If not abolished

Chapter 158 Marriage

The Princess of Han was worried about what might happen to her son's marriage, but she was also unsure how long her body could last. If something happened, Zhu Zhanqi's marriage would have to wait at least three years, which was not acceptable.

So the next morning, Princess Han handed in a sign to enter the palace.

In the Yikun Palace, Concubine Wang was also surprised to hear that Princess Han had entered the palace. After all, the Han family was in the spotlight right now, so she could only say, "Today is not the time to pay respects. What is the matter, Princess?"

"The princess didn't explain it, but she said she would go to the palace to pay her respects."

"Forget it. It will be difficult for us to meet again after they go to their fiefdoms. The Princess of Han is a real person, so let her come in." Concubine Wang said.

"Yes."

After a while, the Princess of Han came in led by a palace maid.

The Princess of Han kowtowed to Concubine Wang and paid her respects.

"Child, why are you performing such a great ceremony for no reason? Hurry up and help the princess get up." When Concubine Wang saw her performing such a great ceremony, she hurriedly asked someone to help her get up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I don't know if we will have the chance to meet again in the future. Please accept this gift from my junior." said the Princess of Han.

"Don't say such things, kid. You can't see him anywhere. You will have a chance to pay your respects to His Majesty later."

"Your Majesty is right." Princess Han naturally could not express her concerns.

After Princess Han sat down, Concubine Wang asked, "Is there something wrong with you suddenly coming into the palace?" Concubine Wang knew her. Except for paying respects during the holidays, Princess Han seldom came to the palace.

"As expected, nothing can be hidden from the Imperial Concubine. I do have a request for you today, but I don't know if it is the right time to say it now." Given the Prince of Han's current situation, the Princess of Han was still a little worried that His Majesty would vent his anger on her.

Seeing that she had something to hide, Concubine Wang dismissed her attendants before speaking, "No matter what, your majesty is only asking the Prince of Han to go to his fiefdom. We are still a family. Just speak your mind and I will listen first. As for whether it can be done, we will talk about that later."

"Your Highness, I am very grateful for what you said." Princess Han adjusted her breathing and continued, "This is what happened. Didn't Zhan Qi get engaged to Miss Wang? Originally, they said they would grant the marriage after His Majesty returned, but now..."

Although Concubine Wang didn't hear the whole story, she knew what was going on. "I know what you are worried about. You are afraid that the King of Han will leave for his fiefdom, and something might happen to the marriage. You want to settle it before he leaves for his fiefdom."

"Your Majesty is wise. This is what I mean. I just don't know whether Your Majesty will approve it." The Princess of Han was mainly worried that Zhu Di would not agree.

"You are worrying too much. No matter what happens, this matter will not implicate Zhanqi and the others. His Majesty will still agree to the marriages of his grandsons. So, you go back today, and I will find time to talk to His Majesty. I will notify you when there is a result." Concubine Wang agreed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am truly grateful." Princess Han said with a smile.

"It's just a small matter. You must have been feeling bad these days. I can't say anything about it. His Majesty has also been feeling very uncomfortable recently. When the King of Han goes to his fiefdom, let him live a good life."

"I understand." Although the Princess of Han agreed, she also knew that Zhu Gaoxu was beyond saving. Even if he went to his fiefdom and stayed away from the capital, at least he would no longer think about things that did not belong to him. As for whether she could wait until that time, she didn't know.

Although Zhu Di asked the King of Han to go to his fiefdom immediately, it was still the end of the year and he had to wait until after the Lantern Festival.

During the Lantern Festival family dinner, the King of Han and his family came to the palace.

"Today is the Lantern Festival, let's drink to our heart's content."

"During the Lantern Festival, the whole family is reunited. I wish you all the best."

"Well, I wish you all the best in the new year."

Others also said auspicious words, but when it came to King Han, Zhu Di said nothing.

After the banquet was over, Zhu Zhanji and his friends were ready to go out of the palace to play. Jiaxing was going to go with them this year, but was immediately stopped by the Crown Princess. "This year, your elder brother is taking your sister-in-law with him. I'm afraid he won't be able to take you with him. You should stop causing trouble. Just stay in the palace this year. Do you understand me?"

"I know, the eldest brother has a wife and has forgotten his sister." Jiaxing complained.

"What nonsense are you talking about, girl? Doesn't your brother usually take care of you so little?" The Crown Princess said, shaking her head.

"Too."

Zhu Di stayed in the Yiku Palace tonight.

"My beloved, why are you distracted? What are you thinking about?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was just thinking about the banquet just now. Everyone was in pairs. I felt a little emotional."

"What are you feeling?"

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten that among the several grandchildren of marriageable age, Zhanqi still has no principal wife? He said before that he wanted to make the concubine the principal wife, but that Sun is really a bit..."

"Now that you mention this, I also promised Gao Xu something?"

"What did your majesty promise?"

"He wants Zhanqi to stay in the capital."

