Marriage granted by the emperor is the supreme honor and dignity.
One is the legitimate daughter of the Yuan family, and the other is the beloved son of an important minister.
People with a discerning eye can better see the deep meaning behind this marriage. Shen You's "life experience" cannot be pondered and pondered. The Yuan family and Shen You were at odds with each other in the border army... Now it is all in the past. The Shen and Yuan families are married, It means that the two families shake hands and make peace.
Shen Xu happily entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony to express his gratitude.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting me the marriage with Miss Yuan San." Shen Xu kowtowed three times, and the loud voice echoed in the spacious Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Emperor Qing'an, who was sitting on the dragon throne, had a smile in his eyes, and his voice was much gentler than before: "You have been in the East Palace for several years, and I have watched you grow up. I am happy that you are engaged to Yuan Yue, and I will give it to you Just to add some joy. Get up quickly! I still have a generous reward for you!"
Is there any reward?
Shen Xu was a little surprised. After standing up, he opened his mouth to refuse: "You have no merit and no virtue. How dare you ask for a generous reward from the emperor? Please take back your life!"
Emperor Qing'an smiled and said: "You just carry on with what I give you. Over the years, your father has guarded the border and made countless achievements. However, his official position is already high enough and there is no way for him to be promoted. I can only reward you generously."
At the age of more than 30 years, Shen You was promoted to the second rank general. He was already ranked among the top five military generals. There was really no reward for him.
Emperor Qing'an rewarded Shen Xu generously, with the intention of compensating Shen You and his wife. There is no need to say this explicitly.
Shen Xu had no choice but to kneel down and thank him again.
Emperor Qing'an rewarded Shen Xu with a large house with ample access, and reserved it for Shen Xu to get married. This house was in an excellent location, with carved beams and painted edifices, and contained stables and a martial arts arena. Just counting the house, it was worth at least seven or eight dollars. Ten thousand taels of silver. Not to mention, the house is fully equipped with gold, silver, jade, and all kinds of furniture, and its specific value is immeasurable.
Shen Xu held the key and looked at it, and then he was shocked.
After returning to Shen's house, Shen Xu pulled his mother's sleeve aside and whispered uneasily: "Mom, the emperor's reward is too heavy. Why do I feel something is wrong!"
Feng Shaojun remained calm and smiled: "Your father saved the emperor's life many times back then (your mother also made countless meritorious services, but there is no need to tell you about these). The emperor failed to reward your father generously, so he gave the reward to you. .You just have to take it in peace."
Shen Xu muttered: "When His Highness Taisun and His Highness the Princess were engaged, the emperor's rewards were not that generous. Also when Yuan Rui and the Princess were engaged, the Emperor only rewarded a pair of jade bis."
"When you get to my place, you will be rewarded with such a big house. Not to mention that everyone is jealous after looking at it, I feel uncomfortable."
No reward for no merit.
A piece of such a big pie suddenly fell from the sky, and Shen Xu was almost dizzy.
Feng Shaojun glanced at his son and said with a smile: "What else can we do? Can we take back the things that the emperor rewarded? Besides, with such a big house, you can marry your wife in a beautiful and dignified way."
Emperor Qing'an was not happy for Shen Xu to marry a wife in Shen's mansion, and he also didn't want Shen Xu to go to the house where Feng Shaojun was marrying. That's why he specially rewarded the house.
Shen You's young man had many regrets, so why wasn't Emperor Qing'an full of guilt? He was determined to make up for it!
After Feng Shaojun said this, Shen Xu stopped mumbling, thought about it, and grinned: "Mom, I want to get married as soon as possible."
Feng Shaojun also found it funny to see his son's silly character: "Yue'er is still young, and the Yuan family wants to stay for two more years. The wedding is scheduled for two years later. Just wait patiently!"
We still have to wait two years!
Shen Xu lamented, quickly cheered up, and said with a cheerful smile: "After we get engaged, I can often go to Yuan's house to see her in the future."
Look at that stupid face that is so happy!
Feng Shaojun laughed and said a few words meaningfully: "Don't go empty-handed, remember to bring some gifts."
Shen Xu nodded in response.
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On the holiday, Shen Xu went to his future in-law's house with carefully prepared gifts.
Yuan Rui was also in the house. When he saw Shen Xu coming, he couldn't help laughing and joking: "It's rare to take a break. If you don't have a good rest at home, why did you come to Yuan's house?"
Shen Xu smiled and counterattacked: "Xiu Mu, why are you staying at home and not visiting your fiancée?"
Yuan Rui: "..."
Yuan Rui was hit hard and glared at Shen Xu dully: "There are many rules in the palace, and Princess Rong is the most observant of rules and etiquette. She said that it is not appropriate to see each other all the time before getting married."
Even though Yuan Rui walks around the East Palace all day long, it is not easy to see his fiancée. If he can meet and exchange a few words with her once a month, it is considered good.
Unlike Shen Xu, who wanted to see Yuan Yue so he came openly.
Shen Xu added salt to Yuan Rui's wounds: "If you bear with it a little longer, you and the princess will be able to stay together forever after you get married."
Speaking of this, Yuan Rui looked up to the sky and sighed.
The prince and his wife were reluctant to let Zhu Tang get married, so they decided to set the wedding date at the end of this year. As a result, Zhu Rong and his wedding had to wait until next year.
This long wait is really excruciating.
The two of them were talking casually, when a graceful figure came from far away.
The girl wore a light purple skirt, a smile on her lips, and a pair of black eyes as clear as streams.
Shen Xu immediately left his good brother behind, walked over quickly, and put the brocade box in his hand into his fiancée's hand: "Sister Yue'er, you have been bored in the house all day, I went to the market to buy this specially, They are all gadgets that girls like."
Yuan Yue was not shy, she took the brocade box with a smile, opened it, and her big eyes suddenly lit up.
In the three-foot-square brocade box, there are small gadgets such as seven skill locks, which are the best way to pass the time when you have nothing to do.
The gift is not expensive, but it shows the thoughtfulness.
"Thank you," Yuan Yue smiled softly.
Shen Xu grinned and opened another brocade box: "This brocade box is full of delicious food. I bought it after queuing for a long time in several old shops. You can try it!"
Yuan Yue responded happily, stretched out her fingers as white as jade, and picked up a piece of preserved fruit.
Sweet yet sour, extremely delicious.
Yuan Yue tasted it herself, then picked up another piece and stuffed it into Shen Xu's mouth.
So sweet!
Shen Xulu giggled happily.
The two of them acted as if there was no one around, occasionally whispering: "Why are you here today?"
"I missed you, so I came."
"It's rare for your mother and sister Hao'er to return to Beijing. Why don't you spend more time with them?"
"I'm here to check on you first, and I'll go back later. Don't worry! It's delicious and fun, and I bought double portions of it. I'll take one back to Hao'er later."
Yuan Yue and Shen Hao liked each other very well, and immediately smiled and said: "Go back and tell sister Hao'er so that she can come to Yuan's house to talk to me when she has time."
The young couple whispered intimately, and Yuan Rui immediately became the unnecessary one. He had no choice but to touch his nose and walk away wisely.
