Chapter 230
In early spring and April, the weather is sunny and clear all day long, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, making people feel refreshed.
A month ago, the regent had discussed Shao Wanyun's marriage with the Shao family. The regent's position was high and powerful, and Shaojiang's current official career was bumpy, so they were naturally willing to have this marriage. In addition, Huo Yuchu had always been secretly in love with Shao Wanyun, and the marriage was planned.
It's a matter of course.
Even so, the proper etiquette for proposing a marriage must still be followed.
The Shao family found the most famous matchmaker in Zhaojing to accept the lottery, and then they accepted the horoscope. It happened that the horoscopes of Shao Wanyun and Huo Yuchu coincided, so the matchmaker naturally came to the door and called her Naji. However, the Shao family did not send a betrothal gift, so the marriage might not be established.
The marriage is considered established only after the betrothal gift is requested.
On the ninth day of April, the regent and his son Huo Yu first came to the gate to accept the conquest. On the way there, many people gathered to watch. Because of the large number of betrothal gifts, many chariots, horses and manpower were required to move to Tuoba Mansion. Before the wedding had even begun, the battle was already underway.
It won't take long for the whole Zhaojing to know that the Shao family and the regent are getting married.
On such an occasion, Shao Wanyun naturally had to show up. After all, she was the Xu family, so she had to be particular about her clothes. She wore an orchid maid satin skirt that was just ordered this year. She had long heard that the Shao family was coming to the mansion.
Yes, I am sitting in front of the dressing table and putting on earrings.
The maid walked in at this time and said: "Miss, the regent has entered the palace, and the master has sent someone to summon you."
Shao Wanyun looked at herself in the mirror and felt that everything was in order. She stood up and straightened the buttons on the front of her clothes, and replied: "Then let's go quickly, don't lose etiquette."
Unexpectedly, as soon as the foot took a step forward, the maid spoke again: "Miss, on such a big day, you can't look downcast. After all, the regent and the master are both here today."
This sentence alone was enough to make Shao Wanyun's beautiful face turn pale. First she was half-astonished, and then her brows tightened slightly: "I know."
The maid nodded: "The marriage is a foregone conclusion. Miss, don't think about useless things. Just stop thinking about the actor."
Shao Wanyun took a deep breath, calmed down all the emotions in her heart, and replied calmly: "I'm going to marry Huo Yuchu. Don't mention him in front of me again in the future."
The maid tightened her lips and expressed her concerns: "Miss, don't think this servant is too talkative. If you don't stop thinking about this, it will be bad for the news to spread. After all, the person who marries you is the son of the regent. The young lady is getting married soon.
, if this spreads out, it will be bad for both the young lady and the regent."
Shao Wanyun knew the pros and cons, and she also knew Huo Yuchu's temperament. He didn't know that he liked Dieyi at the moment. If such a thing was spread out at this moment, it would alarm everyone. The regent wanted face, and the Shao family wanted face even more.
, a regent, a doctor Guanglu, two high-ranking officials are getting married, there are some unpleasant rumors, which is not good for anyone.
Although Shao Wanyun was reluctant, she still replied: "I understand, let's go see Huo Yuchu first, don't keep them waiting."
The maid stopped talking, nodded, and followed Shao Wanyun to the front hall.
When they arrived at the front hall, they saw that the regent and Huo Yuchu were already sitting with their father, drinking tea and chatting. There were more than a dozen large boxes placed in the open space of the front hall. No need to ask, they contained all the betrothal gifts from the Shao family.
As soon as Shao Wanyun came out from behind, she caught Huo Yuchu's burning eyes. It was a desire to marry Shao Wanyun. The woman he had been dreaming about would become his wife in the near future. He
How could you not be happy?
Shao Wanyun stepped forward with a steady posture, saluted the Prince Regent and Huo Yuchu, and said, "Wanyun has met His Royal Highness the Regent and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The regent was very happy when he saw Shao Wanyun's well-educated appearance. He smiled quickly and said, "There is no need to be polite. We are all marrying into the palace, so there is no need to be so polite."
