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Chapter 133 I Will Personally Grant the Marriage

In half a cup of tea, Yuan Zhongxian and Zhou Hanmin hurried over. They looked at each other at the door of the hall and walked in quickly.

"Your Majesty, your servant Yuan Zhongxian pays homage. Long live Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, I, Zhou Hanmin, pay my respects to you. Long live Your Majesty."

"My two beloved ministers, please stand up."

When the two heard Emperor Huide's slightly happy tone, they felt relieved.

"Liu Chun, show them the things that Renshan Xiangjun sent."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Liu Chun took out a down jacket and waistcoat from a bag beside him, walked down the hall and handed them to the two men.

The two men felt the weight of the clothes in their hands, their faces filled with surprise. After a moment, Yuan Zhongxian's eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly, "Your Majesty, is this the warm clothing you mentioned last time?"

Emperor Huide looked at his utterly incompetent expression and chuckled, saying, "Yes. Both of you, my dear ministers, please try them on."

Picking up the clothes in their hands, they both put them on quickly. After a moment, Yuan Zhongxian touched the fabric of his clothes, couldn't help but tears welled up in his eyes, and knelt down to pay his respects.

"I thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhou Hanmin felt the lightness and warmth of his clothes. He had been shocked at first, but now seeing Yuan Zhongxian like this, what else could he not understand? He quickly knelt and bowed his head.

Emperor Huide looked at the two people kneeling before him, and for some reason, he felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart.

"My two beloved ministers, please rise quickly. Lord Yuan, the Ministry of War will send someone to Bozhou Prefecture to discuss the duck down jacket issue with Renshan. As for the money for the duck down jackets, Lord Zhou, you will transfer it from the Ministry of Revenue."

After a pause, Emperor Huide frowned and thought for a moment before continuing, "Lord Zhou, your Ministry of Revenue should also send someone to go with the Ministry of War. This is a perfect opportunity to learn the art of business from Renshan."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Just as the two were about to leave the hall, Emperor Huide said with a smile, "Lord Zhou, I haven't congratulated you yet."

Zhou Hanmin's eyes flashed, and when he looked up and saw Emperor Huide smiling, he understood.

"I thank your Majesty."

"Next year, when Huai'an and Renshan enter Bianjing, I will personally grant them marriage."

Zhou Hanmin was shocked when these words came out, and his heart was filled with joy. This was enough to prove the status of the benevolent and kind Xiangjun in His Majesty's mind. He had to go back and ask Yang to make good preparations.

"I thank Your Majesty on behalf of my son."

Yuan Zhongxian, standing nearby, cast a complicated glance at Zhou Hanmin, who was kneeling and saluting, and sighed inwardly: "How did they raise their son? It's fine that this son is talented and knowledgeable enough to be appreciated by His Majesty, but now he has an equally talented daughter-in-law. Alas, there's no comparison, there really is no comparison."

Fengyi Palace.

Chu Ci, dressed in a red brocade gown, was sitting at the table sewing clothes with her needle and thread, as if nothing in the outside world could affect her thoughts. She didn't even notice when Nanny Li approached.

"Madam, this is a letter from Nanny Song."

The hand holding the needle paused, a look of joy in her eyes. She quickly placed the clothes on the table, took the letter and unfolded it. After a while, she murmured, "Although I already knew that it was my son, why am I still so excited when I confirm it again?"

When Nanny Li, who was standing by, heard her words, she was so happy that she couldn't help crying.

"Shuyi, that child is really my Rui'er, and now he knows his own identity. He will set off for Bianjing at the beginning of next year."

"That's great, your Majesty. When the time comes, His Highness will be delighted to see that you have made up your mind."

Chu Ci smiled brightly, his heart now at ease. Seeing the clothes on the table, he quickly picked them up and said, "I have to make a few more sets of clothes. When Rui'er comes, he can wear the clothes I made."

Seeing her red eyes from working so hard these past few days making clothes, Nanny Li quickly advised, "Your Highness, there's still some time until the beginning of next year. You must take good care of yourself. Now that His Highness knows his identity, you and your son will be reunited soon."

Chu Ci paused, thought for a moment, and said with a smile: "Okay, I'll listen to Shu Yi. I'll go and rest for a while after I finish sewing these."

Seeing her insistence, Nanny Li sighed and stopped trying to persuade her. She looked at her deeply and walked out.

Zhou House.

When Zhou Hanmin returned home, he went straight to Yang's yard.

"Madam, the master is here."

The maid beside her hurried into the house to report.

Yang was delighted and quickly asked her maid to dress her up.

Zhou Hanmin, who was sitting in the front hall, was talking to his son Zhou Yunjun.

"Jun'er, have you been doing well in your studies at the National Academy recently?"

"It's okay, father."

"Well, you are 13 now. Your elder brother was already a virgin when he was your age."

Zhou Yunjun's eyes darkened, and he immediately said seriously, "I will definitely be more diligent in the future and learn from you, big brother."

Seeing that he was humble and not impetuous, Zhou Hanmin nodded in appreciation.

At this time, a mocking voice was heard.

"Master, you can't say that. Our Jun'er is very talented and intelligent, surpassing that traitor..."

Yang was afraid that her words would displease Zhou Hanmin, so she quickly changed her words: "Our Jun'er is very talented and will surely be able to bring honor to our Zhou family like his elder brother."

Zhou Hanmin smiled and nodded in agreement. His eyes softened slightly as he looked at Yang.

"Madam, I came here today to tell you that Tian'er is engaged."

"what?"

Yang, who had just sat down and was feeling complacent, stood up in shock after hearing his words and looked at Zhou Hanmin in surprise.

"Master, which family in Bianjing is this girl from?"

Speaking of this, Zhou Hanmin stroked his beard with a proud look on his face.

"No woman in Bianjing can compare to her. She is the benevolent and kind lady appointed by His Majesty himself."

"Country Lady? Isn't that a peasant girl? How can such a peasant girl enter our Zhou Mansion? Master, you can't let that rebellious son do whatever he wants? Besides, a few days ago, the wife of the Marquis of Ping'an hinted to me that she wanted to marry her second daughter to our family."

"What do you know, woman? This country gentleman holds a position in His Majesty's heart that even I cannot compare to."

Zhou Hanmin snorted coldly, his eyes becoming stern as he looked at Yang. Thinking of what His Majesty had said today, he quickly warned, "Yang, I'm telling you, this was decided by His Majesty himself. Don't mess around with other people's relationships.

And I told you last time that Tian'er's marriage is none of your business. If you don't take my words seriously and cause trouble, don't blame me for not appreciating the love we've had as husband and wife for so many years."

After saying this, he walked away without even looking at Yang.

Yang's face looked grim. As she watched him leave, her eyes darkened. She clenched the handkerchief in her hand, her face full of resentment.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yunjun, sitting nearby, couldn't help but frown and sigh, wondering: Why is it that every time my eldest brother's affairs are brought up at home, there's always an endless quarrel? Could it be that my eldest brother broke a heavenly law in a past life? Are we so unwilling to give him even a moment of peace?

Lijia Village.

Li Lan coaxed the weeping Wang Po to sleep and walked out of the room. Looking at Li Chunhua's closed door, she couldn't help but sigh, thinking: I never thought the plot in the TV series would one day happen to me. It seemed that she would have to accompany them to Bianjing at the beginning of next year.