Red Mansion: After being expelled from the family, I was granted the title of Marquis of Mobei

Chapter 55 The Yongping Emperor's Bad Taste

After a brief episode, under the watchful eyes of the people of Shendu, two wedding processions arrived at the gate of the Marquis Guanjun's Mansion.

At this time, Jia Jue was wearing a bright red wedding dress and came to the gate of the mansion in high spirits.

The guests on both sides looked at Jia Jue with envy in their eyes.

Same person but different fate, same umbrella but different handles.

They are all human beings. Marquis Guanjun was conferred the title of marquis at the age of 21 and held the highest official rank. Not only did he marry his beloved, he was also able to make Princess Yong'an, who was personally conferred by His Majesty, willing to share one husband with her daughter and marry into the Marquis Guanjun's mansion.

This is what a real man is.

Accompanied by the applause and blessings of the guests, the two brides slowly walked down from the sedan chair with the help of their maids.

Jia Jue held Sheng Minglan and Zhang Guifen's hands on his left and right. Just as the three of them were about to enter the mansion, the sound of bells and drums came from afar, like rumbling thunder.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound curiously, and then couldn't help but exclaim.

"This, this is His Majesty's carriage."

Then everyone looked at Jia Jue with even more admiration.

Emperor Yongping was the Son of Heaven and would never leave the palace easily.

The last time the imperial carriage traveled was during the great victory in Mobei, when Emperor Yongping personally went to the city wall to welcome the triumphant generals of the Zhenbei Army.

Three months later, Emperor Yongping traveled again in the imperial carriage, and his purpose was self-evident.

Today is the wedding of Marquis Guanjun Jia Jue, and Emperor Yongping must have come to celebrate Jia Jue's wedding.

When the emperor comes in person, it is such a great favor. How can people not sigh that Emperor Yongping is really kind to Jia Jue.

As everyone watched, the imperial carriage arrived at the gate of Marquis Guanjun's mansion with great fanfare.

In front of the imperial carriage, everyone knelt down to pay homage, and Jia Jue bowed and said.

"Your Majesty, I, Jia Jue, respectfully welcome you."

With the help of Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch of the six palaces, Emperor Yongping got off the imperial carriage and said with a smile.

"Champion Marquis, please don't be polite. All of you may stand up."

"Today is the wedding of Marquis Guanjun. Marquis Guanjun is the backbone of the country, so naturally I have to come and congratulate him."

"Xia Shouzhong, announce the decree."

"The slaves obey."

Xia Shouzhong then took out the imperial edict and read it aloud.

"It is destined to be carried by heaven, the emperor decreed."

"Since ancient times, emperors have ruled the world. When the ruler and his subjects are in harmony and work together, the seas and rivers are peaceful and the world is at peace."

"The Marquis of Guanjun is the backbone of the country and my confidant."

"Although he came from humble beginnings, he had lofty ambitions and repeatedly achieved remarkable feats."

"I heard that the Champion Marquis had a difficult and troubled youth."

"Although heroes are not judged by their origins, I cannot bear to see loyal ministers and famous generals bear a stigma."

"I have specially granted the Marquis of Guanjun a royal family origin, and have recorded him in the Imperial Jade Book by the Zongzheng Temple. He is now one of my bloodlines, no different from my sons and nephews. I have also graciously permitted the Marquis of Guanjun to retain his original surname."

"Today, the Champion Marquis is getting married. I have also given him two pairs of dragon and phoenix heart pendants, two frames of ten-thousand-year-old red coral from the South China Sea, and a number of rare jewels as a stipend for his family."

"I hope you will obey the will of Heaven and live up to my expectations. I hereby decree this."

"Marquis Champion, accept the order."

Jia Jue was stunned after hearing the imperial edict. My goodness, I am such a good guy, but Emperor Yongping really has a bad taste.

It was because I interrupted him when he was expressing his feelings before, so he actually issued such an imperial decree during my wedding.

At this moment, Jia Jue looked at the slight smile on the corner of Emperor Yongping's mouth and could probably guess what Emperor Yongping was thinking.

You little bastard, act like you hate being my son. How about this? This time I will issue an imperial decree to directly absorb you into the royal family and record you in the royal jade record. You will be my son for sure.

Although Jia Jue felt that Emperor Yongping had a childish and competitive mindset, the guests around him were so envious that their eyes turned red after hearing the contents of the imperial edict.

The emperor personally issued an edict to incorporate a minister into the royal family and list him as one of his own lineage, and also allowed Jia Jue to retain his original surname. This was definitely a great favor.

To give the simplest example, there was a famous general in the Tang Dynasty named Li Ji.

His original name was Xu Shiji, and the reason why he later changed his surname to Li was that after he defected to Li Tang, Li Yuan gave him the surname Li in recognition of his outstanding achievements. This was a great favor for a minister.

