An Qi'en didn't expect Lu Bochu's arrangement to be so hasty. If it was scheduled to go to Beijing on the 9th, there would be no process for her parents. Getting married was a big event. Jiang was so kind to her. She didn't want a life-long event to chill Jiang's heart.
An Qi'en had some doubts and said: "Your Majesty, Qi'en didn't feel slow. Isn't this No. 9 in a hurry? Going to Beijing is far away from Jingyang. Getting married is a big event. Parents need to know the etiquette. My mother treats me as her own." Come on, I can't chill her heart."
Lu Bochu had considered this a long time ago and said gently: "It's all my fault for arranging too much work for Shi An. Shi An has already asked Mr. An for his opinion on this matter, and both of them have no objections. Originally, I wanted to send someone I brought them here, but considering that the great plague has just passed, it might not be good for them to come here."
"That's what I'm thinking. Let's do it in Jingyang first and then do it again after returning to Beijing. Is that okay?"
Do it twice? An Qi'en felt that this was inappropriate, but there was no better way.
Since ancient times, princes have made great arrangements for getting married. Now that they are in different places and unable to return to Beijing, it would be bad for both parties to hold the wedding in such a hurry.
An Qi'en still hesitated: "Actually, Your Majesty, you don't need to be in such a hurry. It's okay if spring comes after the new year. If you have enough time, the etiquette will not be ignored."
Lu Bochu naturally knew that there would be enough etiquette for getting married after the new year, but he didn't want to delay it any longer. He always had a sense of certainty and was afraid that An Qi'en would regret it.
After what happened in the Hou Mansion, she had always been determined not to marry again. This time, it was after the plague that she took pity on him and agreed to be the princess. Lu Bochu didn't dare to gamble that the marriage must be completed as soon as possible, otherwise he would feel uneasy.
But he was too embarrassed to tell his little thoughts. Men all have to save face, not to mention that he is still a high-ranking prince.
Lu Bochu said thoughtfully: "It's really difficult to have both ends. Jingyang is so busy with business affairs, and you and I can't go back to Beijing to get married, and the two elders can't come to Jingyang. If it's after the new year, I'm afraid of long nights and dreams, so we should get married early." It might as well make the border princess give up."
He deliberately revealed the information that the border princess was interested in him, just to let An Qien know that he was a very good pastry.
The most important point is to show that rushing into marriage is indeed a last resort.
An Qi'en thought about it and it was indeed the case, so she had no objection. Fortunately, her brother could send her off when his eldest brother got married to his father.
When Lu Bo first saw that she had agreed, he was so happy that he immediately went back to ask An Shi'an to come over to discuss the matter.
He prepared a thick book full of betrothal gifts. When An Shian saw these expensive and large betrothal gifts, he closed the book and solemnly stood up and clasped his fists at Lu Bochu: "It is not only her good fortune that Qi En can marry into the palace. , it is also a blessing to the entire Anfu, and I am humble enough to express my opinions boldly."
Lu Bochu picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea: "You tell me."
"Bizhang feels that getting married is a lifelong event. The date set now is too hasty and my parents can't make it. Although the prince doesn't mind this matter, it is not good for Qi'en because she has separated from Hou Fuhe. If she is separated from Hou Fuhe right now, If you marry into the palace in a hurry and your eldest relative doesn't show up, I'm afraid it will attract some rumors."
Lu Bochu sighed and said: "I know what you are worried about, but you also know your sister. She has very big ideas. I finally convinced her because I am afraid that she will regret it. It will take several months after the year. I don’t have the patience to wait.”
An Shi'an vowed: "Your Majesty, I know my sister well under my humble position. If Your Majesty is afraid that she will regret it for this reason, then You can keep it in your heart. Although Qi'en has big ideas, he is definitely a man of his word. "
Lu Bochu was still vaguely worried, he picked up the tea cup and remained silent.
An Shi'an continued to persuade: "If the prince holds a wedding ceremony in a hurry, he may give Qi En a hard time. Her parents are still alive but she cannot let them watch her get married. For her, this is not only a matter of reputation, but also a matter of hope for the prince. Think twice.”
"I and Qi En will hold another one after they return to Beijing. There won't be the problem you mentioned."
"Beizhi feels it's inappropriate. There has been no marriage since ancient times. Holding it twice will not only cause criticism, but it will also be bad for the prince and Qi'en. It's just a matter of two or three months. Beizhong still feels that it is safer to get married in the spring."
Lu Bochu was convinced and sighed helplessly: "You don't understand my heart. If your sister regrets it, I'll take it from you!"
An Shian smiled gently. The prince was so nervous about his sister. If he didn't really like her, he wouldn't be so impatient.
An Qi'en can find a good home, and as an elder brother, he can put down his worries.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, Qi En will not regret it."
With An Shian's guarantee, Lu Bochu felt more relieved.
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An Shi'an returned to An Mansion and told An Qi'en about this matter. An Qi'en was immediately in awe and incredulous of this brother: "Brother, how did you convince the prince?"
The prince's temperament cannot be persuaded by ordinary people, not even herself.