"Your Majesty has agreed?" Once those things about the King of Han came out, it was basically obvious what he wanted to do. Now he wants to keep his son in the capital, which shows that he is not giving up.

"I have told him that it is impossible for him to stay in Nanjing forever. When the time comes, he should move the capital too. In this way, even if he wants to do something, it will be difficult to accomplish. The most he can do is to pass on some information. As the saying goes, a cornered dog will jump over the wall. If he is not given any hope, no one can predict what he will do on impulse. Also, we cannot let the prince relax his vigilance without this powerful competitor. It may not be a bad thing to be threatened by such a person. As for the fiefdom of the King of Han, I have also thought about it. I will arrange it in Le'an, which is close to Shuntian and far from Yingtian. If this kid is really restless in the future, we can discover and stop him in time." Zhu Di was naturally worried about Zhu Gaoxu and was on guard at all times.

"Your Majesty thinks long term."

"These things are not urgent. Your words just now reminded me that Zhanqi's marriage should be held before the Prince of Han leaves the capital. After a slap in the face, there should be a sweet treat." Zhu Di remembered, "I remember you mentioned before that he has a candidate for his principal wife. Which girl is she from..." Zhu Di naturally couldn't remember which girl it was, he just remembered that this happened.

"The daughter of Lord Hanlin Wang, Princess Han has seen her. She is a good girl. We were originally waiting for His Majesty to come back and ask for permission to marry her, but things kept happening one after another, and we accidentally delayed the process." Concubine Wang continued, "In this situation, I wonder what the Wang family will think?"

"What are you saying? How dare the Wang family look down on the Han Wang family?" Zhu Di blew his beard and glared.

"Your Majesty, that's too serious. I don't mean that. How could the Wang family despise me? What I meant was that Your Majesty almost gave the King of Han to... right? They are inevitably worried that the marriage will be in jeopardy. So, just like Your Majesty said just now, let's settle this matter before the King of Han leaves the capital, or even complete it. It will be a happy event and everyone will feel at ease."

"My beloved concubine is right. Let's settle this matter. I will issue an edict tomorrow. I will trouble you with the rest." Zhu Di said while holding her hand.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is all my responsibility."

"I know that although these children are not your own, you treat them like your own mother."

"His Majesty."

On the second day, Zhu Di decided on the marriage between Zhu Zhanqi and Wang Jundai.

The imperial edict arrived at the Prince of Han's Mansion and the Wang family respectively.

"Princess, there is an order from the palace. The prince said that you should go to the front hall."

"I see." Princess Han had a premonition that what she had asked for must have come to fruition.

Sure enough, when the imperial edict was read out, it was exactly what the Princess of Han was thinking.

"This is a good thing for us now." Zhu Gaoxu said after hearing the imperial edict.

"That's what the prince said."

王宅

"I was worried a few days ago that your marriage would fail, but I didn't expect the imperial edict to come just after the Lantern Festival." Mrs. Wang said to Wang Jundai after hearing the imperial edict.

"What is to come will eventually come. Now mother can rest assured."

"Before, I was worried that if this matter was not settled, your reputation would be ruined in the future. But now there is an imperial decree. However, given the situation in the Prince of Han's Mansion, if you really marry him, your life will not be easy." Mrs. Wang was also very conflicted. She felt that it was not right no matter what she did.

"Mother, you are worrying too much. It is useless to think so much. After all, this is a royal palace. It is not as good as marrying into an ordinary family. I have seen that the princess is a good person before, so she should not be too bad. Mother, don't worry too much."

"I am still worried. You are still accompanying me to Le'an. It will be difficult for us mother and daughter to see each other again in this life." Mrs. Wang sighed even more when she thought of this. She had to go so far away without finding her daughter. She was afraid that they would never have the chance to meet again in the future.

"There's nothing I can do about it. I hope my father and mother will forgive me for not being able to serve you." Wang Jundai was very sad at the thought of leaving her parents.

"Alright, alright. This is what the madam thought. It's a good thing. Your Majesty values ​​our family. Why are you crying?" Lord Wang naturally couldn't bear to see his wife and daughter in this state, so he said impatiently.

"What are you talking about, Master? It's human nature to be reluctant to part with your daughter, but you can't do that," said Mrs. Wang.

"I won't talk to you anymore." Lord Wang couldn't argue anymore and left.

"Mother should never quarrel with father because of her daughter," Wang Jundai advised.

"I know. Okay, your father is right. It's a good thing anyway. If people knew that we were crying here, His Majesty would probably blame us." Mrs. Wang wiped the tears from herself and her daughter.

"Yeah." Wang Jundai nodded.

This matter spread everywhere in no time. After hearing about it, He Yunyue, who was sitting at home, said, "I didn't know if there would be any follow-up to this matter. I thought it was over."

He Jue just came over and said, "They are getting married, why are you talking like that?"

"I'm jealous and envious!"

"Oh, you finally want to get married."