From then on, Xu Shiji became Li Shiji. As for why it later became Li Ji, it was because not long after the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Qin Wang Li Shimin ascended the throne, and it was a taboo to use the name of the respected emperor.

Not to mention Li Shiji, even Guanyin Bodhisattva would be avoided as Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Li Ji was only given the surname Li, but Emperor Yongping's favor to Jia Jue was more thorough. He directly listed Jia Jue in the royal family jade records. To put it simply, he was included in the royal family genealogy.

Royal relatives without the same surname are basically considered as in-laws, but after receiving this imperial edict, Jia Jue became a real royal relative.

In addition, Jia Jue is from the lineage of Emperor Yongping. It is no exaggeration to say that according to etiquette and law, if other princes of Emperor Yongping die one day, Jia Jue will enjoy a higher priority in inheriting the throne than the descendants of other royal princes. Of course, other royal princes will definitely not agree.

Although Jia Jue felt somewhat helpless about Emperor Yongping's bad taste, he still bowed with a smile and said.

"Your Majesty's grace is immense, and I am deeply grateful."

Emperor Yongping said with a chuckle.

"Marquis Guanjun's parents passed away young, so today I come to serve as their father-in-law. Today is Marquis Guanjun's wedding, and I am deeply pleased that you have come to celebrate for my son and nephew."

"Come on, the auspicious time is about to arrive. Don't delay, let's go into the mansion."

"I obey your Majesty's orders."

Afterwards, everyone surrounded Jia Jue and the two brides and came to the main hall of the marquis' mansion.

After inviting Emperor Yongping to the main seat, the master of ceremonies performed a ceremony to worship heaven and earth, and then Jia Jue took the two brides into the bedroom in the back hall.

After settling the two brides, Jia Jue returned to the front hall to continue entertaining the guests.

After Jia Jue's wedding ceremony, Emperor Yongping returned to the palace. It must be said that Emperor Yongping was a good leader. He knew that no one would have a good time today, so he simply left early.

The guests in Jia Jue's mansion today are basically all military personnel, such as Jia Jue's old subordinates in the Northern Zhen Army, senior generals in the Praefectus Urbi, and senior generals in the Beijing Camp.

All other civil and military officials in the court, even those who had some grudges against Jia Jue and did not come, basically gave a gift.

Even the Prince of Beijing, who had been extorted by Jia Jue not long ago, sent a gift.

However, there was no movement at Rongguo Mansion and Ningguo Mansion.

But this is normal. The feud between Jia Jue and the Ning and Rong families is too big, and there are lives involved, so there is no possibility of mediation.

However, Jia Jue didn't care about this. After all, even if the Ning and Rong mansions did nothing, Jia Jue would not let them go.

Either don’t do it, or do it thoroughly.

It was during this period that Jia Jue was busy with his wedding and had no time to clean up the Ning and Rong mansions.

After Jia Jue gets married and has time to spare, he will naturally continue to deal with the Ning and Rong mansions.

At this time, Jia Jue was drinking happily with a group of guests.

Ningyuan Hou Gu Yan raised his wine glass and looked at Jia Jue and said with a smile.

"My Lord, today is your wedding day. I wish you a son soon and a happy marriage." Jia Jue and Gu Yankai clinked their glasses and said with a slight smile.

"Thank you for your kindness. Ningyuan Hou is thoughtful."

For Jia Jue's wedding this time, Ningyuan Hou spent a lot of money to offer a generous gift.

When it comes to dealing with the sons of nobles, Ningyuan Hou Gu Yankai's initiative to surrender made Emperor Yongping and Jia Jue very satisfied.

Afterwards, Emperor Yongping personally summoned Gu Yankai and appointed him as the deputy governor of the Beijing Camp.

This is of far-reaching significance to the entire Ningyuan Marquis Mansion. It means that after many years, the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion will once again step into the military and political center of the Great Zhou, ushering in the highlight moment of the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion.

Therefore, Gu Yankai was naturally very grateful to Jia Jue for his support, and gave Jia Jue a generous gift to celebrate his wedding.

At another table of guests, Quling Hou Cheng Shi was chatting with his sworn brother Wan Songbai.

Cheng Shi said with emotion.

"Brother, His Majesty really values ​​the Marquis."

Wan Songbai nodded slightly and said.

"The Champion Marquis is both intelligent and brave, and his background is clean. Your Majesty naturally values ​​him."

"You, on the other hand, are too reckless. When you came to me before, I advised you that your uncle's matter was entirely your own fault."

"How could he get involved in the arms case?"

"How unfortunate of you! You left me and now you're begging at the Marquis's mansion."

"If it weren't for the fact that the Marquis had cared about the friendship between our fellow soldiers in the Zhenbei Army, you would have been in big trouble this time."

