"In a few days, tell me the layout of the eldest prince's side, as well as the information about the second and third princes, and compile it into a book."
"Go and inquire more carefully about the whereabouts of the third imperial concubine."
Shen Yuanbai ordered in an orderly manner.
Speaking of this third imperial concubine, Yinzhu also had something to say.
"Your Highness, these three imperial concubines are the marriage princesses from the Yong Dynasty. I paid special attention to her at that time."
"But after observing for a period of time, the three princesses behaved quite strangely and had their own style of doing things, which made this slave a little confused."
"But the third prince is very rare towards her. At least these days, he and the third prince are inseparable."
"At the engagement banquet a few days ago, the third prince actually claimed to the world that he would be with the third prince for the rest of his life. This... is a very heavy promise."
"One pair for life people?"
Shen Yuanbai murmured and repeated something, and a picture suddenly flashed through his mind, but it was too fast to capture.
He frowned, knowing that as long as it concerned Meng Guxue, there might be something fateful about it for him.
"Yinzhu, go check out everything I just mentioned. We need it in the next few days."
Yin Zhu nodded, knowing that the second prince had issued an order to expel guests.
"Yes, I will leave this servant, Your Highness, and have a good rest."
Shen Yuanbai nodded slightly, and when Yin Zhu turned to leave, he suddenly said:
"Yinzhu, please don't call me Your Highness again. Just call me Young Master."
Yin Zhu was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Yes, Master."
Yin Zhu went out quietly, and when she turned around and closed the door, she caught a glimpse of Shen Yuanbai sitting on the couch, quietly looking at the envelope on the brocade quilt in trance.
The door was completely closed, and Yin Zhu turned around and looked outside. The moon was particularly bright tonight, and the bluestone floor seemed to be covered with a layer of white frost.
She walked out from the shadow of the eaves and stared at the moon for a while, lost in thought.
Princess, did you see it? His Highness is already so reliable at such a young age, and this servant feels at ease.
How wonderful it would be if you could also see His Highness like this...
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The Nanli Kingdom has been turbulent secretly, and the Yong Dynasty has ushered in a new grand scene!
On the eighth day of June, the much-anticipated coronation ceremony of the new emperor finally came!
Early that morning, the new emperor Shen Yuanzhan personally informed Tiandi Zongshe, and then came to the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Ming Dynasty Huang Gong uniform.
At this time, all the civil and military officials, imperial guards, palace men and maidens were already waiting outside the palace.
There is a whip officer, holding a long yellow silk whip with wax on the tip, waiting for instructions.
When the new emperor walked towards the throne, the whip-singer swung his long whip and struck it hard on the ground, making a loud sound.
Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials stood up immediately, knowing that the new emperor was coming in person!
When the new emperor sat on the throne of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the whip sounded for the second time, and some officials shouted: "Kneel down——"
All civil and military officials knelt down one after another, touched their foreheads to the ground, and performed a grand ceremony of kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times!
Next, under the witness of all the ministers, the seal was placed on the enthronement edict, calling the new emperor to officially ascend the throne!
At this time, the third whip sounded, and the ceremony was completed, and the ministers left one after another.
On the way out of the palace, the one who attracted the most attention was the Qiao family.
Qiao Zhongguo is still firmly in the position of censor, and his eldest son Qiao Tianjing is the most honorable minister in front of the new emperor.
As for the second son Qiao Diyi, it is said that he won first place in the military camp examination every year!
The new emperor has spoken, and in the upcoming martial arts examination, as long as Erlang Qiao can get the top spot, the Holy Emperor will personally designate him as the General of the Zhonglang of the Jinwu Guard!
As a result, all three fathers and sons of the Qiao family are officials in the court, which is really a great success!
Qiao Zhongguo seemed not to notice everyone's looks, and said goodbye to his colleagues with a smile, and then pulled his eldest son into the carriage.
There will be a dinner party tonight at the Huayexianghui Building. It won't be too late to chat with everyone then.
Qiao Mansion.
Mrs. Qiao and Hanya Xian were chatting, and Qiao Jiaojiao was joining in the fun.
With a smile on Mrs. Qiao's face, she told Hanya Xian about another happy event.
