The news came from the palace the next day, one day later than Guo Wei's private message. Guo Zongyi happened to be having lunch with Aye.
Guo Rong has recently put aside many official duties to accompany his son. Except for the morning meal, the two of them eat together, which is more times than in the past year.
After reading it carefully, he looked happy. He had read Guo Wei's private message yesterday, but after all, it was just a promise from the emperor. Now that the news of the explicit edict came, it means that the matter has been finalized.
Handing the letter to his son, he happily said: "Ah Ye still loves me."
The conferment of Tongping Zhangshi was a positive signal. Although he had not yet been crowned prince, he knew in his heart that the position of prince was tilting towards him.
He knew better that what made Guo Wei make up his mind was his son's narrow escape from death. He had a child again.
Guo Zongyi took the letter and read it carefully, and couldn't help being surprised. He didn't expect that this cheap grandfather had such eyes and ears. He knew clearly that Wang Jun's concubine was four months pregnant.
This is not the Ming Dynasty, where there were no all-pervasive imperial guards. On the contrary, during the Five Dynasties, the emperor had very little control over his ministers.
But in the court, Guo Wei still used this matter as a bargaining chip, exchanging one for one. Wang Jun, who was over fifty, could not bear the risk of having no heirs, so he had to lower his head.
The letter also listed the favors given to him. He didn't pay attention to those idle official positions, but Guo Wei specifically mentioned that he wanted him to come to Beijing to accompany him, which was an unexpected surprise.
One sentence killed Wang Jun's possibility of transferring him outside. It was considered a precautionary measure, but he still had to be transferred. This was a major matter related to cultivating his own team and establishing his reputation.
After reading the letter, Guo Zongyi felt relaxed. He cupped his hand and said jokingly: "Will Aye make me his crown prince in the future?"
Guo Rong rubbed his short beard, narrowed his eyes and said, "That depends on whether you have a son by then."
"Hahaha." The father and son looked at each other and laughed.
The news went unnoticed, and when I returned to Jianshan Garden, I heard from Chai Wang that Cao Han had come to pay a visit with a relative from the capital.
Guo Zongyi shook his head and smiled bitterly. After just one meal, everyone in the city knew about it. It seems that no servants should be present when discussing matters in the future.
After thinking for a moment, he simply refused: "No, the formal book of registration has not arrived yet. It will not be too late to see you again after the angel comes and announces the pardon ceremony."
The envoy of the announcement did not keep him waiting for too long, but on the fourth day, Guo Rong asked Wang Min to personally inform him that the angel had arrived and that he needed to prepare before going to receive the announcement.
"What preparations should be made?" Guo Zongyi asked doubtfully.
Wang Min twirled his beard and spoke in detail: "Your Highness sent envoys to confer the conferrals. The rituals are relatively simple. Wear court clothes and prepare a book. The recipient of the conferment should face south to north, and the envoys should be conferred from north to south.
To lead the festival, hold the case and go out in stages. The person who gives the name will take the book, say it, and have the system! The person who receives the name will bow, and the person who receives the name will bow again, and the person who receives the name will bow again. The person who receives the name will then lead the person to come forward, face the north, receive the name, and return to his position.
Once the case is held firmly and the sacrificer retreats, the ceremony will be over."
"Looking at it from this point of view, it is indeed much simpler than Linxuan's award." Guo Zongyi responded.
Wang Min waved to the back and signaled several serving eunuchs to come forward. He said: "This is the third-grade court uniform, a goldfish bag and a jade belt specially gifted by your Majesty.
Go to the Yimen Office to register and teach."
Under the service of the four maids, he changed into purple and came out. Wang Min sincerely praised: "Your Highness has a graceful appearance. Putting on this extremely noble purple, he looks even more majestic and radiant!"
Guo Zongyi laughed heartily and said as he walked: "Wang Jiefen was generous with his kind words today. It's rare. It's rare."
"I'm just telling the truth. It's a pity that the women in my family are not very attractive, and it would be difficult for them to get into the eyes of the heavenly family. Otherwise, I, who is close to the water, will definitely marry Guo Shuai."
Guo Zongyi's smile faltered, "Marriage? I'm only fourteen years old."
"No hurry, no rush." He said vaguely.
When we arrived in front of the Yimen, there were already many soldiers standing with flags waving. The school grounds, which used to be spacious, were now a bit crowded.
In front of several rows of golden-armored soldiers, two people stood one behind the other with hands folded. They must be the envoys.
Guo Zongyi took a closer look and saw that the chief envoy was a middle-aged civil servant with a fair face and elegant temperament. He was either an official from the Ministry of Rites or a scholar of the Hanlin Academy.
Guo Zongyi trotted to Guo Rong. He had already put on the attire that represented the status of a prince. He was wearing a crimson gauze robe with a vermilion lining, covering his knees, a crooked collar, a false belt, and a sword on his ribbon. He looked very solemn.
