readytorunbook Chapter 200 Granted Marriage, Warning!
Chapter 200 Granted Marriage, Warning!
"The emperor is destined to be transported by heaven, and the edict says..."
"Here we are: Gu Jingzhi, a high-ranking official of the imperial court, a descendant of the distinguished Gu family. He is known for his integrity, knowledge of the classics, and upright character. He is also the seventh daughter of the Sheng family, a descendant of an aristocratic family in the capital. He is kind and honest, with elegant manners and distinguished appearance... Now, at the ripe old age, he is awaiting a marriage. With the blessing of Tan Zhiyingxiang, the two are a match made in heaven, and I hereby decree their marriage..."
"The prosperity of the country is closely related to the prosperity of the family. I hope that you two will be of one mind and one heart, serve the country with all your heart, and do not let me down. I decree this!"
"???"
Gu Jingzhi stood there stupidly, and so did Chen Yu, both of them were in a daze.
Were they married by the Emperor?
Before, Emperor Xia asked him to wait for the imperial edict at home. He thought it was something else, but he didn't expect that what he waited for was an imperial edict granting marriage.
Chen Yu was also confused. Logically speaking, she was a concubine's daughter, and Gu Jingzhi was only a fourth-rank official... and now he had been dismissed from office. How could she possibly get a marriage granted by the emperor?
Now the emperor not only granted the marriage contract, but also wanted to confer an imperial decree upon them after they were married!
This is incredible!
Chen Yu always felt that she was not worthy of Gu Jingzhi. Although she trusted Gu Jingzhi's character, she was also worried that she would be despised in the future.
Now that the emperor has granted her the marriage, not only does it give her peace of mind, but the Chen family will not dare to mistreat her again in the future. After all, she has received the emperor's marriage and will be granted an imperial decree in the future!
When everyone in the Gu Mansion saw this scene, they were greatly shocked and everyone in the mansion showed joy on their faces.
They originally thought that their master was not favored by the emperor, but they did not expect that their master was still the same as before, and was not at all like what people said, and had lost the trust of His Majesty the Emperor!
Looking at the two stunned people, the eunuch smiled and said, "Master Gu, please accept the order."
"what?"
Gu Jingzhi reacted: "Your Highness Gu Jingzhi accepts the order!"
"hehe!"
** said with a smile: "Master Gu is so enviable for being favored by the emperor. His Majesty has granted me the marriage, which is a great joy. Later, Master Gu will compose a memorial to express his gratitude to His Majesty for his kindness!"
"Also, His Majesty is conferring a New Year's banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony tonight, and has specifically requested that Lord Gu attend. The banquet will be held at the hour of Xu, so Lord Gu, don't forget!"
"..."
I didn’t expect that I would have to spend the first year after traveling through time with the emperor!
"Don't worry, Eunuch Huang, I will be there on time!"
"Well!"
** smiled and said, "The imperial edict and oral instructions have been issued. There is nothing else to do in our family. I will report this to His Majesty. Lord Gu, please don't forget the time!"
……
After seeing off ** and others, the mansion was suddenly filled with joy.
"Cousin, His Majesty has granted you and your cousin's wife a marriage!"
Lin Feng came forward and congratulated him, "My cousin is truly worthy of being a close minister to His Majesty. The honor and favor you have received is truly unmatched."
"Alright! It's okay to say these things in front of me, but don't say them outside!"
Gu Jingzhi gave a warning, then looked at the housekeeper Jiang Feng and said, "Have someone close the door to the mansion and don't let anyone see it!"
When the servant beside heard it, he quickly closed the door!
"Wait for me for a moment, I need to tell you something first!"
Gu Jingzhi spoke softly to Lin Feng, then looked at Chen Yu and the others and said, "I had originally wanted to spend the New Year with you today, but I didn't expect His Majesty to summon me to the Supreme Harmony Hall for a banquet. You will be the one to preside over the New Year banquet at home today!"
The last sentence was addressed to Chen Yu. He then lowered his voice and said, "After the hour of You, remember not to open the main door of this mansion again! If anything unexpected happens, Tao'er and Jian'er, take your men and hide in the secret room."
"The secret room..."
Chen Yu was startled when he heard this and lowered his voice to ask, "My dear... is something going to happen in the capital?"
"I don't know yet, but I'm just taking precautions! I've stored some food in the secret room, enough for you to eat for quite some time."
He secretly built this secret room after he got this house. Until now, no one else knew about it except Lin Feng, Liu Sandao and others.
He had only told Taoer the location a few days ago.
After Gu Jingzhi finished his instructions, he looked at Lin Feng and said, "Come with me!"
As he said this, he gave Chen Yu a reassuring look, then pulled Lin Feng away.
The two brothers came to a secluded place in the courtyard. Gu Jingzhi said, "Something might happen tonight. If the situation in the capital changes, you take Liu Sandao and others to sneak into the palace and find me!"
"What? Sneaking into the palace?"
Lin Feng was horrified: "Cousin, this palace is so big, how can I find you?"
He did not say what would happen if he entered the palace privately, but instead asked a key question directly.
Gu Jingzhi said, "Tonight's annual banquet is being held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. I have a simple blueprint of the imperial palace in my study. Liu Sandao has been in the capital for a long time, so he must have a way to sneak in with his men!"
"After you go in, you must hide quietly near the Hall of Supreme Harmony!"
……
At the hour of You, Gu Jingzhi came out of his home.
Although the annual banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony is scheduled at the hour of Xu, as a subject, I naturally cannot arrive at the wrong time!
When Gu Jingzhi appeared in the palace, all the civil and military ministers were a little surprised. They never thought that they would meet Gu Jingzhi on the day of the annual banquet!
It seems that this guy will be reinstated after the new year!
Many people thought secretly in their hearts.
Gu Jingzhi didn't say much to others. Those who attended the annual banquet today were all high-ranking officials and royal family members. He was alone and didn't know anyone.
However, the Crown Prince, after seeing Gu Jing, came over with the Crown Princess.
"Master Gu, you are responsible for my actions, you..."
"Your Highness is serious!"
Gu Jingzhi just smiled faintly, then he lowered his voice: "Your Highness and the Crown Princess had better be careful at the annual banquet later!"
Ok?
The prince was startled.
Haven't all the insiders in the palace been eliminated? Why should we still be on guard?
Isn't this matter that simple?
The prince had met Gu Jingzhi several times and knew him well. He knew that he was not the kind of person who spoke without thinking. But when he wanted to ask more, Gu Jingzhi just smiled and left.
After this incident, he felt that he should have less contact with the prince for the time being. Who knows what might go wrong at the banquet. If the prince is plotted against again, he might be implicated as well.
When the prince saw Chen Yao like this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Crown Princess Qiao Shuwan saw this and simply smiled, saying, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. This is just the height of the storm. Lord Gu's avoidance is just a show!"
"Master Gu is now at odds with the aristocratic families. The Second and Third Princes have an average relationship with him. Even after what happened, I'm sure he still wouldn't support them!"
"Your Highness, the most important thing for you now is...to remain cautious and not allow others to catch you!"
Qiao Shuwan said with lingering fear.
The prince had been confined in the palace for more than half a month. She was worried every day, fearing that an imperial edict would come one day.
Upon hearing this, the prince said with some worry, "Master Gu reminded me just now, and I feel a little uneasy. I just hope that all this is just our imagination!"