After hearing this, Cheng Shi couldn't help but wipe away a cold sweat.

Cheng Shi's uncle Dong Cangguan was investigated by the Jinyiwei for his involvement in the arms case.

At first, Cheng Shi had no idea what the arms case involved, and foolishly wanted to ask Jia Jue to save him.

After being scolded by Jia Jue, Cheng Shi returned home in shame.

What happened next frightened Cheng Shi. Each of the four commanders-in-chief of the Beijing camp was a high-ranking and powerful general, much more valuable than Cheng Shi, a fake marquis. But without exception, all of them committed suicide.

Even Dong Cangguan died inexplicably in the imperial prison.

After learning this, Cheng Shi was so frightened that his blood ran cold. Only then did he understand Jia Jue's kindness.

If Jia Jue hadn't reminded him, Cheng Shi would probably still be foolishly trying to find a way to rescue Dong the warehouse manager.

If you are also involved in the arms case, it will be a dead end.

Just when Cheng Shi was frightened, Jia Jue came to the table where Wan Songbai and Cheng Shi were sitting to toast.

Seeing Jia Jue coming, everyone stood up.

Seeing this, Jia Jue smiled, then stretched out his hands and waved them downwards and said.

"Okay, don't be so polite, everyone sit down."

But Jia Jue was still standing, and no one dared to sit down.

Seeing this, Jia Jue didn't dwell on it too much, but chuckled and said.

"Today is my wedding day. I am honored to have all of you come to congratulate me."

"Today, we have many guests at home. If there is any inadequacy in the hospitality, please forgive me, brothers. I would like to apologize to you all here first."

Wan Songbai hurriedly said after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? We are all comrades in the Zhenbei Army. It's really strange for you to say that."

"Don't worry, my Lord."

Jia Jue nodded slightly and said.

"We are all brothers who have shared life and death together. I won't say any more polite words. When I'm done with this busy period, I'll invite everyone to sit down together and have a good drink."

After a brief greeting and two drinks, Jia Jue continued to toast.

Just as the front hall was bustling with activity, in the bedroom at the back hall, Zhang Guifen and Sheng Minglan were both sitting on the bed, and the atmosphere in the room was a little awkward.

Although they are newlyweds today, they have different thoughts.

Zhang Guifen felt a little guilty, and Sheng Minglan also felt a little awkward. The room was very silent at this time.

After a long time, Zhang Guifen took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Ms. Minglan, I, I, I am sorry for what happened this time."

"You and the Marquis have a deep and profound relationship, but I intervened. I, I..."

Just as Zhang Guifen was hesitating and really didn't know what to say, Sheng Minglan felt relieved after hearing what Zhang Guifen said.

Family members know their own affairs. Sheng Minglan was very clear that her family background was far inferior to Zhang Guifen's.

The only advantage is that Sheng Minglan and Jia Jue have a much better emotional foundation than Zhang Guifen.

However, Sheng Minglan still felt a lot of pressure facing Zhang Guifen, the legitimate daughter of Duke Ying, who was personally conferred by His Majesty as Princess Yong'an.

She was worried that if Zhang Guifen really competed with her for favor, she would find it difficult to cope.

However, Zhang Guifen lowered her stance first, which Sheng Minglan did not expect.

Sheng Minglan then spoke gently.

"Princess, you don't need to say anything, I understand everything."

"From the beginning to the end, the Duke of England never used his power to coerce me into agreeing. He even asked for an imperial decree for my biological mother from His Majesty."

"Today you and I will marry into the Marquis' Mansion together, and from now on we will serve the Marquis together."

“For me, this is a very good destination.”

"My family is in decline and cannot provide any assistance to the Marquis."

"If the Marquis' Mansion encounters any difficulties in the future, we will have to rely on the old Duke to help the Marquis."

"You and I should work together to be good wives to the Marquis."

In fact, many things are like this. Before they met, Sheng Minglan and Zhang Guifen had more than once regarded each other as imaginary enemies and thought about how they should get along with each other.

However, when the two really met, they found that the other party was not a rude person, but gentle, virtuous, and well-educated.

In this way, the original uneasiness disappeared, and the relationship between them instantly became much more harmonious.

After all, in the original drama, the two girls became close friends not long after they met, which shows that they had similar personalities.

It was just because they all fell in love with Jia Jue, so they had some prejudice against each other before.

Now, after meeting each other and getting to know each other, things soon calmed down.

Soon, the two little sisters in the bedroom started chatting happily.

Time flies, the golden crow sets in the west, and the moon rabbit rises in the east.

In the front hall of the Marquis Guanjun's mansion, a drinking contest also came to an end. When Jia Jue was about to leave the front hall with a slightly red face, Cheng Shi, who had been waiting for a long time, saw this and hurried to Jia Jue's side.

(End of this chapter)