Gently tugging on Guo Rong's sleeve, he asked: "Aye, who are these chief and deputy envoys?"
Guo Rong covered his face with his big sleeves and whispered: "The chief envoy is Dou Yi, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and the deputy envoy is Xiang Xun, the imperial envoy. He is Aye's confidant. He serves as the deputy envoy this time. I think he has received a secret order."
, come to escort you back to Beijing."
Guo Zongyi said oh and felt enlightened. These two people are famous in history. Dou Yi is the eldest son of Taichang Shaoqing Dou Yujun, and the fifth son Dengke refers to him and his younger brothers.
Xiang Xun is Guo Wei's hero from the Yuan Dynasty, his confidant, and has many military exploits.
Dou Yi saw that Guo Zongyi had also arrived, so she led Xiang Xun forward and saluted: "Your Highness, shall we start now?"
Guo Rong quickly returned the gift: "Everything will be arranged by the angels."
"Your Highness, please wait a moment." After Dou Yi finished speaking, she looked at Guo Zongyi, looked him up and down, but just nodded and left.
Xiang Xun smiled at him, crossed his arms and saluted, and followed him away.
Guo Zongyi was a little puzzled. This Dou Yi was born in a scholarly family and usually attached great importance to etiquette. How could he behave so arrogantly? He had never met him and had never offended him.
When he was not confused, he heard Dou Yi chanting loudly: "Xuan!"
Everyone present knelt down like a mountain of gold and jade pillars.
"Under the sect: the eldest son of the emperor is Rong. He is sincere, honest and smart, courteous and gentle, has a profound sense of foresight, and has accumulated honors and mediocrity. He is responsible for the control of Chanyuan, and the government is submissive and the people are safe... He is also awarded the Grand Tutor of the School, Tongzhongshu Menxia Pingzhang.
Matter. Sun Yi, the emperor's eldest son, had a short life and lived in Yiqi... He was awarded the title of General Zuowei, Commander of the School, and was given a thirteen-span jade belt and a three-beam Jinde crown. On the twelfth day of the first month of the second year of Guangshun."
After that, there was a long list of official names signed and signed such as Xuan Feng Xing Que. By the time Dou Yi finished reciting, the ritual was over and the sun was already shining.
Everyone left in stages, and the only ones present were the two angels and Guo Rong and his son.
Dou Yi then looked kind and said to Guo Zongyi: "Just now, I have the emperor's order, but your highness has not received the official certificate, so I cannot salute your highness. I hereby apologize."
After saying that, he bowed deeply to Guo Zongyi. Suddenly, he felt enlightened. He quickly helped Dou Yi up and said with a smile, "It doesn't matter. It is a blessing for the country to have such a chaste and upright person like you in the temple."
Dou Yi smiled happily and said humbly: "Your Highness is too complimentary."
Guo Rong exchanged some pleasantries with the two of them, and then invited them into the side hall. A sumptuous banquet of wine and food had been prepared in the hall. Guo Rong sat at the main seat in a carefree manner. He also invited Dou Yi to sit on the upper left, Xiang Xun and Guo Zongyi.
The wise man sat on the upper right side.
Guo Rong picked up the wine glass and said respectfully: "The two angels have come a long way to work hard, please drink this glass to the full."
The four of them had a drink, and Guo Rong raised his glass again and said, "It's been hard work for Master Dou to announce the registration. Please have another drink."
Dou Yi had not yet swallowed the last glass of wine. When she saw the prince toasting, she had to swallow it in a hurry and drank another one. Guo Rong raised his glass and looked at Xiang Xun: "I will support you all the way, please drink this glass."
In the early years, Xiang Xun and Guo Rong walked beside Guo Wei. They were old acquaintances. He was not so restrained. He laughed and picked up the cup: "It's such a good wine, so why not drink three more cups."
After saying that, he drank three glasses of wine in a row, and burped with satisfaction. He felt that it was not enough, so he looked at Guo Zongyi and said, "His Royal Highness, Changsun, is so blessed that he has escaped from death. I should offer you a glass of wine."
Dou Yi also quickly took the cup and saluted from a distance: "I would like to toast you with a cup."
Guo Zongyi did not dare to drink too much, so he only drank half a glass and then put it down. He thought to himself that Xiang Xun was really uneducated. How could he say the word "Qi Tian" casually?
Guo Rong asked tentatively: "Does your Majesty have any clear instructions on when to return to Beijing?"
He and his son were separated not long after they got together. He was really reluctant to let go, so he asked this question.
Dou Yi and Xiang Xun were also fathers, so they knew what he was thinking about, so they replied: "There is no explicit order, I just say don't miss the Shangyuan Festival."
Guo Rong nodded and sighed slightly: "Then we will set off tomorrow."
There was silence in the hall. Fortunately, Guo Rong was not a young man who loved his children. After a few breaths, he calmed down and said with a smile: "Come on, let's eat some food. My chef is quite skilled. Let the two angels try it."
