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Chapter 561 Distinguished Guests (I)

"The princess is finally back!"

Chen Changshi, Feng Changshi and other officials who had been overworked were relieved to see the princess return. However, the one who was more excited than them was Mother Zhang in the backyard.

Mother Zhang welcomed the princess into the inner courtyard with a look of relief, chattering on and on: "The princess' wedding dress was made half a month ago. The princess must try it on right away. If the size is not suitable, you can make some changes in the next few days."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and nodded, then let Zhang's mother help her change into her wedding dress.

Since she was marrying into the family, and he was a princess of noble status, it was inappropriate for her to wear an ordinary wedding dress. The wedding dress that Jiang Shaohua wore for her wedding was similar to the princess's formal dress. The bright red wedding dress was beautifully embroidered, gorgeous and precious. It set off Jiang Shaohua's white skin like jade and made her look extremely beautiful.

Mother Zhang looked at it carefully and smiled from ear to ear: "It fits perfectly, no need to alter it."

Yin Zhu and Tu Bai were standing by, praising her highly: "The princess looks really beautiful in her wedding dress."

"It's not only beautiful, but also very imposing."

Jiang Shaohua looked at herself in the mirror, looking radiant and beautiful, and the scene of her wedding in her previous life flashed through her mind.

She suddenly realized that she could no longer remember what she looked like or how she felt at that time.

All the past events have completely become the past.

Now, she has been reborn and is about to usher in the most important event in her life.

"I'm going to burn incense for my grandfather." Jiang Shaohua said softly to Zhang's mother, "I'm going to tell my grandfather that I'm going to marry a son-in-law."

Mother Zhang nodded happily at first, then helped the princess change into her dress and go to the ancestral hall.

Jiang Shaohua knelt in front of the tablet of King Nanyang, kowtowed respectfully and burned incense, whispering quietly: "Grandfather, I am here to burn incense for you."

"In a few days, I will be getting married. Cui Du is loyal and sincere, and is willing to be the son-in-law of the royal family. From now on, I will have someone to accompany me for the rest of my life, and my grandfather in heaven can rest in peace."

"When I give birth to a child, he will take my surname Jiang and pass on the foundation of the Nanyang Palace. The incense of the Nanyang Palace will also be passed down from generation to generation."

Grandfather, your granddaughter has even greater ambitions that cannot be spoken out.

I hope that my grandfather’s spirit in heaven will always protect me and Nanyang County.

……

Jiang Shaohua knelt in the ancestral hall for a long time, silently telling the tablet of his grandfather, King Nanyang, all the thoughts that could not be told to outsiders.

After coming out of the ancestral hall, Jiang Shaohua felt much more relaxed, as if most of the burden he had been carrying had been lifted off his shoulders.

Chen Jinyu came over with a smile: "Princess, someone has been sent from the palace."

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly: "This princess will go to the main hall now."

Jiang Shaohua was about to get married, and Empress Dowager Zheng and Emperor Taihe both sent people to deliver generous gifts. Even Empress Dowager Li sent people to pretend to be generous. And Concubine Fan Gui, who was grateful for Jiang Shaohua's help to General Fan, sent a particularly generous gift this time.

In addition, gifts from Princess Baohua and others were brought by messengers from the palace.

The person who came was none other than Jiang Shaohua's old acquaintance, Eunuch Zhao.

Eunuch Zhao is almost forty years old, but still very pretty, with a fair face without even a trace of fine lines, and a charming smile: "Your servant greets the princess, and congratulations on her upcoming wedding."

Jiang Shaohua personally helped Eunuch Zhao up, and said to him warmly: "Eunuch Zhao has been traveling all the way, get up quickly." Eunuch Zhao has received countless gifts from the Nanyang Palace in the past few years, and has repeatedly whispered in the ears of Empress Dowager Zheng. Jiang Shaohua and Empress Dowager Zheng's "deep affection" should be credited to Eunuch Zhao.

Eunuchs are also human beings, with flesh and blood. After getting along for a long time, Jiang Shaohua even felt that Eunuch Zhao's androgynous faces were particularly pleasing to the eye.

Eunuch Zhao smiled and said, "My lord, I am so grateful for your kindness. I am ashamed to accept it."

After a few pleasantries, Eunuch Zhao handed over several gift lists: "I am here on the orders of the Empress Dowager to deliver the gifts. Here are a few more gift lists. Please take a look at them one by one, Princess."

Jiang Shaohua thanked him with a smile.

Chen Jinyu took the gift list and presented it to Jiang Shaohua. Jiang Shaohua was not in a hurry to look at the gift list, but asked, "Eunuch Zhao, how is the emperor's health these days?"

Eunuch Zhao sighed softly, "To be honest with you, the court is very busy. Prime Minister Wang and Duke Anguo have been fighting over everything and almost falling out. The emperor cannot bear to be overworked and cannot finish reading all the memorials every day."

This is all to be expected.

Jiang Shaohua also sighed: "Reviewing memorials is indeed mentally and physically demanding. The emperor should find loyal ministers to share some of the burden."

Eunuch Zhao glanced at Jiang Shaohua and said, "Several Zhongshu Sheren are living in Zhaohe Palace and are on duty."

Therefore, the four people who are now sharing the emperor's worries are Zheng Chen, Wang Jin, Li Boyuan and Jiang Yi.

The four of them entered the palace when they were young, and studied and grew up with Emperor Taihe. Although Jiang Shaohua repeatedly reminded Emperor Taihe to be wary of those around him, the effect was limited. For Emperor Taihe, Zheng Chen and the others were the closest and most trusted people. If he didn't use them, who else should he use?

If she had stayed in the capital, it wouldn't have been their turn to step in. Unfortunately, she had no reason and couldn't stay in the palace forever.

Jiang Shaohua sighed in his heart, but did not show it on his face: "With a few Zhongshu Sheren to share the worries, the emperor can also feel more at ease."

Eunuch Zhao coughed and whispered, "The four Zhongshu Sheren have different attitudes towards the princess. The princess must be careful, someone is secretly trying to trip her up."

Of course, the one who secretly tripped him up was Zheng Chen.

The former lovers have now completely turned against each other. With Zheng Chen's narrow-mindedness and despicable means of revenge, it is normal for him to act secretly.

Jiang Shaohua sneered, "Thank you, Eunuch Zhao, for reminding me. I know what's going on."

Eunuch Zhao wholeheartedly stood on the side of the princess and could not help but whisper, "Speaking of which, the princess and the Zheng family are both concerned about Jingyang Palace. They should have worked together to deal with Prime Minister Wang's party."

Who would have thought that the Empress Dowager's party would have an internal conflict. Zheng Chen kept making small moves, both overtly and covertly, and the one who really stood up to protect the Nanyang Palace and the princess was Wang Jin.

Jiang Shaohua smiled faintly, changed the subject, and asked Princess Baohua: "Is your Royal Highness's condition getting better?"

Eunuch Zhao replied in a low voice: "The border troops have been fighting, and the war has not been going well recently. The Yongwei Battalion led by General Song has suffered a series of defeats, and many soldiers have died. Rumors have started to spread in the palace again."

"Her Royal Highness is depressed, and her symptoms have not only not improved, but have become more serious."

Jiang Shaohua frowned: "How can she be blamed for the border army fighting? There must be some villain secretly making trouble and taking advantage of this to fish in troubled waters."

Eunuch Zhao said, "The Emperor has already ordered Zheng Sheren to conduct another thorough investigation. When I left the palace, Zheng Sheren received the Emperor's order. Over the past few days, the mastermind behind this should have been found."

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed with coolness.

Who is the mastermind behind this?