Chapter 788 A match made in heaven (second update)
Because of this marriage decree, Shen Jinlan suddenly became a celebrity in the capital, and all the major restaurants and teahouses were discussing his affairs.
Marriages between kings, grandsons and nobles were too common to attract their attention, but Shen Jinlan was different. Before being picked up by Yuan Baoshu, Shen Jinlan was just an unknown person, but he suddenly fell into Yuan Baoshu's family. Eyes, became her bodyguard. Now even the Yuan family accepted him and gave him a chance. And he also seized this opportunity, killed the enemy heroically on the battlefield, and made quite outstanding achievements. Now She was even granted marriage by the emperor.
In less than half a year, he went from being a commoner to a general with great moral integrity, and even embraced a beautiful woman. Just thinking about such a story made their blood boil, and some people took it seriously.
"General Shen is really lucky. If someone is willing to promote me as a boss, maybe I can do better than him." Some people even started to daydream, and then they were laughed at by their friends at the same table. Bundle.
"General Ren Shen has extraordinary skills. He can equal one to ten. How can you compare with him? My aunt's daughter-in-law's neighbor's cousin works as an errand in the Yuan family. They said that during that time, countless confident nobles came to compete with him. In the end, they all became defeated by his men. Moreover, they actually killed the enemy troops on the battlefield. If you go to the battlefield and meet the Qiang people, your legs may be weak from fear."
"Yes, such a brave soldier, even if there is no Yuan family, he will be able to make his mark sooner or later."
"The eldest lady of the Yuan family has good taste. She does not choose a son-in-law based on his status, but only on his ability. Such a heroic man should be paired with a kind and gentle daughter like the county prince."
In the eyes of these people, Shen Jinlan and Yuan Baoshu became a match made in heaven.
After receiving the decree of marriage, Su Yueling went to an acquaintance and asked for a list of dowries for girls from other families.
When acting, you need to do a complete set.
Baoshu has worked hard in the past few years. Su Yueling is really not short of money, so she takes this opportunity to give Baoshu more subsidies.
When Yuan Baoshu found out about this, her face turned red, "Sister-in-law, no need, I also have a lot of money here."
She recalled that she had spent a lot of the dividends she had accumulated over the years when Ning Ning was born and one year old, but she still had nearly two hundred thousand taels in her hands now. Even the princess's dowry was not that much. Yuan Baoshu is really not short of money. Like her sister-in-law, she also plans to spend a sum of money every year on the Salesian Institution.
Su Yueling said: "The money you have in your hands is your hard-earned money, and what I give you is my heart. How can the two be confused?"
Baoshu can do business, so give her more shops, and Zhuangzi will also want it. Over the years, the Queen Mother and the eldest princess have often opened a small treasury to subsidize her. There are really many Zhuangzi and shops under Su Yueling's name.
Aunt Zheng was also beside her and said with a smile: "Miss, dowry is one of the foundations of a woman. If I don't prepare a dowry for you, others will think you have no status in the family."
Su Yueling said this, just to inform her.
She made a selection and chose six shops in the capital for Baoshu, while Zhuangzi gave three, one was a hot spring village, the other two had ten thousand acres of fertile land, and the other six thousand acres. The house in the capital was given to her. There are two, one with three entrances and one with four entrances. The third entrance is very close to the princess's mansion, only a two-quarters of an hour's walk away.
She also used a pen to draw out a box of gems, which Baoshu could use to make her own hair.
Jewelry, furs, spices, medicinal materials...
She allocated a third to Baoshu.
Yuan Baoshu was a little frightened as she saw the dowry list getting longer and longer. Her sister-in-law was going to move one-third of the property to her place.
"Sister-in-law, it's too much."
Su Yueling said: "It's okay. I, you, and Ning Ning each share a portion. It's just right."
As for Yuan Suifeng and Yuan Suijun, they have no status with Su Yueling at this time.
After Su Yueling finished drawing, she said, "The style of furniture here in the capital is indeed magnificent, but not elegant enough. Why not order furniture in the south?"
Yuan Baoshu said hurriedly: "I just like to look at rich people, these are very good."
She wiped the sweat from her forehead, fearing that her sister-in-law would earmark tens of thousands of taels to build furniture for her.
Aunt Zheng took the list and prepared to go. She had to pack up Miss Baoshu's share. It would take many days to pack up the dowry.
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Here, Su Yueling vigorously distributed the property to Baoshu in the name of preparing a dowry. Shen Jinlan of Yao City on the border also received a marriage gift from the emperor.
He tried his best to show a happy but restrained expression and accepted the imperial edict.
The person who issued the decree was Geng Hai, the chamberlain. Geng Hai also showed great respect to the fifth-rank Shen Jinlan, "Congratulations, General Shen. Your Majesty has high hopes for you."
Shen Jinlan said in a deep voice: "I will never let down your majesty's grace. I wish I could break my body to pieces to repay your majesty's kindness."
In just a few months, he went from an unrated civilian to a fifth-grade military attache. In the eyes of many people, he was like a leap of faith.
In the past few days, because of Yuan Suifeng's relationship, Lord Wei often asked him to enter the camp to observe.
Shen Jinlan knew that it wouldn't take long for him to become the confidant of Lord Wei - because of his numerous military exploits, his soldiers were also convinced by him and were willing to obey his orders.
He couldn't help but hold on to the imperial edict - however, all these glory and wealth were just an illusion, and he would have to return to the Qiang country sooner or later.
The prince needs him to perform more feats and deliver more news.
When he returned to his camp, his lieutenant sent him a hare that he had shot himself, "to add some meat to your lord's dinner."
This deputy general was promoted by Shen Jinlan after he established himself, and he was also an internal agent of the Qiang people.
When no one was around, the deputy general whispered: "Your Excellency, you must try your best to find out the route map of Daxia's army in the next month."
"The imperial court's voice for anti-war peace talks is getting louder and louder. Yesterday, some ministers even proposed a truce with Daxia through a marriage ceremony. They want to send the princess to Daxia for a marriage ceremony!"
The Qiang people have repeatedly failed in front of Wei Che over the years, and many people even have a psychological shadow over Wei Che's name.
Princess?
A happy and angry face appeared in front of Shen Jinlan's eyes, and she gritted her teeth and said, "How dare they?"
"Doesn't the prince love the princess the most?"
The lieutenant said: "Of course the prince loves the princess, but the emperor also loves his daughter. If the princess doesn't get married, then the princess will get married."
"So the prince needs a big victory."
Shen Jinlan took a deep breath and said, "I understand."
He could never let his beloved woman leave her hometown. He worked hard to sneak into Daxia just for the graceful figure that fell into his heart.