HBWnovel Chapter 28 Tong Jia - Forgetting Worries (6)
Chapter 28 Tong Jia - Forgetting Worries (6)
"Let them in, after all they are members of the royal family. But have someone watch them and prevent them from running around. Also, bring Erhe over, no need to hide him from others!" Wangyou said after thinking for a moment.
"Yes!" Upon hearing this, Tingfeng went to do it.
Wangyou tapped on the table, staring at the crabapple blossoms outside the window, battered and scattered by the rain, lost in thought.
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"Lord Erhe, my master invites you!" Tingfeng went to fetch him personally.
Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked. They had barely appeared, and this person already knew their identities.
"May I ask what business your master has with me?" Erhe was confused; he didn't remember having any connection with the Tong family!
"My lord, please!" Tingfeng gestured an invitation, neither humble nor arrogant.
“Since the master has invited you, Erhe, you should go and take a look!” Crown Prince Yinreng said with a smile.
"This servant takes his leave!"
"If you need anything, please let me know, but don't wander around to avoid unnecessary trouble!" After saying this, Tingfeng led Erhe towards Wangyou.
"Princess, Lord Erhe has arrived!"
"Take him to the pavilion in the middle of the lake!"
"Lord Erhe, please come with me!"
"Tingyu, come in!"
After washing up and changing into simple clothes and wearing a large hood, Wangyou took Tingyu to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.
"I've met Princess Tongjia!"
"Greetings, Lord Erhe!" Wangyou changed her voice slightly.
"Please sit down!" Wangyou said, sitting down first.
"May I ask what brings Princess Tongjia here to invite me?"
"I'm just asking if you have any plans to get married. Of course, you don't have to take it seriously. I'm just asking. To tell you the truth, I've taken a liking to you, and I want to marry you!" Wangyou originally planned to beat around the bush, but then she thought it was too troublesome, so she decided to be direct!
"I wonder what it is about me that you see in me, Princess?" Erhe asked after a brief moment of shock. He didn't think that a son of a concubine could be worth the attention of the legitimate daughter of the Tongjia clan.
"Because you're good-looking!" Wangyou's reason was so powerful it was irrefutable.
"I have nothing of value to offer, and I am unworthy of the princess!" Erhe tried hard to see the woman's face through the hood, but the veil on the hood was of such high quality that he could not see her figure or appearance at all.
"It's alright, I just like your face. I reckon my mother and your father have already discussed it. I'm just letting you know. Whether you like it or not is not important!" Wangyou found it quite interesting to watch this person change his expression.
Erhe was at a loss for words. Indeed, he had no confidence to refuse. The Tongjia clan had a favored imperial concubine in the palace, and outside, the Tongjia clan had repeatedly made outstanding contributions since His Majesty assumed power. They were also His Majesty's maternal clan. Others would probably beg for such a position.
After Erhe thought it through, he stopped struggling. It wouldn't do him any harm anyway. As for the rumors that Princess Tongjia was weak, it wasn't a big deal. He could just adopt one.
"Listen to the wind, see Lord Erhe out! After everyone left, Wangyou sat in the lakeside pavilion for a long time."
This person is even more beautiful up close than through binoculars. This world has struck gold!
"Erhe, what does Princess Tongjia want with you?" Yinti couldn't help but ask.
"Princess Tongjia wishes to marry this servant. Inform this servant!" Erhe didn't hide it; such things couldn't be kept secret for long.
"Have you seen what Princess Tongjia looks like? No one in the capital has ever seen what Princess Tongjia looks like. I've heard that not only is Princess Tongjia physically weak, but she also looks like a demon!" Yinti's words were really unpleasant!
"This servant did not see Princess Tongjia's appearance. However, it is not appropriate for the eldest prince to comment on a woman's appearance!" Erhe replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, which made Tingfeng, who had not yet left, feel slightly more favorably toward this person.
As soon as Yinti spoke, he realized it was inappropriate, but he couldn't take it back. Hearing Erhe's words, he took the opportunity to back down.
The rain was heavy, and it wasn't good to let these people leave in the rain, so Wangyou had guests arranged. The room given to Yinti was exceptionally "good"!
Yinti looked at the room, which had nothing but a bed, and had no way to express his bitterness. He had been too sharp-tongued. Although he was indignant, he was still on someone else's turf, so he didn't dare to be presumptuous.
The next day, the rain still hadn't stopped, so the eldest prince and the others couldn't leave and wanted to wait until the rain subsided before going.
After finishing his court session, Tong Guogang went straight to Emperor Kangxi and threw a tantrum until Kangxi granted him the marriage. As for things like face and image, Tong Guogang didn't care. Besides, his daughter said that having weaknesses makes a good minister, and it's good to be a little cheeky from time to time.
Upon hearing that the Emperor had agreed, Tong Guogang happily took his leave.
"Erhe, Tongjia Wangyou, that's not bad. My cousin has always been in poor health. She finally found someone she likes, so I'll grant her the marriage!" Kangxi picked up his brush and began to write the imperial edict, also bestowing upon Wangyou the title of Gushan Gege.
Three days later, the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, the weather was fine, and the imperial edict was delivered to both families, instructing them to choose a date for their wedding.
When Orondai and Kuadai heard that their beloved younger sister (older sister) was getting married, they were furious, and even Fahai felt uneasy.
After all, although Wangyou wasn't very close to Fahai from childhood, Fahai received a lot of education from her in terms of knowledge. She would also bring him along when teaching Orondai, and no one dared to neglect her in terms of food, clothing, and lodging.
"Alright, I'm getting married. What's with all these expressions? Hurry up and think about what you're all going to give me for my wedding!" Wangyou's face was made up to look sickly and weak.
This was out of necessity. After all, Liang Jiugong personally delivered the imperial decree, so he definitely wanted to see what Wangyou looked like. If he saw her true face, there would probably be unexpected trouble. She had been hiding for sixteen years, and he couldn't let something happen at this last moment.
Besides, there are pulse records from the imperial physicians, so if Emperor Kangxi happens to see her in the future, she can make an excuse!
Wangyou was extremely meticulous and calculating, so when Liang Jiugong reported back to Kangxi, he said that Princess Tongjia was ill, but he still accepted the imperial edict despite being ill.
"How does she look? How does she compare to the Imperial Concubine?" For reasons unknown, Emperor Kangxi asked this question.
"The Imperial Noble Consort is so magnificent, how can Princess Tongjia compare to her!" Liang Jiugong was speaking the truth.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi stopped paying attention to the matter.
Chengqian Palace.
When the Imperial Noble Consort heard that her cousin was finally getting married, she hurriedly prepared a string of gifts and sent her out of the palace. At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief.
To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, both families quickly went through the formalities, including all the traditional wedding ceremonies and gifts. The auspicious date for the wedding was also set three months later.
Wangyou was no longer allowed to run around. Instead, she was confined to her room by Jueluo Shi to embroider her wedding dress. In reality, others were embroidering it, and Wangyou would watch and be made to embroider. She would prick all ten of her fingers with her own hands.