"Ning'er's wedding date has also been set. It's the same day as last year for you and Dalang, the tenth day of September."
"You'll be pregnant by then, so it won't be convenient for you to get married."
Hanya Xian felt a little regretful when she heard this. When Ning'er helped her get married, he tried his best to make it beautiful for her.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao immediately smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, my sister-in-law will watch the ceremony with my mother when the time comes!"
"Jiaojiao and the second sister of the Xiao family are going to marry cousin An Ning!"
Jiaojiao's words just happened to be heard by Qiao Zhongguo who came in. He couldn't help but laugh, "Will Jiaojiao get married at such a young age?"
"Dad, you're back!"
Qiao Jiaojiao's eyes lit up when she heard the sound, and she immediately slipped off the couch, trotting all the way to Qiao Zhongguo.
Qiao Zhongguo smiled and hugged Qiao Jiaojiao.
"Dad! Is it fun? Is the enthronement ceremony fun? Brother Prince - no, he has become the emperor brother now! Isn't the emperor brother so handsome?"
Faced with Qiao Jiaojiao's barrage of questions, Qiao Zhongguo patiently answered them one by one, and then said with a smile:
"Don't worry, Jiaojiao. You will naturally meet the Holy Father at the palace banquet tonight."
At the palace banquet that night, Han Yaxian was unable to enter the palace because she was pregnant, so Qiao Tianjing submitted a notice early to ask for leave.
Qiao Diyi was transferred to patrol, so only Qiao Zhongguo and Mrs. Qiao went to the banquet with Qiao Jiaojiao in their arms.
As a result, the family of three arrived at the gate of the palace, and Xiaosi came to pick up Jiaojiao in person.
"See Prince Ling."
When people around saw Xiaosi, they all saluted.
Qiao Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment.
Prince Ling?
I’m so used to it...
Xiaosi was still smiling. He approached Qiao Zhongguo and lowered his voice and said:
"Master, my mother misses Sister Qiao very much. Can I carry Sister Qiao to play in the harem first?"
Upon hearing that she was going to see the Queen Mother, Qiao Jiaojiao immediately nodded happily.
Upon seeing this, Mrs. Qiao put Qiao Jiaojiao down with a smile.
Xiaosi immediately took Qiao Jiaojiao's hand and assured her seriously: "Don't worry, Mistress, Xiaosi will take good care of Jiaojiao."
"Sister Qiao, Xiaosi is carrying you!"
Qiao Jiaojiao dwarfed when she saw him, and she didn't hesitate at the moment. She climbed up Xiaosi's back with a few pulls and waved to her parents.
The fourth prince ran away with steady steps. The two small figures gradually faded away under the gorgeous colorful lanterns. Several eunuchs behind him hurriedly followed.
Mrs. Qiao smiled with crooked eyebrows, "That kid Xiaosi is really clingy and cute."
Qiao Zhongguo snorted softly when he heard this, "I don't know whether the Queen Mother really wants Jiaojiao, or whether he just wants to come."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Qiao couldn't help covering her mouth and snickering, "Husband, they are still just children."
Qiao Zhongguo muttered, "Children can't be careless."
"Okay, don't you think the lanterns arranged in the palace tonight are beautiful?"
Mrs. Qiao said and walked forward, and Qiao Zhongguo immediately followed after hearing this.
He raised his eyes and looked out. There were dots of colorful lights and strings and bamboos lingering around his ears. It was indeed a very beautiful scene.
He thought for a while and suddenly held Mrs. Qiao's hand with the help of his wide sleeves.
Mrs. Qiao was startled and tried to withdraw her hand in a panic, "You, you, you... how indecent are you!"
Qiao Zhongguo grinned, "Madam, the lanterns my husband made for you back then are much more beautiful than these."
Mrs. Qiao: "..."
"You mean that lantern that almost burned down my yard?"
Qiao Zhongguo: "..."
"Details are not important, what is important is the heart."
Mrs. Qiao: "I heard that you were chased by my father for two streets because of this incident?"
Qiao Zhongguo: "..."
"Who is so blasphemous!"
Mrs. Qiao: "..."
"Well, it seems to be true."
