Chapter 220 Marriage Grant
Chapter 220 Marriage Grant
Lu Chenshuang looked at her figure and realized that the clothes were a little too small.
During this period, Lin cooked for her in different ways. Although the soups were different, she still drank enough. She became a lot rounder.
Lu Chenshuang felt that even the confinement period wasn’t this exaggerated.
So she looked at Lin pitifully and said, "Mom, look at how fat I am now.
Can I not drink this soup? I can hardly fit into my clothes. "
Lin looked at Lu Chenshuang carefully and said, “It seems that she has gained some weight compared to before.
But I think it’s just right now. You were just too thin before.
I tell you, it would be easier for this woman to give birth in the future if she was a little plump.
It’s no use if you can’t wear the clothes. I’ll just make you new ones.”
Lu Chenshuang: . . . . .
It seems that her mother-daughter relationship with Lin is getting deeper and deeper, and they can even talk about topics like having children.
Just when Lu Chenshuang was about to fight for it again, Xiaoman ran in in a panic and said, "Girl, girl, get ready quickly. There's an imperial decree from the palace."
Lu Chenshuang was a little surprised when she heard this. Why did the palace suddenly send her an imperial decree? Could it be that she was going to see someone for medical treatment again?
But it shouldn't be so grand for just seeing a doctor. A higher-ranking official can crush a person, and the emperor's official position is many levels higher than hers, so he only needs to give an oral order.
Lu Chenshuang asked, "Did the person who came to deliver the decree say anything?"
Xiaoman shook her head and said, "I asked, but the eunuch who delivered the decree did not tell me. He only told you to quickly wash and dress up and go to receive the decree.
Guyu is entertaining us now, please let me come and report back."
Upon hearing this, Lin quickly said, “Okay, don’t ask anymore, you’ll know in a moment.
You quickly dress up your daughter, and I will prepare the incense table and offerings. Since this imperial decree has been sent to our Lu family, everyone must be present."
Having said that, Lin quickly ordered the maid to tell Old Madam Lu and Lu Chenxi.
Even Lu Zhan, who worked in the Ministry of Revenue, sent someone to invite him.
Seeing Lin so busy, Lu Chenshuang didn't say anything.
Guyu asked the maid to serve tea to the eunuch who came to deliver the imperial edict and stuffed a big purse into his hand.
The eunuch pinched his purse and said with a smile, "You are so polite, young lady.
Miss Lu is so lucky, you have a good master, and there will be more blessings in the future."
Guyu's eyelids twitched wildly when she heard this. But she pretended not to understand and asked, "Thank you for your good words, father-in-law. I also hope that our daughter will have great luck.
It’s just that I am stupid and don’t know what the imperial edict says. "
The eunuch just smiled and looked at Guyu and said, "You will know when we read it later."
Seeing that he was unwilling to speak, Gu Yu didn't want to ask any more questions, so she quickly said, "You are right, sir, it was me who was anxious.
Please have some tea first. I will go and see if our girl has packed up."
After saying this, he bowed and walked out.
When Grain Rain arrived, Lu Chenshuang had almost finished packing.
Soon Lu Zhan also returned from the Ministry of Revenue, and naturally he personally accompanied the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict.
Old Madam Lu and Lu Chenxi also came in their best attire, as if the imperial edict was addressed to them.
Lu Chenshuang, Xiaoman and Guyu also slowly came to the front hall.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict was extremely polite when he saw Lu Chenshuang, and smiled very flatteringly.
When Lu Chenshuang wanted to salute him, he quickly hid aside and said, "Miss Lu, this is unacceptable. How can I accept your salute? This is too humiliating for me."
Lu Chenshuang no longer insisted, and said: "Our family members are all here, please announce the decree, eunuch."
After saying that, he knelt down with the Lu family.
Seeing this, the eunuch respectfully took out the imperial edict from the box and read it out: "The Emperor decrees, by the Will of Heaven.
I heard that the Lu family has a daughter, who is 19 years old, has excellent medical skills, noble character, is gentle and virtuous, elegant and dignified, and has saved the royal family from danger several times. I am very grateful for her kindness.
Today, I grant His Royal Highness the War King a consort, and choose a date for the wedding. All ceremonies will be handled by the Ministry of Rites. I decree this!"
Lu Chenshuang really didn't expect that the emperor would suddenly issue an edict to grant the marriage. Needless to say, it must have been Mu Hansu's doing.
Why didn't he discuss this with me in advance?
However, now that the imperial decree has been issued, she no longer has the right to say no.
After reading the imperial edict, the eunuch smiled and said, "Princess, please accept the order.
Although you and the prince have not yet been married, with this imperial decree you are now the official Princess of Zhan."
Lu Chenshuang sighed helplessly and said, "I accept your command and thank you."
Lin and Lu Zhan were very happy. Lin secretly stuffed a purse into the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict and said, "Thank you for making this trip, eunuch.
This little token of my appreciation is like inviting my father-in-law to have tea."
The eunuch had not expected that he could receive two purses for one imperial decree, and he said with a smile: "Thank you very much, Madam Lu, it is really a blessing for the young lady to have such good fortune.
You don't know that this imperial edict was personally requested by His Royal Highness Prince Zhan from the Emperor.
This shows how much he likes the princess. By the way, the prince also asked me to bring something to the princess."
After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and two eunuchs carried in a large box and placed it in the yard.
The eunuch smiled and said, "The prince said that these things should be given to the young lady to play with first. He will prepare the betrothal gifts in the next two days and will definitely give the princess enough face."
Lin was even more satisfied when she heard this, but she said, "It is indeed a blessing for our Shuang'er to be loved by the prince."
After the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict left, Lu Chenshuang asked Xiaoman to open the box. Suddenly, a burst of jewels and precious stones shone out, almost blinding Lu Chenshuang's eyes.
There are not only jewelry but also antiques, calligraphy and paintings.
The contents of this box were much more valuable than the two boxes given to Old Lady Lin. Not only were the items extremely valuable, but the origins of each item were also extraordinary.
Lu Chenshuang was secretly amazed at Mu Hansu's arrogance. She knew that this guy was rich, but she didn't expect him to be so rich.
Seeing this, Lu Chenxi's eyes turned red with jealousy. In her mind, why could Lu Chenshuang, a second-married girl, marry the King of War?
Why has no one paid attention to her until now? Is it just because she is a concubine's daughter?
Lin was also very worried. Although she had been preparing a dowry for Lu Chenshuang some time ago, it seemed that it would not be enough even if she gave Lu Chenshuang everything she had.
Besides, she has a son, and she needs to save some money for Lu Chenyang to marry.
Lu Chenshuang was unaware of Lin's distress. She picked out two of the best jade bracelets from the box and put them directly on Lin's hands.
Lin was shocked and quickly declined, "Shuang'er, this is given to you by the prince, how can I accept it?"
Lu Chenshuang said nonchalantly: "Since he gave it to me, it's mine.
These two bracelets will suit your complexion, so just wear them."
Lin couldn't refuse Lu Chenshuang's kindness, so she had to accept it.
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