princess of Hanyang, she would definitely feel that she was extremely hypocritical.
But no matter who she is, she can't live based on other people's opinions.
*
Before the morning court session, Xie Jingchi was waiting outside Emperor Qianwu's bedroom.
Emperor Qianwu frowned, and Wang Xi helped him change his clothes: "Why did he come to see me so early?"
"I don't know either, but thank you, sir, for seeming to be in a good mood."
Emperor Qianwu couldn't help but smile and said, "Can you tell that he is in a good mood?"
Wang Xi pondered over it and bowed quickly, saying, "Your Majesty, a eunuch like me can't really tell anything at ordinary times, but this morning, Lord Xie spoke to me."
Wang Xi had been with Emperor Qianwu for many years and could guess the emperor's mind to some extent. Emperor Qianwu had always respected and favored Lord Xie, and Lord Xie was indeed a rare genius.
"What did you say?" asked Emperor Qianwu.
"Just asking your servant if you have had breakfast."
Emperor Qianwu smiled and said, "Ask him in."
Soon, Xie Jingchi walked into the palace in his official uniform. Emperor Qianwu looked at him sternly and asked, "Who do you want to impeach today?"
Hearing this, Xie Jingchi knew that Emperor Qianwu still had some resentment in his heart, but at this moment, since he could say this, it proved that the matter was over.
"I will not impeach today. I have a request to Your Majesty today." Xie Jingchi spoke in a deep voice.
Emperor Qianwu narrowed his eyes and said, "Oh? You're begging me? Tell me!"
"I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant me a marriage." Xie Jingchi said in a deep voice.
Emperor Qianwu was stunned for a moment: "What did you say? Granting marriage? You want to marry..."
Emperor Qianwu already had the answer in his mind when he was halfway through the question. It turned out that Song Tingshan had asked to marry Shen Shuyi two days ago, and he was anxious.
However, his marriage...is by no means something that can be decided hastily.
Shen Shuyi...is of a lower status, but he is smart and likable.
"Let me think about this matter." Emperor Qianwu spoke in a deep voice. Knowing his temper, he would not speak to him unless he had made up his mind.
"Your Majesty, I have made up my mind. Moreover, I heard that there was another war in Yuanxia, and I am afraid that I will be without an heir, so I ask Your Majesty to grant my wish!" Xie Jingchi spoke again, which really made Emperor Qianwu very angry.
This was to force him to grant the marriage, and she even treated her own life and death as a joke!
"Bastard thing!"
Some time ago, I gave him a sharp sword. Today, he did this to a woman. What a bastard!
"Get out!" Emperor Qianwu shouted angrily. His good mood was completely ruined because of this incident.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that there is a lot of male homosexuality in the army. If not..." Xie Jingchi spoke seriously with a handsome face like a demon.
"Get out of here!" Emperor Qianwu turned around to look for something and wanted to throw it at Xie Jingchi.
Xie Jingchi said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I think the sixth day of May is an auspicious day, suitable for marriage."
"Oh my Lord Xie, please go away quickly and see how angry His Majesty is." Wang Xi said quickly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I have been lonely since I was young. I beg Your Majesty to give me a small reward when I get married, so that I can save face."
Xie Jingchi did not leave, and shamelessly asked for rewards.
Emperor Qianwu was now annoyed whenever he saw him, until Wang Xi persuaded him to leave by pulling and coaxing him, and then he turned away in annoyance.
It seems that he really cares about Shen Shuyi.
What little reward? It's just to bring glory and respect to Shen Shuyi.
"Wang Xi, send someone to investigate Shen Shuyi thoroughly."
"Yes."
Emperor Qianwu turned the jade bead in his hand, his eyes were deep and he looked a little upset.
Judging from their ages, he and Xiao Yuncheng are almost the same, so it is indeed time for them to get married.
But Emperor Qianwu didn't want to make a decision easily...
But he also knew his temper. If she didn't suit his taste, she would die even if he forcibly sent her to his house.
Emperor Qianwu withdrew his thoughts and focused his attention on Shen Shuyi.
Although Minister Shen was tactful and moderate, he did have a good daughter. However, the Shen family's status was somewhat lacking.
Emperor Qianwu thought again of Princess Hanyang whom the Empress Dowager had mentioned yesterday. Hanyang’s status was quite suitable, and Prince Duan’s family was also honest.
However, he has no interest in Hanyang, which is his biggest trouble.
*
Emperor Qianwu was still thinking about this matter until the morning court session. Fortunately, he had sent people to investigate Shen Shuyi before and had a good impression of her.
"Wang Xi, who do you think is more suitable to marry Yuncheng, Princess Hanyang or Princess Mingzhu?"
Emperor Qianwu's question made Wang Xi completely speechless.
Isn't it... isn't it Lord Xie who is asking for Princess Mingzhu's hand in marriage? Your Majesty, why are you making such a random match?
But after changing his mind, Wang Xi understood.
Your Majesty wants to marry one to the Eighth Prince and the other to Lord Xie.
But, this kind of thing is not something he can participate in.
Wang Xi said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I don't understand these things. I just think that if you want a harmonious marriage, you should still pay attention to the love between the two, otherwise it will become an enemy. And your Royal Highness's imperial concubine should be upright, intelligent and supported by others."
Emperor Qianwu thought for a while, then sighed, "Forget it."
Wang Xi was unable to figure out the emperor's intentions, but he could roughly guess that Lord Xie might be able to get what he wanted.
*
In the morning court, most of the court officials discussed the rules around the small test before the imperial examination. It was finally decided that the small test would be called the preliminary test, and those who got a good ranking would be appointed.
After taking the preliminary examination, you can still take part in the autumn examination. If you can still get a rank, you will be promoted.
As a result, many people were eager to take the exam. After all, the preliminary exam was a rare opportunity for the children in Beijing who were not very talented.
After all, many children of aristocratic families just want to have a legitimate official position. As long as they enter this world of fame and fortune, there will naturally be hundreds of opportunities and ways to follow.
"Let the eighth elder take charge of this preliminary exam." Emperor Qianwu made the decision immediately.