Chapter 458 The emperor's grace is mighty, and he celebrates with the people
Chu Wenjin, who was always regarded as an idler before, is now no less impressive than his second brother, a child prodigy.
If the onlookers knew that from today onwards, Chu Wenjin was the second-rank Minister of Household Affairs, they would not know what they would think.
Chu Wenzhong went out to see his younger brother off, which made the onlookers sigh with emotion.
General Chu and Mrs. Chu are really lucky!
The daughter she gave birth to was the head of the harem and was favored by the new emperor. Let’s not talk about it. She was given a marriage by the Supreme Emperor when she was born, and the wealth was brought out of her mother’s womb.
Of the three sons I gave birth to, none of them were crooked. They were all the best among men. How could we not let people lament that God is partial?
"Crack!"
"Oh, who doesn't have eyesight and dares to fight..."
An aristocratic young man watching the excitement on the street received an unprovoked slap on the forehead and was about to curse him.
When he turned around, he saw that it was his father, glaring at him angrily.
"Father? It's fine. I didn't cause any trouble today. Why did you hit me?"
"Why are you beating me? Are you worthy of coming out to watch the fun? Go back home and study! If you fail to pass the exam this year, you will never leave the house again."
The noble young master was not convinced.
"Father, with three hundred and sixty qualifications, he is the number one scholar. Look at the third son of the Chu family, hasn't he ever passed the scholar examination? Isn't he also in the imperial court?"
"Then you also sit in the court and show it to my father? If it doesn't work, why don't you imitate other people's wealth?"
The noble young master could only murmur in a low voice:
"If only I had a sister who was so capable..."
"Pah, pah!"
"I told you to speak freely, you trouble maker, get out of here!"
The noble young master's companion was watching happily, but he didn't know that he also got a kick on the butt.
"Why don't you go back home to study and see other people and then you? You are also giving birth to a son. How come you are so good at giving birth?"
On this day, I don’t know how many young men were scolded by their old fathers. How many young ladies secretly wiped away their tears.
As the saying goes, comparing people to each other will make people angry.
It seems that Chu Wenhong has already picked up his legitimate daughter Zhou Ruoxuan from the Ministry of War Shangshu Mansion to carry her into the wedding sedan.
Who would have dared to think about a marriage between the General Protector’s Palace and the Minister of War’s Palace? Think about it, it’s a crime! Aren’t you afraid of the emperor’s jealousy?
But the Chu family not only dares to think about it, but also dares to do it!
Officials in the Ministry of War are considered semi-civilians, and they follow regulations in everything. It is common for them to have disagreements and friction with the generals who are in urgent need of military operations. They can be said to be old enemies.
Now it's better, whether it's a shortage of supplies or a need to deploy troops, we can just close the door and discuss it ourselves, and we can solve it!
And Chu Wenjin went to the palace to pick up Princess Shengya, went back to General Chu's Mansion for a while, put down the dowry, and returned to the palace.
His eldest brother Chu Wenzhong has already married the princess of Yunxiao Kingdom. Who would have thought that his younger brother from the same mansion could marry the princess of Nanyan Kingdom.
Three daughters-in-law and two princesses in one house, how powerful is this?
Even the emperor may have to think twice before dealing with the Chu family in the future. In order to avoid offending the Southern Flame Kingdom and attacking the Northern Barbarians, that would be a very stressful situation.
I don’t know what the emperor was thinking, but he actually agreed to the marriage between the two Chu families, and even granted the marriage himself, which gave the Chu family enough face.
But no matter how envious and jealous some people were, the three wedding sedans finally arrived at the palace gate.
The wedding procession detoured almost half of the capital.
There were bursts of vocal music and the blast of firecrackers, which was very festive. But it was enough for the people who love fun.
The palace door opened wide, and Eunuch Fu came out with a smile on his face.
"According to the emperor's decree, the three newlyweds are celebrating together. It is beneficial to the destiny of the country. There is no need to get off the sedan and the horse, and they are allowed to pass through the palace!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
After several people thanked them, they entered the palace one by one.
"The emperor's grace is truly magnificent!"
"Yes, it's so enviable."
The people began to discuss in twos and threes.
Looking at this once-in-a-lifetime event, some people drooled with envy.
"If I can do this once, my life will be worthwhile."
The person next to him looked at him.
"Wipe your saliva, it's more realistic to go home and dream."
This person is not annoyed at being criticized. After all, what they say is the truth.
The common people thought that the excitement was over when the newcomers entered the palace. Just as they were about to leave, and everyone went back to their homes, they saw many palace guests leaving the palace in an orderly manner.
Each palace official also carried a basket on his arm, and the people stretched their necks to watch, wanting to see what good things were in the basket.
"The emperor has decreed that the newlyweds will be happy and celebrate together with the people."
After the leading palace man said this, he reached out and took out a handful from the basket and raised his hand.
A large handful of wrapped pastries and caramels were scattered down.
The common people were all happy to snatch it. One was to feel happy, and the other was to take it home to satisfy the greed of the children at home.
After all, caramel is an expensive thing. Ordinary people can hardly eat one piece a year.
Those who brought their children were even more happy.
The children shuttled between the adults' trouser legs, picking up the ones that fell on the ground, and actually grabbed more than the adults could by jumping high.
I can only lament that those who did not follow him outside the palace missed out on such benefits, and would have to beat their chests again later.
I swear from now on, whenever there is something lively to see in the palace, I will definitely squeeze to the front.
In the palace, the three newlyweds had neatly walked into the main hall decorated as a wedding hall.
Both sides of the main hall were covered with red wedding curtains, and even the roof beams were decorated with red silk and swaying red lanterns. Just like their mood at this time, it was a fiery red.
"Meet the Emperor and the Queen."
The three newlyweds first presented themselves to the Emperor and Queen.
"Get flat."
Jun Lingyun, who was sitting at the top, had a gentle voice, completely different from the coldness he usually used when facing courtiers.
Sitting next to him was naturally Queen Chu Yunxi. Behind them, there were large double happiness characters with red background and yellow stripes, which were very majestic.
Sitting on either side of their subordinates were the regent and princess of Nanyan, General Chu and his wife, Master and Mrs. Zhou, Minister of War, and Su's father and mother from the Ningyuan Hou Mansion.
Chu Wenzhong and Princess Guo, as well as the old marquis and old lady from the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, were among the spectators together with other family members and ministers.
Marquis Ning Yuan is the eldest here, and he is also Chu Yunxi's maternal grandfather. He took the lead and stood up, clasping his fists towards the emperor and queen to plead.
"Your Majesty, Queen, can you officiate the wedding ceremony for the newlyweds?"
Everyone felt that the emperor and the queen would definitely agree. After all, it was the emperor who proposed the idea of the three newlyweds celebrating together.
Chu Yunxi glanced at Jun Lingyun beside him, saw him slightly nodding, and then said to Marquis Ning Yuan:
"Grandpa, the emperor and I specially invited another person, who is more suitable than us, to officiate the weddings of three couples today."
The ministers below were surprised and looked around in confusion.
Who is it? Who has such a great reputation? Who is more suitable to preside over the marriage than the Emperor and the Queen?
Chu Yunxi stood up and bowed his head towards the side door.
"Sir, please!"
Following Chu Yunxi's invitation, the ministers all looked towards the side door.