Shao Wanyun smiled respectfully at the regent, turned around and sat on the chair under her father, her wandering eyes met Huo Yuchu's. Huo Yuchu looked like he was hesitant to speak, with that kind of happy and half-panic eyes.
, Shao Wanyun knew that this was called flirting, so she secretly accepted it, smiled lightly at him, and nodded slightly.
Huo Yuchu opened his mouth at this time, pointed to a dozen large red boxes in the open space, and smiled at Shao Wanyun: "Wanyun, look, these are all gifts from the palace, and they are also my wishes.
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Since it was a gift from the Shao family, Shao Wanyun, as the protagonist, had to look at it. She stood up again after sitting down and walked over. The maid stepped forward and opened them one by one, and she saw a magnificent sight.
Fine silks and satins, exquisite jewelry, precious gold and silver treasures... There are so many of them that if you look at them all at once, it will take a while to finish them all.
Shao Wanyun looked at her but did not care about her. In her eyes, this marriage was just a political marriage, and it was a marriage between two surnames.
Turning around, Shao Wanyun saluted the Prince Regent out of courtesy and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. Such an expensive gift makes Wanyun panic."
The regent waved his hand nonchalantly: "Your father can marry you, the daughter of his daughter, to our palace, so I, the king, cannot do without the betrothal gift. Besides, you are so well-educated and sensible, and this little betrothal gift has allowed me to marry you."
On the contrary, I feel like I’ve made a profit.”
The regent would say so politely, so Shao Wanyun responded humbly: "Your Highness has spoken seriously."
At this time, Huo Yuchu stood up, walked towards Shao Wanyun, pointed at one of the boxes and said: "I heard that Miss Wanyun is very talented in literature, so I specially prepared a box of the best Four Treasures of the Study. Do you like it?"
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Shao Wanyun looked over and recognized at a glance that the four treasures of the study room were rare ink ink in the world. Then she smiled and said, "I have to worry about His Highness the Crown Prince. Shao Wanyun heard that His Highness the Crown Prince also likes poetry and poetry. I will marry you into the Yin Mansion in the future."
Then I can recite poems in harmony with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Huo Yuchu was very happy when he heard this and nodded repeatedly: "Of course that's good."
Huo Yuchu smiled with satisfaction at this moment and said to the regent: "Your Highness, look, these two people stand together and are a perfect match. As a father, I can't wait to see them get married."
The Prince Regent raised his brows and said happily: "In that case, let's choose a good and auspicious day. I asked someone to calculate it, and the tenth of June is a good day."
Huo Yuchu smiled restrainedly: "Master Shao, did you have a plan?"
The regent pursed his lips and smiled: "Of course it is best to do such a good thing as soon as possible. Once you marry, you will be safe. If such a good daughter-in-law is attracted by others, wouldn't it be a big loss for me to give you this colorful gift today?"
This joke made Huo Yuchu throw his head back and laugh. The regent is your Majesty's younger brother, and Shaojiang has been your Majesty's friend for many years. Although the two of them seem to have nothing to do with each other, because of your Majesty, their children are now married.
Dear, the relationship is naturally harmonious.
Shao Jiang stopped laughing, pointed at the Prince Regent repeatedly and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, when will you change your calculating temper? I don't think anyone in the Rong Dynasty can scheme against you."
The regent smiled and changed his words: "Your Majesty has appointed me to deal with the floods in the south. I will leave tomorrow. I will probably be away from Kyoto for some time. You have been involved in lawsuits a few days ago, so you should take more precautions."
When he mentioned this matter, Huo Yuchu's smile instantly disappeared, and he turned serious and said: "Okay, Your Highness can go control the flood with peace of mind. I can handle it by myself."
The regent turned his head and glanced at Huo Yuchu, and then said, "How about the prince come to visit Tuoba Mansion more often during this period?"
Huo Yuchu naturally knew the regent's intentions and nodded in agreement: "That's naturally good. Now that the marriage has been decided, it doesn't matter if the two children have more contact. It's a good thing."
At this time, Shao Wanyun turned to Shao Jiang and said, "Father, would it be okay for my daughter to take the Crown Prince to the garden for a walk?"
Shao Jiang happily agreed: "Go and chat more with His Royal Highness."
Chapter completed!