An Shi'an took a sip of hot tea, looked at An Qi'en meaningfully and said, "Although your husband is a prince, you can't go along with him in everything. This is a lifelong event. How can your parents not be here? I It is understandable that the prince is eager to marry a wife, but this matter must be done according to the rules."
"If you go along with him in everything, I'm afraid that you will have no opinion after you get married. If a husband and wife want to get along for a long time, the man must listen to the woman. The prince is a good man, and you must know how to handle and let the woman know how to handle it." He has developed the habit of respecting you. How can he take whatever he says before marriage? The prince has to be reasonable."
An Qi'en didn't expect An Shi'an to think so far ahead, so he smiled happily and joked: "If the prince knew what my brother was thinking, he would probably scold him bloody."
An Shi'an said: "There's nothing you can do about it. You see, Nuan Nuan just listens to Liu Yan in everything and becomes a concubine in the whole yard. Liu Yan doesn't trust her, but Liu Yan is still a good husband at first. , this is the price she pays for being spoiled by men, and that Qiao Jianghong was also spoiled by you, so he dared to bully you like this, so women must be both soft and hard, do you understand?"
An Qi'en felt that what An Shi'an said made sense, and looked at his happiness with warmth in her heart: "Brother, why are you so good? I am really lucky to have you as my brother."
Her tone was lazily like a girl's coquettishness.
An Shian looked at her fondly: "He started flattering again."
An Qien smiled happily at him, just like when she was a child.
"Madam, it's snowing outside." Qingbi said excitedly when she saw the snow falling outside the window.
An Qien reached out and pushed down the window, and the cold wind from outside blew in. There were sparse snowflakes floating outside. She took a look and sighed: "Time flies so fast, the New Year is coming soon."
An Shi'an also looked out the window and said, "Yes, another year has passed in the blink of an eye."
He got up and thought about going to the Children's Hospital for Relics: "Don't go out when it's cold. I'll go to the Children's Hospital for Relics to have a look."
An Qien closed the window and stood up to follow An Shian: "Brother, I'll go there with you. It's snowing heavily today. Let's buy some mutton and make some cabbage, vermicelli and mutton soup to warm the children."
"Okay, let's go together."
The orphanage has been under construction for half a month and has taken in homeless children and the elderly. Not only that, Lu Bochu also hired a teacher to teach them how to read and calligraphy.
An Qien and An Shi'an came to the Children's Home. The children were singing in the room, and Yu Lan's voice was heard in the distance.
An Shi'an had a look of confusion on his face. The eldest daughter of the Yu family actually taught the children to sing here by herself. This was something that all the wealthy ladies in Jingyang would not do.
The snow was getting heavier and heavier. When the two entered the house, Yu Lan was startled and her voice suddenly stopped. The children all cheered when they saw An Qien coming.
"Ms. An, I can recite the Three Character Sutra."
"Ms. An, my handwriting has improved."
"Ms. An, I can also recite the Three Character Sutra."
The children gathered around An Qi'en to report on their achievements. An Qi'en often came over these days, either cooking them delicious food or teaching them how to read and calligraphy, so these children liked her very much.
An Qien smiled gently at the children, then checked their homework one by one, allowing each child to express himself.
After praising the children, she happily said to them: "We will eat cabbage, mutton and vermicelli soup later."
The children all cheered after hearing this.
Yu Lan came over and said to An Qien with a smile: "The children just like you, look at how happy they are."
An Qi'en smiled slightly: "The children will like it once we get used to it. How about you stop going back and have a big pot of rice with us later?"
Yu Lan was asking for it, so she readily agreed, then nodded slightly to An Shi'an and said hello: "Mr. An."
An Shi'an also nodded slightly to her.
An Qi'en went to the dining room to cook, and Yu Lan also followed. An Shi'an taught the children how to read and calligraphy.
Yu Lan has always kept her fingers clear of Yang Chun Shui. She wanted to help but had no intention of doing so. Seeing An Qien busy here and there, she was helpless and didn't know what to do.
An Qien smiled at her and said, "Just chat with me."
Yu Lan was quite embarrassed, but she really couldn't help, so she said embarrassedly: "Okay."
While chatting and cooking, the time passed quickly. Before I knew it, the cabbage, vermicelli, mutton and beef soup was ready, and An Qien steamed another pot of white steamed buns.
Everyone had a big bowl of mutton soup and a big white steamed bun. Three or five people gathered around the table. The children all drank the soup and gnawed the steamed buns excitedly.
An Qien, Yu Lan, and An Shian shared a table with three of them.
Yu Lan was very reserved at the dinner table. She deliberately maintained an elegant posture when eating. An Shian was very natural. He ate how he usually ate now.
Yu Lan cautiously glanced at An Shi'an. She was about to praise An Shi'an for the delicious mutton soup when she accidentally touched the bowl with her arm, and a bowl of steaming hot mutton soup with white smoke was spilled on her. On her lap, the ceramic bowl fell to the ground along her legs and shattered on the ground with a crackle.
"Ah..." Yu Lan screamed in pain.
