marquis of jingan

Chapter 1524 The Wedding Banquet Ends

Chapter 1524 The Wedding Banquet Ends

Shen Yi went home to sleep in the afternoon.

When I woke up, it was already noon the next day.

He was really too tired these past few days. In addition to physical fatigue, his mind was also in a tense state.

Therefore, I slept for almost a whole day and night.

When Shen woke up, his head was still a little dizzy. He sat up from the bed and there was some movement. Tian Chong, who was guarding the door, immediately trotted to find his father Jiang Sheng, who quickly brought a basin of hot water.

While washing his face, Shen Yi asked, "What time is it?"

Jiang Sheng looked outside and replied, "It's almost noon."

Shen Yi paused, then rubbed his brows and frowned, "I slept for so long..."

He looked up at Jiang Sheng and asked, "Is there anything major happening in the capital today?"

"No, it's eerily quiet."

"The guards outside the city that the Marquis had asked to keep an eye on were also behaving themselves and not moving."

Jiang Sheng paused for a moment and continued, "Last night, Luo Sizheng came over, and the inner guards also sent someone to deliver some documents."

Shen Yi frowned: "Why didn't you wake me up?"

"The young marquis has seen it."

Jiang Sheng said softly, "The young marquis has also read the documents. He said there is nothing particularly important, so he did not let us disturb his rest."

"The young marquis said..."

Jiang Sheng whispered, "No matter how big the matter is, we can't tire you out again, or there will really be chaos in the court."

Shen Yi was silent for a moment, then said with a sigh: "This kid has really grown up a lot after being away for a few years."

"Yes."

Jiang Sheng smiled and said, "It's much better than before. You used to worry that the young marquis would be too spoiled and useless. Now it seems that the young marquis can already stand on his own, or..."

"It still looks very much like the Marquis."

Shen Yi hummed, stood up and put on his clothes, and said silently: "Send my meal to the study in a while. I will eat something in the study. I have to go out in the afternoon."

"Yes."

Shen Yi walked out and said, "Go find Ji'er and ask him to come to the study to find me."

"Yes."

A moment later, the second son Shen Ji, dressed in winter clothes, appeared in Shen Yi's study. He bowed slightly and said, "Father."

Mr. Shen put down the brush in his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."

Shen Ji did not sit down as he was told. Instead, he walked to the desk and ground ink for Shen Yi. While grinding the ink, he asked, "Dad, what do you want me to do?"

"There is something I want to discuss with you."

At this point, Shen Yi seemed to feel that the wording was inappropriate, and sighed: "I should say that I told you."

Shen Ji was a very smart man. With just these two sentences, he understood what Shen Yi meant. He smiled and said, "You gave birth to me and raised me. No matter what happens, as long as you decide, I will do it."

"It's about your marriage."

Mr. Shen said silently: "When I was young, I thought about the marriages of you children. When you grow up, it will be up to you to decide and marry the one you like. Now your brother, your sister, and you..."

"It seems that I can't help myself."

Shen Ji lowered his head and said, "Dad, have you arranged a marriage for my child?"

"That's about right."

Shen Yi said silently: "A few days ago, His Majesty said that he would betroth Princess Ningguo to you. After your sister's wedding tomorrow, the imperial decree granting you marriage will probably be issued."

"Princess Ningguo...Princess Ningguo?"

Shen Ji was startled, then he suddenly looked up at his father: "Dad, this is not the Queen..."

"Yes."

Shen Yi said quietly: "The emperor's legitimate daughter."

Seeing that his son seemed a little shocked, Master Shen added: "But don't worry, I won't let you be like other princes-in-law who need to report to the princess's mansion. You will live in our Shen family's house when the time comes."

"After all, this house..."

Master Shen said softly, “I guess your brother won’t live too much.”

Shen Ji scratched his head and said, "Dad, will anyone in the court oppose this?"

Master Shen said softly, "Your Majesty mentioned something that my father agreed to."

"It's no use for anyone to object."

Shen Ji lowered his head and said, "If my father agrees, then I agree."

"But kid... that's a bit too high a target."

"As long as you don't feel aggrieved."

Shen Yi said silently: "In the future, the Shen family's business in the capital will probably depend on you, Ji'er, to protect it."

Shen Ji bowed and said: "I don't have the courage and bravery of my elder brother, but I am already satisfied to be able to look after the house for my father."

Shen Yi stood up, walked to Shen Ji, and patted him on the shoulder: "You, you are so obedient."

"Go find your mother and talk to her."

"Yes."

Shen Ji bowed his head and quietly left the study.

The moment he turned his head, the second young master of the Shen family looked a little gloomy.

He had mixed feelings.

Mixed joys and sorrows.

The good news is that his status as a bastard's son finally became noble.

But what worries me is that my future prospects will most likely stop here.

However, he was a non-competitive person, somewhat like the gentle side of Shen Yi. He was melancholy for a moment, then raised his head and walked forward. Soon, he arrived at his mother Ye Chan's villa. After knocking on the door and walking in, he saw his mother teaching her younger sister to write.

His sister is named Shen Jin, nicknamed Qingqing. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. Shen and is only a little over ten years old this year.

"Mother."

Shen Ji stepped forward to greet her, then bent down to look at the words written by his sister, and smiled softly, "Qingqing's handwriting has improved a lot."

Ye Chan glanced at her son, then stood up and walked aside.

"Ji'er, is there something wrong?"

"Well, I have something to tell my mother."

He paused and added, "I should have told you this, but I've been too busy these days, so I'll let you talk first..."

Ye Chan frowned, then said, "What's the matter? Tell me."

"Father has found a marriage for me."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chan smiled and asked, "Which family is this girl from?"

"Royal."

Shen Ji lowered his head slightly and said: "The Queen's second daughter, Princess Ningguo..."

Ye Chan was startled at first, then a little excited: "This... this... can it really work?"

"Father said that the imperial decree granting the marriage will be issued soon..."

Ye Chan was overjoyed. She held her son's hand and said with a smile, "This is a great thing. Why are you hiding it?"

"Have you told your aunt?"

Shen Ji shook his head: "Not yet."

Ye Chan pulled her son's sleeve and said with a smile, "Come on, let's go talk to your aunt and tell her the good news."

Shen Ji hesitated and said, "Mother, if we rush over like this, will Auntie think we are showing off..."

"What are you showing off for?"

Ye Chan shook her head slightly and said, "Your elder brother doesn't even look down on the princesses of the royal family. What is there to brag about?"

"This is a family wedding, so we naturally have to tell the mistress about it. How come you are so worried at such a young age?"

Shen Ji scratched his head and said nothing more.

The mother and son went to see Lu Ruoxi together.

…………

The next day, the prince got married.

During these two days, Shen Heng and other officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Clan Affairs had been busy preparing for the Crown Prince's wedding and had not had a moment's rest.

But even so, only some preparations for the wedding were made, and many things were not done in time.

But there was no other way as it was an emergency.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's wedding will be held as scheduled.

Because it was the wedding of the crown prince, and the one marrying the future empress, it was very lively inside and outside the palace. Shen Yi and his wife, as well as the Shen family, all went to the palace and participated in the entire wedding.

Unfortunately, His Majesty the Emperor was unable to attend the wedding due to health reasons. Only the Empress Dowager and the Crown Prince's biological mother participated in the ceremony for the newlyweds.

At sunset, the wedding finally came to an end, and all the civil and military officials gathered in the East Palace and drank.

Lord Shen was seated at the first table with Lu Ruoxi. From time to time during the meal, people came forward to toast and congratulate the couple.

Mr. Shen dealt with it in a disjointed manner, looking towards the direction of Deqing Palace from time to time.

After Lu Ruoxi drank a few glasses of wine, her face flushed. She pulled Shen Yi's sleeve and sighed, "Unconsciously, the children have grown up."

Shen Yi turned his head to look at his wife, took her hand, and was about to speak.

A young eunuch hurried over, trotting all the way to Shen Yi, trying to suppress his trembling voice: "My Lord, My Lord..."

"Deqing Palace, Deqing Palace..."

He was so anxious that he couldn't speak and was about to cry: "Please go quickly..."

Shen Yi stood up silently, looked at his family members, and his voice was hoarse.

"I…"

"Go over there..."

(End of this chapter)